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Lighting the Future Dahua Charity Program continues to help kids in need
Source: Dahua Technology
Related tags: Dahua, education, charity event, school, CSR
Dahua Technology is a big believer of the saying “With great power comes great responsibility”.
Dahua Technology is a big believer of the saying “With great power comes great responsibility”. Since 2015, as part of its commitment to making a positive impact in the communities where it operates, Dahua Technology has initiated “Lighting the Future” Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program to help unprivileged children in underdeveloped areas in China that suffers from lack of education due to poverty.
Danzhai County is one of such areas. Located in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou Province, it was listed as a County in Poverty by the government of Guizhou on April 24, 2019. Children, there could not get proper education they deserve. It was reported that only one teacher is in charged to teach all sorts of classes, ranging from Chinese and math to sports and arts. In addition, this teacher also takes the responsibility to cook for all children, with one electric rice-cooker that does not always function. The students, curious about the outside world as well as all kinds of knowledge, had never seen, much less own, some most ordinary things for city dwellers such as a simple vacuum cup that could help them during the cold winter days.
To help children complete their studies and realize their dreams, Dahua “Lighting the Future” Program extended its donation initiative to schools in Danzhai County this year, bringing a batch of school supplies – school bags, pencil-boxes, pencils, notebooks as well as vacuum cups – to students in Jin Zhong First Primary School.
Dahua employees bringing school supplies to students in Jin Zhong First Primary School
Moreover, a long-term Dahua Technology Spring Breeze Student Aid Fund was also set up for outstanding but poverty-stricken middle school students in Danzhai County. Besides, Dahua Technology also awarded special scholarships worth 23,000 RMB to 23 outstanding primary school students from financially-challenged families.
Dahua Technology Spring Breeze Student Aid Fund set up the ceremony
“Dahua Lighting the Future Program is as warm and timely as charcoal in a house during winter snow, that can solve urgent problems at hand,” said Mr. Xiao, Director at Bureau of Education, Science and Technology of Danzhai County, appreciating the fund on behalf of local students in need.
With its noteworthy accomplishments in technological advancement, Dahua Technology is in awe of the great support given by the country, society and people, and is committed to fulfill its social responsibility with its frequent CSR programs.
On July 25, Dahua Technology organized its annual blood donation, which received a total of 90,750 ml of blood donations from 305 donors. On August 14, Dahua Technology donated 20 laptops to help fight against poverty in Huguan county in Shanxi Province.
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$155 and upFor a 92-year-old resort, the Resort Figueroa is very “on trend,” as marketing professionals like to say. It was developed by the Y.W.C.A. as a solely women hostelry a place where single females, consisting of aiming actresses, might stay without fear of the Harvey Weinsteins of the globe. The Figueroa apparently also gave the United States its very first women hotel supervisor: Maude Bouldin, a motorcyle-riding trip de force.
After that the long decrease of midtown Los Angeles took a toll. By 2014, when brand-new proprietors began a $60 million deluxe overhaul, the hotel had a Morocco-by-way-of-Sweden style (don’t ask) as well as was catering to discount German trip groups. The renovation, which was completed earlier this year, leans right into the Figueroa’s feminist background, with art work from regional lady artists on the wall surfaces as well as typical spaces developed to host women-centric “hair salons.”The Fig, as locals recognize it, rests across the street from L.A.
. The Grammy Gallery is likewise located there. Midtown stretches in the opposite instructions, providing the gentrified foodie holy place Grand Central Market and the recovered Theater at Ace Hotel, which organizes indie bands and displays art movies. The cavernous Flower Market to the south is eye-popping and also only costs $1 admission on Saturdays.
Valued at $359.20 for a Saturday evening in early November, not consisting of tax obligation, our “timeless queen” room on a top flooring really felt like a wardrobe, and also the sight was mainly of a wall. A generously equipped minibar occupied most of the real closet, leaving no space for a bag.
(My partner, Joe, sarcastically kept in mind that the space did come with two condoms, however.) The thermostat appeared to have a mind of its very own, that made me bloodthirsty. On the bonus side, there was a basket of complimentary treats Oreos, Red Vines as well as the bed was comfortable. The space was also really quiet.
The bare wall surfaces appeared like incomplete concrete as well as among both light fixtures alongside the mirror was missing out on; a bare light bulb just hung there. Transforming on the shower called for the navigation of 2 counterintuitive levers, as well as it was so dark in that edge of the shower room that it was tough to tell which bottle was hair shampoo as well as which one was body clean.
Bouldin!Before supper, we picked up drinks (a martini for Joe and a cucumber mint lemonade for me) at Rick’s, a charming indoor-outdoor lounge. As “Juicy” by the Well-known B.I.G. used the sound system, we encamped by a crackling fireplace as well as admired the huge, 50-year-old cactuses lining the resort’s coffin-shaped swimming pool (Available For Pickup).
Our web server, Christopher, patiently answered my 700 concerns regarding the tiny plates and also “pintxos” on the food selection. We inhaled the fried kale lollipop with dill crme frache ($10) and toy box squash with avocado and olives ($14) before going on to entrees, including deep-fried poultry with a grilled peach as well as jalapeo salad ($29) spicy as well as tasty, also if the fruit was inedibly immature – Available For Pickup.
We purchased space service making use of an iPad perched on the nightstand as well as were offered a 35-minute wait time. It took a hr as well as 14 mins for our basic order of coffee, yogurt and a pork, egg and cheese sandwich to arrive. The server shrugged when I complained and also aimed out that the pointer was currently included.
Pet dogs are welcome to stay with their proprietors for a $50 cost. The hotel has a fashionable, 24-hour fitness center outfitted with treadmills, an elliptical exerciser equipment, kettlebells and exercising weights, to name a few things. Personal yoga exercise courses and also health and fitness instructors are available upon request (Available For Pickup). High-speed Wi-Fi is free of charge. High end store resorts are everything about focus to information, which seems to be an operate in development at the Figueroa.
“Facilities and also that it was spick-and-span. The bed was outstanding” “Situated near Venice coastline” “Also thoughit was tiny it was cosy and it included a really, very light breakfast” “I liked this hotel really a lot it was really comfortable, team were fantastic (Available For Pickup). Food was great” “The entire experience were just amazing.
It truly seems like you have actually gotten back. The car park, the treats, the drink device, the get food service – all top noch! The breakfest was also ok. And also the location is best. I had a vehicle as well as can obtain everywhere uncomplicated. All the piece de resistance are in strolling range though.
A gorgeous resort. Staff were very first course” “The staff are unbelievable, the location is excellent” # 1 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last testimonial uploaded 3 days ago “This is a leading notch hotel and I would happily stay there once again.” “The Peninsula is pure class.” “breakfast is costly but the amout of food is relatively …” # 2 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last evaluation posted 18 days ago “A picturesque begin to our honeymoon in the U.S – a truly unbelievable hotel!” “This is a fantastic hotel all the team are top course as well as …” “Outstanding” # 3 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last review posted 4 days ago “Love this place!” “Love Tom.” “Tom is a fantastic and also very helpful host!” # 4 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last testimonial published 8 days ago “The most effective” “Best in Beverly Hills” “Classic Beverly Hills” # 5 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last testimonial uploaded 3 days ago “Space, breakfast & area” “Had a terrific keep right here!” “Spacious & tidy room.” # 6 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last evaluation posted 8 days ago “Everything was excellent.” “Xavier is incredible!” “Excellent morning meal!” # 7 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last evaluation posted 14 days ago “Area” “Good” “Team were really friendly and also suiting with all demands.” # 8 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last evaluation posted 2 days ago “Location excellent.” “You don’t get the room you book.” “Sizable areas” # 9 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last review uploaded 3 days ago “the most awful cleaning personnel ever!” “Wonderful Hotel with lots of space and high-end coatings.
I will certainly be back.” “I truly enjoyed my remain here as a result of the numerous features …” “Super clean.” # 11 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last evaluation uploaded 2 days ago “Great place.” “Excellent solution, really private location.” “Everything is excellent among the most effective hotels in Beverley …” # 12 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last testimonial published 5 days ago “Intriguing resort architecture.” “7 evening keep in the resort from heaven” “Beach area.” # 13 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last review published 6 days ago “The staff were incredibly valuable.” “Central to many places, quiet and charming.” “Everything was excellent!” # 14 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last testimonial published 4 days ago “Extremely good and also comfortable” “workable” “Noisy in the early morning baggage carts passing” # 15 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last testimonial uploaded 6 days ago “The breakfast is outstanding and also the staff members, particularly …” “Superb location.” “The area is wonderful.” # 16 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last review posted 4 days ago “The solution was impeccable.” “Nothing” “Amazing remain when we most likely to call home for an enjoyable weekend.
Great morning meal!” “Pretty resort with excellent gym yet not worth the price.” “Liked LAAC – Will absolutely return!” # 24 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last review uploaded 6 days ago “Actually great, great people -as well as informal- from Front Workdesk to the Cleaning Ladies, terrific area as well” “It was a in” “SATISFIED” # 25 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last evaluation published 7 days ago “Will never remain in a hostel once more” “Legendary!” “420 pleasant heaven” # 26 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last review posted 3 days ago “Sign in was so simple an easy, the place itself is quite …” “Beautiful house” “Every little thing nice except wifi.
That’s just how we know our evaluations originate from actual visitors that have actually remained at the residential property. Adhered to by a trip When visitors remain at the property, they take a look at just how quiet the space is, how pleasant the personnel is, as well as more. As well as lastly, a review After their trip, visitors tell us about their keep.
If you reserved through us and also wish to leave a testimonial, please check in first. End of dialog material 758330,1088270,1082010,1073010,1081120,1077860,1079640.
Alyssa Powell/Business Expert When you’re a Los Angeles-based entertainment as well as way of life journalist like me, you typically locate yourself at the 4 Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills – Available For Pickup. That’s since the hotel is popular as one of the best seen-and-be seen places for a working go to not to point out a power lunch or dinner in community.
However it’s not all rigid company as well as procedure. As a 4 Seasons, the hotel is inviting to households as well as travelers of all kinds seeking the consistency of a renowned worldwide deluxe chain. Obviously with the passing star and also bold-faced name, it’s additionally excellent for individuals enjoying. I count myself lucky to call it something of a 2nd residence in town.
I’ll always remember the moment I saw with my partner for a staycation when I was 9 months expecting, or more lately, over the cheery holiday when the common rooms were adorned with floral and also style installments from star floral designer Jeff Leatham. As such, it’s no shock it made our listing of the finest hotels in Los Angeles for 2020. Rates for entry-level spaces right here start in the $400s, according to on-line search results at the time of publication.
On my recent Xmas remain, I remained in a mid-tier Deluxe Balcony King area, which was comped for review functions, however generally books for $595. I have actually always seen common spaces, which are really bigger, as well as with a reduced cost factor. Unless you’re traveling with household or preparing to entertain in-room, in my experience, a standard-sized area is the most effective worth for five-star accommodations that are spacious, glamorous, and also prime for people-watching.
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$155 as well as upFor a 92-year-old hotel, the Resort Figueroa is very “on pattern,” as marketing experts like to claim. It was constructed by the Y.W.C.A. as a solely female hostelry a spot where single females, consisting of aiming starlets, might remain without anxiety of the Harvey Weinsteins of the world. The Figueroa apparently even gave the USA its very first female hotel supervisor: Maude Bouldin, a motorcyle-riding tour de pressure.
After that the long decline of midtown Los Angeles took a toll. By 2014, when brand-new owners started a $60 million high-end spruce up, the hotel had a Morocco-by-way-of-Sweden style (don’t ask) and was satisfying discount German scenic tour groups. The remodelling, which was finished previously this year, leans into the Figueroa’s feminist history, with artwork from local female artists on the wall surfaces as well as usual areas created to host women-centric “beauty salons.”The Fig, as locals recognize it, sits nearby from L.A.
. The Grammy Museum is likewise situated there. Downtown stretches in the opposite direction, using the gentrified food lover holy place Grand Central Market and the brought back Cinema at Ace Resort, which hosts indie bands as well as displays art movies. The cavernous Flower Market to the south is eye-popping and also only fees $1 admission on Saturdays.
Priced at $359.20 for a Saturday night in very early November, not including tax obligation, our “timeless queen” room on a top flooring really felt like a closet, and the view was primarily of a wall. A generously stocked minibar used up most of the actual wardrobe, leaving no room for a luggage.
(My companion, Joe, sardonically noted that the space did feature two prophylactics, however.) The thermostat seemed to have a mind of its very own, that made me bloodthirsty. On the bonus side, there was a basket of totally free treats Oreos, Red Vines and also the bed was comfortable. The room was also very silent.
The bare wall surfaces appeared like incomplete cement and one of both lights next to the mirror was missing; a bare light bulb simply dangled there. Switching on the shower needed the navigation of 2 counterintuitive bars, and it was so dark in that corner of the bathroom that it was difficult to tell which container was hair shampoo and which one was body wash.
Bouldin!Before supper, we quit for beverages (a martini for Joe as well as a cucumber mint lemonade for me) at Rick’s, a charming indoor-outdoor lounge. As “Juicy” by the Infamous B.I.G. used the stereo, we camped out by a crackling fire place and admired the monumental, 50-year-old cactuses lining the hotel’s coffin-shaped pool (Los Angeles Hotels Hotels Questions And Answers).
Our web server, Christopher, patiently addressed my 700 inquiries about the little plates as well as “pintxos” on the menu. We breathed in the fried kale lollipop with dill crme frache ($10) as well as toy box squash with avocado and olives ($14) before proceeding to entrees, including fried chicken with a barbequed peach as well as jalapeo salad ($29) spicy and delicious, also if the fruit was inedibly immature – Los Angeles Hotels Hotels Questions And Answers.
We bought space solution using an iPad set down on the night table as well as were given a 35-minute wait time. It took a hr and 14 minutes for our easy order of coffee, yogurt and also a ham, egg and cheese sandwich to arrive. The server shrugged when I complained and explained that the tip was already consisted of.
Pet dogs rate to remain with their owners for a $50 fee. The hotel has a fashionable, 24-hour health club equipped with treadmills, an elliptical exerciser equipment, kettlebells and also weights, amongst various other products. Personal yoga classes and health and fitness instructors are offered upon demand (Los Angeles Hotels Hotels Questions And Answers). High-speed Wi-Fi is free. Upscale boutique resorts are all concerning interest to information, which seems to be an operate in progression at the Figueroa.
“Facilities which it was spick-and-span. The bed was amazing” “Found near to Venice beach” “Even thoughit was little it was cosy and it included a really, really light breakfast” “I liked this resort very a lot it was very comfortable, staff were wonderful (Los Angeles Hotels Hotels Questions And Answers). Food was superb” “The entire experience were simply amazing.
It absolutely seems like you have actually gotten home. The vehicle parking, the treats, the drink equipment, the take out food solution – all top noch! The breakfest was also ok. And also the location is perfect. I had an automobile and also could obtain anywhere uncomplicated. All the main destination are in walking distance though.
A stunning resort. Staff were first course” “The team are extraordinary, the area is perfect” # 1 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last review posted 3 days ago “This is a top notch hotel and also I would gladly stay there again.” “The Peninsula is pure course.” “morning meal is pricey however the amout of food is relatively …” # 2 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last review published 18 days ago “An idyllic beginning to our honeymoon in the U.S – an absolutely incredible hotel!” “This is a fantastic resort all the personnel are top class as well as …” “Exceptional” # 3 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last review uploaded 4 days ago “Love this area!” “Love Tom.” “Tom is a fantastic and also really practical host!” # 4 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last testimonial posted 8 days ago “The very best” “Finest in Beverly Hills” “Classic Beverly Hills” # 5 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last evaluation published 3 days ago “Area, breakfast & area” “Had a great stay below!” “Spacious & clean space.” # 6 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last testimonial published 8 days ago “Everything was excellent.” “Xavier is remarkable!” “Terrific breakfast!” # 7 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last evaluation posted 14 days ago “Place” “Excellent” “Staff were really pleasant and also accommodating with all requests.” # 8 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last review published 2 days ago “Place great.” “You don’t get the room you book.” “Sizable rooms” # 9 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last evaluation published 3 days ago “the most awful cleaning personnel ever!” “Fantastic Resort with plenty of room and high-end finishes.
I will certainly be back.” “I actually appreciated my stay here due to the many features …” “Super clean.” # 11 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last review posted 2 days ago “Great place.” “Excellent solution, extremely exclusive area.” “Everything is ideal among the most effective hotels in Beverley …” # 12 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last review posted 5 days ago “Interesting hotel style.” “7 evening stay in the hotel from heaven” “Beach location.” # 13 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last evaluation published 6 days ago “The personnel were extremely practical.” “Central to the majority of places, silent and enchanting.” “Every little thing was perfect!” # 14 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last testimonial published 4 days ago “Really good and also comfy” “achievable” “Noisy in the early morning luggage carts going by” # 15 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last evaluation published 6 days ago “The breakfast is superb as well as the staff members, particularly …” “Superb place.” “The area is fantastic.” # 16 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last testimonial published 4 days ago “The solution was remarkable.” “Nothing” “Impressive keep when we go to call house for an enjoyable weekend.
Great breakfast!” “Pretty hotel with fantastic gym yet not worth the cost.” “Loved LAAC – Will definitely return!” # 24 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last review published 6 days ago “Actually amazing, great people -as well as informal- from Front Desk to the Cleansing Ladies, great location also” “It was a in” “PLEASED” # 25 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last evaluation published 7 days ago “Will never stay in a hostel again” “Epic!” “420 friendly heaven” # 26 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last testimonial posted 3 days ago “Sign in was so straightforward a simple, the place itself is rather …” “Stunning house” “Whatever nice except wifi.
That’s how we understand our reviews originate from real guests that have actually remained at the residential property. Complied with by a trip When visitors remain at the property, they take a look at exactly how peaceful the room is, how pleasant the personnel is, and also more. As well as ultimately, an evaluation After their journey, visitors tell us concerning their remain.
If you booked with us and wish to leave an evaluation, please indicator in initial. End of dialog web content 758330,1088270,1082010,1073010,1081120,1077860,1079640.
Alyssa Powell/Business Expert When you’re a Los Angeles-based entertainment and way of living reporter like me, you commonly locate on your own at the Four Seasons Resort Los Angeles at Beverly Hills – Los Angeles Hotels Hotels Questions And Answers. That’s due to the fact that the hotel is popular as one of the ideal seen-and-be seen places for a functioning check out and also a power lunch or supper in the area.
Yet it’s not all rigid service and procedure. As a Four Seasons, the hotel rates to families as well as travelers of all kinds looking for the consistency of a distinguished global luxury chain. Obviously with the passing star as well as bold-faced name, it’s additionally wonderful for individuals seeing. I count myself fortunate to call it something of a 2nd house in town.
I’ll never ever forget the time I visited with my partner for a staycation when I was nine months pregnant, or a lot more lately, over the festive holiday when the usual areas were festooned with floral and also style installations from celebrity floral designer Jeff Leatham. Because of this, it’s not a surprise it made our checklist of the best resorts in Los Angeles for 2020. Rates for entry-level rooms here start in the $400s, according to online search engine result at the time of magazine.
On my current Christmas keep, I stayed in a mid-tier Deluxe Balcony King space, which was comped for review purposes, however generally publications for $595. I have actually always seen conventional rooms, which are in fact larger, as well as with a lower cost point. Unless you’re taking a trip with family members or preparing to delight in-room, in my experience, a standard-sized space is the best worth for five-star accommodations that are spacious, extravagant, and also prime for people-watching.
$155 as well as upFor a 92-year-old hotel, the Hotel Figueroa is very “on trend,” as online marketers like to state. It was developed by the Y.W.C.A. as a solely women hostelry a spot where single females, including aiming actresses, can stay without worry of the Harvey Weinsteins of the world. The Figueroa apparently also provided the USA its first women hotel manager: Maude Bouldin, a motorcyle-riding trip de pressure.
Then the lengthy decline of midtown Los Angeles took a toll. By 2014, when brand-new proprietors started a $60 million luxury overhaul, the resort had a Morocco-by-way-of-Sweden motif (do not ask) and also was dealing with discount German tour teams. The renovation, which was finished previously this year, leans into the Figueroa’s feminist history, with artwork from neighborhood female musicians on the wall surfaces as well as common areas made to host women-centric “salons.”The Fig, as citizens recognize it, sits throughout the street from L.A.
. The Grammy Museum is additionally located there. Midtown stretches in the contrary direction, providing the gentrified foodie temple Grand Central Market and also the restored Cinema at Ace Hotel, which organizes indie bands as well as screens art films. The spacious Flower Market to the south is eye-popping and also only fees $1 admission on Saturdays.
Priced at $359.20 for a Saturday evening in very early November, not consisting of tax, our “classic queen” room on a top floor seemed like a closet, and also the view was mostly of a wall. A generously equipped minibar took up most of the actual closet, leaving no space for a travel suitcase.
(My companion, Joe, sarcastically kept in mind that the room did feature two prophylactics, nonetheless.) The thermostat seemed to have a mind of its very own, that made me bloodthirsty. On the bonus side, there was a basket of complimentary treats Oreos, Red Vines and also the bed was comfortable. The space was additionally really quiet.
The bare walls appeared like unfinished concrete as well as among the two lighting fixtures next to the mirror was missing out on; a bare light bulb just dangled there. Turning on the shower required the navigating of two counterproductive bars, and also it was so dark in that corner of the washroom that it was tough to inform which bottle was shampoo as well as which one was body wash.
Bouldin!Before dinner, we quit for drinks (a martini for Joe as well as a cucumber mint lemonade for me) at Rick’s, a captivating indoor-outdoor lounge. As “Juicy” by the Well-known B.I.G. played on the audio system, we by a crackling fire place and also marveled at the significant, 50-year-old cactuses lining the hotel’s coffin-shaped swimming pool (Los Angeles Hotels Hotels Questions And Answers).
Our server, Christopher, patiently answered my 700 concerns regarding the tiny plates as well as “pintxos” on the menu. We inhaled the fried kale lollipop with dill crme frache ($10) and plaything box squash with avocado as well as olives ($14) prior to carrying on to entrees, including fried poultry with a barbequed peach as well as jalapeo salad ($29) spicy and scrumptious, even if the fruit was inedibly immature – Los Angeles Hotels Hotels Questions And Answers.
We bought area service using an iPad perched on the night table and were given a 35-minute delay time. It took a hr as well as 14 minutes for our straightforward order of coffee, yogurt and a pork, egg and cheese sandwich to show up. The server shrugged when I grumbled as well as mentioned that the tip was already consisted of.
Pets are welcome to stick with their owners for a $50 charge. The hotel has a fashionable, 24-hour gym outfitted with treadmills, an elliptical exerciser machine, kettlebells and also totally free weights, to name a few products. Exclusive yoga courses as well as physical fitness instructors are offered upon demand (Los Angeles Hotels Hotels Questions And Answers). High-speed Wi-Fi is free of charge. High end shop hotels are all about focus to information, which appears to be a work in progress at the Figueroa.
“Facilities and also that it was spick-and-span. The bed was outstanding” “Located near Venice coastline” “Even thoughit was tiny it was cosy as well as it included a very, really light morning meal” “I liked this resort significantly it was very comfortable, personnel were great (Los Angeles Hotels Hotels Questions And Answers). Food was amazing” “The entire experience were just great.
It really really feels like you have returned. The vehicle parking, the snacks, the drink maker, the secure food service – all leading noch! The breakfest was also ok. And the area is perfect. I had a vehicle and also might get all over effortless. All the piece de resistance are in walking range though.
An attractive hotel. Team were very first class” “The personnel are extraordinary, the area is perfect” # 1 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last evaluation posted 3 days ago “This is an excellent hotel as well as I would gladly remain there once again.” “The Peninsula is pure class.” “breakfast is costly yet the amout of food is reasonably …” # 2 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last review uploaded 18 days ago “A picturesque beginning to our honeymoon in the U.S – a really incredible hotel!” “This is a terrific resort all the staff are leading course as well as …” “Outstanding” # 3 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last review published 4 days ago “Love this area!” “Love Tom.” “Tom is a terrific as well as really helpful host!” # 4 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last testimonial published 8 days ago “The very best” “Best in Beverly Hills” “Standard Beverly Hills” # 5 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last evaluation uploaded 3 days ago “Space, morning meal & place” “Had a wonderful remain right here!” “Spacious & clean area.” # 6 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last review published 8 days ago “Everything was exceptional.” “Xavier is awesome!” “Fantastic morning meal!” # 7 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last review published 2 week ago “Area” “Great” “Team were very pleasant and also fitting with all requests.” # 8 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last review uploaded 2 days ago “Location wonderful.” “You don’t get the area you book.” “Roomy areas” # 9 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last testimonial posted 3 days ago “the worst cleaning personnel ever before!” “Fantastic Resort with lots of room and luxury surfaces.
I will be back.” “I really appreciated my stay right here due to the many amenities …” “Super tidy.” # 11 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last evaluation posted 2 days ago “Great area.” “Fantastic service, extremely private location.” “Every little thing is excellent among the finest hotels in Beverley …” # 12 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last evaluation published 5 days ago “Interesting hotel architecture.” “7 evening keep in the resort from heaven” “Beach area.” # 13 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last review uploaded 6 days ago “The team were unbelievably handy.” “Central to many places, silent as well as captivating.” “Whatever was ideal!” # 14 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last testimonial posted 4 days ago “Really great as well as comfortable” “practical” “Noisy in the early morning luggage carts passing” # 15 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last evaluation posted 6 days ago “The breakfast is superb and also the staff members, particularly …” “Superb place.” “The place is great.” # 16 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last evaluation published 4 days ago “The solution was remarkable.” “Absolutely nothing” “Impressive keep when we go to call residence for an enjoyable weekend.
Excellent breakfast!” “Pretty hotel with wonderful gym yet not worth the cost.” “Enjoyed LAAC – Will definitely come back!” # 24 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last evaluation uploaded 6 days ago “Truly awesome, terrific individuals -and also casual- from Front Desk to the Cleansing Ladies, terrific place also” “It was a in” “PLEASED” # 25 of 389 resorts in Los Angeles Last review uploaded 7 days ago “Will never ever remain in a hostel again” “Legendary!” “420 pleasant paradise” # 26 of 389 hotels in Los Angeles Last testimonial published 3 days ago “Examine in was so simple an easy, the location itself is quite …” “Attractive residence” “Every little thing great other than wifi.
That’s exactly how we understand our evaluations originate from real visitors who have remained at the property. Followed by a journey When guests remain at the home, they take a look at just how silent the area is, just how friendly the staff is, and also much more. And lastly, a testimonial After their journey, visitors inform us about their remain.
If you reserved with us and also wish to leave an evaluation, please check in initial. End of dialog content 758330,1088270,1082010,1073010,1081120,1077860,1079640.
Alyssa Powell/Business Insider When you’re a Los Angeles-based amusement and way of life reporter like me, you frequently discover yourself at the Four Seasons Resort Los Angeles at Beverly Hills – Los Angeles Hotels Hotels Questions And Answers. That’s due to the fact that the hotel is well known as one of the finest seen-and-be seen places for a working see as well as a power lunch or supper in community.
However it’s not all rigid service as well as procedure. As a 4 Seasons, the hotel is inviting to families and tourists of all kinds looking for the consistency of a prominent worldwide high-end chain. Naturally with the passing celebrity as well as bold-faced name, it’s also fantastic for people viewing. I count myself fortunate to call it something of a 2nd home in community.
I’ll never forget the time I checked out with my spouse for a staycation when I was 9 months pregnant, or more lately, over the joyful vacation season when the typical rooms were adorned with floral as well as decor installations from star florist Jeff Leatham. Because of this, it’s not a surprise it made our listing of the finest hotels in Los Angeles for 2020. Costs for entry-level areas here start in the $400s, according to on the internet search results at the time of magazine.
On my current Xmas remain, I remained in a mid-tier Deluxe Terrace King room, which was comped for evaluation purposes, however usually publications for $595. I have actually constantly seen standard areas, which are in fact larger, as well as with a reduced rate factor. Unless you’re taking a trip with family or preparing to amuse in-room, in my experience, a standard-sized room is the very best worth for five-star lodgings that are large, elegant, as well as prime for people-watching.
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'Stand your ground' killer sentenced to 20 years in Florida shooting
Michael Sykes
Florida man Michael Drejka has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of manslaughter in the July 2018 killing of Markeis McGlockton, an unarmed black man.
Background: The police report said the deadly attack took place outside a food store after McGlockton's girlfriend, Britany Jacobs, parked in a handicapped-accessible spot while McGlockton and their 5-year-old son went inside. Drejka, a white man, then approached the vehicle and started an argument with Jacobs over parking in the spot without a permit.
Surveillance footage shows McGlockton walked out of the store and pushed Drejka to the ground. He stepped back and Drejka, sitting on the ground, drew his a gun and fired it once. McGlockton stumbled away and later died from the gunshot wound in the chest, police said.
Drejka told officers that he feared for his life after being shoved, but jurors rejected the claim that he was facing an active threat after viewing the footage.
Go deeper: Parking lot shooting reignites Florida's stand your ground debate
Editor's note: This story has been corrected to note that it was McGlockton who pushed Drejka to the ground.
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Practice Statement Law Administration
PS LA 2009/7
Approach to certain trust issues involving Division 6 of Part III of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 pending resolution of the Bamford litigation
To advise staff of the approach to be taken in respect of compliance activities, assessments, administrative penalties, interest charges, collections, rulings, and objections and appeals
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Deliberate attempts to exploit Division 6
No deliberate attempt to exploit Division 6
Administrative penalty and interest charges
Practice Statement PS LA 2005/1 (GA)
This practice statement is issued under the authority of the Commissioner of Taxation and must be read in conjunction with Law Administration Practice Statement PS LA 1998/1. It must be followed by Tax Office staff unless doing so creates unintended consequences or is considered incorrect. Where this occurs Tax Office staff must follow their business line's escalation process.
1. The meaning of the expressions 'income of the trust estate' and 'share'in section 97 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (ITAA 1936)[1] were considered by the Full Court of the Federal Court in its decision in Bamford v. Commissioner of Taxation [2009] FCAFC 66 (Bamford).
2. The Court rejected the Commissioner's view that 'income of the trust estate'means income according to ordinary concepts finding instead, broadly speaking, that it is that which is treated as income by or under the trust instrument for the purpose of fixing beneficiary entitlements. However, the Court accepted the Commissioner's view that 'share'means the beneficiary's 'proportionate'or 'fractional'interest in the 'income of the trust estate'.
3. Both the taxpayers and the Commissioner are seeking special leave to appeal to the High Court from the decision of the Full Court. As at the date of issuing this Practice Statement, no date has been set for the hearing of the special leave application. However, if leave is granted, the High Court is expected to consider:
what is meant by the expression 'income of a trust estate'as that phrase is used in section 97 and, in particular, whether what is income is to be determined by or under the relevant trust instrument, and
what is meant by the expression 'that share'as used in section 97 and, in particular, whether it means 'proportion'or 'amount', or whether it has a variable meaning that depends on the way in which the beneficiary's entitlement is fixed by or under the trust instrument.
4. Pending a determination by the High Court in Bamford on the special leave applications and, if leave to appeal is granted, on the appeals, staff are to observe the following directions when dealing with trust issues arising under Division 6 of Part III (Division 6).
5. Staff should continue to undertake compliance work involving trusts in the specific circumstances outlined in this Practice Statement (see paragraphs 9 to 45 of this practice statement). Any assessment that issues as a result of this work should be based on the Commissioner's view of 'income of a trust estate' and 'share'.[2] If the taxpayer has previously relied on the decision of the Full Court in Bamford, or on the basis of an alternative view about the operation of Division 6 that is reasonably open, and providing a tax avoidance scheme is not involved, there would be no liability for administrative penalties in respect of any relevant shortfall amount and it would be appropriate for staff to consider remitting interest charges (see paragraphs 49 to 51 of this practice statement). Such alternative views may also provide a reasonable basis for settling tax disputes (see paragraph 58 of this practice statement). Where assessments are disputed, recovery action may be deferred unless there is a serious risk to collection (see paragraph 52 of this practice statement).
6. Staff actioning a ruling, objection or appeal should, as far as possible, seek the agreement of the relevant parties to the matter being deferred pending the resolution of the Bamford litigation (see paragraphs 53 to 55 of this practice statement). If, however, it is not possible to defer finalising the matter then staff should apply the Commissioner's view of 'income of a trust estate' and 'share', noting, however, the decision of the Full Court in Bamford and the fact that the case is before the High Court.[3]
7. Staff should advise taxpayers if there is a possibility that their cases will be affected by the Bamford litigation.
8. To ensure consistency of approach, staff must notify the SME Risk manager trusts of any audit, objection, ruling or litigation case that involves the assessment of the net income of a trust by emailing Trust Risk Manager@ato.gov.au.
9. Staff should not select cases for active compliance solely with a view to applying the Commissioner's view as to the meaning of 'income of a trust estate'or 'share'in Division 6, other than in the circumstances outlined in paragraph 12 of this practice statement.
10. However, staff should continue to use data matching and other compliance tools to, for example, locate trusts engaged in aggressive tax planning and/or detect under reporting by beneficiaries and/or trustees.
11. If in these other cases, outlined at paragraphs 36 to 45 of this practice statement, there is a dispute about the calculation of the section 95 net income or who should be assessed on it, any assessments and/or amended assessments which may be raised should be based on the Commissioner's view of 'income of the trust estate' and 'share'.
12. Staff may undertake active compliance work solely with a view to applying the Commissioner's view of 'income of a trust estate' and 'share'where:
trustees and/or beneficiaries adopt a different view from the Commissioner as to the meaning of 'income of a trust estate' and/or 'share'to deliberately effect a mismatch between the beneficiaries'entitlements and the tax outcomes with the result that some or all of the tax liability in respect of the trust's section 95 net income is avoided (see Example 1 of this practice statement). Such cases are to be distinguished from those where the trustee and beneficiaries have adopted a different view from the Commissioner as to 'income of a trust estate' and/or 'share'in order to ensure that the tax liability in respect of the trust's section 95 net income falls on, and is met by, those who have obtained the benefit of the underlying trust income or gains (see Examples 2, 3 and 4 of this practice statement)
there are reasonable arguments to suggest that Part IVA or a specific anti-avoidance/integrity provision such as section 100A (aimed against trust stripping schemes) may apply to alter the way the net income is allocated as between the trustee and the beneficiaries (see Example 5 of this practice statement), or
it is reasonably arguable, on the facts of the case, that aspects of the arrangement that affect the application of Division 6 are a sham or of no legal effect (for example, the purported resolutions to appoint income to a loss trust that were disregarded in Raftland v. Commissioner of Taxation [2008] HCA 21; 68 ATR 170; [2008] ATC 20-029).
13. In a particular year the trustee of a family trust derives $250,000 of ordinary income of which $245,000 is applied to acquire a holiday home for the family. The trust deed provides the trustee with a power to appoint income and capital amongst a single class of discretionary objects. It also confers a broad power to characterise receipts and outgoings as on income or capital account.
14. In the relevant year one of the discretionary objects is in a loss position for tax purposes.
15. The trustee, in purported exercise of its power under the deed, determines that the purchase of the holiday home involved an outgoing on income account and that consequently the income of the trust legally available for distribution for the year is $5,000. The trustee further resolves that this amount is to be appointed to the loss beneficiary. The trustee contends that as the loss beneficiary is presently entitled to all of the income of the trust for section 97 purposes, so all of the net income of the trust is assessable to the loss beneficiary. This would have the result that the net income of the trust would not be subject to tax.
16. The contended result involves a clear mismatch between the loss beneficiary's entitlements and the tax outcomes; all of the section 95 net income is assessed to the loss beneficiary but the bulk of the income is accumulated in the fund for the benefit of all the beneficiaries. The Commissioner would select an arrangement of this kind for active compliance in order to apply his view of 'income of the trust estate'.
17. In a particular year the trustee of a family trust does not derive any ordinary income but makes a net capital gain of $100,000. The trust deed provides the trustee with a power to appoint income and capital amongst a single class of discretionary objects. It also confers a broad power to characterise receipts and outgoings as on income or capital account.
19. The trustee, in purported exercise of its power under the deed, determines that the income of the trust legally available for distribution for the year is $100,000 and the amount is to be appointed to the loss beneficiary. The amount of $100,000 is subsequently distributed to the loss beneficiary.
20. The trustee takes the view that the section 95 net income of the trust (that is, the net capital gain) should be included in the assessable income of the loss beneficiary. This would result in the amount being offset by the beneficiary's prior year tax losses.
21. Although the loss beneficiary would not be liable to tax in respect of the net capital gain there is no mismatch between the loss beneficiary's entitlements and the tax outcomes. In contrast to Example 1 of this practice statement, the section 95 net income is assessed to the loss beneficiary in circumstances where the beneficiary has obtained the full benefit of the underlying gain. The result is broadly consistent with PS LA 2005/1(GA). As the loss beneficiary is at law within the class of objects permitted under the deed to benefit from the exercise of the trustee's power to appoint income, the Commissioner would not select an arrangement of this kind for active compliance merely to apply his view of 'income of the trust estate'.
22. In a particular year the section 95 net income of a unit trust that is a managed investment trust is $1,000,000 comprising a $600,000 net capital gain and $400,000 of net rental income. The trust deed provides that the distributable income of the trust equals the taxable income of the trust in each year of income (excluding franking credits) unless the trustee determines that the distributable income shall be some other amount.
23. The trustee makes a cash distribution of $1,000,000 to unitholders according to the number of units held. The trustee advises unitholders in their annual distribution advices of their proportionate share of the $1,000,000 taxable income.
24. The trustee takes the view that the section 95 net income of the trust (that is, including the net capital gain of $600,000) should be included in the assessable income of the unitholders - consistent with the advice to unitholders in their annual distribution advices.
25. There is no mismatch between the unitholders'entitlements and the tax outcomes. The Commissioner would not select an arrangement of this kind for active compliance merely to apply his view of 'income of the trust estate'.
26. In a particular year, the section 95 net income of a family trust is $100,000 comprising a $60,000 net capital gain and $40,000 of net rental income. The trust deed provides that the distributable income of the trust equals the taxable income of the trust in each year of income (excluding franking credits) unless the trustee determines that the distributable income shall be some other amount.
27. The trustee does not determine otherwise, so the distributable income of the trust for the year is $100,000. The trustee resolves to distribute this 'income'to the family members in the following proportions:
Family Member 1 10% $10,000
Family Member 4 Balance remaining
(that is, 50%) $50,000
28. The income is subsequently so distributed. The trustee takes the view that the section 95 net income of the trust (that is, including the net capital gain of $60,000) should be included in the assessable income of the beneficiaries in these amounts.
29. There is no mismatch between the beneficiaries'entitlements and the tax outcomes. The result is broadly consistent with PS LA 2005/1(GA). The Commissioner would not select an arrangement of this kind for active compliance merely to apply his view of 'income of the trust estate'.
30. In a particular year the trustee of a family trust derives $100,000 of income. The trust deed has two classes of beneficiaries - those entitled to share in income and those entitled to share in the capital - and the membership of these two classes is different. The trustee has the power to appoint income and capital within the two classes of beneficiaries respectively. The deed also confers on the trustee a power to determine whether receipts and outgoings are on income or capital account.
31. Having received advice on effective strategies for minimising tax, and in accordance with the terms of that advice:
the trustee, in purported exercise of a power under the deed, amended the deed to admit into the class of income objects of the trust a tax exempt charity, and
the trustee determined to characterise $95,000 of the income as a capital receipt for the purposes of the deed.
32. The trustee appoints the $5,000 of income to the charity and the remaining $95,000 is appointed, as capital, to a family member who is an eligible capital beneficiary. The trustee contends that as the charity is presently entitled to all of the income of the trust for section 97 purposes, so all of the net income of the trust is to be attributed to the charity. This would result in the net income of the trust being free of tax.
33. Prior to the year in question, the only entities to have benefited from a distribution of income from the trust were members of the family for whom the trust was settled.
34. The facts of this example are such as to raise the potential application of Part IVA. The Commissioner would select an arrangement of this kind for active compliance and would apply his view of 'income of the trust estate' and, in the alternative, Part IVA.
35. Moreover, in a trust of this kind, the Commissioner would be likely to question whether the trustee was authorised, under the trust deed, to recharacterise what was clearly an income receipt as capital (that is, on the basis that the seemingly broad power to recharacterise receipts should be read down to give effect to the distinction made by the settlor between those beneficiaries to whom income could be appointed and those to whom capital could be appointed).
36. In other cases, where there has been no deliberate attempt to exploit Division 6, staff should not undertake compliance action solely to review the basis on which the section 95 net income of a trust has been allocated.
37. If for some other reason, however, there is a dispute about the way the trustee has calculated the section 95 net income of the trust, any assessments and/or amended assessments which are raised in respect of the adjusted net income should be based on the Commissioner's view of 'income of the trust estate' and 'share'.
38. Having reviewed the affairs of a trustee, the Commissioner reaches the opinion that a specific expense treated by the trustee as deductible when calculating the net income of the trust for a year was not deductible. The trustee disputes the Commissioner's view as to the deductibility of the expense. In ascertaining which party bears the tax liability in relation to the adjusted net income, the Commissioner will apply his view of 'income of the trust estate' and 'share'.
39. Having reviewed the affairs of a trustee, the Commissioner determines that a particular item of income derived by the trustee during a year was not taken into account by the trustee when calculating the net income for that year and another receipt was inappropriately treated as having been derived on capital rather than revenue account. The trustee disputes the Commissioner's view that any income was omitted or that the receipt was mischaracterised. In ascertaining which party bears the tax liability in relation to the adjusted net income, the Commissioner will apply his view of 'income of the trust estate' and 'share'.
40. Similarly, the Commissioner's view of 'income of the trust estate' and 'share'should be applied if there is a dispute with a trustee and/or beneficiaries as to the legal effect, for trust purposes, of a clause of a deed or a related resolution that bears on the identity of the beneficiaries who are 'presently entitled'to the trust income and are therefore liable to be taxed in respect of a share of the section 95 net income.
41. During a particular year a trustee, in purported exercise of a power of appointment, determined to distribute income of the trust to a particular person in their capacity as beneficiary of the trust. On review, the Commissioner concludes that the person did not in fact meet the description of a person entitled under the terms of the deed to benefit from an exercise of the trustee's power to appoint income. In determining the extent to which the beneficiaries who were entitled under the deed to benefit are taxed under Division 6 on the net income of the trust for the year, the Commissioner will apply his view of 'income of the trust' and 'share'.
42. During a particular year, a beneficiary purported to disclaim their interest in a trust. On review, the Commissioner concludes that the disclaimer was legally ineffective. As with Example 8 of this practice statement, in determining the extent to which the beneficiaries who were entitled under the deed to benefit are taxed under Division 6 on the net income of the trust for the year, the Commissioner will apply his view of 'income of the trust estate' and 'share'.
43. During a particular year, a trustee in exercise of a power to appoint income of the trust resolved to distribute the 'net income of the trust disclosed in the income tax return [for that year]'. However, the income tax return in fact disclosed a loss. On review, the Commissioner determined that the trust did have an amount of section 95 net income but that, on its terms, the resolution was ineffective to make any beneficiary presently entitled to any of the income of the trust. In determining the identity of the parties on whom the liability to pay tax in respect of the trust's section 95 net income falls, the Commissioner will apply his view of 'income of the trust estate' and 'share'.
44. The Commissioner's view of 'income of the trust estate' and/or 'share'should also be applied if, for any reason, there is any part of the section 95 net income of a trust that has not been brought to account for tax purposes.
45. In a particular year, the section 95 net income of a trust is wholly comprised of a net capital gain. A beneficiary is made entitled to the underlying profit. Either due to inadvertence or a difference of views as to 'income of the trust estate', neither the trustee nor the beneficiary returns the net income. In determining who should be taxed under Division 6, the Commissioner will apply his view of 'income of the trust' and 'share'.
46. Given there is currently an application for special leave to appeal to the High Court to review aspects of the Full Court's decision in Bamford, such as the meaning of 'income of the trust estate' and 'share', staff should, in the circumstances outlined in paragraphs 12 to 45 of this practice statement, also consider raising alternative assessments against beneficiaries and the trustee based on different views of the law and/or the facts as appropriate.
47. In making alternative assessments, staff should take as the basis for the primary assessment the Commissioner's views of 'income of the trust estate' and/or 'share'. Law Administration Practice Statement PS LA 2006/7 contains more information about the making of alternative assessments. In such cases, any recovery action would be in relation to the primary assessment only.
48. If making a trustee assessment, staff should apply the Commissioner's administrative practice that applies to income years ended 30 June 2005 (or later substituted accounting period) and later income years. Under that practice, an original assessment will only be made within four years from the later of the due date for lodgement of the trust return or the actual lodgement date of the return, except where there has been fraud or evasion.
49. In assessing 'shortfall amounts'that arise as a result of the Commissioner applying Division 6 in accordance with his view of 'income of the trust estate' and 'share', staff should recognise that while the Bamford decision is still subject to further appeal processes, the Full Court's views have to be given due weight.
50. Insofar as the trustees and beneficiaries of a trust who are not involved in a tax avoidance scheme have prepared returns on the basis of the views of the Full Court in Bamford, or on the basis of an alternative view about the operation of Division 6 that is reasonably open having regard to other relevant authorities,[4] staff should accept that the taxpayer has taken 'reasonable care to comply with the taxation law' and that their position is 'reasonably arguable'for the purposes of Division 284 of Schedule 1 to the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (TAA). In these circumstances there will be no liability for administrative penalty in respect of a relevant 'shortfall amount'(or part thereof).
51. Similarly, and in accordance with Law Administration Practice Statement PS LA 2006/8, the factors mentioned above should be taken into account when determining whether it is fair and reasonable for the Commissioner to remit any shortfall interest charge or general interest charge imposed under the ITAA 1936 and/or the TAA.
52. As outlined in the ATO Receivables Policy the Commissioner may initiate recovery action for collection of unpaid disputed debts at any time. However, in the circumstances it is reasonable, unless there is evidence of a risk to collection in a particular case, that the Commissioner defer recovery action in affected cases pending a final determination by the High Court.
53. Should a request be made for a private, product or class ruling that requires the Commissioner to express a view on the extent of a particular beneficiary's liability to tax under sections 97 or 100, or a trustee's liability under sections 98, 99 or 99A, the ruling should reflect the Commissioner's views as to 'income of the trust estate' and 'share'in Division 6. However in such cases, staff should first seek to obtain agreement from the ruling applicant to defer the issue of the ruling pending the outcome of the Bamford litigation.
54. If there is a dispute with a taxpayer as to the correctness of an assessment, or any other taxation decision, made by the Commissioner that depends, in whole or in part, on the proper construction of 'income of the trust estate' and/or 'share'in Division 6, and the taxpayer lodges an objection in respect of the decision, staff should seek to obtain agreement from the taxpayer to defer finalising the objection decision. In the event that the taxpayer requires the Commissioner to decide the objection, then the objection should be decided in accordance with the Commissioner's view of 'income of the trust estate' and 'share'.
55. Where a case of this type is currently at the appeal stage, either before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal or the Federal Court, staff should seek to obtain agreement from taxpayers to adjourn the case. If agreement cannot be reached, the court or tribunal should be asked to adjourn the matter pending the outcome of the special leave application and the substantive appeal, if special leave is granted. In the event that the request is rejected and the case proceeds to hearing, the Commissioner's representative should acknowledge that the court or tribunal is bound by Bamford but formally submit that the Full Court's view on 'income of the trust estate'is wrong and should request that the court or tribunal reserve its decision until the outcome of Bamford is known.
56. Law Administration Practice Statement PS LA 2005/1 (GA) will not be withdrawn pending finalisation of the Bamford case and taxpayers will be free to self assess in accordance with its stated terms.
57. Where, however, there is a dispute between the Commissioner and a trustee and/or beneficiaries that falls into one of the categories outlined in paragraphs 12 to 45 of this practice statement, the Commissioner will apply his view of 'income of the trust estate' and 'share'. This follows because a practice statement is not binding upon a court or tribunal; a court or tribunal can only apply the law according to its terms.
58. That is not to preclude, however, the possibility that PS LA 2005/1 (GA) might provide a reasonable basis for settling a tax dispute with a trustee and/or beneficiaries. All settlements must be made in accordance with the Commissioner's Code of Settlement Practice.
59. As PS LA 2005/1 (GA) was based on a quantum approach and the existence of a degree of uncertainty, if the decision of the Full Court on the meaning of 'share'were to stand then this practice statement would need to be withdrawn.
60. The net (or taxable) income of a trust for a year of income is calculated in accordance with section 95. The section 95 net income is assessed to beneficiaries and/or the trustee in accordance with Division 6 (in particular sections 97, 98, 98A, 99, 99A).
61. Section 97 provides that a beneficiary who is 'presently entitled to a share of the income of the trust estate'is to be assessed on 'that share'of the net income of the trust estate. Section 98 assesses the trustee on behalf of a beneficiary on the beneficiary's share of the net income where the beneficiary is under a legal disability or is a non-resident at year end.
62. Sections 99 and 99A provide for the trustee to be assessed where there is any part of the net income of the trust that is not assessed to a beneficiary under section 97, to the trustee on behalf of a beneficiary under section 98, or that 'represents income'to which a beneficiary is presently entitled and that is attributable to a period when the beneficiary was not a resident and is also attributable to sources out of Australia.
63. The Commissioner acknowledges that different views are open as to the meaning of the composite expression 'presently entitled to a share of the income of the trust estate'. These views, broadly speaking, relate to:
what is meant by the income of a trust for the purposes of section 97 (in particular, whether what is income can be affected by the terms of the deed)
what it is that beneficiaries of a trust need to be presently entitled to in order to avoid a trustee assessment under sections 99 or 99A (whether it is the gross or surplus income and, if the latter, how it is that the surplus is to be calculated), and
what is meant by the notion of a share for the purposes of section 97 (in particular, whether it means 'proportion'or 'amount', or whether it is to be determined by reference to the manner in which the beneficiary's entitlement is measured by or under the trust instrument).
64. Having regard to the structure of the Act, contextual considerations and the state of existing judicial authority, the Commissioner considers that the better view is as follows:
'income of the trust estate'is that which is ordinary income in the hands of the trustee
the words 'that share'refer to the beneficiary's proportionate or fractional entitlement to so much of the 'income of the trust estate'that has been distributed or that remains available for distribution at the end of the year after the trustee has made provision for the proper revenue outgoings of the trust
for these purposes, neither the provisions of a trust deed nor a determination by a trustee acting under authority of a trust deed can alter the character of receipts or outgoings in the hands of the trustee, and
provisions of a trust deed (and or determinations made by a trustee under authority of a trust deed) that govern what is to be treated as income and what is to be treated as capital for the purposes of apportioning receipts and outgoings between those entitled to income and those entitled to capital will affect the question of who is presently entitled to that which was ordinary income in the hands of the trustee.
65. In Bamford the Court held, broadly speaking, that, for the purposes of section 97, 'income of the trust estate'is that which is treated as income by or under the trust instrument for the purpose of fixing beneficiary entitlements and that 'share'means proportion.
66. Both the taxpayers and the Commissioner have filed applications for special leave to appeal to the High Court from the decision of the Full Court of the Federal Court in the matter of Bamford. The Tax Office will be test case funding the taxpayers'special leave application and, if leave is granted, their substantive appeal.
67. The decisions by the taxpayers and Commissioner to seek special leave to appeal to the High Court make it desirable in the interests of good administration for the Commissioner to communicate his approach to the application of Division 6 pending resolution of the issues before the Court in Bamford.
Date of Issue: 20 August 2009
Date of Effect: 20 August 2009
All subsequent legislative references are to the ITAA 1936 unless indicated otherwise.
See paragraph 64 of this practice statement for a summary of the Commissioner's views.
Including, for these purposes, PS LA 2005/1 (GA).
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Related Practice Statements:
PS LA 2005/1 (GA)
ATO Receivables Policy
Code of Settlement Practice
Subject References:
trust estate
presently entitled
Legislative References:
ITAA 1936
ITAA 1936 Part III Division 6
ITAA 1936 95
ITAA 1936 98A
ITAA 1936 100
ITAA 1936 100A
ITAA 1936 Part IVA
TAA 1953
TAA 1953 Sch1 Division 284
Case References:
Bamford v. Commissioner of Taxation
[2009] FCAFC 66
2009 ATC 20-105
Raftland v. Commissioner of Taxation
[2008] HCA 21
68 ATR 170
Authorised by:
Michael Hardy
Amendment history 1 September 2009
Para 64 - replace the word Commissioner's with Commissioner
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“Look after the dead,” said the priests, “and the dead will look after you.” Wise words in all probability, but a tall order when you have just become the pharaoh of a small and penniless country whose largesse—and indeed treasury—is unlikely to pay for the construction of a monumental pyramid to honor your dead father. And particularly when your only visible means of support is a recently acquired qualification from the Guild of Assassins, an association wherein running a kingdom and basic financial acumen were not prerequisites for course entry.
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Sir Terry Pratchett sold his first story when he was thirteen, which earned him enough money to buy a second-hand typewriter. His first novel, a humorous fantasy entitled The Carpet People, appeared in 1971 from the publisher Colin Smythe.
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Oct. 17, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Joe the Plumber
Andy needs his pipes tightened.
"...burning question that I have: Who is Joe the Plumber?!?..."
Oct. 15, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell
The Plumber's Publisher
Mike Levy stays in the background as Texas Monthly's publisher, but takes center stage as a one-man activist group.
"...of humanity I see in this city. I'm a plumber's son. I know where I came from. Most of..."
July 20, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Welcome to Mooseport
Ray Romano, Gene Hackman, Maura Tierney, and Marcia Gay Harden search in vain for a laughtrack in Mooseport, Maine.
"...and through a set of embarrassing coincidences, the town plumber, "Handy" Harrison, turns out to be also running for..."
Feb. 20, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
2000 by – (Program Four)
"...one man's apartment into the dwelling below causes a plumber to come by, tear a hole in his floor,..."
Aug. 13, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
2000 Seen by – (Program Three)
"...sort who has chosen a career as a professional plumber. Nicola is a bulimic (and, perhaps, agoraphobic) whose eating..."
March 13, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
So, Who's Your Contractor?
How to find the contractor needle in the Cro-Magnon haystack
"...slabs. There's the space for the sink that the plumber swore was going to be installed by the time..."
Aug. 3, 2007 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker
Like Being Killed
"...and, when she finally gets around to calling the plumber, has the most disturbing S&M affair with him I..."
Sept. 11, 1998 Books Feature by Marion Winik
Lubitsch's Last Hurrah
New AFS Essential Cinema series covers the 'Touch' from pre-war to 'Cluny Brown'
"...titular Cluny Brown, had Charles Boyer at the word "plumber."..."
Oct. 5, 2012 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez
Waterboarded in South Austin
Polly Parsons is still getting hassled by water supplier
"...her of the leak and recommended she call his plumber, who found no leak. A second plumber also came..."
Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith
Wrestling Legend Dustin Rhodes Keeps Steppin'
The Austin native continues a family legacy with a new TV show and a revived career
"...to Austin. The Son of the Son of a Plumber..."
Jan. 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
The family that slays together, stays together – even in witness protection.
"...their answer to everything, whether in response to a plumber’s attempt to extort a king’s ransom for a new..."
Sept. 20, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis
Mystery Team
The Mystery Team is a crime-solving trio of clueless high school seniors, brought to us by the five-person troupe called Derrick Comedy.
"...his ludicrous, anachronistic costumings (a rail-riding hobo, a Mexican plumber in poncho and sombrero, a top-hatted aristocrat trying to..."
Aug. 28, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
Media Watch: Top 10 Media Stories of 2008
"...our time, the mainstream media focused on Joe the Plumber, crazy preachers, socialism, and Sarah Palin's relative hotness. On..."
Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass
Screening Calls
What to see and when and where to see it at SXSW Film 04
"...at the slightest weight infraction. Then she meets the plumber Jean, who comes to her apartment to fix a..."
March 12, 2004 Screens Feature
Bread and Tulips
An endearing romantic daydream about an underappreciated housewife who decides on whim to not return home.
"...tires of his wrinkled shirts and sends an unemployed plumber fond of mystery novels (Battiston) to find Rosalba in..."
Oct. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Humor, Introspection, Ecstasy
UT Composer Dan Welcher is one step away from greatness.
"...Turns out, there was a plumber in the class, who told Welcher that he didn't..."
April 13, 2001 Music Feature by Robert Faires
Brief Interviews with important People
"...to see you again. It's no different than a plumber you call out once versus being a contractor and..."
March 16, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer
A Merry War
"...somewhere, and pursue his true destiny as an ecstatic plumber of deep truths ignored by the smug bourgeois masses...."
Oct. 23, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith
A woman inherits a hotel that was built over a gate to hell. Man, I hate it when that happens.
"...the painter topples screaming off of his scaffolding, the plumber has his eyes sucked out in the flooded basement,..."
June 12, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity
We spent election day with local percussive rebel
"...Harris fully understands the latter arena. In 2017, the percussionist/carpenter/luthier/plumber appeared in front of a rainbow flag via Twitter..."
July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin
The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do
Can skilled jobs and career education change Texas culture?
"...is something like 59; the average age of a plumber is 62. So as those folks are getting older..."
Day Trips: Toilet Seat Museum
Toilet seat art collection relocates to The Colony
"...A retired master plumber and artist, Barney started his potty-lid art project by..."
July 12, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Luv Doc: Not Mellow at All
There is an unwritten social contract to indoor plumbing
"...insulting the hard work and craftsmanship of the noble plumber – some hardworking person who probably falls asleep each..."
April 19, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc
Day Trips: Toilet Seat Art Museum, San Antonio
Hundreds of commode covers become canvases for 97-year-old artist
"...the years Smith held a variety of jobs including plumber, maintenance supervisor, graphic artist, and chaplain. After retirement he..."
June 8, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Dear Glutton: Threeway Dining
An out-of-the-way place to get to know your group before group sex
"...both preschool teachers, all your friends, your landlord, your plumber, and all of your judgmental neighbors, no one will..."
Sept. 29, 2017 Food Column by Emily Beyda
Undocumented, Unafraid
Balancing fear and power in the wake of ICE arrests
"...I got deported. This is my home." William, a plumber, said: "We're here to work. We're not criminal. We..."
March 10, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma
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A working holiday promises adventure, self-discovery and exploration. From the turquoise waters of Queensland to the red dirt of the outback, you can be certain that your gap year will bring unforgettable memories and life-changing experiences.
What is a gap year or working holiday?
Barrington Tops, New South Wales © Nicola Easterby
A working holiday, sometimes called a gap year, is an extended trip abroad that allows you to stay for longer than a typical tourist visa and gives you the right to earn money through short-term employment. While some working holiday makers choose to stay for a year and beyond, others stay for just a few months.
In Australia, a working holiday might entail full-time work, part-time work, volunteer work or no work at all. You have the freedom to work as much or as little as you choose, allowing you to customise your year abroad.
There are many reasons you might take a gap year. A gap year offers new experiences, new friendships, a new perspective and memories you’ll never forget.
What is a working holiday visa?
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Australia’s working holiday visas are a part of the Australian Government’s Working Holiday Maker Program - a cultural exchange program which allows young travellers to have an extended holiday and earn money as they travel. A working holiday visa is a requirement if you want to stay in Australia longer than a tourist visa allows, or if you want the right to work during your holiday.
Australia offers two different working holiday visas: a Working Holiday Visa (subclass 417) and a Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462). United States citizens between the ages of 18-30 are eligible for the Work and Holiday Visa (subclass 462).
What can I expect from a year in Australia?
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There’s a huge array of experiences you can have in Australia, but one thing’s for sure - you can expect an adventure.
On a working holiday, you’re bound to discover Australia’s stunning scenery and wildlife. Queensland is home to the Great Barrier Reef, where you’ll snorkel with vibrant schools of fish. On Rottnest Island you can snap a selfie with a smiling quokka, or head to the Northern Territory which boasts national parks with otherworldly landscapes.
You can also immerse yourself in a new way of life. The ocean, the desert, food and friendship all play enormous roles in the Australian way of life. Find yourself sharing a beer at a brewery in Brisbane, cheering with fans at a game of cricket or learning to surf with a wave-loving local.
Whether you settle into city life or roam from coast to coast, you’ll come across waterfalls that ignite your wanderlust, delicious dishes with new flavours and experiences that encourage your self-discovery.
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Introducing the Tudor Heritage Black Bay, in Midnight Blue (Live Pictures & Pricing)
Tudor Heritage Black Bay in Midnight Blue: Now, last week I spoke about Omega being one of our first meetings at Baselworld but in actual fact this was the very first. Tudor invited us for a meeting and introduced us to their new wristwatch line-up for 2014. One of the very first pieces they showed us was this Tudor Heritage Black Bay in a new colour combination, midnight blue. In fact the only things that have really changed from the Heritage Black Bay model introduced in 2012, is the bezel: which is now in matte midnight blue matching the crown tube and the dial now uses white makers instead of gilt ones. The same also goes for the hour, minutes and seconds hands, which are now silver-coloured. The dial has also changed from a nice warm chocolate-brown to a matte black. The case of this Heritage Black Bay remains at 41mm and comes on either a stainless steel bracelet, blue leather strap or a two-tone black and blue fabric strap. All-in-all, although there were a few subtle changes, it does give the watch a very welcomed, different feel from the original Heritage Black Bay.
In essence, the new Tudor Heritage Black Bay takes its overall design and its domed crystal from the brand’s first divers’ watch, the Tudor Submariner reference 7922, launched in 1954. It also owes to its ancestor its domed dial, a feature shared by the first TUDOR Submariner models. Its large winding crown is a nod to a model presented in 1958 under reference 7924 and dubbed “Big Crown” by many keen collectors. Its characteristic angular hands, known by Tudor aficionados as “Snowflakes”, were seen from 1969 to the early 1980s.
The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Midnight Blue is very reminiscent of those issued to the Marine nationale française (National French Marines) during the second half of the 20th century. These marines were equipped with Tudor divers’ watches, which were generally blue but these versions made use of an all blue dial with the square hour indexes – which would’ve been nice to see in the new iteration of the Heritage Black Bay?
Inside the Tudor Heritage Black Bay is the reliable self-winding calibre 2824 movement, which provides an approximate power reserve of 38 hours. The case features polished and satin finishes and is waterproof to 200m.
The Tudor Heritage Black Bay Midnight Blue on a distressed leather strap will be $3100 USD. On the stainless steel bracelet it will have a price tag of $3425 USD. Both models come with the two-tone black and blue fabric strap. For more information on visit the official Tudor website.
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Bicyclist Dies From Accident Injuries
BicycleLaw November 5, 2009 May 8th, 2016
Morgan Hill Times: Bicyclist dies from accident injuries
By Natalie Everett – Staff Writer
The bicyclist who was struck by a driver while riding through a crosswalk near Community Park died from his injuries.
About 5 p.m. Oct. 23, Rory Tomasello, 22, was riding his bicycle north through the midblock crosswalk on West Edmundson Avenue, west of Monterey Road. Tomasello made it across the eastbound traffic lanes and a vehicle in the left westbound lane stopped for him. He then collided with the front driver’s side fender of a westbound Cadillac SUV driven by a 66-year-old woman traveling in the right westbound lane. He was not wearing a helmet, witnesses said.
Tomasello was disoriented when police and ambulances arrived. Once he was in the ambulance, he passed out and did not regain consciousness again, his mother Kathee Tomasello said.
“A few times his eyes opened, but he never really looked at us,” she said.
Tomasello suffered a fractured skull and brain swelling. He was declared braindead Monday. His organs will be donated, as per his wishes, Kathee Tomasello said.
Morgan Hill Police Chief Bruce Cumming said police are still investigating the accident. No one was ticketed at the scene, for both ethical and common sense reasons, he said.
For one, it’s not clear who was more at fault. Because Rory was riding through the crosswalk instead of walking the bike across, as is local law, it’s not clear whether Rory should be considered a pedestrian, Cumming said. If he were, he had laws protecting him.
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You are here: Home / 2018 / December / Lost in translation: Calls for Proposals are determined by language
Lost in translation: Calls for Proposals are determined by language
The Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking, abbreviated as BBI JU, is in the final stages of the procedure to award funding for new research and development proposals. BBI JU is a €3.7 billion Public-Private Partnership between the EU and the Bio-based Industries Consortium. I participated in the evaluation of the 144 proposals that were submitted in answer to the last Call, the fifth of the seven Calls for Proposals planned.
Feedback form. Image: Dominik Gwarek
Taking a look in the kitchen of BBI JU teaches you a lot about the strict organization and the very well organized process needed to secure that the submitted proposals are evaluated according to the same standard. It also shows you the hard work underlying the final evaluation of all those involved, aimed at the selection of the excellent, the best of the best, proposals. But paradoxically, these efforts do not automatically result in the selection of the most promising proposals.
Language determines the results of Calls for Proposals
The English language, the lingua franca of the EU, determines the final outcome of a Call, but language proves a difficult instrument to utilize. When describing a Call, the challenge is to make a choice of English language to combine various goals. Calls for Proposals should be clearly understandable for non-native speakers, but unequivocally define the requested goals. And the English should also offer sufficient detail to define the specific aspects a particular proposal has to comply with, while at the same time not hinting at the actions deemed necessary to reach the defined goals.
But the concise Calls by BBI JU do not very well explain the definitions and concepts applied. That is very well when all actors and stakeholders involved have a mutual understanding of these concepts. Unfortunately, in the current bio-economy, concepts such as pretreatment of biomass, or trade market, or cascade use of biomass, are not yet commonly explained and therefore this leaves room for interpretation.
Evaluation form. Image: Rodrigo Galindo
Next to this, the language used to evaluate proposals is not without limitations. Ideally, all competing proposals that answer a specific Call will offer ‘more of the same’, and the excellence of a proposal lies in the details that make it different from the other proposals. Inescapably, Calls for Proposals that offer room for interpretation will result in greater disparity between proposals. In all cases, the problem is that simple and compact language is pursued to support a comparable evaluation, and that this results in uniform, but mediocre language use.
Almost by definition, every simplification will be accompanied by a narrowing of prospects. Thus, the compact language pursued leaves insufficient prospects to describe either differing essential details, or different actions proposed; the meaning and details of proposals are lost. And this explains the paradox: proposals that most straightforwardly correspond to the common language spoken during a Call-procedure are selected as ‘excellent’.
Non-linguistic alternatives
I think language is of limited use to clearly describe specific bio-based challenges as pursued by BBI JU Calls. Fortunately, there are communication alternatives, like mathematics, info-graphics, pictures, drawings, maps, schemes. Submitted proposals do use such alternatives to help to describe what they intend, unfortunately only to a very limited extent. The BBI JU Calls for Proposals do not use such alternatives at all.
Alternatives could help to explain definitions and concepts more clearly in a very concise way, leaving less room for interpretation. Not using them is a missed opportunity. Communication alternatives mitigate the unforeseen impact of language, and thus can help to highlight the essential differences between proposals. This could offer better changes for proposals to be selected as ‘excellent’.
This article was also published on Wijnand’s personal blog.
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By: Wijnand Schonewille
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Makeup Graduate Daniel Takahashi wins second place in Battle of the Brushes Competition at IMATS LA
Art, for Daniel Takahashi, has always been an escape. One that has called to him since some of his earliest childhood memories. Clad in all black, with flecks of light bouncing off his eclectic collection of silver rings, he begins to explain the important role art played in his formative years.
“I was always drawing and painting. I remember being in class as a kid one day and I was so bored! So I put craft glue all over my hand to make my it look like something had happened to it, then I broke a red pen and put the ink on it – and got sent to the nurse!”
Though Daniel had always loved to draw and paint, his introduction to the world of Special Effects Makeup came from somewhere else.
“Everything started with Lord of the Rings. I fell in love with the world they created. I just kept asking ‘How did they do that?!’ My mom would say ‘They’re masks. I don’t know!’ But I just had to find out.”
Thus began Daniel’s quest into the Makeup world, searching for the ways that other people were able to bring his favourite fantasy and horror characters to life. A quest that of course, was laden with parental restrictions and made even more difficult without the ever-knowing oracle of Google or Youtube.
I just kept asking ‘How did they do that?!’ My mom would say ‘They’re masks. I don’t know!’ But I just had to find out.
“I used to watch horror movies that my parents didn’t know I was watching and then I’d ask for the action figures. Which of course they wouldn’t buy me! So I would take the Max Steel toys that I would get, cut off their heads and sculpt the face of whatever action figured I’d wanted in the beginning. Everything was so far away to me in Mexico. There were no people to ask or places to go to learn things like that. I didn’t have access to the internet or Google so I got any books or magazines I possibly could. I sculpted my first prosthetic out of construction grade plaster.”
Eventually, Daniel’s passions and at home practice got him an invite to the small but knowledgeable film industry in Mexico. Though a definitive turning point in his career, Daniel doesn’t boast or brag, instead he describes, in his soft-spoken and earnest voice, how helpful and insightful his film colleagues were. Daniel’s Makeup career in Mexico was beginning to take off. He was teaching Makeup classes, working on films and even represented Mehron Makeup at the biggest Makeup event in all of Latin America. Though, the perfectionist in him knew he wanted even more skills than the ones he’d been lucky enough to acquire and foster.
“I was always doing Special Effects. I wanted to improve my other Makeup skills too, like Beauty Makeup. I talked to a lot of people in the industry about the top Makeup Schools with a good reputation and everyone was talking about Blanche Macdonald. If I go back to Mexico and I have a diploma from here, that to other people in the industry there is like ‘Woah’. I mean, it’s the top school in Canada – maybe even the world! It’s a really good thing for me to have studied here no matter what.”
My dream has been to take my experience and knowledge in Makeup from Canada back to Mexico. I know that wherever I go, my diploma from here will take me far.
Daniel’s Makeup career in Canada has, not surprisingly, taken off faster than he could have imagined. Though one could assume it’s due to his excessive levels of talent, Daniel asserts it was because of his sheer drive to make the most out of every single opportunity.
“The Career department at Blanche Macdonald really helped me. They encouraged me and connected me to all the right people. They knew who I was because I would go by their office so, so often. When they connected me to Special Effects labs, I would stand outside and talk to the managers as they went into work. I gave them my portfolio and asked them what I needed to do to get a job there.”
And it seems, his persistence paid off. Daniel landed a paid contract with Todd Master’s FX studio, one of the top FX studios in Los Angeles and Vancouver.
“The studios are where things get sculpted and made. I love applying prosthetics and working directly on people but my heart is in the process. Recently the studio was doing some prosthetics for Dwayne Johnson’s new movie and I worked on his leg molds. I’m so excited to see how they look on screen! I was also able to do some things for Power Rangers and Elizabeth Banks’ character. It doesn’t matter how small the prosthetic is or who it’s for – at the end of the day you’re part of it. And that’s the best feeling.”
Of course, studying at Canada’s #1 Makeup School helped him hone and perfect his skills.
“The instructors are all so cool and so knowledgeable. Once they got to know me, they kept me in mind for every possible thing. I did birthday parties, I did makeup for a strip show, music videos – anything they offered me, I took!”
Daniel made sure to take advantage of the opportunities outside of the classroom as well.
“I ended up working with a director to create a short film based on one of my Makeup looks that inspired him. Of course we needed help and so I was able to take some of my classmates with me onto set so we could all get real-life experience together.”
It’s no surprise that Daniel was selected as one of the competitors for the highly anticipated student competition Battle of the Brushes at the International Makeup Trade Show (IMATS) in Los Angeles. For any aspiring Makeup Artist, a win at this prestigious student-only competition not only cements their status as an up-and-coming Makeup Artist in North America but also catapults their career to unimaginable heights. The exposure combined with potential industry connections can mean great things – especially for Daniel, a self-proclaimed “thirsty” Makeup Artist.
“I met so many amazing people and incredible artists. I made so many contacts of brands and cosmetic lines that want to keep in touch with me once I go back to Mexico. I had the @amazing_jiro come find me after the competition to tell me he loved my creation and that was a huge moment for me because he really is amazing!
“The theme for the Prosthetics category was ‘Victorian Emporium’ so I wanted to create something that was out of the ordinary for that era – something almost creature-y. I was inspired mainly by scientists and alchemists, along the lines of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I had so many face charts and I worried so much about texture and costume and ‘what if?!’– then I talked to my wife who told me that I was already there and all I had to do was do my best makeup and see what happened. She’s so wise! I was so absorbed in so many other aspects of my life when I left Mexico that pulling this together was a little bit hard but I’m so happy with the results. It was such a great experience for me!”
Very recently, Daniel has added another title to his name: Dad. How does that fit into the life of a busy, up-and-coming Makeup Artist?
“It’s really exhausting! There was one day where I was on set for such a long time and my wife kept texting me asking when I would be home. It can be hard for both of us but at the end of the day, everything I’m doing is for her and my new son.”
Though Daniel’s time in Canada has given him limitless opportunities, his future lies on the horizon of his home country for now.
“Doing Makeup in another country is such a privilege and looks so good on your resume but my dream has been to take my experience and knowledge in Makeup from Canada back to Mexico. My dream now is to create my own Special Effects lab and host workshops by the incredible artists that I’ve met and the ones I know I will meet one day. I know that wherever I go, my diploma from here will take me far.”
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Perth 2007 – More Brass Than Class
March 19, 2007 rolanstein 31 Comments
On returning to my hometown of Perth in 1985 after two years overseas, I decided to flee to Sydney. For me there is an amnesic quality about Perth (although perhaps it’s the same with any place you’ve grown up in) such that time spent away – even years – seems to assume an unreal, dream-like state very soon after returning; I was determined not to forfeit to the encroaching mists the fertile experiences of my time away. Nothing much seemed to have changed back in Perth, but I was not the same person who had left. I had developed a dread of family, and sensed (or maybe just anticipated) an agenda to absorb me back into the fold, where I would soon return to ‘normal’ as part of an homogenous blobby structure that rejected change as some potentially lethal threat to its existence and like white blood cells attacking bacteria, sought automatically to eradicate it. I felt that I would concede some hard-won independence of spirit if I hung around longer than a few days, so before the week was out off to a new life in Sydney I went.
It surprised me just how different Sydney was from Perth. In some ways I felt more foreign than I had in Europe. I knew nothing of my new home, and had no friends there to educate me. I didn’t even have a car, which had been a given in Perth. Taking public transport and walking, I set out on a reconnaissance mission in search of a place to live. Dodging a bottle as it flew by me and exploded against a wall just as I emerged from the train station for my first look at Redfern, hurled by the pursuer of a madly running miscreant who pelted past like a small truck, it occurred to me that my mission was going to be a little more challenging than anticipated. Redfern, then some years from the gentrification that would follow, felt dangerous – like an undetonated bomb – and I didn’t take long to conclude that it wasn’t for me. I explored North, inner West and East before I decided on a 3-person share house in Kensington.
In the two years in Sydney that unfolded, I learnt much about my newly adopted city, and through inevitable comparing and contrasting, discovered a few disconcerting things about Perth.
Firstly, there was an exciting buzz about Sydney that I had also tapped into in other great cities during my travels in Europe and Asia that was entirely absent in Perth – and still is. It is something, I suspect, that is only possible in a metropolis of millions. There’s a sense of community that you get walking amongst thronging crowds in a big city, an intuitive understanding that “we’re all in this together”; “this” is something to do with being part of a city with a strong, unique identity that is acknowledged nationally and internationally, that has history and globally recognized landmarks, a developed and evolving cultural personality, that has a sense of self-assurance quite unlike the catty parochialism of Perth (the resentful junior sibling, stuck on proving itself an equal), and most exciting of all, that is a hub. That is something you cannot fully understand if you have never lived (and I mean lived – not travelled) outside Perth, perched, as it is, all on its lonesome way o’er on the windswept West coast.
Dwelling in paradoxical harmony with this big city sense of community is a liberating anonymity. You feel released to ‘be yourself’ and to push that wherever you wish – in my case, this was probably enhanced by my (grateful) distance from family and the ties that truss, and relief at the stark contrast with Perth. Anyone who comes from Perth will confirm that it’s “a small place”. You rarely go anywhere without bumping into someone you know, and many’s the time you beat a hasty retreat into the nearest shop to avoid some unwelcome blast from the past intruding on your present. There’s a feeling you can’t get away from – or with! – much at all.
There is a myth in Perth that Sydney people are rude and unfriendly, the implied corollary being that Perth is polite and sociable. I found the opposite (my Redfern and some other ugly experiences notwithstanding). People I met in Sydney invited me to social gatherings as a matter of course. Not infrequently, workmates included me, the newcomer, in weekend barbies or get-togethers at their homes, sometimes with the offer to put me up for the weekend. While such invitations were not uncommon in Sydney, it is rare indeed in my experience for Perthites to put themselves out like that, especially for a new acquaintance at work. Ask any recent arrival in Perth trying to establish a circle of friends and they’ll confirm that it is not easy.
Perth is about as cliquey as it gets. It is commonplace for people to retain their school friends all their lives, which is ok in itself, but there is a tendency to cling together with molecular tenacity, effectively insulating the group against “intruders” – partners, of course, excepted (more or less).
Outsiders are habitually regarded with suspicion, and ultimately shunned (politely) until they’ve paid some pretty substantial dues – and by substantial, I mean years! Ask any immigrant. Ask any “Eastern-stater” who has made the move West. Shit, there is even a division between those who live North and South of the Swan River that goes way beyond the merely geographical! Not to mention Fremantle and Perth, whose differences and rivalries now find obvious expression in the arena of AFL football, never so fiercely as in the legendary Western Derby clashes between the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers, and their bitter aftermaths. Of course, this sort of tribalism is not exclusive to Perth, but the Perth-Freo rift runs much deeper than football rivalry. My father spent a lot of his working life in Fremantle, and recounted instances of old-timers at the Fremantle Workers Club proudly declaring that they’d never been to Perth, and intended never to cross the bridge over the Swan to that despised foreign territory!
Insularity and division are hallmarks of Perth society, which comprises micro-communities whose focus is inwards. The greater community seems bound together only by locale – except in sport, where the crowd locks into a fierce parochialism that has always been there, roaring its hostility at invaders from the East and its jubilation at Perth team triumphs – with Victorian AFL teams copping the worst stick, naturally. (Nothing wrong with that. The greatest moment I have witnessed in any sporting context was John Worsfold’s bone-shaking hit on Hawthorn hard-man Dermott Brereton deep in the pocket at Subiaco Oval’s eastern end in the early 90s. That ecstatic moment of perfect poetic justice united the crowd in a delirium of wild applause that was just unforgettable. A rare and profound 5 minutes of community unity.)
Am I generalizing? Sure! And whatever has been true of Perth is a-changin’ fast with the massive inflow from, mostly, the dreaded Eastern States, England and South Africa grabbing for the spoils of the mining boom and a place in the abundant sun of the west. But are the changes for the better? Some yes, some no – these changes will be the focus of coming blogs. One thing I will say now, though, is that the growth has come way too fast, leaving the place in a state of transition in which we now have most of the disadvantages of a big city, but few of the advantages. Perth of yesteryear – which, for all its small-town faults, did have some desirable qualities that set it apart from other Australian cities – is lost to progress, and the place it has become is in a mother of an identity crisis.
I want to return for a moment to differences between Perth and Sydney, specifically to one that hit me between the eyes some months into my first year “over East”. Like all great cities, Sydney has a vibrant inner city life, which contrasts starkly with its suburbs where the bulk of the population lives out their lives as anywhere. The urban and suburban are worlds apart: the distinction between these two worlds is unavoidable and insistent. This distinction, quite honestly, did not exist for me until I left Perth. In fact, until I moved to Sydney, I didn’t even know the meaning of the term “suburban”. Of course, I knew the word itself, but used it without understanding what the hell I was talking about – Perth is all suburb! Let’s play the other side of the record, Sam: there IS no true inner city life in Perth! It is no accident that the city proper is referred to as the CBD – indeed, that’s all it is: a central business district. No apartments, few bars or restaurants other than those catering for the day crowds, no fountains or sculptures worth a photo, and there is no reason to go there after the shops have closed, except maybe to King Street if you’re a café yuppie and on Friday nights to some after-work pubs.
Whatever changes have been wrought in Perth in recent years by the massive influx of national and international arrivals looking to cash in on the mining boom, a happening inner city scene is not one of them. Rather, there has been an unseemly suburban spread LA style; the new housing developments along the northern corridor, especially, are unimaginative and soulless, sandy suburban expanses that the admen stoically insist are communities.
Thus far, dear reader, you might rightly accuse me of crying stinking fish in my own backyard. There must be something good about Perth?! And of course, there is.
The beaches. Oh, the beaches. The glorious sea that laps, washes, pounds against Perth’s rim is my church. A dip in the brine on a still summer morning is a baptism, the ripping winds and scowling oceans of winter a sanctuary from human complication, a comfort and an inspiration. For me, very often, the coast of Perth is the only redeeming quality of this town other than its dulling but assuring familiarity. If it were not blessed with this coast that I am spiritually connected with, I would not live here. It’s the one positive constant I can fall back on. The waters of the Indian Ocean will one day receive my ashes. Need I say more?
Others have made the valid observation, and I’ll make it again, that almost all Perth’s assets are environmental. The Swan River, asphyxiated though it is becoming due to past mismanagement and current community ignorance, lethargy and selfishness (ban front lawns – but that’s another story) is picturesque, its surface a pleasant playground for the well-to-do. King’s Park is a dramatic national park, uniquely positioned in a central vantage point overlooking the CBD and the Swan River’s widest expanses. The hills and surrounds can be nice for those who bother to explore them. And certainly the weather is pretty damned fine. Lots of sun, relatively clean air, some ridiculously beautiful days in the middle of winter that beat summer in full bloom in some geographically underprivileged locales.
The stock response of Perthophiles when asked to identify the reason for their enthusiasm is “the lifestyle”. They wax lyrical over barbecues, as if singeing flesh over flames was somehow precluded elsewhere. Then there is the great outdoors – true, there is plenty of opportunity for playing outside, whatever your game.
“Casual” and “convenient” are other standard Perth descriptors that are tossed around as liberally as Cresco lawn fertiliser, but do they still apply? In truth, I don’t see Perth as any more casual than elsewhere in Australia, and its convenience is diminishing with every new arrival.
The freeways and main roads are now choked at peak times with the vastly increased numbers of commuters that the boom has attracted, and suburbs are metastasising further and further out from the city centre.
My favourite beach of the last 20 years, once the haunt of a few score regulars and random tourists, is now so crowded on weekends that the car parks are full by 10am on plum beach days; if you get there later, forget it. You’re relegated to one of the shitty dog beaches, where the spine-cracker waves dump right on the shore. The good beaches are not quite as cramped as Bondi yet, but getting closer by the summer.
The Perth institution of going to the footy can no longer be taken for granted. Eagles matches are usually booked out and members snap up most of the seating available anyway. Dockers fans are more fortunate, but their tribe is growing and it is only a matter of time before their games sell out more often than not, also. When a decent sporting stadium will be built, or Subiaco Oval re-developed (again), is anyone’s guess.
Queuing outside popular restaurants, once unheard of, is now commonplace. Ditto Rottnest Island. The days of the spontaneous holiday on Rotto are finished. Holidays during school breaks must now be booked a year in advance, and even then, you have to queue to score a place in the ballot system that operates to ensure holidays at the island are not gobbled up by the same people time after time – some actually camp out overnight to guarantee themselves a spot in the ballot! The Southern coastal areas, too, are now booked out in advance during holiday periods.
“Convenient”, then, is looking like an imposter on that wrinkled old list of plusses.
In the past, “affordability” was one of Perth’s big advantages, but no more – and here, finally, I get to the primary concern of this blog: the rocketing real estate prices of the last few years and the impact this is having.
A few weeks back, buried in the middle of Saturday’s West Australian newspaper, was an article about a uni student living out of a backpack at friends’ places as he struggled to find rental accommodation he could afford. He had left Canberra to take up a scholarship studying architecture at UWA three years previously, when rent was a manageable $60 per week. With the rapacious grab for property in all locations that has become a feature of the booming property market of the last 3 years, previously affordable student housing areas have become “hot”, pushing the values into the stratosphere and tripling rents. The architecture student complained that with Perth becoming “so hard to live in” he was considering moving back East, or even to London or Barcelona.
This raises a couple of pertinent points. Quite abruptly, a yawning gulf has appeared between the moneyed and the battlers, or more accurately, between those who own property and those who do not (yet another division in a place already full of them). If you are not on a very good income and do not own a house now, you probably never will – not unless you win lotto or inherit significant money or property, or make a resounding success of yourself. At best, people on ordinary incomes will have to settle for a long-term mortgage on an apartment, not a house, which in itself is a fundamental change in Perth lifestyle. The house and backyard, once a birthright here, the latter mythologised by Tim Winton as an archetypal site of childhood drama and discovery for kids growing up in Perth, are now far beyond the reach of many. Perth was always a place of space, where you had room to breathe. Not now.
I saw a report a few weeks ago that ranked Perth’s median house price with Sydney’s – impossible to conceive only a couple of years ago. So, if living in Perth is now as expensive as Sydney and other great world cities – and more expensive than Melbourne – does it have enough to offer? Does it offer the bang for buck of Sydney and Melbourne? London, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, New York? It has “great city” prices, but is it a “great city”?
Pshaw! It’s a piss-elegant little pretender way too far up its own arse, mean-spirited, lacking soul, lacking buzz, lacking personality. It is fortunate in its natural environmental locale, but does that compensate for its shortcomings? For its self-centred human environment, where personal material gain is the overriding objective, and the driving force behind its astonishing recent growth spurt? For its cultural and geographical isolation, and the defensive parochialism that breeds? For the big-city disadvantages that the boom crowds have brought with them, the exploding cost of living, the strain on the infrastructure that was never anticipated or planned for?
These are the sorts of questions many will be asking in coming years, as they sit back in their dizzily valued homes, contemplating the suburban wilderness that enfolds them, thinking of the lives they left behind and wondering why eating lotus in the desiccating sun of the West never seems to fill their hunger for – what? – something more. Something that the mere material spoils of a mining boom cannot approach. Something with heart.
© Ross Buncle 2007 – All Rights Reserved
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31 thoughts on “Perth 2007 – More Brass Than Class”
Julia Irontooth says:
you obviously haven’t really lived in perth for a long time.
Rolan Stein says:
Yeah, you’re right about that, Jules. Does anyone really LIVE in Perth?
Sprittiny Beers says:
From the uproar over daylight savings and the bell tower to the constant rejection of extended trading hours .. Perth people LIKE the lifestyle and its stale ways.
Its a perfect environment for families and a god awful one for young, single folk.
Do what everyone else does .. live in London until your married then come back to Perth to retire amongst the beautiful beaches. If you can afford to.
Sprittiny,
Certainly agree with you about this joint being family orientated…those bloody “Baby on Board” stickers that have proliferated here for decades say it all.
I imagine it still is, as you say, “a godawful [place] for young, single folk”, as it was when I could classify myself thus. And lemme say, for those older folk who have not taken the usual family route, sentiments do not change simply on account of being around too long to be considered “young”.
You know, I don’t think “everyone else” lives in London until partnering off and returning to lotus-eating country…many stay in this sarcophagus, content to take the annual package hol to Phuket (or – pre-bombings – Bali), confident that they’re living in “the best place in the world” – why put that to the test if you’re convinced it’s fact, as many insist it is?
I like your last comment, and the implication – intended or otherwise – that being married and living in Perth equates to retirement. What is “retirement”, anyway? To me, it’s a euphemism for death.
Nice article. I’m living in London at the moment and was considering a move to WA on my return to find something of the Brisbane I knew as a boy… sounds like it’s been and gone for you too.
Afraid so, David. You might as well stay in London, where you can enjoy the advantages of the big smoke as compensation for the disadvantages. Here, we have mostly the latter at this point in the sudden growth spurt of Perth in its maturation towards who knows what…can you hear the straining of the infrastructure from there?
Western Australian says:
I liked the way you wrote your articles, but unfortunately I disagree with most of what you say. Perth has really caught up lately and has been ranked right near the top of the best cities in the world to live, above Sydney and other Australian cities, except Melbourne. I agree that while before the majority of the drawcard was our abundant beauty nature wise, we have really boosted other attractions, especially in the arts department, and we are fast proceeding to becoming more and more developed whilst retaining our friendliness and uniqueness. Perth is set apart from other cities in Australia because of the fierce pride we feel for our amazing city and state, any rivalries within would be instantaneously dropped in order to set us further apart from the bustle of the Eastern States.
Hmmm – who did the ranking? Certainly not me. And on what was it based? Since I wrote the article I am more adamant than ever that this place has all the disadvantages of a big city and none of the advantages.
Check out the peak hour traffic – now worse in many instances, both north and south of the river, than Sydney or Melbourne. Our infrastructure is simply not equipped to deal with this massive increase in population and traffic over such a short time…and now that ‘Sixty Minutes’ has promoted WA as a boomtown cashcow, we can expect a continuing flood from Eastern States and international booty-seekers that will stretch our groaning facilities even further. Add to this the rudeness and selfishness of Perth drivers, which exceeds by a long way their counterparts elsewhere in Australia – or the world for that matter – and you have a recipe for unpleasant commuting into the forseeable future. Great.
Median house prices are now up with Sydney, which makes life bloody difficult for anyone who is not raking in obscene bucks from the mining boom, and triply difficult for renters. Where’s the great standard of living in that? What I see is an ever-widening divide between haves and have-nots.
You speak of a boost in our “other attractions” – such as?
Where is the thriving local arts scene you allude to? Oh, strike that. I have to admit to not being engaged with Perth’s cultural scene at the moment. In the past I have attended some fantastic local stuff: theatre, ballet, symphony orchestra concerts, musical events and some great pub gigs. On the last, while we have an abundance of original rock bands, it irks me that most of the great pub venues have closed to make way for yuppie joints to cater for all the well-monied bores that call Perth home these days. But you are doubtless right that there is plenty going on here culturally, and no shortage of local talent.
Perth is one of the cliquiest places I’ve experienced; that friendliness you speak of is a locally-perpetrated myth that has been around since I was in short pants. I encounter rude arseholes frequently, especially on the roads. Have you actually lived in Sydney or Melbourne, or are you simply passing on the crap you’ve been told (probably by other Sandgropers who have never lived outside the state). Sydney folk are, on the whole, far friendlier and more hospitable than Perthites, in my opinion.
As for the vibrancy of the arts scenes and the city generally – both Sydney and Melbourne make us look very small-town. Have you actually spent significant time in either of those cities?
Oh, we’re unique all right – uniquely boring. The topic of conversation I encounter time and time again is bloody real estate prices, and whether they are going to keep going up, or subside. Fascinating.
And that fierce pride you mention – what is it, really? I’d suggest it’s a mean-arsed small-town parochialism and a niggling suspicion that we’re largely irrelevant to the Eastern States (although that’s changing, with all the publicity about the bucks they can make here). Something like a younger kid jumping up and down to be noticed by his elders, who don’t really give a rats. Mind you, introduce football rivalry to the mix, and I’ll be jumping up and down with the best of them. But that’s where it ends, for me.
As far as I’m concerned, Tim Winton said it perfectly in one of his early short stories back in the 80s, in which he referred to Perth as a “puff-chested little rooster” – full of self-importance and noisy arrogance as it attempts to assert itself as something special. Not much has changed in that respect, except that we now have even less to crow about.
Alicia Gonzaga says:
OK , guys , so what is so new ?
Once one has read Samuel Johnson’s ” Journey to the Highlands ” or some such similar title , one is never , ever , surprized that each place is really nothing more than a tinnier pot version of , say , Penzance !
l mean , what more is there to say ?
Yours , Alicia .
Thanks for writing about what I experience, know and feel.Your blog has resonated with me. As an Australian or as Perthites perceive me East(possibly evil) Australian I have been living in Perth for close to a year. In this time I have experienced statism( state racism) – an adolescent attitude that stems possibly from an insecure identity born from isolation. Perth has forced me into social isolation – surprising at first but now amusing. Luckily I have internal resources to draw upon and through this period of solitude I have realised that Perth is indeed an immature town and it’s not the place to settle down if you appreciate action, diversity, drive and living capriciously. The predominant attitude here – to be different for just the sake of wanting to discriminate is both appalling and frustrating (especially trading hours). I have travelled around the world, a universal citizen, and appreciate the natural wonders this state offers, a great substitute for friends. Thanks Perth for highlighting how far the rest of Australia has come in terms of cultural awareness, open minds and acceptance. The wine here is great too. I wish some locals would take notice and learn how to go with the flow and grow like their grapes do.
Hi Isabella, and thanks for your comment.
Yeah, you gotta pay yer dues in Perth as an “Eastern Stater”. It’s always been a very parochial, cliquey place. Actually, I would have thought that would be not be the case so much now, since there have been so many boom blow-ins to Perth and WA. You’d think that would dilute the parochialism somewhat. Apparently not, going by your comment.
As I stated in my post, I think the main advantages of life in Perth are environmental, but it’s a pity you feel that “the natural wonders this state offers” are “a great substitute for friends.” The natural environment is important to one’s quality of life, but the human environment is far more important.
There are many occasions on which I feel quite despairing over the rude, selfish, inconsiderate aresholes that have become all too common here, and as I made clear in my post, the rampant materialism of this place is something I just detest. You know, it ain’t all bad, though. For every selfish prick, there’s someone who feels similarly to people like you and me. It’s just that it sometimes seems difficult to find them!
Nevertheless, I believe that people who are friendly and tolerant and giving attract others of that ilk. Don’t give up. I don’t think it’s valid to stamp the entire Perth population with a big red negative. I mean, there’s me, you, my partner and friends…we’re all top folk, to be sure, to be sure. It’s everyone else wot’s the problem! 🙂
Moodiboy says:
Hello. Very well written. Congratulations. I am 35. I grew up in Fremantle. I always identified myself as being “from Fremantle” – NOT Perth! and yes, growing up, I always referred to Perth as “just” a CBD, when describing WA to visitors. For teh last ten years though I haev settled sown with family (still in Fremantle!) and have “had” to work in Perth. Only now am I realising how much I dislike Perth (NOT Fremantle, Perth!). I might suggest that one of the disadvantages to the social isolation is a possible eraditcation of your own identity, which can lead to depression etc… (ie: “I’m to blame”). I too feel very, very, properly frustrated here. Like my brain is being eaten away. You can work so hard to “amuse” yourself here in Perth and can be left to think you are at fault when as the author of this blog suggests, that Perth itself is a bit of a “twighlight zone” where intelligence and life have no voice/oxygen. End of rant!
Thanks for your positive comments about my post, Moodiboy.
Obviously, we have some attitudes and perceptions in common, even if I hail from the wrong side of the Freo bridge! Bet you’re a bloody Dockers supporter, too!
To be honest, although I do think Freo’s still got a lot more character than Perth (certainly the CBD area, anyway), it too has started to go down the gurgler IMO. Horribly gentrified these days.
Still, it’s the best we’ve got this far west of Melbourne!
SchizoDeluxe says:
WOW great article. Having been born and bred in Perth and been around to a few places around the world and around Australia, I absolutely agree with this article, it could not be truer. Sorry to say this Perth but the city is arrogant if it think it can be comparable to places like Sydney, New York or Paris. What exactly does Perth have to offer that other cities dont have? Melbourne alone is 10 times better and I consider that to be the best city in the country. The problem is attitude, there is no change, no culture, no development and too much reed tape. Who gives a flying rats bum about beaches and weather, let me tell you a thing about those two overrated claims. Beaches in Perth, while naturally beatiful, are sorely lacking the infrastructure and the resources in which to cater for the public. It’s water and sand and nothing else, once you seen it, that’s it. Unless you surf who cares? And the weather? Boring monotonous weather that never changes, is always too hot which just makes the days just drag on and become dull and lifeless. You cannot tell me that 40C weather for 3 months straight is good weather, it’s not. Face it Perth, you have nothing on other cities, its like a small city trying to act like a big town but its not. As much as I oppose government in all its form, at least they are trying to make the place a decent place to live, but the people are so backward in their thinking that its fine as it is. It’s not, and we are getting left behind in the dust by the rest of the country.
Jozef Bem says:
Sounds like Adelaide.
My husband and I lived for 5 years in Ottawa Canada (back in late 80’s/90’s) and regularly travelled to cities like New York, Toronto and Montreal. We have a baby in Perth having returned from Ottawa when he was 7mths old. We found that Canadians were very friendly in general and neighbours would invite you back to their place for BBQ’s (Yes they can BBQ also). The people there just seemed to be a bit more genuine and interactive, its a generalisation but definately noticeable. When you went shopping they stopped to talk and said hello to our son and interacted. Since coming back to Perth due to getting work in the Oil and Gas industry and having parents here it has been absolute torture at the mothers groups trying to break into all of the cliques in them. People have not been interested to diversify and get to know us. In one case I was told that I could not go to the mothers group as they were all friends who new each other.
We will probably go back to Cananda some day probably retirement by a lake or something.
There are good things about Perth also as you pointed out so I dont want to be targeted as a complainer as can happen in Perth. I always see thoes car stickers ,”If you dont love it…leave”. We are citizens here and husband was raised in Perth from the South side…Rossmoyne. What we wanted was to find people that wanted to be genuine and nice but we are yet to meet them. Anyway enough of a rant.
Liam Blackford says:
Reading this in 2012, I can’t help but feel that all the concerns in this article have now only become worse. I’m Perth born and raised, currently 21 and a student, and after 3 years of renting found myself priced out of the rental market and back with Mum and Dad. Yesterday I paid $32 for two drinks at the Belgian Beer Cafe. I missed the last bus home (it leaves at 11.17), and a taxi costs close to $30 even though I live in Kensington, right over the river and no more than a 10-15 minute drive to the city.
On the other hand, I’m currently studying law and feel lucky for all the professional and business opportunities that now exist in Perth for educated people- and it would be hypocritical of me to say that I won’t take advantage of these opportunities, because I plan to. But they’re not enough to make Perth a nice place for young people to live.
Thanks for writing an article in 2007 which I’ve found relevant 5 years later.
rolanstein says:
Hi Liam, and thanks for your comments. Really appreciate your acknowledgement.
Yes, I agree that the concerns I expressed when I wrote this article are now glaring ones, in 2012. The rental situation is dire, as your situation demonstrates. There is a community park across the road from where I live, which had become “home” to a young(ish) woman and her dog, until the authorities locked up the toilets overnight due to “unsociable behaviour.” Apparently, this lady could not find rental accommodation due to vastly over-empowered landlords imposing a no-pets policy, and was prepared to sleep rough to keep her dog. That’s the sort of thing that happens when demand outstrips supply so disproportionately.
The authorities evidently didn’t notice the young guy with Victorian plates sleeping in his car overnight in the parking bays bordering the park. He, also, was not your typical vagrant. By day, he would sit in his car with the door open working on his computer, and grab a set of weights to do some exercise when he needed a break. Probably one of many cases of Eastern-staters migrating over here on the assumption of a big-paying mining job, and finding the reality does not match the expectation (depending, of course, on qualifications and experience).
Funny, in the almost 20 years I have been living here, I have not seen anyone sleeping rough until the last 2 or 3 years. My bet is that this is but the tip of a shameful iceberg.
And yes, prices have continued to inflate over here – just one of the many distortions we can thank the fucking mining boom for.
Why shouldn’t you take advantage of the opportunities here once you’ve finished your law studies? That’s one of the upsides to boomtown. At least you’re making the effort to gain qualifications in an area that, presumably, appeals to you, rather than dashing up north to score a couple of quick tickets that will reap a triple-figure income in the mining industry. Not that I blame young people for doing this. The thing is, we’re being left with a vacuum in all sorts of services industries and other jobs areas as a result, which is making life very bloody difficult for, say, hospitality business owners, not to mention inconvenient for customers. Another distortion. Add them all up and you arrive at the dysfunctional joint we now are.
Just one thing. You state that the upsides of the boom are “not enough to make Perth a nice place for young people to live” – and fair enough. But I’d add that it’s increasingly less appealing for older folk, also. Many boomers are whinging along similar lines to me, and talking of voting with their feet. Some I know have made the move to Tasmania in search of the type of lifestyle they once took for granted in Perth. While I think that is a little drastic, my partner and I have been tossing around the possibility of moving down south or to country Victoria for years. But we’re still here, and complaining more as our sense of place and belonging is being eroded. At some point, you’ve got to put up or shut up, and as the years roll on and Perth becomes less and less like the place it used to be, and more and more like places Perthites were always glad it was not.
Best of luck with your future endeavours, and here’s to some balance being restored in this place, before it’s ruined beyond repair. That, as with everything else these days, it seems, depends on China. Very unhealthy, being in a state of dependency like that, but that’s Perth – and Australia – in 2012.
rolanstein
exit says:
How refreshing to read all of this. I think they should just hand out anti-depressants at the perth airport… What a boring fascist backwater.. where else in the western world do people stand obediently waiting for the traffic lights to tell them to cross the road when there is NO car in sight? Once a man made the terrible error of crossing the road without permission from the traffic lights in ‘relaxed bohemian’ Freo and a policeman yelled ‘ya fuckng idiot wot ya doing!?’. And the things they say to each other, bleh, like ‘another day in paradise’ or ‘where in the world would you find beaches like this’ (oh I dunno, google ‘beaches’ you parochial nutters and then google shark attacks, stingers etc), ‘its a great place to bring up kids’ , ugh, check out that freakily high rate of dosing kids with ritalin, the crime rate, the crap schools, etc.
and the racism… not only do most perth people think aboriginal people are sub-human but they think anyone who wasn’t born in perth/ freo whatever is inferior… it is beyond con$ervative, witless, repetitive, ugly, shallow and moronically hedonistic – i read they put lots of fleuride in the drinking water, that and the relentless violent brain cooking heat, the lack of culture, and the covert but powerful social prohibition against having ‘opinions’, the generally oppressive brutality of the consciousness there must eventually create a kind of snarling stunted mind that attacks anything slightly not WA
it is creepy.. i wish david lynch would visit and do a series based on it..
there is something a bit wrong with the place, think invasion of the body snatchers or the stepford wives,
most escape as soon as possible
Bit over the top, exit! Actually, since I wrote this post it seems to have become fashionable to diss Perth – and as soon as the mob arrives, my instinct is to go the other way. Perverse, I know.
I stand by most of the observations I made, but your post strikes me as lacking any semblance of balance. I wondered, in fact, whether you weren’t taking the piss? Irony can be hard to pick up. In the end, I concluded that there are no real signifiers in your writing to hint at irony, so I’ll have to assume you are serious.
Fascist backwater? Wha’? What’s your definition of “fascist”? Some cop paying out on a jaywalker? Seeing that would have pissed me off too, but doesn’t exactly rank up there with Adolf and the Reich, does it?
Yeah, hearing Perth declared a paradise gets on my pip also, and I recoil from all the family fuck stuff. But the beaches? Surely Perth’s have to rate as among the best metro beaches in the world! Where do you find cleaner water at a better summer swimming temperature, with clean white sand stretching as far along the coast as you can see? Credit where it’s due, puh-lease! Yeah, I admit I have a strong attachment to our beaches.
Re: ” freakily high rate of dosing kids with ritalin, the crime rate, the crap schools” – generalisations, surely! And “freakily high”? And are you really asserting that in these aspects Perth is worse than other Australian cities? I kinda sorta don’t think so. Am with you on Ritalin being over-prescribed, although I am only going on news articles etc. No personal knowledge.
Your charges of racism come across to me as uninformed and offensive. I’d contend there is but a small minority who hold such attitudes, and I do not think this minority is over-represented in Perth. I say that as someone who’s lived here most of my life, but I guess a lot depends on where you do and who you interact with. How long you been here? On what do you base your accusations?
Fluoride in the water? Yes, in Perth and Australia-wide – and based on sound research. Dental caries has plummeted since it was introduced. Don’t wanna drink tap water – don’t! Simple. I have no time for anti-fluoride folklore.
Lack of culture? I’ve said similar, but I’ve been reappraising in recent years. This is a tired old furphy. I suspect there is plenty going on in Perth ‘culturally’ (suspect because I don’t much engage with the local cultural life and therefore don’t have an informed opinion) – certainly, there’s plenty going on in Australia generally.
Re: “the covert but powerful social prohibition against having ‘opinions’, the generally oppressive brutality of the consciousness there must eventually create a kind of snarling stunted mind that attacks anything slightly not WA.” Wha?
Perth has to be the most ignorant city in Australia. Since moving here I wouldn’t even know we have a place called Canberra. Colin Barnett?, now I know about him, he’s the president, right? Perth people have been inflicted by the west winds for too long. Their heads are so far up their collective arses that they don’t even know there is a whole country out there beyond Norseman! Your driving skills are absolutely crap, by the way, and you think your pristine beaches make up for the bland suburbs? Give me Port Phillip any time. Such character, charm and greenness. Perth people are made up of Brits, Irish and South Africans who couldn’t give a shit about other cultures. I have never worked in an environment where it’s the done and proper thing to put down anyone not born in this country. My boss actually waves her head when talking about a Pakistani or Indian client! Oh, Oh excuse me, I’m a punjabi Indian, (insert waving head!). Perth people are beyond racist. You people can’t drive for shit, the light is GREEN, move on so we all have a chance, dickhead! Whoa..merge? Hang on I need brakes for that daring driving skill! An on ramp to a freeway? Hang on, they’re all going to fast for me! Fuck, Perth is crap. Wake up! And by the way, Canberra is a little town just south east of Bali and North of Chapel Street.
And another thing, you bring out great bands but then don’t appreciate them when they are guests in your fair city. I went to see Josh Pyke at the Art Bar and stupid ignorant hipsters spoke through his entire set. Then I saw Missy Higgens and the same thing! You rude people! Then I saw Parkway Drive at Challenge Stadium and dozens of punters filed out just before the first encore! Like, hey shows over, time to catch a bus! Pathetic! I’ve seen more enthusiasm at a sunday market detergent demonstration.
Rolanstein..by the way, the Eastern states are Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and a little known island island called Tasmania. The relatives, family and friends of yours don’t come from “The East”, like it’s some magical place only captured in Hollywood. We live in states of Australia…you should look them up some time. How arrogant. I ask people all the time, “oh where’s your daughter/friend/brother?”, and they reply, over the east. Perth people don’t even give the Eastern states a fucking name.
Exit, I’m with you. My sister says, Oh it’s a good place to bring up the kids. But they call all cars that look beat up “Boong Cars?”. Hey kids, go for it! Nice way to strive for equality. When I first moved over here all my friends lived North of the river,(a bit like the yankees and dixie), they asked why I would consider this because of the gnoongas. I love the fact I can go shopping with the Gnoongas! Better than listening to all the South Africans talk about democracy and the demise of the Kaffirs! The most racist state in Australia,
i should point out that I live South of the river, OMG, why would you want to live in Belmont? That’s where all the Ngoonas live!
Hey Michelle, I’m with ya, not one of the types you’re railing against! Did you read my initial post, or just my response to exit?
Let’s run through your gripes.
I agree with you about Perth parochialism! That’s a quality that has always been prevalent here, and is probably to do with our isolation. As a Perthite born and bred (rare these days), I had no idea just how separated Perth is from the rest of Australia until I lived in Sydney. How could I have known without some means of comparison? As I wrote in my post, I had no concept of suburbia vs urban because Perth back then was just a conglomerate of suburbs. Quite simply, there was NO inner city life. It’s not so different now, despite attempts to lure people into the CBD outside business hours.
No argument about the driving over here – it’s the worst I have seen anywhere in the world, including SE Asia. Actually, for all its apparent chaos, Saigon, for example, is a traffic miracle in that despite the congestion and lack of Western-style system, people cooperate to keep the whole unbelievable thing running pretty damned smoothly. If they didn’t the whole city would just grind to a halt. To a far lesser extent, the same is true of Sydney. People are more courteous on the roads there than here because if they didn’t cooperate the traffic would jam.
Perth, OTOH, is now far more crowded on the road than a decade ago, yet the spite and selfishness of drivers remains unchanged. I make a small protest against this by always letting people in and being as courteous as I can, and in the last few years I have noticed a few others doing similarly. But overall, Perth drivers are appalling.
I share your aversion to the racist attitudes you mention, and to the prevalence of blowins from the UK, Ireland and Seth Africa. It’s a gross generalisation to attribute them with all the racism and cultural ignorance you refer to, but it’s true that there’s a shit element among them.
However, it’s not true that “Perth people are made up of Brits, Irish and South Africans” – not yet. I can see how you’d reach that conclusion, though. The northern corridor is virtually the exclusive province of these three nationalities, and it does seem that Perth has become a bit of an enclave. I hate this, and I can tell you that many folk who have lived here all their lives or longer than the duration of this cursed boom feel the same. I especially abhor the sense of entitlement I’ve encountered in some of the poms. I have actually heard the comment that as colonialists they have the right to be here! This fuckhead was serious.
As for “stupid ignorant hipsters”, I’d suggest to you that this specimen can be found nationwide. In fact, there are probably more of that breed in Melbourne and Sydney than here.
Dunno what you’re going on about telling me the names of the Eastern States cities. I can only think you didn’t read my initial post. Anyway, you’re way wrong in lumping me in with the parochial Perth mindset you so detest.
I don’t relate to your equating the north-of-the-river suburbs with the Deep South of Yankland. Think you need to be here a bit longer (if you can bear it – haha). It’s true that there is a north-south divide in Perth (which I discussed in some detail in my initial post), but it’s nothing to do with any sort of division over aborigines. Nothing whatever. I wonder about your friends, or whoever gave you that impression, but as a Perthite from birth I can tell you they’re way off the mark with that one. I find the whole notion quite whacko.
And just one thing. If you’re going to label an entire city population ignorant (which I suggest is ignorant in itself, as is any stereotyping), and promote yourself as wised up and culturally aware/tolerant, you should at least look up the spelling of the name of the local indigenous people. The spelling is Noongar (pronounced “nyoongar”).
So, while we share more points of agreement than disagreement, I reckon you need to take care not to shoot down your own credibility with some extreme newbie misinterpretations, some unbalanced perceptions and overreactions, and some ignorance of your own. A particularly apt idiom in the context of your “Gnoongas” comments is that one about the pot calling the kettle black.
I do understand your need to vent, though. But shit, if you are walking around so full of bile, why not just go somewhere you like better? We do have a functioning airport, so you’re only ever a few hours from liberation! Then again, I could apply the same observation to myself.
Happy New Year, ya grump.
Miss L says:
I have found it so interesting that your insights from five years ago are so particularly relevant now, even more so perhaps than then. I never used to mind Perth so much, it was home, but in recent years I feel the city and I growing ever further apart. Is it possible it was a nicer place to be back when it didnt seem to feel it had so much to prove? It was affordable, its people less obsessed with ‘getting ahead’, it just felt generally more relaxed and welcoming, less judging. In short it wasnt trying desperately to be something it simply was not. How could, or should, it even bother? It was by no means a world class city, but nor did it pretend to be, and with its many infrastructure short comings in return you received a seemingly easier pace of life.
And then of course along came China…and the rest, it would seem, is history. No disrespect to the Chinese of course! I now feel I have a myriad of big city disadvantages, without the big city advantages. Ive never worked so many hours to keep up with so many unreasonable consumer demands. Ive never encountered such anger and impatience and, dare I say, senses of entitlement. When you meet new people the first thing they ask is ‘What do you do?’, meaning how much money do you earn – perhaps just a convenient lead for them to then tell you how much money they in fact earn, in this time when oil and gas occupations seem somewhat more important than those in medicine. I witness so much judgement over the suburb you live, the car you drive and the square meterage of your home (do you own or rent, that way I know where to place you on my social ladder?). Suddenly an obscenely huge home in a nondescript carbon copy suburb in the fringes of the metro area (lets face it, cant afford a McMansion in the inner city!), a brand new car and maybe a boat and an annual, or biannual, trip to Bali are the signs you’ve really ‘made it’. And its important to have a wealth of material posessions in said home – otherwise what on earth would your high school friends (who conveniently all live in the same estate) and your mothers group possibly think? And certainly dont forget the ‘Baby on Board’ sign for the back of your brand new four wheel drive, why someone might intentionally run up the back of you without it!
But I digress – in spite of all this domestic bliss (one must ‘settle down’ prior to 30 so as not to go against the grain) and people going on about how its the greatest city in the world to live in (based on some very lovely beaches, some unrelenting sunshine – at 5am – and of course the annual or biannual trip to Bali, for comparisons sake), I cant help but notice a pervading sense of discontent in the community. And I use the term ‘community’ very loosely. People are downright rude. They are abrupt and at times quite aggressive. Tolerance levels are extremely low. Why then, in this ‘worlds greatest place to live’, in this land of plenty, a land gleaming and new and sunshine shiny where a trip to the beach makes up for, it would seem, absolutely everything, are people deliberately cutting each other off in traffic, beating each other senseless for little or no apparent reason, and giving out mouthfulls of swearing peppered abuse in shopping centres for accidental bumpings? The first and latter of which both happened to me, just yesterday. Do I blame the fact that it was not in a great suburb and what do I really expect, or is this a city wide phenomenon? I know the answer. For its not the first time and it wont be the last. And unfortunately its not unique to this suburb, unfortunate as the place may be! People seem so unhappy, but why?
Could it be that behind the glittering shimmer of the Indian Ocean and the piercing blue sky lies…nothing? Is that really it? Are we all sun and no substance? Does the shallowness of the city itself reflect in the personality of (some of) its inhabitants? I keep searching for the soul of this place, but I cant find it. Its hard to find much in an endless sprawl of suburb after suburb, each a copy of the one before. Neighbourhoods give way to bland shopping centres and their concrete car parks and a myriad of fast food outlets. We drive absolutely everywhere, meaning the streets are devoid of people but filled with cars. Its as though we have taken the worst of American culture and made it our own. And we wont hesitate to tell you how ‘great’ it is. Particularly those who have no other point of reference (except maybe Bali!).
Im fortunate enough to travel far and often. Possibly because I did go against the suburban McMansion and early motherhood grain, shock horror! This is why I know we have a long way to go and a lot to learn. About multiculturalism (we say we have it – we most certainly need a lot more), about history, about social tolerance (of course I generalise here – I do not suggest the likes of Syria to be more tolerant than us), about forming a unique identity and about general good manners (oh and also good fashion sense but now I’m really just nit picking!).
I recently spent a couple of months in Europe. During this time I encountered nothing but civility and politeness, even in huge, heavily populated metropolises such as Paris and Berlin. Famed for being rude, I found the Parisians to be a shining example of decent manners and good behaviour, compared to Perthites. I stood at Brandenburg Gate in Berlin on New Years Eve amongst hundreds of thousands of others, different races, different demographics, all merrily celebrating with champagne – and no trouble to be seen. I cant even begin to imagine the social disorder and mindless violence that would have errupted during the same scene in Perth. We cant even be trusted to have a quiet drink during our own Australia Day celebrations, without violence errupting. Its completely abhorrent. And I will never begin to understand why it is so. Is it the great divide and or clash of the bogans (and dont we have plenty of those – despite their new cashed up status, money will never buy class!) and the yuppies, and the distinct lack of middle ground? The two speed economy? Are we just an insecure city and people trying to prove ourselves, still?
Of course I could go on about the cost of a drink in a bar or a meal in a restaurant (Paris is now cheaper, to my surprise/horror!) but its been done to death. We all know the price we pay to live in this city. My question is, what does it deliver in return? Long working hours, closed minds, plenty of cookie cutter suburban values…but I’m still looking for the substance. Big cities are alive, they have an inexplicable vibe, a personality of their own. Perth it seems is still very much trying to establish one. Until then…
Hi Miss L, and thanks for your expansive, well-reasoned, thoughtful and balanced comment.
You’ll know from my initial post and the follow-ups in the Comments thread that I agree with just about everything you’ve said. It’s interesting to me that we have so much common ground. I might be wrong, but I suspect we are generations apart – yet we share almost identical perceptions of Perth, its changes and the reasons for them, and its social milieu. Nice to know there are others with similar values and views. I shouldn’t be too surprised, though; I find I get on much better with younger people than those of my own age. Dunno whether that says something good or otherwise about me, but that’s how it is.
I’ve said many times since the boom took hold of this place that we now have all the disadvantages of big cities, but few of the advantages. You’ve expressed the same in almost identical wording.
Yet, a friend of mine of the same vintage is adamant that Perth today is far better in just about every way than 30 years ago. It’s constantly intriguing to me that perceptions can be so different – and gratifying when I come across someone who is on the same wavelength.
Krissi says:
Perth is still the same today. The least friendly and inviting place that I have lived in Australia. What a shame because it is a beautiful city. Just full of closed people.
Thank you for your post Rolanstein. I can relate to your article as I have lived in both Sydney and Perth in my lifetime. I was born and bred in Perth for nearly 29 years and I didn’t have much of a social circle growing up. I was a lonely type in primary and high school and I guess I didn’t see the need to make friends. But over time, I realise you need friends to build up your self-esteem and to enjoy life as well. I feel like Perth people’s behaviour is different, alot due to the ‘isolation factor’ with Perth being so far away from any other place.
I definitely agree with you about the ‘bang of the buck’. Living in Sydney , you definitely get value for your money whether it be related to: entertainment, sports, theatre, spending money at certain businesses, education and travelling /doing touristy things.
There is an extremely cliquey crowd in Perth. It does start from the high school/university that you attend. Look I didn’t attend a top tier high school in Perth (at the time I never really thought about it). I found alot of these students from these ‘elite schools’ had a narrow-minded view of people outside their social circle. A high school means alot of things in Perth. It’s the question that gets asked first up when you get into university, at say UWA, “What school did you go to?” Because there are only 7 boys high schools and 8 girls high schools, that is a fairly cliquey market. It’s a question that figures about your social upbringing. It’s a question that I despise but I can understand why its gets asked.
I got socially rejected from alot of people in Perth and it hurt my confidence. Part of the reason why I left Perth in 2014, was to build up social circle. You know there is a problem with your life, if no friends are calling you out on a Friday or Saturday night. Compare that to Sydney, where the crowd is alot more open, non-judgemental of your background and it is generally easier to strike a conversation with a random.
Thanks for your contribution, David T.
Certainly share your views on private schools. I detest that snobbery and classist shit, and as you say, it remains alive and well in Perth. Gotta say, though, I noticed the same stuff in Sydney during my time living there.
Needless to say, relate to the rest of your comments, also.
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Donnelly signs off on Moderna vaccine for Irish distribution
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The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has signed the authorisation for the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine for distribution in Ireland.
The first doses of the Moderna shot arrived in the country yesterday, following its approval by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and European Commission on January 6th.
Under the EU's agreement with the US drugmaker, Ireland will receive 880,00 doses of the Moderna vaccine.
The Moderna shot is the second vaccine to be approved for use in the European Union, while the AstraZeneca/Oxford jab is currently being considered by the EMA, with a decision expected before the end of the month.
Speaking at a meeting of European ministers earlier today, attended by members of the EMA, Mr Donnelly called for an acceleration of the timeline for the approval of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Mr Donnelly also confirmed today that everyone over the age of 70 should have received their first dose of a Covid vaccine by the end of March.
The Minister said 700,000 people nationwide should be vaccinated within the next 11 weeks, including all long term care facility residents, covering nursing homes, mental health and disability facilities.
In the second quarter of the year, the Government is aiming to vaccinate an addition 1.5 million people.
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It's a pretty great week for metal and hardcore, including new albums from Neurosis' Steve Von Till, The Fall of Troy, Terminal Nation, Year of the Knife, and Movielife/Youth of Today offshoot Constant Elevation, all of which you can read about in Notable Releases (where there also reviews of The Microphones and Jason Molina, who may appeal to fans of "metal-adjacent" music). Also scroll down for new albums from Krallice and Faceless Burial, plus singles from Khemmis (Alice In Chains cover), Solstafir, Gojira, Primitive Man, Venomous Concept, Tooth and Claw (mem Earth Crisis, Catharsis, etc), Vatican Shadow, Uada, Dead To Fall, and more...
Also, today is a Bandcamp Friday and we posted many other new songs (including some metal and metal-adjacent stuff) in our roundup of special/exclusive Bandcamp releases.
KRALLICE - MASS CATHEXIS
Not only did Neurosis' Steve Von Till release a great new album today, Neurosis' Dave Edwardson teamed back up with his past collaborators Krallice on their new album, Mass Cathexis, which is yet another killer offering of experimental black metal.
MSW - OBLIVIOSUS
Krallice's Gilead Media labelmate M.S.W. (aka Hell) also has a very cool new album that recently came out on Bandcamp, Obliviosus. It's a thrilling, experimental blend of black metal and doom with guest clean vocals by Karli Mcnutt with Jess Carroll that add yet another dimension to M.S.W.'s sound.
FACELESS BURIAL - SPECIATION
Australian OSDM devotees Faceless Burial released their sophomore LP Speciation on Dark Descent today, and if you need a heaping dose of new high quality death metal, this should do the trick.
KHEMMIS - "DOWN IN A HOLE" (ALICE IN CHAINS COVER)
Magnetic Eye Records is releasing an Alice In Chains tribute album, and the first song released is this Khemmis cover, which you can read more about here.
SOLSTAFIR - "AKKERI"
Icelandic post-rock/post-black metal greats Sólstafir have announced a new album and shared this ten-minute lead single, which you can read more about here.
GOJIRA - "ANOTHER WORLD"
French metallers Gojira have released their first new single since 2016's Magma, and you can read more about it here.
PRIMITIVE MAN - "ENTITY"
We're one week away from the arrival of Primitive Man's anticipated new album Immersion, and here's another song to tide you over. It's noisy, gloomy sludge with an appropriately eerie video.
VENOMOUS CONCEPT (NAPALM DEATH, BRUTAL TRUTH) - "SIMIAN FLU"
It's a busy year for Shane Emburry and Danny Herrera, who have a new Napalm Death album on the way but first a new Venomous Concept album. Here's the latest shit-ripper from that.
TOOTH AND CLAW (EARTH CRISIS, CATHARSIS, etc) - "KISS OF NIGHT"
Tooth and Claw -- a new metallic hardcore supergroup with members of Earth Crisis, Catharsis, Die Young, Sect, Magnitude, Ecostrike, and more -- have released their first song. Read more about it here.
VATICAN SHADOW - "REHEARSING FOR THE ATTACK"
Dominick Fernow (Prurient, Hospital Productions, etc) is releasing a new Vatican Shadow album, Persian Pillars Of The Gasoline Era, on 9/28 via 20 Buck Spin, and today he released the album's first single: a nearly six-minute dose of eerie instrumentals called "Rehearing For The Attack."
UADA - "DJIINN"
Portland black metallers Uada are following 2018's Cult of a Dying Sun with a new album, Djinn, on September 25 via Esienwald, and the lead single/title track is a very promising first taste that's equal parts furiously heavy and brightly melodic.
DEAD TO FALL - "NO ONE IS COMING TO HELP"
Dead To Fall were one of the many bands to come out of the At The Gates-inspired melodic metalcore boom of the early 2000s (and they were not shy about ATG's influence), and after breaking up in 2008 and reuniting in 2015, they've now released their first new song in 12 years. It sounds like classic Dead To Fall, which isn't a bad thing at all, and the band writes, "We want to use this one song demo as a fundraiser for two of our long time colleagues and friends Andy Parmann and the X-Ray Arcade and Shane Merrill at Empire Productions. We are splitting the proceeds from the song between the two of them."
CAVERN - "GREY"
Cavern's upcoming album was recorded with Converge's Kurt Ballou and mastered by Cult of Luna's Magnus Lindberg, and it's like a mix of Deafheaven/Alcest-y black metal, early 2000s post-hardcore, and sludgy shoegaze, with bassist/vocalist Rose Heater's soaring, melodic vocals bringing it to a whole new level. Read more about it here.
CARNATION - "IRON DISCIPLINE"
Belgian death metallers are releasing their sophomore album Where Death Lies on September 18 via Season of Mist, and it'll include the all-out fury of "Iron Discipline."
GAG - "STILL LAUGHING"
Olympia raw punks GAG are releasing a new album, Still Laughing, and a compilation, Killing For Both Realities 3 '92, on August 28 via Iron Lung. The title track of "Still Laughing" is a total ripper, and it's streaming now, alongside two songs from the comp.
KOMUSŌ / SETSUKO - SPLIT 2020
Heavy screamo bands KOMUSŌ / SETSUKO dropped this split on Zegema Beach Records today and it's a total, abrasive, sonic assault that we very much recommend checking out.
VANGUARD - "TO SUFFER"
Don't let the lengthy atmospheric intro fool you: it takes a while to kick in, but this is bone-crushinig metalcore.
FORETOKEN - "HIS RAGE MADE MANIFEST"
Virginia death metallers Foretoken have a new single off their upcoming album Ruin (due 9/20 via Prosthetic), and you can read more about it at Invisible Oranges.
TOBACCO - "BABYSITTER" (ft. TRENT REZNOR)
TOBACCO has announced a new album and shared a new song featuring one of his recent tourmates: Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor. Read more about it here.
BURIAL ETIQUETTE / COMA REGALIA - HELD TIGHT IN FRAGILE EMBRACES
Modern-day screamo staples Coma Regalia have a new split on Middle-Man Records with a newer, promising screamo band, Burial Etiquette, and both bands shine on this new record.
EXCIDE - "ACTUALIZE" & "RADIATION REEL"
There are a lot of great new bands offering up exciting takes on classic metalcore, and Excide is one that very much deserves your attention. They just dropped this new two-song single via New Morality Zine, and it's like chuggy Earth Crisis meets soaring Deftones choruses meets bits and pieces of a lot of other stuff too. (It's also not too far away from what Higher Power are currently doing.) The ingredients are familiar, but Excide fuse them together in a way that feels new.
ANAAL NATHRAKH - "ENDARKENMENT"
UK extreme metallers Anaal Nathrakh are releasing their new album Endarkenment on October 2 via Metal Blade, and the lead single/title track is a jackhammering sonic assault that comes with an animated, social commentary-fueled video (by David Brodsky).
SOULSIDE - "THIS SHIP"
DC post-hardcore vets Soulside are releasing their first 7" in 31 years, This Ship, later this month via Dischord, and you can stream the title track now and read more here.
BLACK SABBATH COVER BAND REHEARSAL (MEMS YEAH YEAH YEAHS, DERADOORIAN, INTERPOL) - "SWEET LEAF"
Black Sabbath Cover Band Rehearsal, the all-star and seriously good Sabbath tribute act that features Deradoorian, Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Mick Barr (Krallice), Brad Truax (Interpol), and Greg Fox (Liturgy, Uniform, Ex Eye), got together as a lark for the 2018 37d03d Festival in Berlin but had so much fun they've continued to play the occasional show in NYC. They're now releasing a single with the a-side being a pretty sick version of Sabbath classic "Sweet Leaf."
For even more new songs, browse the ‘New Songs’ archive. For new metal albums, browse ‘Upcoming Metal Releases’ on Invisible Oranges. And browse our ‘Metal’ category for even more heavy music news.
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CalAware is a co-plaintiff in two cases challenging conspicuous and substantial alleged violations of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
Los Angeles Times and Californians Aware v. Southern California Regional Rail Authority
In 2015 CalAware joined the Times in suing Metrolink, the Los Angeles area rail transportation agency, challenging the legality of an emergency teleconference meeting that Metrolink’s board of directors held two months earlier, where it discussed a single item of business in closed session. The item it discussed was a design flaw that Metrolink had learned about during an investigation related to litigation filed against the agency after a February 2015 train crash. Metrolink argued that if the design flaw became known to potential bad actors, they could exploit it. Therefore, they used the Brown Act’s exemption allowing a closed to discuss “matters posing a threat to the security of public buildings, a threat to the security of essential public services, including water, drinking water, wastewater treatment, natural gas service, and electric service, or a threat to the public’s right of access to public services or public facilities.”
At a hearing in November 2016. the trial court denied our case in its entirety. Basically, the judge felt that Metrolink had the discretion to determine whether there was a real “emergency” situation that allowed it to go into closed session, and whether there was a situation that could pose a threat to Metrolink facilities and its riders. She ruled that she would not substitute her judgment for Metrolink’s. Since she found there was an emergency situation, Metrolink was excused from complying with any of the Brown Act’s other requirements, including the rules for holding meetings by teleconference. CalAware and the Times are awaiting a ruling from the the California Court of Appeal in their challenge to the trial court’s decision.
First Amendment Coalition and Californians Aware v. City of Bakersfield
The First Amendment Coalition and Californians Aware filed a joint lawsuit in December 2017 against the City of Bakersfield over its allegedly unlawful use of closed sessions. The lawsuit seeks a court declaration that the city council violated the Ralph M. Brown Act when it used closed sessions several months earlier about the city’s finances. The lawsuit also seeks a court order for the city to provide all records relating to the meetings and a court order to the city council to record all closed session meetings as a safeguard against future violations. The lawsuit also asks that the city pay for legal fees and any other costs associated with the lawsuit. The plaintiffs became involved after documents outlining the closed session discussions, leaked to them by an informed source, indicated that at least three meetings were held in closed session about revenue concerns and the possibility of pursuing a sales tax increase. These closed sessions were described on their agendas as being conferences with legal counsel regarding potential or existing litigation.
Under the Brown Act, financial discussions such as these may not be held in closed session. Based directly on the secret discussions, the city publicly announced in a December council meeting that due to retirement and health care costs, declining sales tax revenue and other factors, the city could see a budget deficit of $16 million by 2023 if immediate action wasn’t taken. The plaintiffs sent letters to the council requesting it to admit to violating the Brown Act, promise not to do it again, and provide all records relating to the closed sessions. Mayor Karen Goh responded that the city didn’t violate the Brown Act. Records were provided, but the majority of them had nothing to do with the challenged closed sessions and had been released afterward. The Kern County Superior Court has yet issued a ruling in the case.
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Moderna coronavirus vaccine displays ‘promising’ final results in posted Phase 1 examine
These early outcomes, revealed in the New England Journal of Medicine on Tuesday, confirmed that the vaccine labored to set off an immune response with delicate facet effects — exhaustion, chills, headache, muscle discomfort, agony at the injection web site — becoming the initial US vaccine prospect to publish success in a peer-reviewed medical journal
The vaccine is anticipated to get started later this thirty day period a significant Phase 3 trial — the ultimate trial stage just before regulators take into account regardless of whether to make the vaccine out there.
Moderna observed in a push release on Tuesday that, if all goes well in future reports, “the Firm remains on observe to be capable to provide roughly 500 million doses per 12 months, and maybe up to 1 billion doses for every 12 months, starting in 2021.”
“We thought the immune responses glimpse promising, but we really don’t know regardless of whether the stages we’re seeing would really protect from an infection. It is really genuinely tough to know that till you do the precise efficacy trial,” she claimed. “So we are laying the groundwork for the demo that will give those people answers.”
Moderna expects to start the firm’s most significant examine nonetheless of its Covid-19 vaccine applicant mRNA-1237 on July 27, according to aspects released separately on Tuesday. It really is envisioned to be the 1st in the United States to begin Section 3 trials.
For now, the new analyze “furnished details speedily that could be used to ascertain what dose to go forward with Section 2 and Section 3 trials. Which is a critically important decision to make and so owning that details obtainable so shortly after the vaccine trial was initiated is pretty impressive,” Jackson said.
A Section 1 research typically scientific tests a tiny selection of men and women and focuses on no matter if a vaccine is safe and sound and elicits an immune response.
In Section 2, the scientific review is expanded and the vaccine is specified to men and women who have traits — this sort of as age and physical wellbeing — very similar to those people for whom the new vaccine is meant, in accordance to the US Centers for Sickness Regulate and Prevention. In Stage 3, the vaccine is given to 1000’s of men and women and tested for efficacy and once again for basic safety.
‘We want to know regardless of whether the vaccine is protected and effective’
The Phase 1 review provided 45 balanced grown ups, ages 18 to 55, who gained two vaccinations of the mRNA-1237 vaccine prospect 28 times apart. Some of the volunteers enrolled in the trial at Kaiser Permanente in Seattle and other individuals at Emory University in Atlanta.
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The volunteers have been divided into groups where by they either been given the vaccine at a dose of 25, 100 or 250 micrograms. They received their first vaccination involving March 16 and April 14.
“The initial dose kind of sets the immune process up, it can be called priming,” Jackson reported. “So that when you then administer the exact matter again, there is a booster reaction. There is an augmented reaction. So we did not believe that one particular vaccination would be ample to get the degree of response that we wanted to see.”
The scientists located “no trial-limiting security considerations” immediately after volunteers been given their two doses of vaccine, but there were being some delicate to average facet outcomes, these types of as some soreness at the injection web-site, and there were being extra of all those the better the dose of the vaccine.
Soon after the initially vaccination, adverse activities were noted by five contributors in the 25-microgram team, 10 in the 100-microgram team, and 8 in the 250-microgram team. Then right after the second vaccination, this sort of events occurred in 7 of 13 members in the 25-microgram team, all 15 in the 100-microgram team, and all 14 in the 250-microgram team, with a few of those individuals reporting “one particular or much more intense activities,” in accordance to the examine.
The most usually documented systemic adverse events subsequent next vaccination at the 100-microgram dose have been exhaustion, between 80% chills, among the 80% headache, among the 60% and myalgia or muscle mass discomfort, between 53% all of which were being transient and delicate or average in severity, as noted in Moderna’s push launch.
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The research information also showed that the vaccine induced an antibody reaction. Antibodies are the proteins the body makes to fight an infection.
Exclusively, all members developed neutralizing antibodies to the virus at degrees related to these noticed in men and women who’ve by natural means recovered from Covid-19, in accordance to the research. Neutralizing antibodies bind to the virus, disabling it from attacking human cells.
The scientists calculated two types of immune responses, Jackson reported.
“Those two forms of responses assistance every single other. We know that the antibodies are remaining generated and it appears that there is operate right after vaccination that serves to block the means of the virus to enter cells. So it neutralizes the action of the virus,” she stated.
But far more investigation is needed.
“What do we seriously want to know? We want to know regardless of whether the vaccine is safe and successful, that’s what we want to know,” explained Dr. Paul Offit, a member of the NIH panel that’s setting a framework for vaccine scientific studies in the United States, who was not involved in the new study.
With the analyze, “we know that it is secure in 45 folks, which is not going to be the 20 million people today or 200 million men and women who are likely to get it in this article in the United States,” explained Offit, who is also director of the Vaccine Schooling Heart and an attending health practitioner in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children’s Clinic of Philadelphia.
“So we know that it would not have a really common facet outcome problem, which is what we know,” he mentioned. “Then we don’t know anything at all about efficacy, which is what we seriously want to know. Is this vaccine going to function? The only way to know that is to do a so-identified as Period 3 demo.”
Moderna expects to start off substantial US Covid-19 vaccine trial in late July
Effects from the Stage 1 examine can help guidebook what the Stage 3 study appears to be like.
“These Stage 1 information show that vaccination with mRNA-1273 elicits a sturdy immune response across all dose degrees and obviously support the option of 100 μg in a prime and raise routine as the optimal dose for the Phase 3 review,” Dr. Tal Zaks, chief medical officer of Moderna, mentioned in the firm’s press launch on Tuesday.
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“We look forward to starting our Stage 3 study of mRNA-1273 to reveal our vaccine’s potential to substantially decrease the danger of COVID-19 condition,” he stated.
For the Period 3 analyze, researchers program to enroll 30,000 adult members, including men and women whose destinations or instances put them at superior-risk of an infection. 1 group will be injected with 100 micrograms of the vaccine on working day 1 and all over again on day 29. A next group will be injected with two doses of a placebo for comparison.
Fourteen times right after the individuals get their second dose, the researchers will be searching at no matter whether they create Covid-19. The participants will be adopted for two a long time soon after obtaining their 2nd dose.
The study will be done at 87 locations throughout the United States.
Moderna’s vaccine prospect is one particular of 23 in medical trials around the world, according to the Environment Health Firm.
All round, “the security and immunogenicity details in this preliminary report are promising, and they support ongoing development of this vaccine. On the other hand, we will have to bear in brain the complexity of vaccine enhancement and the do the job continue to to be carried out right before Covid-19 vaccines are commonly available,” Dr. Penny Heaton, chief govt officer of the Monthly bill and Melinda Gates Basis, wrote in an editorial accompanying the Stage 1 research in the New England Journal of Drugs on Tuesday.
“Accelerating the progress of Covid-19 vaccine candidates past period 1 depends on continued parallel monitoring of actions and fulsome sources. The world has now witnessed the compression of 6 many years of do the job into 6 months,” Heaton wrote. “Can the vaccine multiverse do it yet again, main to a fact of a safe, efficacious Covid-19 vaccine for the most susceptible in the subsequent 6?”
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Erik Schlopy’s love for skiing started on the hills of Colden, NY at Kissing Bridge Ski Resort. Where this love took him was much further than the beginnings on those small hills. Schlopy was born and raised in WNY until he was 13, when his family moved to Stowe, VT to further pursue his skiing passion.
While in Vermont, Erik enrolled in Burke Mountain Academy. Attending Burke, he went on to become a force in junior ski racing. At the age of 14, he was the Eastern junior champ, and at the age of 16 he was the junior 1 slalom and giant slalom champ. These early accomplishments propelled him onto the US Ski Team at the age of 18.
In 1992, at the age of 20, Erik competed in his first World Cup event in Italy. His career was almost cut short by a horrific crash on the mountain in 1993 when he broke his back, two ribs, punctured a lung, severed his tongue, and cracked his sternum. He was out for the remainder of that season, but returned in 1994 in time to make the US Olympic team.
Erik competed in three Olympics over his career. In 1994 at the Lillehammer games he placed 34th in the Giant Slalom. After a brief retirement from skiing he came back and skied in the 2002 and 2006 Winter Olympics. At the Salt Lake City games in 2002 he finished 14th in the Slalom, and he then went on to finish 13th in the Giant Slalom at the Torino Olympics in 2006.
Through this span Erik became US National Champion 7 times, took 12 Nor-Am Cup Titles, and was a World Pro Ski Tour Rookie of the Year with a #1 ranking in the US in 1995-96. He was a World Super-G Champion in 1998, took a Bronze medal in Giant Slalom at the World Championships in 2003, and finished 2nd and 3rd in Italy during a World Cup event in 2006.
Erik currently resides in Salt Lake City, with his wife, former Olympic swimmer Summer Sanders, and two children. He has since retired as a professional skier and now works as an Alpine Ski Coach with the US Men’s Alpine Ski Team, grooming the next up and coming ski champions for the United States.
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2002 Isuzu Axiom XST
Tags: Concepts, 2002, Isuzu, NAIAS2002
Isuzu Axiom XST Concept, 2002
Isuzu Axiom XST Concept, 2002 - Design Sketch
Images: Isuzu
CERRITOS, Calif. — Jan. 7, 2002 — New Isuzu Concept Vehicle Combines the Award-winning Isuzu Axiom SUV with Pickup Features Creating a Hybrid for Active Lifestyles What do you get when you cross the award-winning Isuzu Axiom SUV with the enhanced cargo-carrying flexibility of an open-air pickup bed? A dynamic new concept vehicle dubbed the Axiom XST, which will be unveiled Jan. 7, 2002, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
As a showcase of Isuzu technology, the XST combines bold styling, advanced engineering and "switchgate" versatility into a next generation sport utility truck (SUT).
Switchgate Magic
The Axiom XST demonstrates how an SUT can effectively bridge the gap between an SUV and pickup combining a spacious, five-passenger cabin with an open bed to accommodate bulky, wet or dirty cargo. If additional cargo space is needed, the driver can lift the rear window and fold the switchgate down to create an extended bed. The XST also offers an integrated flip-fold bed extender that can further expand the bed length. Custom designed multi-functional roof/cargo racks allow for additional carrying capacity. The XST is the perfect companion for weekend warriors seeking a multi-functional and off-road capable vehicle that offers passenger-car ride quality and interior comforts.
Designing a Masterpiece
Sketches of the Axiom XST concept vehicle began at the design department of Isuzu Motors America (ISZA) in Cerritos, Calif. Italdesign California (IDC), a subsidiary of Italy's famed Italdesign Giugiaro, then digitized the sketches and milled a scale "foam" model. Once the design was finalized, the IDC team began fabricating the XST using a production Axiom.
In addition to the switchgate, the Axiom XST wears new body panels from the C-pillars rearward. The exterior is dressed with custom-designed chip-resistant bodyside cladding, an integrated front brush guard with front skid plate, high intensity discharge (HID) fog lights and an aircraft-style fuel filler door. To accentuate its dynamic appearance, the designers specified a tantalizing Copper Orange color for the Axiom XST, employing Nippon Paint's mirror-chip process for added brilliance and depth. The interior also sports Copper Orange accents applied to the seats and door panels for an integrated, youthful appearance. Lower body surfaces are covered with Dark Gray paint blended with rubber and mirror chips for a distinctive look.
The Power to Go Farther
Whether it's transporting scuba divers to the beach or toting kayaks to a remote river, the Axiom XST is ready for action. Residing behind the aggressive grille is an Isuzu 3.0-liter turbodiesel V6 featuring an efficient high-pressure common-rail fuel injection system and a ceramic particulate filter for reduced emissions. Designed to operate on cleaner-burning, low-sulfur diesel fuel, the Axiom XST provides a quiet ride with refinement befitting a passenger car. Mated to the engine is an equally sophisticated, electronically controlled four-speed automatic overdrive transmission.
Axiom XST is fitted with the production Axiom's Intelligent Suspension Control(TM) (ISC) for superior handling and TORQUE-ON-DEMAND(R) (TOD) for all-weather traction. ISC uses a dedicated computer to monitor sensors throughout the vehicle and adjust each shock absorber to reduce the unwanted body motion that can result from hard braking, cornering and acceleration. Electronically controlled TOD employs proprietary software to "predict" and minimize wheel slippage for uninterrupted traction on varied terrain.
The Axiom XST transfers its power to the pavement via a set of Yokohama AVS S/T 265/60VR-18 tires, mounted on custom-designed 18-inch six-spoke performance alloy wheels, providing the concept vehicle with sporty handling and good looks.
One of the biggest attractions of the Axiom XST's interior is the innovative functionality. Not only is there plenty of space for five passengers to ride in comfort, but the front bucket seats, three-passenger rear bench and floor covering are trimmed with durable synthetic materials that repel moisture. The XST's ability to transport cargo is limited only by the imagination. Items like backpacks and soft luggage can be protected from the elements inside the cabin, while lowering the switchgate and bed extender allow the Axiom XST to easily transport long objects like surfboards or kayaks.
The Axiom XST can also locate destinations thanks to its voice-activated Eclipse Commander NAV/DVD navigation/audio system by Fujitsu Ten. GPS satellites pinpoint the vehicle's location, while a voice recognition system responds to the driver's commands. Travel directions, including turn alerts, are transmitted through the audio system's nine speakers. Written directions and visual cues are also displayed on a dash-mounted seven-inch LCD screen. The system also includes a six-disc CD changer with the ability to play both audio CDs and video DVDs. A second LCD screen mounted on the center floor console enables rear-seat passengers to watch movies or play video games.
Idea Behind the Concept
As the SUV specialist, Isuzu Motors America has established a track record for pushing the envelope design. The Axiom XST is the company's latest demonstration of its expertise. The Axiom XST is described as "extroverted, expressive and individualistic - just like the intended target audience for the concept." Although the XST is not currently scheduled for production, the Axiom itself entered the showroom a scant 18 months after receiving acclaim from critics and consumers alike upon its auto show debut as the ZXS concept vehicle.
Source: Isuzu Press Release
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1966 Isuzu 117 Sport (Ghia), 1969 Isuzu Bellett MX1600 (Ghia), 1979 Isuzu Asso di Fiori (ItalDesign), 1983 Isuzu COA, 1985 Isuzu COA-II, 1987 Isuzu COA-III, 1987 Isuzu Zero Door, 1989 Isuzu 4200R, 1989 Isuzu Costa, 1989 Isuzu MULTICROSS, 1991 Isuzu Como, 1991 Isuzu Nagisa, 1991 Isuzu Terraza, 1993 Isuzu VehiCROSS, 1993 Isuzu XU-1, 1995 Isuzu Aisance, 1995 Isuzu Deseo, 1997 Isuzu VX-2, 1997 Isuzu ZACCAR, 1999 Isuzu Kai, 1999 Isuzu VX-O2, 1999 Isuzu ZXS, 2000 Isuzu VX-4, 2001 Isuzu Axiom XSF, 2001 Isuzu GBX, 2001 Isuzu Zen, 2002 Isuzu Axiom XSR, 2002 Isuzu Axiom XST, 2011 Isuzu T-Next
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CAYENNE DOUGLASS is a New York City-Boston based playwright. Her plays have been developed and/or produced at Ensemble Studio Theatre, New Perspectives Theatre Company, Fresh Ink Theatre, Dixon Place, Boston Playwrights' Theatre, The City Theatre, Midtown International Theatre Festival,Big Apple Theatre Festival, ESPA Primary Stages Detention Series, Manhattan Repertory Theatre, The Players Theatre, FEAST: A Performance Series, Edmunds Driftwood Players in Seattle and “Ain’t I a Woman” in Louisville, KY. Cayenne has participated in The First Stage Residency through The Drama League, The Barn Arts Residency in Bass Harbor, ME and The Emerging Artists Residency at The Tofte Lake Center in Ely, MN. She has been published by Smith & Kraus in three monologue anthologies. In 2019 Cayenne was a Kennedy Center Region 1 finalist for The Gary Garrison National Ten-Minute Play Award and in 2020 was a semi-finalist for that same award. Additionally, in 2020 her full length play, Maiden Voyage was the second place recipient of the Kennedy Center's Lorraine Hansberry Playwriting Award, and is being recognized for distinguished achievement for both the Rosa Parks and Paula Vogel Playwriting Awards. She was also recently accepted into Take Ten Theatre Masters, a national MFA Playwright Festival in association with Rattlestick Playwrights' Theatre.
Cayenne is a proud member of the Dramatist Guild and The Playwrights' Center.
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CBS News October 1, 2013, 1:44 PM
Welcome to TV's second "Golden Age"
These days the dramas getting the most buzz, like "Downton Abbey," are character studies that require an investment from the audience.
Some stick it out week by week; others binge on a whole season all at once -- take Netflix's "House of Cards," starring Kevin Spacey.
"It's sort of almost treating a series in the way you would treat a novel," Spacey said. "You can pick it up and put it down when you want to, and I think audiences really dig that."
It takes commitment to delve into the complex underbelly of Don Draper's polished exterior on "Mad Men," or keep track of the plethora of Prohibition subplots of Nucky Thompson and his "Boardwalk Empire."
Terence Winter, the HBO show's executive producer, says there is more room now on TV to take risks. "Absolutely there's more room for risk. It's been proven. I think that audiences are really intelligent and engaged and actually want to be challenged."
Winter knows of what he speaks, because before shows like "The Wire," "Game of Thrones," and the murderous "Dexter" became audience and critical darlings, Winter wrote for the show that some say started it all: "The Sopranos." Critics say it changed scripted television forever.
"That is incredibly freeing to write those types of exchanges where you think, wow, this actually sounds like you're eavesdropping on a real conversation as opposed to 'point, counterpoint, point-counterpoint, punch line,' which is generally the type of dialogue that you'd get in a network show," said Winter.
But even network TV is changing. "The Good Wife," the now-cancelled "Friday Night Lights," and "Modern Family" all have won critical acclaim, too.
Not only has the writing gotten better; so has the production value. So much of TV doesn't look like TV anymore. It actually looks like a big-budget feature film.
Take AMC's "The Walking Dead," for example. Its depiction of a zombie apocalypse is no small undertaking. And the make-up is so realistic it scares the actors themselves. "It still freaks me out when I look in the mirror," said one actor.
An actor/zombie talks to Lee Cowan on the set of AMC's apocalyptic hit, "The Walking Dead." CBS News
For co-executive producer and special effects master Greg Nicotero, the small screen sure isn't small anymore.
"The fact that you can take 32 episodes and tell your story and draw these characters out. I mean, what filmmaker, what writer, what director, what producer doesn't want the opportunity to develop his character with that amount of depth?" said Nicotero.
"So where do you see things going from here?" Cowan asked. "Does it just keep getting better or ... ?"
"The fact there are networks out there who are looking for this kind of material, I think we're just seeing the beginning," Nicotero replied.
Certainly not everything on TV is "golden" in this new age.
The Kardashians and Honey Boo Boo may be pop culture darlings, but . . . well, let's just leave it at that.
Fact is, there's something for everyone in the vastness of TV these days -- and perhaps a little less waste. Present company, we hope, included.
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Flames' Zac Rinaldo: On waivers list
Rinaldo was placed on waivers Monday, Hailey Salvian of The Athletic reports.
Rinaldo skated in 19 games with the Flames last year and amassed five points and 69 hits. The Flames added multiple bottom-six forwards in the offseason and also have Milan Lucic in the lineup for toughness, so Rinaldo is likely to start the year with AHL Stockton.
Flames' Zac Rinaldo: Staying with Calgary
Rinaldo and the Flames agreed to a one-year, two-way contract on Friday.
Rinaldo racked up 69 hits in 19 games last season and chipped in five points. The 30-year-old bruiser should have a similar role on a bottom-six checking line with Calgary next season.
Flames' Zac Rinaldo: Slipping out of lineup
Rinaldo has been a healthy scratch for three straight games.
Rinaldo has five points, 64 hits and 34 PIM through 18 appearances this season, but he's found himself outside of interim head coach Geoff Ward's lineup in recent games. The bruising fourth-liner is only a part-timer for the Flames -- he's likely not worth a look in most fantasy formats.
Flames' Zac Rinaldo: Picks up pair of points
Rinaldo scored a goal and supplied an assist in Monday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.
The winger's pair of points came in the first period. Rinaldo added three shots on goal, four hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in the game. He's now at five points, 55 hits and 27 PIM in 14 appearances, exclusively in a bottom-six role.
Flames' Zac Rinaldo: Role remains limited
Rinaldo has appeared in three of the Flames' last seven games.
The physical winger is in the press box more often than he's in the lineup. Rinaldo has produced three points, 51 hits and 27 PIM in 13 appearances this season. Given his lack of consistent playing time, not even his physicality should earn attention from most fantasy owners.
Flames' Zac Rinaldo: Playing time is minimal
Rinaldo has appeared in only five of the last 10 games for the Flames.
The winger has 23 hits and six PIM with just five shots on goal in that span. Rinaldo exclusively plays an enforcer role on the fourth line. He has three points, 39 hits and 25 PIM through 10 appearances this season.
Flames' Zac Rinaldo: Recalled from minors
Rinaldo was promoted from AHL Stockton on Thursday.
Rinaldo played in just two of the Flames' previous six contests, but he was able to write his name on the scoresheet both times to the tune of two goals and one assist. The center will likely continue to be a fringe lineup player heading into the rest of the 2019-20 campaign, which makes him a low-end fantasy option in season-long formats.
Flames' Zac Rinaldo: Reassigned to minors
Rinaldo was sent down to AHL Stockton on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Rinaldo played in just two of the Flames' last 10 games, though he did put up two goals and an assist in those contests. The Ontario native may not be in the minors for long and should earn a promotion back to the NHL once he gets in a game or two in the minors.
Flames' Zac Rinaldo: Snags two points Tuesday
Rinaldo scored a goal and dished an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.
Rinaldo set up Michael Frolik early in the first period, and the two swapped roles for Rinaldo's goal in the second, which was ultimately the game-winner. Rinaldo dished four hits and went plus-2 in the contest. He's up to three points, 19 PIM and 16 hits through five appearances. The 29-year-old was in the lineup Tuesday due to Matthew Tkachuk's upper-body injury.
Flames' Zac Rinaldo: Scores and fights in win
Rinaldo potted a goal and racked up 15 PIM in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Kings.
Rinaldo tallied the tying goal at 3:01 of the second period. He later crushed the Kings' Nikolai Prokhorkin with a hit. This led to an unusual fight during a TV timeout, as Rinaldo dropped the gloves with Kyle Clifford. Both pugilists earned fighting majors and game misconducts for the ill-timed bout. The goal was Rinaldo's first point to go with 12 hits and 19 PIM in four contests this season. He's never had more than nine points in a single campaign -- the 29-year-old is an enforcer first and foremost.
Flames' Zac Rinaldo: Can't crack lineup
Rinaldo was a healthy scratch for the fourth straight game Thursday.
Rinaldo made three appearances after a call-up from AHL Stockton on Nov. 19, but he's since been in the press box. Should Rinaldo enter the lineup, it'll likely be on the fourth line. The physical forward has 11 hits and four PIM at the NHL level this season.
Flames' Zac Rinaldo: Called up by Calgary
Rinaldo was called up from the AHL by the Flames on Tuesday, Aaron Vickers of NHL.com reports.
Tobias Rieder was sent down in a corresponding move. Rinaldo won't move the needle in fantasy circles, though owners looking to stream a PIM option late in a close matchup could consider RInaldo based on his 719 PIM in 351 career NHL games.
Flames' Zac Rinaldo: Nabs contract out of training camp
Rinaldo inked a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Sunday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Rinaldo had been with the team on a professional tryout for much of training camp, and as evidenced by this news, he made his mark on the front office and coaching staff. The 29-year-old could spend much of his time in the AHL, however, considering he only suited up in 23 games and notched three points at the NHL level last season. Barring injury, it's not likely Rinaldo makes his way into the opening night lineup to start the season.
Flames' Zac Rinaldo: Invited to training camp
Rinaldo landed a professional tryout agreement with the Flames on Wednesday.
Rinaldo struggled to hold down a lineup spot with the Predators last season largely due to injuries. Even when healthy, the center was used sparingly, as he averaged just 7:07 of ice time in 23 outings. The 29-year-old's versatility could help him land a roster spot, but it would likely have to come at the expense of DIllon Dube, who showed flashes of being NHL ready in his rookie campaign. If Rinaldo secures permanent deal, he figures to play in a bottom-six role and could serve as a healthy scratch from time to time.
Predators' Zac Rinaldo: Headed to free agency
Rinaldo will not rejoin the Predators during the 2019-20 season, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.
Rinaldo will thus hit free agency this offseason and explore opportunities with other clubs after drawing into just 23 games for the Predators last season. Regardless of where he lands, Rinaldo doesn't typically produce enough to warrant fantasy ownership in the vast majority of leagues, collecting just three points last year.
Predators' Zac Rinaldo: Back with big club
Rinaldo (shoulder) was recalled from AHL Milwaukee on Sunday.
Rinaldo played just one game in the 2019 calendar year and underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in February. He played three games with AHL Milwaukee, scoring one assist. It's unclear whether or not he'll crack the lineup during the postseason.
Predators' Zac Rinaldo: Reassigned to AHL
Rinaldo (shoulder) is bound for AHL Milwaukee on a long-term injury loan, Adam Vingan of The Athletic reports.
Rinaldo is less than two months removed from season-ending shoulder surgery. Since he's on a two-way deal, there would be no sense in the team paying him more money to sit on the shelf, so the center will have to round out his recovery with the Admirals. He finishes the 2018-19 campaign with one goal and two helpers over 23 games.
Predators' Zac Rinaldo: Out for balance of season
Rinaldo (undisclosed) will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes shoulder surgery, Robby Stanley of NHL.com reports.
The Predators reacquired Cody McLeod in a trade with the Rangers on Tuesday, so that will help offset the loss of Rinaldo, who finishes the season with three points and 47 hits over 23 games.
Predators' Zac Rinaldo: Placed on IR
The Predators placed Rinaldo (undisclosed) on injured reserve Friday.
The nature of Rinaldo's injury is a mystery, but his absence won't impact any fantasy lineups, as he's frequently been a healthy scratch this season and has otherwise only totaled three points in 23 appearances. Another update on the gritty forward's status should surface once he's activated off IR.
Predators' Zac Rinaldo: Back in lineup as injury sub
Rinaldo played just 7:41 in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins, skating in place of the injured Colton Sissons (lower body) after sitting out the previous five games as a healthy scratch.
Rinaldo has not seen much game action in his first year as a Predator. After playing in 12 straight contests to start the season, he has suited up just eight times in 25 games since the start of November, and will likely return to the press box with Sissons eligible to return following the holiday break. The 28-year-old Mississauga native has never scored more than nine points in a single NHL season, and with just a single goal with the Preds so far this year, does not look to be changing that trend anytime soon.
2020-21 0 0 0 0 0
2019-20 CGY 19 3 2 5 -1 0 0 2 0 0
2018-19 NSH 23 1 2 3 1 0 0 1 1 4
2017-18 ARI 53 5 2 7 -7 0 0 0 4 11
2015-16 BOS 52 1 2 3 -5 0 0 0 0 1
2014-15 PHI 58 1 5 6 -9 0 0 0 1 2
2013-14 PHI 67 2 2 4 -13 0 0 1 2 1
Total 370 18 24 42 -42 0 0 4 15 23
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2019-20 CGY 19 19 15.8 8:16 208 0.20 0.00 34 2 1 7
2018-19 NSH 23 11 9.1 7:05 251 0:07 0:00 20 2 0 5
2017-18 ARI 53 56 8.9 11:16 907 1:24 39:04 44 4 1 7
2015-16 BOS 52 38 2.6 8:17 618 1:23 9:18 83 7 2 14
2014-15 PHI 58 45 2.2 8:54 764 4:15 15:45 102 6 3 21
2012-13 PHI 32 15 20.0 8:22 384 1:16 0:50 85 5 3 15
2011-12 PHI 66 54 3.7 7:28 735 3:53 0:16 232 16 9 30
Total 370 292 6.2 8:30 4616 15:36 96:26 753 49 25 128
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Indian states curbing Plastic pollution–A review
Aravind Samala July 04, 2018
Aravind Samala
Here is a review of all the initiatives taken up by Indian states and cities to curb plastic pollution.
Kerala’s Suchitwa Sagaram
Kerala, a southern state of India has took a step forward to remove plastics from sea and use them in laying roads. “Suchitwa Sagaram” (which translates to Clean Sea) is the campaign started by Fisheries ministry of Kerala last year in June 2017 with a motive to curb marine pollution due to plastics.
With a coastline of around 580 km, Kerala is one among top 5 fish producing states of India. The aquatic life is being disturbed by the intrusion of various plastics. As a measure to stop this plastic pollution, Suchitwa Sagaram was started in Neendakara harbor, Kollam with 28 people working specifically for this initiative. The main objective of this initiative is to prohibit dumping of plastics into waters, collect plastics already present in the waters and use the collected plastic for sustainable applications. They use 5 trawlers for this purpose. The collected plastics are being shredded into smaller portions using a plastic shredder and later used for road construction.
So far, it is reported that a total of 25 tones of plastic waste is being collected among which 10 tones is of plastic bottles and bags and 15 tones is of other discarded plastics, ropes and fishing nets. Recently, Kerala fisheries minister J. Mercykutty Amma announced that this mission will be extended to Kochi in a short period of time.
As we all know that India is the second largest country for fish production with approximately 9.45 lakh metric tones of fish produced annually, there is a dire need for all other coastal states of India to follow the footsteps of Kerala.
Plastics in Road Construction
In 2002, a Professor of Chemistry at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai experimented the usage of waste plastic in laying the roads. His name is Rajagopalan Vasudevan and he is regarded as “Plastic Man” of India. Since then, his methodology of mixing shredded plastics (Plastic wastes gets coated on the aggregates at heating temperature of 165oC) with bituminous mix is being used in laying roads throughout India. According to World Economic Forum, it is estimated that around 34,000 km of roads are laid by using waste plastic bituminous mix. Also, in some news reports it is claimed that at least 11 States of India had laid roads made of waste plastics already exceeded 1,00,000 km. States like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Goa, Delhi, and Maharashtra are utilizing waste plastic in construction of raods.
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The cities of India
Chennai’s roads are being laid using plastic wastes from the days of inception of this methodology. Also, Indore recycles 100 percent of its plastics and used 5,000 kilos of waste plastic to build 45 km of roads in last two years. Pune, the city of Maharashtra has also built 1430 km of plastic roads in the past two years.
JUSCO (Jamshedpur Utility and Services Company) which is a subsidiary company of Tata Steel has laid roads made up of waste plastics in Jamshedpur and also it is encouraging other cities like Ranchi, Chas and Jamtara to built their own plastic roads. JUSCO constructed 12-15 km road and widened 22 roads using waste plastic as ingredient.
In 2015-16, the National Rural Road Development Agency has laid around 7500 km of roads using waste plastics as constituent.
North-east States: Meghalaya and Manipur
Meghalaya took the initiation for constructing roads made of waste plastic in North-East India. By using 470 kilograms of plastic waste, a 1 km stretch road was constructed this year in the village of Nongkynjeng in Meghalaya’s West khasi Hills district. Two more roads are also being built with plastic waste in Meghalaya.
Manipur is the next to follow footsteps of Meghalaya in North-East India. The Manipur Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has urged for the usage of plastic waste in road construction and approached Manipur Public Works Dept. giving instructions to make the use of plastic waste in road construction mandatory in the state.
Punjab to join the list
Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) had successfully carried out trails on the use of MLP (Multi-layered Plastic) on a village road at Okolaha last month. It is expected that the Punjab Public Works Dept. will use the MLP waste roads in the construction of 500 km of link roads once the approval got sanctioned from IRC, Highway Research Board. Multi-layered Plastics are plastics which are used to pack food products like chips, biscuits etc., These plastics have no alternate usage. So, most of the times these plastics are ignored during recyclable plastics collection and left with municipal wastes.
Seems like Indian states are not in a very bad state solving the problem of Plastics. But, the participation of all other states of India is essential to collectively the curb the problem with Plastics.
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Home | History | Foreign relations | Leibniz
Leibniz's News from China 1697
Gottfried Leibniz. Available under a Creative Commons License ➚
Britain and China in the 18th century
Prior to the Opium Wars (1839-60) the relations between China and Britain are little known about. In around 1700 the British view was of great admiration and respect for Chinese culture and civilization. Over the 18th century that view was to change to one of dismissal and denigration on both sides. Read more…
Of all the early friends of China in Europe the most prominent and influential must surely be Gottfried Leibniz (1646-1716). He was the heir to Erasmus and a great thinker in many fields of science and philosophy. Leibniz discovered binary arithmetic and so has as good a claim as any for the development of all modern computer technology. Joseph Needham ➚ terms him a ‘bridge-builder’. He was obsessed with all things Chinese and used the term China in his writings more often than any of the other terms associated with him. At the time he knew more about China than anyone who hadn't actually visited the country. For many he is most widely known through Voltaire's Candide ➚ because Leibniz was the butt of his parody in the form of the character Pangloss. It is Pangloss that quotes Leibniz as saying we live in ‘the best of all possible worlds ➚’ that reflects Leibniz's extreme positive outlook on life. More recently Leonard Bernstein set the story of Candide as an operetta ➚.
Leibniz is little known now because he did not write many books; instead he chose to engage in writing letters to key, influential figures throughout Europe. In the English speaking world we are conditioned to honor Sir Isaac Newton (1643-1727) above Leibniz. Leibniz and Newton ➚ came into conflict over who discovered the mathematical calculus. It now seems that they probably discovered it independently but Leibniz published his ideas first. Newton was paranoid and petulant, obsessed with people stealing his discoveries while Leibniz corresponded with a great many people sharing his ideas with them. If you look at all that is known about the two rivals it is Leibniz that you would want to meet not Newton. Leibniz was the bridge to China in the sense that he pored over all the new ideas coming back from the Jesuit mission to the Imperial court. In 1689 he spent six months at the Vatican Library which housed all the knowledge garnered by the Jesuits. He corresponded with the Jesuit priests while they were at Beijing avidly consuming glimpses of an ancient and in many ways superior civilization. In his Preface to his ‘Novissima Sinica’ (News from China) published in 1697 he sees China as superior in ethics and the legal system while Europe was ahead in mathematics and warfare. He saw the opportunity of China and Europe embracing each other culturally and bringing benefit to the whole world. His stance of multiculturalism without a hint of racism was soon to lose out to European sense of superiority.
Leibniz's Calculus
The invention of mathematical calculus opened up whole new areas. Instead of looking at the static system of Euclid ➚, engineers and scientists could look at systems in the process of change and also handle infinite series. Although it cannot be claimed that Leibniz based his theory on existing Chinese ideas it is true that work by Liu Hui ➚ of the 3rd century did some study of the calculation of the volumes of objects which could have provided Leibniz with much food for thought.
Title page Novissima Sinica by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. 1699. Image by r Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz available under a Creative Commons License ➚
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Rites Controversy
It’s impossible to avoid entering the puzzling world of the ‘rites’ which was the main contention between China and Europe. The question was whether the Chinese were worshiping or just venerating Confucius and also their own ancestors. If there was an element of worship - expecting something supernatural in return for the ceremony - then it was incompatible with Christianity. However there was more to it than that. The Catholic Church had the Reformation ➚ to contend with back in Europe and other Catholic orders (e.g. Franciscans and Cistercians) took a different approach to converting the Chinese. The view of the Jesuits had been to so impress the Imperial court with their skills in astronomy, mathematics and map making that the Emperor or at least leading literati would convert to the faith. Other missionary orders worked with the poor and considered conversion would come best by winning over ordinary people. Was top-down or bottom-up the best way? It seemed that the Jesuit approach was working - there were some notable conversion and in 1692 an edict of tolerance was made that allowed for the free movement of Jesuits.
In his writings on the ‘Cult of Confucius’ Leibniz strongly supported the Chinese side against that of some Jesuits - particularly Father Niccolò Longobardo ➚. The term ‘accommodationist’ was used to describe those who thought the Confucian Rites could be accommodated within Christianity. Leibniz sincere belief was that ancient Chinese rites were compatible with Christian theology. He supported the slow assimilation approach of Matteo Ricci. He believed there was a concept of an incorporeal ‘reason’ permeating all things. The ‘worship’ of Confucius was merely a reverence for a universal rational existence and not idolatry.
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Primal Language
Leibniz was fascinated with the Chinese written language. As early as 1679 he was interested in finding a key (Clavis Sinica ➚) to understand the characters. Like many European intellectuals it was seen as a code that needed deciphering like the Egyptian hieroglyphs. Was there a logic to the structure of each character? Leibniz was intrigued by the work of the first British sinophile John Webb who believed that the Chinese language was the primal language - the first language spoken by Adam and all people up until the Tower of Babel ➚. He must have discovered that some Chinese characters clearly represent actual or abstract things. This makes it much more universal than a phonetic language such as Latin, German and French. Leibniz later came to learn that Chinese has a phonetic hint (radical) in most of the charactersn and so it has much less appeal as a universal written language. He proposed that a new language should be devised based on the concepts of written Chinese. He shared the view of Robert Hooke ➚, Ward and Wilkins that a new language for scientific discourse would remove ambiguity that could simply express ideas in pure logic. He wrote to Louis XIV ➚ (the Sun King ) to suggest everyone should be taught in this new universal language.
Leibniz's four function mechanical calculator - Original, c.1690. Image by Hajotthu ➚ available under a Creative Commons License ➚
The Yi Jing and Binary arithmetic
Although Leibniz's main legacy is the calculus, his discovery of binary arithmetic seeded the idea in European minds of the simplest number system. Counting in just binary 0s and 1s cannot be any simpler. It paved the way to all modern computer technology. Leibniz was greatly encouraged in his study of number systems by the apparent use of binary in the ancient Chinese Yi Jing.
The Yi Jing is a set of all possible 64 combinations of six broken or unbroken lines. It had been translated by Father Baptiste Regis ➚ into Latin in 1730s. It is a binary system of 2 to the power 6 (64) choices where the broken line is zero and the unbroken ones represent one. Although he could find no current usage of binary arithmetic in China at that time he believed that was because ancient knowledge of binary arithmetic from 3,000 years ago had been lost. However since his time no evidence has come to light that the Yi Jing demonstrates knowledge of binary arithmetic - they were always just combinations. The 64 hexagrams are arranged as an apparently random sequence of pairs. The second member of the pair is the reverse of the first except for the three cases where the hexagram is symmetric and then the inverse is used for the second pair (hexagrams 1 & 2; 28 & 29 and 30 & 31). There is no apparent logical reason why the first of the first pair decimal value 63 (binary 111111) should be followed by 34 (binary 100010) as the first in the second pair.
The fact that the Chinese had apparently knowledge of binary encouraged Leibniz to push forward his system. It demonstrates how an influx of ideas from one culture can catalyze developments in another. Leibniz in 1673 brought a mechanical calculating machine ➚ he had invented to London capable of multiplication - so the idea of ‘computer’ was not very far away.
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Diplomatic initiatives
Leibniz worked to enhance understanding particularly European relations with China. He wanted to found Scientific Academies across the world that would bring about a universal civilization. He proposed that a team of intellectuals should go to Beijing. However the Jesuit mission zealously guarded their privileged access to the Imperial court and this initiative came to nothing.
His general view of civilization can be summed up in a quote from his book ‘News from China’ :“Now the Chinese Empire, which challenges Europe in cultivated area and certainly surpasses her in population, vies with us in many other ways in almost equal combat, so that now they win, now we.” He saw the importance of teaching the obligation of an individual to society to maintain social order. He was particularly impressed by the respect for elders and scholars which led to the smooth functioning of society in China. He believed Europe could learn much from China on the practical use of philosophy. In fact he thought that China was superior to Europe – except for the lack of Christianity.
Leibniz’s view of China was taken up by Montesquieu ➚ (1689-1755). Interest in France led to foundation of first academy of sinology at Naples to further the study of Chinese language and culture.
In 1711 Leibniz met the enterprising Tsar Peter the Great ➚ of Russia at Hanover. Thereafter he took a keen interest in Russian affairs. He proposes a scientific expedition to China 1695 via Russia to maintain good overland contacts and widen the cultural understanding of China. He wrote to the Tsar begging him to instigate this important mission, but other events intervened and it eventually came to nothing.
Gottfried Leibniz: ''Monadology''. Available under a Creative Commons License ➚
Lebniz's Monads
The main philosophical legacy of Leibniz is his work on what he called monads ➚. Up until then most European thinkers reasoned that the whole world ran, apart from human beings, as a centrally controlled machine. Each part had no reason or independence – it was an unseen God that ran it all. Leibniz boldly postulated that things have an inbuilt knowledge and independence while working within a greater harmony. Monads were a little like atoms in that they are indivisible - splitting one into two would not create two functioning monads. The theory seemed a good answer as to how a seed knows how to grow into a particular species of plant or an egg into a fish. It could do this because had an inbuilt rational ‘programming’ that controlled development without the need for an external agency. This concept of ‘organism’ revolutionized biology. It can be seen as a major step that was eventually vindicated by the discovery of DNA that is indeed the inactive agent that controls how each organism develops.
The concept of monads was, Leibniz believed, present in Chinese philosophy. Birth and death are unfoldings and shrinkages that are present in Daoist thought as the flow of Qì , 气 - the life giving force that permeates all things. From neo-Confucianism comes Lǐ 理 - the great reasoning that permeating all things.
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At one time Leibniz was the most respected mind in Europe, he was a fellow of the British Royal Society and the Berlin Academy of Sciences ➚ which he founded. He served the House of Brunswick ➚ faithfully for many years but events turned against him. His patron, the Elector of Hanover moved to England in 1714 to become George I. His chief friend and supporter was the Elector's wife Sophia who died in 1698. While in China the Emperor Kangxi became rather fed up with the bickering between factions on minor points of obscure Christian doctrine and sent them packing. China briefly showed interest in the European advances in pure sciences. For example Emperor Kangxi gave lessons in Euclid's elements to his own son but the interest soon faded. Politics in Rome moved the Pope Clement XI ➚ to deem the Rites as un-Christian in 1704 and the Jesuit mission to China came to an inglorious end.
Leibniz became a little disillusioned about China, he believed that there was an urgent need to revise and clarify the Chinese classics to bring them back to the original intended meaning. He may have, like many others, begun to see slavish servitude in China where he had once seen respectful obedience. Although he had helped the Hanovers to take the British throne he received no reward and died with little pomp in 1716; his grave remained unmarked for more than 50 years.
Leibniz's great intellect allowed him to understand and propagate the discoveries from Chinese civilization and these new ideas served as a catalyst for change in many significant new directions in Western scientific and technical development - truly he was a great bridge-builder.
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V.I.P Jiu 8 – The Imperial Craft Baijiu – Review
May 31, 2020 October 18, 2019 by Irv Graham
This is a unique-tasting craft baijiu, unlike many of the more popular commercial brands. On the grounds of originality alone, I’m prepared to recommend it – though the qualities of the spirit also stretch beyond mere novelty.
The V.I.P Jiu 8 brand refers to itself as, “The Imperial Craft Baijiu.” This is more than just a catchy slogan; this spirit apparently follows a recipe laid down by none other than the Kangxi Emperor, thought by many to be one of China’s finest and wisest rulers.
V.I.P Jiu 8: The Imperial Baijiu – The UK’s first authentic premium craft baijiu.
This recipe was considered long forgotten, superseded by a litany of alternative baijiu brands throughout China. These ingredients have been sourced and blended for this baijiu, numbering nine in total. This is interesting in itself. For those unfamiliar with Chinese culture, the number nine is considered to hold great significance.
What these nine ingredients actually are appears to be a trade secret. V.I.P Jiu 8 does not list any ingredients on the bottle, which is decorated with a traditional Chinese imagery.
The innovation of V.I.P Jiu 8 is clear upon opening the bottle. If you’re anything like me, the first thing you’ll do when opening a new baijiu – or indeed any liquor – is to take in the aroma. Unlike most baijiu, V.I.P Jiu 8 has a clear and distinctive scent that reminds me of fresh mint and fennel, its aroma is uniquely very pleasing, familiar yet also unfathomable.
Intrigued, there was only one thing left to do. Any baijiu lives or dies by its taste, and I am pleased to announce that V.I.P Jiu 8 lives up to its billing. It took me around three tots before I could even forge an opinion. That is not a criticism; more a musing on the complexity of this spirit. As we all know, it can be easy to forge an immediate negative view of a low-quality baijiu.
The overriding sensation of V.I.P Jiu 8 is that this spirit is smooth on the palate, with just a hint of welcome sweetness. This baijiu clocks in at 58% alcohol proof, so it’s nobody’s idea of weak. However, it also fails to burn the tongue or throat on its way down. More importantly, it also leaves a pleasant, lingering aftertaste. This ensured that I did not begrudge these additional samples as I forged my view.
A complex interplay between flavours that shift between madarin, nutmeg, citrus and saffron. If this is your first experience of baijiu you’ll now appreciate what an exciting drink it is!
The other thing that appealed to me about this baijiu is the delicacy. A lack of a single, overpowering taste sensation means that I picture this baijiu being wholly versatile. Personally, I’m a purist – I drink mine neat. However, I feel that this spirit would be equally impactful as the base ingredient of a cocktail or to provide a little extra kick to a hot drink. The taste is certainly distinctive, but it’s not overpowering. I firmly believe that V.I.P Jiu 8 would add a little something to another beverage, rather than detracting from it.
Overall, I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending V.I.P Jiu 8. This spirit is rare, in that it should be equally appealing to baijiu novices and enthusiasts alike. The unique nature of the flavour also allows it to stand apart from the crowd.
This craft baijiu definitely gets a thumbs up from me.
Li Qiang
Kweichow Moutai – VS – V.I.P Jiu 8
A bottle of V.I.P Jiu 8 together with a bottle of Moutai Flying Fairy was sent to a UK laboratory for analysis. The laboratory was a registered member of UKAS – The United Kingdom Accreditation Service that is recognised by the UK government when comparing products to internationally agreed standards.
The laboratory concluded that the two bottles were very different, with sample A (VIP Jiu 8) being considerably more complex than sample B (Kweichow Moutai Flying Fairy). The laboratory also concluded that sample A (VIP Jiu 8) contains many more compounds with positive attributes than sample B (Kweichow Moutai Flying Fairy). Further reading: VIP Jiu 8 Vs Moutai
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Martin Crutsinger
Published: April 24, 2020, 7:55 am Updated: April 24, 2020, 8:45 am
Tags: Business
US factory orders plunge 14.4% as economy grinds to halt
Bill Merkle works on making protective masks in Warren, Mich., Thursday, April 23, 2020. General Motors has about 400 workers at the now-closed transmission plant in suburban Detroit. All over the country, blue-collar and salaried workers have raised their hands to make medical equipment as companies repurpose factories to answer calls for help from beleaguered nurses, doctors and paramedics who are treating patients with the highly contagious new coronavirus COVID-19. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
WASHINGTON – Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods plunged 14.4% in March, the second-biggest decline on record. The worse-than-expected slide underscored the severity of the economic impact from the pandemic.
New orders for commercial airlines actually went negative as cancellations outpaced sales. Those orders plunged 295.7% with skies largely empty of planes. The last time so few people traveled by plane was in the pre-jet era.
The March decline was surpassed only by an 18.4% drop in August 2014. There was a 1.1% gain in February, before the government-mandated shutdowns to contain the virus had begun. Demand in a key category that serves as a proxy for business investment eked out a 0.1% gain, but that followed a 0.8% decline in February.
The report Friday from the Commerce Department showed widespread weakness, with demand for transportation products falling 41%. Demand for motor vehicles and commercial airliners both tumbled.
The dire numbers from Commerce followed a report showing that manufacturing production collapsed in March, with declines that have not been seen since the country demobilized after World War II.
And worse is on the way.
The numbers from March capture only the beginning of the lockdown in mid-March. When April manufacturing numbers are released next month, the full force of the pandemic will be on display.
“We expect the coronavirus will deal a severe blow to U.S. business spending via suppressed global and domestic demand, broken supply chains, depressed oil prices, tighter financial conditions and elevated uncertainty,” said Gregory Daco, chief economist at Oxford Economics.
“This will translate into some of the largest pullbacks in capital spending of all time,” Daco said.
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Owning It: Small Business
Avoid these deadly mistakes when pitching angel investors
Published Wed, May 14 20148:00 AM EDT Updated Wed, May 14 20148:03 AM EDT
Elaine Pofeldt@ElainePofeldt
It's easy to get the impression that any entrepreneur who scrawls an idea on the back of an envelope can get funded these days.
Angel investments hit $24.8 billion in 2013, up 8.3 percent over 2012. And the number of new ventures winning angel funding rose to 70,730 in 2013—up 5.5 percent since 2012, according to newly released figures from the Center for Venture Research.
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Nonetheless, many entrepreneurs miss out on critical start-up financing by blowing their pitches to angel investors, say investment insiders. Often, for instance, entrepreneurs get so excited about their concepts that they neglect to dig into crucial business details.
"I was in a pitch session yesterday where there was no discussion of the customers!" said Dave McLurg, the Scottsdale, Arizona-based chairman of Griffin Phoenix, a private investment firm.
"The foundation of our country is entrepreneurship—and I think we should be embracing people who have the courage to put the time and effort into it—but they have to be prepared," he added.
Here are five deal-killing mistakes to avoid in pitching angel investors, so you can win the funding you need.
1. Big talk, no traction
Investors don't want to invest seed money in a start-up that never sprouts. Before you ask them to hear your pitch, gather some proof that people will buy what you're selling, through a beta test, market research with potential customers or other means.
"Once you feel you have a viable product, then it's worth exploring if you should bring in outside capital," said Morris Callaman, a Paradise Valley, Arizona-based angel and venture capital investor who was an early backer of LifeLock, a service that protects customers against identity theft, and has invested in other consumer and technology businesses.
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2. Ridiculous projections
Investors roll their eyes when entrepreneurs make overly optimistic claims like: "This is a $1 billion market. If I just get 3 percent of it I'll have a $30 million company in three years."
You may reach numbers like that if you get really lucky, but in most cases, it's harder to win early customers than entrepreneurs think, said Charlie Brock, CEO of Launch Tennessee, a public-private organization focused on building entrepreneurship in the state. He has raised angel capital for start-ups and provided it as a backer.
Instead of trying to dazzle investors with enormous revenue predictions, show them how you'll win sales, Brock advises.
"I'd much rather see a bottom-up approach: This is my target customer. Here's how I'm going to grow this business from one to 10 customers, 10 to 50 customers—and on up," said Brock.
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Investors are equally skeptical when entrepreneurs cite an enormous market size for a start-up. If you're raising money for a mobile app, for instance, don't define your target customer as "everyone with a cellphone," advised Brock. "Is it really people between ages 18 to 34 who text more than 1,000 times a month? Break it down!" he suggested.
3. A one-size-fits-all pitch
It will be hard to close a deal if you don't tailor your presentation to angels' main interests. Ask them about their investment philosophy in advance, if you can. Some angels tend to bet on the strength of a team, while others look for a visionary founder or a product's traction in the marketplace, for instance.
"If you're an entrepreneur, you've got to be savvy about understanding other people's motivation," said Justin DeLay, a co-founder of the Chicago-based tech firm TempoDB, which raised more than $1 million in seed money through participation in the Techstars accelerator and from angels, before moving on to a $3.2 million venture round led by Chicago-based Hyde Park Venture Partners, in 2013.
At the same time, it's important to be authentic. There were 298,800 active investors in 2013, up 11.4 percent over 2012, according to the Center for Venture Research. You want to find a good match. "The most healthy angel relationships I know of have been people who love working together," said attorney Galen Mason, who advises emerging companies as special counsel at Foley & Lardner in Chicago.
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4. PowerPoint addiction
Reading a slide deck line-by-line bores investors, so use your written presentation as a complement to your pitch, not a substitute for it. "You are the show, standing on the stage, communicating with the audience and passionately sharing your ideas," advised DeLay.
A video that illustrates how your product works can be helpful, but keep it short and make sure you test it in the presentation room early, so technical difficulties don't distract your audience.
5. Cockiness
Investors like to see confidence, but skip the chest beating. "If entrepreneurs say, 'I don't have any competition,' that reeks of arrogance and says they really don't know their market very well," Brock said. "To me, that's a huge turnoff. There are always competitors." Show that you have identified your major competitors and have a plan to seize market share, he advised.
Investors will be more impressed if you show you're prepared for the unexpected, like a new competitor who suddenly appears on the scene. "We're looking for resilience and perseverance," Brock said.
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Federal Reserve cuts rates to zero and launches massive $700 billion quantitative easing program
Published Sun, Mar 15 20205:00 PM EDT Updated Mon, Mar 16 202011:01 AM EDT
Steve Liesman@steveliesman
In an emergency move Sunday, the Federal Reserve announced it is dropping its benchmark interest rate to zero and launching a new round of quantitative easing.
The QE program will entail $700 billion worth of asset purchases entailing Treasurys and mortgage-backed securities.
Markets responded negatively, with Dow futures pointing to a drop of 900 points when the market opens Monday morning.
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The Federal Reserve, saying "the coronavirus outbreak has harmed communities and disrupted economic activity in many countries, including the United States," cut interest rates to essentially zero on Sunday and launched a massive $700 billion quantitative easing program to shelter the economy from the effects of the virus.
The new fed funds rate, used as a benchmark both for short-term lending for financial institutions and as a peg to many consumer rates, will now be targeted at 0% to 0.25% down from a previous target range of 1% to 1.25%.
Facing highly disrupted financial markets, the Fed also slashed the rate of emergency lending at the discount window for banks by 125 basis points to 0.25%, and lengthened the term of loans to 90 days.
Despite the aggressive move, the market's initial response was negative. Dow futures pointed to a decline of some 1,000 points at the Wall Street open Monday morning.
The discount window "plays an important role in supporting the liquidity and stability of the banking system and the effective implementation of monetary policy ... [and] supports the smooth flow of credit to households and businesses," a separate Fed note said.
The discount window is part of the Fed's function as the "lender of last resort" to the banking industry. Institutions can use the window for liquidity needs, though some are reluctant to do as it can indicate they are experiencing financial issues and thus sends a bad message.
Global coordinated action
The Fed also cut reserve requirements for thousands of banks to zero. In addition, in a global coordinated move by centrals banks, the Fed said the Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, and the Swiss National Bank took action to enhance dollar liquidity around the world through existing dollar swap arrangements.
The banks lowered the rate on these swap line loans and extended the period for such loans. The actions by the Fed appeared to be the largest single day set of moves the bank had ever taken, mirroring in many ways its efforts during the financial crisis that were rolled out over several months. Sunday's move includes multiple programs, rate cuts and QE, but all in a single day.
At a press conference Sunday evening following the decision, Powell said the Fed would be patient before lifting rates again.
"We will maintain the rate at this level until we're confident that the economy has weathered recent events and is on track to achieve our maximum employment and price stability goals," Powell said.
"That's the test ... some things have to happen before we consider ... we're going to be watching, and willing to be patient, certainly," he added.
The quantitative easing will take the form of $500 billion of Treasurys and $200 billion of agency-backed mortgage securities. The Fed said the purchases will begin Monday with a $40 billion installment.
Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester was the lone no vote, preferring to set rates at 0.5% to 0.75%, which would have represented a 50 basis point, of half percentage point, reduction.
The Fed added in its statement that it "is prepared to use its full range of tools to support the flow of credit to households and businesses and thereby promote its maximum employment and price stability goals."
It appeared, though it was not entirely clear, that the meeting that took place will replace the regularly scheduled meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee.
The move follows several actions by the Fed over the past two weeks in which it enacted a 50 basis point emergency rate cut and expanded the overnight credit offering, or repo, for the financial system up to $1.5 trillion.
—CNBC's Jeff Cox contributed.
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Uber adds more safety features amid sexual assault concerns
The new features are meant to ensure you get in the right car. Plus: Texts to 911 would include trip details.
Dara Kerr
Sept. 27, 2019 6:16 a.m. PT
Uber is planning to introduce a "verify your ride" opt-in feature, which gives riders a four-digit PIN to make sure they're getting into the right car.
Uber is aiming to make it easier and safer for passengers to connect with the right driver. The ride-hailing company on Thursday announced several upcoming safety features, from the ability to directly text 911 emergency responders to a new technology that uses ultrasound waves for automatically verifying a ride.
"We recognize that becoming an integral part of people's lives comes with real responsibility," Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote in a blog post announcing the news.
Uber's announcement comes a day after a report published by the Washington Post detailed how the company's "special investigations unit" allegedly mishandles incidents of rape, kidnapping and assault by its drivers. The report said Uber's agents are pressured to keep drivers working for the company after such allegations, reportedly compromising rider safety.
Hundreds of passengers and drivers have come forward over the past few years alleging sexual assault during rides. Several lawsuits have been brought against Uber by people saying they were raped and groped by drivers. Similar allegations have been made against Uber's rival Lyft, which has been sued by 18 women over the last month alleging sexual assault by its drivers.
Uber has been steadily adding new safety features to its app over the past three years. Last month it launched RideCheck, which sends a push notification to drivers and riders if there's an unexpected long stop or possible crash. And in 2018, Uber introduced several other features, including an emergency 911 button, anonymizing rider pickup and drop-off locations and a way to make it easier for riders to share their trip information with friends and family.
Most of the features announced Thursday focus on helping passengers ensure they're getting in the right car. They include: on-trip reporting, which lets riders report an incident before the trip has ended; verify-your-ride opt in, which gives riders a 4-digit PIN to verify their driver; and ultrasound technology that will automatically transmit the safety PIN to riders' smartphones and if it's the correct driver, the rider's phone will chime or vibrate.
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These features come after Samantha Josephson, a South Carolina college student, was murdered in March after getting into a car whose driver was allegedly posing as an Uber driver.
Uber also announced Thursday a way for riders and drivers to send a text to 911 during a ride that will include the trip's details, such as location information and the car's make, model and license plate. The company also said it's working on a real-time identification check feature that prompts a driver to do a random series of basic movements, like blink, smile or turn their head, to ensure they match their profile in the system.
The features Uber announced Thursday are expected to roll out to riders and drivers over the next six months.
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Couch Co-Op: 2 Players
Fable 2 Has Gone GOLD
News 9/23/2008 at 2:43 PM by Nick Puleo 2
There are those that said this day would never come, and to those Peter Molyneaux says - "Nah nah nah nah na naaaaaaaaaaaaa." That's right, Fable 2 has gone gold after years in development, and much to everyone's surprise this game hasn't been completely overhyped like its baby brother.
Fable 2 is expected on North American store shelves on October 21st, and European shelves on the 24th. The game features a true drop in and drop out co-op experience for 2 players via Xbox Live or Local Play. Looking for more info on the co-op? Be sure to check back to Co-Optimus early next week for our exclusive interview with Lionhead discussing everything co-op.
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Deluxe Edition of Resident Evil: Revelations 2 for Xbox One on Sale
Until Monday, November 14, you can pick up Resident Evil: Revelations 2 Deluxe Edition for just $12 on the Xbox One, provided you have an Xbox Live Gold account. The title is part of this week's "Deals With Gold" program, which also includes a few solid single-player titles like DmC Devil May Cray: Definitive Edition for just $9.90.
3/17/2015 at 1:30 PM by Andrew Gaskill 0
Bye-bye subs, hello 2011.
Co-Op Release Alert for the Week of 3.15.2015
This week's CORA features less subscriptions and more co-op. Always more co-op.
3/16/2015 at 4:00 PM by Danny Cowan 0
Raid becomes an online free-for-all later this month
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 getting Raid mode online patch
Capcom will update its co-op survival horror game Resident Evil: Revelations 2 with new online multiplayer options for Raid mode later this month, the publisher announced today.
Co-Op Release Alert for the Week of 3.8.2015
It's a good week to go off and have some co-op fun in real life. Not much is hitting the store shelves or download scene as far as cooperative gameplay is concerned, but there are a few things to get you by. There's also a nice selection of single player games launching this week if that's your thing. I won't judge.
3/10/2015 at 6:17 AM by Sam Tyler 0
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I don't know about you, but I feel that the new episodic release schedule of Resident Evil: Revelations 2 is both a blessing and a curse. The anticipation for the game mounts, but we just want to play it. Always the tease, Capcom have released a teaser trailer for Episode 3 that heightens the intrigue.
3/3/2015 at 10:29 PM by Christopher Metz 0
Capcom is releasing their own local co-op mode in response!
Community Mod Adds Local Co-op to Resident Evil Revelations 2
Capcom might've pulled a fast one on the PC community by stating that Resident Evil Revelations 2 wouldn't contain any local co-op mode at the last minute. However, the modding community says otherwise. of local co-op are now able to play the game locally using a mod developed by a fan.
3/2/2015 at 2:00 PM by Andrew Gaskill 0
Zombies, aliens, and more zombies.
We have a few co-op games coming out this week. There's an indie twin-stick shooter, an indie rogue-like, an installment of one of Capcom's fading franchises, and another zombie shooting game.
2/25/2015 at 4:00 PM by Enoch Starnes 0
We've been had!
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 On PC Does Not Contain Local Co-op As Advertised
Well, gang, it looks like ol Mr. Capcom pulled a fast one on us. Despite Resident Evil: Revelations 2's page on Steam's virtual storefront prominently displaying an "offline co-op" feature, gamers have quickly discovered that this is not, in fact, the case.
2/24/2015 at 6:00 PM by Dealzon 0
Discounts on Resident Evil, now in episodic format.
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 & Co-Op Deals of the Week
On Wednesday this week get ready for some co-op survival horror with Capcom's new Resident Evil Revelations 2. The two versions you can pick up on Steam right now will either cost you $24.99 or $39.99 (the more expensive version gets you more DLC for RAID mode). Both qualify for a 22% discount at the UK based digital retailer Green Man Gaming. At checkout just apply a coupon code at checkout and cut the prices down to $19.50 or $31.20 depending on which edition you go with.
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The first of four planned chapters in Capcom's episodic survival horror adventure Resident Evil: Revelations 2 hits the PlayStation 4 and PS3 via the PlayStation Network today, serving up a unique co-operative experience for series fans.
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So, we know a bit about Resident Evil: Revelations 2 now. Through developer diaries and teaser trailers, specifics about the game have been drip-fed into our gaping maws, with the most recent morsel coming in the form of details about the raid mode. Today, we dive into the mechanics of the two player co-op campaign mode and get just a taste of the plot.
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Campaign mode will not contain any microtransactions, thankfully.
Resident Evil Revelations 2 Will Include Microtransactions in Raid Mode
Unfortunately, we're going to see some modern business practices take place in an upcoming Capcom title. Prepare for microtransactions to be included in Resident Evil Revelations 2's Raid mode.
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Cognex® Corporation (NASDAQ - CGNX), the world's leading supplier of machine vision sensors and systems, today announced three new color vision systems for the In-Sight® Micro product line. Building on last year’s highly successful introduction of the world’s smallest vision system, the In-Sight Micro, this new release provides a complete suite of color models within this product family.
The entry level In-Sight Micro 1100C model provides a highly capable, standard (640 x 480) resolution color vision system at a competitive price. The high performance In-Sight 1400C model doubles the processor performance for more demanding applications. And, the new In-Sight 1403C model is a two megapixel (1600 x 1200 resolution) system that enables high resolution inspection for a wide variety of color applications.
In addition to the new color vision systems, Cognex is announcing the release of In-Sight Explorer version 4.3 software. This release introduces two powerful new color tools to the industry-leading library of vision tools. The Color Match tool is a high speed color sortation tool that brings the power of 24-bit color resolution. The Color Extract tool allows users to quickly train highly complex color models for state-of-the-art color analysis.
“Cognex has really raised the bar for color applications,” says Justin Testa, Executive Vice President and Vision Systems Business Unit Manager. “Customers now have a range of competitive color vision systems in the smallest footprint on the market. Combined with our two new color super tools, In-Sight vision systems can solve the most demanding color applications.”
In-Sight Explorer 4.3 software also brings six new vision tools and twenty-two filters to the EasyBuilder® configuration environment. In addition, support for two communications protocols—CC-link and MC Protocol, used predominately by Mitsubishi Electric’s automation sequencers—has been added to the extensive list of communication capabilities available in In-Sight vision systems.
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Japanese Banking Group Mizuho To Introduce Its Own Cryptocurrency In March 2019
By Michael Mowery
Founded in 2002, the Japanese giant Mizuho financial group is reportedly planning to launch its own digital currency In March 2019 since the banking group aims to promote cashless payment by onboarding about 60 regional banks. Mizuho’s crypto coins can be easily converted into yen through a mobile app & using QR codes to be scanned. The digital currency can be used to make payments while shopping & remitted at no cost. Under this plan, retail shops accepting the currency will significantly lower the fees than the fees charged for using credit card services. And the fund transfer back and forth between the digital wallet and the bank account or to other users will be reportedly free.
The currency will be the first of its kind released by a Japanese megabank. It is a result of J-Coin project which was launched through a consortium of banks in 2017 by Yasuhiro Sato, Chairman @ Mizuho Financial Group. He was president and CEO at that time. Holding 1.45 trillion yen of revenue in 2017, Mizuho Financial Group is a public banking group. It has also
Mizuho offers “the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business.” It also added, “With our backing as a financial powerhouse in Asia and our growing presence across the Americas, we’re able to meet local market needs with a combination of truly customized care and $1.8 trillion in assets (as of March 31, 2017). Today, as part of one of the largest financial institutions in the world, Mizuho Americas leans on that Japanese heritage and diligence that saw us through the past years of financial turmoil. We honor our namesake “Mizuho” meaning “golden ears of rice”—a poetic term for Japan itself—and at the same time, embrace our local markets’ taste for success and a flair for innovation. The result is a hybrid style of thinking and execution, that’s entirely our own.”
Nikkei reveals token will be a stablecoin whose value will be fixed at a price of ¥1 per unit and will not fluctuate unlike other cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin. The coin is yet-to-be-named & will be rolled out to regional banks & retail shops.
Japanese Banks has been exploring the crypto sphere in the past years. Banks have taken a step towards developing their own cryptocurrencies along with adopting the underlying technology to streamline their banking operations. And Mizuho has a particular interest in blockchain technology. In 2017, it had done a trade finance transaction using blockchain with which information sent Japan to Australia with financial data. On the other hand, Japan’s biggest lender & world’s fifth largest bank MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) announced their plans to test a new digital currency known as MUFG Coin at the beginning of 2018. MUFG coins offer a borderless shopping experience.
According to crypto legislation in Japan, FSA (financial services agency) is putting digital currencies into a dedicated legal category called “crypto-assets” to prevent confusion with legal tender.
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By Jitender Singh on Nov 6, 2019
The radiation energy emitted per unit time by a body of surface area $A$, emissivity $e$, and absolute temperature $T$ is given by Stefan-Boltzmann Law \begin{align} \mathrm{d}E/\mathrm{d}t=e \sigma A T^4,\nonumber \end{align} where $\sigma=5.67\times10^{-8}\,\mathrm{W/m^2 K^4}$ is Stefan's constant. The emissivity of a body is defined as the ratio of radiation emitted by the body to the radiation emitted by a blackbody at the same temperature. Thus, emissivity of the blackbody is 1 and that of other bodies is between 0 and 1. The Stefan-Boltzmann can be derived from Planck's law by integrating the blackbody spectrum from wavelengths zero to infinity.
The radiation energy emitted per unit time per unit surface area by a blackbody depends on the fourth power of its absolute temperature i.e., $\mathrm{d}E/\mathrm{d}t=e \sigma A T^4$.
Solved Problems from IIT JEE
Problem from IIT JEE 2005
A body with area $A$ and emissivity $e=0.6$ is kept inside a spherical black body. Total heat radiated by the body at temperature $T$ is,
$0.6\sigma eAT^4$
Solution: By Stefan-Boltzmann law, energy radiated per unit time by a body of surface area $A$, emissivity $e$, and absolute temperature $T$ is $e\sigma A T^4$.
Two bodies A and B have thermal emissivities of $0.01$ and $0.81$, respectively. The outer surface area of the two bodies are the same. The two bodies emit total radiant power at the same rate. The wavelength $\lambda_B$ corresponding to maximum spectral radiance in the radiation from B is shifted from the wavelength corresponding to maximum spectral radiance in the radiation from A by $1.00\;\mathrm{\mu m}$. If the temperature of A is 5802 K,
the temperature of B is 1934 K.
$\lambda_B=1.5\;\mathrm{\mu m}$.
the temperature of B is 11604 K.
Solution: Let $e_A=0.01$, $e_B=0.81$, and $T_A=5802 \mathrm{K}$. Stefan's law gives radiant power of two bodies as, \begin{align} {\mathrm{d}Q_A}/{\mathrm{d}t}=\sigma A e_A {T_A}^{\!4},\nonumber\\ {\mathrm{d}Q_B}/{\mathrm{d}t}=\sigma A e_B {T_B}^{\!4}.\nonumber \end{align} Equate ${\mathrm{d}Q_A}/{\mathrm{d}t}={\mathrm{d}Q_B}/{\mathrm{d}t}$ to get, \begin{align} T_B=\left({e_A}/{e_B}\right)^{\!1/4}T_A=1934\;\mathrm{K}.\nonumber \end{align} Wien's displacement law, $\lambda_m T=b$, gives, \begin{align} \lambda_B=(T_A/T_B)\lambda_A=3\lambda_A. \end{align} Also, since $\lambda_B > \lambda_A$ and $|\lambda_B-\lambda_A|=1\;\mathrm{\mu m}$, we get, \begin{align} \lambda_B-\lambda_A=1\;\mathrm{\mu m}. \end{align} Solve above equations to get $\lambda_A=0.5\;\mathrm{\mu m}$ and $\lambda_B=1.5\;\mathrm{\mu m}$. Thus, answer is A and B.
Two spherical bodies $A$ (radius 6 cm) and $B$ (radius 18 cm) are at temperatures $T_1$ and $T_2$, respectively. The maximum intensity in the emission spectrum of $A$ is at 500 nm and in that of $B$ is at 1500 nm. Considering them to be black bodies, what will be the ratio of the rate of total energy radiated by $A$ to that of $B$?
Solution: Stefan-Boltzmann law gives the energy radiated per unit time by a spherical black body of area $A=4\pi r^2$ and temperature $T$ as, \begin{align} E=\sigma A T^4=4\pi\sigma r^2 T^4. \end{align} The Wien's displacement law relates temperature of the black body to the wavelength at maximum intensity by \begin{align} \lambda_m T=b. \end{align} Eliminate $T$ from above equations to get, \begin{align} E=4\pi\sigma b^4 (r^2/\lambda^4),\nonumber \end{align} which gives, \begin{align} E_1/E_2=(r_1/r_2)^2\, (\lambda_2/\lambda_1)^4=9.\nonumber \end{align}
Questions on Stefan's Law
Question 1: Which of the following is the correct expression for Stefan's constant? (Here, h is Planck’s constant, c is the speed of light and k is Boltzmann’s constant)
A. $\frac{2\pi^5 c^2 h^3}{15 k^4}$
B. $\frac{2\pi^5 k^4}{15 c^2 h^3}$
C. $\frac{2\pi^5 c^4}{15 k^2 h^3}$
D. $\frac{2\pi^5 k^4}{15 c^3 h^2}$
Question 2: A blackbody radiates with a total intensity of $I = 5.68\, \mathrm{kW/m^2}$. At what wavelength does the spectral intesity $I(λ)$ peak?
A. $4.15 \,\mathrm{\mu m}$
B. $3.15 \,\mathrm{\mu m}$
C. $5.15 \,\mathrm{nm}$
D. $5.15 \,\mathrm{\mu m}$
Question 3: The figure shows intensity spectrum of a blackbody at two different temperatures $T_1=27$ deg C and $T_2=327$ deg C. If $A_1$ and $A_2$ are the areas under these curves then the ratio $A_1/A_2$ is
A. $1:8$
B. $\pi:16$
C. $1:16$
D. $\pi^2:16$
Wien's Displacement Law
Kirchhoff's Law of Radiation
Newton's Law of Cooling
References and External Links
IIT JEE Physics by Jitender Singh and Shraddhesh Chaturvedi
Concepts of Physics Part 2 by HC Verma (Link to Amazon)
Good Problems on Radiation - mostly related to astronomy
Stefan's Boltzmann Law (Wikipedia)
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KP govt extends public health emergency to cope with Covid situation
Ashfaq YusufzaiPublished December 1, 2020
In this file photo, a paramedic wearing protective gear takes a nose-swab sample to be tested for the coronavirus in Karachi. — Reuters/File
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has extended public health emergency for four more months to ensure rapid procurement of medical equipment and strict implementation of the standard operating procedure for prevention of Covid-19 in the province.
The extension of the emergency, which was first enforced in February when the pandemic broke out, is meant to ensure prompt procurement of personal protective equipment (PPEs) along with medicines for effective management of the Covid-19 pandemic in the province.
A notification issued on Monday said that the health emergency was extended from December 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 to be able to cope with the threat posed by the coronavirus efficiently.
Officials said that government had invoked Public Health (Surveillance and Response) Act, 2017 on February 3 to be able to acquire medical supplies and other resources in speedy manner and put brakes on possible transmission of the virus.
It will enable health dept to ensure prompt procurement of PPEs, medicines
The emergency was extended from time to time to relax normal procedures of procurement and resource availability to help the relevant authorities to take quick measures unlike normal procedure that takes longer to procure medicines, etc.
Officials said that extension of emergency was approved by the chief minister on the recommendation of health department to purchase the required medicines and equipment for the hospitals and at the same time give legal cover to the activities of the administration to strictly enforce adherence to Covid-19 SOPs. It gives legal protection to the measures taken by the administration.
They said that lockdowns, sealing of shops and limiting gatherings in the markets and ensuring use of face masks, keeping social distancing and washing hands were covered under the emergency law.
Officials said that the province reported one death and 181 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, bringing the total number of mortalities from the infection to 1,369 and cases to 47,370 since the onset of the virus.
Keeping in view the severity of the second wave, the government wanted to fully enforce SOPs as well as ensure timely availability of the PPEs and other medicines and equipments at the hospitals to manage the patients effectively, they added.
They said that that the last 10 days witnessed steep surge in the deaths caused by Covid-19 due to which it was urgent to provide PPEs to staff and send medical supplies to the medical teaching institutions and some district hospitals that were catering to the needs of coronavirus patients.
Officials said that timely extension of emergency would enable health department to procure emergency drugs and provide the same to the hospitals.
In the first wave, the department faced a problem in getting PPEs, equipment and medicines from the market because of the rising demand worldwide, they added.
To avoid shortage of medicines and PPEs, the department was going to start procurements as soon as possible to be able to strengthen the hospitals, they said. Any delay can cause problems because later most of the items required by Covid-19 patients will be in short supply like it was experienced in the first phase of the ailment.
“Also, the protection of our staff is the main issue, therefore, attention is being paid to purchasing PPEs for the hospitals to safeguard the staff against contracting the infection,” said officials.
They said that in the first wave, more than 2,000 health workers got infected with the Covid-19 and 22 of them died. Therefore, PPEs were very important to purchase and safeguard the staff, they added.
Not only PPEs, but the department also wanted to procure medicines, which would be in short supply as soon the second wave got worse, they said.
“Therefore, we want to get fully prepared and deal with emergency patients effectively. Extension in public health emergency will enable health department and district administration to take steps for the treatment of patients and force the people to follow the precautionary measures,” said the officials.
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OHSAA postpones winter tournaments in wake of expanding coronavirus threat
Credit: DaytonDailyNews
Carroll responds to OHSAA's decision regarding coronavirus
Sports | March 13, 2020
By Marcus Hartman
The OHSAA has postponed its winter tournaments until further notice.
The decision came shortly before Carroll and Beloit West Branch were to be the first game of the girls state basketball tournament at St. John Arena. That game was scheduled to tip off at 1.
In a press conference after the decision was made, OHSAA executive director Jerry Snodgrass said for now the basketball tournaments for boys and girls, wrestling and ice hockey could still be held at a later date but that the current state of the spread of the coronavirus made holding the events a bad idea.
#OHSAA Press Conference https://t.co/Ml8TJgQai3
— Ohio High School Athletic Association (@OHSAASports) March 12, 2020
“This decision though it may appear at the last minute is based on so many developing situations that occurred really in the last eight hours,” Snodgrass said. “As much as we want this opportunity for our kids and our schools and our communities, we have to look at the safety risks these mass gatherings create.”
The events were to be held in the presence of restricted crowds, a decision announced Tuesday.
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Sterling, Virginia—Oct 20, 2011
GDC to Deploy 144 Digital Cinema Servers at US-Based Wehrenberg Theatres
GDC Technology (“GDC Tech”), a world leading digital cinema solution provider, is pleased to announce today that it won a server supply agreement with Wehrenberg Theatres, the oldest and largest family-owned theatre chain in the US. The deployment which commenced in October 2011 will see a total of 144 GDC digital cinema servers installed.
Serving moviegoers for more than a century, Wehrenberg Theatres now operates 15 theatres in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota. The St. Louis-based company celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2006, and remains the oldest family-owned-and-operated theatre circuit in the US. Wehrenberg Theatres continues to be a leader in motion picture exhibition, always aiming for “entertainment excellence”. Under this contract NEC Financial Services provides financing while Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTN) provides the installation and maintenance services, as well as providing NEC digital cinema projections systems and GDC digital cinema servers.
“We required a team that could provide us with both guidance through each stage of the conversion process; and access to superior products.” said Ronald P. Krueger, chairman and CEO of Wehrenberg Theatres. “This is one of the key reasons why we chose GDC, in that the company is renowned for its quality products and reliable services. Needless to say, we’re very excited about this partnership, and look forward to becoming fully digitalized in order to provide our moviegoers with the best cinematic experience possible.” Ray Boegner, senior vice president of Ballantyne Strong added “This is yet another successful collaboration with GDC to provide customers with the most cutting edge digital cinema technology.”
“GDC is delighted to have been selected for the digital conversion of Wehrenberg Theatres,” said Dr. Man-Nang Chong, founder and CEO of GDC Technology. “To serve such a prestigious theatre chain with a century old history is immensely rewarding for us. We’re confident that our innovative products will swiftly and smoothly modernize Wehrenberg Theatres bringing the magic of digital cinema to all its movie lovers. Once again we’re pleased to collaborate with our valued partners Ballantyne Strong and NEC. We welcome Wehrenberg into a venture which has proved successful time and time again.”
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About GDC Technology (www.gdc-tech.com)
As one of the world’s leading global solution providers for digital cinema, media delivery and display markets, GDC Technology (“GDC Tech”) has successfully delivered and installed digital cinema servers, projection and 3D systems worldwide. GDC Tech is currently the largest supplier of digital cinema servers throughout Asia and the second largest provider of digital cinema servers worldwide, serving its customers through offices in the US, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and China. GDC Tech is a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group.
About Wehrenberg Theatres (www.wehrenberg.com)
Wehrenberg Theatres is the oldest and largest family-owned movie theatre chain in America and a member of the National Association of Theatre Owners. Celebrating 105 successful years in the cinema industry, Wehrenberg Theatres now operate 15 theatres across the Midwest, including the Greater St. Louis Area, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri. With a long history in innovation and an ongoing desire to deliver superior service to all guests, Wehrenberg Theatres continues to be a leader in motion picture exhibition whilst providing “entertainment excellence.”
About Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (www.strong-world.com)
Ballantyne Strong, Inc., is a provider of digital cinema projection equipment and services as well as cinema screens, motion picture projectors and specialty lighting equipment and services. The Company supplies major and independent theatre chains, top arenas, theme parks and architectural sites around the world.
About NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. (www.necdisplay.com)
Headquartered in Itasca, Ill., NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc., is a leading designer and provider of innovative desktop LCD monitors, commercial- and professional-grade large-screen LCD displays, a diverse line of multimedia and digital cinema projectors, and integrated display solutions. NEC Display Solutions develops leading-edge visual technology and customer-focused solutions for a wide variety of markets, including enterprise, healthcare, education and digital signage. For additional information about NEC Display Solutions of America monitors, consumers can call (866) NEC-MORE, or visit the website at www.necdisplay.com. For digital images, please visit http://necdisplay.com/digital-media-library
About NEC Financial Services LLC (www.neclease.com)
NEC Financial Services, LLC, delivers tailored leasing structures of extraordinary flexibility to customers nationwide and has expanded to include a complete range of technologies and services. NEC Financial Services offers financing services to Solution Providers, System Integrators, Resellers and Dealers, and their customers by supporting the sale of products and solutions to businesses in the United States.
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Founded in 1999, GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’) is a leading global digital cinema solutions and service provider with a history of introducing innovative solutions designed from collaboration with its exhibition, distribution and technology partners. GDC has the largest installed base of cinema media servers and theatre management systems in Asia and the second largest globally. One out of three cinemas in the world relies upon a GDC product for daily operations.
Since its inception, GDC has been recognized by nationally and internationally renowned industry-related associations and organizations for innovations that have contributed significantly to enhance the moviegoing experience. Recent awards and industry recognition include the “Digital Cinema Report Catalyst Award” for the best new technology introduced at CinemaCon in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, and the “Technology Innovator of the Year” award from CineAsia in 2016. Additionally, GDC’s theatre management system and Cinema Automation CA2.0 have been awarded the “Innovative Technology of the Year” by Big Cine Expo in 2017 and 2019 respectively. In 2020, GDC partnered with Appotronics to develop the company’s first DCI-compliant laser projection system - the Espedeo Supra-5000 which received the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. Espedeo Supra-5000 is small, light and quiet enough to mount inside a cinema’s auditorium without a hush box and exhaust fan and perfect for other venues such as a home, hotel or yacht.
Headquartered in Hong Kong, GDC holds 35 patents in US and China and has established a global market presence with 13 offices and 38 local service centers* around the world.
GDC Technology Limited Directory page GDC Technology Limited Web Site
About Wehrenberg Theatres: The oldest family owned theatre circuit in the United States based in St. Louis with 213 screens in 15 locations in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota.
Wehrenberg Theatres Directory page
GDC Technology Limited (Hong Kong) Wehrenberg Theatres (St. Louis)
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Nov 4, 2020 GDC Celebrates Two Decades of Innovation at CineAsia 2020 On-line Conference
GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that it will showcase its Red Dot award-winning Espedeo™ Supra-5000 RGB Plus laser phosphor cinema projector at this year’s CineAsia 2020 On-line Trade Show and Conference, held virtually on November 4 and 5.
GDC Technology Limited Web Page
GDC Technology Limited Directory Page
Aug 27, 2019 GDC Technology Showcases Its Award-winning Products at Big Cine Expo 2019
GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that it will showcase the Catalyst Award-winning Best New Technology of CinemaCon 2019 and other new products at this year’s Big Cine Expo, held from August 27 to 28 at the Bombay Exhibition Center.
Aug 6, 2019 CJ 4DPLEX and GDC Partnering to Expand 4DX and ScreenX Across Latin America
CJ 4DPLEX (www.cj4dx.com), the world’s leading cinema technology company, announced today a new partnership agreement with GDC Technology, where the two companies will work to identify new opportunities for ScreenX and 4DX to expand the companies’ exhibition network across Latin America. This alliance will bring a realistic innovative movie-going experience like no other to a much broader audience in Latin and Central America.
Jul 23, 2019 Grand Cinema Sunshine Installs GDC Future-Proof Cinema Automation 2.0 System
GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that Grand Cinema Sunshine is the first cinema owned by Sasaki Kogyo Co. Ltd. to deploy the innovative Cinema Automation 2.0 (CA2.0) and SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ with CineCache™ designed to fully automate workflow in a cinema multiplex while offering movie-goers much more content with an advanced central media server capable of storing, managing and streaming thousands of movies.
Jun 18, 2019 Czech Republic Cinema Installs First Award-winning GDC Cinema Automation 2.0 Solution in Europe
GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that Golden Apple Cinema in Czech Republic is the first cinema in Europe to fully automate its workflow with GDC’s Cinema Automation 2.0 Solution (CA2.0) and SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ with CineCache™ along with its PMA-1200 Power Management Adapter and QMS-1000 Quality Management System.
Jun 18, 2019 GDC Technology Showcases Its Award-winning Products at CineEurope 2019
GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that it will showcase the Best New Technology of CinemaCon and other new products at this year’s CineEurope, held from June 17 to 20, 2019 at the CCIB.
Jun 18, 2019 GDC Technology, Golden Screen Cinemas Partner to Launch GoGoCinema
GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today at CineEurope 2019 that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Golden Screen Cinemas Sdn. Bhd. (‘GSC’) to launch GOGOCINEMA™, its Cinema-On-Demand platform. GoGoCinema is an intuitive and easy-to-use digital platform which is backed by GDC’s innovative Cinema Automation 2.0 (CA2.0) solution.
May 22, 2019 DTS, GDC, and B&B Theatres Extend Partnership to Deliver Additional DTS:X Enabled Theaters
DTS, a global leader in high-definition audio solutions and a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Corporation (Nasdaq: XPER) (“Xperi”), is proud to announce the addition of 14 new DTS:X enabled cinema screens as an extension of its long-standing partnership with GDC Technology (USA) LLC (“GDC”) and B&B Theatres (“B&B”).
DTS Web Page
DTS Directory Page
Apr 11, 2019 GDC Technology Selects Veritek to Provide NOC Services in Europe
GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that it signed a partnership agreement with Veritek Global Ltd (‘Veritek’), one of Europe’s leading technical support and service providers.
Apr 9, 2019 GDC Technology Links to the Cloud to Effortlessly Monitor Software
GDC Technology Limited (‘GDC’), a leading global provider of digital cinema solutions, announced today that it has launched TmsAware™, a new cloud based solution powered by AWS serverless architecture.
More Wehrenberg Theatres News:
Jul 11, 2016 Cielo Signs Circuit-Wide Partnership with Wehrenberg Theatres
Cinema Equipment and Supplies – CE+S – a global leader in digital cinema solutions announced today that Wehrenberg Theatres, the oldest and largest family-owned movie theater chain in America, has chosen and deployed Cielo, CE+S’ cloud-based monitoring and support platform, across Wehrenberg’s 213 screen circuit on July 1st, 2016.
CES+ Web Page
CES+ Directory Page
Oct 12, 2011 Ballantyne Strong Begins Shipping 144 NEC Digital Cinema Projection Systems to Wehrenberg Theatres
Mar 29, 2011 Cinedigm Digital Cinema Announces Deployment of 210 Cinedigm-Certified™ Screens for Wehrenberg Theatres
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Playas was a small unincorporated town in Hidalgo County, the "bootheel" of the southwestern part of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is a former company town, named after a nearby former settlement along the Southern Pacific Railroad. It was developed by the Phelps Dodge Corporation in the 1970s for several hundred employees of its then-new Playas Copper Smelter, located ten miles south of the development. Over 250 rental homes, six apartment buildings, a bowling alley, a bar, grill, a rodeo ring, a helicopter pad, a fitness center, a shooting range and a swimming pool were built for the community, which even has its own zip code. At its peak, the town had about 1000 residents. Declining copper prices led to the smelter's closure in 1999; all of its residents were evicted within a year, though a skeleton crew of about a dozen employees remained in the area. The smelter, about 40 miles north of the border with Mexico, was nicknamed La Estrella del Norte by illegal migrants using its lights as a beacon for crossing into the country. The smelter was destroyed due to uranium and arsenic contamination. The site is now covered in a 6 foot layer of protective soil, fenced off from wildlife & people, guarded by personnel from the Playas training center.
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Bail agreed for man accused of assaulting woman and stealing her medication
A judge has agreed to release a forty-five-year-old man accused of assault and theft on bail despite police objections.
Dungannon Court House
07:49:00 8 Jan 2020
A judge has agreed to release a forty-five-year-old man accused of assault and theft on bail despite police objections
Appearing in the dock of Dungannon Magistrates Court was Pedro Maruel Rodrigues from Garden Street, Magherafelt who stands charged with assault causing actual bodily harm and theft.
Police under oath confirmed the charges could be connected.
Opposing bail, she explained Rodrigues was arrested following a report by his partner on New Year’s Day.
A disagreement broke out in her home after the pair had been drinking, in which the injured party claimed she was assaulted by Rodrigues who then left the property taking a quantity of her medication with him.
The police officer described the victim as vulnerable and voiced concerns if released the defendant may try to contact her and interfere with the investigation.
A defending lawyer however pointed out his client was in full-time employment and resides some distance from the injured party. With no reason to be near her home, the defence argued bail could be managed with appropriate conditions.
District Judge Michael Ranaghan agreed and told Rodrigues, “There are serious allegations but at the minute that’s all they are.”
He set bail at £300 and banned the defendant from contacting the injured party or being the area of her home.
Having been advised Rodriques worked night-shifts, the judge decided he could not impose a curfew.
The case is due before Magherafelt Magistrates Court on January 15.
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Mini Cooper Makes Maximum Impact With New Minimal Logo Design
Category: Design Trends
Hot on the heels of Mastercard and Juventus F.C., yet another well-known company marched their way on over to the Team Trendy Minimalism: Mini. The automotive company, known for the pint-sized but highly prized Mini Cooper, giveth us a new logo by taketh away quite a few design elements.
This new, stripped-down version of the iconic luxury car logo was designed by KKLD, a Berlin-based agency. See the original (top) and the new logo (bottom) here:
Its previous logo design had been used since 2001, when BMW re-launched Mini. While much simpler, the new logo maintains the iconic wing structure and sans serif capitalized font that is associated with the cars -- something the brand wanted to keep in tact. After all, strength in strong letters and freedom in flying is ever-desirable, particularly when choosing a high-end vehicle. But the blunt, flat black-and-white outline of the new logo is very intentional indeed.
"The deliberate avoidance of shading and grey tones creates a starkly contrasting black-and-white effect that conveys the authenticity and clarity of the new brand identity, its two-dimensional character also allowing universal application," Mini said in a statement this week.
However, there's no word yet on how this two-dimensional logo will translate to the literal car's branding via emblem -- or if it will even alter at all.
Do you like Mini's minimalistic logo? Tell us your thoughts in the comments.
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Jerusalem synagogue ransacked and Torah scrolls desecrated
Israeli police have launched an investigation into the sacking of a Jerusalem synagogue overnight Monday in which vandals threw Torah scrolls and other Jewish artefacts on the floor and caused damage to the temple.
The act took place overnight in a building that was consecrated in the memory of Jonathan Sandler, a French rabbi and teacher that was killed in a terrorist shooting in the southern French city of Toulouse in 2012.
It follows a similar vandalism of a synagogue last Saturday in the coastal city of Netanya in which prayer books were burned, the walls graffitied with Satanic inscriptions, in what has become a frequent occurrence in the city.
Reactions from the Israeli political and religious establishment poured in on Tuesday, with many harking back to past examples of Jewish persecution.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decried the vandalism at the synagogue in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Kiryat Yovel on Tuesday saying was “shocked” by the attack and hoped the vandals would be swiftly brought to justice.
President Reuven Rivlin said images of the destruction at the temple were “painful.”
Chairman of the Hayemin Hehadash party and education minister Naftali Bennett called it “a terrible crime against all that is sacred to the Jewish people.”
“We must go on soul-searching exercise on how we got to such a situation in the holy city of Jerusalem,” Chief Rabbi David Lau said.
All called upon the Israeli police to bring the criminals to justice.
“Authorities must turn every stone, find the criminals, and prosecute them to the full extent of the law,” Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef said, while Parliament speaker Yuli Edelstein, of the Likud party, made a parallel with another incident in a synagogue earlier last week.
The event was “reminiscent of dark days in the history of the Jewish people,” the speaker said.
תמונות קשות ומכאיבות הבוקר מבית הכנסת בקרית יובל. אני בטוח שמשטרת ישראל תגיע אל מחלליו ותביאם לדין במהרה על מנת להבטיח כי מראות שכאלה לא ישנו. pic.twitter.com/OFi3lZxOHR
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AUSTRALIA: The employers of a young refrigeration engineer who died when a leaking oxy acetylene cylinder exploded in 2011 are expected to face trial next week in Melbourne.
The company, Cool Dynamics Refrigeration, has pleaded guilty to to three charges including failing to provide and maintain a safe working environment and failing to provide training.
Joey Consentino, 25, died when his work van exploded outside his home in the Melbourne suburb of Mulgrave on December 12, 2011. It is believed the explosion was caused by a leaking oxy acetylene gas cylinder and may have been ignited when he opened a door as he left for work. The explosion littered the street with debris and damaged many homes in the area. The engineer was treated at the scene but sadly passed away later the same day in hospital.
According to Australia’s 9news, Crown prosecutor Philip Dunn QC said witness statements made after the explosion showed Mr Consentino and his colleagues had not been properly educated about the risks associated with the gas bottles, and only knew what they had learnt on the job.
The company will argue there is no legislation, requirement or advice that a reasonable employer, such as Cool Dynamics, would have written risk assessments or procedures for.
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The Global Research and Development (R&D) summit in Rottweil will bring together over 30 elevator experts from around the world This event continues the close cooperation between thyssenkrupp and the city of Rottweil, IHK Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg and Technology Mountains e.V. Research activities at the elevator test tower were officially launched in December 2016 With the …
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Research and Development will start at the test tower in December of this year thyssenkrupp, the City of Rottweil and event agency trend factory are organizing the main inauguration to coincide with the Year of Towers in 2017 The 246-meter elevator test tower currently under construction in Rottweil is scheduled to be handed over …
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Chris Matthews retires from MSNBC, cites comments to women
FILE – This Aug. 2, 2011 file photo shows MSNBC host Chris Matthews takes part in a panel discussion at the NBC Universal summer press tour in Beverly Hills, Calif. Matthews announced his retirement on his political talk show “Hardball with Chris Matthews” on Monday, March 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime MSNBC host Chris Matthews abruptly retired from his “Hardball” show on Monday, apologizing for making inappropriate comments about women and saying “a younger generation is ready to take the reins.”
His exit came after a weekend of discussions with his bosses, three days after GQ ran a column by a freelance journalist about her “own sexist run-in” with Matthews in the makeup room before appearing on his show in the past.
Matthews opened his program Monday with the announcement he was ending his run on the political talk show he started in 1997, talking in his familiar staccato style. After a commercial break, he was replaced in the anchor chair by a shaken Steve Kornacki.
“This is the last ‘Hardball’ on MSNBC, and obviously this isn’t for lack of interest in politics,” Matthews said.
He said that “compliments on a woman’s appearance that some men, including me, might have incorrectly thought were OK were never OK. Not then, and certainly not today, and for making such comments in the past, I’m sorry.”
It was a week after Matthews opened his show with another apology, for likening Bernie Sanders’ win the Nevada caucus to the Nazi takeover of France.
He said he remained proud of the work he ’s done on the show, he said. “Hardball” began on CNBC and moved two years later to MSNBC.
In her first-person story, journalist Laura Bassett said Matthews behaved inappropriately toward her when she was guest on his show.
“In 2016, right before I had to go on his show and talk about sexual-assault allegations against Donald Trump, Matthews looked over at me in the makeup chair next to him and said, ‘Why haven’t I fallen in love with you yet?’ When I laughed nervously and said nothing, he followed up to the makeup artist. ‘Keep putting makeup on her, I’ll fall in love with her,’” Bassett wrote. “Another time, he stood between me and the mirror and complimented the red dress I was wearing for the segment. ‘You going out tonight?’ he asked.”
Bassett said she written about the encounter in a 2017 essay but didn’t name Matthews because she was afraid of network retaliation, adding, “I’m not anymore.”
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UNOFFICIAL COPY : General Regulations of the Banking Board, Part 71 -- Issuance Of Subordinated Securities By Savings Banks And Savings And Loan Associations
(Statutory authority: Banking Law, §§ 234[5-b], 382-b[2])
71.1 Definitions
71.2 Approval of [Superintendent of Financial Services]
71.3 Restrictions and requirements as to securities
71.4 Applications
71.5 Reports
History: Part (§ 71.1) filed June 15, 1973 eff. upon enacting into law of Assembly Bill Number 3916-A.
3 NYCRR - § 71.1 -- Definitions.
As defined in this Part, the term savings institution means a savings bank or savings and loan association; and the term subordinated debt security means any unsecured note, bond, debenture, or other obligation or security issued pursuant to section 234(5-b) or 382-b(2) of the Banking Law, but shall not mean any note, bond, debenture, or other obligation or security subordinated to the claims of depositors issued to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation of the Federal Savings and Insurance Corporation.
History: Sec. filed June 15, 1973; amds. filed: Aug. 13, 1973; Jan. 11, 1983 as emergency measure; March 8, 1983; Feb. 17, 1988 as emergency measure; April 12, 1988 as emergency measure; May 10, 1988 eff. May 25, 1988.
3 NYCRR - § 71.2 -- Approval Of [Superintendent of Financial Services.]
(a) No savings institution shall issue subordinated debt securities unless it shall have obtained the prior written approval of the Superintendent of Financial Services. The Superintendent may grant approval in principle of the issuance of the subordinated debt securities, based on preliminary drafts of documents submitted with the application pursuant to section 71.4 of this Part. Final written approval, however, will not be given until final copies of the documents have been submitted to the Department and reviewed.
(b) In granting approval, the Superintendent may impose such restrictions and limitation on a particular issue as he shall deem necessary. Upon receipt of the Superintendent's final written approval, the applicant may proceed to issue the securities described in the application and in the manner described therein.
(c) Written approval of the Superintendent shall also be required for any subsequent amendment to the terms or conditions governing the original issue.
History: Sec. filed Aug. 13, 1973; amds. filed: Feb. 17, 1988 as emergency measure; April 12, 1988 as emergency measure; May 10, 1988 eff. May 25, 1988. Amended (a).
3 NYCRR - § 71.3 -- Restrictions And Requirements As To Securities.
(a) No subordinated debt securities may be issued by a savings institution in denominations of less than $50,000, or with an original maturity of less than seven years.
(b) Each certificate, note or other evidence of subordinated debt issued pursuant to this Part shall:
(1) indicate clearly on its face, in boldface type, that the security does not represent a savings account or other deposit and is not insured by any government agency;
(2) clearly state that the security is subordinated, as to principal and interest, to all deposits of the issuing savings institution, and is unsecured; and
(3) state the terms, if any, under which the issuing savings institution may prepay or call the obligation.
(c) No optional payment in whole or in part of the unpaid principal of subordinated debt securities shall be made without prior written approval of the Superintendent of [Financial Services].
History: Sec. filed Aug. 13, 1973; amds. filed: Feb. 17, 1988 as emergency measure; April 12, 1988 as emergency measure; May 10, 1988 eff. May 25, 1988.
3 NYCRR - § 71.4 -- Applications.
(a) Each application by a savings institution to issue subordinated debt securities pursuant to this Part shall be in letter form and be accompanied by:
(1) a specimen of the certificates, notes or debentures to be issued, a copy of the proposed agreement or indenture pursuant to which the securities are to be issued, and a copy of any other agreement relating to the sale or distribution of the issue. Such documents may be in preliminary draft form but shall contain the basic provisions, terms, restrictions, and covenants relating to the issue. Definitive copies of documents shall be filed with the Department as soon as available, and should be marked to indicate changes from prior drafts submitted;
(2) a certified copy of a resolution of the board of trustees or directors of the issuing institution:
(i) approving the issuance of subordinated debt securities in a specified maximum amount, the maximum interest rate at which the securities may be issued, the form and content of the note or certificate to be issued, the agreement of indenture and any collateral agreements; and
(ii) designating an officer or officers to submit application for approval to the appropriate supervisory authorities and to take other necessary action in connection therewith.
(b) Each application shall include the following information (a cross-reference to the appropriate section of the relevant agreement or indenture may be substituted):
(1) the aggregate dollar amount of the proposed issue and the lowest denomination to be issued;
(2) interest rate or rates to be paid (if such rate or rates is not determinable at the time the application is filed, a maximum rate should be estimated);
(3) an estimate of the effect on net annual operating income attributable to the issuance of subordinated debt securities;
(4) the maturity date of the proposed issue or, if maturing serially, a schedule of amounts and maturity dates;
(5) details of call, prepayment, and sinking fund provisions, or any of them;
(6) details of any covenants to be agreed to by the issuing institution, together with a specific explanation of the necessity for any covenants that place greater restrictions on the issuing institution than restrictions imposed on such institution by the provisions of the Banking Law or regulations issued thereunder;
(7) a statement of the intended use of the proceeds;
(8) a statement of the expected source of funds for repayment of the issue; and
(9) an opinion of counsel for the applicant that the issue is in compliance with all applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations relating to the issuance and sale of securities and is consistent with the issuing institution's charter and bylaws.
(c) The Superintendent of Banks reserves the right to require additional information in connection with a particular application.
3 NYCRR - § 71.5 -- Reports.
Within 30 days after the completion of the sale of subordinated debt securities, the savings institution shall file a report of the transaction with the Superintendent of Financial Services stating the total face value of the securities sold, the rate of interest agreed upon and the net proceeds to the issuing institution. In addition, the issuing savings institution shall submit two condensed statements of condition acknowledged by its chief executive or financial officer: one as of the close of business on the day immediately preceding the sale and the other as of the close of business on the day on which the sale was consummated.
3 NYCRR - § 71.6 -- Repealed
History: Sec. filed Aug. 13, 1973; repealed, filed: Feb. 17, 1988 as emergency measure; April 12, 1988 as emergency measure; May 10, 1988 eff. May 25, 1988.
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This is an interesting effect, and users have the capability to customize how the projection looks by switching out the three silhouette stencils that are provided. Two are based on ROG brand imagery, but there’s also a blank one for anyone who wants something truly personal — which is pretty handy if you’re looking to rep your eSports team at an event.
The monitor also supports some of Asus’ exclusive homegrown technologies, like GamePlus, GameVisual, and its eye fatigue mitigation software.
The Strix XG27VQ is expected to start a whole new range of monitors aimed at gamers from Asus, which will be known as the XG line. This particular model was previously seen at Computex 2017 alongside a 32-inch, 21:9 curved monitor known as the XG32VQ – but details on when that display will be made available haven’t yet been released.
However, Asus has confirmed that the XG27VQ will launch on September 4, and that it’s set to retail at a price of 410 euros (~$525).
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Sling TV, a host of other features come to the Apple TV at WWDC
By Kris Wouk June 13, 2016
The Apple TV has been around for quite a while now, but due to the relatively closed nature of previous models, this is the first WWDC where developers have had plenty of time working with the device and where Apple could announce new developer-focused features. Some may have feared the device could already have been forgotten by Apple, but it’s now clear that is very much not the case.
Eddy Cue, Apple senior vice president of internet software and services, began the tvOS portion of the WWDC keynote by comparing older generations of the Apple TV to the new one. While prior generations had in the neighborhood of 80 channels, the new model boasts more than 1.300 channels and over 6,000 tvOS native apps. As far as the company is concerned, that is just the beginning.
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That was far from the most important part of the presentation, however — at least as far as the audience was concerned. That moment came later on when Cue lamented the lengthy authentication processes required by many cable network channels like ESPN and AMC before offering up a solution in the form of a new Single Sign-On feature. This lets users sign in once on the Apple TV and gain instant access to any of the other services supporting the new feature. A significant number of channels seem ready to support this out of the gate, and it’s likely plenty more will in the future.
Ease of finding content to watch was another important part of the tvOS presentation. In an upcoming update, Siri is about to get much smarter, allowing users to search for movies by topics, as well as simply say “watch ESPN2” and immediately tune in, instead of needing to navigate a series of icons and menus. For those who would still rather work that way, a new and improved Apple TV Remote app for iPhone will allow text entry with the keyboard, in addition to supporting the gyroscope and accelerometer for playing games.
While Apple has clearly been focusing on allowing users to jump in and out of various channels to approximate a live TV experience, the company still can’t emulate that experience perfectly. Fortunately, Sling TV, which offers that exact live TV experience, is coming to the Apple TV. Even better, the app will feature a new user interface specifically designed for use on Apple’s streaming box.
Sling TV now also offers more channels than ever before. The company announced Monday that 12 channels from Viacom, including Comedy Central, BET, Spike, MTV, and Nick Jr., are coming to both its single-stream service and multistream beta, while content from FXX, Nat Geo WILD, and FS2 are coming to the multistream core service.
As for other programming, Fox Sports Go is planned to arrive this summer, in addition to more than 100 live channels coming later this month. Other changes include a new dark mode for better viewing in dark rooms, and the ability for entertainment apps downloaded on your phone to automatically download on your Apple TV.
The preview of the forthcoming tvOS is available to developers now, with the new features coming to everyone this fall.
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Samsung hypes Gear S4 reveal at IFA as it leaks Fit 2 Pro activity tracker
By Adam Ismail August 23, 2017
Most of the Samsung news this week has been focused on the company’s new Galaxy Note 8, but the IFA Conference will play host to more reveals from the South Korean company on September 1. Samsung Mobile president DJ Koh confirmed to CNBC that the next generation of Gear watches, likely including the Gear S4, will debut on stage in Berlin in a week’s time.
That’s not all the news on the wearable front, either. Hours prior to the Note 8 reveal, Samsung published a product page for its unannounced Gear Fit 2 Pro activity tracker. The leak was noticed by Venture Beat’s Evan Blass and surprisingly Samsung has yet to take down the page on its Malaysian website.
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Not much is known about the Gear S4 at the moment. In June, we learned Samsung filed a patent for a special phone case for charging a smartwatch and speculated as to whether it could appear in time for the Gear S4 unveiling. We won’t know for sure until IFA rolls around.
The story is much different for the Fit 2 Pro, as Samsung has confirmed a number of features. The new tracker will sport improved water resistance at roughly 50 meters, as well as a new Speedo app for swimmers, and a revised strap design to help it stay put on your wrist.
In other ways, the Fit 2 Pro carries over many of the characteristics of last year’s model. There is a 200mAh battery on board, promising up to four days on a charge. The 216 x 432 curved AMOLED display remains unchanged, and the same watch faces already available for download on the Galaxy App Store can be used again. Blass has tweeted a hint toward a possible $200 price point. We expect to see it at IFA alongside the Gear S4, if it doesn’t get officially revealed beforehand.
It is not surprising Samsung would choose IFA as the destination to reveal these products, considering when it has unveiled previous Gear watches in the past. Last year, the Gear S3 was launched in August, though it did not begin shipping until November. There was some speculation Samsung would reveal one of the wearables alongside the Note 8 on August 23, though no announcement came.
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The latest Reddit war is between Donald Trump and Sweden
By Lulu Chang April 18, 2016
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Sweden is at war with Donald Trump, or at least the sub-community of r/Sweden on Reddit is. That sub-community appears to have a vendetta against another sub-community, r/The_Donald. For quite a few months now, tensions have been high between the two communities on the popular online forum, but the straw that broke the camel’s back came in the form of a penis. Because somehow, that’s always a body part that comes up in discussions of the Republican frontrunner.
Last week, Reddit user mengameng uploaded a rather NSFW photo of Sweden to the /r/TheDonald page, depicting the country as a male genital. “Let’s make this image the first thing people see when they search google for Sweden,” read the image’s caption. And needless to say, the Swedes were none too pleased.
The situation quickly escalated, with posts becoming increasingly nasty on both sides. There was a gif mocking overweight Americans, Swedish Chef memes, and images of Sweden’s leaders in rather compromising positions. Soon, it was an all-out flame war of the digital persuasion.
Members of the r/The_Donald community began to inundate the Swedish community with spam, and a moderator on r/The_Donald decided to announce that its community’s “No Racism” rule would “no longer be enforced at all with regards to the middle east.” It was unclear if r/The_Donald are aware that Sweden is not, in fact, in the Middle East.
Refusing to sink to the same level, a mod on r/Sweden noted, “r/sweden is a welcoming, multicultural sub where everyone should feel at home.”
Ultimately, the Swedish community shut itself down, recognizing that things had gone too far. In a post explaining its brief closure, the community posted, “What started as a lighthearted rebuttal grew much more popular than we anticipated. At this point, the current joke has run its course and we’re seeing a lot of low-effort content that is no longer relevant to r/Sweden being spammed in the /new queue. We want to avoid that in order to retain our standards so we can continue delivering quality content in the future. Today, we made Sweddit great again, but tomorrow is a new day so let us get back to the relevant Swedish content.”
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Are trees the key to a sustainable building future?
By[email protected]_84
Sep 22, 2020 Building, future, key, Sustainable, Trees
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Michigan is in a unique position to capitalize on innovative building technology that can improve the environment.
Mass timber is created from smaller pieces of wood, such as two-by-fours, that are glued together to create beams, floors and other load-bearing building structures. Michigan State University’s new STEM Teaching and Learning Facility is the first building in the state to use mass timber.
Richard Kobe, professor and chair of the Department of Forestry at MSU, said the material is a more sustainable and carbon-friendly alternative to steel and concrete construction.
“One thousand, eight hundred and fifty six metric tons of carbon that’s contained in that building,” Kobe said. “And when the trees were growing, they took that carbon out of the atmosphere and now this is a long-term mechanism for storing that carbon that will keep it out of the atmosphere.”
A virtual tour of the building will take place today during the Michigan Mass Timber Summit. The event will be held online over three sessions, and will examine the costs and benefits of mass timber projects, design and logistics, building codes and construction.
Dave Neumann, forest products utilization and marketing specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Forest Resources Division, said with about 60% of Michigan covered in forest, there’s great potential for mass timber building components to be sourced from the state in the future.
“All of this wood comes from somewhere,” Neumann said. “Some of it may be sourced from Michigan and help put Michigan workers to work. And the more demand we can create for forest products generally, the more demand will trickle down to Michigan.”
Neumann explained that such a demand for wood could help prevent the conversion of forests into land for other uses.
“There’s a strong linkage between markets for forest products — that is having a commercial outlet to sell the products coming out of forest land — and our ability to keep forest land actively managed, sustainably growing and healthy,” he said.
Building materials, including steel and concrete, account for roughly 11% of carbon emissions worldwide.
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Remdesivir is an intravenous nucleotide prodrug of an adenosine analog. Remdesivir binds to the viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting viral replication through premature termination of RNA transcription. It has demonstrated in vitro activity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).1 In a rhesus macaque model of SARS-CoV-2 infection, remdesivir treatment was initiated soon after inoculation; the remdesivir-treated animals had lower virus levels in the lungs and less lung damage than the control animals.2
Remdesivir is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized adult and pediatric patients (aged ≥12 years and weighing ≥40 kg). It is also available through an FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized pediatric patients weighing 3.5 kg to <40 kg or aged <12 years and weighing ≥3.5 kg. Remdesivir should be administered in a hospital or a health care setting that can provide a similar level of care to an inpatient hospital.
Remdesivir has been studied in several clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19. The recommendations from the COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel (the Panel) are based on the results of these studies. See Remdesivir: Selected Clinical Data for more information.
The safety and efficacy of combination therapy of remdesivir with corticosteroids have not been rigorously studied in clinical trials; however, there are theoretical reasons that the combination therapy may be beneficial in some patients with severe COVID-19. For the Panel’s recommendations on using remdesivir with or without dexamethasone in certain hospitalized patients, see Therapeutic Management of Patients with COVID-19.
Monitoring, Adverse Effects, and Drug-Drug Interactions
Remdesivir can cause gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea), elevated transaminase levels, an increase in prothrombin time, and hypersensitivity reactions.
Liver function tests and prothrombin time should be obtained in all patients before remdesivir is administered and during treatment as clinically indicated. Remdesivir may need to be discontinued if alanine transaminase (ALT) levels increase to >10 times the upper limit of normal and should be discontinued if an increase in ALT level and signs or symptoms of liver inflammation are observed.3
Because the remdesivir formulation contains renally cleared sulfobutylether-beta-cyclodextrin sodium, patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of <50 mL/minute were excluded from some clinical trials; other trials had an eGFR cutoff of <30 mL/minute. Remdesivir is not recommended for patients with eGFR <30 mL/minute. Renal function should be monitored in patients before and during remdesivir treatment as clinically indicated.3
Clinical drug-drug interaction studies of remdesivir have not been conducted. In vitro, remdesivir is a substrate of cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A4 and of the drug transporters organic anion-transporting polypeptide (OATP) 1B1 and P-glycoprotein. It is also an inhibitor of CYP3A4, OATP1B1, OATP1B3, and MATE1.3
Minimal to no reduction in remdesivir exposure is expected when remdesivir is coadministered with dexamethasone, according to information provided by Gilead Sciences (written communication, July 2020). Chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine may decrease the antiviral activity of remdesivir; coadministration of these drugs is not recommended.3 Remdesivir is not expected to have any significant interactions with oseltamivir or baloxavir, according to information provided by Gilead Sciences (written communications, August and September 2020).
See Table 2: Characteristics of Antiviral Agents That Are Approved or Under Evaluation for Treatment of COVID-19 for more information.
Pregnant patients were excluded from the clinical trials that evaluated the safety and efficacy of remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19, but preliminary reports of use in pregnant patients through the remdesivir compassionate use program are reassuring.
Among 86 pregnant and postpartum hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 who received compassionate use remdesivir, the therapy was well tolerated, with a low rate of serious adverse events.4
Remdesivir should not be withheld from pregnant patients if it is otherwise indicated.
The safety and effectiveness of remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19 have not been evaluated in pediatric patients aged <12 years or weighing <40 kg.
Remdesivir is available through an FDA EUA for the treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized pediatric patients weighing 3.5 kg to <40 kg or aged <12 years and weighing ≥3.5 kg.
A clinical trial is currently evaluating the pharmacokinetics of remdesivir in children (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT04431453).
Several clinical trials that are evaluating remdesivir for the treatment of COVID-19 are currently underway or in development. Please see ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest information.
Wang M, Cao R, Zhang L, et al. Remdesivir and chloroquine effectively inhibit the recently emerged novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in vitro. Cell Res. 2020;30(3):269-271. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32020029.
Williamson BN, Feldmann F, Schwarz B, et al. Clinical benefit of remdesivir in rhesus macaques infected with SARS-CoV-2. Nature. 2020. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32516797.
Remdesivir (VEKLURY) [package insert]. Food and Drug Administration. 2020. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2020/214787Orig1s000lbl.pdf. Accessed: October 25, 2020.
Burwick RM, Yawetz S, Stephenson KE, et al. Compassionate use of remdesivir in pregnant women with severe COVID-19. Clin Infect Dis. 2020. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33031500.
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Homeless Veteran’s Makeover Goes Viral: VIDEO
On this Veterans Day, a video showing a homeless veteran’s transformation as a stylist cuts his hair, trims his beard and puts him in a new suit, is going viral. It’s already drawn more than 10 million views in just 5 days.
Created by producer and marketer Rob Bliss to benefit the Degage Ministries charitable organization in Grand Rapids, Mich., the video is a time lapse clip of local veteran Jim Wolf. As stylist Anna Walt clips, shaves and styles Wolf, he turns from a scruffy, bearded man into a stylish looking guy.
On screen, viewers are told that:
“For decades, Jim has struggled with poverty, homelessness and alcoholism. In September 2013, he volunteered to go through this physical transformation. … Since filming, Jim has taken control of his life. He is now scheduled to have his own housing and is attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for the first time ever.”
The video ends with a request for donations to the Degage Ministries, “to help transform the lives of other homeless veterans, inside and out.”
Bliss, the producer, told The Blaze last week that “the homeless are people we ignore every day.” So, he aimed to create a video that shows how “they can look like they’re meant for the cover of GQ — they have that potential too.”
Bliss also told The Blaze he hopes the video gets people “to look at any homeless person on the street and see the mirror image of them — the image of someone who would look socially acceptable — realize that potential, that ‘what if,’ and root for their success.”
Walt, the stylist, tells MLive that Wolf couldn’t see what she was doing during the 5-hour styling process. But when a mirror was brought out at the end, MLive writes, he at first “sat in silence, visibly shocked. It took a minute to set in. Then he threw his hands in the air, Walt said. He was so excited. ‘It was like a little kid bouncing off the walls,’ ” said Walt.
According to MLive, Walt met Wolf “the day before he would undergo a total makeover and was immediately struck by his charismatic personality. Wolf talked about the Detroit Lions. He spoke of the Detroit Tigers. He shared memories of his mother. He talked of how proud he was of a sister who manages a thrift store. ‘I expected him to be a little quiet and a little shy,’ Walt said. ‘He just had story after story.’ ”
As of Monday morning, the video had nearly 46,000 “likes” on YouTube — to about 1,400 “dislikes.”
Also on this Veterans Day, we want to point to:
— “Doolittle Raiders Offer Last Toast To 71-Year-Old Mission,” on Monday’s Morning Edition.
— “Vets-Turned-Firefighters Find Brotherhood, Purpose,” also from Monday’s Morning Edition.
— “We Pause On Veterans Day To Reread ‘In Flanders Fields,’ ” a Two-Way post from 2011.
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Pte Walter Ernest Fahrni 2-A-1
Walter was born on January 29 1907 in Bern Switzerland as the son of Frederick Fahrni (place unknown) and of Marie Fahrni (nee Guller), of Bern. His best girlfriend was Barbara Langley and she was mentioned in his last will because he did not have any contact with his family in Switzerland.
His profession was a painter and he was member of the Lutheran Church (OD).
He enlisted on March 8 1943 in Vancouver and he went overseas to the UK on September 1 1943.
Walter was thereafter killed in action on Tuesday June 6 1944 age 38 in the first wave C Coy during the D-Day landing. He was temporarily buried in Vaux near Graye s/Mer and on August 9 1944 reburied at Ryes.
At his headstone: ”I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE” II TIMOTHY IV.7
His Medals were: 1939-45 Star; France Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; CVSM& Clasp.
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Another man facing charges in Canada in connection with CRA telephone scam
Jackie Dunham CTVNews.ca Writer
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Published Thursday, December 3, 2020 10:06AM EST Last Updated Thursday, December 3, 2020 11:10AM EST
A cell phone connected to a charging cable is pictured. (Lum3n/Pexels)
TORONTO -- RCMP say a man with ties to Mississauga, Ont. is facing charges in connection with various transnational telephone frauds, including the infamous Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) telephone scam.
On Thursday, authorities announced the charges as part of their ongoing investigation called Operation Octavia, which commenced in October 2018 to combat the CRA telephone tax schemes and other related frauds.
According to the RCMP, telephone fraudsters operating outside of Canada have been targeting the Canadian public since 2014.
In the CRA telephone scam, callers from India impersonate CRA, RCMP, or other federal agents in order to intimidate victims into paying non-existent fines or taxes. During the investigation, the RCMP said they have uncovered “money mules,” “money mule managers,” and money launderers operating within Canada and overseas.
That scheme alone has cost victims a cumulative total of more than $18.5 million since 2014, the RCMP said.
The fraudsters’ other scams, including the “Bank investigator” and “Tech support” scams, have resulted in victim losses of more than $34 million, according to the announcement.
Despite a number of police raids on illegal call centres in India and arrests made in Canada, the RCMP said the telephone fraudsters continue to operate and target Canadians.
To date, the RCMP said nine individuals have been charged in relation to Project Octavia.
“Fraud, like violent crime, has devastating consequences on its victims. Those whose conscience does not deter them from preying on the vulnerable, will be held accountable by the rule of law,” Staff Sgt. Ken Derakhshan, acting Officer in Charge of the GTA Financial Crime Section in Milton, Ont., said in a press release.
Thomas Pao, 25, of Mississauga, Ont. has been charged with fraud over $5,000, possession of proceeds of crime, and laundering of the proceeds of crime.
RCMP said a Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for Pao, who is currently believed to be in China.
None of the allegations have been tested in court.
Authorities advised Canadians who receive a call from someone asking for their personal or banking information to hang up and report the activity to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre through their website www.antifraudcentre.ca. If the person threatens them or their family, the RCMP said to hang up and call police.
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Home / Reviews / BMW X2 for the extroverted
BMW X2 for the extroverted
By Tony Verdon • 10/03/2018
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The term all-new is so over used it has become a cliche, but it is appropriate to describe BMW’s X2 crossover.
It is a more extroverted option for those contemplating the switch to a compact SUV, who want to stand out in the increasingly crowded smaller cross-over segment of the market.
To do so will cost more than buying the more conventionally shaped BMW X1 model, and there will also be sacrifices in terms of load space.
But the X2 stands out as much different from the squarer-shaped SUVs.
BMW is careful to point out the X2 is not simply a coupe version of its X1 model but an entirely distinct new model.
The X2 has arrived here just months after its European launch late last year, which suggests there is likely to be some pent-up demand for the vehicle.
The X2 sDrive20i model tested is powered by a four cylinder 2-litre turbo-charged engine, which puts out 141kW of power and 280Nm of torque.
Coupled to a 7-speed Steptronic double-clutch transmission, it delivers a zero to 100km/h speed in a claimed 7.7 seconds, so is no slouch in terms of performance.
The X2 delivers that performance surprisingly smoothly, especially given that a dual-clutch transmission is fitted. There is no lag in power delivery, particularly when in manual mode, using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel.
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As we have come to expect from BMW, the engine delivers power and torque progressively at relatively low revs and without drama.
There are the three driving modes — eco pro, comfort and sport, the latter of which manages to hold the X2 in lower gears and delivers a sportier drive. The engine tends to labour in eco mode but the default comfort setting certainly delivers a satisfying enough driving experience.
The Misano blue metallic paint on the test car drew comments from bystanders, making a bold statement that theX2 has arrived.
The traditional BMW kidney grille has been turned upside down to help emphasise the width of the X2. It may take traditionalists time to get used to the new front, but it is certainly distinctive.
There is a long bonnet and the windscreen is sharply raked back to add to the sporty image. The shoulder line along the side is angled sharply at the rear quarter windows and, combined with the sloping roof, this all contributes to a more sporty appearance than most of its more box-like X model siblings.
There is very little rear overhang, and although the rear door is relatively vertical, the window rakes back steeply to accentuate a more aggressive rear-end appearance.
The result from inside the car is a slightly odd-shaped view through the rear window, but this is compensated for by an effective rear-view camera. It delivers a full 360-degree view of whatever is going on behind the vehicle when you are reversing.
Large chrome twin exhaust tips also help give the rear of the X2 a somewhat dramatic appearance.
In a nod to BMW’s heritage, the X2 is the first model for decades to feature the BMW roundel logo on the C pillars.
The two front seats wrap the driver and passenger nicely, and although the ride in all driving modes is firm, the sports seats are comfortable even after a 2-hour journey. The lateral support in sharp corners is excellent.
The elegant leather steering wheel accommodates the adaptive cruise control buttons and phone controls without the clutter that some other manufacturers inflict on drivers.
There are two clear round dials immediately in front of the driver (the speedo and rev counter, plus the standard efficiency measure common to most BMWs).
The paddle shifters are firm and effective with very short movement, and seem to be more intuitive to use than in some other brands. These paddles are fun to use, which cannot be said of many.
There is a touch screen at the top centre of the dashboard, with a default setting showing the radio station setting, a central navigation window, and the weather on the right. You can use either touch-screen controls or the round central controller that is within easy reach of the driver on the central console between the two front seats.
There is a surprising amount of space inside the X2, especially given its sleeker appearance compared with other X models.
Rear seats have plenty of space for tall passengers, although younger children may jibe at the higher rear window.
There is 470 litres of space available with the back seats in place, which is a shade less than the X1. This includes an under-the-floor space that can be opened up to provide more usable cargo space. Because the X2 runs on run-flat tyres, there is no need for a spare in the floor of the rear compartment.
It is easy to get in and out of, and the process is made simpler by an effective keyless entry system, especially for the driver — with the key fob in your pocket you merely have to touch the front door driver’s door handle and the vehicle unlocks.
The X2 range starts with the X2 sDrive18i, retailing for $60,900 here, which is about $1000 more expensive than the baseline BMW X1.
The X2 sDrive i20i sells for $70,900. However the model tested was fitted with 20-inch Pirelli tyres, the comfort access system, head-up display, Dakota leather, M rear spoiler over the rear window, the M Sports steering, metallic paint, Navigation Plus and electric front seats. These options push the price to $85,740.
The X2 range has been given the top 5-Star Ancap safety rating.
The X2 is up against some stiff competition in the compact SUV segment of New Zealand’s market — clearly the Mercedes-Benz GLA model range, the Audi Q2, and the Range Rover Evoque are alternative options for buyers to consider.
The field will become even more competitive when the Range Rover I-Pace, and Volvo’s XC40 models arrive.
Pros: Stands out in a crowded SUV/SAV market
Cons: Firm ride, expensive when fully optioned
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The path from pity to empathy
With empathy there is no distance.
Written by BJ Miller
Behind extraordinary ideas, there are extraordinary people. Dumbo Feather is a magazine about these people.
BJ Miller understands mortality
I feel sorry for you.
I feel for you.
Pity, sympathy, empathy. Just a few words make up the difference, but what a difference. All three of these can lead you eventually to compassionate action, which you might say is the goal. But they come from different places, say different things about you, and have a different effect on all involved.
The first sentence—I feel sorry for you—represents pity. It reflects the most distant stance. In fact, it might even serve to keep the distance. We feel sorry for those who we’d never want to be, and don’t see ourselves as. I feel sorry for the poor, wretched things. And so it’s also a label—you’ve seen the person, judged them on some level, and deemed them less, or at least something you’d never want to be. And it also leans the sentiment more towards you and your feelings rather than the sufferers. While it might be a very honest statement—and honesty rules—it’s undoubtedly the lowliest station of the bunch. That kind of honesty isn’t particularly flattering or pleasant or useful to either party. It’s more likely insulting and discouraging, probably the opposite of what you intend to get across. Pity is the scourge that so often befalls the disability community, I can tell you, and I’d imagine any other group of people marked by struggle. Pity can taste sweet for a moment—it’s attention, I suppose, which beats indifference, maybe—but will be rejected by a savvy sufferer.
The middle statement—I feel for you—is sympathy. It’s a better station than pity for sure. It suggests concordance between you and the subject of your emotion: that you are feeling something similar. Like cousin pity, it connotes distance—less of it but still an arm’s length away. Sympathy is still a projection and therefore likely fraught with assumptions and accidental insults. If pity is mostly about you, then sympathy is about both of you. Two people feeling similar things in parallel. Sympathy. Sym-, this root means together, or same. Plenty of good stuff in there too, but it ain’t the pinnacle pathway to the balm of compassion.
That honour goes to empathy. There is no distance in I feel you. Em-, this root means inside, within. This one crosses the plane between you and the subject. Not next-to but entwined. With empathy there is no distance. I feel you = I am you. On this note your fortunes are linked. It’s the most attuned, the most courageous and the least egoic. Your intellect or imagination can’t get you there alone, as it can with pity or even sympathy. Empathy is visceral. Whoever is the object of your empathy is doubled. They are not alone; neither of you is.
We now know from recent neuroscience and imaging that there are things called mirror neurons, a neural circuitry that allows us to feel the feelings of others. If I see you touch a hot stove, I feel pain. We have inborn wiring for this. An actual, physical means of connection. With these paths intact, the outside world comes in (and vice versa). Without them intact, emotional connections become difficult to impossible.
I pity folks who can’t empathise. Or maybe I sympathise with them. Empathy, after all, opens up a direct tunnel of emotion, and when you hang out around people who are struggling, their suffering becomes your own. I have enough of my own pain dammit. A little distance sounds nice. But look closer and you’ll see that argument is much the same as ignorance is bliss. Pursuing ignorance seems…dumb, doesn’t it?
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Jazz CD Louis Moholo's Viva La Black
Louis Moholo's Viva La Black
Freedom Tour – Live In South Africa 1993
CD (Item 367119) Ogun (UK), 1993 — Condition: New Copy
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An incredibly spiritual session from percussionist Louis Moholo and his ensemble Viva La Black – recorded on the occasion of a series of concerts in Moholo's homeland of South Africa – and done in a way that's as much a document of the group's trip as it is a recording of the music in the concerts. Many of the tracks are shorter passages that flow together with longer ones – piecing together the warm spirit and soulful expression allowed to the group during the tour. And the music itself shares in a heritage that runs back through the 60s work of Mingus and Roland Kirk, the 70s experiments of the AACM, and the rich jazz-in-exile work of Moholo himself! Instrumentation includes percussion, trumpet, saxes, piano, and bass – plus vocals from all the members of the group – and titles include "Use Less Sugar & Stir Like Hell", "Volunteered Slavery", "Woza", "Nikosi", "End Of Man", "Dudu P", "I'll Look All Over Afrika For You", "Drum Choir", and "Joyful Noise". © 1996-2021, Dusty Groove, Inc.
We realize that there are many different interpretations of the standard grades used for pre-owned vinyl record albums & CD, so we thought we'd offer you the ones that we are working with, so you have an idea what we mean when we give the grade for a non-new item on our pages.
Used Vinyl Grades
Below are stated conditions for a used vinyl records at Dusty Groove. Grading for the cover should be assumed to be near (within a "+" or "-") the grading for the vinyl. If there is significant divergence from the condition of the vinyl, or specific flaws, these will be noted in the comments section of the item. However, please be aware that since the emphasis of this site is towards the music listener, our main concern is with the vinyl of any used item we sell. Additionally, all of our records are graded visually; considering the volume of used vinyl we handle, it is impossible for us to listen to each record. If we spot any significant flaws, we make every attempt to listen through them and note how they play.
The following grading conditions apply to the vinyl component of an album or single:
This is what it says, that the record is still held fast in shrink-wrap. We tend to be pretty suspicious about these things, so if the shrink-wrap doesn't look original, or if the record seems to have undergone some damage over time, we'll probably take it out of the wrapper to ensure that it's in good shape — which is why we don't have more of these. In some cases the shrink-wrap may be torn in spots, but if it's not possible the record has been taken out and played, the record will still qualify as "Sealed".
Dusty Groove does not use the grades of Near Mint (or Mint, for that matter) because in our experience, we find that no records ever qualify for such a high grade. Even sealed records tend to have one or two slight faults, enough to usually qualify them for a grade of NM- or lower. We've often found that records which are clearly unplayed will have a slight amount of surface noise, especially in quieter recordings.
Near Mint - (minus)
Black vinyl that may show a slight amount of dust or dirt.
Should still be very shiny under a light, even with slight amount of dust on surface.
One or two small marks that would make an otherwise near perfect record slightly less so. These marks cannot be too deep, and should only be surface marks that won't affect play, but might detract from the looks.
May have some flaws and discoloration in the vinyl, but only those that would be intrinsic to the pressing. These should disappear when the record is tilted under the light, and will only show up when looking straight at the record. (Buddah and ABC pressings from the 70's are a good example of this.)
May have some slight marks from aging of the paper sleeve on the vinyl.
Possible minor surface noise when played.
Vinyl can have some dirt, but nothing major.
May not shine under light, but should still be pretty clean, and not too dirty.
May have a number of marks (5 to 10 at most), and obvious signs of play, but never a big cluster of them, or any major mark that would be very deep. Most marks should still not click under a fingernail.
May not look near perfect, but should play fairly well, with slight surface noise, and the occasional click in part of a song, but never throughout a whole song or more.
This is clearly a copy that was played by someone a number of times, but which could also be a good "play copy" for someone new.
Very Good - (minus)
Vinyl may be dirty, and can lack a fair amount of luster.
Vinyl can have a number of marks, either in clusters or smaller amounts, but deeper.
This is the kind of record that you'd buy to play, but not because it looked that great. Still, the flaws should be mostly cosmetic, with nothing too deep that would ruin the overall record.
Examples include a record that has been kept for a while in a cover without the paper sleeve, or heavily played by a previous owner and has some marks across the surface. The record should play okay, though probably with surface noise.
Good + (plus)
Vinyl may be dirty, or have one outstanding flaw, such as a light residue, which could be difficult to clean.
May have marks on all parts, too many to qualify as Very Good-, or several deeper marks, but the record should still be ok for play without skips.
In general, this is a record that was played a fair amount, and handled without care. A typical example may be a record which has been heavily played by a DJ, and carries marks from slip cueing. Depending on the quality of the vinyl, may play with surface noise throughout.
A record that you'd buy to play, cheap, but which you wouldn't buy for collecting.
Will have marks across all parts of the playing surface, and will most likely play with surface noise throughout. May have some other significant flaws, such as residue, or a track that skips.
In most cases, a poor quality copy of a very difficult to find record.
This is a grade we rarely use, as we try not to sell records in very bad condition, though in some rare cases we will list a record in such bad shape that it does not conform to the standards above. A "Fair" record will have enough marks or significant flaws that it does not even qualify as "Good", but is a copy you might consider for playing, if you're willing to put up with noise and/or flaws. An example might be a recording with surface noise so heavy that it is equal to the volume of the music. For records listed as "Fair", we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
Like "Fair", we rarely list records in this condition, as they represent the extreme low end of spectrum. These records typically have multiple serious problems, and we offer them as "relics" or "objects" only — for those who want to at least have a copy of a record, even if it is not really worthy of play, perhaps for the cover alone. For these records, we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
Used CD Grade
We have only one grade for non-new CDs at Dusty Groove — "Used CD". This grade is somewhat all-encompassing, but we choose it because we try to offer Used CDs in the best shape possible.
When you purchase a Used CD you can expect the disc to be free of all but the lightest of surface marks, the case to be clean (we often change the cases ourselves), and the booklet to be in good shape. Used CDs may show some signs of use but if there are significant details or defects we will list them underneath the item — just like we do with LPs — so look there for notes on cutout marks, stickers, promo stamps or other details.
All of our Used CDs are guaranteed to play without skipping or flaws. If you purchase a Used CD from Dusty Groove, you have 1 week to play it to determine that it plays correctly — and if it does not, then you may return it for a full refund.
Tori Handsley
As We Stand
Cadillac (UK), 2020. New Copy
CD...$14.99
Tori Handsley may not look like your usual jazz musician on the front cover – but she's part of the contemporary London scene, and really breaks out here alongside some killer drums from the great Moses Boyd! Handley plays both piano and electric harp with lots of cool effects – and ... CD
Harry Beckett
Joy Unlimited
Genius work from trumpeter Harry Beckett – the kind of easygoing electric work that he seemed to do better than anyone else on the British scene of the early 70s! The record's got a laidback approach that's really unique – one that pits Beckett's trumpet against guitar by Ray Russell, ... CD
Chris McGregor's Brotherhood Of Breath
Procession – Live At Toulouse (with bonus tracks)
Ogun (UK), 1978. New Copy
Amazing music from Chris McGregor and his legendary Brotherhood Of Breath ensemble – easily one of the most exciting forces in British jazz in the 70s, and one fo the few who was still sounding their best in the latter half of the decade! McGregor's got as much bite and burn here as with his ... CD
Coxhill On Ogun (Joy Of Paranoia/Diverse)
Ogun (UK), 1977/1978. New Copy
An amazing chapter in the career of British saxophonist Lol Coxhill – two completely wonderful albums recorded for the Ogun label in the mid 70s! The feel here is similar to Coxhill's seminal albums for Virgin a few years before – jazz that's free, but never too "out" – ... CD
Patricia Brennan
Valley Of Search, 2021. New Copy
CD...$13.99 14.99
Patricia Brennan is a vibist with experience in some farther reaches of avant expression – but here, she stakes her voice in a very beautiful way – with sounds that build slowly, take gentle shapes, and use both vibes and marimba at a level that has the songs opening up like patient ... CD
Savoy 10 Inch Collection
Savoy/Craft, Late 40s. New Copy
A beautiful 100th Birthday tribute to the legendary altoist Charlie Parker – a special set that features of some of his first important recordings – sides done in the mid 40s for the Savoy label, originally issued in LP form on very limited 10" albums! The early Bird 10" ... CD
EABS
Discipline Of Sun Ra
Astigmatic (Poland), 2020. New Copy
A really great take on the music of Sun Ra – served up by a group from the contemporary Polish scene – one who clearly have a strong influence from Ra and his Arkestra, but who also take the sounds in really great directions of their own! The group is maybe a bit heavier on keyboard ... CD
Filles De Kilimanjaro (bonus track)
Columbia, 1969. New Copy
CD...$4.99 6.99 (CD...$3.99)
A dark blend of acoustic and electric modes from Miles Davis – a set that still has him working with elements of the classic 60s quintet, but which also brings in a stronger emphasis on electric piano too! The rhythms here are really fantastic – ready to burst forth into a whole new ... CD
Dexter Gordon At The Subway Club 1973
Elemental, 1973. New Copy 2 CDs
Dexter Gordon recorded live in Germany – in a mode that's a bit of a change from some of his more familiar Copenhagen sides from the time! The format is similar – long live tracks, with Dex opening up on these fantastically creative solos – with every note seeming to flow with ... CD
Angel Bat Dawid
International Anthem, 2019. New Copy
CD...$11.99 (LP...$20.99)
Beautiful solo sounds from Angel Bat Dawid – a Chicago clarinetist who works here with the same inventive spirit as the other contemporary artists on the International Anthem label! By that, we mean that although Angel's music starts in jazz, it quickly becomes something else – as she ... CD
Swiss Radio Days Vol 46 – Montreux Jazz Festival 1967
TCB (Switzerland), 1967. New Copy 2CD
A really fantastic live performance from the Charles Lloyd group of the late 60s – a double-length set that's a wonderful complement to their classic albums on Atlantic Records! The group is great – a young Keith Jarrett on piano, Ron McClure on bass, and Jack DeJohnette on drums ... CD
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The role of HR in leadership
Josje Hoek
How can HR help ensure harmonious leadership within an organisation?
Organisational vs Individual leadership
Leadership facilitates high performance, by enabling individuals to perform well within a defined playing field.
Additionally, leadership can be further defined as organisational leadership (providing direction for the organisation as a whole) and personal leadership (providing direction to the employees through proper guidance and counselling).
The ideal HR manager
Good leadership
What we’ve learnt from our research is that good leadership entails several different aspects. On the one hand good leadership differs and is adaptable. There is no one leadership style that fits all and varying leadership styles are required to handle different people and situations. The best leaders are able to recognise which style is needed and when.
On the other hand, good leadership is about creating inclusive environments. When people are good leaders they make you feel like you fit in. A good example of this was explained to me in a conversation I had in an interview with a potential candidate. After some time we began discussing why he left his previous position and he stated to me that he hated the hands on leadership style that was in his team. Clearly a talent in his field, it became increasingly clear to me that he only left because the leadership style made him feel like an outsider.
Our latest European research also supports the notion that there is a link between feeling included (fitting in) and leadership. Using correlation analysis, we were able to uncover which employee survey statements have the biggest influence on leadership. The two statements with the most significant influence are:
I feel that I fit in at my organisation
I am proud of my organisation
The first employee statement clearly supports the notion of a link between leadership and inclusivity. I would also argue that the second statement compliments the first, as when employees feel that they fit in at an organisation they are more likely to be proud of it. To put it in another perspective, employees that don’t fit it at an organisation are highly unlikely to feel a sense of pride working for it.
5 ways HR can modernise organisations
The role of HR
Our experience shows us that good leadership begins with HR. As a department, they have a key role to play in helping the organisation to avoid situation where leadership styles are alienating employees and are counterproductive.
To help achieve this, the following three points are helpful for HR to consider:
The different leadership styles within an organisation and how these styles fit into and compliment the organisation’s overall leadership. Keeping track of the synergy between the overall leadership style and individual styles is vital to ensure harmony.
How each leadership style compliments and matches the organisation’s culture. It’s important to also look at the bigger picture and think about what leadership styles are needed to create the culture you either want to maintain, or create.
Which leadership style that each team requires. Every leadership style differs and it’s essential to avoid a situation where the leadership style alienates and divides a team.
Leadership HRM in different cultures
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Masked gunman leaves Brockton man injured
Cody Shepard The Enterprise @cshepard_ENT
A 29-year-old city man was injured in a shooting Thursday evening on Cairn Road.
BROCKTON — A masked gunman firing from a sedan left a 29-year-old city man injured Thursday evening, police said.
Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of 73 Cairn Road at about 7:01 p.m. A resident called police and reported hearing up to five gunshots in the area.
An officer who was in the area at the time also told dispatch he heard about five to seven gunshots.
"A witness reported that someone fired shots from a silver sedan and that the operator wore a mask and drove away towards Court Street," said police spokesman Darren Duarte.
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Police did not specify what kind of mask the alleged gunman was wearing, but it comes in a time when many people are wearing face masks and coverings in public due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Witnesses told police that a victim was driven to the hospital in a private vehicle. Police called Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital and confirmed that a victim with gunshot wounds was dropped off outside and walked into the emergency room.
Police say the victim, a 29-year-old man, had a gunshot wound to the leg and hand.
"At the scene, investigators discovered two vehicles received damage from the gunfire," Duarte said. "Police also recovered four 9mm shell casings."
A sheriff's deputy with the Plymouth County Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to photograph the scene and document evidence.
"Brockton police detectives are actively working on the investigation," Duarte said Friday morning.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Brockton police detectives at 508-941-0234. Tips can be submitted anonymously via text message by sending the word "BROCKTON" and the tip information to "CRIMES" (274637).
Senior reporter Cody Shepard can be reached by email at cshepard@enterprisenews.com. You can follow him on Twitter at @cshepard_ENT.
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SVP, Talent Management Group jobs in Stamford, CT
SVP, Talent Management Group
The newly established WWE Talent Management Group will deliver outstanding 360- degree support of Talent across all internal lines of business and key external partners, amplifying Talent brand value and improving monetization outlets for Talent and the WWE. The Senior Vice President, Talent is charged with the leadership, strategy, and overall success of the business unit. Reporting into the EVP, Operations and based in Stamford CT, this person will be accountable for both the short-term and long-term advancement of the division and its employees.
• Design a comprehensive strategy for the Talent Management Group through effective prioritization, planning, and establishment of responsibilities for departmental success.
• Lead all aspects of the TMG team while developing personal and professional goals for each member in both the short and long-term. Optimize organization structure in partnership with the EVP of Operations.
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• Able to travel for business as needed (approximately 20-25%) and work a flexible schedule as needed.
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Color Trends: 2018, The Future Is BRIGHT!
“Colors, like features, follow the chain of emotions.” – Pablo Picasso
We may not be able to discern how color affects us, but it’s something that has a profound impact on us every day. Oscar Wilde famously said color can “speak to your soul in a thousand different ways.” Think about it. Loud neons evoke energy, yellows and oranges spark warmth, and greens and blues make us feel calm and at ease.
We all know that in both fashion and design, color trends ebb and flow from year to year. Like the rotation of kaleidoscope, let’s say. And there are certain hands that turn the wheel of this said kaleidoscope. Industry leaders in the color world, like Pantone, predict which colors will be most popular, but interestingly, these trends come from us.
Pantone has said that color “has always been an integral part of how a culture expresses the attitudes and emotions of the times.”
So you see, there’s a psychology to the whole color-trend thing. Trends stem from what’s going on in the world around us – what we, as a society, are gravitating towards. Whether we’re painting our home, shopping for a new shirt or liking photos on Instagram, we’re more drawn to colors that express our present needs as a culture.
This year, Pantone’s color of choice is UltraViolet. They say this “spiritual, cosmic hue,” prompts us to “look upward and outward to the future.” Think about it. In a world that feels increasingly heavy and divided, we long for carefree hope! Enter, purple.
We’ll be seeing lots more neons and zesty, attention-grabbing color schemes too! Actually, our new Website – this bright aqua you see – is one of Pantone’s colors for Spring 2018, so we’re ahead of the curve. We think it feels refreshing and light!
Contrastly, last year, as a result of so much screen time and filtered images, there was a common longing for nature and authenticity in the form of earth tones, green botanicals, and ample white space. We saw plenty of woods, metals, and rock textures, thanks to a sweeping movement towards organic materials, car-sharing and upcycling.
Still, our schedules are overloaded in 2018, calling for minimalism. And, an upsurge in technology lures us to unplug and be present! Our busy minds want sanctuary and respite – something real, honest, and relatable. Something human. So all those pleasant, neutral tones are here to stay (for now, at least).
Hues of sophisticated blush and minimalist pastels aren’t going anywhere either, but due to the rise of feminism, pink is transforming from “soft” into a color of strength. According to Pantone executive director Leatrice Eiseman, “Pink has developed more power than ever before.”
Fascinating how much color depicts our perception of reality! So much so that the strategic use of color in graphic design can easily send a more powerful message than the text itself. It can totally disarm us, in the best of ways, until our spirits illuminate with the vivacity of red, the serenity of blue, and the energetic depth of purple. Get ready, 2018. The most evocative pops of color are pivoting their way into your kaleidoscope!
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Full consideration will be given to applications received by September 30, 2018
For Full Job Announcement PDF see http://www.socialventurepartners.org/opportunities/chief-executive-officer/
Social Venture Partners International (SVPI) is seeking a CEO with the vision and ability to inspire, connect, and activate people within our international network who are committed to making their communities stronger. The ideal candidate will be a galvanizing leader who is personally passionate about the value of community engagement, and will be excited to tell that story and communicate SVPI's value and impact to others in compelling and innovative ways. They will approach leadership with a social justice lens and a global perspective, and will be eager to become a thought leader in the critical conversation about the need for change and greater equity and inclusion in the philanthropic sector. They will be deeply committed to the mission of increasing the reach and connectivity of the SVP Network, and growing its impact and its membership in order to more fully realize its potential as a global network.
We desire candidates who are able to motivate and manage a volunteer Board of Directors to achieve results and meet their goals. The ideal candidate will also have experience managing a staff team in a collaborative environment with a “servant leadership” approach, which values active listening and the growth and contributions of staff at every level. We seek a leader who can be a confident and effective fundraiser, both by cultivating and asking individuals for major gifts, as well as developing partnerships with foundations and corporations. In addition to growing revenue through fundraising, this individual will need to be a skilled financial manager and business planner who is prepared for the challenge of creatively meeting ambitious organizational goals on a lean non-profit budget; this will include working with the Board on expanding our business and revenue model to enable organizational growth.
The international and cross-cultural nature of our work requires skill, ability and genuine interest in building relationships and collaborating with diverse partners and organizations, both virtually and in-person. The new CEO should expect to travel up to 25% of their time to meet with affiliates around the network, as well as with other organizations in the social sector to foster new collaborations and partnerships. Experience working virtually and in a network setting with multiple affiliates or locations is ideal. Because the SVP network is increasingly focused on issues of equity and inclusion and how traditional philanthropy has often overlooked and even exacerbated these problems, a willingness and ability to engage others in these candid and sometimes challenging conversations is an important requirement. The ideal candidate will have significant professional or personal experience with or understanding of what it means to be part of a marginalized group, including a nuanced consideration of their own context and positionality, whatever that may be, and will bring those perspectives to their leadership.
The CEO may be based in Seattle or in another city with an existing SVP affiliate office, and with reasonably easy access to the Seattle office by air.
About SVPI
Social Venture Partners (SVP) is the largest global network of engaged philanthropists and social innovators in the world. Founded in 1997 in Seattle, the SVPI network now includes 43 SVP affiliates (independent, city-based member organizations that share the SVP mission and brand) in 8 countries, creating a combined network of more than 3,400 engaged donor partners that collectively have invested in 900 individual nonprofits through $70 million (USD) in unrestricted grants and countless volunteer hours.
At its core, SVP fosters collaborative solutions to critical social challenges. Partners collaborate with each other and community partners – through grants, consulting, coaching, and collective action – to address root cause issues facing their communities. Each SVP affiliate invests in their local community, but is connected to the global movement led by SVPI. Together, we envision a world where the people closest to- and impacted by- problems in our communities, have the power and resources to develop and implement effective solutions to those problems.
In service to this vision, SVPI connects and amplifies the collective impact of the SVP network. It is an organized platform in which partners and affiliates share ideas, emerging practices, innovative tools, outcomes data, and extensive resources to help each other grow and have greater impact. In addition, SVPI acts as a thought leader for the global network and the philanthropic sector, promoting and fostering the movement of SVP’s and philanthropy in general toward more just and equitable ways to share their own access to power and resources with those most impacted by systems of oppression.
SVPI operates as an independent nonprofit with a staff team of 5 and an annual budget of approximately $1 million. Affiliates pay dues to SVPI which make up about 35% of its revenue, with the remainder coming from individual contributions, foundation grants, and sponsorships. Our staff work mostly virtually, with 2-3 in-person meetings per week in our shared office at the Impact Hub in downtown Seattle, a globally connected co-working space located in a historic building in the heart of Pioneer Square.
SVP cultivates effective philanthropists, strengthens nonprofits, and invests in collaborative solutions – building powerful relationships to tackle our communities’ social challenges.
Vision: We aim to build a global movement of partners working in their communities to create a world where all people have the opportunity to lead productive and meaningful lives.
Stretch: We believe there’s always potential to do better
Connection: We make a greater impact collectively
Equity: We break down systemic and structural biases in resource distribution
Accountability: We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and results
SVPI is at a pivotal moment in its history. Historically SVPI has largely functioned as the “invisible backbone” for the SVP Network. Today, SVPI is on a path to expand its focus from partner engagement and education to community-driven impact as a result of partner engagement, collaboration, and collective impact.
In order to do this well, SVPI must share a clear vision for the value and power of community engagement, grounded in equity and inclusion. It must offer affiliates and partners a strong value proposition, and step up as an innovative leader ready to partner with other funders and organizations that share its core values of equity, connection, and accountability.
The next SVPI leader must embrace the challenge of expanding its business model, communications, programming and partners to reflect this larger mission and vision. At SVPI, we believe that our global network of passionate and engaged volunteers and investors offers almost unlimited potential to make positive change in communities, and leading this movement will be a tremendous opportunity for our next CEO.
The Chief Executive Officer has responsibility for the overarching health of the SVP Network and for accelerating and amplifying the SVP movement worldwide. Consistent with goals set by the Board of Directors and the strategic plan, the CEO directs and manages the financial, human, programmatic, service, and brand assets of SVPI in order to optimize the potential of affiliates, individually and collectively. The CEO also works to leverage the power of its worldwide network to promote SVP’s values around equity and community collaboration, and to be a thought leader in the philanthropic sector.
Board Development. Cultivate an influential and highly engaged international Board of Directors. Inspire, inform, and support the board to meet their ambitious goals and increase the organization’s impact.
Financial Management. Work with the Board of Directors to expand our business and revenue model to enable organizational growth. Final accountability for financial management, budgeting, and reporting; ensuring appropriate infrastructure of controls and procedures to provide fiscal transparency and accountability are in place.
Fundraising. Grow and sustain donated revenue. Hire new development staff and work directly with staff and Board to scale fundraising capacity. Engage directly on major donor opportunities by stewarding donors and developing relationships with foundation and corporate partners.
People Development. Develop and lead SVPI’s staff team with the passion, acumen, and emotional intelligence necessary to attract and retain top talent. Foster an open and collaborative culture that values the growth and contributions of staff at every level. Ensure staff roles and responsibilities are aligned to the organization’s strategic goals.
Affiliate Support. Develop and support meaningful connections between partners across the network to amplify shared learning, greater engagement, and a deeper commitment to the SVP mission. Provide leadership that improves impact of the SVP Network including supporting growth in capacity of SVP affiliates and adding new and sustainable affiliates. Work with SVPI staff to diagnose each affiliate’s maturity stage and provide appropriate development tools, training, and coaching. Coach and mentor founders of new affiliates.
Leadership in the Sector. Elevate SVP’s recognition and influence in the broader philanthropic community. Represent SVP with all external constituencies. The CEO also represents the vision and interests of SVP to external audiences, including the public at large, media, government entities, foundations, corporations, and other nonprofit organizations, in order to promote SVP’s values and goals around equity, inclusion, and collaborative solutions.
Personally passionate about the SVP model and its mission, reinforced by a history of active involvement in nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations
Approaches philanthropy through a social justice lens; understands and is committed to the need for change and greater equity and inclusion in the philanthropic sector
A non-hierarchical servant leadership management style that works to enable the growth and contributions of staff, Board, Partners, and others
A track record of building cohesive, high performance staff and Board teams
A skilled and genuine listener who brings a welcoming, encouraging, and collaborative spirit to relationship development
A confident and effective fundraiser who enjoys cultivating donors and is fearless when it comes to asking for major gifts
An entrepreneurial and innovative thinker who is energized by big ideas and open to input and trying new ways of doing things
A compelling storyteller and skilled communicator who is able to inspire diverse audiences on an international stage
Multi-sector competence; at ease working across entities and with diverse stakeholders in the nonprofit, business, and government sectors
A resourceful leader who is prepared to meet ambitious organizational goals on a lean nonprofit budget without dedicated administrative support
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role, including responsibility for overseeing the budget and staff of an organization or substantial program, ideally of $1 million or more
Significant personal or professional experience with or understanding of what it means to be part of a marginalized group, including a nuanced consideration of context and positionality, and of how power and privilege impacts relationship-building.
Committed to learning and contributing to efforts to diversify the SVP network and developing trusting relationships with traditionally marginalized communities.
Self-supportive with office technologies, e.g., MS Office, Salesforce
Able to work virtually and in a network setting with multiple affiliates or locations
Able to travel up to 25% within and outside of the USA
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent progressively responsible experience
SVPI’s offices are located at the Impact Hub in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. The Impact Hub is a vibrant community of social entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and businesses who share this unique reclaimed building, all with a focus on promoting social good. Moreover, SVPI’s office is co-located with SVP Seattle, providing lots of opportunity for collaboration and comradery with the largest SVP affiliate in the network.
The Chief Executive Officer may be based in Seattle or in another city if capable of managing staff remotely and willing to travel to the Seattle office several times a year. Ideally, the CEO will be based in a city with an existing SVP affiliate office, and with reasonably easy access to the Seattle office by air.
This is a full-time exempt position that requires a willingness to work some evenings and weekends, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally as necessary, estimated at 25% of the time. The expected salary range is between $120,000-$135,000 depending on experience and skills.
SVPI offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, and 15 days of paid vacation and 14 paid holidays, including the last week of the calendar year. Employees are eligible to participate in SVPI’s Simple IRA plan, which will match up to 3% of salary contributed to the plan.
SVPI believes that having a Board, Staff, and Partner base with diverse personal and professional backgrounds enhances our ability to meet our mission and creates a vibrant environment where all members of the SVP community thrive.
SVPI is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of class race, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political ideology, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.
We strongly encourage applications from people of color, immigrants, women, people with disabilities, members of the LGBT community and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.
Apply online by clicking on this link:
https://cloversearchworks.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk01lbw
Online applications only, please no email or paper submissions. You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please describe, as specifically as you can, how your qualifications, experience, and interests are a fit with the goals and requirements of this position as described in this announcement.
Full consideration will be given to applications received by September 30; early applications are encouraged. All applications will be acknowledged via an email receipt and will be held confidentially within the search committee and Board of Directors. Consideration will be given to applications as soon as they are received, and interviewing will begin in September.
The search for this position is being facilitated by Clover Search Works, a search firm that provides a full range of search services to nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Clover Search Works is honored to work with SVPI to recruit a Chief Executive Officer who will provide leadership to realize its important mission.
Questions regarding this opportunity are welcomed and can be directed to Emily Anthony of Clover Search Works. Email: emily@cloversearchworks.com ⏐Phone: 206-355-9132
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(E)-crotonaldehyde
Regulatory process names 16 Translated names 42 CAS names 1 IUPAC names 3 Other identifiers 2
Mol. formula: C4H6O
Danger! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLP00) approved by the European Union, this substance is fatal if inhaled, is toxic if swallowed, is toxic in contact with skin, is very toxic to aquatic life, is a highly flammable liquid and vapour, causes serious eye damage, is suspected of causing genetic defects, may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure, causes skin irritation and may cause respiratory irritation.
Properties of concern Properties of concern
The ‘Properties of concern’ section shows ECHA-assigned graphical indicators for certain substance properties that are regarded as being of relevance or importance to human health and/or the environment based on the information provided to the Agency.
Properties of concern are calculated at four "levels" of certainty:
"Recognised" - meaning that the concern is indicated in an official source. Recognised concerns are illustrated with a dark red icon. Sources for these are either a Harmonised C&L (CLP Regulation Annex VI) or in the Candidate list of substances of very high concern for authorisation (REACH).
"Potential" - again comes from official sources only. Potential concerns are illustrated with a light red icon. For (C), (M), and (R) it means that the concern is suspected in a Harmonised C&L (CLP Regulation Annex VI), as Carc. 2, Muta. 2, or Repr. 2. For (PBT) and (ED) Potential means that the concern is under assessment in the PBT or ED assessment list, and the outcome indicates a potential ED. There are no potential (Ss) or (Sr)s.
"Broad agreement" - comes from data submitted by industry to ECHA, and indicates that the data submitted is aligned, with >= 50% of the data submitters providing the same concern. Broad agreement concerns are illustratated with a solid outlined circle icon.
"Minority position" - comes from data submitted by industry to ECHA, and indicates that the data submitted is not aligned. > 5% and < 50% of the data submitters have provided the concerns indicated at this "level". Minority position concerns are illustrated with a greyed out circle icon.
The following properties of concern are calculated:
Carcinogenic (C) – Recognised carcinogen: comes from a harmonised C&L classifying the substance as Carc. 1A or 1B and/or an entry in the Candidate list. Potential carcinogen: comes from a harmonised C&L classifying the substance as a suspected carcinogen Carc.2. Broad agreement: comes from industry data where a majority of data submitters agree the substance is carcinogenic. Minority position: comes from industry data where a minority of data submitters indicate the substance is carcinogenic. More information about carcinogenicity here.
Mutagenic (M) – Recognised mutagen: comes from a harmonised C&L classifying the substance as Muta. 1A or 1B and/or an entry in the Candidate list. Potential mutagen: comes from a harmonised C&L classifying the substance as a suspected mutagen Muta. 2. Broad agreement: comes from industry data where a majority of data submitters agree the substance is mutagenic. Minority position: comes from industry data where a minority of data submitters indicate the substance is mutagenic. More information about mutagenicity here.
Toxic to Reproduction (R) – Recognised as toxic to reproduction: comes from a harmonised C&L classifying the substance as Carc. 1A or 1B and/or an entry in the Candidate list. Potentially toxic to reproduction: comes from a harmonised C&L classifying the substance as suspected toxic to reproduction Repr. 2. Broad agreement: comes from industry data where a majority of data submitters agree the substance is toxic to reproduction. Minority position: comes from industry data where a minority of data submitters indicate the substance is toxic to reproduction. More information about reproductive toxicity here.
Skin sensitising (Ss) – Recognised skin sensitiser: comes from a harmonised C&L classifying the substance as Skin Sens. 1, 1A, or 1B. Broad agreement: comes from industry data where a majority of data submitters agree the substance is a skin sensitiser. Minority position: comes from industry data where a minority of data submitters indicate the substance is skin sensitising. More information about skin sensitiser here.
Respiratory sensitising (Sr) – Recognised respiratory sensitiser: comes from a harmonised C&L classifying the substance as Resp. Sens. 1, 1A, or 1B and/or an entry in the Candidate list. Broad agreement: comes from industry data where a majority of data submitters agree the substance is a respiratory sensitiser. Minority position: comes from industry data where a minority of data submitters indicate the substance is a respiratory sensitiser. More information about respiratory sensitiser here.
PBT – Recognised Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) (or vPvB): comes from an entry in the Candidate list. Potential PBT: is shown for substances under assessment, and comes from an entry in the PBT assessment list. Broad agreement: comes from industry data where a majority of data submitters agree the substance is PBT. Minority position: comes from industry data where a minority of data submitters indicate the substance is PBT. More information about persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic substances here.
ED – Recognised Endocrine Disruptor (ED): comes from an entry in the Candidate list. Potential ED: is shown for substances under assessment, and comes from an entry in the ED assessment list, if the outcome is not final and “Not ED”. At this time there is no industry submitted data taken into account to display an ED property of concern. More information about endocrine disrupting substances here.
POP – Recognised Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP): comes from an entry in the Annex I, II or III to the POPs Regulation and/or an entry in the Annex A, B or C to the Stockholm Convention. Potentially a Persistent Organic Pollutant: is shown for substances that have been proposed for their inclusion in the Stockholm Convention and are under assessment, or for which a proposal is under preparation in the European Union. Note that proposals that have been set aside, either before their submission by the EU to the Convention, or by the POP Review Committee are still indicated as "Potentially a POP".
The substance properties displayed in this section are derived from Harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) data, entries in the Candidate list of substances of very high concern for authorisation, the PBT assessment list, the ED assessment list, REACH registered dossier data and from notifications made under CLP. A prioritisation hierarchy means that data is taken from harmonised C&L data and regulatory lists first, then REACH registrations and finally from CLP notifications.
Impurities or additives: When a specific critical property is calculated from industry data and where the majority of data submitters have indicated that the property relates to cases containing impurities and/or additives, then the respective critical property icon is modified with an asterisk (*).
Suspected to be Mutagenic
CMD - Carcinogens and Mutagens Directive
Carc and Muta Directive, Annex I - Substances, Mixtures & Processes
EU. Substances, Mixtures, Related Processes: Annex I & Art. 2, Dir 2004/37/EC (CMD), as amended by Dir 2019/130/EU, 31 Jan 2019
This is a non-exhaustive list of substances based on the Article 2 carcinogen and mutagen (CM) definitions and Annex I of Directive 2004/37/EC. 1A & 1B CMs are derived from the CLP Regulation's Table 3 of Annex VI (1272/2008/EC). Employers are obligated to minimize worker exposure to these agents as far as possible, and must arrange for medical surveillance of workers exposed to these substances.
Protection of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Workers Directive
Protection of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Workers Directive, Annex I+II
EU. Chemical Agents: Annexes I & II, Dir. 92/85/EEC on Pregnant Workers, 28 November 1992 (updated by table 3 of Annex VI to CLP, 5 Oct 2018)
This list contains substances to which pregnant workers and workers who have recently given birth or are breastfeeding may not be exposed. This is only a partial list; employers are obliged to prevent the exposure of these workers to any agents that may cause adverse health effect for either mother or child. This list is generated from hazardous substances listed in Directive 92/85/EEC and from table 3.2 of Annex VI of the CLP.
(E)-2-butenal
C&L Inventory, EU Ecolabels - Restrictions for Hazardous Substances/Mixtures
(E)-2-butenal; (E)-crotonaldehyde
CAD - Chemical Agents Directive, Art. 2(b)(i) - Hazardous Agents, Protection of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Workers Directive, Annex I+II, Workplace Signs - minimum requirements & signs on containers and pipes, Waste Framework Directive, Annex III - Waste - Hazardous Properties, Carc and Muta Directive, Annex I - Substances, Mixtures & Processes, Fertiliser Regulation- Annex I, E.3 (chelating and complexing agents)
EC Inventory, Pre-Registration process, EU Ecolabels - Restrictions for Hazardous Substances/Mixtures
Pre-Registration process, Other, EU Ecolabels - Restrictions for Hazardous Substances/Mixtures
C&L Inventory, Pre-Registration process, EU Ecolabels - Restrictions for Hazardous Substances/Mixtures
(E)-Crotonaldehyde (IUPAC)
2-Butenal, (2E)-
2-Butenal, (E)-
Aldehyde crotonique
beta-Methyl acrolein
Crotonaldehyde, (E)-
Topanel
Topanel CA
trans- Crotonal
trans-2-Butenal
trans-Crotonaldehyde
Translated names
(<I>E</I>)-2-butenal (hr)
(<I>E</I>)-krotonaldehid (hr)
(E)-2-butenaal (et)
(E)-2-Butenaali (fi)
(E)-2-butenal (da)
(E)-2-Butenal (de)
(E)-2-butenal (es)
(E)-2-butenal (hu)
(E)-2-butenal (nl)
(E)-2-butenal (no)
(E)-2-butenal (pt)
(E)-2-butenal (ro)
(E)-2-butenal (sl)
(E)-2-butenal (sv)
(E)-2-butenale (it)
(E)-2-butenalis (lt)
(E)-2-butenāls (lv)
(E)-2-buténal; (E)-crotonaldéhyde; (fr)
(E)-2-бутенал (bg)
(E)-aldehyd krotonowy (pl)
(E)-but-2-enal (pl)
(E)-but-2-enol (cs)
(E)-but-2-enál (sk)
(E)-crotonaldehida (ro)
(E)-crotonaldehyd (da)
(E)-Crotonaldehyd (de)
(E)-crotonaldehyd (nl)
(E)-crotonaldehído (es)
(E)-crotonaldeide (it)
(E)-crotonaldeído (pt)
(E)-crotonaldéhyde (fr)
(E)-krotonaldehid (hu)
(E)-krotonaldehid (sl)
(E)-krotonaldehidas (lt)
(E)-krotonaldehyd (cs)
(E)-krotonaldehyd (no)
(E)-krotonaldehyd (sv)
(E)-Krotonaldehydi (fi)
(E)-krotonaldehīds (lv)
(E)-krotoonaldehüüd (et)
(E)-krotónaldehyd (sk)
(E)-кротоналдехид (bg)
CAS names
(2E)-but-2-enal
Crotonaldehyde
EC Inventory, C&L Inventory, Pre-Registration process, Other, CAD - Chemical Agents Directive, Art. 2(b)(i) - Hazardous Agents, EU Ecolabels - Restrictions for Hazardous Substances/Mixtures, Protection of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Workers Directive, Annex I+II, Workplace Signs - minimum requirements & signs on containers and pipes, Waste Framework Directive, Annex III - Waste - Hazardous Properties, Carc and Muta Directive, Annex I - Substances, Mixtures & Processes, Fertiliser Regulation- Annex I, E.3 (chelating and complexing agents)
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Posted on November 6, 2015 by Fairborn Daily Herald
Ross reelected for trustee
By Whitney Vickers - wvickers@civitasmedia.com
Submitted photo Steve Ross will continue to serve as a Bath Township Trustee.
BATH TOWNSHIP — Steve Ross is feeling positive about Bath Township. He has served as a trustee for the last 12 years, and was re-elected Tuesday to serve for a fourth term.
“It’s a part of who I am,” he said. “You don’t get paid a lot of money, but it’s not volunteer labor either. It becomes a part of who you are and what you do.”
He is thrilled to have been reelected, and is excited to keep working with the team of trustees and fiscal officer who are already established in their positions, including John Martin, who Ross said is the most-senior trustee, Tom Pitstick and Fiscal Officer Elaine Brown. In addition to these individuals, he said he appreciates the staff, such as the road department and Byron Cemetery employees, as well.
“In consideration of fiscal challenges facing all township and municipalities, our team efficiently addresses issues quite well because we plan and collaborate with each other … Bath Township owes no one any money, and we want it to stay that way.”
He faced off in the election with James Heider, who held 41.33 percent of votes, while Ross ultimately led with 58.67 percent of total votes.
“Bath Township is a really good place,” Ross said. “It’s really great with voters say ‘yes, you’re doing a great job and we’ll let you keep doing it.’”
He feels that the job of a trustee includes addressing infrastructure prospects, such as maintaining roads, trimming trees, digging ditches and mowing the grass. The trustees plan to address the roads within the township, and may be in consideration for a road levy in the distant future.
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2015/11/web1_SteveRoss1.jpgSubmitted photo Steve Ross will continue to serve as a Bath Township Trustee.
Whitney Vickers can be reached by calling her directly at 937-502-4532, or by following her on Twitter by searching for @wnvickers. For more content online, visit our website or like our Facebook page.
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Kelsey first joined Elevate as a Grant Writer in August 2014 at a time when the company could still fit all staff around a single conference table. From that position, she grew and adapted along with Elevate, taking leadership roles on client teams and, eventually, as a member of the management team. In her current role, Kelsey strives to support staff members’ professional growth within the company, navigate the growth and evolution of the Client Partnership department structure, and build relationships with other consultants and nonprofit leaders working to strengthen the sector. “Getting Better at Everything, All the Time” remains her favorite Elevate value.
Kelsey remains an active and avid fundraiser, with a particular focus on children’s welfare and legal services. She has also enjoyed grant writing for organizations working in early childhood education, the arts, and Jewish social services.
Kelsey serves on the board of Jubilee JumpStart, an award-winning early childhood education center in Adams Morgan. She is a graduate from Grinnell College in Iowa.
What’s your hidden talent?
I make amazing ebelskivers – Danish pancake puffs best enjoyed with large groups of people and lots of sugar.
Who would play you in a movie of your life?
Kate Winslet. Of course, this is a movie in which the director took serious liberties with my life story and made me British instead of Iowan, but I think I’d be ok with that.
Who is your hero?
My hero is Nancy Drew. She saved me from long family care trips and boring days at school. She taught me that a little ingenuity, some great friends, and a sincere desire to help others was enough to solve even the most baffling of problems.
Meet More of Our Staff
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Supervising Director of Grant Writing
Nate Coderre
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Associate Grant Writer & Grants Coordinator
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Home » Security » Long Term Security and Safety Management Ensured with CDS TAURI Tablets
Long Term Security and Safety Management Ensured with CDS TAURI Tablets
May 26, 2020 Crystal Display Systems LTD
CDS are strongly supporting the governments advice to stay at home where possible to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. As lockdown is eventually lifted and life slowly adapts to the new realities of social distancing, and enhanced levels of hygiene and symptom awareness, CDS have introduced a new product that they hope will give some reassurances to workplaces, and public spaces such as shops and leisure venues.
The TAURI temperature sensing tablet is an adaptation to CDS' existing range of commercial tablet devices, by the addition of a thermal imaging camera system to monitor the temperature of staff and visitors.
Coupled with a simple 'App' and a locked down operating system, the solution gives a standalone 'out of the box' first layer of defence, zero contact, automatic temperature sensing system, at the entrance to a premises or threshold.
The TAURI works as a self-verification tablet on entry to a premises, the system monitors the temperature and informs the user of the result visually on the screen alongside an image of the user and a thermal map from the camera. Increasing hygiene and safety as no physical contact is necessary.
TAURI tablets can check a person's body temperature under three seconds and within three feet of the monitor using advanced German infrared technology. This is achieved without touching a screen, reducing the need for an inefficient and potentially infectious thermometer. A beep and red light indicates the temperature is too high and a green light when the temperature is acceptable.
The system is calculated with an algorithm for object heat- and fast detection temperature-accuracy, tolerance at +- 0.5 degree Celsius, with a refresh rate at 64Hz for increased efficiency.
TAURI tablets are standalone automatic systems which are simple and intuitive to operate with Android 7.1, integrated USB connection and are available in 3 sizes - 10.1″, 15″ and 21.5″.
The future is promising for TAURI with plans of firmware upgrade options will including facial recognition with customized flagging, capacity counting, advertising, and reporting.
Please visit http://crystal-display.com/cds-checkvue-the-tauri-temperature-sensing-tablet/ for more information.
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Flying car costing more than $1m goes on show in Monaco
Published Friday, April 21, 2017
A Slovakia-based company unveiled the commercial design for a flying car priced at more than $1 million on Thursday, saying it was ready for pre-orders with first deliveries expected by 2020.
AeroMobil said its teardrop-like shaped AeroMobil Flying Car, displayed at the Top Marques Monaco, could switch to flight mode in less than three minutes. The wings fold away for driving on roads and swing out for flying.
The company, one of several developing such flying vehicles, aims to make up to 500 units of its first commercially available edition, priced at 1.2 million to 1.5 million euros ($1.29 million to $1.61 million).
To fly, the car would need an airfield or another approved place to take off, while owners would require driving and pilot licenses, AeroMobil Chief Communications Officer Stefan Vadocz said.
AeroMobil said deliveries to customers of the flying car, which Vadocz said would comply with air and road regulations, was expected to start by 2020.
Before so-called flying cars become mainstream, they must overcome a host of flight safety issues to allay public fears.
Governments are already studying how to regulate drones and driverless cars, while the auto and aviation industries are working on advances in software and city planning to ensure the vehicles are restricted to travel within safe corridors.
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One of the most innovative photographers working in the fashion industry
Steven Meisel is an American photographer who was born in 1954. Steven Meisel has had several gallery and museum exhibitions, including at the Bass Museum of Art and at the Balice Hertling. Numerous works by the artist have been sold at auction, including 'Walking in Paris, Linda Evangelista & Kristen McMenamy, Vogue' sold at Phillips New York, Upper East Side 'Photographs' in 2012 for $86,500. There have been Several articles about Steven Meisel, including 'Photo Books' written by Vince Aletti for Photograph Magazine in 2013.
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Media reactions
Rumeli Observer Blog
Zurich - ESI at public debate on migration policy: "Blessing for all or threat to our identity?"
Zurich. Photo: flickr/Max Stolbinsky
ESI's Gerald Knaus was invited to speak at a public debate on migration policy organised by the Swiss Tages-Anzeiger newspaper.
He debated with Mattea Meyer, member of the National Council for the Canton of Zurich (SP) and Alfred Heer, member of the National Council for the Canton of Zurich (SVP). The event was moderated by Sandro Benini (Tages-Anzeiger).
In an op-ed ahead of the debate, Gerald argued that at the start of any serious discussion the difference between theory and practice must be made clear. Many policy proposals that at first sound plausible never leave the theoretical ground because they can’t be implemented in practice. So far, the EU has not been able to implement fast asylum procedures in the Aegean. Or to prevent thousands of victims by sea rescue alone.
Tages-Anzeiger, Gerald Knaus, "Wenn die Rücknahme von Flüchtenden scheitert" ("When readmitting refugees fails") (30 August 2019)
ESI proposals for the refugee crises in the Central Mediterranean and the Aegean: www.esiweb.org/refugees
Media reactions to ESI refugee proposals
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Press Release | 31/07/2013
ArcGIS 10.2 Delivers Transformational Capabilities
Redlands, California: July 31st, 2013: Esri released the new version of ArcGIS today, marking a major milestone in the history of the Esri platform. With ArcGIS 10.2, Esri has taken advantage of the significant changes in IT that magnify the power and accessibility of GIS. The new release improves ease of use, real-time data access, and integration with existing infrastructure. It allows people to more easily deploy web GIS—the key component for implementing GIS as a platform. Web GIS helps users organise their work and simplifies geographic information discovery, access, sharing, and collaboration.
More Online Analysis Tools
ArcGIS 10.2 extends the analytic functionality of GIS to everyone via ArcGIS Online. Advanced analysis tools have been added to ArcGIS Online for investigating geographic relationships, patterns and trends within data. New tools in ArcGIS Online include overlay layers for combining two or more layers into one single layer; enhanced hot-spot analysis; and data enrichment resources to glean information about the people, places, and businesses in a specific area or drive time.
ArcGIS Online Access
To ensure that ArcGIS for Desktop users have access to ArcGIS Online capabilities, Esri entitles every customer organisation that has ArcGIS for Desktop (Basic, Standard, or Advanced) to receive an ArcGIS Online subscription. The number of named users will be equal to the total number of ArcGIS for Desktop licenses current on maintenance. This will enable users to easily get started with ArcGIS Online. It will also give access to all Esri apps—such as Esri Maps for Office, Collector for ArcGIS, and Operations Dashboard for ArcGIS—as well as numerous app templates hosted in ArcGIS Online. Esri will notify ArcGIS for Desktop customers about the details of this new entitlement in the coming weeks.
Portal for ArcGIS
At ArcGIS 10.2, Esri gives people the ability to deploy ArcGIS Online capabilities on-premises for tighter content security and control. Portal for ArcGIS provides a secure front end for ArcGIS for Server, with dozens of easy-to-use apps and full integration with ArcGIS for Desktop. It includes geographic viewers and analysis tools designed for people without any GIS knowledge. Experienced GIS users can connect to Portal for ArcGIS from ArcGIS for Desktop, developer APIs, and other Esri applications. The Portal for ArcGIS extension software is included with ArcGIS for Server Advanced (Enterprise or Workgroup) and is licensed and priced based on the number of named users.
Real-Time Data Access
Esri's new release of ArcGIS introduces a number of new technologies that enable the real-time collection and sharing of data with GIS. It includes ArcGIS GeoEvent Processor for Server, a new ArcGIS for Server extension that gives users the power to access live data streams. People can analyse and send processed results to other users or into other systems. This capability transforms GIS applications into powerful frontline decision tools, refining data quickly for consumption and enabling fast response in any situation.
Expanded Business Intelligence Support
With business intelligence (BI) being relied on even more in an increasingly competitive marketplace, the new ArcGIS release expands Esri's support for major BI systems. ArcGIS 10.2 includes new MicroStrategy BI and Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management tools, allowing users of those platforms to perform location analytics on their business data and focus their marketing. Core BI tools Esri Community Analyst and Esri Business Analyst Online also get productivity-enhancing face-lifts and major customisation capability.
For more information on the dozens of other improvements in the latest release of ArcGIS, visit esri.com/whatsnew.
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Story Blindness
“These ghosts. Our smoky ropes of attachment. And our reeling them in.”
--Albert Goldbarth
1. Hewnoaks Artist Colony, Lovell, Maine
There’s electricity running through my body. My mind races as I hear the sad call of a loon far off on Kezar Lake. Frogs croak up close to the window I’ve left open to let in the cool lake breeze. Up above in the rafters of my cabin, something shuffles. I’m told squirrels seek refuge in attics. They also glide from tree to tree. I’ve yet to see one do so since I arrived in the middle of a pine forest in rural Maine.
Whatever is up there goes about its business cracking then dragging what I imagine are branches or pinecones across the ceiling. Making a nest, no less. This cabin I’m staying in is a hundred years old. Who knows how long my attic-mate has squatted here or how many other creatures call this place home.
My mind becomes fixated on building a narrative for whatever lives with me, but I should channel my preoccupation towards writing about my family. What I’m here for, to write about my mother and her mother, how their lives dictated everything before I was ever born. My attention shifts to that and I’m paralyzed with dread. I glance out the window that clouds over with fog.
Fog hangs over the entire forest, glowing in the early morning light, making the tall pine trees assume an eerie dominance. It draws me out of my cabin. Fuck, it’s cold—fall is, in Maine. I’m used to Texas fall, which is merely less scorching by a few degrees than summer right up to Halloween. But I endure, taking a snapshot with my phone.
I marvel at the impenetrability of fog. The way it casts a pall over the South Texas roads most mornings, suspending everything in its air.
(Are we moving forward or backwards when we can’t see in front of us? Are we frightened when we don’t know what’s ahead?)
For me, writing about my childhood experiences in memoir feels like moving through fog. I’m often frustrated at my inability to capture moments the way they happened. Uncertainty gets in the way of clarity. I’ve written about my struggles to pin down narrative out of experience, but what happens when looking at the past rekindles a sense of defeatism that threatens to efface my life?
Fog somehow infiltrates my memoir. I open with a scene: I stand alone in a dark parking lot. It’s the middle of the night and a balmy mist sets around me. I look up at a street lamp and puff breath clouds with my mouth. I’m seven years old in this instance; unnerved by the ideas my mother has put in my head. Be weary of the darkness, of the unknown. Strange things lurk there. Nothing good ever comes from straying so far. The Mexican pessimism rises like brume, so thick it obscures and restricts reality. I fight it with my own imagination.
It penetrates another moment. In this one, my father is lost in the middle of nowhere Mississippi. We park at a gas station right in front of a phone booth that’s submerged in heavy mist. It’s 1985. We’re stranded hundreds of miles from anyone who looks like us or speaks our language.
That very scene elicits an emotion that absorbs me in the same way as that snapshot above. Take those lonely chairs and imagine a phone booth, a thicket behind dense mist. Keep looking. Look past the phone booth until you can make out the detail in the trees. Look beyond the trees until you’re inside it—suspended and terrified of the unfamiliar, the anomalous, the uncharted.
Nothing good ever comes from running away so far just to understand your problems.
2. Kezar Lake Trail
My mind hasn’t come to terms with where I am. I look down a dirt path that leads towards the lake. At any moment, I imagine that at the end of this dirt road is a wall, Truman Show-like. Perhaps, I bump into a prop, watch it topple down before me, revealing… I don’t truly know.
I’m reminded of the childhood places I lived in as a migrant farm worker. The tiny one-room efficiency infested with bugs, the brick shack with terrible plumbing, the large barracks devoid of walls—all were in a state of decrepitude and a far cry from the house my father bought and sadly couldn’t afford in Brownsville.
As a child that disparity hardly escaped me and in fact, the constant shock of moving in and out of these spaces kept me at a heightened awareness of my surroundings, made me notice the stark contrast of substandard living against gorgeous backdrops of the northern Michigan forests or Central Florida’s tropical beaches. That outside world, to me, became a fake. The reality was an endless stress.
Twenty-five years separate me from that old life, those feelings long receded. My isolation in Maine brings them back. I try thinking of something else and I arrive at the words that haunt my family narrative—andas por la calle de la amargura.
My grandfather said this once to my father, right before we left Texas to start a new life. You’re walking down a street of bitterness. There are consequences from living a life astray.
I taped old family photographs on the cabin walls.
My mother never decorated the wall of any of the places we lived in. Few pictures remained in small frames close to our bedside, on dressers, and at some places, our kitchen table. But nothing pleasurable ever graced our walls. One time, I tried imitating what I saw in kids’ bedrooms on television shows. I had no posters, so I cut up my favorite pictures from old magazines and old an Scholastic catalogue I got from school, and tried putting them up on wall next to where I slept. The act was my first form of individuality. My mother took them all down by the time I came home from school.
What this taught me: only calendars hang on walls, a constant reminder of our interim lifestyle that was never meant for comfort.
One picture tapped to the cabin wall is a class photograph of my kindergarten class, the kind you take at some point during a school year. In it, I stand in the second row, center, wearing a checkered hand-me-down western shirt and a big gummy grin.
I’ve written about what’s behind that grin, what the picture failed to show: hunger because I wasn’t eating.
My smile clouds reality.
I remember hating the food at this school. Their pizza, Salisbury steak, spaghetti and meatballs, and even their country-fried steak was smothered and marinated with onions and tomato paste. The aroma, or the acidity of the tomato, made my stomach turn. Then there was the foul wet rag that the cafeteria lady used to wipe down tables. The stink rose off the tabletops and hit me while I sat heaving over my Styrofoam plate. I sat miserably in the cafeteria that also served as a gymnasium, with many of the same kids in that group picture.
Like a prop from my past, that gymnasium endures in my dream to this day. In one of these dreams, I sit next to my classmates during lunch. I feel ill, so I heave and gulp. The cafeteria monitor asks what’s wrong. Then she motions that I head straight to the nurse’s office.
As I rush towards the gym’s front doors, my hands over my mouth, the cafeteria tables expand into longer more dizzying rows. I exit onto an empty walkway, and here, my mind plays more tricks.
The hallway becomes hard to walk on. In one instance, the hallway has no walls, but sheets of pouring rain. Then in another, the hallway seems fine. I wander through the hall and am lead back to the front doors of the gymnasium. I try again heading in the direction of the nurse’s office and arrive at the very same spot. I go through this over and over, each time I’m much closer to vomiting.
In some versions of this dream, my only exit becomes the bright yellow doors of the school library. The very same setting where that photograph was taken.
The library doors are a way out for me—what I was running from?
That loss of appetite was a result of the harsh shifts of environments, now manifested as a vestige in my subconscious.
I don’t write about one detail in that picture. Right above me is a large sign that reads: NON FICTION. Those word loom over me, a banner that augurs what’s in store.
It’s hard to write about someone who’s dying.
Before I boarded a plane to Maine, I spoke with my mother. She reminds me that my grandmother is in the ICU. The doctors tell her that she won’t make it through the week. My mother tells me this in tears. But my grandmother is conscious, even cracking jokes about kicking the bucket to my mother, who’s distraught.
I tense up; we’ve been here before.
My mother has been at my grandmother’s side non-stop for weeks. My mother willingly puts herself in these situations, often forgoing days without adequate sleep or nourishment until she herself is faint and weak. In a way, her own deprivation is a sign of solidarity with her mother, the same woman who willingly abandoned her as a child and now mocks her goodwill as an adult.
But my mother loves to suffer. For what’s a good life worth if you don’t put yourself through the meat grinder for others? This is my mother’s fundamental principle and biggest flaw—to feel alive one must suffer for others.
I grew up listening to my mother remind me to love they neighbor. “Amar a tu prójimo,” she’d say to my brothers and me. If a stranger slapped you, you’re supposed to turn the other cheek.
Here lies my own conflict between allowing myself to suffer for others and railing against the very teaching that left me vulnerable to be a taken advantage of.
The fog of resentment rises, cousin of pessimism.
Mother asks if I want to speak with my grandmother. But I decline and change the subject. I don’t tell her I’m on my way to an artist colony. I already have a difficult time accepting that I’ve been awarded anything. Farm workers don’t just win things. We work hard, but we don’t have things like this handed to us.
Yet I board.
3. Route 5
When I’m not writing in my cabin, I take walks. The Hewnoaks Artist Colony is tucked deep in rural Maine next to the massive Kezar Lake. The New Hampshire hills roll green on the horizon. Across the lake, I’m told lives Jonathan Demme, and just down the road is Stephen King. In fact, the road I walk is Route 5, the same road where King was nearly killed in 1999 while going on a walk. Locals and tourists like to barrel through, so I’m careful.
Route 5 evokes many of King’s novels. Rural Maine is the setting in many of his stories. The piney woods that stretch along Route 5 recall The Body, his most famous novella. The film version, Stand By Me, moves the local cross-country to the Pacific Northwest. The Oregon woods in the film are in essence a body double, a likeness seen at quick glance, but verified false at second take. That change betrays the nascent wonder I witness on my walk. The same wonder I believe King aimed to capture in his novella.
This place takes me back to my own childhood, when I challenged myself way too young to read King’s books. I’d sit up late at night trying thumbing through books under very little light. “Go to sleep,” I was told by my mother. “Reading will make you go blind!”
It amazes me to this day that reading books is a central part of my life today despite so much discouragement from my mother. “What do you see in those books?”
She saw reading for leisure as absurd. In contrast, my mother was fine with my older brother staying up late into the night glaring madly at his math book.
What I learned: learning can’t be an enjoyable act, but an afflicting experience on the road to achievement.
Interestingly, ignoring my parents’ wishes to quit reading became my first successful stab at individuality and staking a claim to my own beliefs.
Route 5 leads to the small town of Bridgton. I walk the aisles of the local Food City in search of provisions to make it through the rest of my week. The small grocery store recalls the setting of one of my favorite King stories, The Mist. In the story, a dense fog overtakes the town and a group of shoppers are stuck inside the store. But like many of King’s stories, the horror lies within the seemingly ordinary. The stranded group increasingly succumbs to claustrophobia and panic as what’s inside the mist reveals itself.
The Mist scared me as a kid and it’s hard not to recall that fear while I’m in the store that inspired the setting. I glance out at the storefront windows at every chance half expecting them to cloud over the way it had in the bedroom window in my cabin. But I exit the Food City to blue skies and a warm bright sun.
4. Pineclad
There’s a story here.
I say this often when I write. Usually while I’m in front of my computer, but this time I’m in bed listening to rain as it falls hard on the roof. The wind blows hard, rattling the windows. Thunder compels me to look out in time for a flash of lightning. In that instance, I see the forest clearly: the pine trees that tower over my cabin cartoonishly sway back and forth. Behind it, a thick mass swells up from the lake. Just as fast as I see this, everything returns to darkness.
I try focus my thoughts back to finding a common thread in the memories, photographs, and all the ideas I jotted down before I came to Maine to write.
Suddenly, I’m startled by a crash so loud it sounds like half the cabin has caved in. I look out once more, but see nothing past what little the glimpses of lightning allows. I spend the rest of my time opening and shutting my eyes until I can longer tell the difference between the night and the moment I fall asleep.
Oh, nature, the distractor, she had other plans.
The morning after the squall, I set out to find the cause of the loud crash. A few yards from my cabin, I discover the remnants of a fallen tree.
I stand at the hedge of an enormous forest. Behind me, a hill slopes downward. When I turn to look, the hill looks awfully steep. My brothers are at the banks of the grassy field, waving and yelling to come down—Hurry up, fatso! C’mon, let’s go!
I hesitate.
It’s so easy going up the hill alone when you’re not thinking, when you shut off that side of you that second-guesses your abilities. But I’m a kid in this dream, so easily distracted. Instead of going down the way my brothers want me to, I turn around and take a step into the woods.
I dream a lot about forests. I dream that I’m lost in the woods or that I live in one. These dreams are never scary despite the fact that I depict myself as a child. Instead, they’re exhilarating knowing that I forge ahead on my own. All of the forests in my dreams have dirt trails. In every dream I’m always in the middle of these paths, never near an end and rarely at the beginning. In fact, I never know whether any of these dream trails have a beginning or an end or for how long I’ve strayed off my given path.
Andas por la calle de la amargura.
When I was nine, I lived in a large warehouse outfitted as a barracks in a small town in the Lower Peninsula in Michigan. Scores of immigrant families lived inside this encampment. Walls made from portable school chalkboards were used as partitions between families. In a set up such as this, there was no privacy. Not a day went by that I didn’t accidently catch a glimpse of a bare ass or a lumpy breast. I giggled the first time this happened. At night, I remember hearing all kinds of strange new noises coming from every corner of the barracks, farts mostly, but sometimes I was startled by puzzling new sounds I’d never heard of—aggressive moaning and soft weeping. This arrangement was perfect for a nosy kid, but the novelty wore thin pretty fast. During the day, when the adults and older children are worked picking cherries and cucumbers, I stayed behind to read books and listen to music on a little weather radio.
What do you see in those books?
A forest for escape: My brothers and I stand in a run stance just a few yards away from the migrant camp. Ahead of us is the bank of that verdant hill. At the top, the marvelous North Wood forest expands around us.
On your mark. Get set—go!
5. Kezar Lake
I sit on a small dock with my journal in my lap, watching the morning mist hover above the water. I think about my mother and grandmother. I have an urge to contact them, but there’s absolutely no reception for several miles. Even if I could, what would I even say?
I’m isolated from the ones I love. I should feel bad, but I adjust. It’s a habit I’ve had since childhood—a thick skin to new things.
But about this habit: it’s not that I don’t feel these new experiences, I just don’t process them. Writing becomes the way I process.
(Okay—)
I list out things I know in my notebook:
· A huge component of what I’m writing at Hewnoaks is about my grandmother.
· Through my perspective, she embodies all the anguish and pessimism that haunts my family.
· I hold grudges about the past that have nothing to do with me. Yet they mark me.
· My grandmother is dying. This bothers me.
· My mother is a much better person than I am.
· I must find a way through this fog.
· Escape!
· Write my way out!
(—so write.)
Because there is a story here, but also ghosts.
She stands near her own mother by a wide muddy dirt road that veers left and out of sight. They appear as if they are on a hike or on their way back to their village. The sun is so bright that it fades the details of the day. Behind my mother and my grandmother, is the costal city of Tampico. My grandmother was born in that city, and so was my mother.
My mother is eleven. She wears a summer dress that hangs on her thin frame as if she was a clothesline. Her shoulders slope downward, her face in a grimace, perhaps, but not entirely from the sun. She seems willingly detached from her mother, evident by the way she stands almost behind her and several feet away.
Her mother stands bold, wide in almost every way: chest, shoulders, hips, thighs, calves—even her grin is wide. It’s hard to not read more into her demeanor. My grandmother is shapely and beautiful with waves of blue-black hair that rests softly on her dress. She’s hardly aware of my mother as they walk that they might as well be on two different paths.
My grandmother moved away from her village pal norte, hitting the road towards big city Chicago with a new man, and in search of her own American Dream. My mother was left behind as an afterthought.
The nights in Maine are cold, especially by a lake. I find myself lying in the middle of a field along with a group of other artists, looking up at the stars. Between us, we down an entire bottle of Jameson. Our lively conversation that brought us together gradually wanes, as the whiskey drifts us all into our own thoughts.
My thoughts: The more I write, the more it casts an air of deep resentment. There’s so much anger in me that I still don’t understand, that still hasn’t found a voice. When I write, it swells in me.
How to fight this?
Nothing good comes from straying far.
How to escape?
Por la calle de la amargura…
César Díaz teaches creative nonfiction at St. Edward’s University in Austin, Texas. He is a featured columnist at Essay Daily. You can read the rest of his contributions to Essay Daily here, here, and here. Also, sometimes he has things to say on Twitter.
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Scott Broker on Leslie Jamison, Guilt, and Confession
A Confession: An Essay
0. A confession: this essay will be more about me than the Hungarian man I meet or the essayist I read. This is not to say that they are without import: the former is a quinti-lingual tour guide and couch-surfing host who serves the eastern side of Budapest; the latter is Leslie Jamison. It is to say that the shape necessarily begins and ends with me, that the form of the piece itself collapses if its ultimate gesture lands outside of my hands. Consider this a thesis. Or a preemptive defense. Or a point zero.
1. In the winter of 2015, I traveled through Europe, following a curved line from Berlin to Paris. It was my first time in any of these countries and I dressed my insecurities with glimmering confidence. Wasn’t there a study that said the more you smiled, the happier you felt? I willed belief that I was socially malleable, the anti-tourist who knew how to engage any given culture or personality. On train rides, I whispered greetings in German, Czech, and French until the words pressed into my dreams; on sidewalks, I walked as if the streets had been built for me or by me. I smiled. I hoped for happy.
2. Throughout The Empathy Exams, Leslie Jamison analyzes the overlapping space between two or more independent bodies. The intersection is hardly ever polite, and the question at stake is often underscored by ethics: how can we breach into someone else’s territory without trespassing? Crossed thresholds can yield meaningful connection just as they can herald invasion, manipulation, taking. In the first section of “Pain Tours (I),” for instance, Jamison visits a silver mine in Potosí. She comes with gifts for the miners (an offering) but immediately recognizes the actual impulse (a taking): “…they are gifts for the givers: you will give something back, as they say, and this pleases you.” She then tours the mine, listens to the way that these men pass time in darkness, and even meets the demonic statue called Tío, worshipped for his authority here. By the time she emerges into the day’s light, restored again to the world she occupied before becoming a temporary guest, she sees herself in the glass of a van. And the fact of the matter is uncompromising: she “…look[s] like a devil too.”
3. I “immersed” in Berlin, meeting a Cyprian man for a date and listening as he told me about a local sex club. When he provided a brochure for the place—a three-foot-long fold-out comprising dozens of men in assorted sex acts—I was grateful to have an artifact after putting in so little effort. It was like flicking a finger in the water and leaving the beach with a basket of fish; the paper and story were scandalized enough for retelling.
I rested in Prague, satiated with the exposure of my first few days. My friend Megan and I stayed in the apartment of another friend, Myriah, and spent our days eating trdelník—braided bread wrapped by cinnamon. On my way to Budapest, I remember thinking that the respite had been important, but that it was time I plunge back into the borderland, back into the space of others. I contacted my couch-surfing host for the night, Zoli, and arranged to meet at 5.
4. We see Jamison elsewhere. A conference for Morgellons disease in Texas. A “Gang Tour” of Los Angeles. A prison in West Virginia. She travels, talks to people, watches television and movies, speaks of her love of artificial sweeteners, and confesses herself (presumptions, selfishness, insecurity) throughout. While talking to an ultra-marathoner currently in prison in the piece “Fog Count,” she recognizes her own intentions for the interview: “…I realize my interest [in prison life] betrays the privilege of my freedom: life in here is novelty to me; for Charlie it’s day-in, day-out reality. For me it’s interesting. For him it’s terrible.” Similar acknowledgements occur throughout, pointing at the frequent disconnects and problems of living both within and outside of oneself. She is an individual who interacts with a network; and here, she is a writer who is an individual who is interacting with a network. There is folly in conversation, of course, but then there is folly in the act of writing others, of writing conversations with others. How can you shape someone into a piece without stealing something in the process?
5. Things spiraled in Budapest. Zoli was an hour late to meet me and then informed me that he had recently been mugged at that same metro stop. When we got to the door of his apartment, he turned and issued a warning: “It looks like a bomb blasted off. I have to clean.” That morning, I learned, he tried to flush some spoiled food down the toilet but it clogged; now, he had to extract it by hand. The nausea of unease swept over me and any value to the situation—Zoli, a 27-year-old who spoke five languages fluently and knew more about the United States than I did, should have seemed like the ideal talking partner—dimmed beyond recognition. I was discomfited by the neighborhood, the mess, the isolation. By the time he suggested we go out for a vodka, I was eager to move my body, to be reminded that this was not my perpetual circumstance. Zoli told me many things at the bar: he hated all Hungarian politicians, believed that gargling vodka cleared a sore throat, and was steadfast that Pest was the far more interesting side of the city than Buda. By his third drink, he was lamenting the inherited depression of all the Hungarians he knew. “They all want to leave,” he said. “To be out of Budapest. To be out of life. You know, one of my best friends killed himself last year.” I tried a lame apology but Zoli shooed my words from the table with his hand. “It is our condition to be sad,” he said. “My other friend calls me once a week and says he’s going to do it. I tell him not to but who knows?” He wiped at his eyes a few times, slapped his cheeks, tried to smile, and then forfeited to a grimace. When we walked back to his apartment, he admitted that he started hosting couch-surfers to fend off his own loneliness. It came in waves, but it had a way of swallowing him up when it did.
6. In her acknowledgments, Jamison thanks Charles D’Ambrosio for teaching her that “…the problem with an essay can eventually become its subject.” And indeed, she does not escape the traps that she encounters. She is still writing about the lives of others, still entering their space and rendering the experience artistic. What makes the essays so remarkable, though, is that she knows that there are always two simultaneous subjects to any given piece: the material and the hands holding it. This idea embraces tension rather than resolve, championing the more difficult parts of encounters to demonstrate that the subject empathy (among others) most often exists in the effort rather than the outcome. Thus, 15 distinct essays grapple with a single term without ever properly defining it: sometimes, it lands nearer to Jamison or nearer to her material; often, it falls between reaching hands; always, though, we see it plainly in this frontier because that’s where Jamison admits it being. And while it seems like this might yield a frustrating muddiness, Jamison justifies confidence in what she says by being so decisive and honest about the reality of her own position in relation to the work. In the final piece, “Grand Unified Theory of Female Pain,” Jamison struggles with the trope and truth of suffering women. As with many of her essays, there is no clear solution to the paradox presented, but Jamison offers her own resolve by means of a final confession: “Pain that gets performed is still pain. Pain turned trite is still pain. I think the charges of cliché and performance offer our closed hearts too many alibis, and I want out hearts to be open. I just wrote that. I want our hearts to be open. I mean it.”
7. I was supposed to stay with Zoli for another night. After he left for work, I fled into the city and booked a hostel instead. When I sent him a message—my travel plans changed and I was leaving for Vienna now, not tomorrow—he asked if I had time for a farewell drink and I told him no.
How many times did I tell this story before trying to write it? I began in Vienna and carried it with me everywhere I went, tuning the pitch of the interaction (its weather, its grime) higher and higher until its sound turned so shrill that anyone listening was amazed I’d stayed as long as I did. I needed people to laugh, cringe, and worry; I needed my departure to seem necessary and obvious, for my subject to justify its own abandon. And when I finally did go to the page, the story arced out like an ECG, rising and falling in the rhythms I had already found for it. I reached my closing scene (that triumphant escape) but when I went to punctuate the close, some beat still bristled.
8. “It might be hard to hear anything above the clattering machinery of your guilt,” Jamison writes elsewhere. “Try to listen anyway.”
9. I want to say that any given essay requires confession. This seems simple, reductive. Maybe it is. Confession, though, seems like one of the most critical components to precise thinking. What is a confession, after all? It is an admission of desire, of intention, of presumption, of guilt. An articulated awareness that the totality of what any one person can say is still translated through a mind that has its own pursuits and limitations. It is what lends the shape of an essay by being the material that points the reader to who is writing those words. I trust Leslie Jamison for her honesty. I want to trust myself.
Look: This was never supposed to end with my triumph. This was supposed to end here:
I left Zoli and proceeded to write a story wherein certain details were carved in an effort to relieve a mind that was throbbing with guilt since it bid its host farewell. I was afraid of the weight of someone else’s sadness. I didn’t like the mess of someone else’s life, the way that it seemed potentially contagious. I left. I’m sorry for that. And I still want you to tell me that I was right to do so. I’m sorry for that, too. I mean it.
Scott Broker is a writer originally from Colorado living now in Seattle, WA. His fiction and nonfiction have appeared or are soon forthcoming from Sonora Review, CutBank: All Accounts and Mixture, Entropy, American Chordata, Barrelhouse Blog, and Driftwood Press, among others. He holds a BA in English and Philosophy from Seattle University, where he edited the school's annual literary journal, Fragments. He can be found at scottjbroker.com.
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manuel arturo abreu interview : T Clutch Fleischmann
The following interview with manuel arturo abreu is the latest in an ongoing series on genre and writing practice with trans and gender nonconforming writers.
manuel arturo abreu (b. 1991, Santo Domingo) is a poet and artist from the Bronx. They work in text, ephemeral sculpture, photography, and whatever is at hand, and are the author of List of Consonants and the forthcoming transtrender. They co-facilitate home school, a free pop-up art school in Portland, OR. More of abreu's work can be found here.
TCF: I like to start off all the interviews with two broad questions before getting into specifics. First off, what is your relation to genre as a writer? A lot of your work gets published as poetry, and you label some of your work with less conventional genre descriptions (List of Consonants, for instance, is an ambient novella). Does genre figure heavily into your writing or into the way you release the writing into the world?
Likewise, I'm curious about your relation to gender as a writer. Is your writing somehow nonbinary writing, for instance? Would you like yourself as a writer to be associated with any gender identifications or categories, or is that something you'd rather avoid?
maa: My practice engages text, ephemeral sculpture, photography, and whatever is at hand. The meaning I find in the process of making things (or facilitating engagement opportunities) is not really medium- or genre-specific but I do think about the way that genre (as a form of setting up peoples' expectations) is a useful aspect of reaching folks. For example, given how sculptural it was, the meaning of the process of compiling List of Consonants overlaps a lot with that of my sculptural work, but its genre allows the process and product to speak to poetic and literary questions, not (or not solely) sculptural ones. So it seems like genre figures more heavily in the release than the production?
I am trans nb. This tends to oscillate between fem, agender, and a third modality I have a hard time describing. If identitarian aesthetic groupings are useful to folks, and if the cogency of such groupings is transitive (ie trans writing is writing by trans people) then my writing is definitely somehow Dominican, somehow trans, somehow nonbinary. It's up to individual readers, critics, etc whether they deploy these groupings to make sense of the work. For some people, this is a no-brainer, but for others, it clouds their experience of the work (in that trying to fit it into to preconceived notions may end up watering down the experience).
All that being said, given how little recognition there is for work by trans artists of color, I do advocate for my work to be associated with these identitarian groupings and aesthetic lineages. First out of pride (which comes from the knowledge that the work trans folks of color do is pretty mindblowing aesthetically and sociopolitically), and second out of diversity, since these kinds of groupings tend to come with baggage (ie stylistic expectations). It's important for me that the existence of these kinds of labels (trans lit, black lit, etc) don't limit my and my folks' creative options any more than white supremacy already does. Rather, they should serve an expansive role as they help readers calibrate their tastes.
TCF: I’m interested in what it means to be creating work like yours—work that self-plagiarizes and shifts our relation to concepts of originality and origins—in this particular moment of trans visibility. As you explore in the "Transtrender" essay at NewHive, “Trans is trending, which may or may not help, but most likely hurts, actually-existing trans people… Our voices are still unheard and ignored, even as aspects of the condition become generalized and hypervisible. But both above and under the carnival of signifiers and the circulation of theoretical concepts, trans people, especially of color, still inordinately suffer and die.” Are there links between the ways writing like List of Consonants refuses standard literary models of originality and the refusal of generalizations and surveillance you explore in the “Transtrender” essay?
maa: I'm not sure if there's a cogent or direct connection, but I'll attempt to answer anyway. The creative act makes it easier for systems of surveillance to locate the creator, so I believe this is one reason why the found text gesture has come to prominence recently. There is a definite cachet to illegility, almost a form of limited liability.
It's two birds with one stone -- denial of accountability (I didn't write that) and claims of ownership (I stole/borrowed it and made it better). Standard literary models of originality and creative genius are vestiges of white male supremacist aesthetics, and naturally, the method of producing List of Consonants exists in the shadow of this oppressive lineage. Really, one could argue that the found text approach in general is heir to the sensibility of white male ownership over all phenomena, real and imagined -- a kind of manifest destiny.
Certainly the "big" found text workers appear as such (KG, VP). But I tried to emphasize the non-distinction or continuity between my "from scratch" text and the found text I merged it with. I think this gesture of displacing the creative act (the poiesis) into the copyediting / managerial realm speaks to the changing nature of creativity in a digital age. This is salient to me because the real movers and shakers of digital culture are the marginalized — black and brown women and fems.
TCF: How does this idea of originality play off the emotional content of List of Consonants? Does the wrought mourning of some of the writing following your friend’s death (“turgid lyricism and purple prose,” you call it in an interview) lend itself to that process in any particular ways? Does purple prose seem to be even less your own writing on later readings than other modes of writing?
maa: Well, it lends itself to the merging process because I would feel shame releasing writing that I myself can't finish. In this sense the found text acted like a mixer, to cut the poison. First thought is definitely not best thought, especially in a context where I'm so grief-stricken that I'm not thinking about what I'm typing anyway. I wouldn't say bad prose is less my own writing than found text (though that's an appealing implication), I would just say that taste is driven by self-image and shame.
That being said, I frequently return to my old content and recycle useful parts from it, using a kind of “scrying” technique that treats past as plastic potentiality, not irrevocable phenomena. So I clearly find some aesthetic value in “reclaiming” e.g. the purple prose of my old livejournal, or the flaccid hot takes of my old social media content.
[livejournal homepage. made friends only on my 20th bday. 6 years after making it.]
TCF: I’m also curious if you see yourself as having a home in literary publishing (small presses, the MFA system, that sort of thing), or if that’s desirable to you. Your work in visual and video modes exists outside of the range of what many literary publishers are interested in, but it seems your writing upsets conventions of the literary much more broadly than that, including ideas of selfhood, authorship, and creativity. Similarly, you’re of course not the only one to challenge conventions like this-- are there some writers who you consider doing especially similar work, or visual artists who do work that recalls your writing?
maa: Poet.tips seems to think these people are similar to me.
I don't fit in very well in the literary and small press worlds. I don't have the same preciousness about the literary process and object. I find my work and attitude more accepted in art contexts, for better or worse. This may have to do with the content of my practice itself, or with my framings of it. It could be that the way I contextualize what I do aligns more with the language used in art contexts.
I don't think my writing really upsets literary conventions in a formal sense, broadly speaking. Many writers have worked in disjunctive visuality, and many artists have worked with text. Further, many from both camps have worked with found material, chance operations, and ephemera.
There are pros and cons to inclusion on both sides. Either way, the inclusion tends to be about the reification or absolution of that particular institution or scene. The 'art world' has a less narrow understanding of creative process, but the 'poetry world' has a deeper understanding of politics and oppression.
TCF: Thinking of LoC "displacing the creative act (the poiesis) into the copyediting / managerial realm," I'm excited about the untitled project at Newhive. Could you describe a little of where and how the poiesis is placed in this project? I'm especially interested in what the creative process is like regarding the clustering of verse, asemic writing, found gifs, etc.
maa: In the NewHive 'ebook,' I'd say the manageriality is similar to that of the process involved in producing List of Consonants. The only difference is that found material “stays” found, and from-scratch material stays “from-scratch.” The poiesis probably exists solely in the intent to present the material as holistic / unified, and if anything the material itself bristles against this intent.
The content itself consists of asemic writing by myself and my schizophrenic uncle, gifs I find spiritually resonant, lyrics stolen from the black metal band Bethlehem, and scrambled versions of poems I wrote in high school. As is typical in my work, I wanted to add levity to the heavy content, and I think NewHive was the perfect medium to do this — both by the design options I had available (which always remind me of livejournal, my first and always favorite 'social media') and the diversity of collected media.
I think the manageriality of this project is distinct from that in LoC; the latter was more about the trafficking of trauma, while the former isn't as easily legible. This illegibility is a facet of why I too am excited about this work.
TCF: I'm also curious about the making of the spoken voice (the video reading) in the context of the typed verse. I think about the body entering the writing in a different way than it had previously, but I'm especially interested in the moments where you laugh, or say "um," or announce what you are doing, or type. How do those moments play off, for instance, the formal qualities of the written verse?
maa: Well, I think that video and things like it dismantle the notion of literary preciousness— e.g. the idea that the book forms, the poem forms, et al are like white women and have some inherent fragile value needing protection. Often when I read, I interrupt myself and add off-the-cuff content to contextualize the poem, demean its intent, or otherwise. This may partly have to do with my way of using humor to “cut” the intensity of traumatic content, but I think it also has to do with the destruction of literary preciousness, which is just so white. My opinion is that if a book has any value at all it's because it represents the demeaned and invisibilized labor of entire communities behind it— for example, Finnegans Wake would not exist without Joyce's exploitative response to his daughter's fatal mental illness.
I definitely wanted the included video reading to act in a similar way to the rest of the content in the scrolling ebook, but I also wanted it to challenge the poietic framing I had presented so far.
[INCA install photo. by Will Elder]
TCF: Finally, could you tell me a little about what you're working on now?
maa: I am wrapping up a number of things either for public presentation or for completion. First, my co-facilitator Victoria Anne Reis and I are almost done with the 2016 curriculum of our free pop-up Portland art school, home school. I'm sad, but also we put on events pretty much every Sunday so I'm ready to have full weekends again for a bit. has been the most fun I've had art wise in a long time, and I'm grateful to the 2016 Precipice Fund regranting initiative for making it possible.
I am finishing up my second solo show in Seattle, which is called resilience, described as follows on the gallery's page:
INCA presents the second solo show from poet and artist manuel arturo abreu – resilience. This body of work continues abreu’s interrogations of the effects precarity has on the slippages between art/thought, attention/care, performance/inhabitation, and relation/labor, with specific focus here on the changes undergone by classic social technologies of “bouncing back” under capitalism such as self-care, personal faith, et al. The neo-Romanticist, self-mythologizing tinge of these contemporary modes of resilient individualism naturalize capitalism’s violence, and invoke not nature as the sublime, but capital itself. The works in the show intend to both speak to and ignore this situation, and result from engagement in passive systems, unwaged labor delegation, and narrativized readymades speaking to abreu’s own biographical context.
[transtrender cover spread. by Shell Turner]
As well, I am as finishing up my second book transtrender. Here is a sort of hoity-toity description of that text:
transtrender is a book of lyric poems investigating the impossibility of language to express the bodily and social experience of transness. Written from an afrolatinx trans position, the work in the book deals with the trap of visibility, the coloniality of gender, and the refusal of cogency in a moment where trans is trending (that is, being commodified and whitewashed). abreu manically darts from image to image in their poems, working in a digitally-influenced poetic register which, as Brian Droitcour describes, "looks like flarf but isn't." The result is a text that eschews opportunities for the reader to connect the dots, instead pushing them toward an expanded lyric awareness in which poiesis does not betray its site-specificity and gender nonconformity is not confined to a false narrative of emergence from white modernity.
And here is the introductory piece in the book:
Trans is a failure of language. Poetry is a failure of the body. As Shaadi Devereaux says, I am “not trans but transatlantic.” At each turn there were so many people we could have become, uncountable superimposed states of uncertainty killed off, the surplus value of their randomness smushed together into Being-in-itself. The immaterial carcasses of our other selves litter the multiverse, and their voiceless words come back to haunt us, the gods having grown stronger with each body that jumped overboard. Even as the subaltern of ourselves cannot speak, unintelligible phrases emerge like totems in what seems like eternal return, entrenching themselves on the tips of our tongues, spreading elsewhere as incalculable contagion. And why is the sheer thinkability of the human future in such stark contrast to the unspeakability of the past, or to what never happened? Why is the past like what never happened? What does it mean to mourn what never happened? All of the possibilities that get crushed into the manufacturing of the Real, the squishy quanta of data that leave wet traces, molten ash laden into a precarious space between formalism and empiricism. A body in a white space of forgetting. A nonbinary femhood built from sea salt, blood, and the protection of cascarilla. How can we mourn all of the forgotten histories in a sensuous way, without having access to the specific topos of each lost archive, and in the face of the irrevocable alchemy of computation itself, of the flattening of sense into data?
Deje que Legbá me abra la puerta, y que me guíe tras el sendero.
Portland, OR / 2016
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Darren Brown eyed Red, the Rhode Island Red rooster, cautiously, watching for any signs of agitation from the bird. Generally he didn’t have any problems when it was time to feed the critters and gather eggs, but every now and then that red rooster got his feathers ruffled and decided Darren looked like a walking whipping post. The rooster tipped its head to the side and clucked. It was the sign Darren had been waiting for. He wouldn’t have to toss the food from the bucket and run for cover this morning.
A ripple of unease clambered down Darren’s spine as he stepped off the front porch of old Widow Hawkins’ place. Virginia, the café owner, and Deputy Nixon, along with Nixon’s life partner, Carlin, had bought the place with the intention of turning it into a hang-out for the elderly. There’d been talk of Darren staying on once the conversion was done, kind of like a groundskeeper or something, Darren wasn’t sure. The talk never went far since Darren didn’t do much to encourage it. He didn’t know how long he was going to be in town and hated the idea of letting anyone down if he left. As it was, Virginia and the others had agreed to let Darren stay here as long as he kept the place up—and took care of the chickens, a job that had, up until Darren moved in a couple of months ago, belonged to Deputy Nixon.
Darren glanced around as the uncomfortable feeling increased. He knew that sensation, the one that made the hairs on the back of his neck stand up. It was the one that told him someone was watching him, and his heartbeat accelerated until he thought he might burst an artery. But as hard as he looked, he couldn’t find anything suspicious. Nothing was out of place, and there was no one here but him and the chickens. He’d heard rumors of ghosts—spirits, Severo insisted they be called, and didn’t that little guy creep Darren out? Those pale eyes seemed to drill right into Darren, so he did his best to avoid meeting them.
Still, despite the talk, Darren didn’t worry about such things as lingering spirits. People just stopped when they died. He knew that, believed it if he didn’t believe anything else. One second they were there, laughing, loving you, then they weren’t, and everything about them vanished except what you carried in your memory. Even if you wished you didn’t carry anything of them at all.
Darren shook off the paranoia that threatened to swamp him. No one was here besides him. He hefted the bucket of chicken feed and waved it at Red. “You looking for this?” Darren flinched. The sound of his own voice only seemed to emphasize how alone he was, yet he couldn’t shake the idea that he was being watched.
The rooster clucked and flapped its wings. Darren shoved aside his discomfort and reached into the bucket for a handful of feed. He tossed the mixture on the ground and waited. Sure enough, Red gave him a haughty look, or as haughty a look as a chicken could give, then strutted to the feed and began pecking at it. Soon the hens joined the rooster, fussing and clucking as Darren spread the food around.
“Be nice,” he scolded when a few of them got agitated. “There’s plenty to go around.” Darren edged around the chickens and went into the coop, gathering eggs and placing them in the bucket. When he thought he had them all, he left the coop and headed back to the house. He’d put the eggs in used egg cartons and take them to Virginia, the owner of Virginia’s Café and his boss, who liked to use them while they were nice and fresh.
Since it was Sunday and the café wasn’t opening until eight a.m. instead of the usual five a.m., Darren had plenty of time to get to work and deliver the eggs. Used to waking at four or earlier, he’d found himself wide awake and bored out of his mind by four-thirty. He’d tossed and turned and even beat off, but had finally given up on sleeping in and got up at five-thirty. Now it was a little after six and he figured there was no reason to hang around any longer. Virginia would already be at the café, and he could go in early. She wouldn’t mind.
Darren loped up the porch steps and that creepy feeling ramped up in intensity until he couldn’t draw a breath. Hand tightening on the handle of the bucket, he pivoted slowly and scoured the area. Nothing. No one. It looked as it had every day so far. Darren inhaled and forced air into his lungs then shuffled to the front door. He hadn’t got more than three steps inside before he heard the pop of the screen door at the back of the house slapping shut.
The bucket of eggs slipped from his suddenly lax fingers. Fear flashed through him, settling in his joints, turning them to gel so that Darren’s knees buckled and hit the floor. Fragile shells cracked under his weight, warm wet yolk and albumin seeping through his denim jeans.
Dizzy with the intensity of his fear, Darren caught himself as he fell forward. His hands slipped in the mess he made, undermining his efforts to keep himself from going down. Darren’s chin cracked sickeningly against the floor but he didn’t notice it or feel the pain. All he could hear was the voice in his head telling him he’d been found and begging him not to run again.
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Australia’s newest airport has a safety story to tell before its first flight.
In a few days (on November 17) the first scheduled passenger flight to Brisbane West Airport, at Wellcamp, 17 km west of Toowoomba, will taxi up to a freshly completed terminal building.
Wellcamp, or YBWW in ICAO code, is the first new public airport to be built in Australia since Melbourne Airport was opened in 1970. It will have gone from blueprint to operation within two years.
Wellcamp is no bush strip. Its Code E Runway 12/30 measures 2870m x 45m and is capable of handling a Boeing 747-sized aircraft, although initial plans are for airline flights using regional turboprop aircraft. Fly-in fly-out (FIFO) mining charters to the coal and gas fields of central Queensland would use similarly sized, or smaller aircraft.
The airport—privately developed by Toowoomba concrete and construction firm Wagners—draws on a catchment area population of 344,000 and is expected to create about 2000 jobs and an economic output of $318 million. However, it will not replace the existing Toowoomba airport.
Wagners chairman John Wagner sees an international future for the airport. ‘I think international freight could happen relatively early in the piece. And I think over time we could probably attract some international passenger traffic, particularly out of China,’ he says.
‘In particular, there are second-tier regional airlines there that have shown interest in operating internationally into regional centres in Australia rather than capital cities.’
Wellcamp will also welcome general aviation. ‘You could base your Jabiru here,’ Wagner says, adding that business aviation fixed-base operator (FBO) facilities are being built.
Toowoomba Airport. image: © Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Toowoomba Airport 6. image: © Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Brisbane West Wellcamp terminal building 11. image: © Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Brisbane West Wellcamp terminal building 8. image: © Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Brisbane West Wellcamp terminal building. image: © Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Brisbane West Wellcamp quarry. image: © Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Brisbane West Wellcamp runway 4. image: © Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Making room for a new player
Wellcamp is the latest element in what is a busy patch of airspace, although not uniquely so. As happens with several other Australian metropolitan airports, it has general aviation, sport aviation and military aviation taking place nearby. Army helicopter flying takes place at Oakey; there is a gliding club at McCaffrey Field (west of Oakey), as well as general aviation operations from Toowoomba’s existing airport, and a RAAF base at Amberley 80km to the east. There are also a significant number of aircraft landing areas (ALAs) nearby, although many of these are infrequently used.
CASA’s Office of Airspace regulation has been involved in the airspace changes required for safe operation of Wellcamp. It has taken a precautionary approach to airspace safety by adopting the principles of dependency risk management. This involves hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation designed to determine ‘what could go wrong’. One example is to recommend a right-hand circuit for Wellcamp’s Runway 12 to minimise the possibility of conflict with Toowoomba airport traffic by keeping Wellcamp circuit traffic always to the west.
The OAR study provides a list of possible threats, and proposed mitigations to ensure that the risks are sufficiently treated.
The OAR found: ‘The variety of activity within the airspace presents additional challenges to de-confliction because of the unique operational demands each activity has.’
However, the study also found trends and factors that favoured safe traffic growth around the new airport. A recent Defence department review of the Oakey airspace concluded that there was scope to rationalise its restricted areas and relinquish parts of them that were not used regularly. These changes to the Oakey and Amberley restricted areas and danger areas came into effect on 29 May 2014.
Wellcamp is also well served by radar. Its airspace is covered, at varying levels, by Mt Somerville radar near the Gold Coast, Mt Hardgrave radar, on North Stradbroke Island, Brisbane radar, at Brisbane Airport, Oakey radar; and Amberley radar.
The OAR study also found that of the 248 airspace-related aviation safety incident reports submitted to the ATSB for locations within 50 nm of Toowoomba below 10,000 ft, few concerned the airspace near Wellcamp.
Well grounded in safety
Airport safety is about much more than airspace. Indeed, it is about more than aircraft. Passenger flow, ground handling, baggage handling and the vague-sounding but essential ingredient of safety culture all play a part.
‘From a safety perspective we’ve got an ideal site,’ Wagner says.
‘We’ve also built the airport strictly in accordance with CASA’s manual of standards, which I think is there for a good reason.
‘I don’t have any issue with those standards.
‘The advantage we’ve got here is that there are no houses underneath the flight path of runway 12. There are 13 houses within three km of the airport, and we own the majority of them.
‘There’s room not only around the airport, but also on it. We have built a large apron, so aircraft can manoeuvre without getting in close proximity to each other. And if we need to we can continue to expand the apron—we’re in the concrete business after all.’
The terminal—designed by the same architectural firm that designed Canberra’s new airport building—also separates incoming and outgoing baggage streams. ‘That’s a big safety factor that’s also an efficiency factor. We need to be a low cost airport with a rapid and efficient turnaround,’ Wagner adds.
He says the construction business has taught his family company that safety and efficiency go hand in hand.
‘If we let the safety ball drop we’re out of business,’ he says.
‘We have a very strong view that everyone who works for this business—or every subcontractor—is entitled to go home in the same condition they came to work.’
The company practises what it preaches by making safety the subject of the first two hours of every Wagners’ board meeting.
‘We get our senior management teams in the room—about 30 people. For the first two hours, when everyone’s fresh, safety is all we manage: it’s item number one,’ Wagner says.
As of September 2014, the airport construction project had achieved a benchmark of zero for loss of time injuries and medical time injuries.
Wagner is quietly confident that the company can operate the airport to similar standards.
‘A lot of people said to us when we went into the airport business “there’s a lot of regulation”,’ he says. ‘Well, there is, but it’s no different to major oil and gas projects around the world. That’s in our psyche; it’s in our culture. You can’t run a project like this without that sort of culture, otherwise you end up hurting people.
‘If you work on Exxon projects and Shell projects you can’t afford not to be up there on safety. The reality is when you go to bid for those jobs the first thing they look at—in fact they audit it—is your safety record.’
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Warwick Henry Nov 13, 2014 at 12:27 pm
Great to see a new airport up an running so quickly but I wish they wouldn’t keep saying in their self-advertising blurb that it “is the first new public airport to be built in Australia since Melbourne Airport was opened in 1970.”
What about the present Brisbane Airport? This was not just an extension of the old Brisbane Airport, it was totally new, adjacent to the old airport with a connecting taxiway and opened in 1988.
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If you’ve ever wanted to get behind the screen and work out what exactly happens on a film set, now’s your chance!
Secrets of the Movies is back for a spooky Halloween spectacular, this time at The Gallery, 15 Bateman Street, Soho!
There’s a cool VR funhouse, a digital graffiti wall, as well as loads of creative activity tables! The gallery itself is dressed as a spooky haunted house and even features some Scooby Doo themed stuff!
There’s also a new exhibition of film posters and on-set photographs as well as a Halloween film quiz, with other games available in a soft play area.
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Gordon Freeman became the most popular nameless and voiceless protagonist in gaming history. He is painted as the most famous scientist and a hero within the world of Half-Life, and for a good reason. In the first game he saved the planet from alien invasion, this time, when the invasion is already begun, the world needs his help one more time. And you, as a player, will help this world to survive. This time Gordon arrives in City 17, ravaged and occupied by Combines, where he meets his old Black Mesa friends.
What is different, aside from the overall design quality, is the use of Valve’s Source engine that not only expands on the fluidity of character model animations and movement but allows players to interact with a myriad of objects with the advanced and realistic (to an extent) physics. Classic Headcrab Zombies are revamped and have new variants that provide players with different threats. For a story-driven FPS, Half-Life 2 is unique in its plot delivery, and making in-game mechanics feel natural, be it platforming or driving.
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Mass Effect was the very start of the trilogy about Commander Shepard in his journey to save the universe from Reapers - an old civilisation that wants to kill every possible rational being in order to prevail any wars. You play as Shepard. With flexible backstory and different classes you travel to Eden Prime with Captain Anderson and Nihlus Kryik, you and your team must discover the mystery behind the attack on the human colony. In the process, it is revealed that another Spectre, Saron, has become rogue and escapes the planet to awoke Reapers and start a full-scale war with the galaxy.
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3. BioShock 2
The second game returns us to the city of Rapture, on the New Year’s Eve, but this time player takes control of Subject Delta, Big Daddy, that’s been separated from his little sister and has been forced to shoot himself 2 years before the events of the first game took place. And after his awakening 10 years later, players will help to save the last sane citizens of Rapture. As seen in the previous game, the player will have access to new weapons, unique to Big Daddies, power drill and a rivet gun, alongside an array of plasmids, Tonics, and guns. Now players will be able not only save Little Sisters from other Big Daddies, and then either harvest ADAM directly, or protect them while they collect ADAM for their new guardian. Bioshock introduces a new enemy type, Big Sisters, which are extremely agile and fast versions of Big Daddies. Newly added multiplayer brings several never seen formats to the series. Aside from expected Deathmatches, the game added story-driven mode Fall of Rapture.
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4. Saints Row IV
Saints Row IV is the fourth and the last main entry for the Saints Row franchise. Almost right after stating Steelport as the independent nation in the third game, The Boss (player) is being contacted by MI6 with a mission to eliminate STAG leader Cyrus Temple and prevent him from launching a nuclear attack. And by doing so The Boss earns complete respect and love from America. Five years after, The Boss is being elected as a President of The United States. But sudden alien invasion by Zinyak in the lead destroys everything, while they capture whole crew from the third game and main protagonist as well, putting him in the simulation world.
With traditional gameplay of the Saints Row franchise being kept untouched, the developers added new features that can be understood as a reference to the Matrix franchise. While The Boss is in simulation, he can some extraordinary powers such as enormously high jumping, super running speed and amazing force which affects the gameplay with different side missions, collectables and walkthrough of the game. And a dubstep gun.
Categories in common with Saints Row IV: Action | Shooter
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5. Paladins
Paladins (also known as Paladins: Champions of the Realm) is a free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter. The game is, according to developers, influenced by Team Fortress 2 and is an example of hero shooter subgenre: a type of multiplayer shooter in which you choose to play as one of the pre-made characters with unique abilities and weapons¬.
The primary game mode in Paladins is the siege. Two teams are fighting for the capture point in the center of the map. When a team successfully seizes the capture point, it gets 1 Objective Point, and the Payload spawns for them. Now they must escort the Payload to the enemy’s base to get additional Objective Point. The hostile team can, however, steal the Payload to get Objective Point themselves. Once a team gets 4 Objective Points, it wins the match.
There are more than 38 heroes (or “champions” as they are called in the game) available in Paladins. Initially, the player has access to 5 of them at any time, and 4 more are in a two-week rotation. To permanently get any other champion, the player has to buy the champion via in-game currency or buy the champions pack for real money.
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6. Killing Floor
In Killing Floor you play as a part of a special team to fight off legions of cloned zombies. Horzine Biotech released an endless amount of clones from the facility and citizens are drowning in this waves of human flesh. Local police are trying to fight them back, but there is no progress. British government decides to build up a special team of fighters to fight off numerous amount of enemies on their territory.
Every level in the game has a precise amount of waves according to your difficulty. With each wave, the number of zombies and types will change becoming more challenging to live through. By successfully winning the round and depending on your skills, game awards with cash that you can spend on new weapon and supplies. High variety of classes have added a different gaming style for every player. You can be a Gunslinger and use pistols, Commando that uses rifles or Support that uses shotguns. Every class has their advantages and perks that can be unlocked by levelling it up. As the final wave players must face a boss with a unique mechanic.
Categories in common with Killing Floor: Action
Platform: PC | macOS | Linux
7. Alien Swarm
Alien Swarm is a top-down multiplayer shooter remade from the game mod for Unreal Tournament 2004. According to the main storyline, a group of troopers reaches the colonized planet occupied by the swarm of invasive aliens. They aim to search for survivors or, if needed, to destroy the colony to prevent the spread of hostile aliens. After finding no civilians alive, the group realizes that the only way out is planet devastation with a powerful nuclear bomb. The main gameplay idea is in completing levels in science-fictional locations and eliminating waves of Swarm aliens with all kinds of weapons to get new equipment and to unlock individual achievements. As the game is class-based, players are able to choose between 4 types: Officer, Special Weapons, Medic, and Tech. Each type has two characters with different abilities. The whole loadout can also be selected before starting the mission. The game is absolutely free-of-charge and offers both single and co-operative (up to 4 players) experience.
Categories in common with Alien Swarm: Action
Platform: PC | iOS
8. Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Expansion pack for the original game, released in Japan and a full release for the rest of the world - Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is an action-RPG from a third-person perspective. The story unfolds in a medieval world filled with magic, riddles and mysterious creatures.
According to the plot, the dragon attacks the village in which the main character lives. Trying to protect his home, the character controlled by the player becomes a victim of a beast. Dragon takes his heart and flies away to the vast unknown. The hero goes after him to discover the mysteries of the dragon and find out why he needs a human heart.
The open world of the game is available immediately after the introduction of the introductory mission. The player is invited to choose a character class and its gender. One of the innovations is the system of partners. As the game progresses, the main character will be joined by comrades-in-arms. Thanks to the size of the game world and its details, the game is often compared with The Elder Scrolls series, and for a dynamic battle system with Devil May Cry.
Categories in common with Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen: Action | Role Playing
Platform: PC | Xbox One | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch | Xbox 360 | PlayStation 3
9. Sunset Overdrive
2027, the metropolis of Sun City.
The city is full of creatures, savage, aggressive and insane - these creatures were just ordinary townspeople a short while ago, but they abused the energy drink produced by Fizzco, in which something was wrong with the recipe. In general, loyal consumers mutated into monsters and now nothing can be done with them, only to kill everyone.
The protagonist (by the way, who worked at Fizzco) is not constrained by any laws of physics, can move around the city in any direction, run on walls and wires, jump like a kangaroo and so on. This is not parkour, it's just complete freedom of movement. He also has a "guidance system" that shows him the way.
In addition to the hero, several groups and singles of varying degrees of eccentricity are fighting monsters in the city. Monsters also do not belong to the same type. Monsters are many, they are very different and extremely unusual - there are, for example, creatures fused with water cannons or a bucket from an excavator. The hero's weapon is even more diverse than the monsters. Various weapons rush vinyl records, throw bowling balls, shoot teddy bears with pieces of TNT in their paws and this is not the whole list.
The game has about fifty amps to move the hero and defeat the monsters.
Categories in common with Sunset Overdrive: Adventure | Action | Shooter
Platform: PC | Xbox One
10. Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior
Viscera Cleanup Detail is about cleaning. After a brutal fight with endless waves of enemies, you must really live a bloody mess after yourselves. That's where Space-Station Janitors come in to play with their mops, buckets of water and biohazard bins to clean the area for the next bloody fight.
Your goal as a janitor to search the whole area and clean any kind of a trace of a brutal fight. Body parts, med-kits, bloodbaths and others signs of a harsh battle with forces of evil. For bullets casings or flares you can use a broom to gather thing and then throw everything into the incinerator and burn all the evidence.
In this specific DLC, Shadow Warrior, janitors arrive on a very first mission of Shadow Warrior 2013. Lo Wang fought through demons and his opponents, slicing his katana in their bodies and tearing them apart. And now it is your job to take your mop, a bucket of water and funky music to clean the mess up.
Categories in common with Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior: Action | Simulation | Indie
Platform: PC | macOS
11. Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
Titan Quest Anniversary Edition is an extended version of the original action role-playing slasher Titan Quest, released in honor of game’s 10th anniversary. The game is set in the world of pre-Roman age and includes 3 locations: Ancient Greece, Egypt, and eastern civilizations. The story begins with a narration about Titans, who ruled the entire world before the Olympians. The idea is that a trio of Telkines managed to break off the communication between Earth and Olympus and started terrorizing the mortal world. The protagonist is a hero, who is expected to defeat Telkines and to restore the conduit linking to worlds. To assume the role of the mythical hero players need to customize their own character: choose the gender and appearance. The further action continues in a traditional hack and slash manner. Players navigate the 3D world through the overhead third-person view and lead the protagonist with the mouse, while special abilities are tied to keyboard buttons. The Anniversary edition includes all possible fixtures and improvements of graphics and gameplay.
Categories in common with Titan Quest Anniversary Edition: Action | Role Playing
12. Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition
Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an abandoned resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. An exiled member of the elite assassin group Dead Echo, Grayson’s blind desire for vengeance finds his crew stranded on Stygia where he can finally confront the commander behind his betrayal—or get his team off the planet alive.
Battle your way through throngs of Stygia’s mutated inhabitants, performing masterful kills throughout the single-player campaign—or one of 30 competitive score-challenge or 12 co-operative multiplayer maps—using Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique “Skillshot” system that rewards you for executing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.
Bulletstorm: Full Clip edition is the definitive Bulletstorm experience that includes all existing Bulletstorm add-ons, plus brand-new content exclusive to Full Clip!
Categories in common with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition: Adventure | Action
Platform: PC | PlayStation 4
13. Loadout
Loadout is an arcade third-person multiplayer shooter developed by Edge Of Reality.
The game focuses on over-the-top cartoon gore and dark humor. The emphasis is put on player and weaponry customization. A vast Weaponcrafting system is present, which allows players to build a weapon which suits their playstyle from scratch. The class system is absent as the developers want the players to define their own classes using the weapons of their own creation.
There are no in-game paywalls, but if the player wants to unlock all the customization options or the best weapon modules, they have to either grind the in-game currency or buy it for real money.
The game features 4 competitive multiplayer modes and a co-op mode where 4 players complete missions which are divided into 5 or 6 parts with each mission having a different goal. A lot of missions revolve around killing aliens known as Kroads. After each mission, the players are awarded loot boxes, in-game currency or other in-game items.
Categories in common with Loadout: Action | Indie
14. Invisible, Inc.
Developed by the Canadian Klei Entertainment, Invisible Inc. is a turn-based strategy with elements of stealth and roguelike. The game takes place in a dystopian future: in 2074 and the huge multinational corporations seized power from the world government. Invisible Inc. - a private intelligence agency and a corporate contractor, conduct sophisticated undercover operations and use complex AI system called Incognita.
At the beginning of the game, the security system of the agency was breached and most of the agency was lost. The remaining employee manages only to save AI, but its existence is questionable: the system can exist without connecting to a powerful computer for only 72 hours. Finding the right hardware becomes the main task of surviving agents. The player plays the role of their remote operator.
The gameplay is similar to the X-COM games: all missions are turn-based. Each agent under player’s control has a limited action point that he can use during the turn. Often the main task on the map is to possess a certain object. During the missions, the player can complete additional quests that allow you to open new agents and equipment.
Categories in common with Invisible, Inc.: Adventure | Strategy
Platform: PC | PlayStation 4 | iOS | macOS | Linux
15. LEGO Batman
LEGO Batman: The Videogame is a part in the series of LEGO adaptations of popular franchises. It is based on DC Universe and follows its famous superhero, Batman. It was the first LEGO game to be based on an original plot rather than being an adaptation of an existing story.
The game is set in Gotham City. A group of supervillains once again escaped the ever unreliable Arkham Asylum. They formed three separate gangs led by Batman’s arch-enemies Joker, Riddler, and Penguin, respectively. Each gang has a chapter of the game dedicated to it. Riddler’s plan is to rob Gotham's gold reserves. Penguin is going to use his robotic minions to conquer Gotham. Joker wants to poison the whole city with his laughing gas. Batman and Robin have to disrupt the villains’ plans.
The game is divided into the heroes’ and villains’ missions. In the heroes’ missions, you play as Batman or his aides Robin, Batgirl, and Nightwing, while the playable villains change over the course of the game. Between missions, the characters reside in their respective hubs, Batcave and Arkham Asylum. Each character has his or her unique abilities, such as special weapons, double jumps, mind control or immunity to certain attacks. The player can also change the suits of the characters to use their specific effects. For example, a Glide suit allows Batman to fly short distances, while Robin can use Magnet suit to climb metal surfaces. Since it’s a LEGO game, the player will also have to build certain constructions from LEGO bricks.
Categories in common with LEGO Batman: Adventure | Action | Family | Platformer
Platform: PC | macOS | Nintendo DS | Xbox 360 | PlayStation 3 | PSP | Wii
16. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4
The latest opus in the acclaimed STORM series is taking you on a colourful and breathtaking ride. Take advantage of the totally revamped battle system and prepare to dive into the most epic fights you’ve ever seen in the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM series!<br/>
Prepare for the most awaited STORM game ever created!
Categories in common with NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4: Fighting
Platform: PC | Xbox One | PlayStation 4
17. Prototype 2
The succsessor
Prototype 2 - developed by Radical Entertainment is a science-fiction adventure shooter with a third-person view in the open world. The publisher was Activision, and the game was released on April 24, 2012, on PS3 and Xbox 360, and then, on July 24, 2012, on PC. Later, in August 2015, it was released on consoles of the next generation - PS4 and Xbox One.
The action takes place in a city called New York Zero, where an epidemic is raging, and its territory is divided into zones. The player will try on the role of Sergeant James Heller, who serves in the Middle East. It all begins at the moment when his wife calls and says that the epidemic has begun again in the city and they are at the epicenter with their daughter. Returning home, James discovers that his family is dead and now his task is to find someone who, in his opinion, is the culprit of these deaths.
Cruel and bloody Prototype 2 is the second game of the series. It seems that, compared to the first part, the gory feel is becoming bigger. The game is allowing you to run and jump almost anywhere and do whatever the player wants - anarchy! But despite the fact that the game takes place in an open world, a player can feel some linearity of events. According to lead designer Matt Armstrong, this was done purposefully so that the player would feel the development of the storyline and wouldn’t be afraid of too many options, and have the opportunity to open new territories gradually, thereby more effectively upgrading his character and immerse in the game’s universe.
Categories in common with Prototype 2: Adventure | Action
Platform: PC | Xbox One | PlayStation 4 | Xbox 360 | PlayStation 3
18. Orcs Must Die! Unchained
Orcs Must Die! Unchained is a tower defense action game where you not only set different traps to prevent enemies from destroying your base but also fight them directly. Unchained is the third installment in the series, that includes Orcs Must Die! and Orcs Must Die! 2.
The core gameplay in Unchained doesn’t differ from its predecessors, mixing classical tower defense features with elements of a hack and slash game. To buy and upgrade your traps you can use both in-game currency you get from matches and real money.
However, Unchained introduced two new modes to the franchise. The game puts a heavy focus on cooperative playthrough in its Survival mode. It doesn’t differ much from the single-player mode, as you need to protect the base from a certain amount of enemy waves. But here you work together with other players and need to unite your actions to be more efficient. Another new mode is Sabotage. Here you compete with the second team, killing enemies. The team that survives the most waves wins; you can prevent your opponents from the victory, summoning monsters and ruining their traps.
Categories in common with Orcs Must Die! Unchained: Action | Strategy
19. Ziggurat
Ziggurat is an indie first-person adventure dungeon crawling game developed by Milkstone Studios.
The game was heavily inspired by Heretic and Hexen, which are considered classic first-person shooters. You play as a sorcerer who seeks fame. He enters a mysterious labyrinth and faces all the dangers of an ancient dungeon.
The game revolves around fast-paced and action-packed first-person shooting classical mechanics. Several roguelike elements were also added into the mix which resulted in a completely different addition to the genre. The levels are procedurally generated so that every playthrough will be different. Leveling up and improving your skills is a must in order to survive countless enemy encounters.
A perk system is also present in the game. Most of the perks featured in the game are designed for the players to create their own play style. The choice between the perks was purposely made simple. For example, the players have to choose between increased movement speed at the expanse of lower health or mana regeneration.
There is no inventory present in the game as it was streamlined in order to increase the gameplay speed. Instead of that, all the players have to manage is the comparison of several items, weapon selection, and the amount of mana and health.
Categories in common with Ziggurat: Action | Role Playing | Indie | Shooter
Platform: PC | Xbox One | PlayStation 4 | macOS | Linux | Nintendo Switch | Wii U
20. Armello
Armello is a digital role-playing tabletop game developed by an indie Australian studios League of Geeks. It is the debut project of the game.
The game is set in a “dark fairytale” kingdom of Armello, where the anthropomorphic animals from many clans live. The king has gone crazy and is slowly dying because of the dark force named the Rot. The representatives of several factions come to the kingdom's capital to become the new king. Four characters are present at the beginning of the game: Tane the wolf, Amber the rabbit, Mercurio the rat, and Sanah, the bear.
Armello is a digital remake of a traditional fantasy tabletop role-playing game in which there are rolling dice and cards, that allows the players to execute certain actions. The gaming area is divided into hexagonal plates, that contain procedurally generated features like caves, buildings, other characters or pieces of equipment. As the game progresses, the players can buy in-game currency to purchase special abilities using the skill tree, that is unique to every character.
The game uses a turn-based system, where the players can equip new items or acquire new skills while the other players make their turn. The cards and dice are used only when the players directly interact with the in-game world. The players use cards for casting spells, hiring teammates, treating wounds or using the special items that grant temporary abilities.
Categories in common with Armello: Adventure | Role Playing | Strategy | Board | Indie
Platform: PC | Xbox One | PlayStation 4 | iOS | macOS | Linux | Nintendo Switch
21. Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies
Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies is a free-to-play multiplayer FPS developed by Nexon. It is a Counter-Strike spin-off developed on the original GoldSrc engine. The game is only available in Europe, CIS countries, NA, Australia, and New Zealand.
Unlike the original Counter-Strike, where the counter-terrorists were put against terrorists, CSN: Z offers a PvP and PvE zombie experience. Most of the original games are present in the game with minor edits.
Players are free to choose the character they want to play as with every character offering their own set of skills and abilities. Female characters are also present.
There is much more weaponry rather than in the original CS. Players can buy new weapons using the in-game store for in-game currency which can be bought using real money. Weapon skins are also present. The game also features a crafting system which allows for either upgrading the weapons you already own or create entirely new ones.
Categories in common with Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies: Action | Casual | Massively Multiplayer
22. Sanctum
An experimental game that tries to combine first-person shooters and tower defense genres. Players take control of the elite soldier Skye, who was sent to defend her hometown from a crowd of unknown alien-monsters.
At the beginning of each map, the player has time to place the attacking towers and build a maze along which hostile creatures will move. The main task is to protect the core, which can withstand a small amount of damage.
There are 8 types of the tower, which differ in functionality: attack towers, towers-teleports, and towers, which affect the characteristics of enemies. Also, the player can inflict damage with his weapon. there are 10 types of enemies in the game, 3 of which are and will require a special tower to defeat. At the end of each mission, a “fat” enemy appears on the map - the boss, which deals more damage to the core and which is harder to beat. Multiplayer is not available in this installment of the series.
Categories in common with Sanctum: Action | Casual | Strategy | Indie | Shooter
23. Darwin Project - Open Beta
Welcome to our 1st Free Open Beta Weekend!
January 19th-20th-21st
Friday noon PST - Sunday 9 pm PST
Friday 3 pm EST - midnight EST
Friday 9 pm UTC+1 (CET) - Monday 6 am UTC+1 (CET)
Darwin Project takes place in a dystopian post-apocalyptic landscape in the Northern Canadian Rockies. As preparation for an impending Ice Age, a new project, half science experiment half live-entertainment, is launched. It's called "Darwin Project" and it challenges 10 participants to survive the cold and fight to the death in a treacherous arena.
- MANHUNT & SURVIVAL:
Track the position of enemies, by using environmental clues they left behind and be creative with your use of crafted traps to take the upperhand. The biting cold of the Northern Canadian Rockies will also slowly freeze you should you be careless.
Watch our Dev Diary #1: The Manhunt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMsJSzGhQds
- SHOW DIRECTOR:
The Show Director is the living bridge between the players and spectators. He/She is the host and master who controls the arena with nuclear bombs, zone closures, gravity storms, and the power of their voice. This could be a real tool of self discovery; the start of your new career as a charming but deadly game show host.
- LIVE SPECTATOR INTERACTIONS:
Stream viewers on Mixer can also bet live on the competitors they think will reign supreme, in addition to helping the Show Director choose targets for their arena-shaping powers. Whether they’re voting on which player deserves a death-defying heal or which zone to nuke, it’s time for spectators to become active participants in the manhunt!
To try out this feature, Darwin Project devs will be hosting matches on https://mixer.com/DarwinProject as Show Directors during the entire duration of the Open beta weekend (from 4pm to 7pm (EST)).
Consult our Mixer broadcast schedule http://www.scavengers.ca/live-spectator-interactions-broadcast-schedule-mixer/.
Twitch integration in on its way, stay tuned!
Categories in common with Darwin Project - Open Beta: Adventure | Action | Strategy | Indie | Massively Multiplayer
24. Dreamfall: The Longest Journey
Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, winner of multiple E3 awards as the best game in its genre, is the continuation of a saga that began in the award-winning The Longest Journey, considered to be one of the finest adventure games ever made. In Dreamfall, players are taken on an epic journey of exploration and adventure as they venture through a thrilling and emotional storyline. Dreamfall features a fully interactive world where beautiful music, stunning graphics, fascinating characters and unparalleled gameplay variety promises to bring the adventure genre into a new era. Prepare for a spiritual, fantastic and powerful gaming experience.
Unparalleled Gameplay Variety Never before has an adventure game brought this much gameplay variety! Use your brains or your brawn; sneak, fight or talk your way through the many challenges the game offers. Be polite or rude, threaten or sweet talk; in Dreamfall you make the choice, resulting in a game where you never quite know what to expect next.
Three Playable Characters Experience the story from three separate perspectives, and learn how their destinies blend together in an epic finale. Each character has unique abilities and world views, giving you constant gameplay variations.
Three Worlds Dreamfall spans three beautifully realized worlds, multiple chapters and a stunning amount of detailed locations. Travel across a futuristic version of our earth, journey into a magical fantasy realm and unravel the mysteries of the Winter.
Unique World Interaction Bridging the gap between the classic point and click adventure game, where you could click on any given point at the screen, and the action adventure, where you need to move up to an object to interact with it, Dreamfall introduces the brand new focus field feature. In this easy-to-use context-sensitive interface you can scan your entire visible environment as seen by the characters, and use it to get information on far away objects as well as triggering remote gameplay opportunities.
Mature "Thriller"-type Storyline Dreamfall delivers a mature and compelling storyline that mixes the futuristic, fantastic and spiritual with a tale of murder, deceit and a conspiracy threatening our very existence. Bringing the classic adventure game into the world of the modern action game, Dreamfall delivers a rare and special story experience.
Stunning Sounds and Soundtrack Listen to an emotional and epic soundtrack in 7.1 surround. Hear gripping voices as recorded by more than 50 professional actors, and enjoy soundscapes bringing players to the edge of their seats.
A game for everyone 50% of the players of the original The Longest Journey were women. With its cinematic approach, believable characters, mature storyline and easy-to- grasp interface, Dreamfall is a game that any teenager or adult can pick up and enjoy, regardless of their gaming background.
Categories in common with Dreamfall: The Longest Journey: Adventure | Action | Role Playing
25. Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Marvel Ultimate Alliance is an action, adventure, RPG and arcade game developed by Raven Software, Zoë Mode and Vicarious Visions. It was originally released in 2006. Activision Blizzard published the game. The game is rated as "Recommended" on RAWG.
You can play Marvel Ultimate Alliance on Xbox, Game Boy Advance, Wii and Xbox One. The game is sold via Nintendo eShop, Steam and Xbox Store.
Dan Vondrak directed the game. Chance Thomas, Cris Velasco and Mark Griskey scored the game.
Categories in common with Marvel Ultimate Alliance: Adventure | Action | Role Playing | Arcade
Platform: PC | Xbox One | PlayStation 4 | Xbox 360 | Xbox | PlayStation 3 | PlayStation 2 | PSP | Wii | Game Boy Advance
26. Aragami
You are Aragami, a vengeful spirit with the power to control the shadows. You’ve been summoned by Yamiko, a girl imprisoned in the city fortress of Kyuryu. Embark on a dark journey full of blood and secrets to discover the truth about aragami. Infiltrate the occupied city of Kyuryu with your supernatural powers and fight Light with Shadow. Uncover a story about twin souls bound together by destiny that surpasses time and memory.Key Features:EMBRACE THE SHADOWS
Create your own shadows to become invisible. Teleport from shadow to shadow while you hunt down your targets. Use a wide array of Shadow Powers to creatively dispatch your enemies.
CHOOSE YOUR PLAYSTYLE
Multiple paths to beat each scenario and approach every situation. Play as a merciless emissary of death or an undetectable ghost. Your story, your choices.
BECOME ARAGAMI
Fight Kaiho, the army of Light, and rescue Yamiko – the mysterious girl that summoned you and that is the key to your existence.
Categories in common with Aragami: Adventure | Action | Indie
Platform: PC | Xbox One | PlayStation 4 | macOS | Linux | Nintendo Switch
27. Sacred Citadel
A warrior, an archer, a sorceress and a witch are fighting with crowds of monsters, mining armor, weapons, money, potions and so on. Eatable things will also come in handy - from their absorption health is restored, which is very necessary in battles. Useful things meet abundantly, their qualities are diverse, and they have a stable demand - you can sell or change them for something else in the city. The city is present at each of the levels of the game. In the city you can even play on the sweepstakes - to bet on yourself. For example, that you will never be killed, do not suffer damage more than the specified amount, or perform the task strictly up to a certain time. Heroes of the game are skilled in battles - they can even hold several different weapons in the same hand, summing their effects in one stroke. As you progress, the characters gain experience. With experience comes skill. If the experience is not enough, you can always recruit more, having passed any level repeatedly.
Categories in common with Sacred Citadel: Adventure | Action
28. Tower of Guns
The name of the game directly points to the setting. The game takes place in a tower filled with a variety of weapons. The player is inside the tower and gradually rises to its top.
The player goes through different areas, each area contains a number of battlegrounds, where the player enters into battle with various opponents. The main opponent on each level is the boss, the boss should be defeated to pass to the next level.
At the beginning of each game a certain story is shown, explaining what kind of tower it is and why the player must fight and go to its top. Before entering the Tower, a player can choose only one weapon and one perk.
As the game develops, the player can get different projectiles. These projectiles have a different effect, useful in combat. For example, fire damage, or launching the player into the air.
Destroying enemies, the player receives tokens, which can be paid for increasing the power of the player's weapons. There are other ways to increase the strength of the weapons and combat capabilities of the hero, which player can unlock.
Categories in common with Tower of Guns: Action | Indie | Shooter
Platform: PC | Xbox One | PlayStation 4 | macOS | Linux | PlayStation 3
29. X-Blades
X-Blades is a hack and slash game in the fantasy setting. It follows Ayumi, a young adventurer that uses two pistol-blades. One day she was cursed and now needs to find the way to break free from it. You take on the role of Ayumi and lead her through hordes of monster towards the secrets of her world. The protagonist gets involved in the struggle between Light and Darkness, and her choices throughout the game will lead to the victory of one of these forces.
The game features a character development system that includes different skills you can upgrade with experience point during the game. The skills are light and dark, and the ending depends on what path you choose. The core gameplay is typical for the hack and slash genre: you need to clean up levels full of enemies and kill bosses. Besides using swords and guns, Ayumi can cast spells to her opponents. Different attack types are most effective against different enemies.
Categories in common with X-Blades: Adventure | Action | Role Playing
Platform: PC | macOS | Linux | Xbox 360
30. Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
It‘s September 1998 and Raccoon City is being consumed by Umbrella’s deadly T-virus outbreak. With a cover up required, Umbrella orders an elite squad into Raccoon City to destroy all evidence of the outbreak and eliminate any survivors. Meanwhile, the US Government has quarantined the city and dispatched its own team of elite Spec-Ops soldiers to track down the source of the mysterious outbreak.
Gear up as a member of the Umbrella Security Service and battle against all of the forces at play in Raccoon City. You’ll come face-to-face with horrifying Resident Evil enemies like hunters and lickers as you navigate the Raccoon City Streets in search of your targets which include series icons like Claire Redfield and Leon S. Kennedy.
One thing is for sure, in Raccoon City, all roads lead to hell.Key Features:
Experience the Fear: Set in the terrifying world of Resident Evil
Three Corner Conflict: Zombies and Bio-Organic Weapons (B.O.Ws) create an unpredictable third force that leaves the battlefield in chaos
Campaign Mode: Both single player and up to 4 player co-op: You are part of the Umbrella Security Service. Protect the truth behind Raccoon City’s downfall by any means necessary
Competitive Multiplayer: Bring the fight online in 4v4 competitive multiplayer modes such as Team Attack, Biohazard, Survivors, and Heroes Mode
Define your Play Style: Gain new abilities and skills unique to your playable character as your experience level increases
International Team Development: a fully loaded, third person co-op / multiplayer shooter developed in collaboration between Capcom Japan development studios and an experienced Western multiplayer specialist studio
Categories in common with Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City: Action | Shooter
31. Sven Co-op
Sven Co-op is a cooperative multiplayer modification for the first-person shooter Half-Life developed by Daniel Fearon. In 2013, Valve allowed the team to publish the mod on Steam as a standalone modification.
The gameplay of Sven Co-op heavily resembles the same of the original Half-Life, so it is highly recommended to be familiar with its gameplay and to complete its tutorial level. Sven Co-op supports Half-Life's singleplayer but changes it up a bit to improve upon the cooperative aspect of the game.
The levels of Sven Co-op are divided into missions and are usually separated from each other. Many missions take place on several maps with some of them being fused into one. The objective of most levels is to find an exit or complete a specific task - it is not necessary to kill any enemies whatsoever. The maps are used using a variety of settings, starting with Black Mesa and ending with a modern urban war one.
Changes in comparison with the original game
There are only 12 changes in the original Half-Life gameplay, yet they do not drastically affect the gameplay. Most of the changes were made to the NPCs and the NPC following system. Now you can take any friendly NPC with you, some of the NPCs will even heal you. Several small changes also affect the enemy behavior, for example, the players can no longer free themselves from the barnacles. A teammate is needed to get you out.
Categories in common with Sven Co-op: Action | Casual | Indie
32. Double Action: Boogaloo
Double Action: Boogaloo is a comedic free-to-play multiplayer shooter developed by Double Action Factory.
The game features a sophisticated movement system that allows for diving, flipping, and sliding. The game is heavily inspired by the classic action flicks, such as The Matrix, and movies by John Woo.
Double Action is a third-person shooter which revolves around fast-paced combat and fluid movement, which can be found in Max Payne. Influenced by Max Payne, the game features the bullet time system which slows down the in-game passage of time that helps the players land much more precise shots.
The objective in the match of the game is to become the most stylish player with the highest number of style points. The style points are awarded for killing enemies while diving, doing flips, attempting slides and attempting such tricks. Slow-motion seconds are also awarded for stylish gameplay.
The game does not feature objective-driven matches, yet from time to time a special objective may be activated, such as Capture the Briefcase, Kill the Wanted One, Race to the Finish. Should a player complete the special objective, they are allowed to execute a special style move that acts as all the style moves combined. That adds a whole another layer to the gameplay.
There are nine weapons present in the game: two pistols, several SMGs, a shotgun, two rifles, your own fists, and a grenade. The pistols can be dual-wielded.
Categories in common with Double Action: Boogaloo: Action | Indie
Platform: PC | Linux
33. Defense Grid: The Awakening
Microsoft’s tower defence
The game is one in the genre of tower defense, developed by Hidden Path Entertainment for PC and Xbox 360. Later it was ported to the Mac, and for other consoles in 2013. For Xbox owners, it was distributed free of charge to all holders of the Gold Xbox Live subscription. The game was actively promoted by Microsoft at Game Developers Conference 2008.
The player must defend his own military bases from alien attacks. The latter aimed at power cores, which are located on each map at power plants. To protect the cores player has at their disposal ten different types of towers. They have to be built on platforms specially allocated for this. Thus each level turns into a puzzle, created by the developers for the player to solve. Enemies can not attack the towers, and killing the foes is the only source of resources for the player. Each tower has its own strengths, and for the maximum efficiency, they must be correctly positioned on the map. The player has to defeat Fifteen types of enemies, each like towers, with its own strengths and weaknesses.
There is a story in the game, despite the simplicity of the gameplay. It is based on the fact of an attack by some alien race on the planet, where for some unknown reason the defense grid is disabled. Completing the levels, the player turns on each node of the defense system and eventually one by one and reflects the enemy attack. The game is set in the distant future, and the scenery for the battles contains ancient ruins and military bases built amid the dying grandeur of civilization.
Categories in common with Defense Grid: The Awakening: Strategy | Indie
Platform: PC | Xbox 360
34. Viscera Cleanup Detail
IMPORTANT FOR MAC USERSPlease note that the OS X version does NOT have various Steam functionality, including: multiplayer connectivity through Steam, Workshop or Steam Achievements. Please see the community page for more details: http://steamcommunity.com/app/246900/discussions/3/133255603284962202/The GameDisaster! An alien invasion and subsequent infestation have decimated this facility. Many lives were lost, the facility was ruined and the aliens were unstoppable. All hope was lost until one survivor found the courage to fight back and put the aliens in their place!
It was a long and horrific battle as the survivor dueled with all manner of terrifying life-forms and alien mutations, but our hero won out in the end and destroyed the alien menace! Humanity was saved!
Unfortunately, the alien infestation and the heroic efforts of the courageous survivors have left rather a mess throughout the facility. As the janitor, it is your duty to get this place cleaned up.
So grab your mop and roll up your sleeves, this is gonna be one messy job.
Today, you're on Viscera Cleanup Detail!Key Features
Janitorial Simulation - Step into the boots of a space-station sanitation technician and deal with the horrific aftermath of a sci-fi horror event. Blood, viscera, spent cartridges, worker bodies and other messes litter the facilities.
Clean - It's your job to clean up the mess, so clean it up you shall! Use your trusty mop, gloves, dispenser machines, plasma laser and sniffer tool to help you get all that blood out of the floor and off the ceiling! You can even try and punch-out if you think you've done your job.
Sandbox Gameplay - Don't want to clean? Just want to make more of a mess and play around with the physics? Go ahead! You can save your game as well; that's kind of us!
Multiplayer - You can even enlist some friends/coworkers to come and help you clean up (or make even more mess). Split-screen co-op is available too!
Important: Buying Viscera Cleanup Detail also gets you our spin-off titles, 'VCD: Shadow Warrior' and 'Santa's Rampage' free!
Santa's Rampage comes included in the main game download AND as a standalone copy you can use to connect with others who only own Santa's Rampage.
Categories in common with Viscera Cleanup Detail: Simulation | Indie
35. LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game
LEGO® Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game is an action adventure game that brings the Pirates of the Caribbean world and all its colorful characters to life in LEGO Brick form. Players will experience all the memorable scenesall four films in the humorous and quirky LEGO Video Games style.
Experience the swashbuckling adventure, irreverent humor, memorable characters and amazing creatures of the Pirates of the Caribbean universe (content from all 4 films), through action-adventure gameplay, engaging puzzles and hilariously quirky LEGO cutscenes.
Play as Jack Sparrow, Captain Barbossa, Davy Jones and all of your other favorite Pirates of the Caribbean characters, each with their own personalities!
Experience your favorite sequences from all four PotC films in an all-new way with the ""LEGO twist"" that takes players from the port of San Juan to the pirate haven of Tortuga and everywhere in-between!
Local Co-op play, one of the most beloved features of the LEGO video game series, returns to allow you to team up and enjoy the adventure with others!
Categories in common with LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game: Adventure | Action | Arcade | Family
Platform: PC | Nintendo 3DS | Nintendo DS | Xbox 360 | PlayStation 3 | PS Vita | PSP | Wii
36. Might and Magic Clash of Heroes
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes is a spin-off installment of the Might & Magic fantasy franchise. It is a part of Ubisoft reboot of the series that features the new setting, Ashan, albeit similar to the original Enroth.
Clash of Heroes takes place in the medieval high fantasy world. It is set 40 years before the events depicted in Heroes of Might and Magic V. The game follows five heroes. Two of them already featured in HoM&M V (Godric the knight and Anwen the elf), while three others are original (Aidan, who commands demons, a wizard Nadia and a necromancer Fiona). They oppose the demon lord who is searching for an artifact called Blade of Binding. He is going to use it to open the portal into his demon world and unleash his armies on Ashan.
In the campaign mode, the player assumes the role of one hero of his or her choice. Each hero represents one of the five traditional HoM&M factions (humans, elves, demons, wizards, and the undead) and has his or her unique roster of units. Heroes navigate the map in real-time, but the battles are turn-based. Like in HoM&M games, the heroes command their armies rather than fight on their own. The combat system, however, changed dramatically. In Clash of Heroes, it resembles a puzzle game of colored columns and rows.
There are both local and online multiplayer modes that allow two players to compete against each other, to cooperate against AI or the other team of two players.
Categories in common with Might and Magic Clash of Heroes: Role Playing | Strategy | Puzzle
Platform: PC | iOS | Android | Nintendo DS | Xbox 360 | PlayStation 3
37. Children of Morta
Note: The game is currently available for our Kickstarter backers only, release date for the public will be announced.
The Bergson family has watched over Mount Morta for generations as the guardians of the mystical mountain. They now face their most dangerous trial as a family. Corruption has spread, morphing the once peaceful mountain into a violent and monster infested nightmare.
Experience what it means to be in a family of heroes. Take part in their journey, their struggles, and their victories! Witness a love for eachother unmatched by even the gods themselves. Fight through hordes of monsters unimaginable as you explore a mountain constantly in flux. Gorgeous and breathtaking procedurally generated dungeons guarantee a unique experience every time you leave the safety of the Bergson’s house in pursuit of the truth behind the Corruption.
6 Playable Characters
John, Mark, Linda, Joey, Kevin, and Lucy are all prepped and ready for the forthcoming fray. Discover each family member’s unique fighting style and delve into their personalities and past.
Procedurally Generated World
Every forest, dungeon, or temple you explore and skirmish through is procedurally to guarantee a unique experience every play through.
Mountain of Mystery
Delve into the mountain and discover the mystical world of Morta. Unearth why the Corruption has come to this seemly peaceful mountain. Find lore scattered about giving glimpses into the lives of the mountain’s residents.
Pixel Art to A New Level
A combination of hand painted pixel art and frame by frame animations partnered with modern lighting techniques come to life to create the beautifully dangerous world of Mount Morta.
Categories in common with Children of Morta: Adventure | Action | Role Playing | Indie
38. Blue Estate
Blue Estate is a darkly funny on-rail shooter based on the comic books from Viktor Kalvachev.
WELCOME TO THE FIRST NEXT GEN RAIL SHOOTER!
Using Kinect for Xbox One motion detection capability, Blue Estate offers previously unmatched immersion into the mafia world of Los Angeles, packed with humour, original gameplay and incredible fun.
In Blue Estate you will play Tony Luciano, the psychopathic son of the Italian mafia godfather of LA and Clarence, an ex-Navy SEAL, penniless and now a hit-man bent on cleaning up the mess started by Tony. As Tony launches a personal vendetta against the Sik Brother’s gang in an attempt to save his best dancer, Cherry Popz, Clarence wants to end the gang war, taking him to the farthest corners of Jamaica!
A RAIL SHOOTER GAME TAILORED FOR KINECT FOR XBOX ONE !
Thanks to an intuitive gameplay tailored for Kinect for Xbox One motion detection helps you live out the most extreme rail shooter experiences as you confront unforgettable enemies ranging from the mafia golfer packing grenades to the ultimate crime boss, both as funny as they are unlikely! Bloodshed is always better when shared, so invite a friend to join the massacre, through a nervous cooperative mode!
The first next gen rail shooter adapted from the Eisner Award nominated graphic novel, Blue Estate by Viktor Kalvachev.
Original and intense fun gameplay that takes full advantage of the Kinect sensor.
2 game modes: STORY MODE - 7 adrenaline-packed missions ! ARCADE MODE - where you combine headshots with combos in a race against time!
2 players in local multiplayer: relive all the levels in an intense cooperative mode!
A sophisticated scoring system for comparing your scores online and 23 achievements to unlock.
Playable with Kinect for Xbox One or with Xbox One Wireless Controller.
The downloadable version of this game supports English, French, German, Spanish.
Categories in common with Blue Estate: Action | Shooter
39. Saints Row IV: Game of the Century Edition
The US President must save the Earth from alien overlord Zinyak using superpowers and strange weapons in the wildest open world game ever. Includes all available DLC!
The epic conclusion to the game that changed all the rules! The Saints have gone from the crackhouse to the White House—but the Earth has been invaded and it’s up to you to free the world from Overlord Zinyak and his alien empire. With homies new and old, superpowers and strange weapons, you must save the world in the wildest open world game ever! And this edition even includes all available DLC!Key Features
The American (Fever) Dream – Play as the President of the United States in a story that spans countries, space, and time. Saints Row IV is to Saints Row: The Third what Saints Row: The Third is to Do The Right Thing. You’re not ready.
Super Hero-in-Chief – Leap over buildings. Kill people with your mind. Run through tanks. Those are some of the most mundane powers you will wield in your quest to stop an alien menace hell-bent on destroying the Earth.
Alien Toys of Destruction - Wield an impressive array of alien vehicles and weapons… FOR SCIENCE!
Custom Weapons, Custom Mayhem – You’ve customized your character. You’ve customized your clothes. Now you can complete the look with our all new weapon customization system. Turn traditional weapons into exotic conversation pieces!
Dynamic Duo - Seamless drop-in, drop-out co-op, a Saints Row standard, improved. The only thing better than one malicious super-powered President is two.
Categories in common with Saints Row IV: Game of the Century Edition: Adventure | Action
40. Viscera Cleanup Detail: Santa's Rampage
This science-fiction game begins where most of the science fiction games end. Earthlings survived the invasion of hostile aliens - and were able to repel him. The battles were not even on the planet Earth itself, but at the space station. And at this station there were many traces of carnage. From blood to parts of aliens, from holes in the walls from bullets and shells to broken glass. And now all this must be cleaned, collected, and the garbage must be thrown away. A game about space janitors, and an extraordinary task for them.
In the course of the game, it is necessary to solve the tasks related to cleaning up of the huge space station, which survived the battle between the inhabitants of the Earth and the alien invaders, from the dirt and debris. It is necessary to remove the most diverse and exotic garbage: remains of bodies of aliens and earthlings, shot casings and broken glass, medicines for the wounded, weapons and who knows what else. It is necessary to wash the floors and walls of blood and soot, to seal holes from bullets in walls, ceilings and floors.
As tools, players have a mop to wash out stains, a special device for detecting biological remains, and a PDA. You can interact with garbage and simply with the help of hands.
At each level there are devices for cleaning and recycling garbage: an incineration plant, a source of clean water, a container in which smaller debris is placed, such as cans, liners and body parts, a welding device for repairing holes in walls, and a vending machine where the player can get lights, medicines, a "wet floor" sign, other signs and lamps. Sometimes these devices work incorrectly and produce even more pollution.
The player can figure out how to use improvised tools to speed up and simplify cleaning. On the other hand, the player should think about how his actions will affect the situation and will not lead to even more pollution and the need to clean the same place several times.
After passing each level, the player enters the so-called "The Office". This is the place where the work done at this level is summed up. The player sees what he missed to draw conclusions for the future. In this place you can also get things as a reward for the work done.
The cleaning takes up any amount of time, but there are penalties for poorly executed work. If less than 75% of the territory is taken away, the player can be fired and he will lose all the accumulated achievements.
Additions.
There are several additions to the game. The gameplay in these additions is the same as in the main game, but setting is different.
Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior is set in the first chapter of the Flying Wild Hog's Shadow Warrior, cleaning up the mess.
Viscera Cleanup Detail: Santa's Rampage - the action takes place on the North Pole, and you have to clean up behind the crazy Santa Claus, in his workshop.
A Halloween DLC pack entitled Viscera Cleanup Detail: House of Horror, featuring a crime scene of a house, where an unsolved mass murder has happened, while the player gets to uncover it during the gameplay.
Categories in common with Viscera Cleanup Detail: Santa's Rampage: Simulation | Indie
41. FRONT MISSION EVOLVED
In the year 2171, the world is a changed place. The countries have merged into rival super nations called U.C.S. and O.C.U. The human race started a massive push into space by building orbital elevators to set up surveillance satellites to watch over their adversaries. However, tension rises when a U.C.S. orbital elevator is destroyed by unknown forces. Dylan Ramsey, a young engineer, finds himself quickly caught in a swirl of destruction, conspiracies and crumbling alliances in a new war brewing between the O.C.U. and the U.C.S.
Third-Person Shooter Action - Fast-paced action awaits as players battle enemies in the concrete mazes of cities, the frozen wastes of the Antarctic and a host of unique locations.
Customization Options - Players can strategize their combat by choosing from dozens of weapons, shoulder attachments, and wanzer parts to build a war machine that suits their play style.
Online Multiplayer - FME is the first in its series to boast online multiplayer with a team-based mode with up to 4-on-4 wanzer-sized death matches.
Over-the-Top Visuals - Features breathtaking CG movies by Visual Works, the cutting-edge studio whose previous work includes cut scenes for the acclaimed FINAL FANTASY® series.
Battle Skills - Gain a tactical advantage over an opponent by equipping your weapons with a wide variety of different skills such as a corrosive or piercing shot.
E.D.G.E. System - Activate the E.D.G.E. system on your wanzer to enter a state of high-performance overdrive by boosting its power and slowing down enemies.
Categories in common with FRONT MISSION EVOLVED: Action | Shooter
42. Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment
Take on the role of Kirito, the hero of the popular Sword Art Online anime series, and explore an expansive fantasy world alongside attractive companions!
From the base of Ark Sophia, a town located on the 76th floor, try to reach the 100th floor of Aincrad and explore the Hollow Area!
Strategically take down tough enemies to survive in this harsh world. Chat with your companions in real time while taking part in active, strategic battles!
Categories in common with Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment: Action | Role Playing
43. Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil returns to the PC! The sequel to the hit game Turok is now available, featuring a host of enemies, weapons, missions, locations and a new multiplayer mode. Remastered for today’s computers using a new engine with improved graphics, Turok 2 will transport players into sprawling environments with vicious enemies lurking behind every corner.
The Dinosaur Hunter Returns
Fight your way through 35 different types of enemies with bouncing bellies, blinking eyes, stretching tentacles and snapping jaws. From Prehistoric Raptors, to evolved Flesh Eaters, to your final battle with the Mother of all beasts— you’ll want to defeat all of them!
Enemies are intelligent! They’re smart enough to attack in groups, to flee when they are outgunned, and to take cover during a firefight.
Enemies flinch and spasm differently depending on which body part you hit.
Remastered Locations
Conquer 6 engrossing Quest Levels including the Port of Adia, the Death Marshes and the Lair of the Blind Ones.
Over 20 Weapons
Unload multiple ricocheting shotgun shells with the Shredder.
Send brains flying with the skull-drilling Cerebral Bore, a fan favorite.
Stomp enemies flat while riding an artillery-mounted Triceratops!
New Multiplayer
The new Multiplayer mode lets you battle with your friends. Using the best levels, weapons, and visuals from both the PC and Nintendo 64 versions, players will encounter a fun and visceral multiplayer experience.
Players can also choose between a few skins for their character in combat. Network multiplayer is available through Steam, GOG Galaxy, LAN and direct IP with cross play capabilities.
Split-screen mode is also available in network multiplayer. Lastly, a new multiplayer game mode called “Last Turok Standing” has been added.
New Game Engine
Ported to the Kex Engine 3.4.
Full 64-bit compatibility.
Brand new UI system.
New Graphics System
Modernized deferred renderer.
Shadow maps and compiled light maps.
Screen-space reflections on textures and materials.
Dynamic and fixed-resolution sub/super-sampling.
New decals and effects.
Enhanced Gameplay
Improved character speed and manoeuvrability, including the ability to grapple ledges.
Updated maps.
Improved AI.
"Quick warp" feature allows instant travel to any previously visited portal.
Save and load anywhere.
Also available from Nightdive Studios:
Categories in common with Turok 2: Seeds of Evil: Adventure | Action | Shooter
Platform: PC | Xbox One | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo 64
44. Interstellar Marines
Interstellar Marines is an immersive tactical sci-fi First Person Simulator in the making, offering a unique blend of tactical gameplay, dynamic environments and non-scriptet AI. Play Singleplayer or Co-op/PvP on servers around the world.
Interstellar Marines is inspired by movies such as Aliens, Starship Troopers and Saving Private Ryan; and games such as Half-Life, Deus Ex, System Shock 2, and Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield.
Interstellar Marines is all about evolving the FPS recipe with the inspirations we've assimilated since the birth of the genre. Our goal is an evolutionary leap forward driven by our compulsive interest in science fiction, role-playing, military realism, and respect for first person immersion.Interstellar Warfare InitiativeIt is the dawn of the 22nd century, a time of great hopes and expectations. The discovery of a new and inexhaustible well of power known as Zero Point Energy has revolutionized space travel. Man has escaped the confines of Mother Earth, and gone on to colonize the solar system.
But far away from public awareness an ambitious military project has already taken Man beyond the final frontier, and into the regions of the stars. The powerful Interplanetary Treaty Organization, ITO, is secretly constructing the first human settlement in another star system.
You are a special forces soldier training to join the Interstellar Marines, a part of the secret Interstellar Warfare Initiative being established to protect humanity against potential threats from the confines of the unknown universe.
It's time to evaluate the Interstellar Warfare Initiative and program evaluations are taking place at The Vault, ITO’s most advanced military facility on Earth enclosed deep beneath Groom Lake, Nevada. Supervised by SARA, ITO’s central neural network AI, SARA will program artificial weather and advanced combat training robots to test each warfare initiative to the limits.
This is where the game begins ...7 Singleplayer/Co-op MissionsPlay 5 co-op and single-player missions against unscripted AI with dynamic environment effects or two pivotal missions inside the Interstellar Marines universe, The NeuroGen Incident and Assault on Starcrown Aerospace. Play singleplayer or co-op with up to three friends in intense action with more co-op and singleplayer missions to come!Wargames (Sandbox Combat Arena)Unique sandbox combat arena in the making. Wargames is played across 9 distinct interconnected environment zones allowing 64 players to join in the scavenge for combat points, playing alone or in co-op. We have a special Wargames Steam Leaderboard which tracks Combat Points globally, monthly, and survivors of Wargames.
9 Unique Multiplayer Maps Across 3 Game ModesTake your friends out in Deadlock, Deathmatch, and Team Deathmatch on maps featuring dynamic environment effects such as time of day, rain, thunder and lightning, emergency lighting, fire alarms, moving platforms etc.Realistic SimulationWith a physics-based dynamic character controller there are no floating hands, and you can even see your feet! The physically present combat helmet has a HUD projected onto the visor and is affected by dust, rain, fogging, and damage. Aim down the sight for the long shots and use the tactical laser to assist aim when hip firing, as there are no artificial crosshairs to break immersion. Use the intuitive crouch and cover system; spacebar (default) peeks over cover, and looking down leans you forward to see over ledges. You can also shoot out the lights and prowl in darkness, or use the tactical flashlight if you’re afraid of the dark.
We hope you enjoy the game, and look forward to developing it with you as we progress through Early Access!
FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME,
Your team at Zero Point Software
Categories in common with Interstellar Marines: Action | Role Playing | Simulation | Indie
45. Avencast: Rise of the Mage
Avencast: Rise of the Mage is an action RPG game developed by ClockStone Software. The game combines the elements of a beat-em-up, quest and puzzle games.
A young mage is brought up by an old wizard and is sent to Avencast wizardry academy. To complete his final exam, the mage has to go to a forest and find his own crystal. Upon returning back to the academy, it is revealed that Avencast fell under attack. The monsters roam the halls of the academy, while a few survivors barricade themselves deep in the academy. The mage has to save Avencast and figure out why was it attacked in the first place.
The main action in the game is killing enemies. It can be done in two ways: using magic spells or physically attacking them. Should the player choose the first method, they'll have to figure out the complex magic system.
The magic system consists of three branches: force spells (used for close quarters combat), wisdom spells (long range combat), and summon spells (used for summoning pets and comrades). The activation of every spell is made with the press of three buttons.
After killing an enemy, the players are awarded experience points which are used to level up your character. After leveling up, 10 points are given to the player, that can be used to upgrade the character stats or to buy new spells. The players can loot Avencast to find potions, notes, new armor or clothing.
Categories in common with Avencast: Rise of the Mage: Action | Role Playing
46. Cosmic Star Heroine
Alyssa L'Salle was one of the top secret agents at the Agency of Peace & Intelligence on the Planet Araenu. But when she uncovers a horrible conspiracy, she has to go rogue in order to save the day! Can Alyssa save the galaxy when everyone (and everything) is out to stop her!
The best of classic and modern RPGs!
Brisk pacing that respects your time! Save anywhere!
No separate battle screen! Battles take place directly in the areas that you explore!
2D visual style straight from the height of gaming's 16-bit era!
Animated cutscenes reminiscent of the Sega CD & Turbo Duo era!
Soundtrack by HyperDuck SoundWorks (Dust: An Elysian Tail, Precipice of Darkness 4)!
Over 100 minutes of music!
Multi-character combo techniques!
Innovative turn-based combat system that focuses on flow & strategy!
Your own spaceship! Recruit new agents to help your home base grow!
Categories in common with Cosmic Star Heroine: Role Playing | Indie
Platform: PC | PlayStation 4 | Nintendo Switch
47. God Eater 3
All of sudden, unknown life forms called “Oracle cells” begin their uncontrolled consumption of all life on Earth. Their ravenous appetite “devour” and remarkable adaptability earn them first dread, then awe, and finally the name “Aragami”. In the face of an enemy completely immune to conventional weapons, urban civilization collapses, and each day humanity is driven further and further toward extinction.
One single ray of hope remains for humanity. Following the development of “God Arcs”—living weapons which incorporate Oracle cells—their wielders, the “God Eaters,” appear. In a world ravaged by mad gods, these “God Eaters” fight a desperate war..
Create your character, and fight for the survival of human-kind in GOD EATER 3. Select your weapon from a wide range of God Arcs and face brand new Aragamis in dynamic high-speed battles. Explore devastated areas you have never seen in the previous GOD EATER games.
Categories in common with God Eater 3: Adventure | Action | Role Playing
48. Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 Season Pass Edition
Go behind enemy lines with the ultimate modern military shooter. Play as an American sniper dropped in Georgia, near Russian border. Choose your own path to accomplish your missions across an unforgiving open world.
Be a Sniper: Engage your targets from the long range. Factor in scope elevation, wind speed and direction, breath control and stance along with weapon and bullet choice.
Be a Ghost: Stalk your enemies and eliminate them silently with a broad variety of takedowns. The advanced stealth gameplay includes drone recon and vertical navigation.
Be a Warrior: Wield a wide variety of advanced weapons and modify them to suit the needs of your mission and your own personal style. Choose from assault rifles, shotguns, machine guns and even explosives.
Be All Three: You are an American sniper dropped behind enemy lines in Georgia, near the Russian border. Ruthless warlords have taken over part of the area and it falls on you to prevent the entire country from collapsing into chaos.
Categories in common with Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 Season Pass Edition: Action | Shooter
49. Royal Quest
Royal Quest offers a fresh MMO experience from the creators of Space Rangers and King's Bounty series. Join Guild Wars, conquer Castles, and battle other players in unique PvPvE locations, or explore the vast world of Aura and enjoy the story on your own.
Innovative elemental battle system allows players to exploit enemy weaknesses by properly choosing what weapons and skills to use against the target, while game mechanics are easy to learn (including an automatic character upgrade system), and offer deep and challenging experience later in the game.
Download now to:
- Discover over 100 outdoor locations and multi-floor dungeons
- Complete nearly 1000 quests designed for both group and single players
- Fight more than 200 extraordinary monsters, each with its own rare card with special attributes
- Dive into extensive skills and talents system and combine them in a unique way for each of the 8 classes
- Summon pets that follow you around and collect loot for you
- Compete in PvP Arenas, Battlegrounds and Castle Sieges
- Earn the right to control a Castle and its surrounding areas with your Guild
- Gather powerful Shadow Gear by winning over other players in special PvPvE zones
Play Royal Quest now for free, or empower your hero with our special DLC packs!
Categories in common with Royal Quest: Role Playing | Massively Multiplayer
50. NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER
Categories in common with NARUTO TO BORUTO: SHINOBI STRIKER: Action
About Orcs Must Die!
Robot Entertainment
Microsoft Studios, Robot Entertainment
Steam Xbox 360 Store
Features of Orcs Must Die!
Orcs Must Die! is a tower-defense game where you, as the War Mage, need to protect the world from the hordes of evil creatures such as Orcs and Ogres. To complete your mission, you need to keep enemies out from magical Rifts that must not be destroyed. Every level features from four to twelve waves; each Orc that reaches your Rift damages it a little. Once the Rift Score is 0, you need to start the level over.
The title uses a third-person perspective that makes it look like a classic action game. To protect the Rift, you can not only use different traps and spells but also fight Orcs yourself. If you're killed, you'll respawn near your Rift for a certain score.
Each trap or spell costs the in-game currency you earn by defeating enemies. At the beginning of the level, you choose up to ten items for the battle. As a rule, all traps only work once and then need some time to recharge. Every item is upgradable; on higher levels, you can also get some boosts that will affect that level only.
The game is followed by Orcs Must Die! 2 that features a co-op mode, and Orcs Must Die! Unchained, a free-to-play follow-up.
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#Co-op
#Great Soundtrack
#Multiplayer
#Partial Controller Support
#Score Attack
#Singleplayer
#stats
#Steam Achievements
#Steam Cloud
#Steam Leaderboards
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2020 UX Trends: 7 Mind-Blowing Innovations to Watch Out For This Year
By Gareth BothaNovember 26, 2019May 26th, 2020No Comments
2020 UX trends will put users needs front and center
Things change fast in the user experience world, so any attempt to predict 2020 UX trends is speculative at best. By nature, UX is fast paced, and prone to turn on a dime in response to what data-driven UX design dictates. As of right now, it’s anyone’s guess as to what UX innovations will be turning heads next year, but if I had to guess, this would be my predictions of the 7 must-know 2020 UX trends to watch out for.
Conversational inputs will pair with machine learning and artificial intelligence to evolve outdated controls that, while familiar, are primed for innovation.
With modern advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), chatbots will be the hottest new 2020 UX trend that users will undoubtedly see dominating the year.
Through deep learning algorithms, chatbots, also known as conversational agents, are able to give users the feel of communicating with a real human being, with only a fraction of the overhead cost. At the core of the technology, Natural Language Processing, or NLP, allows these agents to intelligently recognize inputs in natural language, the way real humans speak. The image you see here is fictional now, but could very well become a reality in 2020, making the most mundane and tiresome of inputs feel as warm and inviting as a conversation over coffee.
Safeguards against destructive actions that users may not intend will be turned up to 11.
2020 will finally be the year of protecting the user from destructive actions. UX designers have been pushing for crystal clear protections against irreversible actions as long as software has been around, and this trend has finally found its voice!
Take a look at the example shown here. If you were presented this message, would you not immediately know and understand the consequences of clicking either the Okay or Cancel buttons?
Users will shed their reliance on antiquated keyboards as an input device in favor of all-in-one solutions.
Did you know that the keyboards we depend on today are based on the original teleprinter-like device, which was invented in the 1870’s? To put that into perspective, Henry Ford’s first commercially available automobile, the Model T, didn’t exist until 40 years later, in 1913. What other tool or device do you work on today that hasn’t been acknowledged as obsolete in 150 years?
2020 will be the year that we finally break the shackles of the keyboard as an input mechanism. In what will undoubtedly be one of the more controversial 2020 UX trends, mouse-based typing will begin to make an appearance, and nobody will have to move their mouse hand to the keyboard ever again.
Voice controls will dominate the input landscape
Did you know that the standard computer mouse we depend on today was invented in 1968? With such incredibly lackluster innovations as “another button or two”, “a spinning part”, and “the same thing but without a cord”, the mouse is dead as dead can be; a black hole that sucks the life out human-computer interaction. What other part of your home computer hasn’t seen a major upgrade or outright replacement in over 40 years?
With the growing popularity of voice controlled digital assistants, a major 2020 UX trend will be further integration of voice commands into literally every aspect of your life, especially where you’d least expect it (or want it).
Ultra-dark mode will be on the cutting edge of ergonomic innovation
If you had asked me to gamble on what UX trends would have been popular in 2019, and had offered me 100 to 1 odds on dark mode, I would never have taken that bet. Who could have possibly guessed that dark mode would have caught on as much as it did?
With the major success of dark mode, one can only assume that in 2020, the trend will evolve into ultra-dark mode. With the added benefit of protecting the user’s eyes from retina fatigue significantly more than 2019’s old fashioned dark mode, any article about 2020 UX trends that doesn’t include ultra-dark mode would lack credibility.
Users will demand granularity in configurations and controls
Users want it, users need it, users demand it. Without a doubt, 2020 will be the year that control is placed into the user’s hands.
Providing granular controls and configurations allows users the option of interacting with software the way they want to, without being restricted by concepts like simplicity or ease of use.
However, placing this much power and control in the user’s hands also means that extra care should be taken to ensure that the consequences of decisions are always clear. Take a look at the image here for a great example of how this would play out in a real world scenario.
Smart validation will make mundane forms infallible and conquer user drop off
Imagine a world where you no longer have to worry about typing in a password incorrectly to log into an app. What if the app could tell YOU what your password is, or better yet, type it out for you, no matter what device you’re logging in from? Smart validation will make this a reality!
Truthfully, it’s difficult to look at this image and imagine why smart validation hasn’t been around as long as people have been using passwords.
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James Beard Foundation Announces 10-City Taste America Culinary Tour
The 5th annual program will include Daniel Boulud, Ludo Lefebvre and Barbara Lynch, amongst many others.
By Max Bonem
(Clockwise from upper left): James Beard Foundation 5th Anniversary Taste America® All-Star Chefs are: Barbara Lynch, Daniel Boulud, Tony Mantuano, Ludo Lefebvre, Hugh Acheson, Marc Murphy, Traci Des Jardins, Michael Voltaggio
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Starting today, tickets for the James Beard Foundation’s fifth annual Taste America national culinary tour are officially on sale with a portion of each ticket being donated to the Taste America Scholarship Fund, which helps aspiring cooks attend culinary schools around the country.
The cross-country event will visit ten cities across the United States this fall, including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco and Seattle. Additionally, the tour, which brings together celebrated chefs and fervent foodies for a series of delicious events, kicks off with an event hosted by JBF Taste America Honorary All-Star Thomas Keller at the James Beard House on August 2.
“More and more, we are hearing from our passionate community of culinary connoisseurs that they want our unique Beard House dining experience in their city,” said Susan Ungaro, president of the James Beard Foundation. “How exciting that we are in our fifth anniversary year and able to bring the best of the best chefs to diverse cities across the country.”
The official start of the tour is September 22 in Phoenix and it will conclude in Kansas City on November 11. Along the way, each city’s weekend-long program will feature a one-of-a-kind benefit dinner, called A Night of Culinary Stars, prepared by a traveling Taste America All-Star, a Local Star chef and a pastry chef. The Taste America All-Stars will include Hugh Acheson, Daniel Boulud, Traci Des Jardins, Ludo Lefebvre, Barbara Lynch, Tony Mantuano, Marc Murphy and Michael Voltaggio. Additionally, all of the Local Stars are former James Beard Award nominees and winners. The Taste America programming will also include free in-store events at select Sur La Table locations, featuring celebrity chef appearances, cooking demonstrations, book signings and tastings from local producers and artisans.
Visit the following link to buy tickets and see when the Taste America 2017 National Culinary Tour is visiting a city near you.
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Stock Market News Today: Sept. 9, 2019
A beaten-down stock rises, and a Wall Street darling slumps.
Timothy Green
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Sep 9, 2019 at 1:22PM
Tim writes about technology and consumer goods stocks for The Motley Fool. He's a value investor at heart, doing his best to avoid hyped-up nonsense. Follow him on Twitter: Follow @TMFBargainBin
The stock market took a turn for the worse Monday afternoon, largely erasing the morning's small gains. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was hit hardest, with many expensive growth stocks feeling some pain.
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Troubled video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) managed to stage a rally on Monday in the lead up to its second-quarter report, while shares of Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) were unable to be saved by an analyst price target bump.
GameStop jumps ahead of earnings
Video game retailer GameStop won't report its second-quarter results until after the market closes on Tuesday, but investors are already bidding up the stock. The stock has been volatile ever since Michael Burry, known for profiting from the housing bubble, announced a stake in the struggling retailer. Shares were up 9.7% at 1 p.m. EDT.
Burry's rationale is based on the numbers, as well as an expectation that the next generation of game consoles will provide some relief. GameStop stock was trading for less than $4 per share at the time, good for a market capitalization of about $290 million. With $480 million of cash, Burry argued that GameStop should buy back most of its outstanding shares to dramatically boost earnings.
It's true that share buybacks would increase per-share earnings, but that only remains true as long as GameStop remains profitable. The company's revenue and earnings have been plummeting as console game sales shift from physical discs to digital downloads. What's worse, the cash-cow used games business is in freefall.
Next-generation game consoles will certainly help GameStop in the short run, but the main product the company sells, physical game discs, is on its way to being obsolete. A massive buyback would deplete much of the company's cash, which is its most important asset as it struggles to find a way to survive.
The market has become a little more optimistic on GameStop since the Burry news, and the rally on Monday adds to those gains. But another weak report on Tuesday could send the stock tumbling anew.
Shopify tumbles despite analyst optimism
Analysts at Baird gave Shopify some love on Monday, maintaining an "outperform" rating and raising their price target from $370 to $410. The price target bump was driven by the expectation that Shopify could surpass eBay to become the second largest e-commerce platform in North America by the end of the year.
The market didn't share Baird's enthusiasm -- shares of the software-as-a-service provider were down 6.9% at 1 p.m. EDT. The stock's stratospheric valuation, combined with recession, trade war, and bear market fears, appear to be just too much to overcome.
Shopify was worth nearly $43 billion prior to Monday's slump, giving it a price-to-sales ratio of 32. The company isn't profitable on a GAAP basis, although it does produce a small profit on an adjusted basis. Even so, the valuation is deep into nose-bleed territory.
How will Shopify fare in a recession? Its platform may be mission-critical for many of its customers, but its customer base is comprised of a large number of small businesses, and some of those customers will inevitably fail in an economic downturn. The company is probably not recession proof at all.
With a price target boost no longer able to propel Shopify's frothy stock even higher, trouble could be on the horizon for investors.
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Tottenham morning headlines as bold Champions League claim made and Premier League return option
All the latest Tottenham Hotspur news, views and transfer rumours from football.london
Bobby Vincent
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 24: General view outside the stadium prior to the U18 Premier League between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 24, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Here are your Tottenham Hotspur morning headlines for Thursday, April 23.
Defoe opens up on “lasagne-gate”
Defoe has claimed that Tottenham would have qualified for the Champions League in 2006 if their players didn’t fall ill before their clash with West Ham United.
Spurs went into the final day of the season needing to match the result of their north London rivals Arsenal to secure a top four finish under Martin Jol.
But a host of Spurs players, including Michael Carrick and Robbie Keane, were taken ill with suspected food poisoning before the game after eating a lasagne at their London hotel the night before the game at Upton Park.
“I remember the build-up to the game. It was massive for the football club. We felt like we deserved it, I remember going into the game and everyone was buzzing,” Defoe said.
“We had the evening meal, and went to bed, and I remember a call from the doctor to ask how I was feeling because a lot of the lads were not well.
“I thought it was like one or two, but quite a few were struggling, like Michael Carrick, who was unbelievable, a great signing. And we needed those players for a tough game against West Ham, so it was a negative going into it.
“When you look back now, you don’t want to say it was a conspiracy, but it was strange what happened for so many players to get ill the night before a massive game. I don’t know, maybe it just wasn’t meant to be.”
Defoe was then asked if Spurs would have qualified for the Champions League without lasagne-gate, and replied: “I think so, yeah.”
Spurs and other clubs told how Premier League can return soon
Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, has revealed the conditions that the Premier League and EFL could return under.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, both the Premier League and EFL have been suspended since March 13.
Three players to determine Mourinho's transfer strategy as Vertonghen hints at Tottenham stay
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham told how Premier League football can return behind closed doors
However, both have reiterated that their intentions are to resume the league seasons when it is safe to do so.
There seems to be an acceptance among sides over the four leagues that the season will be concluded behind closed doors.
“I personally have spoken to the Premier League while officials in my department are engaging across all the sports,” Dowden said, appearing on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee on Wednesday afternoon.
“We’ve actually had quite productive conversations. This would only be if, A: We passed the five tests. B: Could we ensure it was done consistent with the existing measures in place around that time for social distancing? C: Would we be content that it sent the correct signals?
“We wouldn’t want to be sending a signal that life has gone back to normal when we’re still asking people to take measures to protect their public health.
“Within that, we’ve already had productive discussions. We’ve already engaged, for example, with the Police, Public Health England, local government association, and others, so we are progressing this.”
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Dowden continued: “I think there is the safety of the participants. If you took football and horse racing, for example, it would be quite difficult to have the participants acting in a social distancing way.
“How would we resolve the social distancing part of it? It’s not insurmountable but it’s an extra consideration.
“The other extra consideration, in respects, of sports is that it has a much wider cultural significance and public engagement, I would want to make sure that the signals we are sending from that were consistent with the signals we are sending the public more broadly.”
Defoe names ex-Spurs strike partner as his best-ever
Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has picked Peter Crouch as his best-ever strike partner.
Defoe and Crouch were together at Spurs, as well as Portsmouth and England during their playing days.
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The English strike duo were both part of Harry Redknapp’s Tottenham side that reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League in the 2010/11 season.
“Best partnership ever, (Dwight) Yorke and (Andy) Cole, Defoe and Crouch,” the now-Rangers striker said on a Sky Sports podcast .
“If you look at the numbers and the goals we scored together, I am sure it was impressive. If you look at Crouchy, you think he is just good in the air, but he was so good with his feet. And we had a good relationship off-the-pitch, too. He is a funny guy.
“Every game we tried to assist each other, and when you play with each other for such a long time, it just becomes natural.”
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Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News
'I cannot be a bad buy' - PSG ace Thomas Meunier talks up free transfer amid Tottenham links
Tottenham are among the clubs linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain defender Thomas Meunier ahead of the summer
Josh ChalliesTrainee Sports Wire Writer
17:15, 1 APR 2020
Thomas Meunier of Paris Saint-Germain (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Paris Saint-Germain defender Thomas Meunier has discussed his future amid ongoing transfer speculation, ahead of the expiration of his contract at the end of the season.
The Belgium international has been linked with a host of clubs heading into the summer transfer window, which links with Jose Mourinho's Tottenham continuing to emerge.
Despite all the speculation, Meunier has confirmed that his desire is to remain with the French champions - having rejected a move to Everton last summer.
While the speculation remains, Meunier is calm around his situation and has confidently declared that he'd be a good signing.
“A free, international player, who plays in the FIFA ranked world’s No.1 team (Belgium) and who is 28 years old, it cannot be a bad buy, even if I get gangrene and I have to cut off a leg!" he told RTBF.
“Clubs don’t have much to lose in the investment, and I think they know it. They have everything to gain. Everything that circulates on me on social media versus Dortmund, I don’t understand: I’ve seen so many articles linking me to Tottenham or Inter.
“I don’t understand this craze. My main objective is always to stay in Paris, but for the moment it’s pretty calm.”
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NFL Admits 'We Were Wrong' To Not Listen To Black Players' Protests
Tommy BeerForbes Staff
Updated Jun 6, 2020, 10:32am EDT
Two years after the NFL took a hardline stance to stop players from kneeling during the playing of the National Anthem, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell issued a remarkable apology Friday, saying in a video message, "We, the National Football League, admit we were wrong for not listening to NFL players earlier and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest."
MANHATTAN, NY - JUNE 04: A Caucasian protester holds a sign that says,"Do You Understand Yet?" with ... [+] a picture of Colin Kaepernick, former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, taking a knee with a Black Power Fist on in the middle of his jersey with the Arches of the Brooklyn Bridge behind them as they walk across the Brooklyn Bridge in protest of police racism. Protesters walked from Brooklyn to Manhattan after a memorial ceremony in Brooklyn with Terrence Floyd, brother of George Floyd. Protesters have taken to the streets across America and around the world after the killing of George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer Derek Chauvin that was kneeling on his neck during his arrest as he pleaded that he couldn't breathe. The protest are attempting to give a voice to the need for human rights for African American's and to stop police brutality against people of color. Many people were wearing masks and observing social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic. Terrence Floyd echoed the word of peaceful protest saying that violent protests are overshadowing What's Going On. New York City remains in a curfew as an answer to nights of unrest looting and destruction. Photographed in the Manhattan Borough of New York on June 04, 2020, USA. (Photo by Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)
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Following more than a week of protests over police brutality toward minorities touched off by the death of George Floyd, Goodell said the league condemned racism, and he pledged to work with players to determine how the league should move forward.
Goodell added, "I personally protest with you and want to be part of the much-needed change in this country. Without black players, there would be no National Football League."
It’s a remarkable reversal for the league, which in 2018 announced that teams would be fined if players knelt during the playing of the anthem to protest racial injustice, claiming at the time, that "protests created a false perception among many that thousands of NFL players were unpatriotic."
Goodell's video comes a day after more than a dozen NFL stars took to social media to send a passionate message to the league about racial inequality.
Patrick Mahomes, Odell Beckham Jr., Ezekiel Elliott, Saquon Barkley and Michael Thomas were among the players who took part in the 70-second video released Thursday night.
In closing, the players declare, "this is what we the players would like to hear you state: We, the National Football League, condemn racism and the systemic oppression of black people."
Key Background:
On Wednesday, Saints QB Drew Brees made headlines when he asserted he "will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America," when asked about fellow players potentially kneeling during the upcoming 2020 NFL season. A day later, after significant backlash from NFL players and athletes throughout the country, Brees issued an apology via Instagram. "In an attempt to talk about respect, unity and solidarity centered around the American flag and the national anthem," Brees said, "I made comments that were insensitive and completely missed the mark on the issues we are facing right now as a country."
Critical quote:
"We are listening. I am listening," said Goodell in Friday's video. "And I will be reaching out to players who have raised their voices and others on how we can improve and go forward for a better and more united NFL family."
Chief Critic:
President Trump let it be known Friday afternoon that he was disappointed that Brees backed off his declaration. "I am a big fan of Drew Brees. I think he's truly one of the greatest quarterbacks, but he should not have taken back his original stance on honoring our magnificent American Flag," said Trump in a series of Twitter posts. "OLD GLORY is to be revered, cherished, and flown high... We should be standing up straight and tall, ideally with a salute, or a hand on heart. There are other things you can protest, but not our Great American Flag - NO KNEELING!"
Players send passionate video message to NFL about racial inequality (ESPN)
Drew Brees Says He 'Will Never Agree With' NFL Players Kneeling During National Anthem (Forbes)
Drew Brees Apologizes For Comments: 'I Will Never Know What It's Like To Be A Black Man' (Forbes)
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MAZE Alpha X Specifications, Price, and Review
Updated on February 21, 2018 by Olanrewaju Sodiq
MAZE Mobile is a newcomer in the smartphone manufacturing scene and the company’s latest device is the MAZE Alpha X, which we shall look into later in this article.
The original equipment manufacturer, MAZE launched in 2017 and has since birthed a number of smartphones including the Maze Comet, Maze Alpha, and Maze Blade. The OEM’s popularity increased when it released the dual camera Maze Alpha in 2017 and barely months later, the OEM released an upgrade to the device under the code name “Maze Alpha X”.
The Maze Alpha X is a perfect definition of what a modern day smartphone should be and going by the specs below, it would be totally understandable if you consider buying the Maze Alpha X as your next flagship.
MAZE Alpha X Specifications
Dimension: 15.64 cm x 7.46 cm x 0.81 cm
Weight: 209 grams (with battery)
Display: 6.0 inches FHD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels) IPS LCD touchscreen
Processor: 2.5GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio SoC
GPU:Mali T880
Operating System: Android Nougat v7.0
Internal memory (ROM): 64GB or 128GB, expandable to 256GB
Rear camera: 13 Megapixels Sony IMX258 Dual-LED Flash
Front camera: 5-megapixels
Battery: Non-removable 3,900mAh
Sensors: Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall sensor
Colours: Black, Blue, Silver
Price: Rs. 7440 ($116)
MAZE Alpha X: Review
On my first sight of the early pictures of the Maze Alpha X, the semblance the device had with the design and appearance of the Xiaomi Mi Mi, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, and any other tri-bezel-less smartphones that were launched in 2017.
The Maze Alpha X is a perfect mix of glass and metal; glass covering the front and back, and metal on the edges and sides. You should know that the glass covering on the rear and front increases the fragility of the device but since the glass is hardened by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 mechanism for protection against fall from small heights.
When a trend hits the tech (particularly smartphone) space, it is common tradition to see many brands jump on it to the point where it becomes normality. That’s the case with the Maze Alpha and the 18:9 aspect ratio it comes in. The ratio allows the device sport slimmer bezels and gives room for more display on the front. The screen, a 6.0-inch IPS display with FHD+ (1080 x 2160 pixels) resolution, gives the best of image and colour quality on a smartphone.
Like many bezel-less phones that were released in the past 7 to 9 months, the selfie camera is in a new, position (below the display) – at the bottom left corner. The front camera is a SONY IMX219 sensor and has an aperture size of f/2.0. The position of the selfie means you have to turn the Maze Alpha X to a horizontal position, or upside down to get accurate shooting angles for your selfies.
Also, below the display, the home button is embedded, and asides its function of taking users to the home screen from anywhere on the phone, it also performs a security function as it identifies/ recognizes/authorize finger print(s) for device unlock.
The tiny earpiece cut at the top for receiving calls is almost negligible as it blends neatly across the top border of the device. On the Maze Alpha X, you also get a LED notification for new messages, texts, and when the device is charging.
Turn the Maze Alpha X to the rear and you would be greeted by a slightly large circle-shaped 13-megapixels SONY IMX258 rear camera. The lens has a wide f/1.7 aperture size and shoots 1080p videos at 30 frames per second. The dual LED flash on the rear of the device -for improved low-light photography- is also very noticeable.
The dual speaker grill at the bottom of the device will do justice to the audio quality. Likewise, the reversible USB-C port allows for fast charge of the built-in 3,900mAh Lithium-Polymer battery.
On the inside, there is a MediaTek Helio P25 SoC and Mali T880 graphics unit overseeing the device processes and operations. The Maze Alpha X is available in two variants when storage is taken into consideration: Maze Alpha X with 6GB RAM & 64GB ROM and Maze Alpha X with 6GB RAM & 128GB ROM. It is noteworthy to mention that the SIM 2 slot can also be alternated as the micro SD card slot.
The Maze Alpha X comes out of the box running the Android v7.0 Nougat operating system and currently sells for $243 for the 64GB ROM version and $305 for the 128GB ROM variant.
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