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__label__cc	0.545862	0.454138	The Godwin Group Online America's Premier Truck Equipment Manufacturer Comprised of the oldest, most experienced, and most respected manufacturers in the truck equipment industry, our reputation speaks for itself. With nearly 550 years of combined manufacturing experience between just 7 companies, the Godwin pedigree is absolutely unparalleled. Godwin Manufacturing specializes in steel dump bodies, platforms, truck hoists, and rollback car and equipment carriers. Good Roads specializes in snow plows, push frames, steel and stainless steel spreaders. Galion-Godwin specializes in manufacturing steel and stainless steel dump bodies and hydraulic hoists. R/S-Godwin specializes in manufacturing custom class 5 - 8 steel and aluminum dump bodies. Williamsen-Godwin specializes in steel and stainless steel dump bodies, pup trailers, and water tanks. Champion specializes in conversion, underbody, direct mount, telescopic, and trailer conversion hoists. Allied specializes in both simple, and advanced mobile hydraulic systems for the dump truck and snow removal industries. The Godwin Group Timeline Family owned and globally known, Godwin Manufacturing Company started from humble beginnings. 1966, Apr 1976, Aug 2003, Sept April Fools! Pat Godwin came home from work and told his wife, Judy, that he had delivered his last case of soft drinks as a route salesman for Pepsi Cola. Judy yelled, "April Fools!". Pat said, "It may be April fools Day, but I will not be going back". They had two toddlers in diapers at that time. Realizing he had quit a good, steady job, Judy cried for weeks. Judy had a job as a cashier at a local grocery store. When she left for work each day, Pat would unplug the electric stove and plug in his welder that was situated in a detached 18' x 22' garage. Godwin Welding Service Original Crew Godwin quickly increases sales and its workforce. As business picked up, Pat decided he needed help and more space. With approximately 10 employees and a rented 80' x 80' building, Godwin Welding Service was formed. (Top right: Pat Senior. Bottom right: Pat Junior. Third from top right: Godwin Legend and longtime plant manager Larry Clark. Godwin Welding Service By August of 1976, the small start up business had outgrown the rented building and was moved to it's current location on Hwy 421 in Dunn, NC. It was also around this time that Godwin began manufacturing hoists in addition to bodies. This would be Godwin Manufacturing's permanent location. Godwin Welding becomes Godwin Manufacturing In 1979 Godwin Welding Service officially became Godwin Manufacturing Company Inc. The change was a final result of a long transition from general welding services to specific manufacturing. Increasing demand for quality platforms and dump beds in the local area drove the change. As a newly incorporated company, Godwin's primary focus was on truck equipment. In 1980 Godwin began manufacturing their own hydraulic hoists after becoming dissatisfied with the overall value of purchased units for use under their equipment. It was a general belief that "we can do it better" that drove the investment into the new hydraulics division expansion of Godwin. This newly added division designed, tested, and manufactured nearly all of the non-telescopic hoists used under Godwin bodies. These products would later take a life of their own and birth one of the largest hoist manufacturing companies in the country. Godwin more than tripled in size Throughout the mid 80's to late 90's Godwin manufacturing experienced tremendous growth. Popularity of their quality products at affordable prices exploded throughout the mid atlantic states. The company was no longer a local manufacturer, but rather a regional staple in the truck equipment world after aggressively winning multiple state municipal contracts. North Carolina Top 5 Employer In 1998 Business North Carolina Magazine named Godwin Manufacturing a Top 5 Employer in the state. Such a distinction is rare for an industrial manufacturer. Many factors were considered for the award. Most heavily were the state of the business and overall quality of benefits and services offered to employees. For perspective on significance, Bank of America, SAS Institute, and Glaxo pharma were some of the other winners. Godwin turns to powder Substantial growth can cause some problems. One of Godwin's biggest problems was a bottleneck in production caused by an overloaded pant shop. Pat decided the solution would be powder coating. Godwin built a state-of-the-art, one of a kind, fully automated paint facility. When completed, it became one of the largest of its kind in the world. Not only did the facility completely eliminate the bottleneck, but it further increased the overall quality of the final product with an industry leading coating. R/S Truck Body Pat acquired R/S Truck Body in Ivel, KY. R/S had been building bodies for the coal industry since 1968. There were some similarities in products but also enough differences to expand the market for both companies and make them stronger. R/S also brought aluminum bodies into the mix. This would be the first of many more successful acquisitions. Galion-Godwin Purchase Barely a year passed when Pat had another great opportunity. This time it would be the purchase of long time competitor McClane Galion Dump Body in Winesburg, OH. Galion originally began in the 1870's as Galion Buggy Company. This purchase was sweetened by the fact that many years before, Galion had attempted to purchase Godwin. By September 2003, Galion became part of the Godwin family, further strengthening the Godwin presence in the industry. It is now called, Galion-Godwin Truck Body Company. The Godwin Group After the addition of R/S and Galion, The Godwin Group was created to streamline and centralize accounting, purchasing and marketing for all companies. This solidified the companies into one while still allowing each to maintain their unique and valuable qualities they became known for. Champion Hoist and Equipment The companies were not only successful at building quality dump bodies, the hoist business was growing more popular as well. It was time for yet another expansion. This time the answer was just across town. The 250,000 square foot building which once housed Champion Sportswear was available for purchase. This facility was perfect to house the Godwin Hoist business and corporate offices. In early 2004, Champion Hoist and Equipment was formed and settled in to the new location. Today Champion produces over 25,000 hoists per year. Good Roads Godwin had considered going into the plow and spreader business many times over the years but had been highly satisfied with the products they had been receiving from Good Roads and decided against manufacturing their own. Godwin Manufacturing was the largest distributor for Good Roads so when then owner decided to sell the company, it seemed like the perfect fit. Once Pat Jr was convinced he was serious about selling Good Roads, the plan to relocate the Indiana company to Dunn, NC was put in place. The Godwin Group was officially in the snow equipment business! Good Roads, founded in 1887, is credited as the originator of the modern snow plow and was the first to put a plow on a motorized vehicle. Williamsen Manufacturing In spring 2014, another opportunity caught the eye of the Godwin management team. Tesco Williamsen Manufacturing in Salt Lake City, UT was available for purchase. While the team had been looking to move westward, they were not convinced this was the right opportunity. Once the team met with the wonderful Williamsen staff their minds were changed. Before the team headed back to NC, they made a verbal agreement that saved the company from closing the doors and sending everyone home. Thirty days later, Williamsen was officially part of the Godwin family. Allied Mobile Systems Allied is the new branding of a central hydraulic system started by Godwin in 1984. Allied specializes in both simple, and advanced mobile hydraulic systems for the dump truck and snow removal industries. Management saw opportunity in mobile hydraulics after the industry became stale with bulky, over complicated systems that were developed without substantial user input. After selling and installing many thousands of 'Godwin' systems, and installing thousands of other brand systems, the experience and knowledge made the expansion easy. 3 Generations Celebrated What started as a welder in a small backyard garage has now grown into the largest family-owned and operated truck equipment manufacturer in the U.S. One man's vision has turned into a family business. With 3 generations working at the company, it is not just a job, it is a life investment that will carry on and grow for many years to come. Who knows what the future holds for this innovative company and the man that started it all... The Godwin Group Advantage We build our company on quality products and superior customer service. With The Godwin Group, business is a family affair. Distributors, Operators and employee are our extended family and we treat you as such. Allow us to introduce ourselves... 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__label__wiki	0.874746	0.874746	Gutierrez Middle School of Arts & Sciences District Academic Calendar Fundraiser Calendar of Events GMS Calendar of Events Library-ILC Gutierrez Middle School of Arts & Sciences Home Transforming Learning for Global Achievement Campus History: Lt. George Gutierrez, Jr. Middle School was established and built during the years of 1996-1997. The doors officially opened to students in 6th-8th grades in the fall of 1997. The campus was overcrowded during the first several years of operation and it was necessary to have additional classroom space in the form of portable buildings. Within the first 5 years of the original construction, the west wing was extended to the north with new classrooms to accommodate for the multitude of students. At one point in time, before Moises V. Vela Middle School was constructed, the student body was around 1,200 students parentsParent Portal dietLunch Menu newsletterWebmail 96% Kinder Ready 100% TEA Designated Safe Schools transcriptsAll Elementary Schools at or Above State Performance in all subject areas 100% Seniors commit to post secondary plans 11 Years TEA Superior Financial Integrity Rating 37 Industry Certification Opportunities awardTwo High Schools named U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools musicBest Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation HCISD Virtual Dyslexia Conference Gutierrez Middle School of Arts & Sciences 3205 W Wilson Rd, Harlingen, TX 78552 956-430-4400 Fax: 956-430-4480 Powered by Edlio	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line834
__label__cc	0.6831	0.3169	My FLL Journey – The Rookies Go To Nationals • 1 Comment On the Monday after the Regional, I proudly put our trophy up on the front office counter along with the certificate. Whatever happened next, our first FLL outing had a tangible memento of that team's success.But we had decisions to make - would we take the team to the Sydney National Championship? First of all, I have to find out if the families would commit to the idea first. I drafted a letter to send home, setting the minimum response at six students to make the trip viable and asking for a commitment (if funding was available) by Wednesday. Immediately, two students informed that they would not be able to be part of it as their families had already committed to overseas trips to visit family in Korea and India respectively that departed prior to the Championship dates of December 2 and 3. I wasn't that hopeful. Then an email lobbed in my inbox on Tuesday morning that set a deadline by the end of the week to either confirm our place or release it for a wildcard entrant. A few team members visited me in my office with pleas to "make it happen" - they were still flushed with success and even with the whole venture totally unconfirmed continued to practice and perfect robot coding missions. A couple of Splice Cube members offered moral support and advice as well which was really appreciated. On Wednesday, six forms came back to me meaning that families were supportive of seizing the opportunity. By Thursday we had secured funding for the trip and so I excitedly sent off the confirmation that we would indeed be heading to Macquarie University! After securing tickets and accommodation, the team ran through all of the crucial things that needed to be organised and fine tuned before the next weekend. The coding missions were refined and the script for the presentation modified for fewer participants. They decided to stick with "simplicity is the key" robot design and we packed some attachments and spare parts into a ziploc bag, padded the robot for the trip and added some spare batteries. Notes were sent home and permission forms gathered in readiness for the early flight out of Adelaide the next morning. We flew out of Adelaide at 6.00 am and got into Sydney at around 8.30 am local time. We secured a Maxicab for the trip out to Macquarie and the driver took us over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We were quite early so headed over to the local food court to eat some "brunch". We then joined the massing teams near the registration area - there were teams from state schools, quite a few private schools and some homeschooled teams. There were teams wearing their school uniforms and others like us in their customised team t-shirts. There were teams who were carting in large black plastic crates filled with robots and attachments. By comparison, when it rained later on, our robot fitted in a plastic shopping bag! Once registered, we found our pit area which was a lot smaller than the spacious room we had shared at Novar Gardens. There was certainly no room to spread out so I was glad that I didn't bring our game mat. We looked at our schedule and just like the Regional, we were super fortunate to have a great run. Everything was well spaced out - the first thing was the Research Project which the kids agreed would be great to get out of the way and minimise the length of time battling nerves. This was followed by Robot design and then Core Values which the team was really, really confident about. Then we would have our three Robot games, one mid afternoon, one early evening and then the final mid-morning on Sunday. It was time to head over to the opening ceremony. There were 68 teams at the Nationals, plus volunteers adding up to around 1200 people at this event which meant that the Opening Ceremony was held in two theatres at the same time, with any spectators watching a live stream in a third theatre. Each team were allocated coloured wristbands that sent them to a specific theatre - we were off the the Lotus Theatre which would house about a third of the participants while the Macquarie held the majority. The hosts took it in turns while being broadcast on the screens behind them. As seems to be the case with Lego events, it was high energy and dynamic, building up the excitement for everyone. The ceremony took longer than we expected and we nervously watched the time tick up closer to our 1.00 pm start time for our Research Project. We raced out of the theatre with ten minutes to spare, grabbed the props and pounded up two flights of stairs to get to the right venue .... but the judges weren't there yet! They were still on their way back from the theatre so the team calmed themselves. This was held in a lecture theatre and at the coaches' meeting we were told to be respectful of how many visitors and family members we were bringing to watch as to not interfere with the judges' job. That wasn't a problem for us - our audience was a total of one person, Casey, an upper primary teacher from PNPS who was generously giving up her weekend to be our female staff member on duty. A judge arrived and the students got started with their presentation on water contamination only to have the second judge join his offsider a few minutes in. The team took it all in stride and were done in around three minutes, possibly indicating that the research project needed more depth. Time seemed to move very quickly and it was soon approaching time for Robot Design judging. With our key coder in India, his compatriots had to step up and explain the coding choices while the others talked through their design choices, their mission strategy and demonstrated some of the missions with the robot. This was good because they were relieved to see that the missions that worked so well back in the STEM room at school looked like they would yield similar results here in Sydney. A couple of missions went a bit awry so immediately after the session concluded, a couple of times were booked for later on the practice tables. Shortly afterwards, we moved over to another building for the Core Values activity. All weekend long, all of the team members talked about this area being their strength, how they got on so well together, how they complemented each other and communicated to others. They were certain that with this chemistry that I also could really feel, that they would do well. And they did. The challenge was a simple one - a scenario of a flooded neighbourhood and six items that could be of use in such a disaster. Unanimously decide and justify which item would be kept within two minutes. They astounded the judges when they came to consensus in under forty seconds! They justified their choice clearly, and spoke like a team, finishing each other's sentences without interrupting - it just showed through that they were all on the same page. They answered some questions about decision making and choices within the context of the team and they were finished. "I think we nailed it", said Anna, our youngest member. The Robot Game setup was pretty much the same as the Regional but in a much larger theatre with more hype and overhead cameras broadcast on the screens behind. The first game scored 50 points which was no disgrace but we could see some of the more advanced teams scoring in the 200 - 300 point range. A lot of these teams were using box robots that could handle various types of attachments, and could sweep down the game table covering numerous missions before returning to base. Not really knowing much about robot design prior to becoming a coach, I could see how teams with multiple years of experience can build on their prior robot and can continue to work on the design even during the "off season". After all, even if the theme and missions are different every year, what the robot is being asked to do can be predicted and designed in advance. The missions dictate that a robot can push, lift, pick up, move objects, flip, rotate, push down, release and so on. Even with a couple of year's experience, a team could build a robot that can be readily adapted to the requirements of a new theme. YouTube is full of videos shared by FLL teams from all over the world so there is no shortage of inspiration and concepts to try out. The rain came down mid afternoon and we dodged showers to head back to the food court for a late lunch/early dinner. The team was in great spirits and I had managed to livestream the first round to the school FaceBook page. As we ate our food, I checked some of the comments and found Vedant, the team member who had gone to India just a few days prior had watched the footage, and offered strategy and words of advice to the team. This was fantastic and again, spoke to how bonded together the team was. He offered tips on how to improve the next round through improved positioning of attachments and so on. ... remember one slight movement in the position will change the whole missions success rate. The second round was at 6.30 pm and things went well for a new high score of 70. Remembering that the original goal was any score above zero and that H2Flo were really using a "booklet robot" with precise coding based on wheel rotations and exact starting spots, this was a good effort. It didn't matter that we were ranking in the 50's because we knew our strength wasn't robots - but that still was the fun part. We put the robot back in its plastic bag, tidied up our pit area and then caught a maxicab to our accommodation at Mantra Chatswood. The rain from Saturday's afternoon and evening were gone by Sunday morning which was cloudless and sunny. After fuelling everyone on toast, we packed up and headed back to Macquarie University for the second day. Everyone was relaxed and that might have been why no one checked the robot very closely prior to our final Robot Game, which turned out to be a sticking point when the pressure of the "1, 2, 3, Lego" start commenced. The final round stalled when the robot wouldn't move - the culprit was loose cables but after a bit of freaking out and getting one mission complete, things fell apart rapidly for a 10 point final score. Luckily only the best round counts, and lots of teams have at least one bad round. We stayed to watch some of the other teams including the amazing Project Bucephalus whose robot scored a mind boggling 390 points. And the cool thing was that my team weren't intimidated by this - they were inspired! We then packed up the pit area fully and then headed back over to the food court again for an early lunch with plenty of time for the Closing Ceremony. Again, this was back in the Lotus Theatre with live crossing back and forth from the Macquarie Theatre. There was dancing and a high five line and plenty of celebrating when they announced that all teams would be getting FLL medals for making it to Nationals. When over 680 teams who participated in First Lego League from all over Australia, being in the top 10% was quite an achievement for all National Championship teams. They then listed out the trophy categories and the winners, second and third place getters. With 36 trophies being given out, we were optimistic that maybe, just maybe our good fortune might continue. And it did ... with a Third Place trophy in the Inspiration category, a sub branch of the Core Values part of the competition. Turns out H2Flo's instincts about the team chemistry were very accurate. Then it was all over very quickly, and it was time to get back to the airport, catch the plane and greet some very amazed and justifiably proud families back at Adelaide Airport. Posted in Programming, STEM on December 13, 2017 by Graham.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line835
__label__cc	0.602405	0.397595	Arduino V Arduino: Part II Elliot Williams Since our last article covering the Arduino v. Arduino case, we’ve received a couple of tips, done some more digging, and learned a lot more about what’s going on. We thought it was time to share the story with you as it develops. In short, there are two companies calling themselves “Arduino” at the moment. One, Arduino LLC was founded by [Massimo Banzi], [David Cuartielles], [David Mellis], [Tom Igoe] and [Gianluca Martino] in 2009, runs the website arduino.cc, and has been directing and releasing the code that makes it all work. Most of these folks had been working together on what would become the Arduino project since as early as 2005. The other “Arduino” used to be called Smart Projects and was the manufacturing arm of the project founded and run by [Gianluca Martino]. Smart Projects changed their name to Arduino SRL in November 2014. (A “Società a responsabilità limitata” is one form of Italian limited-liability company.) They have been a major producer of Arduino boards from the very beginning and recently registered the domain arduino.org. Around the time of the name change [Martino] sold his shares to a Swiss firm Gheo SA and [Federico Musto] was appointed CEO. Gheo SA is owned and directed by [Musto], who also runs a design consultancy based in the US and Taiwan called dog hunter, LLC. dog hunter and [Musto] helped develop the Arduino Yun, a mashup of an Arduino with an OpenWRT-compatible WiFi router. dog hunter also runs the Linino.org website to support the Linux distribution that’s running on the router part of the Yun. In short, on one side is Arduino LLC, run by the original Arduino Five and hosting arduino.cc. On the other is now called Arduino SRL, run by a former co-developer [Federico Musto] who bought out the largest producer of Arduino boards and opened up arduino.org. When we previously reported that Arduino LLC brought a lawsuit against Arduino SRL, we only had half of the story. This suit, filed in January 2015 and still pending, is predated by an earlier trademark action filed by Arduino SRL against Arduino LLC. The trademark case is a petition to cancel Arduino LLC’s trademark on Arduino, filed by Smart Projects SRL on October 3, 2014. This case is also still pending, and because it’s in front of the USPTO, it’s entirely visible. Here’s what we know. The claims to invalidate Arduino LLC’s trademark on “Arduino” (PDF) can basically be summarized as follows: “We filed for trademark in September of 2014 and have been producing boards labelled Arduino since 2005. Arduino LLC only came into being in 2009 and wasn’t in control of the name at the time it applied for the trademark.” To which Arduino LLC’s response (PDF) essentially reads “We’ve had the trademark on the word Arduino longer than you have, and we deny all the rest.” The timeline for the case is laid out here (PDF). Basically, the discovery phase lasts until June 2015, and there’s not going to be a decision until after Christmas unless they settle early. We’re not lawyers, but it looks like the case is going to revolve around whether or not Arduino LLC actually controlled the “Arduino” name at the time it trademarked it, and whether the extensive production of boards labelled “Arduino” by Smart Projects invalidates that trademark. The relevant trademark law can be found here and if you know your stuff on this, please feel free to illuminate us in the comments or with a direct e-mail to us directly or through the tip line. So to recap the story so far, two websites, two “Arduinos”, and two lawsuits. A Tale of Two Internets of Things Not surprisingly, both groups have differing versions of where to go from here, but both sides are betting on the Internet of Things. Arduino LLC has partnered with Intel on the Galileo and more recently is working with BeagleBoard.org on the forthcoming Arduino TRE. Arduino SRL is sticking with the WiFi router MIPS solution that powers the Yun and keeping it in-house. As previously mentioned, the Yun was at least co-designed with [Musto] and dog hunter. And now on arduino.org, there’s a placeholder product photo for the “Arduino Yun Mini” with the date April 30, 2015 attached. The Yun Mini looks exactly like the Linino One in a different color scheme, and it doesn’t take much of a hardware detective to put two and two together, given that [Musto] is now CEO of both dog hunter (which runs Linino.org) and Arduino SRL. The Yun Mini is, naturally, conspicuously lacking from the arduino.cc product lineup. The next step up from the Yun on the arduino.cc site is the Arduino TRE, which is also a Linux-based solution coupled with an ATmega32u4. In this case, however, the Linux computer comes in the form of a 1-GHz Sitara AM335x processor, essentially a Beaglebone/Arduino mashup. And one can’t help but notice the tagline on the TRE page: “Arduino TRE, the first Arduino board manufactured in the U.S.” which is a dramatic shift away from the proudly “Made in Italy” silkscreens that adorn the Smart Projects / Arduino SRL boards. Is this the reason for the schism? Massimo Banzi has said that he’s interested in working with many other producers to get newer and better Arduino products out there and would even like to be able to sell in China, land of the clones. (translate) [Martino] and now [Musto] clearly have a vested interest in keeping production in Italy, while Arduino LLC’s interests are better served by going global. Perhaps it’s only natural that the two part ways. Finally, the story takes a slightly cheeky turn in the most recent version of the Arduino IDE, released on March 10. As of version 1.6.1, there’s been a patch to the Arduino codebase that pops up a warning dialog when an “Arduino” with the USB Vendor ID (VID) 0x2A03 is flashed. The pop-up message reads “This board comes from an uncertified manufacturer. We won’t be able to provide any support if it doesn’t work as expected.” You may not be surprised that USB VID 0x2A03 belongs to “dog hunter AG”. The Arduino IDE pops up the “uncertified manufacturer” warning any time that this VID is used, on any board type. Conspicuously missing in all of this are any of the VIDs in use by the various other counterfeit “Arduino” boards running around out there. Either there are too many of them to address directly, or this is a targeted, tactical strike against the Arduino SRL camp. If you don’t have a board with VID 0x2A03, you can see the changes to the IDE on GitHub for the commit “Added warning for uncertified boards“. Scroll on down to the changes to the file “hardware/arduino/avr/boards.txt” and you’ll see what’s going on. (And smile if you don’t have to code in Java for a living: nearly 600 lines of code added just to implement a simple pop-up dialog!) Apparently, at least a couple of people with an UNO and a Mega256 have seen the warning and claim to have bought their devices through reputable retailers, including Mouser. Now this isn’t an FTDI-style bricking; it’s just a pop-up dialog. What’s even nicer is that it comes with a “Don’t show me again” button so that you’re not constantly nagged. And it does recognize the boards so that they function normally, but it’s definitely a scare for users when they first stumble upon it. So what does all of this mean for the future of Arduino as we know it? There’s certainly been a code fork and there are at least two divergent hardware design approaches to the IoT and strategic visions for the two firms. The trademark issues may not be resolved until 2016, though, so in the mean time there’s going to be significant market confusion. Not to mention the two similar websites. You can certainly bet that both companies will be pushing themselves to get good product to market and trying to keep hold on the community. Maybe that will all be good for us in the end? Post your wild guesses and conspiracy theories in the comments. We’ll keep you posted when we learn even more. If you’ve got leads that you’d like us to chase down, hit us up on the tip line. And thanks very much to [Concerned User] for the tipoff to the trademark filing and to [Another Anonymous Tipster] for the tip to the IDE version 1.6.1 changes. Posted in Arduino Hacks, Featured, News, SliderTagged arduino, Arduino vs arduino, lawsuit, trademark ← Control Anything With An Apple Remote New RepRap With Integrated Case, Oddly Called Case-Rap → 122 thoughts on “Arduino V Arduino: Part II” Whale Extravaganza (@Toumal) says: I’ll bite on the jab at Java ;) I do code that for a living, no it doesn’t take 600 lines in that diff just for the dialog, and yes you can actually do this with even less code in Java. Swing is certainly dated, but come on, that was a rather cheap stab. Timm Murray says: A lot of it was also new files that needed license headers. Maybe 10-20% of those new lines is just for that. Chris J says: People are always bashing java, personally I love it, Java forces you to create objects. Creating objects eliminates code redundancy and makes your code more efficient. The biggest complaints I have with the Arduino IDE is that it’s not compatible with the official Java VM. The entire Arduino core is compiled into your project without any dead code elimination, and the virtual pin mapping adds a significant delay to all pin IO operations. If someone’s opinion on Java code was based only on how it was implemented in the Arduino IDE, then they could not help but hate it. arachnidster says: I… er… what? Arduino code is C++ with a thin preprocessor layer, not Java. nootropicdesign says: The Arduino IDE is written in Java. It is, but Chris was clearly talking as if Arduino code was written in Java: “The biggest complaints I have with the Arduino IDE is that it’s not compatible with the official Java VM. The entire Arduino core is compiled into your project without any dead code elimination, and the virtual pin mapping adds a significant delay to all pin IO operations. “ Xark says: I just wanted to mention that Arduino does indeed strip out “dead code” (i.e., functions or data that are not referenced) from the compiled C++ binary that is sent to target. F says: no, that’s the gnu linker doing that work, arduino has nothing to do with it. What you are saying is true for any project compiled with the gnu linker on any platform. who cares if it was the gnu linker, as long as it gets done using the Arduino IDE? certainly not any arduino developer… creating objects does not reduce code redundancy. it actually stifles code re-use. creating classes on the other hand…. A nice bit of investigative reporting! Wasn’t the former Smart Projects manufacturing Arduino boards under contract to what is now Arduino LLC? It seems rather disingenuous for them to claim that they were using the Arduino name before it was registered if all they were in fact doing was contract manufacturing. Jacques1956 says: Was it a contract? I doubt so as Arduino hardware is open source any company can produce Arduino boards. Only logo an trademark are copyrighted or trademarked. To produce the official Arduinos (trademarks and all) and provide them to Arduino LLC? I certainly expect a contract, or at least a purchase order and invoice, were involves. Elliot Williams says: My guess is that whether or not there was a contract will be important for the trademark case. Since everybody was friends, there may not have been anything so formal in place. And there couldn’t have been any such contract before Arduino LLC was founded, naturally, which means at least a good 3-4 years of producing the boards without contract. True, though verbal contracts still count, they’re just harder to demonstrate. My point is that they weren’t producing Arduino-labelled boards for themselves, they were doing it in a contractual relationship, so it’s disingenuous to suggest that that counts as them using the trademarked name. It’s also telling that they could have objected to the trademark when it was filed, but did no such thing – and continued to build boards for Arduino LLC. this is precisely why proper legal contracts are even more essential when the parties are “friends”, money and greed trumps “friendship” every time Percy Shoebox says: Very true. It’s the essential baseline on the premise of never loaning money to friends. They won’t be friends much longer…someone will get silly somewhere and ruin a good thing. If anything changed hands to get those boards produced; their claim is dead in the water. Common law (British or otherwise) follows a linear time line. “But we understood/thought…” doesn’t count. If one bought the other a Brio and a slice of pizza, game over. George Graves says: Thanks Elliot for following this. It has to be one of the more important OSHW stories in 2015. David Smith says: Yes, indeed, thank you very much. You said “but it’s definitely a scare for users when they first stumble upon it.” and yes, oh my yes. I got 4 new Uno’s and a new mega in the mail for some undergrads coming in. Upgraded from 1.6.0 to 1.6.3 for the occasion and starting getting all these “uncertifed” messages. Spent two full days uninstalling reinstalling ; convinced myself it was because of the too-high COM number and learned how to do some Windows 7 regedit and other cmd stuff, and after all that success… still the “uncertified” stuff. Then found your article — ahhh, all clear now. But in the process I confess to have lost a bit of my love for the charming italian arduino founders. Sigh. Charles N Wyble says: Um. Wny? The founders are the ones getting ripped off by the imposter. eyes bleeding says: Yet another reason why I stay away from arduino. I started seeing them advertised some time ago (before anyone was paying them any attention) in a certain electronics magazines with quarky ads trying to get people to even pronounce the name correctly by comparing it to various people and things. Since the ads looked pretty low rent and there were hundreds of other “microcontroller boards” at the same time, I quickly wrote them off as just another basic stamp imitator and I was already heavily invested in PIC micros and the fact they can be scaled to a project quite nicely vs. shoehorning a whole dev board into my stuff or being stuck with a few select chips. PICs are just a lot more flexible to me. Anyway, fast forward several years and I guess those lame ads paid off as now everyone and their infant children are using arduinos. But for me, even reading this article made my head hurt with the stupid names they call their different boards, all of which have horrific layouts, some of them are 5V compatible, some only 3.3V. Now there are not only forks in the boards, but forks in the code. I can’t keep it all straight on top of the fact I’m just not into dev board micros. I was seriously thinking about getting into arduinos, just so I can at least have a valid opinion of them. But now that looks even more unlikely. And I thought these things were supposed to be “open” “for the children” and all of that wishy washy horse shit? Let the lawsuits fly I guess… Kuro says: You can hate Arduino all you want. Heck, I don’t really like Arduino much myself, even using it when I need something done really fast. But one thing I can say for sure: I don’t regret moving from PICs to AVRs. Having a gcc compiler tops out any other advantages PICs could have compared to AVRs. qwerty says: What is it with these people replying just “this”? Don’t you have anything more meaningful to say? Then why say anything at all? Or go ask hackaday for a “like” button on the posts if you’re a facebook addict. Eric Goldberg says: Alister says: This Happens says: It’s a four letter word. Rearrange the letters. But you have a pure mind -nothing wrong with that or the fact that you are the only girl posting a comment here. Bob Alexander says: As a PIC user, I’m curious: what benefits do you see to gcc? (Actually, PIC32s use gcc, and I think PIC24/dsPICs do too.) My reasons for using PICs: a large selection of microcontrollers in DIP and SOIC packages, including many 32 bit micros, and a very generous free sample policy. macw says: Atmel also has a tremendous number of different microcontrollers in DIP and SOIC, including many 32 bit models, and if you’re an adult with a job you shouldn’t be using the free sample program as your main supply of components anyway. Spend the few dollars, it’s not going to kill you. macw, I looked for 32 bit Atmel microcontrollers at Digi-Key and didn’t see any in DIPs or SOICs. Which chips are you thinking of? And I don’t have a job, but thanks for the input. By the way, certain companies are happy to give free samples to hobbyists. I was recently contacted by a Maxim employee to find out what project my sample request was for. I explained to him I was a hobbyist and he cheerfully approved my sample request anyway. Microchip seems to have the same attitude. The main reason to like gcc is that it’s a robust compiler, with good documentation and free. The thing I most hated when programming for PICs was that there are various compilers. The official ones had optimizations disabled in the free version, which was not a big problem, but why two official C compilers? I think Microchip is fixing this, but well… About 32bit micros, I would use ARMs nowadays. You won’t find them in DIP packages (LPC had one, but I think it was discontinued), but I don’t mind dealing with TQFPs. However, I was mostly talking about 8bit mcus in that post. PS: I accidentally reported the post when I went to reply to it. Please, ignore the report. Kelvin says: I used to use PICs. Part of the reason I went over to Arduino when they first started to appear was several fold. An IDE which while basic did all it needed – with the PICs I was still only programming in machine code mostly as the IDE’s I could find were expensive or very confusing. Programming an Aruino is a simple as attaching it to a USB port and hitting upload. The PICs I couldn’t afford the expensive professional programmers so ended up with cheap ones with dodgy software (that often seemed to carry viruses etc.) and they also needed a real serial port. Documentation for the Arduino was second to none for me at the time. Every instruction explained with simple examples to help you along. Plus the huge amounts of libraries available Overall for me it was easy of use that made the Arduino appealing rather than the conglomerate of bits of hardware and software I had for the PIC. Darth Maker says: You may want to take a look at SDCC for PIC. While the pic 16f (PIC14) series doesn’t have great support, it compiles for 18f pics (PIC16) great. So many “comparisons” between pics and arduino (which is a poor comparison in the first place) are based on 16f chips, which don’t hold a candle to their big brothers in the 18f world. Not trying to start a fight, just want to try to get the other options more visibility. paulst646391643 says: @eyes bleeding – Oh come on, just be honest. You’ll never use any microcontroller other than Microship’s PIC. You don’t need a lawsuit or anything else to justify your choice. You can love PICs and use them forever, and that’s perfectly fine. But why be such a hater? meter says: AVR fear and loathing amongst PIC users seems to be an institution. Very weird and very sad. boz says: Except for us PIC users who are also AVR users. Please don’t feed the trolls :-) Joe Wass says: I agree with “eyes bleeding”, as my whole head hurts! Why give daughter or support boards a goofy cartoon name? I am an accomplished electronics tech coming on three decades. I’ve worked with code writers that admit to not knowing anything about the hardware they were writing for, other than the box their code went into. I do my own surface mount rework by hand down to .050″ pitch. I have some projects in mind I would like to put together. With all of the “Todays New Greatest Flavor To End All Flavors” are just dev boards promoted in a lot of cases by slick promises and glitz. Add in what language for anguish! I have subscribed to a few forums, and after several months of reading about this and that not working with this and that, throw in OS’s that don’t work! That FTDI deal was underhanded without lube with M$ blessing. I do not condone counterfeiting but that scenario could have been handled much better. Computers used to be fun but not any more. Windows 10 is chock full of telemetry, personal information gathering and relentless to get installed on your PC for FREE! Red flags come up when a company has built a wealthy empire on license fees and expensive software is giving away a new OS! Remember the FTC getting involved with Intel and Microsoft? Looks like some serious light needs to be shed on silicon and software in regards to “Breaking and Entering”, “Trespassing”, “Harassment”, “Vandalism”….. Think about the pop up ads that don’t go away, back doors, replace your hard drive for a clean install only to find the once sacred BIOS is changed, the list goes on… The embedded or small microcontroller industry is looking like the greedy PC market. Open Source is getting less Open and more confusing. I don’t know what most of the acronyms stand for, some sentences are almost half acronyms. Must be an acquired talent based on the coefficient of hair gel and forward angle of spiked hair. kleetus92 says: Step one: KILL EVERY LAWYER ON THE PLANET. Step two: Enjoy a normal life again. Paul Stoffregen says: Step one: collaborate with Arduino to design a new board Step two: buy out 1 of the 5 founders who controls manufacturing and claim ownership of all of Arduino! We are organized and educated but we are not civilized. Development became arrested with the rise of the lawyers. Lawyers and courts are the instruments for resolving conflicts without violence. Shakespeare’s famous quote about killing the lawyers was spoken by someone who wanted to establish a tyranny, and saw lawyers as an impediment to the lawlessness he wished to create. lwatcdr (@lwatcdr) says: No the courts are for resolving conflicts without violence. If the courts are the battlefield the lawyers are the guns. The one that can afford the biggest guns tend to win. I don’t think it’s fair to use guns as an analog to lawyers because, as we’d all agree, no one gets killed. That’s a HUGE moral difference. I have never been in a court case. Most people haven’t. When I need to do something I’m unfamiliar with, and it’s important I do it well, I’ll hire someone with more skill than I have. I do it for repairing my car, building my house, and yeah, for handling a legal dispute. Sure, people with more resources often have an advantage – in many things. Getting rid of the lawyers would not put you on an even footing with a wealthier opponent. Yup, it’s lawyers. They must be forcing Federico Musto buy the company manufacturing Arduino, then put up http://www.arduino.org, and then try to take control of all things Arduino…. all so they can litigate. I’ll bet those lawyers have Musto chained up in some basement, literally forcing him to convert all his Linino products to Arduino brand boards, for no motive other than more exhibits and arguments to make in front of a judge. Nope, there couldn’t possibly be any other reason to underhandedly take over control of Arduino, other than to facilitate a lawsuit! Yes sir, the world would be a perfect and happy place without all those damn lawyers. Guys like Musto would collaborate and play nice with groups like Arduino, if only it weren’t for those pesky lawyers and the legal system providing a way to bring a lawsuit over such horrible behavior. Kevin Bates (@bateskecom) says: Paul is my hero Mike Szczys says: You and Brian Benchoff need to spend some time together… I feel you both share a high-level skill for crafting dry sarcasm on a foundation of background knowledge. I find it entertaining! If it were not for Lawyers, you wouldn’t need them. step three: read “Lord of the Flies” again and realize that step 1 is a bad idea eas says: I think the alternative to lawyers ends up being soldiers. I’ll take the lawyers and rule-of-law over might-makes-right. 99.99..% of conflicts in life are resolved without resorting to lawyers or soldiers. phnx says: ::sigh:: its hard to be on SRLs side in this when you understand the potential toxicity of some of the moves they have made in this. Its easier to see SRL as the antogonist. Arduino came to be where it is through an open hardware ethos and it doesnt help that their initial flagship product is a board that isn’t ‘open’. Its clear that SRL is attempting to leverage the success of the traditional Arduino with something… …less open. If SRL wants to make their own products that is one thing but it should be done umder a different name and the Arduino name should be left with the communtity that established the reputation. The Arduino name has associated connotations of being ‘open hardware’ and the Yun is not open therefore the Arduino name shouldn’t apply. Well, the manufacturing of a branded arduino boar is pretty strong evidence of potential trademark ownership if neither of the two involved parties registered it. Because in order to establish you can either make use of it or register. Therefore starting using a trademark is as much powerful as registering, but it is less enforceable in a court…. SolidSquid says: Doesn’t seem unreasonable for Arduino LLC to have that warning pop up. Arduino SRL’s boards are essentially now a clone, in that they aren’t tied to the original company anymore and testing of the compiler won’t be done on the boards they produce. There could well end up being a bunch of quirks which crop up between the boards created by both, and Arduino LLC doesn’t want to foot the bill for debugging the compiler for another company’s hardware Agreed. The popup seems totally reasonable. As long as they dont start FTDIcking people around and bricking their Arduinos, I think they will be fine. targetdrone says: So why only pop up the warning for SRL boards? There are dozens of cloneduinos out there; seeeduino and digispark are just the first two that spring into my mind. Yet they didn’t add a pop-up to warn people off of those presumably-also-unsupported boards. This is a shot straight at SRL, intended to get under the hobbyists’ skin. It may also be a legal ploy, as an attempt to demonstrate they’re “defending their trademark.” It’s unfortunate in that this cannot benefit anyone except one of the parties involved, but it can hurt everyone else – not just the losing party. This may result in restrictions on the use of the name Arduino, so that “Arduino compatibility” becomes an expensive tag to add to your project, perhaps causing problems for projects like the Mooltipass. Or it may result in some kind of IP forking, where for legal reasons some piece of the original Arduino behavior becomes a protected feature, preventing future clones from adhering to 100% compatibility; or maybe the ( SRL \| LLC ) team adds a cool new feature to their boards that they license but refuse to sell to ( LLC \| SRL ). In every case, it pretty much sucks for the rest of us. >So why only pop up the warning for SRL boards? There are dozens of cloneduinos out there; The other dozens aren’t branding their clone boards of companies with the registered trademark of ardiono LLC. If Coca Cola sold a plant where it’s syrup was made, complete with equipment to a company intending to make Generic Cola, you wouldn’t expect “Generic Cola inc” to be able to change their name and keep sending cans labelled coca cola out of the door just because historically they were able to make said branded product? >This may result in restrictions on the use of the name Arduino, It’s already a registered trademark, you can’t just write Arduino on your product, even if it uses one. The same as “Tata motors” can’t write Bosch on their cars, invoking trusted brand image just because the ECU is made by Bosch. (i.e this has no effect, the name is already restricted, and has been restricted for a just over four years.) – whomever wins, it’s still be a restricted name, – that is unless they effectively both loose and hurt each other by saying it’s now a generic word. that would hurt Arduino SRL (smart projects) because their company name will be immediately associated with high volume low value quick fail crap branded Arduino coming out of the lowest cost centre. and it’d hurt Arduino LLC, because they could no longer license their trademark, no longer get money. and this goes back to being a “bedroom” project updated only in spare time with nobody having any vested interests to actively develop it or “grow the community” Notice that it’s not the board, shields, Atmel processor, weird pin spacing or even the “slightly easier than competitors” IDE, it’s the community that helps people under the name Arduino that brings the value to the name/trademark. what Smart projects (arduino SRL) don’t seem to pick up on is that if they kill the creators of the project, and the maintainers of the community. then their golden goose is immediately cooked. (i.e if Arduino LLC just dropped the support/community forum database tomorrow then there is no more incentive to buy Arduino -which would no longer even have an active IDE readily available for download) and the community would be more more friendly than the hundreds or random posts on Microchip PIC spread out far and wide… > In every case, it pretty much sucks for the rest of us. Not really every case. I’ve said above it’s terrible for “Arduino community” if Arduino LLC looses and shuts up shop (which they’d almost certainly have to do with no revenue.) It’s terrible if the name becomes generic and they (arduino LLC) can no longer license the name to get revenue and shut up shop. but if Arduino LLC wins, remaining owner of it’s trademark (filed nearly half a decade ago), Arduino SRL can go back to being called Smart Projects SRL and Arduino LLC can go back to making new designs, running a support community and making money by pimping it’s trademark. Espen Klem says: While they quarrel, other alternatives get momentum. Thinkerer says: While they quarrel and the lawyers get fatter, the clones are saturating the universe and using their IDE and rendering the squabble irrelevant. Nanos are down to ~US$2.50 each on Ebay (with the CH340G USB that won’t give you grief) and the whole debacle is doing what the Arduino project set out to do in the first place; make it easy for artists/tinkerers/hobbyists/noobs to get into microcontroller type projects. There’s a whole universe of people out there making lights blink and dabbling in Arduino’s C-ish code, many of whom will push on to do other things, both project and coding based. Whether alternatives win the game is less of an issue that the larger community of “makers” that has sprung from this and which won’t be shooed away on the sayso of lawyers quibbling over what is effectively open source and free. The only real foreseeable casualty would be the denouement of the arduino.cc website which is a pretty good tutorial etc. for those same newbies. Ty Tower says: Well I’ve made all the blinking lights and solar trackers and solar charge controllers and timers and …. what do I do now ? Ihave a few hundred dollars of development boards , chips , electronic sensors ,electronic parts etc but blowed if I can find anything now that takes my interest. Gaining the knowledge was great , refreshing my coding skills even more so , but what now ? I think that the Arduino systems/IDE are supposed to help projects rather than suggest them to you, but there’s always the final frontier – the near-infinite convolutions of crypto and/or large scale dynamics analysis. jwcrawley says: What do you do with legos? Arduino is Legos for electronics. I cant believe that it took 20 comments before someone wrote this very obvious comment (above) 1) the design is open source. I.E.everyone has the schematic 2) The Chinese are knocking them out by the thousands faster than either of these two warning parties could finish a bowl of pasta. 3) The Chinese will never, ever ,ever stop making them as long as people want to buy them. 4) The IDE is largely a collection of open source tools, and it was very useful like 20 versions ago… almost no one will care if their $4.00 Chinese Arduino clone doesn’t work with some 2015 and beyond version. 5) THE ONLY PEOPLE THAT STAND TO MAKE ANY MONEY OFF OF THIS STUPIDITY IS THE G-DAMN LAWYERS. What a shame that greed has gotten the better of the two parties. As for “new” IoT Arduinos? RPI-quad core + Chinese “Arduino cape will be cheaper and more powerful and popular. If these people don’t stop fighting thy will quickly render themselves poor and irrelevant. fhunter says: 1. Not all arduinos are open source. Yun is NOT OPEN SOURCE. Go check and find the part list. Oh, you can build it, but the key is missing. The key – the wifi/support module and it is just another arduino without that. $74.95 on Sparkfun. This clearly isn’t going to be a mainstream product when you can buy a chinese nano for $2.50, and a wifi adapter for $5. Why would anyone pay 10x so that they have the honor of programing in a dual-os environment, whereby communication between the two systems is done via a serial bridge. Oh yeah, and the setup is 24 pages long. http://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/ArduinoYun drmpf says: I think the ESP8266, programmed by Arduino IDE, has stolen the IoT space from both camp’s ‘arduino’ boards deuxvis says: I wonder who owns the domain ardui.no TLDR; MADS SIBEKO NORID Handle……………: ARD137D-NORID Domain Name…………….: ardui.no Domain Holder Handle…….: MS861O-NORID Registrar Handle………..: REG42-NORID Legal-c Handle………….: MS6686P-NORID Tech-c Handle…………..: MS6686P-NORID Name Server Handle………: NSDR17H-NORID NORID Handle……………: MS861O-NORID Type…………………..: organization Name…………………..: MADS SIBEKO Id Type………………..: organization_number Id Number………………: 997363779 Post Address……………: Bispegata 4 Postal Code…………….: NO-0191 Postal Area…………….: OSLO Country………………..: NO Phone Number……………: +47.48011316 Email Address…………..: qj5ttukmunmf@emailprotection.domainnameshop.com Interestingly, squatters have in recent months been forced to turn over domains if they can be misinterpreted as the trademark of another company. I’m torn on this issue. At one hand I hate patent trolls and would be annoyed if someone squatted on a domain of my company. But I also think they were smart in a free market. Shawn Swift says: Can someone explain the whole VID USB thing? I understand that when you make a board that uses USB you have a VID (vendor ID) and PID (product ID). Each vendor is supposed to have a unique VID that’s assigned to them by the USB group when they pay for it. But what I don’t understand is if Arduino.org is using a different VID than the official board, and other clones are as well, how do they even work with the IDE at all? I think I read Linux might be smart about how it handles USB but what about Windows? These boards would have to work in Windows. Also, don’t most boards use an FTDI chip? And doesn’t that report its own VID? Does this only affect ARM boards like the Due and those which use the AT32U4 like the Leonardo? three_d_dave says: The FTDI only reports its own for small qty units. For larger production it’s expected the seller will gt their own VID and the usb controller will be programmed with that. This is just a blacklist entry for the SRL VID, so no other VIDs are flagged. WestfW says: I’m pretty sure that FTDI will sell you as many chips as you want, with their VID. (Ditto microchip, Cypress, TI, and anyone else that sells a dedicated USB/Serial “chip.” One of the advantages of dealing with FTDI: you DON’T have to deal with usb.org! AFIK, other “clone” vendors of the boards with Arduino VID have been “illegally” shipping their boards with the Arduino VID programmed in, even when they otherwise take care not to infringe trademark/etc. (note that many clones DO use a dedicated usb/serial chip, relying on the customer to have or install the proper driver, rather than count on one-step install offered by the actual Arduino “drivers.” (and it’s not actually a driver; it’s just a .inf files that says “this vendor/product should uses the CDC/ACM driver that’s already part of windows.)) It’s particularly annoying that this should happen at about the same time that I was say the “clone/trademark” issues have “improved.” (Most of the clones I see around these days don’t call themselves “Arduino”, and many are actual re-designs.) You mistook a bit. You can program whatever VID you like in your controller. What you can not do is program whatever VID you like in your controller AND claim to follow usb.org rules (e.g slapping a usb certified logo on it). If you don’t agree to the USB.org rules and haven’t signed up to their program, you aren’t bound by the USB.org rules… same as if you’re in Saudi Arabia then you can’t drink beer, going to their country means that you’re in their jurisdiction, breaking their rules means that they can impose a penalty on you. When I am sat in the UK I expect to be able to drink a beer without Saudi police coming after me, However I understand that in general American led consortium seem to have trouble understanding where their jurisdiction ends. The VIDs are issued by USB.org for use on devices labelled with their logos, but numbers and device IDs are neither protected nor trademarks. for the main article: What I really don’t quite get is: Arduino was set up, and clearly wanted to control everything Arduino name related from the start. Smart projects was set up, and clearly made a whole bunch of money selling under licence. Arduino register/incorporated as Arduino LLC and registered the Arduino trademark. Arduiono LLC have controlled their trademark. when others have used it. but not controlled smart projects use of it. This implies that either: 1> Smart projects were using the name under license. (i.e trademark infringement was never pursued because they had been told that they could use the name.) 2> Arduino LLC knows that it doesn’t really legitimately hold a trademark, and would have lost any battle with smart projects attempting to limit their from putting Arduino on the boards. (because smart projects were using it since before Arduino was a thing… and it’s really their trademark.) You’d think it was case 1, since Arduino name was clearly thought up, assigned to a project etc and that project grew into Arduino LLC way before Smartprojects could have ever made an arduino, (e.g the Arduino project must have existed, (and did exist) with that name before any other company could make anything called Arduino.) You’d have thought that smartprojects would have been able to tell investors what it’s IP portfolio included before selling out, and certainly before changing names, (because that’s just proper due diligence.) Even if smart project have a bit of paper that says that they can use “for free” the Arduino name on any Arduino related board that they make then it’s still not clear that the yun is an arduino board at all! (it’s not on arduino.cc website, it’s not open source, it’s not really related to the project, it’s designed developed and made by an outside source. it’s arguably not arduino, or anything to do with it.) Essentially, what I believe is, smart projects cannot possibly own the trademark Arduino, they weren’t the first to use it, the project came before the product. Smart projects cannot just decide to call themselves Arduino, because it’s not a common word, and it dilutes the existing trademark of Arduino LLC Smart projects can’t call the Yun an Arduino, because let face it, even if you could program it using the Arduino tool chain, it’s not designed by Arduino LLC… I think that the real trick here was that when selling out of smart projects Martino didn’t make clear that he didn’t own Ardiuino name, that smart projects didn’t own it (only used it under license), and that it basically wasn’t (and couldn’t be) for sale. so investors have come in, with a new project, hoping to get mass market appeal by stepping on the branding of an existing project. -shame they bought the wrong company! Also, the VID/PID is only to set up the USB to serial and nothing else. It is just used to select the appropriate USB to serial driver. Windows does have a standard USB to serial driver with it’s own VID/PID but the windows driver is so bad that no one uses it. The standard Linux driver is good but Arduino is cross platform so you can’s use the one VID/PID for Linux and another for windows. Pierce Nichols says: AIUI, those Arduinos that use chips with integrated USB-PHY (roughly, Uno, Mega 2560, Due, Leonardo, Micro, and a few others) use the standard CDC ACM drivers on all platforms. Bruno Martini says: Hate arduino or not. One thing comes to ming. They have done a great deal to help the next generation of geeks out there. You cant read about an interesting project out there without seeing arduino and or Pi somewhere. I hope they keep their company together and continue the work they started. What a shame. Arduino (whichever one in was) did a fantastic job of getting affordable, easy to use microcontroller boards out into the open for everyone to use. It now seems as though they’re just going to cause problems for everyone. Seeing that everything is open source, it can go one of two ways. 1) A group of people get together “community” style and start releasing an “official community” version which everyone uses and is happy with. 2) Everyone and their Grandma forks the code and releases their own versions which will just put everyone off using Arduinos and will ultimately open the door for another system to sweep in and claim the market share. Personally, I think it will go the way of the second option but I hope not. Regardless of speculation, only time will tell and the choice is still massive. My 2 pence worth Clint LeClair says: The simple truth is: open is for platforms, closed is for more (a more immediate but smaller) predictable profit. Eventually, the open nature of a fork will win out in the sheer size and numbers of submissions of the community to propel the open innovation. But this happens only if both competitors adhere to the same legal tactics. In reality, the only major way that the closed fork could win out in becoming the platform of (required) choice is through legally blocking the more group-based open fork. Unfortunately, making an environment anti-competitive is still legal if enough legal mangling occurs. Sure, Arduino SRL might survive and even thrive at a smaller rate of adoption than Arduino LLC. But in order to do so, they’ll have to saturate/ out-market the community that made it what it is. (Deja vu, Makerbot?) I bring up Makerbot to end on the last point. The oldest members of the community- who are the most knowledgable teachers/ mentors and are the best evangelists- you never see them with a Makerbot on principle, as much as quality. Its only a matter of time before Gianluca is booted out of his own company and left with a stain on his name that will outlast the money. Just ask Bre Pettis. It is hard to kill open source (and hardware) Microsoft tried hard to kill GNU/Linux without any success. That said Arduino LLC can become a successfull company under that name or another. It’s not clear that Arduino LLC still has any income. IF Arduino SRL has stopped sending them money, then their business model of “we’ll use HW sales to fund SW development, website and forum maintenance, evangelism, and support” has failed. (note: no one has claimed this has happened.) IF that’s the case, SRL doesn’t even need to win the court case; they just have to drag things out until LLC runs out of funds and is forced to disperse. (A risky strategy, but … all too common in legal battles.) Sensors2Cloud says: Well LLC can also contract many other manufactures to keep funds coming. I bet many manufacturers are already talking to LLC to get their blessing to produce “certified” boards and distributors will follow-through. if that happens SRL will be in bad shape sort of, Smart projects (now Arduino SRL) weren’t giving them money for fun surely? Smart projects/Arduino ARL were giving them money for use of trademark (the same as McDonalds has very few stores, but lots of franchises paying them to use the name and branding.) If that’s the case it should be pretty easy to show on paper. What makes you think that was the case? It seems far more likely that they were acting as contract manufacturers for arduino LLC, producing Arduino boards under contract. “closed is for more (a more immediate but smaller) predictable profit. ” Yeah whatever, RedHat begs to differ: https://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=RHT&ql=1 ” this happens only if both competitors adhere to the same legal tactics.” Do you have any evidence or any examples of what you are talking about here, or is this just a lot of hot air? Maybe we can look at IOS versus Android and see that your argument is nonsense? “The oldest members of the community- who are the most knowledgable teachers/ mentors and are the best evangelists- you never see them with a Makerbot on principle, as much as quality.” Also “yeah whatever” I watched a number of Microsoft employees just last week carrying a whole host of big “Makerbot” boxes into their Cambridge offices. Maybe you can tell us about how Microsoft’s research laboratories are filled with novices. Microsoft hasn’t created anything unique and innovative since Windows NT (which I have to admit WAS superior and ahead of its time, though OS2 Warp came close). Not sure I would hold them up as an example of ‘smartness’. After all these are the folks that created Component Object Model. :p vapula says: Well, Windows NT was inheriting from the work at IBM for OS/2… IBM and Microsoft were teaming over an OS and AFAIK, when they parted, they both kept access to other’s side work. I spent entirely too long making this image. http://i.imgur.com/A8cFqsm.png Gregg Bond (@cabe_bedlam) says: ARDUIKEN Jonathan Whitaker says: I will be very disappointed if it isn’t the banner image for part three of the story :P Done. Greg, we’ll need you to sign off on that for the Zine. Higher resolution would help. You have my email. I pinged you a few weeks back but didn’t get a reply, hopefully I got the email address right : ) Sweet! I love the subtle inclusion of the two logos. Where were you when I was looking for graphics to go with the post? Microguy says: I have witnessed many of these “open” projects. Once they become popular, someone suddenly realizes they could be making a lot of money. Who said capitalism is dead? And BTW, I always thought Arduino was a stupid name. It is too similar to “weeny” in English. Sorry I read cannibalism.. Squonk42 says: ” [Martino] and now [Musto] clearly have a vested interest in keeping production in Italy, while Arduino LLC’s interests are better served by going global.” Not really: the Arduino Yùn is made in China too, so this remark is not relevant. Both ar egoing global. A fair point, although I bet if you compare sales volume of the Yun vs the Italy-produced Arduini, you’ll find that they’re still 95% produced in Italy. How many Unos sell for each Yun? (And what are the gross profit margins?) But I agree that “Italy” and “Global” were poor word choices. What I really meant was something about the number of licensed producers, irrespective of their physical location, because the real point is that we’ve got two companies with very different incentives. Arduino LLC, the design company, doesn’t care about who makes the hardware and wins by partnering promiscuously. The more high-quality Arduinos of any sort there are out there, the stronger the ecosystem, the stronger their brand, the more they can license it for. Intel Arduinos? Win. Beagleboard Arduinos? Win. Who cares who makes them as long as they get licensed and made! Arduino SRL, the manufacturing company, wants to only design boards that they can produce or get produced. Every other licensed Arduino producer is their competitor, and every design that they can’t competitively manufacture eats at their market share. This does not mean that they’re going to be anti-OSH, as long as they’re the “official” provider who gets the big contracts with distributors. But it does mean that they’re against Arduino LLC forming new partnerships with other producers, whether “globally” or around the block. If Arduino LLC really wanted to kill off SRL, they could do so in one shot. Start licensing to a few of the higher-quality Chinese knock-off manufacturers. LLC earns 25 cents per board, the Chinese firm can get another 50 cents out of the consumer. LLC gets rich on licensing royalties, and SRL can’t hope to compete with the volume / price coming out of China. And the consumer is the big winner. Massimo, if you read this and implement it, you owe me a beer. Yeah, trust the cheapest Chinese manufacturers to pay a royalty… on the heel of Federico Musto, an American businessman, buying out Martino’s manufacturing and attempting to steal the Arduino brand. Hi Elliot, It is impossible to tell, as unlike RPi, Arduino is not publishing its sales figures. However, with an estimated BOM cost of $25 and a customer price of $75, I would bet that the Yùn is more lucrative than any other Arduino board. They should be allowed to sue them for trademark violation if they didn’t have a trademark license, but they should still be allowed to manufacture such clone. I am also fine with the “uncertified board” warning the way it happens to be implemented. However my opinion is also that they ought to provide a trademark license to certify clones which are perfectly compatible. Last time I looked at http://www.arduino.cc, they had two programs “to provide a trademark license to certify clones which are perfectly compatible”, called “Arduino At Heart” and “Arduino Certified”. They even show photos of all the products. But don’t take my word for it. See for yourself: http://arduino.cc/en/ArduinoAtHeart/Products http://arduino.cc/en/ArduinoCertified/Products Currently, the only Arduino Certified boards are the 2 versions of Intel Galileo. Their web page states “certify a basic level of compatibility with the Arduino platform”. In Galileo’s case, there probably should be some added emphasis on the word “basic”. This is pretty funny, they say “Tap into the power of the huge Arduino community” and then they say “Arduino Clones are excluded from the program” as if they clones were not an integral part of the community. REALLY they INSIST that you purchase an uno at full price if you want to “tap into the power”, because they can apparently solder chips onto boards with that “italian style” that enables you to “tap into the power” Philip J Fry says: i’ve dealt with Musto before…. he is a very shady character. He was a VP for Red Hat a long time ago, but he tried to pull some funny business with them as well and got pushed out. I think that law suite with RH is public record now…. If you have any references to back these claims up, we’d love to hear about them. cacycleworks says: I’m shocked people buy Arduinos with the amazing alternatives available. Like Cypress’s $4 ARM Cortex board: http://goo.gl/iInD87 Searching Mouser for dev boards astounds me: http://goo.gl/6kBS1o you’d have to pay me to install all that Cypress closed-source development software on my computer “you’d have to pay me to install all that Cypress closed-source development software on my computer”: Why? Is there a material way that the closed software harms you, or is it just a philosophical thing? enkiv2 says: The big question: by having two organizations use the arduino name for years before first filing for the trademark, did they screw the trademark over preemptively (by making it too general and thus unenforcable)? Keep in mind that, if you own a trademark and you do not sue everybody who misuses it, you lose the rights to it (and it goes into the public domain — this is what happened to ‘asprin’, which is no longer owned by Bayer, and ‘heroin’, which is also no longer owned by Bayer). donotdespisethesnake says: That’s a good point. I guess that Musto will argue they have a right to use the Arduino name, since he was one of the founders. Arduino LLC have been rather lax with the trademark. It could be argued that the trademark has become generic, but I don’t think either party will want to claim that, unless desperate. As a seasoned internet lawyer even I am stumped as to how this one will play out. Weirdly the situation is a lot like the Twix advert with left Twix and right Twix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62xLWZgx4Ko Maybe we will be left with two Arduinos – one making hardware and providing an open IDE software, the other making an open IDE and selling hardware. I think that a little competition will mean new products coming out faster however it would be a real shame if compatibility between the two camps disappear and consumers have to start picking sides. Nick Jones says: Very sad that guys at the heart of open source are taking each other to court! Tom Dowad says: To my (very limited) knowledge, the USA has a different approach to trademark than other countries. That is, the actual use of the trademark is what matters, not the registration. So if a company A was producing a product with a particular trade name, and company B comes along and registers the trade name as a trademark, then company A still has dibs on the name. In this dispute, the question is, what is more meaningful, putting the trade name on the boards, or on the software? There is a second point, that I think is the crux of the matter. A trademark needs to be used in commerce, in the USA. So I’m guessing the use of “Arduino” on the boards would trump the use on the website and IDE software. Because the soft stuff is free, and so not being used in commerce. “Used in commerce” more or less means, you’ve got to be selling something. Dollars need to change hands IN THE USA. Arduino LLC (and previous entity) DID use Arduino name in commerce as they did LICENCE IT’S USE to other entity. This can be compared to the ARM situation where the company designing ARM processors don’t make them but licence the design and the name. is easy, who was selling boards with that logo?, who is the face of arduino? who register an arduino domain first? who created a community first? i do ediscovery for a living just get me email data for all 5 custodian and I can find you the email trail of who started anything following instruction of who. livio says: There is not only Arduino! A large group of Makers, are trying a different tack: the absolute and talebanic rejection of any commercialism! The alternative is Open Source, Open Hardware, DIY and Not For Profit. The movement of Makers, based on the system Theremino, remains totally detached from any intent to manufacture and profit! This time the Marketing shark (that deforms our society and our needs), will not win. jeo says: You can read the federal court case filings here: https://www.unitedstatescourts.org/federal/mad/167131/ Raphaël says: Massimo Banzi just gave his version of the story to Make: http://makezine.com/2015/03/19/massimo-banzi-fighting-for-arduino Popte says: I solved the issue by reflashing the USB to serial firmware to -> Atmega 16U2 using the official image named UNO-dfu_and_usbserial_combined.hex following the instructions here: http://arduino.cc/en/Hacking/DFUProgramming8U2 Now the VIDs are USB\VID_2341&PID_0001&REV_0001 and USB\VID_2341&PID_0001 and the board it’s no longer comming from an “uncertified manufacturer”. Hope it helps. If we look at the image from archive.org of an old Arduino board http://web.archive.org/web/20060211080030im_/http://arduino.berlios.de/uploads/Main/arduino_extreme_480.jpg We can see that it bears the name Arduino and the four names M.Banzi, D.Cuartielles, D.Mellis and N.Zambetti Gianluca Martino’s name is NOT present on that board. This is way before any trademark has been registered (11 February 2006). When looking on archive.org, I could even see older board which only had TWO names (M.Banzi and D.Cuartielles), and “2005 http://www.potemkin.com” (and still the name Arduino). So it looks like Gianluca Martino was not the first to name such a card an “Arduino” and has no claim to it… All pictures were archived at least 2 years BEFORE Gianluca Martino trademarked the Arduino name in Italy. so they can’t be said to be fakes. donbright says: Just got one from Adafruit with the IDE error message. (Came here linked from arduino.cc forums) Noticed the updated hackaday article – Adafruit has been asking ppl to post pics of their old packaging which may help the .cc folks. http://hackaday.com/2015/04/19/your-arduino-packaging-could-sway-a-court-case/ Tawanda says: I used to use and Arduino board from Arduino LLC (Arduino.cc) to power a sensor, a LCD display, 2 relays and data logger from Vin and 5V. Got the new one from Arduino SRL (arduino.org) and it is struggling to power the system. I guess for the sack of my sanity I will stick to Arduino LLC boards for now. I hate it when greed f@cks up something so nice as the Arduino. To my knowledge Gianluca Martino and MS hid the info about the trademark stuff and later on it came out when the Arduino LLC tried to trademark the “Arduino” name outside of the US (I find it perplexing that Arduino was only trademarked in the US since it came out of Italy but what the hell do I know… LOL). While not a legal issue per se I find such action to be really sleazy. But then again “we are sleazy” is the motto of Microsoft after all. XD But as of October 1st 2016 it seems that the Arduino LLC and SLR are joining to become a single company. Good for them. Why the hell did this shitstorm started is beyond me but I guess everything is well if it ends well. Leave a Reply to A Person Cancel reply	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line837
__label__wiki	0.644558	0.644558	Israel Defense Budget Cuts Shrink IDF Operational Capacity Defense Budget Cuts Shrink IDF Operational Capacity By Hamodia Staff Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 8:33 pm \| ג' אב תשע"ג YERUSHALAYIM - Against the backdrop of civil war in Syria and near-chaos in Egypt, a looming budget cut of 3 billion shekels is forcing the IDF to make significant reductions, particularly in the Air Force. IDF chief of staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz announced on Wednesday that budgetary projections for the next five years will necessitate shutting down several air squadrons, several armored units and a trimming back of battleships and tanks. The standing army will be reduced by 3,000-5,000 soldiers, and plans to improve intelligence-gathering operations will also be curtailed. The IDF said the cut will also prevent it from improving its air defense capabilities, including Iron Dome and Magic Wand. The plan, which will soon be submitted for the government’s approval, is expected to save the army some NIS 7 billion over the next five years. Hamodia’s military correspondent A. Pe’er described the decision as the military’s way of saying to the politicians who are insisting on sweeping cutbacks that they cannot expect the IDF to undertake a coercive recruitment of chareidim costing hundreds of millions of shekels when there isn’t even money for fuel for the air force. This article appeared in print on page 7 of the July 11th, 2013 edition of Hamodia. Syrians Admit Targeting Israeli Forces on Golan Budget-Strapped IDF Banks on Future U.S. Aid Hizbullah Denies IAF Attack IDF Says It Attacked Syrian Army Targets IDF: Death of Hezbollah’s Top Military Commander an ‘Inside Job’	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line840
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__label__wiki	0.675107	0.675107	The Cain Gang About Herman Cain Team Cain The Herman Cain Show Fox News Contributor Books and Truth Cards Herman Cain on Facebook Herman Cain on YouTube Herman Cain on Superfeed Herman Cain on Twitter Herman Cain on Instagram Herman Cain Newsletter Global manufacturing activity is rebounding nicely, so let's not put the kibosh on it again By Dan Calabrese Published July 3, 2020 at 5:52am The question is not whether people’s lives are more important than money. People’s lives are the only thing that’s important. Everything else is just to create the circumstances that allow them to live well. The question is whether you’re really helping people’s lives when you lock them down in an attempt to prevent all risk of death, and in the process prevent them from producing any of the wealth that makes it possible for them to live independently and well. We spent the entire spring making prevention of all disease risk the only priority – not just the first – and saw the global economy collapse as a result. Manufacturing is at the heart of economic productivity because it’s the most value-added of activities – taking raw materials that can do nothing for you in their basic form, and transforming them into things that enhance people’s lives. When you squash manufacturing activity, the rest of the economy has very little chance of making up the difference. We need to make things. It fuels the wealth-creation that makes everything else possible. So the best news of the day also corresponds with the most troubling news. The current spike in COVID cases is going to tempt the politicians to shut down manufacturing again, and the timing couldn’t be worse, because it’s staging a huge comeback throughout the world: TRENDING: Justice Department: OK Fine, We Arrested a Black Lives Matter Activist for Breaching the Capitol In the U.S. and Germany, manufacturing activity declined at a slower pace, a sign that the global economy is starting to rebound from a deep contraction, according to IHS Markit, a firm that produced many of the surveys. Manufacturing sectors returned to growth in a number of other countries, including France, the U.K., Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia and Ireland. “We certainly have a recovery,” said Patrick Artus, chief economist at French bank Natixis. “In June, the recovery seems to be faster than we expected.” While businesses reported that the lifting of restrictions had made it possible to ease up on layoffs and get supplies or raw materials, they said weak demand from overseas was holding them back. Two surveys released Wednesday showed U.S. manufacturing in June returned to the cusp of growth. IHS Markit said its U.S. purchasing managers index for manufacturing was 49.8 in June, from 39.8 in May. It’s unsurprising that global demand remains down, and that does present some problems for manufacturers who are ready to resume full-scale production. You don’t want to make things that never get sold because the public isn’t ready to buy them. But manufacturers also have an interest in getting the most value out of their production capacity, and the way to do that is to manufacture as much as you can and then find a way to get it to market. Should politicians let the reopening proceed no matter what? Completing this poll entitles you to The Western Journal news updates free of charge. You may opt out at anytime. You also agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You're logged in to Facebook. Click here to log out. Politicians are not helping when they continually hint they might shut things down again. That causes uncertainty and leads to people’s reluctance to buy. The best thing politicians could do at this point is something they will probably not do: Make it clear that, no matter what happens with the virus, the economic reopening is going to proceed. Because it simply has to. The nation is not fiscally strong enough to sustain endless $2 trillion spending blowouts in which we pay people to sit at home and do nothing. Clearly the virus is not gone, and clearly we need to manage it better than we have. But we’re not helping ourselves if we prevent all wealth-creation, because then we won’t have the means by which to fund these public health initiatives. It’s great to see manufacturing roaring back. There is nothing the economy needs more. No matter what happens, don’t shut it down again. People know at this point what they need to do to stay safe, so trust them to do it. For those who don’t, we’ll need to deal with the consequences. But nothing would be worse that what we went through in the spring, especially not now, when the activity we so desperate need is finally returning. Dan Calabrese Dan Calabrese has been editor of HermanCain.com since 2012 and was the syndicator of Herman Cain's newspaper column from 2006 to 2012. 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__label__cc	0.641035	0.358965	You are here » Categories / Speakers / Floor Standing / Wilson Audio Alexx Loudspeakers You are here » Categories / Speakers / Wilson Audio Alexx Loudspeakers You are here » Brands / Wilson Audio / Wilson Audio Alexx Loudspeakers Wilson Audio Alexx Loudspeakers What HFL Thinks Wilson Audio Alexx – Wilson Audio certainly don’t manufacture cheap speakers but what they do is produce some of the most respected and accomplished loudspeakers this world has ever seen, from the Sabrina to the WAMM you get the same natural, delicate and open sound that get’s as true to the recording as possible whilst pulling you into the music at the same time, Wilson use non-wood materials for their cabinets with time alignment of the drivers playing an important part of their design and look offering something quite unique, HFL are really proud to add Wilson Audio to our portfolio so please come in for a listen to what Wilson Audio has to offer. Request a demonstration Product Enquiry This product is already in request list Click here to browse the list and finish request Categories: Floor Standing, Speakers, Wilson Audio Tags: Loudspeaker, Wilson Audio Alexx incorporates Wilson’s latest thinking on loudspeaker design in the areas of time-domain geometry, driver configuration, and driver development. It is the latest beneficiary of Wilson’s ongoing analysis of low-resonance cabinet strategies via laser micrometer. Alexx draws from both recent designs such as the Alexia and the Sabrina, as well as the WAMM—Dave Wilson’s up and coming Magnum Opus—with which it was developed concurrently. Alexx is the fourth all-new loudspeaker from Wilson Audio in as many years. It may be intuitive to assume the Alexx replaces the venerable MAXX, in that it is Wilson’s latest entry into the large speaker segment just below the Alexandria, but, in reality, the comparison with the MAXX begins and ends there. Instead, the Alexx is an altogether more complex and sophisticated loudspeaker. Alexx incorporates Wilson’s latest thinking on loudspeaker design in the areas of time-domain geometry, driver configuration, and driver development. It is the latest beneficiary of Wilson’s ongoing analysis of low-resonance cabinet strategies via laser micrometer. Alexx draws from both recent designs such as the Alexia and the Sabrina, as well as the WAMM—Dave Wilson’s up and coming Magnum Opus—with which it was developed concurrently. All-new “MTM” Driver Geometry The “MTM” (Midrange-Tweeter-Midrange) geometry generally refers to a driver arrangement where two midrange drivers flank a tweeter vertically. This arrangement has several advantages, among which is greater dynamic range in the midrange portion of the spectrum. Wilson has employed various versions of MTM driver geometries starting with the X-1 Grand SLAMM. However, Wilson’s MTM configurations have always been far more sophisticated and complex than competing designs. Rather than mounting the three drivers that make up the MTM in a flat baffle, Wilson has invariably employed a modular approach. This has several benefits, one being the ability to optimize the enclosure properties for each driver. Most importantly, in terms of Wilson’s unique technology, the separate modules in the MTM can be made to be adjustable—both in terms of the relative position of each driver module one-to-another in the time domain, as well as having the ability to optimize each driver’s dispersion characteristics within the array. For the Alexx, Wilson’s engineering team has once again reimagined the MTM geometry. Drawn from technology developed in conjunction with the upcoming WAMM, the Alexx’s midrange is divided between two different drivers, each covering a portion of the mid-band area. The seven-inch is the celebrated Wilson mid, first introduced in the Alexandria XLF. The 5.75-inch is the midrange driver most recently found in the Sabrina. The frequencies covered by the two drivers are therefore expanded upward, the two together covering a broader portion of the vital midrange. Further, each of the two drivers is optimized for the portion of the mid-band best suited to their unique strengths. The engineers at Wilson have blended the two drivers masterfully, ensuring that the two perform seamlessly and coherently together. The unprecedented combination of weight, speed, articulation, and authority can only be fully understood by listening to the Alexx. All-new Woofer Design Developing Alexx simultaneously with the WAMM has resulted in other shared technologies. The all-new ten-and-half-inch and twelve-and-a-half-inch woofers incorporated into the Alexx were first developed for the WAMM project. In turn, the technology for these two new woofers evolved from the proprietary eight- and ten-inch models found in the Alexia. Thus, Wilson continues its tradition of systematically evolving technology across platforms, each new iteration building on the achievements of the previous projects. These new ten- and twelve-inch woofers incorporate all of Wilson’s latest current thinking on accurate low-frequency music reproduction. Working together with Alexx’s ultra-low resonance woofer enclosure, which now features an angled baffle for even better time-domain integration, the new woofers raise the bar for bottom octave speed, authority, and musicality. Adjustability of the Upper Modules in the Time Domain The Alexx builds upon the Alexandria XLF’s aspherical propagation delay correction for its upper three modules. For the first time, a Wilson array features two stair steps, one for each of the two midrange modules. This allows for minute and precise adjustment of both the proper time-alignment of the drivers, as well as the optimal axis relationship of the driver to the listening position. The adjustment mechanism of the lower mid module and the tweeter module and the tweeter is similar to what is found in the Alexia, and evolved from a similar system for the upcoming WAMM. The Alexx time-domain is among the most accurate ever built by Wilson, which means it is the most time coherent loudspeaker currently available. XLF (Cross-load Flow) Port System Alexx joins the Alexandria XLF with its ability to move the port to either the front or rear of the bass enclosure. While this does not change the anechoic behavior of Alexx in the deep bass, it does enable it to interface more seamlessly with a larger number of rooms. Typically, in bass-lossy rooms, the port will be located on the rear; within bass-heavy rooms, the port moves to the front of the enclosure. Other Important Details The latest version of the Convergent Synergy Tweeter is deployed in the Alexx. Already robust in the lower part of its frequency spectrum, the Wilson tweeter in this configuration is crossed over slightly higher as a direct result of the concentric two-driver mid strategy. The resistor plate, which contains the protection and tuning resistors, is now located on an upper bevel on the rear of the speaker enabling easy sight lines and access. The form factor, driven by Wilson’s design philosophy of a thoroughly time coherent modular array, reaches for new levels of organic fluidity, its aesthetic at once a testament to its prodigious technology, and the desire to beautifully integrate into a wide variety of high-end residences. Size1 inch, Dome (2.54 cm) MaterialDoped Silk Fabric Enclosure TypeSealed Enclosure MaterialX-Material Sizes 5.75 inches (14.61 cm) 7 inches (17.78 cm) MaterialsDoped Paper Pulp Cellulose/Paper Pulp Composite Enclosure TypeRear Vent Bottom Vent Enclosure MaterialX-Material with S-Material Baffle Sizes 10.5 inches (26.67 cm) 12.5 inches (31.75 cm) MaterialsHard Paper Pulp Enclosure TypeFront or Rear Ported Enclosure Material X-Material Nominal Impedance4 ohms / minimum 1.5 ohms @ 2850 Hz Sensitivity91 dB @ 1W @ 1m @ 1k Frequency Response20 Hz – 31 kHz +/- 3 dB Minimum Amplified Power50 watts/channel Height62 9/32 inches (158.23 cm) w/o spikes Width15 3/4 inches (40.01 cm) Depth26 25/32 inches (68.01 cm) System Weight / Channel 452 lbs (205.02 kg) Wilson Audio Product Brochure Be the first to review “Wilson Audio Alexx Loudspeakers” Cancel reply News: Wilson Audio Wilson Audio Alexia 2 Speakers now on Permanent Demo, They’re So Good Wilson Audio Alexia 2 Speakers now on Permanent Demo, They’re So Good :-) So next in our… [more] A Couple Of Big Speaker Installs - PMC + Wilson Audio A Couple Of Big Speaker Installs - PMC + Wilson Audio! 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__label__cc	0.729306	0.270694	29 Community-Based Educational Highlights: Community Sing to Poetry. Gospel to Japanese Culture. Posted on February 3, 2017 By Hilltown Families Valentine’s Day is not just for couples! Parents can use this holiday to engage in intergenerational crafts with their children, and teach them concepts of service and kindness. Come to the Meekins Library on Saturday, February 4, until 1:30pm for a morning of Valentine’s Day activities! People of all ages are invited to craft valentines and decorate cookies. Participants are encouraged to donate some of their valentines to the Williamsburg Senior Center. 413-268-7472. 2 Williams Street. Williamsburg, MA. (FREE) Permaculture to Teddy Roosevelt. Anime to Hawaiian Culture. Electoral College to Calligraphy. These are just a few of the community-based learning highlights we’re featuring this week! Featured community highlight this week: Saturday, February 4, from 10am-12noon at Flywheel Arts Collective, Hilltown Families and the Flywheel Arts Collective are continuing the ‘Saturday Morning Music Party’ series with a breakfast bash featuring food, dancing, and diversions for kids! During a free breakfast of fresh pancakes, juice, and fruit, you can craft handmade Valentines with the Easthampton Parents Center. Then we’ll enjoy special guests, DandyLions Garden, a musical act for kids and inner children alike. We’ll round out the morning with DJ Youthelectronix for the “best ever dance party before noon!” This is a fundraiser for both Flywheel & Hilltown Families, with a “pay what you can” admission to attend with your family. For more information, email info@hilltownfamilies.org. Permaculture ♦ Museum Adventures ♦ American History ♦ Fiber Arts ♦ Film Studies ♦ Intergenerational ♦ Language Arts ♦ Creative-Free Play ♦ Music Studies ♦ Culture Studies ♦ Climate Change ♦ Anthropometry ♦ Political Science ♦ Religion Studies ♦ Art Studies ♦ Winter Festivals ♦ Women’s History ♦ Theater Studies Saturday, February 4, 6:30pm Permaculture is a flexible and adaptable holistic design approach based on natural laws that allows us to examine and refine our relationships with a whole ecosystem, including ourselves. Permaculture calls upon us to make ethical choices, take action, and live knowing “all is in relation.” The film Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective explores several examples of permaculture projects and the social and ecological innovators spearheading these efforts in the Northeast and beyond. Come see the film and meet others interested in permaculture. Before the film, Nutwood Farm representatives will tell audience members about their plants to grow perennial staple foods on their farm. Childcare will also be provided during the film screening. For more information please call Sara at 413-824-1840 or email nutwoodfarmers@gmail.com. Cummington Community House. 33 Main Street. Cummington, MA. (FREE) Museum Adventures Saturday, February 4, 10am-4pm Sharing your favorite book with a friend makes it twice as fun! Help your child associate reading with fun at the First Book Friendiversary! You and your children are invited to bring friends to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art for a morning of storytimes and films. Attendees will meet Elephant and Piggie from Mo Willem’s books. Every child in attendance will receive a free book while supplies last. There will also be friendship themed art projects. Check the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art for a full list of activities. In the event of snow, please call 413-559-6300 for cancellation news. 125 West Bay Road. Amherst, MA. (<$) Have you ever heard elevator music…played live? Free Day at MASS MoCA will feature an array of artistic and musical learning opportunities, from pop-up performances to take-home art-making workshops. Take advantage of the pop-up photo booth and participate in the human sculpture contest. Kidspace artists-in-residence Huck Elling and David Lane will be exhibiting artwork they have created in collaboration with 4th and 5th grade students from the North Adams Public Schools. Wrapping up the evening, Steven Bernstein’s Universal Melody Brass Band will play their funky classic hits and jazz tunes. Bernstein has been arranging music for thirty years and has been awarded three Grammy Awards. Admission and activities for the day are free with the exception of the Universal Melody Brass Band performance. 413-662-2111. 1040 Mass MoCA Way. North Adams, MA. (FREE admission; $ music tickets) ART STUDIES/JEWELRY Friday, February 10, 4pm-8pm Making your own jewelry is a fun, creative hobby which can also be a form of thoughtful and inexpensive gift making. Participants at this month’s Free Second Friday at the Smith College Museum of Art will have the opportunity to make a gilded arm band or bracelet inspired by the art on view. At 6pm, enjoy a guided tour of the exhibition Valentines from Venus. Then, at 7pm, you can stick around for a screening of the film Layers of Pompeii (2016). People of all ages are fascinated by the story of Pompeii, a sixth century BC town destroyed, yet preserved, by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. 413-585-2760. 20 Elm Street. Northampton, MA. (FREE) “You vote, but then what? Discover how your individual vote contributes to the popular vote and your state’s electoral vote in different ways–and see how votes are counted on both state and national levels.” – TED-Ed View full lesson: Does your vote count? The Electoral College explained – Christina Greer Tuesday, February 7, 6:30pm-8pm What exactly is the electoral college? How does it affect the outcome of our voting process and why do we use it at all? Sometimes the winner of the popular vote, in other words the person with the most individual votes, does not become president. This occurred in both the 2000 and 2016 presidential elections and this phenomenon has many citizens calling for the abolition of the electoral college. You can gain a better understanding of U.S. government and decide where you stand on this issue by attending a presentation at the Brightwood Branch Library. Attendees will hear from students Amel Amed and Jesse Rhodes of UMass-Amherst, Adam Hilton of Mount Holyoke College, and State Senator Eric Lesser. 359 Plainfield Street. Springfield, MA. (FREE) AMERICAN PRESIDENT/THEODORE ROOSEVELT Teddy Roosevelt was a soldier, naturalist, historian, father, statesman, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, and remains to this day a relatively popular presidential figure. Author, educator, and actor Ted Zalewski will be bring Roosevelt’s boisterous personality to life at Ventfort Hall. This one-man performance will be followed by a Victorian tea. Step into the past and learn about the life and personality of the 32nd United States president. 413-637-3206. 104 Walker Street. Lenox, MA. ($$) An age-old skill, knitting provides us with some of our most treasured warm clothes. Learning the art of knitting can not only help to provide warmth, but can lead to explorations of local history, local agriculture, and complex math – and families can even engage in service-based learning by donating hand-knitted goods to help support people in need! Read more in our post, Knitting Supports Explorations of History, Agriculture & Mathematics. Do you have yarn, needles, patterns, tools, or fabric you no longer use? Ashfield Needles and Threads is hosting an exchange of fiber arts materials and ideas! Bring items, take items. Connect with others and exchange your crafting knowledge, while engaging in collaborative consumption. New materials may be just what you need to get inspired about a new project. All are welcome to take materials whether they have some to donate or not. Snow date is February 5. Check the Ashfield Needles and Threads Facebook page or call 413-628-4527. Congregational Church. Main Street. Ashfield, MA. (FREE) STOP-MOTION The 2016 stop-motion fantasy, Kubo and The Two Strings (rated PG) uses magical elements and an exciting quest to demonstrate the power of storytelling and music. Kubo lives a simple life, making living storytelling, until he accidentally summons a spirit from his past. He must go on a journey to battle monsters and reunite his family, using a magical musical instrument! This animated film is set in Japan and features a score of original music. Join other families to enjoy this family film! The M.N. Spear Memorial Library is hosting a screening. Snacks and baked goods will be available for purchase. 413-259-1213. Town Hall. 1 Cooleyville Road. Shutesbury, MA. (DONATION) Wednesday, February 8, 6pm The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter is considered the oldest known Japanese narrative. This 10th century Japanese folktale tells the story of a childless bamboo cutter who finds an infant in a stalk of bamboo. Folktales of any culture can be a useful key to understanding modern literature and narrative art forms. The 2015 film, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (rated PG) combines elements of this famous folktale with beautiful, hand-drawn artwork. This film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The Clark Art Institute will be screening the film as part of their anime film series, in conjunction with the current exhibition, Japanese Impressions: Color Woodblock Prints from the Rodbell Family Collection. 413-458-2303. 225 South Street. Williamstown, MA. (FREE) COMMUNITY SING Thursday, February 9, 6:30pm-8pm Do you like to sing? No matter your musical abilities or experience, you can come be a part of “Hope Singing” at the Shelburne Falls Senior Center. Music minister Sarah Pirtle will run this community event, providing lyrics to uplifting songs for everyone to join in singing. Participants are also invited to bring their own favorite songs if they wish. Drop by anytime during the event. For more information, call 413-625-2355. 7 Main Street. Shelburne Falls, MA. (FREE) Thursday, February 9, 7pm-9pm Poems pack meaning into fewer words than prose. Reading and writing poetry can improve your vocabulary, strengthen your imagination, and encourage creative thinking. Whether you write poetry or just like to read it, you are invited to the Poetry Cafe at the Westhampton Public Library. All ages are welcome. Bring a favorite poem to share. Homemade desserts and warm beverages will be provided. 413-527-5386. 1 North Road. Westhampton, MA. (FREE) Creative-Free Play VALENTINE’S DAY/MYO Saturday, February 4, 10:30am-1:30pm Valentine’s Day is not just for couples! Parents can use this holiday to engage in intergenerational crafts with their children, and teach them concepts of service and kindness. Come to the Meekins Library for a morning of Valentine’s Day activities! From 10:30 to 11:30, young children can enjoy a storytime and song. From 11am to 1:30pm people of all ages are invited to craft valentines and decorate cookies. Participants are encouraged to donate some of their valentines to the Williamsburg senior center. 413-268-7472. 2 Williams Street. Williamsburg, MA. (FREE) VALENTINE’S DAY/KINDNESS Tuesday, February 7, 4pm-5:30pm Making Valentines with your children can be a way of teaching them about random acts of kindness and charity. You don’t have to make Valentines just for your secret sweetheart. You can make them to show appreciation for friends, families, neighbors, or even your favorite non profit! The whole family is invited to the Community Action Family Center to make handmade Valentines. Supplies and snacks will be created. All ages are welcome. 413-475-1555. 90 Federal Street. Greenfield, MA. (FREE) Saturday, February 4, 7pm-9pm Gospel is a genre of Christian music which can be traced back to the 17th century. Gospel music holds great historic and cultural significance in many African American communities. This year, you can kick off Black History Month by attending the Second Annual Gospel concert at Bard College at Simon’s Rock. This concert will feature both traditional and contemporary gospel music featuring choirs from Pittsfield, Albany, and Hudson. 413-644-4400. 84 Alford Road. Great Barrington, MA. (FREE) Sunday, February 5, 2pm Modern a capella music stems from Renaissance music which relied heavily on vocalists. Joining an a capella group in college is a great way to get involved in music if you are a talented singer or percussive vocalist (beatboxers are often utilized to add a percussive layer to a capella pieces). The 2017 Silver Chord Bowl will bring together some of the best collegiate a capella groups of the Northeast, including Dartmouth Aires, the Boston University BosTones, Tufts sQ!, the UMass Dynamics, the UMass Doo Wop Shop and the Smith College Noteables. Northampton High School’s very own Northamptones will open the show. This event kicks off the Four Sundays in February Winter Festival Series. Call 1-800-838-3006 for tickets. John M. Greene Hall, Smith College. 60 Elm Street. Northampton, MA. ($ – $$) Culture Studies Sunday, February 5, 1:30pm-4:30pm Stories of ghosts, spirits, apparitions, or some similar entity is a cultural universal, appearing in various forms in cultures all over the world. You can explore another culture’s ghost stories by screening the unrated, 1965 film, Kwaidan (unrated). What kinds of similarities or differences can you see, comparing American contemporary ghost stories to this film, which adapts four, nineteenth century Japanese folk tales. This event is part of the series, “Colors of Japan: Cinematic Impressions,” providing local art fans with the chance to explore Japanese culture through a variety of Japanese films and artwork at the Clark Art Institute. The film series is occurring in conjunction with the exhibition Japanese Impressions: Color Woodblock Prints. Check out both the film and the exhibit for a crash course in Japanese artistic expression. All films are in Japanese with English subtitles. This is the second to last film in the series, followed by Equinox Flower on February 26. 413-458-2303. 225 South Street. Williamstown, MA. Thursday, February 9, 7:30pm Dance is a cultural universal, something humans engage in all over the world. The types of dances and music vary greatly across cultures, however. The Halau Hula Ka No’eau Ensemble will be executing a culturally authentic performance of hula, music, chances and innovative dances inspired by Hawaiian legends. Their performance is a new piece created by choreographer and historian Michael Pili Pang. Join them at the Fine Arts Center at UMass Amherst. 413-545-2511. 151 Presidents Drive. Amherst, MA. (General admission $$; Five college students, & ages seventeen & under <$) MINDFULNESS/CLIMATE ACTION Monday, February 6, 3pm-3:45pm It can be a difficult balance to be politically aware and active while not allowing global concerns to take an unnecessary toll on your mind. Mindfulness teaches people to be aware and present moment-to-moment. Practicing mindfulness can help you to be active in the moment, without letting your activism spiral into anxiety about the future. As part of a climate change event series, “Talking Truth: Finding Your Voice Around the Climate Crisis,” you are invited to participate in a Mindful Climate Action workshop every Monday through May 8th. Attendees will be guided through a thirty minute mindfulness practice, followed by a discuss on resources, action-based opportunities, and ideas. W.E.B. DuBois Library at UMass Amherst. Room 1638. 154 Hicks Way. Amherst, MA. (FREE) SUSTAINABILITY/CLIMATE CHANGE Want to be more active in the fight against climate change? In the Pioneer Valley there are many resources and knowledgeable individuals working towards sustainable living solutions. You can connect with others interested in these topics by attending a panel discussion led by several leaders in our local sustainable community. This panel discussion at the W.E.B. DuBois Library will feature: Ofer Sharone assistant professor of sociology at UMass Amherst, Sara Schley, co-founder of Seed Systems, Ezra Small, UMass Amherst Sustainability Manager, Sarah Hebert G’13, Trinity Solar employee, and John Fabel, building and construction technology adjunct faculty member, UMass Amherst. The group will discuss climate change strategies as they relate to the fields of education, entrepreneurialism, and green building. This discussion is part of a climate change event series, “Talking Truth: Finding Your Voice Around the Climate Crisis.” UMass Amherst library. Room 1638. 154 Hicks Way. Amherst, MA. (FREE) Monday, February 6, 4:30pm Have you ever heard of anthropometry? Even if you’ve never heard this word before, this subject of study has effected clothing design, architectural trends, and ergonomic design of furniture. Anthropometry is the study of the measurement of the human body. It is a tool for anthropologists and intersects with topics such as race and psychology. You can learn more by attending a lecture at Smith College. Associate professor of history Marina Mogilner will be examining these topics in her talk, “American Humanitarian Intervention, Jewish Race, and Anthropometrics: A Story From the Russian Civil War.” Smith College. Seelye 106. Northampton, MA. (FREE) Religion Studies BUDDHISM/MEDICINE How can an understanding of Buddhism help inform and improve Western medical practices? Anthropologist Dr Joan Halifax Roshi has pioneered the development of Zen-based hospice care. Her book, Being with Dying has been powerfully influential in the area of hospice care. Roshi works at a medical program in Dolpo, a remote region of Nepal. Adults and older teens interested in Buddhism, medicine, and the intersection of the two should attend Roshi’s lecture at Smith College. Bring questions and an open mind. Seelye 106. Northampton, MA. (FREE) Sunday, February 5, 1pm-5pm Calligraphy brings artistic visual elements to the act of writing. Calligraphy can be a fun activity for those who enjoy writing or drawing, or want to improve their penmanship. Like many art activities calligraphy can help you hone your patience by focusing on a tactile task. For children, projects such as this can help hone fine motor skills. Ann Kremers, professional calligrapher, will be giving a calligraphy demonstrations to visitors of all ages at the Clark Art Institute, as part of First Sundays Free. 413-458-2303. 225 South Street. Williamstown, MA. (FREE) Winter Festivals In 19th century New England, the winter season was a time for gathering and socializing with family, friends, and neighbors. As the fields lay dormant in anticipation off the agricultural season, rural New Englanders used the cold season as a time for meeting friends, having conversations, and visiting with one another. Before the telephone or telegraph, visiting a friend’s home was a way to share news, gossip, and stories. Now with the invention of social media, automobiles, and blended fabrics, how do communities gather in the winter months, celebrating local culture and strengthening their sense of place? Read more in our post, Winter Festivals: Living Seasonally through History, Culture & Art. PLACEMAKING/WINTER CARNIVAL Friday, February 3-Sunday, February 5 Winter brings with it the opportunity for lots of sun family activities like sledding and enjoying warm meals of comfort food. The Greenfield Winter Carnival welcomes the entire community to celebrate the season by enjoying or participating in ice carving, the cardboard sled race, a chili cook-off, cribbage tournament and more. Admire the parade of lights on Main Street and fireworks over Poet Seat Tower. Visit the Greenfield Recreation website for more details. Various locations. Greenfield, MA. (FREE) PLACEMAKING/WINTERFEST Wednesday, February 8, 7:30pm Celebrate the local music, artists, food, and other cultural icons Holyoke has to offer at the 2017 Winter Festival. This five-day event kicks off on February 8, with a performance by piano rock musician Marco Benevento. Benevento has been performing for more than a decade and made appearances at high-profile venues and events ranging from Carnegie Hall to Pickathon, Mountain Jam to Bonnaroo. Check the Gateway City Arts website for a full schedule of programs and performances taking place through February 12. 413-650-2670. Race Street. Holyoke, MA. ($) PLACEMAKING/ICE SCULPTING Ice sculpture is a long-held tradition with strong ties to ice harvesting. In China, for example, fisherman began sculpting ice into lantern shapes, as early as the 1600s (The Origins of Ice Sculpting). You can be a part of local ice sculpting tradition by attending the seventh annual Northampton Ice Art Festival. Sculpting will begin early and completed works will be featured as part of Arts Night Out. Stop by the outdoor ice luge at The Deck at Union Station and enjoy “Science on the Street” demonstrations at First Churches. For more information email ncfa@nohoarts.org. Downtown. Northampton, MA. (FREE) Saturday, February 4, 2pm Deborah Sampson was the first woman to fight in the American Revolution, serving in the Revolutionary war from 1782 until she was honorably discharged in 1783. Sampson also married and had a family, and often gave public talks about her military experience, including a stop at the manufacturing site of the Springfield Armory. You can learn about Deborah Sampson’s upbringing, experience in active combat, and success as the first female professional soldier by attending Judith Kalaora’s one woman play, “A Revolution of her Own”. The performance will take place at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site. Seating is limited. Please call the museum at 413-734-8551 to reserve your seat. One Armory Square. Springfield, MA. (FREE) Thursday, February 9, 12:15pm-1pm Massachusetts woman Anne Sullivan is best known for having been an educator to Helen Keller. Sullivan also had an interesting life in other ways. She was the child of an indigent, immigrant, illiterate father in a society with few safety nets for the poor. This lunchtime lecture at the Springfield Museums will explore the societal changes which took place from 1870 to 1920, a time when Americans changed their definition of the public good, and redefined their level of responsibility to poor populations. The audience is invited to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program. 413-263-6800. 21 Edwards Street. Springfield, MA. (<$) Friday, February 10, 10am Romeo and Juliet, the story of “star-crossed” lovers from dueling families, remains a popular play to read and to perform today, more than four hundred years after Shakespeare wrote it. William Shakespeare permanently reshaped the English language as we know it today, inventing hundreds of words and phrases in his writing which are now commonly used. Young actors and fans of literature are invited to a performance of Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare and Company. This performance is for student audiences. Homeschooled parents are invited to bring their homeschoolers. Performances run for 90 minutes, and are followed by an optional 15-minute talkback with the actors. 413-637-3353. 70 Kemble Street. Lenox, MA. (Student <$; Chaperone FREE) [Photo credit: (cc) zsófi B] Learn Local. Play Local. is supported in part by a grant from the Agawam, Belchertown, Buckland, Chicopee, Colrain, Cummington, Gill, Hadley, New Salem, Plainfield, Shelburne, Worthington, and Westhampton Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. ← Suggested Events for February 4th-10th, 2017 Recap Map: Western MA Weekend Summary & Family Guide for February 4th & 5th, 2017 → Category: Community Based Education, Highlights, Nature Based Education, Suggested Activity, Western MA Events, western massachusetts, Western Massachusetts Events Tags: collaborative consumption, Collective Impact, Community Based Education, Consent Based Learning, environmental education, experiential education, Flip the Classroom, Hilltowns, Massachusetts, New England, pedagogy of place, Pioneer Valley, place-based education, place-based learning	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line860
__label__cc	0.655235	0.344765	להקת אמנויות הבמה שן יון על להקת אמנויות הבמה של השן יון על התזמורת הסימפונית של השן יון האתגרים העומדים בפנינו תשעה מאפיינים של שן יון האמנים הודעות לתקשורת חדשות ותגובות מה הופך את המופע שלנו למיוחד במינו? גלו את תשעת המאפיינים חזרה בלוג > Three Chinese Holidays You Really Shouldn't Miss This Season From left to right: Lovers' Holiday, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Double Ninth Festival. Three Chinese Holidays You Really Shouldn't Miss This Season 3 Chinese Holidays Not-to-be-Missed This Season The approaching year’s end is an opportune time for holidays here in the U.S.A. There’s plenty of good fun and food to look forward to with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas around the corner. But if you could travel back in time, you’d find that Chinese people traditionally enjoyed their share of festivals, too. So if you ever find yourself growing bored of trick-or-treats and turkey stuffing, why not try one of these holidays for fun? Note: since Chinese holidays follow the lunar calendar, the exact dates change yearly—so update your calendars annually! 1. Double Seventh Festival (August 13, 2013 – 7th day of 7th lunar month) Story & Origins: Also known as the Seventh Sister’s Birthday, the Magpie Festival, or the Lovers’ Holiday. Once upon a folk tale, a young cowherd stumbled upon a fairy weaver girl, the seventh daughter of a goddess, visiting Earth. They fell in love and married, but without prior blessing from heaven. When the Goddess of Heaven found out, she was furious, and forced the weaver girl to leave her husband. The forsaken cowherd was at a loss for what to do. Luckily, his faithful ox offered its skin to wear so he could ascend to Heaven to find his wife. This he did, and was well on his way to see her when the Goddess of Heaven interfered again. She used her hairpin to scratch out a wide river in the sky—which we now refer to as the Milky Way—to separate the lovers for good. The lonely cowherd was forced to sit on banks, watching his lover weaving on her loom. (In one version of the story, the fairy maiden’s job was to weave colorful clouds for heaven.) Luckily, this story has a (somewhat) happy ending: the lovers’ plight moved the magpies of the world to pity. Once a year, on the 7th day of the 7th month, the magpies fly together to form a bridge over the celestial river so husband and wife can reunite. People traditionally expect rainfall on this day, as a result of tears from the reunited couple. How to Celebrate: This is the eastern equivalent of Valentine’s Day, so couples can expect lots of flowers, gift-giving, and weddings. Traditionally, single or newly-married women made offerings of fruit, flowers, tea, and face powder to the cowherd and weaver girl. If your local area has a grapevine, try standing under it at night, as legend says you can hear the cowherd and weaver girl talking there. -The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl were inspired by the stars of Altair and Vega, respectively. Try to find them in the sky in late summer! -Once you find these two, keep an eye out for the star Deneb, said to be a fairy chaperone who watches over the lovers when they meet. 2. Mid-Autumn Festival (September 19, 2013: the 15th day of 8th lunar month) Inspired by the folk tale of Houyi and Chang’E. When Houyi shot down nine scorching suns in the sky, the Jade Emperor was infuriated, as these suns were his nine sons (go figure!). The Jade Emperor banished Houyi with his wife Chang’E to earth to live as mortals. To make a long story short, Houyi found some immortality elixir, Chang’E grew impatient and drank the entire bottle, and ended up flying to the moon (predating Neil Armstrong by a good few millennia). Conveniently enough, the moon had a grand palace on-site and a cute jade rabbit to keep her company, though she was otherwise bitterly lonely. One version states that Houyi pursued her halfway to heaven but met with strong winds that forced him back to Earth. He built a palace for himself in the sun instead, and met with Chang’E once a year during the Mid-Autumn Festival (let’s hope that the wind died down on those occasions!). Another story claims that the festival was actually inspired by an uprising against the Mongol rulers of the Yuan Dynasty (1280-1368). During that time, group gatherings were banned to prevent potential uprisings. However, one rebel advisor, Liu Bowen, noticed that Mongols never ate moon cakes. He devised a plan to get permission to distribute thousands of moon cakes to Chinese residents in the city on the night of the Mid-Autumn festival, ostentatiously to celebrate the emperor’s longevity. In reality, each mooncake was embedded with a message that said: “Kill the Mongols on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month!” Thus, a coordinated attack overthrew the government that night and established the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) under rebel leader Zhu Yuanzhang. Mooncakes attained national snack-food status for the festival ever afterwards. This is the greatest holiday of the Chinese autumnal season, when the moon is biggest and roundest, and families gather together Thanksgiving-style. Just replace the turkey with some mooncakes, light up some lanterns and fireworks, and enjoy time with family. Moon-watching is a must if the skies are clear. A mooncake is a thick traditional Chinese pastry, typically round or square in shape, offered between friends or family on the day of the festival. Typical fillings can be sweet or salty, ranging from red bean and lotus bean paste to salted duck egg yolks and meat. Popular variations include green tea and taro. Traditional mooncakes are imprinted with Chinese characters for longevity or harmony, various designs such as Chang’E and rabbits, or the name of the filling inside. -For making your own mooncakes. -Leave some goodies with incense out for Chang’E and her rabbit friend in the moon. 3. Double Ninth Festival (October 13, 2013: the 9th day of 9th lunar month) The I Ching considered the number “nine” to be a yang number in the theory of yin and yang, and the 9th day of the 9th lunar month was a potentially dangerous date because of excess yang energy. Various sources trace this holiday to the story of Huan Jing, a man who believed a pestilence was coming on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month. To avoid disaster, he told his family members to climb a hill with zhuyu (dogwood) sprigs and drink chrysanthemum wine. Dogwood (Cornus officinalis to be exact), with its strong fragrance, was said to drive away evil spirits; chrysanthemum blossoms promoted longevity. Both plants were said to have cleansing qualities and the ability to cure illnesses. The family obeyed and did not return to the village until evening, when they found all their livestock dead. Huan Jing found out from his teacher, a cultivating Taoist, that the animals had died in place of his family. For an authentic Double Ninth experience today, grab some chrysanthemum tea (or wine, if you prefer), stick a sprig of dogwood in your hair, and climb the nearest mountain. If there’s no mountain nearby, eat some rice cakes instead—the Chinese character for cake, gao, is a homophone for height. - Learn to recite poems about chrysanthemums in Chinese. Wang Wei’s “Double Ninth, Missing My Shandong Brothers” is a classic, and only five lines long. If you ask me, the ancients knew how to enjoy themselves! With pastries and flower tea, stargazing and moon-watching, Chinese holidays blended the mythical and poetical in joyous celebrations that everyone could enjoy. Jade Zhan קרא את כל הפוסטים 3. אוגוסט 2013 Best of Paris in 24 Hours In Summer - Drink Winter Melon Tea נוסף לאחרונה חמישה דברים שנותנים לנו כוח להמשיך הקסם הישראלי על עבודת צוות הכול גדול יותר בטקסס התהליך האמנותי Historical Anecdotes תרבות סינית מסורתית Virtue & Wisdom Artist Perspectives פגוש את השן יון: ספר אורחים ניוזלטר מה חדש להקת אמנויות הבמה שן יון היא הלהקה המובילה בעולם לריקוד ולמוסיקה סיניים קלאסיים. הלהקה שנוסדה בניו יורק, מעלה לבמה ריקודים סיניים קלאסיים, ריקודים אתניים ועממיים וריקודים עלילתיים, בליווי תזמורת וזמרים סולנים. במשך 5,000 שנה התרבות השמימית שגשגה בסין. באמצעות מוסיקה וריקודים עוצרי נשימה, להקת שן יון משיבה לחיים את התרבות המרהיבה הזו. את שן יון, או 神韻, ניתן לתרגם בתור: "יופיין של ישויות שמימיות רוקדות". התזמורת הסימפונית של השן יון שן יון ורוחניות פגוש את האמנים הצעות עבודה אחרונים ומומלצים אודות השן יון חדשות ובלוג חנות השן יון חברים של השן יון חנות המוסיקה ״טיאן יין״ האתר הרשמי של להקת אמנויות הבמה של השן יון Shen Yun Dancer חנות השן יון חברים של השן יון ©2021 神韻藝術團，版權所有。 צור קשר תנאים פרטיות מפת האתר בעקבות מספר גופי מדיה וארגונים נוספים, גם אנחנו מתייחסים כעת לווירוס הקורונה כאל "ווירוס המק"ס", היות שהניהול הכושל של המפלגה הקומוניסטית הסינית (מק"ס) והסתרת המידע השיטתית שלה הם אלו שהובילו למגפה הכלל עולמית ב- ShenYun.comאנחנו משתמשים ב-Cookies. בכך שאתה משתמש באתר זה, את מקבל אתCookie Policy.שלנו	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line861
__label__cc	0.511373	0.488627	Lana Del Rey, The Olympics, Super Hero Movies, & the Parkland Shooter-David Bowie Conspiracy: CTAUC Podcast with Isaac February 17, 2018 Isaac Weishaupt 2 Comments On this episode of the Conspiracy Theories and Unpopular Culture podcast I get into a wide variety of topics that are all VERY relevant in today’s society. From Lana Del Rey’s revelation to the masses to the Olympics “witchcraft” moments, and wrapping it up with the Parkland shooter-David Bowie conspiracy; it’s a controversial slew of occultism! YouTube video is up! The first half of the show is free for all; with the second half available for Patreon Tier 1+ supporters. Lana Del Rey’s “Get Free” song- lyrics about new age of magick and Crowley Symbolism and Jim Marrs latest book Huncho Jack symbolism of the Baphomet Quincy Jones new film (and SACRIFICE: MAGIC BEHIND THE MIC) Olympics opening ceremony and witchcraft The full show (for Patreon Tier 1 and up supporters) goes deeper with bonus content: Chainsmokers “You Owe Me” with cannabilism and vampirism Jack Parsons on Drunk History Netflix film “The Ritual” about a pagan culture in Swedish woods The Shape of Water- great movie, lots of 666 hands Wonder Woman- boring, but Star of Semiramis on the queen’s crown and Louvre pyramid of human “darkness” Super hero movies are part of agenda- Blavatsky, Star Wars, Black Panther Grounding mat (here’s the study I’m referencing; check it out! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3265077/) This is the mat I bought but I’m sure there are others just as good out there: Parkland Shooter had demons and David Bowie sang about Valentine’s Day school shooting If you’re already a Patreon supporter; listen to the full show HERE. 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If you want to support the show you can leave a review for the show on the iTunes or Stitcher feeds; this helps A TON and I’ve enjoyed reading all of them! -Isaac Website publisher of IlluminatiWatcher.com and top 5% Amazon author of THE DARK PATH; Isaac Weishaupt has been on the leading edge of conspiracy theories surrounding the elusive “Illuminati” and its infiltration of the entertainment industry. Using examples of familiar pop culture and works of entertainment, Isaac has been speaking and writing about the occult from a unique perspective that seeks to understand the big agenda while helping others along the way. Isaac hosts the “Conspiracy Theories and Unpopular Culture” podcast (supported by the IW Patreons) as well as being the monthly Illuminati expert on BLACKOUT Radio. He has been a featured guest on Dave Navarro’s “Dark Matter Radio,” Richard C. Hoagland’s “Other Side of Midnight”, SIRIUS/XM’s The All Out Show, The HigherSide Chats, Freeman Fly’s “The Free Zone”, Mark Devlin’s “Good Vibrations”, VICE, COMPLEX magazine, and many more radio shows and podcasts. His fresh perspective and openly admitted imperfections promotes the rational approach to exploring these taboo subjects and conspiracy theories. IW Podcast conspiracy podcast, conspiracy theories and unpopular culture podcast, conspiracy theories and unpopular culture podcast illuminati, conspiracy theories podcast, conspiracy theory podcast, ctauc podcast, illuminati, illuminati aliens, illuminati film, illuminati movie, illuminati music, illuminati podcast, illuminati symbolism, illuminati symbols, illuminati watcher, illuminatiwatcher podcast, isaac weishaupt, isaac weishaupt podcast, meaning of illuminati, occult podcast, podcast lana del rey illuminati, podcast olympics illuminati, podcast parkland conspiracy, podcast parkland illuminati, podcast parkland shooting, ufo podcast, who is the illuminati fozzie says RADIOHEAD has more than one hit. Come on now, be serious. And they have some great music imho. I for one don’t understand how you can like some of the music that you seem to like. But hey, to each his own. Lana Del Rey unmistakably copied the Radiohead song. Vulture has a good article about it. From wikipedia: After school, Robert adopted the surname of his natural father, signing himself as Robert Johnson on the certificate of his marriage to sixteen-year-old Virginia Travis in February 1929. She died in childbirth shortly after.[12] Surviving relatives of Virginia told the blues researcher Robert “Mack” McCormick that this was a divine punishment for Robert’s decision to sing secular songs, known as “selling your soul to the Devil”. McCormick believed that Johnson himself accepted the phrase as a description of his resolve to abandon the settled life of a husband and farmer to become a full-time blues musician.[13] If you believe that making some deal with the devil gives you abilities that you didn’t have before then you believe in magick.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line863
__label__wiki	0.658291	0.658291	Ford Begins Production On New Aluminum F-150 Trucks By Christine Layton Ford Motor Company is making its biggest change in decades: its F-150 will now be made with aluminum, not steel, in a move that may create a new industry standard or cost Ford its position as the leader in pickup trucks. Ford began production on the 2015 F-150 on Tuesday at its Dearborn, Michigan plant, located just four miles from company headquarters. The new aluminum F-Series will arrive at dealerships next month, USA Today reported. [quote text_size=”small” author=”– Mark Fields” author_title=”Ford CEO”] These vehicles are not just vehicles to our customers. They’re tools to help them do their job. This thing has to deliver. Ford says that an aluminum truck will be more fuel efficient and lighter yet more capable than the steel F-150. Aluminum, which is as strong as steel but a fraction of the weight, is not new to automobiles, but this will be the first time it covers the entire body of a high-volume vehicle. Last year, Ford produced one F-150 pickup every 49 seconds for a total production of almost 648,000. The F-150 has been the best-selling vehicle in the United States for 32 years in a row, the Huffington Post reported. Ford is responding to customer requests for a more fuel-efficient and lighter pickup, it says. The company hopes the advantages will outweigh any doubts customers may have about the potential repair costs or durability of aluminum. Investors will be watching to see if Ford will continue to command the 4% to 5% premium it usually commands over the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups, CNBC reported. If Ford’s bet pays off, it will help the pickup leader secure its top spot in the truck market and “future proof” the company against rising fuel costs in the future with better economy standards. Ford has said it will release the new truck’s fuel economy figures later in November, although the 2015 F-150 will have 5% to 20% better fuel economy than the current model, which gets up to 23 mpg. This may be enough to convince some hesitant buyers to make the switch to aluminum. Image Source: via Pixabay Related Items: F-150, F-Series, Ford, Ford Motor Company, Michigan Craig Spencer Leaves NYC Hospital Ebola-Free Lava From Hawaii Volcano Destroys First Home On Big Island Improving Your Life Momentum Ventures The Five most scenic European Towns with JustFly Taking Advantage of the Facebook Money Machine Woman Cleared In Death Now Blamed On GM Recall Hi - We Would Love To Keep In Touch If you liked this article then please consider joing our mailing list to receive the latest news, updates and opportunities from our team. We don't want an impostor using your email address so please look for an email from us and click the link to confirm your email address. Our common sense privacy policy applies!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line864
__label__cc	0.702423	0.297577	Monsieur So British #32: Peace and Disquiet #32 Peace and Disquiet Some have to grow into the role they must play, for others it comes naturally and where social distancing is concerned I am, not to put too fine a point on it, not only gifted, but experienced. It’s stricter here in France than in the UK, but as far as I can see in London and surrounding areas current social distancing measures would make me marginally more sociable than I usually am. I’ve seen the crowds gathering for what the UK population laughably considers to be social distancing and can think of a number of comedy clubs, theatres and Championship football clubs who’d also kill for such numbers. Maybe British people would take Lockdown more seriously if it was called Lock-In instead. Anyway, I’m not a part of that. Both the UK government and the French government have sent out texts to clarify confinement rules and as I have a dual-sim phone with both UK and French sim cards, you’d have thought I’d get at least one of the messages? But no, no I haven’t. I’ve gone under the radar. And while everyone else is planning Coronavirus strategies, I’m out of the loop and it’s horribly reminiscent of my university social life all over again. It’s difficult to describe how it all feels at the moment. I suspect we’re all in the same boat, that is it’s not just that each day that’s different, but that we go through a range of emotions almost on an hourly basis. I know I do. One minute I’m strong, ‘we can get through this’ dad, the next I’m a quivering wreck of ‘where will the money come from?’ and the feeling that there’s immense responsibility to look after others. Men are programmed from an early age to be ‘head of the household’ leaders, stoic and so on, and anyone who isn’t should ‘man up’. Well, I have my moments, but without Natalie as a constant, or to lean on and be there when she needs to lean on me, it would be an impossible task and essentially quite pointless. My first, biggest, fear was that with everyone home, the family would have a ringside seat as to what my days at home are actually like. I’m a writer though essentially and far from inspiring confidence that the man of the house could go off and pin down a woolly mammoth at the drop of a hat, he sprawls listlessly on the sofa, catches snippets of a Margaret Rutherford film, nips off to write a few words occasionally and tries, not always successfully, to avoid hitting the booze before lunch. For Natalie’s part she is teaching her collège students remotely via the school’s Intranet system and is doing longer hours than she would be if she were in the actual classroom. Maurice as always is on top of his schoolwork and happy to be living at home for once, whereas Thérence spends 60% of his time railing against the injustice of education, and the remaining 40% perfecting his reverse in-swinging yorker. Samuel has remained in the UK, his choice, and therefore an extra remote concern. It’s all very odd. We’re incredibly fortunate to be where we are and have what we have and we keep telling ourselves that, but there’s a brittle tension in the air at all times because things are essentially out of your control. It’s not only us humans feeling that tension either, despite the sunny weather all the cats feel the need to be indoors all day and the horse, Ultime, gets through a bucket of water a day like an aged Diva who’s decided that liquid oblivion is the only way forward. The goats are standoffish as usual, the hens are down to one egg a day between them as if conserving their strength for the long haul and the dogs are just going stir crazy. Dogs are very sensitive to the human condition, so they react the same way. They’re jumpy, snappy and, just like me, permanently on the verge of barking. And all dogs must be reacting the same way. I had to go shopping for vitals yesterday and while I’m happy to report that most shelves were in reasonable condition, the dog food aisle was empty. It seems that if this situation goes on for many months, as some have predicted, it’ll be the dogs that come out of it best, possibly even become our new overlords in the process, though I suspect that their way of meet and greet will be subject to social distancing rules for some considerable time. Again though, it felt strange to even be going out yesterday. The French government have issued a new ATTESTATION DE DÉPLACEMENT DÉROGATOIRE, that’s the document we must all carry if we leave our house. This one has the time you left because you aren’t supposed to be away from home for more than an hour, not in all circumstances, but some. Well I was gone an hour and five minutes and I’ve rarely felt more alive. I felt like I was in Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and that I’d dodged a wall patrol and returned with the secret microfilm, or in this case frozen chips, tins of ravioli and some bacofoil. None of us know where this will all end, and I repeat, I find it a scary situation and sometimes like I’m in a mental vice that’s squeezing the last drop of strength out of me. So I’m going to concentrate on the little victories, keep the enormous cloud of global reality at a well-informed arms length is the way forward for me. And Natalie and I have decided to go on holiday too. It’s not really a holiday obviously, but as all the bookings for our B&B have cancelled and the authorities have, quite rightly, forced us to close, we’ve decamped the thirty metres or so to the other side of the pond and to our luxury holiday home. The kids tried it for one night and have moved out, which suits us just fine, and are we worried that the boys are effectively home alone? No, we left the dogs in charge. Monsieur So British is a weekly blog and carries on from my two best-selling books ‘À la Mod…’ and ‘C’est Modnifique…’, both are available here. It is also a fortnightly podcast, sometimes with extra bits thrown in and all the major podcast platforms. Browse the rest of the website for gig news and other stuff and remember ‘Playing the Martyr’, my first crime novel, and set in the Loire Valley is also available. I’ve just finished my new novel, a humorous mystery caper and have signed with a literary agent, so hopefully there’ll be news soon. All feedback on the blog most welcome, well, you know, within reason… Ohhh Ian it is all strange… but thank you for your humour! My cat is all on edge too and acting weirdly 🙄 my hens are finding more and more ludicrous places to hide their eggs so they can re-produce in mass and not become extinct! 😩 and even my daughters pet mouse has started nibbling it’s own ears ( or something is as his ears have almost disappeared 😳) … god knows what that’s about! And all the jobs I would of had done before holiday season started – have been left – which I’m no doubt going to regret at some stage and race around like a lunatic kicking myself for not completing. Keep strong – if not – lean on Nathalie! Only joking! You’ll be fine! Lots of love to you all Sally 😉🤣😘 Roger Nichols says: (Still) Looking forward to your new book. However as I normally only read books whilst on holiday in the sun, there’s no immediate rush!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line870
__label__wiki	0.610365	0.610365	Centre for the Observation and Modelling of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tectonics Lead Research Organisation: NERC British Geological Survey The NERC Centre for the Observation and Modelling of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tectonics (COMET) aims to understand tectonic and volcanic processes and hazards through the integrated application of Earth Observation (EO) data, ground-based measurements, and geophysical models. COMET provides National Capability science and expertise in EO and geohazards that underpins a broad range of world-leading research. Environmental Hazards are one of the key societal challenges in NERC’s new strategy. More than 800,000 people have died in earthquakes since the turn of the century; volcanic eruptions have demonstrated their power to cause major disruption to modern society. The UK invests considerable resources via ESA and the UK Space Agency in developing and launching Earth Observation Satellites. The data sets produced by these missions have the potential to make a major impact in geohazard mitigation and research, but missions are conceived, designed and operated on time scales that are far longer than individual responsive-mode grants. A stable, long-term funding platform enables COMET scientists to influence the design and operational program of EO missions, and maximises the benefits of the up-front investment in EO infrastructure. COMET scientists are at the forefront of the development and exploitation of EO data for high-impact geohazards research. For earthquakes and tectonics, the key scientific challenges being addressed by COMET during 2014-2019 are: (1) What is the distribution of tectonic strain and seismic hazard in the continents? (2) How does seismic hazard vary in space and time following major earthquakes? (3) What is the mechanical structure of continental lithosphere? The challenges in volcanology are (4) What are the patterns in volcanic deformation and degassing on global and regional scales and how do these relate to the distribution of global volcanic hazard? (5) How does hazard vary in space and time during periods of volcanic activity? (6) How do we generalize models of subsurface processes to understand variations in volcanic behaviour? In addition, COMET scientists are developing new instruments and missions. A new partnership between COMET and the NERC British Geological Survey (BGS) enables us to build on our cutting-edge research to deliver high-impact monitoring services. Total Expenditure April 2006 - March 2020: Apr 14 - Mar 50 NERC come30001 Timothy John Wright NERC British Geological Survey, United Kingdom (Lead Research Organisation) Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (Collaboration) British Geological Survey (Collaboration) Rice University, United States (Collaboration) Gamma Remote Sensing (Collaboration) Global Earthquake Model Foundation (Collaboration) Icelandic Met Office (Collaboration) University of Iceland, Iceland (Collaboration) Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy (Collaboration) Chinese Academy of Sciences (Collaboration) Dokuz Eylül University (Collaboration) China Academy of Space Technology (Collaboration) Eurovolc (Collaboration) University of Nevada (Collaboration) Thales Group, United Kingdom (Collaboration) European Space Agency, France (Collaboration) Global Volcano Model (Collaboration) US Geological Survey (Collaboration) Cranfield University, United Kingdom (Collaboration) Geospatial Research Ltd. (Collaboration) Sound to Sense (S2S) (Collaboration) Aresys (Collaboration) Timothy John Wright (Principal Investigator) Prata G (2019) A New Parameterization of Volcanic Ash Complex Refractive Index Based on NBO/T and SiO 2 Content in Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres Sadeghi Z (2018) A New Polarimetric Persistent Scatterer Interferometry Method Using Temporal Coherence Optimization in IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing Wang Z (2019) A New Processing Chain for Real-Time Ground-Based SAR (RT-GBSAR) Deformation Monitoring in Remote Sensing Li P (2016) A new quality validation of global digital elevation models freely available in China in Survey Review Hutchison W (2016) A pulse of mid-Pleistocene rift volcanism in Ethiopia at the dawn of modern humans. in Nature communications Craig T (2014) A reassessment of outer-rise seismicity and its implications for the mechanics of oceanic lithosphere in Geophysical Journal International Hodge M (2019) A semi-automated algorithm to quantify scarp morphology (SPARTA): application to normal faults in southern Malawi in Solid Earth Bekaert D (2015) A spatially variable power law tropospheric correction technique for InSAR data in Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth Bru G (2017) A-DInSAR Monitoring of Landslide and Subsidence Activity: A Case of Urban Damage in Arcos de la Frontera, Spain in Remote Sensing Copley A (2014) Active faulting in apparently stable peninsular India: Rift inversion and a Holocene-age great earthquake on the Tapti Fault in Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth Title Bodelian Library exhibition Description David Pyle curated an exhibition on volcanoes at the Bodelian Libraries accompanied by his book, Volcanoes: encounters through the ages. The exhibition pulled together eyewitness accounts, scientific observations and artwork to demonstrate how our understanding of volcanoes has evolved over the past two millennia. It was chosen by The Guardian as one of the best art and design exhibitions of 2017. Impact tbc URL http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/whatson/whats-on/upcoming-events/2017/feb/volcanoes Title Into the Inferno Description Clive Oppenheimer (Cambridge) collaborated with director Werner Herzog to create the Netflix original film Into the Inferno. The film follows the team to active volcanoes in Indonesia, Iceland, North Korea and Ethiopia as they explore the pivotal role that volcanoes have played in shaping societies. Into the Inferno had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival in September 2016, and also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival before being released on Netflix in October 2017. Type Of Art Film/Video/Animation Title Volcanoes Description Six new pieces of music were created by composers, inspired by an exhibition, Volcanoes, held in the Bodleian library, Oxford. The music was premiered in a public performance in May 2017. Type Of Art Composition/Score Impact Five pieces of music were created by A-level music students, who are part of the Oxfordshire County Music system. URL http://www.st-annes.ox.ac.uk/about/news/item/article/volcanoes-performance-by-st-annes Description - Research led by COMET's Richard Walters (Durham), published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, described how the timing and size of three deadly earthquakes that struck Italy in 2016 may have been pre-determined. Importantly, this discovery could improve future earthquake forecasts. The joint British-Italian team of geologists and seismologists, which also included Leeds's Dr Laura Gregory, showed that the clustering of the three quakes might have been caused by a cross-cutting network of underground faults. Dr Walters and the team used satellite data to estimate which part of the fault failed in each earthquake, and compared this pattern with the location and timing of thousands of tiny aftershocks throughout the seismic sequence, with the results addressing a long-standing mystery in earthquake science - why a major fault system sometimes fails in a single large earthquake that ruptures its entire length, versus failing in multiple smaller earthquakes drawn-out over months or years. The findings could have wider implications for the study of seismic hazards, enabling scientists to better understand potential earthquake sequences following a quake. - Led by Dr Luke Wedmore (Bristol), COMET scientists, including Laura Gregory and Richard Walters, analysed the precise pattern of ground motion around the fault during the 2016 magnitude 6.6. Norcia earthquake. With their pre- and post EQ datasets, they calculated exactly how the ground moved during the event to millimetric precision, in order to better understand how earthquake motion is partitioned on and off the discrete fault. This uniquely precise map of surface deformation had never been captured before. The team found that the vertical motion of the fault is mainly focused on the fault itself, and the measurements agree with measurements of fault displacement using traditional field surveying techniques. Their results have important implications for how evidence of past earthquakes preserved in the landscape are interpreted in light of future seismic hazard. - Work by COMET's Juliet Biggs and Fabien Albino (Bristol) used Sentinel-1 data to uncover why the Agung volcano in Bali erupted in November 2017 after 50 years of dormancy. Their findings, published in Nature Communications, could have important implications for forecasting future eruptions in the area. This research has provided the first geophysical evidence that Agung and Batur volcanoes may have a connected plumbing system, with important implications for eruption forecasting and potential to explain the occurrence of simultaneous eruptions such as those seen in 1963. - Work led by COMET scientists Juliet Biggs (Bristol) and Andy Hooper (Leeds) is developing new methods for using artificial intelligence and satellite data to monitor and potentially help predict volcanic eruptions. An article published in Nature in March 2019 outlines how Juliet's team at Bristol is using machine learning alongside satellite imagery from ESA's Sentinel-1 mission to spot ground distortion around volcanoes. Their new neural network examined over 30,000 Sentinel-1 images of more than 900 volcanoes, flagging around 100 images for closer examination. Of these, at least 39 were accurate detections of ground distortion. By using an algorithm to initially sort through the vast amounts of data, researchers can better focus on key volcanoes and areas of interest. The team is also now using simulations of eruptions to improve the precision of the algorithm. Andy's team is using a technique that searches for changes in the satellite data. Where the ground around a volcano is deforming, their method can flag if the distortion speeds up, slows down, or changes in some other way, allowing researchers to detect even small ground alterations over long periods. - A full prototype of a low cost low power single frequency GPS instrument has now been developed to provide autonomous, real-time monitoring of earth deformation, and full instructions are available for its design, build and use. In the current version, raw GNSS data is piped straight onto an SD card, with power consumption minimised to around 0.2W, making it much more feasible to use with a solar panel. The instrument should also be able to operate for months unaided, with total costs amounting to £200-300 depending on the exact parts used. - COMET researchers at Durham have developed an automated method of using satellite radar imagery to identify triggered landslides following an earthquake. Our new method is more accurate than existing radar methods and can generate information on landslides more quickly than conventional methods which use optical imagery. - COMET researchers designed the European Space Agency's (ESA) acquisition strategy for tectonics and volcanism, and continue to work with ESA to ensure that the Sentinel-1 data acquired are suitable. We have also built a system that maps ground deformation across large regions and identifies volcanic deformation anomalies. These Sentinel-1 data are now enabling us to produce global deformation datasets (see below). - The COMET-LiCS Sentinel-1 InSAR portal (http://comet.nerc.ac.uk/COMET-LiCS-portal/) is providing access to results from LiCSAR, a system developed to process the vast amounts of data generated daily by the EU's Sentinel-1 satellite constellation. Maps on the portal represent data processed within COMET-LiCS using the JASMIN-CEMS processing and storage facility at CEDA. New interferograms should be available within 2 weeks of acquisition. Following an initial focus on the Alpine-Himalayan tectonic belt, for which we are on track to produce high resolution strain rate maps covering the entire area within the next two years, we are working on processing the complete archive for tectonic and volcanic areas globally. Alongside this, we have developed methods for atmospheric corrections (GACOS). - COMET has developed the capability to observe volcanic deformation and degassing on global scales at short repeat intervals using satellite data, and has developed tools for modelling deformation data that are widely used by the community.The COMET volcano deformation database now has entries for over 900 volcanoes. The website provides information about observations of surface deformation at volcanoes around the world, guided by the Global Volcanism Program volcano list. All the volcanoes have a database entry detailing any recorded past deformation events, measured using satellite radar (InSAR) or ground-based methods (e.g., GPS, levelling or tilt). Each volcano entry is updated with the most recent processed InSAR image using data from Sentinel-1. - COMET has developed methods for and expertise in exploiting high resolution imagery and datasets to better understand tectonic and volcanic hazard, for example using advanced image matching algorithms to produce high resolution elevation models and to measure ground movement. Details can be found in the "Research Models and Datasets" section. - We have developed unique 3D retrievals for SO2 distributions in the atmosphere from the IASI instrument on the Metop satellites. We have also developed retrievals for volcanic ash that enable us to estimate ash thickness, the effective particle radius, and the height of the plume top - key parameters when considering aviation hazard. We are making the results available in real time to end users via a web portal (27,000 hits in past 12 months). Examples of our work on individual earthquakes and eruptions, as well as descriptions of some of our datasets are set out below: - A team of scientists, led by the University of Bristol, used satellite technology provided by the European Space Agency (ESA) to uncover why the Agung volcano in Bali erupted in November 2017 after 50 years of dormancy. Their findings, published in February 2019 in the journal Nature Communications, could have important implications for forecasting future eruptions in the area. - Work led by Ekbal Hussain, published in Nature Communications in 2018, shed new light on seismic hazard and the earthquake cycle in one of the world's most deadly earthquake zones, describing how tectonic strain builds up along Turkey's North Anatolian Fault at a remarkably steady rate. - Work by Andy Hooper and Marco Bagnardi shed new light on how volcanoes collapse during major eruptions. The Bárdarbunga eruption (August 2014-February 2015) produced 1.5 km3 of basaltic lava. During the eruption, the top of the volcano caldera sagged downwards, leaving a bowl shaped depression. Using satellite data to measure ground deformation at the caldera, the data revealed movement of faults that reached to within a kilometre or so of the surface. Combined with other techniques, this created a detailed picture and timeline of how the caldera was collapsing and why. - A study co-authored by Tamsin Mather demonstrated for the first time that airborne remote detection of volcanic ash is possible. The research involved designing and building a bi-spectral, fast-sampling, uncooled infrared camera device (AVOID) to examine its ability to detect volcanic ash more than 50 km ahead of aircraft. This is the first example of airborne remote detection of volcanic ash from a long-range flight test aircraft. - A combination of radar and optical imagery has been used to precisely measure the volume of the 2014-2015 lava flow at Fogo and to study its evolution after the emplacement (Marco Bagnardi et al.). This was carried out using a combination of radar and optical satellite imagery to generate high-resolution Digital Elevation Models (DEM) of the volcanic edifice. - Work carried by Elisa Carboni assessed the contribution of SO2 from the 2014-15 Holuhraun eruption to the troposphere. The number of ground-based SO2 measurements was limited, particularly during the Icelandic winter. This work involved the retrieval of a time series of volcanic SO2 atmospheric loading and vertical distribution from IASI over the entire eruption period from September 2014 to February 2015. Emission fluxes were obtained reaching values up to 200 kt/d and a 'minimum' total mass emitted of SO2 of 3.7±0.8 Tg with an average lifetime of 2.4 ±0.6 days. - COMET scientists, led by John Elliott, were closely involved with international efforts to analyse satellite data from the 2015 Gorkha (Nepal) earthquake. By combining Sentinel-1A imagery from before and after the quake, They were able to interpret the rainbow-coloured interference patterns in the interferogram, and interpret them as changes on the ground. Elliott et al. (2015) showed that a kink in the regional fault line below Nepal explains why the highest mountains in the Himalayas are seen to grow between earthquakes. Elliott et al. (2016) also combined Sentinel-1 imagery from before and after the quake to confirm that an area of 120 km x 50 km around Kathmandu lifted up by at least 1m in places. COMET's James Jackson continues to communicate with DfID and SAGE on the scientific understanding of the event. - Elisa Carboni and Don Grainger have led the development of a volcanic SO2 and ash monitoring website (http://www.nrt-atmos.cems.rl.ac.uk), displaying near real time data from the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI) on the MetOp satellite. A number of large eruptions have been monitored, including Volcan Calbuco, Chile (April 2015), Mount Etna, Sicily (December 2015) and Kambalny, Russia (March 2017). - COMET produced the first Sentinel-1 interferogram (12 day 20161103-20161115) covering the Mw 7.8 New Zealand earthquake (available to download for viewing as a kmz in GoogleEarth at http://homepages.see.leeds.ac.uk/~earjre/new_zealand/20161103-20161115.diff_sm_model.unw.geo.kmz). Observations from satellite-derived InSAR coupled with GPS and fieldwork highlighted not only the widespread nature of ground deformation and faulting, but also that the earthquake straddled two distinct seismotectonic domains rupturing across faults in the North Canterbury fault zone initially, before continuing onto the Marlborough fault system further north and then running offshore, generating a small tsunami (Hamling et al. 2017).Work is also ongoing regarding the series of earthquakes that struck the Apennines region of Italy. COMET scientists are continuing to analyse the latest ground deformation and surface faulting between the towns of Amatrice, Norcia and Visso. The latest Sentinel-1 interferogram shows major ground subsidence and complex deformation patterns is also available to download (https://community.dur.ac.uk/richard.walters/figures/20161025-20161031.diff.unw.geo.kmz). - A database of active faulting in the Alpine-Himalayan belt has been developed, beginning with Central Asia, comprising 40 named major faults and over 100 other fault segments. These have been mapped in detail by COMET researchers using a combination of high resolution imagery, topography, and field work. - We have worked with the US Geological Survey (USGS) to incorporate COMET's geodetic observations in rapid response finite source models for several earthquakes, including the 2015 Gorkha (Nepal) and Illapel (Chile) earthquakes. For the Nepal quake, including radar observations significantly changed the USGS shakemap distribution, resulting in a higher prediction for shaking in Kathmandu. - COMET scientist Pablo Gonzalez led research into the 2015 Fogo eruption on Cape Verde using Sentinel-1A's new radar acquisition mode, Terrain Observation by Progressive Scans (TOPS). As the satellite had only been operating for a few weeks when the eruption began, this is the first study to use Sentinel-1A TOPS to investigate surface deformation associated with volcanic activity. - Work involving Alex Copley and John Elliott helped to unravel a complex seismic sequence using a combination of techniques, explaining not only the August 2014 Murmuri (Iran) earthquake sequence but also the formation of the Zagros mountain range where it occurred. - Alex Copley and COMET alumnus Roman Jolivet used multidisciplinary techniques to provide new insights into the material properties of active faults. They found that there was a very non-linear relationship between the forces imposed on a creeping fault and the rate that it slips, which has important implications for hazard assessment. - COMET Associate Anja Schmidt, working with COMET scientists Elisa Carboni, Roy Grainger and Tamsin Mather, studied the 2014 Bárðarbunga eruption in Iceland. They showed how the volcano emitted three times as much of a toxic gas as all European industry combined. - John Elliott, Alastair Sloan, Barry Parsons and Tim Wright, alongside COMET Associate Tim Craig, contributed to research establishing the distance over which earthquakes can jump during rupture. This work is highly relevant to the many regions of the world that have large faults buried beneath them, especially those with huge cities such as Iran, Eastern China and Southern California. - Tamsin Mather, David Pyle and Roy Grainger investigated the complex refractive index of volcanic ash at 450.0 nm, 546.7 nm and 650.0 nm from eruptions in Japan, Iceland, Chile, Italy, New Zealand, Greece and Alaska, using remote sensing techniques to monitor volcanic clouds and return information on their properties. This is extremely important to the aviation industry, civil defence organisations and those in peril from volcanic ash fall. - Copley et al. (2014) identified a hazardous active fault in India. The results have major implications for the seismic hazard in the area and our understanding of continental tectonics. - Biggs et al. (2014) examined the global link between deformation and volcanic eruption quantified by satellite imagery. This work used statistical methods adopted from medicine to show that deformation is a useful diagnostic tool when forecasting future eruptions. - Yamasaki et al. (2014) provided an explanation for the deformation observed during the entire earthquake cycle on the North Anatolian Fault. The results suggest that a weak zone beneath the fault embedded in a stronger background is responsible for the observations of rapid postseismic deformation and focussed interseismic strain. - Walters et al. (2014) used satellite data to map crustal strain in Eastern Turkey. This shows that the areas accumulating seismic strain could be mapped without using any ground based data, and that the results were incompatible with simple block models of the region. - McCormick et al. (2014) compared satellite and ground-based measurements of SO2 emissions from Tungurahua volcano, Ecuador. The authors found 40% difference between the methods investigated, but that satellite observations were a good proxy for ground-based data, and hence for the strength of eruptions. Exploitation Route Our data sets, products and services regarding volcanoes, earthquakes and tectonics, made widely available via a range of data portals and services, are being put to use in both academia, e.g. developing a better understanding of tectonic and volcanic events, and wider society, e.g. emergency response and risk management through volcano observatories and other end users. Working with BGS and other agencies, we have a strong track record of providing advice on geohazards to UK and overseas authorities. Sectors Education,Environment,Government, Democracy and Justice,Security and Diplomacy,Other URL http://comet.nerc.ac.uk Description 2020 update: Much of our work continues to be focused in countries eligible for Overseas Development Assistance (ODA), with new initiatives including the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Multi-Hazard Urban Disaster Risk Transitions Hub. This £20m initiative is using satellite data to assess seismic and volcanic hazard and vulnerability in cities at high risk. We are also continuing to develop closer links with the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) and Global Volcano Model (GVM) as well as the US Geological Survey (USGS) and their Powell Centre Working Group. We sit on the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) Working Group on Disasters (leading the Pilot and Demonstrator projects) and Deep Carbon Observatory, and make our data available via the European Plate Observing System (EPOS). Finally, we work with the space agencies, advising ESA on Sentinel-1's acquisition strategy and helping to develop new EO missions, including two of the three missions chosen to compete as ESA's 10th Earth Explorer: Stereoid and G-Class. 1. We continue to work with ESA to influence their acquisition policy for the new Sentinel-1 satellite, to ensure that they acquire data over all the tectonic and volcanic areas, for the benefit of all interested parties. This has included producing a density map of Sentinel-1 acquisitions prior to the launch of Sentinel-1B. This map also revealed where the ESA processor was affected by a possible rounding error in the slicing strategy which resulted in missing bursts between adjacent scenes. Although this issue was already known, information was passed to the Sentinel-1 Quality Control team to help identify which areas needed to be corrected. As larger areas are processed automatically, the coherence of the data can be examined and information fed back to ESA. We are also members of the advisory groups for two of the three missions chosen to compete as ESA's 10th Earth Explorer (STEREOID and G-Class), and we maintain a close relationship with the UK Space Agency and provide input on national and international consultations based on our research. 2. We have used the results from Sentinel-1 in several international responses including the Napa 2014 earthquake, Calbuco 2014 eruption, Pico do Fogo 2014 eruption, Gorkha (Nepal) 2015, Amatrice (Italy) 2016, and New Zealand 2016 events - further details are provided below. Our work following the Nepal 2015 earthquake has had significant societal impact. Immediately following the earthquake in Nepal it was clear from our analyses, and those of our overseas partners and collaborators, that the event had ruptured a smaller fault area than we had anticipated beforehand, and that considerable threat remained from the unruptured parts that could still fail in future large earthquakes. As a result we were in constant communication with DFID, GO-Science and SAGE advising them on the development of the international scientific understanding of the evolving situation. In this period we gave over 60 interviews to the international media. In May 2015, helped by decisive decisive action from Duncan Wingham (CEO NERC) and Chris Whitty (Science advisor at DFID), a joint NERC-DFID project was funded to respond to that remaining threat. The project was to monitor the regions south and west of Kathmandu that remain unruptured, and which are known to have failed in earlier large earthquakes, with GPS instruments and broad-band seismometers. Our early conclusion, that the earthquake's job was only half-done, has stood the test of time, and numerous publications have now confirmed that analysis. One possibility, and a reason for monitoring the situation, was that the unruptured parts of the fault could have slipped slowly and silently following the April mainshock, thereby relieving the stress without requiring a future earthquake. That has, unfortunately, not happened: the threatened regions remain locked, and will slip in a future earthquake, but we don't know when. This is a clear example of how, without the scientific insight and analysis, a proper assessment of the outstanding severe hazard would be impossible. We continue to monitor the situation, and brief DFID, GO-science and SAGE regularly. Because of the continuing threat, NERC and DFID agreed to allow this project to continue until end-September 2017, a year beyond its originally anticipated end. The project continues to be a great success, particularly in our high-profile interactions with the UK government, DFID and Nepal. At the moment the Nepalese have no experience of running or analysing the data from broad-band seismometers themselves. But this is about to change as we have succeeded in leveraging UNESCO support, as a result of the NERC-DFID grant, for a Nepalese postdoc, whom we will train to work on all aspects of the project from instrument installation and maintenance to data analysis. He started in January 2016. This will ensure an enduring legacy of the project for Nepal. Training of local scientists in this way is also a major goal of our NERC-ESRC Earthquakes Without Frontiers project. In 2016, COMET produced the first Sentinel-1 interferogram (12 day 20161103-20161115) covering the Mw 7.8 New Zealand earthquake (available to download for viewing as a kmz in GoogleEarth at http://homepages.see.leeds.ac.uk/~earjre/new_zealand/20161103-20161115.diff_sm_model.unw.geo.kmz). Work is also ongoing regarding the series of earthquakes that struck the Apennines region of Italy. COMET scientists are continuing to analyse the latest ground deformation and surface faulting between the towns of Amatrice, Norcia and Visso. The latest Sentinel-1 interferogram shows major ground subsidence and complex deformation patterns is also available to download (https://community.dur.ac.uk/richard.walters/figures/20161025-20161031.diff.unw.geo.kmz). We will keep a track of how these findings are used in the earthquake response and resilience-building exercises. 3.Through our partnership and collaboration with BGS, COMET provides expert advice to the UK and overseas governments and decision makers on earthquakes and eruptions. BGS can initiate the International Charter for Space and Major Disasters and has worked with COMET to provide emergency advice for the Scientific Advisory Group in Emergencies (SAGE) and Cabinet Office Briefing Room (COBR), for example for the 2015 Nepal earthquake and the 2018 eruption of Volcán de Fuego (Guatamala). BGS uses COMET outputs when providing weekly advice on volcanic hazards/impacts to DfID, GO Science and other UK Government departments. Similar multi-hazard weekly advice is also provided at a European level to the Emergency Response and Coordination Centre. COMET and BGS have long-standing relationships with partners in countries at risk from geohazards, many of which are on the DAC list of countries eligible for ODA assistance, where our long-term collaboration and support has been influential in setting national agendas and long-term plans for geohazards, for example in Iran, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia. COMET is also a member of the UK Alliance for Disaster Research. 4. COMET works closely with governments, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and other partners to deliver real-world impact, shape policy decisions and improve how we manage natural hazards. COMET is working with a number of international initiatives and organisations to ensure that our work has the highest possible societal impact. Some examples are set out below: COMET is a major partner in the Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards program, which is co-funded by NERC and ESRC. We have worked in both the Earthquakes without Frontiers (EwF) and STrengthening Resilience in Volcanic Areas (STREVA) consortia, and through this work have built up a network of partners in countries at risk from volcanic and seismic hazard. This network, and the local relationships we have built up, has for example helped us target our response to the 2015 earthquake in Nepal and volcanic unrest at Chiles-Cerro Negro on the Ecuador/Colombia border. These relationships will continue to be developed as we enter new collaborations supported by the Global Challenges Research Fund, tackling issues around risk and resilience, such as the GCRF Multi-Hazard Urban Disaster Risk Transitions Hub. Elsewhere, the FutureVolc project, which includes COMET researchers, has developed a web portal for Icelandic volcanoes where operational users such as airlines and civil protection agencies can find the information they need for decision making. Results can be found at http://futurevolc.hi.is/sites/futurevolc.hi.is/files/Pdf/vedurstofan_futurevolc_baeklingur.pdf. This important work is now being taken forward by the EuroVolc initiative (https://eurovolc.eu/). We have been leading players in the development and implementation of the CEOS working group on disasters, helping to establish and implement both the Volcano and Seismic Risk pilot projects. Through these projects, the space agencies have committed to providing data that enable us, and other scientists around the world, to respond to volcanic and seismic disasters, and to prepare for them by assessing the hazard in certain key areas. This also ensures that we have access to key data sets when responding to events. Our InSAR results are also being linked to complementary data and made available via the European Plate Observing System (EPOS). We are also working closely with scientists in the Global Earthquake Model, in particular on developing methodologies for incorporating InSAR data in the global strain rate model, which currently only uses global navigation satellite system (GNSS) data. As part of the Global Volcano Model (GVM) we have meanwhile set up a Global Volcano Deformation Task Force to collate observations of volcano deformation. Furthermore, the response to the Nepal earthquake has opened up a dialogue with the US Geological Survey (USGS) over the use of InSAR in their rapid response source models and "shakemap" predictions of strong ground motions. Sector Aerospace, Defence and Marine,Education,Environment,Government, Democracy and Justice,Security and Diplomacy,Other Impact Types Cultural,Societal,Economic,Policy & public services Description Advanced InSAR Processing Course, UNAVCO, Colorado, 2015 Impact Andy Hooper and COMET student David Bekaert organised this 3.5-day course whch covered advanced InSAR theory, InSAR processing with JPL/Caltech/Stanford InSAR Scientific Computing Environment (ISCE), time-series InSAR processing with Generic InSAR Analysis Toolbox (GIAnT), and StaMPS (Stanford Method for Persistent Scatterers) processing. URL https://www.unavco.org/education/advancing-geodetic-skills/short-courses/2015/advanced-insar/advance... Description Advising a delegation from the Japanese Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (CSTI) about starting a new project regarding volcano monitoring Description BGA-COMET GPS Training Workshop Impact In total, 12 people participated in the course, which consisted of a series of lectures on the theoretical fundamentals of GPS data processing and the practical use of the software, plus hands-on tutorial sessions where the participants progressed towards their own scientific goals using their own GPS data. The lectures covered GPS data file formats and translations for input to GAMIT, basic GPS phase data processing using GAMIT, time series and velocity product generation using GLOBK, and the principles of error analysis at each of these stages. There was also an opportunity to view and experiment with GPS field equipment. The week was a resounding success - Dr Floyd commented on the strong progress by the course participants, and the immediate verbal feedback from the participants was very positive. We have already received enquiries about similar courses in the future, with several participants expressing an interest in sending their colleagues and students. URL http://geoweb.mit.edu/~floyd/courses/gg/201705_Bristol/ Description CEOS Impact COMET contributes to the CEOS Working Group on Disasters, which increases and strengthens satellite Earth observation contributions to the various Disaster Risk Management (DRM) phases and informs politicians, decision-makers, and major stakeholders on the benefits of using satellite Earth Observations in each of those phases. projects. We used the CEOS seismic pilot to obtain vital high-resolution topographic data for the 2016 Amatrice, Italy earthquake. We have used data from the CEOS volcano pilot in collaboration with volcano observatories in Latin America to investigate the relationship between uplift and a moderate earthquake during unrest at Chiles-Cerro Negro volcanoes (Ecuador-Colombia), to investigate topographic change associated with the long-lived eruption of Monserrat (West Indies) and to study the decaying extrusion rate at Reventador (Ecuador). URL http://ceos.org/ourwork/workinggroups/disasters/ Description COMET InSAR training course Impact This 3-day workshop, aimed at early postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers, include a combination of informal lectures and practical exercises covering the following topics and aimed at improving InSAR processing and analysis capabilities: • InSAR theory • SAR data access and preprocessing • Differential interferometry • Interferogram creation and unwrapping • Atmospheric effects & corrections • Time series analysis • Displacement field modelling • InSAR-related pitfalls and caveats • Sentinel-1 data processing • GAMMA, ISCE, and StaMPS software. Description COMET InSAR training workshop Impact Three-day workshop aimed at early postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers that will include a combination of lectures and practical exercises covering topics including but not limited to InSAR theory, SAR data preparation and processing, and displacement field modelling. URL https://comet.nerc.ac.uk/comet-insar-training-workshop-2018/ Description COMET, British Geophysical Association and UNAVCO training course in GPS processing Impact COMET, in partnership with the British Geophysical Association and UNAVCO, hosted a week-long training course in GPS processing at the University of Bristol. Twenty-one scientists from around Europe participated, including 8 PhD students. This has improved their ability to process GPS data and develop products from globally distributed permanent stations and campaign sites. Ultimately it should improve data flow from stations and campaigns to end users. Description Can satellites be used as an early warning system for landslides? Impact At about 5:38am local time on 24 June 2017 (21:38 on 23 June 2017 UTC), a massive landslide struck Xinmo Village, Maoxian County, Sichuan Province in China. The Maoxian landslide swept 64 homes in Xinmo village, blocking a 2km section of river and burying 1,600 meters of road. Three days later (on 27 June 2017), a second landslide hit Xinmo Village; almost in the same time, another landslide occurred in Shidaguan Town, 20km away from Xinmo Village. The team from Newcastle University (UK), Chengdu University of Technology (CUT), Tongji University, China Academy of Space Technology and Wuhan University (China) raced against time to respond these two events by combining ESA's Sentinel-1, Chinese Gaofen-2/3 with field observations. Our study convincingly demonstrated that InSAR can be used to detect and map active landslides over a wide region, identifying the source of the landslide and also its boundaries. Going forward, we can use this information to set up real-time monitoring systems -- such as GPS, Beidou and Galileo -- for those sites and whenever we detect abnormal behaviour, the system can send out an early warning message. Through our collaborator from CUT, our landslide early warning system concept was demonstrated to senior officers of Sichuan Provincial government within days after the Maoxian landslides. In the end of July 2017, the provincial government decided to carry out satellite radar project to identify potential landslides in Sichuan Province. URL https://www.preventionweb.net/news/view/54209 Description Congressional visit Impact Congressional visit to Congresswoman Judy Chu's office to advocate for H.R.2773: 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act and H.R.2400 - American Innovation Act to improve access to STEM education for women and underrepresented minorities, and to secure future scientific funding. Visit led directly to co-sponsorship of both bills, as reported by the Congresswoman's staffer. URL https://www.congress.gov/member/judy-chu/C001080?searchResultViewType=expanded Description ESA Advanced Cryosphere Training Course Impact Andy Hooper contributed to this ESA training course for postgraduate and early career researchers, teaching SAR and InSAR theory. URL http://seom.esa.int/cryotraining2016/index.php Description ESA Advanced Land Training Course 2014 Impact As part of the Scientific Exploitation of Operational Missions programme, ESA organises an advanced Land Training Course each year devoted to train the next generation of Earth observation scientists in the exploitation of satellite data for science and applications development. Tim Wright gave a session on Hazards: Earthquakes and Volcanoes. URL http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/Watch_live_Advanced_Land_Training_Course/(prin... Impact As part of the Scientific Exploitation of Operational Missions programme, ESA organises an advanced Land Training Course each year devoted to train the next generation of Earth observation scientists in the exploitation of satellite data for science and applications development. Andy Hooper gave two sessions on Terrain Motion - Persistent Scatterers Interferometry. URL http://seom.esa.int/landtraining2015/page_committee.php Description ESA Earth Explorer Mission Advisory Groups (Stereoid and G-Class) URL https://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/Three_Earth_Explorer_ideas_selected Description Government Committee on Space and Satellites URL http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201617/cmselect/cmsctech/160/16002.htm Description Guiding ESA's Sentinel-1 Acquisition Strategy for Tectonics and Volcanoes Impact COMET and LiCS have been the main points of contact for setting the acquisition strategy for the European Commission / European Space Agency's new Sentinel-1 satellite. We have ensured that data are being acquired for all tectonic and volcanic areas. Ultimately the data will be used for improved assessments of volcanic and earthquake hazard. URL https://sentinel.esa.int/web/sentinel/missions/sentinel-1/observation-scenario Description InSAR Theory & Processing with ISCE, GIAnT, and StaMPS Impact Andy Hooper contributed to this training course which covered basic & advanced InSAR theories, InSAR processing with JPL/Caltech/Stanford InSAR Scientific Computing Environment (ISCE), time-series InSAR processing with Generic InSAR Analysis Toolbox (GIAnT), and StaMPS (Stanford Method for Persistent Scatterers) processing. URL https://www.unavco.org/education/professional-development/short-courses/2016/insar-isce-giant/insar-... Description InSAR Training Workshop Impact This three day workshop, held at Leeds, was aimed at training postgraduate and early career researchers in InSAR theory and processing, including interferogram creation and atmospheric corrections. URL http://comet.nerc.ac.uk/comet-insar-training-workshop-2016/ Description International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) workshop on earthquake hazard, Iran Impact COMET scientists from Cambridge attended an International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) workshop on earthquake hazard in Iran, where they not only heard about the latest developments but also had the opportunity to share their own knowledge and experience to benefit others. The International Conference and School on Structure, Tectonics and Earthquakes in the Alborz-ZagrosMakran Region was specifically designed to benefit scientists in countries that are vulnerable to earthquake hazards, but who currently lack the infrastructure, expertise, national capability or critical mass to be effective. Members of COMET contributed to training activities under the general framework of international cooperation in areas such as continental tectonics, monitoring and observing earthquake hazards, understanding tsunamis and landslides, and modelling continental deformation and the earthquake cycle. URL https://www.ictp.it/scientific-calendar.aspx Description Invited Presentation in the 2019 Major Geological Hazard Identification and Early Warning Workshop, Chengdu, 18-19 May 2019 Impact Over 500 people attended the 2019 Major Geological Hazard Identification and Early Warning Workshop, Chengdu, 18-19 May 2019, in which Prof Zhenhong Li presented an invited talk on "Landslide Detection and Monitoring with Satellite Radar Observations: Challenges and Solutions". This led to a few discussion on potential collaborations. Description Involcan - Tenerife International Training Course on Volcano Monitoring Impact •Pablo J. González, The University of Liverpool, United Kingdom - The increase in world population, particularly in urban areas close to active volcanoes, is constantly raising the level of volcanic risk worldwide. Volcano Monitoring is one of the key tools for mitigating this risk, alongside an estimation of volcanic hazards. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the subject of Volcano Monitoring "hands on" by alternating lectures with practical laboratory and field activities. Lessons will be given by researchers with an international scientific background and first-hand experience of Volcano Monitoring. Monitoring volcanoes is a highly multidisciplinary field. The course topics will cover Seismology (basic theory and analysis of seismo-volcanic events), Geodesy (measurement and modelling of ground deformation), Geochemistry (collection, analysis and interpretation of fluid samples) as well as other topics (thermal imagery, volcano infrasound, methods for eruption forecasting). Field activities include visits to the monitoring networks managed by INVOLCAN, as well as practical demonstrations of geochemical measurements on the field. Furthermore, there will be two field trips to Teide volcano, Las Cañadas caldera and outcrops of volcanic events all around the island. The prerequisites for attending this course are basic skills in Earth Sciences, as well as a basic knowledge of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. URL http://www.involcan.org/tenerife-international-training-course-on-volcano-monitoring/ Description Land subsidence hazard in Chinese Mega-Cities Impact We employed Small Baseline InSAR technique to process ENVISAT ASAR and TerraSAR-X stripmap images collected from 2003 to 2011 and observed a maximum subsidence in the eastern part of Beijing with a rate greater than 100 mm/year; We also found some relationships between land subsidence and different conditioning and triggering factors (e.g., groundwater levels, soft soil thickness and active faults). This research finding has attracted attention of a wide range of prestigious international media (e.g., The Guardian, The Telegraph, Huffington Post, Forbes, BBC and Xinhua News), and is ranked in the top 5% of all research outputs ever tracked by Altmetric, a system that tracks the online attention for a specific piece of research (See: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/8441790#score). Based on the research finding and an interview with Prof Zhenhong Li, Xinhua News Agency produced an internal report on land subsidence hazards in China for Central Chinese Government. Description Radar training course for a delegation from China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) Impact In the CAST Radar Training Course, we have demonstrated how to best collect observations with radar satellites (e.g. Sentinel-1A/1B, TanDEM-X) and provided some suggestions to the observational plan of Chinese Gaofen-3 satellite. Description Royal Astronomical Society Specialist Discussion Meeting "Tectonics from above: Recent advances in the use of high-resolution topography and imagery" Impact COMET scientists Barry Parsons and Richard Walker organised the Royal Astronomical Society's Specialist Discussion Meeting "Tectonics from above: Recent advances in the use of high-resolution topography and imagery", held on 13th March 2015. The meeting exposed a wider audience to new data sets (e.g. Tandem-X, LiDAR, Pleiades imagery), and the new methods for generating and analysing these data sets (e.g. photogrammetric DEM extraction, point cloud manipulation) currently available for measuring continental topography and surface displacements. It also provided a forum for the discussion of new tectonic applications of high-resolution topography and imagery. URL https://www.ras.org.uk/component/gem/?id=311 Description Scientific Advisory Committee for Montserrat volcanic eruption Impact Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Committee for Montserrat, providing advice on a strategic level to Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Government of Montserrat regarding the ongoing volcanic eruption of Soufriere Hills Volcano. Advice goes into compilation of risk maps, designation of evacuation zones and access regulations for agriculture, tourism and commerce. Description Steering Committee, Belgian Science Policy, MUZUBI project Impact The current MUZUBI project is aiming at developing a novel methodology to improve the phase unwrapping in SAR interferometry (InSAR). The methodology is based on the results of a former project (Vi-X). The innovative method to be developed here will be tested on two case studies in Argentina and DRC. Results will be compared with the results from a state-of-the-art method (MSBAS) currently used in the frame of a running project (RESIST) in order to assess and quantify the benefit of the proposed methodology. URL https://www.belspo.be/belspo/fedra/proj.asp?l=en&COD=SR%2F00%2F324 Description Submission to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee Inquiry on Space and Satellites URL http://data.parliament.uk/writtenevidence/committeeevidence.svc/evidencedocument/science-and-technol... Description Susi Ebeimer - workshop - Introduction to InSAR for Volcanologists URL https://vmsg2018.leeds.ac.uk/ Description Topography workshop Impact Oxford University hosted the COMET Topography Workshop from 31 March to 1 April, 2016, and was attended by scientists from across COMET and beyond. The workshop was all about high-resolution topography data derived from stereo satellite imagery and Structure-from-Motion. The aim was to provide practical training with the ERDAS Imagine and Agisoft Photoscan softwares, to discuss best practice and to talk about strategies and problem solving. URL http://ewf.nerc.ac.uk/2016/04/04/comet-topography-workshop/ Description Workshop on the modelling of magmatic processes Impact This workshop, held at the University of Leeds, involved COMET members as well as experts in various fields of volcanology from other world-leading institutions such as the United States Geological Survey, the University of Geneva and the University of Liverpool. The workshop considered the numerous challenges we face when we try to experimentally replicate natural processes such as those occurring at volcanoes, and how the rapid expansion and improvement of satellite Earth Observation (EO) techniques (such as radar interferometry to measure deformation, infrared atmospheric sounding to measure gas emissions etc.) offers further opportunities to study magmatic processes at a global scale. Description guest lecture on InSAR for UCL disaster risk masters Description COMET/BGS studentship Organisation Natural Environment Research Council Description DEVELOPING BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING ("BIM") LEVEL 3 - ASSET MONITORING USING SATELLITE AND IOT TECHNOLOGY (AMSIT - 1 BRIDGES) Organisation Innovate UK Description Denman Baynes Junior Research Fellowship Department Clare College Description Digital Environment: Dynamic Ground Motion Map of the UK Funding ID NE/S016163/1 Description Dragon-4: Earth observations for geohazard monitoring and risk assessment Amount € 70,000 (EUR) Organisation European Space Agency Description EPSRC DTP studentship: Measuring co-seismic and inter-seismic deformation with GPS/InSAR Funding ID 1514447 Description EU Horizon 2020 Organisation European Union Description Earthquake Ruptures of Iran and Central Asia Funding ID RPG-2018-371 Organisation The Leverhulme Trust Description Global Challenges Research Fund - Resilience Funding ID NE/P015964/1 Description Ground Based Synthetic Aperture Radar (GB-SAR) Description Increasing Resilience to Natural Hazards In Earthquake-prone regions in China (IRNHiC) Description Integration of space based SAR (BIG) data with ground based information for an improved near real time assessment and monitoring of seismic hazard Organisation British Council Description KAUST Competitive Research Grant Call Organisation King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Description L'Oréal-UNESCO UK and Ireland Fellowship For Women In Science Organisation L'Oreal (Paris) Description Laboratory equipment for volcanic aerosol research Organisation The Aerosol Society Description Living Planet Fellowship Description NERC Building Resilience: Building REsilience to Multi-source Flooding in South/Southeast Asia through a Technology-informed Community-based approacH (REMATCH) Description NERC DTP (Katy Burrows) Description NERC Urgency Grant Description RAE Distinguished Visiting Fellowship Organisation Royal Academy of Engineering Description Royal Society Challenge Grants Organisation The Royal Society Description Santander Mobility Grant Organisation Santander Bank Description Satellite Radar Seminars Organisation China Academy of Space Technology Description Science for Humanitarian Emergencies & Resilience (SHEAR) Catalyst grants - Web-Based Natural Dam-Burst Flood Hazard Assessment and ForeCasting SysTem (WeACT) Description Sentinel-1 - INSAR Performance Study with TOPS Data Funding ID INSARAP-B Description The RGS-IBG Hong Kong Research Grant Funding ID https://www.rgs.org/geography/news/hong-kong-research-grant-supports-seismic-hazard-r/ Organisation Royal Geographical Society Description Wolfson Research Merit Award Title Developing an automated InSAR system for tectonic and volcanic regions using data from Sentinel-1 Description EU Copernicus Sentinel-1 InSAR products are now available for download from the COMET-LiCS Sentinel-1 InSAR portal. Interferograms and coherence maps have been produced automatically using the LiCSAR processor, which builds on the Gamma SAR and Interferometry software. Interferograms have been processed in overlapping "frames" defined within COMET-LiCS. Products are represented on this map by shapes that match these frames. The colour of each frame represents how many interferograms are available for that frame. Selecting a frame on the map allows you to obtain details about the frame ID and how many files exist, and to link to the downloadable data products. The map available on the LiCSAR portal represents the data that has been processed within COMET-LiCS using the JASMIN-CEMS processing and storage facility at CEDA. New interferograms should be available within 2 weeks of acquisition. We have also expanded our initial focus from the Alpine-Himalayan tectonic belt and are processing the complete archive for tectonic and volcanic areas globally. Type Of Material Improvements to research infrastructure Impact LiCSAR's high-resolution deformation data for the entire Alpine-Himalayan seismic belt, where most of the planet's deadly earthquakes occur, is being expanded to provide near-global coverage which will be critical in helping the scientific community and people on the ground to understand and manage geohazards. URL http://comet.nerc.ac.uk/COMET-LiCS-portal/ Title Geoinformatics and machine learning Description COMET has begun to develop and test prototype machine learning approaches for automatically interrogating data sets, for example with convolutional neural networks and blind source separation methods. We view this emerging area as vital, and plan to continue to develop such approaches, collaborating with experts including those in Bristol's Visual Information Laboratory. To date, we have worked on proof-of-concept studies applied retrospectively to relatively small data sets (<40,000 images). Impact Still in development URL https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-00752-3 Title ITD model: Generation of real-time mode high-resolution water vapor fields from GPS observations Description We have developed the Iterative Tropospheric Decomposition (ITD) model to separate stratified and turbulent signals from tropospheric total delays, and generate high spatial resolution zenith total delay and/or precipitable water vapour maps to be used for correcting InSAR measurements and other applications. This research has been published in Journal of Geophysical Research (doi:10.1002/2016JD025753). Impact The InSAR atmospheric correction model, incorporating continuous and global tropospheric delay datasets (e.g. numerical weather models), being developed by LiCS is based on this research. URL http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/2016JD025753/full Title RapidSAR processing algorithm Description Development of RapidSAR processing algorithm as detailed in Spaans and Hooper 2016. This is a fast and flexible algorithm to estimate coherence and select points on an interferogram-by-interferogram basis, which overcomes limitations of the conventional boxcar ensemble method in areas of marginal coherence. URL http://eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/97001/1/Spaans_et_al-2016-Journal_of_Geophysical_Research-_Solid_Eart... Title enhanced spacecraft force modelling algorithms and code Description Numerically stabilised and automated spacecraft force modelling tools which can be deployed on a variety of platforms Impact The improvements to our force modelling capability have resulted in UCL being asked to contribute to next generation modelling approaches to the International Terrestrial Reference Frame - this is essentially the global coordinate system used to measure earthquakes, tectonics and global sea level change Title COMET Volcano Deformation Database Description LiCSAR-volcano - a system for automatic operating of ground deformation signals on Holocene active volcanoes - is now operational, enabling us to monitor ground deformation on 929 volcanoes. Since November 2017, 32,681 interferograms have been processed on different volcanic regions, and we are currently using Machine Learning techniques to detect ground deformation signals automatically. We have been working to develop the automatic processing of Sentinel-1 SAR data to deliver InSAR products for the all Holocene land-volcanoes (~1300). The raw data are processed through the LiCSAR system and available through the web portal24. At the time of writing, more than 900 volcanoes located on six different continents are covered and our database is composed of 32,681 interferograms. Impact The database, and in particular the quick-look interferograms, have been used by volcano observatory staff across Latin America to rapidly evaluate the presence or lack of measured deformation from space. URL https://comet.nerc.ac.uk/volcanoes/ Title COMET-LiCS Sentinel-1 InSAR portal (LiCSAR) Description During the last 5 years we have built systems to automate the production of interferograms (LiCSAR) and associated products using data from Sentinel-1. With cofunding from the LiCS project, we are on track to produce high-resolution strain rate maps for the entire Alpine-Himalayan Belt and East African Rift within the next two years. Further technical development work will enable us to fully exploit the opportunity offered by Sentinel-1.The initial focus on the Alpine-Himalayan tectonic belt is also being expanded with the aim of producing a complete archive for tectonic and volcanic areas globally, as well as development of an rapid event response facility. Impact LiCS is combining satellite data with ground-based observations to map tectonic strain throughout the Alpine-Himalayan Belt and East African Rift, using the results to inform new models of seismic hazard. URL https://comet.nerc.ac.uk/COMET-LiCS-portal/ Title Coseismic inteferogram of Kaikoura, New Zealand earthquake Description When a major magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the north-eastern half of the South Island of New Zealand on 14th November 2016, the existence of two Sentinel-1 spacecraft in the constellation meant that COMET could generate a coseismic interferogram within two days of the event. We provided the interferogram to local partners in New Zealand, and to the wider community via twitter, around 5.5 hours after the satellite overpass. Impact Calculation of ground offset displacements in a relatively rapid timeframe revealed the dramatic breadth and number of fault segments involved in this complex rupture. By providing these timely data to GNS, New Zealand's research institute focusing on geology, geophysics and nuclear science, COMET was able to assist with decision making concerning deployment of field instruments and targeting of field observations, as well as input to the early fault slip models that led to one of the first publications on this event. URL https://comet.nerc.ac.uk/latest-earthquakes-and-eruptions/kaikoura-new-zealand-earthquake/ Title Digital Elevation Model of the Epicentral Area of the 2016 Amatrice Earthquake, Italy Description New Pleiades tri-stereo imagery of the epicentral area of the 2016 Amatrice, Italy, earthquake was acquired through the CEOS Seismic Pilot. It was used to construct a high-resolution (~1 m) digital elevation model. Impact The DEM was provided to groups at the Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Rome, and COMET, Leeds, to aid investigators working in the field in the epicentral area of the earthquake. Still sorting through licensing issues to make the DEM publicly available. Title East Helashan Fault, northern China Description This dataset contains a 100 km long section of the East Helanshan Fault on the western side of the Yinchuan Graben in northern China. This fault was the site of the devastating 1739 Yinchuan earthquake. Surface fault scarps are visible in the point cloud for much of the fault length. The point cloud data were constructed via photogrammetric methods from data acquired by Airbus Defence and Space (Pleiades 1A) and funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), UK. For further details see: Middleton, T. A., R. T. Walker, B. Parsons, Q. Lei, Y. Zhou, and Z. Ren (2016), A major, intraplate, normal-faulting earthquake: The 1739 Yinchuan event in northern China, J. Geophys. Res. Solid Earth, 121, 293-320, doi: 10.1002/2015JB012355. URL http://opentopo.sdsc.edu/lidarDataset?opentopoID=OTLAS.062016.32648.1 Title El Mayor-Cucapah earthquake, Mexico Description Point cloud data (in 2 sections) from 2 tri-stereo data sets of 0.5 m resolution, panchromatic Pleiades 1B images acquired by Airbus on 17 March 2014 and funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), UK through the Looking inside the Continents from Space (LiCS) large grant (NE/K011006/1). The images were processed using the LPS module of the ERDAS Imagine 2013 software (version 13.00.00, Build 281). A pixel-by-pixel matching procedure was implemented with a window size of 5-by-5 pixels and a correlation coefficient of 0.3 to 0.7. The point cloud covers an approximately 45 km long section of the epicentral area of the 2010 El Mayor-Cucapah earthquake in Mexico. Vertical displacements were determined by differencing the Pleiades topography and the pre-earthquake LiDAR DEM. For further details see: Zhou, Y., B. Parsons, J. R. Elliott, I. Barisin, and R. T. Walker (2015), Assessing the ability of Pleiades stereo imagery to determine height changes in earthquakes: A case study for the El Mayor-Cucapah epicentral area, J. Geophys. Res. Solid Earth, 120, 8793â€"8808, doi:10.1002/2015JB012358. Title IASI Near Real Time Data Website Description We have developed unique 3D retrievals for SO2 distributions in the atmosphere from the IASI instrument on the Metop satellites. We have also developed retrievals for volcanic ash that enable us to estimate ash thickness, the effective particle radius, and the height of the plume top - key parameters when considering aviation hazard. We are making the results available in real time to end users via a web portal (27,000 hits in past 12 months). A new IASI ash dataset including a parameterization for the thermal infrared spectral region and a new ash altitude scheme will be submitted to the WMO SCOPE-Nowcasting Inter-comparison of Satellite-derived Volcanic Ash Products (2018) to assess the volcanic ash product generated from satellite measurements. Impact A number of large volcanic eruptions have now been monitored via the website, including Calbuco, Chile (April 2015), Wolf Island, Galapagos (May 2015), and Popocatepetl, Mexico (January 2016). The service was also for example used to track the plume arising from the 2 December 2015 eruption at Mount Etna, showing that by 4 December the plume had reached an area between Crete and Iraq, containing 0.06 Tg (1012g) SO2. The website is used by the London Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre's (VAAC), and also has benefit of providing timely results to wider number of VAACs, other stakeholders (including scientists) and general public. IASI SO2 retrievals have also shown some promise at monitoring low level volcanic emissions. A 'fast' linear retrieval has been applied across the globe to detect sources of SO2 and found that results are dominated by emissions from explosive eruptions, but signals are also evident from smaller eruptions and passive degassing, and from anthropogenic activity. Elevated levels of SO2 were frequently identified at volcanoes in Ecuador and Kamchatka, Russia, and so these areas were selected for further study with a 'full' iterative retrieval which is capable of quantifying the amount of gas emitted. In both regions, the iterative retrieval captured changing activity which matched reports from the Global Volcanism Program. These results demonstrate for the first time that IASI can be used to monitor smaller emissions of volcanic SO2 into the troposphere. URL http://www.nrt-atmos.cems.rl.ac.uk/ Title Topography for the 2013 Balochistan earthquake, Pakistan Description This point cloud datatset covers a 5 km wide swath along an approximately 240 km long section of the 2013 Balochistan earthquake rupture in Pakistan. Point cloud data produced from 13 stereo data sets of 0.5 m resolution, panchromatic Pleiades images acquired by Airbus (funded by NERC, UK). The images were processed using the LPS module of the ERDAS Imagine 2013 software (version 13.00.00, Build 281). A pixel-by-pixel matching procedure was implemented with a window size of 5-by-5 pixels and a correlation coefficient of 0.3 to 0.7. For further details see: Zhou, Y., J. R. Elliott, B. Parsons, and R. T. Walker (2015), The 2013 Balochistan earthquake: An extraordinary or completely ordinary event?, Geophysical Research Letters, 43(7), 3134-3142, doi:10.1002/2015GL065096 Impact This data set is hosted by the US OpenTopography organisation. It was used in conjunction with an ALOS-1 5-m resolution DEM for the same area to determine three-dimensional displacements at high-resolution for the 2013 Balochistan earthquake. See Zhou Y, Parsons B, Walker R. (2018), Characterizing Complex Surface Ruptures in the 2013 7.7 Balochistan Earthquake Using Three-Dimensional Displacements, Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 123, 10,191-10,211, doi:10.1029/2018JB016043. URL https://doi.org/10.5069/G9VD6WJ1 Description COMET-BGS partnership Organisation British Geological Survey PI Contribution COMET and BGS have formalised their close working relationship with a Memorandum of Understanding, setting out terms and understanding for collaboration and aiming to work to the strength of both partners. This will be built upon in the next phase of COMET. Collaborator Contribution As above Impact The strategic partnership with BGS underpins all COMET activities, in particular event response and scientific advice to UK Government. BGS can initiate the International Charter for Space and Major Disasters and has worked with COMET to provide emergency advice for the Scientific Advisory Group in Emergencies (SAGE) and Cabinet Office Briefing Room (COBR), for example for the 2015 Nepal earthquake and the 2018 eruption of Volcán de Fuego (Guatamala). BGS uses COMET outputs when providing weekly advice on volcanic hazards/impacts to DfID, GO Science and other UK Government departments10. Similar multi-hazard weekly advice is also provided at a European level to the Emergency Response and Coordination Centre. COMET and BGS have long-standing relationships with partners in countries at risk from geohazards, many of which are on the DAC list of countries eligible for ODA assistance, where our long-term collaboration and support has been influential in setting national agendas and long-term plans for geohazards, for example in Iran, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia. Description Chinese Academy of Sciences Organisation Chinese Academy of Sciences PI Contribution I have contributed to the analysis and interpretation of seismic data from the eastern margin of Tibet. Collaborator Contribution The partners provided the data and the processing effort; I was involved mainly in the interpretation and writing of the manuscript. Impact A publication in Geophysical Research Letters: Zhang et al. (2009) Another publication is now (late 2014) in press with Earth and Planetary Science Letters. Description Collaboration with USGS Organisation US Geological Survey PI Contribution We are developing links to the USGS in volcano and seismic hazard; they hope to ingest COMET's results into their models for earthquake shaking and damage. Also, COMET scientists represent the international community for the USGS Powell Centre Working Groups on volcano and seismic hazard (Biggs, Ebmeier, Werner). Collaborator Contribution See https://www.usgs.gov/ for a description of USGS activity. Impact COMET scientists represent the international community for the USGS Powell Centre Working Groups on volcano and seismic hazard (Biggs, Ebmeier, Werner). Description Copernicus Academy Department Centre for Earth Observation PI Contribution Membership of and participation in Copernicus Academy activities. Collaborator Contribution The Copernicus Academy connects European universities, research institutions, business schools, both private and non-profit organisations. The goal of the network is to link research & academic institutions with authorities & service providers, facilitate collaborative research, develop lectures, training sessions, traineeships as well as educational and training material to empower the next generation of researchers, scientists, and entrepreneurs with suitable skill sets to use Copernicus data and information services to their full potential. Impact Participation in events, communication of Academy activities to the broader COMET membership. Description Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey Organisation Dokuz Eylül University Country Turkey PI Contribution My research team has advised our Turkish colleagues on how to process and collect data relating to active faults. We have discussed how these datasets may be incorporated to estimate earthquake hazard in Turkey, and we have plans to include their and our results in future hazard estimates with the MTA (Turkish General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration). Collaborator Contribution Our project would not be possible without our Turkish colleagues. They have gone to great lengths to make our fieldwork possible - applying for permission to sample and conduct the work, collaborating with us in the field on all of our field research, and dealing with an administrative processes that we cannot do from the UK. Impact We have collected a set of active fault samples, and are in the process of developing a database of fault activity in western Turkey. Description Eurovolc Organisation Eurovolc Sector Learned Society PI Contribution Daniel Juncu is jointly funded by both Collaborator Contribution BGS is also a partner in both projects Impact Benito-Saz, M.A., Sigmundsson, F., Charco, M., Hooper, A. and Parks, M., 2019. Magma Flow Rates and Temporal Evolution of the 2012-2014 Post-Eruptive Intrusions at El Hierro, Canary Islands. Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 124(12), pp.12576-12592. Description FutureVolc Organisation Icelandic Met Office Country Iceland PI Contribution Funding of postdoc (Marco Bagnardi) at Leeds for 2 years. Collaborator Contribution Development of the "supersite" concept integrating space- and ground-based observations to improve monitoring and evaluation of volcanoes. Impact FutureVolc as an EC sponsored project ended in March 2016, although the collaboration between COMET and the FutureVolc partners continues, particularly through the EuroVolc project (https://eurovolc.eu/). Outputs include work on gradual caldera collapse at Bárdarbunga Volcano, Iceland. Other outputs are described here: http://futurevolc.hi.is/sites/futurevolc.hi.is/files/Pdf/vedurstofan_futurevolc_baeklingur.pdf Organisation University of Iceland Description GeoSTARe Earth Observation satellite group Organisation Aresys PI Contribution Applications and user requirements for geostationary radars Collaborator Contribution system design, field validation, performance testing, space propulsion Impact Has currently reached the stage of potential proposal to the European Space Agency for adoption under their Earth Explorer 9 mission. Organisation Cranfield University Department Space Systems Organisation Gamma Remote Sensing Organisation Polytechnic University of Milan Department Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering Organisation Sound to Sense (S2S) Organisation Thales Group Department Thales Alenia Space Description Geophysical signals on volcanoes; Earth Observatory Singapore Organisation Nanyang Technological University Department Earth Observatory Singapore Country Singapore PI Contribution Several research projects on Indonesian and Philippinian volcanoes; interpretation of monitoring data; modelling of long-period volcano-seismicearthquakes Collaborator Contribution Data access and expertise; analogue modelling of dyke and magma reservoir; Impact Several joint conference talks; paper submitted; papers in preparation Description Geospatial Research Ltd., Durham Organisation Geospatial Research Ltd. PI Contribution Richard Walters initiated a collaboration with Geospatial Research Ltd., Durham on deployment of low-cost GNSS sensors in tectonic regions. Collaborator Contribution Provision of Zagros regional mapping data and satellite imagery expertise. Description Global Earthquake Model (GEM) PI Contribution COMET is developing a formal partnership with the Global Earthquake Model, who are end users of COMET data sets on faulting and strain, and also add value through enabling us to move beyond hazard into riskThis has included COMET staff secondments and on work on developing methodologies for incorporating InSAR data into the Global Strain Rate Model (GSRM), which currently only uses GNSS data, on simulations of the impact of earthquake scenarios, and on the incorporation of COMET's fault data from Central Asia. Further discussions are planned. Collaborator Contribution GEM is a collaboration between public and private international organisations from around the world that play an active role in earthquake risk assessment and management. Impact COMET has provided GEM with updates from work on the LiCS and EwF projects, including detailed information on work to map active faulting in Central Asia, measuring tectonic strain with InSAR and developing strain rate models using InSAR and GNSS. This is the first step in building a closer relationship with GEM and investigating opportunities for new collaborations. Our collaboration continues to develop methods for incorporating InSAR data into the Global Strain Rate Model (GSRM), simulating the impact of earthquake scenarios, and incorporating COMET's fault data from Central Asia. A 2017 joint meeting with BGS and GEM established the collaboration along with best practice in developing a regional fault model. COMET and GEM are now collaborating on a regional seismic hazard model, based on our growing set of observations in this complex deforming region. In addition, COMET postdoc Ekbal Hussain spent a week at GEM learning how to create damage predictions for realistic earthquake scenarios. Organisation Global Earthquake Model Foundation Description Global Volcano Model Organisation Global Volcano Model PI Contribution As part of the Global Volcano Model (GVM) we have set up a Global Volcano Deformation Task Force to collate observations of volcano deformation. Led by COMET scientist Juliet Biggs, alongside Professor Matt Pritchard of Cornell University, this brings together researchers studying volcano deformation worldwide, along with organizations that compile information on global volcanic activity. The Task Force is leading a two year project to compare global volcano deformation measurements with satellite thermal and gas observations, and make these data more available to volcano observatories. All of this will hopefully promote the use of InSAR and volcano deformation research in hazard assessment. Collaborator Contribution The GVM project will develop an integrated global database system on volcanic hazards, vulnerability and exposure, make this globally accessible and crucially involve the international volcanological community and users in a partnership to design, develop, analyse and maintain the database system. The GVM project will aim to establish new international metadata standards that will reduce ambiguity in the use of global volcanic datasets. Vulnerability and exposure data will be integrated into the GVM and again new methods of assessment and analysis will be investigated and tested. Impact Better linkages between InSAR and other remote sensing observations to volcano observatories. Description InSAR GSRM Organisation University of Nevada PI Contribution We provided access to InSAR data, and the expertise in working with these data, to the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) for input to the Global Strain Rate Model (GSRM). A postdoc from COMET (Walters) visited the University of Reno to further the collaboration. We have met with the Global Earthquake Model team and a COMET postdoc (Hussain) spent time with GEM to further the collaboration. Additional meetings are planned to develop the LiCS-COMET-GEM-BGS relationship. Collaborator Contribution UNR provided access to global GPS data and the expertise in working with these data. UNR hosted COMET PDRA Walters for an extended visit. GEM hosted COMET PDRA Hussain for a visit. Impact Outputs will be forthcoming, as this work is still in progress. The aim is to integrate InSAR data into the Global Strain Rate Model, which feeds into widely-used models of seismic hazard. Description Rice University Organisation Rice University PI Contribution We have contributed development time on a 2D finite element method used to solve the problem of deformation on a thin spherical shell, and the application of this method to the problem of deformation in the Central Indian Ocean Collaborator Contribution The partner has run many of the numerical experiments needed for this problem using the computer program that I developed Impact A paper is now in review with the Journal of Geophysical Research. It is currently being revised. As a consequence of this collaboration G. Houseman has been invited to present short courses (4 days) on numerical continuum mechanics at Rice University in 2012 and again in 2013. Description Riftvolc PI Contribution Co-funding of postdoc at Bristol for 2.5 years. Collaborator Contribution Led by the University of Bristol, this collaboration focuses on volcanoes and volcanic plumbing systems in the East African Rift Valley. It is investigating what drives eruptions over geological timescales; what controls the active magmatic system and volcanic unrest; and what the potential threats from future volcanic activity are. Impact The project is currently carrying out ground-based geophysics using networks of GPS receivers, gravimeters, seismometers and magnetotelluric equipment complemented by satellite observations using InSAR to detect surface deformation and ASTER to measure fumarole behaviour. Overall, RiftVolc has led to a step change in our understanding of many Ethiopian volcanoes, with recently published research addressing topics such as post-caldera volcanism along the Main Ethiopian Rift, and seasonal patterns of seismicity and deformation at the Alutu geothermal reservoir. Description SHIVA PI Contribution Co-funding for 2.5 year postdoc (Elisa Carboni) at Oxford. Collaborator Contribution Spectrally High resolution Infrared measurements for the characterisation of Volcanic Ash31 (SHIVA), which ended in March 2017, aimed to study the properties of volcanic ash using information contained in infrared spectra and the change in composition during an eruption, in order to better understand the volcanic processes that control eruptive activity. Impact As well as publications, outputs from the project include: • A new optimal estimation retrieval scheme for ash/aerosol using IASI measurements in both clean and cloudy conditions. Results have been validated with other satellite and aircraft measurements; • Laboratory measurements of the spectral mass extinction coefficient, at 0.33 through to 19 microns, and size distribution of a range of volcanic ash samples, showing considerable variation in their optical properties particularly associated with their infrared absorption features. These measurements can be directly applied to improve the accuracy of satellite retrievals of ash columnar concentration. Description STREVA PI Contribution Co-funding of 2.5 year postdoc position at Bristol. Collaborator Contribution Interdisciplinary project that works collaboratively across different disciplines to develop and apply a practical and adaptable volcanic risk assessment framework. This can be used to generate plans that will reduce the negative consequences of volcanic activity on people and assets. Impact See http://streva.ac.uk/our-outputs. Includes work on meteorological controls on volcanic ash dispersal at Soufrière, as well as an analysis of the impacts of its 1902-1903 eruption. Description Success in Chinese radar mission: First interferograms from Gaofen-3 PI Contribution The main contributions of the Newcastle team were their expertise on radar interferometric processing and satellite orbit determination. Collaborator Contribution The CAST team collected all the Gaofen-3 radar images requested by the Newcastle team and provided the datasets to the latter. The former also provided their expertise on radar missions and SAR processing. Impact The collaboration between Professor Zhenhong Li's team at Newcastle University and the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) generated interferograms using Chinese Gaofen-3 (GF-3) imagery for the first time in March 2017. These were also the first interferograms from Chinese SAR missions. CAST sent a delegation with 10 members to Newcastle for a radar training course in Jan 2018. Title COMET GBIS Description The open source COMET Geodetic Bayesian Inversion Software (COMET-GBIS) was officially released to the scientific community on 31 May 2017. Version 1.1 of the software is available from its dedicated webpage. The software comes with a detailed user manual describing installation, data preparation, and use of the inversion algorithm. A practical example with three synthetic datasets, two InSAR interferograms and a set of GPS displacements is also available for testing and to become familiar with the different functions of the software. The software is written in Matlab and each function is documented and fully commented. The software is designed for the inversion of InSAR and GPS data but can also be easily adapted for the use of other geodetic datasets. A user-friendly tool has been developed to estimate the characteristics of noise in InSAR data. Through an interactive interface, the user can manually select the portion of the image where an experimental variogram is estimated. Since it was first released to the scientific community in May 2017, more than 250 users have downloaded the GBIS software. The development of GBIS continues and a new enhanced version was released in August 2018. This version includes new analytical solutions for the compound dislocation model (CDM) (Nikkhoo et al., 2017), and for triangular dislocations (Nikkhoo and Walter, 2015), will contain bug fixes, and has an improved, extended user manual. We are also currently testing the use of the Boundary Element Method to accurately account for the effect of topography on surface displacements, and to simulate sources of deformation with complex geometries. Type Of Technology Software Open Source License? Yes URL http://comet.nerc.ac.uk/gbis/ Title GNSS-based InSAR Atmospheric Correction Model Impact A web-based toolbox is being developed, in which ITD is employed to generate high-resolution water vapour or tropospheric delay maps for InSAR correction. This toolbox will be open for the public. Title Generic Atmospheric Correction Online Service for InSAR (GACOS) Description GACOS utilises the Iterative Tropospheric Decomposition (ITD) model (Yu et al., 2017) to separate stratified and turbulent signals from tropospheric total delays, and generate high spatial resolution zenith total delay maps to be used for correcting InSAR measurements and other applications. GACOS has the following key features: (i) globally available; (ii) operational in a near real time mode; (iii) easy to implement; and (iv) users to be informed how the model performs and whether the correction is recommended. Impact GACOS was launched in the ESA FRINGE workshop in Helsinki, Finland on 6 June 2017, and has been widely used for correcting atmospheric effects on SAR intereferograms in the InSAR community - over 100k correction maps have been freely generated up to 28 Feb 2018. Description GACOS was released in the FRINGE workshop in June 2017 and has been promoted in a series of workshops and conferences in the past 12 months. A paper introducing GACOS was published in JGR in 2018: Yu, C., Z. Li, N. T. Penna, and P. Crippa (2018), Generic atmospheric correction model for Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar observations, Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 123(10), 9202-9222, doi:10.1029/2017JB015305. Impact GACOS has become a standard tool for atmospheric correction in the InSAR community. It has generated over 150k correction maps for InSAR users/researchers for free up to now. Title Generic Atmospheric Correction Online Service for InSAR (GACOS, Version 1.5) Description GACOS utilises the Iterative Tropospheric Decomposition (ITD) model (Yu et al., 2017) to separate stratified and turbulent signals from tropospheric total delays, and generate high spatial resolution zenith total delay maps to be used for correcting InSAR measurements and other applications. GACOS was upgraded to Version 1.5 in February 2020 with the following two new functions: (i) API available to order GACOS products in an automatic way; and (ii) indicators available to inform the users how the model performs and whether the correction is recommended. Impact GACOS has generated great impacts in the InSAR community with over 40k jobs received from ~2500 identical researchers across the world (up to December 2019) URL http://ceg-research.ncl.ac.uk/v2/gacos/ Title Real Time High Precision Deformation Monitoring System with Multi-GNSS RTK Description A prototype of multi-GNSS high precision deformation monitoring system has been developed by Professor Zhenhong Li and his team at Newcastle University. Five multi-GNSS receivers have been installed on the roof of Urban Sciences Building, and the system is able to continuously monitor the surface movements of USB. Below are the key features of this system: • Precision: horizontal 1-2 mm, vertical 2-5 mm • Extended Kalman filter with filter information recorded -> High efficiency • High ambiguity fixing rates • High sensitivity to both small transient and long-term deformations • Compatible with GPS, GLONASS and BEIDOU • Operational under all weather conditions Potential applications • Earthquakes/Active faults • Volcanoes/Landslides • Stability of man-made infrastructure (e.g. buildings, dams and bridges) Type Of Technology Systems, Materials & Instrumental Engineering Impact The multi-GNSS high precision deformation monitoring system is being incorporated into the landslide early warning system we have been developing: http://www.sciencenewsline.com/news/2017070516230048.html URL http://www.sciencenewsline.com/news/2017070516230048.html Title TRAIN - Toolbox for Reducing Atmospheric InSAR Noise Description One of the main challenges in InSAR processing is related to atmospheric delays, especially tropospheric delays. Different correction methods are applied today based on auxiliary data, including GNSS, weather models (e.g. ECMWF ERA-I, WRF, NARR, etc), spectrometer data (MERIS and MODIS), or combinations of different sources. Alternative methods exist to estimate the tropospheric delays from the radar data themselves. The success rate of the different techniques is dependant on multiple factors like temporal and spatial resolution, cloud cover, signal contamination, local topography, etc. TRAIN provides a set of MATLAB tools that can be used to correct for tropospheric delays in InSAR data. Once set-up for one correction method, the toolbox allows for easy comparison with other methods, as all are formatted in the same way. The toolbox is fully compatible, but not limited, to the Doris and StaMPS software. Initial debugging has been done for ROI_PAC and PI-rate processed data, but user feedback and reporting will allow for further development. The toolbox includes the correction methods provided below, with a full descriptive manual on the input parameters, and tips/hints in case of problems. Version 2beta has now been released. Impact The software has been downloaded 586 times by groups all over the world, with the methods paper cited 20 times since 2015. URL http://davidbekaert.com/ Title oregano-ve Description Software for modelling of viscoelastic deformation of faulted continuum materials, for application to the study of the seismic cycle in Earth Science Impact New understanding of the viscosity structure of the crust in the region beneath the North Anatolian Fault of Turkey which caused a disastrous earthquake in 1999. Description Evgenia Ilyinskaya - Press Icelandic volcano Katla Results and Impact 20.9.18 - conducted research into how the Icelandic volcano Katla may be preparing for an eruption, due to it emiting a large amount of carbon dioxide. Article appeared in the following: Die Welt (translated from German) - https://www.welt.de/newsticker/dpa_nt/infoline_nt/schlaglichter_nt/article181603194/Vulkan-auf-Island-setzt-CO2-frei-Ausbruch-erwartet.html Knack (translated from Dutch) - https://weekend.knack.be/lifestyle/reizen/natuur/uitbarsting-van-ijslandse-vulkaan-katla-verwacht/article-normal-1200485.html?cookie_check=1548889752 Mindener Tageblatt (translated from German) - https://www.mt.de/weltnews/nachrichten/letzte_meldungen/22249138_Vulkan-auf-Island-setzt-CO2-frei-Ausbruch-erwartet.html Metro Time (translated from French) - https://fr.metrotime.be/2018/09/20/news/un-volcan-islandais-expulse-de-grandes-quantites-de-co2/ Climate Collections - https://hifast.wordpress.com/2018/09/20/icelands-monster-volcano-charging-up-for-eruption/ Sott.net - https://www.sott.net/article/396444-Icelands-Katla-volcano-charging-up-for-eruption URL https://us-issues.com/2018/09/20/volcano-charging-up-for-eruption/ Results and Impact November 2019 - InSAR training workshop - The three day workshop aimed at early post graduate students and post doctoral researchers involving a combination of informal lectures and practical exercises. URL https://gqzvi1nt5j82vl48b1568uq1-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/flyer2019.jpg Description 2017 UK-China Science and Innovation Forum Results and Impact On 6 Dec 2017, the UK-China Science and Innovation Forum was opened by His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Duke of York. Liu Yandong, China's Vice-Premier, Wang Zhigang, Vice-Minister of the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, and Jo Johnson, UK Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, also attended. Professor Zhenhong Li from the School of Engineering was invited to showcase two research projects he has been leading: (i) Remote Sensing: Repeat Pass Interferometry of Chinese Gaofen-3 Satellite (ii) Precision Agriculture for Family-farms in China (PAFiC) Professor Li introduced the Chinese Gaofen-3 radar satellite and its potential applications to Vice-Premier Madam Liu. URL http://www.ncl.ac.uk/engineering/news/item/professorshowcasesresearchattheroyalsociety.html Description AMAM Blog Post Results and Impact A blog post about seismic hazard in Pakistan and how existing hazard maps available to the general public are in some ways misleading. The aim of this post was to convey the sense of uncertainty that surrounds a lot of the hazard work done within COMET. Description After dark in the park - Evgenia Ilyinskaya Results and Impact "After Dark in the Park" is a free lecture series held every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Kilauea Visitor Center auditorium in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The topic of each lecture is connected in one way or the other to the park. Topics include of course the current and historical eruptions of the Big Island volcanoes, but also Hawaiian culture and history, native and endemic flora and fauna, and much more. URL https://www.lovebigisland.com/volcano-village/after-dark-in-the-park/ Description Alex Copley - Conference on rheology, deformation, and metamorphism Results and Impact 17-18 Feb 2020 - This meeting will focus on the interplay between deformation, metamorphism, and rheology of the lithosphere. Modern geophysical research is revealing increasingly complex and spatially variable fault zone behaviours. The properties and deformation of the ductile crust and mantle are controversial, as is their influence on the overlying faults. Current models indicate a close coupling between metamorphism, rheology and deformation, but remain poorly constrained by geological observations. The meeting will unite international experts in geodesy, seismology, metamorphism and rheology to characterise and understand the geological controls on fault behaviour, guiding future studies and advancing our understanding of earthquake hazard URL https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2020/02/understanding-earthquakes/ Description Andy Hooper - Mount Etna eruption Results and Impact Andy Hooper discussed on BBC R5 Live Drive the Mount Etna eruption. 16.3.17 URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08hlmrs#playt=1h36m59s Description Andy Hooper contributes to article on Volcanic Eruptions Detected from Space Results and Impact 1.4.19 - Comments on new research from MTU suggesting that satellite measurements of sulphur dioxide from volcanic eruptions could help keep aircraft safe from hazardous ash. URL https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/volcanic-eruptions-detected-from-space/ Description Andy Hooper- Comments on Indonesian tsunami Results and Impact Volcano tsunami: more covert warning system is the key Professor Andy Hooper comments on the Indonesian tsunami on BBC ZhongWen (in Chinese). URL https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/simp/world-46670372 Description Andy Hooper/ Juliet Biggs - Magazine article predict volcanic eruptions Results and Impact 11.12.18 - Artificial intelligence helps predict volcanic eruptions Satellites are providing torrents of data about the world's active volcanoes, but researchers have struggled to turn them into a global prediction of volcanic risks. That may soon change with newly developed algorithms that can automatically tease from that data signals of volcanic risk, raising the prospect that within a couple years scientists could develop a global volcano warning system - Andy Hooper (university of Leeds) and Juliet Biggs (university of Bristol) comment on their ongoing work. URL http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/12/artificial-intelligence-helps-predict-volcanic-eruptions Description Astronomy and Geophysics Q&A - Philip England Results and Impact Philip England gave an interview on his career and experiences in Astronomy and Geophysics. URL https://academic.oup.com/astrogeo/article-abstract/57/5/ASTROG/2738848/A-amp-G-Volume-57-Issue-5-Ful... Description Austin Elliott - Webinar Results and Impact COMET host specialist webinars every 2/3 months and use speakers throughout the COMET community. 30th July 2019 - Austin Elliott, University of Oxford - title 'New Insights from Old Earthquakes using Photogrammetry and Early Seismograms'. The webinar enabled the audience to engage and ask questions. URL https://comet.nerc.ac.uk/comet-webinar-series/ Description BBC Article 'Norcia earthquake: Why multiple quakes are hitting Italy' Results and Impact BBC science correspondent featured work by Laura Gregory/Rich Walters on 'Norcia earthquake: Why multiple quakes are hitting Italy'. URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37816711 Description BBC News Article on New Research - Interview and Quotes - Napa Earthquake Results and Impact Gave a telephone interview and provided a figure for BBC News online science correspondent that was posted on 2nd September 2014. A jump in the number of visits to my academic webpages describing my work from 6 a day to 40 on teh day of posting and staying elevated for the next few days. Description BBC News Article on New Research - Interview and Quotes - Nepal Earthquake Results and Impact Media interview to Jonathan Amos BBC science correspondent and provide imagery for online news article. Description BBC Radio Leeds/York Paul Hudson Weather Show Results and Impact BBC Radio Leeds/York Paul Hudson Weather Show features work by Laura Gregory. URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04bsx6m#playt=50s Description BBC Science Article - Quakes 'ever present' for Apennines Results and Impact BBC Science Correspondent featured work by Laura Gregory on 'Quakes 'ever present' for Apennines' Description BBC website interview - 'Constant watch on warping Earth' Results and Impact BBC website interview with Rich Walters on the LiCSAR launch and describing how British researchers are now routinely mapping a great swathe of Earth's surface, looking for the subtle warping that ultimately leads to quakes. Description Blog (AGU Blogosphere): Trembling Earth Results and Impact COMET member Austin Elliott writes a blog about his work on earthquakes, as well as a wide range of earthquake-related features for the AGU. URL http://blogs.agu.org/tremblingearth/ Description Blog post (Palaeoseismicity.org): The 2013 Mw 7.7 Balochistan earthquake in Pakistan: NOT SO UNUSUAL Results and Impact COMET Oxford student Yu Zhou blogged about the 2013 Mw 7.7 Balochistan earthquake in Pakistan for Palaeoseismicity.org, describing his work using analysis of Pleiades stereo satellite imagery. URL http://paleoseismicity.org/guest-blog-by-yu-zhou-oxford-the-2013-mw-7-7-balochistan-earthquake-in-pa... Description Blog post: Earthquake threat to Mexico City from the Guerro Seismic Gap Results and Impact COMET student David Bekaert provided a guest blog about the April 2014 Mexico earthquake and the broader seismic threat faced by Mexico City for the University of Leeds Climate and Geohazard Services blog, highlighting both the work of COMET and the application of Earth observation techniques to managing natural hazards. URL http://climateandgeohazards.wordpress.com/2014/04/19/guest-blog-earthquake-threat-to-mexico-city-fro... Description Blog post: Launch of Sentinel 1-A Results and Impact TBC URL http://satellitegeodesy.wordpress.com/ Description Blog post: Tectonics from above - RAS discussion meeting Results and Impact Christoph Gruetzner blogged on the Palaeoseismicity website about the RAS meeting Tectonics from Above: Recent Advances in the Use of High-resolution Topography and Imagery. The meeting was supported by NERC, COMET and LICS. URL http://paleoseismicity.org/tectonics-from-above-ras-discussion-meeting/ Description Blog post: volcano degassing Results and Impact Blog posts to explain the background context to the journal articles on Afar published by David Ferguson and colleagues in 2013. The main post, called 'Sea floor spreading, on land' is the most well read post on the blog site, volcanicdegassing.wordpress.com. It accounts for over 10% of all of the specified page views on the site, and has been read over 1000 times; it has been widely recommended as a resource to school students of physical geography and geology, based on comments posted on social media. This short blog post explains how our work helps to contribute to a better understanding of how volcanic rifts form. The post received over 300 page views in the first week with an audience from around the world, and is now the best-read page on the websi URL http://volcanicdegassing.wordpress.com Description Blogs and media interest following eruptions of Villarrica and Calbuco, Chile, 2015 Results and Impact Following violent and highly visible eruptions of two prominent volcanoes in our field research area (Villarrica, in March; Calbuco, in April), I wrote several short blog posts to place the eruptions in context, to make available some accessible background information about the volcanoes (much of it based on our own published work), and to point readers in the appropriate directions for formal updates from the responsible agencies. The posts gained high visibility (with over 5000 visitors to the site in March and April, 2015), and led to requests for interviews from international media including: AlJazeera (TV), France24 (TV), Radio Cooperativa (Chile) and Daily Mail online. The blog posts were widely read, and shared across the world. A short update on 'the Calbuco eruption in numbers' had over 1000 views in the first 24 hours of release. URL https://volcanicdegassing.wordpress.com/?s=erupts&submit=Search Description Book: Volcanologist - Ignite: The Coolest Jobs on the Planet Results and Impact Professor Tamsin Mather features in the book Volcanologist - Ignite: The Coolest Jobs on the Planet (Hardback) which explains to a younger audience what is involved in becoming a volcanologist. URL https://www.waterstones.com/book/volcanologist/hugh-tuffen/melanie-waldron/9781406280128 Description Brendan McCormick-Kilbride - Bagana volcano Results and Impact October 2018 - 3 page article titled: Dance on a Volcano: Bagana, Papua New Guinea Brendan McCormick Kilbride gives an account of fieldwork on an active volcano in the tropical rainforest of Papua New Guinea URL https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/~/media/shared/documents/Geoscientist/2018/Oct%202018/F2_Oct%202018.pdf?l... Description COMET - GEM workshop Results and Impact 5-6 September 2019 - workshop involving talks and discussion with GEM (Global Earthquake Model) Foundation, a private, non-profit company based in Pavia Italy. GEM is an international organization devoted to openly developing and disseminating earthquake hazard and risk models and information globally. Description COMET Workshop Results and Impact 20-21 November 2019,1.5 day gas emissions Workshop hosted at the University of Sheffield and led by Tom Pering, Brendan McCormick Kilbride and Evgenia Ilyinskaya. The meeting was a chance for the UK emissions community to get together and catch up on recent research highlights as well as the launch of new sensors and satellite products and to discuss recent eruption responses. The meeting involved talks and a poster session. Description Caltech Letters article Results and Impact Popular science article for Caltech Letters website on how earthquakes control the landscape and where we live. URL https://caltechletters.org/science/earthquakes-landscapes Description Camilla Penney - Tsunami Risk Results and Impact The south coast of Iran and Pakistan faces a worrying tsunami risk Similarly to the tsunamis in South Asia in 2004 and Japan in 2011, tectonic plates moving in the Arabian Sea could bring destruction to the increasingly populated coastlines of Iran and Pakistan. Article appeared in the Independent and https://theconversation.com/the-rapidly-populating-coastal-region-from-the-gulf-to-pakistan-faces-a-huge-tsunami- URL http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/iran-pakistan-threat-tsunami-a7669896.html Description Clareity Symposium Results and Impact A lecture to graduate and undegraduate students about my research as part of a member of COMET, with evidence of interest and engagement. We discussed collaborations regarding machine learning to identify the traces of active faults in optical satellite imagery. Description Co-wrote Hawaii's Kilauea: Volcano's dramatic images explained for the BBC website Results and Impact We were asked to write an explanation of volcanic photos from Hawaii by the BBC website team. URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-44174455 Description Costing the Earth Results and Impact Interviewed as part of Lava: A Dangerous Game URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b055g73y Description Describing science and getting scientifically accurate nail art YouTube channel Nailing Science \| Hacking a vacuum cleaner to study volcanoes! Results and Impact I participated in a YouTube video describing my science while having nail art done depicting it. Over 1k viewers in the first 2 hours. URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJEOhsp45vk&feature=youtu.be Description Dippy In-Depth event Results and Impact Speaker at Dippy In-Depth event (Ulster Museum in partnership with the NI Science Festival) Earth URL https://nisciencefestival.com/event.php?e=20 Description Dr Evgenia Ilyinskaya - Online interview Results and Impact 23.5.18 - Hawaiian volcano: What are vog and laze? - BBC News online Terms like vog, laze and pahoehoe are everywhere at the moment, so we asked volcanologist Evgenia Ilyinskaya to help us make sense of them. URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/science-environment-44219811/hawaiian-volcano-what-are-vog-and-laze Description Dr Evgenia Ilyinskaya - radio broadcast - gases that are emitted when a volcano erupts Results and Impact 26.6.18 - Science unwrapped - interactive science, medicine and technology - BBC Cambridgeshire - The Naked Scientists Discusses the gases that are emitted when a volcano erupts, and describes one of her favourite eruptions. BBC RadioLive 5 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b86g8w#playt=39m46s URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p069j0jy#playt=35m53s Description Dr Evgenia Ilyinskaya - Iceland's Katka volcano is not about to erupt Results and Impact 24.9.18 - Scientists explode over bogus claims that huge volcano is 'ready to blow', Dr Evgenia Ilyinskaya defends her original article and deploys the scaremongering of the press. Also apperas in: Newsweek - Online IFL Science Naturer - Online URL https://nypost.com/2018/09/24/scientists-explode-over-bogus-claims-that-huge-volcano-is-ready-to-blo... Description Dr Evgenia Ilyinskaya - misrepresented the research and misquoted Dr Ilyinskaya. Results and Impact 2.10.18 - A correction was issued on previous coverage of research by Dr Evgenia Ilyinskaya (Earth and Environment). Several news outlets have misrepresented the research and misquoted Dr Ilyinskaya. Her research found that Iceland's Katla volcano is a globally important source of atmospheric CO2. This article concerns how the misreported news could affect people. Used incorrect quotes of Evgenia Ilyinskaya. Also appeared in: Quartz - News The Guardian - Online The Guardian (print) Yahoo! UK and Ireland URL https://icelandmonitor.mbl.is/news/nature_and_travel/2018/10/02/sunday_times_apologize_for_katla_eru... Description Dr Pablo J Gonzalez - Expert Comment Results and Impact 11.5.18 - La mayor bomba atómica de Corea del Norte deforma una montaña y desvela sus secretos. Expert comment on recent Science journal article about InSAR and geomechanical modelling of effects of North Korean nuclear explosions URL https://elpais.com/elpais/2018/05/10/ciencia/1525949636_119708.html Description ESA-MOST cooperation Dragon 3 final results and Dragon 4 kick-off symposium (Wuhan) Results and Impact The Dragon programme has been supported by ESA and MOST in China since 2004 with four phases: Dragon-1 (2004-2008), Dragon-2 (2008-2012), Dragon-3 (2012-2016) and Dragon-4 (2016-2020). In this symposium, Dragon IV was kicked off. It involves 8 research fields including atmosphere, agriculture, urbanization, and geohazards. Prof Zhenhong Li, Prof Guijun Yang and Dr Hao Yang summarised the achievements of Dragon-3 and introduced the work plan for Dragon-4. Year(s) Of Engagement Activity Pre-2006,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016 URL http://www.most.gov.cn/kjbgz/201607/t20160707_126445.htm Description Earthquake Hazard workshop, NW India Results and Impact Earthquake Hazard workshop in November 2019. Held in Jammu, NW India. Organised and supported by our Indian academic collaborators, the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority, and ourselves. Attendees from Disaster Management authorities and/or the Civil Service from 3 Indian States, the Indian National Disaster Management Agency, delegates from Nepal and Iran, plus multiple local stakeholders (e.g. the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board). Discussion on the science of earthquake hazard and the approaches to increasing public safety. Resulted in invitations to provide advice and training for a range of institutions, and an increased prioritisation of earthquake hazard within the Disaster Management Authorities. Description Earthquake Hazard workshop, Tehran, Iran Results and Impact Earthquake Hazard workshop, Tehran, Iran Description Earthquake hazard workshop, Jammu, India Results and Impact Earthquake hazard workshop, Jammu, India Description Ekbal Hussain - Press release Turksish Fault Results and Impact 12th April 2018 - Turkish fault reveals seismic steadiness, JPL Space in Images - Published in the journal Nature Communications, the study was led by Ekbal Hussain of the Centre for the Observation and Modelling of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tectonics (COMET) of the University of Leeds URL https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/spaceimages/details.php?id=pia22412#.WtB0rP4bPiE.email Description Elisa Carboni/ Don Grainger - Convective and volcanic clouds detecting, monitoring and modeling school Results and Impact Elisa Carboni (Lecturer)/ Don Grainger (Keynote lecturer) - Convective and Volcanic Clouds (CVC) detecting, monitoring and modelling Nicolosi, Italy, 28 September - 6 October 2018 URL http://www.cvctrainingschool.org/ Description Elite PhD course Copenhagen Results and Impact I co-taught a 1-week graduate course in continuum mechanics and seismology to a group of ~20 PhD-level students from a diverse group of international universities (mainly European) Description Evgenia Ilyinskaya & Anja Schmidt Volcanic plumerangs Results and Impact A new study has found a previously undetected potential health risk from the high concentration of small particles found in the boomerang-like return of a volcanic plume. News story published at the University of Leeds and University of Oxford. http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2017-06-12-icelandic-volcanic-%E2%80%98plumerang%E2%80%99-could-be-bad-your-health URL https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/4058/volcanic_plumerang_could_impact_human_health Description Evgenia Ilyinskaya - Radio broadcast Results and Impact 1.7.18 - Radio 5 live broadcast discusses the gases that are emitted when a volcano erupts, and describes one of her favourite eruptions. URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0b86g8w#playt=39m46s Description Expert contributor Mars Diary Results and Impact Expert contributor Mars Diary (A free primary STEM programme supported by the UK Space Agency) URL https://www.marsdiary.org/experts/tamsin-mather/ Description Featured in popular science article (in Aerospace America) Results and Impact Provided input to an article on using satellite data for earthquake science, and my view were reported in the article. URL https://aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org/features/quake-casting-how-satellite-instruments-may-be-bringing-e... Description GRSG Newsletter Article: Remote sensing of cross-border quakes Results and Impact Feature article for the Geological Remote Sensing Group Newsletter. Article written by Richard Walters about the research undertaken as part of the Earthquakes without Frontiers project, particularly focused on EwF's scientific and humanitarian response to the 2015 Nepal Earthquakes. URL https://www.grsg.org.uk/newsletters/ Description Geology for Global Development Himalaya 2014 Results and Impact Professor Tim Wright and COMET PhD student Ekbal Hussein participated in the GfGD Himalaya project which brought together scientists from the Himalayan nations and around the world, to discuss with policy-makers and community representatives how to sustainably develop the resources of the Himalaya in a way that benefits the local communities and nations. The conference will have a practical legacy, as well as advancing scientific understanding. Policy briefings are being produced on the main themes and conclusions of the conference, and government representatives have expressed their wish to continue a dialogue about these issues with those involved in the conference. The conference will also lead to publication of scientific papers. Booklets in English covering the course content of the related schools programme were provided to participating schools and students. Basic useful information for local communities, written in their own language, will also be developed. URL http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/himalaya14#outputs Description George and the Blue Moon Results and Impact I wrote a science essay in a children's book URL https://www.penguin.co.uk/puffin/books/1097513/george-and-the-blue-moon/ Description Hawaii Tracker broadcast (water sampling results) Results and Impact Results of research into volcanic impacts on water quality were written up into a report and subsequently broadcast on Facebook and Youtube by Hawaii Tracker team URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMtf_GYaKUA Description Hawaii Tracker online broadcast Results and Impact Broadcast via Hawaii Tracker facebook group to present results to general public. Approximate number of views via Facebook 2000. Audience mostly local communities with some international participation. URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdQqx0RV9_4 Description Hawaii stakeholder agencies presentation Results and Impact Presentation of research results to stakeholder agencies in Hawaii. Organised and hosted by Hawaii State Department of Health (HDOH) June 2019. There were 48 participants in the auditorium and 3 online. Participants were representing the following groups: HDOH Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response Office HDOH Clean Air Branch HDOH Clean Water Branch HDOH Safe Drinking Water Branch HDOH State Lab HDOH Environmental Resources Office University of Hawaii, Manoa, School of Ocean and Earth Science US National Guard Emergency Response Description InSAR Meteorology Workshop in Miami Results and Impact The InSAR Meteorology Workshop was funded by NASA, bringing together Meteorologists, Geodesists & InSAR engineers, and explore potential applications of the InSAR technique for Meteorology. It was expected that the workshop would serve as a resourceful atmospheric science program for ESA's Sentinel-1 and upcoming NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) mission, eventually paving a successful path for establishment of InSAR Meteorology field. URL https://insarmeteorologymiami2018.org Description Indonesian fires exposed 69 million to "killer haze" Results and Impact Newcastle University Press Office: Indonesian fires exposed 69 million to "killer haze" http://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/news/2016/11/wildfires/ URL https://www.altmetric.com/details/13680394/news Description Interferometría radar por satélite: Una introducción a sus principios y su aportación en el estudio de la tectónica activa y volcanismo activo Results and Impact Webinar in Spanish to engage with Latin America and Spanish speaking countries URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goPA2YvpRqs Description Into the Inferno Results and Impact Clive Oppenheimer collaborated with Werner Herzog to produce this film on active volcanoes, released on Netflix. URL http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846318/ Description Invited lecture - The Lapworth Lecture Results and Impact Invited to give The Lapworth Lecture, University of Birmingham 'Lapworth Lecture - Volcanoes: from fuming vents to extinction events' 19 November 2019 URL https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/lapworth-museum/events/lectures/2019/18Nov-LapworthLecture.a... Description Jonathan Hunt/Tamsin Mather/David Pyle - Deep Carbon Observatory Results and Impact 18.10.17 - Researchers Track Sneaky Carbon Dioxide Flux to Estimate Eastern Rift Emissions - Article on paper by Jonathan Hunt/Tamsin Mather/David Pyle - Deep Carbon Observatory URL https://deepcarbon.net/feature/researchers-track-sneaky-carbon-dioxide-flux-estimate-eastern-rift-em... Description Juliet Biggs - COMET Webinar Results and Impact Juliet Biggs Scientist, University of Bristol - COMET live Webinar - What drives volcanic unrest? Approx 60 people watched live and now available on YouTube. URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsVu7_ZQtxc Description Juliet Biggs - Cabot Institute Annual Lecture 2018 Results and Impact Dr Juliet Biggs - Watching the world's volcanoes 800 million people around the world live on or next to a volcano - many of whom rely on warnings to keep them safe from eruptions. But how can we tell if a volcano might erupt? And with over 1,500 volcanoes on land, how can we monitor them all? Juliet Biggs introduces a ground-breaking initiative developed by a multi-institution team at the Centre for Observation and Modelling of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tectonics (COMET), which will transform the way we monitor and respond to volcanic risk around the world. (http://comet.nerc.ac.uk/) URL http://www.bristol.ac.uk/neuroscience/events/diary/2018/cabot-institute.html Description Juliet Biggs - Sentinels monitor volcanic Mount Agung Results and Impact Sentinels monitor volcanic Mount Agung URL https://sentinels.copernicus.eu/web/sentinel/news/-/article/sentinels-monitor-volcanic-mount-agung. Description Juliet Biggs and Andy Hooper - work featured in Nature article Results and Impact 7.3.19 - How AI and satellites could help predict volcanic eruptions Nature article highlighting COMET research by Juliet Biggs and Andy Hooper, who are developing methods that use AI and satellites to help predict volcanic eruptions. Description Juliet Biggs press release - Volcano cliffs can affect monitoring data, study finds Results and Impact 22.3.19 - New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and co-authored by the University of Bristol reveals that sharp variations of the surface of volcanoes can affect data collected by monitoring equipment URL http://www.bristol.ac.uk/cabot/news/2019/volcano-cliffs.html Description Juliet Biggs/Andy Hooper - Volcano Monitoring Results and Impact A UK-led team of scientists is rolling out a project to monitor every land volcano on Earth from space. Two satellites will routinely map the planet's surface, looking for signs that might hint at a future eruption. They will watch for changes in the shape of the ground below them, enabling scientists to issue an early alert if a volcano appears restless. Some 1,500 volcanoes worldwide are thought to be potentially active, but only a few dozen are heavily monitored. Description Juliet Briggs/Andy Hooper - Volcano monitoring Results and Impact BBC R4 Inside Science - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08m8z38 BBC World Service Science in Action - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04zvrcs BBC R4 The World Tonight - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08m8z0j#playt=40m BBC News at Ten - No clip BBC Radio Leeds - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04z02tw#playt=26m53s BBC World Service Science Hour - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p050skt0#playt=49m17s Description Jurgen Neuberg - Geo-explorers delve into historic underground tunnels at Leeds school Results and Impact 6.11.19 - Professor Jurgen Neuberg (Earth & Environment) and colleagues have been using geological techniques to explore tunnels underneath Fulneck School in Pudsey alongside their students. URL https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/education/geo-explorers-delve-historic-underground-tunnels-le... Description Jurgen Neuberg - Terrawatch: Montserrat's volcano remains a risk Results and Impact 6.3.18 - Jurgen Neuberg - Terrawatch: Montserrat's volcano remains a risk - Neuberg makes comments on the current activity of the Montserrat volcano. URL https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/06/terrawatch-montserrats-volcano-remains-a-risk Description Katy Willis - EO STEM outreach Results and Impact On 19th July Katy Willis (PhD student funded through a LiCS grant) was a STEM Ambassador at an Earth Observation themed day for year 8 and 9 students. Along with other Ambassadors she took part in a "What's My Line?" activity. URL http://comet.nerc.ac.uk/earth-observation-stem-outreach/ Description Land subsidence in Beijing Results and Impact We employed Small Baseline InSAR technique to process ENVISAT ASAR and TerraSAR-X stripmap images collected from 2003 to 2011 and observed a maximum subsidence in the eastern part of Beijing with a rate greater than 100 mm/year; We also found some relationships between land subsidence and different conditioning and triggering factors (e.g., groundwater levels, soft soil thickness and active faults). This research finding has attracted attention of a wide range of prestigious international media (e.g., The Guardian, The Telegraph, Huffington Post, Forbes, BBC and Xinhua News), and is ranked in the top 5% of all research outputs ever tracked by Altmetric, a system that tracks the online attention for a specific piece of research (See: https://mdpi.altmetric.com/details/8441790#score). This contribution is also selected as TOP 10 published articles in 2016 by MDPI (http://blog.mdpi.com/2017/02/20/mdpi-altmetrics-top-10-published-articles-in-2016). Based on the research finding and an interview with Prof Zhenhong Li, Xinhua News Agency produced an internal report on land subsidence hazards in China for Central Chinese Government URL https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/24/beijing-has-fallen-chinas-capital-sinking-by-11cm-a-ye... Description Laura Gregory - Radio broadcast Results and Impact Dr Laura Gregory discusses the science behind tsunamis and what caused the devastating wave in Indonesia. Paul Hudson Weather show - BBC Leeds URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p06l1y1c#playt=00h08m40s Description Laura Gregory - TV appearance - earthquake in Indonesia Results and Impact 8.8.18 - Discusses the science behind the recent earthquake in Indonesia earthquake and what can cause a post-quake tsunami. (from 1h9m54s) Dr Gregory was also interviewed on BBC Radio West Midlands about the earthquake URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bdrv1n#play=1h09m54s Description Laura Gregory - tv broadcast Results and Impact 8.8.2018 - Discusses the science behind the recent earthquake in Indonesia earthquake and what can cause a post-quake tsunami. (from 1h9m54s) Dr Gregory was also interviewed on BBC Radio West Midlands about the earthquake. Description Laura Gregory/Tim Wright/Tim Craig - Mexico Earthquake Results and Impact 20.9.17 Laura Gregory/Tim Wright/Tim Craig interviewed post the Mexico earthquake on: BBC Radio Sheffield BBC Radio Leeds BBC News 24 Description Leeds Geological Society Lecture - When Continents Collide Results and Impact Tim Wright gave the above lecture at the LGA January 2016 meeting. The LGA aims to promote and further interest in the geological sciences, both amongst its members and within the wider community. Particular emphasis is placed on the geology of the region and its relationship to landscape and scenery. URL http://www.leedsga.org.uk/ Description Life Scientific Results and Impact 30 min programme on Radio 4's Life Scientific broadcast at 9am and via podcast URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08t0d3w Description Magma accumulation highlights growing threat from Japanese volcano (University of Bristol) Results and Impact James Hickey's research on magma accumulation in Japan. URL http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2016/september/japanese-volcano.html Description Marek Ziebart - Chinese television appearance Results and Impact 3.4.18 - Marek Ziebart (COMET Deputy Director (Earth observation) UCL) takes part in Chinese TV debate on satellite re-entry - CGTN The Point Television Programme China's space lab Tiangong-1 safely re-entered the Earth's atmosphere on Monday, breaking up over the South Pacific after seven years in orbit. Some media covered Tiangong's re-entry, using terms such as "crash" and "out of control," but does such language capture what really happened? And what is China doing to develop its permanent space station due to be completed in 2022? Yang Yuguang, a professor at China Aerospace Science & Industry Corporation; Marek Ziebart, professor of space geodesy at University College, London; and Dr. Amitabha Ghosh, chair of the Science Operations Working Group for the NASA Mars Exploration Rover Mission, joined The Point. URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKeQGH7uqTY&list=PLt-M8o1W_GdSNhViAVk4Fq8IItW8PHBVf&index=4 Description Marie Edmonds - Link identified between continental breakup, volcanic carbon emissions and evolution Results and Impact Marie Edmonds comments on their study - Link identified between continental breakup, volcanic carbon emissions and evolution July 21, 2017, University of Cambridge Read more at: https://phys.org/news/2017-07-link-continental-breakup-volcanic-carbon.html#jCp URL https://phys.org/news/2017-07-link-continental-breakup-volcanic-carbon.html#jCp Description Matt Watson - Press release Drone expertise volcanic eruptions Results and Impact 8.11.18 - UK team shares drone expertise to help Guatemalans better prepare for volcanic eruptions COMET Scientist Matt Watson (University of Bristol) 'A team of scientists and engineers from the Universities of Bristol and Birmingham visited Guatemala where they have been teaching local scientists how to use drones to map the Fuego volcano which violently erupted earlier this year.' The local scientists took part in a four-day workshop. They were trained in safe flight protocols, data acquisition and image processing using quadcopters and 3D modelling software supplied by Agisoft. URL http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2018/november/drone-expertise-volcanic-eruptions.html Description Media coverage (Phys.Org): Earthquakes on thrust faults can spread 10 times farther to a second nearby thrust fault than previously thought Results and Impact This article describes work published in Nature Geoscience, by a team including COMET members John Elliott, Tim Craig, Barry Parsons and Tim Wright, who showed that earthquake ruptures can jump much further than previously thought, a finding that could have severe implications on the Los Angeles area and other regions in the world. URL http://phys.org/news/2016-02-dose-bad-earthquake-news.html Description Media engagement (BBC Radio Berkshire) Results and Impact Professor Tim Wright was interviewed about the 2015 Nepal earthquake by BBC Radio Berkshire. URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02qd9g4#playt=0h07m40s Description Media engagement (BBC Radio Leeds): Nepal earthquake Results and Impact Professor Andy Hooper was interviewed on BBC Radio Leeds about the 2015 Nepal earthquake. URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02qf1kv#auto Description Media engagement (BBC Science Hour): Nepal earthquake Results and Impact Professor Tim Wright described COMET's work on the Nepal earthquake in the BBC World Service programme, a weekly review of scientific developments. URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02pzp4x Description Media engagement (BBC TV) Results and Impact Professor Andy Hooper was interviewed by BBC News about the 2015 Nepal earthquake. Description Media engagement (BBC World Service): Nepal earthquake Results and Impact Professor Tim Wright was interviewed for the BBC World Service about the Nepal 2015 earthquake. Description Media engagement (BBC website): Himalayan drop off after Nepal quake Results and Impact Professor Tim Wright features in this article which describes initial results from analysis of satellite images of the Nepal earthquake. Description Media engagement (BBC website): Nepal quake: Why are some tremors so deadly? Results and Impact COMET's work on the Nepal 2015 earthquake was featured on the BBC website in the context of earthquake prediction. URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/32549706 Description Media engagement (BBC website): Satellites dissect Nepal quake Results and Impact Work by Drs John Elliott and Pablo Gonzales was featured in an article by BBC science correspondent Jonathan Amos. It describes the results of their Nature Geoscience paper which reveals the deep anatomy of the Nepal earthquake. Description Media engagement (BBC website): Sentinel satellite reveals Nepal quake movement Results and Impact COMET's rapid response to the Nepal 2015 earthquake was featured by science correspondent Jonathan Amos on the BBC website. URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-32515059?SThisFB&fb_ref=Default Description Media engagement (BBC website): Sentinel system pictures Napa quake Results and Impact COMET scientist Dr John Elliot worked with BBC journalist Jonathan Amos to develop a news story on the 2014 Napa Valley earthquake. The article, which also explained how satellite data can be used to map earthquakes appeared on the BBC website on 2.10.2014. As well as sharing information, the article stimulated a number of online comments (21) on the BBC site. Description Media engagement (BBC website): Unsettled Earth continues to rattle Nepal Results and Impact BBC Science correspondent featured work by John Elliott on the Nepal 2015 aftershock. Description Media engagement (CNN website): Why Icelandic volcano threat remains Results and Impact Andy Hooper wrote this piece on the impacts of the ongoing Bardarbunga eruption for the CNN website. URL http://edition.cnn.com/2014/11/20/opinion/icelandic-volcano-hooper/ Description Media engagement (Channel 4): Terror on Everest - surviving the Nepal quake Results and Impact Professor Andy Hooper contributed to this Channel 4 documentary on the Nepal earthquake. URL http://www.channel4.com/programmes/terror-on-everest-surviving-the-nepal-quake/ Description Media engagement (Cosmos Magazine): Kathmandu's earthquake nightmare Results and Impact Interview with Richard Walters, describing how new satellite radar data can be used to assess seismic hazard, as part of a feature article on seismic hazard in Nepal. URL https://cosmosmagazine.com/earth-sciences/kathmandus-earthquake-nightmare Description Media engagement (Discovery Channel): Nepal earthquake Results and Impact Professor Tim Wright was interviewed about the Nepal earthquake by the Discovery Channel. Description Media engagement (ESA website): Fogo volcano on Sentinel's radar Results and Impact ESA's web article described COMET's work on using radar images from the Sentinel-1A satellite to monitor ground movements of the recently erupted Fogo volcano. URL http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/Copernicus/Sentinel-1/Fogo_volcano_on_Sentinel... Description Media engagement (ESA website): Nepal earthquake Results and Impact COMET's work on the Nepal earthquake and associated interferogram was featured as one of ESA's regular "Space in Images". URL http://www.esa.int/spaceinimages/Images/2015/04/Nepal_earthquake Description Media engagement (ESA website): Radar vision maps Napa Valley quake Results and Impact The ESA website featured work by John Elliott and other COMET members on the 2014 Napa Valley earthquake, demonstrating for the first time how radar images from Sentinel-1 can been used to map ruptures. URL http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/Copernicus/Sentinel-1/Radar_vision_maps_Napa_V... Description Media engagement (Guardian): Iceland volcano - why a repeat of the 2010 flight chaos is unlikely Results and Impact Andy Hooper wrote this article for The Guardian on the Bardarbunga eruption and potential travel disruption. URL https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2014/aug/28/iceland-volcano-2010-flight-chaos Description Media engagement (Phys.Org): And now, the volcano forecast Results and Impact COMET scientists Marie Edmonds and Clive Oppenheimer developed an article for Phys.Org describing how the ability to monitor volcanoes has dramatically improved in recent years. The article appeared online in October 2014. URL http://phys.org/news/2014-10-volcano.html Description Media engagement (Radio Aire) Results and Impact Professor Tim Wright was interviewed about the increasing interest in space science surrounding Tim Peake's mission to the ISS. Description Media engagement (Wall Street Journal): Nepal Hit by New Earthquakes Results and Impact Interview comment by Richard Walters on the 2nd Nepal earthquake and its relationship to the mainshock URL http://www.wsj.com/articles/nepal-hit-by-another-major-earthquake-1431416952 Description Mr Jiang Sunan, Minister Counsellor of Science and Technology Section, Chinese Embassy in London visited Newcastle Geomatics Results and Impact On 14 March 2017, Mr Jiang Sunan, Minister Counsellor of Science and Technology Section, Chinese Embassy in London visited Newcastle University together with his colleague and met the Imaging Geodesy Team led by Professor Zhenhong Li. Professor Li introduced the research activities in his team: (i) Earth Observations, (ii) Geohazard monitoring, and (ii) Precision Agriculture. Mr Jiang was impressed by the EO technologies demonstrated by Professor Li and the research findings of Professor Li's team. He highlighted the UK-China golden era and encouraged Professor Li to develop further collaborations with China. Description Mr Jiang Sunan, Minister Counsellor of Science and Technology Section, Chinese Embassy visited Professor Li's Imaging Geodesy Team (14 Mar 2017) Results and Impact Mr Jiang Sunan, Minister Counsellor of Science and Technology Section, Chinese Embassy and his colleague visited Professor Zhenhong Li's Imaging Geodesy Team at Newcastle University on 14 Mar 2017. Professor Li introduced his main research topics including satellite geodesy, remote sensing and their applications to geohazards (e.g. earthquakes, landslides and city subsidence), infrastructure stability and precision agriculture. The direct outcome of this event was that Professor Zhenhong Li was invited to deliver presentations at the UK-China Science and Innovation Forum held in the Royal Society London on 6 December 2017 (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/engineering/news/item/professorshowcasesresearchattheroyalsociety.html). Description Museum Lecture and Question and Answer Session (London) Results and Impact The talk resulted in a few audience memebers coming up to me to discuss things further. I was also invited back for a second year to present again. URL http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/daytime-events/talks-and-tours/nature-live/ Description NASA video on how volcanic gas changes clouds Results and Impact Drs Juliet Biggs and Susi Ebmeier feature in a NASA video, available on youtube, about how volcanic gases affect clouds. This video provides an overview of their research published in the Journal of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics (Systematic satellite observations of the impact of aerosols from passive volcanic degassing on local cloud properties, Journal of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, 2014). URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCM1EXMKjz0&feature=youtu.be Description NATO lecture tour Results and Impact I gave an invited lecture series to several NATO countries (Germany, Turkey, Italy and the USA), paid for by NATO and building directly on several research projects funded by UK research councils Description NERC Summer of Science: London Volcano Results and Impact To help celebrate NERC's 50th anniversary over the '2015 Summer of Science', the London Volcano model that had been created for the NERC/ESRC 'STREVA' project went on tour. This model volcano was the focus of activities and events for 14 days across 4 different physical locations. Activities were run by a team of 25 volunteers, across all career stages, with a great turnout from COMET researchers, and with much support from education and outreach teams of the British Geological Survey, the Diamond Light Source, and the Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH). Wider audiences were engaged through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and the LondonVolcano blog. Highlights included the Diamond Light Source Open Day, where 4000 people came past the exhibit, on the 'synchrotron' tour; the Greenman Festival in Wales, where we ran four days of painting and hands-on activities for children; and the Oxford Museum of Natural History, where the volcano took up a residency on the lawn for two weeks (and have 2500 visitors), and concluded with an explosive 'finale'. URL http://londonvolcano.com/ Description New Scientist Live Results and Impact New Scientist Live science festival in London URL https://live.newscientist.com/speakers/tamsin-mather Description New article - 'Tracking down elusive origins of Kazakhstan's 1889 Chilik quake' Results and Impact News article featured in the EOS 'Tracking down elusive origins of Kazakhstan's 1889 Chilik quake' - New fieldwork and satellite data suggest that three faults may have caused a large earthquake near Almaty, Kazakhstan, more than a century ago. URL http://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/hub/article/10.1002/2015JB012763/editor-highlight/ Description News Article - Kink in Himalayan fault/Himalayas growth Results and Impact Mail online correspondent Richard Grey featured work by Dr John Elliot and Pablo Gonzalez on 'Deadly 'kink' in the fault line beneath Nepal causes the Himalayas to GROW but also threatens to unleash another earthquake' URL http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3394205/Deadly-kink-fault-line-beneath-Nepal-causes-H... Description News Article - Scientists pinpoint unbroken section of Nepal fault line Results and Impact Business Standard correspondent featured work by John Elliott/Pablo Gonzalez on 'Scientists pinpoint unbroken section of Nepal fault line' URL http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/scientists-pinpoint-unbroken-section-of-nepal-faul... Description News Article - Study - Kink in Nepal Fault line works as Himalayan Growth Plate Results and Impact UPI correspondent Brooks Hays featured work by John Elliott/Pablo Gonzalez on the Study - Kink in Nepal Fault line works as Himalayan Growth Plate. URL http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2016/01/11/Study-Kink-in-Nepal-fault-line-works-as-Himalayan-growth-... Description News artcle - Italy avalanche: A cruel coincidence Results and Impact BBC science correspondent featured work by Rich Walters on 'Italy avalanche: A cruel coincidence'. Description News article - Sentinels map Earth's slow surface warping Results and Impact BBC Science correspondent featured work by Rich Walters/Tim Wright on 'sentinels map Earth's slow surface warping', the LiCSAR launch. Description News article - 'Seismic risks remain after Italian quakes' Results and Impact BBC science correspondent Jonathan Amos featured work by Rich Walters on 'Seismic risks remain after Italian quakes'. Description News article - Es muss hier ein schweres Beben gegeben haben Results and Impact Der Spiegel correspondent featured work by Christoph Gruetzner on 'Es muss hier ein schweres Beben gegeben haben" URL http://www.spiegel.de/wissenschaft/natur/erdbeben-in-deutschland-koennen-staerker-sein-als-gedacht-a... Description News article - Repeated magmatic intrusions at El Hierro Island following the 2011-2012 submarine eruption (EFE Verde) Results and Impact News article in EFE Verde featured work by Andy Hooper on Repeated magmatic intrusions at El Hierro Island following the 2011-2012 submarine eruption. URL http://www.efeverde.com/noticias/el-hierro-crecio-27-cm-tras-la-erupcion-por-6-entradas-de-magma-for... Description News article - Scientists pinpoint unbroken section of Nepal fault line and show why Himalayas grow Results and Impact Phys Org correspondent featured work by John Elliott/Pablo Gonzalez on 'Scientists pinpoint unbroken section of Nepal fault line and show why Himalayas grow'. URL https://phys.org/news/2016-01-scientists-unbroken-section-nepal-fault.html Description News article - Scientists show why Himalayas grow Results and Impact Space Daily featured work by John Elliot and Pablo Gonzalez on 'Scientists show why Himalayas grow' URL http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Scientists_pinpoint_unbroken_section_of_Nepal_fault_line_and_show_... Description News article on RTVE 'Repeated magmatic intrusions at El Hierro Island following the 2011-2012 submarine eruption' Results and Impact RTVE news article featured work by Andy Hooper on 'Repeated magmatic intrusions at El Hierro Island following the 2011-2012 submarine eruption'. URL http://www.rtve.es/noticias/20170222/hierro-se-hincho-hasta-27-centimetros-dos-anos-siguientes-erupc... Description Newspaper article - New data points to major eruption of Japanese volcano Results and Impact The Guardian correspondent featured work by James Hickey on 'New data points to major eruption of Japanese volcano '. URL https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/13/new-data-points-to-major-eruption-of-japanese-volcano Description Organisation of Royal Society Hooke Discussion Meeting 'Understanding Earthquakes Using The Geological Record' Results and Impact Hooke Discussion Meeting organised at the Royal Society by Alex Copley. Over 200 Participants, many of them postgraduate and undergraduate students. Description Outreach activity: London Volcano Results and Impact Undertaken as part of the UUK Universities Week to engage the public in University level research programmes and to show what is new and happening in the science world. Involved creation of the LondonVolcano, a 3m tall working replica of Soufrière St. Vincent volcano on the west lawn of the Natural History Museum in London from 9 to 13 June 2014. The exhibit engaged with schools and other visitors to help them learn about how volcanoes work, why we care about them, and what we can do to prepare for the hazards that they present. The exhibit generated considerable interest from both school parties and the public which will inform plans for future events. Description Outreach publication targeted at school students Results and Impact A publication with 'Futurum Careers', an organisation which aims to offer teenagers and young adults - regardless of their gender, race or background - the knowledge and confidence to study science - and, in turn, social mobility. They also aim to provide educators with appropriate resources to inspire the next generation to pursue science. They have a global circulation of 50,000 schools, with total student numbers estimated in the tens of millions. My article was a description of earthquake science (and Earth Science in general), and how it can be used to increase resilience to seismic hazard. URL https://futurumcareers.com/studying-earthquakes-to-save-lives Description Oxford Science Blog on impacts of volcanic gases Results and Impact Wrote a blog about fieldwork URL http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/science-blog/living-volcanic-gases-0 Description Pablo González - Webinar Volcanoes: from fuming vents to extinction events Results and Impact COMET webinar: Pablo González - Volcanoes: from fuming vents to extinction events. COMET scientist - University of Liverpool Description Pint of Science Results and Impact Pint of Science presentation in a pub URL https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/volcanic-violence-and-magnetic-madness Description Pint of Science festival Results and Impact COMET members Ruth Amey, Marco Bagnardi and Laura Gregory took part in the first Leeds Pint of Science Festival, giving talks on their research. URL https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/dynamic-earth Description Presentation to year 8 students Results and Impact ``Moving Mountains'' presentation on careers and research to 80 year 8 students from Cambridge schools. Students were very engaged. URL https://www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk/news-and-blog/view~female-scientists-inspire-our-students_9358.ht... Description Press release: Bristol research wins Science of Risk prize Results and Impact Bristol University's press release describes how work by COMET members Biggs, Ebmeier and Mather, published in Nature Communications, was awarded a Science of Risk prize by Lloyd's. The research, led by Biggs, looked at satellite imagery data for 500 volcanoes worldwide, monitoring which volcanoes were deforming to establish statistical evidence of their eruption potential. URL http://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2014/december/science-of-risk-award.html Description Press release: A kink in the fault line explains why the Himalayas keep growing Results and Impact Drs John Elliott and Pablo Gonzales' work on the Nepal 2015 earthquake, published in Nature Geoscience, featured as a press release on the Universities of Leeds and Oxford's websites. Their study show that a kink in the regional fault line below Nepal explains why the highest mountains in the Himalayas are seen to grow between earthquakes. URL http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3812/a_kink_in_the_fault_line_explains_why_the_himalayas_keep_gr... Description Press release: Icelandic volcano's toxic gas is treble that of Europe's industry Results and Impact A study involving COMET's Tamsin Mather, Elisa Carboni, and Don Grainger, and led by COMET associate Anja Schmidt, described how a huge volcanic eruption in Iceland emitted on average three times as much of a toxic gas as all European industry combined. The press release appeared on the Universities of Leeds and Oxford websites. URL http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3759/icelandic_volcanos_toxic_gas_is_treble_that_of_europes_indu... Description Press release: Leading the way in Earth observation research Results and Impact Awareness raised of Earth observation research in general and of COMET's research remit in particular. URL http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3511/leading_the_way_in_earth_observation_research Description Press release: New satellite maps out Napa Valley earthquake Results and Impact Demonstration of how satellite data can be used to map earthquakes from space, highlighting how in this case it was used to confirm that the West Napa Fault was responsible for the Napa Valley earthquake. This fault had not been identified as being particularly hazardous prior to the event. URL http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3576/new_satellite_maps_out_napa_valley_earthquake Description Press release: Rapid formation of bubbles in magma may trigger sudden volcanic eruptions: potential 'early warning signal' Results and Impact Work involving David Pyle was featured on the Oxford University website. The press release described research published in Nature Geoscience, showed how some eruptions may be triggered within days to months by the rapid formation of gas bubbles in magma chambers very late in their lifetime. URL https://www.earth.ox.ac.uk/2016/02/rapid-formation-of-bubbles-in-magma-may-trigger-sudden-volcanic-e... Description Press release: Scientists observe the Earth grow a new layer under an Icelandic volcano Results and Impact A study led by Professor Andy Hooper and involving COMET student Karsten Spaans, published in Nature, shed light on how the Earth's crust forms. When the Bárdarbunga volcano, which is buried beneath Iceland's Vatnajokull ice cap, reawakened in August 2014, scientists had a rare opportunity to monitor how the magma flowed through cracks in the rock away from the volcano. The press release appeared on the University of Leeds website. URL http://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/3642/scientists_observe_the_earth_grow_a_new_layer_under_an_icel... Description Primary School Science Outreach Day Results and Impact Tim Wright and 3 PhD students ran a whole day of activities at Pudsey Lowtown Primary school associated with earthquake and volcanic hazard. Description Public Lecture Results and Impact A general lecture to a group of ~50 post-graduate students about the research I have undertaken as part of the COMET group. Results and Impact Public lecture on research results at the Hawaii National Volcano Park, part of 'After Dark in the Park' lecture series. Attended by local residents and national and international tourists in the area. Survey made of audience impressions Description Public lecture on 'Earthquakes from Space' Results and Impact The day before a RAS/COMET discussion meeting in Oxford, Professor Barry Parsons gave a public lecture on the subject of 'Earthquakes from Space' in the lecture theatre of the Natural History Museum, University of Oxford. The target audience was 6th formers in physics and geography in schools in the Oxford/Oxfordshire area, but the lecture was also attended by participants for the discussion meeting and members of the public. Following an introduction about the basics of earthquakes and tectonics, the use of satellites to investigate earthquakes was described. There was a handout giving internet and twitter links concerning information about earthquakes and areas of faulting. Description Public lecture: When Continents Collide Results and Impact Professor Tim Wright gave a public lecture at the Geological Society on how COMET is using the latest satellites to make extraordinarily accurate measurements of how continents deform, how we can use this information to understand where damaging earthquakes are likely to occur, and how the results can be used to reduce the devastating impacts of earthquakes. The talk was given twice at different times of day to reach, and was also broadcast live and made available on the web to reach a maximum audience. URL https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/continentscollide Description Radio 4: Costing the Earth Results and Impact Professors Tamsin Mather and David Pyle contributed to Radio 4's Costing the Earth programme Lava: A Dangerous Game, with Tamsin and David focusing on improvements in the satellite technology used to detect imminent volcanic eruptions and how this can be used to mitigate risk. Description Radio Aire interview: Nepal earthquake Results and Impact Professor Tim Wright was interviewed on Radio Aire (Leeds) about the 2015 Nepal earthquake. Description Radio Broadcast - BBC Radio 4 BBC World Service Results and Impact Clip unavailable - Dr Laura Gregory (Earth & Environment) comments on the tectonic fault lines which cause earthquakes like the one that hit Italy in this week - Feb 2016. Description Radio Broadcast - BBC Radio 4 Midweek Results and Impact BBC Radio 4 correspondent Libby Purves features interview with Clive Oppenheimer on volcanoes. URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07zzr8k Description Radio Broadcast - NZ Earthquake Results and Impact BBC Radio 4 Science hour broadcast featured work by Tim Wright on the New Zealand earthquake. URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04g1d8x Description Radio Broadcast - The Unpredictable Planet: Understanding Volcanoes and Earthquakes Results and Impact BBC World service broadcast BBC Radio 4 'The Unpredictable Planet: Understanding Volcanoes and Earthquakes' featured volcanologists Tamsin Mather. URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p041svq3 Description Radio Broadcast - Volcanoes in art Results and Impact BBC R4 Science Hour broadcast featured work by David Pyle on Volcanoes in art. URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04p5zl2 Description Radio Interview BBC World Service (Science in Action and Science Hour) Results and Impact Radio interview given to Jack Stewart for the Sicence in Action programme on the BBC World Service. Also played on the Science Hour. URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03drp1q Description Richard Walters/Laura Gregory - Italy earthquakes news story Results and Impact 23.08.08 - Research into deadly 2016 Italian earthquakes could improve future seismic forecasts The timing and size of three deadly earthquakes that struck Italy in 2016 may have been pre-determined, according to new research that could improve future earthquake forecasts. A joint British-Italian team of geologists and seismologists have shown that the clustering of the three quakes might have been caused by the arrangement of a cross-cutting network of underground faults. The research, led by Rich Walters Durham University, UK, comes ahead of the second anniversary of the start of the earthquake sequence. The study is published in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters Also appeared: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-08/du-rid082318.php University of Leeds press release - https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article/4281/networks_of_underground_faults_may_pre-determine_earthquakes https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/04/terrawatch-lombok-anxious-after-four-big-earthquakes https://horizon-magazine.eu/article/plate-tectonics-observatory-create-seismic-shift-earthquake-research_en.html https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-string-of-italian-earthquakes-hints-at-forecasts-for-one-type-of-quake/ https://www.focus.de/wissen/natur/italien-waren-die-erdbeben-vorhersehbar_id_9481288.html 23.10.18 - https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07017-5 URL https://phys.org/news/2018-08-deadly-italian-earthquakes-future-seismic.html Description Room Space Journal: Motion capture (Napa earthquake) Results and Impact Professor Tim Wright wrote an article for Room, the international journal featuring leading space scientists and industry representatives, describing how Earth observation satellites can measure how the ground deforms around earthquake faults and volcanoes. URL http://room.eu.com/article/Motion_capture Description School talk (Southridge First School, Whitley Bay) Results and Impact Professor Zhenhong Li was invited to give a talk to 60 students in Southridge First School, Whitley Bay. He introduced satellites and their potential applications (e.g. earthquakes, volcanoes, flooding and agriculture), which sparked questions and discussion afterwards. It appeared that a couple of students decided to become a professor in the future! Description School visit: Salesian School, Surrey Results and Impact COMET staff member James Hickey gave a talk 'Volcanology: probably the best job in the world' to ~250 school students at Salesian School, Surrey. He talked about volcanology in general as well as the work of a volcanologist. Description Scientific essay contribution: George and the Blue Moon Results and Impact Tamsin Mather contributed a scientific essay to Lucy and Stephen Hawking's book George and the Blue Moon, which contains up-to-the-minute scientific facts and information by the world's leading scientists. URL http://www.amazon.co.uk/George-Blue-Georges-Secret-Universe/dp/0857533274 Description Simone Mancini - Outreach activity Results and Impact Simone has been part of a documentary entitled "Chasing Quakes" and produced by the Terra Mater Factual Studios. It was broadcasted on October 2017 in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. It is on the BGS-INGV collaboration in the aftermath of the 2016 M6.0 earthquake in Central Italy. URL http://www.terramater.at/productions/chasing-quakes/ Description Study finds link between Texas earthquakes and wastewater injection (University of Liverpool) Results and Impact Press release describing Pablo Gonzalez's work on waste water injection and earthquakes in Texas. URL https://news.liverpool.ac.uk/2016/09/23/study-finds-link-texas-earthquakes-wastewater-injection/ Description Susi Ebeimer - workshop Results and Impact Susi Ebeimer, Organisation and teaching on 1 day workshop - Introduction to InSAR for Volcanologists, Geological Society Volcano and Magmatic Studies group conference at the University of Leeds, 6th January 2018 Description Susi Ebemier/Juliet Biggs - The CEOS Volcano Demonstrator Results and Impact The CEOS Volcano Demonstrator, status of implementation - WGD#11, Athens March 5-8, 2019, International co lead Susi Ebemier and Juliet Biggs. (involves tasking satellite acquisitions to ensure diversity of radar wavelengths in global baseline monitoring and during volcanic crises). URL http://ceos.org/document_management/Meetings/SIT/SIT-33/Documents/CEOS%20Volcano%20Demonstrator%20pr... Description Tamsin Mather - Agung unrest Results and Impact Interviewed on BBC World Service Newshour about Agung unrest 27 September 2017 Description Tamsin Mather - COMET Webinar Results and Impact 29.3.18 - COMET Webinar Tamsin Mather present: Integrating satellite and ground-based measurements to understand volcanic behaviour URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtMbge83xjo Description Tamsin Mather - Invited Geological Society Public lecture Results and Impact Invited Geological Society Public lecture for the 'Year of Carbon' 'Volcanoes and past climate - adventures with deep carbon' London, 14 November 2019 URL https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/volcanoes_pastclimate Description Tamsin Mather - Invited seminar speaker Results and Impact Tamsin Mather - Invited seminar speaker, • Invited seminar speaker, Department of Geology, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, 11 October 2019., Ireland, 11 October 2019. Description Tamsin Mather - Invited seminar speaker, Open University Results and Impact Tamsin Mather - Invited seminar speaker, School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences, Open University, March 2019. Description Tamsin Mather - Invited speaker, Cycl'Hal: Volcanis Halogen Workshop, Sorbonne University, Paris France 5-6 November 2019 Results and Impact Tamsin Mather - Invited speaker, Cycl'Hal: Volcanis Halogen Workshop, Sorbonne University, Paris France 5-6 November 2019 Description Tamsin Mather - Invited speaker, lecture series Results and Impact Tamsin Mather - Invited speaker, Tuesday evening lecture series in the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, Cardiff University, 14 January 2020. URL https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/earth-ocean-sciences/events/public-lecture-series Description Tamsin Mather - Invited talk, Cambridge Society Results and Impact Invited talk, Cambridge Society for the Application of Research, 10 June 2019 Volcano watching: weapons of ash eruption URL https://www.csar.org.uk/lectures/2018-2019/tbc-10-jun-19/ Description Tamsin Mather - Living with Volcanic Gases Results and Impact Tamsin Mather reflects on her many fieldwork experiences at Masaya volcano in Nicaragua, and what she has learned about how they effect the lives of the people who live around them. Blog - https://blogs.egu.eu/divisions/gmpv/2018/01/30/living-with-volcanic-gases/ and http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/science-blog/living-volcanic-gases-0 Description Tamsin Mather - Outreach primary school activity Results and Impact Tamsin Mather Science evening SS Philip and James primary school, Oxford, activity, 40 children, 23 June 2019 Description Tamsin Mather - Radio - Your Science Out There Results and Impact Radio Oxford - 11.2.20 - On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Lilley's joined by Prof Tamsin Mather, Dr Anna Brookfield and Ricky Sengupta. URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0815x15 Description Tamsin Mather - Speaker for international women's day Results and Impact Tamsin Mather - Speaker for international women's day, Main Building Ministry of Defence, London, March 2019 Description Tamsin Mather - The Geological Society, Regional Public Lecture Results and Impact The Geological Society, Regional Public Lecture: 'Volcanoes and past climate - adventures with deep carbon', Plymouth University, 23 September 2019. URL https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regional-public-lecture-volcanoes-and-past-climate-adventures-with-de... Description Tamsin Mather - The end Triassic mass extinction: Interviews Results and Impact June 2017 - Interviewed on the end Triassic mass extinction, BBC World Newsday, BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Oxford, BBC Radio Wales URL http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4611308/Volcanoes-caused-Triassic-extinction-dinosaur... Description Tamsin Mather - Volcanic Plumes Results and Impact Tamsin Mather on what volcanic plumes reveal about our planet To volcanologist Tamsin Mather, volcanoes are more than a natural hazard. They are 'nature's factories', belching out a rich chemical cocktail of gases. It's these gases or 'plumes' that fascinate her the most.She likes nothing more than crouching on a crater's edge collecting a smouldering mix of ash and gases, a clue to what's brewing deep inside. Description Tamsin Mather - Volcanoes and past climate - adventures with deep carbon Results and Impact 14.11.19 - Public Lecture: Volcanoes and past climate: adventures with deep carbon. In this talk, volcanologist Professor Tamsin Mather will explore some of the different types of volcanic activity that we see on Earth today and have seen over its geological history. Volcanism is intimately linked with our planet's geological carbon cycle and therefore its long-term climate. This talk will reveal how studying volcanic gases and rocks today can give us fundamental insights on some of the drivers of long-term global climate evolution and some of the most profound environmental changes in geological history including mass extinction events. Description Tamsin Mather - Volcanoes triggered Dawn of the Dinosaurs Results and Impact Tamsin Mather June 2017 - comments on the study re. A million-year-long period of extreme volcanic activity most likely paved the way for the dawn of the dinosaurs. Also appeared Iran Daily. Description Tamsin Mather - Women in science series: volcanology, sexism and LEGO Results and Impact Tamsin discusses her professional journey to date, including recent work with the education initiative Votes for Schools, and why science is the best game around. URL http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/science-blog/women-science-series-volcanology-sexism-and-lego Description Tamsin Mather and Clive Oppenheimer - Infinite Monkey Results and Impact Tamsin Mather and Clive Oppenheimer interviewed by Brain Cox on the subject of Volcanoes. They look at the very latest technology that is used to predict the next big volcanic eruption, as well as the history and importance of volcanoes and volcanic activity on our planet. URL https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09r47j1 Description Tamsin Mather/Juliet Biggs The Conservation Results and Impact Article written by Tamsin Mather/Juliet Biggs in The Conservation - How to turn a volcano into a power station - with a little help from satellites URL https://theconversation.com/how-to-turn-a-volcano-into-a-power-station-with-a-little-help-from-satel... Description Tamsin Mather/Tim Wright/Andy Hooper - Taking Earth's pulse: How to predict eruptions from space Results and Impact Tamsin Mather/Tim Wright/Andy Hooper - Taking Earth's pulse: How to predict eruptions from space - all comment on Sentinel-1 satellites, dedicated to continuous InSAR measurements. URL https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23531410-500-earths-pulse-how-to-predict-disasters-by-watchin... Description The Conversation: Why we can't predict when a volcano will erupt Results and Impact The Conversation is a collaboration between editors and academics to provide informed news analysis and commentary that is free to read and republish. Professor David Pyle's article for The Conversation on the techniques used to investigate eruptions and their potential as predictive tools. URL https://theconversation.com/why-cant-we-predict-when-a-volcano-will-erupt-53898 Description The Forum Results and Impact Panel discussion The Unpredictable Planet: Understanding Volcanoes and Earthquakes on BBC World Service Description The Infinite Monkey Cage Results and Impact Part of a panel on The Infinite Monkey Cage with Brian Cox, Robin Ince, comedian Jo Brand and Clive Oppenheimer on BBC Radio 4. URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09r47j1 Description The UK-China Research and Innovation Impact Festival and Gala Reception in Beijing on 08 November 2018 Results and Impact The UK-China Research and Innovation Impact Festival and Gala Reception was a 'Science fair'-style exhibition. Nine UK-China joint projects were invited to demonstrate their values and impact. Over 250 people including several (deputy) directors of research councils in China and the UK attended this event. URL https://www.ukri.org/news/impact-and-breadth-of-uk-china-collaboration-on-show-at-china-launch-of-uk... Description Tim Wright - Catalyst Magazine Results and Impact Tim Wright wrote an article for the STEM Catalyst magazine called 'Monitoring our dynamic planet from space'. Catalyst magazine is packed with interesting articles on cutting edge science, interviews and new research written by leading academics. URL http://magazines.stem.org.uk/catalyst-edition-30.html?b=1&p=18 Description Tim Wright - Kaikoura earthquake Results and Impact http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04x05qw#playt=48s, BBC website -http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-39373846, ESA website - http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Observing_the_Earth/Copernicus/Sentinel-1/Satellites_shed_new_light_on_earthquakes URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04x05qw#playt=48s Results and Impact Tim Wright describes Satellite radar scans of last year's earthquake in New Zealand are changing the way we are thinking about earthquake hazards in regions where our planet's tectonic plates meet. 24 March 2017. BBC World Service OS - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04x2zx2#playt=33m50s, BBC World Service Science in Action - URL http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04x2zx2#playt=33m50s Description Tim Wright - RAS HAROLD JEFFREYS LECTURE Results and Impact RAS HAROLD JEFFREYS LECTURE Professor Tim Wright, University of Leeds Monitoring our dynamic planet using satellite geodesy 'Astronomy & Geophysics' (A&G) meetings, also called Ordinary Meetings, have more diverse programmes of talks, at a level accessible to a general audience of scientists (and advanced amateurs). URL http://www.ras.org.uk/component/gem/?id=496 Description Tim Wright - The British Interplanetary Society Results and Impact Satellite Earth Observation technology has transformed the way we respond to and prepare for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. In this lecture, I will discuss the ways that scientists within the Centre for the Observation and Modelling of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tectonics (COMET: http://comet.nerc.ac.uk) use satellite technology. I will show examples from recent earthquakes in Nepal and New Zealand, and eruptions in Ethiopia and South America. I will take you beneath the Earth's surface into the plumbing systems of volcanoes and the deep roots of fault zones, showing how satellite are changing our views of how the Earth works. I will end by discussing the future for this technology and the role of scientists in helping society become more resilient to our hazardous planet. URL https://www.bis-space.com/2017/02/13/18376/monitoring-our-hazardous-earth-from-space Description Tim Wright - The sinking of Mexico City Results and Impact Tim Wright commented on the sinking of Mexico City linked to metro accident, with more to come article. URL http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/12/sinking-mexico-city-linked-metro-accident-more-come Description Tim Wright/ Andy Hooper - Satsense press release Results and Impact 31.5.18 - 03.06.18 - £750,000 seed funding for University of Leeds spin-out Tim Wright and Andy Hooper Andy and Tim have developed software that detects subsidence using satellite data, have launched a new spin-out company supported by £750,000 in seed funding. The investment in SatSense has been provided by NPIF - Mercia Equity Finance which is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, Unipart Rail and the University of Leeds. Ongoing collaboration. Press release appeared in: Insider Media Limited Business Quarter - http://www.bqlive.co.uk/yorkshire/2018/05/30/news/750k-funding-signals-lift-off-for-satellite-data-firm-32494/ Bdaily - https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2018/05/30/university-of-leeds-satellite-data-spin-out-firm-secures-750k-investment Business Cloud - http://www.businesscloud.co.uk/news/750k-funding-signals-lift-off-for-satellite-data-firm Yorkshire Post - https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/professors-land-750k-investment-funding-1-9191307 Business Up North - https://www.businessupnorth.co.uk/750k-funding-signals-lift-off-satellite-data-firm/ Yorkshire Evening Post - https://article.signalmedia.co/919b2f1e-372a-3c62-8ba6-33267fb871af?secondary=true&u=f9157888-8859-4dec-89cc-3ce73fc5de40?igin=news-monitoring-app URL https://www.insidermedia.com/insider/yorkshire/750000-seed-funding-for-university-of-leeds-spin-out Description UN world conference on disaster risk reduction conference blog Results and Impact "Understanding earthquakes, mitigating risks", UN world conference on disaster risk reduction (Sendai, Japan) conference blog URL http://www.wcdrr.org/blogs Description Volcanic carbon degassing (Deep Carbon Observatory) Results and Impact Brendan McCormick and Lois Salem's work on volcanic degassing. URL https://deepcarbon.net/feature/dco-decade-team-head-papua-new-guinea-measure-volcanic-carbon-degassi... Description Volcanoes - an exhibition Results and Impact I curated a public exhibition to run at Oxford's Weston Library from 10 February 2017 - 21 May 2017. This event attracted a lot of media coverage (print, radio and television), and parallel activities, ranging from workshops to public talks. During the exhibition over 50,000 people visited. Over 100 articles about the exhibition were published in the press, with a notional reach of 200 million potential readers. Description Volcanoes - encounters through the ages Results and Impact David Pyle's book brings together historical accounts of volcanic eruptions.These varied and compelling accounts enrich our perspective on current studies of volcanoes and challenge us to think about how we might use our contemporary understanding of volcanology to prepare for the next big eruption. URL http://www.bodleianshop.co.uk/books/volcanoes.html Description Web article (AGU Eos): 2014 Pico do Fogo eruption Results and Impact Work on the 2014 Pico do Fogo eruption, led by COMET member Pablo Gonzales and involving Tim Wright, Andrew Hooper and Marco Bagnardi, was featured as a research highlight in the EGU's Eos online magazine. The article describes how Sentinel-1 was used to map small movements of terrain. This marked the first time a significant ground deformation event was imaged with Sentinel-1's new InSAR technique-terrain observation by progressive scans (TOPS)-in which the radar beam is carefully steered to improve image quality. The TOPS InSAR images revealed changes in the volcano's surface topography, allowing the researchers to model magma flow underneath. They found that the magma likely rose rapidly under the cone and then veered to the southwest flank of the volcano, where it erupted from an elongated crack, or fissure. URL https://eos.org/research-spotlights/radar-technique-shows-magma-flow-in-2014-cape-verde-eruption Description Webinar - Chris Collins and Jonathan Weiss 10.2.2020 - Jonathan Weiss and Chris Collins - High resolution velocity, strain, and earthquake hazard models in Anatolia from InSAR, GNSS and seismicity Description Webinar - Evgenia Ilyinskaya Results and Impact COMET host specialist webinars every 2/3 months and use speakers throughout the COMET community. 30.10.19 Evgenia Ilyinskaya - 'The drizzle burns my eyes and throat' impacts of volcanic gas and areosol on the environment and health. The webinar enabled the audience to engage and ask questions Description Webinar - Matt Watson Results and Impact COMET host specialist webinars every 2/3 months and use speakers throughout the COMET community. 10.9.19 Matt Watson, University of Bristol - The fatal eruption of Volcan de Fuego, Guatemala - causes consequences and a brighter future? The webinar enabled the audience to engage and ask questions. Description Webinar - Rich Walters Results and Impact COMET host specialist webinars every 2/3 months and use speakers throughout the COMET community. 25.11.19 - Rich Walters - The 2016 Central Italy Earthquakes and the Global importance of seismic sequences. Description Webinar and Youtube recording Results and Impact 'Webinar' on active tectonics, which was also recorded and is now present on the COMET Youtube channel. URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzqd5ggES5U Description Website - Tamsin Mather - International Womens Day Results and Impact 11.2.2020 Tamsin Mather, University of Oxford features in the new webpage - Your Science Out There - Oxford Sparks - Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science. URL https://www.oxfordsparks.ox.ac.uk/scienceoutthere Description Zhenhong Li - Can satellites be used as an early warning system for landslides? Results and Impact Can satellites be used as an early warning system for landslides? Source(s): Newcastle University Researchers are working hard to use satellite data to accurately map the movement of the earth before a landslide in a bid to develop a life-saving early warning system. The team from Newcastle University (UK), Chengdu University of Technology, Tongji University, China Academy of Space Technology and Wuhan University (China) have been tracking the devastating events of last week when a massive landslide struck Xinmo Village, Maoxian County, Sichuan Province in China. Description Zhenhong Li - Success in Chinese Radar Mission: First interferograms from Gaofen-3 Results and Impact An international collaboration between Professor Zhenhong Li's team at Newcastle University and the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) has generated interferograms using Chinese Gaofen-3 (GF-3) imagery for the first time. These are also the first interferograms from Chinese SAR missions. Dragon is a cooperation between ESA and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) of the P.R. China. Starting in 2004, there have been 4 phases, each lasting 4 years. The latest and newest phase Dragon 4, commenced in July 2016 at the Wuhan Dragon 4 Kick-off Symposium and will be completed in 2020. URL http://dragon4.esa.int/	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line878
__label__wiki	0.834825	0.834825	Home \| EASTER SUNDAY – Finally an Easter themed Horror Film? EASTER SUNDAY – Finally an Easter themed Horror Film? Adrian Halen 06/20/2013 Uncategorized It seems every holiday was used as the backdrop for an ’80s slasher movie – with the exception of Easter… until now! Northgate Pictures is currently in production in Virginia on Easter Sunday. The gritty throwback to the golden era of slasher films is based on an urban legend about an axe-wielding killer who wears a rabbit costume. A Kickstarter campaign has been launched in order to raise the funds necessary to complete the film. Although the $2,000 goal has already been exceeded, the filmmakers are still accepting support in order to create the best movie possible. Supporters can donate anywhere from $1 to $275, with rewards including producer credits, roles in the film, screen-used props, artwork, memorabilia, autographs and more. Easter Sunday is written and directed by Jeremy Morehead, an exciting new filmmaker with a lifelong passion for horror. Genre fans will recognize iconic actor Robert Z’Dar (Maniac Cop, Tango & Cash) as the film’s Sheriff Arkin and indie regular Edward X. Young (Mr. Hush, Sea of Dust) as demonologist Angus Bradley. The cast also includes Jeremy Morehead, Valerie Foos, Jon McCoy, Anne Morehead, Travis Morton and Jason Delgado. Easter Sunday aims to return to the slasher genre’s roots by relying on tension, suspense, camerawork, character development and black humor, rather than quick editing and jump scares. “I feel like a lot of horror films being released these days don’t have the heart and soul that the genre films from the ’80s had,” explains Morehead. “Our goal is to create a film that pays homage to all the films that made us horror fanatics.” It’s been 24 years since the deranged serial killer Douglas Fisher was executed by police on Easter night. This year, a group of hard partying teenagers not only raise some hell, but literally raise the dead! The teens accidentally conjure the spirit of Douglas Fisher… aka the bunny masked killer. These teens have until midnight on Easter to stop the evil bunny slasher, or he will tear their town and everyone in it into pieces. There will be no candy in your Easter basket, just the limbs and body parts of your family and friends. [youtube]http://youtu.be/WUYdIkQx98w[/youtube] For more information on Easter Sunday, visit its Facebook page. Donate to the crowdfunding campaign at kck.st/ZUXPyb Tags EASTER SUNDAY	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line882
__label__wiki	0.563886	0.563886	home PC Components Storage by Paul Lilly — Tuesday, August 25, 2015, 12:40 PM EDT Crucial MX200 1TB and 500GB SSD Reviews: Affordable And Fast MX 200 Into And Specifications Test Setup, IOMeter 1.1 RC SANDRA and ATTO Disk Benchmark HD Tune Benchmarks CrystalDiskMark Benchmark AS-SSD Compression Test PCMark 7 Storage Benchmarks Performance Summary & Conclusion MX 200 Into And Specifications Prices for solid state drives have fallen precipitously over the past year. This is especially true when shopping 2.5-inch form factor SATA SSDs, which is where some of the best values in solid state storage are currently found. That's certainly true of Micron's Crucial brand MX200 line, two of which we have in for review here. First announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas earlier this year, the MX200 series debuted in three capacities -- 250GB, 500GB, and 1TB, each priced at under 50 cents per gigabyte. Crucial set the MSRPs at $140 for the 250GB model, $250 for the 500GB SKU, and $470 for the 1TB drive, all three of which are available for considerably less online. At the time of this writing, you can find the 250GB model going for around $97, the 500GB for $180, and the 1TB for $361. Crucial MX200 Solid State Drives 1TB and 500GB (250GB) 1TB (CT1000MX200SSD1), 500GB (CT500MX200SSD1) 2.5-inch (7mm); 7mm to 9.5mm spacer included Sequential Read MB/s Sequential Write MB/s Random Read IOPS Random Write IOPS AES 256-bit encryption; TCG Opal 2.0 compliant; IEEE-1667 compliant; compatible w/ Microsoft eDrive CE, FCC, BSMI, IC, C-Tick, VCCI, Kcc, RoHS, WEEE, TUV, UL 0C to 70C Life Expectancy (MTTF) 1.5 million hours $180 street (500GB); $361 street (1TB) The two drives we're looking at are the 500GB and 1TB models. Both are rated to deliver random read and write performance of up to 555MB/s and 500MB/s, respectively, along with up to 100,000 random read IOPS and 87,000 random write IOPS. These aren't the fastest numbers we've seen, especially now that PCIe-based SSDs are becoming more commonplace, but it wasn't that long ago when these figures represented top tier performance. Both of our test samples are 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps drives measuring 7mm (Crucial includes a 7mm to 9.5mm spacer). The MX200 series is also available in mSATA and and M.2 form factors, though rated performance across the board is the same for every drive, regardless of form factor or capacity. One of the advantages a company like Crucial has is access to its own chips through parent firm Micron, which is based in Boise, Idaho. The MX200 line in particular uses Micron's 128Gb multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash built on a 16nm manufacturing process. Like the MX100 series that came before it, the MX200 line pairs this memory with Marvell's 88SS9189 controller and custom firmware from Micron. The move to 16nm NAND flash memory isn't all that's new with the MX200 versus the MX100. Micron added something called Dynamic Write Acceleration, a technical term for high-speed single-level cell (SLC) cache residing in front of the main MLC storage. When enabled, the drives can switch back and forth between SLC and MLC as needed, which essentially allows the SLC NAND to change in size and location on the SSD. The advantage this has over a simple SLC cache setup is it allows the SSD to overcom performance problems that crop up when the SLC cache is full, which then forces the SSD to write new data in the MLC area. Unfortunately, the 500GB and 1TB drives we have in for review are the only two models in the MX200 series that don't use Dynamic Write Acceleration. That means we can't compare performance with the feature turned on and off. However, they support a host of other features in the MX200 line, including adaptive thermal protection, active garbage collection, TRIM support, and so forth. On the security side, hardware encryption is preset and accounted for in the form AES 256-bit encryption. According to Crucial, its MX200 drives meet or exceed all industry encryption standards, including Microsoft eDrive, IEEE-1667, and TCG Opal 2.0. Another interesting feature carried over from previous-gen drives is dubbed RAPID. RAPID is an acronym for Real-Time Accelerated Processing of I/O Data. It is a feature of Samsung’s Magician software (v4.2 or newer) that can speed up the drive significantly and can be enabled with a single-click (followed by a reboot). One other feature we should touch on is Crucial's RAIN technology. Crucial likens RAIN to how RAID is used with multiple hard drives, at least with how it spreads out data. Drives featuring RAIN save data on multiple different storage components, so if one of the components in the SSD fails, the data isn't necessarily gone. This is typically a feature of enterprise-class drives, though it's included on the MX200 series. 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__label__wiki	0.690296	0.690296	Technology news for Australia's largest enterprises Guardian Angel releases comms solution for isolated workers Australiasian lone and remote work solution provider, Guardian Angel Security, has launched the Guardian Everywhere Hub for secure 24/7 communication, monitoring and local response coordination for remote workers; incorporating dual-mode cellular and satellite communications technology solutions from US-based Everywhere Communications. The company has signed an exclusive distribution agreement for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Island with Everywhere Communications for the use of their global suite of product solutions for communication, location and monitoring of remote workers via satellite devices, smartphone apps, a web portal, location-based services, and APIs using patented deployed technology. “We’re delighted to have secured use of Everywhere Communications’ technology for our customers in Australia and New Zealand who need to track and communicate with their teams deployed around the globe. We’re also really excited to be able to offer our services into the Pacific Islands for the first time,” says Guardian Angel Security founder and CEO Petra Hakansson. “Our mission is to deliver unrivalled safety for our enterprise and government customers. The Guardian Everywhere Hub ensures people are always connected, anywhere. Garmin inReach devices connected via our Hub enable SOS, two-way messaging, welfare checks, breadcrumb tracking and geofencing; using satellite, cellular, SMS, or Wi-Fi in the most efficient manner, to ensure no black spots.” Everywhere Communications founder and CEO Patrick Shay adds, “We’re excited Guardian Angel Security are using our vital communications, location and monitoring systems to save lives in Australia and New Zealand. Our solutions are trusted by leading enterprise and government customers deployed in over 80 countries around the world.” Everywhere Communications’ integrated multi-mode communications solutions utilise the Iridium satellite constellation, including the newly launched Iridium NEXT satellites, as well as Wi-Fi and cellular networks, to provide always-on connectivity globally, including the 80%+ of the world beyond the reach of cellular service. Compatible with the Garmin inReach Mini, SE+ & Explorer+ devices Allows users to view a snapshot of their entire remote workforce. Colour-coded teams enable users to see the current location of each member or see a historical bread crumb trail. Remote workers can communicate via a chat-style text messaging interface or, when equipped, voice text. Workers with equipped devices can also share geo-tagged pictures, video clips and audio clips. Proactive health and welfare check features include requests of a user’s status – ‘I’m OK’, or ‘I’m Not OK’. Users can create a virtual geofenced perimeter to surround key worksites for the safe management of personnel in specific zones, and entry and exit alerts can be sent to preselected recipients. Circumvents the emergency number process to speed up emergency response, for mobile workers working alone or remotely. The Guardian Everywhere Hub links customers in New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, and the Cook Islands to its response software at its audited monitoring stations in New Zealand and Australia. Everywhere Communication Guardian Angel Security Health and safety Communications Remote working NBN and LEDC partner up to improve infrastructure in 'underserved' areas of Australia LEDC will first see measures implemented across 14 LEDC locations in New South Wales, with later roll-outs in Victoria and Queensland.More COVID-19: The gateway to innovation for Australia? Australian organisations are embracing a culture of innovation and looking to accelerate opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Microsoft-IDC study. More Report: Why businesses should take care to seek a 'true' cloud offering The move towards cloud communications is inevitable for most organisations. But choosing a solution with DNA rooted in the benefits of a true cloud offering can go a long way in preventing future headaches.More	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line887
__label__cc	0.686609	0.313391	Several researchers at the UW have found value and success by migrating their work to the cloud. Here are some of their stories. Understanding what’s happening to Arctic lakes may help us save them Not long ago, on a cool September day deep in Alaska’s Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge, a floatplane dropped Catherine Kuhn and a team of scientists near a cabin studded with nails to keep curious grizzly and black bears at bay. But hungry bears and blood-sucking mosquitoes were not her concern as Kuhn set out to collect water samples and tally other field measurements on the shores of a large shallow lake. For Kuhn, a Ph.D. candidate in the UW’s School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, the primary focus was on the lake’s color. As a member of Associate Professor David Butman’s Ecosystem Biogeochemistry Group, she was seeking to discover what the shallow waters in front of her, and the millions like it in the Arctic Circle region, might reveal about carbon cycling and climate change. Immune response research hints at answers to fighting deadly coronavirus When a new and deadly coronavirus began to sweep across the world earlier this year, researchers from the UW’s Department of Physics, the University of Hong Kong and other institutions quickly assembled a team to learn how B cells — a central player in adaptive immunity — were engaging this enemy. The physics of a deadly virus. UW Grad uses the cloud to build 3-D model to study the human genome When Timothy Durham looks at the human genome, he sees an encyclopedia of precise instructions that tell approximately 31 trillion cells in the human body how to do their jobs. Figuring out how cells read and interpret these instructions—and how they can misread them—could help researchers unravel the mysteries of what leads to disease and point to cures. This is a complicated ongoing work being performed by thousands of researchers across the globe. Durham, using the power of cloud computing, is now one of them. ORCA Transit Data fuels grad student research for social good Professor Mark Hallenbeck and his team of graduate students analyzed massive amounts of data generated by ORCA smart cards, used by riders to pay for public transportation in the Puget Sound area. The data had never been deeply studied by transportation agencies before, so the students undertook that task and began by moving the data to an Amazon cloud database service as part of a Data Science for Social Good fellowship program. Their initial work featured extensive interactivity with the cloud database using the R programming language. The cloud provided the team with the compute power they needed to analyze their massive data sets in a cost effective way, allowing them to scale down once the project was over. The team was able to demonstrate the tremendous potential of this approach to understand use patterns and improve the operation of public transportation in Puget Sound. See The Seattle Times and GeekWire articles for more information on this project. iSchool Capstone Project wires Internet of Things to the Amazon Cloud The UW Information School (iSchool) capstone projects are designed to provide students with practical experience using emerging technologies, such as cloud computing for research. A spring 2016 capstone Geo-sensing the supply chain introduced one student team to devices recording and transmitting location and vehicle status for a shipping fleet, an example of the Internet-of-Things. When the project began, data from generated by vehicle tracking devices were not consistently arriving in a cloud database. Fortunately, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architects stepped in to help, introducing the iSchool student team to the AWS Lambda service on the cloud. In short order, the data were flowing to a cloud database in an intelligently managed, consistent and reliable manner. The capstone project was a tremendous success and the results and software contributed to the growing knowledge base of cloud solutions. Forty Neurohackers learn visualization skills from the cloud Cloud computing resources provided by UW-IT Research Computing were key to team projects conducted at “Neurohackweek,” held at the UW eScience Institute.The five-day event (September 5-9, 2016) was a mix of conference, summer school and hackathon (a short-term design event where programmers and others involved in development collaborate intensively on software projects). It brought together graduate students, post-docs, faculty and research staff from the U.S., UK and the Netherlands in the fields of Psychology, Neuroscience and Computer Science. UW-IT and eScience will continue to work together to expand and solidify the contributions of cloud computing to research. Earth science data rains down from the cloud UW oceanographer Parker MacCready developed a data system on the Microsoft Azure cloud that helps shellfish growers operate oyster farms. The system includes automated data access (Application Programming Interface or API) and is powered by the Python programming language.The system is openly available and has subsequently been adapted by three research teams to: Provide glacier data for southern Alaska to a collaboration team Manage water resources at locations on four continents Support a NASA study of climate change impact in the Himalayas	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line888
__label__wiki	0.555052	0.555052	Subscribe to the JAMA Dermatology journal Off-Center Fold Neck and Vulvar Papules in an 8-Year-Old Girl Jonathan D. K. Trager, MD; Jack Silvers, MD; Jon A. Reed, MD; et al Rachelle A. Scott, MD Arch Dermatol. 1999;135(2):203-208. doi:10-1001/pubs.Arch Dermatol.-ISSN-0003-987x-135-2-dof0299 An 8-year-old African American girl presented with a 3-month history of mildly pruritic papules that had appeared first on her neck and then on her vulva. The lesions had gradually increased in size and number. The patient was otherwise healthy, and there was no known family history of similar lesions. The child was Tanner stage 1 for breast and pubic hair development. Cutaneous examination showed multiple 2- to 4-mm skin-colored and hyperpigmented papules on her neck (Figure 1) and vulva (Figure 2). Genital lesions were present on the mons pubis and symmetrically on the labia majora; scattered suprapubic lesions were also present. The papules were somewhat flat-topped, with an angular outline. A biopsy specimen was obtained from a vulvar papule (Figure 3). Trager JDK, Silvers J, Reed JA, Scott RA. Neck and Vulvar Papules in an 8-Year-Old Girl. Arch Dermatol. 1999;135(2):203–208. doi:10-1001/pubs.Arch Dermatol.-ISSN-0003-987x-135-2-dof0299 JAMA Dermatology Author Interviews Get the latest from JAMA Dermatology	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line891
__label__wiki	0.53517	0.53517	You are previewing: Autumn with Horses Autumn with Horses Nicholson, Trudy White Cloud Station Quarter Horse Boy Ajax the Warrior The Broken Saddle Running Away with Nebby Son of Diamond The girls are going to compete at the National Grand Champion Show. An unexpected winner takes out the Supreme Champion Show Horse award. Categories: Antipodean books, Authors A–Z Printing history Penguin, New Zealand, 2010, 156 pp. The girls are going to compete at the National Grand Champion Show. An unexpected winner takes out the Supreme Champion Show Horse award. When they get back to White Cloud Station they go on a mystery ride, which becomes even more of a mystery when they take a wrong turn. They have an overnight stay at a haunted house where Suzy finds out something about the secret herd of horses. White Cloud Station series Ripple and the Wild Horses of White Cloud Station Summer with Horses Riding High at White Cloud Station Horse Magic Wild Horse Country Trudy Nicholson Trudy is a photographer and author. She has written eight books, two non fiction titles on horses and dogs, and a series of six books (thus far) – the White Cloud Station series. Trudy Nicholson lives in Tasman Bay with her horse and dog. All the books are in print. The first three are reasonably easy to find in the UK (though not necessarily secondhand). The last three titles don’t appear to be available in the UK yet. Trudy Nicholson’s website	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line892
__label__wiki	0.531724	0.531724	Issue in progress About JEB Outstanding paper prize Contact JEB A new low-turbulence wind tunnel for bird flight experiments at Lund University, Sweden C J Pennycuick, T Alerstam, A Hedenström Journal of Experimental Biology 1997 200: 1441-1449; C J Pennycuick T Alerstam A Hedenström A new wind tunnel for experiments on bird flight was completed at Lund University, Sweden, in September 1994. It is a closed-circuit design, with a settling section containing five screens and a contraction ratio of 12.25. The test section is octagonal, 1.20 m wide by 1.08 m high. The first 1.2 m of its length is enclosed by acrylic walls, and the last 0.5 m is open, giving unrestricted access. Experiments can be carried out in both the open and closed parts, and comparison between them can potentially be used to measure the lift effect correction. The fan is driven by an a.c. motor with a variable-frequency power supply, allowing the wind speed to be varied continuously from 0 to 38 m s-1. The whole machine can be tilted to give up to 8 ° descent and 6 ° climb. A pitot-static survey in the test section showed that the air speed was within ±1.3 % of the mean at 116 out of 119 sample points, exceeding this deviation at only three points at the edges. A hot-wire anemometer survey showed that the turbulence level in the closed part of the test section was below 0.04 % of the wind speed throughout most of the closed part of the test section, rising to approximately 0.06 % in the middle of the open part. No residual rotation from the fan could be detected in the test section. No decrease in wind speed was detectable beyond 3 cm from the side walls of the closed part, and turbulence was minimal beyond 10 cm from the walls. The installation of a safety net at the entrance to the test section increased the turbulence level by a factor of at least 30, to 1.2 % longitudinally and 1.0 % transversely. Thank you for your interest in spreading the word on Journal of Experimental Biology. You are going to email the following A new low-turbulence wind tunnel for bird flight experiments at Lund University, Sweden Message Subject (Your Name) has sent you a message from Journal of Experimental Biology Message Body (Your Name) thought you would like to see the Journal of Experimental Biology web site. Meet the Editors at SICB Virtual 2021 Reserve your place to join some of the journal editors, including Editor-in-Chief Craig Franklin, at our Meet the Editor session on 17 February at 2pm (EST). Don’t forget to view our SICB Subject Collection, featuring relevant JEB papers relating to some of the symposia sessions. Despite 2020's challenges, we were able to bring a number of long-term projects and new ventures to fruition. As we enter a new year, join us as we reflect on the triumphs of the last 12 months. Critical temperature window sends migratory black-headed buntings on their travels The spring rise in temperature at black-headed bunting overwintering sites is essential for triggering the physical changes that they undergo before embarking on their spring migration – read more. Developmental and reproductive physiology of small mammals at high altitude Cayleih Robertson and Kathryn Wilsterman focus on high-altitude populations of the North American deer mouse in their review of the challenges and evolutionary innovations of pregnant and nursing small mammals at high altitude. “Being able to publish Open Access articles free of charge means that my article gets maximum exposure and has maximum impact, and that all my peers can read it regardless of the agreements that their universities have with publishers.” Professor Roi Holzman (Tel Aviv University) shares his experience of publishing Open Access as part of our growing Read & Publish initiative. We now have over 60 institutions in 12 countries taking part – find out more and view our full list of participating institutions.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line895
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__label__cc	0.703114	0.296886	Ready, fire, aim By Norm Farrell on October 17, 2014 • ( 9 Comments ) Andrew MacLeod provided the title above in a Thursday Tweet linking to his column in The Tyee. Slots on Ferries a Complicated Bet, Warned Finance Ministry: After Transportation Minister Todd Stone announced BC Ferries’ proposal to put slot machines on its vessels last year, the finance ministry began compiling a list of concerns that ranged from the need to rewrite provincial gambling laws to the likely violation of the federal criminal code. Records released to The Tyee in response to a freedom of information request show the finance ministry had a dozen “considerations” about the Nov. 2013 proposal, and that Stone had already taken the idea to cabinet without consulting the branch of the finance ministry that regulates gambling in the province… This is evidence that thoughtful government planning in British Columbia is rare. So too, it seems, is competence. BC Liberals have wrestled or pretended to wrestle with the issue of money laundering in casinos for some years. When it comes to finding effective solutions, either they lack the needed savvy or the commitment. Casinos saw $27M in suspicious transactions, CBC News, October 16, 2014 A CBC News investigation has discovered a rush of suspicious money totalling almost $27 million flowed through two B.C. casinos this spring. Most of the mystery money that came in from mid-March to mid-June arrived in bundles of $20 bills — a common currency used to buy street drugs… A new issue? No, in August 2011, this blog first published Gangsters love dealing cash. It is repeated here with minor editing. News item: Catherine Pope, reporting for Global News, August 25, 2011: It’s not clear how big of a problem money laundering is in BC casinos but the government admits it’s not uncommon for people to walk into casinos with suitcases filled with tens of thousands of dollars in small bills. You can bet that Global News and their corporate media colleagues are not about to do any detailed investigation to find the extent of the problem. However, they will dutifully trumpet memos and reports issued from Victoria. Money laundering is the subject of an August 24 government press release. BC Liberal minions pulled out the stops to assure us that, having been told by critics about the possibility of money laundering at gaming facilities, they are thinking of “…appointing a task force to report on the types and magnitude of any criminal activity…” This is an example of governing by press release. The actual report “Anti-Money Laundering Measures at BC Gaming Facilities” was produced by the Solicitor General’s office in February, six months ago. It was not a considered and expert view of illegal cash transactions at casinos, it was an internal political response to heavy criticism in the media following reports the month before of suspicious gamblers entering facilities with massive sums of cash in small denominations. Douglas Scott, Assistant Deputy Minister for Gaming, Solicitor General, Province of BC had this revelation while posing for the cameras at a Victoria news conference: The casinos of today are bringing in significantly more revenue than in the past so as a result that now makes them a target for money launderers where they would not have been previously. That is a foolish statement because any person with an ear to the ground knows that money laundering has long been a prevalent activity at casinos. It didn’t suddenly begin in the last few years. Additionally, gambling revenues are down all over. Recession weary Las Vegas is now the foreclosure capital of the USA and Atlantic City gaming revenue has declined on the monthly year-over-year basis for 35 straight months. BC has not been immune and, according to Sun writer Pete McMartin: B.C. Lottery Corporation has paid out more than $400 million in gambling revenues to B.C. casino operators so that they can recoup their capital costs. Perhaps Scott and his colleagues in Victoria had not been much concerned about money laundering because the BCLC had looked carefully at itself in 2010 and determined: BCLC, in terms of policies and procedures, has a robust anti-money laundering regime in place. Further, it was determined that GPEB has the required level of anti-money laundering expertise and is capable of discharging its responsibility to provide oversight as it relates to anti-money laundering and associated criminal activities at gaming facilities. Katie Derosa at the Times Colonist wrote this: Currently, customers are given a cheque for their winnings and cash for the remaining amount of their original buy-in. Casinos will now encourage people to take a cheque that states the amount is for the original buy-in, which creates a paper trail for auditors and prevents people from claiming funds to be gaming wins. However, Scott admitted there is nothing to compel gamblers to accept a cheque or use electronic transfer. NDP gaming critic Shane Simpson said the review had failed to recommend limits on how much cash a person can take into a casino. For example, a gambler can still take in $400,000 in $20 bills and cash it in for chips, a practice which sounded the alarm for Mounties and sparked the review. There you have it fellow citizens. We will fight money laundering by encouraging, but not compelling, crooks to accept a cheque from casinos when they are laundering proceeds of drug crime. And, if that doesn’t work, we’ll consider STRONGLY encouraging crooks to do the right thing. Also read Money laundering and casinos, who knew? from April 2014. Tagged as: MacLeod.Andrew Official opposition on resource development Restraint, BC Government style Make drugs legal and the problem goes away, but then consumption would probably drop too. I guess, lower mainland drug dealers can launder their money on BC Ferries, while they check their Vancouver Island operations. G. Barry Stewart says: I get cleaned out of most of my money each month anyway, so laundering it isn't an issue for me. As a result, I'm a bit naive on the money-laundering process. Are criminals looking to shake free of marked bills that police might use against them? Is that the base issue? Unless criminals are running the casinos: how does money laundering benefit a casino? Why would they (and the government) want to aid the process? In the earlier story, Evil Eye speaks of a small-time launderer who used a Keno machine to do his daily washing. Load it up, play a few games (presumably small bets) and cash out. Done! We shouldn't be making this so easy. mark mounce says: Drug dealers and their ilk have long frequented casinos in BC, not only to launder their money but to pay off their associates and business partners using laundered gambling chips. The recipients then cash out these chips at their leisure. They prefer to be paid out in cash for obvious reasons and are still able to do so as payouts using BCLC cheques are only ëncouraged”. The so-called investigators are mainly retired police officers who are capable of curbing this illegal activity but are obviously not encouraged” to do so. When is the last time anyone has heard of a successful casino based money laundering prosecution? The idea of a task force is also laughable. Casinos have more cameras installed than your average movie set. The money laundering players and their associates have long since been identified and their transactions documented. Private ATMs Overpay regular drugs Norm Farrell says: Private ATMs vulnerable to money-laundering Here is the “Idiots Guide to Money Laundering”. Certainly chips are the best way to launder money, but here is what the small guy does. Slot machines in casinos accept cash up to $50 or $100 bills. Slip in 10 $100 bills for a $1000, give a few plays and cash out. You then get a slip of paper which you take to a cash machine and viola, you get your cash. Very quick to do and no questions asked. The “Eye” observed this phenomenon in Penticton, where several older men and ladies, fed the slots a lot of bills, play a few times, then go and cash out. They ten repeated the excersise, but by that time, the “Eye” was out of cash and luck seemed to be this the others as they kept returning to the cash machine to get their 'winnings'. @ G. Barry Stewart Most pubs will pay out regulars up to $500 for a BC Lottery chit (they must have a sizable “cash on hand”: to bay out pull tab winners) and some pubs will pay more. What is not well known, lottery stores may pay up to $9,999 for a chit, with many demanding a 10% cut to do so. In the “Eye's” local, there are two lottery stores which are known to do this and with a 10% take, they are making a tidy sum. The “Eye” last year won a $1000 Keno “Doubler” (I picked 5 numbers and won $500, which is doubled to $1000) which my local postal outlet, which has a Keno machine, cashed for me at the end of the day – no charge, I might add. Laundering monies, using Keno machines is dead easy and if one is not greedy and willing to pay a cut. I have been told by those in the know, that it is understood, that one may loose upwards of 50% of the value of cash being laundered and why a lot of “trade” (weed for cocaine or guns) takes place. By laundering local, one may convert $10,000 to 20,000 a week using keno machines and local bars and Lottery dealers, and remain under the radar. The other great laundering scheme, but long term (10 to 20 years) is real estate, where cash come from fictitious lenders through dummy companies, to be laundered when the real estate sells. Pingback: News not fit to print – In-Sights	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line902
__label__wiki	0.515771	0.515771	Can you guess the song played in this 2012 BMW 3 Series TV spot? 05/02/2012 - 15:34 \| BMW 3 Series, 2012 bmw 3 series, BMW, Commercials \| Kaustubh Shinde Since the time the new BMW 3 Series was spotted on the Mumbai docks, we are getting impatient to drive it on the Indian roads. In terms of design, the new BMW 3 Series is as radical as the as it could have ever been. BMW claims that the it has also managed to improve performance and efficiency figures making it a complete package. While we try to get our hands on the new 3 Series, why don’t you have a look at the latest 3 series commercial released by BMW. Brownie points for guessing the song played during ad. This ad comes as buzz around this year's London Olympics picks up. Leave your answers in the comment box. Next-Gen BMW iDrive Teased at CES 2021 With Easy Driving Experience BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Petrol 220i Launched For INR 40.90 Lakh BMW Group India Registers A Decline of 17% In Year-On-Year Sales BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Pre-Bookings To Commence From January 11 BMW M5 CS Teased; Sportiest Iteration Of M5 Coming In Early 2021 BMW and MINI Car Prices To Be Hiked By 2% From January 2021	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line906
__label__wiki	0.797219	0.797219	BYOPopcorn: Warner Bros to stream films while they’re in theatres The move shows just how much of a long-term effect the coronavirus pandemic has on the entertainment industry. AT&T Inc’s Warner Bros studio on Thursday announced it will make all of its 2021 films available in theatres and on the HBO Max	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line907
__label__wiki	0.831224	0.831224	Vendormate: Reducing Risk Through Improved Credentialing May 12, 2011 by ei2admin Leave a Comment 2010 was a banner year for Vendormate as the ATDC graduate company captured the No. 25 spot on the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing U.S. companies, making it the highest-ranking software company on the list. In another major coup, in December 2010 the company landed a significant investment from Primus Capital, a Cleveland-based private equity firm, which will position Vendormate for additional growth. Launched in 2005 by Andy Monin, Vendormate provides a unique credentialing solution that enables health care, banking and other clients to better manage supplier networks and reduce the risk of partnering with fraudulent, illegitimate or fiscally irresponsible vendors. Vendormate’s patented software system screens both new and existing vendors to make sure they meet client requirements and comply with government mandates and regulations, such as HIPPA and Medicare’s and Medicaid’s fraud list. Admitted to ATDC in March 2006, Vendormate marked Monin’s second tour through Georgia Tech’s startup accelerator. Prior to Vendormate, Monin co-founded BroadSource, a telecommunications expense management company that ATDC incubated from 2003 to 2005. “One of the reasons I wanted to take Vendormate through ATDC was because of the value we got with BroadSource,” Monin said. Monin estimates that Vendormate received more than $250,000 of cash impact from ATDC membership. This reflects consulting services, the ability to attract talented employees, a $25,000 unsecured line of bank credit, access to office space at reasonable rents — and the flexibility to move into larger quarters as the startup needed more elbow room. Indeed, Vendormate made four moves during its two-year tenure in ATDC as the software company grew from five employees to a staff of 45 when it graduated in May 2008. In addition, ATDC was able to accommodate Vendormate for several weeks after its graduation while Monin worked out a sublease for office space in Buckhead. As part of its lease agreement, Vendormate received $140,000 worth of office furniture and artwork. “It was an amazing deal, but one we wouldn’t have gotten unless we could be patient about the move-in date. Thanks to ATDC, we were able to wait,” Monin said. Yet what Monin considers the greatest benefit of ATDC was the sense of community it provides to members. “When there are five people in your company, and you’re sitting in cubes in an office complex in Norcross, it’s hard to build a strong company culture,” Monin says. “At ATDC our team got to be in an environment where they didn’t feel all alone and could learn from other entrepreneurs. The casual conversations that happen on the way to the soda machine, when you could talk to other people about whatever pain you were going through, were priceless.” ATDC also hosts numerous events to accelerate peer learning, from brown bag luncheons with outside speakers to confidential CEO roundtables. Monin fondly recalls those CEO roundtables. “They were unbelievable networking events,” he said. “Although we were in different vertical industries, you could get fast answers to so many questions, from HR issues to what it costs to do a series A round of funding. While we were at ATDC, our CTO even started a roundtable for other CTOs because I kept saying how valuable the CEO roundtables were for me.” In fact, the ATDC culture was so ingrained in Vendormate that its management team has replicated some of the incubator’s events. “In celebration of our new digs, Gil Benton and Jeff Beck went out and bought a giant popcorn machine so we could continue to have Popcorn Thursdays,” Monin said, referring to a weekly networking event at ATDC. There’s just one switch: Instead of a different ATDC entrepreneur making a presentation each Thursday, someone in a different Vendormate department discusses what’s going on in his or her area. “It’s a great way for people to feel connected now than our staff has grown to more than 100 employees,” Monin said. Vendormate has been focusing on the health care market since 2006. Today more than 1,200 hospitals use its flagship product, including such prestigious institutions as John Hopkins, the Mayo Clinic and Harvard University. Intent on capturing even greater market share, Vendormate introduced two new products in 2010: IDConfirm, a solution that tracks credentials and monitors compliance for hospital staff, volunteers and medical students. VisitorConfirm, a badging application that enables hospitals to document visitors’ entry and create identification badges for them. It also visually screens visitors for health risks, such as fever, so hospitals can deny access for someone who may be ill. “This is something no one has done before,” Monin said, referring to the new badging solution. “Having a process for tracking visitors provides better physical security — and demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to patient safety. Hospitals need to know who is roaming their halls. You can’t have 40 people in the same room visiting grandma and expect to have patient care under control.” In addition to expanding his company’s presence in the health care arena, VisitorConfirm will be key to entering new industries and achieving future growth, Monin said. Vendormate is already providing its badging solution to a private school in Atlanta. Photo caption: Andy Monin, CEO of Vendormate, considers the greatest benefit of ATDC the sense of community it provides to members. Research News & Publications Office Atlanta, GA 30308 USA Writer: T.J. Becker Categories: Entrepreneurs, Front Page, Gallery, News	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line910
__label__cc	0.584788	0.415212	Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute Wins National Manufacturing Awards June 29, 2011 by ei2admin Leave a Comment The Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) – a unit of Georgia Tech’s Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI2) – recently won two awards for making significant impacts on U.S. manufacturing. The awards were presented May 17 at the national MEP annual conference in Orlando, Fla. The Energy and Sustainability Services (ESS) Group won the Innovator of the Year Award at the national MEP annual conference in Orlando, Fla. Pictured from left to right are: Mike Simpson, NIST MEP; Eric Esoda, Awards Committee Chair; EI2’s Chris Downing, Bob Hitch and Bill Meffert, and Roger Kilmer, MEP director. EI2’s Energy and Sustainability Services (ESS) Group won the Innovator of the Year Award, which recognizes a team that developed modern practices to help reinvent America’s industrial base and to further the MEP system. The ESS group was instrumental in the development of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Strategic Energy Performance program and in leading the development of the new ISO 50001 Standard for Energy Management. The team included Bill Meffert, Matt Soderlund, Robert Hitch, Ed Hardison, Holly Grell-Lawe, Randy Green, Deann Desai, Mike Brown and Jessica Brown. The Practitioner of the Year award was presented to the Georgia MEP Lean Consortium Team. The Consortium – a forum for organizations to advance their knowledge and effective use of lean principles – leverages the collective knowledge and experience of its members and drives innovation. Lean Consortium staff members included Larry Alford, David Apple, Alan Barfoot, Tara Barrett, Sam Darwin, Danny Duggar, Art Ford, Tim Israel, Bill Nusbaum, Elliot Price, Bill Ritsch, Tom Sammon, Paul Todd and Derek Woodham. The Georgia MEP Lean Consortium Team won the Practitioner of the Year award at the national MEP conference. Pictured from left to right are: Mike Simpson; Eric Esoda; EI2’s Larry Alford, Derek Woodham, Bill Nusbaum, and Chris Downing; and Roger Kilmer, MEP director. “We are very honored to be recognized by the Department of Commerce and NIST for our work with manufacturers throughout the state and nationally,” said Chris Downing, P.E., director of Georgia MEP. “These awards reflect the positive impact our Georgia Tech outreach engineers have on the manufacturing sector in Georgia and beyond.” In addition, EI2 client Power Partners, an Athens-based manufacturer of overhead distribution transformers, was awarded MEP’s Excellence in Sustainability award. That recognition celebrates manufacturers whose outstanding development and implementation of green and sustainable practices has contributed significantly to their business excellence, workplace and their community. Power Partners expanded its product line to manufacture solar water heater systems, which capture energy from the sun to heat water and can provide up to 85 percent of the energy needed to produce domestic hot water. MEP – part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology – is a national network of 59 not-for-profit centers that helps U.S. manufacturers compete globally by strengthening supply chains and increasing productivity. With a team of more than 30 engineers and other professionals, Georgia MEP provides technical assistance and continuing education to improve industrial competitiveness in areas such as lean process improvement, quality and international standards, energy efficiency and management, environmental improvement and management, sustainable strategy deployment and growth services. About Enterprise Innovation Institute: The Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute helps companies, entrepreneurs, economic developers and communities improve their competitiveness through the application of science, technology and innovation. It is one of the most comprehensive university-based programs of business and industry assistance, technology commercialization and economic development in the nation. Media Relations Contact: E-mail: John Toon (404-894-6986); E-mail (email hidden; JavaScript is required). Writer: Nancy Fullbright Categories: Gallery, GaMEP, Manufacturing, News	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line911
__label__wiki	0.767193	0.767193	The International Massmedia Agency Zelensky with defense Minister of Turkey discussed military cooperation July 12, 2020 IMMPolitics Ukraine and Turkey want to reach a new level of cooperation in the military-industrial complex President Vladimir Zelensky met with the Minister of defence of Turkey, Hulusi Akar, with whom he discussed the construction of housing for the Crimean, the agreement on free trade Zone between the two countries, military cooperation. It is reported by the Office of the President. The Ukrainian leader thanked the Turkish side for the support of Ukrainian sovereignty and for the attention of Ankara, the problems of the Crimean Tatar people. ACAR has confirmed his country’s readiness to implement the agreements on the construction of the Kherson area 500 apartments for Crimean Tatars, who were forced to relocate from the occupied Crimea. The President also appreciated the humanitarian aid from Turkey. “Grateful to Turkey and President Erdogan, for his constant support Ukraine, our independence and sovereignty. I would like to thank for assistance to Ukraine during a pandemic, and the decision of Turkey to provide assistance in overcoming the consequences of floods,” said Zelensky. They discussed the implementation of the roadmap of the Ukrainian-Turkish cooperation in 2020, which was signed on June 22 of this year during visit to our country of the Turkish delegation. Ukraine and Turkey in the near future expect to hold the next meeting of the intergovernmental Commission on trade and economic cooperation as well as consultations on the conclusion of the Agreement on free trade between Ukraine and Turkey. RACA commends the Turkish-Ukrainian cooperation in the military sphere. It was noted the willingness of parties to cooperate closely in the context of granting Ukraine the partnership advanced features. Zelensky thanked Turkey for the financial assistance for the purchase of goods for the Armed forces of Ukraine, as well as help to improve health in Turkish children and members of families of Ukrainian military killed in Donbas. The parties agreed to explore the possibility of concluding intergovernmental agreements on cooperation in the defense sphere. During the conversation the parties also discussed a number of practical issues of cooperation in the military-industrial sector. See also in the story about the visit Zelensky in Turkey in August last year: Interview with Vasily Yurchishin: “Task to export wheat or flour, and spaghetti” Groisman threatened business huge fines Ukraine has already had to start rolling blackouts – Nasalik The Ministry of health has updated the list of “red” areas where it is impossible to mitigate the quarantine Kolomoisky filed a lawsuit against the Bank and PrivatBank – media Erdogan is waiting for the death penalty In Russia, invented a “tax on small families” The NBU told how to defend against cyber attacks Vakarchuk after leaving Parliament went to the front: photo from the front ABC (Spain): Spain urged to enter into mixed marriages with the Indians 500 years before the legalization of such unions in the United States Country (Ukraine): the European Union has closed its project in Ukraine Street chanting “go away,” Lukashenko said, the country will not give up (Belarus news, Belarus) The Sun (UK): scientists find signs Covid-19 eight years ago Hamshahri (Iran), Putin, armed with a vaccine “Satellite V”, riding a bear went to war with covid-19 Science and Technology Daily (China): as the sport annually saves millions of people from premature death Theme: Level \| © 2021 The International Massmedia Agency. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line917
__label__wiki	0.854964	0.854964	Your browser is unsupported and may have security vulnerabilities! Upgrade to a newer browser to experience this site in all it's glory. WHY HULL Creative Briefs awarded £4,000 from Chamber Culture Fund From jamie goodwin \| Monday 1 July 2019 Hull charity to use donation to help creatives raise awareness of dyslexia. From left, Jonny Rowe, Rebecca Shipham and Jason Bowers of Creative Briefs. A Hull arts company that works to improve the life chances of children with educational needs has been chosen for a £4,000 funding boost. Creative Briefs will use the donation from the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce through its Chamber Culture Fund to develop a project which will see a group of young creatives produce a street book telling a visual and auditory story to raise awareness of dyslexia. The project is also being supported with funding from Children in Need and Hull charity Dyslexia Sparks. Creative Briefs is working towards presenting a work in progress at Humber Street Sesh in August and at Freedom Festival in September, and then displaying the work at libraries and other public buildings later in the year. The Creative Briefs approach is to bring together young people who have dyslexia to work on a live design project to create accessible forms of art which explore their perceptions of their disability. Children working on their contributions for a mural at Humber Street Sesh in 2018. The young participants will take creative control and produce large scale street illustration books, collaborating with musical production company Broken Orchestra and poet by Vicky Foster to create a backing track which complements their own designs. Jason Bowers, founder of Creative Briefs, said: “We are all extremely excited to receive an award from the Chamber Culture Fund. It allows us to start a project which we wouldn’t have been able to do previously and which has so much potential. “The mentors provided by the Chamber will help our team to test and develop the street book concept to its full potential in Hull and elsewhere in the Humber region.” The Chamber Culture Fund was launched to commemorate the Chamber’s 180th anniversary and Hull’s status as 2017 UK City of Culture. In 2018, the fund made its first award to support the development of Pale Blue Dot, a play by the Hull-based theatre company Ensemble 52. The panel selected Creative Briefs for this year’s award after reviewing bids from across the Humber region. For information about sponsoring the Chamber Culture Fund, email Phil Ascough at president@hull-humber-chamber.co.uk Deputy Chair appointed to new Hull and East Yorkshire LEP Hull City Council awarded green certificate for action on environmental impact Hull City Council and Civica to bring 100 home-based jobs to city Mother-daughter beauty salon GH&36 opens in Hull's Fruit Market New owners for Priory Park business site Hull City Council, Guildhall, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU1 2AA, © Invest Hull All Rights Reserved LIVE, WORK & ENJOY RESIDENTIAL DESIGN GUIDE LEISURE, TOURISM & RETAIL HIGHER & FURTHER EDUCATION LOCAL GRANT SUPPORT DISTRIBUTING GRANT FUNDING GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESSES SOCIAL DISTANCING ADVICE RESKILLING WORKERS SAFER TRANSPORT INVESTING IN YOUNG PEOPLE	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line918
__label__cc	0.500862	0.499138	Trump vs. Conte: Here in Italy our pasta isn’t the only thing that’s better than in U.S. Italy prime minister Giuseppe Conte, right, was a law professor just two years ago. The Local Italy photo Both came from nowhere to lead their countries. Both lead the countries with the most Covid-19 deaths in the world. Both address their nations on TV. Both have a pulse — although I’m not sure both have hearts. The similarities between Italy prime minister Giuseppe Conte and U.S. president Fuckface von Clownstick pretty much end there. As Italy’s coronavirus curve flattens and the United States’, until recently, followed the trajectory of Apollo 13, it’s time to compare the two leaders. This is Day 52 in my Italy lockdown in Rome. I’ve left my neighborhood three times in seven weeks. I’ve cancelled three vacations. I’ve gone through every cookbook — in two languages — twice. I have severe dishpan hands. I’ve watched as the Lombardy region in my adopted country piles up bodies like it’s World War II. I’ve seen businesses in my beautiful city wither and die as well. But I’ve also seen a man in Conte who calms me. He soothes me. He gives me confidence that we’ll get through this. He also tells me what to do, what we all must do, and only in that way can we get back to la dolce vita. He has never used his pulpit to campaign for the next election. I don’t even know if he’s going to run. He has never patted himself on the back for a job well done. He has never lied, denied, taken credit for something he didn’t do then taken no responsibility for things that went wrong. And he sure never suggested we inject disinfectants. Italians inject wine, not Lemon Gard. Sunday night Conte got on national TV as his Phase 1 plan comes to an end with encouraging results. Italy’s number of actual positives (virus cases minus deaths and recovered) has been in negative numbers for eight of the last nine days. The number of people in intensive care units has trended down for three straight weeks. The percentage of new cases compared to the previous day’s total has been under 2 percent for 10 straight days and the percentage of deaths has been under 2 percent nine of the last 10 days. Granted, world scientists warn that official numbers are likely much lower than reality, considering many infected people without symptoms have not been tested and many die without getting tested. This is why when Conte got on TV Sunday to introduce Phase 2, he came across optimistic but cautious. Phase 2 begins Mistakes were made WHO, EU at fault U.S. passing Italy in per capita Beginning Monday, factories and parks will open and restaurants will be available for takeaway. On May 18, museums and retail businesses will open and soccer teams can begin training (although the season has not been rescheduled yet). Masks must be worn on public transportation. Schools will open in September. By Monday, he will have more specifics about loosening the restrictions of individual movement. About 24 hours earlier, Mango Mussolini blew off his daily press briefing in Washington, whining in a tweet with the same level of grammar as his functionally illiterate cult following, “What is the purpose of having White House News Conferences when the Lamestream Media asks nothing but hostile questions, & then refuses to report the truth or facts accurately.” Meanwhile, the Center for Disease Control had to make a statement telling people not to inject bleach, although buying stock in Clorox would be advisable. From a country with a political history as fractured and unstable as a jigsaw puzzle, Conte is Caesar Augustus to Hair Hitler’s Dennis the Menace. Irene Caratelli of the American University of Rome “(Conte) was the first leader of a democratic country to impose measures,” said Irene Caratelli, program director of International Relations and Global Politics at the American University of Rome. “Then the measures became a template.” Who is Giuseppe Conte? Who is this man who just two years ago was a law professor and now is the prime minister with a 73-percent approval rating amidst Italy’s worst crisis since World War II? How’d this mid-level bureaucrat with an expansive vocabulary become a sex symbol and the subject of a movement called Le Bimbe di Giuseppe Conte (The Babes for Giuseppe Conte)? Unlike Genghis Can’t, Conte, 55, wasn’t born with a silver cappuccino spoon in his mouth. He was born into a middle-class family in the tiny village of Volturara Appula, Puglia, (pop. 467) in the heel of Italy’s boot. His father was a public employee of a municipality and his mom an elementary school teacher. Conte studied law at the Sapienza University of Rome’s law school and became a professor of private law at the University of Florence and LUISS, one of Rome’s private universities. He’s on the board of trustees at John Cabot University of Rome. In February 2018 he was selected as a possible future minister of public administration in the Five Star Movement (M5S), a populist party that was gaining a major foothold in Italian politics. He’d take the position after the general election in March. However, the March general election resulted in a hung parliament with M5S and the right-wing League party sharing power. After weeks of getting little done, Italy president Sergio Mattarella demanded the two parties appoint a neutral caretaker leader of the new government. The two parties tried working out a coalition but couldn’t come to agreement. On May 21, the two parties recommended Conte to be the new prime minister. Conte was a safe choice. He was independent. He was neutral. He had no strong following. After his appointment he said he would be a “defense lawyer of the Italian people.” And he was. He reformed the Italian tax system by introducing a flat tax for businesses and individuals and required no tax for low-income households. In September he introduced the Green New Deal to address climate change and economic inequality. He publicly praised students protesting climate change. Freelance journalist Eric J. Lyman “What I think the challenge Conte has is not just to balance the health needs of Italians and the economic needs of the country but he’s pulling together a contentious coalition,” said American freelance journalist Eric J. Lyman, who writes frequently about Italian politics from Rome. “He’s really doing a high-wire act.” Conte remained under the international gaze except in July when the Cheeto-Faced Cumtrumpet called him “my new friend” for his strong anti-immigration policy. Of course, New York Pork Dork even butchered that comment by spelling Conte’s name in the tweet “Giuseppi.” My baristas in my corner coffee bar write better English than the U.S. president. Conte’s anonymity, however, evaporated quickly when the coronavirus hit Italy like an acid storm. France had the first coronavirus case in Europe but Italy was the first to get a major wave and Conte laid down the hammer. The first cases in Italy were two Chinese tourists in Rome on Jan. 31. That same day Conte suspended all flights to and from China. On Feb. 21, 16 cases emerged in small towns in Lombardy and the next day came 60 more and the first death. Conte quarantined 11 towns around the outbreak’s epicenter and on March 8 quarantined all of Lombardy. On March 9, in a national address, he became the first leader to lock down an entire country. He did make mistakes. On Jan. 21, Italy hosted a Chinese delegation for a concert at the National Academy of Santa Cecilia to inaugurate the year of an Italy-China Culture and Tourism. Early on he blamed Italy’s high numbers on aggressive testing. His shutdown strategy was always two steps behind the spread of the virus and critics say he didn’t communicate rules of isolation strong enough. However, excuse Conte and Italy for never having faced a pandemic like this. “I don’t think that the majority was his fault,” Lyman said. “He was listening to his advisors and nobody knew what they were dealing with at the beginning. Also, everybody made a mistake at the beginning. He did make some missteps and I was one of the people to write that from the very beginning. His message has been unclear sometimes but these seem to be very minor sins compared to other stuff we see from other countries. “It’s hard for me to believe that Conte was in there listening to his doctors saying, ‘This is a big deal’ and he’s saying, ‘No, it’s not.’” And when this started to roil into a catastrophe he didn’t get much help. “Nobody was supporting,” Caratelli said. “France and the UK were very skeptical. Italy was left alone at the very beginning of the Covid-19 crisis. Europe was completely absent. Excuses and apologies came much later.” Conte served as the guiding light for the rest of the world as the virus spread to every corner of the globe. Besides wearing masks, Conte emphasized the greater importance of isolation and social distancing. Except for my girlfriend, I haven’t touched another human being — or been within a meter of one — since early March. Italy isn’t China where the government can tell 1.4 billion people to do something and they do it purely based on fear. “I give Conte the biggest credit, the biggest feather in his cap, for taking what the cliche says is an ‘undisciplined population’ and convinced them to largely obey these rules,” Lyman said. “He’s done it by giving them the proof that there’s competent leadership, that what can be done is being done and what can’t be done they’re trying to figure out how to make it be done and they’re doing all the right steps based on science. They’re not making political calculations or emotional calculations. “This is why for the most part 99 percent of Italians are obeying the rules. I never would’ve thought this at the beginning. I’d be like, National lockdown? For 50 days? Good luck.” Caratelli does point out flaws in Conte’s Phase 2 message. People can go to funerals but not churches. Unlike in Germany which requires masks, Conte only strongly recommends it on the streets. Some doubt remains about schools actually opening in September. Some confusion remains. Her biggest beefs are with more established organizations than Italy’s two-year-old government. “We have institutions that are meant to prevent these crises, namely the World Health Organization and the World Health Organization has really not been doing its job,” she said. “If the World Health Organization had done its job we wouldn’t be where we are.” She said the WHO waited until China invited it after the outbreak before investigating. She also said after Italy closed flights from China (“and were very strongly criticized for that”), the EU still allowed flights to go from Beijing to Berlin to Rome. “What a stupid idea, to close your flights and keep flights within the European Union,” she said. “So the European Union didn’t do its job. The European Union should take a coordinated, collective response to what was happening, establishing a level of threat altogether and measures altogether.” Hey, it could be worse. I could be living in the U.S. where the Fascist Carnival Barker saw what Italy was doing and instead of following suit and learning from Conte’s mistakes, he worked on his short game. From Jan. 31, when Italy banned flights from China, to March 8 Groper in Chief held six political rallies and played golf four times. Look at Moneydiaper McStupid’s coronavirus timeline and it reads like the script of a bad sit-com: Jan. 15 — First virus case hits U.S. Jan. 30 — WHO declares a global health emergency. Jan. 31 — U.S. puts restrictions on flights from China, barring entry from foreign nationals who had recently visited China and put some American travelers under quarantine. Feb. 24 — Cheddar Boy tweets, “The Coronavirus is very much under control in the USA … Stock Market starting to look very good to me.” March 9 — Sack of Gilded Lunchmeat tweets: “Last year 31,000 Americans died from the common flu … At this moment there are 546 confirmed cases of CoronaVirus, with 22 deaths. Think about that!” March 13 — Unhinged Taco Truck declares national emergency. March 16 — Teflon Don advises self isolation for 15 days. March 17 — Short-Fingered Vulgarian says, “I felt it was a pandemic long before it was called a pandemic.” March 26 — U.S. takes over world lead in coronavirus cases. March 29 — Lord Dampnut extends social distancing to April 30. April 11 — U.S. overtakes Italy for most deaths in the world with 19,877. Unfair to compare the U.S. with Italy? OK. The U.S. has 3,151 cases per 1 million people to Italy’s 3,333 but at its rate will pass Italy this weekend. As of Wednesday, the U.S., with 4 percent of the world’s population, has 33 percent (1,035,765) of the world’s total coronavirus cases and 27 percent (59,266) of the world’s deaths. About a dozen state capitals have had protests from mobs demanding looser restrictions in light of 26 million unemployed, meaning American’s second wave of coronavirus may be just around the nearest gravestone. Unlike Conte, nothing the Decomposing Jack O’Lantern has done has instilled confidence, hope or guidance to anyone except blind cultists more interested in his brand than human lives. He is quickly catching James Buchanan as the worst president in U.S. history and if his public meltdown continues, by next fall what Joe Biden will face in debates will be a big pile of orange, hairy goo. It saddens me to watch my old country circle the drain into economic armageddon with bodies piling up all over New York. But Italy is my home, forever more, and watching Conte on TV reassures me that the bel paese will return intact. It’s what leadership does. Long before the U.S. lost its first life to this pandemic, it lost its leadership, too. April 29, 2020 @ 12:41 pm Grazie John, a nice recap of the situation. Conte is the best thing to happen to Italia in a loooong time. I hope he continues in politics-we need him! I love all your brilliant ‘pet names’ for the narcissistic oompah loompah man-child. You need to make a list of them all at some point. I won’t be making my annual trip to Roma this summer, but still holding out some hope my October trip to a conference in Torino will be possible. Mannaggia! Stay safe, Cristina Thanks, Cristina. Don’t get your hopes up for October. I don’t know if Italy will allow any international travel this year and I doubt the U.S. will allow any travelers returning from Italy. I think we’ll be toxic for a while. The good thing is the city will be void of tourists when it opens. Bad for business but we locals hope to make up for the slack. I’m read to spend money in every restaurant in town. Excellent post! Love the ‘pet names’ too.. maybe a book titled: “The little book of pet names for the Orange Buffoon” would sell well..? My wife bought the “The Bush Dyslexicon” back in the day when George W Bush was in power.. looking back, he now seem like a pretty decent and good guy.. haha what times we live in.. Thanks, Jens. I still say the Iraqi War was worse than anything Trump has done but collectively, Trump’s body of work is arguably the worst in history. And if you think he’s unhinged now, wait’ll you see what he does after he’s re-elected and he doesn’t have to worry about his ratings. Mamma mia! Nice article, but I would not call the 5 star movement a right wing party, because it simply isn’t. It’s a people movement with progressive views and a green agenda! I would actually correct that in your article. Conte has proven to be a great leader of this mistreated country from decades of unfitted and incompetent ruling! You’re right. I corrected it. This would have been an excellent article if it wasn’t filled with so much political hate. I would have shared it with my friends on social media had it not strayed from being a fair, sensible and reasonable account of events to being an editorial pushing a vitriolic, demeaning, cynical personal agenda. Why can’t this world embrace more objectivity and less maleficent prejudice? So sad. Carol Re Marco, I really enjoy Johns writings but I have to agree with you on this one. Not necessary! Lisa Violetto Marco, If you were living here in the US with this despicable, sociopath “leading” our nation you wouldn’t have been as kind as the descriptions in this article. He cares not one bit about us – only about his re-election and making more $. People are not only dying here in large numbers, but financially so many are being destroyed, being forced to work in meat plants to keep the food chain open without protections, and told if they refuse to go to work they will lose all their benefits. I fear greatly for my country. I am also so proud of Italy in its handling of this crisis. Our family in Italy feels that way too. Trump is on his way to destroying America. Thanks for the support, Lisa. I appreciate it. Do you live in Italy or the U.S? Thanks for your comments, Marco. Yes, the blog is filled with hate. That’s because I’m filled with hate. The only people I hate more than Trump are the people who support him. You must remember a blog isn’t supposed to be objective. It’s pure opinion. And the definition of truth is being true to your beliefs. My beliefs are that Trump is a terrible president, a worse human being and the anger that has built up over three years exploded into this blog. I needed to vent. Also, this blog was a comparison between Conte and Trump. To show how good Conte is I must show how bad Trump is. The nicknames went too far? Maybe. But I enjoy them. So do others. Also, I didn’t want to show any respect for the man by actually calling him by his name. K Finkenbinder I am actually sad to hear that (you are filled with hate for those that support Trump). There are those that don’t care for Trump but don’t see an alternative. As a devout Catholic, I can no longer support the Democrats (though I did for many, many years). I simply have no other choice anymore. And, my own children have returned to the U.S. after working overseas for many years – why? Because the tax changes that were made under the Trump administration made it financially feasible for small businesses to return. Am I happy that Trump had to be the one to finally do something beneficial to small business? Or talk about infrastructure? Or do prison reform? Absolutely not. But, the Democrats dropped the ball and Trump, for all his many faults, is doing things that should have been done. He is actually DOING SOMETHING. And that is what Americans see. And they see him doing it with the entire force of Hollywood, most of the media, and many in government against him. I was so against him in for so long (and still am on environmental issues) but once I accepted that he is always going to be a narcissist and he fights like a kid on a Brooklyn playground – then I started to look at policies and not personalities. News organizations I trusted and respected have been caught too many times with partisan agendas. Guess the bottom line is I don’t hate anyone – and I pray for every political administration to be successful for America and for our political leaders to put Americans’ interest over selfishness. I am incredibly sad that we are at this point in the States that we have do not have valid choices in many of our political races.. the two parties in power no longer speak to or for me. Rome is my favorite city and it is so tempting to retire there and get away from this depressing and divisive political atmosphere. I do enjoy your blog as a break from it all. La dolce vita! And best of health. Great article; Conte’s effective leadership and Trump’s complete lack thereof, strikingly displayed. Thanks, Mike. Did you work in Kent, Wash., with me? No, I have always lived in the Midwest. I enjoy reading all of your writing, travel and otherwise. Keep up the good work. So I have been reading for a while and never commented – but I have to tell you I have loved the blog – but have most appreciated it now. Most of us in the United States are wondering if we will get back to Europe soon – The perspective you add is so appreciated….. and your political commentary is spot on (sadly for us in the United States). Thanks, Kate. I appreciate the nice compliments. I am filled with hate and I can’t imagine how bad I’d feel if I was actually living in the U.S. and meeting Trump supporters. I’d be in jail or dead from gunshot wounds. Jeff T. Good article, although it strayed a bit from normal journalistic rigour (perhaps oped category?). Conte has been a light and a leader in a very dark and unknown era. He has done a good job, including in his successful advocacy for greater support from Brussels. Let’s hope he can continue the success by re-launching the Italian economy. Imagining any of the alternative Italian political leaders doing as good a job brings only nightmares. Meanwhile, we can only hope that in Usa, Mr von Clownstick receives his deserved defeat in November. Thanks, Jeff. Very nice comments. Even if you consider past Italian leaders, this crisis would be worse than it is now. I can’t imagine what Silvio Berlusconi would’ve done. Still, he would do better than von Clownstick has. Unfortunately, I have little optimism about November. I know he only has 43 percent, shockingly low for a president during a crisis, but he had less than that before the 2016 election. We know how that turned out. I just hope the Democrats and disenchanted Republicans in those swing states get out to vote. I’m wondering why Trump is even running for reelection. What doesn’t he just quit, go to the golf course and say he did it. Paul capaccio I just unsubscribed!!!! All of you snowflakes will melt ! Liberalism is a mental disease ! It’s easy running a country with only 60 million people in it. And by the way half of whom are live at home mamma’s boys ! Try governing over 350 million with illegals swarming in every day. Thank God we have trump ! Why do you think the Roman fell to barbarians ? Oh I forgot you don’t think ! So much fun watching liberals” heads explode !! Who needs Saturday night live when we have all of you to laugh at !! By the way we travel to Roma twice every year and have been there 30 times ! Love AS Roma Huge supporters may buy an apartment there. We have many friends who live there May 1, 2020 @ 4:33 pm Illegals? I didn’t see illegals or blacks or gays or liberals producing 434 mass shootings in 2019. Donald Trump is destroying democracy just like a communist dictator and has all the empathy for the suffering as one, too. It’s amazing how much you rednecks wrap yourself in the flag yet act like Stalinists. Midwest Mary Wow – Paul was pretty fired up. From his “I just unsubscribed!” to his last post he was churning on it for nearly 50 minutes. Perhaps trying to think of something clever. That’s a lot of brain power on his part and free brain space occupied by you. To come back to comment 3 times – it would be funny if not so pathetic. Victor Leno Stay home with your gun, douchebag! Actually no, go out in a crowd without a mask, so that Darwin can take care of you. Trump is sinking our country! We used to be a world leader and now we are an also ran no one will listen to. Just pay attention to how many countries will follow us when we try to have new sanctions against Iran and China. Pay close attention. Read this article for instruction. Spot on … https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/05/time-americans-are-doing-nothing/611056/ Hey Paul Capaccio! You like to see liberal heads explode? You right wing extremists (you can’t be even be considered worthy republicans) remind me of Titanic passengers trying to get the best seats on the ship! Your ignorance and incompetence, your illiteracy, your devotion to Fox News and your blind following whatever the orange buffoon says are the new definition of ugly American. Follow what your leader says and drink some Clorox. Paul Capaccio! You thought I was done with you? I’m not! You’re even a fan of AS Roma, the eternal losers from the eternal city! Next time you’re in Rome I’ll make sure you’re taken care of by a nice group of Lazio fans. You know, they are as right wing as you are, maybe even more, but when they hear you are for AS Roma … well, I don’t want to spoil the surprise. Do everyone a favor. Don’t buy an apartment in Rome. Stay as far away fro Italy as you can. Italy has its share of stupid people and we don’t need one more, even if you are stupider than your peers. As the orange fucktard would say: “I am more stupid than anyone else. I am the most stupid person in the world. I am perfectly stupid. Everyone knows I am the best stupid person ever …” Pascale Lora Schyns Thank you and congratulations, John, for such a great paper. Very helpful to understand what is going on, in Italy and elder. I wish I live in Italy. Please keep informing us. Chandi “Decomposing Jack O’Lantern” !!!! John, you ROCK. Fantastic job coming up with all those names for Fuckface von Clownstick! And for the article itself. I agree, I have felt calmed by Conte at each of his video announcements throughout this challenging lockdown here in Italy. I have felt that he’s transparent and empathetic and has a capable, thoughtful, measured way of dealing with it. Thanks, Chandi. After Trump, I think we all need a little understanding and at least have a leader who acts like he cares. Trump doesn’t give a shit about anything in life except himself. Teri Marchese Thank you… great article! I get comic relief reading your humor about a terrifying situation I am living in here in the US. SO sad. Ciao Teri, fun to see you here. I wonder if you arrived at John’s site because of my posting of some of his posts on my FB page? les thur Explain with facts who would’ve been a better choice than the present US President to hold that office. Extol their qualities while you’re at it. Who would be a better president? How about a begonia? A begonia wouldn’t have cut taxes for the rich and cut public services for the poor, including single mothers. It wouldn’t have pulled out of the Paris Accord and eased restrictions on industries. It wouldn’t have said there are good people on the Alt Right. It wouldn’t have played golf more than 260 times since taking office. But where this Cheeto-faced cumsickle (Like that name? That’s my favorite!) doesn’t take a back seat is the begonia would’ve done the same as Trump during the pandemic: sit in its pot for a month and not do a damn thing. So be proud. You support a president who’s less effective than a potted plant. Pio Toni Polarisation is extreme. Some respect always please. Deficits & Debts USA, who is going pay?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line926
__label__wiki	0.556395	0.556395	Jon The Blogcentric All the Shtuff that's fit for ME to print! Tag Archives: Genova 2016 Eurovision Song Contest Final Preview By Jon The Blogcentric on 13 May 2016 \| Leave a comment I’ll admit I had no intention of posting a preview blog about the final. I was just content with watching the performers and playing ‘armchair judge’ for my own leisure. Besides I intended for my detailed blog of the ESC to be my only blog about it. However that all changed last night as I was on Youtube and the ESC channel watching video after video of the night’s semi-final performances. Hey, when the show’s on live at noon your time, that’s your resort. That all changed after I added comment after comment with many of the videos. And that’s what inspired me to do this preview of the final for the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest. For this preview, I’ve decided to post my opinions about the performances in the semi-finals. I will be judging the performances of both the competitors from the semis as well as those from Sweden and the Big 5 whom I will call ‘automatics’ because they automatically have their berths in the Final and their performances in the semis are simply a dress rehearsal for the Finals. I felt it best that I place my judgements mostly on their semi-final performances. A lot of people have based their judgements from the song’s official music video released on YouTube months before the Contest. The videos are very telling in terms of how well each song will do however I feel the performances in the semis are more telling as it gives a good sense what their live show will be and even how together they are as a performer. Sure the semi won’t tell it all but it will tell it most. I do feel that the song is the key thing to base a judgement on. No matter how big of a show you put on, the song and its content is unavoidable. However I will consider showmanship as a performer will still have to make the song entertaining and eyecatching. Simply put, I will give top kudos to those performances who deliver best. I will also start with my first section where I give opinions of the performances that have qualified for the final. I will then give my personal picks for who I would give the biggest point to if I were a jury. Note I will not be making predictions like I normally do. I will be giving my preferences and opinions. I’m not familiar with the music tastes of most European countries nor am I familiar with jury tastes. So here goes: SEMIFINAL 1: Hungary: Freddie ‘Pioneer’ – Very good song with a very dramatic opening. Freddie has very good vocals in singing the song. The song is far from boring. It will catch your ears. A deserving finalist. Croatia: Nina Kraljic ‘Lighthouse‘ – Nina came to Stockholm in hopes of breaking Croatia’s bad-luck spell of missing out in the finals since 2009. She did exactly that. As for her performance, you’ll think her outfit at the beginning is ridiculous but that’s part of adding drama or theatrics to the song. I’m cool with that as long as it’s done right. Her performance was very good and deserving of her final berth. Netherlands: Douwe Bob ‘Slow Down‘ – This is one of my delights of the night. I’m impressed to see how the Dutch know how to do bluesy rock or rockabilly. The Dutch did it before in 2014 with ‘Calm After The Storm‘ and they do it again here. Best song of the evening that delivers as a great alternative after so many techno numbers. Stage show is minimal but it works for the song instead of against it. I ranked it my 3rd place of this semi. Armenia: Iveta Mukuchyan ‘LoveWave‘ – It’s not the best of the night but it’s still good and a deserving finalist. Very good song with good vocals. I felt the stage show was a bit iffy. Otherwise very deserving nonetheless. Russia: Sergei Lazarev ‘You Are The Only One‘ – What can I say? For me that was the show of the first semi and my #1 pick for that night. It didn’t have the same song quality the Netherlands had but still an entertaining song with the most entertaining stage show of the evening. Definitely an eye-catcher and it will not surprise me if this song is a top contender for the win on Saturday. Czech Republic: Gabriela Guncikova ‘I Stand‘ – Not exactly a song that stands out too much. Nevertheless Gabriela did sing it well and perform it well on stage. what it lacks in catchiness, it makes up for in its consistency and professionalism. A very deserving finalist. Especially since this is the first time in five tries a Czech performer qualifies for the final. Great job! Cyprus: Minus One ‘Alter Ego‘ – You’d think with this being Cyprus, it would be ethnopop, right? Actually this is a hard rock song high in energy. I could even feel the energy of the song while watching it. Great song and great performance which was one of my favorites of the night. I feel it should do strong on Saturday. Austria: Zoe ‘Loin d’Ici‘ – This was my surprise of the night. I like it when a song goes beyond my expectations. At first you’d think a number too sweet would come off as saccharine to you. However this is one ‘sweet’ song that actually did everything right and even charmed me. Excellent stage show that tried mimicking what was in her video. However if anyone had doubts about her song while watching her video before the Semi, I think her performance in the semi increased her chances of winning. It was better than the video. I consider this my 2nd place of the semi. Azerbaijan: Samra ‘Miracle‘ – Once again a case of an Azerbaijani singer performing a song written by Swedes. This is one of only two semifinalists whom I did not have on my list of my ten ‘finals picks.’ The song was good but I’ve seen better performances by Azerbaijani acts in past ESCs. I think 2013’s ‘Hold Me‘ is their best ever. Also the back-up dancers did a real tacky job of dancing. That’s all I can describe about it. Their dancing was tacky. Nevertheless Samra was dressed well and she did sing her song very well despite t not being much of a song. I just feel it didn’t deserve to be in the semis. Malta: Ira Losco ‘Walk On Water‘ – Once again a case of a stageshow that was hard to swallow thanks to backup dancing. Ira did her song very well. However the dancer on stage just plain came off as ridiculous and irritating. It actually turned me off the song. This is the other finalist from the first semi that I felt didn’t deserve it. Latvia: Justs ‘Heartbeat‘ – The biggest thing about the song is its arresting instrumentation. The stage graphics fit the song very well and Justs delivers the song in style and with the right moves you’d expect from a male pop singer. Justs does it solo without backup singers or backup dancers and does it with style. I ranked it the best performance of this semi because it grabs your attention from the very start and won’t let go. Poland: Michal Szpak ‘Color Of Your Life‘ – This is a good ballad delivered very well from Michal. Its style really stands out. Michal delivered it very professionally despite missing a note near the first chorus. The biggest glitch I feel has to be the vintage military jacket he wears on stage. I don’t think it fit the performance that well. Especially since Justs that was on just before him came on stage with a leather jacket. Backup violinists and stage graphics blended well with the performance. Israel: Hovi Star ‘Made Of Stars‘ – This is an excellent ballad delivered very well with excellent singing from Hovi. I almost thought he was doing a cover of an Adele song. The stage graphics added excellently to the song. However the two dancers on the spinning hoop had me questioning whether they were worth it or not? Do they add or subtract? Because Hovi delivers well in a no nonsense performance. Serbia: Sanja Vucic ZAA ‘Goodbye‘ – It’s both a ‘Balkan Ballad’ and a power ballad. Excellent vocals full of emotion and a set up back-up singers that add to the drama and power. Might bring back memories to some of 2007 winner ‘Molitva’ but it holds its own. The male backup dancer didn’t add but he didn’t subtract from the performance either. If there’s one weakness, it’s her stiff black dress. Overall an excellent package and I rank it second-best of this semifinal. Lithuania: Donny Montell ‘I’ve Been Waiting For This Night‘ – A powerful song with a lot of energy and Donny knows how to deliver it vocally. However I didn’t like how he added Michael Jackson-like dance moves to his performance. I feel it did not fit the song at all. Maybe the front flip near the end helped but the dancing didn’t. This is one of two from this semi that qualified for the final that didn’t make my personal Top 10. Australia: Dami Im ‘Sound Of Silence‘ – A very powerful ballad delivered excellent by Dani. I also have no problem with the dress since it was meant to fit the song. However I’m not too happy about some of the stage choices she was given such as sitting on that platform until after the second chorus. She does walk around after that and deliver the song well but I don’t think she was given enough movement. Bulgaria: Poli Genova ‘If Love Was A Crime‘ – Many people felt Poli was robbed of a finals berth five years ago with ‘Na Inat‘ but she finally gets it here. I’ll admit this is not that much of an attention-grabber of a song. Nor were a few of her dance moves the best. Nevertheless Poli delivered the song well and gave it its energy and made it enjoyable to hear. It’s very good for the most part. Ukraine: Jamala ‘1944‘ – This is the first song at the ESC with Crimean Tatar lyrics. This is probably the most political song at this Contest. She has a song with a message and she delivers it with emotion in the song. The wailing at the end of the song is a big plus and especially shows off her vocal abilities. However political songs are touchy grounds at the ESC. They welcome it as long as it’s subtle. I feel this is deserving of its finals berth. Georgia: Nika Kocharov and Young Georgian Lolitaz ‘Midnight Gold‘ – The number starts with a lot of potential with some exciting rock instrumentation and fitting stage graphics. However it goes downhill when the singer delivers vocals with notes that don’t seem to fit the song. I don’t know if he did it for creative purposes but his choices don’t really fit at all. Can’t complain about the instrumentation as it’s the best part. However this is the second qualifier to the final from this semi that I felt didn’t deserve it. Actually I ranked it second-to-last of this semi. Belgium : Laura Tesoro ‘What’s The Pressure‘ – At last! A song that makes you wanna get down! Laura delivers a funky, feel-good energetic number that delivers all the best qualities of a pop number including vocals, dancing and even trying to get the crowd involved. I ranked this the third-best of this semi. AUTOMATICS: France: Amir ‘J’ai Cherche‘ – Good song, has a lot of energy, very good singing, but it comes across as rather boring. I don’t know what it is but when I saw Amir perform, I felt like there was something missing. I don’t know how this will fare on Saturday. Spain: Barei ‘Say Yay!‘ – Now this is one number I feel will go far. A very good song that is full of energy and has good potential of being catchy. Also she performs excellently on stage. She dances like she’s in control and delivers the song as she should. I question her dress, especially with the 03 on it. However I feel she will be great on Saturday night. Sweden: Frans ‘If I Were Sorry‘ – Sweden has one of the best success records at Eurovision. This number however is very questionable. Frans delivered a boring performance where the background tries to make the song interesting by flashing key words. He does sing the song well but his accent is too thick to comprehend some of the lyrics. I think he might score well in the popular vote because of his teen idol status but I don’t think he’ll score well with the judges. Germany: Jamie-Lee ‘Ghost‘ – I have to say a good song and Jamie-Lee is a very good singer. However her outfit was too over the top. I’m cool with a weird outfit done for theatrical purposes such as Nina Kraljic’s outfit during the opening of ‘Spotlight’ but that was too ridiculous like Alice In Wonderland went through a flower garden. The backup singers had on sensible clothes and the trees that shot laser beams worked good but that outfit is dumb and works against her performance. However the outfit will make her win the Barbara Dex award. United Kingdom: Joe & Jake ‘You’re Not Alone‘ – I have to say it’s a very good song with a very good performance. The two sing the song very well and add to the young energy of the song. It’s hard to find something to dislike about this number, especially since it’s very low in gimmicks. I think the one cheesy thing was probably the jumping near the end. One thing we have to keep in mind is that ‘no nonsense’ performances like these are great but they face the obstacle of winning attention from both televoters and the juries. Nevertheless I do wish the best for both of them. Especially since the UK used to have quite a Eurovision legacy and the 21st century has been very unkind to them with only two Top 10 finishes. Italy: Francesca Michielin ‘No Degree Of Separation‘ – Italy rarely disappoints. They’ve mostly delivered some top notch performances to the Contest over the years, even in the last few years. And this year’s entry is a delight too. 21 year-old Francesca Michielin is already a seasoned pro. You’ll notice it as she sings the song consistently and with feeling. Adding the feeling to the song is a big plus. A big minus to the song however is all those stage props and stage graphics. I don’t know if they were trying to reflect a theme or emulate the music video but I feel it went too far and they were distracting from the song. This could work against her performance which holds its own without all the added stuff. So those are my thoughts for the qualifiers. As for the ‘also-rans’: Semi-Final 1: I know I said Malta and Azerbaijan didn’t deserve to be in the final. In their place should be Iceland and Moldova. They did their performance better. Finland’s Sandhja was good but came off as flat. That’s not good especially when you’re first up. Greece must have forgotten the golden rule of rap acts at Eurovision: rap acts go nowhere, even if it’s mixed with ethnopop. It’s a shame because I usually like the Greek numbers. San Marino’s Serhat had a style but I didn’t see it as enough to qualify for the final. Estonia came off as ridiculous in his stage antics and his voice. Montenegro’s number sounded like a mashed-up song and Bosnia’s on-stage theatrics made me wonder if it was really necessary for the song. Semi-Final 2: If I were to trade Georgia and Lithuania from the finals, I’d put in Ireland and Macedonia. Ireland was full of energy and delivered well. Macedonia was also excellent, especially in her vocal range. Switzerland had a good song but it all fell apart with all the on-stage props and moves she was given. Belarus had potential but I thought the face stripes were dumb. Slovenia was good but the singer delivered awkward stage poses that worked against her. The Danish vocal trio came across as rather boring. Norway delivered a song that alternate from one tempo and mood of the verses to a different tempo and completely different mood in the chorus. It didn’t really mix well. And Albania had good potential but I feel her chances were marred by lousy backup singers. Overall I have to say this is a mostly good set of performers for this Contest. There is a bit of the eccentric in some elements but it’s nothing compared to the ‘freak shows’ of five years ago or even ten years ago. I think the freakiest moments will come from Germany and Italy. I guess the country’s are now getting the message that doing something super-eccentric or super-gimmicky doesn’t pay. I didn’t notice too many off-key moments and those that did recovered well. Like I said, I don’t know enough about European music tastes to make predictions. So instead I’m giving my personal Top 10. Eurovision style, of course: Poland, 1 point. Australia, 2 points. Spain, 3 points. Cyprus, 4 points. Netherlands, 5 points. Belgium, 6 points. Serbia, 7 points. Austria, 8 points. Latvia, 10 points. And my personal 12 points goes to…Russia! So there’s my summary of the 2016 Eurovision finalists and their semifinal performances. I’m glad I don’t have to be a jury member because it’s a headache ranking them. Mind you anything can change on Saturday. They may go off key or something may malfunction or the energy that was there in the semi may not be there in the final. Even things like performance order can play a factor. How ironic how Belgium who ended the second semifinal will open the final? Ending the final will be Armenia. Whatever the situation, I wish all the performers the best and the winning performer’s country to get ready to host next year! Posted in: Entertainment - Music, Showbiz, Uncategorized \| Tagged: 1944, 2016, Amir, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Contest, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Dami, Donny, Ericsson, Ericsson Globe Arena, ESC, Eurovision, Finals, France, Frans, Genova, Georgia, Germany, Globe, Hungary, Im, Israel, Italy, Iveta, Jamala, Latvia, Laura, Lazarev, Lithuania, Malta, Mans, Michał, Montell, Mukuchyan, Netherlands, Poland, Poli, Russia, Serbia, Sergei, Song, Spain, Stockholm, Sweden, Szpak, Tesoro, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Zelmerlow Movie Review: Still Alice By Jon The Blogcentric on 17 February 2015 \| 2 Comments Julianne Moore plays Alice Howland, a 50 year-old woman coping with Alzheimer’s in Still Alice. “I wish I had cancer. At least then people wear pink ribbons for you, and they go on long walks.” It’s always a question whether it’s possible to have a film about Alzheimer’s Disease that’s watchable. The latest film making that attempt is Still Alice. I believe it does so. Alice Howland is a 50 year-old woman who appears to have it made: a college professor who just published a book on linguistics, an active person recreationally, a wife to a loving and supportive husband and a mother to three adult children. One of which is married and about to be a mother to twins. However something goes noticeably wrong during a lecture about her book. She has a mental lapse she mistakes for an effect of alcohol. Soon there are more mental lapses, especially while jogging around campus and while giving lectures. Even reintroducing herself to Tom’s girlfriend causes people to wonder. Alice seeks a doctor’s attention immediately. She’s given the news: Alzheimer’s. She’s victim to a gene that brings on Alzheimer’s at an early age. The family is devastated to hear the news. The children even have to get tested to see if they carry the gene. Anna bares the gene but her yet-to-be-born twins are immune. Nevertheless the family tries to go about the best they can while trying to be a help to Alice. However the changes are as hard for them as it is for Alice herself. Firstly Alice will have to give up her professor job. Going to an Alzheimer’s ward in a nursing and witnessing the patients leaves her upset about her future to the point she plans her own suicide using a marked bottle full of pills and a video file on her computer named ‘Butterfly’ of herself instructing her to take all the pills in the bottle. Family friction happens over time as her husband John notices changes in her thinking and Lydia overreacts after she learns Alice went through her theatre notes. However things get better over time. John learns how to work with her fading abilities and become patient with her even in the case of her cellphone she misplaced a month earlier. Anna gives birth to the twins and she’s able to hold one of them. Her relationship with Lydia grows as Lydia shares her plays with her and gets Alice to see her perform in Angels In America where Alice feels the play. Even Alice is able to give a lecture to the local Alzheimer’s association where she delivers a speech she wrote herself and uses a highlighter to mark the notes she read as John and her son Tom watch. The speech is near perfect. Over time she continues to acquire inner strength just as the disease is continuing to impair her brain even further to the point she needs a caretaker while John is gone. However it’s by chance that while her caretaker is away, she comes across the ‘Butterfly’ video on her laptop. She obeys the video and even takes the laptop with her as she searches for the bottle. However the suicide attempt fails as the pills still all over the bathroom floor. The film ends with her still alive but will get you questioning if it ended right. The film is more than just about Alzheimer’s. It’s about having it at a very young age and trying to be able to deal with it and its debilitating effects. You can’t blame Alice for being distraught on hearing the news, especially when she has so much going for her. Just a bit of trivia here: even though 50 seems awfully young to have Alzheimer’s, we should remember the first subject Dr. Alois Alzheimer studied in the disease that bears his name was a 51 year-old German woman. It almost seems understandable to some that Alice sets her own suicide up to happen when the time appears right. However it’s about acquiring inner strength over time. Yes, Alice’s years are numbered and the disease is taking a toll on her mind and her body but she becomes a stronger person over time. It makes like the suicide attempt look like the wrong thing to do after what she’s fought out. The movie is also about family relations during Alzheimer’s. For those who have a loved one with this disease, you would know how much it affects the whole family and even hurts deeply. It’s even harder to bear when the gene that causes early Alzheimer’s is present in other family members, just like how it’s also present in Alice’s oldest daughter Anna. The frustrations are there in the Howlands as Lydia doesn’t know what to make when she learns Alice went through her script notes. Even John feels the frustration as being the husband. Nevertheless the family unit becomes stronger over time and they continue to function the best ways that they can. Lydia’s connection with Alice through her theatre work helps Alice still keep in touch with the world even as the disease continues to take its toll. Anna even tries to let the fact she bares the gene not bother her and continue to live her life as a wife and mother of newborn twins. That scene where Alice is holding her grandchild is one of the more poignant moments of the film. Without a question, the film belongs to Julianne Moore. Her ability to give an Alzheimer’s victim a personality and a will of her own while fighting the destructive nature of the disease has to be the actress performance of the year without an equal. She did a top notch job and deserves the Oscar. None of the supporting performances can pare up to the caliber of Julianne’s performance but Kristen Stewart’s performance of the actress daughter with extreme emotions who connects with her mother through the art of theatre has to be the best of the supporting performances and has more range than even the character of John, despite how good of a job Alec Baldwin does. Kate Bosworth was good as the daughter with the same gene trying to live her life normally but it could have been developed more. Hunter Parrish’s role as Tom the son was the most underdeveloped role in the film but he does a very good job with what little he has. Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland do a good job of directing and writing despite making this film appear to be a film of a single acting role dominating for the most part. I’ll admit I haven’t read the novel by Lisa Genova so I can’t say if they adapted it right or not. SPOILER ALERT: They say the ending is one of the trickiest things to do in a film. I will have to say the scene of the suicide attempt ended rather flat and led into scenes that will leave one wondering if the film makes it look like a good thing the attempt failed or a bad thing. That scene where Alice is with John having ice cream dwelling on how she used to be very smart will have you wondering as will the end scene where she’s with Lydia and she can hardly talk. It also makes you wonder if it ended right. But I think that may have been the point. I think Richard and Wash ended the film that way so we can make our own judgment whether Alice continuing to live is the right thing or the wrong thing. Still Alice makes for a very watchable movie about Alzheimer’s even if it does appear at times to be dominated by Julianne Moore’s acting. Nevertheless her role is one that leads to a performance meant to shine and she does just that. 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__label__wiki	0.782261	0.782261	February 2013 - Volume 26 - Issue 1 Thought you might appreciate this item(s) I saw at Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases. HIV INFECTIONS AND AIDS: Edited by David Dockrell Life expectancy living with HIV: recent estimates and future implications Nakagawa, Fumiyo; May, Margaret; Phillips, Andrew aResearch Department of Infection and Population Health, UCL, London bSchool of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK Correspondence to Fumiyo Nakagawa, Research Department of Infection and Population Health, UCL, Royal Free Campus, Rowland Hill Street, London, NW3 2PF, UK. Tel: +44 207 794 0500 ext. 34684; e-mail: [email protected] Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases: February 2013 - Volume 26 - Issue 1 - p 17-25 doi: 10.1097/QCO.0b013e32835ba6b1 Purpose of review The life expectancy of people living with HIV has dramatically increased since effective antiretroviral therapy has been available, and still continues to improve. Here, we review the latest literature on estimates of life expectancy and consider the implications for future research. With timely diagnosis, access to a variety of current drugs and good lifelong adherence, people with recently acquired infections can expect to have a life expectancy which is nearly the same as that of HIV-negative individuals. Modelling studies suggest that life expectancy could improve further if there were increased uptake of HIV testing, better antiretroviral regimens and treatment strategies, and the adoption of healthier lifestyles by those living with HIV. In particular, earlier diagnosis is one of the most important factors associated with better life expectancy. A consequence of improved survival is the increasing number of people with HIV who are aged over 50 years old, and further research into the impact of ageing on HIV-positive people will therefore become crucial. The development of age-specific HIV treatment and management guidelines is now called for. Analyses on cohort studies and mathematical modelling studies have been used to estimate life expectancy of those with HIV, providing useful insights of importance to individuals and healthcare planning. The number of people living with HIV has never been higher; UNAIDS estimates the global figure to be 34.2 million people [1]. This reflects both the increase in the number of new infections and also the rise in access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) which has dramatically reduced mortality and morbidity [2–8]. Consequently, life expectancy has substantially improved to the extent that HIV is increasingly considered as a chronic illness, in which a near-normal lifespan is achievable with successful care [9,10]. In this review, we first define ‘life expectancy’ and discuss the main methods of calculation. A brief overview of how life expectancy has improved over time is then given, followed by the main focus of this study, which reviews the literature on the latest estimates of life expectancy. Finally, the literature is discussed in the context of what impact it will have in the future. DEFINITION OF LIFE EXPECTANCY AND METHODS OF CALCULATION Life expectancy is ‘the average number of years an individual of a given age is expected to live if current mortality rates continue to apply’ [11]. It is commonly perceived as a useful indicator of population health and mortality and is easier to relate to than mortality rates. Ideally, life expectancy would be calculated using data from a large cohort with very long follow-up such that 50% of deaths are observed. Although this approach would directly provide the median life expectancy, it is currently infeasible. Furthermore, the estimated life expectancy would be outdated and therefore not applicable to those infected or diagnosed today. Box 1: no caption available Instead, calculation of life expectancy is often done by constructing period life tables from the mortality experiences of a cohort over a short period of time, assuming the cohort is subject to age-specific death rates in any given year. Life tables can be complete or abridged, depending on whether death rates were discrete at each year of age, or grouped for similar ages (e.g. 5-year groups), respectively. The life expectancy of an individual is then calculated using projections of these age and sex-specific death rates, assuming they apply throughout an individual's lifespan [12]. An alternative method to estimate life expectancy is to use mathematical models. ESTIMATES OF LIFE EXPECTANCY (PUBLISHED 1980–2009) Survival in people with HIV has progressively improved since AIDS was first seen in the United States [13]. In those early days when treatment for HIV did not yet exist, the median time of survival following an AIDS diagnosis was no longer than about 20 months [14]. Without treatment, it has been estimated that the median time from seroconversion to AIDS and death is approximately 9 and 10 years, respectively, but varies significantly by age at seroconversion [15]. Even after treatment was available, HIV was in the top 10 causes of deaths worldwide in 1997, partly because ART was not very effective at first and also because it was mainly limited to resource-rich countries [16]. Numerous studies have since estimated the life expectancy of people infected with HIV and have demonstrated that survival has improved over time [17–22]. This has been a result of successful virologic suppression because of the availability of increasingly effective and tolerable treatment [23–25]. ESTIMATES OF LIFE EXPECTANCY (PUBLISHED 2010 ONWARDS) Recently, there has been a surge in the number of research papers [9,10,26,27▪▪,28,29▪▪,30▪▪] which estimate life expectancy in people with HIV (Table 1). As these estimates apply to different circumstances (such as no hepatitis coinfections or injecting drug use) and to certain settings (most studies assume good access to ART and HIV care), it is difficult to directly compare the estimates against one another. Table 1-a: Estimates of life expectancy from recently published studies Table 1-b: Life expectancy calculated using data from cohort studies Life expectancy has been estimated by May et al.[30▪▪] using data from the UK Collaborative HIV Cohort study, which combines patient data from over 30 HIV clinics across the UK. Although life expectancy at age 20 increased from 30.0 years during 1996–1999 to 45.8 years during 2006–2008, the presence of HIV infection reduced average life expectancy by 13 years compared to someone without HIV. Men had lower life expectancy than women (39.5 years compared to 50.2 years) and people who started treatment later than guideline recommendations also had a worse prognosis. Van Sighem et al.[9] found that life expectancy of recently diagnosed asymptomatic individuals approached that of uninfected individuals using data from the AIDS Therapy and Evaluation Netherlands cohort. The median number of years lived from age 25 was 52.7 and 57.8 years for men and women, respectively, whereas it was 53.1 and 58.1 years for men and women, respectively, in the general Dutch population. The analysis was restricted to a selective group of healthy people who were still not eligible for treatment nor had experienced a HIV-related symptomatic event (except one associated with primary HIV infection) or AIDS as of 24 weeks from HIV diagnosis. However, these estimates may be biased upwards because of losses to follow-up with consequent under-ascertainment of deaths and to keeping age fixed over follow-up. Mills and colleagues have investigated life expectancy and survival in people receiving ART in Uganda [27▪▪,32,33]. In one study, they found that life expectancy was 26.7 years at age 20, approaching the overall rate for all young adults in Uganda [27▪▪]. Similar to the observations seen in resource-rich settings, there was substantial variability in the life expectancy depending on the patient's age, sex, and CD4 count at baseline [27▪▪]. Most of these patients were treated with older regimens than those currently used in the USA and Western Europe. Since the roll out of ART, adult life expectancy has increased in a South African population cohort, where 28% of adults are infected with HIV [34]. In 2003, the expected age at death was 52 years, but by 2011, this figure was 61. In this study, Bor et al. also found that treatment costs were far outweighed by the economic value of gain in life expectancy. Life expectancy calculated using other methods Harrison et al.[28] used U.S. surveillance data to find that the average life expectancy following diagnosis increased from 10.5 years in 1996 to 22.5 years in 2005. However, according to these estimates, HIV-positive people still have a lifespan 21 years shorter compared to HIV-negative people. Women had a better life expectancy compared to men, but this difference lessened by 2005. The researchers also found that life expectancy was shortest for black men, followed by Hispanic men and white men. This racial disparity was also found by Losina et al.[35]. Although developed primarily for cost-effectiveness analyses, the CEPAC model (a state-transition Monte Carlo simulation of HIV-infected individuals) has been used extensively to answer many research questions [17,18,29▪▪,35,36]. In one study, Sloan et al.[29▪▪] estimated the mean life expectancy for a simulated cohort with mean age of 38 years to be 26.5 years, assuming ART was initiated when CD4 counts fell below a threshold of 350 cells/μl. If patients presented earlier and ART was assumed to be initiated when CD4 counts fell below 500 cells/μl or if the HIV viral load was over 100 000 copies/ml, life expectancy increased slightly to 27.4 years. Another well validated simulation model of HIV, developed by Braithwaite et al.[37], has been used to consider the impact of adherence interventions on cost-effectiveness by comparing the increase in life expectancy with increase in costs (mainly from the intervention itself). Although this study did not explicitly state the estimated life expectancy, results from previous studies have done [31,38,39]. For example, in one study they estimated that life expectancy for a 30 year old, assuming minimal toxicity from antiretrovirals, ranged from 19.3 to 33.5 years depending on the CD4 count at treatment initiation and adherence [31]. Nakagawa and colleagues used their previously developed stochastic simulation model of HIV progression to project the life expectancy of men who have sex with men (MSM) in the UK [10,40,41]. The median life expectancy for MSM infected in 2010 at age 30 was estimated to be 45 years [10]. This assumed that no one had hepatitis coinfection, 40% were lifelong smokers and the median CD4 count at diagnosis was 432 cells/μl. If the median CD4 count at diagnosis declined to 140 cells/μl, the median life expectancy dropped to 41.5 years. The authors suggest that their estimates of life expectancy are much higher than in most other studies because the model takes into account the long-term durable effects of therapy using current estimates of rates of virologic failure and resistance emergence and, therefore, over time the CD4 count increases and mortality rates decrease. INTERPRETATION OF LIFE EXPECTANCY ESTIMATES The major assumption made in all life expectancy calculations is that age-specific mortality rates estimated at a given point in time will apply throughout the individual's entire lifespan. This does not allow for potential improvements in mortality rates over time, which has been observed in both the HIV-infected population and the general population [42,43], and any estimates may therefore be an underestimation. Some studies [10] have taken into account that relative to HIV-negative populations, there is a late fall in survival because of increased mortality associated with several non-AIDS-related causes. Methods to estimate life expectancy can be broadly split into two approaches: life table approach and use of mathematical models. Both approaches rely on data from cohort studies to either construct life tables or to inform the models, but there are some limitations inherently associated with the use of cohort studies. For example, patients followed up in cohort studies may have better HIV care and therefore better overall prognosis because of their participation in various research studies, although this is not always the case as in some cohorts data is collected as part of routine care. Under-ascertainment of deaths can also occur, which would lead to an overestimation of life expectancy. The main limitation when using the life table approach is the under-ascertaining of death, combined with the lack of mortality data in older age groups, where the majority of the deaths occur in the comparator background population. Also unlike regression analyses, life tables do not adjust for covariates and therefore results need to be interpreted carefully. One advantage of mathematical models is the ability to account for the long-term durability of ART and the subsequent decrease in mortality rates, which should ensure that life expectancy is not underestimated in people with HIV. However, it is important to note that mathematical models make many assumptions about the natural course of HIV progression as well as the effect of ART. Additionally, in the case of estimating life expectancy, considerable uncertainty is introduced by simulating very long periods of time. IMPLICATIONS OF INCREASED LIFE EXPECTANCY A consequence of increased life expectancy is that the number of deaths from non-AIDS-related conditions now considerably exceeds the number of AIDS deaths in resource-rich settings [44]. In particular, non-AIDS malignancies, cardiovascular disease, and hepatic disease (in those with hepatitis coinfection) are now amongst the leading causes of deaths [44,45]. HIV infection itself, as well as long-term use of ART, is also thought to increase the risk of non-AIDS-related diseases, probably, although to a lesser degree, even in people with viral suppression [45–51]. These data support the need for enhanced preventive measures more akin to those used in older people in the general population, such as screening programmes. Another direct implication of increased life expectancy is that younger patients nowadays will expect to be on treatment for at least three or four decades. Results from the ongoing Strategic Timing of AntiRetroviral Treatment study, which is evaluating the risk/benefit of ART initiation in people with CD4 count greater than 500 cells/μl, compared with deferral to 350 cells/μl, could lead to patients being on treatment earlier [52]. If ‘treatment as prevention’ strategies, such as ‘test-and-treat’ and preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) regimens, are to be used widely, these could also add to the length of time people are on ART. A large proportion of the lifetime costs related to the care of HIV-infected patients is ascribed to antiretroviral drugs [29▪▪]. Therefore, further cost-effectiveness studies of different regimens need to be done [53] and it is vital for cheaper, generic drugs to be made available. As a result of longer life expectancy, HIV will be more prevalent in older people. Ageing in HIV is not yet well studied as it is a relatively new occurrence [54]; however, the presence of HIV infection may accelerate ageing [55]. The development of age-specific guidelines for HIV is now called for [56▪▪]. Other than guidance on HIV care and clinical management, the guidelines should provide recommendations on screening programmes and additional monitoring of biomarkers, especially for common comorbidities which occur more frequently with increasing age. Therefore, a more integrated approach to managing HIV-related and non-HIV-related diseases may be appropriate, such that people with HIV are seen in general practice and only referred to HIV specialist clinics when viral loads are unsuppressed. This could include lifestyle support, managing cardiovascular risk factors and other chronic diseases, as well as dealing with ART-associated complications such as drug–drug interactions. As there is now sufficient evidence that the life expectancy of someone with HIV is nearly the same as that of an HIV-negative person, access to life insurance should be more widely available. The improved survival needs to be reflected in premium prices, particularly as survival often improves with age, which is unlike most other chronic diseases such as diabetes, because it takes several years of ART to restore CD4 counts to normal levels. FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS IN LIFE EXPECTANCY? Many of the studies considered above have shown that life expectancy is longer in people who have a higher CD4 count at HIV diagnosis [10,28,29▪▪]. In the UK, approximately 50% of people are diagnosed late (defined as a CD4 count <350 cells/μl within 3 months of diagnosis) [57] and there is strong evidence that late diagnosis is associated with poorer prognosis including worse response to treatment and an increased risk for HIV-related morbidity and mortality [58–61]. Therefore, one way to further increase life expectancy of people with HIV is to improve HIV testing rates, particularly in high prevalence areas and perhaps in nontraditional settings. Early diagnosis of HIV will result in individuals starting ART in accordance with guideline recommendations and people being be in care and routinely monitored, both of which will improve life expectancy. In general, it is recognized that HIV-positive people have an inferior profile of lifestyle risk factors compared to the general population [62–67]. Many of these risk factors, whether HIV-related or not, and which include smoking, alcohol abuse, and recreational drug use, are associated with an increased risk of death [46,62,68▪,69▪▪], and hence investment into support programmes may help to reduce the mortality rates more. The effect of hepatitis C coinfection on HIV is also important to consider, because HIV immunosuppression is associated with faster progression of liver disease in people with hepatitis C [70]. The risk factors for acquiring HIV are also associated with lower life expectancy [71]. Studies comparing mortality rates in people with HIV and on ART to people without HIV have reported conflicting results [9,72▪,73], although there is some evidence of an increased death rate in individuals who are not yet on treatment because of high CD4 counts compared with the general population (with the exception of MSM with CD4 count >500 cells/μl) [74]. Even if the life expectancy of an HIV-infected person were found to be equal to that of an HIV-negative person, the quality-adjusted life years would probably be less, mostly because of the potential harm resulting from long-term ART usage [75], but also because of the psychological aspects for some of carrying a lifelong virus, despite it being controlled at very low levels. More research is required on ways in which quality of life could be improved. The life expectancy of someone living with HIV, especially if they are diagnosed before ART is indicated, is approaching that of HIV-negative individuals; however, it is still not equal (Table 2). Even if life expectancy were to improve further such that it did not differ by HIV status, quality-adjusted life years would almost certainly be less. Main findings and conclusions The improvement in life expectancy will mean that the number of people with HIV increases and there will be a shift in the age distribution. Further research into the impact of ageing on HIV-positive people will become crucial. Therefore, age-specific HIV treatment guidelines may need to be developed and introduced. Screening programmes and more comprehensive patient management are also required to address comorbidities and risk factors associated with HIV that increasingly occur as people age. Modelling studies suggest that life expectancy could potentially rise further. 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__label__cc	0.73435	0.26565	Applications for the 2015-2016 Jacksonville University student media leadership positions have opened! Students interested in these year-long positions and accompanying scholarships should complete the attached application and email it to Dr. Therese O’Connell ([email protected]) no later than Friday April 3, 2014. Interviews will be conducted by the JU Media Board during the week of April 6-10. Download: 2015-2016 Student Media Leadership Application Editor-in-Chief ($6,000) The editor-in-chief of “The Navigator” is responsible for overseeing all editorial content published in the paper and is held accountable for operating and accurate and ethical news source. The EIC will lead the newspaper staff in the publication of 10 print editions throughout the year as well as weekly online editions. To do this, the EIC is required to edit and approve all content that goes into the paper, including but not exclusive to stories, art, letters to the editor and opinion columns. The EIC is the only student that can control publication of editorial content in the paper. Therefore, he or she is responsible for maintaining the paper’s integrity and image on campus. Strong editing, fact checking and judgement abilities are essential to success in this position. The EIC must schedule, attend and lead all Navigator meetings throughout the year. He or she is responsible for hiring students for staff editorial positions, such as writers, photographers, and section editors, and reserves the right to dismiss students from those positions when necessary. Each print edition, the EIC is responsible for addressing the student body in the form of an editorial column. In addition to editorial responsibilities, the EIC will organize all technical aspects of the paper’s operation. This includes scheduling print dates with Florida Sun Printing and ensuring high print quality throughout the year, going with business manager to meet with advertisers, managing paper distribution after each publication, attending all meetings with the JU Media Board, and resolving any issues with administration that may arise. The EIC is also responsible for maintaining the shared student media website judolphinmedia.com. As the leader of largest and oldest student media on campus, the EIC is responsible for representing “The Navigator” with a professional and respectful demeanor at all times. Business Manager ($4,000) Take the lead in initiating and developing relationships with local business partners interested in advertising in print or online forms This includes solicitation of new partners; gas money is awarded from ad revenue on a yearly basis Anyone associated with The Navigator may seek new advertising partners and receive commission of 20% of the ad fee collected, awarded at the end of each semester Obtain signed contracts from partners and file them in a secure place Process payments via the Square Reader Prepare and send invoices within two days of the ad’s running Partners may request digital or physical proof of the ad’s running at this time; including such attachment is good practice and is encouraged A log must also be maintained listing the invoice number, amount, and payment status with date Communicate with Dr. O’Connell regarding the status of The Navigator account Begin training the assistant business manager to assume this position the following year The Aquarian Scholarship positions require some experience and are often selected from the experiential staff. All positions require a resume to be attached with application form. For any questions regarding the available positions please contact [email protected] Editor-in-Chief ($3,000; $1,500 per semester) The position requires leadership skills to direct the editorial team in the selection, design, and layout stages of publication and to see the work through to distribution of the magazine. The Aquarian Editor should be able to: Negotiate with printers and observe the contract carefully. Work amicably with the faculty advisor and staff. Draft a budget that itemizes all intended expenditures to present to the Media Board; accounting for and not exceeding the budget for the project. Recruit a staff to share all aspects of the publication process including publicizing the Aquarian, receiving entries, evaluating the literary and artistic submissions, setting deadlines for publication, preparing the copy for the printer, distributing the Aquarian to students, notifying students whose work was accepted for publication and arranging for the presentation occasion and other events. In selecting an Editor for the Aquarian, preference will be given to applicants with some publication experience and a record of participation in creative writing or arts. Assistant Editor ($1,500; $750 per semester) The position requires the Assistant Editor to aid the Editor-in-Chief in the selection, design, and layout stages of publication and to see the work through to distribution of the magazine. The Aquarian Assistant Editor should be able to: Publicize the Aquarian through social media and the Aquarian website. Aid in receiving entries, evaluating the literary and artistic submissions, preparing the copy for the printer, distributing the Aquarian to students, notifying students whose work was accepted for publication and arranging for the release party and other events. Lead Designer ($1,750; $875 per semester) *A simple portfolio of design work is required with application The position requires the Lead Designer to aid the Editor-in-Chief in the selection, design, and layout stages of publication and to see the work through to distribution of the magazine. The Aquarian Lead Designer should be able to: Design and assemble a professional quality magazine and submit it to the printer by the determined deadline. Assist in negotiating with printers and observe the contract carefully. Design all promotional materials for submissions, events, and recruitment. Dolphinium Records ($6,250 to be distributed between positions) Oversees label operations and is responsible for development and implementation of yearly goals with Dr. Olson and the board. These activities include publicity and marketing plans, radio promotions, and recording needs; works with label offices to create new opportunities for Dolphinium including booking and management services; supervises label staff, and reports to Dr. Olson. Assists the President in label operations and is responsible for organizing. The VP is in charge of publicity activities, strictly enforcing deadlines on publicity and media contacts, maintaining publicity databases and supervises label staff in marketing area. Recording Manager: Technically minded individual capable of overseeing our recording sessions, live shows, and cooperative technology ventures. Manages and maintains our equipment, and is in charge of supervising student use of the equipment. Assists Dr. Olson with tracking, editing, and setting up live sessions for Dolphinium Artists. A&R and New Media Manager: Manages our web presence in consultation with Dr. Olson (Facebook and twitter updates, as well as supervising our website content), and is responsible, in conjunction with the president, with scouting out and reviewing new artists for the label and label showcases. JU Dolphin Radio ($11,000 altogether, additional $3,500 to be distributed by Manager in consultation with advisor) Station Manager ($5,000) The Station Manager of Dolphin Radio is, first and foremost, a leader for the other staff members and students who operate the station. This individual maintains and improves the effectiveness of the radio station’s on-air and off-air presence. The Station Manager also works closely with the faculty advisor and serves as a liaison between Dolphin Radio and the Jacksonville University Media Board. This position is a very demanding role requiring patience, stamina, and decisiveness. Candidates already involved with the station will be given special consideration, but anyone familiar with the radio industry and/or radio equipment will be considered. Must have completed at least one semester of COMM 395-01 Dolphin Radio Practicum Maintain good academic standing with Jacksonville University Must have successfully completed Dolphin Radio Training Plan and Contract Intermediate to advanced knowledge of broadcasting equipment Intermediate to advanced knowledge of broadcasting/audio editing software such as StationPlaylist®, Audacity®, and Adobe Audition® Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, as well as other various computer software and skills Great interpersonal skills Works well with others/strong sense of teamwork Can balance professionalism with fun A strong sense of character and a true passion for radio Description of Essential Job Duties & Expectations Work with the Faculty Advisor to set goals for the station Attend all Jacksonville University Media Board budget meetings as well as other meetings designated by the Media Board Attend and teach COMM 395-01 Dolphin Radio Practicum class Attend and lead biweekly executive staff meetings Update Faculty Advisor on a weekly basis about the Station’s workings, problems, successes, etc. Work with Finance Officer to formulate the budget and track expenses Monitor the recruiting, selecting, motivating, training, and supervising of the volunteer staff Acts as a liaison between Dolphin Radio and Jacksonville University as a whole Is familiar with the By-Laws and the University Guidelines for Student Media, as well as making sure the station maintains compliance with these By-Laws The Station Manager should expect to work at least an average of 15 hours a week into station presence and management. Finance Officer ($1,500) The Finance Officer is responsible for creating, managing, and updating Dolphin Radio’s budget and finances. This individual will keep invoices and records of all expenses, payments, and deposits made to the station’s account. The Finance Officer is also in charge of completing Purchase Orders, Departmental Deposits, and other University forms. Candidates already involved with the station will be given special consideration, but anyone familiar with the radio industry and/or radio equipment will be considered. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, as well as other various computer software and skills Understand, at minimum, a basic understanding of budgeting, accounting, and/or other forms of finance management Personable and easy to get along with Dedicated, motivated, and committed to the improvement and bettering of Dolphin Radio Beginner to intermediate knowledge of broadcasting equipment Beginner to intermediate knowledge of broadcasting/audio editing software such as StationPlaylist®, Audacity®, and Adobe Audition® Understand and familiar with finance management techniques at an advanced knowledge (preferred, but not required) Exceptional time management skills and punctuality; approaches and meets deadlines early Create, update, and manage the station’s budget Act as a liaison between Dolphin radio and Jacksonville University’s, Controller’s office and Finance department Works closely with the Station Manager and Program Director to complete appropriate financial forms in their wholeness and as efficient and swift as possible Attend biweekly executive staff meetings Is familiar with the By-Laws and the University Guidelines for Student Media, as well as making sure the station maintains compliance with these By-Laws. The Finance Officer should expect to work at least an average of 9 hours a week into station presence and management. The Dolphin Channel News – Station Manager ($5,000) – Executive Producer ($3,500) Dolphin Network ($2,500 to be distributed by advisor) – Master Control Coordinator – Operations Assistant	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line936
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Additionally, Oracle continues to expand its Autonomous Database with new capabilities announced today. Oracle Autonomous Database builds on 40 years of experience supporting the world’s most demanding applications. The first-of-its-kind, Oracle Autonomous Database uses groundbreaking machine learning to enable self-driving, self-repairing, and self-securing capabilities with cloud economies of scale and elasticity. The complete automation of database and infrastructure operations, like patching, tuning and upgrading, cuts administrative costs, and allows database administrators to focus on getting more value from data and building new innovations. With Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle’s world-famous database technology is now easily usable by customers of any size. Many of the customers that have deployed Oracle Autonomous Database would not have considered using Oracle database technology in the past. “Customers are delighted with the agility, ease of use, and performance they get with the Autonomous Database. It enables them to instantly create and effortlessly use databases that require no manual tuning,” said Andrew Mendelsohn, executive vice president, database server technologies, Oracle. “It’s also extremely easy for customers to adopt because it uses the same proven Oracle Database as on-premises, with the same functionality and interfaces they’ve used for years.” Autonomous Database Revolutionizes Data Management Global institutions across financial services, consumer goods, automotive, retail, healthcare, science, media, manufacturing, telecommunications and logistics management are relying on Oracle Autonomous Database to automate critical management and security processes to better safeguard their systems and free up IT resources for more strategic work. MESTEC Limited, a UK-based company, is providing intelligent SaaS solutions to optimize the manufacturing lifecycle for some of the world’s most prestigious manufacturers of submarines, missiles, micro semiconductors and orthopedic hips. MESTEC is using Oracle Autonomous Transaction Processing in combination with Microsoft Azure, cutting labor and infrastructure costs in half. “MESTEC’s leading smart factory solution is powered by high performance cloud infrastructure and database systems,” said Mark Carleton, director at MESTEC Limited. “We put Azure and Oracle Cloud to the test by implementing our application tier in Azure connected to Oracle Autonomous Database, running on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and the results have been extremely positive. Initial tests are projecting a 90 percent decrease in database management overhead, and 50 percent increase in performance. By connecting Oracle and Azure, we’re able to rapidly introduce innovative technologies into our solution, ultimately resulting in a better, smarter solution for our customers enabling them to make dramatic improvements in manufacturing performance. And we’re seeing some workloads running 600 percent faster on Autonomous than on our legacy environment with half the CPUs.” JASCI Software, a next generation SaaS platform for modern logistics, is revolutionizing the logistics industry to keep up with consumer and e-commerce expectations. The US-based company is harnessing the power of Oracle Autonomous Database to enable some of the biggest names in retailing to move goods at lightning speeds. “With Oracle Autonomous Database, we are creating a new status quo for our industry so our customers can deliver their goods faster and successfully compete in the age of next-day shipping,” said JASCI Software CEO, Craig Wilensky. “Since adopting Oracle Autonomous Database, JASCI Software’s SaaS software runs up to 100X faster than our previous cloud solution with complex AI transactions completed in milliseconds. With Oracle’s technical team managing, tuning and upgrading databases, we are able to just focus on providing supply chain expertise to our customers.” For China-based luxury real estate developer Kingold, the ability to compete effectively requires a strong capability to capture and analyze data, and extract insights that can be used to design and deliver new services to tenants. With Autonomous Data Warehouse, Kingold has shortened the time to reach insights, delivering more value to its customers faster. “If you just put everything in the cloud, you’re just a glorified CIO of yesterday, you’ve done an okay job,” said Steven Chang, CIO, Kingold. “But when you make the data work for you, and empower the people around you, that’s when you become a digital CIO. Real transformation can’t start until you start working the data to make changes.” SKY Brasil is providing Pay TV satellite service to five million customers throughout Brazil. SKY is pairing the performance capability, computing speed and simplicity of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with Autonomous Data Warehouse, and the results have improved both SKY’s processes and their bottom line. Oracle’s solutions enabled SKY’s IT resources to dedicate more time to strategic data modeling and also resulted in a 90 percent reduction in time to market for SKY’s SAS application. “In addition to the high performance of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, the adoption of Oracle Autonomous Database has streamlined processes and enabled us to reach our customers with the right offering,” said Alberto Camardelli, CIO, SKY Brasil. “SKY expects to use the solution even more and bring all of its infrastructure to the cloud.” Learn more about Oracle Autonomous Database Follow Oracle Database via Blog, Facebook and Twitter The Oracle Cloud offers a complete suite of integrated applications for Sales, Service, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing, plus Highly Automated and Secure Generation 2 Infrastructure featuring the Oracle Autonomous Database. For more information about Oracle (NYSE: ORCL), please visit us at www.oracle.com. 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__label__wiki	0.677861	0.677861	Introduction and Overview How to Watch This Course (4:50) How to Download Course Videos (2:42) Downloading Sample Shortcuts (13.1) (4:49) Shortcuts and iOS 13.1 (1:28) Shortcuts and iOS 14 (14) (1:02) iPhone Interface (14) (6:39) iPad Interface (14) (6:16) First Shortcut (5:43) The Shortcuts Gallery (3:55) Folder Organization (14) (3:07) The Shortcuts Widget (14) (5:01) Split Screen Shortcuts (14) (0:55) Copy and Paste Shortcut Actions (14) (1:34) Shortcuts Key Concepts Key Concepts Overview (0:33) New Programming Model (7:21) Variables (8:18) Magic Variables (5:09) Shortcuts on the Home Screen (2:06) Share Sheet Triggers (6:04) Conversational Shortcuts (5:59) Comments (1:52) Suggested Shortcuts (13.1) (2:50) Triggers Overview (0:58) Automatic Automation (14) (2:28) On-Screen Buttons (4:09) Trigger by Voice Command (2:33) Time-Based Triggers (3:13) Alarm-Based Triggers (2:54) Apple Watch Workout (1:37) Arrive and Leave Triggers (1:51) The "Before I Commute" Trigger (2:10) CarPlay Connection as Trigger (1:34) Airplane Mode Trigger (2:15) WiFi-Based Triggers (2:21) Bluetooth Connection as a Trigger (2:07) Do Not Disturb as a Trigger (2:07) Low Power Mode as a Trigger (2:23) NFC as Trigger (3:48) Open Application as a Trigger (1:27) Close Application Trigger (14) (2:49) Charger Connect Trigger (14) (2:50) Battery Level Trigger (14) (4:20) Email Triggers (14) (2:34) Message Triggers (14) (3:18) Application Actions Overview (0:36) Calendar Actions (14:02) Mail Actions (3:36) Device Actions (2:21) Notifications and Alerts (3:18) Location and Maps (8:13) Camera Application Actions (1:41) Photos and Image Actions (3:36) Weather Application Actions (3:18) Files Actions (2:58) Documents Actions (4:51) Apple TV Actions (1:26) Apple Notes Actions (5:22) Music Application Actions (2:59) Podcast Actions (2:41) Web and Safari Actions (3:44) Sharing Actions (4:08) Settings and Accessibility Controls (1:18) Contacts Application Actions (2:47) Reminders Application Actions (3:11) Automating HomeKit (3:16) Network Application Actions (1:38) Shortcuts Application Actions (2:50) Math and Measurement Actions (4:02) Drafts Application Actions (2:54) More Drafts Actions (13.1) (2:03) Ulysses Application Actions (3:08) OmniFocus Application Actions (3:35) Things Application Actions (1:19) Yoink Application Actions (13.1) (3:26) Text Transformation Actions (13.1) (3:36) PCalc Application Actions (13.1) (3:32) LookUp Dictionary Actions (13.1) (1:20) Shortcuts and the Apple Watch Launch Shortcuts from Apple Watch (14) (2:11) Apple Watch Shortcuts (14) (3:48) Advanced Concepts Overview (0:44) Nesting Shortcuts (3:31) Using Lists (5:34) Dictionaries (6:24) Using Count (3:00) The If Condition (3:12) Using Repeat Items (3:40) Using URL Schemes (12:21) Using Base64 (5:50) Regular Expressions and Shortcuts (5:45) The Shortcuts-Based Home Screen (8:49) Using Shortcuts Overview (0:36) Daily Alarms (1:11) Wake Up Alarms (3:32) Appointment Weather (5:35) Weather at Specific Location (2:52) Find Coffee! (1:45) Focus Time (3:57) Block Scheduling with Shortcuts (7:13) Move Multiple Calendar Events (5:14) Copy Day (3:37) Meeting Automation (5:50) Directions to Upcoming Events (2:28) AirDrop Screenshots (2:28) Combine Images (2:32) Bulk Adjust Photos (2:42) Save Expenses to the Cloud (4:59) Time Tracking with Shortcuts (6:34) Capture and Use URLs (2:35) Coffee Shop Automation (3:22) Automated Email (4:02) Link-O-Rama (7:45) Stop All HomePods (0:40) Packing List (3:50) Build a Date Calculator (3:56) Weekend Task List (2:05) ETA to Disneyland (6:24) Convert Web Page to PDF (1:09) Running Late Message (2:09) Time Stamp to Clipboard (1:43) Get Application Icon (2:36) The Morning Report (11:21) Back Up Shortcuts (1:03) More Shortcuts Resources (1:09) More MacSparky (1:17) Downloadable Links for All Course Shortcuts iOS 14 Update Materials Shortcuts for iOS 14 Introduction (1:02) The iPhone Interface (6:39) The iPad Interface (6:16) Folder Organization (3:07) The Shortcuts Widget (5:01) Split Screen Shortcuts (0:55) Copy and Paste Actions (1:34) Automatic Automation (2:28) Close App Trigger (2:49) Email Triggers (2:34) Message Triggers (3:18) Battery Level Trigger (4:20) Charger Connect Trigger (2:50) Change Watch Faces (3:48) Launch Shortcuts from Apple Watch (2:11) New Lecture (48:57) Combined Video with all iOS 14 Materials (48:58) Shortcuts Webinars October 2020 - iOS 14 Webinar (38:48) Combined Video Files for Easier Download 1 - Introduction (39:30) 2 - Key Concepts (37:25) 3 - Triggers (37:33) 4 - Actions - 1 (55:24) 5 - Advanced Concepts (53:05) 6 - Useful Shortcuts - 1 (63:12) 7 - Conclusion (2:53) iOS 14 Additional Materials (48:58) Directions to Upcoming Events	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line948
__label__wiki	0.502153	0.502153	Weekly Wheelspin: Top Gear tribulations, T-Cross turns up and Halloween havoc Author: Neil Thomason \| Updated: 28 Jun 2019 11:24 As the nights draw in, and a chill enters the air, the car becomes almost like a cocoon of warmth and protection from these outside elements. Whereas driving might be more treacherous (more on that at the bottom of this article) and other seasons offer more driving fun, winter is always the season where we are thankful that we can get from A to B in comfort with heated seats on and the AC blowing hot air. Speaking of blowing hot air, snuggle in as we recap the week that was… Another year, another Top Gear presenter. Or presenters as it were, with the powers that be getting a two-for-one replacement for Joey from Friends. Lancashire pair Paddy ‘no likey no lighty’ McGuiness and Andrew ‘Freddy’ Flintoff are taking the reigns on the reboot of the reboot, with Chris Harris remaining on the show as the only one who knows what he’s talking about. What do McGuiness and Flintoff even know about cars, I hear you scream in rage at your screen. Well they both know how to drive fast for one thing, with cricket legend Flintoff fined and given three points for speeding on the M60 motorway in 2014. We say speeding, average speed cameras caught him travelling at 58mph in a 50mph stretch of the M60 near Bredbury, Stockport. Meanwhile, TV comic Paddy McGuinness escaped a driving ban last year with the help of famed lawyer Nick ‘Mr Loophole’ Freeman. This despite already having pleaded guilty to speeding in his Range Rover, which would have taken McGuinness to 12 license points and a mandatory ban. Maybe he signed up solely to gain use of the track. At least the banter on the show won’t feel quite so forced now, but will Flintoff and McGuiness eventually disappear into obscurity like so many presenters before them? We took a look back at some of the Top Gear presenters time forgot. As far as new cars to go with the new presenters, Volkswagen revealed the T-Cross this week. Similar to its Seat Arona stablemate, the T-Cross is based on the same platform of the new Polo, resulting in a much more compact look overall. This is offset by squared, beefed up wheel arches that are filled by chunky alloy wheels, the biggest offered being 17in. Talking about VW Group constantly cannibalising each others work, Skoda continued to tease their new Golf-sized hatchback this week. Showing it off in camo for the first time, the Skoda Scala will offer four engine options at launch – three turbocharged petrols and one diesel – with a fifth engine running on eco-friendly natural gas being offered later in 2019. Leasing dealhunters Whereas there’s been an element of panic buying going on around PHEVs and EVs since the government announced it would be scrapping grants for PHEVs and reducing them for EVs, with the remaining grants fulfilled in record time and an estimated 1,000 PHEVs and EVs sold each day since the cut was announced on 12 October, the appeal still remains. As everyone loves hybrids, and everyone loves SUVs, we therefore picked out five of our favourites in this segment. Speaking of which… Though it’s now too late to get a grant towards the cost of one, we recently reviewed the new Range Rover Sport PHEV. A long time in the making, it offers a claimed 91.1mpg and a combined 404bhp and 640Nm of torque. Has it been worth the wait? With a CO2 output of 64g/km, this Sport reconciles the current trend for SUVs with an environmental footprint much smaller than its diesel counterparts so it will be an enticing proposition for some. Halloween havoc It’s the scariest time of the year next Wednesday. Nope, it’s not the end of the tax year, it’s Halloween! In honour of everyone’s favourite excuse to stock up on chocolate and not answer the door so you get to eat it all yourself, we’ve identified some of the creepiest clips caught on car dashcams. On top of that, we’ve picked out a list of the scariest road names in the UK as well as our five favourite monstrous motors from the movies. The end of October is nigh, which means we can all look forward to an extra hour’s sleep this weekend. Yes, it’s time to put the clocks back by one hour at 2am on Sunday 28 October. But lie-in aside, is there still a reason for maintaining this century-old tradition? In fact, considering times have changed so much since it was introduced in 1916, is the current daylight savings system not only obsolete but dangerous? We take a look at the opposing arguments. Weekly Wheelspin	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line949
__label__wiki	0.816639	0.816639	VIDEO: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reprises ‘Airplane’ Role For Wisconsin Commercial Kareem Expresses Interest In Returning To Bucks In ‘Some Capacity’ During Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s career in the NBA, the six-time NBA champion was considered one of the best to ever play the game and also spent some time off the court working on his acting chops. Perhaps Jabbar’s most famous role was going head-to-head against martial arts star Bruce Lee in Game of Death. Although the unforgettable scene fighting against Lee in a yellow jumpsuit is iconic to say the least, the Los Angeles Lakers legend also had a big role in the movie, Airplane! — Lakers Nation Store Is Back! Check Out The Latest Gear! — Recently, Jabbar filmed a commercial to promote TravelWisconsin.com and reprised his role as Robert Murdock from the ’80s comedy with actor Robert Hays. Before landing with the Lakers in 1975, Jabbar was the face of the Milwaukee Bucks helping lead the team to the franchise’s only NBA title in 1971. Apparently, Jabbar still has a soft spot for the city of Milwaukee. Kobe Bryant Explains The “Mamba Mentality” At The Kobe 9 Experience VIDEO: Conscious Art Show Features Amazing Kobe And NBA Artwork On November 9, Vincent “V.C.” Chang and a collection of other basketball… Phillip Barnett 2018 NBA Playoffs: Kobe Bryant Analyzes Celtics’ Jayson Tatum In ESPN ‘Detail’ Video Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant spent 20 years wowing NBA fans with his seemingly limitless bag of tricks… Trevor Lane VIDEO: Pau Gasol Receives Standing Ovation At Staples Center Pau Gasol returned to Staples Center to face the Los Angeles Lakers… Serena Winters Top Videos: Jeremy Lin Talks ‘Small Things’ Kobe’s Been Teaching Him What a week for the Los Angeles Lakers! With Lakers media day…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line958
__label__cc	0.72988	0.27012	Tips using UnboundID LDAP SDK These are some Tips and How Tos on using the UnboundID LDAP SDK For Java. Many of these are from News Groups[1], emails or our actual usage. Check if user is Member of Group with Compare Request# A Compare Request is the most efficient method to determine Group Membership. Using memberOf: CompareRequest compareRequest = new CompareRequest(userDN, "memberOf", groupDN); CompareResult compareResult = connection.compare(compareRequest); if (compareResult.compareMatched()) // The user is a member of the group. // The user is not a member of the group. Using member: CompareRequest compareRequest = new CompareRequest(groupDN, "member", userDN); Figuring Out if Connection is Valid# you can just do: SearchResult searchResult; searchResult = connection.search(searchRequest); catch (LDAPSearchException e) searchResult = e.getSearchResult(); // Do something with the result here. This will take care of all of the error handling associated with figuring out whether the connection is still valid or not, and it can even automatically retry the operation on a newly-created connection (and if you're using a ServerSet as a means of load-balancing and/or failover, then the new connection might go to a different server) as a way to hide these kinds of failures from the client. LDAP Connection Pools and Synchronous Operations # First, synchronous mode is a mode of operation that changes the way that the LDAP SDK reads data from the server. It has nothing to do with locking or synchronized blocks. By default, whenever you create an LDAPConnection, the UnboundID LDAP SDK For Java opens a background thread that is dedicated to reading data from the server on that connection. This is needed to support asynchronous use of a connection, in which you can have multiple requests in progress simultaneously on the same connection. However, if you don't need this capability (and it can actually be dangerous to use if the connection is part of a connection pool) then you can use LDAPConnectionOptions.setUseSynchronousMode(true) before creating the connection and it will create the connection in a way that doesn't use a background reader thread but instead will read responses on the same thread that sent the associated request. This offers better performance and eliminates the need for a separate reader thread. The downsides are that you can't use asynchronous Operations and that the case in which a connection is closed by the server won't be detected until you try to process an operation on that connection (unless you have a health check configured that allows the connection pool to periodically check the validity of that connection). Second, when I said "the client is getting an immediate failure on trying to use a connection that is no longer valid", I meant getting an LDAPException with a result code that indicates that the underlying connection may no longer be valid. You can use the ResultCode.isConnectionUsable method as a guideline to help determine whether the failure might be because the connection is no longer valid and should be re-established, although it is overly cautious and some of the result codes for which it indicates that a connection is no longer usable may also be used for other kinds of problems in which the connection is fine but there was just a problem encountered while processing the request. Still, it's better to be safe than sorry, and getting a new connection and trying again won't hurt anything except costing a little bit of processing time. Third, connection pool health checks aren't meant to be used outside of the connection pool. Most of the time, you shouldn't call the LDAPConnectionPoolHealthCheck methods yourself. Instead, you should let the connection pool do that for you. You do that by calling LDAPConnectionPool.setHealthCheck, and the pool will take care of invoking the health check at all of the appropriate Timeouts. So to create a LDAPConnectionPool in Synchronous Mode, you could do something like: // Create the connection options LDAPConnectionOptions ldapOptions = new LDAPConnectionOptions(); ldapOptions.setAbandonOnTimeout(true); ldapOptions.setBindWithDNRequiresPassword(false); ldapOptions.setResponseTimeoutMillis(60000); ldapOptions.setUsePooledSchema(true); ldapOptions.setPooledSchemaTimeoutMillis(60000); ldapOptions.setUseSynchronousMode(true); // Create the failover server set with the desired addresses and // ports, as well as an SSLSocketFactory if you want secure // connections and the connection options created above. FailoverServerSet failoverSet = new FailoverServerSet(addresses, ports, sslSocketFactory, connectionOptions); // Create a bind request that will be used to authenticate // newly-established connections. SimpleBindRequest bindRequest = new SimpleBindRequest(this.adminUserId, this.password); // Create and configure the connection pool. LDAPConnectionPool pool = new LDAPConnectionPool(failoverSet, bindRequest, 50, 500); pool.setMaxConnectionAgeMillis(1800); pool.setMaxDefunctReplacementConnectionAgeMillis(1800L); pool.setMaxWaitTimeMillis(3000L); pool.setRetryFailedOperationsDueToInvalidConnections( typesOfOperationOnFailure); pool.setHealthCheckIntervalMillis(1900L); LDAP Connection Pools and getConnection()# The getConnection(String,int) method will never create a new connection, nor will it wait for a connection to become available. If you call that method and the pool does not currently have an idle connection to the specified server, that method will return null. However, the getConnection() method that doesn't take any arguments will be subject to the policy that you set via the: setCreateIfNecessary setMaxWaitTimeMillis methods (and if you don't call those methods, then it will use the default values of createIfNecessary=true maxWaitTimeMillis=0). So if you call getConnection() and there are currently no connections available, then the pool will wait for up to maxWaitTimeMillis for a connection to become available, and if no connections get released during that time, then it will either create a new connection (if createIfNecessary is true) or throw an LDAPException. The getConnection() method will never return null. The search, modify, etc. methods that the pool provides for performing operations use getConnection() in order to get the connection that they use for those operations, so the behavior you specify using setCreateIfNecessary and setMaxWaitTimeMillis will apply to them just as it would if you directly called getConnection() yourself. If createIfNecessary is true, then it is possible that you could temporarily have more connections established than the maximum pool size. The maximum pool size really indicates the maximum number of connections that the pool will allow to be idle at any time. If you have a burst of activity that uses up all of the available connections and requires new connections to be created, and then that burst subsides and all of the connections are released back to the pool, then the pool will only keep as many connections as the configured maximum. Once the pool has the maximum number of connections that aren't in use, any other connections that get released back to the pool will be closed. Authenticate LDAP users in asynchronous mode with UnboundID LDAP SDK[2]# LDAP is an inherently asynchronous protocol, meaning that, in most cases, you can issue multiple concurrent requests over the same connection and the client will be able to correlate the responses with their appropriate requests. However, the LDAP protocol specification (RFC 4511 section 4.2.1) states that bind operations cannot be processed on a connection that has any other outstanding operations. In particular "Before processing a Bind Request, all uncompleted operations MUST either complete or be abandoned" and "After sending a Bind Request, clients MUST NOT send further LDAP PDUs until receiving the Bind Response." This is because a bind operation is used to change the authentication state of a connection (and in some cases may also include negotiating a communication security layer). It is dangerous to have other types of operations in progress on the connection while a bind is being processed because the bind processing may change the nature of the response to the client. The UnboundID LDAP SDK For Java is inherently asynchronous by default, meaning that it operates in a mode that allows multiple operations to be processed concurrently on a single connection. There are two ways to do this: Simply use the same connection concurrently across multiple threads. For example, if you have two threads that are sharing the same connection, you could call LDAPConnection.search on one thread while LDAPConnection.modify is being called on another. In this mode of operation, whenever you send an LDAP request on a thread, that thread will block until it gets the response (or until the response timeout is reached, or until it detects that the connection has been terminated), but other threads can use the same connection for other operations. Use the asynchronous API to allow a single thread to interact with multiple operations simultaneously. For example, if you call LDAPConnection.modify, then the LDAP SDK will send the request and wait until it gets the response, but if you call LDAPConnection.asyncModify, then the LDAP SDK will send the request and then immediately return control to the thread so that it can do something else. It will provide you with an AsyncRequestID that you can use to determine whether the operation has completed (and if so to get that response) whenever you want to check on it. But as per the restriction around bind operations, the LDAP SDK does not provide an LDAPConnection.asyncBind because your application should not ever attempt to process a bind operation on a connection that might have one or more other operations in progress. The LDAP SDK won't explicitly prevent you from calling LDAPConnection.bind simultaneously on the same connection from two separate threads, but you need to be careful to not do that in your own code. In general, I would recommend that you avoid using asynchronous operations altogether. There is rarely a good reason to use them, and it will likely make your application less reliable. If your application needs to be able to issue multiple LDAP requests simultaneously, then it is far better to use separate connections for those requests, and the best way to do that is to use an LDAPConnectionPool to manage those connections. The LDAPConnectionPool class is specifically designed to make this as convenient and reliable as possible. While you can check out a connection, use it to perform an operation, and then release that connection to the pool, it is better to just invoke the connection against the pool and have it do the connection management for you. For example, if you want to perform a search operation on a pooled connection, instead of: LDAPConnection connection = pool.getConnection(); SearchResult searchResult = connection.search(searchRequest); pool.releaseConnection(connection); you should simply do the following: SearchResult searchResult = pool.search(searchRequest); Not only is this more convenient, but it has several advantages that make your application more reliable, including: Your application doesn't have to worry about making sure that the connection gets returned to the pool once the operation is complete, nor to try to determine whether the connection is still usable or not. Applications that check out and release their own connections have a tendency to encounter circumstances that can cause a connection to get checked out but not released (which means that connections get leaked and over time may consume all available file descriptors on the directory server). It can also lead to cases in which an application mistakenly puts a no-longer-valid connection back into the pool where it can cause other operations to fail. The LDAP SDK connection pooling mechanism provides support for establishing connections to multiple servers in support of high availability and load balancing. You don't need to worry about this in your application, nor do you need to have any kind of hardware load balancer (and the LDAP SDK is able to do it better than a hardware load balancer anyway). The LDAP SDK connection pool can be configured to automatically retry operations that fail in a way that suggests that the connection is no longer valid. If the connection pool detects such a failure, then it will automatically create a new connection (possibly to a different server than the one to which the former connection was established) and send the same request over the new connection. This is completely transparent to your application. The LDAP SDK provides the ability to periodically check the health of the connections it maintains so that your application is less likely to encounter a connection that is no longer available. It can also close and re-establish connections after some amount of time to work around cases in which the directory server (or commonly, some poorly-designed piece of network hardware) will drop a connection after it has been established for too long. LDAP Connection Pools and Number of Connections[3]# The LDAP Connection Pool only keeps track of the number of connections that are not currently being used. If you release a connection back to the pool and the number of currently-available connections is already at the maximum, then the connection you are releasing will be closed instead of being put back in the pool. What is important to note, however, is how the pool behaves when you try to get a connection and there isn't one immediately available. The connection pool offers four possible modes of operation: Immediately throw an exception to indicate that no connections are available. Immediately create a new connection to use. Wait for up to a specified period of time for an existing connection to be released back to the pool. If it's not possible to get an existing connection within that period of time, then throw an exception to indicate that no connections are available. Wait for up to a specified period of time for an existing connection to be released back to the pool. If it's not possible to get an existing connection within that period of time, then create a new connection to use. Which mode the connection pool will use in this case is controlled by two settings. The setMaxWaitTimeMillis method is used to specify how long to wait for an existing connection to become available (by default, there is no wait at all), and the setCreateIfNecessary method is used to indicate whether the pool can create a new connection if one is needed but none are available after waiting the specified period of time (by default, the pool will create a new connection instead of throwing an exception). This does mean that under heavy load, you can end up with a case in which there are more connections in use than the specified maximum. However, when that load dies down, then any extra connections that had been created to handle the spike in traffic will be closed, so that you won't end up with more than the maximum number of connections. However, if you want, you can configure the connection pool so that it won't ever have more than the maximum allowed number of connections, and you can either make your clients wait for an existing connection to be released or handle the possibility that no connections are available. UnboundID LDAP SDK For Java [#1] - UnboundID LDAP SDK for Java - based on information obtained 2015-02-28 [#3] = question about the number of connections - based on information obtained 2016-03-07- This page (revision-14) was last changed on 14-Jun-2018 12:04 by jim Top	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line968
__label__wiki	0.512103	0.512103	Puerto Rico Genealogy Puerto Rico Genealogy: Start Here A research guide to online and print resources for genealogy related to individuals from Puerto Rico. Guide by Diane Dias De Fazio. About this guide: ¿Eres Boricua? Are you Puerto Rican? Wondering how to find your roots? Primarily focused on NYPL collections, this guide presents: an overview of Puerto Rican migration, suggested reference works, catalog and database research tips (for NYPL and beyond), information on finding vital and church records, an overview of understanding naming conventions, and recommended venues in which to continue your research beyond the Library. This guide is designed for the beginner researcher, and aims to provide helpful hints and starting points to your research. Navigate between pages by clicking the tabs above, or use the PREV and NEXT buttons at the bottom of your screen. To reach the top of the page at any time, click once on the icon on the right-hand-side of your screen. Got questions? Our research librarians are here to help! Send us an email at history@nypl.org, or click the link in the profiles on this page. Or, set up a virtual appointment. Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division, The New York Public Library. "Map of Porto Rico [Puerto Rico]". Chicago: Fort Dearborn Publishing Co., 1898. The Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy collects publications documenting American history on the national, state, and local levels, including extensive holdings on New York City history. The Division has a renowned collection of family histories and other genealogical collections, with a particular focus on the New York region. Included in the collections are published works from the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society library, photographs, vertical files, postcards, and other visual ephemera. Reference Librarians Irma and Paul Milstein Division Reference Librarians 476 Fifth Avenue (42nd St and Fifth Ave) First Floor, Room 121 Social: Facebook Page Flickr Page Twitter Page Subjects:Genealogy, Local History, New York City Architecture, New York City History, Newspapers (Historical), United States History This guide was created in 2017–2019 by Diane Dias De Fazio. Next: Getting Started >> URL: https://libguides.nypl.org/puertoricogenealogy Subjects: Genealogy, Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Tags: Birth Records, Census, Death Records, Genealogy, Genealogy Research, Marriage Records, Puerto Ricans, Puerto Rico	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line972
__label__wiki	0.980656	0.980656	'I make sure everyone is fed': Canadian truckers feel forgotten as pandemic risks remain high Published Wednesday, December 2, 2020 1:21PM EST Last Updated Wednesday, December 2, 2020 7:00PM EST LONDON, ONT -- Nine months into the pandemic and some Canadian long-haul truck drivers feel the public has forgotten the risk they’re facing. “At first it was like ‘thank you so much,’ and now we’re nothing any more. We’re back to the bottom of the list,” says Zebbie Barquest, of Selkirk, Ont. She’s been behind the wheel for 41 years. CTV News spoke with several veteran transport-truck drivers, most of whom travel to the U.S. to keep the cross-border economy going. The COVID-19 pandemic remains a greater threat in the states, leaving them at high-risk. George Hobbs, of Cambridge, Ont. has been driving for 50 years. He says he takes every step possible to stay in his truck. “I don’t stop at all, because they don’t always follow the rules. It’s always different down there. I just don’t stop.” It’s the same story for Khalib Elabbassi, of Mississauga, Ont. He says COVID-19 precautions are sound across Canada but can vary, dramatically, in each U.S. state. As a result, he says he is ‘extreme’ with his own precautions. “I keep a safe distance, always sanitize my hands.” Hobbs says it’s a smart idea, given what he’s seen. “Not enough people are wearing the mask there.” While he’s critical of the U.S., Hobbs says Canadians could do a better job. “If we could all get on the same bandwagon and just do what they tell us.” Hobbs says each veteran driver is taking a risk they could avoid, but he says most continue doing so out of a sense of ‘duty’. “I’m delivering food. I make sure everybody is fed, everyday!” Murray Wilson feels the same as he delivers multiple products on both sides of the border, even though he could retire. “Like I’m damn near 68, this is my life, I love it!” All the veteran drivers again pleaded with business owners, particularly in Canada, to keep washrooms open for their use on the road. “It’s basic human dignity,” a passing trucker stated to CTV News. Murray Wilson, 68, continues to deliver even though his profession puts himself at greater risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Sean Irvine CTV News) George Hobbs, a 50-year veteran of the trucking industry, is seen in Dutton, Ont. on Wed. Dec 2, 2020. A truck stop in Dutton, Ontario on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. (Sean Irvine CTV News) Zebbie Barquest, a 41-year veteran transport driver is seen in Dutton, Ontario (Sean Irvine CTV News) Cross border transportation and logistics 'facing serious challenges' amid COVID-19 crisis 'Keep ON Trucking' initiative shows appreciation to truck drivers Ontario’s trucking industry keeps life-saving cargo moving amid COVID-19 pandemic	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line982
__label__cc	0.639341	0.360659	info@lostworld.com Tel: Toll-Free Number: 800-999-0558 Guyana / Suriname / French Guiana Multi-Country Travel Set Departures Wellness and Yoga How we work... LWA Guides Check Inca Trail Permit Availability Lost World Coffee Roasters LWA Gear Shop Pre-departure Resources Covid-19 Updates by Country LWA Covid-19 Update Peru in-depth Costa Rica in-depth Argentina in-depth Chile in-depth Ecuador in-depth Patagonia in-depth Downloadable Travel E-Guides Capacity: 90 passengers + 11 crew members Class: Luxury Class Crew: 52, including 6 naturalist guides and a medical officer Looking for a different cruise? View our complete list of expedition ships here. You can also find our most popular cruise packages here. The M/V Santa Cruz is ideally designed and outfitted for exploration of the unique environment of the Galápagos Islands, with a faithful and eminently professional crew. Conceived for operations in remote areas, our state-of-the-art expedition vessel affords the perfect infrastructure for Galapagos exploration. At just over 70 metres long, the generous, 5-deck craft holds 50 cabins for 90 guests and features ample, luxury-sized social areas indoors and out. This infrastructure and the crew’s heritage of decades of experience working in the islands allow guests to make the most of their Galapagos cruise experience. The M/V Santa Cruz offer a wide range of cabin accommodations – Standard, Standard Plus, Superior, Junior Suite, Master Suite. Additionally, the Sun Deck provides dining, lounge, Jacuzzi and relaxation areas. The M/V Santa Cruz is a 237-foot ship with a capacity of 90 passengers. She carries a crew of 52, including 6 naturalist guides and a medical officer. Facilities include dining/bar/lounge area, boutique/gift shop, Internet access, reading room/natural history library, glass-bottom Boston Whaler, snorkeling equipment and wet suits. M/V Santa Cruz Amenities Include: Outdoor terrace with BBQ Reading room and natural history library Hot tubs (2) Air conditioned throughout Wi-Fi hotspot (intermittent/ low bandwidth connection) 24/7 coffee station (free coffee, tea, and water) Wetsuit rental Glass bottom boat Pangas (inflatable dinghies for coastal exploration) 2019 ITINERARIES: 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS EASTERN ISLANDS GALAPAGOS - FRIDAY TO THURSDAY From Baltra, a quick jump by ship brings us to Mosquera Islet where we check out the sea lions before sailing towards San Cristobal. A stop at the Cerro Colorado Tortoise Breeding Centre will open our eyes to the beauty of the Galapagos giant tortoise and to the important scientific work that continues to be performed on the islands. In the afternoon, we travel to the most eastern tip of the archipelago, Punta Pitt, the only stop on this journey where we can see red-footed boobies. From here, it’s on to the central islands, starting with Santa Fe, with its beautiful tranquil bay, before continuing to the wild cliffs of South Plaza with their lofty cacti, land iguanas and stunning marine birds. The following day we visit the world-famous Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island. Española Island, voted the #1 island by guides and expedition leaders, awaits us with its remarkable visitor site of Punta Suarez, home to hundreds of marine iguanas, sea lions, marine birds, and even albatross (between April and December) – a truly stunning site! In the afternoon, we enjoy the water in Gardner Bay. The following morning we will wake up at Eden Islet and finish the day at North Seymour, famous for its land iguanas and sea lions as well as bird colonies of blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and Nazca boobies. We finish at Baltra after a moving and memorable experience. Day 1: Friday Baltra Island We arrive by plane at Baltra Island and transfer to the dock to board the Santa Cruz II where we receive our welcome introductory briefing and lunch. After lunch and your introductory briefing on board, Santa Cruz II will relocate only four nautical miles from Baltra, next to Mosquera Islet, a small volcanic uplift between Baltra and North Seymour. The island is a long and narrow sand bank surrounded by lava reefs. Our groups will approach the island from its western shore, a long shallow reef, the perfect rookery for young sea lions. After a wet landing, our guides will lead you past the sea lion colonies, where you will learn more about the fragile marine and terrestrial ecosystems of Galapagos. The walk is easy as it is restricted to a few hundred metres of flat sandy dunes. This will also be a great opportunity for an introduction to snorkeling. Day 2: Saturday Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal Island) After breakfast, we disembark (dry landing) at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the island’s capital, and drive 40 minutes to the island’s southern shore. At Cerro Colorado, we visit the breeding centre for highly endangered giant tortoises in the midst of a fantastic deciduous forest, home to dozens of bird species, including the San Cristobal mockingbird, and the San Cristobal lava lizard, both island endemics. Punta Pitt (San Cristobal Island) In the afternoon, we disembark (wet landing) on the eastern tip of the island at Punta Pitt, an eroded tuff cone, whose trail provides spectacular views of the shoreline. This is the only site in the Galapagos where the three species of boobies can be found together. We can walk or enjoy a panga ride along the coast. Opportunity for snorkeling, swimming and kayaking. Santa Fe Island After breakfast, we take the dinghy over to this idyllic sandy-white beach populated by many sea lions (wet landing). The endemic land iguana, unique to this island, may be spotted during the morning walk amid the giant prickly pear cactus. Snorkeling and swimming from the panga rounds off our rewarding experience, or if guests prefer, the glass bottom boat is available for non-snorkelers. Opportunity for kayaking. South Plaza Island Following lunch and a rest, we disembark (dry landing) in this channel, whose turquoise waters contrast brilliantly with the white sand and black lava of the shoreline. Beyond, a carpet of scarlet sesuvium succulents serves as groundcover for a grove of luminescent green prickly-pear cactus. Yellow-grey land iguanas sit beneath these, waiting patiently for pears to drop. Along the coastline one finds sea lion colonies, while frigates, swallow-tailed gulls and shearwaters glide, playing with the thermals. Day 4: Monday Puerto Ayora and the Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island) In the morning, we disembark (dry landing) for our visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station’s giant tortoise Breeding Centre within an impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest home to many land birds. These are the headquarters of scientific investigation, conservation and the National Park administration. Following our visit, we board our transport to enjoy lunch in the cooler highlands of Santa Cruz Island, a completely different ecosystem. Santa Cruz Island We have several options available for the afternoon, which can be discussed in advance with your Expedition Leader. At the end of the afternoon’s activities, we return to Puerto Ayora and embark on the Santa Cruz II. Day 5: Tuesday Punta Suarez (Española Island) (Dry landing) – An exciting walk awaits at this site, where we enjoy its unique sea bird colonies, including Galapagos albatross (April-December), Nazca boobies, blue-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls as well as a view of the Galapagos’ famous “blow-hole”. Also, look out for red-green-black marine iguanas. Back on board for lunch. Gardner Bay – Osborn Islet (Española Island) (Wet landing) In the afternoon, the picture-postcard white coral beach of Gardner Bay and the nearby islet of Osborn provides a beautiful setting for observing sea lions, mockingbirds, and finches as we relax. We can expect great snorkelling in this area. Opportunity for swimming and kayaking as well. Day 6: Wednesday Eden Islet (Santa Cruz Island) After breakfast, a panga ride takes us to Eden Islet, a small islet located off the coast of Santa Cruz, where we can observe blue-footed boobies diving into the water, reef sharks and frigates. There’s a chance to snorkel and, if weather condition permits, ride in the glass-bottom boat and kayak. North Seymour was lifted from the ocean floor by a volcanic event, and its origins as a seabed give the island its low, flat profile. A tiny forest of silver-grey Palo Santo trees stands just above the landing (dry landing), usually without leaves, waiting for the rains to burst into bloom. This is a great introductory site to the islands and their wildlife, full of bird colonies of blue footed boobies, two species of frigate birds, swallow-tailed gulls, as well as sea lions and marine iguanas. Day 7: Thursday On our last day, we disembark at Baltra Island and transfer to the airport to take the flight back to the continent. 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS WESTERN ISLANDS GALAPAGOS - THURSDAY TO MONDAY: Our itinerary together begins at Baltra where we will board the ship and sail towards Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz Island for an interesting hike through palo santo forests full of Galapagos’ famed land iguanas. Overnight, we sail round the seahorse-shaped Isabela Island to two great visitor sites: Punta Vicente Roca on Isabela Island with the fascinating geology of collapsed Ecuador volcano, and then wild and pure Punta Espinoza on Fernandina, one of the most pristine islands in the world, with one of the islands’ densest colonies of marine iguanas and opportunities to see flightless cormorants. From there, we sail back round to Santa Cruz to visit the world-famous Charles Darwin Research Station where scientists are involved with research and conservation efforts, the most well-known of which involves a captive breeding program for giant tortoises, and then spend the afternoon enjoying a range of active options. The following day finds us on Floreana Island, exploring its human history and stunning wildlife at both Post Office Bay and Punta Cormorant. The next day we say goodbye to the islands after an amazing journey! The entire crew aboard the Santa Cruz will do our utmost to ensure that your Galapagos experience is truly, deeply moving and memorable. We arrive by plane at Baltra Island and transfer to the dock to board the Santa Cruz II where we receive our welcome introductory briefing, boat drill and lunch. Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) (Santa Cruz Island) The north shore of Santa Cruz hosts the fascinating landscapes of Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill). The first part of our walk passes a brackish-water lagoon frequented by shorebirds, ducks and American flamingos, while further inland, the trail offers a beautiful view of the bay and the western islands of the archipelago, as well as the chance of observing land iguanas. Punta Vicente Roca (Isabela Island) After breakfast, we explore the coast by panga, while our naturalist guide explains the dramatic geology of the area, a nesting place for several Galapagos highlights: flightless cormorants, Galapagos penguins, fur seals, boobies, etc. Depending on weather conditions, we can snorkel along the cliffs of this area rich in marine life, seasonally-visited by green sea turtles and oceanic sun fish (Mola mola). Punta Espinoza (Fernandina Island) The afternoon is dedicated to exploring the youngest island of the archipelago, Fernandina, which, having no introduced mammals, boasts a very unique environment with a very high density of marine iguanas, who share their space with sea lions, Sally light-foot crabs, hawks, penguins and the flightless cormorants. In the morning, we disembark (dry landing followed by a brief bus ride) for our visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station’s giant tortoise Breeding Centre within an impressive giant prickly-pear cactus forest, home to many land birds. These are the headquarters of scientific investigation, conservation and the National Park administration. Following our visit, we board our transport to enjoy lunch in the cooler highlands of Santa Cruz Island, a completely different ecosystem. We have several options available for the afternoon, which can be discussed in advance with your Expedition Leader. Options include beach walks, kayaks, walks along the tortoise reserve, etc. At the end of the afternoon’s activities, we return to Puerto Ayora and embark on the Santa Cruz II. Baroness Tower – Post Office Bay (Floreana Island) After breakfast, panga ride along the maze of channels on Floreana’s north shore can be enjoyed. We follow this visit by continuing to Baroness Cove with its breathtaking views of Floreana. We land at Post Office Bay to visit the historic barrel that has served as a post office in the archipelago for over two centuries and where postcards are traditionally left for guests from other vessels to hand-deliver to their destinations. Snorkelling off the beach. We then head back on board for lunch. Champion Islet – Punta Cormorant (Floreana Island) Following lunch and a siesta, we take the pangas and glass-bottom boat to explore the underwater wonders around Champion Islet, an extinct shield volcano, regarded as one of the best snorkelling spots in the archipelago. From there, it’s on to Punta Cormorant, beginning with a wet landing on the olivine-crystal beach for an easy walk that includes a brackish-water lagoon where bird species such as American flamingos, pintail ducks, common stilts, herons, sandpipers, and others gather. We continue our walk over to a white-sand beach, where sea turtles emerge from the sea at night to nest (from December to May). We disembark at Baltra Island in order to transfer to the airport to take the flight back to the mainland. 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS NORTHERN ISLANDS GALAPAGOS - MONDAY TO FRIDAY: Our itinerary together begins at Baltra airport, from where we’ll sail to the glorious white beach of Las Bachas with a pair of brackish water lagoons only a few steps from the sea. These lagoons serve as feeding grounds for various wading birds, including stilts, pintail ducks and flamingos. As we continue our voyage, we explore two fascinating visitor sites on Santiago Island: Buccaneer Cove, home to a large number of marine birds, sea lions, and inter-tidal organisms, and Puerto Egas, with its great walk-along pools full of life and good snorkelling and swimming possibilities. The next day we visit the red-sand beach of Rabida Island, a lovely trail around some cliffs and a popular spot for aquatic activities, with some of the best snorkeling in Galapagos! In the afternoon, we round out the day with a stop at Bartolome Island, which offers a volcanic viewpoint with room for hiking, swimming, and exploring the beach and the coast. This is our only chance to see Galapagos penguins. What a full and rich day! From here we sail northeast, crossing the equatorial line, to the sunken crater of Genovesa Island, home to thousands of marine birds. It feels like a world a million miles from our own. We finish with an incredible encounter with nature in which we respectfully sharing a wild habitat with giant Galapagos tortoises at a private reserve up in the highlands of Santa Cruz Island and then make our way to the airport at Baltra. We land at Baltra Island by plane in the morning and transfer to the dock to board the Santa Cruz II, where we receive a welcome introductory briefing, boat drill and lunch. Las Bachas (Santa Cruz Island) This beautiful visitor site is located on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island, a glorious white beach with a couple of brackish lagoons only a few steps away from the sea. These lagoons are the feeding grounds of various wading birds, from stilts to flamingos. You may enjoy swimming and or snorkelling at this beach too. Welcome cocktail, expedition plan for Tuesday and dinner. Buccaneer Cove (Santiago Island) After breakfast, we explore the coastline along the impressive cliffs of Buccaneer Cove, learning about the area’s distant and recent history. The cove is home to a large number of marine birds, sea lions, and inter-tidal organisms. Enjoy fantastic natural formations such as the “Elephant Rock”, “The Bishop” and an impressive natural cave. Opportunity for snorkelling, and a ride on the panga or glass-bottom boat. Puerto Egas (Santiago Island) Once we disembark at the beach, we can enjoy a swim or snorkel amid a rocky shoreline, usually in the company of marine turtles. From here, we head off to our walk, a great opportunity to see land and marine birds amid landscape of tuff-stone layers and lava flows. At low tide, marine iguanas graze upon the algae beds and we can also observe a colony of fur-sea lions. After the visit, we had some time for swimming and snorkelling. Rabida Island (Jervis) Some groups will go for a fascinating panga ride along the shores while others will disembark on Rabida Island’s red-coloured beach, caused by the unusually high content of iron in the volcanic material. Our walk brings us close to a colony of sea lions, marine iguanas, mockingbirds, yellow warblers and several species of Darwin’s finches. Very close to the beach, a salt pond occasionally hosts American flamingos. This is a great place to snorkel from the beach, both for beginners as well as for experienced snorkelers, due to the unique combination of underwater species and submarine landscapes. During navigation to our next island, we can sometimes spot dolphins! Bartolome Island Today’s afternoon activities begin with a wet landing on the golden beach of this famous island, dominated by the imposing Pinnacle Rock. There’s great snorkelling and swimming from the beach plus the chance to ride the glass bottom boat. After returning to the ship, we split into two group: the first lands for a hike to the summit of this diminutive island that boasts fantastic views of the archipelago. This is a moderately steep climb aided by a wooden staircase, resting platforms and handrails – the view from the top is worth the effort! The second takes to the pangas to explore the rugged and volcanic shoreline. The groups then swap so that each one experiences the full beauty of this island. Prince Philip Steps (Genovesa Island) The morning starts with a steep climb (only 90 feet) up some stairs to reach a flat rocky plateau. Along our walk, we can observe large colonies of Nazca boobies, red-footed boobies, great frigate birds and storm petrels. Those not wishing to disembark can enjoy a longer panga ride along the cliffs (depending on weather conditions). Kayaking is optional. Darwin Bay (Genovesa Island) In the afternoon, we land at this beautiful beach to enjoy some swimming and/or snorkelling. Following our dip, we take an easy stroll to observe hundreds of birds, mainly frigate birds, red-footed and Nazca boobies, gulls, herons, finches and mockingbirds. Opportunity for snorkelling, kayaking and swimming. Tortoise Reserve – Baltra airport We start our last morning at the north shore of Santa Cruz Island. After breakfast, your luggage will be taken to the airport, while you visit the Tortoise Reserve. A dry landing at a passenger’s wharf and a bus ride to the loftier region of the island will provide the last highlight of the cruise: giant tortoises in the wild. The windward slopes of the island are home to two species of giant tortoises. These lush highlands include dense forests of Galapagos daisies, orchids and bromeliads, and several endemic land birds. After this visit we will transfer directly to Baltra airport. Farewell to Galapagos. Santa Cruz II Cabins Explorer Cabins & Explorer Family Cabins The cabins on the Santa Cruz II were designed with a Swedish touch and the most modern cruise styles. After a busy day of engaging exploring and learning, these offer a tasteful and comfortable area where visitors can unwind and appreciate the views from the sizeable windows, which illuminate the rooms. We have 43 Explorer Cabins: on the Horizon (23), Expedition (17) and Panorama Decks (3). Darwin Suites On the Panorama Deck, the Santa Cruz II has three Darwin Suites that measure 30 m2 or 325 sq. ft. Each has double picture windows, sumptuous comfort and luxurious facilities for more discerning guests. These may also be interconnected with an Explorer Cabin, to provide an additional 15 m2 or 163 sq. ft. of space. Darwin Suites Floor Plan Explorer Cabin Floor Plan On the Sky Deck, guests can relax and enjoy the sun at the solarium/ sun deck or exercise in the fitness room outfitted with treadmills. On the Panorama Deck, guests can relish the equatorial outdoors on the aft terrace, which doubles as an area for enjoying a BBQ snack. The large bar/lounge offers a relaxing area to unwind amid the Santa Cruz’s legendary convivial atmosphere. On the same deck, guests are also welcome to visit the modern bridge, featuring state-of-the-art electronic navigation equipment, run by our highly experienced captains. On the Expedition Deck, our guides will welcome you to an ample reading room and natural history library, with up-to-date technology for presentations on the geology, biology, and history of Darwin’s fa – bled “Laboratory of Evolution”. Facing the prow, it’s a fantastic, calm place to view the beauty of the archipelago in a climate-controlled environment. An open multi-purpose room on the deck’s starboard side is available for children’s programmes and other events. The aft features twin hot tubs. On the Horizon Deck, besides Explorer cabins, you will find the gift shop, reception area and the infirmary, where a medical doctor is on call 24/7 (consultations are free of charge). The Beagle Restaurant is located to the aft on the Ocean Deck. Be sure to let your bank know your travel itinerary so they don't put a freeze on your account when foreign transactions are made! Signup to our newsletter for all of the latest information on products and offers: Client Payment Portal Galapagos National Park Rules and Regulations LWA Gear Store Lost World Adventures Decatur GA 30030 \| U.S.A Email: info@lostworld.com Copyright © 2015-2021 Lost World Adventures. Need help planning your vacation to Central or South America?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line985
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For more information about the METCO loan program or small business resources, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/smallbusiness. Access Ventures Through Render Capital, businesses can apply for growth loans of up to $35,000 that provide flexible funding for working capital, website improvements and more. Current borrowers can make interest-only payments for 3 months. KIVA expanded its 0% loan options. Effective immediately, U.S. applicants for a Kiva loan will have access to the following: Expanded eligibility: More businesses in the U.S. will be eligible for a Kiva loan than ever. Larger loans: The maximum loan on the Kiva platform will increase from $10,000 to $15,000. Grace period: New borrowers may access a grace period of up to 6 months for greater financial flexibility. If you’re a small business owner who believes you can benefit from a Kiva loan, or you know one in your community, go to www.kiva.org/borrow to apply for a loan. Hand Sanitizer Request Form Find a list of distilleries that are producing and selling hand sanitizer, as well as their contact information. PPE Purchase Forms The Kentucky Chamber and Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) are both selling face masks for less than $1 per mask. GLI also is connecting businesses other forms of PPE, including gloves, face shields and more. Kentucky Chamber Order Form GLI PPE Request and Information Page Tips for Essential Businesses during COVID-19 Pandemic State Guidance for Home-Based Processors State Guidance for Farmer's Markets Team Kentucky Fund The fund provides assistance to Kentuckians who have been severely financially impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. Apply here. The fund also is accepting tax-deductible donations. KentuckianaWorks The Region's Workforce Development Board has launched a new jobs board with information about companies that are hiring at www.kentuckianaworks.org/jobs. Although its physical facilities are closed, virtual career services and guidance are still being offered to employees and employers. For more information about services provided, visit www.kentuckianaworks.org/covid19. Restaurant Worker Relief Fund The LEE Initiative and Makers Mark are providing free carry-out, heat-and-serve meals to restaurant workers with pay stubs to prove their employment. Workers can pick up the meals (limit 2 per person) at 610 W. Magnolia Ave. from 5 to 8:30 p.m. They are also stocking family necessities for babies and children, non-perishable canned foods, toilet tissue and Tylenol. Everything is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Donate to the fund at www.leeinitiative.org. Apron Inc. Emergency Fund for Restaurant Workers Apron is distributing grants of up to $500 grants to eligible applicants. To be eligible, the applicant must be employed persons who have work in locally owned independent food service businesses for at least 6 months. 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__label__cc	0.630831	0.369169	"With God's Grace Our Worst Past Becomes Our Best Future" Linda Wood Rondeau ABOUT LINDA WOOD RONDEAU A Writer's Life In Pictures Snark & Sensibility Writing Consultant 11/8/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LINSEY BRACKETT LINSEY BRACKETT FLASH FICTION FRIDAY INSPIRED BY LINDSEY’S NOVEL, THE BRIDGE BETWEEN If only life came packaged like fine china. Libby lifted the crate’s lid and moved aside tufts of raffia protecting the treasure she’d found scouring Ebay. The gravy boat emerged in perfect condition, not a chip or crack on its surface. Holding it up to the window, admiring how the light reflected off the pattern of blue geisha flowers, Libby would bet the crate’s contents this piece had never seen a Thanksgiving table. Turning it over, she found the mark. Red nail polish and the initials AJC. Which made her think of the Atlanta newspaper with its thick Sunday inserts that her grandfather insisted on reading one page at a time over brunch after church. The bell over the store’s front door jangled, and Libby gently returned the gravy boat to its nest. She’d unpack the rest later and the pieces would nearly round out her collection. Maybe then she’d be able to find the mysterious owner who apparently hadn’t wanted to be forgotten, despite having sold her precious finery. “Hello?” A masculine voice called across the crowded floor, each nook and cranny filled with antiques, rare collectibles, and the odds and ends of gentried Lowcountry life. “Anyone home?” Libby smiled. Yes, this Charleston shop was home. Finally, for good. The man standing in the middle of her floor, though, he didn’t quite look so at home. Pluff mud stained the cuffs of his cargo pants and caked his boots. His Clemson ball cap was shoved over a mop of dark hair, which curled over his collar of his frayed flannel shirt. Not her usual clientele by a long shot. “Welcome to Surreptitious. What can I help you find?” He glanced around the shop, then back to her, assessing with—now that she thought about it—the same unnerving gaze she’d given him. She wondered what he saw. Her self-imposed work uniform of black slacks and cream top occasionally accented with a piece of heirloom jewelry or a scarf on chilly days, would not give away her roots the way his attire alluded to his. Even her black pumps were designer, though bought secondhand at the consignment shop two blocks over. To her surprise, he removed the cap and raked fingers through what she could now see was quite a healthy head of curls. “I need an anniversary gift for my parents.” Easy enough. “What year is this?” Judging his age, she’d guess thirty. “Fifteen.” Well. She’d certainly been wrong before but this time the quirk of her brow—which she didn’t smooth out in time—must have betrayed her because he added, “Second marriage. Well, second time married to each other. We’ve never really figured out what to call it.” His befuddlement was endearing, and the dimple in his cheek when he grinned was more than a little appealing. A harmless flirtation would certainly help her bottom line and coupled with the arrival of the china, ensure an excellent morning. “In that case, you’ve come to the right place. We specialize in the unique. Why don’t I help you look around? There are some lovely silver pieces over here they may appreciate.” He wrinkled his nose. “No silver. When we were kids, Mom used to make us polish the platters for punishment.” “We?” She couldn’t help but notice how often he spoke as if he were more than one person. “Oh, yeah. Habit, I guess.” He extended his hand. “Mac Halloway. One-third of the famed Halloway triplets.” Now the puzzlement was written across her face she was sure. “I’m sorry, I haven’t lived here very long—” His laughter was rich, like the polish on the mahogany sideboard holding the silver she’d wanted to show him. “I’m kidding about the famous part. That’s just for Edisto. Though my sister, Cora Anne, says that’s because we’ve stirred up more trouble in the last two decades than they’ve had in the last two centuries and as a museum curator, she ought to know.” “You all live on Edisto?” “Just me, now. My brothers are off living the dream.” Mac waved a hand dismissively, as if he did not need such fancy. “Cole finally got traded to the Braves, he’s a pitcher, and J.D.’s getting a Ph.D. over at UGA.” He grimaced. “We try not to talk football when he’s home.” “I can understand.” At least she could pretend to, but that was part of her job. Showing interest in whatever a client enjoyed. “What about you?” “Just a simple life for me. I build docks.” Which explained the muddy boots. Offering him a wide smile because she wouldn’t treat him any differently than her most highbrow customer, Libby nodded toward the back of the store. “Perhaps artwork? I have some beautiful Edisto watercolors done by a local artist who worked in the sixties.” “Lead the way, ma’am.” “Libby, please.” Twenty-six was far too young to be called ma’am. She turned and he followed. This particular collection required them to pass by the unboxing table, which she should have left neater. “Wait.” He’d stopped and was lifting the gravy boat from its packaging. “Where’d you get this?” “A dealer never reveals her secrets.” Libby stepped to his elbow and gently took the piece from his large hands. “Blue geisha, right? My mother’s trying to rebuild my grandmother’s set.” His eyes tracked back to hers, and this close she saw the warmth, like the Atlantic on a sunny day. “How much?” “It’s not for sale. Personal collection.” “C’mon,” he winked at her. “I’ll make it more than worth your while.” “Trust me, sir, this isn’t what you’re meant to find.” “Oh, really?” He stepped back, folded his arms across his chest. “Are you an expert in people as well as antiques?” “Actually … ” Libby replaced the dish. “I’m only interested in lost things.” “In that case”—he opened his wallet and flipped a business card and a hundred onto the table—“I hope you come looking for me.” Then he left, making the doorbell chime again, the sound echoing about the shop like the pacing of her heart. ABOUT LINSEY BRACKETT Lindsey P. Brackett writes southern fiction infused with her rural Georgia upbringing and Lowcountry roots. Her debut novel, Still Waters, released in 2017 and was named the 2018 Selah Book of the Year. Her latest novel, The Bridge Between, released in 2019. Someday she hopes to balance motherhood and writing full-time. Until then, she’s just very grateful for her public school system. Connect with Lindsey and get her free novella, Magnolia Mistletoe with newsletter signup at lindseypbrackett.com or on Instagram @lindseypbrackett. ABOUT LINDSEY’S NOVEL, THE BRIDGE BETWEEN Louisa Halloway has returned home to Edisto Island. David, her ex-husband, has followed and here, their once strained relationship eases into a familiar rhythm. But when a local professor studying tidal creek preservation, invites Lou to join his research team, she welcomes the opportunity for a new purpose. The past still has a hold, especially in the presence of Grace Watson, whose son loves Lou and David’s daughter. In this idyllic setting, relationships, like the creeks, deepen and shift. Now, Lou is caught between the life she's chosen—and love that might be meant to be. 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MATHIAS PRACTICALLY MARRIED 10/30/2019 1:00:00 AM by: KARIN BEERY CASSANDRA AND THE COWBOY 10/25/2019 2:12:00 PM by: JANINE MICK WILLS THE BANE OF INDECISION MY LIFE AS A BARCODE UNWRAPPING HOPE 10/18/2019 1:00:00 AM by: SANDRA ARDOIN THE VALLEY OF LIFE: FROM PROMISE TO FULFILLMENT THE QUEST FOR THIN FOOTPRINTS ON HER HEART 10/11/2019 1:00:00 AM by: ANGELA BREIDENBACH EACH NEW SUNRISE 10/9/2019 1:00:00 AM by: MARTIN WILES 10/7/2019 1:00:00 AM by: ANGELA BREIDENBACH "Indian Attack" 10/4/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Lynne Tagawa REFLECTIONS ON MOTHERHOOD 10/2/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Marianne Wood FROM GOLDEN YEARS TO GOLDEN BELLS Dreams Deferred THE CHORDS THAT BIND MY MEMORIES A NEW YORK YANKEE ON STINKING CREEK 9/20/2019 1:00:00 AM by: CAROL MCCLAIN JUST BE STILL JOY AFTER NOON WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PAY A LITTLE ATTENTION 9/11/2019 1:00:00 AM by: TRINA BESSER MATOUS Match Made in Heaven: A Novella 9/6/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JULIE ARDUINI PENTAGON QUILTS:COMFORTERS 9/4/2019 1:00:00 AM by: CLEO LAMPOS PRINCE CHARMING, SPIDERS, AND CHEMO THE MASTER'S PLAN 8/30/2019 1:00:00 AM by: STEPHANY TULLIS IT IS NOT IN ME 8/28/2019 1:00:00 AM by: ADAM BLUMER GRAY IS GRAND 8/26/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LOREE PEERY SONG OF SUGAR SANDS COCKROACHES AND LIGHT A GOOD QUESTION 8/19/2019 1:00:00 AM by: GEORGE CARGILL LOVE'S ALLEGIANCE SEE? GOOD. LOVING THE BABY BOOMER GENERATION WRITING THE PAST: THE DUST BOWL EXPERIENCING GOD'S LOVE IN A BROKEN WORLD 8/7/2019 1:00:00 AM by: ROY AND DEB HAGGERTY MAKING PRETTY THINGS 8/5/2019 1:00:00 AM by: KATHY MCKINSEY THE STREET SINGER 8/2/2019 1:00:00 AM by: KATHLEEN NEELY PLUG INTO GOD'S POWER 7/31/2019 1:00:00 AM by: KATHY COLLARD MILLER ARE YOU TOO OLD TO BECOME AN AUTHOR 7/29/2019 1:00:00 AM by: HARRY WEGLEY JANUS JOURNALS 7/26/2019 1:00:00 AM by: H. L. WEGLEY ENJOY THE MEAL DRIVING ON FLAT TIRES WHERE I WAS PLANTED 7/19/2019 1:00:00 AM by: HEATHER NORMAN SMITH WAITING FOR THE TEST IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME TO THE RESCUE A SHORT STORY THE LEAST OF THESE 7/10/2019 1:00:00 AM by: KATHLEEN NEELY KEEPING IT FRESH 7/8/2019 1:00:00 AM by: WANDA O. HOT SUMMER PLANS AND OTHER DISASTERS 7/5/2019 1:00:00 AM by: KARIN BEERY MY COMFORTER SAW IT COMING 7/3/2019 1:00:00 AM by: MEREDITH KENDALL OVERFLOWING WITH BLESSINGS AND THEN BLOOMS LOVE 6/28/2019 1:00:00 AM by: SALLY JO PITTS 6/26/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Leeann Betts HAVING THE PRIME OF MY LIFE 6/24/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JO MASSARO AMMO (An Original Shorty Story) 6/21/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JENNIFER HALLMARK BLESSINGS IN AN IMPERFECT WORLD 6/14/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JESSIE MATTIS 6/10/2019 1:00:00 AM by: CLEO LAMPOS THE PINK BONNET Food, Families, and Fond Memories KATELYN'S CHOICE 5/31/2019 1:00:00 AM by: SUSAN G. MATHIAS 5/29/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LISA SIMONDS HOSEA'S HEART FOR THOSE OVER FIFTY-FIVE FAITH AND HOPE 5/17/2019 1:00:00 AM by: AMY R. ANGUISH A CONVENIENT COMPASSION 5/15/2019 1:00:00 AM by: DONNA SCHLACHTER TONGUE-TAMING 101 5/8/2019 1:00:00 AM by: SUSAN G. MATHIAS Mimi and Bop 5/6/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Melissa Henderson GRACE & LAVENDER 5/3/2019 1:00:00 AM by: HEATHER NORMAN SMITH WHAT'S YOUR MOTIVATION 5/1/2019 1:00:00 AM by: HEATHER SMITH NEVER TO OLD TO START OVER 4/26/2019 1:00:00 AM by: VICKIE MCDONOUGH R and I 4/24/2019 1:00:00 PM by: JULIE COSGROVE AS FAR AWAY AS POSSIBLE 4/22/2019 1:00:00 AM by: BARRY NAPIER MY SINAI SAGA 4/17/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JARM DEL BOCCIO THE WRITER'S CALLING You Asked for It 4/10/2019 1:00:00 AM by: STEVE STROBBLE PLAYING THROUGH THE FOG One Door Between Us 4/5/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Tom Donnan SOMETIMES WE JUST NEED TO TURN OFF THE GPS BURIED MOUNTAIN SECRETS 3/29/2019 7:48:00 AM by: TERRI REED LANDING HARD DON’T CALL HER MA’AM 3/22/2019 1:00:00 AM by: SHERRY KYLE LOVING ONE ANOTHER 3/20/2019 1:00:00 AM by: JERRI HARRINGTON When Your Past Looms Longer than Your Future UNDER PRAIRIE SKIES 3/15/2019 1:00:00 AM by: CYNTHIA ROEMER TAKIN' IT TO THE LIMIT 3/13/2019 1:00:00 AM by: TAMMY WHITEHURST OUR MCDONALDS A Tender Hope 3/8/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Amanda Cabot DON'T HIT THE FAN BORN TOO LATE 3/4/2019 1:00:00 AM by: DIANNE BARKER 3/1/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LISA LICKEL NOT OF THIS WORLD 2/25/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LISA LICKEL CAROLINA GRACE 2/22/2019 1:00:00 AM by: REGINA MERRICK THE POWER OF "WITH"/OVERCOMING ANXIETY IS IT THE BEGINNING OR THE END A LOVE MOST WORTHY 2/16/2019 9:59:00 AM by: SANDRA ARDOIN HITTING YOUR SPIRITUAL GROOVE 2/13/2019 1:00:00 AM by: LINDA HANNA AND DEBORAH DULWORTH 2/11/2019 2:16:00 PM by: SHERRI STEWART YOU'RE AMAZING STIRRED, NOT SHAKEN ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING 2/3/2019 9:07:00 PM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU LOVE'S RESCUE COURTING DANGER 1/25/2019 1:00:00 AM by: NIKE CHILLEMI A CHURCH PLANTER'S WIFE 1/23/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Meredith Kendall MAMA, I CAN'T TAKE A BATH THERE'S A FISH IN THE TUB JOHN ALDEN ... A SHORT STORY 1/18/2019 1:00:00 PM by: LYNNE BASHAM TAGAWA FIG LEAVES RIPPING? EAT RIGHT NOW LIVE LONGER LATER 1/14/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Jude Urbanski THE OTHER NEIGHBOR 1/11/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Gail Sattler A BEFORE I AM I STRESSED? 1/4/2019 1:00:00 AM by: H. L. Wegley EVERYDAY CHOICES 1/2/2019 1:00:00 AM by: Gail Pallotta SHOULD VS WANT ALLEY'S PERFECT ANGEL YOU ARE THE APPLE OF HIS EYE I'LL BE ALONE FOR CHRISTMAS ... YOU CAN COUNT ON ME A SILVER MEDALLION 12/21/2018 1:00:00 AM by: James Callan WHY WE SING JOY TO THE WORLD! 12/19/2018 1:00:00 AM by: Ada Brownell THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE THE AMISH MIDWIFE'S SECRET 12/14/2018 1:00:00 AM by: Rachel Good 12/12/2018 1:00:00 AM by: MICHELLE DE BRUIN LIVING WITHOUT REGRET 12/10/2018 1:00:00 AM by: Grant Ferguson 12/7/2018 1:00:00 AM by: Mary Vee WHY DO WE NEVER LEARN GROWING UP CAN BE FUN SO IS GETTING OLDER 12/3/2018 1:00:00 AM by: ELLIE GUSTAFSON RETURN TO WALHALLA 11/30/2018 1:00:00 AM by: LAURA HODGES POOLE SAVED BY THE LAMB SOARING WITH BROKEN WINGS HOMELESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS 11/16/2018 1:00:00 AM by: PeggySue Wells and Marsha Wright FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS 11/14/2018 1:00:00 AM by: Sandy Kirby Quandt HAIR CALAMITIES AND HOT CASH 11/9/2018 10:55:00 AM by: GAIL PALLOTTA 11/5/2018 8:33:00 PM by: DIANE TATUM MEET ME IN GALVESTON 10/26/2018 1:00:00 AM by: ANDREA BOESHAAR The Not So Good Good Old Days HARVEST OF BLESSINGS MEET JENNIFER SLATTERY 10/5/2018 1:05:00 AM by: Jennifer Slattery HONESTLY SPEAKING Perceptual Blindness THE PUTTING GREEN WHISPERER 9/14/2018 1:10:00 AM by: ZOE MCCARTHY The God of the Mundane WHEN I WAS THREE 7/16/2018 11:52:00 AM by: Linda Wood Rondeau He Passes By Bryan's Homecoming THE PURSUIT OF PEACE 5/24/2018 12:13:00 PM by: Linda Wood Rondeau Antiquainted Man 5/4/2018 11:23:00 AM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU IF AT FIRST YOU DON’T SUCCEED TAKE A BUBBLE BATH THEN TRY AGAIN 12/24/2017 1:00:00 AM by: John Brewer 12/20/2017 12:40:00 PM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU FUNNY WITH A POIGNANT MESSAGE MUTUAL SUBMISSIVENESS CASTING STONES HEADLINE HYSTERIA STUPIDITY IS NO EXCUSE Beauty Queen and Humorist Shares Her Latest Book 6/13/2017 12:27:00 PM by: JANE JENKINS HERLONG AS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH/WHO PUT THE VINEGAR IN THE SALT/CHAPTER 2A WHO PUT THE VINEGAR IN THE SALT/CREATED TO BE SALT PART B WHO PUT THE VINEGAR IN THE SALT/ CREATED TO BE SALT/PART A CELEBRATE YOUR FEMINITY THE FIFTY-FIFTY CONUNDRUM THE ROCK OF OUR FUTURE FRIENDSHIP IS STICKY BUSINESS PASS THE LOVE, PLEASE STRANDED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN BATTLE WITH A BUMBLEBEE BATTLE FATIGUES ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF 12/24/2016 11:22:00 AM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU LOVE IN A SUITCASE ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM KERI'S CHRISTMAS WISH 12/5/2016 12:05:00 AM by: LINDA WOOD RONDEAU Raising a Child With Autism SHOULD OR WANT CONFESSIONS OF A GARDENS SLUGGARD GRANDMA PRAYED WHILE IRONING The Day Super Mom Died FOLLOW WHICH LEADER? ROYAL LEGACY MY SHEEP KNOW MY VOICE THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR WALKING A LIFELONG PURSUIT A TEENAGED ROBIN HOOD NUGGETS OF GRACE THE CHOICE TO FAIL DOUBLE CHOCOLATE TROUBLE JUST LIKE MY DADDY PATIENT PRAYING MEET DARLENE FRANKLIN/SCAVENGER HUNT/LAST STOP PATIENT WISDOM OF PETS AND PERSISTENCE God's Server Never Shuts Down Mama, I Can't take a Bath 'Cause There's a Fish in the Tub SOUR GRAPES OR BLESSED FRUIT IT'S WHAT THEY DO MEET JOHNNIE ALEXANDER FROM LIGHT TO BRIGHT SURRENDERING TO THE CALL MY QUEST MY INTIMATE JOURNEY WITH MY HEROINE BY NIKE N. CHI When Art Imitates Life: An Author's Book Journey Settled By Faith JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING From Little Golden Books to Summer's List 11/20/2015 12:00:01 AM by: Linda Wood Roundeau THE EDUCABLE MOMENT There's love in them there casseroles Searching for God With All My Heart Sweetening Our Sour Grapes THE FALL THAT LIFTS A Walk With God Disappointment and Discouragement STIRRING TRUTH PENNED BY GOD'S OWN HAND The Masterpiece RESTORED HEARTS and a Writer's Journey THE WRITER'S JOURNEY: Meditations on the Road DIALOGUING OUR FEARS WHY A BOOK OF PRAYERS? From Lettuce to Pages BONNIE LEON WRITES TO ENCOURAGE THE DISABLED FAITH WORTH THE FIGHT CANT HAVE ONE WITHOUT THE OTHER THE WINDING TRAIL The Flavorful Church Commitment Phobia God knows our hearts God Had Other Plans BE ANGRY AND SIN NOT God's Writer: Jan Elder Surely Goodness and Mercy Gail Kittleson OF THEE I SING A HUNGER FOR GOD What Do We Ask God For? BUCK STORM SINGER/SONGWRITER/STORYTELLER STRESS: THAT OTHER HOMEWRECKER A Dream Come True of Being A Writer COURAGE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF FEAR Meet Shannon Vannetter Christian Author EMPTY NETS Bucketwish Loyalty that Springs from Spirituality Lighthouse of the Carolina's Author Carol Heilman devotional: (109) flash fiction: (126) Having the Prime of My Li: (96) Reviews and Interviews: (7) Your comments will not appear until they have been reviewed. © 2021 - Linda Wood Rondeau, Hagerstown, MDlindarondeau@gmail.com G Tweet	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line997
__label__cc	0.621991	0.378009	What are the advantages to Home Standby Generators? An average home uses more than a hundred electrical appliances and devices to provide convenience, comfort and security. It is, therefore, essential that a backup home generator is installed to prepare for a power outage. An automatic home standby generator has major advantages over a manual portable generator. The automatic start, permanent fixture, increase in power, cleaner fuel, low running costs and all-weather operation. Standby power systems start automatically within seconds after electricity goes out and ensures a continuous electrical supply. A Transfer Switch immediately senses when power is interrupted and transfers power to the generator. It also senses when power is restored and transfers the load back to the utility source and signals the generator to shut down. The automatic standby generator is installed outdoors and linked directly to the home’s permanent fuel supply. What is the difference between a home standby generator and a home battery system? The prime difference is that a battery is meant to store power and a generator creates power. In a power outage, a generator can continuously produce power; a battery can only distribute what has been stored. Can a battery provide the same backup power support to my home as a generator? The simple answer is no. Both products do help supply electricity that homeowners can use for any electrical device in their home—from air conditioning to microwaves. Home standby generators, when properly installed and wired to the home’s circuitry, can provide adequate wattage to the home to run all selected circuits simultaneously, with the output they require. Home appliances draw different amounts of power when they operate—a microwave may require 1000 watts of power, and a refrigerator may require 500 to 750 watts to operate. Generators steadily produce their power, fully supporting all circuits they are wired to. The return on investment, however, makes power supplied by a generator less expensive over the life of the product based on how much output it provides. Home batteries cannot supply the full wattage of the power they may hold all at once. For example, a battery that may be charged with up to 10 kWh of energy, in order to protect the longevity of the battery, cannot dispense its power at more than a 2 kilowatts-per-hour rate. This means that only certain appliances would be able to draw power at any given time from the battery. In a power outage, the battery could support only limited items in a home at one time (e.g., just the refrigerator, but not the furnace). Visit Generac’s home backup generator sizing calculator to learn what it takes to power your home We have frequent power outages because of storms and inclement weather as well as the nation’s aging electrical grid. What’s the right backup power solution for me? The most reliable source of power for extended or unpredictable power outages is a home standby generator. The generator, which in most cases is connected directly to a home’s natural gas line, has a constant supply of fuel and can operate through extended outages, keeping homes safe, lit and powered. For people concerned with a loss of natural gas supply during a storm, generators can be fueled by a dedicated LP tank as well. With this continuous fuel source, generators are much better able to face the unpredictability of dangerous, storm-prompted or lengthy outages rather than a home battery, which relies on an external power source to recharge it after only a few hours of use. What size Generator Do I Need for my Home or Business? By determining your backup power needs, you can size your generator to fit your home or business. Decide what items are important to you in a power outage. Depending on where you live, having a backup generator can make the difference between burst pipes and shivering through a winter power outage or staying warm and protected while you wait for electricity to be restored. Several considerations come into play when thinking about the size, or wattage, of generator that the typical person needs to have at home. Use this simple tool from Generac to find what size generator best fits your needs: Generac Sizing Tool What are the most common reasons why homeowners invest in home backup generators? Heating and air conditioning are top concerns, along with running water and hot water. All of these items are high-load appliances and require a high capacity to start. These actions consume significant power and could quickly drain a battery. There are a number of ways homeowners can prepare for a power outage. How would any product help me live "off grid"? Homeowners who wish to operate the appliances and features of their home without being connected to their community’s standard power grid explore a number of options to provide constant energy to their home. Often these options still require a fuel source. In the case of certain battery backup options, the fuel source is stored solar energy. By going “off grid” a home only powered by a battery power source using solar fuel must rely on the unpredictable coverage and collection of sunlight to recharge it—impractical in most parts of the country. Home standby generators fuel is often available in the homes area in the form of natural gas or propane. A more reliable resource—natural gas—is abundant, relatively inexpensive and cleaner burning than many other fuel types. Propane fuel can be delivered and refilled as their owner desires, unlike sunlight. For those homeowners who wish to disconnect from the power grid in their area, the power that supplies their home must be sourced to a power-supplying unit and safely designed to transfer to their electrical system, a process that requires a professional electrician or generator/battery installer. For anyone who is interested in grid independence, a generator is a valuable component of their off-grid process. Generac has engineered the EcoGen home backup generator as the first automatic unit warranted for off-grid use when used in an alternative energy system. Can I use a home standby generator to go off grid and cut the cord from my electric utility company? Home standby generators are designed for backup power in the event of a power outage. Using a generator to power a home full-time is likely impractical from a fuel-consumption perspective, maintenance requirements, etc. However, some standby generators, like the Generac EcoGen, are designed to work in conjunction with alternative-energy-powered homes (solar, wind, etc.) that may be disconnected from the grid. Is my ability to have a home standby generator or a home battery limited by the region I live in? No. A generator is equally effective in all regions and climates. Some generators are even made with protective shells and anchoring systems for homes in high-wind or hurricane-prone areas. Like a generator, a home battery powered by solar panels can be installed in any region; however, it is less effective in areas with inconsistent sunlight or on homes with sunlight filtered by shade. Will battery technology be available for generators? While batteries will have a place in home energy systems, storage battery technology is not advanced enough to be a cost-effective addition to a generator used as a backup power source. How does the cost of battery backup compare to the cost of home standby generator backup? Both products require installation and proper consultation with electricians in order to ensure your home’s electrical circuitry is properly handled. Generators, beginning at smaller wattages like 7kw, could be installed for as little as $1,000 to $2,500. Prices start at $1,899 for the Generac PowerPact 7kw generator. The new home battery is priced at approximately $3,000 for the battery. Installation prices are undetermined, but may reflect standard hourly par for electricians, as the generator does/ and the battery will require installation of an AC/DC power inverter, typically costing $2,000 or more, to convert its power output for use in the home. Batteries may also need to be replaced after a few years, more frequently if they go through frequent charging/discharging cycles. The return on investment, however, makes power supplied by a generator less expensive over the life of the product based on how much output it provides. For example, to provide the same 16 kilowatts of continuous power as a Generac 16,000-Watt Air Cooled Automatic Standby Generator with 200-Amp SE Rated Transfer Switch retailing for around $3,700, a homeowner would need eight stacked Tesla batteries at a cost of $45,000 for a nine-year lease. Does a standby generator require an AC/DC power inverter like a battery storage product? No, the generator produces AC power, which can connect directly to a home’s electrical distribution panel. How much power output can a generator produce? The most popular Generac generator model produces 22kW, which is commonly installed to power the entire home, including all the most common appliances in a home, such as high-load central air conditioners, electric heaters, kitchen appliances, etc. How much power output can the home battery produce? Certain battery systems can produce about 2kW on average and 3.3 kW peak. What is the different in availability and support or backup home battery and a generator? Currently, the whole-house battery is a fledging product with no full-scale distribution network or availability. Home standby generators by Generac, however, are supported by certified dealers and trained installers such as For-Tech Electric, as well as Generac's 1-800-GENERAC support network. What are the components of a typical installation? An automatic standby generating system typically has three basic elements: a generator, a transfer switch and a service-entrance breaker. 1. Generator – Produces electricity for essential circuits, such as heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, security and lighting. Your backup needs, simple or more extensive, determine the size and output of the unit. 2. Transfer Switch – Immediately senses when power is interrupted and transfers power generation responsibility to the generator. Senses when power is restored and transfers the load back to the utility source and signals the generator to cool off and shut down. 3. Service Entrance Breaker – Provides protection to your transfer switch, internal breakers and circuits and generator due to electrical strikes and power surges. See below for the step by step process of a Generator Installation: How Do I Maintain My Generator? A common concern for homeowners is how to maintain their standby generator once it is installed. Maintaining a generator is similar to maintaining a car and maintenance is essential for supreme performance and long life. Just like a car, you will have an owner’s manual for your generator unit with very specific directions and maintenance. For-Tech Electric offers a comprehensive maintenance agreement to ensure proper service is performed in a timely manner. Our Generec factory trained technicians will come out to change the oil, check the battery and connections, change the air or oil filer as needed, as well as other routine tests. Let For-Tech Electric ensure your peace of mind with our service agreement.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line999
__label__wiki	0.759973	0.759973	Littleton Conservation Trust Preserving the rural character of Littleton for current and future generations. Trails and Properties Overview Buy LCT Merchandise Report a Trail Issue Subscribe to LCT News and Event Updates LCT Annual Meeting: e-Awakening and Environmental Heroes On Thursday, November 16th at the Littleton High School Auditorium, the Littleton Conservation Trust hosted a crowd for our Annual Meeting, followed by a multimedia presentation by e-Awakening which highlighted the Bay Circuit Trail, a 230 mile emerald necklace path through Massachusetts between Duxbury and Plum Island in Newburyport. (l-r) Al French and Dan & Marilyn Brielman Present Littleton Conservation Trust’s President Don MacIver with a DVD copy of their presentation for inclusion in the volumes at Littleton’s Reuben Hoar Library. A lively presentation transitioned smoothly from live music, to speakers, to video poetry montages of time spent building and traversing the Bay Circuit Trail. Dan and Marilyn Brielman are a husband and wife team that make up e-Awakening, which is short for “Environmental Awakening” – they believe that there are positive stories to be told which can both inform and inspire audiences to preserve and protect nature and the natural resources around each of us. They were joined by their friend and collaborator Al French, who has spent more than 25 years of his life on the vision, advocacy and execution required to make the Bay Circuit Trail a reality that now crosses 50 Massachusetts towns! Originally conceived more than 100 years ago, the path meanders along a wide arc roughly between modern day routes 128 and 495. The presenters spoke about “Environmental Heroes” – those that made the Bay Circuit Trail possible, but also many different kinds of Environmental Heroes – those that work tirelessly to conserve land and resources, those that have the vision to minimize the impacts of necessary development through creative local collaboration, those that are spreading the word today via education, video, photography and social media, and even those in the audience that were listening – becoming environmental heroes through engagement and learning about how they can help at any level within their reach. According to Mr. French, previously the Chairperson of the Bay Circuit Trail Alliance, more than 4,000 acres of land has been conserved due to local advocacy associated with the Bay Circuit Trail. Then he inquired “What about the next 4,000 acres?” In attendance were Westford Conservation Trust’s Bill Harmon and Emily Teller, an active member of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Project. Ms. Teller spoke about how the Freeman Rail Trail extension “2a” will open next spring and also serve as an important connector on the Bay Circuit Trail as it extends from Chelmsford, through Westford and on to several miles through Acton, where you may have noticed its new flyover bridge on Great Rd. / Rt. 119. At the conclusion of the meeting, e-Awakening presented Littleton Conservation Trust’s President, Donald Maciver, with a DVD copy of their Bay Circuit Trail presentation for inclusion in the collection at Littleton’s Reuben Hoar Library. The DVD will be available for circulation to the public and will likely be broadcast on Littleton Community Television as well. Prior to the presentation, Littleton Conservation Trust held a brief annual meeting, which was open to the public. Mr. Maciver summarized achievements during the past year, a financial report was presented and accepted, and a new slate of Trustees voted in. One trustee position remains open and a new Treasurer is sought. If interested in serving, contact LCT. To see e-Awakenings series of Videos on the Bay Circuit Trail and a lot more, check out their website: http://e-awakening.com and for more info about the Bay Circuit Trail & Greenway, including maps, check out: http://www.baycircuit.org/ Join our email list to be notified about future presentations, guided walks and other conservation news and events in and around Littleton. Littleton Conservation Trust wishes to especially thank e-Awakening, Al French, and the Littleton High School Auditorium Staff for helping to make a successful community event! -Dustin Neild, LCT Trustee Categories Events, News Site by: Trailwebsites © Littleton Conservation Trust	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1003
__label__cc	0.712742	0.287258	Event Archive - Future Soul presents: LEVRIGE (Van), Alan Flava , Beat Junky Fri. September 20th 2019 - Fri. September 20th 2019 @ Copper Owl (No Minors) $10 B4 11PM Presented by: FUTURE SOUL Victoria Music: Electronic / DJ Excited to finally have J.F.Killah & Erski aka LEVRIGE come over from Vancouver and headline Future Soul. We also have ALAN FLAVA from Calgary in the middle slot and BEATJUNKY to open the night - should be a good one! PK Sound in Full Effect \| Dezine on Visuals \| Doors at 10pm $10 before 11pm LEVRIGE - SHAHdjs \| Hospital \| Aufect \| Black Tuna - Vancouver https://soundcloud.com/levrige https://www.facebook.com/levrige/ Hailing from Vancouver, BC comes the duo Levrige, aka Erski & J.F.Killah. Representing Vancouver's famed SHAHdjs crew, they have been honing their skills for years. Producing their own unique brand of infectious bass music, they represent an exciting wave of talent from Canada's West Coast. Effortlessly combining elements of Drum & Bass, Hip Hop, Jungle and Footwork, their music is a perfect representation of all that is right with underground dance music.The iconic melodies and depth in their work is evident in their sound, which ranges from tough badboy swagger to smooth dubby grooves. With releases on Hospital, Aufect, Black Tuna, East Van Digital and Shadow Trix, there is plenty more in the works. Be sure to keep it locked on Levrige for big releases and collaborations on the horizon. ALAN FLAVA - Runnit \| Fozzy Fest \| Philthy City - Calgary https://soundcloud.com/alan-flava https://www.facebook.com/AlanFlava/ Starting his career in 2000, Alan Flava has been no stranger to the electronic music scene. He has played many club nights, raves, and festivals across western Canada, aswell as being The stage coordinator of the Fozzy Fest beach stage. He is a DJ/Producer for Truespin Records and also holds the title of Head of Promotion for the label. 2012 saw the release of his first remix for digaBoo’s track “Bend Over”, followed by his first signed original tune “The Power”. In early 2014 Alan Flava joined with Philthy City Productions, one of the largest DnB crews based out of Calgary, AB. Anyone that has heard him rock the decks before can tell you he plays a very eclectic sound, ranging from Glitch Hop, Ghetto Funk, Jungle and DnB. Expect nothing but high energy and a rowdy good time with every set he plays. BEATJUNKY - Duncan https://soundcloud.com/djbeatjunky	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1004
__label__cc	0.626465	0.373535	$3 Bargain Buy $5 Hardcover Mystical Reads Eastern Culture Tea & Books Fiction Sets TV/Movie Books USD INR GBP CAD AUD EUR JPY ACCOUNT 0 Home / Book / The Secret Message of Jules Verne Marissa's Books & Gifts, LLC The Secret Message of Jules Verne Prolific author and pioneer of the science fiction novel, Jules Verne also possessed a hidden side that was encrypted into all his works--his active participation in the occult milieu of late-nineteenth-century France. Among the many esoteric secrets to be found are significant clues to the Rennes-le-Château mystery, including the location of a great treasure in the former Cathar region of France and the survival of the heirs to the Merovingian dynasty. Verne’s books also reveal Rosicrucian secrets of immortality, and some are constructed, like Mozart’s The Magic Flute, in accordance with Masonic initiation. The passe-partout to Verne’s work (the skeleton key that is also the name of Phileas Fogg’s servant in Around the World in Eighty Days) lies in the initiatory language he employed to inscribe a second or even third layer of meaning beneath the main narrative, which is revealed in his skilled use of word play, homonyms, anagrams, and numerical combinations. The surface story itself is often a guide that tells the reader outright what he or she should be looking for. Far from innocuous stories for children, Verne’s work reveals itself to be rich with teachings on symbolism, esoteric traditions, sacred geography, and the secret history of humanity. Author: Michel Lamy Publisher: Destiny Books SKU: 1561490989435x620681223880310800 IndieLite Catalog Tarot & Mysticism Monday-Saturday: 11:00am–6:00pm 3302 S. 900 E. Millcreek, UT 84106 © 2021 Marissa's Books & Gifts, LLC Please tell us if this order is a gift or you have special instructions:	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1009
__label__wiki	0.901358	0.901358	Home Article 'Snatched' actress Amy Schumer recently broke up with Boyfriend Ben Hanisch. What is she doing these days? 'Snatched' actress Amy Schumer recently broke up with Boyfriend Ben Hanisch. What is she doing these days? Snatched actress Amy Schumer split with boyfriend of two years Ben Hanisch, She's single now adays and promoting her movie. The famous stand-up comedian and actress, Amy Schumer is going single this summer! She is no longer in a relationship with her boyfriend, Ben Hanisch, a Chicago custom furniture designer. The pair broke up this May grabbing headlines all over the media, and the reason behind their split is quite unclear. So to find out more details, read right here. Amy Schumer and boyfriend Ben Hanisch split after two years of relationship The adorable pair of the tinsel town, Amy and her handsome custom furniture designer and founder of The Last Workshop, Ben have officially split. Although the pair hasn't spoken about their split on the media, their representatives have confirmed their breakup. Amy Schumer with boyfriend Ben vacating together, Source: Instagram They told the E! News making a statement, "Amy and Ben have ended their relationship after thoughtful consideration and remain friends." The reason behind their split is stated to be personal differences and both have called quits based on mutual understanding. So guys! Amy is back in the market and single! The estranged couple made their appearances together at 2017's Golden Globes in January but recently they are not seen together. Amy with ex-boyfriend Ben at 2017's Golden Globe Awards, Source: Popsugar Amy seemed busy promoting her new movie Snatched and this time, she was alone at all the red carpet events. She promoted the movie with their star casts, Goldie Hawn, Joan Cusack, Wanda Sykes and Christopher Meloni which was released on May 12, 2017. The movie is getting amazing reviews and has grossed $50 million worldwide. Amy and Ben dated back in 2015 Amy first met the handsome Chicago-based designer, Ben Hanisch through mutual friends back in 2015 and the pair hit off pretty well after that. Amy Schumer with estranged boyfriend Ben at the backstage of GoldenGlobes, Source: Hollywood Life Amy confirmed her relationship with Ben in a Marie Claire interview in 2015 and gushed about her relationship stating, "I feel like Ben is the first guy who's really been my boyfriend.Being in love is the scariest thing in the world. You want to f--king cry and scream. I can't handle it. Every time we say goodbye, I think, 'This will have been a nice last week together.' Or I tell myself nothing is real and he's going to leave me and tell me he never loved me." She also made her guest appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and revealed about her magical relationship sharing how both loved each other dearly. She had also met Ben's mother and family which gave us hope that the duo might soon get married. But now, all the anticipations have gone in vain as the pair has separated and moved on to different paths. Quick facts about Amy Schumer Source: Instyle Born and raised in Manhattan, NewYork City, NewYork, Amy Schumer is America's favorite standup comedian and actress. She got her first movie debut in 2015 movie Trainwreck for which she won Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Her parents, mother Sandra and father Gordon Schumer owns a baby furniture company called Lewis of London. Amy did her high school at Long Island's South Side High School where she was voted as the "Class Clown" and "Teacher's Worst Nightmare" Later on, Amy pursued her dreams of acting by doing a Major in Theater from Towson Univesity and moved to NewYork. Schumer started her standup comedy gigs by joining Gotham Comedy Club and seeing her own footage she was pretty disappointed. She is very close with actress Jennifer Lawrence. She did a radio interview with Howard Stern in 2012 and talked openly about her and her family that impressed the director Judd Apatow, landing her the debut movie, Trainwreck. Her net worth is estimated to be around $16 Million dollars. All in all, we wish this talented actress best wishes for her upcoming movies and hope she settles down soon with the right man. For more latest gossips and news of the celebs, you can visit our sites. MarriedWiki.com #ben hanisch	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1012
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__label__wiki	0.546007	0.546007	James Gamble Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Stanford University Medical Center Current Research and Scholarly Interests Clinical research involving pediatric orthopedics; gait, and motion analysis; cost effectiveness analysis; growth mechanisms Sean Gamble Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Calyani Ganesan Clinical Scholar, Medicine - Nephrology Surya Ganguli Associate Professor of Applied Physics and , by courtesy, of Neurobiology and of Electrical Engineering Current Research and Scholarly Interests Theoretical / computational neuroscience Kristen N Ganjoo Associate Professor of Medicine (Oncology) at the Stanford University Medical Center Current Research and Scholarly Interests Giant cell tumor of the bone Hayley Gans Clinical Professor, Pediatrics - Infectious Diseases Current Research and Scholarly Interests The focus of my laboratory is the immune response to viral vaccines evaluating the ontogeny of responses in infants and limitations in immunocompromised hosts. We have studied responses to an early two-dose measles immunization, one versus 2 doses of varicella immunization, and polio vaccine in preterm versus term infants. Other active areas of research include measles and varicella immunity in HIV infected individuals, and transplant recipients. Alan M. Garber Henry J. Kaiser Jr. Professor and Professor of Medicine, Emeritus Current Research and Scholarly Interests Topics in the health economics of aging; health, insurance; optimal screening intervals; cost-effectiveness of, coronary surgery in the elderly; health care financing and delivery, in the United States and Japan; coronary heart disease Younger Family Professor and Professor of Structural Biology Current Research and Scholarly Interests Structural and functional studies of transmembrane receptor interactions with their ligands in systems relevant to human health and disease - primarily in immunity, infection, and neurobiology. We study these problems using protein engineering, structural, biochemical, and combinatorial biology approaches. Eddie Charles Michael Garcia Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine Gabriel Garcia, MD Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) at the Stanford University Medical Center, Emeritus Current Research and Scholarly Interests The natural history of common viral liver diseases of man is poorly understood, despite the fact that chronic liver diseases of man may result in death from liver failure or hepatocellular carcinoma. Biomedical Data Science Chemical and Systems Biology Comparative Medicine Epidemiology and Population Health Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI) Molecular & Cellular Physiology Neurology & Neurological Sciences Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1018
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__label__cc	0.519395	0.480605	New study shows mental health of ICU staff should be immediate priority by King's College London Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research from King's College London shows nearly half of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) staff are likely to meet the threshold for PTSD, severe anxiety or problem drinking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results from a study of ICU healthcare workers, published today in Occupational Medicine, shows the stark impact of working in critical care during the COVID-10 pandemic. The researchers found poor mental health was common in many ICU clinicians although they were more pronounced in nurses than in doctors or other healthcare professionals. Lead author, Professor Neil Greenberg, from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London said: 'Our results show a substantial burden of mental health symptoms being reported by ICU staff towards the end of the first wave in July and July 2020. The severity of symptoms we identified are highly likely to impair some ICU staffs ability to provide high quality care as well as negatively impacting on their quality of life. 'The high rate of mortality amongst COVID-19 patients admitted to ICU, coupled with difficulty in communication and providing adequate end-of-life support to patients, and their next of kin because of visiting restrictions, are very likely to have been highly challenging stressors for all staff working in ICUs.' 709 healthcare workers, from nine ICUs in England, completed anonymous web-based surveys in June and July 2020 comprising 291 (41 per cent) doctors, 344 (49 per cent) nurses, and 74 (10 per cent) other healthcare staff. Over half (59 per cent) reported good wellbeing, however 45 per cent met the threshold for probable clinical significance for at least one of: severe depression (6 per cent), PTSD (40 per cent), severe anxiety (11 per cent) or problem drinking (7 per cent). Worryingly more than one in eight respondents (13 per cent) reported frequent thoughts of being better off dead, or of hurting themselves in the past two weeks. Professor Greenberg continues 'Whilst these results are in some ways not surprising, they should serve as a stark reminder to NHS managers of the pressing need to protect the mental health of ICU workers now in order to ensure they can deliver vital care to those in need.' ICU staff have faced a particularly challenging time frequently working in areas where the perceived risk of COVID-19 exposure is high for long periods, wearing PPE, with the challenges of managing staff and equipment shortages on a daily basis especially during the first wave. They have also had to deal with ethically challenging decisions as well as potentially being fearful of catching COVID-19 themselves and potentially passing it on to their loved ones. Professor Greenberg adds 'Evidence-based mechanisms should be in place so all healthcare workers, including ICU staff, can promptly access treatment for mental health issues. If we protect the mental health of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, staff will be better able to sustainably deliver high quality care to the large numbers of patients seriously unwell with COVID-19.' Further work is needed to better understand the real level of clinical need amongst ICU staff as self-report questionnaires can overestimate the rate of clinically relevant mental health symptoms. Professor Greenberg concludes: 'Our results highlight the potential profound impact that COVID-19 has had on the mental health of frontline UK staff and indicate an urgent need for a national strategy to protect staff mental health and decrease the risk of functional impairment of ICU staff while they carry out their essential work during COVID-19 and beyond.' The mental health impact of pandemics for front line health care staff More information: The mental health of staff working in intensive care during COVID-19, Occupational Medicine (2020). DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqaa220 Provided by King's College London Citation: New study shows mental health of ICU staff should be immediate priority (2021, January 13) retrieved 16 January 2021 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-01-mental-health-icu-staff-priority.html Large proportion of NHS workers may have already had COVID-19 Doctors and nurses already face routine violence and abuse – coronavirus could make this worse High levels of clinician burnout identified at leading cardiac centre Respiratory nurses on COVID-19 front line suffer anxiety and depression	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1039
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__label__cc	0.612907	0.387093	Cinéma du Parc Midnight Series Posted on February 26, 2019. Written by Rachel Levine With a list of classics that would delight any cinema studies prof, Cinéma du Parc offers nine films that are meant to be enjoyed late at night. In a series of late night showings, each film will be screened on Friday and Saturday at midnight (11:30 p.m., but you’ll be in the film at midnight!). What can cinephiles stay up late for? Things start with Existenz, a David Cronenberg film about a game designer on the run. Since VR has started to become a household item, it’s a little harder to imagine the UmbryCords, ports that attach to a player’s spine, as a way to experience reality-deforming video games. But that’s what makes for sci-fi horror of 1999. Next along is technological horror piece is Westworld, where one might say AI is taken to its fearful limit in thsi Michael Crichton film from 1973. Androids make for a special kind of western-style recreation park. But a few androids are not playing by the don’t-hurt-the-customers rules. Spike Jonze’s Being John Malkovich is something that can only be the by-product of some narcotics use. A puppeteer (already a sign we’re in altered state) finds out that he can enter the head of movie star John Malkovich. 12 Monkeys, along with its initial inspiration, La Jetée, are also being shown. Criminals are sent back in time to find out the cause of a virus that killed five billion people. La Haine tackles race and poverty, as it follows three young men in one of Paris’ seedy suburbs. The cops beat one of the three and revenge is sought. Gritty, violent, and of course, tension make this a defining film of the 90s. Full Metal Jacket is like… well.. dark. Stanley Kubrick’s piece begins with the effects of an abusive boot camp during the Vietnam war. In the second half, one of those recruits goes on to work as a war correspondent, only his job as journalist is soon laid aside as staying alive in a chaotic mess. Just around Easter, catch The Last Temptation of Christ, Martin Scorsese’s telling of the tale of Jesus, based on Nikos Kazantzakis’ novel. This is about Christ the tempted — he has sex, for one thing, and not just with Mary Magdalene. Finally, get your Bruce Lee on with Enter the Dragon. This film will cure you of your belief that movies have too much dialogue, and not enough action. For tickets and information about this upcoming series, head to Cinema du Parc’s website HERE.The series starts March 1st and continues Friday and Saturday nights until April 26-28. Tickets $13 adults, $11.50 seniors, $10 under 21. cinema du parc Midnight shows Montreal film series what to do in April what to do in March About Rachel Levine Rachel Levine is the big cheese around here. Contact: Website \| More Posts Cycles: Choreographer Eva Kolarova On Balancing Dance and Art Midnight Films at the Cinema du Parc When B-Rated Means Bad. Adaption of Koonz’ Odd Thomas Lacks Soul The Revenant: A Visual Treat and a Chase for Retribution Review: “The Age of Adaline” is a Modern Day Fairytale	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1049
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__label__cc	0.568763	0.431237	Home \| Wire \| Trade Creates Wealth. Protectionism Destroys It. Trade Creates Wealth. Protectionism Destroys It. 02/28/2012Art Carden We’re wrapping up our discussion of international trade in Econ 100 today with an analysis of tariffs and import restrictions. The defense of protectionism is a classic example of the Broken Window Fallacy in action. Suppose the government decides to impose restrictions of some kind on automobiles produced in Japan. To the untrained eye, this looks like a great idea. More Americans are employed making cars, and they earn higher incomes. Detroit booms. It’s easy to see autoworkers’ nice cars and nice houses and conclude that protectionism is a great idea. But there’s more to this than meets the eye. What we don’t see are the hidden costs of protectionism. The first is the waste from using costly production methods. Protectionism changes manufacturers’ incentives, and they use capital and labor that could have been better-used elsewhere to produce (say) cars. The economic imagination is useful here. If people weren’t making cars, they could be making medical devices. Or tacos. Or automotive repair services (it stands to reason that if you can build cars, you can probably also fix them). Or any of a number of other things. As Russell Roberts points out in The Choice, there might be some short-run costs for workers who have trouble retooling; however, free trade leads to new opportunities for the next generation. The second cost comes from the fact that tariffs increase the price of cars. When prices rise, people demand less of something. Consumers are worse off because they have fewer cars, and the cars they are no longer buying are cars that would cost less than consumers are willing to pay in the absence of tariffs. Interventions like tariffs raise the incomes of some workers by impoverishing others. The third cost comes from the change in incentives when it is discovered that people can raise their incomes by getting favors from the government. At best, favors from the government are a zero-sum transfer from one group of people to another. In reality, however, people use scarce resources to effect these transfers. Consider just one cost: the cost of flying to and from Washington, DC. The plane that is flying auto executives and union representatives from Detroit to DC could be used for something else, like flying people from Detroit to New York for business or from Detroit to Los Angeles for a vacation. The prospect of subsidies, tariffs, and other benefits from the government means that people will take valuable resources that could have been used to create wealth (planes, the time and energy of flight attendants and pilots, bags of roasted peanuts) and instead use them to transfer wealth. On net, we’re all worse off. On Political Incentives and Subsidies see youtube videos attached. *Interested readers might be wish to read The Choice by Russell Roberts. In it, a television manufacturer is visited by the ghost of David Ricardo. Hilarity ensues, and the case for free trade is explained beautifully. The link is to my Amazon Associates Account; any revenue I get from Amazon Associates sales will go to the Fellowship Memphis “Engage Memphis” fund. The Story of Broke Response Video of The Story of Broke Response The Broken Window Fallacy Video of The Broken Window Fallacy Contact Art Carden Art Carden is assistant professor of economics, Brock School of Business, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama. Los beneficios extraordinarios y lo que no se ve Los precios de mercado convierten las relaciones incomprensiblemente complejas en muy simples. What Should Austrian Economists Do? On Dolan on the Austrian Paradigm in Environmental Economics Some scholarship in the Austrian tradition today opens itself to the charge that it is textual exegesis — what did...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1055
__label__cc	0.696951	0.303049	2019 American Music Awards Winners: See the Full List JC Olivera, Getty Images Are you ready for the 2019 AMAs? The winners will be revealed tonight during the live broadcast. The 2019 AMAs will be hosted by Ciara and will be held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. The show will air on Sunday, November 24 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. As previously announced, Taylor Swift will be receiving the Artist of the Decade award and will perform a medley of her hits during the show. Post Malone is the most nominated artist of the night with seven nominations. Selena Gomez will be kicking off the show with back to back debut performances of "Lose You To Love Me" and "Look At Her Now." Check out the full list of 2019 American Music Awards nominees, below, and stay tuned as we update the winners list this evening. WINNER: Taylor Swift NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR WINNER: Billie Eilish COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper, “Shallow” Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road” Marshmello & Bastille, “Happier” WINNER: Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello, “Señorita” Post Malone & Swae Lee, “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)” TOUR OF THE YEAR WINNER: BTS FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO Billie Eilish, “Bad Guy” Ariana Grande, “7 Rings” Halsey, “Without Me” WINNER: Taylor Swift, “You Need to Calm Down” FAVORITE SOCIAL ARTIST FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK WINNER: Khalid FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK Billie Eilish, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Ariana Grande, Thank U, Next WINNER: Taylor Swift, Lover FAVORITE SONG – POP/ROCK WINNER: Halsey, “Without Me” Jonas Brothers, “Sucker” Panic! At The Disco, “High Hopes” FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY WINNER: Kane Brown FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY WINNER: Carrie Underwood FAVORITE DUO or GROUP – COUNTRY WINNER: Dan + Shay FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY Kane Brown, Experiment Dan + Shay, Dan + Shay WINNER: Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty FAVORITE SONG - COUNTRY Luke Combs, “Beautiful Crazy” WINNER: Dan + Shay, “Speechless” Blake Shelton, “God’s Country” FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP WINNER: Cardi B FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP Meek Mill, “Championships” WINNER: Post Malone, “Hollywood’s Bleeding” Travis Scott, “Astroworld” FAVORITE SONG – RAP/HIP-HOP WINNER: Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road” Post Malone, “Wow.” Travis Scott, “Sicko Mode” FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B WINNER: Bruno Mars FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B WINNER: Beyoncé FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B Chris Brown, Indigo Khalid, Free Spirit Ella Mai, Ella Mai FAVORITE SONG – SOUL/R&B Khalid, “Talk” Lizzo, “Juice” Ella Mai, “Trip” FAVORITE ARTIST - ALTERNATIVE ROCK FAVORITE ARTIST - ADULT CONTEMPORARY FAVORITE ARTIST - LATIN FAVORITE ARTIST - CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL FAVORITE ARTIST - ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM) A Star Is Born by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen Source: 2019 American Music Awards Winners: See the Full List Filed Under: AMAs, Billie Eilish, taylor swift	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1059
__label__cc	0.529941	0.470059	HomeMorinville NewsMotorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Friday collision Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Friday collision Jul 12, 2014 Morinville News, Province, Sturgeon County 5 A motorcycle lays on its side on Highway 2 after it struck a Ford F-150 Friday night. The rider was airlifted to hospital with undisclosed injuries. _ Morinville News Staff Photo Morinville – A 54-year-old Calgary man was airlifted to hospital after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 2 and Cardiff Road Friday evening. Morinville RCMP, Morinville Fire Department and EMTs were called to the scene during the evening rush hour at approximately 5:12 p.m.. STARS Air Ambulance dispatched STAR-3 to Morinville shortly after and landed on Highway 2, north of the collision. The man was taken to hospital with undisclosed injuries. Acting Staff Sergeant Mark Mathias told Morinville News Saturday afternoon that the 54-year-old Calgary man was driving a motorcycle northbound on Highway 2 when a southbound Ford F150 (that had been driving south) turned east on Cardiff road in front of the motorcycle. The collision backed up northbound traffic on Highway 2 for approximately 3 kilometres as police rerouted northbound traffic off Highway 2 and down Cardiff Road until the highway could be reopened. Mathias said the collision is still under investigation and that no charges have been laid at this time. The motorcyclist’s condition was not available by press deadline. Work is currently underway on a series of traffic lights at the intersection of Highway 2 and Cardiff Road. The new light-controlled intersection is being designed by Al-Terra Engineering, the company hired by the province to implement the lights promised last fall by former Minister of Transportation Ric McIver. Although those lights were scheduled to be operational by the fall of 2014, Mayor Lisa Holmes recently announced via social media the lights would be operational by the end of July. STARS-3 comes in for a landing – Dave McPhee Photo The chopper lands to receive its patient – Dave McPhee Photo The chopper lands behind the barricades. – Dave McPhee Photo The motorcycle is lifted by a tow truck to clear the collision location. – Dave McPhee Photo cardiff road morinville fire department stars air ambulance Linda Hope says: Sending prayers for a speedy recovery. This is only the beginning! This has always been a very dangerous intersection.The lights need to be hooked up immediately to avoid more mistakes like this one, not to mention there will be many motorists running the red lights when they do get hooked up! The speed limit should be 80 km all the way from St. Albert now to slow people down, It would be the only way considering how fast people go on that stretch of the highway. All they should have done was have the Cardiff Rd used as an entrance road so that people could see the vehicles turning in and they could use the new exit they went to all the trouble of building for people turning onto the highway. The people who designed the intersection should have been people who use it every day. Korien says: The sad thing is…lights wouldn’t have prevented this accident-only an overpass would’ve prevented this. Both the truck and the bike would’ve had green lights 🙁 Lets see, we now have 40 km on a HIGHWAY going through Cardiff and you would like 80 km all the way from St Albert. Maybe we should all just walk. Then we would all be perfectly safe! It’s funny when people comment that the speed limit should be reduced, when so far as I’m aware, it’s one of the very few (if only) stretches of double divided highway in the province that isn’t 110 km/h. It’s tragic when accidents like this happen, but unfortunately, there is no panacea other than drivers paying more attention, particularly when turning left with the potential of turning into oncoming traffic. This accident could just have easily happened with a speed limit of 80 km/h… or 60… Unfortunately, I am not very optimistic about the lights improving things. Of course, the best solution is an overpass – and if the government really wanted to do “what’s best”, that’s what should be going in, without question. Second best choice is a simple proper right turning lane from the northbound lane onto Cardiff Road, separated from the rest of the road. That would give Morinville drivers heading to Edmonton proper visibility. This traffic light solution is the worst, in my opinion. How many traffic lights do you see in the middle of double divided highways? I’m worried that even with advance lighting and signage, a lot of people aren’t going to be ready to suddenly slow down or stop, and how many rear end collisions will that actually cause? I also predict that the volume of Morinville traffic turning south at what is already a dangerous intersection will only get worse – most drivers that currently take the existing overpass to go to Edmonton probably won’t any more when faced with the possibility that they’re going to have to wait for a light as soon as they get on the highway. I don’t suspect for one moment that lights there are going to make the intersection safer – I just hope they don’t cause more accidents than there already are. >Dan, totally agree, Having the light on a divided highway will not improve things. If anything we may see more accidents due to drivers not slowing and rear ending others. To do it correctly they’ll have to do something like the southbound lights at st Albert, 80 down to 60. But again that may not be enough as people don’t expect light on a two lane highway. The offset ramp was the next ideal solution after the overpass. So these lights are supposed to be a stop gap measure until they can built an overpass. Don’t kid yourself after these are set up , it will never be built, at least not in my lifetime.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1063
__label__cc	0.739201	0.260799	California Community College Chancellor’s Press Conference Posted byThe Talon October 11, 2020 October 11, 2020 Posted inEducation, MSJC, NewsTags:california, community college, Education, Menifee, mount san jacinto college, MSJC, Murrieta, temecula, voting By Jesus Alcala Avalos Caption: Chancellor Oakley – Zoom press conference California Community College Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley held a Zoom press conference on September 24th, 2020. Most of the audience consisted of student journalists. The key issues covered at the press conference: Most, if not all, community colleges will remain online for Spring 2021 Colleges are expecting reduced federal funding, which may result in less courses Let your board of trustees know your opinions about race, policing, and other issues on your campus Complete the Census Paige Marlatt Dorr Director of Communications California Community Colleges – Zoom Press Conference Paige Marlatt Dorr, Director of Communications, managed the conference and introduced Chancellor Oakley. Oakley then welcomed the audience and went over upcoming events. He then asked the audience to complete the US Census. The US Census determines the distribution of representatives from the House and lawmakers use the data to distribute federal funds. Next, Oakley discussed Undocumented Student Action Week, which will take place on October 19 to 23. This event highlights and supports the undocumented students on campuses. Previous Undocumented Student Action Weeks included seminars that brought awareness to the rights and services available to undocumented students. Students at Mt. San Jacinto College also signed butterfly cards to show support for undocumented students. Oakley then reminded the audience to register to vote, explaining the importance of voting. “The only way that we are going to change the narrative going forward is if each of us shows up and votes,” said Oakley. As Oakley pointed out, the general election is not just about the president, and includes votes on representatives and propositions. Oakley also stated that he, the Board of Governors, the UC Board of Regents, and CSU Board of Trustees endorse Proposition 16. Proposition 16 will repeal California Proposition 209 of 1996, which banned discrimination or preferential treatment on the basis of sex, race, color, ethnicity, or national origin. This form of preferential treatment is also known as affirmative action. Oakley supports Proposition 16 as it will allow colleges to hire faculty that represent the ethnic diversity of the student body. Next, Oakley stated that California Community Colleges have seen a five to seven percent reduction in enrollment overall. In response, community colleges have launched the Stay Enroll Campaign, which advocates students to return or remain in college during these difficult times. As Oakley would later state, colleges with reduced enrollment receive reduced funds from the federal government, which may lead to cuts in their budgets. In response to the death of George Floyd, Oakley directed college faculty to have conversations about racism and campus enforcement as well. The meeting then transitioned into a Q&A segment with the audience. Press Conference Journalist – David Rowe David Rowe, from the Peralta district, asked about the progress of correcting the financial issues reported by the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) last year. Oakley responded that the office has given directives to the Peralta district to improve their financial status and that the office has seen some progress. Oakley has requested that FCMAT re-assess the Peralta district to measure their progress. David Victor, from San Joaquin Delta College’s The Collegian, asked what the chancellor’s office is doing to promote voter registration while campuses are closed. Before the lock down, there were often voter registration booths on campuses. Oakley responded that they have been using email outreach and have been asking student leaders to promote registration. Victor later asked what the chancellor’s office is doing about the lack of some required classes which has prevented some students from graduating on schedule. Oakley responded that delays are expected for this and next semester but that his office has been working with schools and accreditation institutions to get as many classes online as possible. Victor asked if there are contingency plans for the pandemic. Oakley responded that this health crisis is not likely to change any time soon, and that colleges should maintain their online environments for the next few years to allow students uncomfortable with returning to stay enrolled. Student Journalist Teya Searles – Press Conference Zoom Teya Searles, from MiraCosta College’s Chariot News, asked how the system will respond to the financial issues that faculty and staff face due to reduced working hours or lay-offs. Oakley responded that each college’s board of trustees is responsible for the wages at each college. The chancellor’s office has been advocating for a federal stimulus bill and will not financially punish schools for reduced enrollment. Oakley also asked the audience to tell their fellow students to write to their representatives to ask for a stimulus bill to aid colleges. Searles asked if the chancellor has the power to require campus police officers to possess a bachelor’s degree. Oakley responded that he can set standards for contracts but cannot require a bachelor’s degree. Erika Perry, from Orange Coast College’s Coast Report Online, asked if colleges will be online for Spring 2021. Oakley responded that some colleges have already announced that they will be online for Spring 2021 and he expects the rest to announce the same unless the COVID-19 situation changes. Perry asked why some schools lost more enrollment than other schools. Perry referenced an article on the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).Oakley clarified that the drop in enrollment for the LAUSD has been happening before the pandemic due to demographics. Oakley noted that colleges like Santa Rosa Junior College and Butte College have been affected by the evacuations due to fires. Lucy Argaez, from Citrus College’s Clarion, asked which departments are at most risk of losing faculty due to a loss of enrollment.Oakley responded that no full-time faculty should lose their job due to enrollment because there will be no financial penalties based on enrollment. Any loss of job will be due to causes beyond enrollment. Oakley expects part-time faculty to have a reduced workload. Student Journalist Thomas Ortega – Press Conference Zoom Thomas Ortega, from Grossmont College’s Griffith Radio, asked if there are plans for any sports to return and how the lack of sports affects student athletes. Oakley responded that athletic departments are working to return some sports for Spring 2021, but does not expect any of those sports to allow for spectators. Casey Rafter, from Sacramento City College’s Express, asked if other colleges have expanded the President’s Honor Roll to include part-time students.Oakley responded that he supports the expansion of the President’s Honor Roll to also include part-time students to recognize more students who face different challenges. Jennifer Vazquez, from Riverside City College’s Viewpoint, asked what is being done to increase enrollment to alleviate the decline in enrollment.Oakley responded that his office has launched a media campaign to promote enrollment. Oakley is supportive of direct outreach from student services like Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS). Mt. San Jacinto College renamed their DSPS to Accomodation Service Center. Cassandra Nava, from Los Angeles Valley College’s Valley Star, asked if campus police will receive sensitivity training and what will be done to ensure that students feel safe when they return to campus.Oakley responded that his office has asked every college that provides law-enforcement training to examine and adjust their training to better serve their communities. Oakley’s office is in dialogue with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to reform police training. Oakley also wants students to tell their administrations what they think about campus police. Umaima Ejaz, from Skyline College’s Skyline View, asked what the chancellor’s office will do to help international students if colleges were to remain closed and the requirements for a student visa change. In July, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced, and later retracted, a rule saying that international students could not keep their student visa if they only take online classes. Oakley asked the audience to vote against the Trump administration as they have been antagonistic to international students. Oakley worked closely with Attorney General Xavier Becerra and helped launch lawsuits against the Department of Education against changes that make it harder for international students to attend US colleges. Student Journalist Journalist Syan Haghiri – Press Conference Zoom Syan Haghiri, from Long Beach City College’s Viking News, asked if Governor Gavin Newsom’s meeting with the PAC-12 would affect sports at the community college level. Oakley responded that the meeting was about Division 1 sports and does not affect community college sports. William Ink, from Peralta Community College District’s The Citizen, asked what the trustee transition will look like for the Peralta district. Oakley responded that trustees can be appointed to the board if the district has issues with finances, accreditation, or if the trustees are unable to carry out their duties. Oakley noted that the Peralta district is on probation and has a status report coming up. Depending on that report, the chancellor’s office will appoint trustees as needed. Caitlyn Pfau, from Chaffey College’s The Breeze, asked what the chancellor’s office is doing to support students taking courses that require costly equipment or software. Oakley explained that while the chancellor’s office can negotiate contracts with service providers like Canvas, each college’s board of trustees are ultimately responsible for providing materials to their students. Oakley said that students should raise their concerns to the board of trustees of their college. Keegan West, from De Anza College’s La Voz News, asked why some colleges, like De Anza, can have increased enrollment but still see a decrease in courses available. Oakley responded that those colleges are most likely reacting to the reduced federal funding. Jesus Alcala Avalos, from Mt. San Jacinto College’s The Talon, asked if colleges are allowed to open at their discretion. Oakley responded that each county has requirements to meet before colleges are allowed to open. After the county public health officer to certify that requirements have been met and the governor has acknowledged that those requirements have been met, the board of trustees may vote to open the campus. However, Oakley notes that colleges that open will remain mostly online to be able to follow social-distancing guidelines. The next student press conference will be in December. Published by The Talon The Official Newspaper of Mt. San Jacinto College We are a platform for over 18,000 Mt. San Jacinto College students and the community to promote a diverse student voice, involvement from the college, and creative collaborations. View more posts MSJC Talon: Let’s Talk Politics 2020 Club Spotlight: Poli Sci Talon Talks	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1068
__label__cc	0.690419	0.309581	Northwest Family Physicians Case Study Complete Outsourced Solution Northwest Family Physicians is a physician-owned group of specialists in family medicine focused on providing the highest quality of medical care to their patients in all stages of life. They have been recognized both locally and nationally with awards for achieving excellence in multiple quality measures. Northwest Family Physicians implemented an Electronic Health Record (EHR) in 2002 and operated all of their servers in-house. Northwest Family Physicians relied on Netgain to offer advice and advanced technical services while the day-to-day operational tasks were performed by in-house staff members. Brenda McNeill, Director of Clinic Operations, was straining to perform her primary executive responsibilities while taking on the extra responsibility of IT decision making and even some IT processes like tape rotation. McNeill found it necessary to place some of her IT burden onto a staff member, who like McNeill, didn’t have any IT training and wasn’t her primary role. The initiative to move to electronic medical records placed greater importance on the availability and performance of the IT platform. McNeill was troubled by the growing complexity of their IT environment. “I couldn’t meet the requirements as a Director and manage the servers on top of that,” McNeill said. She identified her primary concerns as: Clinic staff distracted with management of IT No advanced IT staff to handle the complexity of the IT systems Uncertainty as to whether the IT systems and data were suitably secured and compliant with government regulations Outages and brownouts that impacted the providers’ ability to treat patients Having worked with Northwest Family Physicians for several years, Netgain understood the pains they were going through trying to self-administer their IT systems. Netgain began by working with Northwest Family Physicians’ senior leadership team to discuss these pain points and identify possible treatments and their likely outcomes. Together they selected Netgain’s Private Cloud Services as the solution that would give the desired results. Northwest Family Physicians was hesitant at first about their sensitive data located outside of their clinic walls. It was an onsite tour of Netgain data center facilities that convinced them that a purpose-built data center is a much better choice to operate their clinic IT. “When we visited Netgain, we were shown the facility and were able to see how secure it was. It was really after that visit I started to feel a lot more comfortable about our decision to use Netgain to host our servers,” said Mark Pottenger, former Executive Administrator at Northwest Family Physicians. McNeil had a similar feeling after her visit, “When I visited the Netgain facility, I realized it was so much more secure than anything we could do at our clinic.” To provide a total solution, Netgain was able to take a holistic view on solving Northwest Family Physicians’ IT pains. Northwest Family Physicians continue to use Netgain to maintain onsite assets like desktops, wireless networking, and keep the users productive by answering their questions. “Netgain has been very helpful with the setup and maintenance of our onsite environment. My service person knows my skill level, and he knows when he needs to come out to the clinic,” McNeil said. Access to IT Specialists Netgain has lifted the workload from McNeill and her team at Northwest Family Physicians, allowing them to focus on their primary roles. Northwest Family Physicians is now backed by a team of specialized technologists to handle their complex and extensive IT needs. “They have always been very customer focused. I know that if I pick up the phone and call them, I’m going to get a response. They’re very knowledgeable about IT and how it’s used in a clinic setting, and I know whether it be security issues or questions, they have teams of specialists to help me out,” McNeill said. Compliant Data Security Northwest Family Physicians now feels confident that their IT environment is secure. “We have a network that is very reliable and very responsive. I’m no longer concerned about that area of our business. Netgain is taking care of it,” Pottenger said. Highly Available Infrastructure Netgain has now provided Northwest Family Physicians with zero downtime over several years. Their electronic medical records are always available to the doctors to treat patients. Netgain’s Private Cloud Hosting is updated each week and online so Northwest Family Physicians can confidently focus on their patients and not the technology. Talk to one of our cloud experts to see how your organization can leverage IT toward your desired outcomes. They have always been very customer focused. I know that if I pick up the phone and call them, I’m going to get a response. They’re very knowledgeable about IT and how it’s used in a clinic setting, and I know whether it be security issues or questions, they have teams of specialists to help me out. -Brenda Mcneill, Director of Clinic Operations	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1069
__label__cc	0.658295	0.341705	New candidate particle for dark matter is one we've already found By Michael Irving New candidate particle for dar... Nuclear physicists have proposed a new dark matter candidate particle pixbox77/Depositphotos Dark matter is believed to outnumber regular matter by a ratio of five-to-one, but so far it’s never been directly detected. Now, nuclear physicists at the University of York have proposed a new candidate particle that might make up the strange stuff – and we’ve already found it. Almost a century of observations and calculations tell us that there’s far more mass in the universe than just the stuff we can see. This unknown mass seems to interact with regular matter only through gravity, and doesn’t emit, absorb or reflect any light – hence the dark matter moniker. Exactly what dark matter is made of has remained a mystery for decades, but physicists have proposed many candidate particles. Suggestions include axions, dark photons, weakly-interacting massive particles (WIMPs), superheavy gravitinos, “Macro” particles with the mass of a dwarf planet, and scalar particles older than the Big Bang. But the thing is, all of these particles are hypothetical and despite extensive experiments, none of them have ever been confirmed to exist. And that’s what makes the new hypothesis so intriguing – this newly-proposed candidate has already been detected. The particle is technically referred to as d*(2380), or the d-star hexaquark, and it was discovered in experiments in 2014. Normally, protons and neutrons are made up of sets of three quarks (fundamental particles), but this new particle contains sets of six quarks. That makes the d-star hexaquark a boson, and these clump together in unusual ways under certain conditions. When chilled to almost absolute zero, for instance, they form a Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC), a state of matter where particles begin to act like one big “superatom.” And this, according to the new hypothesis, could be an explanation for dark matter. The York physicists hypothesize that soon after the Big Bang, conditions would have been just right for d-star hexaquarks to gather as Bose-Einstein condensates, in large-enough amounts to create the effects that dark matter is known for. “Our first calculations indicate that condensates of d-stars are a feasible new candidate for dark matter,” says Daniel Watts, co-author of the study. “This new result is particularly exciting since it doesn’t require any concepts that are new to physics.” Of course, at this stage the idea is still hypothetical as well, and further work is needed. The researchers plan to test their theory in the lab, and begin searching the skies for the kinds of signals that may indicate d-star BECs are floating around out there. “The next step to establish this new dark matter candidate will be to obtain a better understanding of how the d-stars interact - when do they attract and when do they repel each other,” says Mikhail Bashkanov, co-author of the study. “We are leading new measurements to create d-stars inside an atomic nucleus and see if their properties are different to when they are in free space.” The research was published in the Journal of Physics G Letters. Source: University of York PhysicsDark MatterParticle physicsElementary particlesUniversity of YorkMatterAstronomyPhysicsNew Atlas Audio Michael Irving Michael has always been fascinated by space, technology, dinosaurs, and the weirder mysteries of the universe. With a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing and several years experience under his belt, he joined New Atlas as a staff writer in 2016. paul314 March 4, 2020 05:38 AM Would these bosons stay condensed during the various hotter period of the later early universe? mpc755 March 4, 2020 09:10 AM Dark matter is a supersolid that fills ‘empty’ space and is displaced by visible matter. The supersolid dark matter displaced by the quarks the Earth consist of, pushing back and exerting pressure toward the Earth, is gravity. The supersolid dark matter displaced by the quarks a galaxy consists of, pushing back and exerting pressure toward the galaxy, causes the stars in the outer arms to orbit the galactic center at the rate in which they do. The missing mass associated with dark matter is the mass of the supersolid dark matter connected to and neighboring the galaxy which is displaced by the galaxy. Diffuse galaxies do not displace the supersolid dark matter enough for it to be measured, resulting in the mistaken notion the galaxies are devoid of the missing mass. Compact galaxies displace the supersolid dark matter to such a great extent that the galaxies appear to be mostly the missing mass. Curved spacetime is a geometrical representation of gravity. Displaced supersolid dark matter is gravity. bwana4swahili March 4, 2020 11:09 AM Scientist quite often miss the obvious. I suspect dark matter does not actually exist at all. It would take a very small variance in the gravitational constant to give the impression that dark matter exists. Sometime the KISS principle is sadly overlooked! neutrino23 March 4, 2020 03:48 PM This is an intriguing hypothesis. It solves a big problem by using a configuration of existing particles and not relying on creating a new kind of particle. The deerhunter March 5, 2020 02:46 PM So could mpc's supersolid be the very same D-star hexaquark? Just asking.. Norton Polakis March 7, 2020 06:54 PM hypothetical ..... robin pregarc April 7, 2020 08:11 PM mpc755, that makes the most sense to me. Astronomers may have detected background ripples in spacetime itself Neutron stars scanned for signals of dark matter turning into light Evidence of "modified gravity" strengthens dark matter alternative	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1071
__label__cc	0.500604	0.499396	At Newlab We are home to over 800 entrepreneurs, engineers, and inventors, solving the world’s biggest challenges with leaders and experts across industries and cities. © 2021 New Lab, LLC, All rights reserved. Hear about Newlab events, news, and opportunities. By signing up, you understand that the information you provide is subject to Newlab’s Privacy Policy and Terms. You can unsubscribe at any time. Five Questions with Partsimony By Newlab / February 22, 2019 6:49 pm Twin brothers Roland and Richard Mokuolu are the founders of Partsimony (formerly Inventaprint), a digital platform at the intersection of prototyping, sourcing, and supply chain management. Their backgrounds — in civil and mechanical engineering, respectively — inspired a solution that allows hardware companies to better collaborate with existing manufacturer networks. Supply chain innovation is causing companies, from enterprise to mid-market, to rethink structure, intent, and strategy. But beyond the need for greater efficiency and faster speeds, few are tackling the tough questions around flexibility and dexterity; the true outputs of increased connectivity. Roland and Richard Mokuolu of Partsimony (formerly Inventaprint), a Newlab member company, have identified a niche opportunity to quantify how connectivity tangibly impacts sourcing, inventory, capital, design intent, and production. 1. What does Industry 4.0 promise in terms of supply chain digitization? How does Partsimony fit in? Industry 4.0, that is a connective ecosystem, is not a new concept. At least not to people in the industry. Companies know what Industry 4.0 is but they haven’t nailed down the ‘how’ yet since connectivity changes depending on how a supply chain is structured. Companies have a lot of data that wasn’t made for Industry 4.0 because it lacks cohesiveness: data may be missing or miscategorized and there are silos within teams. Connectivity requires one source of truth that automatically updates. Partsimony is scaling that knowledge gap to be the source that ties everything together and improves with an evolving supply chain strategy. 2. A lack of connectivity creates the most impact on working capital but many companies focus on speed to address supply chain dysfunction. Why isn’t there a focus on solving for capital? Simply put, it’s a harder problem to solve. It’s easier to focus on time, guarantee expedited turnaround times at a high cost, and be reactive. Our end goal is to look down the pipeline and understand what’s coming. If there is a tariff in China, we may already have manufacturers in Mexico that can spool up production. If there is a reduction in volume for a specific product line, it’s critical to ensure you’re managing inventory appropriately. Working capital is what enterprises, like the GEs of the world, ultimately care about. 3. What does it mean to have a cognitive supply chain? And how can a company become more predictive? A cognitive supply chain is defined by agility, flexibility, personalization, and adopting a unified technology approach to align the thousands of internal influences and external variables (e.g. supplier networks, sensor data) to reach an optimal output. To achieve operational effectiveness and become more predictive in managing working capital and supply chain planning, companies must adopt an ecosystem rooted in clean, structured data and machine learning, AI, or blockchain approaches. Especially, given the ever-changing landscape within the hardware space (e.g. tariff wars). At Partsimony, we are building a cognitive ecosystem that helps to effectively manage supplier networks by using component specifications to predict ideal suppliers to manufacture any given part, and enrich organizations sourcing execution strategy after the supplier connection has been made. 4. We have this idea — especially in tech — that to be the best you have to replace what came before you. But when it comes to Supply Chain 4.0, it would be irresponsible to not build upon the past 50+ years of manufacturing innovation. What are smaller, but critical, steps companies can take to digitize their supply chain? Leveraging historical structures and learnings is key. 20 years ago, the paradigm shift was about ease of transactions and identifying suppliers. Now, it’s about how to make sure data is accurately captured to become a better negotiator or enhance leverage with suppliers. No one was really thinking about it in this way back then since that knowledge tends to be siloed within organizations. Today, we’re building a connected environment to help quantify data flowing through the supply chain and use it to drive those negotiations. We’ve seen enterprise customers over-complicate process given their scale and need for layered structures, whereas mid-market brands over-simplify due to a lack of centralized data points, which can tarnish negotiation leverage. The first step is to ensure the process in place is optimized to be a central source of truth with clean data that has been validated to be accurate and relevant. 5. Do you predict that supply chain digitization will scale domestically before going global? If you look at where supply typically comes from, it’s from lower-cost countries. The US and Europe are leading in adopting this vision in the short term. But countries like Nigeria — where we’re from — Mexico, or Vietnam, even though they don’t have the infrastructure in place, will come up to speed quicker because they need to. When you talk about a connective, cognitive supply chain they have to be involved and build the vision. They’re the ones making the supplies. 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__label__cc	0.553458	0.446542	Poetic Cartography, Love, and Loss: On Piecing Together a Father by Francesca Rendle-Short Francesca Rendle-Short is a novelist and essayist, and author of the memoir-cum-novel Bite Your Tongue (Spinifex, 2011). She is an associate professor at RMIT University and co-director of the nonfictionLab Research Group. Poetic Cartography, Love, and Loss: On Piecing Together a Father by Francesca Rendle-Short published November 2014 bit, slice, chunk, segment, end, example, section, lump, hunk, wedge, slab, instance, block, cake, bar, cube, stick, length; offcut, sample, fragment, sliver, splinter, wafer, chip, crumb, scrap, remnant, shred, shard, snippet; mouthful, morsel, smithereen assemble, combine, compose, create, fix, join, make, mend, patch, repair, restore, unite 1. Always shadow In a volume of writing on the vexed subject of fathers, published by Granta in 2009, the editor suggests in his opening letter, entitled “The Men Who Made Us,” that the task of piecing together the various essays about different sorts of fathers and relationships for the purposes of compiling the volume was both “exhilarating and very instructive” (Clark 7). It is difficult for writers/artists to write the father, the editor’s argument goes, given the subject matter is “as personal and as necessarily complex as their earliest and often most intimate relationships” (7). Inevitably, you write subjectively; like writing any memoir, you write, or map the self: ego in relation to pater in relation to familia—and in relation to ego. There is a degree of permanency with these coordinates as elements, although happily there is not any one set narrative or superimposed fixed patterning. It will always depend on point of view, interpretation, and/or narrative/poetic inquiry. Author of the praised Romulus My Father, Australian writer and philosopher Raimond Gaita, puts the task of the memoirist quite simply when speaking with fellow writer Drusilla Modjeska: “make the feeling true” (Modjeska 179). Voice is key. It draws the reader in, pulls the narrative together—voice as tone, rhythm, timbre, pace. Choosing well is everything—syntax, punctuation, language, and vocabulary. “The right voice can reveal what it’s like to be thinking,” says American memoirist Patricia Hampl (Wexler). In an interview with Laura Wexler she argues that memoir’s great task is “the revelation of consciousness,” making the point that this is the task of poetry too. Memoir and poetry have much in common, in terms of creating poetic voice, emotional truth, finding story. As does cartography, if we think in literary terms, or poetically—where the root words carta (meaning card or paper or document) and charta or charte (to chart or map) join with graphein from Greek “to write, to draw” (Harper). Memoir and poetry have long enjoyed and been engaged in employing cartographic language, metaphors, and subject matter (Phillips). Think Heidegger and his topology of being, the relationship between—the coming together of—thought, truth, and actual presence (12). In essence, the writing of memoir is a drawing of self—as both narrator and the narrated—a meld of memory, fact and imagination, all contours and shading, shape and size and pigmentation, arrangement and proportion, multivariate and relational. Perhaps this is what Jean Barrie Borich is hinting at when she writes: “In a fully conscious geography, the landscapes of memory loop into and out of the body like the Empire Builder, streaming into the West and back again, the whistle flowing behind like a farewell song, a constant circle of departure and return” (211). But writing in this way is not without risk. Brian Castro first introduced me to the idea of writing as an act of disinheritance in his essay “Dangerous Dancing,” as I have discussed elsewhere (“Getting Your Blood Up” 22). When writing matters of belief, loss, and shame—perhaps love too—you risk rupturing normative behaviour, tried and tested portrayals; you risk betraying family, “disowning the self.” This is what Castro means by dangerous. “As I write,” he argues, “I am already being disinherited…I am being disinherited because I write” (author’s italics). Strong words. In setting out to write my father in the making of the experimental artefact that accompanies this essay, a poetic cartography in a series of photographs I am calling “A Matter of View: (From a Set of Annotations),” I too risk disinheritance. The six found photographs and accompanying postcard text chart the last days of my father’s life and my correlation to this event before he died in his nursing home on the Great Dividing Range in southeast Queensland, Australia. It is a precarious loop into and out of the body that I am making, return and departure, to evoke Borich’s description, but cartography I am intent on composing despite any perceived or hidden danger. Is it worth the gamble? If we think of the word memoir being linked etymologically to the idea of mourning through the Latin memor meaning “mindful of,” and Old English murnan “mourn, remember sorrowfully” (Modjeska; Harper), then it follows logically that this poetic memoir or photographic vignettebecomes not just a means of recollecting and remembering the passing of a father but a composition or narrative for the repose of the dead, a requiem, in both metaphoric and literal terms. An apt genre to choose for such a project, you could argue. In tracing the juncture between artist and subject/object—in this case, conceived of by the dimensions of the space of a single room in a nursing home and the coordinates of the two bodies, the viewer and the viewed—the desire is that there is a chance for Hampl’s “consciousness” of experience to emerge and to extend this awareness in order to make the intrafamilial relationship felt more broadly in the interstices of a reader. To collectively hover in the space, hover over the bed. Restore. Unite even (as the synonyms of the verb piece suggest above). Fix. Mend. Patch. Piece together. Selecting, plotting image. Verbs and nouns. Making sentences. Syntactical arrangements. Grammar. Mapping thesauri, parts of speech, lexical categories. Parsing photographs. Fashioning voice. And yet, as Maurice Blanchot argues, there is a fine line between image and object, there is what he calls an “edge of the indefinite” that is both “dramatic ambiguity” and “brilliant lie” (254). There will always be shadow. He writes: Let us look again at this splendid thing from which beauty streams: he is, I see this, perfectly like himself: he resembles himself. […] a shadow ever present behind the living form which now, far from separating itself from this form, transforms it entirely into shadow. […] It is the likeness, like to an absolute degree, overwhelming and marvelous. But what is it like? Nothing. (258, author’s italics) 2. Hand gesture, stillness To make this work, “A Matter of View,” I selected six images from a series of found photographs I took on my hand-held iPhone in the final days of my father’s life. I am no photographer—I am a writer—so these works are not technically proficient or aesthetically inventive. They were taken quickly, unaffectedly. Informally. But they do take me back to the confines of the room, its actual presence because of their rawness and vernacular energy, their intent. They document space, touch, closeness, and connection—love and loss—as a way to bridge the gap, bridge the silence present in the configuration of the room in which we both found ourselves, him on his deathbed, me keeping watch. To chronicle the process of making, I begin by documenting an inventory, an inventory of this room he sleeps in as represented by these images. What I record is the components of my cartography, points of reference if you like, the raw material or coordinates of my narrative. Selected inventory of six fathers: - a view of books - my father’s watch, stopped at 7:04:14 - 7:04:14 - books my father has written - “The Child” - “A Synopsis of Children’s Diseases” - books my father liked to read - “Death In the City” - “Pollution and the Death of Man” - “He Is There and He Is Not Silent” - mother’s ducks quacking near the white gates - metal bars of hospital bed to make sure he doesn’t fall out - his one eye sleeping - curve of his left forefinger - long ridged nail - veins visible beneath skin - space on little finger where his signet ring used to belong - darkness like a mouth close by - fluids under the skin, epidermis - swollen cuticles - shadows and distortions - my father’s sore head - cerebrovascular accident - scabs and scars and tissue This inventory signals stubbornness, a commitment to remaining in the room—my father’s house—to being present within the domain of the image, a refusal to walk away. Rather: to look. Notice. Digest. Watch him breathe. It is a catalogue as a staged response in mapping a father. A way of making decisions as well as a means of deciding what decisions need to be made. The fact that this series of six photographs (six fathers) comes from my iPhone fits the aesthetic and strange pleasure of the making. They are unfussy; give me a sense of connection, closeness, proximity, and immediacy. That they were found on my device and later downloaded into my iPhoto library gives the sequence currency because I can locate the taking of the images in time and space—when they were taken they all had the date printed within the frame in gold lettering on the original. Working instinctively to compose this work as narrative, I doctored the photographs and took off those dates and covered up the erased area with a clone tool, not wanting to restrict myself temporally as things happened. I wanted to tell a more interesting story (raise anticipation, force readers into climbing the narrative with me, “muscles contracting” [Bascom 33]). I made an arrangement of my own making: a story of a bookshelf and its irony, of a body, a bed, the space of distance and close up, the claustrophobia embodied in my father’s poor, sore head suffering from Alzheimer’s (and bookend to his books), the ravage and inevitability of terminal skin cancers. I sought to map the complexities of emotions present in the actual physical space of the room along with the furniture, the bed, the hospital railing, the bedclothes, the pillow, paintings on the wall, and the little toweling square as protector. (If you look closely you will also see my rather poor Photoshopping skills on display.) I then arranged the six images into three parts, a triptych: three constrained frames to replicate the three beats of classic narrative—setting, rising action, climax or denouement. Step by step. Sequence, order, and shape. All managed by aesthetic, artistic, and writerly choices. A way of orchestrating what lies within the frame and outside it also, into some sort of composition. These photographs are not merely illustrative, but the thing itself. Considering narrative in these poetic cartographic terms elevates my thinking about the possibilities of this series, that it is more than telling a story about these last days. More than a story of a single father and his daughter. Much like that of Sarah Sarai’s published poem in a recent issue of Fringe entitled “Maps,” it represents something more than a factual account of a room: We’re always in a room. So you can find us there’s a window in this one with a view in of us struggling not to be a satellite to life but to be the thing itself and tenuous connection of renewal and loss, of us meteoric and immovable … The six images I have chosen and narrated in “A Matter of View”alongside minimal postcard text are the narrative, speaking in ways words on their own could not, given this particular subject matter and the heart of this meditation. They are the thing itself. The breath between. They give voice to the intangible, the unseen, and indefinable. They do tell a story, but bring us close…to something else. As Susan Sontag argues in On Photography: “only that which narrates can make us understand” (23). Even when that story is inconclusive, as demonstrated here; or when it disappears (falls away) into ellipses as above, in Sarai’s poem. Sontag contends that photographs are a grammar, that they show us what to look at and how to think, they give us an “ethics of seeing,” and in her words, “alter and enlarge our notions of what is worth looking at and what we have a right to observe” (3). Here, in this room on the Great Divide in Queensland, the grammar of this photographic story with its parts of speech, its verbs and nouns mapped out as wall and window, bed and body, rest, sleep, breath, hand gesture and stillness, also pain and the slow passing of time, is in the end something indeterminate: elegiac. 3. “Light, though impalpable” So what of the material, the father in these images? What do I make of him? What have I made? In setting out to write myfather, a fundamentalist, authoritarian man who for the most part of our shared life was absent except for key moments of intense, high drama—usually to do with explosive run-ins with my mother—I have been struck by how knotty it is to pin him down, to find him in a frame, to locate him for long enough and in reasonable enough focus to corral words to shape anything meaningful and cogent. In my recall and memory he is always missing, unavailable, away. (Interestingly, when we were young, it was he who always took the photographs in my family; he stood behind the camera.) When I do manage to find him in the frame in either image or text, or in the kind of visual cartography I have described above, his appearances take the form of staged vignettes, such as essays (or the French essais, “to try”), half-stories or meditations, discontinuous fragments, installations, or exhibition poetry as improvisations. Comfortingly—given my father’s dogmatic views—there is always stillness in this making. Room for pause. Poise. Ever that, or I would turn away or flee; do something else, anything else. Truth is, I do not want to entertain his return gaze. In this particular creative work the specific coordinates bring me into a very close proximity with my father, not just with a man who is dying but also a closeness to his concert of beliefs and practices, his defined and exclaimed-about ways, his set of fixed principles that he wrote about and argued for in a string of books on theology and creationism (aka Intelligent Design), that he then preached about from pulpits and podiums. For him, the “crucible of terror” that he writes of in the margin of his Bible and which introduces my photo essay “A Matter of View,” was tangible. It was very real to him. I imagine, rightly or wrongly, this annotation was written in his messy handwriting in a flash-moment peppered with his personal brand of doubt and terror. He was persuasive, clever at bringing his thinking to life. He evangelized for a brand of Christianity predicated on a fundamental belief in the literal interpretation of the Bible—that Genesis is all true, that God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh, that Eve gave Adam the apple, that she was the first to sin—categorically, Eve is to blame—and so on. There was no room for compromise, even when it came to his children. The Man Who Made Me was on his way to Heaven to meet his Saviour while condemning his daughter to Hell for her so-called wayward beliefs and practices, for her art. Yet it is this art that saves her, the making of creative work, the very thing he admonishes. Nonetheless, in the writing and making of this memoir, any nearness present in the work is excruciating. The drawing of consciousness embodied in the narrative terrifies me. There was never any hope of us, my father and I, ever meeting in any afterlife according to him (nor according to me, come to that). This was it. Time was fast disappearing. Finitus. The endeavour of this indeterminacy is unsettling, replete with not knowing, grief, and loss. It is a search for something that cannot be put into words—how could it be otherwise? Even here, I am trying to find words to express what it is I am trying to say for something where there are no words. In the end, it is the work that stills the heart. Gives pause, stops the clock, delays going forward. Form saves me. Form gives content and style and everything that needs to be said a home, a home as a living thing (Gunn). That, and the making of the work itself, also. Process is sustenance. Always. As art? Helping my father leave. Helping me to stay. Does this conjunction link what was before with what was to come? Join past tense to future to a kind of present tense—the present tense of making these sentences in writing right here? Is it a kind of bridge to an after-life (after-his-life) in aesthetic form? A way of making sense of this thing that we know as death—a method of assessing our own mortality? Could it open up possibilities after the fact as represented by these frames and words, by these contours and shading—after the fact of us being together in that small space in that room in the nursing home, in his final place of living on this earth? The fact of us breathing together, too. Holding his hand. Some sort of junction, like the architecture of this poem: As you lay in sleep I saw the chart Of artery and vein Running from your heart, Plain as the strength Marked upon the leaf Along the length, Mortal and brief, Of your gaunt hand. I saw it clear. (Bogan) But aloneness too—there go I. “Despair: the word is too theatrical, a part of language. A stone,” Roland Barthes writes in “Notes on Mourning” at the time his mother passing in 1977 (“A Cruel Country” 26). Afraid of this intimacy. The certainty and nonfiction of a stone. How close will I get before I must retreat? How quiet must I be before I am heard? Also, knowing, that one day I would do something with this experience and with the field notes I was making and the photographs I was taking, even if it was raw and colloquial. It was inevitable. Art as a necessity: presence or “thingness,” disclosure and poetry, Heidegger’s alethia. But wondering what it would be like, what form it would take. What would it betray? I have written about my father before—although it has to be said that there is no greater intimacy than showing these photographs of his body in these last days. For example, my first foray into writing a father six months or so before he died was in a photo essay entitled “My Father’s Body.” It explores my father’s relationship to creationism and his condemnation of Darwin, his theories of evolution, and the shape of my father’s declining years when he gave over to Alzheimer’s disease. In that essay, I ask the question: am I committing murder with this writing? Since then any father work has been flighty, transitory, fleeting, constructed out of scraps, remnants, and snippets. These experiments have fashioned themselves quite spontaneously out of the particular stuff of the moment. The chosen form of composition has developed and taken shape in dialogue with the material, whether that’s recalled story, scripted text, drawings, snatches of dialogue, books and papers, or the like. For example, in “A Little Book of Breathing,” the handmade, hand-stitched artist’s book developed out of nine drawings of my father’s body, his face, and his mouth. This work, as drawing, is once removed, an extension of the body as experienced through touch, pencil on paper. An enactment. A trace of the imaginary. Then in another exhibition “Just Glad Wrap” the portrait of longing and desire takes the form of writing on the wall of a very large gallery—bold handwriting worked up from a script and anchored by two books wrapped up in plastic Glad Wrap that were stolen (quite literally like that) from my father’s library of books. This miniature library floats on its own small shelf in an inverted apex hovering like a bird. Once installed, the penciled words and phrases and punctuation written onto the wall made up of fragments and half-stories, non-readings and rubbings out, become more than a fraction and/or partial; they take on the complexion of a single being. It is shape and architecture, a poem. And in one other, “A Field Guide to Writing a Father,” the idea of bird watching, naming, identification, and taxonomies underscores the intent and composition of the work. “This is my father; this is not my father,” I write (16). So, too, with this new piece “A Matter of View”—this is not my father. Even though the likeness is acute (more acute than the likeness of birds), it is not him (I have to remind myself). Even though it is likeness “like to an absolute degree” as Blanchot would say, it is “nothing” (258). Three beats of the three parts of this narrative-as-stone. Thinking out loud, as poetry. View, perspective, negative and positive space. Vistas of the body far, near, and nearer. Still, there is solace in this exchange in Barthesian terms, a visceral bond here between the viewed and the viewer—the viewer and viewed back then, when taking the shots, and here in the now as reader and she who is read. It is, he argues, “a sort of umbilical cord” that joins us, something of the flesh of the body, animal. Barthes writes: “From a real body, which was there, proceed radiations which ultimately touch me, who am here; […] A sort of umbilical cord links the body of the photographed thing to my gaze: light, though impalpable, is here a carnal medium, a skin I share with anyone who has been photographed” (Camera Lucida 80, 81). A string (or skin) between of luminescence, dazzle, glow. Flæsclic (fleshly). So it is that this story of desire by stealth becomes an intervention as paradox. A cartography of embodied leoht, leukos, lux. Light and its texture: of the body and carnal. Light, though impalpable: unbodied. A Matter of View [click to read the postcard and images in another page] Barthes, Roland. “A Cruel Country: Notes on Mourning.” Trans. Richard Howard. The New Yorker, 13 Sept. 2010: 26–28. Print. ---. Camera Lucida. Trans. Richard Howard. London: Vintage, 2000. Print. 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__label__wiki	0.862124	0.862124	Share this Story: Quebec renames hydroelectric installations after late premier, Bernard Landry PMN Canada Quebec renames hydroelectric installations after late premier, Bernard Landry Giuseppe Valiante Nov 04, 2019 • November 4, 2019 • 2 minute read Quebec Premier Francois Legault addresses a ceremony renaming the hydroelectric facilities in the Eastmain-Sarcelle-Rupert complex in memory of former Quebec premier Bernard Landry in Montreal on Monday, November 4, 2019. Photo by Paul Chiasson /THE CANADIAN PRESS MONTREAL — A hydroelectric project in far northern Quebec has been renamed after a former premier described Monday as courageous, visionary and compassionate, and whose personal relationship with Indigenous leaders made the venture possible. Located deep in Cree territory about 1,000 kilometres north of Montreal, the Eastmain-1 dam and the Eastmain-1-A power plant are being renamed in memory of Bernard Landry, Quebec Premier Francois Legault said at a naming ceremony. Quebec renames hydroelectric installations after late premier, Bernard Landry Back to video The large water basin behind the dam will now be called the Peace of the Braves reservoir, after the historic 2002 economic development agreement between Quebec and the Cree that ended years of conflict. Landry, who was premier between 2001-2003 and died last year, “was admired by the Cree nation for his courage, compassion and vision,” Grand Chief Able Bosum told reporters and other guests at the ceremony in Montreal. Bosum said Landry was the first sitting premier to stay the night in the Cree community — a gesture that didn’t go unnoticed. “Before the (Peace of the Braves) it used to be a challenge to get leaders to come to our community,” Bosum said, relating the story of Landry taking a morning walk through the Cree town of Waskaganish during a snowstorm on Feb. 7, 2002. “A number of us were standing in the lobby of the community lodge and premier Landry comes walking through the door from his morning walk with a big smile on his face as if it was a beautiful day.” Later that day, Landry and then-Cree leader Ted Moses signed the agreement, which gave the Cree more autonomy in development projects, millions of dollars in compensation, a new forestry regime, and enshrined the community’s consent for the Eastmain project that now bears Landry’s name. The deal is considered a model agreement for economic development between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Bosum said there are many Indigenous people in Canada and around the world “who cannot imagine signing for a future together the way the Quebec government and Cree nation do every day.” Legault said key to getting the deal done was the personal relationship Landry formed with Moses. The premier said he is trying to sign similar agreements with other First Nations groups but it has proven difficult. “My target is the same: sign as many deals as possible with as many Indigenous communities as possible with the Cree agreement as a model,” he said. Moses attended Monday’s ceremony at Hydro-Quebec’s headquarters, and thanked Landry for the “effort (he) put in to recognize the Cree so we can have a rightful place in Quebec.” Seventeen years after the deal was signed, Moses said, “you can see the communities and the development of the North and the benefits the Cree have received.” The Bernard-Landry generating station and the Bernard-Landry dam produce 2.3 terawatt-hours of energy per year, or enough to fulfil the needs of about 135,000 homes. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 4, 2019.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1082
__label__cc	0.619086	0.380914	We Are All IHH! Defend NGO Against Smear Campaign Posted on June 18, 2010 Categories: News, Palestine Subcommittee, Statements No comments yet 52 1276541364 1526562832 No James Leas No 7 IHH, a major charitable organization with UN consultative status, faces scandalous attacks, made without evidence. The partner-organizations of the Freedom Flotilla issued this solidarity statement. We partners in the Freedom Flotilla would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the people of Turkey and particularly to the nine families who have lost their brothers, sons, and fathers. We have been proud and honored to work with the Foundation for Human Rights & Freedoms & Humanitarian Relief (IHH), and we respect IHH’s track record of humanitarian missions worldwide. IHH was one of the first charitable organizations to send in teams of doctors to Haiti after the earthquake. IHH outreach and aid to impoverished and traumatized people is based on doing the right thing and not on religion, ethnicity, or nationality. See www.ihh.org.tr. IHH is a member of ECOSOC, one of only 3 thousand organizations worldwide to be granted consultative status to the UN. See the UN site on NGO accreditation. To be eligible for consultative status, an NGO must have: A democratically-adopted constitution The authority to speak for its members A representative structure Appropriate mechanisms of accountability and democratic and transparent decision-making processes. The basic resources of the organization must be derived in the main part from contributions of the national affiliates or other components or from individual members. In the past few days, Israel and its apologists around the world have demonized this charity. Instead of facing the fact that the Israeli navy committed crimes of murder, maiming, hijacking, and theft, they are blaming the victim. It is time for all of us who believe to stand up and shout: “We are all IHH!” Statement endorsed by all Flotilla partner organizations: Free Gaza Movement, European Campaign to End the Siege of Gaza, Ship to Gaza-Sweden and Ship-to-Gaza-Greece. Alliance on Cuba Engagement and Respect (ACERE) Statement on Trump Administration’s Adding Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terror January 14, Call-In Day to Free Simon Trinidad Audio: Spying on Arab and Muslim Americans – Interview with Abdeen Jabara	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1090
__label__wiki	0.916807	0.916807	Shop Telemundo brings commerce to viewers The interactive experience includes ShoppableTV Karen Kroll NRF Contributor Viewers of Telemundo, a division of NBC Universal, now can combine shopping with their online viewing. In October, the company launched Shop Telemundo, an interactive shopping experience that spans the company’s television, digital, editorial and social platforms. It’s home to an online marketplace of more than 50 home, fashion, beauty and other retailers that offer everything from lamps to puppy toys to sunglasses. Shop Telemundo’s target market, Hispanics in the United States, wield more than $1.5 trillion in buying power, says Romina Rosado, senior vice president of entertainment and content at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. “They’ve emerged as one of the most powerful and influential consumers in the U.S.,” she says. Check out other ways shopping by television is growing amid COVID-19 here. The launch of Shop Telemundo stems from the success that NBCUniversal’s suite of content and commerce tools have enjoyed since their launch earlier this year, Rosado says. In addition, “our viewers are passionate deal-seekers, and they prefer connecting with brands through social networking sites,” Rosado says. She says they’re 27 percent more likely to purchase from brands with which they feel a connection. “We are curating shoppable content specifically for them with inspiration from the shows and stars they love and trust.” Pairing products with programs A key feature of this experience is ShoppableTV, which combines television and commerce. While viewers are watching their favorite shows, a code will appear on the screen that they can scan with their smartphone to complete their purchase online. ShoppableTV has been paired with everything from live sports programming to morning talk shows to unscripted reality programs. “That said, it's really about relevance — pairing the right product to the right program,” says Josh Feldman, executive vice president and head of marketing and advertising creative with NBCUniversal. The key, Feldman says, is to both add value to the viewing experience and to increase conversion. “Our viewers are passionate about the content they watch,” he says, “and being able to blend that passion with products they love — that’s where the magic happens.” Shop Telemundo is powered by NBCUniversal’s content and commerce tools. NBCUniversal Checkout, for example, enables any business to set up shop at mass scale within NBCUniversal’s ecosystem. Orders completed through NBC Universal Checkout drop into the retailer’s ecommerce systems as if they’d been placed through their own websites. Retailers then can take ownership of the customer relationship going forward. Moreover, a range of media, including articles, webpages and videos, can be transformed into a native shopping experience. When a viewer encounters a product, they can click on it to capture more information, add it to a shopping cart, pay and check out — all without leaving the NBCU site. Shop Telemundo provides a new avenue for ecommerce that offers Hispanic consumers a solution to their buying needs “in a fun, interactive and entertaining way” they can enjoy at their convenience, Rosado says. Retail Trends, online shopping How luxury brands are embracing digital experiences in China NRF 2021 – Chapter 1: Alibaba and Moschino speak about how luxury brands are embracing new ways to engage. Lowe’s and Wayfair CEOs plan for the unknown CEOs Marvin Ellison and Niraj Shah discuss a customer-first vision for their companies. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on business leaders’ role in civil discourse NRF 2021 – Chapter 1: A conversation with NRF CEO and JPMorgan Chase CEO.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1092
__label__cc	0.679778	0.320222	1,158 is an even composite number composed of three prime numbers multiplied together. What does the number 1158 look like? 1158 is an even composite number. It is composed of three distinct prime numbers multiplied together. It has a total of eight divisors. Prime factorization of 1158: 2 × 3 × 193 See below for interesting mathematical facts about the number 1158 from the Numbermatics database. Names of 1158 Cardinal: 1158 can be written as One thousand, one hundred fifty-eight. Scientific notation: 1.158 × 103 Factors of 1158 Sum of prime factors: 198 Divisors of 1158 1 2 3 6 193 386 579 1158 Sum of all divisors σ(n): 2328 Sum of proper divisors (its aliquot sum) s(n): 1170 1158 is an abundant number, because the sum of its proper divisors (1170) is greater than itself. Its abundance is 12 Bases of 1158 Binary: 100100001102 Hexadecimal: 0x486 Base-36: W6 Squares and roots of 1158 1158 squared (11582) is 1340964 1158 cubed (11583) is 1552836312 The square root of 1158 is 34.0293990543 The cube root of 1158 is 10.5011336645 How big is 1158? 1,158 seconds is equal to 19 minutes, 18 seconds. To count from 1 to 1,158 would take you about nineteen minutes. A cube with a volume of 1158 cubic inches would be around 0.9 feet tall. Recreational maths with 1158 1158 backwards is 8511 The sum of 1158's digits is 15 <a href="https://numbermatics.com/n/1158/">Number 1158 - Facts about the integer</a> [url=https://numbermatics.com/n/1158/]Number 1158 - Facts about the integer[/url] "Number 1158 - Facts about the integer". Numbermatics.com. 2021. Web. 16 January 2021. Numbermatics. (2021). Number 1158 - Facts about the integer. Retrieved 16 January 2021, from https://numbermatics.com/n/1158/ Numbermatics. 2021. "Number 1158 - Facts about the integer". https://numbermatics.com/n/1158/ The information we have on file for 1158 includes mathematical data and numerical statistics calculated using standard algorithms and methods. We are adding more all the time. If there are any features you would like to see, please contact us. Information provided for educational use, intellectual curiosity and fun! Keywords: Divisors of 1158, math, Factors of 1158, curriculum, school, college, exams, university, Prime factorization of 1158, STEM, science, technology, engineering, physics, economics, calculator, one thousand, one hundred fifty-eight.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1094
__label__cc	0.631254	0.368746	Town: Derby An ineffective fish ladder at Kinneytown Dam in Seymour is currently preventing migratory fish from accessing miles of restored habitat upstream. NVCOG has joined the Naugatuck River Restoration Coalition with the goal of returning migratory fish to the Naugatuck by ensuring that safe, timely and effective fish passage is established at Kinneytown Dam. The Coalition has developed an Interactive Story Map to explain the issue. Kinneytown Dam and Fish Ladder, Seymour, CT As a hydroelectric generating facility, Kinneytown Dam is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). As part of the facility’s license exemption, the facility operator must provide for safe, timely and effective fish passage at the dam. FERC opened a docket in Fall of 2020 in response to a letter from the US Fish and Wildlife Service documenting inadequate fish passage at the facility. NVCOG is participating in the docket to ensure that regional and municipal voices are heard by regulators. Explore the Issue: This interactive storymap details the effort to restore migratory fish to the Naugatuck River, and the current issues at Kinneytown Dam keeping fish from miles of restored habitat upstream. NVCOG FERC Docket Filings: 12/16/2020 NVCOG Comments Let the Naugatuck River Run Silver Again Op-Ed by John Waldman published in Hearst Media publications 12/4/2020 Our Opportunity to Restore Fish Passage at Kinneytown Dam Save the Sound Blog Post 12/10/2020 Aaron Budris Senior Regional Planner abudris@nvcogct.gov In 2019, NVCOG received funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to conduct a multi-jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) for all 19 NVCOG municipalities. An approved NHMP is required by FEMA to qualify a municipality for certain federal mitigation funding. NHMPs must be updated every 5 years. The purpose of this project is to update municipal NHMPs and develop a consolidated multijurisdictional plan for the entire Naugatuck Valley planning region in compliance with FEMA standards and requirements that will serve as the approved NHMP for each NVCOG municipality. Naugatuck River flooding in 1955 The NHMP will identify natural hazards and risks, existing capabilities, and activities that can be undertaken by a community to prevent loss of life and reduce property damages associated with the identified hazards. Public safety and property loss reduction are the driving forces behind this plan. Careful consideration will also be given to the preservation of history, culture and the natural environment of the region. Milone & MacBroom Inc. (MMI) was selected to serve as the project consultant. MMI has extensive experience developing NHMPs in the region and across the state. NVCOG is administering the project and has prepared a detailed scope of work in collaboration with MMI. 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Most households will receive a mailing with instructions to participate online or by phone, while a more limited amount will receive mailings including a paper questionnaire, as well as the online or phone options. Local organizations and municipal governments are willing to help you and your household get counted. Explore the questions on the form on the Census Bureau’s website. Written response forms will be available in English and Spanish. Online response forms and over the phone will have 12 languages available while residents can request video or written aids in 59 languages. Personnel is also available at regional offices for those to respond in person with American Sign Language. Information needed to fill out the Census: Your Census ID, located on your Census invitation. Information for each person living in your home: Dates of Birth Count Yourself in the Right Place. In general, you should count yourself where you live and sleep most of the time. But pay attention if you are: Completing Your Household’s Form. When responding, count any children, including newborns, who usually live and sleep at your home. If they split time between homes, count them where they were on April 1, 2020. A Recent Mover. Count yourself at your new address if you were moved in by April 1, 2020. A Renter. Count yourself where you live. Even if you don’t own the home, you need to participate. Don’t forget your family and roommates. A College Student. You’ll be counted at your dorm since you live there most of the time. Even if you live off-campus, count yourself where you live and sleep the most of the time. This includes international students. A Resident of a Group Facility. Census Bureau employees will work with representatives of the building to ensure you are counted. This includes nursing homes, group homes, shelters, and correctional facilities. Census Materials The following materials are online documents available for use on other websites or for printing purposes. Naugatuck Valley 2020 Census Tri-fold Brochure Brochure is designed to provide information on the 2020 Census at a regional level. Naugatuck Valley 2020 Census Postcard Contains information on filling out the Census questionnaire in a smaller handout format. 2020 Census Logos & Images Naugatuck Valley 2020 Census logo – large Naugatuck Valley 2020 Census logo – small “Scan here to complete the 2020 Census” QR code Naugatuck Valley 2020 Census Flyers Be Counted! Census Timeline Be Counted! Identify a Census Worker Be Counted! Your Information is Safe Be Counted! Don’t Forget Kids! Be Counted! Ways to Respond Be Counted! It’s Quick and Easy Be Counted! Save Time, Go Online Census Bureau: Census 101: What You Need to Know Census Bureau: The 2020 Census and Confidentiality Census Bureau: 2020 Census Support for Languages Census Bureau: Everyone Living in Your Home Counts Census Bureau: Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census Census Bureau: Your Guide to the 2020 Census Census Bureau: Partnership Fact Sheet Census Bureau: Sesame Street "Make Your Family Count" Sesame Street Poster Phone Script & Talking Points Phone Script View this website in español. For more languages, click on “English” at the top of this page and select from the drop-down your preferred langauage. The Census Bureau will never ask for: • Social Security numbers • Bank or credit card account numbers • Money or donations • Anything on behalf of a political party • Citizenship status If a census taker comes to your home, they will have an ID with their photo, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark, and an expiration date. They will not ask to come in nor ask you to step outside. If would like to avoid census takers coming to your door, fill out the Census online or by phone. Call the Census Bureau at 1-800-923-8282 or your local police department. United States Census homepage for all information on the upcoming Census and is available en español. Connecticut Counts 2020 is the state’s go-to-page for 2020 Census events and materials. U.S. Census Jobs for temporary positions needed to support three offices within Connecticut. Naugatuck Valley Regional Profile is based on data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau. Richard Crowther Jr. GIS Analyst rcrowther@nvcogct.gov Tracking Responses Our goal is 100%, but a more realistic goal is a higher response rate than in 2010 and so far in the region, Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bristol, Cheshire, Naugatuck, Oxford, Plymouth, Seymour, Shelton, Watertown, Wolcott, and Woodbury have surpassed their 2010 self-response rates! Response rates are as of October 15, 2020. The total Enumerated in Nonresponse Followup (NRFU) for the State of Connecticut is 29.5%. Below are the self-response rates for each municipality in the region. Percentage rates and colors reflect those of the map from the U.S. Census Bureau below. Beacon Falls Propsect Connecticut (Total Response Rate) This interactive dashboard displays delayed live counts of response rates for the 2020 Census provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Map of the completion rates for the Nonresponse Followup operation by Area Census Office. Nonresponse Followup is the final 2020 Census data collection operation to count households that have not already responded online, by phone, or by returning their completed questionnaire. Learning about each hard-to-survey area allows the U.S. Census Bureau to create a tailored communication and partnership campaign, and to plan for field resources including hiring staff with language skills. The Response Outreach Area Mapper (ROAM) application was developed before the 2020 Census to make it easier to identify hard-to-survey areas and to provide a socioeconomic and demographic characteristic profile of these areas using American Community Survey (ACS) estimates available in the Planning Database. These and other efforts can improve response rates. Some of these hard-to-survey areas are in the Naugatuck Valley region . Complete Count Committees When community members are informed, they are more likely to respond to the census. State and local governments; community based organizations; faith-based groups; schools; businesses; the media; and others play a key role in developing partners to educate and motivate residents to participate in the 2020 Census. Municipalities and organizations in our region have formed Complete Count Committees in preparation of the 2020 Census: Naugatuck Valley Complete Count Committee includes Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Derby, Naugatuck, Oxford, Seymour & Shelton Along with many organizations and businesses in the region. See how you and your community can get involved with a Complete Count Committee The Census is Safe and Simple There are only nine questions on the census. They ask very basic demographic questions: who lives in the household; how they are related; their age, sex, and race; whether they own or rent their house; and their phone number. All personal information recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is not shared with any other department or branch of the government under federal law. Data is summarized and distributed by census blocks at the smallest scale. The 2020 Census at a Glance Once every decade, the federal government conducts a census of the entire population to count everyone in the United States and record basic information about them. Our nation’s founders believed this data was so important that they mandated the decennial census in the Constitution. The census is much more than just a head count. It provides a picture of our nation that helps determine where to build new schools, hospitals, and businesses; how over $675 billion in federal funding is distributed; and how congressional seats are apportioned. It also helps us see how our communities have changed over time. That’s why an accurate count is so important. To see how much federal funding is relying on Census data, please refer to this study by George Washington University. Each program on the list relies on Census data to determine how much funding is distributed to each state. Hint: its over $10 Billion each year! Copy this image to post on your website to show support of the 2020 Census. What Has Been Done in Preparation to the 2020 Census NVCOG and its member municipalities participated in the Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) Operation in the spring of 2018. Only house and unit numbers with road and street names were used during this process. In the spring of 2018, all of our municipalities participated in this process, with NVCOG completing the work for 17 and assisting the other two. NVCOG submitted 4932 housing units and made 1972 address corrections. In August 2019, we received feedback from the U.S. Census on the submission of new addresses and corrections. The Census Bureau has accepted 91% (4506) of the added units and 85% (1685) of corrections submitted. By using the regional average of 2.6 people per household, there are now an additional 11,700 people to be counted in April 2020. Some of our municipalities participated in a chance to add more addresses to the Census’ address database. Seven municipalities designated NVCOG to add new and planned residential construction from March 2018 (the time of the first LUCA Operation step) and any that will be habitable by April 1, 2020. This process added another 271 addresses in the region. During the entire LUCA Operation, an additional 12,400 people can now be counted, hopefully gaining more federal support for the region. In the spring of 2019, NVCOG participated in the Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP) to review and update selected statistical area boundaries for 2020 Census data tabulation, following U.S. Census Bureau guidelines and criteria. We created an online map showing existing boundaries and proposed boundary changes. The U.S. Census Bureau is Hiring The U.S. Census Bureau is continuing it’s recruiting efforts to hire temporary, part-time census takers for the 2020 Census in communities across the state. The positions offer competitive pay, flexible hours, paid training, and weekly paychecks. To determine the pay rate in a specific area, learn more about these positions, or apply for one of these positions, visit 2020census.gov/jobs. Though there are legal reasons to write a Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), we think the practical ones are far more important. Learn more about POCD’s through the questions and answers below: What is your current Regional Plan of Conservation and Development? Current regional planning work is being guided by the three POCD’s from the three regional planning agencies which consolidated as the NVCOG in 2015: the Valley Council of Governments, the Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley, and the Central Connecticut Regional Planning Agency. What is a Regional Plan of Conservation and Development? The Regional Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD) is the NVCOG’s advisory policy document on the future physical development of the region. The POCD addresses planning issues which transcend municipal boundaries, such as water supply, economy, housing and transportation, presents a metropolitan perspective, and recommends general policies that will guide the NVCOG region’s residents and decision makers in responding to future change. Why prepare a regional POCD? Legal reason: State Statute 8-35a mandates that regional council of governments prepare such a plan at least once every ten years. Practical reason: We live in a regional community. Each city and town in the NVCOG region relies on each other for employment, housing, retail, healthcare, and other services and needs. The regional POCD provides planning linkages between towns and cities and offers policies to more efficiently coordinate development to improve its residents’ quality of life. How will the Plan be used? The Plan will guide NVCOG in setting priorities, reviewing state, regional and local proposals, implementing programs, and assisting member communities. Relationship between Local, Regional and State Plans? LOCAL: Each municipality in the region has a local POCD. These plans address local issues and are connected to local zoning codes. STATE: At the State level, its POCD is much broader in scope. State POCD recommendations guide major state initiatives and local and regional projects involving state funding in excess of $200,000. REGIONAL: The Regional Plan falls between the two, more specific than the State Plan and more general than the local plans. Furthermore, State statutes require a review of consistency between a municipal plan and regional and state POCD’s. Because the municipal plan is connected to zoning, it is typically the most influential. For this reason, the Regional POCD places a great deal of emphasis on local plans and zoning. When will you update the POCD? The NVCOG staff and Regional Planning Commission is currently in the process of reviewing the three regional POCD’s to create one new NVCOG POCD. Please check back to this page for NVCOG POCD progress updates and latest drafts. I want to tell you what I think about the Regional POCD’s! And we want to hear from you! We are in the process of creating an online survey and setting a schedule for public workshops and informational meetings. Joanna Rogalski jrogalski@nvcogct.gov The state Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has authorized $1.35 million for NVCOG to conduct a regional wastewater treatment consolidation study. The study, which began in April 2018, will provide a preliminary analysis to help determine the region’s ability to increase capacity for properly treating wastewater in a consolidated facility or facilities, thereby leading to a reduction in long-term state and local capital improvements and a reduction of user fees. Specifically, wastewater treatment plants in the municipalities of Naugatuck, Beacon Falls, Seymour, Ansonia and Derby are being analyzed for potential consolidation and/or the sharing of services. In addition to providing potential recommendations to mitigate costs and capital expenditures that will be required for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plants located in these communities, the study is designed to set an example for other communities throughout Connecticut in consolidating plants and reducing costs. The NVCOG conducted a Request for Proposal for study consultant services in mid-2017. Following a Qualification Based Selection process, Black & Veatch, of Overland Park, Kansas, was selected as the vendor. The study is being conducted in two phases. Phase 1 concluded in early 2019. The tasks included a review of existing planning documents and related assessments of existing wastewater treatment facilities and collection system infrastructures. It also provided an estimation of 20-year wastewater flows and load projections for each participating municipality, summarized existing wastewater system management and governance for each participating municipality, and identified potential opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies through alternative approaches to system management and governance structure. In addition, Phase 1 identified a long list of wastewater regionalization alternatives that appear to have initial merit for consideration. Phase 2, which began in March 2020, will include a more extensive technical and engineering analysis, as well as identification of a short list of alternatives and preferred alternative(s) to the systems currently in place. It will also include a Cost Benefit Analysis, crafting of a Governance Model for any proposed regional wastewater entity and Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE). It is expected to conclude in early fall 2021. Associated Documents: December 11, 2018 Workshop Presentation Technical Memo TM-1 DRAFT Technical Memo TM-2 Technical Memo 2 – Condition Assessment Phase 1 Executive Summary Phase 1 Report Technical Memo TM-3 Phase 2 Short List (DRAFT) Agendas & Minutes: May 30, 2018 Workshop Minutes December 11, 2018 Workshop Minutes June 25, 2020 Workshop Presentation June 25, 2020 Workshop Report of Meeting June 25, 2020 Workshop Video October 15, 2020 Governance & Economic Analysis Workshop Presentation October 15, 2020 Governance & Economic Component Workshop Video John DiCarlo Municipal Shared Services Director jdicarlo@nvcogct.gov Ansonia-Derby School Regionalization Study In May 2018, The Connecticut General Assembly approved Public Act 18-169, which appropriated funding for a school consolidation study for the Cities of Ansonia and Derby. In accordance with Connecticut State Statutes §10-39 through §10-43, the cities’ Boards of Aldermen subsequently appointed members of the Temporary Regional School Study Committee (TRSSC). NVCOG’s function in the study is to serve as fiduciary and contracting authority. Following a Qualification Based Selection process for a study consultant, District Management Group, of Boston, MA, was selected as consultant. The study is analyzing a number of areas regarding the advisability of combining school districts. It will also analyze potential cost savings or operational efficiencies resulting from shared services in separate school districts. Consultant Documents: 02-11-2019 DMG Background, Study Outset Presentation 04-11-2019 DMG Phase 1.2 Technical Memo 04-22-2019 DMG Study Process Overview Presentation 06-24-2019 DMG Demographics, Enrollment Presentation 07-22-2019 DMG Sites, Facilities Presentation 11-22-2019 Report on the Advisability of Regionalization: Task 1 11-22-2019 Analysis of Shared Services: Task 2 11-25-2019 Task 1 & 2 Reports Overview 07-01-2020 Equalization Overview & Decision Making 08-03-2020 DMG Regional High School DRAFT Program of Study 08-24-2020 DMG Regional Elementary School and Middle School DRAFT Program of Study Equalization Overview and Decision Making Updated with Repairs and TRSSC Decisions Regional High School Draft Program of Study 09-21-2020 Regional Middle School Draft Program Of Study 09-21-2020 Regional Elementary Program of Study 09-21-2020 DRAFT Summary of Savings Overview with 5-year-savings TRSSC Agendas: TRSSC Minutes: TRSSC 2021 Meeting Schedule Derby Fishing and Viewing Platform Protject Type: Construction Activities: Design, Engineering, and Construction of a Fishing and Viewing Platform The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on behalf of the Connecticut Housatonic Natural Resource Trustee Council awarded NVCOG $325,000 to construct an accessible fishing and viewing platform at O’Sullivan’s Island Recreation Park. Project Status: HRP is reviewing required permitting activities with the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. Conceptual design in progress. Derby O’Sullivan’s Island Project Type: Assessment Activities: Phase I Environmental Assessment with compilation of past-user interviews O’Sullivan’s Island is a peninsula at the confluence of the Housatonic and Naugatuck Rivers, located south of Derby’s downtown commercial district. While vehicles and trains pass nearby, the site offers a welcome moment of quiet among trees along the waterfront. Enveloped by structure, water, and sky, O’Sullivan’s Island is one of the most interesting and naturally beautiful pieces of land in the lower Naugatuck Valley. It is also one of the most challenging brownfield locations NVCOG has had the opportunity to improve. Over the last decade, NVCOG’s Environmental Planner Arthur Bogen and Executive Director Rick Dunne have been significant players in the orchestration of funding contributions and work completed by the City of Derby and the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. O’Sullivan’s Island Recreation Park opened to the public for the first time in over twenty years in 2009. In 2013 the City of Derby completed its portion of the Naugatuck River Greenway trail that runs across the site’s northern edge. NVCOG was awarded a $200,000 DECD grant to conduct environmental assessments and develop remediation strategies on the site. Project Status: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment complete. Ongoing project monitoring Derby 67-71 Minerva Street Activities: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment The City of Derby requested the assistance of the NVCOG at 67-71 Minerva Street after taking ownership of the site through tax-foreclosure in September, 2018. A previous Phase II environmental assessment, funded by NVCOG’s FY2012 EPA Assessment Grant, provided information critical to the site-transfer. Due to funding limitations and the advanced depth at which groundwater is present on-site, the 2014 Phase II report had some data gaps and limitations that now need to be addressed. A Phase II and Hazardous Building Materials assessments will inform remedial cost estimates. The City will utilize this information to seek appropriate resolutions for the site’s existing conditions. Project Status: BL Companies was procured to conduct assessment activities. U.S. EPA Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) has been approved. New assessment activities have been completed. A Council of Governments & Metropolitan Planning Organization The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Teleinterpreter services available upon request. Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments 49 Leavenworth Street, 3rd Floor, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702 info@nvcogct.gov Site by MRW	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1096
__label__cc	0.540678	0.459322	John Garrison @Garrison@octodon.social USpol, presidential election, the polling People are wrong in saying the polls were terrible this year. They weren't great, but they weren't terrible. Biggest takeaway: most of the polling errors were favorable to Trump, which means that the issues of 2016 were not fixed: pollsters are still failing to properly sample and/or adjust for conservative voters. That's something they will have to examine much more. However, there's also the confounding factor of voter suppression by the Trump administration and GOP state governments, including slow-walking or disallowing voting by mail, sabotaging the USPS, and shit-talking voting by mail. Pollsters and forecasters, including FiveThirtyEight, made no attempt to adjust for that, because they had no idea how. That said, election day went very smoothly and turnout beat records, so I doubt it was much of a factor in the end. The attached image consists of the main bottom lines I took away from my analysis. My data is linked in my Dropbox. All prediction and polling data (using their adjusted average) was taken from FiveThirtyEight. https://www.dropbox.com/s/6246ajvz2s4o654/Polling%20and%20Forecasting%202020.xlsx?dl=0 ceef5fcc47c3cd3d.png JenLA @JenLA@mastodon.technology @Garrison When you say "polling error favourable to X", does that mean the polls forecasted an erroneous advantage for that candidate or that the candidate got more actual votes than the polls predicted? @JenLA it means the candidate won a greater percentage of the vote than the polls suggested @Garrison Thanks, this makes the 2016 comparison make sense. Interesting stats! It seems like similar trends as in Europe, where the "nationalistic" parties usually poll lower than the election outcome. octodon.social	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1100
__label__cc	0.59974	0.40026	"Sea Org life" https://old.reddit.com/r/scientology/comments/klti98/sea_org_life/ Killing Xenu: A Scientology Murder Mystery Psychological thriller by Rick Verde. An international movie star is brutally murdered. Clearwater police department dispatches Detective Botti to investigate one of the biggest Scientology churches there. Clues lead him to an equally prominent musician. Detective Botti must find his missing daughter, and catch a serial killer whose obsession is to bring down the religious fiction that is Scientology. https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Xenu-Scientology-Murder-Mystery-ebook/dp/B07GQW1SB4/ The Scientology Murders: A Dead Detective Novel (Dead Detective Mysteries) A 2017 police procedural novel by William Heffernan, about the Church of Scientology. Clearwater, Florida, is the spiritual center of Scientology. A senior church leader there employs a young man who will stop at nothing to make sure the church's rules are followed - including mass murder. The cops know who is doing the killings, but are powerless to catch the murderer because the Scientology hierarchy is protecting him. The detectives are stonewalled at every turn. Harry Doyle gets pulled into the case when his adoptive father is shot while trying to rescue a young woman from Scientology. As the bodies pile up, the Clearwater police become more desperate. When the Scientologists move the killer to Alaska, Harry Doyle and his partner follow . . . https://www.amazon.com/Scientology-Murders-Dead-Detective-Novel/dp/1617755362/ On space opera: The problem with Star Trek Star Trek is an example of what L. Ron Hubbard called "space opera". The reason the new reboots or resets or reimaginings ("Discovery", "Picard") suck so much is not because they are that bad. It's because they are buried in their own past. They refuse to go beyond their origin. There are just NO original ideas. Hubbard would say they are stuck in a past valence. Although Vulcans with sunglasses were sort of cool. My first complaint with Star Trek is very simple: all these so-called alien worlds are located in our own galaxy (or as Hubbard would say "Guhlaxy"). That's just wrong. There probably is no other human-level civilization within a billion lightyears from Earth, if not much more. To be more accurate, all these humanoid planets should be located a semi-infinite distance away. Maybe you can only travel faster than light if you travel infinitely fast and far, entirely outside our light cone, to an onteleologically linked light cone inconceivably far away. That could also explain the similarity between the humanoid aliens, or even why the aliens speak English, or whatever language the episode is dubbed into. This was a real opportunity for "The Orville" to set themselves apart from Star Trek (or the space opera series that I have been personally developing for many years). Unfortunately, producers keep ignoring the letters I write them. Mark Rathbun explained There has been another furious post at the blog named after senior Sea Org member Mark or Marty Rathbun: https://markrathbun.blog/2020/10/01/monique-rathbun-vs-church-of-scientology/ Based on the writing style, the blog post was mostly written by him with OSA guidance. In this post he makes it seem like Tony Ortega, Mike Rinder, and others are some of the most sinister and malicious individuals on this planet. These guys are truly devious conspirators, though he never actually says what they did wrong. It's mostly meaningless word salad with some factoids. Rathbun also never hints about why he dropped his wife's lawsuit against Scientology and returned to work for them, or why he gave them confidential information from victims. Cult watch experts suspect the purpose of his blog and videos is to eliminate his credibility as a witness against Scientology in future court proceedings. Except this time he DID drop a hint about what happened to end the Monique Rathbun lawsuit. It's speculated he bought his new home after January 2016 with money funneled his way by Scientology to get him to drop the lawsuit, and especially to stiff and discourage his lawyers, who took the case on a contingency basis. Rathbun mentions in passing "I have been continuously employed in a self-employed capacity" during the lawsuit, and that he bought the home with money from this source. He never explains the nature of his self-employment activities, but he doesn't have to. He writes it "had no connection whatsoever with anything even remotely related to Scientology", but he was working as a paid Free Zone auditor during that time. That did not pay well, since most auditing is generally ineffective therapy (some auditing has been reported to work for some people, especially at the beginning). Rathbun was hired and derived most of his income as some sort of "consultant" for a front group not "even remotely related to Scientology" in its stated purpose, but fully funded by them. It has some nebulous mission statement like "the pursuit of truth". Expect high-priced lawyers to be involved. Not one cent came directly from Scientology, as that would count as a settlement of the lawsuit, a percentage of which would be claimed by his fired attorneys. So everything was legal, if immoral. At least they seem to have stopped paying him to make videos condemning cult critics, the most recent of which was posted in December 2017: https://markrathbun.blog/2017/12/17/leah-remini-and-mike-rinder/ at October 07, 2020 1 comment: Post your stories about life in the Sea Org! Or just short anecdotes to inform those who want to join later. Life in the Sea Org has been very odd these past seven months, yet curiously unchanged at its heart. What is seven months out of a billion years? This is a totally anonymous Blogger.com blog. No registration is required to post, just an image "captcha" thingy to verify you're not a bot. The Scientology Duality: Part Two The retroactive illusion of time flying is caused by enduring its reverse. During stressful times, a lot happens and many memories are created, so time can seem to crawl unbearably. People experience tunnel vision during such ordeals. There's so much going on that they rarely look back. Therefore, when they finally do recall stress memories, they still seem "fresh" and recent... As if not much time has passed at all. Time can seem to pass very fast that way. The Scientology Duality: Part One What is "insouciance"? You hear it a lot in Scientology groups working hard to fulfill Command Intention. It could be described as "mocking" any outside opposition or "counter intention". However, in Scientology groups insouciance is always combined with its opposite. Strict conformity to Source (as interpreted by RTC) is always required. Insouciance could be dangerous in these conditions, so it needs to be balanced with something else. The only thing in the universe that always gets automatic respect is pain. at September 17, 2020 1 comment: What is the purpose of life? The purpose of life is not not to die, but to evolve forever. To even begin to have a chance at becoming immortal, you would have to find a way to back up the contents of your mind. All this data should be migrated to a more durable medium than a human brain. Unfortunately, we can't just plug in a USB drive. It would have to be reverse engineered. To make a long story short, your most detailed possible diary would become your future self. That sounds like a worthy goal to aspire to. Record everything about yourself to fully become yourself. Then, become a self-perpetuating logical pattern. In the long term, this would not be religion but science. At the moment, such a project would be entirely faith-based. The religious problem The most important problem in existence is the thing we least want to think about. When you look at the big picture long enough, the phenomenon of existence becomes completely unacceptable. It's the ultimate and only cataclysm. The number of possible horrors is absolutely unlimited, and they will only get worse without end. True, we can reasonably expect things not to go TOO badly wrong while we're still alive. What if there ISN'T nothing after we die, but infinitely more chaos? Why would we expect things to start making sense then? We are barely at the beginning of an infinite journey. at July 14, 2020 No comments:	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1103
__label__wiki	0.827643	0.827643	Home / 2016 / Press Releases Undergraduate applications mark new record More than 52,000 students—a new record—applied to be new first-year students for the fall 2017 quarter, a 6.9 percent increase from the previous year. Genomics Institute Wins St. Baldrick's Foundation 'Battle of the Bald' Tournament The campus head-shaving event raised more than $28,000 for childhood cancer research. The big business of climate change To seriously tackle climate change, greenhouse gas emissions need to be reduced by at least 80 percent by 2050, according to "From Risk to Return: Investing in a Clean Energy," a new report whose lead author is Tim Duane, a UC Santa Cruz professor of environmental studies. Researcher wins $1 million grant to study English-language proficiency practices Peggy Estrada, an associate research scientist in Latin American and Latino studies at UC Santa Cruz, has been awarded a three-year $999,999 grant to study how to best help school-age English learners achieve English language proficiency and academic excellence. New program helps humanities grad students consider work in the public sphere From a Holocaust study center in Norway and a small environmental center in northern Alaska, to the Japanese American Museum in San Jose and the Santa Cruz County jail, humanities Ph.D. students expanded their horizons this year thanks to a new program started by the UC Santa Cruz Institute for Humanities Research (IHR). UC Santa Cruz Community Sailing Club takes best in show for third straight year Campus inventors recognized for recent patents The Office of Research is working to bolster patent activities and services for technology transfer, part of an effort to help faculty, students and staff commercialize inventions and discoveries. UC Santa Cruz team chosen to compete in Amazon's Alexa Prize Challenge UCSC computer scientists have won a sponsorship from Amazon to develop a "socialbot" that can converse with humans. Alumna Kate Schatz pens second NY Times bestseller with ‘Rad Women Worldwide’ Rad Women Worldwide, the follow-up to UC Santa Cruz alumna Kate Schatz’s New York Times bestselling book Rad American Women A-Z, is a showcase of extraordinary women from 31 countries around the world. Students make gains in math placement, thanks to online adaptive learning A pilot program in online adaptive learning at UC Santa Cruz has led to higher placement in math courses for newly admitted freshman students.` Campus to renew Kresge College Since February, a diverse committee of staff, faculty, and students has worked with a team led by Studio Gang Architects to explore prospects for a renewal of Kresge College’s complex and aging physical space. Growing mosquito populations linked to urbanization and DDT's slow decay Rising temperatures due to climate change were found to have less influence on mosquito populations than land use changes and the decay of residual DDT in the environment. Some bats develop resistance to devastating fungal disease White-nose syndrome has decimated the little brown bat, but researchers found populations that appear to have developed resistance to the disease. Phi Beta Kappa celebrates 30 years on campus The UC Santa Cruz chapter of the academic honor society Phi Beta Kappa will celebrate its 30th anniversary from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday at the Merrill Provost House. UC Santa Cruz biologist Harry Noller wins $3 million Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences From antibiotics to the origins of life, Noller's findings on the protein factories of all cells have broad implications. Campus receives $440,000 grant to study sustainable practices for urban agriculture Environmental studies professor Stacy Philpott will lead a research team to explore biodiversity, sustainability, and ecosystem services in urban agricultural landscapes. UC Catalyst award furthers paleogenomics research By analyzing DNA from ancient humans, pathogens and other genomes, the UC Santa Cruz Human Paleogenomics Lab looks to understand how the twin forces of culture and biology have shaped human genomic diversity, demography, and health. Students shed new light on slavery by mixing archaeological data with historical records Using a blend of data, history, and archaeology, UC Santa Cruz undergraduates have explored what life as a slave was like on plantations in the American South. They shared their research findings in an interactive poster session this week. Title IX office adds investigators, plans campaign to raise awareness of domestic and dating violence When Tracey Tsugawa arrived at UC Santa Cruz in August 2014 she was more than simply the new campus Title IX Officer. She was the entire Title IX office. Today, Tsugawa and a staff of four handle a growing number of reports of sexual harassment and sexual violence. Two admissions office veterans top 71 years Michael McCawley and David Kamimoto in the UC Santa Cruz admissions office have helped students and families for 71 years. Feminist studies professor Karen Barad receives multiple honors in Europe Karen Barad--professor of feminist studies, philosophy, and history of consciousness at UC Santa Cruz--also happens to have a Ph.D. in theoretical particle physics and quantum field theory... Electrical engineer Holger Schmidt elected IEEE Fellow Schmidt, the Kapany Professor of Optoelectronics, has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Structure of human astrovirus could lead to antiviral therapies, vaccines Research led by structural biologist Rebecca DuBois is laying the foundation for new antiviral therapies and vaccines for human astroviruses. Campus community gathers to reaffirm values Roughly 200 people stood in Quarry Plaza to listen to campus leaders talk about the thoughts and feelings expressed by many students in the last week. Chemistry professor Pradip Mascharak receives Outstanding Faculty Award Mascharak received the 2016 Outstanding Faculty Award from the Division of Physical and Biological Sciences. Caring for our animal friends The student-run Pre-Veterinary Club is designed to support and energize those who want a career working with animals. Restorative justice and civil rights leader Fania Davis to give Baskin Ethics Lecture Fania Davis, co-founder and executive director of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth, will deliver the 2016 Peggy Downes Baskin Ethics Lecture on Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Music Center Recital Hall. New analysis adds support for a subsurface ocean on Pluto A liquid ocean deep beneath Pluto's frozen surface is the best explanation for features revealed by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft. Astronomer Sandra Faber awarded California Academy of Sciences Fellows Medal The California Academy of Sciences has awarded its highest honor, the Fellows Medal, to Sandra Faber, professor emerita of astronomy and astrophysics, and elected professors Karen Holl and Erika Zavaleta as new Academy Fellows. Students to pitch viable ideas for positive environmental change The first Startup Weekend Santa Cruz for Sustainable Solutions & Social Impact, Nov. 18–20, is just one of more than 200 events happening in November as part of Global Startup Weekend. New initiative launches with $1 million Koret Undergraduate Research Scholarships Applications for the $1,500 undergraduate research scholarships are now open until Nov. 30. Fifty scholarships will be awarded to students in any discipline. Elementary school students visit voting rights exhibition at UCSC on Election Day Seventy-five 4th and 5th grade two-way immersion (Spanish-language) students from Delaveaga Elementary School came to UC Santa Cruz on Election Day to explore two art exhibits currently on display. Post-election, campus offering spaces, resources for students UC Santa Cruz has several spaces available for students to gather to discuss the election results. StoryCruz: New beginnings With freshman Slugs roaming the campus, StoryCruz set out this fall to see how they're faring. How big does a lottery jackpot have to be to boost college attendance? To better understand the connection between parental resources and college attendance you might start by looking at lottery winners. Politics student named 'Women in Green Forum Youth Trailblazer' Maxine Jimenez (Kresge ’19, politics and community studies) is the 2016 recipient of the Women in Green Forum Youth Trailblazer Award. Women's soccer headed to NCAA championship The Banana Slugs will play Pomona-Pitzer on Saturday at Burns Stadium in Claremont. Students gather to watch results of historic election Students are able to vote on campus, and several viewing parties have been organized so that they can be together as the votes are tallied. Black Panther exhibition opens Nov. 10 at McHenry Library An exhibition titled "Pictures and Progress: the Black Panther 1966-2016" will open November 10 on the 3rd and 4th floors of UC Santa Cruz’s McHenry Library. Practicing the ancient art of kendo A sports club gives students the opportunity to train in the Japanese martial art that focuses on improving oneself and one’s technique, on teamwork, and contributing to society. UC Santa Cruz’s Robin Hunicke shares the spotlight at TEDWomen Robin Hunicke, director of art and design in the Games and Playable Media program at UC Santa Cruz, showcased her innovative work at a gathering of TEDWomen Experience. Quarry story: A new chapter begins Fans of the Quarry Amphitheater, long closed for safety reasons, gathered on Thursday to celebrate groundbreaking for upcoming renovations. The venue is set to reopen next fall. UC Santa Cruz now offering graduate degrees in computational media Department of Computational Media is accepting applications now for the M.S. and Ph.D. programs to begin in fall 2017. A group of students with the Everett Program at UC Santa Cruz recently spent the weekend collaborating with Motivating Individual Leadership for Public Advancement, a nonprofit in Salinas dedicated to youth empowerment. Hispanic-Serving Institutions grant offers opportunities for Latino students to transfer to UCSC Cultivamos Excelencia is meant to motivate and retain Hispanic/Latino and other high-need students at San Jose City College to complete their bachelor’s degrees at UC Santa Cruz. Campus to kick-off Quarry Amphitheater restoration One of the key priorities in the Campaign for UC Santa Cruz, the amphitheater will be restored and reopened for fall 2017. Call for campus projects for Giving Day 2017 Giving Day is a 24-hour online fundraising event to increase support for campus programs, projects, and groups. Project teams reach out to their network of supporters and friends to raise money and compete for prize dollars. ‘Look Back in Time: Russell Crotty and Lick Observatory’ exhibition opens in San Jose 'Look Back in Time: Russell Crotty and Lick Observatory,' the first traveling exhibition of the UC Santa Cruz Institute of the Arts and Sciences, opens November 13 at the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art. UC Santa Cruz advances in U.S. News and World Report's global rankings The campus has continued to increase its ranking, now tied at No. 27, even as the number of universities reviewed has expanded Five questions with UC Santa Cruz humanities dean Tyler Stovall Tyler Stovall became dean of the UC Santa Cruz Humanities Division in 2015. Now beginning his second full academic year as dean, we sat down with Dean Stovall to discuss the state of the humanities at UC Santa Cruz and beyond. Founders Celebration 2016 celebrates excellence, generosity, vision Hundreds of revelers turned UC Santa Cruz’s Science & Engineering Library into a “collision space” of ideas during the 11th annual Founders Celebration, a time to celebrate excellence and generosity. Pedestrians may run rampant in a world of self-driving cars Imagine an urban neighborhood where most of the cars drive themselves. What would it be like to be a pedestrian? Actually, pretty good, according to Adam Millard-Ball, assistant professor of environmental studies at UC Santa Cruz. In fact, pedestrians might end up with the run of the place. Toxins from freshwater algae found in San Francisco Bay shellfish Study shows toxins from freshwater algal blooms can also contaminate coastal waters and marine shellfish. Enormous dome in central Andes driven by huge magma body beneath it Magma injected into the crust from below has contributed to the uplift of the spectacular Altiplano-Puna plateau. Coastal wetlands save hundreds of millions of dollars in flood damages during hurricanes Study led by UCSC researchers finds wetlands prevented more than $600 million in property losses during Hurricane Sandy. Learn to grow garlic at Oct. 29 workshop A garlic-growing workshop is set for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the UC Santa Cruz Hay Barn. Initial findings to be released in study of microaggressions on campus For the past year, UC Santa Cruz psychology professor Christy Byrd implemented a mobile app to track student experiences of microaggressions—the subtle ways assumptions and attitudes based on race, sexual orientation, or gender are communicated in everyday conversation. High-tech sensors monitor ecosystems in climate change research program UC Santa Cruz scientists lead a UC-wide consortium using the Natural Reserve System as a climate impacts laboratory. UC Santa Cruz project wins U.S. agriculture grant to diversify food studies A $275,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help Colleges Nine and Ten at UC Santa Cruz expand projects in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties to promote food security and food justice among predominantly Spanish-speaking, farmworker families. Chancellor to urge high school students to pursue higher education dreams In support of Achieve UC, Chancellor George Blumenthal will speak to 400 Watsonville High School students to encourage them to pursue a higher education. Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History holds open house and fundraiser Art and science mix when the Kenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History at UC Santa Cruz holds its fifth open house and fundraiser Nov. 12-13 at the Cowell Ranch Hay Barn. The impact of the presidential election on U.S. foreign affairs Aside from the boorish behavior and a penchant for secrecy, the presidential election will influence how the United States pursues foreign policy over the next four years. Three UC Santa Cruz politics professors offer brief insights based on their point-of-view and expertise. Institute of Arts and Sciences launches UC Santa Cruz Satellite Reef project The Institute of the Arts and Sciences will launch the UC Santa Cruz Satellite Reef project with an opening workshop on Oct. 21 at UCSC’s Stevenson Event Center, followed by a workshop on Oct. 23 at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Theater Arts professor Ted Warburton wins national dance award Edward (Ted) Warburton, professor of dance and associate dean of the arts at UC Santa Cruz, is the recipient of the National Dance Education Organization’s 2016 Outstanding Dance Researcher Award. Astronomer Ryan Foley wins prestigious Packard Fellowship Foley is the 12th UCSC faculty member, and fifth UCSC astronomer, to receive a Packard Fellowship. UC Santa Cruz ranks fourth worldwide for research influence With a citation score of 99.8, UC Santa Cruz ranked fourth and tied with UC Berkeley and California Institute of Technology. Community gathers to strengthen public dialogue about Santa Cruz’s housing crises New research by UC Santa Cruz sociology professors Miriam Greenberg and Steve McKay highlights housing issues Physicist Howard Haber wins Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Physics Haber, a distinguished professor of physics at UCSC, was honored by the American Physical Society. Astrophysicist Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz honored by American Physical Society Ramirez-Ruiz, professor and chair of astronomy and astrophysics, will receive the 2017 Edward A. Bouchet Award. UC Santa Cruz politics student gets VIP access to vice presidential debate When Austin Downs (College Ten ’17, politics) arrived in Washington D.C. in August little did he know he would attend the vice-presidential debate two months later. Research Frontiers Evening focuses on politics three weeks before election “Politics of Change?!” is the timely topic for the 2016 Research Frontiers Evening Wednesday, Oct. 19, presented by the UC Santa Cruz Social Sciences Division three weeks before the presidential election. Film restored by UCSC arts alum to screen in celebration of Santa Cruz’s 150th anniversary Mothers of Men, a 1917 women’s suffrage film shot on location in Santa Cruz, will be screened at the Del Mar Theater on Oct. 13 as part of the city’s celebration of its 150th anniversary. Local group funds four UC Santa Cruz cancer researchers The Santa Cruz Cancer Benefit Group continues its support for cancer research at UC Santa Cruz with new grants. Non-citizenship series begins with talk on 'Citizenship and the Politics of Exclusion' Bridget Anderson, a leading labor and migration scholar, will deliver the keynote address in the first of a series of events exploring non-citizenship. Supporting campus goals, campus fundraising hits new record The Campaign for UC Santa Cruz is bringing critical new resources to the student experience, excellence in research, and the campus commitment to environmental and social justice. The mighty Phyllis Phyllis the elephant seal was named after a "go-getter" philanthropist. Now this 853-pound mother of two is a go-getter herself, breaking long-distance records for swimming. UC Santa Cruz receives largest gift in campus history UC Santa Cruz has received a gift of an extraordinary archive of photographs documenting the people, landscape, and politics of California in the mid-20th century. Campus invited to Rachel Carson College dedication Campus leaders will reflect on Rachel Carson and the history of the college, and the hand-carved wood sign at the college’s entrance will be unveiled. Study implicates glial cells in fragile X syndrome Genetic defect behind a common cause of mental retardation affects not only neurons but also the more numerous glial cells in the brain. 2016-2017 Campus Food & Garden Guide now available UC Santa Cruz ranks in the top 20 of Sierra magazine’s list of “Cool Schools” in large part because of its dedication to improving the campus food system. Ocean conditions contributed to unprecedented 2015 toxic algal bloom A new study connects the unprecedented West Coast toxic algae bloom of 2015 to the unusually warm ocean conditions. Cultural competency training aims to help foster an inclusive culture For the past eight years, Diversity and Inclusion Program Coordinator Donnae Smith has been delivering a training to students to help them support the difficult conversations that can come when students from a variety of backgrounds come together in an intimate, college environment. Giving voice to the voiceless Andres Arias (Oakes, 2016), a double major in Latin American and Latino studies and sociology, has immersed himself in California migrant communities to conduct original research about this vulnerable and often voiceless population. UC Santa Cruz embarks on equity initiative for Latino, low-income students in STEM fields The UC Santa Cruz Science Education & Mentorship In Latino Lives in Academia (SEMILLA) Project,will enable the campus to create a comprehensive set of interventions—guided by analysis and research teams—to support students in clearing the barriers they face inside and outside the classroom. Physicist Anthony Aguirre appointed to endowed chair in physics of information Faggin Family Presidential Chair for the Physics of Information supports research and teaching to address fundamental questions Arboretum holds Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, October 15 The Fall Plant Sale offers dazzling, year-round color for Central Coast gardeners. New senate faculty further campus expertise across divisions UC Santa Cruz has more than three dozen new senate faculty members joining this academic year, bringing the campus total up to 568. Anger in Politics: From Shakespeare to Donald Trump What place does anger have in public life? On the eve of an historic election, the Institute for Humanities Research at UC Santa Cruz, in collaboration with the research group Shakespeare Workshop--will present a public conversation about anger and politics, from Shakespeare to Donald Trump. Art professor to stage 'exercise of freedom' at former military police headquarters in Greece at Documenta 14 UC Santa Cruz art professor Elizabeth Stephens and her artistic collaborator Annie Sprinkle will participate this weekend in Documenta 14, one of the most prestigious art exhibitions in Europe. Entering class increases diversity, access The growth in undergraduate enrollment, 650 more California undergraduates than fall 2015, is part of the University of California’s commitment to enroll 5,000 more students across the UC system, providing greater access to the state’s students. ARCS Foundation scholarships support UCSC graduate students Eleven UC Santa Cruz graduate students have received scholarships worth a total of $110,000 from the ARCS Foundation. Patricia Zavella wins anthropology association distinguished career award Patricia Zavella, UC Santa Cruz professor of Latin American and Latino studies, has been named winner of the 2016 Distinguished Career Award from the Association of Latina and Latino Anthropologists, a section of the American Anthropological Association. Campus strengthens bridges to high school students via summer session offerings Local high school students took courses, helped with research, worked campus jobs, and even lived on campus this past summer. Philanthropy in pursuit of a healthier planet Alec and Claudia Webster, who help steward the philanthropy of the Helen and Will Webster Foundation, look at how they can accomplish the most good with their gifts. College Eight becomes Rachel Carson College The naming gift from the Helen and Will Webster Foundation recognizes Carson for her courage and pivotal role in awakening the public to environmental issues. Erika Check Hayden will be new director of Science Communication Program Veteran science journalist Erika Check Hayden will become the program's third director in January 2017. UC Santa Cruz student games featured at IndieCade Festival The UCSC game design program will be well represented at IndieCade, the biggest event in the indie games community. UC Santa Cruz Farm hosts Fall Harvest Festival Sunday, Sept. 25 Fresh produce, music, farm tours, cooking demonstrations, and much more await visitors at the 2016 UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden Fall Harvest Festival, Sunday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. New optofluidic platform features tunable optics and novel 'lightvalves' UCSC engineers developed an integrated platform for biological sample processing and optical analysis. UC Santa Cruz ranks among top 30 U.S. public universities The campus also is one of the top 100 national universities, according to the annual rankings by U.S. News and World Report Julie Snyder: Serially great journalism UC Santa Cruz alumna, who will receive this year’s Alumni Achievement Award, talks about making the hit podcast Serial and how her college years laid the foundation for a career in broadcast journalism Student challenges assumptions about transgender athletes At 19, Chloe Anderson transitioned from male to female. The 24-year-old transfer is one of the first transgender athletes to participate in volleyball at the NCAA Division III level. Big questions to be explored at Silicon Valley Campus grand opening The celebration, showcasing the multidisciplinary teaching and research hub, will feature an open house, a ribbon cutting, and a handful of engaging talks by leading campus thinkers. UCSC Natural Reserves director Gage Dayton appointed to endowed chair The Wilton W. Webster Jr. Presidential Chair for the UC Santa Cruz Natural Reserves provides support for research, teaching, and infrastructure at the reserves. UC Santa Cruz among greenest universities in Sierra Club ranking Coming in at No. 18, the ranking underscored UC Santa Cruz’s strong commitment to protecting the environment, addressing climate change, and encouraging sustainability. Alumnus Tom Franco Collaborates with Art Growing up in Palo Alto, CA into a gifted artistic family, it seems natural that Tom Franco would want to pursue a career in art. Both of his parents studied art at Stanford University; his mother, Betsy Franco, is a well-known author of teen and young adult books, and both of his brothers, James Franco and Dave Franco, are famous actors. Football, farming, and food security Former NFL star defensive end Kalimba Edwards is on an ambitious mission: He hopes to one day create a self-sustaining food system that can feed the nation’s hungry and homeless. UC Santa Cruz highlighted in Green College Honor Roll UC Santa Cruz scored 99 points—the most possible—in a listing meant to provide a comprehensive measure of a school's performance as an environmentally aware and prepared institution. Astronauts sequence DNA in space using technology developed at UC Santa Cruz DNA was sequenced in microgravity for the first time using a device based on UCSC's nanopore sequencing technology. Anomalous grooves on Martian moon Phobos explained by impacts Planetary scientists explain mysterious grooves on the surface of Mars' moon Phobos. Organic farming and gardening training program accepts applications in 50th year Aspiring organic farmers and gardeners are invited to apply for the 2017 apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The class of 2017 will mark the 50th year of the Apprenticeship, the longest running university-based organic farming and gardening training program in the U.S. UC Santa Cruz receives NEH grant to broaden career opportunities for Ph.D. students UC Santa Cruz is one of 28 colleges and universities nationwide to receive a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to plan and implement changes to graduate education that will broaden the career preparation of a Ph.D. student beyond a career in the academy. Professor's book wins National Women's Studies Association book award A book by Sylvanna M. Falcón, associate professor of Latin American and Latino studies at UC Santa Cruz, has been named winner of the 2016 Gloria E. Anzaldúa book prize given by the National Women’s Studies Association. Film professor Shelley Stamp wins 2015 book award from Theatre Library Association UC Santa Cruz film and digital media professor Shelley Stamp has been honored with a 2015 Book Award from The Theatre Library Association. The awards are given annually for the best English language works of scholarship on theatre, film, and broadcasting. Urban sociologists call for expanding concepts of ‘livable cities’ A commentary in the current issue of the journal 'Nature,' co-written by Hillary Angelo, UC Santa Cruz assistant professor of sociology, argues that while big cities appear to be islands of sustainable living, issues of social equity and global impacts are missing from measures of cities' environmental friendliness. Early exposure to manganese causes attention deficits in rats New findings support concerns about the adverse effects of excess manganese on children. Social sciences faculty garner $7.6 million in research grants for 2015-16 Faculty in the Social Sciences Division at UC Santa Cruz secured more than $7.6 million in research grants during the 2015-2016 academic year, Dean Sheldon Kamieniecki announced. Local businesses invited to join OPERS Fest The campus's Office of Physical Education, Recreation, and Sports will host a campus-wide resource fair on Sept. 20th from 3-6pm on the East Field. UC Santa Cruz moves up in worldwide ranking The campus ranked No. 83 internationally and No. 43 within the United States, according to Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) published by a Shanghai education-consulting firm. Most island vertebrate extinctions could be averted, concludes new study Control and eradication of invasive species could prevent as much as 75 percent of all island-level extinctions. UC Santa Cruz sailboat wins national championship A UC Santa Cruz sailboat, crewed by the campus’s former and current boating directors, won the national championship for its class during races off the Santa Cruz coast the last weekend in July. Female fish can favor sperm from preferred males despite external fertilization A new way in which a female can choose the best father for her offspring is seen in a colorful Mediterranean fish. Educational Partnership Center awarded $1.2 million to help students pursue higher education Talent Search provides disadvantaged youth with connections to high-quality tutoring services and counseling services to improve financial aid literacy and financial planning for postsecondary education. Book by UC Santa Cruz alumnus tops President Obama’s Summer Reading List A memoir of surfing by UC Santa Cruz graduate William Finnegan, (Cowell, '74, English literature) is at the top of President Obama's 2016 Summer Reading List. Three UC Santa Cruz Ph.D. candidates awarded AAUW fellowships Three UC Santa Cruz Ph.D. candidates have been awarded 2016-2017 fellowships from the American Association of University Women (AAUW). Seven alumni invited to join Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Seven UC Santa Cruz alumni are among the 683 artists and executives who have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. UC Santa Cruz names Susan Solt new dean of Arts Division UC Santa Cruz has appointed Susan Solt as dean of the Arts Division, effective August 15. Analysis of metastatic prostate cancers suggests treatment options A new study of prostate cancer provides computational approaches to identify individualized targets for therapy. National conference marks 10 years of growth in sustainable agriculture education With growing numbers of students and educators interested in sustainable agriculture, food justice, and experiential education, the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association (SAEA) conference held July 29–31 at UC Santa Cruz highlighted hands-on educational efforts that bridge scientific and social issues. UC president encourages teenage girls to aim high during visit to campus UC President Janet Napolitano visited UC Santa Cruz this week and stopped in on Dickens Universe, UCSC Farm, games and robotics programs, Youth Empowerment Institute, and COSMOS sessions. Energetic cost of rearing a pup seen in soaring metabolic rate of sea otter mom New measurements show resting metabolic rate of a female sea otter increases by over 50 percent when she is nursing a pup. Linking agriculture and art Harrell Fletcher, a former UC Santa Cruz Farm apprentice who recently created the campus-wide art project Collective Museum, will return as keynote speaker for the sixth annual Farm to Fork benefit dinner. Catherine Jones wins 2016 Abbott Prize for best book on the history of children Associate professor of history Catherine Jones has been honored with the Grace Abbott Book Prize for the best book published in 2015 on the history of children and youth. UC Santa Cruz grad Cecilia Im earns Sutter scholarship for medical school $10,000 annual scholarship established by Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center and the Central California Alliance for Health. In Memoriam: Bruce Bridgeman UC Santa Cruz professor of psychology and psychobiology, Bruce Bridgeman, an internationally renowned researcher on spatial orientation and neuroscience, was tragically killed July 10 after being struck by a bus in Taipei while crossing a multi-lane intersection. St. Baldrick's Foundation funds Treehouse Childhood Cancer Initiative with $2.5 million grant Precision medicine project aims to double the number of childhood cancer patients benefitting from genomic analysis. Geophysicist Robert Coe honored by American Geophysical Union The AGU has awarded the John Adam Fleming Medal to Robert Coe, professor emeritus of Earth and planetary sciences. Sustainable agriculture educators gather at UC Santa Cruz Nearly 400 agriculture educators, trainers, food system activists, farmers, cooks, and students of sustainable agriculture from around the country will visit UC Santa Cruz July 29-31 as the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association holds its seventh national conference. Follow-up of Kepler data yields more than 100 confirmed exoplanets International team reports the biggest haul of new worlds yet uncovered by NASA's K2 mission. UCSC humanities dean contributes to Time Magazine’s ‘25 Moments That Changed America’ In late Spring, Time Magazine reached out to 25 historians and asked them to nominate a pivotal moment in history that has changed our nation. One of the distinguished historians that Time contacted for the piece is UC Santa Cruz humanities dean Tyler Stovall. Research competition to unravel how cancer changes a cell’s RNA Open challenge aims to find the best algorithms for detecting all of the abnormal RNA molecules in a cancer cell. Undergrad publishes field guide to campus spiders Spider guide is the first in a series of natural history field guides produced by the UCSC Campus Natural Reserve. International economics graduate named deputy managing director of the IMF Zhang Tao, who received his masters and Ph.D. degrees in international economics from UC Santa Cruz, has been appointed deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund. Hydrogeologist Andrew Fisher honored by Geological Society of America Fisher's Recharge Initiative aims to replenish California's depleted groundwater supplies. Astronomers find evidence of water clouds in first spectrum of coldest brown dwarf Difficult spectroscopic observations reveal properties of the coldest known object outside of our solar system. UC Santa Cruz increases admissions offers for Californians The campus accepted nearly 4,728 more California high school students than last year—a 27 percent increase—and also marked gains in the numbers of African American, Asian American, and Chicano/Latino students admitted. ‘The Blob’ overshadows El Niño The Blob and El Niño are on their way out, leaving behind a disrupted marine ecosystem along the West Coast. Patricia Zavella wins anthropology association gender equity award Patricia Zavella, UC Santa Cruz professor of Latin American and Latino studies, has been named winner of the 2016 American Anthropological Association’s Committee on Gender Equity in Anthropology Award. Ecologist Kristy Kroeker named Faculty Climate Action Champion for 2016-17 Kroeker will address how environmental changes in the ocean could affect human health. Campus earns gold in higher education sustainability ratings The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is designed to be a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. Derek Conrad Murray appointed to Art Journal editorial board UC Santa Cruz associate professor Derek Conrad Murray, an interdisciplinary theorist in the History of Art and Visual Culture Department, has been appointed to the Editorial Board of Art Journal. UCSC’s Gail Project wins first prize in national 'Shout Out for the Humanities' contest Why is studying the humanities–history, literature, languages, philosophy, culture–important? How would you convince your parents, an employer, a politician, or others that there is value in pursing the humanities? Sci-fi meets soprano with Star Trek opera UC Santa Cruz–affiliated professors and staff are boldly going where no one has gone before by taking Star Trek into the high-culture realm of arias and recitatives. Play depicts the struggles, lessons of ALS The one-woman performance of The Voice Bank, brought to UC Santa Cruz as a faculty member suffers from ALS, is about finding strength in the face of the disease—and about letting go. 'Rebels and visionaries' are the focus of Social Sciences' summer reading list From farmer to feminist, hacker, judge, surfer, scientist, geologist, and community organizer–meet the people who dared to think and act differently in the Division of Social Sciences’ Second Annual Summer Reading List. New campus archivist launches campaign to document 51 years of history For Teresa Mora, the essence of UC Santa Cruz’s 51-year story is in the details—the newsletters, meeting minutes, images, correspondence, and dog-eared reports stashed away in forgotten boxes. Former CASFS intern named to Global Food Initiative 30 Under 30 list The manager of the UC Riverside community garden, who spent two years as an intern with the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, is a winner of the inaugural University of California Global Food Initiative 30 Under 30 Awards. Economics chair appointed NBER research associate Rob Fairlie, chair of the UC Santa Cruz economics department, has been appointed as a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Grant supports research on technology solutions for low vision Computer engineer Roberto Manduchi is among the first grantees in an initiative to help people with chronic visual impairment. Novel capping strategy improves stability of perovskite nanocrystals Organometal-halide perovskites are promising materials for solar cells, LEDs, and other applications. Alzheimer's researchers find clues to toxic forms of amyloid beta A subtle change to the amyloid beta protein stabilizes an intermediate form with enhanced toxicity. GA4GH presents vision, model for genomic and clinical data sharing David Haussler and other experts are developing a framework for sharing genomic and clinical data. Citizens academy helps to ‘humanize the badge’ The nine-week program is offered three times a year to give a behind-the-scenes, hands-on perspective of the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement. Five UC Santa Cruz students receive Global Food Initiative Fellowships Five UC Santa Cruz students will team with UCSC faculty and staff to improve campus and community food systems as part of the UC Global Food Initiative’s fellowship program. Art professor Dee Hibbert-Jones wins Northern California Area Emmy award UC Santa Cruz associate professor of art Dee Hibbert-Jones has been honored with yet another award for her acclaimed animated documentary film, "Last Day of Freedom." Baskin School recognizes women graduating with engineering degrees Women make up 19 percent of engineering undergraduates at UC Santa Cruz this year, up from 12 percent in 2005. The event is meant to help retain women in the engineering school. Nine faculty members honored with Excellence in Teaching awards The awards honor instructors who have demonstrated exemplary and inspiring teaching. Students make the nominations and more than 620 were received this year. Ice age bison fossils shed light on early human migrations in North America Scientists used bison fossils to date the opening of an ice-free corridor along the Rocky Mountains during the Pleistocene. Linguistics professor Pranav Anand receives Dizikes Award for teaching in Humanities Associate professor of linguistics Pranav Anand was presented with the John Dizikes Teaching Award in Humanities at the Humanities Division’s 2016 Spring Awards celebration held at the Cowell Provost House. International economics graduate named deputy governor of China’s central bank An early graduate of the international economics Ph.D. program at UC Santa Cruz has been named to a top position at China’s central bank, a move seen as a step toward a future high-level appointment to the International Monetary Fund. UCSC Farm & Garden’s weekly CSA and market cart open for the season June 7 The opportunity to obtain fresh, organic produce and flowers from the UC Santa Cruz Farm and Garden opens for the 2016 season beginning Tuesday, June 7. Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship winner is immersed in public service Graduating senior Katie Sweeney (Cowell, ’16, community studies) has been awarded the fifth Gabriel Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship named for the 2002 UC Santa Cruz graduate killed in the January 2011 shooting in Tucson that wounded U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.). Commencement 2016 is about to begin Continuing a tradition from last year, nine colleges and the graduate division have invited alumni to participate as keynote speakers as UC Santa Cruz holds commencement ceremonies Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 10-12. Two UC Santa Cruz film professors receive Fulbright Scholar Awards Film and Digital Media professors Sharon Daniel and Irene Lusztig have been honored with Fulbright Awards for research during the 2016-17 academic year. Athletics opinion poll wins student support 63 percent of voting undergraduate students were in favor of establishing a new undergraduate fee that would be approximately $90 per student per quarter. History professor Greg O'Malley to create new public database about the slave trade With the help of a $220,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, UC Santa Cruz history professor Gregory O'Malley plans to add his research to one of the most utilized resources in the digital humanities. Astronomer Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz awarded Niels Bohr Professorship Award from the Danish National Research Foundation provides $5 million to fund research in theoretical astrophysics. Trans-identified students celebrate new, inclusive housing option The new trans-inclusive housing option is the result of student activism that informed ongoing administrative discussions about how to better serve the trans community. Malignancy-associated gene network regulated by an RNA binding protein An extensive regulatory network associated with tumor metastasis was found in pancreatic cancer cells. Chancellor open to workable funding plans for NCAA program Chancellor Blumenthal said that simply asking the campus to fully fund the program—which will cost more next year because of new federal labor laws—places it in direct competition with academic priorities. Response team takes on bias, hate incidents The campus is developing one of the first programs of its kind to take such a proactive and comprehensive approach to hate and bias incidents. Proton-conducting material found in electrosensory organs of sharks Scientists measured surprisingly high proton conductivity in a jelly that fills unique organs in sharks, skates, and rays. Campus recognized for sustainability efforts in education, practices The campus earned awards from the California Higher Education Sustainability Conference for its lighting retrofit and optimization in the McHenry Library; its carbon neutrality roadmap; and its sustainability minor and Sustainability Living Undergraduate Research Program (SLURP). EVC's 'Beyond Compliance' town hall confronts culture around sexual misconduct About 100 students, staff, and faculty confronted issues of sexual harassment and sexual assault on campus during a May 10 town hall meeting convened by Alison Galloway, campus provost and executive vice chancellor. Kicking up confidence while having a ball The UC Santa Cruz women’s soccer team goes beyond expectations with high GPAs and outreach to the community with kids' soccer clinics. Alumna Carmen Perez returns to campus as Chavez Convocation keynote speaker UC Santa Cruz alumna Carmen Perez returns to campus as keynote speaker for the 13th annual Cesar Chavez Convocation scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 7–9 p.m. at the College Nine/Ten multipurpose room. Strawberry and Justice Festival features music, speaker panels, free strawberries This year's annual Strawberry and Justice Festival festival takes place Thursday, May 19 from 4–6:30 p.m. at the Hay Barn at UC Santa Cruz and features live music, free food, and guest speakers. Alumnus Ken Corday Funds Arts Division Endowment in Television and Film Writing Ken Corday (Porter 1977) and the Corday Foundation have made a substantial financial contribution to the UC Santa Cruz Arts Division to establish the Kenneth R. Corday Family Presidential Chair Endowment in Writing for Television & Film. Voter registration and primary Election Day reminder Monday, May 23 is the deadline to register to vote in the June 7 primary election. UCSC Night at the Museum to spotlight African American art and history The UC Santa Cruz Institute for Humanities Research will present 'UCSC Night at the Museum: The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection', a free public event at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, on Wednesday, May 18. Shellfish response to ocean acidification depends on other stressors Researchers found the vulnerability of mussels to harmful effects from acidic seawater varies among different locations. Shallow slow-motion earthquakes detected offshore of New Zealand Scientists documented slow slip in the shallow portion of an offshore subduction zone for the first time. UC Santa Cruz establishes satellite campus in Silicon Valley UC Santa Cruz is relocating its Silicon Valley professional masters programs, Silicon Valley-facing research, and Silicon Valley Extension to a permanent home in Santa Clara. Original crowd funder honored with Distinguished Social Sciences Alumni Award Before crowdfunding, there was Drummond Pike. The 1970 politics graduate of Stevenson College was awarded the Social Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award for his accomplishments in combining philanthropy with political activism. Hastings Law professor to speak on prisons and transformation of punishment Professor Hadar Aviram of UC Hastings College of the Law will speak on the American prison system and the transformation of punishment as part of the continuing UC Santa Cruz and UC Hastings Social Justice Lecture Series Monday, May 9. LASER talk to feature research in astrophysics, film, art, and marine biology UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences will continue its series of LASER talks on campus this spring on Wednesday, May 11, at 7 p.m. in the Digital Arts Research Center. Drought helps predict how climate change might affect an endangered species A study documenting the effects of California's drought on an endangered lizard provides a glimpse into the future. Experiencing the 6x9-foot world of solitary confinement UC Santa Cruz psychology professor Craig Haney is a key participant in a virtual reality form of journalism, "6x9 - a virtual experience of solitary confinement," by the British newspaper "The Guardian," that places viewers into a virtual prison cell. UC Santa Cruz Humanities Division celebrates International Jazz Day at Kuumbwa A capacity crowd filled Kuumbwa Jazz Center Saturday night for "Race, Class, and Culture through the Lens of Jazz"--a special event presented by the UCSC Humanities Division, featuring a panel of jazz scholars, followed by an inspired performance by Bay Area jazz singer Kim Nalley. UC Santa Cruz signs lease to establish Scotts Valley Center UC Santa Cruz will establish a center in Scotts Valley, leasing office space in the Enterprise Technology Centre (ETC) that will accommodate more than 500 staff members. Extraordinary woodblock prints by visiting Chinese artist on exhibit at UC Santa Cruz Thirteen stunning woodblock prints are now on display by acclaimed Chinese artist Xiang Silou in The Eternal Line: Ordinary Stories--an exhibition running through May 7 at the Porter Faculty Gallery on the UC Santa Cruz campus. New book by ecologist James Estes recounts pioneering research in Alaska Known for groundbreaking research on sea otters and coastal ecosystems, Estes tells the story of his influential career in marine science. Campus launches mobile app to track shuttles in real time Transportation and Parking Services, in collaboration with undergraduate and graduate students, has launched SlugRoute, which tracks campus buses in real time. Astronomer Lucianne Walkowicz will give annual Mandel Lecture on May 10 Astronomer and artist Lucianne Walkowicz will discuss the search for life in the universe in a free talk on Tuesday, May 10. UCSC student entrepreneurs headed for major international trade show Developers of a robotic camera system will join the UC delegation to the Hannover Messe, the world's biggest industrial fair. Astronomer Jonathan Fortney prepares for Cassini mission's grand finale NASA has tapped Fortney to support the final act of its Cassini mission and serve on a science team starting to plan for a potential future mission to Uranus or Neptune. Art students contribute work to de Young Museum’s New Generations Student Showcase The work of three UC Santa Cruz undergraduate art majors will appear in the de Young Museum’s 20th annual New Generations Student Showcase. UCSC Farm & Garden’s annual spring plant sale takes place April 30 and May 1 With winter rains and April showers greening yards and moistening garden beds, the UC Santa Cruz Farm & Garden’s spring plant sale comes at the perfect time. UCSC politics professor Mark Massoud wins Carnegie Fellowship Mark Fathi Massoud, associate professor of politics and legal studies at UC Santa Cruz, has been named a 2016 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. The award, from the Carnegie Corp. of New York, supports high-caliber scholarship in the social sciences and humanities. History professor Peter Kenez honored with top UC award for emeriti faculty The 2016 Constantine Panunzio Distinguished Emeriti Award, honoring emeriti professors in the University of California system, has been awarded to UC Santa Cruz professor emeritus of history Peter Kenez. Borders and Belonging series features film screening, photo exhibit, and discussions Human migration, borders, and notions of citizenship are at the heart of a series of events that help celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Department of Latin American and Latino studies at UC Santa Cruz. Why understanding racism needs a feminist analysis In a new book, Sylvanna M. Falcón, assistant professor of Latin American and Latino studies at UC Santa Cruz, takes on the world’s largest political and humanitarian organization: the United Nations. Student entrepreneurs pitch business ideas at annual showcase in Silicon Valley This year's Business Design Showcase competition in Silicon Valley featured 16 entries. Alums Martha Mendoza, William Finnegan win 2016 Pulitzer Prize Journalism's highest honor is awarded to the Associated Press and Mendoza for public service and in biography to Finnegan for his surfing memoir. Biologist Randy Schekman to give annual Sinsheimer Lecture on May 5 Nobel Prize-winning cell biologist will deliver the 2016 Robert L. Sinsheimer Distinguished Lecture in Biology. UC Santa Cruz art professor Dee Hibbert-Jones wins 2016 Guggenheim Fellowship UC Santa Cruz associate professor of art Dee Hibbert-Jones has been awarded a 2016 Guggenheim Fellowship in film and video. Student-organized events highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month Four weeks of events and activities are scheduled this month to raise awareness and support survivors of sexual violence as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). UC Santa Cruz receives $1 million to support Institute of the Arts and Sciences Alumnus Nion McEvoy has donated $1 million to support programming for UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences over the next five years. More concerts and public telescope viewings planned for annual summer series at Lick Observatory The observatory's 2016 program will feature more live music and lectures by renowned astronomers. May 11 deadline for Global Food Initiative fellowship applications UC Santa Cruz invites applications for student fellowship opportunities with the University of California Global Food Initiative (UC GFI). Digital Arts & New Media graduate exhibition to focus on the blind spot Thirteen graduate students from the Digital Arts and New Media M.F.A. Program (DANM) at UC Santa Cruz will conclude two years of artistic study with Blind Spot—an exhibition on campus April 28 through May 1 at the Digital Arts Research Center. Grad Slam highlights research—but also ability to explain it Fun, informative event celebrates grad student research while conveying the necessity of clear, compelling communication to a broad audience. New facility to support research by streamlining hazardous waste management The Environmental Health and Safety Facility, funded by the state through the UC Office of the President, will help ensure the campus continues to comply with state and federal regulations. Student entrepreneurs pitch startups at the fourth annual Business Design Showcase About 16 teams are expected to participate in the annual event that draws together some of Silicon Valley’s most prominent entrepreneurs. Senior leaves a legacy for families with cancer Katie Sweeney established a Camp Kesem chapter at UC Santa Cruz two years ago. Though she's graduating this year, the chapter will continue to serve children who have parents with cancer. Arboretum holds Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 9 Annual sale offers a wide range of colorful, water-wise plants from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and California. Study reveals the invisible workforce serving Silicon Valley’s tech industry When you hear about free gourmet lunches at Silicon Valley’s biggest tech companies, the cafeteria worker might not come to mind. Or the shuttle bus drivers, janitors, security guards, and landscapers who serve the region’s tech elite. Alum Fritz Chesnut Creates Stunning Visual Art on Every Canvas Visual artist and UC Santa Cruz alum (Porter 1995) Fritz Chesnut was exposed at an early age to art, especially since his mother earned her PhD in art education and his father, who has a Master’s in German, also studied music. New book explores the emotional power of games Katherine Isbister presents a new way to think about videogames and their effects on people who play them. Exhibition to feature work of 23 UC Santa Cruz art faculty The work of 23 current Art Department faculty at UC Santa Cruz will be featured at "In Conversation with UCSC Studio Art Faculty"--an upcoming exhibition that will take place at both the Mary Porter Sesnon Art Gallery on campus, and the R. Blitzer gallery on the west side of Santa Cruz. Alumni Weekend: Keynote speakers to explore the question of how we learn A distinguished group of speakers will explore the question, “How do we learn?,” at an Alumni Weekend event that will range from virtual reality to adaptive learning techniques. Grad students face off in second annual Grad Slam competition April 6 Ten graduate students will face off April 6 in the second annual Grad Slam competition, a spirited forum during which doctoral students present their research in three minutes. Faculty experts share research, insight with public in Original Thinkers speakers series The Original Thinkers speaker series, launched in May 2014, has faculty members traveling across the country to share their work and insight in a format designed for the general public. Living Writers Series to feature acclaimed alums Elizabeth McKenzie and Kate Schatz Out of Line--the spring edition of the Creative Writing Program’s 2016 Living Writers Series--features eight writers who generally have fun with the unexpected. An eccentric 'hot Jupiter' yields clues to planet formation and evolution Astronomers investigate how some gas giant planets end up so feverishly close to their stars. Alumni Weekend 2016: Get ready for the ride, and Come Home Alumni are welcomed back to campus for a weekend of reminiscing and reveling, with a plethora of events ranging from the scholarly to the celebratory. Robert Reich’s Santa Cruz appearance to be web streamed live The upcoming Santa Cruz appearance by former U.S. Secretary of Labor Robert B. Reich at the Rio Theatre April 5, sponsored by the UC Santa Cruz Blum Center, will be streamed online live, broadcast on KZSC, and simulcast at the Music Recital Hall on campus. UC Santa Cruz Farm’s CSA program features 5 percent discount through April 1 The UC Santa Cruz Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is open for business and accepting new and renewing members. The storyteller and the detective Alumna and best-selling author Laurie R. King reflects on the craft of storytelling and on her legendary fictional character, Mary Russell. Alumna Anne Flett-Giordano Credits her Extraordinary Writing Career to One Crazy Night at Porter College Growing up in Danville, California, Emmy Award-winning comedy screenplay writer and UC Santa Cruz, Porter College alum Anne Flett-Giordano got an early start on how to tell enthralling stories. Colleges Nine and Ten students enjoy an alternative spring break in Watsonville Instead of surf, sand, and frivolity, 25 students from Colleges Nine and Ten are taking an alternative spring break this week, and they’re staying close to home. Study shows biodiversity benefits of removing invasive mammals from islands A global study documents conservation gains from efforts to eradicate invasive species from island ecosystems. Current rate of carbon emissions is unprecedented in past 66 million years New analysis shows that carbon emissions from human activities are moving the Earth's climate system into uncharted territory. Arts Dean's Lecture Series to explore climate justice, art, activism, and the environment "Climate Justice Now!--Art Activism, Environment Today" is the title of the 2016 Arts Dean’s Lecture Series--an array of free public talks running March 30 to May 25 at UC Santa Cruz. Coral analysis reveals how ocean ecosystems responded to climate shifts Long-lived deep-sea corals hold clues to past ocean conditions in their growth rings. Ocean acidification takes a toll on California's tide pools at nighttime Ocean acidification will put many marine organisms at risk by exacerbating normal changes in ocean chemistry. Pluto's varied landscape reveals surprisingly complex geology Pluto's icy surface shows an astonishing variety of landscapes and evidence of active geological processes in images from New Horizons. Scott Brandt appointed to Sage Weil Presidential Chair for Open Source Software VCR Scott Brandt has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the Sage Weil Presidential Chair for Open Source Software. Music, myth, and community in post-Katrina New Orleans In an in-depth study of post-Katrina New Orleans, emeritus politics professor Michael Urban explores how music is intertwined with the city’s community-rebuilding efforts. Leukemia study reveals role of RNA binding protein in driving cancer A protein abnormally expressed in cancer cells was found to promote the proliferation of B cells in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia Cellular response to tissue stiffening may delay progression of breast cancer Study identifies cellular signaling pathway associated with better prognosis for breast cancer patients Learning from the ground up: Students find experiential learning at all levels The University of California offers more than 200 courses and 150 programs related to experiential learning in food and sustainable agriculture systems. Other Minds donates archives to UC Santa Cruz Other Minds—the acclaimed San Francisco-based nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion of new and experimental music—has donated its archives to UC Santa Cruz. Female computer science grad students find supportive environment at UC Santa Cruz UCSC's Department of Computer Science is producing successful female graduates at a time when women remain underrepresented in the tech workforce. UC researchers publish roadmap for successful groundwater governance UC Santa Cruz hydrologist Andrew Fisher coauthored recommendations for forming Groundwater Sustainability Agencies. Bats in Asia found to have resistance to white-nose syndrome fungus Some declining North American bat species could eventually evolve resistance to the devastating disease, scientists say. UC Santa Cruz launches online programming course by Ira Pohl UC Santa Cruz has launched a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), C++ for C Programmers (Part A), on the Coursera platform. Earth scientist James Zachos honored by European Geosciences Union Zachos will receive the 2016 Milutin Milankovic Medal for his groundbreaking contributions to climate science. Alan Christy named provost of Cowell College Associate professor of history Alan Christy has been named the new provost of Cowell College, effective July 1, 2016. UC Santa Cruz study links nitrogen pollution to decline of endangered species A new study by researchers affiliated with UC Santa Cruz and published online in the journal 'BioScience' looks at how nitrogen affects threatened biodiversity across the United States. Groundbreaking master of science fiction Samuel Delany to read at UC Santa Cruz The UC Presidential Chair in Feminist Critical Race & Ethnic Studies and the Living Writers Series will present an evening with acclaimed science-fiction novelist and critic Samuel R. Delany at the Music Center Recital Hall. Tom Pettigrew wins sociology association’s top award for study of race relations Tom Pettigrew, UC Santa Cruz research professor of social psychology, has been named winner of the American Sociological Association's Cox-Johnson-Frazier Award, the group’s highest award for contributions to the study of American race relations. Astronomers break cosmic distance record (again) UCSC astronomer Garth Illingworth and his collaborators have been pushing the limits of current telescopes to study the most distant galaxies, breaking the record twice within a year New paper examines the details behind stock market 'flash crash' A paper by UC Santa Cruz professors of economics and astrophysics has attracted widespread attention in the financial world over its analysis of the “flash crash” nearly six years ago that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunge 1,000 points in less than five minutes. Campus diversity officer pushes for institutional change Campus Diversity Officer for Staff and Students Sheree M. Marlowe promotes institutional change for historically marginalized communities, which at UC Santa Cruz includes African American students, transgender students, and students with disabilities. Discovering the UC Santa Cruz Campus: Jim Clifford to give Spring Emeriti Faculty Lecture "In the Ecotone: The UC Santa Cruz Campus" is a new book by emeritus humanities professor Jim Clifford that reflects on the campus as an extraordinary architectural and ecological site. University Relations shines in 2016 CASE awards Division's wins include two golds; also singled out as one of six Grand Gold winners, reflecting extraordinary campus collaboration. Social psychologist Claude Steele visits for talk on stereotypes and identity Claude M. Steele, a renowned social psychologist and UC Berkeley’s executive vice chancellor and campus provost, will speak on his research on stereotypes and identity, Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 4 p.m. at the College Nine/Ten Multi-Purpose Room, UC Santa Cruz. Geophysicist's YouTube channel brings science to the people Steven Ward's simulations of tsunamis and other natural disasters have been viewed more than 2 million times. ‘Questions That Matter’ public humanities series to focus on games and play Over the past decade, the revolution in gaming has created new communities, identities, and careers. Games can now help detect early dementia, reduce pain felt by burn victims, and may help speed healing from concussions... Autonomous acoustic sensors help researchers find endangered seabirds Technology to detect and record bird calls may be more cost-effective than surveys by field biologists. Two UC Santa Cruz professors win Sloan Research Fellowships Astronomer Andrew Skemer and ecologist Kristy Kroeker are among the 2016 Sloan Research Fellows. Biomolecular engineer Camilla Forsberg receives Presidential Award The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers recognizes outstanding scientists and engineers. UC Santa Cruz Arboretum holds annual Hummingbird Days March 5-6 Hummingbird Days is a family-oriented educational event celebrating nature's vibrant aerial acrobats. Researchers use 3D printing to make ultrafast graphene supercapacitor Supercapacitor advances could lead to highly efficient energy storage systems for smartphones and other devices UC Santa Cruz researchers evaluate groundwater supply and management Court adjudication of California's groundwater basins is more often focused on resolving conflicts among water users and less on sustainable groundwater management, according to a UC Santa Cruz study commissioned by the State Water Resources Control Board. Astronomers plan science projects for powerful new space telescope UCSC astronomers are involved in planning for WFIRST, a powerful new space telescope now under development by NASA. 'Ecosystems of California' documents one of Earth's most biodiverse places "Ecosystems of California" is a new comprehensive reference of California’s ecological abundance, featuring contributions from 149 experts including 19 with ties to UC Santa Cruz. Jewish studies conference to examine Venice Ghetto and the future of memory The Center for Jewish Studies at UC Santa Cruz will present a one-day conference, The Venice Ghetto at 500 and the Future of Memory," on campus February 23, at the Humanities 1 Building. ACE Program marks 30 years of academic support for STEM students Academic Excellence Program's 30th Anniversary celebration and reunion will be held during Alumni Weekend 2016. Community studies majors present findings after six-month field study The six-month full-time field study has been the heart of the community studies major at UC Santa Cruz since the program began in 1969. Last week, students in the reinstated major described their field-study experiences during a poster session. Acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker to screen and discuss film about President Obama’s sister The UC Presidential Chair in Feminist Critical Race & Ethnic Studies and the Living Writers Series will present two evening events with visiting Nigerian filmmaker Branwen Okpako, Feb. 10-11. Inaugural Fred Keeley Coastal Scholars learn by doing Erica Ferrer (Cowell, ’16, marine biology) and Linda Pineda (College Eight, ’16, Earth sciences) are the inaugural recipients of the Fred Keeley Coastal Scholarship–a new program that supports hands-on summer research for UC Santa Cruz students interested in coastal sustainability. Astronomy retiree Arnold Klemola establishes endowment for graduate students Gift of $400,000 establishes the James Keeler Fund for Excellence in Astronomy and Astrophysics. New analysis shows insect diversity is nothing new An unbiased statistical analysis of insect fossil records finds diversity unchanged over the past 125 million years. Study documents drought's impact on redwood forest ferns California's prolonged drought has taken a toll on ferns in the understory of coastal redwood forests. Mercury levels in rainfall are rising in parts of North America, study finds Trends are consistent with increased mercury emissions in Asia and decreased emissions in North America. UC Santa Cruz awarded four NEH grants UC Santa Cruz has been awarded four grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support faculty research and the Dickens Project. Wells Fargo funds coastal sustainability fellowships and graduate program $560,000 grant will support graduate fellowships and development of a new graduate program. LASER talk to spotlight research on pumas, filmmaking, river people, and ancient DNA UC Santa Cruz’s Institute of the Arts and Sciences will present its first LASER talk of 2016 on Tuesday, February 2, on campus at the Digital Arts Research Center. Institute of Arts and Sciences to launch campuswide 'Collective Museum' Feb. 11 The Institute of the Arts and Sciences (IAS) at UCSC will kick off its innovative first exhibition project--Collective Museum, by the Portland-based artist group Public Doors and Windows, Feb. 11. After Paris climate deal, what's next? After a landmark deal at last month’s United Nations climate change conference, three UC Santa Cruz environmental studies professors who closely follow climate change offer thoughts on next steps in advance of a major climate conference at UCSC in February. UC’s Global Food Initiative addresses student food security challenge It’s hard to do your best academically when you’re not eating well, but that’s the dilemma facing many University of California students. Holocaust survivor and scholar Hedwig Rose to give public talk at UCSC on Jan. 21 Following her father’s arrest by the Nazis in 1942, six-year-old Hedwig Rose, her mother, and sister spent three years hidden in an Amsterdam cellar by a Christian friend until the country was liberated on May 5, 1945. Film by UC Santa Cruz art professor nominated for Academy Award Last Day of Freedom, an animated short by UC Santa Cruz associate professor of art Dee Hibbert-Jones and San Francisco artist Nomi Talisman, has been nominated for an Academy Award in the category of best documentary short. Students, chapter recognized for work in advancing science diversity The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science gives undergraduate students opportunities to meet with professionals in their fields, showcase their work, and ask questions about graduate school and career development. UC Santa Cruz names Alexander Wolf new dean of Baskin School of Engineering Currently a professor of computer science at Imperial College London, Wolf will begin his term as dean on July 1, 2016. UC Santa Cruz alumna to join National Council on the Humanities The National Endowment for the Humanities announced today that UC Santa Cruz alumna Patricia Limerick is one of three prominent and accomplished individuals who will join the Endowment’s advisory board. Student interest in UC Santa Cruz reaches another all-time high UC Santa Cruz attracted a record 49,133 applications from high school seniors and 9,969 applications from transfer students—also an all-time high—during the recent application cycle for a total of 59,102 applications. Ivéta Gourmet to open campus café at Quarry Plaza during winter quarter The owners of Ivéta Gourmet, who run a popular café on Santa Cruz’s west side, will open a café in the Graduate Student Commons building at Quarry Plaza on the UC Santa Cruz campus. Chair of National Endowment for the Humanities to deliver 2016 Maitra Lecture The Institute for Humanities Research will present the 15th annual Maitra Lecture, featuring alumnus William “Bro” Adams, chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, on Thursday, January 28. Film, panel to focus on tech industry’s diversity shortcomings Sponsors hope that girls in middle school, young women, and underrepresented groups who see the movie will be inspired by the role models in the profession and see a future for themselves in the industry. UC Santa Cruz, UC Hastings offer joint law, masters in applied economics, finance UC Santa Cruz and UC Hastings College of the Law will offer a concurrent degree program that gives candidates a law degree and a master’s in applied economics and finance.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1104
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__label__cc	0.746692	0.253308	Restaurants, United Kingdom Noto Edinburgh Posted by Mimi on December 1, 2019 March 30, 2020 Is it “American” food? New York American, or comfort food American? Is the cuisine Asian, or “Asian-inspired”? And what about that fried chicken? Whatever it is, it’s delicious. Although Noto’s big sister, Aizle, receives most of the very well-deserved attention, Noto is a little gem (a word I don’t use lightly) that is absolutely worth your time. Noto is a great spot for a date night, dinner with a friend, or celebration. The service is intimate and friendly without being annoying, the food is understated yet delicious, and the atmosphere is unbelievably cozy. Come share a table covered in small plates for a special occasion or just another Tuesday. oyster, cucumber mignonette, dill Not one to splurge for oysters most of the time, I would order these again in a heartbeat. The oysters were clean—no grit! sad that it’s noteworthy these days—and went down very smoothly. The fresh, herby dressing of cucumber, dill, and some kind of vinegar complemented the freshness of the oyster rather than masking it. It was good enough to entice a non-oyster lover like myself. My dining partner and I were marking the end of a whirlwind food-inspired European trip, and these oysters were truly celebratory. north sea crab, butter, sourdough The crab butter combined two of my favorite dip ingredients. Rich but not heavy, and they didn’t skimp on the butter or the crab. We finished our bread and still had enough butter-laden crab morsels at the bottom of the shell to scoop them up with our forks, which we did. It was liquid enough to be spreadable and dippable, but solid enough that the butter didn’t fall through the holes in the sourdough. A perfect consistency. fried buttermilk chicken, waffles, caviar The star of the meal: fried chicken and waffles. Every dish we had at Noto was delicious, memorable in its own right, but this is the one I keep coming back to. Now, I have never cared for chicken & waffles. It’s good. The sweet & savory combo, I get it. It makes sense. But it has never excited me before. I have never craved it before. Would it be too dramatic to say this fried chicken & waffles changed my life? If I could marry one dish, and commit to loving it for the rest of my life and not seeing any other food combinations, this would be it. Fried chicken, waffle, caviar, covered with a drizzle of chicken jus maple syrup. Oddly enough, the sauce really made this dish for me, more than either the chicken or the waffle (or the caviar!) alone. It was savory and mapley and sweet without being saccharine. I could drink that sauce straight out of the tiny pot it came in. This is, to date, the best version of fried chicken & waffles I have ever had. char siu pork bao, teriyaki, spring onion We were originally hoping to try the fried chicken bao (two of my favorite things in one), but were informed that it had since been split into two dishes on the new menu: fried chicken & waffle and the pork bao. While I do still wonder what that fried chicken bao might’ve tasted like, this decision probably resulted in the best of both worlds. The bao were filled to the brim with tender pork and topped with a generous heaping of spicy mayo and these crunchy, airy, popcorn-like flakes. I suggest cutting each bun into small bites, both to make it last as long as possible and to spread that sauce around, or you’ll get a mouthful of mayo. Service at Noto was second to none. We were first timers, but felt as welcome as the locals at the next table (who clearly visited regularly for date night). Our server, though it was her first day, made us feel as if we were old friends. If I lived in Edinburgh, Noto would easily become my go-to date spot or weekly catching-up-with-friends haunt. Run, don’t walk, to Noto, before everyone else in Edinburgh discovers it’s just as good as Aizle. More culinary travel in Scotland: When thinking of Scottish food, you think haggis. But the food scene in Edinburgh has so much more to offer. Top things to do in Inverness, Scotland during a day trip or a weekend getaway. You can’t beat Buck a Shuck weekday happy hour at The White Horse in Edinburgh, where the oysters are a crowning achievement. edinburghfine diningfried chickennotooystersscotland Previous Post Where to Eat in Budapest Next Post The Best Christmas Dinner in San Diego Pingback: More Than Haggis, Neeps, and Tatties: What I Love About the Edinburgh Food Scene – An Omnivore Abroad	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1111
__label__wiki	0.534284	0.534284	One man hospitalized after fire in Carp Ottawa firefighters battle a blaze at a farm on Diamondview Road in Carp. Nov. 30, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Ottawa Fire Services) OTTAWA -- Ottawa Paramedics say a man in his 20s is in serious condition in hospital with smoke inhalation after a fire in Carp. Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) says several 911 calls came in at around 8:20 a.m. Monday from Diamondview Road, reporting that a building was on fire. Firefighters arrived at 8:30 to find a storage building engulfed in flames and, within two minutes, the roof of the building collapsed. Crews worked to extinguish the flames and protect other nearby buildings. They also helped move equipment from a nearby shed to protect it from damage. Firefighters performed first aid on one person before he was taken into the care of paramedics. Update: male in his 20s transported in serious condition to local hospital Our thanks to @OttFire and @OttawaPolice Mise à jour: un homme dans la vingtaine a été transporté à l'hôpital dans un état sérieux Nous remercions @IncendiesOttawa et @OttawaPolice #ottnews — Ottawa Paramedic Svc \| Service paramédic d'Ottawa (@OttawaParamedic) November 30, 2020 The fire was declared under control at 9:26 a.m.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1115
__label__wiki	0.962087	0.962087	Good Times (feat. Christine Aprile) Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein Save Me (feat. John Vanselow, Michael Stein, Pam Kirby & Jym Schwartz) Troubled Water (feat. John Vanselow, Michael Stein, Pam Kirby & Jym Schwartz) If You Leave Me (feat. John Vanselow, Michael Stein, Pam Kirby & Jym Schwartz) Hopelessly (feat. John Vanselow, Michael Stein, Pam Kirby & Jym Schwartz) From the Ashes (feat. John Vanselow, Michael Stein, Pam Kirby & Jym Schwartz) Already Gone (feat. John Vanselow, Michael Stein, Pam Kirby & Jym Schwartz) Stranger Things 3 (Original Score from the Netflix Original Series) Butterfly (Original Series Soundtrack) Valley of the Boom (National Geographic Original Series Soundtrack) Stranger Things: Halloween Sounds from the Upside Down (A Netflix Original Series Soundtrack) Spheres (Original Score) Spheres: Dts Headphone X Binaural Audio (Original Score) From the Ashes (feat. John Vanselow, Michael Stein, Pam Kirby & Jym Schwartz) Haven Kyle Dixon S U R V I V E Cliff Martinez Mac Quayle Ben Salisbury Jed Kurzel The Czech Film Orchestra About Michael Stein Texan producer and composer Michael Stein is known for being one-fourth of the Austin-based synth group S U R V I V E and the score for Netflix's hugely successful Stranger Things series. Stein is one of the co-founders of S U R V I V E, which he formed in 2009 with fellow synth enthusiasts Kyle Dixon, Mark Donica, and Adam Jones. They put out their debut EP, LLR002, in 2010 before their eponymous full-length arrived in 2012, and achieved a cult following. The band went on to release the MF064 EP via Monofonus Press in 2014 and the RR7349 album in 2016. Stein (along with Kyle Dixon) went on to compose for the Stranger Things series in 2016 -- the soundtrack was released as two separate volumes later that year. The score was commended for its innovative use of electronics and homage to classic soundtracks of '80s horror and sci-fi movies. The Stranger Things title theme went on to earn both composers the 2017 Emmy for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music. Michael Stein and Kyle Dixon returned to compose the score for the show's second season, which was released in the fall of that year. ~ Rob Wacey	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1119
__label__wiki	0.809513	0.809513	Pharmacotherapy Faculty Awards and Financial Aid MS in Health System Pharmacy Administration PhD in Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research Fellowships In Outcomes Research Clinical Innovation Fellowship Message from the department Utah Poison Control Joanne LaFleur, PharmD, MSPH L. S. Skaggs Pharmacy Institute, Room 4765 Email: Joanne.LaFleur@pharm.utah.edu Joanne LaFleur is Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacotherapy within the University of Utah College of pharmacy. She has a joint appointment as a researcher in the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Geriatric, Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) and the Informatics, Decision Enhancement, and Surveillance (IDEAS) center. She received her PharmD degree from the University of Utah in 2003 and went on to complete a Fellowship in Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research and a Master’s degree in Public Health in 2005, both at the University of Utah. She spent 4 years as faculty on the research track, and recently changed tracks to join the tenure track faculty. Dr. LaFleur’s research interests lie primarily in the area of pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, and medical informatics. The focus of her CDA, entitled “Knowledge engineering for decision support in osteoporosis,” is on the development of clinical decision support tools for osteoporotic fracture prevention. PharmD in Pharmacy, University of Utah MS Public Health, University of Utah BS Pharmacy, University of Utah Program Affiliation Clinical Practice and Research Interests: Pharmacoeconomics Outcomes research Patient adherence and persistence Medicaid and public health policy Primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease Risk factors for osteoporotic fracture Professional Affliations: Department of Pharmacotherapy Faculty VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System The VA Informatics, Decision Enhancement and Surveillance (IDEAS) Center University of Utah Center on Aging Pharmacotherapy Research Programs Medicaid DRRC COP DEPARTMENTS CPCSS - COMPUTER SUPPORT REQUEST COMPUTER SUPPORT REQUEST	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1126
__label__cc	0.718108	0.281892	Previous month: Next month: I finally had my film developed from last April's Berlin trip. Posted at 02:24 PM in Staatsoper Unter den Linden \| Permalink \| Comments (4) The Perfect American New York City Opera has commissioned a new work, entitled The Perfect American, from Philip Glass. To be performed during the 2012-2013 season and based on Peter Stephan Jungk's novel Der König von Amerika, the opera is about Walt Disney. AP Article \| Press Release Posted at 09:53 AM in New York City Opera, Painfully Absurd, Philip Glass \| Permalink \| Comments (4) Domingo's 40th Anniversary at the Met Apparently Deborah Voigt, Susan Graham, and Patricia Racette sang "Nessun dorma" at the Domingo Gala last night. One can imagine Susie or Pat in a tuxedo, but Debbie looks pretty smart there as well. AP Article \| Official Site Posted at 07:34 AM in Deborah Voigt, Painfully Absurd, Patricia Racette, Plácido Domingo, Susan Graham \| Permalink \| Comments (0) Plebe! Patrizi! Popolo! The season opener, Simon Boccanegra, closed at San Francisco Opera last night. The first half still remained somewhat unfocused, but the second half did come together nicely. The chorus and the orchestra were synchronized. Vitalij Kowaljow (Jacopo Fiesco) and Patrick Carfizzi (Paolo Albiani) were consistently strong. Marcus Haddock was less stiff as Gabriele, and he sang "Sento avvampar nell'anima" beautifully. Barbara Frittoli did better with "Come in quest'ora bruna" but her wide vibrato compromised her pitch a few times. Her voice is quite pretty and in the end I preferred her to Ana María Martínez. Dmitri Hvorostovsky's breaths were not as noisy this time around, I only really noticed his loud breathing during "Plebe! Patrizi! Popolo!" The staging seemed gutted to me, perhaps just knowing that there had been elements that were taken out and not replaced was a factor in this. However, much of the movement on stage was not well motivated, some of the entrances and exits simply seemed random. I was particularly bothered by near end of the prologue, some supers walk across the stage perfectly with the music but for no real dramatic effect. Fiesco also leaves the scene at one point for no particular reason. Often I forget we live in such permissive and self-indulgent times, my friends! I really need to remember not to go to the closing performances, although more than 99% of the audience is able to behave properly, there is that pesky less than 1% that can ruin an evening. I was very happy to not be in the boxes, as a middle-aged woman in Box B kept standing up right in the middle of the box. One of the problems with a box is if one is not in the first row, it can be difficult to see the whole stage. If one were to stand in one's box, perhaps it would be more socially acceptable to stand at the back of the box. Maybe it would be nice if one were to remain standing the entire time, rather than getting up and down again and again. I would imagine it would be distracting to have someone hovering over you, but the person in question seemed to have no qualms about this. Despite my love of tattling, there are times that even I become exhausted enforcing other people's behavior. There was much whispering during the opera, and the Italian couple next to me in standing room were even talking during much of the singing. I did not hush them, though I should have, and simply tried to ignore their speech. Finally during Act II I turned to the man who was speaking and merely raised my left eyebrow at him. The pair were silent for the rest of the performance. Posted at 03:43 PM in Opera Review, San Francisco Opera, Simon Boccanegra \| Permalink \| Comments (4) Unsere Liebe war, ist, und wird sein The second performance of Die Tote Stadt at San Francisco Opera only served to solidify my opinion on this work, which surely deserves to be part of the standard repertoire. Willy Decker's production, directed by Meisje Hummel in this revival, has its own complete conception and is consistent throughout. Instead of trying to recapture a fossilized past, the staging is fairly bizarre, to be sure. This does not detract from the music, particularly because most of the action takes place within a nightmare. Certainly, the set was not perfect. Hardly anything can be seen from the back of the house, I was impressed, actually, how much I had missed during the first performance. I suppose this is an argument for OperaVision, but personally I think it might be nicer to have productions that work for our opera house. The set was also pretty noisy during Act II, again, and someone's voice was heard from back stage. John Singer Sargent's Portrait of Miss Elsie Palmer is a poor choice for the purposes of the production, it just looks a cartoon blown up, as the painting is somewhat loose. From closer up, the images looked a little tawdry, though they read well from afar. The sound is better in the back of the balcony, Torsten Kerl was especially dampened when listening from orchestra standing room. The staging does not help in this regard, much of the singing happens upstage. This physical distance from the audience makes the singers lack immediacy, though one can see how it would work better in a smaller house. The choreography was strong among the Adler Fellows, for instance, Ji Young Yang and Daniela Mack had their cute dancing kicks perfectly together. There were a few empty seats in the orchestra, and I stood behind someone I happen to know. Needless to say, she was well-behaved. Bloggers were out, Cedric of SFist stopped by to say hello, and I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Not for Fun Only at intermission. Emily Magee did not lose her wig this time, at least, not when she was not supposed to. Posted at 08:09 AM in Die Tote Stadt, Opera Review, San Francisco Opera \| Permalink \| Comments (12) SF Opera's Die Tote Stadt Media Round-Up Reviews of San Francisco Opera's 2008 Performances: The Opera Tattler (Music) \| The Opera Tattler (Production) \| Civic Center \| Out West Arts \| Not For Fun Only \| San Francisco Chronicle \| San Francisco Classical Voice \| Inside Bay Area \| Financial Times Posted at 02:41 PM in Die Tote Stadt, San Francisco Opera \| Permalink \| Comments (0) Die Tote Stadt at SF Opera Nearly 88 years after the world premiere, Die Tote Stadt finally opened in San Francisco yesterday evening. The work is certainly a very pretty synthesis of Wagner, Strauss, and Puccini. It is nostalgic, but also prefigures Korngold's work in film scores. The music sounded effortless under the direction of Donald Runnicles, the orchestra did not overwhelm the singers and the tempi were rigorous. The chorus sounded perfectly lovely as well. All of the smaller singing roles were filled by Adler Fellows, some familiar to the War Memorial stage, such as tenor Andrew Bidlack, soprano Ji Young Yang, and mezzo-soprano Katharine Tier. The other two, mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack and tenor Alek Shrader, had their main stage debuts. They all did well, sounding and looking the parts. Tier was particularly fine as Brigitta, the maid, her diction was clear and her voice is quite promising. Former Adler Lucas Meachem was convincing as both Frank and Fritz, his acting strong and his volume good. He sang "Mein Sehnen, mein Wähnen" splendidly and without strain. Tenor Torsten Kerl was palatable enough as Paul, there were times when his voice did not quite cut through the orchestra, though he was always audible. On the other hand, Emily Magee's voice soared over the orchestra, she gave a vocally exquisite performance as Marie/Marietta. For the most part her acting was persuasive, though she does not quite have a dancer's self-possession as far as movement is concerned. However, overall the music was gorgeous and everything seemed to come together beautifully. As I was unable to see much of the production in the balcony, I have little to say about it. From what I could see, it appeared sleek and tasteful. Clearly the set was meant for a different space, and it was annoying when singers' heads could not be seen. The shrine to Mariette was not in evidence as there was almost no furniture, only scattered and badly cropped reproductions of a portrait by John Singer Sargent. The painting of Miss Elsie Palmer looks rather grotesque when blown up to the dimensions necessary for the stage, but was used effectively in the various nightmare sequences. I very much enjoyed the little houses that were moved around upstage, apparently if such stagecraft is used in a dream, it is not considered Eurotrash. There were many empty seats in the balcony, giving me nothing to tattle about as far as audience behavior. However, I did notice, much to my chagrin, that my name appears in the program. There was a fair amount of banging and crashing as the set was changed, though the aforementioned houses were silent. Emily Magee lost her wig in Act I as she took off her hat, but remained calm, simply smoothing it back onto her head with aplomb. Posted at 09:07 AM in Alek Shrader, Die Tote Stadt, Donald Runnicles, Opera Review, San Francisco Opera \| Permalink \| Comments (22) Die Tote Stadt Panel Discussion Yesterday evening Kip Cranna moderated a panel discussion on Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Die Tote Stadt, which has a San Francisco premiere tonight. The panelists included baritone Lucas Meachem (Fritz, Frank), the revival director Meisje Hummel, and conductor Donald Runnicles. The discussion was one of the more informative, and it is too bad San Francisco Opera neglected to put the talk on their monthly calendar. As such, the audience had an even higher percentage of donors than usual, perhaps because as the talk was listed on the membership cards. The panelists were asked how they each became involved in this co-production of the Vienna State Opera and the 2004 Salzburg Festival. Meachem is debuting his two roles in the opera this evening, but is engaged to sing in Die Tote Stadt again at Teatro Real in 2010. Ms. Hummel was the assistant to Willy Decker, the original director, and worked on the production at the Salzburg Festspiele, the Wiener Staatsoper, the Nederlandse Opera, and the Gran Teatre del Liceu. Runnicles conducted the work in Salzburg and Vienna, but had not known it previously, with the exceptions of "Mein sehnen, mein wähnen" and "Glück das mir verblieb." Runnicles did get into the history of this opera, explaining that Korngold was the son of Julius Korngold, a vicious music critic who also happened to be an arch-conservative. It was Korngold's father that wrote the libretto, based on Georges Rodenbach's novella Bruges-la-Morte. The fiendishly difficult music is certainly late Romantic, influenced by Mahler and Strauss, both of whom agreed that Korngold was a genius. Strangely enough, the opera debuted simultaneously in Hamburg and Cologne, so great was the demand for this world premiere. The production itself sounds vaguely Regie, despite all of the promises for no Eurotrash. Both Meachem and Runnicles adore it, saying it is both emotional and cerebral. Meachem mentioned it was his favorite except for the Pique Dame we had a few years ago, and I immediately thought of the oversized skeleton in that production and how much I had to stifle my laughter. Runnicles believes this production is in the top five of the ones he's been involved with for the last 20 years, and that the playing is better with this orchestra compared to Salzburg and Vienna. In any case, this is the only opera besides Idomeneo that I've been truly looking forward to, despite my disdain of Late Romanticism. Posted at 08:27 AM in Die Tote Stadt, Donald Runnicles, Panel Discussion \| Permalink \| Comments (2) Il Trittico at LA Opera There has been much ado about Woody Allen directing his first opera, one third of Puccini's Il Trittico, with William Friedkin, famed director of The Exorcist, directing the other two thirds. One cannot help feeling a bit skeptical of Los Angeles Opera hiring three film directors for the opening performances of the season, as of course, the opera in repertory with Puccini is The Fly directed by David Cronenberg. It was a surprise then that Il Trittico is not only good but actually excellent. Under James Conlon, the orchestra sounded together throughout the three operas, and more or less with the singers as well. The set designer, Santo Loquasto, did a fine job with the sets, they were traditional without being dull. Although each opera is in a different time and place, the look of each was not haphazard, one having absolutely nothing to do with another. Lighting designer Mark Jonathan also helped in this, light was used dramatically in each opera. I only have a minor quibble on the lighting, the effect of water reflecting on various surfaces in Il Tabarro was a bit overdone. It was almost as if the opera was set underwater. Sam Fleming's costumes for Il Tabarro were pretty, and the colors enhanced the painterly set. His costumes for Suor Angelica were perfectly appropriate. It seems Santo Loquasto had fun with the adorable 40s costumes for Gianni Schicchi. William Friedkin's direction of Il Tabarro and Suor Angelica was a perfect balance of letting the music speak for itself but also motivating the drama without being gratuitous. All the details were pitch-perfect, one never felt that someone was entering without any reason, or was doing something just because the director had told them to. It was impressive that such an artificial form, that is, opera, was rendered in a highly naturalistic manner. Some of the credit goes to the singers themselves, they were all fine actors, even rather minor characters like the drunken Tinca (Matthew O'Neill) of Il Tabarro or Sister Osmina (Angel Blue) with the roses hidden in her sleeves in Suor Angelica, were wonderful. The principal singers of Il Tabarro were first-rate. Anja Kampe was a vunerable Giorgetta, her light delicate voice had good volume. Salvatore Licitra's warm, round voice suited Luigi, his resonant tones could be heard very well indeed. Mark Delavan had command over the role of Michele, his wrath was palpable, as was his heartbreak. In the smaller roles, Tichina Vaughn stood out as Frugola and Robert MacNeil as a Song Vendor. The most impressive performance came from Sondra Radvanovsky in the title-role of Suor Angelica. Her voice is simply beautiful and her control is astounding. She conveyed the various emotions of the part deftly, from calm piety to utter despair. The supporting cast was fine, Jennifer Black (Sister Genovieffa) sang about longing to just see a lamb again with great charm and Larissa Diadkova embodied haughty disdain as the Angelica's aunt, the Princess. Woody Allen held his own in Gianni Schicchi, beginning his production with some false title-credits, complete with silly Italian puns, as if the opera was a movie. The comedy was a bit over-the-top, Buoso Donati's will is found in a pot of spaghetti and Lauretta wields a knife she keeps tucked in a garter. However, it was funny, and the singers were all very good actors, especially Thomas Allen in the title-role. The singing was not as good as in the previous two operas, for one thing, Allen is a bit quiet. Though Jennifer Black made a fine effort as Lauretta, replacing Laura Tatulescu, and sang "O mio babbino caro" tunefully and prettily, she came up somewhat short. Only Andrea Silvestrelli (Simone) was extraordinary, this was worlds away from his recent Fasolt in Das Rheingold, but still wonderful. Los Angeles Opera occasionally will play famous themes from the opera on a vibraphone to signal that it is time to go into the hall. For Il Trittico they used "O mio babbino caro," as it is the most famous aria from the three operas. I overheard the most amusing argument about what it was, one knew it was from one of the three operas, but another insisted it was from a more famous Puccini opera. The first person simply said that Puccini just stole from himself so much that all his arias were alike anyway. A woman in Balcony Row B Seat 69 talked during the overture of Il Tabarro and was roundly hushed from all sides. Instead of being ashamed, she simply muttered "Shush, shush, shush, why don't you shush yourselves." She was quiet for most of the opera, but unfortunately spoke at the most dramatic moment, right at the end. Thankfully she was silent for Suor Angelica, and even cried. The rest of the audience was fairly quiet, though there was whispering during the music and several watch alarms at each hour. At the end of Suor Angelica I had been quite moved, and then the Virgin Mary appeared suspended from the ceiling, as a dea ex machina to set everything right. Normally I would find this device effective, but it briefly reminded me of Precious Auntie in The Bonesetter's Daughter, and I nearly had a giggling fit. Posted at 03:32 PM in Anja Kampe, Gianni Schicchi, Il Tabarro, Il Trittico, James Conlon, Los Angeles Opera, Opera Review, Salvatore Licitra, Sondra Radvanovsky, Suor Angelica \| Permalink \| Comments (7) The Fly at LA Opera The Fly opened at Los Angeles Opera earlier this month and has one more performance next weekend. Based only partially on David Cronenberg's 1986 film, the action is set in the 1950s, as George Langelaan's short story and the original film are. All in all, this production was entertainingly campy, though a bit boring. Howard Shore's music for his first opera is fairly consistant with his previous work with film scores, it is not challenging nor is it particularly lyrical. The fly buzzing sound effects were quite silly, as was the use of chorus as the voice of the laboratory equipment. The arias are declarative, rendering David Henry Hwang's libretto rather humorous at times. My favorite line was something like "Here I am alone with my telepods," but "Help me, help me" and "Be afraid, be very afraid" were also amusing. The pacing was glacially slow, and though the opera is under two and a half hours, the energy level seemed to flag in the middle of Act I. The set, from Dante Ferretti, is striking. Most of the scene changes were done simply by moving people and props into the one set. This means that the telepods and other machines of the laboratory are always present. The costumes suited the ambiance, the colors used by Denise Cronenberg were bold without being garish. Interestingly, David Cronenberg's staging was not terribly cinematic, it was as if someone had told him directing an opera was just like directing a play, but much slower. At least he seemed to believe in Shore's music, the overtures were not fraught with massive amounts of choreography, in fact, the curtain remained down and we simply listened in the dark. However, acrobatics were employed at key moments, and garnered the most spontaneous applause of the evening. Israel Gursky conducted yesterday's performance well enough. For the most part the singers and orchestra were together, but there were times when the orchestra overwhelmed all of the singers. The principal singers were all good. Mezzo-soprano Beth Clayton sang her three roles of the Officer, Lab Doctor, and Cheevers with strength. Tenor Gary Lehman (Stathis Borans) had good volume and acted well. Daniel Okulitch was convincing in the title-role, his voice is not especially distinct but he sounded fine and he acted capably. Ruxandra Donose's voice was most impressive, her icy pierciness suited the role of Veronica Quaife. The audience whispered during the overtures. There were a fair amount of young people, and thus there were less watch alarms than usual, I only heard one near me, albeit three times marking 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm. The staging involved both nudity and simulated intercourse. Neither was completely tasteless, but perhaps I only think so because I was quite far from the stage. Posted at 11:24 AM in Los Angeles Opera, Opera Review, The Fly \| Permalink \| Comments (4) Opera Australia and Nepotism Opera Australia's music director Richard Hickox denies that nepotism has anything to do with his wife, mezzo-soprano Pamela Helen Stephen, being cast in lead roles for the opera company. Article in The Australian \| Official Site Posted at 10:51 AM in Opera Australia, Painfully Absurd \| Permalink \| Comments (0) La Celestina News Joaquín Nin-Culmell's La Celestina, a tragicomedy in music in three acts, will premiere this Friday at Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid. La Celestina's Official Site \| Teatro de la Zarzuela's Official Site Posted at 10:42 AM in La Celestina \| Permalink \| Comments (0) SF Opera's The Bonesetter's Daughter Media Round-Up Reviews of San Francisco Opera's 2008 Performances: The Opera Tattler \| Civic Center \| The Reverberate Hills \| Out West Arts \| SFist \| San Francisco Chronicle \| San Francisco Classical Voice \| San Jose Mercury News \| Los Angeles Times \| New York Times \| Financial Times \| Wiener Zeitung (Auf Deutsch) Thoughts on the Final Dress: The Opera Tattler \| The Standing Room Posted at 07:29 AM in San Francisco Opera, The Bonesetter's Daughter \| Permalink \| Comments (0) The Bonesetter's Daughter Opening The opening performance of The Bonesetter's Daughter proved to be a rather maudlin and self-indulgent affair. The beginning was promising, the call of the suona players from the Grand Tier was regal and imposing, and the aerial acrobatics combined with projections of water and fire during the overture were impressive. The first trio of Ruth (Zheng Cao), LuLing (Ning Liang), and Precious Auntie (Qian Yi) was also pretty. It is too bad that the set makes such a loud squeaky sound as it moves forward during that scene, it was completely audible from the back of the orchestra level last night, as it was from the boxes during the dress rehearsal. It was also obvious that amplification was used for Qian Yi. Unfortunately, the music lost focus from there, and seemed very much in the background compared to the elaborate plot, which seems to have as much to do with Greek tragedy as it does the book The Bonesetter's Daughter. Reading Amy Tan's book only confused me, as the characters and story line have been compressed nearly beyond recognition. The players here have been reduced to mere caricature, whether it is the meanness of the Kamen family, the madness of LuLing, or the evil embodied by Chang. I found it extremely difficult to relate to any of the people on stage because all of the personalities were so flat and the music did nothing to illuminate them. As over the top as scenes of urination, threats of vomiting, suicide, attempted incestuous rape, and castration are, all this in 2 hours and 40 minutes is simply too much and is not dramatically effective. The production is overwrought, one almost feels that director Chen Shi-Zheng doesn't trust composer Stewart Wallace to pull the opera off either. Every moment is filled with either choreography or video projection, if not both. Particularly ridiculous was Act II, Scene 1, when LuLing is in Hong Kong, writing letters for abandoned wives. Not only is she singing about this as she goes, she waves a brush against paper on stage with an apparent wife and her daughters. So far this is fine, but do we really need projections of letters folded into boats to get this message across? Or dancers depicting abandoned wives wandering around the stage?. As for a few positives, first of all, Act I, Scene 1 has a birthday cake flying through the air, which is certainly unusual. It is brought in by an acrobat suspended by wires, and she does some flips after depositing the cake on the table. The music as we enter Immortal Heart in Act I, Scene 2 was an exuberant breath of fresh air. The suona and percussion were all played beautifully, though again, the singing was amplified. Generally, the singing and acting were very good. Hao Jiang Tian was quite the villain as Chang, and his voice is warm and resonant. Qian Yi was an ethereal Precious Auntie, her movements were perfect. The way she could just glide on stage as if she were on rollers did make her seem otherworldly, and her hand gestures were gorgeous. Ning Liang (LuLing) sounded fabulous in her lower range, though she did have a couple of shrill gasps. Zheng Cao (Ruth) had no such problems, her voice is simply beautiful. It was very nice to hear her in a substantial role, finally. The audience was respectful of this world premiere, there was very little talking, and I heard no electronic noise. There was some talking heard from backstage during a quiet scene in the second half of the opera, but this was not as distracting as loudness of the set in the first scene, so one cannot really complain. Near the very end of the opera, I heard a woman express aloud her confusion about what had just happened on stage. However, the work received a standing ovation. Posted at 09:58 AM in Opera Review, San Francisco Opera, The Bonesetter's Daughter, Zheng Cao \| Permalink \| Comments (31) Beethoven's 9th at SFS Michael Tilson Thomas conducted Knussen's Symphony No. 3 and Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 last night at San Francisco Symphony. Though Tilson Thomas gave a helpful exposition of the former piece before he began, the work did not improve for me after a second hearing. I still found it rather metallic in sound, but it did not cause the jarring visceral reaction I had last time. Over the course of the 15 minutes I thought on a cupcake version of Ophelia bobbling in the water. For some reason, less context was better for me, as far as appreciating this music is concerned. I had also heard MTT conduct the 9th before, and unlike the Knussen it made a very similar impression. I have no particular complaint about his conducting, though the orchestra was rather much louder than some of the soloists. I found the tempi fine, stately at times but not sluggish. The first two movements were good, but the third did not seem as together, the woodwinds and horns had a few problems. However, the fourth movement was lovely, and the chorus sounded fine. The voices of soprano Erin Wall and mezzo Kendall Gladen blended beautifully. Tenor Garrett Sorenson was somewhat difficult to hear, as was bass Alastair Miles. They seemed to have lovely voices but neither was piercing enough to cut through the orchestra. This was one of the best audiences I have observed at SF Symphony. There was only minimal whispering between movements, and one watch alarm at the hour. A small number of people clapped after the third movement of the Beethoven.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1144
__label__wiki	0.767967	0.767967	“deep thoughts” on television shows I watch or used to watch by Erik Kain · November 4, 2009 The Simpsons via last.fm 1. Deadwood, aside from being far too foul-mouthed for my taste (and a bad influence on me) was pretty good the first season. After that it totally fell apart. I think this was because of the producers’ (and especially David Milch’s) urge to cast Ian McShane’s character, Al Swearengen, as a “good guy” in the final seasons rather than the more villainous role he plays in the first season. 2. I like The Tudors for its historical qualities. The English reformation is a fascinating period. But I get awfully tired of King Henry. At first I kind of liked how he was played, but he’s become entirely too flat. 3. Weeds lost me after the second season. Why does every episode need to end with some huge, dramatic cliff-hanger disaster? Why can’t some episodes just be funny? 4. Is The Wire really that good? I’ve seen one, maybe two episodes. Didn’t really capture my attention. 5. I almost stopped watching The Office after the third season. I’m glad I didn’t. 6. I’ll take The Simpsons over the Family Guy any day of the week. 7. I like South Park but I really, really don’t get this whole “generation Y conservatism” thing. What – are we basing the next generation of conservatives off of some potty-mouthed cartoon? (I know, South Park is very good at lampooning liberals. But remember, when asked, the creators said “I hate conservatives, but I really fucking hate liberals.” Okay. But they hate conservatives, too. Is generation Y conservatism actually…libertarianism?) 8. If you have a toddler in the house you should introduce them to The Wiggles. Not for your own sake. Australian kids music is not the most enjoyable thing for adults. But kids seem to love it, or at least my kid does. And it’s not Barney, so…. 9. I’m still debating whether to continue watching Mad Men or not. What say you? Tags: South ParktelevisionThe Wire Erik Kain Erik writes about video games at Forbes and politics at Mother Jones. He's the contributor of The League though he hasn't written much here lately. He can be found occasionally composing 140 character cultural analysis on Twitter. Monday Trivia #131 Two words, Benjamin: Economic Oblivion Bonus Friday Afternoon Jukebox William Brafford says: 4.) Yes, the Wire is that good. The first few episodes of most seasons are slow, as they serve to set you up for the rest of the season. Judging the Wire by one or two episodes is like judging a novel by one or two chapters. If you’ve watched the first eight episodes of season one and still aren’t feeling it, then it’s not for you. 6.) I can’t stand Family Guy. It’s an active dislike.Report E.D. Kain in reply to William Brafford says: That’s what I hear. Okay. I’ll watch it. (I have to convince my wife, which is the impetus behind this question….evidence!)Report William Brafford in reply to E.D. Kain says: I have to go somewhere, but if I get back and no one’s made the case, I’ll see what I can do. But especially given your interest in (new) urbanism, communities, education, and politics, I think you’d get a lot out of the show if you stuck with it.Report Mark Thompson in reply to E.D. Kain says: Agree with William on The Wire. I’d also go further and say that if you’re going to watch a whole season, you really need to start with season 1 or maybe seasons 3 or 4. Season 2, without the context of Season 1, can be pretty difficult to follow, and Season 5 takes a particularly long time to get interesting. Then again, Seasons 1, 3, and 4 are generally the consensus picks for the show’s best.Report Lev in reply to E.D. Kain says: Agreed. The Wire is all about accumulative effect. It’s not paced like television usually is, but its structure is all the more powerful because of it.Report Ian M. in reply to E.D. Kain says: The Wire is long form television – each season is a story arc. You really have to watch them in order, but the show is excellent. Richard Wright and George Pelecanos are two of the writers(!!) The South Park guys are vaguely libertarian and when they take a shot at libertarians I’ll believe their “we’ll mock anybody” line.Report HyperIon in reply to E.D. Kain says: Re: watching The Wire Turn on close-captioning. I understood a lot more with that feature enabled. In fact I do this for most videos.Report Max in reply to William Brafford says: yeah i’ll come to the wire’s defense as well. my favorite show of all time by leaps and bounds. if bad language isn’t your thing it might grate on you a bit, but it’s a very perceptive look at urban life.Report Kyle R. Cupp says: I refuse to let me son watch Barney. It’s an aesthetic decision bordering on an ethical one. Bob the Builder I can stand, but frankly I’m glad he’s moved on to watching The Princess Bride over and over again (minus a few scenes we distract him or make loud noices during). I’ll have to check out the Wiggles. Is it on DVD? We don’t have a TV hook-up.Report E.D. Kain in reply to Kyle R. Cupp says: Yeah – we watch it on Netflix online.Report greginak in reply to Kyle R. Cupp says: I’ve never comprehended the strong negative emotion that Barney brings out. A show for little kids with happy songs and big colorful goofy dinosaurs. How shocking and dangerous. Its as exciting as dry white toast for an adult but so what.Report JosephFM in reply to Kyle R. Cupp says: Either of you have an opinion on Yo Gabba Gabba ?Report greginak in reply to JosephFM says: gabba gabba hey—–Most youngsters don’t get The Ramones.Report gauche says: 1. Since nobody has said it in your other thread, welcome to the Church. I went through RCIA last year and it really was like coming home. A couple years ago, I read Chesterton’s “The Man Who Was Thursday” and hated it with a strangely visceral passion. I couldn’t for the life of me understand why someone would bother to write a plot like that. Halfway through RCIA, I understood exactly what the book meant. I hope you have a similar experience. 2. Watch The Wire. It’s not a cop show, or a crime show, or a show about drugs and the inner cities. Those are some of its stuff, but it’s a show about how people respond to their incentives. It’s a show about how every person makes the rational, utility-maximizing choices based on what’s immediately in front of them, and the whole of those decisions is always less than the sum of its parts. The Wire will break your heart, and in a good way.Report E.D. Kain in reply to gauche says: gauche – 1. Thanks! That means a lot. 2. I’m going to go fiddle with my Netflix queue….Report Jaybird says: I watched the first two episodes of Deadwood after hearing a number of people warn me about the language. Given that that is what I sound like on the ride home whilst listening to NPR, I didn’t notice much of anything and left disappointed.Report Family Guy started alienating me a few years ago and, while I’m not yet to the level of active dislike, I’m getting close. It’s not the offensive comedythat bugs me about the show; it’s the hacky way it’s used to cover up a lack of good writing.Report JosephFM in reply to Rufus says: The fisrt couple of seasons (before it was cancelled) were actually pretty good. But then, I liked the first three seasosn of Aqua Teen Hunger Force too, so maybe take that with a grain of salt.Report Lev says: I never really got into Mad Men. Psychologically it was somewhat interesting, and the details were so perfect that the whole thing just looked like a masterpiece. My experience with it, however, was that it was basically a high-toned soap opera about unlikable people, peppered with anodyne observations about the 60’s. I didn’t really find the dynamics between the characters too compelling, though admittedly I haven’t been tuning in for a while. To me, it’s sort of like The Hudsucker Proxy: The Show, with basically the same flaws but lacking in the deliberate artifice of the Coens’ films.Report John Howard Griffin says: I think I can say, with a fair amount of accuracy, that y’all watch too much television. But, so do most Americans. So, you should feel really good that you’re some of the “Real Americans”. Here’s a question: You probably sleep 6-8 hours each night (~30% of each day). What percentage of your day is devoted to The Tube?Report Jaybird in reply to John Howard Griffin says: 2 hours a week of pro-wrestling. 1 hour, maybe, of something on DVD that my beloved wife tells me to sit down and watch. If you include “the intertubes” and “the PS3/Wii/360” in your definition of “the tube”, um… I decline to answer.Report John Howard Griffin in reply to Jaybird says: The “intertubes” doesn’t count, unless you’re watching shows on Hulu, et al. “PS3/Wii/360” definitely counts, but should probably not count as much, since it is more active than watching a show (and studies have shown that it improves memory and spatial processing, not to mention hand/eye coordination). Does that loosen your tongue?Report Let’s say 40 hours. Or 50.Report Jaybird in reply to Jaybird says: Recalc… it’s only about 30ish. Stupid weekends.Report Cascadian in reply to Jaybird says: Lightwight!Report Cascadian in reply to Cascadian says: or weight, your choice.Report I assume that is a weekly number, or you have altered the space-time continuum when playing COD: Modern Warfare 2. Which, I suppose is possible…Report Wake up. Go to work. Stare at screen. Go home. Stare at screen. Go to sleep. Dream of screens.Report Kyle in reply to John Howard Griffin says: You know what’s funny, nobody ever makes these complaints about other visual and performing arts. “Y’all go to too many gallery openings! You watch too many operas and plays!” Then again, television lacks the artificial scarcity and class bias in accessibility of other media.Report Yes on the Wire, although if you don’t like the cliffhangers in Weeds, you might be somewhat turned off by every episode of the 1st season in that regard (gets somewhat better in later seasons). There was no point to Weeds anymore after the conclusion of Season 3; if you’ve seen it you know why. Mad Men’s good aside from the flashbacks (so far… haven’t seen much).Report bcg says: The Wire’s first season is its weakest. I went a year after watching the first season before watching the second; I finished the second, third, fourth, and fifth over about a week and a half.Report North says: #6 I enjoy Simpsons, Family Guy has always been a steaming mound of media fecal matter. #7 Southpark is just a show (that I like a lot). I don’t know that they really have much in the way of a consistant political thrust. Maybe I’m projecting but they seem to be neoliberal; they disagree with conservatives and very very vehemently with social cons but they carry a lot of contempt verging on despising the far left.Report The Wire is the greatest TV show I’ve ever seen, although it can be a bit slow to develop. I second the call to watch starting with season 1, and watch the episodes in order–you lose way too much otherwise. It’s a good show to rent season 1 on DVD and watch it all over the course of a week, shotgunning a few episodes at a time. And incredibly worth the investment–nothing I’ve seen on TV comes close to that kind of depth, realism, and meaning.Report #6 Yeah, but I’ll take Futurama over The Simpsons without skipping a beat.Report North in reply to Kyle says: Oh yeah! Futurama rocks, but I think it sortof belongs in the same family as the Simpsons.Report JosephFM in reply to North says: Damn right. And Billy West (who does roughly half the voices on the show) is an underrated comic genius.Report 62across says: What’s amazing about The Simpsons is that you can pass through a room with it on the TV and catch something really funny in those few seconds almost every time. No show has ever delivered so many laughs per second as The Simpsons, especially Seasons 4 through 7.Report JosephFM says: I feel about South Park roughly how most of you feel about Family Guy. I don’t get it, I really really don’t. Hey, we’re sophomoric jerks who like making incredibly obvious (or simply wrong) political points with bad potty jokes! Home Movies was probably my favorite “adult” cartoon, as these things go, though. It was just so dry and perfect. None of the followups (Metalocalypse, Lucy the Daughter of the Devil, the teen series O’Grady on the N) came close. Most of my television-wathcing lately, though, is stuff like Star Trek reruns. Other than that, just Mad Men, which Lex is absolutely right about: it is “basically a high-toned soap opera about unlikable people”. That’s why I like it. I’ve also got sucked into Dollhouse, despite not really liking it at first for being too stylistically mainstream with its post-CSI/24 quick cuts and glossy violence. And I’ve never seen the Wire because I don’t have HBO, and would have to really put aside the time to get into it. But I’ve always wanted to. If we’re making recommendations, though, besides Home Movies I’ll throw in the original Manchester version of Life on Mars, which I may have mentioned before. Seriously though. John Simm is just perfect in it.Report Ian M. says: E.D. – one quote from David Simon (creator of The Wire) was “it’s a show about how bureaucratic institutions grind down individuals.” If that doesn’t get you to watch it, I don’t know what will.Report About Al Swearengen going “good” in later seasons of Deadwood…yes, he became decidedly less brutal, this is true, but it’s useful to remember that the characterizations of Swearengen (and Bullock) were always studies in shades of gray. Swearengen was the bad guy with a kernel of goodness within him, while Bullock was the good guy with a streak of evil. They’re like the Yin and Yang of the show. This applies to many of the characters on the Wire, too. (The mix of good and bad within the same person.)Report Since you are already convinced, I don’t need to say that The Wire is the greatest television series every produced, so I won’t. Another recommendation: I found HBO’s Rome, both seasons, to be as good as or better than Deadwood. Dexter is a fun show as well.Report Speaking of “used to watch”, my local PBS station is running the Jeremy Brett “Sherlock Holmes” series on Friday nights. I have caught several and am surprised at how trite they seem now. I was a big fan at the time (mid 80s?) after reading the Conan Doyle stories. As we age our tastes change.Report Next story Why Christie’s Win Tells Us Even Less than McDonnell’s Previous story Making sense of NY-23	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1146
__label__cc	0.733194	0.266806	Decision-making in health and fitness By MAF NewswireJanuary 24, 2019April 15th, 2020Health How people make decisions in managing their own health and fitness could play a major role in promoting illness, disease and injury worldwide, according to researchers. In a new scientific paper published in the journal, Frontiers in Public Health, Philip Maffetone and Paul Laursen show how two separate behavioral processes guide individuals in choosing nutrition and exercise lifestyle habits. The authors applied long-known decision-making theory to consumer choices of health and fitness products and services, showing that emotional decision-making can be harmful. The researchers say individuals applying self-care approaches make certain subconscious or conscious choices, referred to as System 1 and System 2 decisions, respectively, when adopting health strategies such as programs or philosophies, habits and routines. System 1 is an emotional process with more error-prone cognitive illusions, not unlike brainwashing, that often leads to failure, and even dangerous herd behavior. System 1 is steeped in misinformation, associated with higher rates of failure, while central to selling many health and fitness products and services, showing that emotional decision-making can promote illness, disease and injury. Unfortunately, many people seeking to improve eating and exercise habits fall victim to this approach through marketing hooks, especially the popular one-size-fits-all diets and exercise programs that System 2, the rational cognitive process, knows is “too good to be true.” System 2 is a rational decision-making process, associated with personalized plans that tend to be more successful. It relies on conscious intellect, requiring time to think about a particular eating plan or exercise program. The MAF Method is a System 2 approach. System 2 thinking is promoted as having more reliable long-term and sustainable improvements but generally requires much greater personal engagement than System 1 practices. “Despite the continued growing popularity of MAF, the benefits are too often drowned out by other emotional headline hype,” Dr. Maffetone says. “Even though my anti-junk food, anti-no pain, no gain approach, which began in the 1970s, is more scientific, practical and healthier, trendy unhealthy habits, poor health, injury and reduced performance continue to win in the world’s marketplace.” The new article demonstrates how System 1 decisions are largely ineffective, may not be beneficial and indeed, may actually be harmful. The authors give an example that exercise participation continues to trend upward, yet the overfat pandemic, and resulting rates of disease, simultaneously continue to grow. Asked what headline MAF could use to help more people, Dr. Maffetone said, “Don’t just do it, do it right.” To read the full study, click here. Decision-makingFitnessFrontiers in Public HealthhealthMAF Method	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1148
__label__wiki	0.733893	0.733893	List of Photography Contests How to Win a Photo Contest Photographic guide Contests closing soon Photo contests finder Photo Grants Contemporary Art Gallery Online Announces an International Call for Artists to Participate in the 2017 “ALL Botanicals” Art Competition & Exhibition Call for Artists for Online Art Competition, ALL Botanicals Deadline: 23 April 2017 Entry fee: Entry Fee: $15 for up to three images and $25 for up to five images. Funds in US Dollars. Website: http://tinyurl.com/2017-botanicals Contemporary Art Gallery Online announces their 4th Annual International 2017 “ALL Botanicals” Online Art Competition to be held from March 26, 2017 to April 22, 2017. Contemporary Art Gallery Online encourages entries from all 2D and 3D artists regardless of their experience or education in the art field. A group exhibition of all entrants will be held online at Contemporary Art Gallery Online from April 23rd to May 20th, 2017. Artists should submit their best representational and non-representational art. This competition will be judged within three categories; Paintings, Photography & Digital Art and Mixed Media & 3D Work. Awards will be given for the top 5 to 8 works selected, (this will depend on the number of submissions in each category). In addition to the winning images, depending on the amount and the quality of the entries received, Honorable Recognition awards will also be presented. Winners will be announced on May 8, 2017. To read the complete Prospectus: http://www.contemporaryartgalleryonline.gallery/april-2017-art-competition-all-botanicals Prizes include Memberships to Contemporary Art Gallery Online, Radio Interviews, Inclusion in the Year End Anthology Publication, Extensive Marketing and much more. All work must belong to the person submitting the application. The art or a print of the original and must be available for sale. The artist must be at least 18 years old. Copyrights & Usage Rights: Use Rights: “Contemporary Art Gallery Online be granted usage of the chosen artwork only for display, marketing and promotional purposes for that, and for any future Contemporary Art Gallery Online themed art show(s) and that usage of that image is limited to Contemporary Art Gallery Online press releases, Contemporary Art Gallery Online event presentations, Contemporary Art Gallery Online printed materials and books, Contemporary Art Gallery Online articles, Contemporary Art Gallery Online graphics, Contemporary Art Gallery Online slide shows, Contemporary Art Gallery Online presentations, Contemporary Art Gallery Online event materials and for use on Contemporary Art Gallery Online website.” “All images contained herein or attached to this website are the property of the artist and the artist retains the sole copyright and all applicable rights to said images.” Photo Contest Guru Free Photo Contests 2021 ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDE The best photo contest 2021 How do you win a photo contest? Competitive photography – the analysis of a photo A perfect photo, how to take one? Signs and symbols within the photography How to pass on a hidden message within photography? The story of one photo Photography: How to start off? Artistic consciousness within modern photography The esthetical value of photography Photographer’s profession. A merchant or an artist? MonoVisions Photo Awards 2021 Global Sino Photo Awards 2020 Wellcome Photography Prize 2021 Win an Online Solo Exhbition 2021 BIKE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST 2021 BarTur Photo Award 2021 Your Health Link Photographic Competition 2021 CQ63 International Juried Call for Entries Nature TTL Photographer of the Year 2021 All About Photo Awards 2021 – The Mind’s Eye Contest Finder Free Photo Contests List 2020 Photo Contest Guru © 2021	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1150
__label__wiki	0.644303	0.644303	Obsessively devoted to excavating the unjustifiably overlooked, forgotten, hidden in plain sight & truly underappreciated in the musical universe, old and new. Weekly New Wonders Playlist ! Sometimes a song will be so good, so perfect, that I will actually get misty. It doesn’t happen that often but whenever it does, it feels like being gifted with some brilliant, mystical prize. I’ll always remember hearing Prince’s “I Would Die 4 U” for the very first time in my teenage bedroom & dissolving into floods of tears because…I don’t know. It wasn’t just the words, it was the sound of it. I mean, it was everything. It forcefully hit every nerve in ways I’ll probably never understand. I definitely didn’t then. All I knew is that I wanted to play it over & over & over again. Anyway the night sky is crying in NYC as I write this, plus it’s a little chilly which means conditions are ideal for putting on the headphones & cranking up the best new music from recent days. It’s all right here for you. WELCOME TO THE LATEST WEEKLY NEW WONDERS PLAYLIST ! You can listen on Soundcloud or Spotify below. Soundcloud: Kingsbury “Breaking Apart” Caroline Kingsbury makes pop records so good they’ll get you misty. “In My Brain”, her first single release of 2019, was a beauteous, fist pumping pop anthem of the highest order. That was followed by “U Take It Back” , a glorious bit of neon tinged heartbreak that you could still dance to. Her latest “Breaking Apart” is anchored by a fat foggy drumbeat, shiny synth and may be even more perfect than the 2 aforementioned perfect tracks. It has the same emotional, widescreen feeling as Cyndi Lauper’s superb synth pop cover of “What’s Going On”, as well as some New Order-esque flourishes and soul crushing Robert Smith style lyrical heartache. It’s for driving away in tears but still feeling strong as fuck. All 3 tracks appear on Kingsbury’s new EP, also titled “Breaking Apart” and yes, it is very special. School of X “Destiny” Don’t be fooled by the delicacy on display in “Destiny”, for underneath the fluttery acoustic guitar, wandering flute and Rasmus Littauer’s (aka School of X) Jonsi-esque falsetto, exists a sentiment of genuine bitterness and frustration. It’s just delivered in the sweetest way imaginable and is ineffably pretty…and who doesn’t love a little iron fist in a velvet glove in their pop songs ? New Pagans “Charlie has the face of a saint” There was a time I felt like I could hear Wheatus’s 2000 megahit “Teenage Dirtbag” in literally every song with a freakin’ guitar in it. It was bizarre. It felt like every remotely rock-ish track loudly rang with the “Dirtbag” vibe, both it’s fat riff and supremely bratty chorus. But as time has gone by, that song has been replaced and my ears now regularly hallucinate that every song is in fact Nada Surf’s 1996, (also) megahit “Popular”. And “Charlie Has the Face of a Saint”, the new single from Belfast band New Pagans did initially bring it to mind with it’s gorgeous little hook and the cynical storyline…but overall, it’s true sound foremothers are kick ass, grinding alt greats Veruca Salt and hearing that anthemic 90’s thing done this well in 2019 is an absolute treat. Rock and Roll has officially been kicking around since the mid ’50s. Since then many albums have been released. As a result of all this, not a week goes by these days, where someone does not call attention to a specific album anniversary. 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, 50 freakin’ years. I’m not 100% sure what is being signified by showcasing these anniversaries other than we are all getting older. Whenever I see an article celebrating an album’s original release, I think one of two things : 1- Shit, it’s been that long, seems like yesterday. Also, I’m old. 2-That album is not very good ( I’m phrasing that more politely than what my actual thought usually is). The potentially mind-blowing album anniversary factoids haven’t happened yet, you know, like when The Beatles “Sgt.Pepper” turns 100, or Taylor Swift’s “Lover” turns 50. That stuff seems genuinely insane. Anyway, last week saw the 37th anniversary of Daryl Hall and John Oates wondrous 1982 album “H20”, a record full of the awesomest 80s NYC soul pop this side of heaven. 37 is not a genuine demarcation point in anniversary world of course but in Hall and Oates world, this record was a significant event. And so any excuse to celebrate it’s beautiful, sweaty, poptastic life is valid. There are going to be some new long form, faintly demented pieces appearing on the blog over next 2 weeks. One of them involves Hall and Oates and it will be both loving and critical, full of joy and Oates. I can’t wait to share it with the 1 or 2 of you that care ( seriously) ! Welcome to the latest WEEKLY NEW WONDERS PLAYLIST, featuring some beautiful pop music from recent days. You can listen on Spotify or Soundcloud below. And let’s make a pact to meet back here in 2056 to celebrate how awesome these songs still sound then okay ? Listen on Soundcloud: Listen on Spotify: Tawiah “Recreate” Tawiah has been around a bit. She’s toured the world with Mark Ronson as his featured vocalist, guested on tracks by Blood Orange and Cinematic Orchestra (amongst others) and dating back to 2007, has released 3 EP’s under her own name. Her official debut album “Starts Again” is being released this month, finally, via First Word Records. But frankly that title is too modest a reference for what this LP actually is, namely Tawiah STARTS FOR REAL .“Recreate” is a cool beauty, craftily mixing neo-soul, and vintage Young Disciples while nodding respectfully in the direction of Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues” and Massive Attack’s “Safe From Harm”…which is to say it’s touched by a lot of brilliant things and is as fine a piece of soul as you’re gonna hear this year. View PickingUpRocks1’s profile on Twitter View pickinguprocksblog’s profile on Instagram Picking Up Rocks on Soundcloud "That's Their Pet Sounds" (Not) Guilty Pleasures A Bee Gees Tale Best of the Year Playlists Daryl Hall & John Oates: Rating the Albums ! Journey : An AOR Story Love Crypt: Old Music to Rediscover Paul McCartney Solo: Rating the Albums ! 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__label__wiki	0.884946	0.884946	Intellectual Property Germany Spain Germany Heads For Ratification Of Unified Patent Court; Spanish MPs Push For Membership Ian Schofield @ScripIanS ian.schofield@informa.com Germany, one of three countries whose signature is vital if the new Unified Patent Court is to get up and running, has taken another step towards ratification of the UPC agreement, while the Spanish parliament has approved a motion urging the government to drop its opposition to Spain’s becoming part of the new system. Has Article 50 Stymied UK’s Role In Unified Patent Court? Those involved in the creation of Europe’s future Unified Patent Court continue to hope that it will open its doors on schedule in December this year, but more doubts are emerging as to whether the UK will be able to play its role in the court system after it leaves the EU. Firms Need To Think Fast As Europe’s New Patent Court Eyes December Start With the new Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent now expected to come on stream at the beginning of December, companies need to start thinking now about whether they want their existing patents included in the new system. UK Spending £2.9bn On Seven COVID-19 Vaccines The UK government says it is on track to vaccinate the 15 million most vulnerable people by mid-February, and that a “major study” is under way to assess the potential impact of the new UK variant on vaccine efficacy. Subject: Germany Heads For Ratification Of Unified Patent Court; Spanish MPs Push For Membership	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1157
__label__wiki	0.557682	0.557682	ELEMENTS SHOPOCEANIA CANCER-KICKING! POWWOW PODCAST BREAST CANCER 101 BREAST NEWS INSIDE THE JOURNEY CONTENT VAULT BREAST BUDDIES BREAST GROUPS BREAST EVENTS BREAST LIST ALCOHOL RISK ANALYZER OPPOSITE BREAST RISK TEST YOUR BREAST IQ EAT TO BEAT BREAST MANUAL THRIVERSHIP CARE PLAN Search Power Up Type a complete word. Do not hit enter to see results. If results are empty, remove the word and try another. Back to all Breast Cancer 101 Posts Judith Bickel Copy to Share [wpbitly] Short.URL Subscribe: Newsletter Get the latest updates from Pink Lotus Power Up! Cancer-Kicking! PowWow Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsiHeartRadioStitcherBlubrryTuneInDeezerRSS International Women’s Day: 3 Trailblazers in Cancer Research As some of you may already know, March 8th is International Women’s Day. On this day, we recognize the achievements of all women across the globe. It is also an opportunity to challenge assumptions and stereotypes of females while recognizing women leaders and influencers for their many accomplishments. While it has recently gained widespread participation, this is not a new holiday. According to the United Nations, more than 100 years ago – when women garment workers went on strike to protest their dangerously subpar working conditions – marked the first International Women’s Day in history. This International Women’s Day, we at Pink Lotus Power Up would like to honor three of the many women who have helped #pressforprogress in the field of cancer. Our Cancer-Kicking! Kitchen series is almost ready! Click for more. We’ve been working hard on this. Add your e-mail address and we will tell you as soon as it launches. Angela Hartley Brodie, PhD For post-menopausal women with estrogen-driven breast cancer, the class of medicine called aromatase inhibitors has been life-changing. Aromatase is an enzyme in the body that helps convert male hormones into estrogens. An aromatase inhibitor, in turn, blocks this action from happening. For women using aromatase inhibitors, their production of estrogen stops, in essence cutting off the hormone that may be feeding their cancer. The scientist whose decades of research pioneered the first generation of aromatase inhibitors was the late Angela Hartley Brodie, Ph.D. Dr. Brodie faced years of resistance from both the scientific and pharmaceutical communities in bringing this drug to trial. Her first paper on the subject was rejected because “they thought the finding was too obvious,” the scientist later recalled. Nevertheless, she persevered with her groundbreaking work, which would save thousands of lives over the course of history. Learn more about Dr. Brodie and her life-long, tireless commitment to saving countless women from breast cancer here. Get your tickets to Dr. Kristi Funk’s 2020 Cancer-Kicking! Summit Get discounted Tier 2 tickets while they last. Watch the Summit via on-demand video from anywhere or attend in person at the breathtaking oceanfront Terranea Resort in Southern California. Mary-Claire King, PhD The typical human has 23 pairs of chromosomes, appropriately numbered 1-23. A chromosome that is especially important in the field of breast cancer is Chromosome 17. Chromosome 17 contains a gene called Breast Cancer 1–often referred to as BRCA1. When working correctly, the BRCA1 protein of this gene repairs or —when necessary—destroys DNA cells. By doing this, BRCA1 stops tumors from growing. A mutation in the BRCA1 gene impedes the BRCA1 protein from doing its job of tumor suppression. This, in turn, allows cancers to grow, specifically ovarian and breast cancer. This important gene and its inherited mutation was not discovered until 1990 by Berkley geneticist Dr. Mary-Claire King and her research team. Their discovery was groundbreaking and “demonstrated that breast cancer is genetically inherited in some families by mapping to chromosome 17q21.”[1] The discovery of BRCA1 and subsequent genetic testing for this gene has allowed for better treatment options for women, including prophylactic surgery and chemoprevention. This is not Dr. King’s only significant scientific accomplishment. Click here to learn more about Dr. King’s work in the fields of cancer, schizophrenia, Mendelian disorders (such as Tay-Sachs), and genetics. Learn how she has been using forensic science to advance human rights through her collaboration with Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo (Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo). Follow Power Up Hadiyah-Nicole Green, PhD There are approximately 1.7 million new cancer cases diagnosed a year. These cancers and their treatment are as individual as the patient themselves. For breast cancer specifically, some traditional treatment options to date have included radiation, chemotherapy, drug therapy, and/or surgery. Now thanks to physicist Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green a new treatment is in the works for eradicating malignant tumors. Called laser-activated nano-therapy (LANT), Dr. Green’s work uses laser-activated nanoparticles to enable biomarker-specific platforms to target, image, and treat cancerous tumors without the deleterious side effects of chemotherapy. In the lab, this promising treatment has induced 100% tumor regression. Watch this video to learn more about Dr. Green and the $1.1 million grant she recently received to further develop her laser-activated treatment specifically for head and neck cancers. Dr. Green — as one of less than 100 black female physicists in the United States — is committed to mentoring young women, particularly of color, into entering STEM fields. http://www.gs.washington.edu/faculty/king.htm BRCA, Early Detection, Gene Mutation, Research Judith is a successful writer who has written extensively for Unigo.com and has raised more than one million dollars for LA nonprofits through her grant writing. Her writing specialties include distilling complex, clinical information into an easy-to-read, accessible format and seamlessly adapting content for different audiences. Judith also uses her personal blog to unleash her creativity and share her soul with whoever wants to listen. She is an editorial contributor to Pink Lotus Power Up. Get A Move On! How Exercise Can Decrease Your Breast Cancer Risk To Drink or Not to Drink? We Have Some Answers! Breast Cancer 101 is a free blog and informational resource for women interested in breast cancer news, articles, tips, how to’s and more. Also visit Breast News, Inside the Journey and our Cancer-Kicking! PowWow podcast. Mighty Fiber: Immunity, Cancer Risk & Top Sources Lauren Panoff, MPH, RD While mainstream conversations about nutrition often focus on things getting enough protein, calcium, or vitamin D, we don’t hear quite… Early Detection of Breast Cancer Saved Me KELLY LEVO I don’t share much online or social media other than pictures of my children. I have gone back and forth… Vitamin D and Cancer: What’s the Link? Vitamin D has caught the public eye as “the sunshine vitamin” over recent years. While it’s been long studied for… Hormonal Birth Control and Breast Cancer Corinna Underwood These days, women have many different options when it comes to birth control. Forms of hormonal birth control are not… Chemo Hair Loss… and Menopause Hair, Too?! 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__label__cc	0.658055	0.341945	RAMIYA IYER Opening Keynote Speaker Ramiya Iyer leads the technology teams for digital, data and pharmacy. Her leadership team is focused on acceleration of innovation and investment in digital technology as well as modernizing our legacy core store systems. Prior to joining Albertsons, Ramiya was the Vice President of the e-commerce technology group at Levi Strauss & Co. She was instrumental in building and scaling e-commerce platforms and analytic capabilities worldwide. Prior to Levi's, she held various IT leadership roles at Walmart.com and SamsClub.com, leading the technology, engineering, and product teams to incorporate new technologies for search, analytics, and rich, personalized consumer experiences. KIMBERLY WIEFLING Closing Keynote Speaker Kimberly Wiefling helps individuals, teams and organizations achieve what SEEMS impossible, but is merely difficult. How? By turning managers into leaders and groups of people into real teams through her unique "WorkShocks" - highly engaging, experiential, interactive "Learning Laboratories" where meaningful positive change happens. DEEP EXPERIENCE with GLOBAL COMPANIES: Kimberly has worked all over the US, Europe and Asia, traveling to Japan over 100 times, to work with culturally diverse employees of globalizing Japanese companies. Her superpower is bringing people with diverse backgrounds, cultures; styles together, across borders and boundaries of every kind, to achieve what none could do alone. See details of her work at Silicon Valley Alliances. LEJLA ČIZMIĆ Lejla Čizmić, M.A., SPC4, CSM, CLSSGB is a seasoned Agile and Lean professional with experiences ranging from implementing Lean methods in Software Startups with a dozen of scrum teams to implementing Enterprise Agile Frameworks and Lean Manufacturing methods in Hardware Manufacturing environments with 400+ scrum teams. After a decade+ of maximizing value as a Business Operations, Software Program Manager and an Enterprise Agile and Lean Coach for other Fortune 50 companies such as McAfee and Intel, Lejla now optimizes clients’ processes through Value Vectors LLC \| AGILE and LEAN [means], her own coaching, training and consulting company. SUSAN SCHWARTZ Throughout her career, Susan Schwartz led a variety of corporate and government teams through organizational change and technology transformation. Her change toolbox combines process review, crucial conversations, Emotional Intelligence assessment, and knowledge sharing strategies. She recently relocated to the San Francisco from the Washington, DC area where she was an active member on the PMIWDC governance board and a frequent presenter. Last year, she published, Creating a Greater Whole: A Project Manager‘s Guide to Becoming a Leader. Watch for her workshop, Emotional Intelligence for Project Leaders, November 2, 2019. Go to https://pmisfbac.org for information and registration. TOM KENDRICK Tom Kendrick (PMP) recently retired as Program Director for the UC Berkeley Extension Project Management Curriculum. He is the author of How to Manage Complex Programs (AMACOM, 2016), Identifying and Managing Project Risk (AMACOM, 2015), and three other popular books on project management. Tom regularly conducts classes and presentations on program, project, and risk management. Tom spent 20 years with Hewlett Packard in its Project Management Initiative and in a variety of other management responsibilities. He has over 40 years of worldwide PM experience, including work for Visa Inc, DuPont, General Electric, and as an independent consultant. Tom is a past president of the Project Management Institute Silicon Valley Chapter and frequent PMI project volunteer. MELISSA HUI As the Founder and Principal of Context Leap, Melissa works with global leaders in tackling their biggest strategic business challenges with human insights and design. A former strategy consultant, she brings 14+ years of tech sector experience in innovation, customer experience, and business transformation for Fortune 500 organizations and early-stage startups. With a background in Social Sciences from the University of Washington and People Analytics from MIT, she works with clients to prepare leaders and teams for key transitions by balancing innovation agendas with holistic approaches to creating strong team dynamics and culture. Previously, she was the Director of Customer Experience at Idean, a Capgemini global design agency. FATEN HIJAZI Faten Hijazi is a business/technology leader with over 20 years experience working in engineering, operations, business development and strategy. With a background leading engineering teams in semiconductor chip design for telecommunications, she has successfully managed multi-million dollar programs and set waning business lines on a path of record breaking growth. At Google, she managed a team of program managers and initiated a framework to digitally transform operations for cloud capacity management. She is passionate about driving systemic change and is currently Founder and CEO of SystemThink - a niche consulting firm assisting leadership teams to develop sustainable strategies and action plans. VISHWA SHROFF Vishwa Shroff is a Digital Leader and a Senior Product/ Program Manager with many years of experience delivering data-driven insights and analytics to drive digital and product strategies at scale and optimize the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Vishwa uses a highly cross-functional and agile approach to work on digital transformation initiatives at diverse Fortune 500 companies such as the Gap, Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and ServiceNow. Vishwa holds an MBA in Marketing and Information Systems and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications. Vishwa currently works at ServiceNow where she manages the Digital Transformation program across the enterprise, driving the adoption of digital framework and development of an app. Outside of work, Vishwa loves to travel (18+ countries and counting), building complex Lego structures with her nephews and explore new coffee spots around the Bay Area. OLGA ZHURAVEL Olga Zhuravel is a process expert and human resources professional. Olga has 14 years of international HR experience with a strong focus on recruitment, training administration, HR processes optimization, development and implementation, system implementation and data protection. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt; certified Coach for performance; CIPD accredited in Employment Law and Employee Relations. Olga currently works at ServiceNow where she drives the Digital Transformation effort for the Global Talent (HR) organization. Outside of work, Olga loves hiking and spending time with her toddler. AVINASH PATIL Avinash has managed several business/digital transformations successfully at HP and VMware. Avinash possesses 20+ years of experience in managing complex global PMO’s, portfolios, and programs in enterprise and consumer products and services, with domain experience in SaaS, mobile Apps, transformations, and Cybersecurity. A “Stanford Certified Program Manager”, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, Certified SaFE practitioner, and Kanban practitioner, Avinash has a “Master of Technology” degree from Mysore University, India. His corporate experiences include: VMware -- Staff Technical Program Manager: May 2017 to current. Cisco -- Portfolio and Program Manager Cyber Security: December 2015 to April 2017 HP -- Head of Global PMO, managing complex Global Portfolio and programs: October 1999 to August 2015 ANUP DESHPANDE Anup Deshpande, PMP, PMI-ACP, SPC, CSP, CSPO, CSM, IGCCA has been instrumental in Agile Transformation at the enterprise level and has over 24 years of program and portfolio management experience in the Software Industry. He currently serves as the President of PMI San Francisco Bay Area Chapter and has been on the board for 2+ years. He also serves as the Agile Advisory Board member at the UC Berkeley Extension. He has led PMI Silicon Valley Chapter as the President in 2012 and has been the advisor to the board for a few years. He is currently employed at Broadcom as a Global Head of Portfolio and Program Management for the Security and Integration Org. Prior to this, he has worked at Visa, Yahoo and various other small and large organizations where he spearheaded multiple cross-organizational goals to successful completion. More about him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/anupdeshpande. KERSTIN GAMMON Kerstin Gammon is the co-founder and CEO of Blueberry Management, Inc. As an Engineering Project Management professional, she has over 15 years of experience at top organizations such as Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, PG&E and most recently Topcon Positioning Systems. She has routinely integrated Lean Six Sigma practices into project management and utilizes a tailored approach to obtain project transparency and efficiency. She has successfully led multiple R&D efforts to product realization and is an expert at successfully managing globally distributed, cross functional teams. Her experience and training make her uniquely adept at managing highly complex projects in fluid environments. SONJA KOPPENSTEINER Sonja Koppensteiner’s professional experience focuses on managing projects in software product development throughout their entire SDLC. She has held various program management positions to develop solutions for utility, EDA, Telecommunications, software security, cyber security and IT. She taught project management at UCB Extension, UC Irvine, NDNU, University of Economics Vienna, and more. She holds a PhD in CS from JKU,Linz Austria, a MS in Management from NDNU, Belmont CA, a MS in EE from TU Vienna Austria. ANDREW WEBSTER Andrew’s motto is “Know what to do, when you don’t know what to do!” As an Enterprise Coach, that is exactly how he helps individuals, teams, management, and executives to increase their productivity, experience, and effectiveness. In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world, much of the time we’re faced with situations we’ve never faced before. How can we learn how to not just survive but thrive under such circumstances? Ask Andrew. Andrew has worked in three countries on close to hundred projects in industries as diverse as IT, EPM, biotech, environmental engineering, and finance. He now coaches and trains individual, teams, management, and executives, as well as being a highly engaging speaker, facilitator, and occasional blogger.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1160
__label__cc	0.684612	0.315388	Why? The Podcast Why? Episode 56- Audiobook Narrator Sean Pratt If you listen to audiobooks, you've probably heard Sean Pratt's voice. That's because Sean has narrated over 1,000 books. On top of that he also offers coaching, working with both writers who want to read their own work and aspiring narrators improve their skills. We talk about some of his favorite books he's read, how to truly embody the personality of Paul Stanley (aka The Star Child) and why he rarely reads for fun anymore. For more info on Sean, you can check out his website, or follow him on Facebook or Twitter. More episodes from Why? The Podcast Why? Episode 123- Terrorist hunter/Author/Tech Expert/Ballroom Dancer Mark Herschberg It's hard to describe Mark Herschberg in one sentence. He has written a book, The Career Toolkit, to help folks by giving them the information they don't usually get in school. And Mark's life has been one of things learned outside of a traditional classroom. He's been a competitive ballroom dancer. He has over 400 cufflinks. He's helped catch terrorists. Oh, and he's taught at MIT. There's a lot you can learn from listening to Mark, either in this interview or in his book. For more information, check out his website. Why? Episode 122- Erotic Baking with Niki Novak from Sweet N Nasty Let's start off 2021 with a couple of truths: Everyone loves baked goods. Everyone loves food shaped like body parts. So, why not combine the two and sell cakes shaped like breasts, penises, butts and vaginas for almost half a century? That was the question Niki Novak asked when she started Sweet-n-Nasty in Boston, MA. The store has become an institution, a go-to for bachelor & bachelorlette parties, retirements and anytime you want to have a laugh while you put something delicious in your mouth. For more information on Sweet n Nasty, check out their website, and tell them we sent you. Why? Episode 121- Chuck Berry Documentarian Jon Brewer Chuck Berry was one of a kind. You can't hear any one of his songs without instantly recognizing his guitar playing. We talked with Jon Brewer, the director of the new film, "Chuck Berry- the Original King of Rock n' Roll," about Berry's life and career, and about what Jon has learned from a lifetime spent working in the music industry. "Chuck Berry- the Original King of Rock n' Roll," is now available to rent on Amazon.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1161
__label__wiki	0.768012	0.768012	Worriers - They / Them / Theirs KEXP KEXP’s Song of the Day podcast features stand-out tracks from independent and emerging talent alongside the best new music from more established artists. Curated by KEXP DJs with listeners’ adventurous taste in mind, Song of the Day is delivered daily, Monday through Friday. Finding new music can be hard. Let KEXP help! Publié le lundi 09 novembre 2015 à 09:00 par Worriers Tags : kexp, public, radio, seattle, music, indie Worriers - They / Them / Theirs - from the 2015 album Imaginary Life on Don Giovanni Records. 2021 KEXP Eastern Voices podcast from Magnatune.com 60 minutes of Eastern Voices, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com Mid-Valley Mutations Experimental Radio in a Post-Modern World Austin Rich mixes experimental music and art to create Audio Essays and sonic pallets that you've never heard before. Way Past Cool Rockabilly, Blues, Surf & Rock'n'Roll with Ixnayray! Hard-nosed garage, punk, and primitive rock'n'roll! Today's Top Tune A weekday download of standout songs, including advance releases, exclusive live tracks recorded at KCRW, remixes, and an introduction to new artists on our radar. Human's Show. Blues, Rock, Everything In Between. "The Human," has been hosting his podcast for 10 years. It is always in the top 5 in the blues rock genre. He brings alot of experience in music to his show. He played in rock bands in high school in the late 60's. He had and has an insatiable thirst for music, so much so that he got the nickname "The Human," in the mid-70's. He is also a singer-songwriter that has recorded 6 CD's and 2 download only releases of his own music. If ya dig good real music from many era's check out Human's Podcast. Think old school FM Radio. Fat Controllers PODCAST Everything Old Skool with banter! The #OldSkool Show by the DJ Fat Controller is a two hour weekly syndicated radio show on OSN Radio, Dream FM, Lazer FM, Facebook Live, You Tube Live, Periscope Live & Twitch TV Playing classic choonage from the golden Old Skool era of 88-95	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1162
__label__cc	0.661671	0.338329	Policy Register > Document > Whistleblower Procedure Whistleblower Procedure Illegal, Dishonest or Improper Conduct Making a Whistleblower Report to RMIT Support for Whistleblowers at RMIT Investigations and Reporting Handling Conflicts of Interest Whistleblower Advisory Panel Additional Legislative Protections for Whistleblowers Section 5 - Schedules Stopline (1) The RMIT Group (RMIT) is committed to the highest standards of conduct and ethical behaviour in its activities, and to promoting a culture of honest and ethical behaviour, compliance and good governance. (2) This procedure provides a way for anyone to report concerns they may have about illegal, unethical or improper conduct involving RMIT or its staff, Council members, students or researchers while providing protection to the person making the report. (3) It does not replace existing complaints, conduct or compliance policies but provides an additional avenue for matters to be raised in relation to specific types of conduct. (4) This procedure enables the RMIT to comply with the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2012 (Vic) (PID Act) and the corporate whistleblower protections under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act). (5) Authority for this document is established by the Anti-Corruption and Fraud Prevention Policy. (6) This procedure applies to any individual or group of individuals including RMIT employees, contractors and third parties. (7) This procedure does not apply to personal work-related grievances. Personal work-related grievances are issues that are solely related to personal employment with RMIT, and do not involve illegal, dishonest or improper conduct. (8) RMIT does not tolerate illegal, dishonest or improper conduct by its employees, contractors or Council members. (9) RMIT does not tolerate reprisals against people who provide information about such conduct. This includes dismissal, demotion, harassment, discrimination, disciplinary action, bias, threats or other unfavourable treatment connected with making a whistleblower report. (10) A whistleblower is a person who provides information about a person or an organisation to expose conduct that may be illegal, dishonest or improper. (11) Any person with knowledge of illegal, dishonest or improper conduct at RMIT is encouraged to report that conduct in accordance with this procedure. (12) Reports of illegal, dishonest or improper conduct at RMIT can be reported to Stopline, an external, independent, professional service. Anonymous Whistleblower Report (13) Anyone can make an anonymous whistleblower report on Stopline. (14) Making an anonymous whistleblower report may affect RMIT’s ability to effectively investigate the matter, as it limits the ability to seek further information or keep the whistleblower updated about actions being taken. (15) RMIT will take all reasonable steps to protect the identity of an anonymous whistleblower reporter, noting that the subject matter and details of a report may identify the reporter even if they have chosen to make your report anonymously. (16) Individuals who are concerned about maintaining their anonymity can discuss this with Stopline before providing any details about the conduct. (17) The Whistleblower Protection Coordinator will assess and support the reasonable welfare needs of any whistleblower who makes a report under this procedure. (18) Where relevant, the Whistleblower Protection Coordinator will consider the welfare and protection needs of the whistleblower and/or any witnesses and may act as or appoint a welfare support officer to: foster a supportive work environment advise the individual of the legislative and administrative protections available to the individual, including the legislative protections set out in the table in section 7 listen and respond to any concerns of reprisals in connection the making of a whistleblower report maintain their support for the individual throughout any investigation to ensure expectations of the process and outcomes are realistic keep records of all aspects of the case management of the individual, including all contact and follow-up action, and maintain confidentiality as far as is possible. (19) In determining whether welfare support is required in the circumstances, the Whistleblower Protection Coordinator will consider the outcomes of any risk assessments conducted with respect to the report and whether the report has proceeded, or is likely to proceed, to an investigation, and ensure: the whistleblower is taken seriously and treated with respect effective support is provided to the whistleblower, including keeping them informed of the progress of the report the whistleblower is protected from suffering repercussions as far as is possible. (20) RMIT will not tolerate any activity that is, or could be perceived as, victimisation or harassment of a person they know or suspect to have made a whistleblower report under this procedure. (21) The Whistleblower Protection Coordinator will instigate an investigation into the accuracy of the whistleblower report, its status and the extent of the alleged illegal, dishonest or improper conduct. (22) The Whistleblower Protection Coordinator will take all reasonable steps to ensure that investigations into reports are fair and unbiased. This includes: ensuring that any person who may be affected by the investigation has an opportunity to be aware of, and respond to, the allegations and evidence against them obtaining independent advice on matters outside the knowledge or expertise of the Coordinator, where relevant carrying out investigations as quickly as reasonably practicable and with the degree of confidentiality consistent with the nature of the report. (23) All RMIT employees are required to assist the Whistleblower Protection Coordinator and their delegated investigators to the maximum possible extent in conducting those investigations. (24) The Whistleblower Protection Coordinator will keep detailed records in relation to the investigation and will report to the Whistleblower Oversight Committee and the Audit and Risk Management Committee. (25) A report will be produced by the Whistleblower Protection Coordinator which summarises the conduct of the investigation and the evidence collected and relied upon. The report should contain recommendations for action where appropriate to ensure that any illegal, dishonest or improper conduct does not recur. (26) Where the Whistleblower Protection Coordinator is the subject of or implicated in, the whistleblower report made under this procedure, the matter will be escalated to the Chief Financial Officer for the appointment of an independent external investigator without notification to the Whistleblower Coordinator. (27) Where the Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor is the subject of or implicated in a whistleblower report made under this procedure, the matter will be escalated to the Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee without notice to the Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor, for the appointment of an external independent investigator. (28) The Whistleblower Protection Coordinator may assess any other potential conflicts of interest by appointing an external independent investigator. (29) The Whistleblower Advisory Panel is established to: oversee the application of this procedure receive regular reports from the Whistleblower Protection Coordinator about the number and nature of whistleblower reports at RMIT make recommendations about any further action or reporting that may be required in relation to a specific whistleblower report or systemic issues identified in this procedure. (30) The Whistleblower Advisory Panel will have terms of reference that set out its role, composition and reporting obligations. (31) Whistleblowers seeking to have their report assessed and treated as a public interest disclosure can contact the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) directly. RMIT cannot receive public interest disclosures. (32) Where a public interest disclosure is made, RMIT’s Whistleblower Protection Coordinator must: liaise with IBAC or the Ombudsman in any investigation into the disclosure on the advice of IBAC or the Ombudsman, advise the discloser of the progress of an investigation into the matter appoint a welfare support officer if necessary take all necessary steps to ensure the identity of the whistleblower and the identity of the person who is the subject of the disclosure are kept confidential where the identity of the whistleblower is known, ensure that they are protected from detrimental action, and that the culture of RMIT University is supportive of public interest disclosures being made establish and manage a confidential filing system. (33) Where an instance of detrimental action taken in reprisal for making or being involved in a public interest disclosure is reported, RMIT’s Whistleblower Protection Coordinator must: record details of the incident and advise the person of their rights to report the action to IBAC or the Ombudsman not make preliminary enquiries or gather information before instruction by IBAC, the Ombudsman or their appointed investigative body to ensure the integrity of any evidence that might be later relied upon in a criminal prosecution, and manage any requests from the discloser for a transfer of employment. (34) A whistleblower report made under this procedure may also have additional legal protections under the Corporations Act 2001 where it is about an RMIT controlled entity or an officer or employee of an RMIT controlled entity. (35) Schedule 1 – Types of Disclosures (36) Instructions on using RMIT’s externally managed whistleblower hotline, Stopline, are available online. (37) Reports can be made via telephone, email, voicemail, or online via a dedicated website and a smart phone app available for download on iPhone or Android, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Language and translation support and services are also available. IBAC (38) You can contact IBAC and make a whistleblower report via the Make A Complaint website.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1165
__label__wiki	0.737782	0.737782	Prager and Carolla: “No Safe Spaces” Movie Coming This Fall! A Teacher Loses Her Job Over Political Beliefs & America Nears End of “Freedom of Speech” Daniel Greenfield: What Taxing the Rich Did to Warren and Ocasio Cortez’s States Daniel Greenfield: How to Fake a Hate Crime and Get Away With It Daniel Greenfield: “Coalface” and the Left’s Betrayal of the Working Class Emery McClendon: Freedom and Liberty, Use Them or Lose Them Sacrificial Lambs: New York has Blood on its Hands McDonald Trump Greets National Champs with (GASP) Fast Food; Media Loses Their Minds! John Baldwin: Trump Addresses the Nation on Border Security (Pelosi and Schumer’s Response: Blah, Blah, Blah) Ann-Marie Murrell Interviews ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ Bond Girl Caroline Munro The Glazov Gang Brexit Leader Nigel Farage: “2016 Is the Year of Political Revolution” Sonya Sasser Send an email November 15, 2016 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit Share via Email Print U.K. Independence Party leader Nigel Farage sees similarities between his country’s vote to leave the European Union and the presidential election in the U.S. Farage, one of the leading voices behind Brexit, explained on “Fox & Friends” over the weekend that both involved everyday people rising up against the political establishment. Farage stated: “In both cases, the opinion polls were way off and failed to capture how the people really felt… 2016, it’s the year of political revolution.” He added: “I’ve always known that whatever our political class and their friends in the media and the big businesses, whatever they do and say and want is not the same as what ordinary hardworking taxpayers want…And what you’ve seen this year is just ordinary, decent people, the little people, who’ve said, ‘We’ve had enough. We want change.'” Greenfield: The 2021 Project California’s Internet Censorship Office is Watching What You Say Greenfield: The ISIS Propaganda to Kill Americans Was Coming From Near Portland Crocodiles Shed Tears, Too Here Come The Censors Sonya Sasser South Carolina PolitiChick Sonya Sasser has conducted enormous research and has written numerous PolitiChick articles on topics such as: the IRS scandal, Fast and Furious, Obamacare, the erosion of personal freedoms, the unique power of county sheriffs, the Constitution versus U.N. treaties, Benghazi, terrorism, Mexican drug cartels, and various political candidates. Sonya has also conducted exclusive interviews with: well-known gun rights advocate Nikki Goeser, Catherine Engelbrecht of True the Vote, OK Congressman Jim Bridenstine, N.C. Senate candidate Molotov Mitchell, U.S. Senate candidate Nancy Mace, Madison Rising's lead singer Dave Bray, and many other distinguished subjects. Sonya has been a guest speaker at the South Carolina Guns Across America rally and various Conservative radio shows. In addition to her efforts to save our Republic, Sonya is a Christian, a wife, a mother, a registered dietitian, and a fashion and fitness guru. She is infamous for being 'that chick who runs a lot' and loves sharing her fitness tips with others! Sonya is also the creator and administrator of Breakthrough Nation, a Conservative blog that reaches thousands of Patriots across the nation. If you ask Sonya why she spends so much time on the political battlefield, her response will most certainly be, "I do it for my children." She feels it is her duty to preserve and protect those precious freedoms that have been endowed to every American by their Creator. Michael Finch and Other Kreskin-esque Folks Recognized for Predicting Trump's Victory Daniel Greenfield: American Uprising CA Gov Newsom, George Soros and the Case of Enveloped Legal Systems Kamala’s and Hillary’s Haunting Laugh Greenfield: Democrats Were For Riots Before They Were Against Them Dr. Fred Eichelman: Whatever Happened To The Five Ws Of Journalism? Sign up for our free email newsletter and we’ll make sure to keep you in the loop. PolitiChicks: A Clarion Call to Political Activism Tweets by @ThePolitiChicks © Copyright 2021. All Rights Reserved. \| Privacy Policy \| Contact Please disable ad blocker. We work hard to write our articles and provide you with the content you enjoy. The ads on the site allow us to continue our work while feeding our families. If you'd please whitelist our site in your ad blocker or remove your ad blocker altogether, we'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1166
__label__wiki	0.949689	0.949689	Samsung’s Galaxy S21 event: the biggest announcements January 14, 2021 pathofex Technology News 0 Samsung just finished its first Unpacked event of 2021. The headline announcements were the three new phones in its S21 lineup, but the company also announced new true wireless headphones, an item tracker, and a few other things. We’ve rounded up all of the biggest announcements from the event right here. Photo by Chaim Gartenberg / The Verge Samsung announced the $799 Galaxy S21 and $999 S21 Plus, which are available for preorder today ahead of availability on January 29th. They’re largely the same phones, except for their physical size. And their camera module takes up an entire corner of the phones, giving them a whole new look. Samsung announced the $1,199 Galaxy S21 Ultra, its newest top-of-the-line flagship smartphone. It has a bigger screen and more cameras than the S21 and S21 Plus, and, in a first for Samsung’s S line of smartphones, support for the S Pen stylus. It’s also available for preorder today and will launch on January 29th. Samsung is also working on an S Pen Pro with Bluetooth, which is coming later this year. The Galaxy S21 Plus box. Image: Samsung Samsung is following Apple in not including a charging brick in the box with its newest phones. The phones will come with a USB-C to USB-C cable, but you’ll need to own a compatible charging brick or buy a new one if you want to plug your brand-new phone into a wall. The S21 lineup also won’t include headphones in the box. Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds Pro true wireless earbuds have improved active noise cancellation, a refined ambient sound mode, an IPX7 rating for water resistance, and more. They cost $199, are available for preorder today, and you’ll be able to buy them in stores on Friday. Samsung announced a Tile tracker competitor called the SmartTag. It’s a small Bluetooth Low Energy dongle that you can attach to things, and you can pair it with Samsung’s SmartThings app. The SmartTag only works with Galaxy devices, though. The SmartTag will be available on January 29th and it will cost $29.99. Samsung also announced the Galaxy SmartTag Plus, which uses ultra wideband for more precise tracking. The SmartTag Plus is launching later this year, and you’ll be able to buy one for $39.99. READ MORE New U.S. curbs to slam Huawei, hurt suppliers in short term Change in priorities for first time buyers new research claims ANNOUNCEMENT: Romanian scholarships available to Dominicans – Dominica News Online Ohio State star announces he’s returning for 2021 season Tensions flare in Birmingham city centre as protesters arrested	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1172
__label__cc	0.523243	0.476757	Predictive Football Analysis for the Analytical Mind Podcast: What Would Sashi Do? March 9, 2019 March 20, 2019 Kevin Cole Murray or Rosen: What Can We Quantify About Their Chances for Success In the 2018 draft, Cardinals’ GM Steve Keim traded away the team’s 3rd and 5th round picks to move from No. 15 to No. 10 to select UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen. Presumably this wasn’t a rash decision, and came with the imprimatur of coaching and, more importantly, ownership. Less than a year later, the NFL punditry is convinced Rosen is on his way out the door to make room for the Oklahoma Heisman Trophy-winner Kyler Murray. Such a quick about-face may be unprecedented, but this wouldn’t be a move without a rationale. Murray had one of the most efficient passing seasons in FBS history. A season even better than the prior year’s performance of Murray’s former teammate, fellow Heisman winner, and NFL rookie sensation Baker Mayfield. While there are many in agreement that Murray has the profile of a future NFL star, opinions on Rosen range across the board. Some of the most connected NFL media have heard he’s only worth a third round pick. While others have focused on the context surrounding Rosen: poor offensive line and poor coaching. I’m going to dive strictly into Rosen from a statistical angle, one that not only incorporates his year-end numbers, but adds additional layers to account for expectations based on draft position and sample size. I’m also going to compare Rosen to past rookies, and see if he resembles the stars or busts. The technique is Bayesian updating, which I’ve used in the past to give more heft to the collegiate statistical profiles of three-year starters Deshaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes versus one-year wonder Mitchell Trubisky, make the case that Brock Osweiler is who we think he is, and find the closest historical comps for the early-career quarterback performance of recently drafted quarterbacks. Here is a formal definition for Bayesian inference: Bayesian inference derives the posterior probability as a consequence of two antecedents: a prior probability and a “likelihood function” derived from a statistical model for the observed data. When applying this to an estimate of true quarterback passing efficiency, the prior probability is the expectation based on draft position, the observed data are the NFL passing results, and the posterior probability is our updated expectation. We don’t need a huge sample of passes for this analysis. We can update our estimate for a quarterback’s true, or go-forward passing efficiency after every throw. The more throws the quarterback has made, the more confident we can be in our updated estimate. A look at the 2018 class What you see above is the best estimates for the 2018 batch of rookies’ passing efficiency as measured by adjusted net yards per attempt (ANY/A).[efn_note]Adjusted net yards per attempt = (Net Yards + 20Passing TDs – 45Interceptions)/(Pass Attempts + Sacks)[/efn_note] The starting point for each quarterback is his prior, i.e. our best estimate for future pass efficiency based on the historical average for quarterbacks at his draft position. Then we updated that prior based on the evidence, or the actual results each quarterback gives us from his play. What should first jump out at you is how wide the spread is initially based only on draft position, with the No. 1 overall pick (Baker Mayfield) on average becoming an above-average QB, then a big gap before the No. 3 pick (Sam Darnold) starts slightly below league average, followed by another significant gap to No. 7 (Josh Allen) and No. 10 (Josh Rosen). We don’t think of being No. 1 overall being that much different from somewhere else in the top-10 selections. But history shows it really is. We should have significantly less confidence in Rosen’s ability to succeed than Mayfield before they throw a single NFL pass. If Murray is indeed the No. 1 overall talent in this year’s draft, he’ll have a big advantage in true passing efficiency versus Rosen. Our prior for Murray will be roughly 6.6 ANY/A, which is more than 0.6 ANY/A better than our updated estimate for Rosen, which is significant. The best way to sum up the 2018 rookie results is: Mayfield: Exceeded high expectations Darnold: In line with the 3rd pick Allen: Struggled early, but flattened out mid-season Rosen: After brief success, steady descent Jackson: Played well enough in limited action to improve his projection Goff and successful rookies who struggled When you look back at other first-round quarterbacks who struggled as rookies but ended up successful, you start to understand the importance of priors. Jared Goff is the quarterback most often compared to Rosen and pointed to a reason Rosen can still be successful. But there are two material differences between the two: draft position (1 vs. 10) and the fact that Goff had such a limited sample as a rookie (205 pass attempts to Rosen’s 393). Goff was bad as a rookie, but he didn’t have enough pass attempts to make it as meaningful. Matthew Stafford and Carson Wentz also weren’t great as rookies, but they were the first and second picks in their respective drafts. We tend to downplay draft position after a player has completed an NFL season. But it isn’t coincidence that quarterbacks who turn things around after struggling were previously identified as the top players in their draft classes. Rookie who struggled but didn’t turn it around The graph above is full of hyped quarterbacks who never lived up to the hype. And the scary thing for Rosen’s prospects is that his end-of-year true efficiency projection is lower than all of them: Blake Bortles, Mark Sanchez, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder and E.J. Manuel. Looking at where Rosen stands in contrast to these failed quarterbacks, and how far he is away from the successes above, should function as a bucket of cold water on anyone feeling good about his prospects. It’s not that there haven’t been quarterbacks who weren’t top selections, struggles as rookies and then became successes. It’s that we haven’t seen one in a long time. If the Cardinals, or another team out there looking to trade for Rosen, want to play those odds, they can try. But you shouldn’t expect much. Most teams won’t get the chance to draft a quarterback worthy of the No. 1 or No. 2 pick, so taking a shot on Rosen can be a risk-reward play. But if the Cardinals see Murray as that guy, there really is no choice but to select him and not play the waiting-and-hoping game that Rosen can break a significant trend. bayesian statisics Kyler Murray Published by Kevin Cole View all posts by Kevin Cole Previous Figuring Out Where “Chosen” Rosen Goes(en) Next “Off the Charts” Football Podcast Richard Whitney says: It makes sense that rookies would be below the league average. Imagine if they were above average. It would imply that the more experienced QBs were below average. It would,be interesting to see this analysis applied to other draft classes. Has there been a class when early-rounders have been in the upper quartile? What were the numbers on Ben, Matt Ryan, Eli, etc., in their rookie seasons? Kevin Cole says: I probably should have been more explicit about what “estimated true efficiency” really measures. It’s the go-forward estimate for pass efficiency. It’s saying your expectation for a quarterback career if not drafted 1st or 2nd on day one should be below average NFL quarterback. Then the career estimate changes with evidence. I also make an adjustment for rookies that gives them more benefit than the average passer. This offsets the fact that rookies are normally worse than league average. Eli stunk as a rookie, Matt Ryan and Big Ben were excellent. How do we correct for the fact that draft position may reflect team need, or an unwillingness to trade? E.g., how does this change if we assume Darnold is the 2nd overall pick rather than the first (the market for draft picks is not perfectly efficient in transferring high picks to teams looking for QB upgrades). That’s a good point and something that I’ve thought about. Typically No. 2 picks are very close in efficiency to No. 1, because they’re usually drafted immediately behind another QB and would have been No. 1 in another class. Look at where Wentz is on the chart and that’s where Darnold would start as a No. 2 pick. “Off the Charts” Football Podcast Figuring Out Where “Chosen” Rosen Goes(en) Recent (Weeks 13-14) & Year-to-Date Expected Fantasy Points Archives Select Month March 2019 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1177
__label__cc	0.578935	0.421065	The molecular basis of an avian plumage polymorphism in the wild: a melanocortin-1-receptor point mutation is perfectly associated with the melanic plumage morph of the bananaquit, Coereba flaveola Curr Biol. 2001 Apr 17;11(8):550-7. doi: 10.1016/s0960-9822(01)00158-0. E Theron 1 , K Hawkins, E Bermingham, R E Ricklefs, N I Mundy 1 Department of Biological Anthropology, University of Oxford, OX2 6QS, Oxford, UK. Background: Evolution depends on natural selection acting on phenotypic variation, but the genes responsible for phenotypic variation in natural populations of vertebrates are rarely known. The molecular genetic basis for plumage color variation has not been described in any wild bird. Bananaquits (Coereba flaveola) are small passerine birds that occur as two main plumage variants, a widespread yellow morph with dark back and yellow breast and a virtually all black melanic morph. A candidate gene for this color difference is the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R), a key regulator of melanin synthesis in feather melanocytes. Results: We sequenced the MC1R gene from four Caribbean populations of the bananaquit; two populations of the yellow morph and two populations containing both the yellow morph and the melanic morph. A point mutation resulting in the replacement of glutamate with lysine was present in at least one allele of the MC1R gene in all melanic birds and was absent in all yellow morph birds. This substitution probably causes the color variation, as the same substitution is responsible for melanism in domestic chickens and mice. The evolutionary relationships among the MC1R haplotypes show that the melanic alleles on Grenada and St. Vincent had a single origin. The low prevalence of nonsynonymous substitutions among yellow haplotypes suggests that they have been under stabilizing selection, whereas strong selective constraint on melanic haplotypes is absent. Conclusions: We conclude that a mutation in the MC1R is responsible for the plumage polymorphism in a wild bird population and that the melanic MC1R alleles in Grenada and St. Vincent bananaquit populations have a single evolutionary origin from a yellow allele. DNA, Complementary Evolution, Molecular Haplotypes Point Mutation* Receptors, Corticotropin / genetics* Receptors, Melanocortin Selection, Genetic Songbirds / anatomy & histology Songbirds / classification Songbirds / genetics* Receptors, Corticotropin GENBANK/AF362575	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1180
__label__cc	0.562547	0.437453	Risks and benefits of estrogen plus progestin in healthy postmenopausal women: principal results From the Women's Health Initiative randomized controlled trial JAMA. 2002 Jul 17;288(3):321-33. doi: 10.1001/jama.288.3.321. Jacques E Rossouw 1 , Garnet L Anderson, Ross L Prentice, Andrea Z LaCroix, Charles Kooperberg, Marcia L Stefanick, Rebecca D Jackson, Shirley A A Beresford, Barbara V Howard, Karen C Johnson, Jane Morley Kotchen, Judith Ockene, Writing Group for the Women's Health Initiative Investigators 1 Division of Women's Health Initiative, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 6705 Rockledge Dr, One Rockledge Ctr, Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20817, USA.rossouw@nih.gov DOI: 10.1001/jama.288.3.321 Context: Despite decades of accumulated observational evidence, the balance of risks and benefits for hormone use in healthy postmenopausal women remains uncertain. Objective: To assess the major health benefits and risks of the most commonly used combined hormone preparation in the United States. Design: Estrogen plus progestin component of the Women's Health Initiative, a randomized controlled primary prevention trial (planned duration, 8.5 years) in which 16608 postmenopausal women aged 50-79 years with an intact uterus at baseline were recruited by 40 US clinical centers in 1993-1998. Interventions: Participants received conjugated equine estrogens, 0.625 mg/d, plus medroxyprogesterone acetate, 2.5 mg/d, in 1 tablet (n = 8506) or placebo (n = 8102). Main outcomes measures: The primary outcome was coronary heart disease (CHD) (nonfatal myocardial infarction and CHD death), with invasive breast cancer as the primary adverse outcome. A global index summarizing the balance of risks and benefits included the 2 primary outcomes plus stroke, pulmonary embolism (PE), endometrial cancer, colorectal cancer, hip fracture, and death due to other causes. Results: On May 31, 2002, after a mean of 5.2 years of follow-up, the data and safety monitoring board recommended stopping the trial of estrogen plus progestin vs placebo because the test statistic for invasive breast cancer exceeded the stopping boundary for this adverse effect and the global index statistic supported risks exceeding benefits. This report includes data on the major clinical outcomes through April 30, 2002. Estimated hazard ratios (HRs) (nominal 95% confidence intervals [CIs]) were as follows: CHD, 1.29 (1.02-1.63) with 286 cases; breast cancer, 1.26 (1.00-1.59) with 290 cases; stroke, 1.41 (1.07-1.85) with 212 cases; PE, 2.13 (1.39-3.25) with 101 cases; colorectal cancer, 0.63 (0.43-0.92) with 112 cases; endometrial cancer, 0.83 (0.47-1.47) with 47 cases; hip fracture, 0.66 (0.45-0.98) with 106 cases; and death due to other causes, 0.92 (0.74-1.14) with 331 cases. Corresponding HRs (nominal 95% CIs) for composite outcomes were 1.22 (1.09-1.36) for total cardiovascular disease (arterial and venous disease), 1.03 (0.90-1.17) for total cancer, 0.76 (0.69-0.85) for combined fractures, 0.98 (0.82-1.18) for total mortality, and 1.15 (1.03-1.28) for the global index. Absolute excess risks per 10 000 person-years attributable to estrogen plus progestin were 7 more CHD events, 8 more strokes, 8 more PEs, and 8 more invasive breast cancers, while absolute risk reductions per 10 000 person-years were 6 fewer colorectal cancers and 5 fewer hip fractures. The absolute excess risk of events included in the global index was 19 per 10 000 person-years. Conclusions: Overall health risks exceeded benefits from use of combined estrogen plus progestin for an average 5.2-year follow-up among healthy postmenopausal US women. All-cause mortality was not affected during the trial. The risk-benefit profile found in this trial is not consistent with the requirements for a viable intervention for primary prevention of chronic diseases, and the results indicate that this regimen should not be initiated or continued for primary prevention of CHD. Breast Neoplasms / epidemiology* Breast Neoplasms / prevention & control Clinical Trials Data Monitoring Committees Colorectal Neoplasms / epidemiology Coronary Disease / epidemiology* Coronary Disease / prevention & control Endometrial Neoplasms / epidemiology Estrogen Replacement Therapy* / adverse effects Estrogens, Conjugated (USP) / adverse effects Estrogens, Conjugated (USP) / therapeutic use* Fractures, Bone / epidemiology Fractures, Bone / prevention & control Medroxyprogesterone Acetate / adverse effects Medroxyprogesterone Acetate / therapeutic use* Myocardial Infarction / epidemiology Progesterone Congeners / adverse effects Progesterone Congeners / therapeutic use* Proportional Hazards Models Pulmonary Embolism / epidemiology Stroke / epidemiology Thrombosis / epidemiology Estrogens, Conjugated (USP) Progesterone Congeners	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1181
__label__cc	0.552653	0.447347	Quantitative measurement of airborne allergens from dust mites, dogs, and cats using an ion-charging device Clin Exp Allergy. 2003 Jul;33(7):986-91. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2222.2003.01706.x. N J Custis 1 , J A Woodfolk, J W Vaughan, T A E Platts-Mills 1 Asthma and Allergic Diseases Center, University of Virginia, VA, USA. Background: Increasing evidence suggests that children raised with an animal(s) in the house have a decreased risk of becoming sensitized. However, it is not clear whether this phenomenon is related to airborne exposure. Objective: To estimate airborne exposure to animal dander and dust mite allergens using a device that can sample large volumes of air silently. Methods: The device, which uses an ion-charging technique to move air and to collect particles, was run at 1.7 m3/min for 24 h in 44 homes with and without animals. The allergen collected was measured by ELISA for Fel d 1, Can f 1, Der p 1, and Der f 1. Results: Airborne Fel d 1 was present in all homes with a cat (n=27). The quantities measured, i.e. 0.5-20 microg in 24 h, represent 0.01-0.3 microg Fel d 1 inhaled/day at normal breathing rates (20 L/h). Values for houses without a cat were 0.01-0.05 microg inhaled/day. Airborne Fel d 1 correlated significantly with floor Fel d 1 (r=0.58, P<0.001). Results for Can f 1 were similar in houses with a dog, but this allergen was only detected airborne in two houses without a dog. Neither Der p 1 nor Der f 1 (i.e. <0.01 microg) was detected, which represents < or =1 ng inhaled/day during normal domestic activity. During disturbance airborne mite was detected with both the ion-charging device and a filter run in parallel. For cat and mite allergens there was a close correlation between the two techniques (r=0.84, P<0.001). Conclusion: Exposure to cat or dog allergen airborne in homes with an animal can be up to 100 times higher than exposure to mite allergen. The results are in keeping with a model where immunological tolerance to animal dander allergens results from high exposure. Air Pollutants / analysis* Air Pollution, Indoor / analysis* Allergens / analysis* Environmental Monitoring / instrumentation* Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay Ions* Air Pollutants AI-20565/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States P01-AI-50989/AI/NIAID NIH HHS/United States	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1182
__label__cc	0.678672	0.321328	Inferring single-trial neural population dynamics using sequential auto-encoders Nat Methods. 2018 Oct;15(10):805-815. doi: 10.1038/s41592-018-0109-9. Epub 2018 Sep 17. Chethan Pandarinath 1 2 3 4 5 , Daniel J O'Shea 6 7 , Jasmine Collins 8 9 , Rafal Jozefowicz 8 10 , Sergey D Stavisky 11 6 12 7 , Jonathan C Kao 6 13 , Eric M Trautmann 7 , Matthew T Kaufman 7 14 , Stephen I Ryu 6 15 , Leigh R Hochberg 16 17 18 , Jaimie M Henderson 11 12 , Krishna V Shenoy 6 12 19 20 21 22 , L F Abbott 23 24 25 , David Sussillo 26 27 28 1 Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA. chethan@gatech.edu. 2 Department of Neurosurgery, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA. chethan@gatech.edu. 3 Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. chethan@gatech.edu. 4 Department of Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. chethan@gatech.edu. 5 Stanford Neurosciences Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. chethan@gatech.edu. 6 Department of Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. 7 Neurosciences Graduate Program, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. 8 Google AI, Google Inc., Mountain View, CA, USA. 9 University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA. 10 OpenAI, San Francisco, CA, USA. 11 Department of Neurosurgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. 12 Stanford Neurosciences Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. 13 Department of Electrical Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA. 14 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA. 15 Department of Neurosurgery, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA, USA. 16 VA RR&D Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, RI, USA. 17 Center for Neurotechnology and Neurorecovery, Department of Neurology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. 18 School of Engineering and Carney Institute for Brain Science, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA. 19 Department of Neurobiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. 20 Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. 21 Bio-X Program, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. 22 Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. 23 Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. 24 Department of Neuroscience, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. 25 Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. 26 Department of Electrical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. sussillo@google.com. 27 Stanford Neurosciences Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. sussillo@google.com. 28 Google AI, Google Inc., Mountain View, CA, USA. sussillo@google.com. Neuroscience is experiencing a revolution in which simultaneous recording of thousands of neurons is revealing population dynamics that are not apparent from single-neuron responses. This structure is typically extracted from data averaged across many trials, but deeper understanding requires studying phenomena detected in single trials, which is challenging due to incomplete sampling of the neural population, trial-to-trial variability, and fluctuations in action potential timing. We introduce latent factor analysis via dynamical systems, a deep learning method to infer latent dynamics from single-trial neural spiking data. When applied to a variety of macaque and human motor cortical datasets, latent factor analysis via dynamical systems accurately predicts observed behavioral variables, extracts precise firing rate estimates of neural dynamics on single trials, infers perturbations to those dynamics that correlate with behavioral choices, and combines data from non-overlapping recording sessions spanning months to improve inference of underlying dynamics. Action Potentials* Models, Neurological* Motor Cortex / physiology* Neurons / physiology* R01 MH093338/MH/NIMH NIH HHS/United States R01 DC009899/DC/NIDCD NIH HHS/United States I01 RX002295/RX/RRD VA/United States DP1 HD075623/HD/NICHD NIH HHS/United States	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0009.json.gz/line1183
__label__cc	0.629674	0.370326	From the journal: Thermoresponsive dendronized chitosan-based hydrogels as injectable stem cell carriers† Xiacong Zhang, ‡a Lin Cheng,‡b Letian Feng,a Yu Peng,a Zhimin Zhou,b Guoyong Yin,b Wen Li a and Afang Zhang a * Corresponding authors a Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry, Department of Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University, Materials Building Room 801, Nanchen Street 333, Shanghai 200444, China E-mail: wli@shu.edu.cn b Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Guangzhou Road 300, Nanjing 210029, China E-mail: guoyong_yin@sina.com Stimulus-responsive injectable hydrogels with self-healing properties are promising materials for the delivery of bioactives owing to their protection of the payloads, minimally invasive procedures and site-specific administration. In this work, we report on a type of thermoresponsive dendronized chitosan-based (G1-CS) injectable hydrogel and its potential as scaffolds for stem cell delivery. G1-CS was synthesized through dendronization of chitosan with dendritic oligoethylene glycols (OEGs) to afford characteristic thermoresponsiveness, and its further crosslinking through dynamic covalent Schiff-base chemistry generated the hydrogels. The mechanical properties of the obtained hydrogels are weak with a storage modulus around 0.2 kPa at room temperature, which can be significantly improved to about 1.4 kPa at 37 °C. This feature comes remarkably from thermally induced aggregation and a simultaneously enhanced Schiff-base reaction in an aqueous phase, resulting in promoted crosslinking of the hydrogel network and immediate gelation under physiological conditions. The Schiff-base linkage also endows the hydrogels with shear-thinning and self-healing properties, which facilitate the injection process of the hydrogels and maintenance of their stability. G1-CS hydrogels were examined to encapsulate stem cells. After long term (14 days) culture, the cells exhibited high viability and well maintained their differentiation potential. We therefore believe that hydrogels from this dendronized chitosan, featuring biocompatibility, thermoresponsiveness, self-healing ability, and enhanced mechanical properties, can serve as promising scaffolds for drug delivery and tissue engineering. You have access to this article Please wait while we load your content... Something went wrong. Try again? Download options Please wait... Supplementary movie AVI (2008K) Supplementary information PDF (851K) https://doi.org/10.1039/C9PY00256A Polym. 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