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__label__cc	0.577779	0.422221	Anchorage International Car Rental Section. (Photo, Copper River Country Journal) Almost 6 million travelers arrived at Ted Stevens Internat... https://www.countryjournal2020.com/2020/09/whats-up-with-airlines-and-what-can-we.html Anchorage International Car Rental Section. (Photo, Copper River Country Journal) Almost 6 million travelers arrived at Ted Stevens International Airport last year. It was a record, and we all expected even more this summer. But that was before the pandemic struck. National transportation officials say 96% fewer passengers traveled by air this April than the year before. Here in Alaska, the isolation is pretty noticeable. We are an island. We need our planes back. Please. Fortunately, the airline industry has gotten the memo. They realize their solution has to go beyond just laying off people; that their innovations are the key to their own survival. Here's a look at what's happening. Alaska Airlines Installs New Protocols, Promises "Operating Room" Cleanliness EVERYBODY'S THE LONE RANGER Alaska Airlines is going hardcore. Their website lays down the law as strongly as Costco does. Only children under the age of 2 can go without a mask. Everyone else must wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth. If you can't wear a mask at all times, in the airport and during the flight, for any reason, "you will not be able to fly with us," warns the airline, (This does not include quick eating and drinking.) Guests who refuse to wear an airlines-approved face covering will find the rest of their itinerary cancelled, including any connecting or return flights, along with any future trips they've booked. They will be given a full refund for any unused travel, but they'll be on their own. TOUCHLESS SERVICE We can expect more do-it-yourself service, with mobile boarding passes and so on. Luggage tags can be printed at home. Plexiglas shields, like the ones you see at stores and banks, will also be used, and boarding procedures will be expedited. Through October 31st, Alaska Airlines is limiting the number of people on flights and blocking seats, or reassigning seats so families could be together and there's more space around you. LIKE AN OPERATING ROOM Alaska Airlines is providing special custom heavy-duty hand wipes. They've changed their food and beverage service, and encourage you to bring your own food and even a water bottle to fill at the terminal. Travelers often see "cleaning crews" coming on board as we leave a plane. Basically, it seems like their main duty is to sweep quickly through, picking up trash and moving right along. Well, now they're actually going to be "cleaning" according to Alaska Airlines. The company says their goal is to make the cabin as clean as "a hospital operating room" and that they're using something called ATP testing to try to ensure they really mean it. To keep things clean, Alaska Airlines is using electrostatic disinfectant sprayer guns on all contact spaces – "which emit a safe, high-grade EPA cleaning solution to surfaces (overhead bins, armrests, tray tables, seat belts, lavatories)." CLEARING THE AIR Since coronavirus spreads through the air, Alaska Airlines (like Boeing, United and even the people running Amtrak) is spending a lot of effort on filtration systems. Alaska has new fleets, and says they have "the latest filtration technology in use." They have systems with HEPA filters which they say remove particulate contaminates, including viruses. The air flows from the ceiling to the floor, and changes all air in the cabin 20 to 30 times an hour, says Alaska - or every 2 to 3 minutes. What?! You Must Be Kidding! The Planes To Nowhere Apparently some people really miss airplanes. No. They don't miss their distant friends, family and new places… What they miss is that marvelous experience – of being crammed into an upright seat with an 18-inch aisle, a teeny communal bathroom with folding doors, a flimsy 12-inch wide tray in front of you, a chance to play endless rounds of Angry Birds on your little computer – and strangers dozing in the darkness, an occasional round window suddenly popping open to let in blinding sunlight. There's a plane for that. The little country of Brunei, on the north coast of the island of Borneo, is known as the Abode of Peace. It's one of the richest countries in the world, due to its petroleum. And it has a crazy new model for flying – even during this worldwide pandemic. Brunei Royal Airlines will be happy to take you, along with 300 other people, on a 90-minute "Flight to Nowhere" which starts at an airport, takes a scenic tour of the clouds, and brings you right back to the very same airport. Qantas in Australia will also do the same thing. The Qantas flight isn't cheap. It costs between $575 and $2,765. A New York Times story about these luxury flights said one of the ticket agents who sells those Trips to Nowhere was elated. Her clients told her, "I just want white fluffy clouds!" The agent added knowingly: "Some people just want to drag their bags through the airport and go check them in." A "normal" year at Anchorage International. (Photo, Country Journal) News 8135681543674353467	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1748
__label__wiki	0.546148	0.546148	Baldwin County Schools (Georgia) Baldwin County Public Schools in Baldwin County, Georgia operate at the kindergarten through 12th grade level to educate children living in their district. They are publicly funded by Baldwin County, Georgia State, and Federal tax dollars, and they are required to provide education to all children. Public Schools typically operate as part of a larger district or school system. Baldwin County Public Schools provide information on their enrollment deadlines, the school calendar, class sizes, school start and end times, school breaks, and graduation requirements. They often also provide details on the principals, administrators, teachers, and staff members who work at the school, as well as school zone boundaries and bussing routes. This information is often available on the Baldwin County school district website. Baldwin County Alternative School Milledgeville GA 100 ABC Street 31061 478-457-2469 Baldwin High School Milledgeville GA 155 Georgia 49 31061 478-453-6429 Blandy Hills Elementary School Milledgeville GA 375 Blandy Road 31061 478-457-2495 Creekside Elementary School Milledgeville GA 372 Blandy Road 31061 478-457-3301 Eagle Ridge Elementary School Milledgeville GA 220 ABC North 31061 478-457-2967 Midway Elementary School Milledgeville GA 101 Carl Vinson Road Southeast 31061 478-457-2440 Millegeville Itu Milledgeville GA 800 North Glynn Street 31061 478-445-3075 Oak Hill Middle School Milledgeville GA 356 Blandy Road 31061 478-457-3370 Baldwin County Private Schools in Baldwin County, Georgia provide education at the kindergarten through 12th grade level. They are privately operated and are largely funded through student tuition and fees. Baldwin County Private Schools can fall into a number of categories, including religious schools, parochial schools, private special education schools, Montessori schools, boarding schools, language immersion schools, and Waldorf schools. These schools provide information on their enrollment requirements, school calendar, tuition and fees, school mission, class sizes, affiliated schools or religious institutions, graduation requirements, school breaks, and school start and end times. They often also provide details on the Baldwin County principals, administrators, teachers, and staff members who work at the school. This information is often available on the school's website. Ebla Milledgeville GA 1943 North Jefferson Street Northeast 31061 478-453-0910 John Milledge Academy Milledgeville GA 197 Log Cabin Road Northeast 31061 478-452-5570 Sinclair Christian Academy Milledgeville GA 102 Airport Road Northeast 31061 478-452-4242 County Schools near Baldwin County County Schools is not affiliated with any government agency. Third party advertisements support hosting, listing verification, updates, and site maintenance. Information found on County Schools is strictly for informational purposes and does not construe legal or financial advice. © 2021 County Schools. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1749
__label__wiki	0.868139	0.868139	MyCsa (0) all categories AuthorsBoardroom SolutionsBusinessClimate Change and EnvironmentEconomics and FinanceEntertainers and Award HostsFuture and TechnologyGlobal Affairs and PoliticsGlobal SpeakersIndian SpeakersInnovationInspiration and MotivationInternational Women`s DayLeadership and HRMarketing and BrandingModerators and JournalistsMusic PerformersSalesSpeaker of the WeekSports and AdventureStrategyThinkers 50World Leaders all fee bands < €7,500 €7,500 - €12,499 €12,500 - €20,000 €20,000 < fee on request Celebrity Speakers India Celebrity Speakers Associates Delivering Knowledge Worldwide India Leading Speaker Bureau Leading keynote speaker bureau in India Talk to our consultants on: +44 1628 601 410 Home>Our Speakers>HE Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle HE Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle Former President of Chile (1994 - 2000) Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle is a Chilean politician and civil engineer who was President of Chile from 1994 to 2000. He was also a Senator, fulfilling the role of President of the Senate from 2006 to 2008. He attempted a comeback as the candidate of the ruling Concertación coalition for the 2009 presidential election, but was narrowly defeated. "Highly respected in today's political climate" Frei took his first steps in politics while at the university, where he was a student leader. In 1958, he joined the Christian Democrat party, and in 1964 participated actively in his father's successful presidential campaign. Between 1969 and 1988 he concentrated on his profession, as one of the partners of Sigdo Koppers S.A., the largest engineering company in Chile. In 1988 Frei founded and promoted the Comité Pro Elecciones Libres ("Committee for the promotion of free elections"). In 1989, he was elected Senator for Santiago, obtaining the highest amount of votes in the whole country. In the Senate, he presided over the Treasury and Budget Commission and was a member of the Housing Commission. What he offers you As the former President of Chile, Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle offers a unique perspective into the global world of international affairs and global economics. He uses his varied expertise to advise decision makers on future trends in an informative and thought provoking manner. How he presents Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle has an informative and authoritative style that is enjoyed by audiences worldwide. He presents in Spanish & English. Give us a call or send us an e-mail to find out exactly what he could bring to your event. How to book HE Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle? Simply phone or e-mail us. The Global Economy Risks of Economic Crisis The Effects of Globalisation Attracting Foreign Investment The South American Outlook To discuss how we can help you find the right speaker for your event, call us on: 000 800 100 9469 (toll free) or: +44 1628 601 410 or send us a direct email Global Affairs and Politics Add to MyCsa Download speaker profile PDF Geoff Hurst Pierluigi Collina Speaker Selection Speaker Planning CSA World Journal Why should I use speaker bureau? What is My CSA? How do I book a keynote speaker? © 1984 - 2021 Celebrity Speakers India International Association of Speakers' Bureaus	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1752
__label__wiki	0.601671	0.601671	Music, Music Review K.Mean’s Favorites of 2020 DJ K Mean It’s been an interesting year to say the least. Everyone was stuck home and an unbelievable amount of music was released. While most of it was fleeting to me, here are some that stuck with me and got regular play… Age Ain’t Nuthin…? OG’s Big Will and Ju Represent with Latest Releases These two very different albums each speak to a different set of grown hip hop fans…Rap is ageless. Do it as long as you’re able and passionate about it. Art + Culture, Music Review A Hip Hop Historian’s Perspective of A Written Testimony Lyfestile Back in 2009 Jay Electronica, a mysterious, very lyrical, rapper from New Orleans, captivated the collective Hip Hop Community with the Just Blaze produced song – “Exhibit C.” A haunting Billy Stewart sample supported Jay as he told the tale… [Music Review] Future – Save Me ~ Abort Mission! This weekend Future returned for the second time this year. The last release was heavily promoted and he did an uncharacteristic amount of press, the project seemed to disappear as soon as it dropped. This time around Future went back… LeToya Luckett’s newest release, Back 2 Life Shadress Denise Have you heard LeToya’s newest album, Back 2 Life? If not, I encourage you to pull out your earbuds, pull up Apple Music, Tidal, or whatever music app of choice and start listening now. The once one-fourth part of Destiny’s… Music, Music Review, St. Louis Concert Review: Dru Hill Alexy Irving Friday, July 29th, Dru Hill took the stage of Ball Park Village. This marked the 2nd installation of the annual “District Rhythm Series.” In June, they brought Mint Condition to STL, and each show is continually getting more and more… Music Review: Seneca Da Product Drops Splash LP Mr. Make it Happen For as long as I’ve been keyed into Seneca Da Product he’s been winning. A skilled rapper and prolific producer he’s been crafting great records for more than a decade. His recent Splash project is no different from what I’ve… Art, Entertainment, Music Review Review: Icons of Hip-Hop Block Party Concert Victoria Dickson If you were ever a fan of classic hip-hop of the 80s, then you probably should have been at the block party this past Sunday. On May 15th, legendary hip hop artists Dana Dane, Slick Rick and Whodini stopped by… J’Demul is St. Louis at its Best Mike Roth Almost everyone who listens to the music of J’Demul knows that the kid is special. His knack for finding beats that seamlessly sync with his style seems predestined. And to quote a rap cliche, he treats every track like it’s… A Maestro: Anthony Lucius’ Debut Album is Magnificent The year took only twelve days for the release of the first great local hip-hop album in 2016. From the Illinois side of the river comes Anthony Lucius and his debut album Please Do Not Feed The Rappers, and boy,… [Album Review] eightshadesofgrAy: Bryant Stewart Rebirths Saint Louis Blues DELUX Magazine Hailing from the pressure cooker of North County — Ferguson — Bryant Stewart distills his pain and sorrows into 13 passionate tracks that comprise his latest work entitledeightshadesofgrAy. He presents a compelling story of a young black man weaving his… [Album Review] Indiana Rome – DD2: Indiana Rome Pushes New Dope Indiana Rome is Saint Louis’ most vocal purveyor of the hustle, as evident on the cover of his latest mixtape/album Dope Dealer 2. Serving as a follow-up to last summer’s release of the same title, twelve tracks spliced with skits and musical… [Album Review] Thi’sl – Heavy Is the Head: “A Rap Artist Whose Music Can Save a City.” It’s seldom these days to be absolutely impressed with a rap music project. With most artists on the rap scene regurgitating weak lines and repetitive hooks over trap beats, it’s easy to just walk away and wish you never tried… [Album Review] Tiara Thomas – Up In Smoke EP: “She Delivers on Every Track.” It will not take you long to realize that she isn’t your usual R&B artist. Born a midwesterner from Indianapolis, most may remember her voice from Wale’s, “Bad”, a song she also co-produced. If you loved Tiara there or in… Music Review: Colin Drew “Beyond Amazing” ft Twista Music Review: Colin Drew – Beyond Amazing ft. Twista King of Twelve Recordings’ Colin Drew is back and this time he is accompanied by the legendary Twista. “Beyond Amazing” is the latest offering from the crooner who’s goal apparently is…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1760
__label__wiki	0.975367	0.975367	Sarah Warner, Irby’s girlfriend and also a Keuka College alumna, was with Irby at the festival but was not harmed, Storey said. The college said Irby, whose age was not immediately available, was a biology major who graduated in 2017. Irby’s Facebook page indicated he attended Keuka from August 2012 until May 2016 and was employed there. Irby previously worked at Knapp Winery and Vineyard and was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He loved traveling and visited Italy and Spain. As news of Irby’s death was reported, friends began to send their remembrances via social media. “I love you, rest in peace,’’ said @lefty31 on Twitter. “Say his name. #trevorirby. #GunReformNOW.’’ The gunman, whom police identified as Santino William Legan, 19, apparently entered the popular food festival in northern California by cutting through a fence. He then began randomly shooting with an AK-47-style rifle that he purchased legally in Nevada in early July, Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee said at a news conference Monday. Legan was fatally shot by three officers who responded. "I think it's very, very fortunate that they were able to engage him as quickly as they did," Smithee said. Storey offered the Keuka College community’s “sincere condolences’’ and offers of support and prayers to Warner and her family. She and Irby had been a couple since March 2014, according to Irby’s Facebook page. Storey said when the timing is appropriate, the college will hold an on-campus vigil so “that those alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members who knew Trevor and who know Sarah can join in fellowship and reflection.’’ Anyone in need of support is encouraged to phone college chaplain Eric Detar at (315) 279-5378. LROTH@Gannett.com Assemblyman Brian Kolb charged with drunken driving in Victor on New Year's Eve Matthew Rosenbaum: 8 questions everyone is asking about the state Supreme Court justice Bills' linebacker Lorenzo Alexander confirms retirement but keeps focus on team, playoffs #Heretoo: RCSD and Edwin Fleming hit with volley of new sexual-abuse allegations ICE, Border Patrol had access to NY's DMV database. With a new license law, now they don't	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1762
__label__wiki	0.982811	0.982811	Coronavirus: Gov. Newsom says West Coast… Coronavirus: Gov. Newsom says West Coast coordinating plans to end lockdowns California to collaborate with Oregon, Washington Gov. Gavin Newsom discusses the acquisition of the Sleep Train Arena for use as a field hospital, after touring the facility, in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, April 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool) By John Woolfolk \| jwoolfolk@bayareanewsgroup.com \| Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: April 13, 2020 at 1:22 p.m. \| UPDATED: April 13, 2020 at 8:05 p.m. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a West Coast plan Monday for ending the statewide stay-home order he imposed March 19 to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic that will be coordinated with Oregon and Washington. The announcement came on a day when a widely respected model for predicting the hospital impact of the coronavirus said California would see its demand on hospital resources peak, a date about a month earlier of when Gov. Newsom has suggested the peak would hit. But Newsom said the stay-home order he issued March 19 has worked better than expected in “bending the curve” of new infections downward, clearing the way toward ending the restrictions that have shuttered schools and most businesses and kept people largely confined to their homes. “The curve is being bent because of you and your willingness to stay at home,” Newsom said. “We didn’t see the kind of surge people predicted.” Newsom said he would provide more detail on his framework for lifting California’s stay-home order at noon Tuesday. “We’ll be laying out a California-specific strategy and framework, questions we’ll be looking to ask and answer,” Newsom said. Newsom did not indicate how long the lockdown will continue. He said that science and health outcomes will determine reopening, not politics. “All of us have a little cabin fever,” Newsom said, “and we look forward to coming back to a little normalcy.” Newsom and the other governors said it was important for the Western states to work together. In a joint statement, they said that “COVID-19 has preyed upon our interconnectedness” and that in the coming weeks, “the West Coast will flip the script on COVID-19.” “With our states acting in close coordination and collaboration to ensure the virus can never spread wildly in our communities,” the joint statement said. “We are announcing that California, Oregon and Washington have agreed to work together on a shared approach for reopening our economies — one that identifies clear indicators for communities to restart public life and business.” Coronavirus: L.A. County surpassed 1 million total cases, hospitalization decline as of Jan. 16 Emergency field hospital officially opens in Lancaster to help coronavirus patients COVID-19 delays debuts of Ducks prospects Trevor Zegras, Jamie Drysdale “In the aggregate the case numbers are rising that’s why incredibly important to continue to do what we’ve done until these lines turn in the opposite direction.” Newsom said he was “very proud” that California pursued the country’s first statewide stay-home order last month and of the local health officials including in the Bay Area who had issued similar orders days earlier. John Woolfolk \| Reporter John Woolfolk is a reporter for the Bay Area News Group, based at The Mercury News. A native of New Orleans, he grew up near San Jose. He is a graduate of the UC Berkeley School of Journalism and has been a journalist since 1990, covering cities, counties, law enforcement, courts and other general news. He also has worked as an editor since 2013. jwoolfolk@bayareanewsgroup.com Follow John Woolfolk @JohnWoolfolk1 More in California News Southern California heat records fall as dry Santa Ana winds keep on blowing EDD unemployment fraud triggers lawsuit against BofA Cerritos firm secured unemployment benefits for 82-year-old Long Beach woman with dementia	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1766
__label__wiki	0.638147	0.638147	Dan’s Stories South o’ the Highway Dan’s Best of the Best Hamptons Living The Retreat to Receive Grants to Combat Domestic Violence By Scoop Team Posted on January 22, 2015 Courtesy The Retreat Get our Hamptons Insider newsletters delivered direct to you. The Retreat will receive two grants this year that are administered by the State Division of Criminal Justice Services through the federally funded Violence Against Women Act in the categories of victims services and law enforcement. The Retreat will be receiving a direct award from DCJS and is the sub-recipient of an award made to Suffolk County Department of Probation. Through these grants The Retreat will be able improve the delivery of victim services and reduce attrition rates for the East End’s victims of domestic violence, including those from the underserved Latina and Shinnecock reservation communities. Additionally, Retreat staff will work with East End police departments to increase the awareness of law enforcement officers on issues concerning domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, ensuring the use of culturally and linguistically competent services. Grant funds will be utilized to support counselors and legal advocates who are able to deliver culturally relevant services to the East End’s victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. “The funds dispersed from the Violence Against Women Act are vital to the continuation and improvement of services for domestic violence victims throughout the country,” said Karen Lombri, the director of non-residential services at The Retreat. “We are very grateful to have been chosen in two categories in this highly competitive grants process and look forward to increasing awareness of the availability of domestic violence services across all populations.” New York State received $6.2 million in federal funds that will allow 90 community organizations, hospitals, police departments and district attorneys’ offices to enhance services and protections for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The grants will also support the work of health care professionals who are specially trained in examining sexual assault victims and collecting evidence that can be used by law enforcement, as well as allowing the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault to develop protocols and training that better address sexual assaults on college campuses. “This funding will provide much-needed resources to assist victims of sexual assault and domestic violence in every corner of New York State,” Governor Andrew Cuomo said. “These organizations are proven programs that are helping to create a better system of support and justice for victims, and I am pleased that their good work is being recognized by our federal partners.” Read the Papers Sag Harbor Virtual Cinema Presents World of Wong Kar Wai Winter Small Works Exhibition & Sale Sign up for our insider newsletters Celebrating Hamptons Celebrities: Maria Cooper Janis & Byron Janis Top 5 Stories of the Week: Plan to Protect Montauk Point Lighthouse, CPF Way Up in 2020 New North Fork Scholarship Helps Students Affected by Breast Cancer Hamptons Soul: Hopeful in the New Year Got a hot tip for our calendar? Tell us about it! Candace Bushnell Talks ‘Sex and the City’ Reboot Don’t Miss Elizabeth Olsen in ‘WandaVision’ on Jan. 15 Jimmy Fallon Leaves Generous Tip at Kissaki Watch the Trailer for Naomi Watts’ New Film ‘Penguin Bloom’ Stephan Bogardus Wins Debut Episode of ‘Kitchen Crash’ East End Leaders Urge Better Covid-19 Vaccine Access Amagansett Fatal Crash Suspect Was Charged With Another Hit-and-run in November Dan’s Papers Seeking Interns for 2021 OpEd: After Riot and Biden Vote, The New York Foul Four Need To Resign U.S. capitals gird for pro-Trump armed protests as FBI flags risk of violence Dan’s Insider Hamptons Newsletter Keep up with all the latest from Eastern LI. Hamptons Home Show © Dan’s Papers 2021 Schneps Media	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1767
__label__cc	0.560219	0.439781	B&WEuropeNudeFrankie Boy; Nature is a place with short duration This series of photographs shows the dreams and traumas lost in a distant adolescence spent in a quiet village in the countryside, where was lived in ignorance. It shows a series of reunions of adults who return to the native village where they grew up before going to live in large cities. They reveal a series of traumas and intrigues that remained unresolved, fleeting relationships that were interrupted by sudden departures and repressions caused by repressed sexualities. These reunions became libertines and demonstrations of a sexual freedom that was interrupted by time and society. Walks in the woods, bathing in the river on summer days, climbing the highest hill to smoke the first cigarettes and try the girls’ first kisses, are just some of the examples. It is a culmination of past experiences that here come to be revisited and experienced in a more intense and liberating way. This village is seen as a place of refuge, of contemplation and artistic creation where a relationship takes place between artist, work and place, which can be both execution and contemplation. A relationship that exposes the human action so focused on current capitalism, leaving aside an allusion to time and the transformation of nature as a passage of time. The use of the naked body in overlap with nature, makes this a theater where the photographer can direct his actors on stage and get them to tell their stories and emotions. The use of the nude reveals us to a state of absolute purity and simplicity, without futility, where the balance of a true aesthetic experience prevails with strong relationships between nature and humanity, and these photographs are the means of achieving this relationship. It also tries to demonstrate the human action that dominates the nature, just as these naked bodies also try to overlap it as if they were protagonists, which in some cases is exacerbated by the presence of the author in the images themselves, even if elusively at the time of shooting. It should be noted that even this shot, this ephemeral act of taking a photograph, also here, is not technological, it’s a slow and careful shot, weighted through a simple camera made with cardboard and a small hole where the light comes in, and the formation of the image takes place. It’s the ephemeral moment of this nature. About Frankie Boy My name is Licínio Florêncio, I’m based in Portugal and I was born in 1977. Frankie Boy is my artistic name. I have a degree in graphic design. I work as a designer and photographer. The photography has been a complement of my artistic work, specially the black and white analog photography. I’ve been working in photography for a few years, but without showing my work for the public. A few years ago, I decided to start showing my pictures and my narratives. In 2018, I was selected for the “Le plus grand concours photo du monde 2018” from french PHOTO magazine (www.photo.fr) in the Nude category. In 2019, I was selected for Pinhole Porto Photography in Mira Forum Gallery. In 2020, I was nominee for the 6th Fine Art Photography Awards in Nude. Frankie Boy Covid-19: The full half by Omri Shomer Cadillac; Fins & Flags by Lloyd Ziff EuropeShotEvgeniya Khodakova ; A fairytale photographer I became a fairytale photographer with a significant background as a bank risk manager. A great eager for the artistic work brought me to the Architectual Academy in Moscow at first and after I became interested in photography. B&WEuropeStoryAfrican tribes ; Mursi People by Svetlin Yosifov The African tribe of Mursi people is isolated in Omo valley - South Ethiopia near the border with Sudan. They are one of the most fascinating tribes in Africa with their lives being a combination of brutal reality and amazing beauty. B&WEuropeStoryIdomeni by Dimitris Rapakousis The old name of Idomeni was Sehovo. It is located on the border with Macedonia and it is the last village of the "Greek railway tracks. AmericaShotPhoto essay : Beyond the 60th Sense by Pedro Oliveira "Beyond the 60th Sense" is a photo essay done over the course of two years on which I photographed and interviewed females over 50s and listened to their opinions and experiences on relevant topics such as body empowerment DnaFive minutes with Renata Vogl I started with Photography in 2009, I am self taught. Photographyis still more or less a hobby, I work for a travel agency, I teach German language, I translate and interpret fromGerman and Slovak. AmericaConceptMichael O. Snyder ; The River, The Moon, and I Everything that exists, exists in motion. What seems to be the most permanent, the mountains, the trees, the moon in the night sky, is decidedly not. "The mountains”, says Dogen “are walking. DnaEuropeChatting with Adrián Domínguez I met Photography when teenager which it was not so well-known and accessible technique, I think that the photographers of that time are marked by a latent introspection and solitary labor ... as well, I bought an enlarger to work in my bathroom. ConceptEuropeJennifer Orhélys ; A breathless dream Jennifer Orhélys's images feel like a breathless dream. The characters are beautiful but obscured; they feel close but just out of reach. ConceptEuropeSlavic Bestiary by Magda Kuca Slavic Bestiary project deals with decoding specific polish folk traditions using original folk garments and technique of wet plate collodion. B&WCityEuropeFeaturedMan in the city by Edgaras Vaicikevicius Man in the city ,What is a city? The city is a rush, speed, noise. The city is a place where many people live. The city connect these people. But we become individually in the city. AsiaCityOld Dhaka By Mushfiqur Rahman Old Dhaka is the most crowded and oldest part of Dhaka city, always on its toes, in a boisterous way. Chaotically beautiful!! I found that spite, that vigor for life, that chaos in Old Dhaka; the kind of chaos that doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable but rather invites you to immerse in life whole heartedly. BioEuropePoetry of silence by Roland Blum Roland Blum is a liechtenstein based photographer.he’s specialized in abstract photography since the early 80’s. He studied music at the jazz school lucerne switzerland and spanish and art at the university of Havana (Cuba). EuropeStoryChina In Progress By Rosa Rodriguez The "China in Progress" project examines the transformation of Chinese society. In today's capitalist world, the communist regime continues to fight to maintain its ideology and positioning without giving up the profits associated with consumer market access. ConceptEuropeLift not the painted veil by Valerie Decleer The series ‘Lift not the painted veil’ is about the facade we pretend is true. The truth which remains hidden unless uncovered. We should be seeking a more authentic life. B&WBioEuropePhotographic research; Landscape Pieces by Silvia De Giorgi These works are part of a wider photographic research that explores the impermanence of the natural surrounding and the fragility of our own presence in the land. AsiaB&WStoryNilanjan Ray; Varanasi – A sacred City The name Varanasi possibly originates from the names of the two rivers from north and south: Varuna, still flowing in Varanasi, and Asi, a small stream near Assi Ghat. CityOceaniaArchitecture : Mihai Florea I consider myself a minimalist architectural and photographer with a desire to create abstract images from the reality surrounding me. CityEuropeEmpire of the Third Dimension by Simon Butterworth Simon Butterworth first became interested in Hong Kong’s high-rise residential buildings during a month long visit in 2013. It wasn’t his first trip to HK but it was the first time he had explored the outer reaches of the city where most of the large housing schemes are situated. EuropeStoryStill Alive by Fabrizio Guida Still Alive, through a photographic path reporting a social degradation, retraces the everyday hard life of Payatas and Tondo inhabitants, two districts belonging to the metropolitan area of Manila, Philippines.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1771
__label__wiki	0.621383	0.621383	Home>Past and Present>Ferries>Sealink>British Transport Commission (BTC)>Fishguard & Rosslare Railways and Harbours>St Andrew (II) – Past and Present Fishguard & Rosslare Railways and HarboursGreat Western RailwayPast and Present St Andrew (II) – Past and Present Nigel Thornton6th August 2019 TS St Andrew (II) ex Hospital Carrier No. 24, St Andrew (II) St Andrew (II) – Roy Thornton Collection Steel twin screw turbine vessel, built in 1932 by Cammell Laird & Co., Birkenhead (Yard No.981), for the Great Western Railway (British Railways) Length: 99.73 m (overall) m (between perpendiculars) Depth: m Tonnage: 2702 – 3035 (1947)gross/1116 net/1660 under deck Engines: 4 steam turbines SR geared Power: kW/1590HP Capacity: 1,026 (1st) 334 (3rd) passengers Call Sign: LHMB, GPQW ID Number (LR 1945 – 46): 32496 Official Number: 162679 Port of Registry: London Sister-Ship: St David (II) November 10th 1931: Launched by Lady Mather Jackson. Roy Thornton Collection June 1932: Trials. February 1932: Delivered to Great Western Railway (British Railways) for their Fishguard – Rosslare service. Although managed by G.W.R. she was built for the Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Company. September 11th 1939: Taken off her Fishguard – Rosslare service and requisitioned. September 13th 1939: Arrived at Southampton for conversion to HOSPITAL CARRIER No. 24. September 21st 1939: Left for Newhaven. October 27th 28th 1939: At Cherbourg embarked her first casualties, 186 stretched and 120 walking wounded, before crossing to Newhaven. November 29th 1939: Crossed from Dieppe to Newhaven carrying 248 patients (ten less than her listed maximum). Made only one medical crossing in the subsequent 5 months. February 1st 1940: Medical crossing to Dieppe. May 21st 1940: Battle casualties evacuated from Boulogne and taken to Southampton, whereupon she sailed to Cherbourg to embark more casualties. May 24th 1940: Sailed for Calais but heavy fire prevented her entry to the port. That same evening at Dunkirk she embarked so many wounded that all space inside the vessel was filled and walking cases had to be accommodated on deck. May 26th /27th 1940: Made three departures from The Downs anchorage, off Deal (Kent/UK). Each time she was either ordered back or forced by gunfire to return. May 31st 1940: Having had concrete protection installed over her bridge at Southampton, sailed to Dunkirk where she embarked 122 wounded, mostly on stretchers, then sailed for Newhaven. June 14th 1940: Moved from Newhaven to Plymouth making a return crossing to St Malo. June 16th 1940: Left St Malo with at least 1,700 on board. July 12th 1940: Left Plymouth for the Clyde. October 9th 1940: Went alongside the Orient line ORONSAY, which had been the victim of an air attack, to convey the dead and wounded to Glasgow. This was ST ANDREW’s only assignment in more than 12 months. July 27th 1941: Proceeded from Gareloch to Scapa. October 8th 1941: Sailed to Aberdeen. December 5th 1941: Moved to provide hospital facilities at the fleet anchorage in Loch Ewe. February 27th 1942: Her one remaining anchor was carried away in a gale and the ship had to call for urgent assistance from a tug. September 3rd 1942: Taken in hand for a refit at Scotstoun, the work including the provision of an operating theatre, resuscitation ward and new electric winches for boats. November 9th 1942: Returned to Loch Ewe equipped with life rafts, but no boats. She remained the until January 31st. May 16th 1943: Ordered to the Combined Operations base at Inveraray for training exercises. June 2nd 1943: Took delivery of the first of her six water ambulances. June 25th 1943: Having received the remainder of her water ambulances, left Gareloch for the Mediterranean. July 10th 1943: Reached Bizerte (North Africa). August 15th 1943: Made her first sailing with casualties, carrying 276 patients from Palermo to Bizerta. September 10th 1943: At the start of “Operation Avalanche” (the landings at Salerno) she left Bizerta to anchor off Salerno beaches. September 11th 1943: Rescued 195 personnel from the bombed and burning hospital ship NEWFOUNDLAND. October 4th 1943: Called at Taranto (Italy). October 9th 1943: Called at Bari. October 13th 1943: Called at the Italian west coast port of Sapri. November 6th 1943: At sea, off Termoli, received a visit from General Montgomery and that same evening was air attacked but undamaged. January 21st 1944: Anchored off Naples in readiness for “Operation Shingle” (The landings at Anzio). January 23rd 1944: Involved in a collision with the vessel GLARONA. January 24th 1944: Off Anzio was attacked by aircraft, with bombs falling 50ft away, and her water ambulances lowered into rough seas to rescue 60 survivors from her sister ship ST DAVID, which had been sunk. January 25th/February 13th 1944: At Naples crew refused to sail to the beaches. Men concerned were removed and replaced by survivors from ST DAVID. August 11th 1944: At Alexandria to load German prisoner of war casualties for Bone. August 24th 1944: Sent up the Adriatic to Ancona where 344 wounded were embarked, so many in fact that 65 of them had to sleep on deck. September 23rd 1944: Again in the Ancona area, this time without patients on board – unable to obtain accurate fixes on her position in the darkness. At 05.57 hrs a mine exploded near her port side abaft the beam. She was incapable of steaming, so her nurses and military personnel were ordered to abandon ship, while firstly ML 240, the HM destroyer WILTON took her in tow. The hospital carrier, still making water but in no danger of sinking, in turn towed her six water ambulances and two lifeboats until their occupants could be transferred to the destroyer. The 410 mile tow took six days. HMS Wilton During her time in the Mediterranean, she covered 46,000 miles and carried 15,145 patients. December 19th 1944: Temporary repairs effected at Taranto enabled her to leave for Algiers, Gibraltar, Falmouth and Liverpool. January 2nd 1945: Returned to Birkenhead for final repairs and refitting for commercial service. August 11th 1945: Left the Mersey via Dublin and Ostend. August 18th 1945: Began troopship services from Harwich to Hook of Holland. Roy Thornton Collection (Hook of Holland 03/05/1946) August 18th 1946: At Newport for refit. March 24th 1947: Restored the Fishguard – Rosslare service passenger. April 10th – June 1st 1948: Harwich – Hook of Holland. September 29th – October 5th 1952: Holyhead – Dun Laoghaire. October 6th – November 2nd 1964: Holyhead – Dun Laoghaire. July 1961: Weymouth – Channel Islands. 1955: Her masts were removed and new ones of tripod type were erected on the superstructure. This left large areas of deck space clear for the carriage of containers. © Derek Longly (24/05/1959) December 30th 1966: Last sailing from Fishguard. December 31st 1966: Last sailing from Rosslare. She was then moored in the harbour on a care-and-maintenance basis. March 1967: Sailed for Antwerp. June 24th 1967: Arrived in Antwerp in tow of the tug DHULIA to be broken up by Jos. De Smedt. All information is believed to be correct and no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions. All items included in this article are subject to © copyright. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking: Derek Longly for his assistance in producing this feature. MV Kertu -Past and Present MV Toledo Carrier - Cargo from the Past Eric Friend says: What a history! one has too remind oneself of the fact that how individual lives were affected Also any photo’s of D.H.B. TUGS, 1900-1920 ? Eric Friend Nigel Thornton says: Thanks Eric for the comment. So far if, you go to the top right hand corner of each page you’ll find a “magnifying glass” symbol. Click on the symbol and you will be prompted to enter a search criteria. In this case type “Lady” and you should be led to a few old tugs Nigel T HSC Seacat Diamant (Incat 041) – Past And Present MV Viking Sun – Past and Present TS Brighton (VI) – Past and Present MV Chartres – Past and Present TS Maid of Orleans (II) – Past and Present MV Cuthred – Past and Present MV Scandinavica – Past and Present THV Patricia (III), Past and Present British Transport Commission (BTC) Ts Maidstone (II), Past and Present	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1775
__label__cc	0.668415	0.331585	Blog (Irish Design Afternoon Tea at The Westbury) Thursday, 03, September 2015 Irish Design Afternoon Tea at The Westbury Afternoon Tea is a favourite at The Westbury, and now it has a great new theme. The Gallery at The Westbury, with its captivating privately owned Art collection and sumptuous Afternoon Tea, is a Dublin Institution. The Westbury has now created a brand new menu in support of their corporate partnership with Irish Design 2015. The magnificent Gallery is currently displaying pieces from some of Ireland’s top designers and artists. Now, you can sit in amongst unique pieces of art while experiencing this truly creative afternoon tea inspired by the work of local Irish makers. The dishes pay homage to pieces featured in the PORTFOLIO: Critical Selection 2015-2016, which is also available to view in the gallery, alongside some of the pieces themselves. Tatjana Upelniece-Kiselova, executive pastry chef at The Westbury, has outdone herself with the menu. “As a chef it is fantastic to have the opportunity to work with established Irish designers. Taking inspiration from jewellery, to woodwork, to porcelain and glasswork we used a range of ingredients and techniques to create a truly bespoke afternoon tea that showcased the best of Irish design.” There’s an Earl Grey cheesecake, served on a crunchy base, inspired by Migration Reactive Bullseye, a glasswork by Karl Harron. The piping on top mirrors the unique markings featured on his piece. A sour cream mousse with blackberry cremoux emulates Angela O’Kelly’s Long Round Sculputral Neckpiece. A slab of chocolate atop an éclair with lemon curd mirrors the chest of drawers in walnut and ash by Cillian O’Súilleabháin, while the wood inspiration continues with a dulcey panna cotta, mango and banana caramel pot. One of the most impressive pieces is the blueberry roulade, chocolate and mascarpone chantilly, marbled in beatutiful shades of blue, which mirrors the equisite ceramic piece by Jack Doherty, Duo Porcelain. Karen Hennessy, Chief Executive of Irish Design 2015, is delighted with the partnership between Irish Design 2015 and both The Westbury the Doyle Collection. “The Doyle Collection’s support of art and culture made them an ideal accommodation partner. In particular, I am excited to see how the work of Irish designers and makers has inspired the creation of the Irish Design Afternoon Tea; this in itself is another example of how design infiltrates all areas of our lives. The use of different ingredients to develop textures, colours and shapes which echo the work of Irish designers and makers is an artistic achievement in itself.” While you’re at The Westbury, be sure to visit PORTFOLIO @ Solomon, where you can view work from the Design & Craft Council of Ireland’s PORTFOLIO programme. There are exhibitions running throughout the year, and it’s an ideal opportunity to pick up a one-of-a-kind piece from an emerging designer. The Irish Design Afternoon Tea is available now for €45 per person (€55 per person with champagne). Advance bookings are advised and can be made through the hotel on 01 646 3311. You can also book an overnight package, Best of Irish Design 2015, which includes the Irish Design Afternoon Tea for two, as well as one night’s luxury accommodation and a full Irish breakfast. The package is available from €350 and you can read more about it here.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1777
__label__wiki	0.623172	0.623172	See More by Gambargin Gambargin by CharlesWayneRobinson warriors by Norththeicewing History by Nuwer-Arts German-History German-Military Weapons and Arms of Ancient Germanic Warriors By Gambargin ancientgermanicgermanyhistoricalweapons Many ancient Germanic warriors were for the most part of their life peasants, as such, their equipment reflected the status of their economy. From isolated farms, tribal community to a thriving trading settlements, many of the equipment used by the Germanic warriors were also tools of their trade and survival, such as spears, javelins, bows and knives. Interestingly enough, compared to their Celtic neighbors, early ancient Germanic societies were poor in Iron, so the precious metal was used sparingly for the most practical purpose; a contrast to the celts who adorned their arms and armor with rich gilded decoration For the most part, it was thanks to the customs of both the Celts and the Germanic people that archaeologist have managed to unearth plenty of weapons from the bogs of northern Europe as well as graves of their warriors. Grave belonging to rich or notable warriors often unearth more potteries than weapons, while bogs finding unearth many weapons; this is probably attributed to the religious obligation of the Celts & Germanic people to 'sacrifice' the weapons of their enemies, an account that was recorded by Roman historian Orosius during the Cimbri & Teutones invasion. Spears such as that depicted (A) & (B) were more common among the ancient Germanic warriors, whose equipment were highly influenced by the Celtic Iron age of the Halstatt and La Tene Culture. Javelins were also common, employed as a skirmishing weapon as well as hand to hand combat (in extreme circumstances). Curiously enough, the Germanic angons javelin of the 6th CE showed (C) with iron heads and shank showed similar design with the Roman pilum, which brings into question whether the angon was designed to weigh down enemy's shield. Historically speaking however, angons were mostly found in graves and their mass use was somewhat speculative. Swords were very rare among the early ancient Germanic societies, even rarer than their celtic counterpart. This is because iron was very limited, as such, the task of creating a sword was not only difficult, but also very expensive. Generally speaking, swords were mostly used by highly renowned and rich warriors, chieftains and their bodyguards/retainers. Heavy sword such as that based on the Halstatt heavy sword (F1) & the curve pommel late Halstatt sword (F2) were perhaps more common in the 8th BCE, while from 5th BCE onwards, la Tene design (F3) became adopted. By the 1st AD, the Germanic tribes came in regular contact with the Roman world, so Roman swords such as the long spatha and the shorter gladius quickly found their way amongst the possession of the Germanic warriors, either through loot, trades, indigenous production or from serving the Roman army as auxillaries. On the other hand, for the majority of ancient Germanic Warriors, short single edge knife (D) were used. Axes as depicted (E) were more popular amongst the Germanic people of eastern Europe. Shield was an important part of Germanic warrior's equipment since antiquity; it was easy to produce and maintain, giving it high affordability compared to body armors. Indeed, Roman accounts often mentioned that Germanic warriors were armed with spear and shields, with only the chieftain and his elites wearing body armor (mail). Historically speaking, their designs are somewhat speculative, but followed similar fashion to the ones used by the celts. Historical finding such as the wooden rectangular shield and celtic oval shield (G1), showed consistency with the ones depicted in Roman accounts (G2). I have to point out though that the sketches here are for the most part speculative and a crude reconstruction from personal research. So if anyone has suggestions or feedback, please let me know . == rawing Source=== A - Celtic spearheads of the La-Tene Period B - Germanic spears of various design C - 6th CE Angons javelin head (France, Austria) D - Germanic saax (6th CE from Oxford) and Iron sax knives (1st BCE from Hjortspring) E - Various Iron axes F1 - early Halstatt heavy sword (8th BCE) F2 - late Halstatt 'antler' curve pommel sword (7th BCE) F3 - La Tene iron sword with scabbard (5-6th BCE) F4 & F5 - Roman spatha and gladius (1st - 5th CE from Thorsbjerg Moor, Germany). G1 - Shield of various design. Oval shield is based on contemporary celtic design, while the rectangular wooden is based on the one found in Hjortspring Boat. G2 - Shield derived from Roman coins such as arius of Marcus Aurelius (late 2nd CE) and the coins of Domitian. Credits to Pelycosaur24 for the historical resources of Halstatt and Celtic culture. Created as part of Gambargin's Monthly Historical Sketch Series that aims to portray various cultures across the globe in the context of history, as a spin-off from the Historically Wrong Sketch Series Part 4: Ariovistus, a Suebian War-Leader (1st BCE) Part 2: The Early Ancient Germanic Warriors SM-N910G Sep 3, 2016, 12:07:57 AM © 2016 - 2021 Gambargin TheTank1978 Oct 22, 2016 Great drawings! Regarding the usage of swords by the early Germani, La-Tene swords only became relatively common in the later part of the Pre-Roman iron Age. Before that they were very rare. Most Germanic La-Tene swords were long La-Tene C/D types, often with a blunt point and they were carried around in metallic scabbards. These weapons were often associated with mounted warriors. La-Tene used by the Germanics were mostly considered imitations and not imports of spoils of war. These swords types were replaced in the first century ad by swords influenced by Roman designs (Gladius and the Spatha). The Germanics used another (native) style sword, a single edged slashing weapon not to be confused with the Seax. Single edged swords first appeared in the 4 century BC in the famous Hjortspring deposit but Single edged swords used in various forms until the 3 century AD. The older types of single edged swords varied in size and shape, most were rather short (+/- 40 cm blade length) but some longer rapier like types also were found. These early single edged swords had in common that the tang in the center of the blade. Late type Single edged swords (100 BC till 300 AD) were often longer and more robust (70 cm blade lengths) but the main difference what that the hilt was an extension of the back of the sword. A lot of these swords resemble Iberian falcata type swords but with straight single edged swords. The following website has some nice reconstructions of Single edged swords from the first century BC to the early Roman iron age. www.eisen-zeit.de/schwerter.ht… aristi1982 Sep 17, 2016 Soooo ilustrative! Gambargin Sep 19, 2016 Thank you federico Gwaylar Sep 17, 2016 Yeah, I'll take one of each. Nice work Arminius1871 Sep 17, 2016 Did the Germanics really use so many celtic weapons? I´m not sure if Hallstatt- and La Tene culture tribes can be considered germanic, weren´t they celtic? Celtic weapons such as swords were more commonly used by the germanic societies prior contacts with the Romans, though while many were imports, the were indigenous germanic weapon productions. The size would have been very limited as compared to the celts, since ancient Germanic societies were poor in Iron, just enough to equip the warrior elites. The Halstatt and the La Tene were celtic cultures. The term is used because they were one of the most influential iron-age culture in the ancient era, at least prior to 2nd BCE . Yes true they also used roman weapons if they could afford or get some in a fight^^ What I read in a good book is, that yes the Celts lived in half of Europe from Spain to Ukraine. But then disappeared nearly completely from the continent/ were romanized or germanized. The Teutons, Kimbri and Ambrones were the ones who broke the celtic ring around the Germanics in Northern Germany.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1781
__label__wiki	0.766629	0.766629	How do you join FaZe Clan? Head of talent explains new academy system Published: 8/Dec/2020 14:00 by Adam Fitch Nothing can prepare you for joining FaZe Clan, the esports and entertainment brand has unparalleled pull in gaming and any new member of the team becomes a star overnight. That’s why their new initiative, FaZe Academy, was birthed. The program will see prospective FaZe Clan members thrust into an intensive, but necessary, system that gives a crash course on what joining the team is really like and prepares them for the next step. From media training to a history lesson in the brand itself, content creators that are scouted will first participate in a five-day bootcamp before taking on a three-month apprenticeship that allows the org to fully assess whether they’re really FaZe Clan material. With input from current FaZe Clan talent and staff members alike, FaZe Academy is effectively a proving grounds for up-and-coming creators that also allows the organization to ensure they’re signing the right people. FaZe Academy equips recruits with a camera to capture their experience throughout the bootcamp. There are plenty of questions that come to mind when one of the de facto names in gaming entertainment decides this is necessary. Read More: Top 10 most valuable esports teams in 2020: 100 Thieves, FaZe, more Why is now the perfect moment for a new system to be implemented? Will the academy system be strictly for creators or will it extend to their esports athletes? Dexerto spoke with Darren Yan, FaZe Clan’s Head of Talent Management, to delve into the finer details. A new frontier for FaZe “The reason why we have an Academy for creators and streamers is that, at its core, FaZe was founded by content creators as opposed to competitors,” Yan told Dexerto. “At the very beginning of our company, it was just kids doing trick shots. Back then, the prerequisite of recruitment was whether or not you can hit the craziest trick shots and that was pretty much it. “As our organization evolved, the standards for talent evolved and so too did the standards of how we recruit. That hasn’t really caught up at the speed of which the company was growing so this was long overdue in order to really identify who the long-term creators and streamers will be for FaZe.” FaZe Clan is not a standard esports organization, which is somewhat proven by a recent report from Forbes that states that they only generated 20% of their revenue from esports in 2020. The brand is predominantly made up of content creators and personalities, and thus their recruitment process needs to be predicated on much more than in-game performance. “When we actually seek individuals to join FaZe Clan, it’s not just about being the best at the game and winning trophies,” he affirmed. “It’s about how we work together so that we’re helping build their career, as well as how they fit inside the organization and help us grow it together. We saw that it’s very hard to really get to know one person just from a simple private message or even watching their content at times, so this Academy allows us to test the waters with each other to say ‘Is there a long-term relationship here?’” FaZe Clan’s head of talent management Darren Yan (left), content creator Swagg (middle), and director of talent Vera Salamone (right). As well as thinking about cultural compatibility, this has to be seen as a means of safeguarding the organization from potential problems down the line. A lot of big content creators don’t have a history in entertainment, they simply love gaming, so they may not know how to deal with the pressure of suddenly finding themselves under the spotlight. Pressure, as well as a lack of purposeful thinking in regards to how they conduct themselves, could lead to some unfortunate happenings. FaZe Academy also aims to ensure that new members know what they’re getting themselves into and how to deal with their new-found internet fame. Read More: FaZe Banks speaks out after FaZe Rain uploads concerning video “The program is formed by taking the learnings and experiences of all the current and past members of FaZe Clan — which are a lot — because some people are really not prepared,” he said. “The glitz and the glamour of being a FaZe Clan member often overshadow what the reality is. We now have standards and responsibilities to make sure that we have talent within our organizations that are right for our fans and are growing with the business as well. “A lot of young kids grow up watching FaZe Clan so it’s not uncommon to see them be involved in the community. We work very closely with minors and their parents hand-in-hand. Mostly, we take the lead of the family and what their status quo is. The way that we also look at it is that there are entertainers of all ages. In traditional sports, you have little leagues before they make it to the big show.” Creating the perfect system Despite being so entertainment-led, FaZe Clan still firmly have a presence across numerous esports titles — this includes major titles like Counter-Strike, Call of Duty, Fortnite, and Rainbow Six Siege. The Academy wasn’t built for this side of the business, but it will indeed inform it. “Fortunately for us, our esports department is run by Eric Anderson,” Yan said. “He works with the teams individually, but for the Atlanta FaZe, the Call of Duty League provides a lot of [training] to the players as well. For all the other non-franchise leagues, we use the code of conduct by the publishers themselves as well as similar training as we do with our creators.” Carlton Beener / Activision Blizzard Atlanta FaZe saw a lot of success in the inaugural Call of Duty League, but couldn’t quite secure the moniker of best team in the world. Creating a fully-formed program can’t be easy, there is a myriad of aspects of a content creator’s job that may not immediately come to mind such as mental health awareness. You’d also benefit from thinking about potential prominent elements of the profession that may come in the future, too. It was important for FaZe Clan to build upon their collective experience in the industry, as well as calling upon experts from outside of gaming and esports, to devise the programming. “It was a team of about 10, half of which was comprised of the talent management team, which spearheaded the program,” he told Dexerto. “We have some of our founders involved too, like FaZe Apex who does FaZe Clan History 101. We have NICKMERCS who comes in and does the opening remarks to the Academy. We even have third-party consultants do things like cultural and sensitivity training. “There are a lot of resources going into this behind the scenes, and our production team is on-site 24/7 capturing everything so there’s a lot of BTS content. When the content is ready to be shown, it will pull back the curtain of what goes into developing FaZe Clan talent. We also have great brand partners to help make the experience a little bit better as well.” Read More: FaZe Clan announce top 20 finalists for FaZe5 & what’s coming next When you think of FaZe Clan, you think of content — and rightly so. With that in mind, it may not be a huge surprise to learn that FaZe Academy will be documented from start to finish. The organization will also take their findings from the program and utilize them to best market, and strategize for, their new recruits. “The Academy is also meant to prepare FaZe Clan to announce a new signing,” he said. “During the program, while they’re learning, we start strategizing what the announcement looks like, what marketing looks like for the next year, and so on. I’ve really not seen any other organizations put significant resources into marketing individual talent. “We want to deploy enough resources to set them up for success and every creator is unique. They each require different levels of resources so I think that evaluation in the Academy also sets it apart.” For now, it’s a case of waiting to see how the new class of FaZe Clan are different from their predecessors but if done correctly then FaZe Academy could well breed a new wave of fully-formed entertainment stars from the get-go. Gaming is not just gaming anymore, it can be as serious as any other entertainment sector. Blizzard changes Overwatch Priority Pass again to stop system abuse How to complete Cannavaro ICON SBC in FIFA 21: solutions, cost, more Epic Games sues Apple & Google in UK over Fortnite removals Conor McGregor explains why YouTube boxing is “good business” for the sport Sailor Moon x Disney crossover Overwatch skin is the perfect fit for Mercy Published: 16/Jan/2021 1:28 by Theo Salaun Epic Games / Pexels, @Ekaterina Following litigation over Fortnite’s app store removals by Apple and Google in the United States of America, Epic Games have officially mounted lawsuits against both tech companies in the United Kingdom, as well. In August 2020, Epic Games added their own payment process to Fortnite’s mobile offerings so that Apple and Google’s cellphone and tablet users could purchase in-game items at a discounted price. This discount was specifically enabled by the new process, which bypassed each company’s transaction fees. Unsurprisingly, as the payment method was in direct violation of both the App Store and Play Store’s Terms of Services, each company subsequently removed Fornite from their offerings. And, expecting this, Epic Games responded by launching lawsuits against the companies in the U.S. and Australia. Now, the makers behind the world’s most popular third-person battle royale have tripled down and mounted legal action against both tech giants in the U.K. Citing violations of competition laws, Epic Games’ legal case in the U.K. is very similar to the ones already made in other countries. And, immediately contested, Apple and Google’s responses have proved similar, as well. Fortnite’s Crew subscription service means even more payments for Epic Games. As discussed by BBC News, Epic have officially submitted documents to the Competition Appeal Tribunal in the UK. The allegations suggest a monopolistic abuse of power by each company that centers around competitive restrictions to app store and payment processing options, as well as unfair payment fees. Read more: Epic Games tease more content coming for Fortnite Crew Typically, those fees come at about 30 percent of all purchases, although exact figures differ depending on company and app. Fortnite is obviously one of the biggest games in the entire world, so almost one-third of their sales on mobile means hefty earnings. But, like their other lawsuits, Epic allege that this is about more than their own profits. The company demands that Apple and Google begin allowing software developers to institute their own payment-processing systems and options to be downloaded outside of the App and Play stores. Fortnite has always delighted its fanbase with purchasable cosmetics. So far, Apple and Google have both replied similarly in the U.K. situation, claiming that they are open to reintroducing Fortnite to their mobile stores but that they deny any violation of competitiveness. Read more: Dangerous Fortnite Season 5 jetpack exploit lets you float forever Dexerto will continue to monitor the legal cases in each country, providing updates whenever these prolonged legal disputes begin reaching their conclusions. Complete First-Edition PSA10 Pokemon card set could sell for over $700K	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1783
__label__cc	0.723092	0.276908	Operations and Administration DHGWA Client Portal Portal Guide Filter Insights By Category Quarterly Newsletter (60) Video Library (16) Webinar Recordings (5) Filter Insights By Tag Estate Planning COVID-19 Qualified Charitable Distributions Financial Fitness Required Minimum Distributions Behavioral Finance Return on Life Investing Medicare Podcast Planning Growthcast RPS Volatility YouTube Tax Planning Roth Conversions People Retirement Planning Newsletter Succession Planning SECURE Act Insurance CARES Act Business Owners Receive Insights in your inbox. Fourth Quarter 2006 Quarterly Newsletter Frederick F. Kramer IV, J.D. posted on 1/9/2007 4:46:00 PM One Bad Apple Can Indeed Spoil the Whole Bunch Former superstar Michael Jackson has made some blunders in his career. Included on this list would be dangling his child out of an upper-story window, and having sleepovers with inappropriately aged bedmates. But for our purposes, his biggest mistake occurred much earlier in his life, when he, Tito, Jermaine and the other two brothers sang the lyrics “One bad apple don’t spoil the whole bunch, girl!” Poor grammar aside, that statement was patently wrong. A single negative occurrence can wreak havoc on the long term reputation or outcome of anyone or anything. Take Bill Buckner. Most baseball fans will remember Bill Buckner not for his years of great hitting, base-stealing or fielding, but for single-handedly losing the 1986 World Series ala a routine Mookie Wilson grounder between his legs. The same thing happens in the political arena. Bill Clinton’s liaisons with you-know-who tarnished forever the many positive accomplishments of his Presidency. This same phenomenon occurs in the investment world with some frequency. Bill Miller, a name we have noted in this report on more than one occasion, had a sparkling reputation of managing the Legg Mason Value Trust mutual fund, which had out performed the S&P 500 Index for 15 straight years through 2005. Unfortunately, in his 16th year (2006), his record came to a screeching halt. During the third quarter of 2006, Miller’s fund was in the bottom 1% of its year-to-date category performers. At first blush, that may not appear too big a deal. 15 out of 16 years is still pretty good, right? Wrong. Much more occurred than just a single year of poor performance. Using that third quarter date, and measuring backwards, we find that holders of the fund underperformed the S&P 500 in the most recent one, three and five year periods….all because of the single year of really poor performance. But it gets even worse. Even though he has been managing the mutual fund since 1982, more than half of the assets of the fund have occurred in the last five years, through new purchases and internal growth. This means that over half of the dollars invested in the fund during Miller’s 22 years have underperformed the S&P 500. That’s pretty amazing. One meaningfully bad performance year has placed Mr. Miller and his fund into the ranks of Bill Buckner and Bill Clinton. Finally, there are other considerations that shareholders in Miller’s fund are now forced to consider. Holders of the fund have to make a strategic decision on whether to sell or continue to hold the fund. They must decide if this is the beginning of a longer period of poor performance. What if the 15 years of outperformance was just an anomaly, similar to getting lucky by flipping a coin and getting heads 15 times in a row? Also, if a decision is made to sell the shares in a taxable account, don’t forget the potentially dramatic capital gains that must be paid for some of the very long term shareholders of the fund. If one of the greatest success stories in active mutual fund management history can fall prey to a single, poor, “hiccup” year, what does that say about the multitudes of less successful actively managed funds? You may have guessed the simple answer to this dilemma. By owning passively managed asset classes, our clients have taken themselves out of the perennial guessing game of trying to pick the “next” Bill Miller or guru de jour. Modern Portfolio Theory uses a strategically built combination of asset classes that matches your long term risk and reward profiles, and allows for a calculated plan without the constant fear of having to guess when to sell the old genius and buy the new. Those investors who continue along the actively-managed path are sure to suffer a bunch of rotten apples along the way; and in so doing, their portfolio performance may experience bottom-of- the-barrel returns. Medical Economics Chooses Us As One of the Best! In their November 2006 issue, Medical Economics magazineselected Wealth Advisor Group as one of the nation’s “150 Best Financial Advisors for Doctors”. This leading periodical for the business side of practicing medicine chose their list based on many of the samereasons most of our clients picked us to be their advisor. The six month selection process pointed to our fee-only business structure as well asthe high degree of experience in the industry. In addition, Modern Portfolio Theory investment methodology coupled with our awareness of tax, retirement and estateplanning issues were included as reasons for selection. You can obtain a reprint of the article on our website – www.DHGWA.com, or by having us mail you a copy. Fourth Quarter 2006 Asset Class Returns It was a grand ending to the year. All equity asset classes had generous returns, from a low of nearly 7% for Large Cap Domestic to a high of almost 21% for Emerging Markets Small Cap. Full year results were equally impressive. As has been the case for the last few years, Value classes have out performed Growth, and International Classes have out performed Domestic. Real Estate (REIT Index) marked the seventh year of its bull market with whopping 35% returns, and many International classes came close or exceeded that level. Overall, it was the strongest year of equity returns since the initial year of the current bull market (2003). Bonds, in contrast, were unable to earn their coupon yields, and returned sub 4% and 3% annual returns, respectively, for Intermediate and Long Term classes. Clearly, investors were paid handsomely this past year for taking the added risk of equity ownership. All this good news and high stock prices, which some bears may term “froth”, have occurred due to the almost “perfect storm” environment that has occurred with global economic and market trends. Economic growth has been good, but not too strong to have caused major interest rate increases. The Federal Reserve stopped raising rates in the second quarter, and many gurus believe that there will be stable to lowering rates, at least for the intermediate term. Please, watch out for any over-inflated market expectations you may have. Year by year investing is akin to playing chutes and ladders. 2006 was a pretty good ladder. But it was the fourth year of the current bull market, and a chute could crop up at any time. We would prefer that our clients put their real focus on the long term performance of a full market cycle, which will include both up and down years. Wealth Advisor Group’s focus will remain on those items that we can control: properly building portfolios with what, in our judgment, is the greatest combination of best performing and lowest cost vehicles that match your risk/reward levels. We then make sure your portfolio is rebalanced to take advantage of both winning and losing asset classes during that particular time period. This formula has been proven in academia and the real world for decades, and it works. So sit back, enjoy your past success, and allow your portfolio’s long term journey to continue without paying too much attention to the seductive, short term market gyrations. As always, a copy of your quarterly Performance Report accompanies this letter. If you are a new client and we have not managed your portfolio for a full calendar quarter, then you will have an abbreviated Report this time, and a complete one next quarter. As we transition into a new year, and try to remember to write a “7” as the last digit of the date, we want to thank you for allowing us to manage your wealth. It is a responsibility that we take very seriously, and we will continue to be diligent…in both good and not-so-good times. We welcome any input you may desire to give us, and appreciate the referrals that you have sent us throughout the years. Have a great start to 2007, and enjoy the brisk weather. Frederick F. Kramer IV, JD DIXON HUGHES WEALTH ADVISORS LLC Third Quarter 2010 Quarterly Newsletter 10/15/2010 DHGWA Podcast Episode 06: Tax Reform 2/27/2019 The Seven Roles of an Advisor 6/15/2015 First Quarter 2012 Quarterly Newsletter 4/10/2012 IRS increases qualified retirement plan limits for 2019 1/16/2019 Examining Roth Conversion in the Current Legislative Landscape 5/28/2020 Frederick F. Kramer IV, J.D. is Director Emeritus and a founder of our firm. Rick was an early advocate of the Scientific Factoring methodology of investing and is passionate about our Investment Philosophy. He brings over 35 years of wealth management experience to designing and monitoring our on-going portfolio structure. Rick is the author of our Quarterly Newsletter which has become a must read as it provides amazing insight, education and always a touch of humor. Rick is a cum laude graduate of Bucknell University and Dickenson School of Law - Pennsylvania State University. © 2021 Dixon Hughes Goodman Wealth Advisors LLC. All rights reserved. \| Privacy Statement \| Terms Of Use © 2021 Dixon Hughes Goodman Wealth Advisors LLC. All rights reserved. \| Privacy Statement \| Terms of Use \| ADV Part 2 \| Form CRS	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1787
__label__cc	0.650829	0.349171	SPend $175 and get free shipping or $10 flat rate shipping worldwide What We Solve Our Founding Team The Last Athletic Cup You'll Ever Buy. Zero Shifting. Maximum support and comfort. Zero Shifting. Guaranteed. Supportive sport brief for your daily workouts, no cup necessary. Diamond MMA apparel and more. Bundle and save on your favorite Diamond MMA products. Diamond MMA Performance Short About Diamond MMA The Diamond MMA Community The Diamond MMA Pro Team Become A Diamond MMA Brand Ambassador Interview with Lead Designer Alex Coriano How did you get into martial arts and what was the main thing that hooked you? I grew up wrestling and competed at the Division 1 and international freestyle levels. After moving to California 10 years ago, I decided to take a break from competition to start working full time as a designer. I quickly missed being on the mat so I started coaching part time mostly to stay in shape and give back to the great sport of wrestling. That’s when I started meeting BJJ grapplers and MMA fighters who would come into the room looking to improve their take downs which influenced me to start training MMA. It’s the ultimate form of competition. When did you have that spark of genius that allowed you to create the Diamond MMA compression shorts and how many variations of the shorts did you go through until you were satisfied? In collaboration with Craig Diamond, interviewing many of our fighter friends, and countless sketches and rapid prototypes we came up with the idea of an all in one fight short. We made considerable improvements to the jock by combining the comfort of a traditional jock, with the protection of a Muay Thai steel cup and support of a climbing harness, and held it all together with a compression short to create a superior product. Currently you’re mixing two things that are your passion – athletics and design. Does that add a lot more pressure to get things right, as you know what it’s like to be an athlete and you’ve been designing a range of things for such a long period of time? Mixing my two passions of design and athletics, challenges me to develop the best products in their category. I set the bar high and go for it. Why do you feel your compression shorts are any different from all the other brands on the market right now? When we started developing the compression jock (compression short with built in four strap jock) we focused on using the best materials and construction to create a premium product. The shorts are hand made in the USA so it’s exciting to wear our products and know they work great! © 2021 Diamond MMA. Ecommerce Software by Shopify	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1789
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__label__cc	0.654042	0.345958	Oppose Alex Azar Doctors across the country are deeply concerned about the President’s nomination of Alex Azar, a former pharmaceutical executive, to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. We believe Mr. Azar is the wrong choice to lead HHS given his: deep ties to the pharmaceutical industry; support for block granting Medicaid; and his opposition to the Affordable Care Act At a time when millions of Americans are benefiting from the lifesaving coverage and protections provided by the ACA and when drug prices are rising out of reach for many of our patients, we need a leader who will safeguard coverage and take on the drug corporations. Like the disgraced Secretary before him, Mr. Azar will not be that leader. We urge the Senate to put patients over politics and oppose this nomination. Call your Senators today and tell them to #OpposeAzar as Secretary of HHS: (202) 224-3121	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1792
__label__cc	0.662918	0.337082	Nvidia is prepping an RTX 3060 Ti SKU having 4864 CUDA cores and 8GB GDDR6 VRAM September 11, 2020 Metal Messiah 18 Comments It appears that previous rumors were true as Nvidia has just confirmed that they have a new mid-range Ti SKU variant in the works as well, the Ampere Geforce RTX 3060 Ti. This leak comes via Videocardz, and according to them, NVIDIA has already informed AIBs that the company plans to release the RTX 3060 Ti in the second half of October. We already know that the GeForce RTX 3070 SKU will launch in October for a price of $499 USD. But now it appears that Nvidia plans to introduce a new RTX 3060 Ti GPU as well, which is based on the same GA104 GPU die as the RTX 3070. Some specs have been provided, and it looks like this new Ti SKU will be replacing the previously rumored RTX 3060 SUPER variant card. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti houses the GA104-200 GPU silicon, and the card will feature a total of 4864 CUDA cores, which is 1024 cores less than the RTX 3070. The Memory configuration specs remain the same as the RTX 3070, with the new Ti GPU having 8GB of GDDR6 non-X memory clocked at 14.0 Gbps, thus giving a total of 448 GB/s maximum bandwidth, along a 256-bit wide memory bus interface. When it comes to the power consumption and TDP figures, the RTX 3060 Ti will consume slightly less wattage than the RTX 3070 SKU, roughly 40 watts. TDP specs for RTX 3060 Ti are expected to be somewhere around 180W to 200W, for both the reference and custom AIB factory OC models. This GPU will require a SINGLE 8-PIN PCIe power connector. RTX 3060 Ti specs at a glance: GPU: 8nm GA104-200 CUDA cores: 4864 Tensor cores: 152 RT cores: 38 VRAM: 8GB GDDR6 (non-X) Memory bus: 256-bit Memory clock: 14 Gbps Bandwidth: 448 GB/s TDP: 180-200 Watts As for the pricing, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti could launch for around $399 US, similar to the RTX 2060 SUPER SKU. We can also expect a low-end non-Ti variant from Nvidia, costing around $299 USD, as per speculation. Since this Ti card has 20% lower cores than the RTX 3070, so based on this, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti could end up being as fast as the GeForce RTX 2080 GPU, but for almost half the price and with lower TDP Stay tuned for more! Metal Messiah Hello, my name is NICK Richardson. I'm an avid PC and tech fan since the good old days of RIVA TNT2, and 3DFX interactive "Voodoo" gaming cards. I love playing mostly First-person shooters, and I'm a die-hard fan of this FPS genre, since the good 'old Doom and Wolfenstein days. MUSIC has always been my passion/roots, but I started gaming "casually" when I was young on Nvidia's GeForce3 series of cards. I'm by no means an avid or a hardcore gamer though, but I just love stuff related to the PC, Games, and technology in general. I've been involved with many indie Metal bands worldwide, and have helped them promote their albums in record labels. I'm a very broad-minded down to earth guy. MUSIC is my inner expression, and soul. Contact: Email Previous PostKingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning PC ReviewNext PostUbisoft India comments on Prince of Persia: Sands of Time Remake’s graphics NVIDIA’s Resizable BAR will require new BIOS updates for both GPUs and motherboards 29 comments	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1796
__label__wiki	0.88514	0.88514	Irish kids could be in school just one day a week in September if COVID-19 rules remain in place The Education Minister Joe McHugh revealed that this was the plan if the two-metre social distancing limit is kept Sam Roberts Clasroom (stock) Primary school pupils will only attend school once a week in September if the current coronavirus rules remain in place. The Education Minister revealed that this was the plan if the two-metre social distancing limit is kept. It would also see secondary school pupils only attend class in person two days per week. Minister Joe McHugh said if the two-metre rule is still in force by September, students will engage in blended learning from home on the other days. Coronavirus: Ireland will face a 'continuous threat' of COVID-19 for up to three and half years Prestigious south Dublin school launches investigation into allegations of racism He said: "I want a common sense approach to reopening schools in September. "Where possible, children and young people and staff should be far enough away from each other so they are not breathing on or touching each other and this will have to be accompanied by additional hygiene measures in schools. "I want to be very clear with everyone around the impact of one-metre and two-metre social distancing in schools. "At primary level the two-metre rule would mean almost all pupils attending school just one day per week. "At post-primary level, this would mean most pupils attending schools two days during the week." He said if the limit was reduced to one metre, primary school pupils would attend for two-and-a-half days per week and secondary school pupils would attend on a half-time basis. It comes after Ireland's Chief Medical Officer insisted that there would be no return to full lockdown even if there is a second wave of the virus later this year. Dr Tony Holohan said the country knows a lot more about Covid-19 than it did in March when lockdown measures and restrictions were first introduced. He said if there was a second wave or resurgence of the disease, the same measures would not need to be taken. "I wouldn't be anticipating at this point in time that we would be moving back to blanket closures in the way we did in March," he said. Coronavirus Ireland: What is the latest advice on face masks and are they mandatory? Coronavirus Ireland: Big drop in number of people receiving Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment with 16,000 set to receive final payment on Tuesday "What we what we will be doing over the next couple of weeks is meeting with NPHET (National Public Health Emergency Team) and looking at a scenario where we have a resurgence of the disease, what measures we will take or what would be appropriate," Dr Holohan told RTE radio. "If a resurgence of the disease happened or a second wave, we would know what specific measures to take, having done our work proactively. Dublin Live's Coronavirus Ireland newsletter sign-up Sign up for the Dublin Live coronavirus newsletter by simply entering your email address in this article here. The FREE email will land into your inbox every single morning at around 9:30am and give you all the latest news you need to know regarding the coronavirus in Ireland. Whether it be about the latest restrictions, supermarket opening hours, schools and workplaces or anything else - this newsletter will have you covered for everything. "The population's behaviour is very different now than it was in March and people understand more about the disease and the risks and how they can protect themselves when it comes to hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette."	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1797
__label__cc	0.735103	0.264897	DUR UNTASH STUDIES CENTRE Rising cancer rates compound the suffering of Ahwazi children Three Ahwazi youth sentenced to 40 years for burning ‘venerated’ poster of Khamenei Iran’s regime, like ISIS and the Taliban, destroys more Ahwazi historic sites Ahwazi dissident forcibly returned from Austria, executed as Iran escalates murderous crackdown Tragic imprisoned Ahwazi victim of COVID-19, Iranian regime negligence named as Makia Nissi One imprisoned female Ahwazi executed, another dies of illness, medical negligence as world’s silence continues Turkey’s allegations about Habib Chaab’s abduction add to the mystery Four more Ahwazi citizens arrested in growing Iranian regime crackdown Iranian regime intensifies brutal crackdown on Ahwazi female activists, with more arrests Maryam, Fatema, and Azhar, the Ahwazi women imprisoned for trying to preserve their people’s culture As the authors have been compelled to repeatedly state, the Iranian regime’s decades-long suppression of the Ahwazi people has taken… The Iranian Revolutionary Court has sentenced three Ahwazi activists to 40 years imprisonment for burning an image of Iran’s Supreme… According to local sources in Ahwaz, Iranian authorities recently demolished an irreplaceable 5,000-year-old historical site in the city of Ramez,… According to unconfirmed reports from Ahwazi human rights activists, 30-year-old Ahwazi political prisoner Jassem Heidari was executed in Sheyban Prison… It’s been confirmed that one Ahwazi female activist was executed in the Iranian regime’s infamous Sepidar Prison in the past… One Ahwazi woman has been executed in an Iranian regime prison in recent days, while another has died from a… The news of Iranian intelligence services’ abduction of Ahwazi dissident Habib Chaab on 9th October 2020 in Istanbul has been… Iran’s state-run Tasnim News agency affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), has announced the arrest of four more… Saturday December 12th, 2020 The Iranian regime is continuing and intensifying its brutal crackdown on female Ahwazi human rights activists, amid a media blackout… Even in the present age of unparalleled cynicism, it is still frustrating to consider how some causes are elevated to… As the authors have been compelled to repeatedly state, the Iranian regime’s decades-long suppression of the Ahwazi people has taken a brutal toll on Ahwazis… Wednesday November 25th, 2020 Iran’s Systematic Environmental Destruction is Genocide Against the Ahwazi People Massive sandstorms have recently become a standard characteristic of environmental conditions in the entire Ahwazi areas in the south and south west of Iran. This… Ahwazis’ rivers and lives threatened by Iranian regime’s water transfer Problems related to water resources have become one of the most significant economic and social challenges facing the people of Ahwaz. Despite the Ahwaz region… Tuesday October 27th, 2020 Health, Security, and Pollution: Iranian Policies Worsen the Environmental Crisis in Ahwaz Pollution has become one of the most dangerous crises spreading in Ahwaz, as Ahwazi citizens see the environmental damage it causes actively threatening health security… Ahwazis face relentless persecution by Iranian regime Every year hundreds of Ahwazis are arrested for dissent; those ‘lucky’ enough not be executed or sentenced to death on the basis of forced confessions… Saturday October 3rd, 2020 Ahwazis Face Further Pressure as Iran Pushes for Demographic Change in Abu Shahr This report seeks to paint a picture of Abu Shahr’s actual status outside the official government’s largely fictional, airbrushed version of reality by establishing a… The Iranian Revolutionary Court has sentenced three Ahwazi activists to 40 years imprisonment for burning an image of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The rights… According to local sources in Ahwaz, Iranian authorities recently demolished an irreplaceable 5,000-year-old historical site in the city of Ramez, north of Ahwaz (Khuzestan) on… According to unconfirmed reports from Ahwazi human rights activists, 30-year-old Ahwazi political prisoner Jassem Heidari was executed in Sheyban Prison in Ahwaz on the night… It’s been confirmed that one Ahwazi female activist was executed in the Iranian regime’s infamous Sepidar Prison in the past month, while another Ahwazi woman,… One Ahwazi woman has been executed in an Iranian regime prison in recent days, while another has died from a disease believed to be COVID-19,… The news of Iranian intelligence services’ abduction of Ahwazi dissident Habib Chaab on 9th October 2020 in Istanbul has been trending internationally, notably after Turkey… Dur UntashWednesday November 25th, 2020 Iran’s Systematic Environmental Destruction is Genocide Against the Ahwazi People (PDF Version) Wednesday October 7th, 2020 Tilapia Sucks the Blood of Hur al-Azim Friday November 29th, 2019 The efforts by successive Iranian rulers to erase the Arabic language from Ahwaz Thursday November 29th, 2018 A long Shadow Over The Cause Of AHWAZ The People of Ahwaz Demographics and Ethnicities Friday September 20th, 2019 The Situation of Human Rights in Ahwaz Sunday October 21st, 2018 THE REIGN OF SHAYKH KHAZ’AL IBN JABER AND SUPPRESSION OF THE PRINCIPALITY OF ARABISTAN Saturday January 19th, 2019 Rasmus-Christian-Elling-auth.-Minorities-in-Iran_-Nationalism-and-Ethnicity-after-Khomeini-Palgrave-Macmillan-US-2013 Country Policy and Information Note Iran: Ahwazis and Ahwazi political groups Outrage as Iran Attempts to Force Ahwazis to ‘Mourn’ Soleimani Sunday January 5th, 2020 Industrial alcohol passed off as COVID 2019 cure kills dozens of young Ahwazis Webinar: ‘The Impact of Insecurity on Human Rights in Ahwaz and the Region’ Wednesday October 21st, 2020 Historical Study and Analytical Reading of Persian State’s Intervention in Arab States’ Affairs During Second Pahlavi and Khomeini Eras Friday March 22nd, 2019 Deadly disease spreads in Ahwaz as public anger rises at Iranian regime inaction Sunday August 11th, 2019 Monday April 8th, 2019 Ahwazis issue urgent plea for aid, with millions at risk as flooding overwhelms the region Tuesday February 5th, 2019 Weather War: How Iran’s Regime Uses Floods and Drought as Tools of Ethnic Cleansing Sunday September 2nd, 2018 The Ahwazis Lie Dead Without Graves Thursday December 6th, 2018 Enforcing Human Rights Treaties in Iran The Intertwined Nature of Workers’ Rights and Ahwazi Freedom Wednesday January 9th, 2019 Human rights groups reveal fate of Ahwazi prisoners thrown into ‘slaughterhouse’ jails Ahwazis face persecution by Iranian regime \| Ahwaz Monitor […] In a recently published book, the prominent Irania... 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__label__cc	0.692782	0.307218	WorkServicesAboutBlogContact The Big Reveal Dwaiter Weekly / 1_TOP NEWS What Tech Titans Pay Their Employees An SEC rule requiring publicly traded companies to report the median pay of their employees and compare it to the CEO’s pay offers a glimpse into the compensation of some of the nation’s highest-paid workers: tech employees. The median pay at Google parent Alphabet rose 25 percent last year, to $246,804, the biggest increase and highest pay among a dozen tech firms tracked by Wired. By contrast, Facebook reported that the compensation of its median employee declined almost 5 percent last year, to $228,651—the biggest decline among the companies in Wired’s analysis. 2_POLICY The New Tech Cold War As the U.S. and China march toward a tech Cold War, both sides are ignoring the reality of just how much they need each other, Axios reports. The two nations might want to be independent, but neither one's vast tech economy can function without the other—and a continued trade impasse will likely mean lots of pain on both sides of the Pacific. 3_CREATIVITY Leonardo’s Genius Joined Art with Engineering Leonardo da Vinci, who died 500 years ago this month, had a remarkable capacity for careful observation that made him an astonishing artist and a brilliant scientist, writes Ben Shneiderman, a professor of computer science at the University of Maryland, on The Conversation. "Leonardo’s natural state of mind was to integrate art, design, engineering and science," he observes. 4_INNOVATION Translating Speech in the Speaker's Voice Speaking another language may be getting easier, Engadget reports. Google recently began showing off Translatotron, a groundbreaking translation model that can directly convert speech from one language into another while maintaining a speaker's voice and cadence. The tool skips the usual step of translating speech to text and back to speech. 5_CONTENT 25 Credible Content Strategy Statistics Many marketers like data and want clear numbers to justify their decisions, yet they fall short when it comes to sifting through reports for quality data. So, Contently has drawn up "a list of data you can trust," mostly from research reports it has produced in the last few years. 6_CODE The Rise of Progressive Web Apps Progressive web apps or PWAs are gaining momentum. Rather than a breakthrough technology, PWAs are a set of best practices to make a web-based app feel like it’s a desktop software or a native mobile app, UX Planet notes. They truly are cross-platform, easier to develop since they run on the same stack as a regular website. And they are third-party store independent. But don't expect the disappearance of native mobile apps any time soon. 7_TECHNOLOGY It Might Be Time to Get Off Your Phone Are we getting more narcissistic, more compulsive, and lonelier? A new book titled “Bored Lonely Angry Stupid” tries to answer this question by examining diaries, letters, and memoirs of a broad cross-section of Americans from the 19th and 20th centuries. And what they found, Vox reports, was striking: We don’t merely develop new devices for expressing our emotions—our devices actually alter what emotions we express. 8_SECURITY Two-Time Ransomware Victims? As ransomware attacks crippled businesses and law enforcement agencies, two U.S. data recovery firms claimed to offer an ethical way out. Instead, they typically paid the ransom and charged victims extra, ProPublica reports. 9_DESIGN Is More User Research Always Better? A design research study can involve as few as three users—or 100 or more. To determine the number of users needed for a valid survey, you need to assess four key factors, Shrut Kirti of UX Collective writes. 10_SAY WHAT? All Thumbs Trending on social media right now is a video on Twitter of two teenage boys struggling to make a phone call on a rotary phone. This is just the latest of several young-people-struggling-with-rotary-phones videos to travel widely online over the last couple years, Slate reports. Why do these videos resonate? Perhaps because as a generational litmus test, the rotary phone is hard to beat. A 2020 Winner Toxic Web Attack Mode Dwaiter Weekly Ready to discuss your project with us? ©2021 Dumbwaiter Design, LLC. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1799
__label__wiki	0.963764	0.963764	What to know about Spelunky 2: Release date, new weapons, and more By Giovanni Colantonio September 10, 2020 The gaming industry owes a lot to Spelunky. The colorful cult hit not only helped popularize the roguelike genre, but it also opened the doors for the modern indie game revolution thanks to a high-profile Xbox Live Arcade launch. Over a decade later, the critical darling is getting a long-awaited sequel that looks to expand on the original’s charm. Here’s everything to know about Spelunky 2. A platforming roguelike Like its predecessor, Spelunky 2 pulls together elements from roguelikes and platformers. The simple goal is to reach the end of a cave by traveling through randomly generated floors filled with traps. Each level contains a hidden exit door that players must find through careful exploration. When the player dies, they lose everything they collected and start from the beginning with nothing. Each floor contains different treasures for players to collect and secrets to discover. While levels don’t have a time limit, the original game features a powerful ghost that will hunt players down if they spend too long in a level. Each run is a tricky balance between finding the floor’s exit as fast as possible while discovering as many items and secrets as possible. Like any classic platformer, players can jump on monsters to defeat them or get tools like whips. Shops randomly appear throughout levels and offer different weapons and upgrades each run. Environments in Spelunky 2 are largely destructible, which means that players can use bombs to destroy platforms and create shortcuts through levels. At first, players control Ana Spelunky, the daughter of the first game’s main hero. In the sequel, Ana heads to the moon to find her missing family members. Despite the lunar setting, environments largely resemble those of the original game with rocky caves, desert-like ruins, and more. Throughout the game, players will unlock new characters like Margaret Tunnel and Roffy D. Sloth, a literal sloth man. The game features a central hub, which grows more as new characters are discovered and runs are completed. The space allows players to practice moves and access different shortcuts discovered along the way. Differences from original Mossmouth emphasized that Spelunky 2’s world is denser than the original, featuring more ways to interact with the environment. Branching routes have been added to the sequel, giving each level more exits. Levels also contain a second layer behind the normal 2D playfield, which contains hidden treasures and secrets. Shops have been updated in the sequel to add more minigame components to shopping. One trailer shows the character rolling giant dice to win an item trapped behind an electric barrier. Mounts are new to the game, letting players ride different animals through levels. Trailers show characters riding turkeys that can jump across long distances by flapping their wings. Developer Derek Yu promises that the game will feature deeply hidden secrets, noting that even he isn’t sure he’s discovered all of them yet. An upgraded arsenal In addition to standard Spelunky weapons like shotguns and whips, the sequel adds a slew of new tools that can be discovered throughout runs. Among the new weapons are a flamethrower and a cloning gun, which players can use to make multiple copies of NPCs like pugs. Players can grab different packs that give them passive bonuses. For example, a power pack improves weapon handling abilities, while a hover pack lets players hover indefinitely. Poison and curses are new to the game, which can be inflicted on enemies or the player themself. Old favorite items like the web gun and freeze ray are returning to the game as well. While the original Spelunky featured local multiplayer, the sequel adds online play. The game features both a co-op adventure mode as well as competitive options. The original game’s versus play has been expanded out under an Arena banner. This contains both a traditional deathmatch option and a new mode called Hold The Idol. The game’s Sony State of Play trailer gives a brief glimpse of the latter, showing four players in an arena all fighting to grab a golden skull from the center. When, where, and how much? So far, Spelunky 2 has only been confirmed for a PlayStation 4 and Steam launch. The game will launch first on PlayStation 4 on September 15 and cost $20. No PlayStation 5 release has been announced yet. PC owners can grab the game a couple of weeks later on September 29. Mossmouth hasn’t said anything about an Xbox release yet. Considering the game has been heavily featured in Sony’s State of Play streams, it’s likely to remain a PlayStation console exclusive during its initial launch window. 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__label__wiki	0.681256	0.681256	ROSWELL '47 pocket tee S M L - Sold out XL 2XL 3XL Yellow Ink on an ARMY GREEN pocket tee Our ROSWELL '47 Pocket Tee is for the Truth Seekers. The Star Gazers. The ones that do not follow what the system tells them to believe. In the year 1947, there was an unusually high number of UFO sightings, with over 300 claims by the year's end. Most notably was On July 4th, 1947. New Mexico Rancher Mac Brazel visited Foster Ranch and discovered the "roswell crash" debris. On July 7th, Brazel took some of debris to local sheriff George Wilcox. The US Air Force was notified and Col. Blanchard of the Roswell Air Force Base was brought to the scene. The crash site was evaluated, and on July 8th it was reported that a "Flying Saucer" had been discovered. The Air Force quickly changed the narrative, stating that the wreckage was nothing more than a weather balloon. The key witness Mac Brazel then made a strange apology and shifts his testimony to mirror this newly framed explanation from the US Air Force. In 1978, Key Intelligence Office Marcel, who was on the scene of the crash site admitted in interviews he believed the wreckage was definitely not a weather balloon. Furthermore, he gave detailed explanation regarding the metal found at the crashsite having properties that were not of this earth. A "Cosmic Watergate" was uncovered, as other newly discovered information unraveled and pointed to a cover-up being orchestrated by government officials in 1947 at Roswell. This cover-up was admitted to be legitimate by the US Air Force in 1994, as the US government went on record confirming their statements in 1947 were not truthful. They then went on to explain the Roswell Incident was a result of their top secret "Project Mogul" experiment. All Air Force records from 1947 were strangely lost in a fire, and the United States continued to stand by the Roswell incident being a top secret weather experiment. We are left with many questions. Why did Col. Blanchard and Mac Brazel both leave their jobs shortly after the Roswell incident ? Why were hundreds of eyewitness completely ignored ? Reliable sources state that the actual crash materials were substituted for weather balloon materials. Where are the remains ? About this Shirt: 100% Ringspun Cotton Pocket Tee Army / Military Green (please note - color of shirt may appear slightly different upon receiving item than shown in browser) 2 Sided shirt with Yellow Ink S - 18" W / 28" L M - 20" W / 29" L L - 22" W / 30" L XL - 24" W / 31" L 2XL - 26" W / 32" L	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1803
__label__wiki	0.805621	0.805621	Pu**y Grabs Back: New Sexual Assault Claims Against Trump Written by DiversityInc Staff on October 13, 2016 More in : Boeing Elects Lynne Doughtie to Board of Directors, Following Resignation of Director Caroline Kennedy January 15, 2021 The New York Times on Wednesday published a report in which two women said Trump touched them inappropriately without their consent — despite Trump’s insistence during last Sunday’s second presidential debate that he had never engaged in the behavior he bragged about engaging in. According to the Times, Jessica Leeds and Rachel Crooks decided to tell their stories specifically because Trump denied ever kissing or groping women without their consent when asked repeatedly by CNN’s Anderson Cooper during the debate. In the Times piece, which includes a video interview, Jessica Leeds, who was 38 at the time and is now 74, said she was on a flight with Trump, sitting next to him in first class. Leeds describes Trump lifting the armrest and groping her, grabbing her breasts and putting his hand up her skirt. “He was like an octopus,” she said. “His hands were everywhere.” Crooks told the Times she was kissed by Trump in 2005 when she was a 22-year-old receptionist at a company located in Trump Tower. She said she met Trump outside an elevator and introduced herself, but after they shook hands, Trump would not let go and began kissing her cheeks and “kissed me directly on the mouth,” Crooks told the Times. “It was so inappropriate,” she said. “I was so upset that he thought I was so insignificant that he could do that.” Related Story: Obama Says Trump’s Comments on Women Disqualifying Meanwhile, the Palm Beach Post reported that a third woman says Trump grabbed her inappropriately while at his Mar-A-Lago resort in Florida 13 years ago. “Donald just grabbed my ass,” she told a friend immediately after Trump groped her, according to the Post. None of the women pursued legal action, but the Times and Palm Beach Post spoke with friends and family of the women who said the women had discussed the incidents with them when they happened. While the Trump campaign denied the allegations, a Clinton campaign statement said, “This disturbing story sadly fits everything we know about the way Donald Trump has treated women. These reports suggest that he lied on the debate stage and that the disgusting behavior he bragged about in the tape is more than just words.” On Wednesday night, People Magazine published a report by one of its writers, who said she herself was physically attacked by Trump at his Palm Beach resort. Writer Natasha Stoynoff said she was on assignment at Mar-A-Lago in December writing a profile of Trump’s one-year anniversary with Melania. When a pregnant Melania went upstairs during a break, Trump took Stoynoff into a room and “within seconds he was pushing me against the wall and forcing his tongue down my throat.” Another woman who CNN anchor Erin Burnett has known for years, did not wish to be identified but has told of being sexually assaulted by Trump. Related Story: Trump Defends Roger Ailes: He ‘Helped’ Women Trump Supporters Call to Repeal Women’s Right to Vote The ongoing revelations of Trump’s views and behavior toward women have continued to erode his support among women, leading to a poll released Tuesday showing a Trump win would be guaranteed if only men voted. The solution per Trump supporters: repeal the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which in 1920 gave women the right to vote. The hashtag #RepealThe19th was trending on Twitter Wednesday, with Trump supporters — both men and women — fantasizing over a male-only electorate. Tweets from female Trump supporters included statements such as: “I would gladly waive my right to vote to solidify the win!” or the similar sentiment, “I would be willing to give up my right to vote to make this happen,” and even “Men should never have given women the right to vote.” The Twitter commentary was in response to an analysis published by Nate Silver of FiveThirtyEight that showed if only women voted, Hillary Clinton would win the election with 458 electoral votes over Trump’s 80. Meanwhile, if only men voted, Trump would win 350 electoral votes over Clinton’s 188. A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win. The United States of Women vs. The United States of Menhttps://t.co/F455bP3D8I pic.twitter.com/qjr6zLh640 — 538 politics (@538politics) October 12, 2016 Silver, a statistician and journalist who founded FiveThirtyEight (the name taken from the 538 total voters in the Electoral College), correctly predicted the winner in 49 of the 50 states in the 2008 presidential election and the winner of all 50 states in the 2012 presidential election. The analysis published Tuesday was in the aftermath of video released last week where Trump boasted about his entitlement to kiss and grope women without their consent. The analysis did not include bombshell allegations of actual kissing and groping reported Wednesday. With regard to repealing the 19th Amendment, the irony here is twofold: First, Trump supporters claim to be staunch supporters of the Constitution. Despite countless innocent people killed shooting massacres, they oppose any form of gun control, saying the Second Amendment cannot be tampered with. Yet, when women denounce a sexual predator, they call for the 19th Amendment to be gutted without hesitation. Second, in order to repeal the 19th Amendment, two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate would need to vote in favor of such an action. Approximately 20 percent of Congress currently consists of women. Sexist Trump Denies 'Grab them by the p—y' is Sexual Assault Trump Social Media Director Threatens Megyn Kelly after Gingrich Incident President Trump: 'I don't think Bill did anything wrong' 10 Modern Black Civil Rights Leaders to Follow Today Black History Diversity & Inclusion Diversity Champion Good News LGBT MeToo News Profiles January 14, 2021 / by Olivia Riggio After the arrest of Rosa Parks on a segregated Montgomery bus just over 65 years ago, a seismic shift in American life began. 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__label__wiki	0.848333	0.848333	Did Bigfoot Pay a Visit? By Michael Mountain, July 19, 2011 Giant footprint found in Illinois mom’s backyard One day last month, when Michael Patrick’s mother was getting some work done on the pool at her home in Chatham, Illinois, the workmen noticed a large footprint under her apple tree. The house backs up onto a forest, and the Patricks had heard strange noises in the past, but they assumed they were from bears or other animals. On the night before the footprint was found, however, other neighbors had heard strange sounds. One of them said her dog, a German shepherd, had come running into the house, completely spooked. Police were unable to identify the enormous footprint. “The responding officer stated that there was a large footprint approximately 18 inches long and 8 inches wide, and it appeared there were five claw marks,” Deputy Chief Vernon Foli said. Michael Patrick was introduced to local Bigfoot expert Stan Courtney, who commented that there have been many reports from around the region. As for his mother, Patrick said “She’s not scared, she continues to do her yard work, she thinks it’s neat.” What does he think about the footprint? “I definitely don’t think it was a hoax, and it was more than just a coincidence.You never know what you’re going to find out there,” Patrick said. More at the Springfield State Journal-Register. What do you say? Do you think there are unknown “bigfoot” species in our forests? Let us know in a comment or on Facebook. Categories: A-animals, Old News Tagged: mysteries, the fringe UK Bans Household Product Tests on Animals Hugs and Goodbyes	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1807
__label__cc	0.70246	0.29754	Police appeal after teenager robbed of coat at Crossharbour DLR station Published: 4:49 PM April 15, 2020 Updated: 8:57 AM October 14, 2020 A group is reported to have shoved a teenage boy and demanded his coat on the stairs at the station. Picture: BTP - Credit: Archant Police investigating the robbery of a teenager at Crossharbour DLR station have released pictures of people they would like to talk to. It happened at about 6.45pm on Thursday, January 16. Picture: BTP - Credit: Archant A group is reported to have shoved a teenage boy and demanded his coat on the stairs at the station. During the robbery, which took place at around 6.45pm on Thursday, Janaury 16, one of them showed the victim the handle of a knife tucked into his waistband. Officers have now released CCTV images of people who they believe may have information that could help their investigation. Anyone who knows them is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference number 489 of 16/01/20. British Transport Police has released CCTV images following a robbery at Crossharbour DLR station. Picture: BTP - Credit: Archant Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1808
__label__wiki	0.590267	0.590267	Homeless singles not getting help they’re legally entitled to’ Published: 12:49 PM July 6, 2009 Updated: 8:14 AM October 14, 2020 TOWN Halls are failing to help single homeless people with advice and assistance they're legally entitled to, an undercover’ investigation has found. The homeless charity Crisis made 45 visits to local authorities and found help “so poor” that if they had been real cases many could have ended up on the streets By Mike Brooke TOWN Halls are consistently failing to help single homeless people and provide assistance they are legally entitled to, an undercover’ investigation has found. Members of the homeless charity Crisis made 45 visits to local authorities across London and say they found the help “so poor” that if they had been real cases many could have ended up on the streets. Everyone officially recognised as homeless’ is entitled to advice and help, according to the law and Government guidance, the charity’s HQ at Whitechapel in East London points out. SUCH DISREGARD’ “We never imagined we would uncover such consistently poor responses and such disregard for homeless people’s situation,” said the charity’s chief executive Leslie Morphy. “All the new homes recently announced by the Government will not help single homeless a jot if they’re simply turned away as soon as they ask for help.” The Crisis survey found councils using the priority’ test “as an excuse not to give single homeless people minimum advice and assistance.” GATE KEEPING’ This included gate-keeping’ with at least 13 instances where the secret applicant’ didn’t even get to talk to a housing officer and was turned away by a receptionist telling them they were not a priority.’ Only nine of the 45 carrying out the survey were given the chance to make an application. At least two met the priority need’ criteria, including a pregnant woman, but none were offered a roof over their head. Crisis is calling for action to ensure all homeless people, not just those who meet the limited priority need’ criteria, receive advice and assistance they need. Councils should be proactive in this time of recession, it insists, and treat all homeless people according to the law.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1809
__label__wiki	0.503491	0.503491	IN PHOTOS: Oarsome fancy dress contest in Thames’ Great River Race Shekha Vyas The Great Thames Boat Race sets out from Millwall - Credit: Archant More than 2,500 competitors braved the Great River Race course on Saturday in gigs, skiffs, jolly boats, naval whalers, Chinese dragon boats, Hawaiian war canoes and Viking longships to find the UK Traditional Boat Champions. A formal head-to-head challenge from the Dutch Marines was also accepted by the Royal Navy, making the event even more dramatic. The route started at Millwall Slipway, opposite the Docklands Sailing Centre, in Westferry Road, and finished 21.6 miles later, in Richmond. Race founder, Stuart Wolff, said: “I believe it is probably the only event where young people can actually race alongside adults on an equal basis. We have 35 other trophies for all ages and crews in fancy dress. What is great to see, is a lot of the really competitive crews have started to race in costumes. It is a social occasion as well.” A Hawaiian outrigger won the premier prize, the Challenge Trophy of The Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames, which is awarded to the first boat over the line.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1810
__label__cc	0.721681	0.278319	TV chef Antonio Carluccio to host Canary Wharf book signing Mark Shales Published: 12:36 PM May 14, 2014 Updated: 8:40 AM October 14, 2020 TV chef Antonio Carluccio - Credit: Archant TV chef and Italian food expert Antonio Carluccio will be in Canary Wharf next week to sign copies of his latest book. The 77-year-old will pay a visit to his self-titled restaurant, on Reuters Plaza, at 1pm on Thursday May 22, to promote Carluccio’s Pasta - his first pasta recipe book in 20 years. The visit forms part of a nine-week tour of Carluccio’s restaurants up and down the country. Throughout the period, the chain’s food shops will feature a range of new pastas, revealing a whole world of unexplored Italian cuisine. A trained Carluccio’s chef will be also be bringing along a special pasta station to give enthusiasts a chance to discover a few new tips, through a series of demonstrations. Those unable to attend next week will get a second chance to dip into Antonio’s wealth of food knowledge in a live Twitter Q&A taking place on Friday June 13 at 1pm. For more information visit carluccios.com/restaurants/canary-wharf. Poppies Fish and Chips shop in Spitalfields to batter it out against TV chef Rick SteinPictures: Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott judges Aladin chef’s curry the best in Brick Lane	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1811
__label__wiki	0.834908	0.834908	[BLACK POP DAILY] Tyrese + Rev. Run Talk Relationships for OWN <p> AP</p> OWN Picks Up Tyrese and Rev Run Talk Show About Men and Relationships Tyrese and Rev. Run are playing love doctors on an upcoming talk show to appear on OWN. That’s right, folks: an inside-look at the inner workings of men on a primetime television show on the Oprah channel. “When Rev. Run, Tyrese and CBS came to us with the idea of a primetime series, we were energized by the chance to bring OWN viewers something fresh and entertainingly real in the ‘love space,’ ” said Sheri Salata, president of OWN. “We can’t wait to turn them loose, enlightening us all about what makes men tick.” Alrighty. Black Ty and the Rev have previously collaborated on the book Manology: Secrets of Your Man’s Mind Revealed. Read it at Deadline. Starz’s Power Renewed for Third Season Starz is bringing Power to the people for a third season. The 50 Cent-executive produced crime drama debuted its second season on Saturday (June 6), posting a network record-breaking 3.62 million viewers for an episode of an original series. “Power is a project I have been passionate about since day one,” said 50, who intends for the binge-watchable show to go seven seasons. “I’m glad the audience loves the show as much as we do, and we are just getting started.” As for Fif’s cheap shots at Empire, well, those don’t seem to be letting up anytime soon either. He recently posted an Instagram photo with a caption criticizing Fox’s hit show. “Empire is some sh*t you should get for free,” he wrote of the Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson-starred show, which appears on regular TV. “Power is worth paying for.” Power—which stars Omari Hardwick, Naturi Naughton and 50 himself—will return for a third season in 2016 with 10 new episodes. Read it at Entertainment Weekly. Chiwetel Ejiofor to Play Villain in Marvel’s Doctor Strange Say hello to the bad guy: Chiwetel Ejiofor. For once, the 12 Years a Slave is playing an antagonist in the Marvel film Doctor Strange. Deadline reports that the English actor will depict Baron Mordo, a sorcerer and enemy of Doctor Strange (played by Benedict Cumberbatch). But perhaps his character won’t be all bad; the report suggests that the adaptation will tone down Mordo’s evil characteristics. But you can see Ejiofor’s dark side for yourself in November 2016, when the movie hits theaters. Read it at The Guardian. In this article:50 cent, Chiwetel Ejiofor, rev. run, tyrese STARZ POWER: Season 6 Red Carpet and Premiere Event at Madison Square Garden Starz Premieres ‘Power’ Trailer First to Fans During Cast Appearance at Essence Festival [VIDEO] Omari Hardwick Says He Repaid $20K Loan from 50 Cent With Interest Starz Announces Final Season of ‘Power,’ Hints at Spinoff Series	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1814
__label__wiki	0.597845	0.597845	News Social Justice & Activism Ferguson Is Still Everywhere if You're Black Satchel and Jackson Lee, named this year's Golden Globes Ambassadors “No Negativity” Gives Black Creatives The Space They Deserve Beauty Health News Ebony’s Top 5 Skin Products by Eczema Honey EBONY Magazine News 2020 EBONY Holiday Gift Guide, Looking for Holiday Gifts from Black Owned Companies…We Got You! Nordstrom Puts Black Style and Expression Front and Center In Their Latest Exhibit—Here’s What the Artists Want You To Know Studying the Law While Black Albert Bryan, Jr., Governor of the US Virgin Islands, Shows Himself to Be an Exemplary, Innovative Leader Opinion Self Help Discovering Grace: Finding Identity in the Midst of Eating Disorder Recovery Opinion Politics Inspired by Kamala Harris; Immigrant Women Step Up to Help Others. Ferguson Is Still Everywhere if You’re Black Rika Tyler and T-Dubb-O <p> <span>Lawrence Bryant</span></p> It’s been 311 days since our fallen brethren Michael Brown Jr. was fatally shot in Canfield Apartments in Ferguson, Mo. by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson. Wilson got rich, famous, and a vacation after killing Mike Brown, a phenomenon that is occurring all too often across the U. S. In fact, an MXGM (Malcolm X Grassroots Movement) study once reported that every 28 hours a Black person is killed by police; the number may be higher now. Accountability is the key. Accountability is the answer. As you may remember, Wilson was not indicted and the community of the Saint Louis and Saint Louis County region still suffers for it. Ferguson’s response sparked a movement and uprising from people of different congregations, ethnicities, genders, and ages nationwide to stand up against this system and be a voice for Black, brown, and oppressed people. Since the killing of Michael Brown, there have been numerous similar killings and then protests, rallies, direct actions, and more. Yet it will not stop. From private attorneys to the Department of Justice, there have been several investigations of shootings of unarmed African-Americans; yet we still cannot fully attain the transparency or accountability that we deserve from police officers. Ferguson is still everywhere if you’re Black. Therefore, we must start moving in a way to create our own narrative. This means doing our own investigations of these incidents involving officers, who are sworn to protect and serve us. The system itself also needs investigating. In other words, we need policies that establish accountability. Accountability by police would mean them taking responsibility, being liable and answerable for these travesties of justice. Looking at what accountability actually means, can we as a nation say our police departments are truly held accountable for their fumbling of community relationships? The constant mistakes, bad judgment, racist motives and lack of transparency would result in immediate termination in any other fields in this country. Why don’t normal morals and human standards apply to police officers? They tell us police have the right to make it home. Well shouldn’t every citizen in this country have the right to make it home? Or how about the right to be able to sleep in your home and not be killed due to reckless gun fire by police like 7-year-old Aiyana Jones who was killed by Detroit police during a raid at her home. Final charges against Joseph Weekley, the cop who shot her, were dismissed early this year. We must hold these officers accountable. In the Saint Louis Region there have been at least 10 more police involved killings since Michael Brown Jr. which happened in August of 2014. Around the nation, there are too many names to name with similar circumstances with no transparency and no justice in the system: Kimberly Randall King, Vonderritt Myers Jr., Tamir Rice, Eric Garner, and more recently Freddie Gray of Baltimore. Fortunately there are indictments of the officers in the Freddie Gray case, but for the most part around the country, there is currently no way to hold these departments accountable. It seems as if they run the nation and we serve them instead of the other way around. During protests in Ferguson, municipalities established many unconstitutional rules. For example, they refused to wear name badges even after the Department of Justice said they were legally obligated to do so. They refused to identify themselves. They continued to use illegal unnecessary force against citizens. Ferguson Police officers even issued a five-second rule stating that a person could be subject to arrest if they stood still for longer than five seconds while protesting. A federal court ruled against it. Yet, police officers are still on the normal predator policing tactic. The Department of justice released a report confirming all the racial targeting that the Ferguson police department practiced against people of color and oppressed people in general. Yet, police still use shoot first tactics because there is no one holding them accountable. Ferguson is still everywhere if you are Black. T-Dubb-O, a Hip-Hop artist, is a director for Hands Up United, a grass roots organization building towards the liberation of oppressed Black, Brown and Poor people through education, art, civil disobedience, advocacy and agriculture. Rika Tyler, a community organizer and advocate for children, is a program director of Hands Up United. She works to ensure programs are aligned to serving the community of Ferguson and the Greater St. Louis area. This article is second of an op-ed series on behalf of the Civil Rights Coalition on Police Reform. The coalition, convened and led by the national Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, is comprised of over 30 national civil and human rights organizations, faith and community leaders working to address the nationwide epidemic of police brutality and lethal shootings, claiming the lives of Black men, women and youth; and provide necessary reforms to change the culture of policing in America. For more information, please visit www.lawyerscommittee.org. In this article:ferguson missouri, michael brown, Police Brutality NYPD Officer Accused of Fatally Choking Eric Garner Fired Five Years After Incident Eric Garner: Tall, Dark and Threatening EBONY Exclusive: EBONY Talks With Geneva Reed-Veal, Mother of Sandra Bland WHAT HAPPENED TO SANDRA BLAND?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1815
__label__cc	0.726631	0.273369	CATHOLIC TRAINING OF CHILDREN BY RAOUL PLUS, S.J. a Translation from the French An excerpt from 'Christ in the Home TRAINING THE ADOLESCENT To TRAIN little ones is difficult enough. When these little ones grow up the difficulty of educating them grows with them. There is a particular age-between thirteen and seventeen- when the rise of new energies generally produces a crisis. The child is no longer a child; neither is he a grown-up. He is in a period of transition which we must not fear but which we must consider sympathetically; it is a time when we should be ever ready to come to his help at opportune moments. It is also a time when restraints weigh upon him. Until now the child did not distinguish his individual identity much from those about him. What they thought and felt he was satisfied to feel and think in perfect harmony. But now his personality is emerging. Before this it was indistinct. Oh yes, at times traits of it would shine out and predict the future character but it was only a faint sketch. Now the design takes form and definite lines. It is thrilling to see the dawn of manhood and womanhood in the young as they rise up to meet life. It is depressing to think of possible deformations! A design can so easily change into a caricature! There is no question now of a dead image on inert paper! We are concerned with an animated potentiality, with an intense dynamism-a soul seeking itself. It is like a person lost in the night groping about here and there to find the right road. We can speak to the adolescent, guide him, but nothing takes the place of personal experience and it means much to allow the young the liberty to try their luck. Even as a baby, as soon as he takes his first steps, the child uses all its baby strength to pull away from its mother. The mother had until then held him in her arms. But one day she put him down so that he could learn to stand and to put one foot before the other. As soon as he learnt this new game the little one is ready for his first expedition. And what mother, even though she rejoices at the prowess of the young explorer, does not suffer when she realizes that her arms and her heart can no longer hold back this little conqueror already setting out to meet life? As the adolescent boy or girl grows older the span of their investigation widens. There is the immense field of their own individuality. How many realities, how many mysteries they encounter at every step! Fortunate that youth who, avid until now to ask questions, remains willing to ask some still! He wants to learn certainly, even more than ever before, only he wants to learn by himself so he withdraws into himself to solve his problems. Who could ever know as he does his little domain; he is jealous of it; he closes his arms about his riches; he yields to no one the right to violate his treasure. We should not be astonished at this but stimulate their research unobtrusively, provide them, without appearing to do so, with the means to solve their problems; we should not pry into their confidence but rather cleverly inspire and provoke it. Let them realize that mother and father themselves formerly discovered this whole world that challenges their discovery; that mother and father can therefore serve as prudent but well-informed advisers to the young novices of life. Then there is the whole world outside of themselves-the frame of their life, their surroundings, and other people; that is quite a universe. What is the significance of such a smile, such a silence, such an action? They thought everyone was good-that was a mistake! They thought that life was conquered without difficulty-they have to struggle hard: How much work to learn the least thing! And then the whole domain of religion. It was all so simple formerly. Now there are problems on every side. And love? This whole transformation that they sense within themselves? Those impulses of feeling? Those sensations never before experienced, organic phenomena whose nature and reason they do not know? We need great sympathy before their laborious and often worried seeking and also much vigilance mingled with a gentle firmness, high moral principles, and exceptional psychological insight almost bordering on prophecy. Above all we need much prayer. GIRLS VERSUS BOYS (1) THE training of adolescence ought to make much allowance for the difference between the sexes and for the difference of individual temperaments within each sex. The boy as he grows older becomes more and more individualistic. Everything exists for him. His little person makes itself conspicuous without fear. He loves to make noise not only because of his love for activity but also to assert his presence. In games he likes to direct and if he envisions the future he always sees himself in the role of a leader. . . . He must be taught that other people exist and what is more, that he has the duty not only to refrain from harming them but to help them. Every opportunity for him to render service should be used to advantage-to take care of his little sisters gallantly and willingly, to run on errands for father or mother or someone else in the household. The boy and later the man is a great egoist. It is wise to counteract very early this tendency of his to make himself the center of interest, to turn his attention to careers of devoted self-sacrifice, to impress him with the repercussions his actions have upon others and to enlighten him on his duty to give much since he has received much and to penetrate him with the realization that he has a responsibility toward his own. The little girl as she advances toward womanhood-and this begins quite early-very quickly becomes conscious of herself as part of a relationship. She feels herself physically weaker than her brothers and her powers of feeling orientate her even at that early age whether she is aware of it or not, toward love-in the beginning toward the couple 'mamma and baby but later toward the couple 'husband and wife. Much less individualistic than the boy-although she can be so in her own way and sometimes fiercely so-she is above all family-minded. She loves to rock the baby, to help her mother. If she prefers one study more than another, history, literature or mathematics, it is more often because of the teacher who teaches it than the subject itself. Early in the little girl's life are verified the words of George Sand concerning woman, 'Behind the things that she loves there is always someone. Because of the complexities of feeling, the education of the adolescent girl is more delicate and more difficult than the education of the adolescent boy. The boy is more heavy, more blunt, more matter of fact, less given to fine distinctions; the phenomena of puberty are more tardy in him and are generally not at all or scarcely ever accompanied by any fits of feeling but rather a mere hunger for sensations: he is still the individualist. Because of her periods, a phenomenon which often troubles the adolescent girl even after its mysterious significance has been chastely and adequately explained to her, she becomes more curious and uneasy about all that bears on the problem of life and is much more susceptible to emotional unbalance and the fascination of abandoning herself to daydreams than a boy of her age. If the adolescent boy is healthy, he doesn't indulge in dreaming; he makes noise or pulls all kinds of pranks. The girl, even when she loves study, loves still other things and she is much attracted by the perspective of an eventual giving of herself. Beautiful is the task of giving her a clear idea of her essential vocation; to guard her from false notions; to get her to be diligent in the tasks of the moment, her house duties and school assignments; to direct her need for unreserved giving so that what is but a vague instinct within her becomes translated into terms of clear duty; to impress her with the immense responsibility of having been chosen to give life unless God chooses her to renounce this power, for love of Him, in virginity. EVERYDAY experiences give many examples of the distinctive differences between the two sexes especially during their adolescence: the egocentric interests of the boy, the self-radiating tendencies of the girl. The boy thinks about his future exploits; the girl dreams of possible children. In the one, love of glory; in the other love of love itself. The following bit of conversation between two sisters is in itself an amusing commentary on feminine adolescent psychology. 'What are you thinking of, the twelve year old asked her fifteen year old sister, 'of your future husband? 'A husband, protested the elder, 'I am too young. I have a lot of time before I begin thinking of a husband! 'Well then what are you thinking about? 'I was planning what kind of trimmings I would have on my wedding dress. Even when we take into account the differences created by nature between boys and girls, we still must make allowances for different temperaments within the sexes. Each child lives in a world of his own, in a world that is strangely different from the world of those about him. With one individual maternal influence will have greater force; with another, paternal influence. One child may have vigorous health, whereas another is delicate. In the one a melancholy temperament may predominate; in another, the exact opposite, the sanguinic with extrovert tendencies conspicuous. One child may be calm and poised; another, a little bundle of nerves . . . Consequently, if the educator has but one method of dealing with all, a single and only method, he can expect to meet with disappointments. However in providing for these individual differences a real problem must be faced: It is not sufficient to correct the one child and refrain from correcting the other; to congratulate the one and ignore the success of the other and so on through all the possible variations that might be in order. All this must be done while preserving the impression of treating all alike. If children perceive, as they sometimes do with reason, that there is partiality shown to one or other of the family, authority is broken down, jealousy enters and soon constant wrangling results. The ideal is to maintain poise, serenity, evenness of temper, and a steadiness of behavior that nothing can upset. Superiors of religious orders are advised to make use of a practice which is beneficial for all-an honest examination periodically of their faithful fulfilment of the trust confided to them. Have I given evidence of any partiality or any unjustifiable toleration of wrong? Have I seen to it that the rules have been observed, the ways of customs of the order and its holy traditions held in honor? In what way are things not going as they should? One can pass quickly over what is as it should be, thanking God humbly for it but direct attention by choice to what is defective and faulty to determine to make the necessary corrections either in one's person or one's work. Mussolini's comment has a point here: 'It is useless to tell me about what is going along well. Speak to me immediately of what is going badly. If only parents would make it a habit to practice this counsel suggested to monks: Stop a moment to observe the train pass; look to see if the lighting functions, if the wheels are well oiled, if there is any need to fear for the connections. People do that from time to time in regard to their personal life and we call it a Retreat. It is strongly advisable to make a retreat to examine oneself on the conduct and management of the home, of one's profession; such a retreat should be sufficiently frequent to prevent painful surprises. Our Lord said that when one wishes to build a tower, he sits down to calculate the cost and requirements for a solid structure. What a tower is the Christian home! That is something to construct! How necessary are foundations that will not crumble, materials that will hold solidly! How essential an able contractor, attention to every detail, care to check every stone, exactitude in the measurements for every story . . . ! Perhaps I have forgotten to sit down . . . to calculate . . . to get on my knees. There is still time! A FATHER'S LETTER RACINE the great classic dramatist wrote a letter to his son urging him to complete fidelity in his religious duties and to love for the interior life. 'You beg me to pray for you. If my prayers were good for anything you would soon be a perfect Christian, who hoped for nothing with more ardor than for his eternal salvation. But remember, my Son, that the father and mother pray in vain for their children if the children do not remember the training their parents gave them. Remember, my Son, that you are a Christian, and think of all that character makes of obligation for you, all the passions it requires you to renounce. For what would it benefit you to acquire the esteem of men if you would jeopardize your soul? It will be the height of my joy to see you working out your salvation. I hope for it by the grace of Our Lord. When Racine was thirty-eight and at the height of his power, his religious directors through the misguided zeal of their Jansenistic spirit commanded him to give up writing for the theatre which he did with untold pain. Consequently, when he spoke to his son of the practice of renunciation, he could speak with authority. Especially sensitive to physical suffering, he accepted sickness humbly and generously: 'I have never had the strength to do penance; what an advantage then for me that God has had the mercy to send me this. It is a great grace for children to have a father who teaches the divine law with firmness, and who moreover lives this divine life, joining personal example to precept. Am I sufficiently attentive to give my children the supernatural equipment they need? Am I sufficiently careful about that still more important duty of giving them a good example always and in everything. If there was too muchseverity in Racine's manner it was due to his own training at Port-Royal, the Jansenist center. When his brother Lionval was only five years old he insisted that he would never go to the theatre for fear of being damned. Madelon, at ten years had to observe Lent to the very end even though she felt ill because of it. The mother kept them in step. Did she not command young Louis Racine who had indulged in writing about twelve stanzas of poetry on the death of a dog to betake himself to Boileau for a good scolding? There must be no exaggeration in the exercise of authority; it would no longer be Christian in character but an erroneous way of understanding the morality and perfection of the Gospel. It is essential to retain a zealous will on the part of the children and a courageous practice of generosity. We must however always remember that they are children and not impose upon them too heavy a yoke thereby running the danger of giving them an incorrect idea of religion or of disgusting them even with its most balanced practice. We must be mindful too that some day they will be confronted with fearful difficulties. They will need a training that is not harsh but strong otherwise we can fear shipwreck or at least ineffective returns. If my profession or my health prevent me from fasting, am I careful to get a dispensation, to substitute another mortification for it, to manifest an exemplary moderation on all occasions, in general, a real detachment from food and body comforts; to deny myself amusements that might prove dangerous? MISUNDERSTOOD CHILDREN ANDRE BERGE in his book on 'Bewildered Youth gives us the story of a young man who had been left completely to himself by his parents. Taken up with their own affairs, business and pleasure, these parents let their son grow up with no concern at all for his soul, his ambitions, his difficulties, his temptations, his failings. At first, the youth relished this liberty which he interpreted as reserve on the part of his parents. But soon he came to realize that it was nothing more than cowardice, abandonment of duty and flagrant desertion of obligation on their part; he was living in the home but was not of the home'a mere boarder in a hotel. As soon as he was out of his childhood, they showed no more care for him; he found himself confronting life alone, confused, cut off. He should have been able to expect counsel, affection, protection, light. Nothing of the sort did he receive. Instead he met with selfishness; faced by loneliness, life began to pall upon him; he had no one to untangle his problems, no one to point out definite steps to follow on the bewildering way. Unable to bear living any longer in this way with no vital ties binding him to those who should have been nearest to him, he decided to break all connections, to go away. Material separation from his own would but serve to accentuate the separation of their souls. He left this note as an explanation of his conduct and a reproach for theirs: 'To my parents, 'Why do you desert me? You do not understand that I am stifled between these walls and that my heart is bursting. Do you not understand that I am growing up and that life is calling me, that I am alone all day with its voice? You who could have so lovingly directed me in life, why do you abandon me? 'Well, so much the worse, I will meet life alone. I am so far from you already through your fault. How heavy the obligations of parents! Let us not consider now the case of grossly selfish parents as described in the preceding story. We shall consider parents who are concerned about accomplishing their mission. Are they not in danger of two extremes in the fulfilment of their duty: either to exaggerate their control or to exaggerate their reserve. If they try to exercise too much control over the young adventurers in freedom who are making ready for their first flights will they not incur the blame of tyranny, excessive watchfulness and supervision? If, on the other hand, they try to avoid this reproach, are they not going to lack firmness? By trying to win confidence through a gentleness that gives free rein are they not going to see all the restraints which they deem good broken down and the advice they judge opportune utterly ignored? How have I succeeded in this problem of training? Do I steer my bark with proper mastery? The reefs are many; a solid craft is needed, a steady hand at the helm. Am I acquainted with the route, the true merits of my crew? My God grant me the grace to know how to rear my little world as you want me to; to know how to form each of my children according to Your plans; to know how to attain balance in sharpness, firmness and restraint. Grant that the youth formed in my home may never be confused, lost before life but rather know always where to find counsel, support, the warmth of love and guidance, an understanding and patient heart that can give help with enlightened insight. A DEFAULTING FATHER A RELIGIOUS was trying to extricate a young man of twenty-two from a distressing and almost insurmountable difficulty; the young man wrote him the following explanation for falling so low: ' . . . I was endowed as any normal person and would have been able to succeed in my studies as any one else but for some wretched habits-and I say these words, trembling with a powerless rage-wretched habits which came to poison the work of God. A cousin and a friend bear with me the responsibility for the first steps toward those devastating sensations that enkindled the odious flame which in turn upset my mental and physical health. No more willpower or rather no more strength despite good will; no more memory; all these results followed in succession. I blame my parents especially my father who had given up all religious practices. He never spoke to me with a view to understanding me; never did we have the least conversation which could indicate any common bond of ideas or feeling; he fed my body, that is all. . . . What a terrible indictment are these words! How they prove the necessity of watching the associations of the children, their work, the reasons for their laziness; the importance of keeping their confidence, of knowing how to win that confidence; of showing them understanding and a willingness to help; of giving them an assurance of victory. 'I was endowed as any normal person and would have been able to succeed. Nothing more readily weakens the resilience of the powers of the mind and the heart than lust. What the young man said is exactly true; he had abandoned himself to impurity, he lost the keenness of his intelligence, the retentiveness of his memory and a relish for effort. Even grave physical injuries sometimes result. 'Devastating sensations and 'the odious flame quickly depleted and consumed vital energies. 'A cousin and a friend. How absolutely necessary is vigilance over the friendships that circumstances and relationships often provide, and sometimes alas that certain corrupted individuals seek to establish to give vent to their secret taste for perversion. If the child had confided in someone at the onset of the first serious difficulties! But nothing in the attitude of the parents invited confidence, a request for enlightenment, a humble avowal of imprudence or faults already committed. How many children, how many youths yearn to speak! Someone, their father or mother or a director must take the first step. Nothing happens. Nobody imagines that they want help; nobody deigns to interest themselves in them. The mother is absorbed in her worldliness or completely oblivious of their needs; the father is wrapped up in his business; the spiritual director if they have one at all does not find the time or the means to help . . . And the child, the young boy or the young girl carries the weight of inward suffering and is stifled by it. 'I blame my parents . . . never did my father speak to me with a view to understanding me; never did we have the least conversation which could indicate any common bond of ideas or feeling; he fed my body, that is all. Did this father realize that even while he was nourishing the body of his son, he was contributing to the death of his soul by a double sin of omission! He did not help his son in his moral life when he needed it; he gave him a very bad example by openly abandoning the Christian law. Such sins are paid for and paid for painfully. How prevent lack of training and mistakes of training from producing their disastrous effects? To develop the body is fine, commendable, and a duty. Even more important is it to develop the soul, to protect it, to strengthen it, to uplift it. A MOTHER TO HER SON WHEN Leon Bloy was about twenty years old, he fell into one of those crises not uncommon in youth, particularly in youth whose environment brings contact with unbelievers and persons of loose morals, and he drifted from his religion. He was wretchedly unhappy besides, unhappy because of the very direction he was taking; but an involuntary confusion and probably a certain amount of wilful pride prevented him from breaking with doubt to return to the path of light. The mother read her son's soul clearly. She did not reproach him, nor did she speak to him exclusively nor immediately of his religious problem; she attributed his interior troubles to different causes of an inferior order which more than likely played a part in his wretchedness. She wrote to him: 'How is it my dear child that you do not write to us. I feel heavy hearted because of it for I am sure that you do not realize what is taking place in your poor soul; all kinds of things are conflicting within it-it is ardent and lacks the nourishment proper to it; you turn from one side to the other and you cannot tell what really bothers you. Ah! poor child, be calm, reflect. It is not that you feel your future lost or compromised; at your age one cannot have established his future or despaired of it; it is not for most persons your age still uncertain. No, it is not that, Your work, your studies do not show sufficient progress? Why? Perhaps because you want to do too many things at once; you are too impatient. No, not that either? Your mind is willing enough but your heart and your soul are suffering; they have so many yearnings that you are scarcely aware of, and their unease and their suffering react upon your mind sapping from it necessary strength and attention. 'You are suffering, you are unhappy. I feel all that you experience and yet I am powerless to console you, to encourage you much as I should love to do so. Ah! that we might have the same convictions! Why have you rejected the faith of your childhood without a profound examination of your reason for and against it? The statements of those whom faith irritates or who have no religion for lack of instruction have made an impression on your young imagination; but just the same your heart needs a center that it will never find on earth. It is God, it is the infinite you need and all your yearnings are driving you there. You belong to that select number of elect to whom God communicates Himself and in whose regard He is prodigal of his love when once they have consented to humble themselves by submitting to the obscurities of faith. What a frightening duty mothers have! To bring forth the bodies of their children is a beautiful ministry; to rear their souls is an even greater ministry. What anguish for a mother when a grown child, a son in early manhood or a daughter in early womanhood cuts loose from faith, and considers God lightly! If ever she feels that she has lost her hold over her son or daughter, that they are escaping her, it is when she sees them follow the paths of doubt or fall under the spell of the intoxicating enchantments of flirtation. A mother must continue to bring forth her children all her life. In this sense they are always her little ones. Not that she makes them feel their bonds of dependence any longer but that she watches over them. And she prays! Except for a brief reminder from time to time, the clear statement of her hopes joined to the definite but loving message of the father, an occasional letter in which true principles are recalled, the chief role of a mother whose adult child has strayed is prayer, patient waiting and sacrifice-the persevering effort to become a saint. What if she were to die before she sees the return of the Prodigal? What if the Child were to die before she has seen him 'return? She should not be discouraged. Can we know the mystery of souls? Can we know what takes place in the last moments? Can we know what goes on within when the exterior reveals nothing? Can we know the value of a mother's tears? Monica will continue to the end of time to convert Augustine; but Monica must be a saint. THE mother of Cardinal Vaughan had fourteen children -eight boys and six girls. Remarkable educator that she was, she believed that she owed the best part of her time to her little world. The children's special room looked like the nave of a Church for each little boy and girl had his statue to care for and they never failed to put flowers before it on special occasions. With what art this mother settled a quarrelsome boy or a vain or untruthful little girl! With the littlest ones she was not afraid to become a little one and like them to sit on the ground. Thus, placed on their level, as the biography of her Jesuit son expresses it, she used to put her watch to their ears and explain to them that some day God would stop the tick tock of their lives and that He would call to Himself in heaven His children whom He had lent to earth. In the course of the day, Mrs. Vaughan loved to pick our one or other of her band, preferably two, chosen on the basis of their earnest efforts or some particular need for improvement, and make a visit to Church. Yes, they should pray at home too; they had God in their hearts; but in each village or in each section of town, there is a special house generally of stone where Our Lord lives as He once lived at Nazareth except that now He remains hidden under the appearances of a little Host. She explained to them that prayer consists not in reciting set words but in conversing with Jesus. And if they had been very very good she would let them kiss the altar cloth and sometimes the altar itself, a favor the children regarded as most precious. When they had beautiful flowers in their green house they brought them to Church; happy and proud were the ones who were entrusted with delivering the bouquets or the vases of flowers! Besides the visits made to 'Jesus, the Head there were also visits to the 'members of Jesus, 'What you do to the least of My brethren you do to me. And Mrs. Vaughan explained to each child according to its capacity to understand the great duty of charity and the reason for this duty. She did not hesitate to take them into sordid homes. Sometimes people were horrified to see her take the children to see the sick who suffered from a contagious disease. Wasn't she afraid her children would contract it? But kind, firm Mrs. Vaughan did not allow herself to be the least disturbed by such comments. 'Sickness? Well if one of them contracted a sickness while visiting the poor, that would still not be too high a price to pay for Christian charity. Besides God will protect my children much better than motherlove can. Here was true formation in piety, true formation in charity. Here too was encouragement to follow a high ideal. Herbert, the eldest of the boys, was once quite concerned over a hunting trip that the weather threatened to spoil. 'Pray mamma, he said, 'that we have good weather! And Mrs. Vaughan more concerned to lift her son's soul than to secure him a pleasurable time answered smilingly, 'I shall pray that you will be a priest! How the boy took such an answer at the moment is not recorded. We do know this: Herbert was . . . the future Cardinal! Mrs. Vaughan also gave her children an appreciation of the fine arts. She herself played the harp delightfully. From time to time she gathered her household about her for a gala time playing, singing, and a bit of mimicry; she always used the occasion to remind the children that there are other melodies and other joys more beautiful than those of earth. TRAINING IN GENEROSITY THE child is instinctively selfish, but he easily learns generosity. His training should be directed toward it. Little Rose of Lima's childhood was marked by a series of accidents, maladies, and sufferings which the crude treatment of that time often aggravated rather than relieved. When only three months old she crushed her thumb under a trunk lid and the nail had to be removed. She also had to undergo an ear operation which was followed by a skin disease that began on her head; her mother treated it with a salve which burnt her so severely that the surgeon had to treat her for weeks, removing proud flesh so that the healthy skin could heal. Thanks to her mother's exhortations, this little girl of four years bore the cruel pain with an astonishing calmness and in perfect silence. Are not the staggering mortifications we see her imposing on herself later due to her early training? Like all little girls, she was vain and took considerable care of her hair which was very beautiful. Her brother used to throw mud at it and get it all dirty just to tease her. Rose became very angry, but the brother, recalling perhaps some sermon he had heard, assumed a preaching tone on one of these occasions and said to her solemnly, 'Take care, vanity will be your ruin; the curled hair of girls are cords from hell which bind the hearts of men and drag them into the eternal flames. Rose did not answer, but bit by bit began to understand . . . and she detached herself. That detachment prepared her for greater sacrifices and soon we see her offering her virginity to God. Jacqueline was another little girl, a little girl of our own day, who learned the lesson of sacrifice. She was sick and suffering much. 'Oh, I believe nobody has ever had pain like mine! 'Where does it hurt? she was asked. 'In my stomach, in my head, everywhere! 'Think of St. Francis who had a red hot iron applied to his eyes as a treatment . . . This time her attention was caught. She forgot her own misery to sympathize with her dear saint whom people had hurt. 'Did they cure him after all that? Guy de Fontgalland had to have many strychnine injections in his leg. 'Offer it to Jesus, my darling, suggested his mother. 'He was crowned with thorns for love of you. 'Oh yes, that is true and He kept the thorns in His head while they quickly removed the needle from my leg. A mother had three children; the oldest was four, the second, three, and the baby, twenty months. It was Good Friday. Why not encourage them to offer Jesus on the Cross some little sacrifice which would cost them a little? 'My children, I will not deprive you of your chocolate candy at lunch t oday; but little girls who love Jesus will know themselves how to sacrifice their chocolate. She made no further reference to it. None of the children answered. That evening the mother was very much moved to see the three chocolate bars at the foot of the Crucifix. Our Lord must have smiled at the childish offering; one of the candy bars bore the teeth marks of the baby who had hesitated before the offering and begun to nibble on her chocolate. These stories of successful lessons in generosity are encouraging. What others have achieved, can I not achieve too? MOTHERS AND VOCATIONS WHEN Motta was elected to the Swiss Federal Council his first act was to send this telegram to his mother: 'To my venerated mother, who remaining a widow while I was still a child, engraved in my heart the concept of duty by teaching me that duty dominates all interests, all selfishness, all other concerns. To be sure God remains the Master of vocations. Motta was not entering upon Holy Orders. His providential position was to be quite different and very fruitful besides. What is certain is that never-or shall we say rarely, very rarely-is a vocation born into a family unless the mother has inculcated in her children a sense of duty and a habit of sacrifice. Of course, all children who receive a strong supernatural training do not enter the priesthood or religious life, but no child enters upon any career calling for great self-sacrifice, prescinding some unusual influence which is rare, if he does not acquire early in life a solid spirit of renunciation and generosity in the accomplishment of duty. On the other hand, where mothers know how to go about teaching and above all practicing complete fidelity to duty and total renunciation, where they always put the supernatural love of God before material love for their children, Our Lord finds it easy to choose His privileged souls. Monsignor d'Hulst said many a time to Abbe Leprince, 'It takes a truly Christian mother to make a good priest. The seminary polishes him off but does not give him the substance, the sacerdotal spirit. All things considered, that holds true for novitiates and religious life. Nothing replaces family training, above all the influence of the mother. But that training and that influence must be wholly supernatural. Madame Acarie, foundress of a French Carmelite Convent where she was known as Sister Marie of the Incarnation, strove earnestly to rear her six children for God. She explained to them: 'I would not hesitate to love a strange child more than you if his love for God were greater than yours. However, individual free will always remains and God is Always Master of His gifts. That thought ought to calm the fear-unjustifiable as it is but humanly understandable-of certain mothers who think, 'If I conduct my home along lines too thoroughly Christian, if I instill into my children too strong a habit of the virtues which lead to total renunciation, to an all embracing zeal, I shall see my sons and daughters renouncing marriage one by one and setting off for the priesthood or the convent. If that were to happen, where would be the harm? But that rarely happens in practice. Furthermore, is marriage a state of life that does not require a sense of duty or abnegation? Let there be no anxiety on this score but perfect peace. The important thing now is not that God might choose soand-so but that the home give Our Lord maximum glory; that each child whatever its destiny serve an apprenticeship in generosity and the true spirit of the Gospel. Everything else as far as the future is concerned should be left to God. PRIESTS IN THE FAMILY THE supreme honor for Christian families is to give priests to God. The father can do much to inspire a priestly vocation but the mother who is often closer to the children can do more. For this she needs a priestly soul, a gift that is not so rare in mothers as one might believe. 'There are, said Rene Bazin, 'mothers who have a priestly soul and they give it to their children. The lack of priests is a terrible sickness of the world today, a sickness that is growing worse. The war has depleted their number and the absence of priestly influence in many parishes before and during the war has damaged more than one vocation. It is necessary that Christian families desire to give priests to the Church; that they beg God for the grace to prepare to the best of their ability for the eventual flowering of the priesthood. Christian families should desire to give priests: Such a desire presupposes a profound esteem for the priesthood on the part of the parents. What a pity it is when a child who broaches the subject of becoming a priest meets with his father's unreasonable anger, 'If you mention vocation to me again, I'm going to strangle your confessor for it! Can there be any greater blessing than a priest in a family? Christian families should pray: A priestly vocation is a supernatural favor; prayer is essential to obtain it. God's gifts are free, that is true, but we know that He makes some of His choice graces depend upon the prayers of His friends. Christian families should prepare for vocations: Parents should know how to detect the germs ofa vocation. 'I hear the grain growing, said an old peasant as he walked about in his field. No one can better read the soul of a child than the mother. 'I know him through and through as if I had made him. This rather common but profound statement expresses very well the sort of intuition mothers have for all that concerns their child. Although the boy himself may not have discovered the divine germ, the mother, if she is keen and close to God, has been able to discern it. How then help this germ to bud? Help it gently, for there must be no pressure brought to bear upon the child. Suggest, yes; force, no. Inspire great esteem for the priesthood. Consider a priest's visit to the home as a privilege and a festive occasion. 'From the age of seven, declared Father Olier, the founder of the Sulpicians, 'I had such an esteem for a priest that in my simple childish mind I believed them no longer human. When asked the source of his great esteem, he said, 'From my father and my mother. 'Dear child, since you love to go to church so much and since you are so good in public speaking, you ought to become a priest, suggested the father to his son, the future martyr, Blessed Perboyre. Often the mother has quicker insight and longer-ranged vision. The father sometimes resists the vocation of his child. Such was the case with Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Alphonsus Ligouri. The father of Saint Alphonsus refused to speak to him for a whole year. Sometimes though the father is the one who inspires the love for the priesthood. At the time of the confiscation of Church property in 1905 in France, a father perched his son on his shoulders to watch the pillage of the churches to incite in him a desire to become a defender of the Church later and if possible a priest. Madame de Quelen did not hesitate to bring her son to the prison of the Carmelite priests to visit the priests interned there. The bishop later chose the Church of this Carmelite prison for his See. If a child seems drawn to the priesthood show him the high motives that can lead him to embrace such a calling- the desire to imitate Our Lord and the desire to save souls. What a reward the parents reap at their son's ordination or on the day of their death. That repays them for all the sacrifices they willingly made; repays them with interest. THE MOTHER OF A SAINT MADAME DE BOISY, the mother of Saint Francis de Sales, brought many precious virtues with her to the chateau of Thorens in Savoy where her husband lived. Unassuming and kind, she considered the village households around her estate almost as part of her family; she showed concern for their poverty and sufferings, settled their differences and exercised a control over them that was highly successful for the simple reason that she was careful not to make a show of it. Watchful to see that her servants were truly a part of the family, she encouraged them, without constraining them, to practice their faith and offered to read spiritual books to them herself after the evening meal; she invited all of them to attend the family prayer. Unfortunately her marriage promised to be sterile. At Annecy in a church dedicated to Our Lady of Liesse, she begged God to give her a son, promising to 'exercise all her care to make him worthy of heaven. On August 1567, Francis de Sales was born. He was so frail a child that all feared for his life. As he grew older, the child had no greater delight than to show kindness to the unfortunate and to distribute among the poor the delicacies his mother gave him for this purpose. It is said of him that by way of thanking his mother he promised her, 'When I am my own master, I will give you a beautiful red silk dress every year. At the same time she was training her little boy to almsgiving, Madame de Sales was also educating him to love of God and to sacrifice. Soon the hour of separation struck. The child had to leave for the school of La Roche and later for the College at Annecy. He was beloved by all, excused the faults of his comrades and one day even took a whipping in place of his cousin Gaspard de Sales. Shortly after his First Holy Communion he told his mother that he wanted to receive the tonsure some day and that therefore she ought to have his beautiful blond curls cut now. Francis had two brothers. To characterize them and himself, he developed a comparison between the trio and the seasoning of a salad: 'Jean-Francis with his violent temper furnishes the vinegar; Louis with his wisdom the salt; and I, the good-natured chubbyFrancis, put in the oil because I love mildness. Francis possessed a secret of which his mother was the confidant: He wanted to be a priest at any cost. Madame de Sales shared his dream and upheld her son in it. After six years at Jesuit schools and colleges accompanied by outstanding success he entered the University of Padua. Here he astonished his professors with the brilliant way he defended his thesis although he was scarcely twenty-four at the time. The father already envisioned his son as a great lawyer, then a senator, and the founder of a fine family, but Francis, enlightened by a providential experience he had one day while riding through a forest, decided not to delay his consecration to God any longer. His father objected. The mother intervened: 'Can we dispute with God over a soul He wants for His service? Secretly she had clerical clothes made for Francis. The post of provost of the Cathedral Chapter became vacant. The father finally gave in and on June 8, 1593, Francis was ordained to the diaconate. In the opinion of his father, who missed the joy of seeing him a bishop, Francis preached too much and didn't put in enough Greek and Latin when he did preach. But Francis knew how to talk to souls as his famous missions at Chablais strikingly demonstrated. Rich and poor besieged his confessional. On December 8, 1602, Francis, who was then thirty-five gave his first episcopal blessing to his mother, who soon put herself under his spiritual direction. One of the last joys of this noble mother was toread her son's 'Introduction to Devout Life, a book which met with spectacular success. A stroke brought the saint's mother to the point of death. The holy bishop of Annecy came hurriedly to her bedside. She recognized him, took his hand and kissed it, then putting up her arms to draw his head closer to her to kiss him, she said, 'You are my father and my son! Francis closed her eyes at death. Broken by sorrow, he wrote to Madame de Chantel, 'It has pleased God to take from this world our very good and very dear mother in order to have her, as I strongly hope, at His right hand, since she was one of the sweetest and most innocent souls that could be found. Sons are worth what their mothers are worth. PARENTS OF SAINTS SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES was the first child of Madame de Boisy. Saint Paul of the Cross was the first of sixteen children. The saint in the family is not always the oldest. Saint Bernard was the third of seven. Saint Thomas Aquinas was the sixth child in the family. Saint Therese of the Child Jesus was the last of nine children. Saint Ignatius of Loyola the last of thirteen. What glory would have been lost to the Church if the parents of these children had consulted their selfishness rather than their duty of parenthood and had left buried in the realms of nothingness these little beings destined to become saints! It brings to mind the conversation between two women, the one voluntarily sterile, the other surrounded by fine children. The first woman explained to the second that she just couldn't be tied down. The second responded with the classic argument: 'And suppose that your father and mother had reasoned like that, where would you be? The saints are rarely only children for two reasons: The first, that there cannot be any sanctity without a habit of renunciation and this habit is much more readily acquired in a large family where each one must forget self to think of others; where the rubbing of character against character whittles down selfishness; where the parents do not have time to overwhelm their offspring with a foolish indulgence that spoils them. The second, that God gives the grace of a holy call, by preference, where there is an integral practice of virtue, where virtue is held in honor, where the parents do not fear difficulty but trust in Divine Providence. Saint Vincent de Paul was one of five children and Saint Vincent Ferrer, one of eight, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Blessed Perboyre, Saint Bernadette were each, one of eight children. In the family of the Cure of Ars there were six children; in that of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, seven; in that of Saint Benedict Joseph Labre, fifteen. In the family of Saint Catherine of Siena, there were twenty-two children of the same marriage. And how many more examples we could still find! There is a charming Breton legend that carries an equally charming lesson. One day Amel, the fisherman, and his wife Penhov, who used to bring fresh fish to the monks, had left with their child to bring in the nets. They were overtaken by the tide. The water rose higher and higher and higher. 'Wife, this is our last hour; put your two feet on my shoulders; in this way you will hold out longer. . . . and love my memory. Penhov obeyed. Amel sunk into the sand like a post driven in with a hammer. Penhov seized the child and lifting it above her said, 'Put your two feet on my shoulders; in this way you will hold out longer. And love deeply the memory of your father and mother. The mother too sank beneath the water and soon only the golden hair of the child floated on the water. An angel of God passed by. He seized the child's hair and pulled. 'My, how heavy you are! Another blond head appeared, that of Penhov who had not let go of her boy's feet. 'How heavy you both are! Then Amel appeared for he had not let go of his wife's feet. . . . By the child the father and mother had been saved! Who knows whether or not some parents will enter Paradise because an angel has seized their child by the hair! What a beautiful letter of introduction for Heaven is a child and above all a canonized child! TRAINING IN CHARITY JEANNE-ANCELOTHUSTACHE gives us a picture of her little daughter Jacqueline in the book entitled 'The Book of Jacqueline. She is a well-endowed child; she is made much of, in fact, too much petted by her grandmother, by her father, by her sister who is extremely proud of her and by all the guests of the home. She is in danger of becoming a charming little self-centered individual as so many children are. Happily, attentive care watches over her and strives to give the child the spirit of charity, love for the poor, for children, for the weak and the suffering. Little by little, Jacqueline opens her heart to this love, toward the suffering of the world. She finds exquisite words, unexpected delicacy in greeting people, in thanking them, and in easing every wound that she guesses with a subtle and tender intuition. She is embarrassed rather than triumphant because of the special advantages she has over companions who are less gifted, poorer and less endowed. She pities the poor beggar on the boulevard; she brightens the lives of the aged sick in the hospice of Ligny with her refreshing graciousness. At seven years this is how she prays to the Blessed Virgin for an unfortunate servant: 'O my Mother, my Mother, please deliver Yvonne. The poor little one. Nobody wants her. Her father doesn't want her, her mother is now far from her. She stole, she is in prison, she is sad and never will any one take her from it, never until her death; I alone on earth love her, I love her because she seems to say to me, 'If they would let me alone with you, I would never do anything bad.' 'I alone on earth, I love her. That is the answer of Jacqueline to the secret appeal of the merciful Christ: She will give herself entirely to those who have no one to love them; she will be their Sister of Charity, their Little Sister of the Poor, their Sister of Mercy. The hour of God for this privileged child was to come in an unexpected way. She was to die while still very young and she was to go to the Christ of the extended Arms, the Christ who loves little children who are charitable and pure. What an advantage for the child's later life, if the parents have succeeded in making it alert to the refinements of charity, to a concern for the needs of the world. They do not lack opportunities. Perhaps mother and child are taking a walk. Here comes a poor grandmother, gathering dead branches, leading along an emaciated, sickly child. 'Suppose we go to their aid? suggests the mother to her little one. Christmas comes. In many families some good little children will have nothing, not the smallest present. Their papa is too poor; he earns just enough to provide bread to his household. Playthings? By no means; playthings cost too much. 'Suppose we bring them that doll you don't play with anymore. Mother will dress it again so that it will look fine. Or, 'Suppose you look for that mechanical horse you relegated to the attic. Papa will repair it so that it will seem like new. Then there are the Missions. A terrible flood in some land has been reported. How many people are suffering! Let us fix up a bank into which each one can put his little alms! When we have a nice sum, we can send it over there. Or perhaps there is an occasion to ransom a little pagan baby so that it can be reared as a Christian. The opportunity to explain that spiritual alms are superior to material alms should not be passed by. Once a child's eyes have been opened, how well it will know how to be good! TRAINING IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (1) To AWAKEN the child to solicitude for the poor and the wretched is a splendid thing. However parents do not fulfil their whole duty, if they fail to give it a sense of responsibility for the common good and a true concept of cooperation. Instinctively the child refers everything to its own small personal interest. If it is not taught very early to concern itself for others, it will be in danger of becoming narrow and selfish, of being forever oblivious to the general welfare, in other words, of never achieving a social sense. While the child is very young this training will not consist in formal instructions but rather in a constant directing of attention on a thousand different occasions to the fact of having to be concerned about others. It will be taught to go upstairs without making a noise because mamma is resting; not to slam the doors because little brother or little sister is asleep; not to play noisily near papa's study. The child will learn very early in this way the social consequences of its actions. The child may be with the whole family to meet someone at the station; the parents will have a fine opportunity to show it how selfish it is to stand directly in door ways and passages as it loves to do, since that obstructs the entrances and exits for people coming in from trains or those who merely wish to leave that way. If a little girl accompanies her mother on a shopping trip, she can be taught not to ask the clerk to display more goods than necessary because it will all have to be refolded and replaced after she leaves. At basketball or football, it is not so important to be a star player oneself as to bring the team to victory. It is true sportsmanship and true nobility to renounce a personal triumph by passing the ball to a fellow player who will assure the victory because he is in a better position or better qualified. 'Point out to us the lessons of the football game, a young sportsman asked his older friend. And he gave the one that extols the virtue of renunciation: 'I will pass my chance to him-the sacrifice of selfish or vain calculating with a view to the result for the whole. The child can be shown that when there is question of committing an infraction of discipline in school, he ought to avoid it not so much because of the effect on the teacher-He who budges will have to deal with me-but rather the disturbance it causes for his comrades whose attention is distracted and progress retarded. Discipline was not invented for the comfort of the teacher but for the good of the pupils. In this way, theoretical teaching is preceded by the practical background of the child in an atmosphere of cooperation, of social interchange of help. Every occasion for practice of this type should be accompanied by an explanation that later they must always act with like consideration in the office, the factory, the army or in whatever community they may be. Once the children are old enough to understand more theory, every opportunity to instill doctrine should be seized: An international problem arises: Selfishness or mutual help? What does the Church say on this point? What does the Gospel say? Or perhaps it is a problem of relations between employer and workers, a strike in the father's factory or in the city. Here too, what does the Church say? What does the Gospel command. Selfishness or reciprocal understanding? Trained in this fashion the young will be ready and quick to understand the social or international doctrine of the Church when they are old enough to be taught it academically. They will not oppose correct principles, as they only too often do with a wall of prejudices or pseudo-traditions, when their religion or philosophy teachers explain them. WE HAVE accomplished a good deal if we have accustomed the child to put itself as much as possible 'in the place of others. 'If I were in such and such a situation, what would I do, what would I think? We are all wrapped up in ourselves as in a cocoon, the child more than anyone else; particularly if it has been coddled, if it has been born into a family that is comfortably fixed, if it gets accustomed or others make it accustomed to being waited on. The child must be encouraged to wait on itself and to give service. If for any reason the mother needs to hire help, that is no reason for the child to monopolize such help to its own comfort; it should never be permitted to give direct orders to domestic help. As much as possible, especially in the case of little girls, the child should be given the opportunity to do many little tasks that make family life run more smoothly: to set the table, to dust up a room, to arrange a bouquet, to take care of the baby. Such assignments should not be presented to them as burdensome tasks but as an aid toward the common good, a lightening of mamma's work so that they are joyful about it even if it demands an effort, upsets their well-laid plans or requires a sacrifice. Often the child will be delighted, proud of its importance. However care must be taken to appeal not to vanity but to responsibility. A delicate point to consider is the question of friendships. Should the child be permitted to associate with children who are not as we say of their class? They will meet in school. If these possible friends are morally good and wellmannered, why not? It will offer a fine opportunity to show that money is not everything, that the only true worth is virtue and human dignity. The child may be too much inclined to pair off only with those who belong to the same social circle or environment; that flatters its vanity. The parents should react to this tendency by teaching the little one that it ought to share with a comrade who is less privileged and while avoiding indiscriminate associations with anybody and everybody, seek out as friends not the best dressed but those who are the best students, the most truly pious, the strongest personalities for good, in a word, those that deserve most esteem. Should the family circumstances require sacrifices, show the child that there are people who are poorer; silence all jealousy. When the time comes for a choice of profession direct the boy or girl to choose judiciously not according to possible profit or financial returns but according to the possibilities for best serving society, the common good. Generous parents will not hesitate, if the child's qualifications are adequate and the opportune moment presents itself, to speak of vocations of complete consecration, the priesthood, religious life. There are so many needs in the world. 'The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers are few. They enlist their children's interest. A priest? Why not he? A religious? Why not she? That supposes a spirit of detachment in the parents, an informed appreciation for the needs of the Church, love of the general good of Christianity, the sacrifice of little hopes for building up a new family. Yes, it means that. Such parents will often call attention to the distress of the world; to the struggle of nations among themselves. They will explain to their children that union alone is fruitful; furthermore that union alone is truly Christian. What an inspiring example do those children have whose father has always been a man of broad sympathies and a generous heart, highly social-minded; if in his profession he has always tried to serve rather than merely to earn money; if a lawyer, he has always been concerned for justice; if an industrialist, he has applied himself to bettering the human aspects of production; if a merchant, he has been attentive to injure no one; if a doctor, he has sacrificed himself to do the most possible good; if an employee, he has given his time loyally and honestly to his work-a worker eager for work well done and the social defense of his profession. The boy and girl learn from this to consider their chosen professions or careers as future social service. They get out of their narrow selfish views which formerly warped their characters-they emerge with souls truly formed. IF WE are alert to seize the occasions, everything can serve to teach children to guess or at least to understand the needs and requirements of others. A little girl who could no longer be called a baby had not as yet any brother or sister. One day she noticed her mother busy with the details of a layette: 'Is all that for Liette, mamma? She was Liette. 'No dear, not for Liette, but for a little brother or sister who is going to come. Liette was utterly stupefied. What was this? Mother was not working only for her then! The first school for social consciousness is the family. What a handicap if mother has never worked for anyone but Liette, if Liette remained an only child! We can readily guess what selfishness she would have been capable of displaying. The family is together: 'It's so stuffy here, I'm going to open the window. 'No, grandmother has a cold. The child understands it is not alone; others count. The family lives in an apartment. The children are making an uproar. 'Gently, children; we must not disturb the people downstairs. Not so much noise. Others count. The little girl is learning how to keep house. She shakes her dustcloth out of the window. 'Did you look to see if someone was passing by? To know that other people exist and to understand that we must restrain ourselves for them is the root of social consciousness. A person would think that we all would have it and to spare. Unfortunately experience proves otherwise. Mother and child go to a neighboring park for play. How tempting to make little sand piles all along the bench beside mamma! 'You will see, I will not get you dirty mamma. 'No, my little one, but you are not thinking of the people who may come in a little while to sit on this bench. The street as well as a public garden can offer opportunities for such lessons. 'Step aside dear. Don't you see that mother who is pushing her baby buggy; let her pass. On the streetcar: 'Give your place to the lady. In a train. 'Take turns sitting by the window. 'Let's not speak so loud; it will disturb other people's conversation or their reading. On a visit. 'The steps have just been scrubbed; clean your shoes on the mat and walk along the edge so as not to track them up for the lady. All this is rounded out in Catechism lessons. 'Then in heaven I will be with some poor little child, won't I? Children of poor families should be taught the dignity of poverty and labor, the duty of contributing one's best efforts to lift the living conditions and social status of their group. Children of wealthy families should be taught their responsibility toward the working classes; they should be taught how far material, moral, and spiritual destitution can go and what they ought to do to learn how to remedy it. TRAINING IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (4) WE HAVE not done everything when we have given children the idea and the desire of going to the aid of the poor. There is something better to be done. That is to teach them gradually to try to prevent misery from invading the poor world. We shall never succeed completely in checking it, but what a beautiful work it is to try to spread more happiness among men! As children grow and reach an age of keener perception and of deeper reflection show them that the problem involves: The relations of social classes with one another; The relations of nations toward one another. Within a single country, there are those who have what they need, those who have more than they need, those who have not even the essentials. Is it not fundamental to establish a condition in the world in which the fewest people possible lack the necessities of life or better in which the most people possible can attain a sufficient possession of the goods of the earth, the culture of the mind and the knowledge of supernatural riches? To the degree in which we are impregnated with the spirit of the Gospel, we will desire that our brothers about us are not only cured of their wounds but preserved as far as they can be from possible wounds and established in a state of adequate human development, and of adequate divine development. To dress a wound that has been infected is a good deed; to prevent a wound from being inflicted is a better deed. To prearrange indemnity for those who fall into unemployment is good; to strive for a status of work in which unemployment is prevented is better. Now the conditions of modern living, the economic equipment of society, have thrown a whole section of society into a situation in which life has become very hard, in which 'earning one's living has become a terrible problem. Young boys and girls must be taught to realize these facts as they grow up. They must open their minds to an understanding of the social problems in their most agonizing aspects; they must prepare themselves to work to the best of their ability to counteract these evils. When the social questions are concerned with relations between peoples of different nations, then how many problems crop up! Wars, even after treaties have been signed, leave hearts embittered. New difficulties arise. A very correct idea of patriotism is of capital importance! Is periodic war between nations justifiable? Ought we not do everything in our power to constitute a state of peace in the world by an honest agreement between nations? What procedures should we follow that these desirable understandings be effective? What virtues must be developed in order to reconcile at one and the same time concern for national dignity, love of peace, brotherhood according to God. How can we get different peoples to live together side by side without the grave interests of any group suffering even though each nationality remains deeply concerned for its own greatness? A whole education on these points must be given. THE FAMILY AND THE SCHOOL To CHOOSE a school and then to help the school are two great duties of the family. 1. To choose a school. It is quite clear that a Catholic family ought to choose a Catholic school. On every level of education when there is a choice between a Catholic school and a public school, Christian parents have the serious duty to prefer the one which speaks of God and Christ rather than the one which sins by omission. It is a duty and a serious duty for many reasons: First of all when Catholics practically bleed themselves to death financially to maintain their schools, not to profit by their sacrifice is to do them grave injustice. Then, and this is serious, even when there need be no fear of the danger of immorality, the very fact of the mixed religions necessarily involved is a danger for the child's faith since because of this variety, the education offered is severed from all allusion to things eternal. It is by a regrettable amputation that educators pretend to isolate in the human being, the merely human vocation and the supernatural vocation. We have not been created to be human beings pure and simple but divinized human beings. Educators can work in vain, secularization will accomplish nothing in changing this truth. It is just that way. The same holds for the education the parents give to supplement that of the school; it is immeasurably harmful for the moral life of young minds and young hearts never to hear mentioned that which alone counts for life. That is, however, how so many generations have become accustomed to put life on one side and religion on the other as if they were separate water-tight compartments. To count on the school alone, especially when it is neutral, to equip children adequately for life is a grave delusion. Spencer, that English realist, once wrote: 'The one who would want to teach geometry by giving Latin lessons or who believed he could teach pupils to play the piano by drawing would be considered crazy. He would be just as reasonable as those who pretend to improve the moral sense by teaching grammar, chemistry or physics. An education, even a solid education that is purely secular is insufficient for the full development of the moral sense and the adequate formation of character. 2. To help the school. After the school has been carefully chosen, the family still has the duty to help the teachers in their task. Therefore, parents, older brothers and sisters should: show new interest in the children's studies not as they often do through vanity but through real interest in the children. should never contradict the disciplinary measures that teachers thought necessary; if a punishment has been inflicted at school or a schedule decided upon, the pupil's family ought to support it and express themselves as being in accord with it. should, if necessity has obligated them to put a child in a secular school, supplement the regrettable deficiencies of the school by competent religious instructions; they must also exercise vigilance over the friendships and associations the children form. They should exercise vigilance in this regard even when the school is of the highest moral standard; particularly careful must they be of the influences of doubtful companions the children might become acquainted with on their way to and from school. Along with the school and the home we must take account of the influence of the streets. THE SECULARISM OF CHRISTIANS WE ARE not concerned here with refuting the doctrines of secularism. Every Christian ought to know the mind of the Church on this subject; we need not go back to ancient documents either to discover it. It is enough to recall the Encyclical 'Summi Pontificatus issued by Pius XII in 1939 at the beginning of the Second World War. Denouncing the aggressive encroachment into the field of religion by some present-day particular doctrines, he traced even farther back the source of the evil which has poisoned the whole life of Europe; he pointed to the doctrines which tried to build up the present and the future of humanity by getting rid of God and getting rid of Christ. The problem now is to determine which of the unfortunate species of secularism has invaded me, my home, my habits, and which now may dominate me. Of course there is no question of a denial of God or of Christ. But what place do they hold in my family life? In my daily life, in my profession, in my participation in civic affairs? Has it not often happened that in choosing schools or colleges for their children so-called Christian parents often evidence a utilitarian materialistic spirit; they give lame reasons for choosing the secular colleges instead of a Catholic college-the teachers are better, the chances for success after graduation are more certain. Are they so sure? And if by chance it were true? Do the souls of their children mean less than a diploma? Has it not often happened that the influence of such Christian parents in their social and civic life was practically nothing as far as bringing the doctrines of the Gospel and the teaching of the Church to bear on those domains? And even though they neglected nothing of the essential practices of their religion, was it not primarily mere formality rather than solid convictions; conformity or fashion rather than true worship? There was a great disparity between their external actions, their attitudes and real prayer, the living knowledge of the gift of God? Is not following the doctrines and the morality of Christ nothing more than letting them be evident in my life and my family? The world must be made over. In the light of an Apocalypse, terrible ruins have been effected. The edifice that was the European world appeared solid; the foundation stone was deficient. Are we going to build the new world on an equally fragile base? If we are, then, the causes remaining the same, the results must inevitably be the same. And we shall continue indefinitely to see renewed destructions. If God has no place in the foundations of the City with all that His inclusion implies, then how can the City remain standing? That is a thought expressed in an ancient psalm; there is no exception-the truth of this fact remains. The stability of nations and of society is bound up with eternal principles. Am I sufficiently convinced of this? Do I not have much more confidence in human formulas than in the rule of complete truth? Do I not unconsciously try to establish human life only upon the human? Am I not still and always, in spite of the lesson in world events, the victim of a deficient ideal, of inadequate principles? I must Christianize my Christianity. I must make it evident in every department of my life-in my relations with my family and with society; in the opinions I hold regarding national and international issues. In all that depends on me there shall be one hundred percent Christianity. FAMILY AFFECTIONS THE family spirit, that traditional ensemble of convictions, ideals, and domestic practices which constitute the sacred patrimony of people united by the same blood, can exist without a very strong affection among the members. The family spirit is in itself something precious; but when it is merely a sort of collective egotism, it has been blemished; it is a beautiful fruit injured by a worm. What an inspiring and noble reality family affection is! One author refers to it poetically: ' . . . Beautiful families that travel as a group and as a choir on the road to heaven after the pattern of stars that are united in constellations in the firmament . . . How we ought to pity those husbands or wives and often young boys and girls who find the hours spent at home long; those husbands and wives who are bored with each other; those brothers and sisters who find one another's company monotonous and whose glance is ever on the door, the gate or the garage! Mutual Love of Parents and Children: Joseph and Mary did not grow bored with Jesus; Jesus did not tire of the company of Mary and Joseph. It is said that love does not go backward. We do not find too many examples of parents who do not love their offspring but how many children neglect their father and mother with painful disregard! They explain it by saying that young people like to be together. But there is a time for everything. There are some who do not make enough of the part of the home in their lives. How strange it is that children can be so loving when they are little, so demonstrative, and when they grow up so adept at saddening their parents? Brotherly and Sisterly Love: Where will we find love if not between brothers and sisters? 'Who then will love you, Bishop Baunard asks, 'if you do not love your brother. It is like loving yourself. I believe the etymology of the word frater, brother, is made up of these two words fere alter, that is nearly another self. The Count de Mun wrote in his 'Memoirs, 'It is sweet to me to have to speak in the plural when recalling the first years of my existence. I have a twin brother who has never been so much as a step away from me in my career. My life is his life, my joys have been his, and his successes mine. It is not Anatole and Armand, he and I,it is we. Marshal Lyautey had a brother who was a colonel during the war of 1914; this brother manifested to all who spoke to him not only his admiration for Lyautey, the Governor of Morocco, but his deep affection. One only had to hear Father Foch, a fine type of Jesuit, mention his brother Marshal Foch to sense his love; though he showed a complete reserve it was more eloquent than any discourse; his was a warmth of heart which a few restrained but touching words sufficed to express. There should be place in the home for the affection that grandparents, uncles and aunts deserve. On the children's birthdays, why not invite the godparents; they would enter better into their office. 'Men and women who have held children at the baptismal font, I remind you that you will have to render an account of them before God. For their part, the children will get a better realization of this beautiful institution of Christian sponsorship. If all the members of the family are to understand one another and love one another, each one must have a great virtue. The same training and the same blood are not sufficient; self-conquest is necessary. Bossuet expressed it well: 'Natures are always sufficiently opposite in character to create frequent friction in a habitual society. Each one has his particular disposition, his prejudices, his habits. One sees himself at such close range and one sees oneself from so many angles, with so many faults in the most trifling occurrences! One grows weary, imperfection repels, human weakness makes itself felt more and more, so that it is necessary to conquer oneself at every hour. THE HIERARCHY OF DUTIES APOSTOLIC work if carried on inopportunely or immoderately can take a woman away from her home too much. Beyond a doubt, there are immense needs: help for the sick, catechetical instructions, guild meetings for the Sisters, spiritual conferences, and in all of these, great charity can be exercised. It is much better for a woman to spend her time in such things than in lounging, or in numerous and useless visits, in exploring for the hundredth time some enticing department store. Nevertheless, the duties of the home remain her principal work: To plan, to arrange, to mend, to clean, to sew, to beautify, to care for the children. Insignificant duties? But what would that matter if they represented the Will of God? Are we not too often tempted to want a change? Impetuous zeal, poorly directed service, caprice under the guise of generosity seek to substitute for daily duty which perhaps has not much glamor about it but which is just the same wanted by God. Would not the greatest charity in such a case be not to engage in works of charity but to remain faithfully at home and devote oneself to works which no one will speak of and which will win no one's congratulations? Later when the children have grown up and settled, there may be leisure; then a large share in the apostolate will be open according to one's strength and time. Until then, my nearest neighbor, without being the least bit exclusive about it but merely judging with a well instructed understanding, will be this little world that has established itself in my home. . . . Another danger besides excessive apostolic works that might ensnare some wives and mothers of families would be to give exaggerated place to exercises of piety. Did not one of the characters in a novel by George Duhamel lament this tendency: 'I have heard priests say that some women have spoiled their married life by excessive attendance at religious ceremonies and they sighed,Why did they get married if they had a religious vocation.' There are unfortunately some husbands so superficially Christian that they see exaggeration in the most elementary and normal practice of piety on the part of the wife and mother. That is only too sadly true! Their judgment is worth nothing. We are referring only to an actual excess which would really be considered such by a competent judge. There is no doubt that a married woman, if she is a good manager and is not encumbered by some job outside the home, can find time for normal religious exercises and can even provide for meditation, spiritual reading and a relatively frequent assistance at Mass and reception of Holy Communion; time, after all, is something that varies in its possibility for adaptations and compressibility and woman excels in the heart of putting many things into a small place. . . . If she suspects that her husband finds certain exterior acts of piety exaggerated, attendance at weekday Mass for instance, let her increase her private devotions somewhat, a little more meditation or spiritual reading when he is not around; whether he is right or not, it is better not to irritate him if grave consequences might result. That is how Elizabeth Leseur managed; never did she betray the least annoyance when disturbed in her devotions; she always answered her husband's call or his outbursts of irritation with a pleasant face. Never neglect a duty but observe the order of their importance.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1816
__label__cc	0.59255	0.40745	Integrated Hospital Discharge in Torbay: Results from a Pilot Project Lesley Wade This article reports on the experiences and evaluations of piloting health and social care discharge co‐ordinators in acute and community hospital settings. Benefits were… This article reports on the experiences and evaluations of piloting health and social care discharge co‐ordinators in acute and community hospital settings. Benefits were felt with regard to length of stay, bed day use, and patient and staff experience, and were particularly notable where a discharge co‐ordinator employed by the community trust was put into the acute hospital setting. The pilots have supported a redesign of hospital discharge processes across Torbay Care Trust and South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and provided the foundation for improved partnership working and integrated service provision. Journal of Integrated Care, vol. 18 no. 3 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5042/jic.2010.0248 Hospital discharge Health and social care discharge co‐ordinator Care trust Large-strain consolidation analysis of PVD-installed soft soil considering the discharge capacity variation according to depth and time Ba-Phu Nguyen, Ananta Man Singh Pradhan, Tan Hung Nguyen, Nhat-Phi Doan, Van-Quang Nguyen and Thanh-Canh Huynh The consolidation behavior of prefabricated vertical drain (PVD)-installed soft deposits mainly depends on the PVD performance. The purpose of this study is to propose a… The consolidation behavior of prefabricated vertical drain (PVD)-installed soft deposits mainly depends on the PVD performance. The purpose of this study is to propose a numerical solution for the consolidation of PVD-installed soft soil using the large-strain theory, in which the reduction of discharge capacity of PVD according to depth and time is simultaneously considered. The proposed solution also takes into account the general constitute relationship of soft soil. Subsequently, the proposed solution is applied to analyze and compare with the monitoring data of two cases, one is the experimental test and another is the test embankment in Saga airport. The results show that the reduction of PVD discharge capacity according to depth and time increased the duration required to achieve a certain degree of consolidation. The consolidation rate is more sensitive to the reduction of PVD discharge capacity according to time than that according to the depth. The effects of the reduction of PVD discharge capacity according to depth are more evident when PVD discharge capacity decreases. The predicted results using the proposed numerical solution were validated well with the monitoring data for both cases in verification. In this study, the variation of PVD discharge capacity is only considered in one-dimensional consolidation. However, it is challenging to implement a general expression for discharge capacity variation according to time in the two-dimensional numerical solution (two-dimensional plane strain model). This is the motivation for further study. A geotechnical engineer could use the proposed numerical solution to predict the consolidation behavior of the drainage-improved soft deposit considering the PVD discharge capacity variation. The large-strain consolidation of PVD-installed soft deposits could be predicted well by using the proposed numerical solution considering the PVD discharge capacity variations according to depth and time. Engineering Computations, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/EC-05-2020-0253 Soft soil Discharge capacity Prefabricated vertical drain Large-strain theory Sustainable processing of Inconel 718 super alloy in electrical discharge machining process Ruben Phipon, Ishwer Shivakoti and Ashis Sharma This paper aims to present the performance of deionized water in electrical discharge machining (EDM) during machining of Inconel 718, copper tool electrode and deionized… This paper aims to present the performance of deionized water in electrical discharge machining (EDM) during machining of Inconel 718, copper tool electrode and deionized water as dielectric. Three parameters, namely, pulse-on-time, pulse-off-time and discharge current were taken as control parameters with individual parameter having three levels. Influence of these control parameters on response such as tool wear rate (TWR), material removal rate (MRR) and surface roughness (Ra) is evaluated at various combinations of parametric levels. The results reveal deionized water can be effectively used as a sustainable dielectric and may substitute the hydrocarbon-based dielectric in electrical discharge machining. Also, the control parameters considered show significant impact on the process criteria. Super ranking method was adopted to achieve optimal integration of EDM control factors for obtaining higher MRR, lower TWR and Ra. Further, by applying analysis of variance test, discharge current is established as the dominant parameter during the machining process. The experimentation was performed on Inconel 718 in SPARKONIX MOS, 35 A, ZNC EDM using deionized water as dielectric and copper tool as electrode. The dielectric circulatory system was developed without disturbing the existing dielectric circulation system. Figure 1 shows the EDM with newly developed dielectric system. The existing system consists of hydrocarbon-based dielectric, which has a number of drawbacks during the machining such as carbide deposition on the work material, which reduces removal of material from work material; carbon particle adhesion on tool, which results in inefficient discharge between the electrode; and the work material and production of CO and CH4 during machining, which makes the machining environment toxic. To overcome these drawbacks, a sustainable dielectric was adopted in present work. Trial experiments were conducted to select the ranges of parameters, namely, discharge current, pulse-on-time and pulse-off-time. The process characteristics were evaluated at different parametric combinations and the experimentation was designed as per Taguchi L9 orthogonal array. Table 1 shows the properties of Inconel 718. Table 2 shows the parameters considered with its ranges. Table 3 shows the experimental values. The difference of weight of work piece before and after was taken and divided by the machining time used for calculating the MWR. Similarly, the difference of weight of tool material before and after was taken and divided by machining time and is used for calculating TWR. Measurement of surface roughness was done using Talysurf surface roughness meter. The experimentation was conducted at different parametric combination on Inconel 718 taking copper as electrode and deionized water as dielectric. The performance criteria was evaluated at considered parametric combination. The result shows that the EDM parameters have significant contribution on the performance criteria and deionized water can be effectively used as dielectric medium in EDM. The use of deionized water as dielectric will improve the process and sustainable green machining can be performed. Super ranking method has been implemented to achieve the best combination of control factors and it is obtained that the combination A1B1C3 (i.e. discharge current = 3 A, pulse-on-time = 1 µs and pulse-off-time = 3 µs) is best combination for obtaining the higher MRR and lower TWR and Ra. The contributing factor in the proposed research work is discharge current. Further, ANOVA was implemented to check the adequacy of these result. It was established that discharge current is the most influential factor followed by pulse-on-time and the least contributing factor as pulse-off-time. The findings of this paper may open the guidelines for researcher for performing research in the field of sustainable machining of difficult to cut materials such as Inconel 718 with sustainable dielectrics in engineering applications. The paper is original in nature. The findings of this paper may open the guidelines for researcher for performing research in the field of sustainable machining. World Journal of Engineering, vol. 17 no. 5 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-03-2020-0077 MRR Queue Discharge Flow and Speed Models for Signalised Intersections Rahmi Akçelik and Mark Besley EPUB (2 MB) Transportation and Traffic Theory in the 21st Century DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/9780585474601-006 “Swimming against the tide”: conditional discharge from medium secure care Tanya McDonnaugh, Alan Underwood and Amanda Williams The purpose of this paper is to explore the experiences of mentally disordered offenders (MDOs) conditionally discharged from secure hospitals on a restrictive Section of… The purpose of this paper is to explore the experiences of mentally disordered offenders (MDOs) conditionally discharged from secure hospitals on a restrictive Section of the Mental Health Act (Section 37/41). Data were derived from seven semi-structured interviews from three forensic community teams. Thematic analysis identified seven predominant themes: (1) the uncertainty of the discharge timeframe; (2) fear of jeopardising discharge; (3) progress; (4) engagement with community life; (5) barriers to social engagement; (6) evolving identity and (7) someone to turn to. Findings are discussed in relation to the recovery model and the good lives model. The findings highlight the importance of fostering trust between MDOs and their care teams to encourage help-seeking. They also suggest that resources should be sequenced appropriately throughout the discharge process, to match the “window of engagement” and maximize impact and effectiveness. This research gained rarely obtained first-hand perspectives from MDOs, with the findings contributing to a more effective evaluation of the discharge pathway. The Journal of Forensic Practice, vol. 22 no. 2 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JFP-06-2019-0023 Desistance Good lives model Mentally disordered offenders Recovery model Section 37/41 Influence of the pressure relief door area and aspect ratio on discharge and force characteristics Shiyu Feng, Chenchen Wang, Xiaotian Peng, Yan Yan, Yang Deng and Jun Chen The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effects of the PRD geometric parameters, including the area and aspect ratio, on the discharge and force characteristics of… The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effects of the PRD geometric parameters, including the area and aspect ratio, on the discharge and force characteristics of pressure relief process under various plenum compartment pressures and Mach numbers. Under various plenum compartment pressures and Mach numbers, the effect of the area and aspect ratio on the discharge and force characteristics of the PRD are numerically investigated via a three-dimensional steady Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations solver based on structured grid technology. When the aspect ratio remains constant, the discharge coefficient CD, thrust coefficient CT and moment coefficient CM are not affected by the PRD. When the area is constant, the aspect ratio dramatically impacts the discharge and force characteristics because the aspect ratio increases, the discharge coefficient CD of the PRD decreases, and the thrust coefficient CT and the moment coefficient CM both increase. When the aspect ratio is 2, the discharge coefficient CD decreases by 14.7 per cent, the thrust coefficient CT increases by 10-15 per cent, and the moment coefficient CM increases by 10-23 per cent compared with when the aspect ratio is 1. This study provides detailed data and conclusions for nacelle PRD researchers and actual engineering applications. On the basis of considering the influence of operating conditions on the discharge and force characteristics of the nacelle PRD, the impact of geometric parameters, including the area and aspect ratio on the discharge and force characteristics is comprehensively considered. Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, vol. 92 no. 2 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/AEAT-03-2019-0038 Mach number Pressure relief door Discharge and force characteristic Plenum compartment pressure An ethnographic study comparing approaches to inter-professional knowledge sharing and learning in discharge planning and care transitions Justin Waring, Simon Bishop, Fiona Marshall, Natasha Tyler and Robert Vickers The purpose of this paper is to investigate how three communication interventions commonly used during discharge planning and care transitions enable inter-professional… The purpose of this paper is to investigate how three communication interventions commonly used during discharge planning and care transitions enable inter-professional knowledge sharing and learning as a foundation for more integrated working. These interventions include information communication systems, dedicated discharge planning roles and group-based planning activities. A two-year ethnographic study was carried out across two regional health and care systems in the English National Health Service, focussing on the discharge of stroke and hip fracture patients. Data collection involved in-depth observations and 213 semi-structured interviews. Information systems (e.g. e-records) represent a relatively stable conduit for routine and standardised forms of syntactic information exchange that can “bridge” time–space knowledge boundaries. Specialist discharge roles (e.g. discharge coordinators) support personalised and dynamic forms of “semantic” knowledge sharing that can “broker” epistemic and cultural boundaries. Group-based activities (e.g. team meetings) provide a basis for more direct “pragmatic” knowledge translation that can support inter-professional “bonding” at the cultural and organisational level, but where inclusion factors complicate exchange. The study offers analysis of how professional boundaries complicate discharge planning and care transition, and the potential for different communication interventions to support knowledge sharing and learning. The paper builds upon existing research on inter-professional collaboration and patient safety by focussing on the problems of communication and coordination in the context of discharge planning and care transitions. It suggests that care systems should look to develop multiple complementary approaches to inter-professional communication that offer opportunities for dynamic knowledge sharing and learning. Journal of Health Organization and Management, vol. 33 no. 6 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JHOM-10-2018-0302 Care transition Inter-professional Hospital discharge planning for Canadians experiencing homelessness Kristy Buccieri, Abram Oudshoorn, Tyler Frederick, Rebecca Schiff, Alex Abramovich, Stephen Gaetz and Cheryl Forchuk People experiencing homelessness are high-users of hospital care in Canada. To better understand the scope of the issue, and how these patients are discharged from… People experiencing homelessness are high-users of hospital care in Canada. To better understand the scope of the issue, and how these patients are discharged from hospital, a national survey of key stakeholders was conducted in 2017. The paper aims to discuss this issue. The Canadian Observatory on Homelessness distributed an online survey to their network of members through e-mail and social media. A sample of 660 stakeholders completed the mixed-methods survey, including those in health care, non-profit, government, law enforcement and academia. Results indicate that hospitals and homelessness sector agencies often struggle to coordinate care. The result is that these patients are usually discharged to the streets or shelters and not into housing or housing with supports. The health care and homelessness sectors in Canada are currently structured in a way that hinders collaborative transfers of patient care. The three primary and inter-related gaps raised by survey participants were: communication, privacy and systems pressures. The findings are limited to those who voluntarily completed the survey and may indicate self-selection bias. Results are limited to professional stakeholders and do not reflect patient views. Identifying systems gaps from the perspective of those who work within health care and homelessness sectors is important for supporting system reforms. This survey was the first to collect nationwide stakeholder data on homelessness and hospital discharge in Canada. The findings help inform policy recommendations for more effective systems alignment within Canada and internationally. Housing, Care and Support, vol. 22 no. 1 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/HCS-07-2018-0015 Systems alignment Effect of power on PPT discharge current Abdolrahim Rezaeiha The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of power on pulsed plasma thruster (PPT) discharge current with respect to its peak, duration, and behavior while… The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of power on pulsed plasma thruster (PPT) discharge current with respect to its peak, duration, and behavior while the power elevates in a low power range. A rectangular parallel‐plate breech‐fed PPT has been developed with a self‐inductor coupling element connecting the PPT cathode to the ignitor plug cathode. The PPT has been operated in vacuum chamber at 10−6 mbar and its discharge current has been recorded using a Rogowski coil while input power has been changed by means of varying the capacitor voltage at given capacitance and frequency. The analysis leads to elucidate the effects of input power on discharge current of a PPT employing a self‐inductor coupling element. The power varies within a range of less than 10 to more than 50 W. The results show that current peak rises from 5 to 10 kA while discharge duration and behavior seems to be independent of power within the operating range. Additionally, utilization of the coupling element seems to change the typical oscillating behavior of PPT discharge to a more efficient behavior. The analysis is mainly focused on breech‐fed PPTs while employing a coupling element. The paper analyzes the influence of power on discharge current of a PPT employing a self‐inductor coupling element. It clarifies the behavior of current peak, duration and behavior while power varies in a low power range. The effect of coupling element is shown to be promising. The results can be a help in design of μPPTs. Pulsed plasma thruster Discharge current Analysis of consolidation behavior of PVD-improved ground considering a varied discharge capacity Yun Tae Kim, Ba-Phu Nguyen and Dae-Ho Yun It is well-known that consolidation rate of prefabricated vertical drain (PVD)-installed ground is closely related to the discharge capacity of PVD, which decreases with… It is well-known that consolidation rate of prefabricated vertical drain (PVD)-installed ground is closely related to the discharge capacity of PVD, which decreases with an increase in effective stress. This paper aims to present consolidation behaviors of PVD-improved ground considering a varied discharge capacity of PVD. A simple equivalent vertical hydraulic conductivity (k′ve method) was proposed in plane strain numerical analysis, in which the effect of decreased discharge capacity with depth was considered. Numerical analysis was applied to analyze field behaviors of test embankment of soft mucky deposit. Finite element method results indicated that consolidation behaviors of PVD-improved soil with a nonlinear distribution of discharge capacity with depth were in a good agreement with the observed field behaviors, compared with those with a constant discharge capacity and a linear distribution of discharge capacity. At a given time and depth, the consolidation rate in the case of discharge capacity with a nonlinear distribution is lower than that of a linear or constant distribution. A geotechnical engineer could use the proposed method to predict consolidation behaviors of drainage-installed ground. Consolidation behaviors of PVD-installed ground could be reasonably predicted by using the proposed method with considering effect of discharge capacity reduction. Engineering Computations, vol. 35 no. 3 Consolidation behaviour Hydraulic conductivity PVD-improved ground Varied discharge capacity Last 12 months (954) Executive summary (17)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1831
__label__cc	0.523228	0.476772	With fifteen students, ten weeks, and a $1,500 budget, my final senior studio designed and produced everything necessary for a feast for sixty people. We made Shaker-inspired tables and benches, hanging lights, ceramic plates and cups, glass water vessels, teapots, wooden utensils, apron-like napkins, candle-holders, and much more. Although the design process was collaborative and the production shared, we each specialized in overseeing one component; I was in charge of the serving trays. Limited by money, space, and resources, I designed a series of four trays, each focused on celebrating a different method of woodworking. The steam-bent basket, stadium-shaped CNC-ed tray, rectangular double-rabbet box, and hand-gouged fish plates were different in technique, but shared shapes, proportions, and woods united the various trays. Creating a cohesive style with so many designers was of course a challenge, but we debated and selected four key words to guide the overall mood as well as the individual designs. The color scheme grew more naturally, as did the form typology. Our four key words were: QUIET MOVEMENT These words were chosen in part to create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere for our guests -- who would be strangers and out of their element -- and part to bring a more fun and dynamic element, which would be refreshing for the attendees who were also at the previous year's feast (an elegant and sophisticated affair, which you can see here). We attempted to create elements of surprise and interaction in order to loosen up our guests and encourage conversation. Wine bottles hung above a snack trough, creating an informal way to scoop up the snack mix and fill your companion's glass. The candles were unlit at the tables, and one guest in each group was given a box of matches; lighting the candles brought a warmth and intimacy to the center of the table. Traditional white napkins were replaced by thick muslin aprons, which tied around the guests' waists to combat any sense of formality I designed four serving trays, and produced 8 of each design. Because of the limited budget and access to facilities, I decided to produce all of the trays out of wood, using a different technique for each. In order to keep the disparate construction methods cohesive, I established a few base geometries, dimensions, woods, and shapes, each of the trays had at least two of these in common with the others. The CNC-ed stadium tray, the base of the steam-bent basket, and the sides and base of the double-rabbet box are made of donated white oak, which required some creativity in dodging knots, live edges, and mold. Ash forms the sides of the steam-bent basket, and the gouged tray is pine.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1832
__label__cc	0.709121	0.290879	2021 Suzuki GSX-S750Z New Motorcycles • Standard Schedule a Test Ride Compare Models Insurance Quote Get Pre-Approved 2021 Suzuki GSX-S750Z • $8,499 GSX-S750Z Metallic Oort Gray No. 3 / Glass Sparkle Black The new GSX-S750 brings significant engine and chassis advancements to firmly establish itself as the second model in Suzuki’s innovative lineup of performance street machines. The GSX-S750 features fresh, aggressive styling that encompasses the appearance of quality. As with the GSX-S1000, this new GSX-S750 inherits its heart and soul from Suzuki’s MotoGP race experience and the 30-year heritage of the GSX-R750. With boosted engine power and a suite of rider-assist features, this restyled GSX-S750 is ready to capture hearts and turn heads as the new leader in its class. This is the perfect sportbike response to the craving of today’s discriminating riders, this new GSX-S750 looks better and outperforms its popular predecessor – and other entries in the class. It is nimble, comfortable, and an exhilarating, fun ride. With styling influenced by the GSX-S1000, but with its own aggressive turn, the GSX-S750Z bodywork looks wild and forceful, yet keeps the rider comfortable at all times. The new headlight nacelle provides a visual focal point, while the under-cowl connects the chassis styling to the engine and new exhaust system. Frame design combines the advantages of a compact tubular-style street bike frame and a twin-spar sportbike frame to deliver a dynamic ride. A reasonable sport riding position is created by a carefully crafted relationship between the handlebars, footrests, and seat. Large-diameter, matte black tapered handlebars damp vibration while adding style and good control leverage for the rider. The low seat height of 820mm (32.2 inches) contributes to the sporty, yet upright riding position and aids rider confidence at stops. Four-piston Nissin Monobloc brake calipers squeeze twin, 310mm wave-style brake rotors up front with a single-piston rear caliper out back to help deliver controlled stops. Inverted, black anodized KYB fork features a spring preload adjustment and provides a solid foundation for the Nissin radial-mount brake calipers. The trapezoidal, beam-type swingarm tapers down to precise chain adjusters that add strength and style. Link-type rear suspension, with a single shock absorber working through a progressive linkage, has seven-way adjustable spring preload. Developed directly for the GSX-S750 models, the 10-spoke cast aluminum wheels from TPR hold Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S21 radial tires that deliver increased grip and stability. The black finish, aluminum hand and foot controls provide excellent action and contribute to the motorcycle’s sporty style. Electrical Features This GSX-S750Z has the Suzuki’s Easy Start System that requires just a simple touch of the starter button to fire up the engine (without pulling the clutch lever if the transmission is in neutral). Distinctively shaped headlight nacelle contains a bright 60/55-watt H4 halogen bulb. The tail section houses an integrated LED taillight with a dual-pane, red/clear lens. Similar to the GSX-S1000, the new lightweight and compact instrument panel uses an LCD display that includes speedometer, tachometer, odometer, dual trip meters, gear position, coolant temperatures, driving range, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption, traction control, and a clock function. The display has an adjustable-intensity, white color backlight for great nighttime visibility and is flanked by LED indicators for the turn signals, high beam, malfunction, and traction control, plus coolant temperature and oil pressure alerts. A three-phase charging system, with an oil-cooled stator, keeps the maintenance-free battery up to charge for trouble-free operation. Potent, 749cc, four-cylinder, fuel-injected engine uses over-square GSX-R750 architecture, so the power delivery is an excellent blend of strong low end and a muscular top end. This big-bore engine architecture also permits a shorter chassis, which greatly enhances handling. This also makes the GSX-S750Z the only motorcycle in its class with an engine with SuperSport lineage. Ventilation holes are added to the bottom side of each cylinder in the GSX-S750Z crankcase. The holes reduce pumping loss to help produce power and gain fuel economy. Camshafts tuned specifically for the GSX-S750Z deliver a dynamic wave of smooth torque and strong acceleration. Throttle bodies with Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) system contribute to better throttle response and torque at the low- to mid-rpm range, while still producing peak performance. Ten-hole, long-nose fuel injectors deliver finer atomized fuel to increase combustion efficiency. Suzuki’s patented Throttle-body Integrated Idle Speed Control (TI-ISC) stabilizes the engine idle speed and helps lower emissions. The system is compact and lightweight. The TI-ISC on the GSX-S750Z has Suzuki’s Low RPM Assist feature that seamlessly adjusts engine speed during takeoff and low-speed riding to smooth the power delivery and to help reduce the possibility of the rider stalling the motorcycle. A large capacity airbox is used to match the higher engine output. The air inlets have been designed to provide an exciting auditory experience. The Engine Control Module (ECM) provides state-of-the-art engine management and has carefully developed settings to suit the intake and exhaust systems, resulting in linear throttle response and class-leading fuel economy. Suzuki’s Advanced Traction Control System* lets the GSX-S750Z rider control the throttle with more confidence in various riding conditions. As a result, the rider can enjoy sport riding with less anxiety. There are four traction control modes (1, 2, 3, and OFF) that the rider can easily adjust at rest or on the fly via a handlebar-mounted control. The difference between the modes are their sensitivity to road conditions. Mode 1 is the lowest sensitivity level - most suitable for skilled riders or in conditions that have good road surface grip (sport riding on good, smooth roads). Mode 2 is a moderate sensitivity level - suitable for most riders or in conditions that have varied road surface grip (city riding, regular road conditions). Mode 3 is the highest sensitivity level - suitable for road conditions where the grip may be limited (wet or cold surfaces). OFF disengages all traction control features. The digital ignition fires iridium-type spark plugs that increase spark strength and combustion efficiency, contributing to higher power, more linear throttle response, easier engine start-up, and a more stable idle. These quality components also last longer than conventional spark plugs. The stainless steel, 4-2-1 exhaust system helps the engine deliver a strong low- to mid-range punch with an exciting rush to redline. A larger catalyzer is in the mid-pipe to assist in emissions control without sacrificing performance. Angular radiator shrouds efficiently guide cooling air to the high-capacity radiator. Additional heat is removed from the engine via the use of a lightweight and compact liquid-cooled oil cooler (like those used on GSX-R600 and 750 models). The fuel-injected, 749cc, four-cylinder engine uses GSX-R architecture to deliver a torque-rich sportbike experience. Suzuki Advanced Traction Control* lets the rider select sensitivity to match road conditions. Changes can be made on the fly so the rider can adapt the power delivery to changing conditions. The unique chassis integrates the best qualities of a tubular girder streetbike frame and a twin-spar sportbike frame, and is fitted with KYB suspension to provide precise handling. Radial-mounted Nissin Monobloc, four-piston brake calipers upfront grasp twin, wave-style brake rotors to deliver strong and consistent braking performance. Metallic Oort Gray and Glass Sparkle Black paint covers the street-fighter bodywork that helps create an ergonomically comfortable, yet sporty riding position. A variety of Genuine Suzuki Accessories are available for the GSX-S750Z, such as a solo seat cowl and sport screen, plus a large selection of logo apparel. 12-month unlimited mileage limited warranty. Longer coverage periods with other benefits available through Suzuki Extended Protection (SEP). *The Traction Control System is not a substitute for the rider’s throttle control. It cannot prevent loss of traction due to excessive speed when the rider enters a turn and/or applies the brakes. Neither can it prevent the front wheel from losing grip. The race-proven, six-speed, close-ratio transmission features vertically staggered shafts to reduce overall engine length. A shorter, final gear ratio enables the new GSX-S750 to accelerate quicker than the prior model while the additional engine power maintains the same top speed potential. Large diameter, wet multi-plate clutch is derived from a GSX-R750 design to easily transmit power while the rack-and-pinion clutch release provides the rider with superb friction-point feel. The ingenious shift linkage helps the rider easily select the best gear for the riding conditions. The strong drive chain uses O-rings to preserve internal lubrication so power is transmitted smoothly and quietly. Front - Nissin, 4-piston caliper, twin disc Rear - Nissin, 1-piston caliper, single disc Rear - 180 / 55ZR17M / C (73W), tubeless Overall - 30.9 in. (785 mm) 6-speed constant mesh Chain, RK 525, 114 links Headlight - 12V 60 / 55W H4 4-stroke, DOHC 2.834 x 1.811 in. (72 x 46 mm) Wet, multi-plate type Fuel injection with SDTV Spark Plugs - NGK CR9EIA-9 or DENSO IU27D (x 4) 4.22 US gal. (16.0 l) Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped Link type, single shock, coil spring, oil damped 12 month unlimited mileage limited	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1841
__label__cc	0.730934	0.269066	Kevin Bryant: “Ethics Reform” Bills Muzzle Free Speech PROPOSED LEGISLATION “EVISCERATES ADVOCACY EFFORTS ON BOTH ENDS OF THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM” \|\| By KEVIN BRYANT \|\| S. 1, commonly known as “ethics reform” isn’t about “ethics” or “reform.” More often than not, I have found legislation titled with words of importance to have a hidden agenda. What is it? Buried in the text of this “omnibus” bill is a constraint that would require issue advocacy groups to submit their membership lists to government. Simply put, they want to shut you up. The driving force behind this effort is to root out anyone critical of elected officials. My colleagues made it very clear when they tabled my amendment to remove this offensive language. Here are those standing with you and your right to free speech: Karl Allen, D-Greenville; Lee Bright, R-Spartanburg; Kevin Bryant, R-Anderson; Ray Cleary, R-Georgetown; Thomas Corbin, R-Greenville; Larry Grooms, R-Berkeley; Marlon Kimpson, D-Charleston; Shane Martin, R-Spartanburg; Luke Rankin, R-Horry; Danny Verdin, R-Laurens Interestingly, the SC House of Representatives passed a stand-alone bill to suppress you. H. 3189 passed with only six liberty lovers voting nay: Eric Bedingfield, Jonathon Hill, Ralph Norman, Joshua Putnam, Garry Smith and Anne Thayer. You may appreciate Rep. Hill’s journal statement: I voted against H. 3189 because I believe it would have a chilling effect on the exercise of free speech, by subjecting companies and organizations’ donors to the possibility of political retribution. I’m sure the skids are greased to fast-track H. 3189 in the Senate to silence you. When I was a kid, we’d refer to a boy that could not take criticism as a “sensiboy”. It looks like the General Assembly is full of sensiboys! What’s the big deal you may ask? The most fundamental tenet of democracy is that anyone and everyone enjoy the right to speak their mind at any time, in any place and on any subject. The important part of free speech, moreover, is not the “speech” part but the “free” part. Americans must never be subjected to government restrictions on their speech, particularly their political speech. I believe the words of Winston Churchill that, “democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.” The idea that an organization that gathers the collective voice of concerned citizens on a particular subject should be forced to give over the names and addresses of their supporters smacks of the sort of oppressive government that Americans have spent the better part of two centuries fighting against, both at home and abroad. This bill eviscerates advocacy efforts on both ends of the political spectrum. A doctor who donates to a group that lobbies for universal health care must inform the government that he did so. People who give money to a group that seeks a ban on public prayer or greater gun control must put their personal information on a list to be held by the government. I disagree with these particular initiatives, but I repel at the suggestion that people should have to fill out forms and have a file with the government before they can express themselves. The only explanation for gagging speech is fear of the message. I do not know what message the proponents of this legislation fear, but I do know that once we thwart the constitution by limiting speech, the rest of our rights will fall like dominoes. We, as free citizens, should demand that government listen to the people instead of requiring us to register before we speak. We, as free citizens, should expect our public officials to endorse or reject our hopes and expectations, not use our desire to speak as a weapon against us. We, as free citizens, must preserve our freedom to speak to our government and not allow our government to become the arbiters of when and where and how we can speak. Once we allow government to suspend one of our rights, the next ones will go more quickly. Thomas Jefferson further proclaimed that, “The force of public opinion cannot be resisted when permitted freely to be expressed. The agitation it produces must be submitted to. It is necessary, to keep the waters pure.” Senate bill S.1 highjacks our most basic freedom, that of free speech. I will fight the contamination of our politics by the usurpation of our right to speak. I hope you will join me. Kevin Bryant represents Anderson County in the State Senate. 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__label__cc	0.63698	0.36302	ONLINE 1:1 - Social Media Session - Intermediate Level by Momentum South West Ltd Are you involved in using social media but feel like you should be getting more out of it? Are you baffled by hashtags? Would you like to start engaging with prospective clients and strengthening your network on social media, but you don't want to get it wrong? We understand.... you hear everyone talking about how great social media is, but it's a minefield and it changes all the time! How will attending this 1:1 session help you? Buying behaviour has changed dramatically during the last 10 years. And the pace of change isn't slowing down. In fact, there are even more platforms, channels and technological advancements due to hit our businesses in the next few years. How are you gearing up to adopt the most relevant social media platforms into your marketing mix, to increase your chances for success? Do you know your typical Facebook client from your Twitter? It's a minefield for even the most social media savvy of us. Just when you think you've mastered one thing, another channel emerges and you're not sure whether to take notice or not. Working with our Google accredited Partner, we can help you clear a path through the fog, and get to the important part of Social Media - how to use it to win in business! We keep it jargon-free, relaxed and tailored to what you need most. What will we be covering? Using Facebook and Instagram effectively and efficiently Build your social media plan Maximise imagery, content and messaging Use tracking to measure success Plus there will be time for your own questions to be answered Econsultancy trained in programmatic marketing, social media marketing, paid search, Google PPC Trained directly by the Facebook in house marketing expert team on a monthly basis Institute of Digital Marketing Award Chartered Institute of Marketing Award Institute of Digital Marketing –Digital and Direct Marketing Institute of Digital Marketing – Continued Professional Development Brand mentors for Masters in Marketing Plymouth University If you'd like to discuss this 1:1 session in more detail, no problem, we'd be happy to share more information. Email enquiries@momentumsouthwest.co.uk to arrange a convenient time for us to chat. We're really looking forward to seeing you. If you'd like to stay up to date with our Open Events Calendar, then join our community here The Momentum South West Team Online Events Online Classes Online Business Classes Momentum South West Ltd Tue, 23 Feb 10:00 am Facebook for Business (online) Mon, 22 Feb 10:00 am Copy of NOT JUST LIKES Thu, 29 Apr 9:30 am How to Kickstart Your Facebook Marketing Campaign Visual Media – Work that content! Wed, 20 Jan 9:30 am Top Tips for Pro Pics - Products, Services & PR Thu, 11 Feb 11:00 am Workshop: Getting The Best Out Of Your Social Media Channels Fri, 22 Jan 1:00 pm Social Media and Personal Branding Masterclass Video like a Pro - On your smartphone! Thu, 25 Feb 9:00 am Social Commerce 2.0 Writing Compelling Content for Social Media with The Speak Up Club	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1852
__label__wiki	0.683267	0.683267	What is EXCITE International? Value of EXCITE International The EXCITE International Process Early Technology Review Clinical Trial Develop/Execution Industry Advisory Committee Int. Scientific Collaboration Payers' Advisory Committee David Boudreau has a biochemistry degree and a chemical engineering degree with honour, both from the University of Ottawa. While at university he did lab work at the National Research Council (NRC). Once he completed his studies, he worked for three years at i-STAT, as a Process Engineer in the manufacturing of medical devices for blood tests. He then joined the Patent Office at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) in January 2004, as a Patent Examiner, where he specialized in diagnostic methods, and devices thereof. In March 2010, he joined the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages (OCOL), as Special Advisor. In January 2014, he was promoted to the position of Assistant Director and was in charge of external audits and evaluations. As OCOL is an Agent of Parliament, he was exposed to the wiring of the government. In November 2014, he came back to the Patent Office as Director, where he was responsible for a group of 145 employees in the sectors of Quality, IT, Training and Operations. In January 2018, he has taken on new challenges at Health Canada, as Executive Director of the Medical Devices Bureau. Executive Director of the Medical Devices Bureau « Back to Advisory Council Leadership Team Executive Board EXCITE International can facilitate multijurisdictional clinical trials through our partnership with government, clinical experts, methodology centres and health system decision makers. Contact Us To Learn How Join Our Global Movement If you are interested in joining our global collaboration of key stakeholders and decision makers working together to expedite access to innovative health technologies, contact us today. To receive updates about news and events from EXCITE International, subscribe to our newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletter: * Message from the CEO, CSO “EXCITE International is a coordination of emerging global efforts to solve a known and frustrating health technology problem: promising breakthrough innovations are taking too long to get to market. A not-for-profit initiative, EXCITE International will succeed through broad-based global collaboration, strong partnerships and its capable leadership and staff.” Dr. Leslie Levin, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer, EXCITE International Work with us. EXCITE International can assist you in facilitating multi-jurisdictional clinical trials through its partnership with government, clinical experts, methodology centres and health system decision makers. THE LATEST NEWS & UPDATES FROM EXCITE INTERNATIONAL Scaled-back Early Technology Review Now Available EXCITE International is pleased to announce a new and more affordable Early Technology Review (ETR) for non-drug health technologies by excluding economic (decision analysis) modelling. Decision analysis can be undertaken if requested through our partners in the Netherlands, especially for more developed technologies and those seeking adoption in European markets. Address: 74 Pine Crest Rd., Toronto, ON, M6P 3G5 Connect with us on LinkedIn... Executive • Advisory Council • ISC Powered by Kaizen Marketing Group	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1853
__label__wiki	0.561301	0.561301	Green implants are coming, and paving the way for implantable WiFi devices By John Hewitt on December 16, 2014 at 4:53 pm When nuclear power first became available, lots of folks wanted a reactor, but nobody wanted to deal with the problems they cause as they age. With medical implants, we have seen much the same thing — implant now, worry about it later. These days its not so easy to get a new medical device approved by the FDA. Increasingly, the FDA demands to know exactly how long implants will remain in the body, and how they will be removed. A way to avoid these issues entirely is to build implants from biodegradable materials like silk, and small amounts of “biosafe” metals like magnesium. That way by the time the FDA comes knocking, your implant will have performed its prescribed function and disappeared like a fart in the wind. By now, many have seen the silk devices that John Rogers and his lab at University of Illinois have been making. They have perfected a technique to precisely control the way that the silk degrades over time. Applications for such devices include flexible sensors that conform to the surface of the brain or heart, and electronic smart tattoos. These later devices have even been patented by Motorola as a way to read your internal thoughts through the subvocal signals sent to vocal cords in covert speech. What Rogers and his group have now done is to use near-field inductive coupling to wirelessly control a bioresorbable implant that releases antibiotics on demand to cure an infection. Up to 500mW of power at 80MHz is sent to the device from an external primary coil. It is received by an implanted secondary coil fabricated from mere 28 micrograms of magnesium. When the secondary coil heats up, it released the anitbiotic ampicillin which has been embedded in the matrix of the silk shield surrounding the coil. The rate of antibiotic release is controlled by the input power while the rate of breakdown of the silk is controlled by how crystalline the silk is. Spiders can adjust the elasticity and adhesiveness of their own silk by increasing the amount of Beta sheet structures in their silk. Beta sheets are fairly common formations found in proteins and are stabilized into crystalline structures by hydrogen bonds. Rogers’ group used silk moth cocoons instead of spider webs and were able to obtain silk of particular molecular weights by heating it, then siphoning off various fractions as it degummed. To control Beta-sheet formation, they would then let it slowly anneal under a water vapor atmosphere. When they tested the device in mice, they were able to quickly cure them of a staph infection that was introduced into the region where the device was implanted. Magnesium is used by over 300 enzymes in the body, and the small amount from the implant is not expected to be a problem. In humans, for example, typical magnesium intake is around 350 milligrams per day. If there are any further concerns, the researchers could probably measure magnesium levels in blood serum, or do local tissue analysis to see if there are significant magnesium concentrations. A dissolving implant. For deep, lingering, or otherwise resistant infection, this kind of device would be invaluable. More likely though it will also be a bridge to more exciting kinds of implants. While powering flexible, transparent, optogenetic, graphene-based miniature brain implants with transcranial ultrasound is something we all look forward to, a test implant that disappears faster than a bodybuilder’s muscles after a steroid cycle would be highly desirable. Resorbable smart materials that can aid in tissue regeneration and deliver antibiotics or growth factors are already being brought to the medical market. Dutch based FeyeCon, for example, has just developed a customizable, controlled-release product which they call the “Intelliplant”. If the new device from the Rogers’ lab can be powered and controlled at significant tissue depths, we may soon see even more capable implants become available. While corresponding author Fiorenzo Omenetto has been quoted saying their new device could “pave the way for eventual ‘Wi-Fi’ drug delivery,” we must exercise some temperance — silk-magnesium electronics may already be a great way to deliver heat and thermally activate materials, but it may still be a ways off from creating an implantable WiFi hotspot. Now read: The first thought-activated implant is an exciting hint of things to come	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1856
__label__wiki	0.612931	0.612931	By babysitter - United States Today, I babysat for two little girls, who wanted to play 'mermaids'. I smiled, and said that I would love to play with them. The older girl laughed, saying "You can't be a mermaid. Mermaids are pretty." FML By lucywatson - United Kingdom Today, working as a veterinarian, I received a complaint from a client. He said I sucked at my job, purely because I implied he should have brought his severely ill cat in a lot sooner. Which he should have. FML By DriveMeNot - United States Today, I reached into my pocket and found my mom's car keys. I'm a four hour drive away, and she obviously can't come to pick them up. FML Today, my mother asked my live-in girlfriend if she's had any problems with me peeing the bed. I haven't wet the bed since I was seven and I'd hoped to take that secret to my grave. FML By Anonymous - United States - Blain Today, my mom baked a cake for the whole family. One spent EpiPen later, I found out there were nuts in it, which I'm severely allergic to. My mom's defense was that she thought I'd have "gotten over" my allergy by now. FML By Alice - United States - Happy Valley Today, my neighbor's daughter started learning how to play the trombone. FML Today, one of my friends came over to go swimming in my pool. Before going back into the house, as it's all carpeted, I automatically took off my trunks, forgetting about my friend. I realized my mistake when my friend commented on my abnormally long foreskin. FML By Myself - United States Today, after a few months of my neighbors friend parking outside his house and honking until he came outside, I happened to be out doing lawn work. I politely screamed "STOP HONKING YOUR F*ING HORN!" To which they responded by moving in front of MY house and holding down their horn. I hate people. FML By Katie - United States - Homewood Today, I received frantic calls and messages from my husband wondering where I was and if I was cheating on him. I was in the same house as him. FML By Anonymous - 3/10/2020 02:01 Today, I returned to work after testing out my theory yesterday that absolutely nobody would notice or care if I just did not show up. So far so good. FML By Ray - 31/12/2020 16:58 Today, my boyfriend told me I'm the best lay of his life. I really wish I could say the same about him. FML By JustCantWin - United States Today, I called my parents to wish them a happy 28th anniversary. Now my mom's mad at my dad for forgetting, and my dad's mad at me for reminding her. FML Today, I was fired from the trucking company I work for, due to numerous complaints about my reckless driving. I don't even do driving work there, but my ex keeps calling in to report me, and my boss wanted the calls to stop. FML By Anonymous - 3/11/2020 23:01 - Australia Today, my stupid drunk dad was yelling for food and since my mum needed to finish her taxes before midnight, I told him to STFU and passed him prawn fried rice, which he told me to shove up my ass. I threw it in the bin, since he is the only meat eater in the family. When she finished, she yelled at me instead of him. FML By Anonymous - United States - Tampa Today, I was bored of doing nothing so I decided to take my 4-year-old brother and 3 of our dogs to a school playground nearby. When we got there, one of the four of them pooped in the field. It wasn't one of the dogs. FML Today, I finally had an interview for my dream job. It was all going great until I started chuckling uncontrollably, snorted like a pig and hit the guy with the world's largest snot rocket. All I could do was slip out the door as he sat paralysed with shock. FML By breeeeeh - France - Brou-sur-chantereine Today, I woke up to a stranger in my bed. Just as my parents responded to my screaming, I remembered that I'd helped my boyfriend sneak in through my window last night. FML By anon - Canada - Goderich Today, my father tripped over the dog and hit a wall. He was so convinced his arm was broken that we waited for 3 hours in emergency to find out he had a bruise. FML By EpicBunBun Today, while getting intimate with my boyfriend, I thought he went to change the music on his phone. He had stopped mid-action just to check sports scores. FML By AnhHung123 - 20/12/2020 16:58 Proper banter Today, I was on a chat site and a couple of cute guys asked for my "ASL". I had no idea what that meant so I asked one of my cousins. He said it meant "asshole" and that they were calling me an asshole. So I cursed at everyone who was actually asking for my "age, sex and location." FML By Anonymous - United Kingdom - Manchester Today, my son invited me to his first standup comedy gig. I accepted, only to later suffer through an hour of the worst jokes I've heard in my entire life. It was so bad, he made Dane Cook look like a comic genius, and I had to resist heckling him. Hours later, I still feel vaguely suicidal. FML By quietdown - United States Today, I began to choke on a large pill while my mom was in the room. Hoping that she would help me, I began to make a lot of noise. After she completely ignored me, I threw my body over a chair, saving my life. At this point my mother asks me to shut up because she can't hear her friend. FML By ChopSuey - United States - West Monroe Today, my husband returned from being away for two weeks. I eagerly got myself ready and sent him a risqué picture so he would come to bed. An hour later, he's on the couch playing Xbox with the message already seen. FML By britt71411 - United States Today, inspired by my own relationship, I encouraged my best friend to go after the guy she likes. She did, and I'm now single. FML By xxx - United States - Chesapeake Today, I watched porn on my phone for the first time and it went black and shut down. In reality my phone just died. But I thought for a few seconds the government found me out. Paranoia much. FML By Anonymous - United States - Bronx Today, while eating cotton candy, a drunk person came up to me and said "HEY! COTTON CANDY!" And bit me. FML By Colbasaur - United States Today, I won an academic award during an assembly. Everyone laughed, followed by booing. FML By svenska75 - France - Paris Today, I told my physiotherapist a funny story. She got so entertained that she started giggling and twisted my broken arm. The pain was worse than when it broke in the first place. FML Today, my hand fell asleep while I was masturbating. My own body rejected me. FML By Anonymous - United States - Wellsville Today, I waited on a gentleman and his lady friend at my restaurant. They ordered some of the most expensive items on the menu, and I thought I'd get a nice tip. Instead, he tipped me a scrap of paper, containing a drawing of a cock jizzing on a caricature of my face, and the word "Thanks." FML By whatever - Canada - Calgary Today, my long distance boyfriend broke up with me. Tomorrow he should be expecting the super long love letter that I poured my heart into and sent him a week ago. FML By Roida - Australia Today, my parents had a fight, which is a pretty normal occurrence at our house. But today, they fought over an orange. Dad is now sitting in his bedroom with the aforementioned orange. FML By Sad Student - Canada - Toronto Today, as usual, I stress ate. After having my exams prolonged for an extra week, I ate three extremely large packs of Skittles, and then threw them all up. Taste the rainbow, puke the rainbow. FML By JK - United States Today, my boyfriend admitted that he'd like to dress me in a squirrel suit and chase me through the forest. This was the surprising result of a discussion on how to spice up our love life. FML By Thatkid - Singapore Today, my friend had a Coke can on his desk in class. It was empty but I was thirsty so I picked it up thinking I could try to get that little bit of Coke always left at the bottom. When I took a sip I found out he had been picking his fingernails and putting them in the can. FML Today, my mother, who insists on sticking her nose into every aspect of my life, found out I'm only "middle management" and called my boss to criticize her for undervaluing me, demanding I be promoted immediately. I am now the laughingstock of my office. FML Today, I got a XXX wax, because my boyfriend wouldn't go down on me as he didn't like the hair. Now he won't sleep with me at all because I look like a child with no pubic hair, and he "feels like a pedophile." FML By Anonymous - United States - San Francisco Today, through a mutual friend, I met the girl of my dreams. After flirting and exchanging numbers with her, my friend confessed that she's liked me since the day we met. Now the girl of my dreams doesn't want to pursue a relationship with me out of respect for our friend. FML Today, at work, I realized that not everyone in the office needs to hear my explosive diarrhea through the a/c vents that interconnect through the entire building. I think an email was sent around, describing people's reactions in detail. FML Today, I realized that the guy I've been sending anonymous, dirty emails to knows who I am. My signature, which includes my full name, was automatically added to the end of every email. FML By blahblah - United States - Richardson Today, I decided to try Karate. In an attempt to roundhouse-kick a hanging boxing glove, I knocked over a lamp, lost my balance and pulled down my curtains. My neighbor then looked through the window, started laughing and yelled, "KUNG FO POWA!" FML By Melanie_fml \| 0 #59604 - Thursday 26 March 2009 11:10 I'd have responded back, "and they have to have boobs, so I guess YOU won't be playing! Now let's play a rousing game of hide n' go seek...you go hide!" And then I'd have started reading a book. By Guiseppi \| 0 You should have told her that she was adopted. By elpaso_fml \| 0 thats horrible!!! f* them Theatregeek788 \| 0 #965981 - Sunday 21 March 2010 23:37 thts mean theyre little kids!! Youser \| 0 #973198 - Friday 2 April 2010 20:48 this is funny mypod66 \| 0 #986290 - Wednesday 28 April 2010 15:40 beat them Bertj \| 5 #1021416 - Sunday 6 June 2010 11:28 Awwww xD Dizzygrl08 \| 4 #1023565 - Tuesday 8 June 2010 5:43 Time to slap a hoe.... -.- luv2fukem4ll \| 0 #2312848 - Friday 8 April 2011 5:23 By Jimboom \| 11 Tell them to go play in traffic. And if they won't tell them you will tell their parents that they were very bad and didn't listen to you. GiddyXD \| 0 haha then it would be silent! then you say "pwned." AkDreamer5 \| 0 awesome:) eff thoes little girls, tell them that they can't be mermaids eather because mermaids are pretty. By JeremyU \| 0 Sorry, but that is hilarious... By ohboyscott \| 0 #3 LOL By Colosphe \| 0 In before "Don't be so ugly" Seriously, wow. Well, innocence is a short step away from cruelty. By Amkii \| 0 Haha.... burn. I agree with #3! By shalvius \| 3 By secretish \| 0 In your face! haha...definitely FYL	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1857
__label__wiki	0.728477	0.728477	Can Bed Bath & Beyond Solve its Problems by Selling its Stores? Another struggling retailer sells and leases back its own stores. (TMFSunLion) Jan 14, 2020 at 9:54AM Leo is a tech and consumer goods specialist who has covered the crossroads of Wall Street and Silicon Valley since 2012. His wheelhouse includes cloud, IoT, analytics, telecom, and gaming related businesses. Follow him on Twitter for more updates! Follow @TMFSunLion Bed Bath & Beyond's (NASDAQ:BBBY) stock recently plunged after the retailer delivered dismal third-quarter numbers. Its revenue fell 9% annually to $2.76 billion, missing estimates by $90 million, as its comparable store sales slid 8.3%. Its adjusted net loss widened from $2.7 million to $46.9 million, or $0.38 per share -- which missed expectations by a whopping $0.40. It also withdrew its prior full-year guidance and didn't provide updated figures, claiming that CEO Mark Tritton -- who took the top job last November -- needed more time to "assess the business and finalize the details" of its new strategies and the "extensive senior leadership changes" over the past month. Tritton's long-term turnaround plans include clearing out the retailer's excess inventories with mass promotions instead of coupons, replacing those products with new ones to regain market share in home goods, expanding its e-commerce platform, and selling roughly half its real estate portfolio to a private equity firm. Let's take a closer look at Tritton's real estate strategy, which could generate the most visible near-term effects, and whether or not it can solve Bed Bath & Beyond's bigger issues. What did Bed Bath & Beyond sell? Bed Bath & Beyond sold approximately 2.1 million square feet of commercial space, including an unspecified number of retail stores, a distribution facility, and corporate office space, to an affiliate of Oak Street Real Estate Capital for over $250 million. Bed Bath & Beyond won't abandon those properties; instead, it will continue occupying them with long-term leases. This strategy, which we've seen employed by other struggling retailers like Macy's and J.C. Penney before, frees up cash for Bed Bath & Beyond's other turnaround plans. That cash won't appear on Bed Bath & Beyond's balance sheet until its fourth-quarter report. Its cash and investments fell 8% annually to $920 million in the third quarter, while its long-term debt stood nearly unchanged at $1.49 billion -- so $250 million in fresh cash would certainly give it more breathing room. However, selling and leasing back properties is a double-edged sword. It injects some quick cash, but it also burdens the retailer with recurring lease expenses which could offset any gains generated by its turnaround plans. What does the management believe? During last quarter's conference call, Tritton stated that the sale marked "the first step toward unlocking valuable capital in our business" which can "amplify our plans to build a stronger and more efficient company to support revenue growth, financial stability, and shareholder value." Tritton stated that the proceeds would be reinvested in the company's core business to drive growth, fund share buybacks, or reduce its outstanding debt -- but noted that the specifics "remain under review." Tritton also noted that the company "continues to evaluate" potential ways to monetize its remaining real estate. Out of those strategies, pursuing growth will likely take precedence over buybacks or reducing debt. Bed Bath & Beyond's comps declines worsened over the past year, and its gross margins are still being throttled by aggressive promotions: Comps growth Source: Bed Bath & Beyond quarterly reports. Buybacks will likely be the lowest priority, since Bed Bath & Beyond caught falling knives with its previous buyback plans. It only spent $1.2 million on buybacks during the third quarter, and it should repurchase even fewer shares until its outlook improves. Buying some time... but not any solutions Bed Bath & Beyond's real estate sales don't solve any problems on their own. They merely buy the retailer more time and breathing room for its turnaround efforts. For now, many of its core problems remain. It faces brutal competition from Amazon, IKEA, Walmart and Tritton's former employer Target. Its stores are too large, its inventories are too high, and it's running its Beyond+ membership plan at a loss. A few flickers of life appeared in the third quarter, including 7.1% comps growth during the five-day holiday shopping week between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday, but most of that growth was driven by margin-crushing promotions. Selling its stores will unlock some capital, but I'm not convinced that it's enough cash to fund a full-blown turnaround yet. BBBY Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. JCPN.Q J. C. Penney Company, Inc. OTC:JCPN.Q Macy's, Inc. Why Bed Bath & Beyond Rose 6.9% Today Bed Bath & Beyond Earnings: Sales Declines Aren't Over Yet Bed Bath & Beyond: Is the Turnaround Real? Bed Bath & Beyond Is Solidifying Its Comeback Bed Bath & Beyond Enters Into $150 Million Accelerated Stock Buyback Plan Can Bed Bath & Beyond Solve its Problems by Selling its Stores? @themotleyfool #stocks $BBBY $JCPN.Q $TGT $M Next Article	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1859
__label__cc	0.589626	0.410374	Forensic Risk Alliance Corporate Compliance Monitorships Disputes and Arbitration Data Governance, Technology Solutions and Forensics Accounting, Audit and Regulatory Advisory eDiscovery Consulting Disgorgement, Gain and Ability to Pay Calculations Compliance and Risk Assessment AML and Sanctions Mobile Discovery Solution A History of Success FRA Pulse Leading a Global Forensic Investigation – Lessons from The Helm This article first appeared in Fraud Intelligence. In January 2020, Airbus announced its agreement to pay penalties of €3.6 billion, in what is the world’s first simultaneous settlement with four national authorities: the French Parquet National Financier (PNF), UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO), US Department of Justice (DOJ) and US Department of State (DOS). The global settlement marks the largest foreign corruption settlement of all time and is part of a Convention Judiciaire d’Intérêt Public (CJIP), Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPA), and Consent Order allowing Airbus to avoid potential criminal prosecution. The investigation, beginning nearly four years earlier, presented extraordinary challenges for Airbus. How do you respond to the world’s largest corruption investigation, covering more than a dozen jurisdictions, while simultaneously meeting the timelines and expectations of multiple authorities? The answer lies in a ground breaking collaboration of leading international law firms with deep expertise in their respective jurisdictions, underpinned by a global forensic accounting and data governance consultancy, Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA). FRA was the only firm to work across all of the jurisdictions and with all of the authorities, providing forensic accounting and data analytics expertise, building a customised data governance strategy, supporting Airbus’ overhaul of their compliance programme and also developing the approach to the fine calculation. Along the way the team conquered numerous challenges, developing innovative solutions that will inform the way investigations are managed for years to come. Here are some key lessons learned. Lessons for navigating a complex, international forensic investigation Airbus is the world’s largest commercial airline manufacturer, as well as a global provider of helicopter, military, satellite and secure communications. This means it has an extremely complex legal and accounting structure. The company has undergone multiple restructurings over the years, resulting in dozens of current and legacy technology systems. With millions of transactions taking place every year, determining which data sets were relevant to the scope of the forensic accounting investigation was at the crux of the work. Spend time understanding the history and structure of the data It may seem obvious, but this is a key step to ensure accurate scoping. It was important to not make any assumptions. When the scope of the investigation stretches back a number of years, developing a clear timeline of personnel and variety of systems used is critical. This includes understanding upgrades, migrations and archives. Preparing thoroughly for interviews with key personnel in finance, compliance and IT provided a clearer pathway to obtain the required data, which can have a huge impact on the ability to meet deadlines. A forensically sound approach to the collection process will help withstand regulatory scrutiny Given the multijurisdictional nature of the investigation, it was essential to consider meticulously all applicable data protection laws and national blocking statutes. These apply not only to where the data is sourced but also where it will be analysed. Any processes and protocols in relation to data collections and transfers needed to be considered with the company and its legal counsel. Additionally, clear and understandable technical guidance can be very difficult when dealing with multiple languages, so having the proper language resources on each team made a significant impact on optimising time spent in the field. Understanding how different transaction types are processed by each of the accounting teams Different accounting teams in different divisions can process transactions differently. Walking through examples of the types of transactions with the accounting team was helpful in identifying the transactions of interest. Develop a central repository for effective reporting Data specialists were critical in creating a central database which could be used to report to the many different stakeholders. Standardisation of the raw data was crucial with data coming from many different sources, including bespoke or locally sourced ERPs that required additional effort to analyze. Lessons for executing a customised cross-border data governance strategy The work to support the data governance and eDiscovery components of the Airbus settlement provided many unique technological and logistical challenges. With hundreds of millions of documents collected for the investigation, it required ingenuity and a holistic strategy. Set the data governance strategy early in the investigation Developing a data governance strategy up front was essential for getting buy-in from all relevant stakeholders including Airbus, its legal team and the investigative bodies. This included obtaining appropriate understanding and approvals of new technologies, which were fundamental to meeting the unique challenges. Develop a central reporting database to manage multiple review workstreams Centralized reporting mechanisms facilitated the review and prioritization of various investigative topics. Defining a process, allowed periodic extracts of non-sensitive information, from which meaningful statistics could be generated. Deploy a variety technologies An investigation with this level of complexity meant that it was essential to use the right technology at the right time to manage effectively nationally sensitive data across multiple jurisdictions. Using a combination of technologies, including independent, secure and separate eDiscovery review environments, air-gapped hardware and machine learning AI, enabled the identification of key evidence and production of documents to numerous enforcement authorities with different data specifications and legal limitations. Lessons learned while harmonizing methodologies for the fine calculation The key challenges of producing such a complex calculation were twofold. Firstly, the forensic accountants had to establish the scope of the calculation to ensure Airbus was not penalized twice for the same conduct. Secondly, they needed to align the methodology of calculating the financial gain and this is even before calculating the fine itself. This may sound easy, but there was the added complication of the live investigation running in tandem and dealing with not one, but four national authorities. This meant that there were a few surprises along the way. Generate meaningful discussion with the authorities as early as possible As previously mentioned, Airbus has an extremely complex accounting structure, which stems from an equally complex manufacturing process, spanning across different areas of the business. Engaging as early as possible with the authorities not only provided time to explain the processes in Layman’s terms, but it also provided the opportunity to present a proposed gain framework to give an idea of the magnitude of numbers involved. A key ingredient to these meetings is having the right people present, who all speak the same language, the language of finance. Engaging with the authorities through their own forensic accountants and incorporating the expertise of the key Airbus personnel made such discussions more meaningful. There really is no such thing as over-communicating; frequent meetings and presentations with the authorities allowed for knowledge sharing, particularly when dealing with more contentious areas. Ensure that each number is backed up by reliable support and be transparent where exclusions have been made Ensuring that the numbers presented were supportable and granular enough to avoid later questions was particularly difficult when dealing with legacy data or ERP systems. Nonetheless, it helped the authorities and their forensic accountants understand why certain costs included in the calculation were genuine deductions. Have the confidence to fight for your proposed principles Discussions with the authorities can be lengthy. The authorities often initially reject a principle presented to them, whether it be certain costs or scope of what should be considered. Do not hesitate to circle back to them with more information or insight. Sometimes it is easy to forget that you may be more familiar with the data and the business than they are. No matter how insignificant a cost might be, when multipliers are taken into account for the fine aspect, these costs matter. Therefore, in these instances, education is key. Although harmonizing the approach is important, very often with multijurisdictional cases, each authority will have their own approach to culpability and harm. A common theme throughout this exercise, is the need to share information and to engage in discussions early. The speed and means of this vary depending on data governance or national laws. In the Airbus case, encouraging these open dialogues not only among the collaborating firms and the authorities, but also amongst the authorities involved contributed to the overall success of this settlement. A successful conclusion through collaborative approach From the outset, Airbus took a transparent and robust approach to the investigation. Engaging advisers with deep expertise, willingness to innovate and commitment to timely reporting won the company recognition for its “exemplary” cooperation with all authorities. Regulatory cooperation and coordination is likely to become a familiar tenet for multijurisdictional investigations going forward. Understanding how to approach these complex issues from the outset can have a huge impact on a successful resolution. Yousr Khalil Yousr Khalil is a Partner at FRA and head of FRA’s Paris office. She is a forensic accountant with almost 20 years’ experience in matters involving fraud and corruption, government […] Amy Cheung Amy Cheung is an Associate Director at FRA in the Forensic Accounting Team. She has ten years experience in external audit as well as forensic accounting, where she has worked […] Richard Freeman Richard Freeman is an Associate Director in FRA’s London office. He has over 10 years of experience in forensic accounting, investigations, cash and asset tracing and ABC due diligence. Richard […] Want to receive updates from FRA? 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__label__wiki	0.590828	0.590828	Listen4Good opportunity for COVID-19 philanthropy pledge signers; L4G co-funded grant round, video series featuring voices of people we serve Fund for Shared Insight’s work to honor and elevate the voices of those least heard and build meaningful connections among nonprofits, foundations, and the people and communities we serve continues with purpose. Here’s our latest news: If you are one of the 750+ funders that signed the Council on Foundations’ COVID-19 pledge, you can take advantage of a new, streamlined version of Shared Insight’s signature national feedback initiative, Listen4Good. As a funder, you can sponsor your nonprofit partners to participate in this opportunity to listen to the people they serve, and especially those who are most vulnerable. Join a webinar on June 18 for more information. Any funder can nominate their grantees for — and nonprofits can apply to participate in — our Listen4Good co-funded grant round, which is an 18-month capacity-building program. Applications are due July 17. Shared Insight invites you to watch these three new video shorts highlighting why feedback matters, hearing directly from the people foundations and nonprofits are listening to. New Listen4Good Opportunity for COVID-19 Pledge Signers On June 18, Fund for Shared Insight will announce a new Listen4Good (L4G) offering specially designed for the more than 750 funders that signed the Council on Foundations’ COVID-19 pledge. The pledge consists of eight commitments, including: Commit to listening to our partners and especially to those communities least heard, lifting up their voices and experiences to inform public discourse and our own decision-making so we can act on their feedback. To help signatories fulfill this commitment, Shared Insight is inviting them to nominate grantees and underwrite their participation — at $1,000 per organization — in a streamlined version of L4G. Participating nonprofits will receive a SurveyMonkey account, access to the L4G web app, up to three hours of one-on-one coaching, group learning opportunities, and access to a new peer learning platform. The goal is to support as many as 250 direct-service organizations to implement high-quality feedback loops with the people they serve. INFORMATION WEBINAR: Funders – Register for June 18 webinar Funders and Nonprofits Invited to Participate in Listen4Good’s Co-Funded Grant Round Shared Insight is also inviting funders that signed the listening pledge, along with any funder interested in listening and feedback, to participate in the 2020 Listen4Good co-funded grant round. This 18-month grant opportunity provides nonprofits implementing high-quality feedback loops a more substantial capacity-building grant, more robust coaching, and facilitated connections between funders and grantees. The latest co-funded grant round is now in progress with applications due July 17, 2020. To participate, an organization must be nominated by a current funder (existing or new). Nominating funders contribute $15,000, which is matched by Shared Insight’s national funders for a grant totaling $30,000 per organization. INFORMATION WEBINARS: Nonprofits – Register for July 1 webinar Nonprofit Clients Featured in a New Video Series on Why Listening Matters Shared Insight introduces a new video series, “Perspectives from People Who Gave Feedback.” The three short videos offer a quick and meaningful look at what it means when funders and nonprofits listen to the people they seek to serve. Says Reina, in Massachusetts: “[A] lot of times, systems have let people down. You can’t just build something and expect people to come to it. I think people need to be a part of that process and know what’s happening and then they have more trust.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1867
__label__cc	0.657817	0.342183	Kung-Fu Yoga (2017) Kung-Fu Yoga (in Hollywood Movies) Kung-Fu Yoga (2017) - Download Movie for mobile in best quality 3gp and mp4 format. Also stream Kung-Fu Yoga on your mobile, tablets and ipads Plot: Two professors team up to locate a lost treasure and embark on an adventure that takes them from a Tibetan ice cave to Dubai to a mountain temple in India. Release Date: 27 Jan 2017 Starcast: Jackie Chan, Disha Patani, Amyra Dastur Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Tags: battle IMDb Rating: 5.2/10 (7428 votes) BluRay (Uploaded on: 26 May 2017) Kung-Fu Yoga BluRay 480p.mp4 (237 MB) { 111247 hits } - MediaInfo - SS I've always loved Jackie Chan and in this Chan does it again! (by markthomassintek) REVIEW - KUNG FU YOGA OK first things first, I've always loved Jackie Chan and in this Chan does it again! You have to admire the man, in his 60s but can still perform his own stunts and amazingly quick fight sequences.Yes this was the first film I've ever seen him make that has used some CGI but I can forgive him for that because the film still retains his humour, speed, stunts and well Jackie.Thoroughly enjoyed it with quite a few genuine laugh out loud moments, highly recommend it you get the chance.I'm waiting for his next film The Foreigner which looks amazing, in the style <more> of Jet Li's Dog. How can anyone not love this movie! (by celtic451-228-782719) I don't get the haters on this one. I totally loved this movie! I wished it didn't have to end. This is my favorite Jackie Chan movie so far. I really loved the story and it's ties to history. I especially loved the beginning with it's animation - it looked almost totally real. A very colorful movie with all kinds of different types of humor. I also liked the message about preserving history and how the value in "treasure" is much more than monetary. I thought it was a great touch to have the traditional Bollywood dance at the end of it. I absolutely loved it! awesome surprise (by stermix501) Influenced by bad reviews and low score, I had been avoiding this movie until I gave it a chance in a night that no movie seemed to suit. Beautiful scenery and unblemished faces kept me watching with joy. Cgi was not perfect and some of the script was meretricious, aiming only to please they eye. However there were more than a few intense moments, some of which could fit in the Fast & Furious franchise. On the opposite of FF, characters among which I would like to see Jackie some day , the protagonists neither get dirty, nor hurt, despite all the fighting. It is a rich spectacle <more> certainly aimed at family audiences. It is a classic Jackie Chan adventure movie trying to find a reason to melt with Bollywood.Seen through a new prism, I appreciate better what Jackie is trying to do. Not only a profitable business, but ethical as well broadening my horizons and encouraging me to research Bollywood movies. I hope in the future he will do more mixed-culture movies and maybe one that will show my country Greece.I will definitely try to find more of his movies like this Good to all family. (by amauri_rj) I always have been a Jackie Chan's fan and in this movie I felt like when I was a kid watching the Jackies' old movies. If you want to have a relaxing moment and give some laughs, go to watch with the family, in special that person who liked Jackies' classic movies.I watched in a movie theater in China, so I enjoyed even more with the reaction of the Chinese audience that laughed a lot hahaha.But If you want a something serious and realistic, go elsewhere. There a some special effects that are not so special and it seems that they made it on porpoise to reinforce the idea that is <more> just fun and is not trying to be an remarkable movie but just one modern version of the old Jackie that is in a good shape, despite the age Multicultural Family Film No Spoilers (by dishlady69) The overall plot is that Chan teams up with an Indian archaeologist who is interested in a historical legacy that is shared by India and China. Chan's team is devoted to the respect and preservation of this joint history and its ancient roots. No Spoilers, but things are not quite what they seem. Another great action film featuring Jackie Chan, here a modern version of Indiana Jones with the added touch of his classic kung fu moves. In fact, Indiana Jones is referenced directly at one point in this movie. No spoilers! Several humorous scenes mixed in with the usual combination of <more> action scenes that are typical in Chan's movies, and as usual kung fu saves the day. It's refreshing to have a family-friendly film. Choreography is great throughout, but most especially in the closing scene, which is meant to emphasize the unity Chan's team strives to discover. Great use of costumes and technology throughout the film. Intricate set designs and a few scenes showcasing the beauty of modern India and classic artifacts from both cultures. Whether the "artifacts" are authentic or fictional, I can't say for sure, but the effects are brilliant. It would have been great to have cleaner subtitles, though, which is really the only negative about the film. It is what it is... (by safenoe) Jackie Chan plays Jack, and Kung Fu Yoga is fun and light-hearted. Sure, it has a healthy dose of unrealism that would make any reasonable person cringe, but hey, it's a lot of fun. In a world of grimness and violence and all that and American politics since the 2016 presidential election, Kung Fu Yoga is a fantastic movie that brings Jackie to India.The final scene was moving, with Jackie leading a Bollywood dance number of the whole cast. Kind of reminded me of the finale in Slumdog Millionaire. Jai Ho!There are no Jackie Chan stunt outtakes unfortunately, but still, the final dancing <more> scene was worth the price of admission for sure. Hopefully there can be a sequel to Kung Fu Yoga, set in one of the many empty and defunct shopping malls in India. Why are the shopping malls defunct? Perhaps it's the hard truth. Middle class Indians want the best for the lowest price. Malls in Mulund and Thane for instance are too much for the folk there if you know what I mean. A fun, picturesque film that explores different cultures (by TheTopDawgCritic) A fun, picturesque film that explores different cultures.It's like Jackie Chan meets Indiana Jones, in China, Iceland, India, and Dubai!Some reviewers are slamming JC for making this film, but hats off to him for going outside his cultural expectations and comfort zone.I have to give credit to the amazing cinematography and location sets, I'm guessing this must be one of JC's bigger budget films.All in all this movie was just plain fun. The car chase scenes with all those expensive cars in Dubai was off the hook, almost Fast & Furious like, but with more expensive sports <more> cars.It's a shame for all the hateful reviews... JC still has the moves and is still funny and entertaining as always! Oh, and 'Little Jackie' was also a blast, I hope his stomach has settled lol. dumb but quite fun (by davidsmail008) This is a fairly dumb action movie, but it is entertaining, with a betrayal or two, and there is fighting, danger and several women being pretty. So . . . OK!Jackie Chan plays a professor of archaeology who also happens to be good at his kung fu, with a friendly acquaintance who is a treasure hunter. There is a woman who claims to have a treasure map, and there is a bad guy who wants to steal and own everything, based on the idea that the gold treasure they are about to find belonged to an ancestor of his.It turns out that the woman with the treasure map is not who she first appears to be . . <more> . and one of Jackie Chan's character's friends turns into a betrayer for a while and then is helpful again. There is fighting and fun. Delightfully Ridiculous (by futuretype) This is a delightful perhaps unintentional parody of Hollywood action films not just Indiana Doom and the Temple of Jones . We can see how absurd it is to have "heroes" from a different culture present themselves in a foreign nation. The Indian bad guys are exceptionally bad performers with their boss Randall character being creepy as well as nefarious. No wonder this was a box office failure in India and a blockbuster success in China.The CGI was quite a good except at the beginning with the mammoth elephants - I took that as acceptable given Professor Jack was telling a story <more> background to the plot I watched the dance scene thrice. It reminded me of the promotional video for "Romancing the Stone".Cheeky Fun.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1868
__label__cc	0.541237	0.458763	New Wauwatosa studio combines art with wine, spirits By Angelica Duria WAUWATOSA -- Two Wauwatosa business owners are tapping into the new concept of mixing art with wine and other spirits. The grand opening of Arte Wine and Painting Studio in the heart of downtown Wauwatosa is Wednesday night! Pairing art with wine and other spirits is a new movement that involves combining painting classes with your favorite adult beverage. Arte Wine and Painting Studio is located on Harwood Avenue in Wauwatosa, and owners Karen Salituro and Lisa Allen are getting ready for the grand opening Wednesday night. They say their business provides a great opportunity for even those who feel they have no artistic ability, to tap into their creative side. "Instead of going out to a bar or a restaurant, you have this other avenue where you can tap into your creative side, and see what you have to offer as an artist," Salituro said. Salituro is an architect by trade, and actually developed the building next-door to the art studio. All guests at Arte Wine and Painting Studio will start with a blank canvas, and build a painting step-by-step, with instruction and tips provided along the way. The painting classes are between two and three hours, and range from $35 to $45. "We feel that everyone has the chance to become an artist," Salituro said. The art studio has five or six artists on staff at this time, to help guide painters into creating their own works of art. Salituro says though everyone in the class paints the same painting, they each turn out a bit different. She says its a great way to decorate your home or apartment, without breaking the bank buying wall art. "I think in a down economy, people get creative," Salituro said. Other businesses are also tapping into the art paired with alcohol concept. In Waukesha County, there's Sips 'N Strokes, located in Sussex, and Ar-Tay in Milwaukee County.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1869
__label__wiki	0.809545	0.809545	Banged-up Browns place Bitonio on IR, QB McCown still out CLEVELAND (AP) The Browns are dropping like, well, the Browns. Decimated by injuries since the season opener, Cleveland placed starting left guard Joel Bitonio on injured reserve Friday. They also ruled out quarterback Josh McCown for this week's game at Tennessee as he continues to recover from a broken left collarbone. Bitonio's loss is another blow to the winless Browns (0-5), who have already started three quarterbacks, played five this season, and had no luck. Rookie quarterback Cody Kessler will start against the Titans, one week after he sustained an injury to his chest and ribs in a loss to New England. McCown returned to practice for the first time since getting hurt on Sept. 18, but the 37-year-old isn't ready to play. With McCown still sidelined, rookie Kevin Hogan, promoted from the practice squad earlier this week, will back up Kessler. Browns coach Hue Jackson said McCown needs more time to heal. ''He is getting there,'' Jackson said Friday. ''He is doing some things really well, but we are going to err on the side of caution with our guys before we stick them out there. I want to make sure they are really healed up and ready to go. Just talking to our medical staff, it is the best thing to do for another week.'' Already banged up, the Browns could be without top cornerback Joe Haden on Sunday. Haden has a new groin injury - he missed one game earlier this season - and has been limited in practice. Jackson said Haden got hurt ''just running'' in practice. Hogan will be listed as Cleveland's No. 2 quarterback, but wide receiver Terrelle Pryor, the former Ohio State and Oakland QB, could line up behind center as he did in Week 3 when he took 14 snaps against Miami. If Hogan has to play, Jackson said he has confidence in the former Stanford standout drafted in the fifth round by Kansas City before being waived and claimed by Cleveland. ''Obviously, he has practiced and been in meetings,'' Jackson said. ''He has always been in meetings and real engaged, but I think he understands obviously there is potential he could go out there and play. That is a different dynamic for a player when you think through it all, and for me, as well. Last week, that was not the case. He was in street clothes. This week he will be dressed up, and he will be out there just in case things don't go as well.'' Things haven't gone well for the Browns since the first kickoff to 2016. Quarterback Robert Griffin III broke a bone in his left shoulder in the opener; McCown got hurt the following week along with starting center Cam Erving, who sustained a bruised lung and is still out. His replacement, Austin Reiter, tore knee ligaments, and kicker Patrick Murray sustained a season-ending knee injury in practice. Quarterback Charlie Whitehurst injured his left knee late in last week's game and was waived. If that wasn't enough, wide receiver Josh Gordon checked into rehab days before his league drug suspension was to end. The latest setback is to Bitonio, who sustained a mid-foot sprain on the final play of the first half Sunday when the Browns threw a long desperation pass into the end zone. ''It was freak,'' Bitonio said. ''Foot got tangled up a little bit and I didn't even go to the ground, just felt like, `Oh, that hurt a little bit.' Then after the game, I went in and they checked it out and did some more tests and stuff, and we realized it was a little worse.'' With Bitonio out, the Browns will again be forced to shuffle an offensive line already struggling to protect the quarterback. AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1871
__label__wiki	0.962527	0.962527	Spot atop Pac-12 South on line for Arizona State, Colorado BOULDER, Colo. (AP) A night game televised nationally on the conference network. Largest Folsom Field crowd expected in nearly five years. At least a share of the top spot in the Pac-12 South at stake. All just more signs that Colorado (4-2, 2-1 Pac-12) has its football program trending in the right direction as the Buffaloes host Arizona State (5-1, 2-1) on Saturday. Colorado is counting on plenty of Folsom Field clamor against a Sun Devils team that's 7-0 all-time against the Buffs and has outscored them by an average of 26 points. There could be more than 46,000 fans for this homecoming game in a stadium that should be much louder since the completion of the Champions Center on the northeast side to trap the noise. ''I love night games, and I think most of the guys on the team love night games, and that kind of atmosphere,'' Colorado receiver Bryce Bobo said. ''We're just trying to come out with a big win.'' Big wins have been rather rare for the Buffaloes since their last bowl appearance in 2007. This team, though, has been making strides all season, such as earning the Buffs' first ranking in 11 years before falling out of the polls this week after a 21-17 loss to Southern California. The turnaround in Boulder has certainly caught the attention of Arizona State coach Todd Graham. ''They're a football team that's playing very hungry,'' Graham said. ''This team is capable of big plays and they have been playing very well at home. So, we need to go out there and find a way to win.'' Both teams enter the game with QB quandaries. The Buffs will decide between freshman Steven Montez and senior Sefo Liufau, who's dealing with a sprained ankle that's sidelined him for the last three games. The Sun Devils may have Manny Wilkins in the huddle again. He missed last week's 23-20 win over UCLA with a leg injury. They're also preparing Dillon Sterling-Cole and Jack Smith with Brady White out for the season after suffering an injury against the Bruins. ''We don't really worry about (who's at quarterback). We worry about us,'' Colorado safety Afolabi Laguda said. ''We have to come out there and worry about filling our gaps right, covering the right people and making plays.'' Here are some other things to watch as the Sun Devils try to spoil Colorado's homecoming: THE LOCAL KID: Colorado coach Mike MacIntyre had a simple answer for stopping the Sun Devils' version of the Wildcat formation. ''Tackle No. 7,'' MacIntyre said. That would be Kalen Ballage, who the Buffaloes know very well after heavily recruiting the 6-foot-2, 227-pound running back from Peyton, Colorado. Ballage had eight total TDs in a game earlier this season against Texas Tech - quite a few off direct snaps out of the formation they call ''Sparky.'' ''The main thing is No. 7. He's pretty wicked,'' MacIntyre said. FOOT NOTE: The Sun Devils have one of the best kickers in the game in Zane Gonzalez, who connected on three field goals last weekend to become the NCAA's all-time leader. He has 89 career field goals, moving him by Florida State's Dustin Hopkins, who had 88 from 2009-12. Gonzalez is nine points away from breaking Hopkins' FBS record for career points (466) by a kicker. THIS & THAT: With a win, the Sun Devils would move to 6-1 for the second time in the past three seasons. What's more, Graham would pick up win No. 40 at Arizona State. SEFO'S NUMBERS: In three games against Arizona State, Liufau has thrown for 836 yards, which is the most versus one opponent in school history. It's one of 78 school marks that Liufau has either set or tied. ATTENDANCE SURGE: The Buffaloes are averaging 43,172 at home this season - a figure sure to climb after this weekend. The last time Colorado averaged more than 40K was 2012. ''It's going to be a tough test for us here. I'm glad we're playing at Folsom,'' MacIntyre said. ''Our kids love playing at Folsom.'' College Football: http://collegefootball.ap.org Follow Pat Graham at: https://twitter.com/pgraham34	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1872
__label__wiki	0.697671	0.697671	Overview Our Group Supervisory Board and Economic Advisory Board Fraport AG is one of the leading companies in the global airport business and active at 31 airports on four continents (IPO in 2001). As an airport company, Fraport provides the full range of operational and management services relating to airside and terminal operations. The 2019 traffic figures for Frankfurt Airport are impressive: more than 1,400 aircraft took off and landed and over 6,000 tonnes of cargo were handled at FRA per day. Goals and Values Overview Goals and Values “Gute Reise! We make it happen” – Fraport’s slogan puts customers at the forefront both at Germany’s largest aviation hub in Frankfurt and at all Group airports worldwide. Five Group targets and the Group strategy describe the vision that drives our company. Highest priority is given to values-based compliance, which means acting in conformity with the law and all other rules and regulations. Diversity and equal opportunities enrich the company and strengthen our performance and competitiveness. Overview Responsibility Strategy, Objectives and Organization Corporate Values and Policies Stakeholder Dialog Indices and Memberships Fraport is committed to responsible corporate governance. This encompasses environmental issues, as well as economic, social and community aspects. Our Airports and Subsidiaries Overview Management Systems Fraport’s various management systems ensure responsible business processes across the Group. Fraport promotes a safe and healthy working environment at all Group companies, by applying a holistic approach to occupational health and safety. Processes are continuously enhanced and optimized on a Group-wide basis. A “safety first” principle applies for all airport operations at Frankfurt Airport and worldwide. Fraport’s environmental management organizes and monitors environmental protection throughout the Group. Fraport and its subsidiaries are committed to the sustainable handling of natural resources and the continuous improvement of the Group’s environmental performance. More about Our Group Overview Business Areas Overview Operations Airside and Terminal Operations Airport Charges Ground Services Equipment Corporate Safety and Security CargoCity Frankfurt Whether in the terminals or on the apron: Fraport organizes all airport processes responsibly and efficiently – supported by latest-generation technology. Efficient airport operations require smooth handling processes and a working infrastructure to ensure short transfer times. Airport staff play a key role in achieving this. Safety too is paramount. Airport departments ensuring safe operations include the Airport Fire Services, the Medical Center and Rescue Services, as well as Fraport’s dedicated Corporate Safety and Security unit. Overview Consulting As the operator of Germany’s largest airport, Fraport AG has extensive knowledge and many years of experience in all areas of flight and terminal operations, including ground handling. The airport company is also very familiar with retail, infrastructure and expansion projects. Fraport is happy to pass this expertise to its subsidiaries, joint ventures and customers. Overview Constructions FRA’s Economic Contribution FRA – Gateway to the World Any business activity relies on the right infrastructure. At Frankfurt Airport, experts from various disciplines work together in a spirit of mutual trust to successfully bring to fruition challenging large-scale construction projects. These projects are as multifaceted as the passengers and visitors who come to the airport. Construction above and below ground, structural engineering, modernization work, and road and tunnel construction all make an important contribution to the “Gute Reise” mission statement. Retailing and Advertising Purchasing and Contracting ID Cards and Authorization Services Locking System Management Frankfurt Airport is an exciting marketplace for travelers and visitors, boasting a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars. Germany’s largest aviation gateway is also a premium location for retail and catering. Moreover, Fraport offers numerous airport-related services, from IT infrastructure and terminal equipment through to construction services. Its portfolio also encompasses safety and security-related services. Since the airport is subject to strict access regulations, the ID Card Service Center is responsible for issuing the necessary airport ID cards. More about Business Areas Overview Investors The Fraport Share Traffic Figures Newsletter Order Service More about Investors Overview Environment Overview Climate Protection Resource conservation and climate protection have long been important tasks for Fraport. In 2008, Fraport set itself the target of reducing its CO2 emissions at Frankfurt Airport to under 80,000 tonnes yearly by 2030 – and to become completely carbon free by 2050. Our community portal gathers information on the current aircraft noise situation, the take-off and landing direction, and noise abatement measures at the airport. Environmental aspects More about Environment Overview Media Center Frankfurt Airport is a fascinating place offering a cornucopia of exciting news and stories. In this section, you can find our publications, the photo library, footage, TV reports, and much more about Germany’s largest aviation gateway. Filming and photography at Frankfurt Airport Weekly traffic figures More about Newsroom Fraport Group Management systems Responsible management Fraport uses many different management systems to ensure responsible corporate governance in its business processes. The Fraport Group’s main management systems include: Occupational health and safety management system PDF, 11 MB Regulations on management systems Occupational Health & Safety Management System at the Fraport Group More Fraport What started as "Südwestdeutsche Luftverkehr AG" is a global player in aviation today. Boeing and Fraport showcase innovative technologies at the Boeing ecoDemonstrator European Expo in Frankfurt Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Fraport today kicked off the Boeing ecoDemonstrator European Expo at Frankfurt Airport to showcase innovative technologies that advance aviation. Frankfurt Airport Lays Cornerstone for Future Terminal 3 Today (April 29), Fraport AG laid the cornerstone for Frankfurt Airport’s new Terminal 3, one of Europe’s largest privately financed infrastructure projects. Numerous guests and construction workers attended the ceremony, which marked the start of above-ground construction. Fraport AG and AeroGround Flughafen München GmbH Develop Virtual Reality Training Tool for Ground Operations Fraport AG, the operator of Frankfurt Airport, and AeroGround Flughafen München GmbH, a wholly-owned ground handling subsidiary of Flughafen München GmbH (the operator of Munich Airport), have developed a joint virtual reality (VR) training tool for ground handling operations. Frankfurt Airport Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Terminal 2 25 years ago, the very first aircraft arrived at Terminal 2: a Cathay Pacific Boeing 747 from Hong Kong with 350 passengers onboard. Since the official inauguration on October 24, 1994, Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 2 has been the departure point, destination or stopover for some 200 million travelers. Fraport Traffic Figures – January 2019: Starting the New Year on a Growth Path Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed nearly 4.7 million passengers in January 2019, thus starting the year with 2.3 percent traffic growth. Without strike and weather-related flight cancellations, passenger traffic at FRA would have grown by about 4.3 percent. Fraport Raises Stake in Lima Airport to 80 Percent Fraport AG has purchased a further 10-percent stake in Lima Airport Partners S.R.L. (LAP) – operator consortium of Jorge Chavez International Airport Lima – from AC Capitales’ Infrastructure Fund, which held the stake for over 10 years. Fraport USA Wins Contract for Managing the Retail Concession at Newark Airport’s Terminal B The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) has awarded Fraport USA (a subsidiary of Fraport AG) a five-year contract to manage the retail concessions space of Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Fraport AG: Well Positioned for the Future, Nationally and Internationally Fraport AG’s executive board chairman, Dr. Stefan Schulte, struck a positive note at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) today: “We can look back on a very successful 2018. Supported by strong growth in passenger traffic at Frankfurt Airport and our international locations, we achieved a new record high for revenue and earnings. Fraport and e-Novia Trialed Guide Robot YAPE at Frankfurt Airport In a recent trial, self-driving guide robot YAPE moved through Frankfurt Airport, accompanying passengers to their gates and helping them to transport their small luggage. Fraport Annual General Meeting: Shareholders to Receive Dividend of €2.00 per Share At Fraport AG’s regular Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, 99.97 percent of the shareholders approved the recommended dividend of €2.00 per share. Thus, the dividend for fiscal year 2018 will increase by 50 euro cents, or by one third compared to the previous year. Fraport Opens Training Center at Ljubljana Airport On March 6, Fraport AG inaugurated a €6 million training center for the Fraport Aviation Academy at Ljubljana Airport (LJU) in Slovenia. This new training facility will allow the Fraport Group to expand its international training activities to meet the growing demand from external and the internal customers – partcularly in the areas of firefighting, emergency services, crisis management, ground handling. Foundation Stone Laid for Swissport Air Cargo Warehouse at Frankfurt Airport’s CargoCity South Fraport AG and Swissport Cargo Services Deutschland GmbH today laid the foundation stone for Swissport’s new airfreight facility at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), marking another milestone in the future development of FRA as an airfreight location. Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide 60547 Frankfurt / Main Contact Form of Fraport AG General Queries & Feedback: +49 1806 372-4636 * Airport Expansion & Aircraft Noise: * 20 cents (€) per call within German landline network. Fraport Sites Guidelines and Payment Terms ©2004-2021 Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1874
__label__cc	0.521864	0.478136	Home›Destinations›Central and South America›South America›Peru›Cusco Things to Do in Cusco The storied capital of the Inca Empire and gateway to the imperial city of Machu Picchu, Cusco (also spelled Cuzco and Qosqo) ★★★ is one of the highlights of South America. Stately and historic, with stone streets and building foundations laid by the Incas more than 5 centuries ago, the town is much more than a mere history lesson. It is also surprisingly dynamic, enlivened by throngs of travelers who have transformed the historic center around the Plaza de Armas into a year-round hub of South American adventurers. Yet for all its popularity, Cusco is one of those rare places able to preserve its unique character and enduring appeal despite its growing prominence on the tourism radar. Cusco’s beautiful natural setting, colorful festivals, sheer number of sights—unparalleled in Peru—and facilities and services organized for travelers make it the top destination in Peru and one of the most exciting places in South America. History -- Cusco is a fascinating blend of pre-Columbian and colonial history and contemporary mestizo culture. It was the Inca Empire’s holy city, the political, military, and cultural center of its continent-spanning empire. Sightseeing -- Spaniards razed most of the city, but found some structures so well engineered that they built directly upon the foundations of Inca Cusco. Along with the cathedral, the city’s top sights are the many perfectly constructed Inca stone walls, beginning with Quoricancha, the Incas’ Temple of the Sun. Eating & Drinking -- From Gastón Acurio’s creative take on Cusqueña cooking at Chicha to the no-frills picanterías like La Chomba, Cusco has a vibrant dining scene for those who can look beyond the pizzerias and fast food. Don’t miss a flight of artisanal piscos at the Museo de Pisco or a creative pisco cocktail at the bar at Limo. Arts & Culture -- Where Cusco thrives is in its vibrant expressions of Amerindian and mestizo culture: June’s Inti Raymi, a deeply religious festival that’s also a magical display of pre-Columbian music and dance, and raucous Paucartambo in mid-July, are the highlights. Shopping -- The handicrafts center of Peru, Cusco’s streets and markets teem with merchants and extraordinary textiles, many handwoven in rural mountain communities using the exact techniques of their ancestors. Pick up stylish alpaca fashions, folk art, and silver jewelry at boutiques in San Blas. The Best Travel Experiences in Cusco * Drinking in the Plaza de Armas at dusk: In the early evening, lights cascading up the hills twinkle and street lanterns and the colored fountain glow against a blue-black sky and the silhouettes of the imposing Andes. Cusqueños (residents of Cusco) of all ages parade across the square, window-shop at boutiques under the arcades, and dip into bars with coveted balconies for people-watching. * Catching a display of cultural popular: You don’t necessarily have to plan your trip to Cusco around Inti Raymi, one of Peru’s greatest pageants of Andean culture, to see a spontaneous display, parade, or deeply felt homage to the city’s Amerindian roots. * Marveling at Inca masonry: Cusco’s streets are a living history lesson, a mesmerizing mash-up of pre-Columbian and colonial cultures. The conquering Spaniards had the good sense to construct their mansions and churches right atop the Incas’ brilliant stone foundations. The finest example is Quoricancha, the Temple of the Sun. * Strolling hilly San Blas: Climbing the steep streets of atmospheric San Blas can feel like doing the StairMaster, but the city’s most bohemian district is chock-full of art galleries, bars and pubs, and squat, whitewashed colonial buildings with red-tile roofs. * Touring Cusco’s Inca ruins: The circuit of fine Inca ruins on the outskirts of Cusco is a terrific primer before heading on to famous ruins in the Sacred Valley. The star is Sacsayhuamán, a fortress of immense granite blocks magnificently perched on a hill overlooking the city. El Negrito A famous local figure is “El Negrito” (also known as “El Señor de los Temblores,” or Lord of the Earthquakes), a brown-skinned figure of Christ on the cross known as the protector of Cusco. Found in La Catedral, at an altar to the right of the entrance to the Capilla (in the right nave, next to the choir stalls), the figure was originally paraded around the city by frightened residents during the 1650 earthquake. When the earthquake finally ceased, locals attributed it to a miracle and transformed El Negrito into an object of devotion (locals still deliver fresh flowers in his honor daily). The figure’s crown was stolen a couple of years ago and not recovered; the one now adorning his head is gold, a gift of a parishioner. The Air Up Here Cradled by the southeastern Andes Mountains that were so fundamental to the Inca belief system, Cusco sits at a daunting altitude of 3,400m (11,000 ft.). The air is noticeably thinner here than almost any city in South America, and Cusco, best explored on foot, demands arduous hiking up precipitous stone steps—leaving even the fittest of travelers gasping for breath and saddled with headaches and nausea. It usually takes a couple of days to get acclimatized. You’ll need to take it easy for the first few hours or even couple of days in Cusco. Pounding headaches and shortness of breath are the most common ailments, though some travelers are afflicted with severe nausea (others may little feel the effects of the altitude except when walking up Cusco’s steep hills). Drink lots of water, avoid heavy meals, and do as the locals do: Drink mate de coca, or coca-leaf tea. (Don’t worry, you won’t get high or arrested, but you will adjust a little more smoothly to the thin air.) If that doesn’t cure you, ask whether your hotel has an oxygen tank you can use for a few moments of assisted breathing. If you’re really suffering, look for an over-the-counter medication in the pharmacy called “Soroche Pills.” And if that doesn’t do the trick, it may be time to seek medical assistance; see “Fast Facts” below. Increasingly, travelers are basing themselves in one of the lower-altitude villages of the Sacred Valley, but there is so much to see and do in Cusco that an overnight stay (at a minimum) is pretty much required of anyone who hasn’t previously spent time in the area. Frommer's EasyGuide to Lima, Cusco and Machu Picchu Buy Now Frommer's EasyGuide to Colombia Buy Now Frommer's Panama Buy Now	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1875
__label__cc	0.744533	0.255467	Home / Blog / if i speak to you in anger if i speak to you in anger by Letticia Cosbert “Women of Color in America have grown up within a symphony of anguish at being silenced, at being unchosen, at knowing that when we survive, it is in spite of a whole world out there that takes for granted our lack of humanness, that hates our very existence, outside of its service.” – Audre Lorde, The Uses of Anger, 1981 A symphony of anguish at being silenced.[1] These words leap off the page as I read Audre Lorde’s Uses of Anger, one of the many inspirations behind Panic in the Labyrinth, a series of poetic choral performances conceptualized by Annie Wong in collaboration with Faith Akorful, Fiona Raye Clarke, Hanan Hazime, Angela Sun, and Rebecca Zala. Imagined as a collection of recitations of speeches by women of colour, recollections of violence inflicted upon women throughout history, and a ceaseless list of demands and desires, Panic in the Labyrinth is the choral embodiment of what anger, assembled and focused, can achieve through poetics. Thinking about poetry and anger in relation to one another, and in relation to public performance, feels momentous. What does it mean to orchestrate anger, to score indignation, to choreograph rage? Before anything else, let’s put to bed the idea that poetry is solely an instrument for courtship, or an ally only of tenderness. Wong’s larger project is to redefine the parameters of poetry and the character of the poet, and in this iteration, the poet is no longer singular but a chorus of women of colour. The anger of this chorus is precise and focused—no longer are they concerned with unrequited love, nor are they sorrowful. On stage, they present us with the only reasonable and productive emotional response to racism, sexism, and all that transpires at their intersection. We are not goddesses or matriarchs or edifices of divine forgiveness. The use of anger, as well as the type of anger that this chorus puts on display descends from Audre Lorde, and possibly others before her, who insisted that our anger ought to be channeled through art, writing, and any manner of production that might challenge those very institutions which have caused our rage. everything can be used, except what is wasteful. Lorde abstains from the hypothetical, and her work is often, if not always, personal. This is common among women of colour—especially those who are angry and bring it to bear. You will need to remember this when you are accused of destruction. Like Lorde’s, these stories belong to the women who speak them, but also to the women of colour in the audience and to our sisters around the world whose anger continues to mount before a system that enables oppression for profit. Your fear of anger will teach you nothing. I suspect that you who are not angry will accuse these women on stage of destruction as they chant and swear and name the terrors which racism and sexism have inflicted upon us, upon them. If I speak to you in anger, at least I have spoken to you. The chorus will remind you of your fear of anger, of those who dared to speak publicly, loudly, and without guilt. Though this moment in time—and perhaps every moment in time gone or to come—requires it, we are reminded that anger is most discomfiting for those who have caused our anger. I have not put a gun to your head and shot you down in the street. When an Indigenous, Black, Latinx woman (We have a right to each of our names) shares her anger on national television, and those who are afraid write: “singer Lido Pimienta ripped organizers of the Polaris Music Prize with an expletive-laden tirade over sound troubles with her performance as she accepted this year’s best album recognition,”[2] they only mean to say that she ought not be angry—after all, she has been given a prize. Tell me how you feel but don’t say it too harshly or I cannot hear you. What prevents you from hearing? What happens if I choose to use my anger only in ways you do not deem fit? What if, this chorus asks, I were to assemble a symphony of anger? And I say symphony rather than cacophony because we have had to learn to orchestrate those furies so that they do not tear us apart. Panic in the Labyrinth reminds me again of what it means for anger to be on stage, and not burning quietly at a dinner party, around a conference table, on public transit, on an airplane, or in the corner booth of your favourite restaurant. This chorus of women shows us what happens when we combine our efforts and our voices to support one another, to seek out and secure our mutual liberation. The anger that stands between us then must be used for clarity and mutual empowerment. Letticia Cosbert is a Toronto based writer and editor, and is currently the Digital Content Coordinator at the Koffler Centre of the Arts. Letticia studied Classics, earning a B.A. from the University of Toronto, and an M.A. from Western University, where she specialized in erotic Latin poetry. Her writing and editorial work has been featured in Ephemera Magazine, Sophomore Magazine, The Ethnic Aisle, and a number of gallery publications. This blog post was commissioned in support of Annie Wong’s Panic in the Labyrinth, a series of Community Arts Space performances taking place throughout the month of August. Community Arts Space is generously supported by TD Bank Group. Images: Panic in the Labyrinth, 2018. Photos by Yuula Benivolski [1] Text highlighted black indicates quote from Uses of Anger, 1981. [2]https://nationalpost.com/pmn/entertainment-pmn/newsalert-lido-pimienta-wins-polaris-music-prize-for-la-papessa	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1876
__label__cc	0.683622	0.316378	Assassin's Creed Unity Aries Nostradamus Enigma Updated November 13, 2014 by Gosu No0b 15 Comments Home » Assassin's Creed Unity » Assassin’s Creed Unity Aries Nostradamus Enigma Aries Nostradamus Enigma starts in Tuileries district very close to the Louvre. It is a side mission in Assassin’s Creed Unity that rewards you with 500 French Livre and a Nostradamus fragment you will use to unlock a special Assassin Armor in the Armor Room found in the basement of your house (Cafe Theatre). Three riddles you need to solve to finish the Aries Enigma are very hard and I hope that this guide will help you discover all the solution without spending hours googling information like I did. Aries Enigma Starting Location You can start the Aries Enigma by visiting the rooftop of the first building east of Louvre. Location map of the Aries Enigma’s starting point. 1st Riddle Solution A once-Auguste palace Become a shelter for the beautiful, The days of sovereigns tick along, Up to, but not beyond, Louis. Apparently, Louvre was initially the fortress of Philippe Auguste. It later became the royal palace up until Louis XIV (if I am not mistaken). This helped me solve the first riddle quite easily by visiting the Louvre and scanning the courtyard until I found the rune above the gate. I found the solution to the first riddle of Aries Enigma by scanning the Louvre courtyard with Eagle Vision. This is the gate above which is the hidden rune. Location map of the first riddle’s solution 2nd Riddle Solution By the spirit of Égalité The Citoyen is welcome in a royal garden Where the mighty Helios ignites daily Man’s most destructive power. I spent an hour googling and trying to solve this one. Search for Egalite and Citoyen (citizen) didn’t help much. What helped in the end is results for royal garden in Paris. There is a Wikipedia article about Palais-Royal for this search and that led me to a landmark on the game’s map where there is a magnifying glass pointed at a little cannon. This is what the last two verses of the riddle refer to and where I found the solution rune on the ground. There is a murder investigation here as well for those that have the gold edition of AC Unity. Visit the courtyard of Palais-Royal to find the solution to the second riddle on the ground. Eagle vision reveales the rune as well as clues for a nearby murder mistery mission. Zoomed in map shows the exact location of the second riddle’s location in the royal palace’s courtyard. 3rd Riddle Solution From the stones of a fortress breached, A Concord built to span the divide From where the minds of men gather To where their necks are severed. This one had me stumped for quite a while. I thought it had something to do with the Bastille but what helped in the end was mention of a Concord that spans the divide. I figured it must be a bridge and I saw a landmark of “Pont de la Concorde / Révolution” on one of the bridges in the west part of the map. Going there brought me to the solution of the third riddle and completion of the whole Aries Enigma. I found the Pont de la Concorde landmark on one of the bridges in the western part of the map. Going there revealed the solution to the third and final riddle of Aries Enigma TAGS ac unity riddle, Aries, Nostradamus Enigma Written by: Gosu Noob Sometimes articles on our website are a team effort. Such articles are published under the Gosu Noob author and that means the thing you are reading was created by the whole crew. PREVIOUS POSTAssassin’s Creed Unity Virgo Nostradamus Enigma NEXT POSTAssassin’s Creed Unity Barber of Seville Murder Mystery Guide For the first one that the solution is the Louvre is also given by the “Become a shelter for the beautiful” line: it’s a museum since revolutionary times. For the second the last two lines are useless, but “By the spirit of Égalité” is telling: Philippe, Louis XVIth’s brother, owned the Palais Royal and had opened it to the public. During the revolution he changed his name from Philippe Bourbon to Philippe Egalité, hence the clue. The third one did have a connection with the Bastille, the bridge was built with stones from it. Knowing that is not really needed though as the Concord line gives it away. The last 2 lines in the second are not completely useless. They refer to the solar cannon that fires at noon every day. The glyph is found right underneath it. I know they arnt This sh!t is deep bro. Thanx for the good work. You guys overthink this game. You really don’t need any historical knowledge to figure these out. All the clues were almost obviously referenced in the database descriptions. You just had to take a little time to skin them to find the right location. brent dams Exactly! I thought I was the only one who used the database articles since even a guideliner like this one says he had to look it up online. Only the second riddle wasn’t literally mentioned in the database but as soon as you knew that Helios is the god of the sun then you should be able to figure out that it was loated at the noon gun in Palais royale. Helios was the god of the sun. The most destructive power of the day was a cannon. So, the sun ignites the cannon. This is a time piece that existed in the Palais-Royal, where the sun set off the cannon at midday. It wasn’t operated by a person. Thx so much, I would have never done this on my own Mr. Grieves It’s nice to be pointed in the right direction without being given the answer directly. Thanks. It made some the really hard ones a little less frustrating to find. I will say, though, in case you do this for another AC game, that it’s usually faster to avoid the internet if you mean to directly solve to solve an AC puzzle without cheating, like you’ve done. (Very impressive, btw). For example, in the second aries clue: The in-game Palais Royal description mentions the change to the name “Paalais Egalite”, and a time piece featuring a small cannon triggered by the sun (Helios is a word ostensibly meaning Sun), and that is was a daily party, implying that the citizenship was always welcome in the garden. (All palaces had gardens, when gardens were the thing..) That was probably more obnixious than helpful… Sorry. But awesome work, and i’ll e back for witcher. Mikayla McCoy Hey I suck at understanding riddles so this helps me out a lot!! Thanx a bunch Victor huggo Haha.. I had discovered the answer to the third riddle with the information of the second one.. when it says of the spirit of equally and that the citizen is welcome to the gardens I figured out that it was the path that would bring the citizens to where the revolution was. When said the the mighty Helios wakes up every day I knew that the sun would come exactly from where the bridge stands and it leads to where humans were destroying.. them I went to the bridge and there was the sign.. then I thought to myself that the ac unity riddle had just become interesting because of the complexity of them.. but I couldn’t do anything hahahaha then I realized that was the final one. Jeremy Taylor I have no of the viewpoints done and I can still do this that’s how good it is Jonathan Piper Hey! I’d just like to say a huge thankyou to you for helping me to finish these riddles!! I managed around 8/9 of them and I dare say I could’ve done all of them? ( if I’d have done the research!!) But I’m lazy to be honest lol so thankyou soooo much!! Ps. I’d just like to say to all these so called history buffs on here bragging how easy it was for them “ why the hell are you even using this guys guide??” Don’t be D**ks! Least he did the hard work and put it on here to help the young kids ( I’m 44 by the way!) and the people who are not as brainy as you Nerds 😂! Sure u know who you are!!👍👍👍👊👊👊 Franklin.Ingrid Those who have aspirations have thousands of things, and those who have no ambitions only feel that it is difficult Harte.Saxon your day of love may bring the gratitude of others for life.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1877
__label__wiki	0.819796	0.819796	iMessage for Android Release Rumored The iMessage for Android release date may be part of Apple’s WWDC 2016 announcements, alongside iOS 10, according to a new report. iMessage is currently only available on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Apple computers, but the latest report suggest that an Android iMessage app is coming this year. We’ve already seen Apple deliver cross-platform support for services with Apple Music for Android delivering access to the streaming service, so there is precedent for it. Apple also offers an Android app to switch from Android to iPhone easier. By opening up iMessage for Android it could make switching from iPhone to Android easier, which seems counter-intuitive. Last year Apple did have to deal with iMessage problems when users switched from iPhone to Android, so this may be part of a longer term solution to customer satisfaction. The problems impacted messages sent from iPhones to users who switched to Android, so frustrations are on both sides. A new leak suggests we will soon learn the iMessage Android release date. In a report on MacDailyNews, the publication states that Apple plans to announce iMessage for Android at WWDC 2016. If this happens it would be at the keynote that starts on Monday June 13th at 10 AM Pacific, 1 PM Eastern. Citing a source, “familiar with the company’s thinking,” the report includes a mention that this could be connected to Apple’s person to person payment system that is expected this year. The iMessage system allows users to send encrypted secure communications to each other, and this could make it possible for Android users to more easily communicate with their friends who use iPhones. It would make sense for a service like this to include the location sharing features and other iMessage benefits. In the report there is no mention of FaceTime for Android or FaceTime Audio for Android. Apple is allegedly working on a payment system that could allow users to send money to other people using iMessage and Apple Pay. This is another feature that Apple could announce at WWDC 2016. If this is all connected, the Apple Pay person to person payments may not arrive until iOS 10 later this year. Assuming all of this is connected, the iMessage Android release date may not come until after September. iOS 10 Release Date Details & Compatibility Apple announced the iOS 10 release date at WWDC 2016, sharing three very important dates for users. The iOS 10 release date is in the fall. Apple did not announce a specific date, but you can expect it within a few days of the iPhone 7 release date. There is a developer iOS 10 beta release date that arrived today, allowing users to try out the new iOS 10 features if they install a special profile or register as a developer. Most users will be better off waiting until July. Apple confirmed an public iOS 10 beta release date for July, when you will be able to install an early version on your iPhone or iPad without any hoops to jump through. Related Topics:AndroidAppleiMessageiMessage for AndroidiOS 10WWDC	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1879
__label__wiki	0.554163	0.554163	Mudgee wine producers wave the flag down on the beach Times have been tough in the Central West of New South Wales. With competition from wines from trendy regions like Tasmania and the Mornington Peninsula, some grape growers in Mudgee, Cowra and surrounding areas have ripped out their vines and walked away from the wine industry. The strong, however, have survived and prospered, with Mudgee wineries Huntingdon Estate, Robert Oatley Vineyard and Robert Stein all gaining five red stars in the 2016 edition of the James Halliday Wine Companion annual. The Mudgee region is the third-largest grape-growing region in NSW and one of the oldest wine regions in the state. Encompassing the towns of Mudgee, Gulgong, Kandos and Rylstone, the district offers a melange of food, wine, art and cultural events for visitors. Mudgee, meaning ‘nest in the hills’, is set amid rolling countryside and offers more than 35 family-run cellar doors to discover. The region is surrounded by several national parks and world-heritage bushland and landmarks, able to be explored on food, by car or by bike The winemakers of Mudgee will wave the flag for their region's wines at two upcoming events, including the 25th annual Mudgee Wine & Food Festival at Balmoral Beach on Sunday August 9. Held from 11am to 5pm, the event traditionally attracts thousands of food and wine lovers. “It’s fantastic to be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the festival this year and by all accounts it’s shaping up to be bigger and better than ever," says Mike O’Malley, a tireless worker for the Mudgee Grape Growers Association. "With even more local providers coming on board in 2015 including Baker Williams Distillery, Mudgee Honey Haven and Murrungundy Pistachios, this event will again give festival-goers a unique opportunity to sample Mudgee’s finest, whilst learning firsthand about our world-class food and wine directly from the actual producers.” The longest-running regional wine and food fair in Sydney, Mudgee Wine & Food Festival at Balmoral Beach provides an introduction to the region ahead of its gastronomic event of the year, the Mudgee Food & Wine Festival, which runs from September 12–October 5. “The Mudgee Wine & Food Festival at Balmoral is the perfect way to come down, reset your senses, and get a taste of the Mudgee Region. Showcasing some of our best food and wine producers, it really is the next best thing to visiting Mudgee itself," says Cara George, CEO of Mudgee Region Tourism. Exhibiting wineries include Huntington Estate, Robert Stein Vineyard and Gooree Park Wines and free shuttle buses will be operating on a continuous circuit from Balmoral Beach to Military and Spit Roads via Raglan Street and Awaba Street throughout the day. For further information on the shuttle service and a route map, please visit www.mudgeewine.com.au. For more information on the Mudgee region, check out www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au. When a five-star hotel proves a major letdown I was quite excited to be staying at the Park Hyatt Mendoza Hotel, Casino & Spa a few months back. It has a wonderful location overlooking a lovely central park known as the Plaza Independencia and boasts a beautifully restored 19th-century Spanish colonial façade. It is within walking distance of most of the Argentine city's many attractions and is billed as a "prestigious five-star hotel". As I'd always had great experiences with Hyatt before I expected something special. The hotel claims it is "ideal for business and leisure travellers, including rooms with stunning views of the Andes mountain and the city of Mendoza". Not my room, which unfortunately was in a part of the hotel that was being renovated - and should never have been offered for sale. At first it was just some dusty workmen wandering the corridor. Then room doors had been removed offering views of work sites. And there was the sound of intermittent banging, along with the pervasive smell of solvent in the corridor. I was fortunate that I was on a busy schedule and spending minimal time in my room during the three-day stay. Mendoza is, after all, one of the Great Wine Capitals of the World and rather than staying among the vines we were driving to and from. My initial complaint fell on deaf ears. I asked to speak to the duty manager but he was "busy". Two minions displayed a couldn't care-less-attitude - even after my attitude changed from disappointed to angry. The room opposite had no door Later, there was a note in my room offering (finally) to move me to an alternative room - which I asked to see, only to be confronted by more shrugs. It was all most unHyatt-like. As I had completely unpacked I declined the offer as it would have taken ages to pack and unpack again. I had only one hour of free time on a very busy schedule and I was checking out the next morning. My old-fashioned room certainly could have done with some renovations - but the wing should have been closed for the work. Alternatively some kind of apology could have been forthcoming (a bottle of local wine would have done the trick). Instead, I remain so incensed that I am writing about this long after the hotel should have faded in the memory - and I have made a note to avoid Hyatt properties where possible. There are no winners. Oh, and while I'm being grumpy; when I needed someone to call or hail a taxi there was no one on duty at the entrance to do that task either. Not exactly five-star service. James Halliday, heavyweight champ of wine writing, says "never again" James Halliday is the undisputed heavyweight champion of wine writing in Australia. He not only pens (literally) a weekly wine column in The Australian, and lends his name, and words, to a high-quality wine magazine, he also writes the annual James Halliday Wine Companion, the 2016 edition of which has just been released. The annual is the undisputed "bible" of the Australian wine industry with producers knowing full well that a five-star rating from Halliday equates directly to increased sales. Since 1979, former lawyer Halliday has written or co-authored more than 70 books on wine, including contributions to the Larousse Encyclopedia of Wine and The Oxford Companion of Wine. A new edition of his Wine Atlas of Australia is in the works. Not for the first time, Halliday has spent much of the year writing not one, but two books. Released simultaneously with the annual is Varietal Wines, an in-depth look at the over 130 different grape varieties grown in Australia. "This is the last time - it almost killed me," Halliday says of writing two books simultaneously. "Thousands and thousands of words - I hate to think how many words." And it is not just words; Halliday also still tastes for his annual, although he has assistance from Campbell Mattinson and sparkling wine specialist Tyson Stelzer. At 78, his workload is prodigious and the Brokenwood and Coldstream Hills founder rarely finds time to relax in his holiday home in Burgundy. Over 8900 wines were evaluated for the new annual, which contains detailed tasting notes, ideal drinking windows and points. There are more than 1300 winery profiles (including 92 new wineries). Throw in vintage charts and cellar door information and this is an invaluable guide for anyone with even a passing interest in Australian wine - and a great Father's Day gift. My one criticism is that scores continue to be higher than anywhere else in the world with 98s and 97s scattered around like confetti. I guess it helps sell wine. Varietal Wines is an equally fascinating book - but of interest more to serious wine lovers. If you want to know all about cinsaut or lagrein then you've come to the right place. Among the major awards announced at Tuesday night's annual launch: Winery of the Year: Tahbilk Winemaker of the Year: Peter Fraser, Yangarra Estate Wine of the Year: Serrat Yarra Valley 2014 Shiraz Viognier Best Value Winery: West Cape Howe Best New Winery: Bicknell FC Tahbilk owner Alister Purbrick said: “When my great-grandfather Reginald Purbrick purchased the Tahbilk property in 1925, he would not have been able to dream of receiving an accolade that means so much to our family and the broader industry as a whole. "To be able to continue his original vision for Tahbilk, and accept such an esteemed award from our own living wine legend, James Halliday, is a great honour. "I feel incredibly proud of all that the Purbrick family has achieved at Tahbilk over the generations and this award recognises our unswerving commitment to traditional winemaking whilst using innovative and sustainable viticultural practices." Halliday Wine Companion 2016 is published by Hardie Grant on August 1. RRP $39.95. Varietal Wine is also published by Hardie Grant on August 1. RRP 59.95. Posted by Winsor Dobbin at 22:30 1 comment: Now it is official: The story of Penfolds' new Max Schubert wine At last it is official! Penfolds is releasing a new premium wine range; created to commemorate Max Schubert, legendary former chief winemaker and creator of Grange. Max Schubert AM was Penfolds' chief winemaker from 1948-1975 and a pivotal figure in Penfolds history. This year marks the 100th anniversary of his birth. The new 2012 Max Schubert Cabernet Shiraz continues the Penfolds philosophy of multi-regional blending - and it is available under screw cap, unlike Grange. "It personifies a wine style that Max championed well over half a century ago," says the press release. The debut release is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon and 39% Shiraz from the Barossa Valley and Coonawarra and will retail for $450. Penfolds envisage it will be long lived, with a tasting window until 2045. "Max, of course, is one of the most revered in our history, a remarkable man who had an immeasurable impact not only on Penfolds, but the entire Australian wine industry," says the official release. From the 2013 vintage there will be a shiraz and a shiraz cabernet blend under a slightly different "Max" label. The release says: "Over time, other wines will be added to this range at different tier levels." So the official announcement came a couple of weeks after I spilled the beans and it is still a mystery why Penfolds media-savvy owners, Treasury Wine Estates, kept the new wine as a secret before letting word slip out on their own website. What we now know is that fewer than 500 cases of the first release were made and that the wine needs a double decant before service. Not quite the Tour de France: Here comes the Wine Peloton The Wine Peloton are a group of Australian winemakers who cycle prodigious distances to raise money for charity – and they are heading for Tasmania. The group, who last year successfully completed the 7 Peaks Alpine Ascent Challenge and raised $40,000 for the Teen Rescue Foundation, have announced a new event for 2015. Between November 22-28, the Wine Peloton will embark on a Tour of Tasmania, including Mount Wellington and Cradle Mountain – with the Huon Valley on the agenda for the opening stage. The Wine Peloton will once again cycle in support of wine writer Tyson Stelzer’s Teen Rescue Foundation, which is dedicated to addressing the harmful use of alcohol among Australian teens through education and intervention. “With an active and vocal anti-alcohol lobby which does not discriminate in its opposition to different forms of alcoholic beverages, the wine community needs to demonstrate that it is a responsible member of the broader community, is being active in helping to prevent the unintended abuse of alcohol and contributing to practical solutions to alcohol abuse,” says peloton leader Drew Tuckwell, a winemaker at Printhie Wines in Orange, New South Wales. Grapegrowers, winemakers, regional associations, retailers, distributors, marketers, industry suppliers, wine shows and all businesses involved in wine are invited to pledge support as a partner, with sponsorship levels ranging from $250 to $5000. Some of the stages will be over 200km long and Tuckwell, along with fellow riders like Andrew Hanigan from Derwent Estate, says the overall aim is to raise more money than last year. For details contact Drew Tuckwell on 0421 757 747 or drewtuckwell@yahoo.com. See www.winepeloton.com.au. Meet the Tasmanian winery where you are greeted by a wine duck Puddleduck Vineyard has two unique selling points; You can't buy the wines anywhere other than at their cellar door; and you may be greeted by a duck on your arrival. Puddleduck owners Darren and Jackie Brown this week unveiled a $550,000 makeover of their tasting facility, complete with a playground and a beautiful deck on the dam overlooking the vines. The boutique producers now offer a range of tasting options and plan weekend music sessions on the deck. The couple reflected on the changes to the wine industry in Tasmania since they opened their Coal River Valley facility a decade ago. “We never dreamed 10 years ago when we opened our cellar door that we would become so popular," said Jackie Brown. "Our renovations have been necessary to cater for the increasing number of visitors to our door each year during this exciting time for tourism in Tasmania.” Visitors can still pay $5 for a tasting (refundable on the purchase of a bottle), or opt for a structured sit-down tasting, with a cheese platter if requested), using premium Plumm glasses. This year marks Darren Brown's 30th year of working in the Tasmanian wine industry. When he started in the industry at Moorilla Estate (better known for MONA these days) he was 17. “There were only eight vineyards in Tasmania and the state crush was 120 tonnes,” he recalls. The Browns started Puddleduck in 1997 after they purchased a 15 acre property in Richmond. They have built their family-run business from humble beginnings to become one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Coal River Valley - Puddleduck is currently listed on TripAdvisor as the #2 attraction in the Richmond area. Puddleduck is a fun name but the wines are serious. The Bubbleduck sparkling wine (2012 is the current release) is outstanding and retails for $52, while the newly-released 2015 Riesling is another standout. Both pinot noir and chardonnay have strong followings. What started as a part-time job for one now employs the equivalent of six full-time staff, plus vineyard dog Polly and Lucky the pet duck, who is happy to be stroked by visitors. Puddleduck wines can only be purchased at the cellar door or online, and can only be found on one wine list; at Henry's at the Henry Jones Hotel in Hobart, where Darren's daughter is the maitre d'. It is a formula that has enjoyed great success, so much so that several hectares of new vines have planted in the hillside overlooking the cellar door. And visitors to Puddleduck are welcome to bring their own food to enjoy on the lawns while the kids enjoy themselves in the new playground - as part of the the winery's "Reverse BYO" policy. Puddleduck Vineyard, 992 Richmond Road, Richmond, Tasmania. www.puddleduck.com.au. New beginnings for Cygnet's Red Velvet Lounge Eight months after its interior was gutted by fire, one of Tasmania's iconic eateries this morning re-opened its doors for the first time. Cygnet's Red Velvet Lounge, home of award-winning chef Steve Cumper, has a completely new look but Cumper says his food ethos has not changed. The focus will remain on local produce like Huon Valley Berkshire free-range pork and wine from Elsewhere, but in a fresher, more stylish setting. Cygnet, 40-minutes south of Hobart, was badly hit by the loss of the RVL, and loyal customers raised over $40,000 to help reopen the venue, which is in a 103-year-old building on the small town's main street. The RVL serves everything from gourmet meals to coffees, freshly baked bread and house-made cakes, and has been a big drawcard for both visitors from Hobart and further afield in recent years. In previous winters Cumper has served free soup and bread once a week to locals needing a hearty meal. After eight months of dealing with insurance companies and designers, he opened the doors at 8am, his emotions a mixture of joy and relief. "There are obviously high expectations considering what we've done in the past, and we think people will like the tweaks we have made," he said, adding that local support had been the key to his deciding to continue with the business. “That outpouring of goodwill was really a validation that we should give it another go,” he said. The new interior, seen here, was kept secret until this morning and while several staff had moved on to new jobs during the eight-month hiatus, a couple are returning. Cumper says the ambiance will be "casual" and the menu will feature "accessible country food that is welcoming", as was the case before the fire. The wine list will be "ultra local" with a focus on bottles from the Huon Valley and d'Entrecasteaux Channel, but there will also be a supplementary list with some quirky options and a cellar reserve list of individual aged bottles from a collector's cellar. Red Velvet Lounge, 24 Mary St, Cygnet TAS 7112. (03) 6295 0466. Open 8am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday and for dinner on Saturdays. Gourmet pizzas are made on Friday and Saturday evenings. Coonawarra and Tasmania hit the road It can be hard to attract visitors to your cellar door if you are among the most remote wine regions in Australia, so once a year the winemakers from Coonawarra and Tasmania hit the road for their annual big city shows. The 12th annual Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow event will be travelling to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Adelaide and Perth between August 9-19, aiming to catch up with wine lovers, writers, lifestyle journalists and trade personnel. This year's roadshow marks 125 years since Coonawarra was established and no fewer than 26 wineries are involved, although not all have committed to all six cities. “John Riddoch was an extraordinary businessman, pastoralist and visionary, who conceived of the idea of the Coonawarra Fruit Colony in 1890 … and by 1895 the first vintage was produced”, said Cathy Hughes, wine industry officer for Coonawarra Grape and Wine Incorporated. Riddoch commissioned a large tri-gabled winery and cellar, which was built of local stones and made ready for the third vintage in 1897. By 1898, Coonawarra wines were being exported to England and Europe. “And here we are 125 years later living his vision of growing quality grape berries, and producing premium wines of immense distinction, especially our cabernet sauvignons, and showcasing them to the nation.” This year's Coonawarra Roadshow itinerary features Brisbane: August 9 at the Lightspace; Sydney, August 11 at the Town Hall; Melbourne: August 13 at the Town Hall, Hobart: August 14 at Hobart Function & Conference Centre, Adelaide: August 16 at the National Wine Centre, and Perth, August 18 at the Pan Pacific Hotel. Tickets to each event are $45 per person (plus a booking fee) and will include a Coonawarra wine glass for use during the event and as a keepsake. Online tickets for the 2015 Coonawarra Roadshow can only be purchased from the Eventbrite site or via the link from www.coonawara.org. Tasmania's annual Tasmania Unbottled roadshow has been given a new name, VIN Diemen, and a new look with the involvement of Dan Sims and his Bottle Shop Concepts team. I hate the new name but I'm assured it is hip and happening. VIN Diemen is billed as celebration of all the gourmet island has to offer, particularly wine, with names including Clover Hill, Tolpuddle, Glaetzer Dixon, Grey Sands, House of Arras and Stefano Lubiana among the 26 wine producers on show. Tasmanian ciders will also feature; Frank’s and Willie Smith’s will be on hand to prove why the Apple Isle is Australia’s spiritual home of cider and Lark Distillery will be pouring its new Forty Spotted Gin for guests in Sydney and Melbourne, where there will also be music from talented Taswegian Neil Gibson. Chef David Moyle, from Franklin in Hobart, plans to showcase Tasmanian produce for guests to enjoy over a beverage or two at the Sydney and Melbourne events. Tasmania’s famous fresh produce, including Bruny Island cheeses, will also be on offer for guests attending the Brisbane event. Tickets are now on sale for $35 and include a take-home wine glass as well as access to all the wines on tasting. The dates are: Melbourne: August 16, Meat Market, North Melbourne, Brisbane: August 20, at the Lightspace, and Sydney: September 5, Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh. Tickets are available at www.winetasmania.com.au/vin_diemen Arriving in style for dinner in Bangkok A year or more ago I was given a guided tour of a building site. A building site with a lovely setting on Bangkok's Chao Praya River, but a building site nonetheless. Now that building site has emerged, caterpillar to butterfly style, as the new Mango Tree on the River, the waterfront flagship eatery of the Thai group Mango Tree Worldwide. And this is a restaurant with a difference - with guests invited to arrive in style; on board a twin-Mercury-powered speedboat. While most hotels in Bangkok favour old-fashioned wooden ferries, this is a very stylish alternative way in which to arrive for dinner - and a very good option as road traffic is the Thai capital is no picnic. "Our new flagship enjoys a stunning location right on the river at Yodpiman Pier, in front of the famous flower market at Pak Klong Talat," says Mango Tree managing director Trevor MacKenzie. "It's an incredible location, with one of the best views of the Chao Phraya, the famous temples like Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) and the city skyline. It is spectacular and will be especially so at sunset when we anticipate bringing in diners. "At rush hour, the traffic can be barely moving. So diners can drive or catch the Skytrain to Saphan Taksin, we'll pick them up at the ferry pier and whisk them down the river in short order and in high style." The journey from Taksin Pier, one of the biggest and busiest interchanges on the river, to Yodpiman takes about 15 minutes. This will be a scheduled service, so walk-in guests can also catch this speedboat to the restaurant although pre-booking is advised. Located close to Bangkok's historic Rattanakosin district, birthplace of the ruling Chakri Dynasty, Mango Tree covers four storeys, offering both indoor and al fresco dining, drawing on the four points of Thailand's culinary compass: Northern, North-Eastern, Central and Southern Thai favourites. Some of these are adapted for contemporary tastes or inspired by local and seasonal specialties and the restaurant uses only hormone-free meats and no frozen products. Guests can watch the sunset whilst sipping innovative cocktails and eating small bites on the third floor before coming down to enjoy modern Thai food in the dining room on the second floor, or in the open air on the ground floor. The Mango Tree group has a vision to open in every major world city and operates more than 70 restaurants and cafes in 15 countries in Asia, the Middle East, and the USA. Mango Tree on the River is open daily from 3.30pm to 1am. www.mangotreerestaurants.com/ # The writer was previously a guest of Mango Tree restaurants All white on the night: Penfolds' victory turns perceptions on their head Penfolds, established in 1844, is a winery inextricably linked with quality red wines. From Grange to Bin 707, RWT and St Henri, right down to the reliably good Koonunga Hill range, the Penfolds reputation for quality has been based on red wines, many of them made from shiraz. The Penfolds winemaking team But Penfolds has just been named as International White Winemaker of the year by the International Wine Challenge (IWC) in London, an award you have to think would have surprised even the Treasury Wine Estates hierarchy. Not that Penfolds do not make some outstanding white wines, including the iconic Yattarna chardonnay, but those whites have always been overshadowed by a massive portfolio of quality reds. The award was collected on behalf of the Penfolds team by senior white winemaker Kym Schroeter at the IWC awards dinner in London. Having joined Penfolds back in 1987, baby-faced Kym boasts over a quarter of a century of Penfolds winemaking experience. His willingness to look to Tasmania and other regions outside Penfolds' South Australian heartland for fruit must have played a key role in the award. Kym Schroeter “The Penfolds team is truly honoured to receive such a prestigious award from the IWC," Schroeter said. "Being recognised as the best international white winemaker serves to demonstrate Penfolds ability to consistently craft white wines of the highest quality across a range of regions and varietals.” Gold medals were awarded to three vintages from its Reserve Bin Chardonnay range, including: Reserve Bin 12A Chardonnay 2012, Reserve Bin 10A Chardonnay 2010 and Reserve Bin 09A Chardonnay 2009. It also struck gold with Yattarna Chardonnay 2010 - while just two Penfolds red wines also received gold medals; Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2012 and Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012. Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny collected a gold medal in the fortified category. Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago said: "The Penfolds winemaking team is delighted with this award from IWC which recognises our portfolio of white wines. Kym has done a terrific job in continuing the Penfolds tradition of innovation and pushing forwards the development of the white wine portfolio. It’s an exciting time for Australian white wines, particularly chardonnay, a variety now enjoying a new phase of seriousness, drinkability and durability.” How I sold my soul for a jar of Maggie Beer jam I can't make up my mind about Maggie Beer. Having met her a couple of times, she seems like a lovely lady with a commitment to quality food. Her Pheasant Farm pate is absolutely outstanding and her range of ice creams are downright delicious. It just that she is omnipresent in the media. Switch on the TV and there she is. Walk into any book store, open any glossy food magazine and there she is. She has a love affair with cameras. So when a press release arrived about her apricot jam my first thought was to ignore it. The last thing the world needs, surely, is another story or blog about Maggie. I sent a snide, ungracious reply saying that it was not possible to write about a product I haven't tried. But then I thought about how much I enjoyed visiting her Farm Shop café in the Barossa Valley; how good those pates are, the pleasure of her chocolate and salted caramel ice cream and the many times her quince paste has enlivened a cheese platter. So when the PR person ignored my grumpy nature and offered to send me a jar of the jam I caved. Pathetically. And it is darn good; chunky, fruity and flavoursome. No wonder she gets so much publicity. Ms Beer explains: “This is a jam for adult taste – made with apricots from our own heritage orchard; something that has been a dream of mine from our very first days in the Barossa. I love to spread this jam generously onto toast with lashings of butter, or team it with warm scones for a particularly Barossa take on afternoon tea." I used up the remainder of my jar with lashings of butter and freshly-made scones from Bees n Cheese at the Cygnet Market on Sunday. Delicious it was, too. www.maggiebeer.com.au/products # The author is happy to declare he received a free jar of jam worth $9.95. The Sofitel Wentworth remains a Sydney hotel classic Travellers often want to stay somewhere hip and exciting, but sometimes it can pay dividends to stick with tried and true accommodation. I would have stayed at the Sofitel Wentworth in Sydney multiple times over the past 30 years, including in its previous incarnation as a Sheraton, but the service has seldom been as good as it is right now. So many five-star hotels look great but get the basics wrong; long lines at check-in and check-out, staff who avoid eye contact and only want to help when there might be a tip involved. There are no such issue at the Sofitel Wentworth, where there were no queues - and the staff appeared uniformly switched on and ready to help. The Sofitel Wentworth is an iconic luxury hotel in the heart of the Sydney CBD (you can walk just about anywhere from here) with 436 rooms and suites. It could easily feel intense and rushed, but instead there is an air of dignity and calm, such as you find at classic London hostelries, The site has been host to a hotel since 1854 and the current edifice was built in 1966 and was the first five-star hotel in Sydney. In 2002, Accor became the new operators of the hotel, which has hosted royalty and big-name rock stars. The hotel offers all that you expect from a premium hotel. Most of the rooms overlook a central Garden Courtyard and there are extensive meeting and conference facilities, a health club, day spa, restaurant and a chic lounge that serves afternoon teas. All the rooms are non-smoking, a blessing, and my junior suite was extremely comfortable with a hugely comfortable bed, a thoughtful gift plate including chocolates and macarons, as well as reverse-cycle air conditioning, pillow menu, bathrobe and slippers, Lanvin bathroom amenities, mini bar, and TV with cable/pay channels. There is complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property. I also had access to the rather excellent Club Sofitel, a quiet oasis which offers free drinks and canapes in the evening and an excellent buffet breakfast in the morning. The hotel location is close to ferry, train and bus stops and only minutes from the Opera House, Circular Quay, The Rocks and the Royal Botanic Gardens. But that is enough of my enthusiastic Club Sofitel gushing. What didn't I like? I found it tiresome that "Bonjour" is used as a greeting by all staff, but is the only French word most of them have. And I was not offered a morning newspaper at check-in, even though this is supposed to be available to all guests. Very minor quibbles. Otherwise, I was extremely impressed. And double rooms start from $196 online depending on the season, formidable value when other five-star properties are charging two or three times as much. The Sofitel Wentworth Hotel, 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney 2000. (02) 9228 9188 www.sofitel.com/SydneyWentworth ‎ What to do when the idiot in front reclines their airline seat? We've all sat behind one of them at some time or another. The self-centred airline passenger who barely waits for the "fasten seat belt" sign to be turned off before slamming their seat back into full recline mode and "going to sleep". Never mind that you've not had the chance to eat yet; you are immediately squeezed into an even smaller economy class space than you had before. If you are lucky the airline crew may ask the selfish fool in front to return their seat to upright until the meal service has been concluded. Or they may not. Many cabin crew, particularly from Asian airlines, try their hardest to avoid any confrontation. So it is up to you to resolve the situation - preferably without getting involved in a slanging match of the style which recently cost a New Zealand man a $600 fine and a lecture from a magistrate. Shane Diedrichs appeared in Brisbane Magistrates Court charged with offensive and disorderly behaviour aboard a flight from Wellington to Brisbane last November. The court heard he took umbrage when the man in front reclined his seat shortly after take-off and refused to move it forward again. The court heard that Diedrichs became agitated and began pushing, kicking and kneeing the man's seat, making "violent gestures", and speaking in an aggression tone. I think he was perfectly within his rights to push, kick and knee the seat in front if he did not have sufficient space, but he probably went too far when he struck the reclining passenger's headrest and returned from his new seat to verbally abuse him. Here's how he should have handled it. He should have asked the person in front politely to put their seat upright. If the passenger refused, he should have alerted the air crew to the fact that his space was being invaded and the stress was causing him to make jerky motions that he hoped would not cause problems for the person in front. But he had to remain calm and polite at all times and blame the person in front for causing his discomfort. If the passenger in front was trying to sleep, he could have coughed and spluttered loudly in a forward direction, blaming his problem on increased claustrophobia. Politely, of course. In most cases either the air crew would have immediately moved him, or the dickhead sitting in front, to a new seat. In Diedrichs' case they should certainly have done their job and spoken severely to the person in front. But sometimes you simply have to take things in hand yourself. The inside story of the Qantas wine coup; a new direction beckons It was the secret of which everyone in the Australian wine industry was already aware - but that didn't prevent Qantas from unveiling its new wine program with considerable pride and swagger. Guests were invited for cocktails and caviar canapés at Spice Temple in Sydney and then a dinner accompanied by some of Australia's finest wines at Rockpool Bar and Grill for the official announcement that Neil Perry's team of sommeliers and mixologists are taking over the Australian flag carrier's wine and spirits program with immediate effect. Perry has been the culinary advisor to Qantas for closing in on two decades now - and the new move sees his Rockpool group taking control of food and beverage across the airline's first, business and economy classes, as well as in premium lounges. The announcement means the end of 10 years as the Qantas wine selection panel for highly-regarded trio Steve Pannell from SC Pannell Wines, Vanya Cullen from Cullen Wines and Tom Carson from Yabby Lake, all three highly respected winemakers in their own right. The fact that news of Perry's team taking over had been common knowledge for some time caused considerable angst and attracted widespread criticism, particularly on social media. It seems obvious that the hurt felt by Cullen and Pannell, particularly, could have handled better. Leading wine writer Huon Hooke wrote: "Len Evans must be turning in his grave. Qantas has dismissed the wine selection panel he instituted and replaced it with a chef." In fact, Perry's vastly experienced team will be doing all the tastings under his guidance. And, a major positive, for the first time food and beverages will be selected "holistically". And more focus on cocktails has to be a good thing, too. Pannell said he was upset the panel had been sacked because he felt they had been a positive influence on the wine industry, while Cullen took to Facebook to express her disappointment. Several leading winemakers and even other sommeliers were outspoken in their criticism of the decision. But old news is history and Qantas have confirmed their direction, with the new team holding their first tasting on July 20. The new team, named The Qantas Rockpool Sommeliers, features no fewer than 16 experienced sommeliers and mixologists. Among the group are the head of Sommeliers Australia, David Lawler from Rockpool Bar and Grill Melbourne, and Sebastian Crowther, one of only two Master Sommeliers in Australia, as well as head bartenders of Rockpool restaurants around the country. The sommeliers will blind taste, review and select from 1,200 Australian wines and Champagnes over four days each year and provide tasting notes for the international first and domestic business cabins. They will also provide recommendations for wine in the lounges and, for the first time, Rockpool mixologists will create monthly cocktails to be served on board. Gareth Evans, CEO Qantas International, said the group will provide an exciting new direction for the airline’s entire wine and beverage program. “Qantas’ new holistic approach to food and beverage will mean not only matching our menus with the perfect wine, but with the perfect cocktail or champagne,” Evans said. “We invest over $15 million dollars in the Australian Wine industry every year [and are the third-largest buyers of wine in the country], so we take the selection process very seriously. We are really proud to showcase Australian wine to the world, and we’ll keep supporting boutique Australian wineries as well as the iconic drops that have defined Australia’s global winemaking reputation. The Rockpool Group team will also be involved in training Qantas staff, something the former panel had not the time for, and were certainly not well paid enough to undertake. Currently, over 2000 Qantas cabin crew have also completed an introductory, intermediate or advanced level of wine study. Neil Perry, the consumate professional as he worked the room, said his team’s expertise in wine and mixology will "offer the very best restaurant experience in the sky" to Qantas passengers. “Rockpool has worked with Qantas for over 18 years to design menus and we are thrilled to be working more closely to select beverages for the airline. We are committed to continue providing the finest Champagnes and the boldest wines from across Australia and deliver a restaurant experience on the ground and in the air,” he said. As under the previous regime, all tables wines will be Australian with sparkling wines from Champagne the only exception. “The Rockpool Group has some of the most awarded and industry recognised sommeliers and mixologists in the country, and they work with customers dining in the restaurant every day, so they will be able to offer valuable insight into customer preferences and wine trends,” Perry said. Experienced sommelier Lawler described the new duties as "an incredibly exciting opportunity", adding that "we have a talent pool that can be put to great use by Qantas - and it will be a challenge, but one we are looking forward to." Perry and Qantas officials paid tribute to Pannell, Carson and Cullen for their work over the past decade. "They did a fine job and selected some outstanding wines," he said. But nothing stays the same forever - and the pressure is now on Perry's brigade to perform. # The writer was a guest of Qantas at the launch. 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__label__cc	0.636837	0.363163	Publication - Strategy/plan Scotland CAN DO: becoming a world-leading entrepreneurial and innovative nation Economic Development Directorate Business, industry and innovation Framework for our future priorities for action in creating an entrepreneurial and innovative nation. Scotland Can Do - Becoming a World-leading Entrepreneurial and Innovative Nation (PDF 869.2 kB ) Scotland Can Do � Making Scotland a More Entrepreneurial and Innovative Nation Interactive PDF (PDF 4.4 MB ) Ministerial Foreword What are Entrepreneurship and Innovation? What are Entrepreneurship and Innovation Important? Our Values and Approach Scotland's Entrepreneurial and Innovative Spirit Understanding our Challenges Priorities Moving Forward Channelling Change and Next Steps by John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth Scotland has always been a CAN DO nation and we can be proud of the impact that our people have made, and continue to make, on the shape of the modern world. Today a new spirit of entrepreneurship can be seen throughout Scotland and there is a real desire to effect positive change across all parts of our economy. Often this is through taking a distinctly Scottish approach in recognising the social as well as economic benefits of entrepreneurship and innovation and by working together creatively across the public, private, and third sectors. There is a clear recognition that if we are to achieve sustainable economic growth, and create opportunities for everyone to flourish, then we must work together to accelerate entrepreneurship and innovation across Scotland. This framework highlights the importance and ambition we attach to entrepreneurship and innovation, the values that will inform our work and our future priorities for action. Our commitment was shown in the 2014-15 draft Budget which highlighted additional funding for innovative measures to encourage a new age of entrepreneurship across Scotland. Just as importantly this framework asks what you can do - as an individual, an entrepreneur or an innovative business - to help create the types of businesses that will have the biggest positive impact on Scotland and on the world. Our vision is of Scotland as a world-leading entrepreneurial and innovative nation - a CAN DO place for business. We invite all of our enterprising citizens, businesses and organisations to join with us, in a Team Scotland effort, to make that vision a reality. Email: Tom Craig, thomas.craig@gov.scot	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1881
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From elementary all the way up to college and graduate school, our experienced team at Grade Potential ensures that you’ll receive the highest quality tutoring on your way to achieving your goals, all at an affordable price! We've worked with thousands of local students, so we know what it takes to be successful around here. New clients receive a risk-free trial session where you can meet a tutor with no obligation. If you're not thrilled after your first hour, we don't charge you anything! Call us now to learn more and get specific pricing. Or Click Here To Learn More Forty miles from the nation’s capital is the city of Baltimore, Maryland. Located in the cradle of American political life, Baltimore has a long history of embodying the American identity. Baltimore is the birth place of the song that also speaks to the American spirit: the national anthem. In 1814, America was at war with England again. This time, not for independence, but embargoes and impressment. In Baltimore’s bay, the American flag flew over Fort McHenry, and British warships encircled American troops, bombarding the fort for hours and into the night. Francis Scott Key, an American lawyer, had been on British ships the week prior to negotiate the release of a prisoner, as well as try to learn what plans the British had for the bombardment. His plans were discovered, and Key was moved to a holding ship while the British fleet gathered in Baltimore Bay. He, along with other prisoners, watched the bombs and heard the explosions at Fort McHenry. As the night wore on, smoke, fire, and explosions punctuated the air. "It seemed as though mother earth had opened and was vomiting shot and shell in a sheet of fire and brimstone," Key wrote later, of his experiences. Given the scale of the battle, and the sheer magnitude of British firepower, Key was certain that the American army would lose the battle and the fort to the enemy. 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__label__wiki	0.96803	0.96803	A infografia mostra a antevisão dos jogos, registos anteriores frente a frente e estatísticas das equipas e jogadores. Liga dos Campeões, Oitavos-final, 2ª mão, 10 Mar By Chris Dinsdale March 10, 2020 - Jogos da segunda mão dos oitavos de final da Liga dos Campeões, incluindo os encontros entre o Valência e o Atalanta no estádio Mestalla, e o Leipzig contra o Tottenham Hotspur no Red Bull Arena. O sorteio dos quartos de final terá lugar em Nyon, na Suíça, a 20 de março. The UEFA Champions League is contested by the highest ranked teams of the strongest UEFA national associations. It is the top club competition in European football and one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world. The Champions League final is the most watched annual sporting event worldwide. The final of the 2012-13 tournament had the highest TV ratings to date, drawing 360 million television viewers. It was played at Wembley Stadium in London, England, where Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund in the first all-German Champions League final. The final will be played at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 30, 2020. UEFA Champions League (official) PUBLISHED: 06/03/2020; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1884
__label__wiki	0.516981	0.516981	Former Black Starlets Coach Frimpong Manso Bemoans Lack of Prolific Strikers In the Ghana League Former coach of the Black Starlets Frimpong Manso has lamented on the lack of prolific forwards in the ongoing Ghana Premier League as well as the various national teams. Many connoisseurs have bemoaned the lack of quality and prolific goal scorers in the local league after a low turn of goal returns after nine rounds of games. Manso has waded into the worrying situation by claiming that the problem has transcended beyond the borders of the local league as the various national teams are facing the same challenges. “The country lack strikers at the moment. The problem is across board both in the premier league and our national teams,” the 58-year-old trainer noted. “It is a worrying situation for the entire nation. Ghana’s leading striker Asamoah Gyan is growing but finding replacement for him has been a problem,” he continued. “A lot of the players we have in the Ghana Premier league have the talent but they lack maturity.” “Most of our players today move straight from colts football to premier without going through the necessary stages which is not the best,” he concluded. Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in Ghana. GhanaStar.com is your source for all Ghana News. Get the latest Ghana news, breaking news, sports, politics, entertainment and more about Ghana, Africa and beyond. Categories Sports Tags Africa Cup of Nations, asamoah, asamoah gyan, Association football, coach, football, frimpong, ghana, Ghana Premier League, manso, premier, Premier League, sports Post navigation Inter Allies Appoint Togolese Adam Fazazi As An Assistant Coach UCL: Liverpool Beat Roma 5-2 In Semi-Final First Leg Nana Akufo-Addo Has Won 2020 Ghana Elections with 51.7% of the Vote Ghana’s Presidential election results will be declared on Wednesday – Jean Mensa Man reportedly shot for snatching ballot box at Awutu Senya West NPP candidate for Navrongo Constituency concedes defeat Prof. Gyampo makes shocking revelation about coronavirus cases in Ghana List of Ghana Holidays for 2020 Ghana Geocoding Ghana Cedis Exchange API Ghana Maps Service Toyota Cars Auto Auction History All rights reserved © 2021 GhanaStar.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1895
__label__wiki	0.802315	0.802315	Lower Decks’ Romantic Farce Asks What Happens When You’ve Seen Too Much Star Trek Published 5 months ago: September 3, 2020 at 11:00 pm - Filed to:cbs all access io9star trekstar trek lower decksstreamingtv bite Mariner gets her Star Trek conspiracy board out. (Image: CBS) So far, Star Trek: Lower Decks has found itself striking a pretty fine balance between jabbing at its franchise’s nerdiness and truly embracing it. But this week, in perhaps its closest move yet to comedic farce, it ponders an interesting question: what happens when a Star Trek character has seen too much Trek for their own good? Illustration: Jim Cooke “Cupid’s Errant Arrow” finds Lower Decks hitting the stride we’ve come to expect of the series so far, having been pleasantly surprised that the show was much more earnest about its place in Star Trek than many assumed it would be. We have the bridge crew dealing with a typically Trek-ian A-Plot — negotiating with a group of aliens who paradoxically require Federation aid to stop their entire civilisation being ruined but would also like to complain Very Loudly about the process. Beyond that, we have our ensign heroes intertwined in stories that are, likewise, sendups of tried and tested Trek tropes. Star Trek: Lower Decks Tackles One of Starfleet’s Oldest, Funniest Questions We all have questions about some of the banal things that happen on Star Trek ships. One I’ve always loved thinking about the most is that interplay when an officer asks somehow how long it’ll take do some technobabbley thing, and they reply that it’ll take hours. Why does it... In this case, it’s a mix of both romance where no couple has gone before, and basically every “benevolent figure is secretly a sinister alien/godlike being/general jerk up to no good” subplot that’s ever existed in the franchise. It turns out that Boimler has found himself a new girlfriend, Barb — from the U.S.S. Vancouver, a ship assisting the Cerritos’ current negotiations — who, to an overly suspicious Mariner, seems increasingly suspect. Visor teddy bear is very cute. (Image: CBS) It’s perhaps the most openly “sitcom-y” episode yet, as we’re treated to multiple scenarios of crossed wires, miscommunications, and farces as Mariner tries to prove to the lovestruck Boimler that Barb isn’t as perfect as she seems. Not only does the poor guy not get Mariner’s message that Barb might be a transporter clone gone wrong or a Suliban, he thinks she’s cheating on him with a much more attractive co-worker. It was perhaps wise to put this episode far enough in Lower Deck’s debut run, because it pushes the show into a much more conventional comedy space, feeling more like a sitcom with a Trek skin than, as it has proven to be so far, a Star Trek show that just happens to be funny on the regular. Once again though, it’s Mariner that stops the story from losing that Trek heart and makes all the rom-com vibing really work. One of the consistent things that makes her the show’s most compelling character is her position as an almost metatextual Star Trek fan actually living within the Star Trek universe. Her extended career up and down (and up, and down) the ranks gives her the breadth of experience akin to our own extended consumption of the franchise. And so, she is just like us to assume that Boimler’s incredibly horny girlfriend is suspect. There is a lot of PDA going on in Brad and Barb's whirlwind romance. (Image: CBS) Not because we don’t want to think that a nerdy do-gooder like Boimler could actually get a girlfriend like that, of course, but because we’ve watched Trek until our brains are mulch and we immediately suspect that Barb is some kind of alien reptoid up to no good. Hell, from the get-go in “The Man Trap” to “The Naked Now” to even Star Trek: Discovery’s romantic subplot between Michael Burnham and Klingon turducken Ash Tyler, Trek has always intertwined stories of romance with tales of alien duplicity. We’re trained to expect it, and Mariner, as a seasoned Starfleet officer, is trained that way too. It’s what pulls the farce back from the edge of being a little too straight comedy, but it also highlights the earnest and very sweet development of Mariner and Boimler’s relationship. When it all gets resolved, they were both right. Barb was just a normal human woman who liked him, but there was an alien parasite, it had just bonded to Boimler and given off very attractive pheromones. The revelation isn’t so much that Mariner can let her Trek knowledge get the better of her, but that she’s allowed Boimler past her usual sceptic defences that push other people away. The reason she goes down a conspiracy theory rabbit hole is not her Trek-addled mind, but because she truly cares about what’s best for her friend. It’s very sweet, but also brings us to the episode’s weak spot: focusing so intensely on Boimler and Mariner’s relationship on the show so far means that once again Tendi and Rutherford are sidelined in a C-plot of their own. The story is very cute — the duo get very geeked out by the Vancouver’s flashy tech compared to the beaten-down Cerritos — and re-emboldens the show’s belief that these goofballs just love being in Starfleet doing nerdy stuff all the time. But at this point, they’re so uninvolved with the Boimler/Mariner side of Lower Decks it can’t help but start to feel like they’ve been sidelined. Pretty sure at this point these two have spent more time in Jeffries tubes than they have interacting with Boimler and Mariner. (Image: CBS) That earnest compassion Tendi and Rutherford embody, when combined with Mariner’s metatextual humour, is where Lower Decks really shines, and the more they’re separated the more the show almost comes aground. It would’ve been fun to see her, in the depths of her speculatory mania, rope along her naive pals. Instead, they almost feel like they’re in a separate show, unable to interact with their colleagues and ostensible friends. Lower Decks has settled into an easy rhythm at this point, balancing your typical Star Trek plot-of-the-week with its zany main narrative that is, more often than not, just as incredibly loving of Trek as the actual overarching plot. It’s a nice place for the show to be already, but it’s showing signs of starting to wear thin in spots, especially when it comes to the other, unexplored half of its main cast. Boimler and Mariner’s dynamic has been well-mined so far, to the point that an episode about the sincerity of their relationship feels earned even five episodes in. But it’d be nice if Lower Decks could, like Bradward and his fairweather romance, cool off a bit and shine a spotlight a little closer to Tendi and Rutherford.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1896
__label__cc	0.702314	0.297686	Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry Current Affairs, GK & News Govt. to set up 14 World Skills India Training Centres across 9 cities Union Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey unveiled plans to set up 14 Authorized World Skills India Training Centres across 9 cities in country for media and entertainment sector. Key Highlights Objective: The new institutes will be set up for advanced skill training of candidates in media and entertainment sector and to further .. Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019 Topics: Mahendra Nath Pandey • Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry • Training Centres • World Skills India MSDE launches Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Programme with IIM Bangalore Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) signed a contract with Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore for introducing a two-year fellowship programme called ‘Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship (MGNF) programme’. The step is taken to boost skill development at the district level. About Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Programme The program has been developed under .. Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs Topics: IIM Bangalore • Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship • SANKALP • Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1897
__label__cc	0.538636	0.461364	This Couple Just Said "I Do" at a Christmas Tree Farm, and Their Pictures Are Perfection You might recall Classy Girls Wear Pearls blogger Sarah Vicker said "Yes!" to a proposal played out in front of a fireworks display over a European castle. So we were a little worried that her wedding pictures wouldn't be as over-the-top fantastic as her proposal pictures. A photo posted by Sarah Vickers (@sarahkjp) on Nov 29, 2015 at 5:27pm PST But today she said "I do" to her groom, Kiel James Patrick, and the pictures are even more stunning. The two swapped vows at Henry's Christmas Tree Farm in Hope, Rhode Island, under evergreen boughs—and in front of hundreds of Christmas trees twinkling with white lights. Like we said: perfection. A photo posted by Kiel James Patrick (@kjp) on Dec 5, 2015 at 2:21pm PST (No word on how the bride and groom kept warm. Temps in Rhode Island topped out at 50 degrees today. Brrrrr.) It looks like they gifted their wedding guests with the cutest gingerbread bear favors: A photo posted by Kiel James Patrick (@kjp) on Dec 4, 2015 at 6:02pm PST October has been pushing out May as the most popular wedding month in recent years—but with picture like these, we wouldn't be surprised if December By Kim Fusaro You might recall Classy Girls Wear Pearls blogger Sarah Vicker said "Yes!" to a proposal played out in front of a fireworks display over a European castle. So we were a little worried that her wedding pictures wouldn't be as over-the-top fantastic as her proposal pictures. But today she said "I do" to her groom, Kiel James Patrick, and the pictures are even more stunning. The two swapped vows at Henry's Christmas Tree Farm in Hope, Rhode Island, under evergreen boughs—and in front of hundreds of Christmas trees twinkling with white lights. Like we said: perfection. (No word on how the bride and groom kept warm. Temps in Rhode Island topped out at 50 degrees today. Brrrrr.) It looks like they gifted their wedding guests with the cutest gingerbread bear favors: October has been pushing out May as the most popular wedding month in recent years—but with picture like these, we wouldn't be surprised if December weddings start to rise in popularity. We'll keep an eye out for more pictures and update the post if anything gorgeous comes through. Stay tuned! Topicsreal weddingswedding pictures	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1899
__label__wiki	0.598517	0.598517	Home Forums Movies HBO Max and Warner Bros. will go full on STREAMING in 2021 HBO Max and Warner Bros. will go full on STREAMING in 2021 Gabriel P. (gabspss) December 3, 2020 10:41AM December 3, 2020 at 11:44 am #1203892475 lol and some folks were acting like box office would be back in the fall…and then in the winter…like there isnt a raging global pandemic going on. At least we got some vaccines out now in UK and soon in US but still dont think that will be enough to save box office for 2021. Stank83 December 3, 2020 at 12:44 pm #1203892597 Warner Bros executives today woke up and said: “Screw it, today we want to kill the theatrical experience forever”. Side note but the way this is going to coincidentally help The Flight Attendant and I Hate Suzie’s TV awards campaign. We love to see it. John Berchmans Jan 22nd, 2018 December 3, 2020 at 1:52 pm #1203892758 This is the killshot that I’ve been expecting for a while now. If this works as well as both I and Warner think it will, it’s very likely that all of the studios start doing the same thing with their streaming services, I think theaters will still exist in some form, for people like us who want to see these movies in the theater once it is safe, but they will be a secondary source of revenue from now on, and the primary source will be the streaming services. The theatrical industry as we know it is pretty much dead, and will never be the same. And let’s be honest, this was a long time coming. American audiences have been shifting from theaters to streaming services for a while now, which is why we’ve seen so many big-budget box office failures over the last several years. The pandemic obviously accelerated everything, but this scenario was inevitable ever since Netflix became huge. We here on these forums are the minority now. Most people don’t want to go to the theaters to see a new film unless it is a Marvel, DC, or Star Wars film. That large majority will be thrilled by this news. Despite the annoyance of having to subscribe to all of these streaming services, it’s still cheaper for a typical family of 4 to pay $15 to see a new film as many times as they want for a month than for them to pay $40 to pay to see a film once in a theater. Not to mention, you can watch multiple films in one month of a streaming subscription, which saves twice as much money. So this move is also pretty pro-consumer. I’m honestly not sure how I feel. It’s a bit bittersweet, I guess, but as long as theaters still exist in some form in the future, I’ll be okay. At the very least, I’m willing to accept that this is the future of movies from now on, and we’re just along for the ride at this point. John's Best of 2020 Best Picture: Soul Best Director: George Clooney-The Midnight Sky Best Actor: Chadwick Boseman-Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Best Actress: Viola Davis-Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Best Supporting Actor: Delroy Lindo-Da Five Bloods Best Supporting Actress: Amanda Seyfried-Mank Best Original Screenplay: Soul Best Adapted Screenplay: The Midnight Sky One thing that I am in belief in is that once we get out of this COVID-19 mess, people will miss theaters and they will slowly comeback. Nameizmann Theaters won’t be dead. A newly released movie in Japan is about to become the highest grossing of all time there. Netflix was always there before the pandemic, but people still went to the movies because it’s a good hangout place and they can watch new releases. Dec 1st, 2011 This was inevitable, b/c the future is streaming/VOD, whether people like that or not. It’s just happening at an accelerated pace due to covid-19. That’s life. People will adapt and move on. Not some of you being so narrow minded as to think America is the only country. I’m in Australia and we’re back up and running and sometimes don’t record any locally acquired cases in a day. It’s frustrating to have our cinemas suffer because another country couldn’t do the right thing. Cinemas losing people is going to hurt restaurants that rely on them for extra foot traffic and that’s going to have a larger effect on each area. Im really hoping this isn’t a long term solution because the thought of one day only being able to see films in my loungeroom is absolutely depressing. This is the worst news to wake up to! BEST ACTRESS — CAREY MULLIGAN BEST ACTOR — RIZ AHMED Brae wrote: Side note but It’s interesting because whilst not many people are going back to cinemas in the UK (I haven’t been yet because we’re literally in a mess with Covid) there is still quite a significant demand for them but people are not going because they don’t want to see Emma. for the gazillionth time. That’s actually why Mogul Mowgli (an indie film following an Asian rapper starring Riz Ahmed) has performed quite well here. Or St Maud. So if it’s same day and date for cinema… does this mean that these films are Oscars ineligible? For Your Consideration: Best Picture: Wolfwalkers Best Animated Feature: Wolfwalkers Manuelcolon “Cinema is officially dead” i don’t think this has anything to do about cinema, and all to do about Covid. Like, aren’t you people thinking? What are distributors supposed to do? USA just had over 4 million cases confirmed in the last month and you think theaters should open? And i’m not even from the US and i couldn’t care less about how movies are distributed since i’ll end up downloading them from a torrent. I think Warner did what they could thinking on the long term, they know Covid is not going away in a blink of an eye and there is a huge possibility of spending at least half of 2021 struggling with Covid, so to me they are just getting ahead and good for them for being realistic. Stop this “streaming is the future” and “it was already happening before COVID” bullshit. The ONLY reason Warner is doing this is because of the pandemic. Endgame just became the highest grossing movie of all time last year. It’s an industry that made 42 billion globally in 2019. Movie theaters were in big business before 2020 and the only reason they are so fucked is because of COVID. Chinese theaters are back to pre pandemic levels. That anime film is just about to become the highest grossing movie of all time in Japan. People want movie theaters the way they used to be. Let’s just wait until this goddamn virus is over. BetteDavis As a New Yorker, (where movie theaters have been closed this whole year and are likely to remain closed for the majority of next year) I am selfishly very happy to hear this news. RIP AMC and Regal. My profile on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/Icecreamb I can guarantee Netflix, Amazon, and Disney are trying to buy the theaters. They know theaters will come back! HBO might have won this battle, but the war is not over. (Unfortunately, it is a war between all these companies and we are the receiving the rewards.) Eddy Q December 4, 2020 at 3:48 am #1203893670 Cordelia wrote: I always thought day-and-date was Oscar-eligible even before the pandemic, and that only films released for home viewing before theatrical were not eligible. Though I’m not 100% sure about this. Enterta... - Jan 17, 2021 "+10 Yoü and I +5 Bad Romance +5 The Edge of Glory -10 Do What U..." 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__label__cc	0.641936	0.358064	info@fifth-ascent.com Andreas Dankelmann How to maintain company culture when working remote Many of the strongest company cultures were established within physical offices. Employees built rapport with each other in the hallways, kitchens, and conference rooms, and found an identity in their professional community. There are exceptions, of course. But for those who built grassroots office cultures that their employees came to expect and love, the COVID-19 pandemic has been especially tough. Indefinite remote work has forced many to reexamine what exactly that culture entails beyond free coffee, ping pong tables, and gym memberships. These companies have had to ask: How do we maintain our culture while everyone is suddenly remote? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but to transfer culture to the virtual workspace you need to: Know and define your values. Go all in on transparency. Keep your people strategy and your business strategy aligned. If most of your people have never worked remotely before, that’s easier said than done. Maintaining culture also means evolving it as needed. Let’s walk through each of these priorities with that in mind: Know and define your core values. At the risk of oversimplifying things, there are two types of remote companies: those who entered the socially distanced workplace with a firm identity, and those who didn’t. Being part of the latter group isn’t a knock. Your culture can be a work in progress for any number of reasons: You’re a young organization; you recently merged or were sold; or perhaps you’ve re-positioned yourself within the market and had to remake your internal identity as a result. The good news? When it comes to full-time remote work, everyone is in some stage of “figuring it out.” First, it’s important to understand what “company culture” entails. In a nutshell, it’s the core values, the fundamental behaviors, that sustain and guide you through both good times and bad. Values may vary from company to company, but establishing them upfront is mandatory. As you do, you’ll need to ask: Do we prioritize stability or change? Are we doing the most important work first? Do our existing processes still make sense in a remote environment? Even if you have these questions figured out, that doesn’t mean maintaining your values through remote work is easy. For one, a company that’s primarily in-office sees stability rocked when everyone packs up their things to work from home for an undetermined length of time. This is where a tool such as our strategy assessment workshop can help crystallize things. It will help you determine what type of business strategy you’re currently pursuing—so you can identify whether your current culture and core values are hurting or helping you. Remote communication is complicated because different people have different communication styles and needs. But no matter how someone is behaviorally-wired, they’ll find comfort in feeling like they’re on the same page as leadership. And this synergy makes for a stronger remote culture. Ideally, you’ve always been relatively transparent in explaining major business decisions to your people. If so, they’ll expect you to continue this practice—and then some. Transparency doesn’t have to mean sharing budget minutiae or recordings of your executive meetings. But you should promote an understanding of where you’re trying to go—even if the vehicle for getting there is undetermined, or might be swapped out mid-trip. When so much is uncertain and beyond your control, being transparent in internal communications is that much more important. Maintaining virtual transparency might include: Regular all-company webinars or meetings Sharing highlights from executive meetings Posting updates on company intranet or Slack channels at regular intervals Using email selectively, to ensure messages aren’t missed Think about the mediums you’ve traditionally used most. Are they still effective? If yours is an email culture, then that can probably remain consistent. But if your teams frequently make pivotal decisions during off-the-cuff office conversations, you’ll need to take a hard look at how to replicate that so that important updates are relayed without employee morale suffering. Without fly-by brainstorms, more extraverted people could struggle to connect or feel stimulated creatively. It’s incumbent on their managers (or leadership in general) to fill this void through impromptu video calls, shared documents or collaborative tools such as Miro boards. Meanwhile, team members with higher formality will appreciate the consistency of your updates, as they could feel totally in the dark and disengaged without them. Some trial and error is inevitable. But if clear, upfront communication is a priority, your people can rest assured that—even when remote—they know what to expect, good, bad, or otherwise. Keep people and business strategies aligned. If you haven’t aligned people and business strategies in the past, now’s the time. Remote work—particularly when it’s brought about by a global pandemic—presents serious morale challenges. It means understanding what makes your employees tick, but also promoting broader self-awareness and empathy. It can be easy to lose sight of your company’s culture, or even feel the need to change it dramatically, when circumstances are in flux. But the most resilient organizations know who they are, and while they will adjust as needed, they don’t deviate from the things they hold most dear. Be willing to evolve for business reasons, but not at the expense of your people’s workplace happiness. After all, that culture you built or are building is probably what brought them there in the first place. How to increase team cohesion in the workplace Badass Teams How to build trust in a (virtual) team ©2019 by Fifth Ascent	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1909
__label__cc	0.606689	0.393311	Welltok Reports Workplace Wellbeing Program Participation In \|Aug 19\| 8 min read DENVER, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Experts are warning of an impending mental and financial health crisis as the pandemic persists. Leading employers nationwide are getting ahead of it by strengthening their wellbeing programs with timely resources – and it's paying off. Welltok, the consumer activation solutions company, today reported staggering completion rates of 70-94% for COVID-related wellbeing programs by both essential and remote employees. "If there was ever a time to invest in employee wellbeing – it's now. The stress and uncertainty of COVID is taking a toll," said April Gill, senior vice president of market solutions at Welltok. "To keep employees physically and mentally strong, it's essential to provide highly-relevant resources that drive action and connect people with the support they need whether they are at home or in the worksite." Over the past few months, essential workers, as well as employees working from home, are seeking more mental health and financial wellness support. Popular resources include the financial education tool "how market volatility affects your retirement" by Prudential Financial (71-75% completion rates) and a digital resilience training program "dealing with uncertainty" (78 – 83% completion rates). Additional in-demand resources related to COVID-19 include content and tools covering topics such as "staying healthy while working from home," "protecting yourself and others," and "what to do if you have coronavirus". "I really needed this topic and help. My anxiety has been so out of control – wreaking havoc inside myself. I so appreciated the info on what to focus on each day to help myself get better," said a program participant. These resources are conveniently available through Welltok's total wellbeing solution, which provides a single destination for employees to engage and take action. This may include managing existing conditions, staying physically active, enrolling in benefits and managing stress and finances. It also serves as the platform for companies to connect with employees effectively, which has proven especially valuable for utility, retail, food and beverage, and manufacturing workers. "As we head into the fall and we all shift from a temporary to a more permanent 'distanced' society, it will only be more critical for organizations to keep supporting and connecting with their people," Gill added. "What's significant about these programs are that people are hungry for support and taking actions to improve their resilience and financial situation." On behalf of health plan, health system and employer clients, Welltok has deployed millions of essential COVID-19 communications including critical updates, remote care options, workplace safety guides, wellbeing resource awareness, and more. The company is uniquely positioned to target and engage individuals using multiple channels including text, email, automated calls (IVR), AI chatbot, social and direct mail, which are all delivered through HIPAA-compliant and HITRUST-certified systems. About Welltok Welltok is an award-winning consumer activation solutions company that improves people's total wellbeing. Only Welltok uses a smart mix of proprietary data and machine learning to engage consumers in personalized and rewarding ways to drive action. Our solutions integrate SaaS software, curated resources, a partner ecosystem and professional services to help health plans, employers and health systems support healthier, happier populations. Erica Sniad Morgenstern View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/welltok-reports-workplace-wellbeing-program-participation-increases-during-covid-301114722.html SOURCE Welltok, Inc.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1913
__label__wiki	0.627278	0.627278	> Beauty > Make up Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shares her contouring secrets February 15, 2016 - 13:32 GMT hellomagazine.com Rosie Huntington-Whiteley talks about her new make-up range with Nadine Baggott. Get Rosie cheeks… and lips and eyes and skin… After successful forays into acting, lingerie design and perfumery, multitalented model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is launching a make-up collection. She sits down with HELLO!'s beauty editor Nadine Baggott to tell us all about it. She must surely be the friendliest supermodel on the planet. Not only does Rosie Huntington-Whiteley greet you by name, a warm hug and the most seductive smile, she also thanks you in person for the last time you wrote about her. So I do not need to be asked twice to sit down with the 28-year-old to chat about her latest adventure, creating her own range of make-up for M&S Beauty. And, before you ask: "Well how much is she involved?" I can tell you that this woman knows her stuff. She put the retail giant's R&D teams through their paces to get exactly what she wanted and she has picked every shade, texture and piece of packaging. The result? The best high-street make-up launch of the year – possibly even the decade. And, of course, I didn't want to just hear about the products, but get her inside advice on how to apply them too. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley opened up about her contouring secrets You were very hands-on with your underwear range, were you just as picky about your new make-up line? "Oh yes. I've always loved make-up and skincare; I am obsessed by beauty products and, having been stuck in a hair and make-up chair for the past 13 years, for hours and hours every day, you pick up a lot of information and advice. I understand what works for me, but also what works for others; different skin types and colours. I tried every product and if things didn't work I sent them back, time and time again." What was your main ambition for the collection? "The aim was to create a range of make-up that is accessible and affordable for everybody – from people in their 20s to people in their 60s, 70s, 80s… So hopefully anyone can enjoy it." How did you go about making it a reality? "The first thing I did was go into my make-up bag and look at the products that I have used over the past 13 years and can't live without. The products that make-up artists have recommended to me, the colours that I love, the textures that are versatile. I really wanted to create on-the-go products for busy women; make-up that can be used quickly and easily to put together a polished look in minutes; that can be thrown into your handbag; products that are blendable and buildable." Which are your favourites? "There are four eyeshadow quads that are just beautiful. My favourite for the classic brown smoky eye is I Feel Like a Million Dollars. Then there is Art Deco Diamonds with its silvery greys and whites, I'm a Fox Star, an autumnal, coppery russet collection, and Ballet Slipper, which is a pinky, nude, soft brown, lingerie collection of colours. Each one has a base colour, highlighter, socket colour and definer." Rosie revealed how she picked which products to include in her range What else will mimic that unmistakable Rosie skin glow? "There are two matte bronzers – I prefer matte as I like to add shimmer only where I want it, which is not all over. Plus a primer with a soft sheen that works under your foundation or added after, just where you want a subtle highlight. I wanted it to be subtle so that it works for all skin ages." What about recreating your famous lips? "I have included a shade called Lady Rose, which is basically my lip colour in a tube. There are 12 shades in a variety of finishes, from matte to velvet to sheen. For me, that was the hardest thing. I gravitate towards nudes, but I had to think of women who like bright pinks and browns and reds." Does the range feature any contouring and strobing products? "Yes – not because they are fashionable, but because I genuinely use them. I apply a soft-shimmer stick on top of my cheekbones, all the way under both brows, on the inner corner of my eyes around my tear duct to give that pretty, open-eyed look, down the centre of my nose, blended well, on my Cupid's bow and also on my collar bones when they are on show." I didn't know you used contouring… "Oh yes. I am always asked how I contour my face. And be honest, haven't we always contoured our faces with blusher and highlighter and bronzer? It's really just playing with light and shadow, isn't it? The secret is to do it subtly. First choose a matte contour cream stick, like mine. Then I like to apply it down both sides of my nose – I like to slim my nose. I also use it under my jawline to define that, with a little under my cheekbones. But it's very important to blend really well and keep it natural." Are you bold and brave with your own make-up? "Not really. I don't follow trends; I just want to feel at my best, naturally. My mum taught me how to apply make-up when I was younger, and she said, 'Now listen, make-up is to enhance, not hide.' For me, that philosophy has stuck and it is the philosophy behind this range, too." Rosie has launched a make-up range with M&S When you first started modelling, who inspired you? "Kate Moss. She was at the height of her career – well, she still is, and that inspires me. Over the past few years I have been inspired by models who have gone on to great things, like Heidi Klum, Elle Macpherson, Gisele, Elizabeth Hurley and Cindy Crawford. They all used modelling as a platform to build a brand that has sustained them through to their mid-life and, hopefully, beyond." So, are you aware that a model's working life can be short? "Oh yes, we are all aware that looks fade. In fact, I was told that my career would be over by the time I was 25 and I'm now 28 – surprise! I'm still here." How were you discovered? "I wanted to work in fashion and design and when I was 15 I got a work placement in a model agency. I grew up in rural Devon so had no connections at all in London. We'd just got the Internet so I looked up "fashion", sent out 25 or 30 letters and got a phone call a week later from a tiny model agency called Profile. I went to work there for a week as an office assistant." Were you signed on the spot? "Oh no. Trust me, I was 15 and had a lot of grooming to do. So I just did my week's work as an office runner, doing photocopying, emptying ashtrays and answering the phone. I was disappointed that I didn't get to go on a photoshoot, which was such a dream for me. So I went back to school, did my GCSEs and planned to go back to London in the summer. My mother told me I was to go back to Profile and say 'Hello' and 'Thank you', so I did, dragging my heels, to be honest. There was a new booker starting a new Faces division and she asked to take my Polaroid. She sent me out on castings and, by that winter, I was flying to New York to work. The moral of the story is: listen to your mother." Do you have a favourite beauty treat? "A facial with Shani Darnden, my facialist in Los Angeles, who has the best retinol serum. It keeps my skin smooth and helps get rid of breakouts and fine lines." The model shared her favourite products - scroll below for the full list What's the best song to dance to? "I could never choose just one, but currently it is Drake's Hotline Bling." Your favourite book to read? "At the moment it is Buddha Walked into a Bar." And your current favourite TV programme? "Narcos on Netflix is brilliant." What can we expect next from your make-up range? "Well, we don't have foundation yet. That's because I don't want something that doesn't work for everyone; for every woman of every skin tone. That is a real commitment. But watch this space, because that's my dream: to create a range large enough to offer foundations for every skin tone." Rosie's Rudimentals: the model picks must-haves from her make-up range along with her current beauty favourites 1. Resurface by Shani Darden – Retinol Reform, $95 (£65); visit shanidarden.com 2. Moroccanoil Treatment, £31.85, from lookfantastic.com 3. Rosie for Autograph Starstruck Contour, £15 4. Rosie for Autograph Starstruck Highlighter, £15 5. Rosie for Autograph I Feel Like A Million Dollars Eyeshadow Quad, £18 "This is my personal favourite collection of eye shadows, for my signature look". 6. Rosie for Autograph Lipstick in Lady Rose, £14 "My lip colour in a lipstick". 7. Rosie for Autograph Cream Blush in English Rose Flush, £14 8. Rosie for Autograph Amazing Radiance Cream, £18 9. iS Clinical Active Serum, £68, from Victoria health.com Calling all mums-to-be! The 5 best pregnancy workout apps to download during lockdown More about nadine baggott Angelina Jolie talks to HELLO! about her new film and role as the face of Mon Guerlain Louise Redknapp talks Strictly, fitness and beauty with HELLO! Emma Stone's make-up artist shares her beauty secrets and tips with HELLO! Glitter eyeshadow: how to wear the look this party season Inside story on Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's £243,000 engagement ring Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham look loved-up at Critics' Choice Awards How to master the pink lipstick trend Check out Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's bling new make-up line - 2 years in the making! The secret of skin confidence	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1916
__label__wiki	0.510586	0.510586	Brandan Robertson, Contributor Cultural Commentator, Activist, Pastor, and Author of "Our Witness: The Unheard Stories of LGBT+ Christians" How Houston Attorneys Are Reinforcing Homophobia By Infringing on Religious Liberties Yesterday, reports began to surface out of Houston, Texas that the attorneys of the city have subpoenaed pastors who have been vocally opposed to the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance. The subpoenas request that the a select group of Houston area Pastors turn over "all speeches, presentations, or sermons related to HERO, the Petition, Mayor Annise Parker, homosexuality, or gender identity prepared by, delivered by, revised by, or approved by you or in your possession." While I have my own personal reservations about the pulpit being used to address specific political issues and candidates and likely disagree with the positions these pastors were articulating, I firmly believe that these Pastors have every right, under the constitution, to preach, present on, and publicly critique anything that they feel convicted about. These Pastors have every right to preach against HERO, the mayor, and their beliefs about sexuality and gender identity. Within the confines of their church or within the public square, the first amendment grants all US citizens these inalienable rights. It is these very religious liberties that have made our nation so great, a safe haven for people of all religious, ethical, and social beliefs for centuries. Actions like these, though rare, are incredibly harmful to the work that so many are doing in regards to LGBTQ equality and rights. When governments attempt such rash and unjustifiable actions, they give credence to the common conservative misconception that the "Gay Agenda" actually seeks to take away the religious liberties and freedom of speech of those who believe anything that is not "politically correct." It gives fodder to conservative Christians who believe that they are being increasingly "persecuted and oppressed" because of their beliefs. It's incidents like these that solidify the worst fears of many in our country and thus reinforce both discrimination and homophobia. With this one indefensible act, the city of Houston has clearly done a great deal of damage to the work of equality nation wide. As an evangelical Christian and an activist for LGBTQ rights, I am deeply disheartened by the actions we are seeing in Houston. I stand in complete solidarity with the churches and pastors that have been subpoenaed, demanding that these legal actions be reversed. It is my prayer that these pastors will respectfully and civilly disobey the requests of the city of Houston and that they would see swift justice brought to this situation. In the words of Russell Moore, president of the Ethics and Religious Liberties Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, "the preaching of the church of God does not belong to Caesar, and we will not hand it over to him. Not now, not ever." To that, I give a hearty "Amen!" Politics Marriage Equality Brandan Robertson Homophobia Freedom	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1921
__label__cc	0.50559	0.49441	About EHA Reasons to join the EHA Japan revices key ordinances to facilitate hydrogen infrastructure build up Posted under What's H2appening? on 5 May, 2014 As part of the preparation toward full-fledged dissemination of fuel cell vehicles in 2015, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced that it has revised the General High Pressure Gas Safety Ordinance and other ordinances under the High Pressure Gas Safety Act. These revisions are expected to promote the development of hydrogen filling stations, including smoother installation of compressed hydrogen filling stations to existing compressed natural gas filling stations. Key points of revision: Relaxing the regulations concerning the distance between a compressed hydrogen filling station and a compressed natural gas filling station when installing them at the same site. In order to facilitate the installation of hydrogen filling stations to existing compressed natural gas filling stations the regulations were revised to allow such businesses to shorten the distance as long as the businesses provide alternative measures to prevent such facilities from having an impact on each other, including building barrier walls. Expanding the scope of steel types allowed to be used as a material of compressed hydrogen filling stations. The Standards Relevant to the General Ordinance and the Standards Relevant to the Industrial Ordinance were revised to additionally cover new copper materials, namely, C3604 and C3771, which are materials scheduled to be used for valves and piping of such stations, on the premise that the scope of pressures and temperatures of the materials when they use them is clearly indicated. In addition, the ordinances were also revised to expand the scope of pressures and temperatures* applied to stainless steels, namely, SUS316 and SUS316L, which are already allowed to be used for compressed hydrogen filling stations. Latest H2 Statistics H2 Refuelings stations in Germany by 2025 FCEV Busses in Italy by 2025 Million € invested in H2 station deployment in Germany Billion € invested by Hydrogen Council over next 5 years CTC Network Affiliation The CTC Network promotes the accelerated transfer of environmentally sound technologies for low carbon and climate resilient development at the request of developing countries. EHA Video Gallery H2 Search 1999 H2 posts and counting! New H2 Station in The Hague It’s in our stars! Driving, trucking, shipping, sailing, flying in the EU will never be the same! Match making in H2eaven: IPCEI’s will need IPSME’s.. Contact UsLogin / Register This website requires the use of cookies to login and save preferences. OK, Got it I Object!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1924
__label__cc	0.685689	0.314311	Abstract – EquiFrame: A framework for analysis of the inclusion of human rights and vulnerable groups in health policies Mutamad Amin, Malcolm MacLachlan, Hasheem Mannan, Shahla El Tayeb, Amani El Khatim, Leslie Swartz, Alister Munthali, Gert Van Rooy, Joanne McVeigh, Arne Eide, and Marguerite Schneider Health and Human Rights 13/2 Ensuring that health policies uphold core concepts of human rights and are inclusive of vulnerable groups are imperative aspects of providing equity in health care, and of realizing the United Nations’ call for Health for All. We outline the process of extensive consultation undertaken across countries and stakeholders culminating in the development of EquiFrame, in conjunction with its associated definitions of core concepts of human rights and vulnerability. EquiFrame is a systematic policy analysis framework that assesses the degree to which 21 core concepts of human rights and 12 vulnerable groups are mentioned and endorsed in health policy documents. We illustrate the scope of the framework by reporting the results of its application to two health policy documents from (Northern) Sudan: the rather generalist Health Policy of (Northern) Sudan, and the more specific National Drug Policy of (Northern) Sudan. We outline some limitations of the framework and highlight issues for consideration in its interpretation. EquiFrame offers a systematic approach to analyzing and facilitating the inclusion of core concepts of human rights and vulnerability in existing or developing health policies and ultimately to promoting greater equity in health care. Categories:Volume 13, Number 2 Previous PostPrevious EquiFrame: A framework for analysis of the inclusion of human rights and vulnerable groups in health policies Next PostNext Health and human rights in scientific literature: A systematic review over a decade (1999-2008)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1930
__label__wiki	0.98626	0.98626	Home / World News / Impeach-Musharraf campaign launched Impeach-Musharraf campaign launched PML(N) Chief Nawaz Sharif's party says it has begun a signature campaign calling for the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf. By HT Correspondent \| PTI, Islamabad With PML(N) Chief Nawaz Sharif raising the pitch for President Pervez Mushrarraf's trial, his party MPs on Sunday said they have launched a signature campaign calling for the former general's impeachment. Hanif Abbasi, a PML-N lawmaker, told reporters outside parliament that 48 lawmakers of his party had so far signed the motion. A final decision in the matter would be taken at the next joint meeting of the parliamentary parties of the PML-N and its ally Pakistan People's Party, he said. "The leadership of the PML-N and PPP have said that Musharraf should be impeached. Till today, 48 signatures have been obtained (for the impeachment motion)," Abbasi said. He pointed out that PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari had himself said that the people wanted Musharraf's ouster from the Presidency. "The people's view is that the individual against whom they had given a verdict in the February 18 general election is still sitting in the Presidency and Army House. It is now the parliament's job to remove him," Abbasi said. PML-N chief Sharif has been insisting on Musharraf's removal since the President's supporters were routed in the general election. Sharif, who was ousted as prime minister in a military coup led by Musharraf in 1999, has said the former military strongman should also be held accountable for his actions over the past eight-and-half years. The PPP has so far held back from acting on the PML-N's demand for the impeachment of Musharraf, saying the ruling coalition does not have the two-thirds majority in both houses of parliament that is required for such a move. While the PPP-led coalition has a two-thirds majority in the lower house of parliament, the opposition PML-Q has a slender majority in the Senate or upper house. The transport ministry said the ship had 12 crew members, including two Russians and 10 Ukrainians.(Representative Image ) AP, Istanbul Emergency workers saved at least six crew members and reached the bodies of two others, FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 file photo, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris speaks as she and President-elect Joe Biden introduce their nominees and appointees to key national security and foreign policy posts at The Queen theater, in Wilmington, Del. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn in by Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, a history-making event in which the first Black, South Asian and female vice president will take her oath of office from the first Latina justice. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)(AP) Kamala Harris to resign from Senate seat on Monday ahead of Inauguration Day ANI, Washington Harris has already started the process by notifying California Governor Gavin Newsom. A nurse administers the Covid-19 vaccine to a frontline worker after the virtual launch of vaccination drive at a Hospital in Kolkata.(ANI) Israel Prison Service to start vaccinating inmates, including Palestinian ones The Jewish state faced harsh criticism when Public Security Minister Amir Ohana said Palestinian prisoners would be the last to get innoculated. Donald Trump throughout his term faced suspicion of colluding with a foreign government. (AP File Photo ) Donald Trump pushed the limits of the US legal system: Here’s how it held up Trump and his allies launched an unprecedented legal campaign to try to overturn the 2020 results through dozens of lawsuits. Zarif criticised France, Germany and Britain - which remain in the deal with China and Russia - for failing to enforce the agreement since 2018.(via REUTERS) Avoid 'absurd nonsense' about Tehran's nuclear work: Iran's Zarif tells France French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, in an interview, said Iran was building up its nuclear weapons' capacity. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is seen onboard a plane at an airport in Berlin, Germany.(REUTERS) Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny takes off on plane to Russia despite arrest threat Navalny announced Wednesday that he would return, despite Russian authorities' threats to put him behind bars again. Britain's Chief Executive of the National Health Service Simon Stevens at a virtual news conference on the Covid-19 pandemic.(REUTERS) 1 Covid-19 patient getting admitted to hospital every 30 seconds: NHS chief By hindustantimes.com \| Edited by Kunal Gaurav The United Kingdom has been witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases following the emergence of highly transmissible variants of Sars-CoV-2. The contagion is showing no signs of slowing down, with infections surging past 94 million and more than two million deaths, and Europe among the hardest-hit parts of the world. (Representative Image)(AP) Worries have grown that delays in the delivery of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine could hamper a European rollout that has already come under heavy fire for being too slow. Maas's comments contrast with other German ministers, who have opposed such special rights, fearing it could lead to inequalities in society at a time when not everyone has the opportunity to get inoculated.(AP) German minister says coronavirus curbs should be eased for vaccinated people Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said the state had massively restricted people's basic rights in order to contain infections and avoid overwhelming hospitals. No sooner than Biden and Harris are sworn in, they’ll be working to pass their $1.9 trillion Covid-relief plan, which has elements that would likely appeal to enough moderate Republicans to gain some favor in the Senate but other parts that may spur partisan warfare.(Reuters) Senate divided by party gives Kamala Harris powerful tiebreaker role After wins by Democrats Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia’s runoff elections, the upper chamber is divided 50-50 between Republicans and the Democratic caucus, meaning Harris can use her tie-breaking vote as president of the Senate. To bring senators on board, Conte’s supporters -- chiefly from the center-left Democratic Party and other centrists -- have been warning of the risk of a snap election, which would likely see a center-right alliance take power, officials campaigning of behalf Conte, who asked not to be identified, said.(REUTERS) Italian PM Giuseppe Conte to plough ahead with parliament vote The outcome of Conte’s quest is still uncertain. He needs about a dozen more votes in the upper house to restore an outright majority in the 321-strong upper chamber after the defection of the group led by Renzi. Britain's Foreign Affairs Secretary Dominic Raab arrives at Downing Street, in London. (REUTERS) Reuters, London Raab said Britain would introduce new rules for its companies to try to prevent goods linked to China's Xinjiang region entering their supply chains. Haswani, Khoury and his brother Mudalal Khoury have all been sanctioned by Washington for supporting Assad's war effort. All three are joint Syrian-Russian nationals, according to the US sanctions list and a database that gathers data from official Russian institutions.(AFP file photo) Beirut blast chemicals possibly linked to Syrian businessmen: Report Savaro Ltd, the trading firm which procured the chemicals in 2013, shared a London address with companies linked to George Haswani and Imad Khoury, according to the report by documentary film-maker Firas Hatoum, which aired on Lebanon's al-Jadeed TV station this week. UNEP called for a drastic scale-up of public and private finance for adaptation, as well as increased investment in nature-based solutions such as protecting and sustainably restoring ecosystems.(Reuters/ File photo) UN says nations failing to fund climate adaptation to help vulnerable countries The deal requires signatories to implement adaptation measures through national planning, but also through funding to at-risk countries. Roubini also called for stricter regulation of social media platforms like Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc.(Reuters) US economist Roubini expects violence, cyber attacks during Joe Biden’s term There will be additional armed riots, especially from white nationalists, and Russia and China will orchestrate more cyber attacks.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1931
__label__cc	0.671243	0.328757	Corp & B2B Japan (Virtual) (7) Virtual Tour: Ride through Tokyo “Ryogoku” ~the SUMO town~ Virtual Tour: Kyoto Highlights Virtual Tour: Ghibli Spots in Japan Virtual Tour: Fukushima Disaster Area 5D4N/4D3N Thailand Show Results By : Tokyo Online Happy Hour: Cocktail Connections Our local guides are excited to connect with people and share personal stories and knowledge with you, with the comfort of your own homes. Learn how to make your own delicious Japanese-style cocktails and mocktails! Enquire NOW View Details Tokyo Online: Green Tea Time in Japan Let’s share a relaxing cup, get to know each other, and connect across the globe. Teatime in Tokyo will bring us together! Tokyo Online: Shibuya & Shinjuku with a Local Expert Tokyo is arguably one of the most amazing food and travel destinations in the world and we are excited to share it with you, from the comfort of your home! Learn about the devastating Tōhoku earthquake (Mw 9.0 – 9.1) which happened in March 2011 in Japan. Understand how the town, people & industries have been affected by the tsunami & Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident. Travel Period: Now – 30 June 2021 Discover Ghibli-related spots throughout Japan from north (Hokkaido) to the south (Kagoshima) & find out about the rich nature of Japan. Copyright © 2021 H.I.S. International Travel Pte Ltd (Singapore). All rights reserved. JR East & West	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1932
__label__cc	0.535607	0.464393	Meet the Holiness Today Team HOLINESS TODAY HT: a magazine for everyday faith Home / Our Community 1 year 6 months ago By Holiness Today [comment_count] The past five years at Webb City Church of the Nazarene have been the confluence of the work of God and the willingness of a congregation of believers. Africa is Not One Country: An Interview with Dany Gomis Rev. Dany Gomis (DG) was elected as regional director for the Africa Region of the Church of the Nazarene in 2017. The Africa Region is currently the fastest growing region in the Church of the Nazarene. 2 years 3 months ago By Holiness Today [comment_count] Four percent of the world’s trade passes through the Panama Canal, but market goods are not the only thing moving through the country. A Growing Affinity From its inception, the church of Jesus Christ has been called to go “into all the world.” As the earliest disciples learned, the Matthew 28 Great Commission did more than expand the geographical presence of the church. JESUS Film Harvest Partners — Vows of Remembrance The gospel often travels faster than our customs and culture. Such is the case in the Northern regions of Argentina, among the Wichi and Qom tribal peoples, where JESUS Film showings have pierced patches of spiritual darkness. Jesus Film Harvest Partners for Christ The Kingdom of God is one of the few places where you can see a person who once hated Christians, a former thief, and their victims all working together to advance the Gospel. 5 Lessons for Cross-Cultural Ministry In 2001 I was one of six students from Eastern Nazarene College who spent our spring semester in Romania taking classes and serving in church-related ministries. Taking the Message to Cities The first decade of the 21st century marked the first time in history that a majority of people live in urban centers rather than rural areas. With this, Western societies began to experience the influx of postmodern thinking and behaviors. Subscribe to Holiness Today View all subscription services Holiness Today is the denominational magazine for the Church of the Nazarene. 17001 Prairie Star Parkway E-mail: holinesstoday@nazarene.org Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law struggle against them. Proverbs 28:4.… https://t.co/gNZeP4UJx6 18 hours 48 min ago A ruler who oppresses the poor is a beating rain that leaves no food. Proverbs 28:3. #Nazarene #Holiness… https://t.co/CaANCDpGb6 19 hours 48 min ago Connectional. Connected Fresh faith Wesleyan Quadrilateral Everyday Faith Copyright © 2017 Holiness Today. All rights reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1934
__label__wiki	0.73346	0.73346	Press Release23 January 2020 Dur Hospitality Demonstrates Growth At SHIC 2020 Over two days of deliberations on transforming tomorrow - the future of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector Dur Hospitality demonstrates growth at SHIC 2020 — Photo: MEED The third edition of the Saudi Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) concluded on the 21st and 22nd of January, at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel, where Dur Hospitality hosted the prestigious event as the strategic partner, under the patronage of the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage (SCTH), in partnership with Bench Events and MEED and in the presence of over 350 dignitaries, industry experts, hoteliers and investors. The Chairman of Dur Hospitality Eng. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Issa expressed Dur's delight in hosting this remarkable event for the third consecutive year, and reiterated the company's pride in leading efforts to transform the Saudi hospitality sector, while exploring new avenues that will enhance the company's offerings as a key player and contributor to the tourism industry, a key sector within the growing Saudi economy which is forecast to increase its contribution to the Kingdom's GDP by 8% by 2030. Dur Hospitality unveiled its accomplishments during the event, the most prominent being its upcoming plan for the year, including the expansion of the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel with the addition of 100 rooms and suites. The company also shed light on the growth of its subsidiary brand Makarem Hotels and its portfolio doubling with 2181 rooms in the pipeline to be opened in the Kingdom's holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, ensuring a steady path towards Makarem's target of 5000 rooms by 2023. Additionally, Dur celebrated its employee Haneen Baljoun who was distinguished with the renowned Saudi Young Leader Award for her extraordinary performance and contributions to the success of the company's operations as the first and only LEED accredited female engineer in Dur to work on the LEED Gold Certified hotel - Marriott Diplomatic Quarter, amongst many other leading projects. In this regard, Dur CEO Mr. Sultan Al Otaibi stated that the company has proudly highlighted its recent accomplishments through SHIC, further augmenting its brand among industry leaders and potential investors. He also underscored Dur's dedication towards supporting national talents, an aspect clearly demonstrated through Dur's employee receiving the prestigious Saudi Young Leader Award. Moreover, he expressed his confidence in Dur's progress and positive outlook for the coming phase as the company continues to operate and develop more world-class properties throughout Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, Dur's President of Hotel Operations Mr. Hassan Ahdab participated among 90 high-profile speakers at the conference, speaking at the panel "Leaders Perspective - Transform tomorrow and building ground up" where he shed light on a series of recent accomplishments by Dur including a remarkable portfolio expansion over the last year through signing 4 properties that will increase the hotel keys to 4499. He also commended the company's efforts to fill in market gaps through leveraging partnerships and initiatives to deliver the best standards and achieve increased profitability. Shifting the spotlight to Dur's efforts and initiatives in empowering national talent, the Saudi Student Summit session opened discussions between the students of Dur Academy and industry leaders on prospects and career opportunities within the industry. Saudi Arabia Hotel Investment Conference Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia AHIC 2020 Broadcasting live from pop-up studios across hotels in Dubai — Dubai, United Arab Emirates About AHIC 2020 AHIC, now in its 16th year, is the annual gathering for the Middle East's hospitality investment community organised by global hotel investment event organiser Bench Events in partnership with Middle East business intelligence brand, MEED. AHIC creates a knowledge and networking platform for global and regional investors of all backgrounds, offering essential insights to investing in hotels, showcasing regional and international hospitality investment opportunities and facilitating direct connections with hospitality industry stakeholders. AHIC 2020 will be held at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai from 14 April to 16 April and hosted by its founding patron, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, whose continued support of the industry and AHIC has been critical to the region's tourism growth. AHIC 2020 Sponsors Sponsors include: Jumeirah Group as Host Sponsor; Accor, Al Hokair Group, Marjan, and Dur Hospitality as Platinum Sponsors; Emaar Hospitality Group, Millennium Hotels and Resorts and Marriott International as Emerald Sponsors; and Alkamal International, febc, Insignia, JA Resorts & Hotels, Knight Frank, Louvre Hotels Group, Melia Hotels International, Shaza Hotels, SSH, and STR as Gold Sponsors. Al Tamimi and Company, and MMAC Design Associates are the Silver Sponsors, while The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management is a Supporting Partner. 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__label__cc	0.674722	0.325278	Top 10 Costliest Natural Catastrophes, United States (1) Estimated insured property loss Dollars when occurred In 2020 dollars (2) 1 2005 Hurricane Katrina $65,000 $85,570 2 2012 Hurricane Sandy 30,000 33,530 3 2017 Hurricane Harvey 30,000 31,590 4 2017 Hurricane Irma 29,900 31,320 5 2017 Hurricane Maria 29,670 31,100 6 1992 Hurricane Andrew 16,000 29,360 7 1994 Northridge Earthquake 15,300 27,060 8 2008 Hurricane Ike 18,200 21,510 9 2012 Drought loss 14,390 16,420 10 2005 Hurricane Wilma 10,670 13,840 (1) Natural disasters that cause at least $25 million in insured losses; or 10 deaths; or 50 people injured; or 2,000 filed claims or homes and structures damaged. Includes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Includes losses sustained by private insurers and government-sponsored programs such as the National Flood Insurance Program. Subject to change as loss estimates are further developed. As of November 25, 2020. (2) Adjusted for inflation by Aon using the U.S. Consumer Price Index. Source: Aon. THE TEN MOST COSTLY CATASTROPHES, UNITED STATES (1) Estimated insured property losses 1 Aug. 2005 Hurricane Katrina $41,100 $47,622 2 Sep. 2001 Fire, explosion: World Trade Center, Pentagon terrorist attacks 18,779 23,895 3 Aug. 1992 Hurricane Andrew 15,500 23,386 4 Oct. 2012 Hurricane Sandy 18,750 19,033 5 Jan. 1994 Northridge, CA earthquake 12,500 18,038 6 Sep. 2008 Hurricane Ike 12,500 13,426 7 Oct. 2005 Hurricane Wilma 10,300 11,934 8 Aug. 2004 Hurricane Charley 7,475 8,939 9 Sep. 2004 Hurricane Ivan 7,110 8,502 10 Apr. 2011 Flooding, hail and wind including the tornadoes that struck Tuscaloosa and other locations 7,300 7,540 (1) Property coverage only. Excludes flood damage covered by the federally administered National Flood Insurance Program. (2) Adjusted for inflation through 2013 by ISO using the GDP implicit price deflator. Source: The Property Claim Services® (PCS®) unit of ISO®, a Verisk Analytics® company. TOP 10 MOST COSTLY CATASTROPHES, UNITED STATES (1) 10 Apr. 2011 Flooding, hail and wind including the tornadoes that struck Tuscaloosa and other locations 7,300 7,652 (1) Property losses only. Excludes flood damage covered by the federally administered National Flood Insurance Program. Source: Property Claim Services (PCS®), a Verisk Analytics® business. Top 10 Costliest Catastrophes, United States (1) 1 Aug. 2005 Hurricane Katrina $ 41,100 $ 49,793 10 Apr. 2011 Flooding, hail and wind including the tornadoes that struck Tuscaloosa and other locations 7,300 7,875 2 Sep. 2017 Hurricane Maria (3) (3) 3 Sep. 2017 Hurricane Irma (3) (3) 4 Sep. 2001 September 11: Fire, Explosion: World Trade Center, Pentagon terrorist attacks 18,779 25,405 6 Aug. 2017 Hurricane Harvey (3) (3) 10 Oct. 2005 Hurricane Wilma 10,300 12,719 (1) Property losses only. Excludes flood damage covered by the federally administered National Flood Insurance Program. Ranked on dollars when occurred. As of December 11, 2018. (2) Adjusted for inflation through 2017 by the Insurance Information Institute using the GDP implicit price deflator. (3) Loss estimate not yet available from PCS, but a relative ranking is provided. Source: The Property Claim Services® (PCS®) unit of ISO®, a Verisk Analytics® company, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. 1 Aug. 2005 Hurricane Katrina AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN $41,100 $51,882 2 Sep. 2017 Hurricane Maria (3) PR, USVI 25,000-30,000 25,600-30,700 3 Sep. 2017 Hurricane Irma (3) AL, FL, GA, NC, PR, SC, USVI 20,000-25,000 20,400-25,600 4 Sep. 2001 September 11: Fire, Explosion: World Trade Center, Pentagon terrorist attacks NY, VA 18,779 25,958 5 Oct. 2012 Hurricane Sandy CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV 18,750 20,688 6 Aug. 2017 Hurricane Harvey (3) AL, LA, MS, NC, TN, TX 16,000-19,000 16,400-19,400 7 Aug. 1992 Hurricane Andrew FL, LA 15,500 25,404 8 Jan. 1994 Northridge, CA earthquake CA 12,500 19,595 9 Sep. 2008 Hurricane Ike AR, IL, IN, KY, LA, MO, OH, PA, TX 12,500 14,631 10 Oct. 2005 Hurricane Wilma FL 10,300 13,002 (1) Property losses only. Excludes flood damage covered by the federally administered National Flood Insurance Program. Ranked on dollars when occurred. As of March 6, 2019. (3) Insurance Information Institute estimate based on data from catastrophe risk modelers, reinsurance companies, the Property Claims Services unit of Verisk Analytics, the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. These estimates are preliminary because the organizations involved periodically resurvey the events, and the severity of losses and other factors create a high level of uncertainty surrounding the ultimate loss figures. Source: Insurance Information Institute, catastrophe risk modelers, reinsurance companies, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, the Property Claim Services® (PCS®) unit of ISO®, a Verisk Analytics® company, and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. 10 Oct. 2018 Hurricane Michael (3) AL, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA 8,000-13,000 8,000-13,000 (1) Property losses only. Excludes flood damage covered by the federally administered National Flood Insurance Program. Ranked on dollars when occurred. As of November 20, 2019. (3) Insurance Information Institute estimate based on data from catastrophe risk modelers, reinsurance companies, the Property Claims Services unit of Verisk Analytics, the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. These estimates are preliminary because the organizations involved periodically resurvey the events, and the severity of losses and other factors create a high level of uncertainty surrounding the ultimate loss figures. Source: Insurance Information Institute, catastrophe risk modelers, reinsurance companies, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, the Property Claim Services® (PCS®) unit of ISO®, a Verisk Analytics® company, and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1943
__label__wiki	0.538856	0.538856	Home \| About IJMPO \| Editorial board \| Search \| Ahead of print \| Current Issue \| Archives \| Instructions \| Subscribe \| Advertise \| Contact us \| Reader Login Online since June 27, 2020 EDITORIAL COMMENTARIES Cancer immunotherapy: An impossible dream for the common man? T Rajkumar DOI:10.4103/ijmpo.ijmpo_199_20 COVID-19: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Clinical trials facing “Serious Adverse Events” during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Purvish M Parikh, Prashant Mehta, Krishna Kumar MVT, K Govind Babu Aims and Objectives: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound impact on the current clinical trials. We wanted to document the extent of the disruption amongst Indian clinical trial sites. Materials and Methods: We conducted an online survey among oncologists in India with active trials to document their experience with challenges and novel solutions. Results: A total of 60 oncologists replied of which 40 had ongoing trials with open recruitment. Majority of them had stopped screening (55%) and recruitment (62.5%). Almost half of the sites did not have adequate infrastructure (47.5%). Almost all the sites had enrolled patients worried about the impact of COVID-19 on their health outcome (up to 87.5%). The majority of sites had problems with adherence to study schedule of events (87.5%) and administration of study medication (42.5%). A total of 55% of the sites had provided the option of virtual visits. Both investigators (75%) and sponsors/contract research organizations (67.5%) had reached out to each other to maintain study integrity. More than half the centers had difficulty related to adverse events and serious adverse events (documentation and reporting; up to 75%). Discussion: Regulatory authorities in several countries have announced guidelines on the conduct of clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether the disruption lasts for a short or long time, its impact on clinical trials is going to be irreparable. Blood and bone marrow transplantation in India: Past, present, and future Tapan K Saikia COVID-19: EDITORIAL COMMENTARY 100-year-old vaccine for a novel virus: Killing two birds with one stone! Chetan Dhamne, Gagan Prakash, Gaurav Narula, Shripad Banavali, Jyoti Bajpai “Vaping”- a trojan horse against fight toward tobacco use and cancer: A systematic review of the existing evidence Hunny Sharma, Swati Verma DOI:10.4103/ijmpo.ijmpo_11_20 The purpose of this systematic review is to understand many aspects of vaping, like what is vaping, why it is more enticing to adolescents and young adults, what makes it more harmful than regular smoked tobacco products, subsequent health consequences, and what measures are currently being taken against this activity. A literature search was conducted in online database PubMed using search string “(((((Lung injury[Title/Abstract]) AND Vaping[Title/Abstract]) OR electronic nicotine delivery device[Title/Abstract]) OR electronic cigarette[Title/Abstract]) AND e-cigarettes liquid) AND electronic cigars and search filter used were “published in the last 5 years” and “Human Studies.” Similar search terms were used to search EMBASE, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and the CENTRAL database of the Cochrane Library with the help of Boolean terms. Thirty-six articles were included for a final systematic review. Many of the known brands use additives such as flavoring and thickening agents that, when used even for the short term, can cause toxicity to human lung tissues. This toxicity depends not only on the extent of the habit, but also on the variable susceptibility to lung damage, dual use with cigarettes, variability in the product design of different brands, and the liquid content used in them. Vaping may be linked with significant health issues, including respiratory diseases such as asthma, very severe forms of bronchitis such as popcorn lung, or E-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury, and cardiovascular illnesses such as atherosclerotic plaque and myocardial ischemia. From the current systematic review, we would like to emphasize that no long-term toxicological and health studies have been carried out in humans using these vaping products and their constituents to date. Although cessation should be strongly encouraged in smokers for better quality of life, it is uncertain whether it is a universally safer option to replace cigarettes with these vaping devices. COVID-19: COURTING CONTROVERSY Cancer and COVID-19: Currently in race for the title of “The Emperor of All Maladies!” Jyoti Wadhwa, Aniket Saigal Cancer has been the undisputed “Emperor of All Maladies” till now. The current COVID-19 pandemic has created havoc and seems to have displaced cancer from this notorious title. This narrative examines the facts and figures that have led to this succession. ORIGINAL ARTICLES- GASTROINTESTINAL NEOPLASMS Management of “Ultra-High Risk” gestational trophoblastic neoplasia at a tertiary center in India Shilpa M Patel, Ruchi Arora, Rajnish Tiwari, Pabashi Poddar, Ava Desai, Meeta H Mankad, Harsha Panchal Aims: The aim of this study is to identify clinicopathological features associated with increased morbidity and mortality in cases of “ultra-high risk” gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) and to compare initial low-dose etoposide-cisplatin (EP) induction chemotherapy with respect to etoposide methotrexate adriamycin cyclophosphamide vincristine (EMACO) regimen. Settings and Design: This was a retrospective study of patients of high-risk GTN from January 2012 to December 2016 with criteria mentioned as “ultra-high-risk group;” pathological or suspected diagnosis of choriocarcinoma, multiple (>20) pulmonary metastases or associated with hemoptysis, brain metastases, large-volume liver metastases, profuse vaginal bleeding, human chorionic gonadotropin >1000,000 IU/L, interval since the last antecedent pregnancy of >2.8 years. Subjects and Methods: Comparison between the two groups of chemotherapy regimens and the median number of chemotherapy courses required to achieve complete remission was done Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed using the SPSS software version 18 and Fisher's exact test with P value statistically significant at the level of 0.05. Results: Thirty-seven cases were high-risk GTN and 24 were “ultra-high risk.” The higher percentage of patients underwent remission of disease following low-dose induction chemotherapy as compared to primary EMACO therapy, 71.4% versus 58.8%. No resistance to second-line chemotherapy was noted, and no surgical intervention was required in the patients receiving low-dose induction chemotherapy before EMACO. Conclusions: We noted a decrease in the proportion of patients developing resistance to primary chemotherapy and lesser adverse effects in those receiving initial low-dose induction EP chemotherapy. COVID-19: HOW I TREAT How I Treat sarcomas during COVID-19 pandemic: Caught between the devil and the deep sea! Sharada Mailankody, Jyoti Bajpai DRUG REVIEW Drug review: Ibrutinib Parathan Karunakaran Ibrutinib is an irreversible BTK inhibitor, characterized by high selectivity and potency. It has revolutionized the therapy of B-cell lymphomas, especially chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and mantle cell lymphoma. Importantly, it has expanded the armamentarium for those patients who are refractory to conventional chemoimmunotherapy. This small-molecule inhibitor has shown efficacy in this difficult-to-treat subset – those with del(17p)/TP53-mutated CLL. Its immunomodulatory properties make it an excellent choice for combining with other immunotherapeutic agents such as venetoclax. The drug is not without drawbacks. The need for indefinite therapy and the presence of adverse effects such as infection, bleeding, hypertension, and arrhythmia temper our enthusiasm for this versatile drug. But overall, ibrutinib's favorable risk profile and lack of myelosuppression make it an ideal therapy for the elderly and those with multiple comorbidities. Obesity-related cancers: The coming epidemic Ajit Venniyoor The world is in the grip of an obesity pandemic, with tripling of obesity rates since 1975; it is predicted that one-third of people on Earth will be obese by 2025. The health consequences of obesity are primarily thought to be related to cardiometabolic disorders such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. It is less well appreciated that obesity has been related to at least 13 different cancers and in future, (with increasing control over tobacco misuse and infections), obesity will be the main cause of cancers. While this is an area of active research, there are large gaps in the definition of what is an obesity related cancer (ORC) and more importantly, what are the underlying mechanisms. To an extent, this is due to the controversy on what constitutes “unhealthy obesity” which is further related to the causes of obesity. This narrative review examines the causes and measurement of obesity, the types of obesity-related cancers and possible mechanisms. The information has wide implications ranging from prevention, screening, prognosis and therapeutic strategies. Obesity related cancers should be an area of high-priority research. Oncologists can contribute by spreading awareness and instituting management measures for individual patients in their care. Ravi Jaiswal, Esha Jafa Historically, cancer is known to be a genetic disease. It is now realized that it involves epigenetic abnormalities along with genetic alterations. Epigenetics is an extra layer of instruction that lies upon DNA and controls how the genes are read and expressed. It simply means changes in phenotype without a change in genotype. In this review we aim to discuss the fundamentals of epigenetics, role of these alterations in carcinogenesis and its implications for epigenetic therapies. ORIGINAL ARTICLES- PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY Adrenal tumors in children: Spectrum of presentation and surgical approach in a tertiary care institute Prasanta Kumar Tripathy, Kaumudee Pattnaik, Pradeep Kumar Jena, Hiranya Kishor Mohanty Context: Adrenal tumors can arise either from cortex or from medulla; both the regions being structurally and functionally different. Current knowledge on childhood adrenocortical tumors (ACTs), the management approach, and the outcome is limited due to limited number of cases and studies. Neuroblastoma is a neoplasm of the neural crest origin and 50% arise from adrenal medulla. Pheochromocytoma (PCC) is an exciting and rare neoplasm in childhood. Aims: To evaluate the clinical presentation, spectrum of pathology, and management of adrenal tumors in children. Subjects and Methods: The study was conducted in a tertiary care pediatric institute over 5 years on children with intra-abdominal solid tumors. Adrenal tumors were diagnosed on radiological studies and postoperatively confirmed by histopathology. Results: Sixty-three patients were operated for intra-abdominal solid tumors, and Wilms tumor (39) was the most common finding. Of 11 cases of adrenal tumors confirmed by histopathology, eight were adrenal neuroblastoma, one 14-month-old female baby was detected as PCC, while two female children presented with the features of Cushing syndrome and virilization at the age of 3 and 7 years. Postoperatively, one of them was found to be adrenal adenoma and one was found to be adrenocortical carcinoma. Conclusions: ACTs are rare and potentially fatal in childhood. Complete surgical resection is the mainstay of therapy in adrenal tumors and is curative for associated hypertension. Neuroblastoma was the third common intra-abdominal solid tumor after Wilms tumor and retroperitoneal teratoma. The patient with PCC contributed to “Rule of 10s” because of the absence of hypertension and childhood occurrence. Misleading evidence of electronic cigarettes efficacy for tobacco cessation Arjun Gurmeet Singh, Pankaj Chaturvedi Clinicopathological study of 100 cases of neuroendocrine neoplasms of the gastroenteropancreatic system: A tertiary cancer center experience Satarupa Tarak Nath Samanta, Shailee Paresh Bhai Mehta, Trupti S Patel, Dhaval H Jetly Background: The incidence of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (GEP-NENs) is on the rise. Although the clinicopathologic characteristics of NENs have been previously reviewed in the literature, the data published in the Indian literature so far are sparse. This study aims to review the clinicopathological features of GEP-NENs, diagnosed at our institution, and that were classified and graded according to the World Health Organization 2010 classification system. Materials and Methods: One hundred patients with GEP-NENs presenting to our institute from August 2012 to May 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. Demographic data and tumor characteristics were expressed as number, percentage, and mean value. Tumor grade was correlated to metastasis through the Chi-square test. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Of the 100 cases studied, 58 were male and 42 were female. The most common primary site was the pancreas (n = 36), followed by the small intestine (n = 19), esophagus (n = 17), stomach (n = 15), colon (n = 6), rectum (n = 4), and appendix (n = 3). The incidence of neuroendocrine tumor (NET) Grade 1 (NET G1) was higher (n = 40) compared to NET Grade 2 (NET G2) (n = 25) and neuroendocrine carcinoma Grade 3 (NEC G3) (n = 35). Overall in these 100 cases, NET G1 tumors and NET G2 tumors were most common in the pancreas (n = 18/36) and (n = 13/36), respectively. NEC G3 tumors were most common in the esophagus (n = 16/17). The most common site of distant metastasis was the liver (n = 23/26). Conclusion: We elucidated the epidemiological and clinicopathological features of patients presenting to our institute with GEP-NENs. Dasatinib-Induced lymphocytosis and pleural effusion in a patient of chronic myeloid leukemia: A rare Indian case report Ashish Joshi, Reshma Korgavkar, Kshitij Joshi, Vashishth Maniar, Pritam Kalaskar, Pradip Kendre, Kunal Sehgal, Neha Seth CASE REPORTS AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE Ovarian endometriosis with borderline serous tumor- Association or coincidence – A case report and review of literature Seema Dayal Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial glands outside the endometrium, and ovary is the common site for endometriosis. Endometriosis can also transform into malignant tumors. When endometriosis is present within the tumors, the term endometriosis-derived tumor applies, whereas when endometriosis is recognized adjacent to the tumor, it is called as endometriosis-associated tumor. Borderline serous tumor is surface epithelial ovarian tumor. The endometriosis-associated ovarian malignancies are clear cell adenocarcinoma and endometrioid adenocarcinoma, whereas serous and mucinous are rare malignancies with endometriosis. Here, we are presenting a case report in which endometriosis was associated with borderline serous tumor. PRACTITIONER SECTION Anaplastic multiple myeloma- a morphological challenge – A case series S Sakthisankari, Prasanna N Kumar, Tabbu Syed Anaplastic multiple myeloma (AMM) is a rare and aggressive variant of plasma cell neoplasm. It is relatively treatment resistant when compared to conventional myeloma. It can arise de novo or transform from a preexisting plasma cell myeloma. Morphologically, AMM is recognized by the presence of immature plasma cells and pleomorphic, multilobated cells. Here, we present three cases of AMM. Malignant ossifying fibromyxoid tumor of the tongue: A rare case Aarti Mittal, Swati Sharma, Deepika Hemrajani, Vijaya Devi Ossifying fibromyxoid tumors (OFMTs) are rare musculoskeletal tumors of uncertain malignant potential. Most OFMTs arise from the subcutaneous tissue, skeletal muscles of extremities, trunk, or head-and-neck region. OFMTs are usually benign, but atypical and malignant OFMT have been described with recurrence and distant metastasis. Till date, the etiopathogenesis and exact line of differentiation of OFMT is still doubtful. We are presenting an unusual case of malignant OFMT of the tongue. It is a rare case of malignant OFMT affecting an unusual site. Unicystic ameloblastoma of mandible- Imaging features: A case report and literature review Archana Pokala, Avinash Tejasvi ML, Geetha Paramkusam, Revath Vyas, Harsha Bhayya, Pavani Donempudi Ameloblastoma are benign tumors whose importance lies in its potential to grow into enormous size with resulting bone deformity. They are typically classified as unicystic, multicystic, peripheral, and malignant subtypes. Unicystic ameloblastoma (UA) refers to those cystic lesions that show clinical, radiographic, or gross features of an odontogenic cyst but on histological examination show a typical ameloblastomatous epithelium lining, with or without luminal and/or mural tumor growth. We present a very rare case of unicystic ameloblastoma in a girl child with an age of 10 years; clinical and radiographic features of UCA, its differential diagnosis, histopathology, and current concepts of management have also been discussed in the present paper. ORIGINAL ARTICLES - OTHERS Epidemiologic study of patients registered in oncology unit at a hepatobiliary tertiary care center in India Namita Sharma, Guresh Kumar, Puja Sahai, Hanuman Prasad Yadav Background: Cancer accounts for about 1 in 7 deaths, worldwide. Primary cancers of the hepatobiliary system are significant health problems worldwide and their management presents great challenges for the hepatobiliary specialist. The incidence of hepatobiliary malignancies is on an increasing trend in India. Study: We did a retrospective study for the epidemiologic, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of patients with cancer registering for treatment in the oncology division at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, Delhi, India, between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017. Results: A total of 502 new patients were registered during the study period. The majority of the patients were male (M:F 1.69:1), in the age group of 35–64 years (64.3%) and presented in advanced stages of the disease (72.7% in Stage III and IV). The most common cancers were gallbladder cancer (GBC) (29.7%) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (17.3%). GBC was the most common in females (M: F 1:1.6), 86.6% were advanced (Stage III and IV), and gallstones were present in 44.3% patients (M: F 1:2.9). Periampullary carcinoma presented in early stages (71% in Stage I and II). Survival at 6 months (n = 110 evaluable patients) was 100% for Stage I, 88% for Stage II, 73.7% for Stage III and 42.1% for Stage IV, and 62.7% overall (P < 0.001). Survival at 6 months (n = 123 evaluable patients) was 56.5% for biliary cancers, 71.4% for HCC, and 75% for nonbiliary cancers (P = 0.15). 217 (43%) patients had one visit to the hospital and 168 (34%) patients had 2–5 visits with no or little follow-up. Conclusions: Most of the disease burden was in the male gender (GBC was more common in females), in the age group 35–64 years and with advanced disease presentation (except periampullary cancer). Survival diminished significantly with increasing stage of disease. Survival was worse for patients with biliary cancers. This could be due to advanced presentation, poor follow-up, and inadequate public health awareness. Rapidly progressive pleuro-parenchymal fibroelastosis secondary to cyclophosphamide chemotherapy Maheema Bhaskar, Owais Tisekar, Sandeep Tandon, Tushar Vora, Bhavin Jankharia Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis (PPFE) is a rare progressive interstitial lung disease presenting with predominantly upper-lobe pleural thickening and pulmonary fibrosis. While most cases are idiopathic, it is rarely seen as a complication of infection or following chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplant. We describe a case of early onset and rapidly progressive PPFE as a complication of cyclophosphamide chemotherapy. ONCOLOGY BEYOND SCIENCE Celebrating his second chance at life again Manish Raturi Sooraj was an athletic teenager who is diagnosed to have blood cancer. He meets his donor and undergoes stem cell transplantation. Finally, he celebrates his second chance at life. The author pens down this experience in the configuration of a poem. COVID-19: ONCOLOGY BEYOND SCIENCE The war against coronavirus disease 19 through the eyes of cancer physician: An Italian and Indian young medical oncologist's perspective Maria La Mantia, Venkata Pradeep Babu Koyyala Guruprasad Bhat, Amit Kumar Jain Metronomics in pediatric oncology: Lessons learned and the way forward Raja Pramanik, Sameer Bakhshi ORIGINAL ARTICLES- BONE & SOFT TISSUE Predictors of survival in children with osteogenic sarcoma undergoing limb salvage surgery: Experience from a tertiary cancer center in Rural India Vineetha Raghavan, TK Jithin, Vinin V Narayanan, Sangeetha K Nayanar, Satheesan Balasubrahmanian Context: Osteogenic Sarcoma (OGS) is the fifth most common malignancy among adolescents aged 15–19. With multimodality therapy, the long-term survival has improved from 16% in the prechemotherapy era to around 70% in the postchemotherapy era. Aim: This study aims to determine the clinical profile and survival of children with OGS being treated with limb-salvage surgery (LSS). Subjects and Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of all cases of OGS (age ≤ 19) who underwent LSS at our center between June 2009 and February 2017. Baseline characteristics were noted and multivariate analysis was performed for various variables to identify predictors of survival. Results: Among 44 cases studied majority were boys (n = 27). Ninety-three percentage (n = 41) were adolescents. Stage 2 disease was 75% and Stage 3 disease was 25%. The estimated 3-year overall survival (OS) was 69% (95% confidence interval [CI] 55–86) and the estimated 3-year event-free survival (EFS) was 55% (95% CI = 41–74). OS was significantly improved in patients with >90% necrosis postneoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) when compared with <90% necrosis (3-year OS = 88% vs. 51%,P= 0.01) and in patients who received ≤4 cycles NACT versus >4 cycles (78% vs. 60%,P= 0.04). EFS was significantly better in patients without lung metastasis at presentation (61% vs. 29%,P= 0.04), Stage 2 disease (59% vs. 38%,P= 0.04) and >90% necrosis in the tumor post-NACT (69% vs. 35%,P= 0.02). Conclusion: Significant response to NACT predicted improved OS and EFS in children with OGS treated with LSS. Polycythemia vera and dengue fever Prasad R Koduri Sociodemographic features of cancer patients registered at a single rural cancer hospital in Western India Prasad Kashinath Tanawade, Yogesh Shridhar Anap, Reshma Suraj Pawar, Ishwari Jineshwar Kapale, Suraj Bhaskar Pawar Aim: The aim of the study was to know the sociodemographic features of cancer patients registered at a rural cancer hospital in Western India. Materials and Methods: The demographic and clinical data were extracted from the medical records of the newly registered patients at the cancer center in the calendar year 2018. Results: A total of 2813 new patients were registered who were confirmed to have a malignancy. The median age was 59 years for males and 55 years for females. Mouth, tongue, esophagus, hypopharynx, and lung were the leading five sites in men, whereas breast, cervix, ovary, mouth, and esophagus were the leading five sites in women. The proportion of cancer patients above the age of 65 years at the center was more than the other neighboring hospital-based cancer registries. The proportion of tobacco consumption in female patients was found to be higher. Impact of sociodemographic factors and nutrition on the duration of induction phase of chemotherapy in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A tertiary center experience from North India Priyanka Aggarwal, TB Singh, Vineeta Gupta Background: Immunocompromised patients are at increased risk of infections, especially those living in poor hygienic conditions. Aims and Objectives: This study aims to assess the effect of weight, immunization status of the child at the start of treatment along with the socioeconomic status (SES), and demographic parameters, i.e., type of house, sanitary facility (SF), and source of drinking water on the duration of induction phase of chemotherapy (delayed if the patient received chemotherapy for >29 days). Materials and Methods: 110 pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients aged 1.5–14 years who underwent induction of remission from June 2015 to February 2018 were included. The immunization status and weight of the child were recorded at the start of treatment. SES was assessed using modified Kuppuswami scale and a questionnaire was used to determine various sociodemographic parameters. Results: The patients not immunized as per age (P = 0.000) and having poor demographic parameters, i.e., mud house (P = 0.000), absence of SF (P = 0.013), and nonfiltered drinking water (P = 0.005), had significant delay. The duration of induction phase of chemotherapy was not delayed with poor SES (P = 0.832). Although the duration was delayed in patients with weight ≥10 percentile, it was not statistically significant (P = 0.079). On analyzing the three demographic parameters together as Water-Sanitary Facility-Housing (WaSH) Score (0–4), the duration was also significantly delayed if the patients had WaSH score <2. Conclusion: The duration of induction phase of chemotherapy is delayed with inadequate immunization status and poor hygiene of the child. Ectopic non-gestational pure choriocarcinoma of the urinary bladder in a young nulliparous female: A diagnostic challenge Rahul Mannan, Sonam Sharma, Saloni Goyal, Tejinder Singh Bhasin Choriocarcinoma can occur at ectopic extragenital locations such as lungs, mediastinum, retroperitoneum, and even in the brain (nongestational choriocarcinoma). Choriocarcinoma arising in the urinary bladder is extremely uncommon with only a few cases reported worldwide. It is important to recognize and give comprehensive diagnosis of this entity, as it has poorer prognosis as compared to the conventional gestational choriocarcinoma and requires stepped-up chemotherapy. Here, we present such a case in a 19-year-old girl and the diagnostic conundrum associated with it. Priapism in chronic myeloid leukemia: Meeting at the crossroads and heading in different directions Kundan Mishra, Aditya Jandial, Vikram Singh, Bishan Das Radotra, Pankaj Malhotra Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is the most common leukemia presenting with priapism. Due to social stigma or shyness, the real incidence of priapism in our population is difficult to estimate. Since the successful development of tyrosine kinase inhibitors, the life expectancy of CML-chronic phase (CML-CP) has been comparable to the healthy population, and the importance of priapism has further magnified. As of now, the long-term outcome and fertility issues are not very well known. We present the case of a 24-year-old previously healthy gentleman who presented with priapism and was diagnosed as CML-CP. He achieved major molecular response at 18 months. On follow-up at 2 years since the diagnosis, he offers no complaint except moderate erectile dysfunction (International Index of Erectile Function score 11), compromising his quality of life. Pembrolizumab: The nut cracker Gangothri Selvarajan Anti-programmed cell death-1 (PD-1)/PD ligand-1 immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are the newest class of drugs approved for various advanced cancers. Pembrolizumab, an anti-PD1 inhibitor, is approved for treating advanced-stage solid malignancies and refractory lymphomas. Recently, it has been approved as tumor agnostic therapy for microsatellite instability-high advanced-stage disease. In all these studies, pembrolizumab has shown dramatic efficacy with lesser Grade3/4 immune-related adverse events. Contemporarily, immunotherapy paved the way for diagnostic assays and immunotherapy-related response assessment criteria definitions. No published Indian experience with ICIs exists other than isolated case reports. This article aims to review on pembrolizumab mechanism, its indications, and safety. The description of other ICIs is beyond the scope of this review. A report of a rare case of hurthle cell carcinoma of thyroid with metachronous renal metastasis Ritesh Kumar, Rituparna Biswas, Sandeep Mathur, Suman Bhasker, Nishikant Damle, CS Bal, Ekta Dhamija Renal metastasis from Hurthle cell thyroid carcinoma is an extremely rare phenomenon which when present usually indicates widely disseminated disease. Herein, we present a case of Hurthle cell carcinoma of thyroid in a 58-year-old gentle lady, with metachronous renal metastasis which happens to be the fourth reported case in English literature. Ewing's sarcoma of the vulva: An uncommon tumor in an uncommon site M C Suresh Babu, A Sreevalli, Antony George Francis Thottian, MN Suma, D Lokanatha, Linu Abraham Jacob, KN Lokesh, AH Rudresha, LK Rajeev, Smitha Saldanha Endobronchial lesion and pericardial extension of pediatric hodgkin lymphoma: A rare concomitant presentation JT Srikanta, K M Chandan Kumar Concomitant endobronchial lesion and pericardial effusion/extension in Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) are extremely rare and can be clinically confused with disseminated tuberculosis or aggressive non-HL changing both management and prognosis. We present a 15-year-old adolescent with complaints of fever, weight loss, and acute onset of cough, chest pain, and breathing difficulty. Computed tomography of the thorax showed moderate-to-significant pericardial effusion/extension with significant mediastinal adenopathy. A bronchoscopy demonstrated a well-defined polypoidal mass lesion in the right upper lobe bronchus. Endobronchial biopsy of the lesion with endobronchial ultrasound/transbronchial needle aspiration of mediastinal lymphadenopathy categorically diagnosed with classic HL. Papillary tumor of the pineal region: A case with unique immunohistochemical keratin expression pattern Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Vineeta Vijay Batra, Arvind Kumar Srivastava, Mehar Chand Sharma Papillary tumor of the pineal region (PTPR) is a rare neuroepithelial tumor first described in 2003. It is a newly recognized entity and introduced in the WHO classification of central nervous system tumors in 2007. Till date, about 70 cases have been described in literature. Herein, we report an additional case of PTPR in a 25-year-old male with emphasis on immunohistochemistry and ultrastructural features. Interestingly, this case showed a unique membranous as well as dot-like Golgi zone keratin (AE1/AE3 and CK18) expression pattern. 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__label__cc	0.610796	0.389204	Home About us Editorial board Search Ahead of print Current issue Archives Submit article Instructions Subscribe Contacts Reader Login Online since January 16, 2015 Clinico-epidemiological profile of childhood vitiligo Preeti Keyur Sheth, S Sacchidanand, GS Asha Background: Vitiligo is a depigmenting and psychologically devastating disorder. Childhood-onset vitiligo has different epidemiological and clinical characteristics as compared to adults. Aim: To study the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of childhood vitiligo. Materials and Methods: First 100 pediatric patients younger than 18 years, with vitiligo who attended the Pediatric Dermatology Clinic of Victoria Hospital, Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, India, between April 2013 and December 2013 were included in the study. A detailed history and examination along with autoimmune diseases, laboratory parameters, and vitiligo disease activity score (VIDA) score were recorded. Results: In the 100 patients who attended pediatric dermatology OPD in 9 months duration of the study, we had 55 female patients (55%) and 45 male patients (45%). The mean age at onset was 8.92 years (ranging day 1-16 years), with duration of disease varying from 2 months to 8 years with mean duration of 1.36 years. According to standard classification most common pattern of vitiligo was vulgaris (46%), followed by focal (36%), mucosal (8%), acro-facial (7%), segmental (3%). The most common site for vitiligo was lower limb (62%), followed by face (46%), upper limbs (30%), scalp (25%), and mucosal (18%). Segmental vitiligo was seen in 3% and nonsegmental vitiligo in 97%. VIDA score +4 was most common and was seen in 81%. Conclusion: Vitiligo is a common depigmenting disorder with vulgaris being the most common pattern and lower limbs being the most common site seen in pediatric patients. Autoimmune associations were more frequent in nonsegmental vitiligo. Among the cutaneous associations, atopic dermatitis was most frequently encountered. Patients with family history of autoimmune disorders tend to present at an early age. [ABSTRACT] [FULL TEXT] [PDF] [Mobile Full text] [EPub] [CITATIONS] CME ARTICLE Acne in childhood: Clinical presentation, evaluation and treatment Akshay Kumar Jain, Manjaree Morgaonkar Acne can be classified into neonatal acne, infantile acne, mid-childhood acne and prepubertal acne depending on the age of onset. There is limited literature available on acne in pediatric age group. This article provides an overview of clinical presentation and pathogenesis of acne in children and proposes therapeutic guidelines. Pigmentary mosaicism with left hemihypertrophy and syndactyly: Case report with review of literature Sahana M Srinivas, Madhuri Maganthi, GN Sanjeev, Jayalaxmi S Aihole Pigmentary mosaicism is a spectrum of disorders characterized by dyspigmentation along the lines of blaschko and other patterns such as phylloid, checkerboard and patchy pigmentation without midline separation. This group of disorders may be associated with or without systemic abnormalities. Pigmentary mosaicism includes hypomelanoses of Ito, linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis, phylloid hypo- and hypermelanosis and pigmentary mosaicism of both hypopigmented and hyperpigmented type. We describe a case of pigmentary mosaicism with constellation of multiple extracutaneous abnormalities. Clinicoepidemiological study of vesiculobullous disorders in pediatric age group Background: Bullous disorders are a complex group of disorders which continue to be an enigma and a challenge to the medical profession in general and the dermatologists and pediatricians in particular. Due to the delicacy of child's skin, factors of immunobiological response and many other extrinsic and intrinsic factors, the clinical manifestations of cutaneous disorders in children often differs from those in adults. Aim: The present study aims to know the clinical pattern and to assess the observations as a diagnostic means to detect different vesiculobullous disorders and to find out their prevalence in that age group. Materials and Methods: The study group comprises children in age group between 0 and 14 years, presenting with intact blisters attending the Skin and VD outpatient Department, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack and the cases referred from the Department of Medicine and Surgery. All cases were evaluated by means of standard proforma which included a detailed history, thorough clinical examination with appropriate investigations where ever required. Results: Overall male:female incidence was 3:2. Children in the age group of 1-6 years showed maximum incidence (48/100) of the vesiculobullous diseases, Impetigo being the most common vesiculobullous disease with the highest incidence of 42%. Chronic bullous disease of childhood (CBDC) came out to be the most common immunobullous disease with the incidence of 7% closely followed by dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) (6%). Mucosal involvement was predominantly seen in pemphigus vulgaris, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), while other diseases presented with either skin or both skin and mucous membrane involvement. Lesions in herpes simplex were seen confined to the face. Varicella, herpes simplex, CBDC and DH presented with tense blisters whereas pemphigus group, SJS, and TEN presented with flaccid lesions, with raw areas and crusting seen in all the diseases. Toxic features were encountered in varicella, pemphigus, TEN. Ulcerative blepharitis in an atopic child caused by Candida Kavitha Dasari, Harish Kumar Kasetty Blepharitis is a chronic inflammatory process of the eyelid margin that fluctuates in severity with periods of exacerbations and remissions. Burning sensation, irritation, tearing, photophobia, blurred vision and red eyes are the common symptoms associated. Blepharitis has been categorized into anterior and posterior blepharitis. Blepharitis can coexist with various dermatological conditions, and the patients may present with a wide array of signs and symptoms. Various types of blepharitis can often be differentiated on the basis of the appearance of the eyelid margins. Blepharitis is difficult to manage due to uncertain etiology and considerable overlap of symptoms that adds to its misdiagnosis. We present a typical case of ulcerative blepharitis in a child with atopic dermatitis, to highlight the association of candidiasis as the cause of ulcerative type of blepharitis in atopics. Narrow-band ultraviolet B in childhood vitiligo: An open prospective uncontrolled study in 28 children of South India Y Hari Kishan Kumar, G Raghurama Rao Background: Management of vitiligo in children is difficult as therapeutic options are restricted when compared to that in adult patients. Selection of treatment should be careful in these patients with the aim to achieve best results with minimal side effects. Only few studies have been performed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of narrow-band ultraviolet B (NBUVB) therapy in children with vitiligo. Aims: The purpose of this study was to know the efficacy and safety of NBUVB in children with vitiligo of age group ranging from 3 to 16 years. Methods: Twenty-eight patients (12 males, 16 females), aged 3-16 years with vitiligo were included in the study between years 2011 and 2013 and were treated twice weekly with NBUVB. The starting dose was 150 mJ/cm 2 in children, with 20% dose increments at each subsequent visit given for a maximum period of 1-year and were followed-up for another 12 months for stability of repigmentation. Results: Analysis of our study showed that a majority of our cases, 22 (78.6%) had > 75% to complete repigmentation, about 4 (14.2%) achieved 26-75% moderate repigmentation and 2 (7.2%) had < 25% mild repigmentation. Adverse effects were transient and minimal. Only one child developed depigmentation of repigmented sites during 1-year follow-up. Conclusion: Our study proves that NBUVB therapy is safe and effective tool in the management of childhood vitiligo, with good stability of repigmentation. Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome in pediatric population: An overview Samipa S Mukherjee, Sandipan Dhar, Rohini P Gaikwad, Abhijit Saha The antiphospholipid (APL) antibody syndrome is an autoimmune conditions characterized by recurrent thromboembolic events. The exact incidence of its occurrence in the pediatric age group in Indian population is not known. Due to the higher incidence of infections in this age group there is a higher incidence of APL antibodies (APLAs) while the patients are asymptomatic, thereby making the establishment of diagnosis challenging. Secondary APL antibody syndrome is associated with underlying systemic lupus erythematosus. Due to the higher incidence of positivity of APLAs in children it is advised to conduct the diagnostic tests twice. Varying cutaneous features and lack of adequate awareness regarding the presenting signs and symptoms in pediatric population makes the diagnosis difficult. There are no guidelines for the management of this condition in children and it is extrapolated from the guidelines used in the adults. Early detection of this condition helps in reducing morbidity and improving the care and management of the patient. Cicatricial alopecia as a sequel to furuncular myiasis of the scalp in an immunocompetent child Aditya Kumar Bubna, Sudha Rangarajan, Sankarasubramanian Anandan, Mahalakshmi Veeraraghavan Furuncular myiasis (FM) is a type of cutaneous myiasis, a human infestation by maggots of Diptera flies. Our patient presented with scalp lesions closely mimicking pyoderma of the scalp, only to reveal crawling larvae of Lucilia sericata. Though the patient was promptly managed, cicatricial alopecia as a tell-tale sign of FM remained. Ichthyosis follicularis alopecia and photophobia syndrome:Transient improvement with oral isotretinoin Sandhya Chauhan, Pratik Gahalaut, Kalpana Chandra Ichthyosis follicularis alopecia photophobia (IFAP) syndrome (OMIM 308205) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a triad of follicular ichthyosis, congenital atrichia of scalp and photophobia. Until date, only 40 patients have been mentioned in the worldwide literature. The management of this syndrome remains a daunting task because very few case reports have described interventions for treating various clinical features of this entity. We describe IFAP syndrome in an 18-month-old male child, who showed transient improvement in his cutaneous features with oral isotretinoin therapy. Aplasia cutis congenita with fetus papyraceus Neha Meena, Ashok Kumar Saxena, Surabhi Sinha, Niharika Dixit We present a case of 8 h old newborn girl with symmetrical, stellate type of truncal aplasia cutis congenita. She was the survivor twin as the other fetus died at gestational age of 13 weeks and 5 days. Loose anagen hair syndrome in a child Urmi Khanna, Paschal D'Souza Loose anagen hair syndrome (LAHS) is due to a defective anchorage of the hair shaft to the follicle, resulting in retarded hair growth and diffuse or patchy alopecia. LAHS usually presents as diffuse alopecia in blonde girls, occurring as isolated cases but rarely in association with hereditary or developmental disorders. We report this case because of the unique presentation of LAHS in a dark-skinned male toddler as patchy alopecia in association with developmental delay. Sweet's syndrome in a 1-year-old child Abhishek Sharma, Renu Rattan, Vinay Shankar, Gita R Tegta, Ghanshyam K Verma Sweet's syndrome or acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis is characterized by tender polymorphous skin lesions, accompanied by fever and peripheral neutrophilia. Although it may be seen at any age, it most commonly occurs in women in the fourth and fifth decade. It is a relatively rare diagnosis in children. We report a 1-year-old boy with Sweet's syndrome following an upper respiratory tract infection. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in a child Jyoti Prakash Swain Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a fibrohistiocytic tumor of low-grade malignant potential. Although rare, DFSP is especially challenging to recognize and diagnose in children. In children, the clinical appearance may be heterogeneous, and a high index of suspicion is necessary to avoid delays in diagnosis that can lead to further morbidity. Prompt and definitive treatment is essential based on the tumor's high rate of recurrence. Histologic examination, often with the use of appropriate immunostains, is necessary for diagnosis. Surgery with wide local excision or Mohs micrographic surgery is the mainstay of treatment. Idiopathic eruptive macular pigmentation Rajiv Joshi	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1945
__label__wiki	0.543713	0.543713	Tag Archive for: GSBI You are here: Home / Blog / GSBI podcast, podcasts and interviews Interview with Pamela Roussos, Sr. Director at SCU Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI) Meet Pamela This episode of The Innov8social Podcast features an interview with Pamela Roussos, who serves as Senior Director at Santa Clara University’s Global Social Benefit Institute (known as GSBI). She will be sharing her experience and overviewing some of the key topics outlined in GSBI’s recent white paper titled “The GSBI Methodology for Social Entrepreneurship: Lessons from 12 Years of Capacity Development with 365 Social Enterprises” GSBI is housed in the newly re-named Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship at SCU, and was founded in 2003. In its first decade, GSBI offered a ‘one size fits all’ program and today features a range of programs to meet social enterprises and social entrepreneurs where they are today, as well as they grow and scale. Pamela herself has a deep background in working with companies in Silicon Valley and San Francisco on business strategy and go-to-market plans. She has worked in various capacities of corporations and non-profit organizations…and that’s all before she turned her full-time attention to engaging with GSBI over the past few years. Pamela’s bio, as on the Santa Clara University Article about Pamela, on Silicon Valley Business Journal’s “Women of Influence” Article by Pamela, “Targeting Investors: Four Elements of the Justifiable Ask” [Skoll World Forum] More About GSBI & The Methodology Website: http://www.scu-social-entrepreneurship.org/gsbi/ Value proposition: “The GSBI serves social entrepreneurs around the world who are developing innovative solutions that provide a sustainable path out of poverty.” GSBI Methodology White Paper: “The GSBI Methodology for Social Entrepreneurship: Lessons from 12 Years of Capacity Development with 365 Social Enterprises” GSBI Application More About the Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship Website: http://www.scu-social-entrepreneurship.org/miller-center Value proposition: “We Aim To Positively Impact The Lives Of 1 Billion By 2020.” September 3, 2015 /0 Comments/by neetal https://www.innov8social.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Pamela-Roussos_hs_e.png 500 500 neetal https://www.innov8social.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/innov8social_logo_gray1.1.png neetal2015-09-03 10:21:302015-09-03 10:27:49Interview with Pamela Roussos, Sr. Director at SCU Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI) Interview, podcasts and interviews, social entrepreneur, video Video Interviews with Social Entrepreneurs at Santa Clara University Magis 2014 – Celebrating Social Entrepreneurship As detailed in the Photo Essay of Santa Clara University’s Magis 2014 Showcase for Social Entrepreneurship, the event brought together hundreds of social entrepreneurs, thought leaders, practitioners, and academic thinkers for an evening of exploration, reflection, and recognition. One of the most impactful features of the event was the networking time before the speeches and evening meal. Flanking the auditorium were tables headed by social entrepreneurs, many of whom were GSBI graduates and current participants. Here are video interviews with two of the participants. You will learn a little more about the kinds of social enterprises GSBI has incubated, what the program has meant to them, and about the why, what, and how that guides their work in the impact space. Artisan Connect at SCU Magis 2014 Interview with Vrnda Dalal, Supply Chain and Artisan Partnership Manager at Artisan Connect., Artisan Connect is an online marketplace for quality home goods made by artisans in developing countries. It was founded by GSBI mentor Amanda North. Global Women’s Water Initiative at SCU Magis 2014 Gemma Bulos, Director of Global Women’s Water Initiative , a nonprofit and GSBI alumnus, explains the organization’s work in training and building a movement of local women water experts to address water issues, that affect them the most. GWWI focuses on Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania and has trained over 200 women to build over 30 rainwater harvesting systems, that provide over 300K liters of clean water to their communities. May 28, 2014 /0 Comments/by neetal https://www.innov8social.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/square-headshots-1.png 500 500 neetal https://www.innov8social.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/innov8social_logo_gray1.1.png neetal2014-05-28 14:15:002015-08-07 07:59:25Video Interviews with Social Entrepreneurs at Santa Clara University Magis 2014 - Celebrating Social Entrepreneurship Event, social entrepreneur Photo Essay: Santa Clara University Hosts Magis 2014 – Celebrating Global Social Entrepreneurship On a beautiful Sunday evening in mid May 2014, hundreds of social entrepreneurs, mentors, funders, leaders, professors, and faculty members gathered for a gala to honor two individuals in the social enterprise space as well as to further the global dialogue about mission-driven ventures.The inaugural dinner named Magis—the Latin term for “more” (i.e. as in more strategic, or better) highlighted the work of the Center for Science, Technology, and Society (CSTS) and its long-running Global Social Benefit Institute which has over 200 alumni social enterprises that have positively impacted nearly 100 million lives since the program launched over a decade ago. It also recognized and honored the work of Graham Macmillan, former Sr. Director of VisionSpring ( social enterprise dedicated to ensuring the distribution of affordable eyewear) and Sally Osberg, President and CEO of the Skoll Foundation (one of the institutions that support GSBI).Santa Clara University is no newcomer to social enterprise. As learned through an Innov8Social audio interview the Center of Science, Technology, and Society Director Thane Kreiner—-the Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI) has a rich history in the space, and Thane’s own experience as a serial entrepreneur in the health sciences arena informs and inspires his work at CSTS. The department also hosts an annual GSBI Accelerator Showcase, which features pitches from current participants. (Coverage of the 2013 GSBI Showcase here.) Though the Magis showcase & dinner evening was seated in elegance and dressed to the nines, one of its most glimmering accessories was the humility of its participants. From Master of Ceremonies Thane, to featured speakers, and award recipients, to the esteemed guests, there was an honesty and authenticity in engaging in value-driven work, understanding the reason behind the work, and the long and often challenging road in launching ventures that seek to improve lives in addition to employing an entrepreneurial mindset. In this space, just as with any niche, there can be a tendency to gild individual contributions or the sector itself, or brush past known challenges and failures. But the tone of Magis, perhaps due to its firm roots in the Jesuit tradition or because the presence of so many active social entrepreneurs in the evening’s program, was one of engaging in dialogue, of furthering conversations, and of finding ways to help each other better understand and support the space. Photo Essay: Santa Clara University Hosts MAGIS — Celebrating Global Social Entrepreneurship A pre-event slideshow featured various GSBI and social enterprise projects and initiatives. Final touches before attendees are seated. One of the social enterprises featured at the tables was WE CARE Solar— a portable solar-powered off-grid electric system to power electricity in hospitals that do not have steady electricity. Co-founder Dr. Laura Stachel spoke about her experience in starting this organization on a panel at Kiva in 2013. Mexico-based social enterprise Prospera, a 2014 GSBI participant, empowers female-led micro businesses with consulting and training and connects them to conscious citizens and consumers looking to create a more equal and engaged society. See the beautiful video they created to explain their work. Solar Ear, a Brazil-based social enterprise, tackles the daunting World Health Organization statistic that over 6000 million people worldwide have some form of hearing impairment. It develops high quality and affordable solar-powered hearing aids, produced by deaf people to hearing impaired ones in deprived areas. GSBI mentor Amanda North has turned social entrepreneur, with Artisan Connect— an online marketplace for quality home goods made by artisans in developing countries. Read about how witnessing the 2013 Boston Marathon explosion shifted Amanda’s focus from her corporate work to starting this social venture. Gemma Bulos, Director of Global Women’s Water Initiative, a nonprofit and GSBI alumnus, explains the organization’s work in training and building a movement of local women water experts to address water issues, that affect them the most. GWWI focuses on Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania and has trained over 200 women to build over 30 rainwater harvesting systems, that provide over 300K liters of clean water to their communities. (see their impact infographic) Sankara Eye Care Institutions, a 2014 GSBI participant, aims to eradicate preventable and curable blindness in India by providing free high quality eye care to millions of rural poor. Over the span of 35 years, Sankara’s network has grown to 11 eye hospitals, 120+ doctors, 600 paramedical professionals, and over 250 support staff–that have collectively impacted an estimated 40 million people. Launched in 2010 and a GSBI alum of 2013, Ilumexico is a social enterprise comprised of a for-profit and nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting development in rural areas through solar-powered electricity systems, with a focus on last-mile distribution. The Magis showcase evening program started with statistics outlining some of the world’s most pressing issues. Statistics and initiatives from organizations such as the World Wide Hearing, based in Jordan, were featured in the slideshow. WWH, a current GSBI participant, provides provides access to affordable, high quality hearing aids to children and youth with hearing loss in developing countries. Thane Kreiner, Executive Director of Santa Clara University Center of Science, Technology, and Society served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. A brief video outlining innovation and social impact was shared. Jim Koch, the founding Director of CSTS introduced the first Magis award. Thane and Jim presented the award to Graham Macmillan. 2006 GSBI participant and former VisionSpring Sr. Director Graham McMillan accepted the inaugural Magis Award for his work in field and his continuing work within the social enterprise sector, now in a funding role. To date, 2 million people have access to affordable eyewear as a result of VisionSpring’s work. He related the near-death experience he faced in the wake of 9/11 and how it changed his view on everything and inspired his work in social impact. “We are aspirationalists” said Graham of his fellow social entrepreneurs. You can see a NextBillion video interview with Graham here. Kirk Hanson, Executive Director of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics introduced second Magis Award recipient, Sally Osberg. Sally Osberg, President and CEO of the Skoll Foundation, spoke about her experience and pragmatism in supporting the social enterprise space and the honor and “shame” associated with the term “social enterprise”. You can watch a Skoll video featuring Sally here. The dialogue continues! Catching up with social enterprise attorney Barbara Krause after the event. https://www.innov8social.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/14262968663_c9a81fbbeb.jpg 500 378 neetal https://www.innov8social.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/innov8social_logo_gray1.1.png neetal2014-05-27 19:01:002015-08-01 03:52:47Photo Essay: Santa Clara University Hosts Magis 2014 - Celebrating Global Social Entrepreneurship Interview, podcast, podcasts and interviews, social entrepreneur Interview with Thane Kreiner, Executive Director Overseeing Santa Clara University GSBI [AUDIO] Thane Kreiner, Executive Director of SCU Center for Science, Tech, Society Thane Kreiner founded, led, and developed multiple life sciences startups before joining Santa Clara University as Executive Director of the department that houses its prestigious GSBI program for social entrepreneurs. A neuroscientist by training, Stanford Business School graduate, and an experienced serial entrepreneur himself, Thane brings a pragmatic optimism to his role at the helm of the Center for Science, Technology, and Society at SCU. Listen below to is interview to learn more about GSBI, what kinds of social entrepreneurs should apply, past successes, and his advice for those thinking about launching a social innovation venture. What is GSBI? Piloted in 2003, Santa Clara University’s Global Social Benefit Institute (GSBI) applies Silicon Valley acumen to help scale proven early-stage impact innovation for-profit and nonprofit ventures. It does this through offering 2 curriculum programs: the GSBI Accelerator is a nine-month program that combines online modules with mentor meetings and culminates in a in-residence bootcamp at SCU’s campus in California’s Silicon Valley. Social entrepreneurs can also engage through the GSBI Online program—which provides more general startup training through an exclusively online medium. Both GSBI programs focus on startups that have progressed past early ideation (i.e. blueprint) and validation stages of their startup and are in the ‘prepare to scale’ stage of startup development, as articulated in From Blueprint to Scale. Alumni of the program include Kiva, WE CARE Solar, Husk Power Systems, World of Good and over 200 other social innovation ventures with entrepreneurs spanning over 50 countries. Applications for GSBI are open now and due this Thursday, October 31st 2013. Meet Thane Kreiner I had a chance to catch up with Thane about GSBI and his own experience and views on the importance of resources for social entrepreneurship. He is articulate and passionate about social innovation, and incredibly well-versed on the Silicon Valley startup experience. Thane’s education spans a B.S. in Chemistry from University of Texas, Austin to a PhD in Neurosciences from Stanford School of Medicine, to an MBA from Stanford GSB. His professional portfolio includes a number startups that he has founded, led, and guided through development, such as: Second Genome, Presage Biosciences, iZumi Bio, Inc. (now iPierian). October 28, 2013 /0 Comments/by neetal https://www.innov8social.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/22.png 500 500 neetal https://www.innov8social.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/innov8social_logo_gray1.1.png neetal2013-10-28 17:05:002015-08-07 21:46:35Interview with Thane Kreiner, Executive Director Overseeing Santa Clara University GSBI [AUDIO] Event, social innovation Recap: Santa Clara University GSBI Accelerator Showcase + New Applications Open When enough people, especially those not otherwise connected with each other, recommend something, it can do wonders to capture your imagination and fascination. That happened with Santa Clara University’s Global Social Benefit Incubator program. Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBI) Though I learned about GSBI while researching social innovation startup accelerator and incubator programs, over the past few months I have heard it mentioned in various conversations with social innovators and entrepreneurs in the space. Then, at the Womens’ Social Entrepreneurs’ Panel hosted by GABA at the Kiva offices in SF, a few panelists were also graduates of the program—and were doing absolutely fascinating work. My interest was building, and every subsequent mention of GSBI was akin to a “Klout” moment on my personal interest pique-o-meter. Attending a GSBI Accelerator Showcase More recently, SCU hosted a GSBI Accelerator Showcase on campus. The pitch event featured over a dozen social entrepreneurs, hailing from around the globe, who presented pitches and status updates on their endeavors directly to impact investors and the broader philanthropic community. These driven problem-solvers were educators, artisans, farmers, and engineers—but took on the role of social innovators in the face of deep-rooted issues in their communities. VentureBeat covered the event noting that “of the 202 enterprises that have completed GSBI programs since its inception in 2003, 90 percent are still in business and can boast of having positively impacted nearly 100 million lives around the globe and raising $89 million in funding.” Thane Kreiner, Executive Director of the Center for Science, Technology, and Society, at Santa Clara University, which is home of the Global Social Benefit Incubator also published a recap of the event on NextBillion. The pitches were direct asks for funds to help social enterprises cross the proverbial chasm in scaling to the next level. Here is a sample of a few of the asks: Clinicas de Azucar requested $3.3M to scale low-cost diabetes solutions to reach 200 clinics in Mexico. Avani requested $500K to scale sustainable textile production by women to 101 villages in northern India Nishant Bioenergy requested $600K to scale production and distribution of energy-efficient, sustainable, cookstoves. Literacy Bridge requested $500K to scale their accessible (non-literacy dependent) audio solution for teaching agricultural practices to rural farmers in Africa Drishtee requested $3M to scale their solution to extend last-mile distribution of products to remote regions in India. Iluméxico requested $250K to scale solar grid electricity solutions to open 30 branches in 10 states in Mexico. Husk Power requested $5M to scale mini powerplants and provide electricity as a service from 5K to over 25K households in India and East Africa. (Note: videos of the pitch event can be seen here and will be posted on YouTube here.) The Courage to Try The pitches represented more than a singular idea. In social innovation, as in entrepreneurship, ideas often come “into vogue”concurrently—i.e. if you are thinking of a new innovation or improvement, there’s a good chance someone is thinking along the same lines too. This simple realization humanizes the social entrepreneur’s experience and also takes it out of the abstract. These entrepreneurs who venture into the dimly lit space of creating value and impact aren’t necessarily the first, they are the the ones courageous enough to grab the torch and stumble into the darkness to test out their potential solution. In the coming weeks I look forward to interviewing a few of the leaders of GSBI to learn more about the program, the selection process, how the institute has evolved, and what the organizers have learned from hosting an annual accelerator/incubator program for social innovation. Apply to GSBI by October 31 Applications for the 2014 class of GSBI are available now and you can apply until October 31, 2013. Application for GSBI are here. September 22, 2013 /0 Comments/by neetal https://www.innov8social.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/9864482245_3045be50b2.jpg 304 500 neetal https://www.innov8social.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/innov8social_logo_gray1.1.png neetal2013-09-22 19:49:002015-08-01 06:42:51Recap: Santa Clara University GSBI Accelerator Showcase + New Applications Open	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1948
__label__wiki	0.519834	0.519834	Privilege ads are slammed by Authority Privilege Insurance has been rapped on the knuckles by advertising watchdogs for misleading the public over a car insurance quote, writes Christopher McKevitt. It has also been taken to task for failing to act on an earlier adjudication by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The offending advertisement was headlined 'Paying over £300 to insure your 4x4?' A Surrey newspaper reader objected to the ASA on the grounds that the advertisement misleadingly implied that Privilege would insure a 4x4 vehicle for less than £300. The company had actually offered a £316 quote to insure a Land Rover for which another company was able to quote £229. Privilege claimed that the statement did not imply that it would actually insure for under £300 rather that it was looking to attract people who would normally pay more than that sum for their insurance. The insurer also found itself apologising to the ASA for failing to implement an earlier complaint adjudication. It said internal changes in the company had meant that a planned advertising review was not implemented. The ASA said it was concerned that this was the case but accepted assurances that the advert would not run again. The complaint against Privilege was upheld. Top 50 Insurers 2015: No 4 AXA GWP: £3.3bn Management Current ABI chairman Paul Evans continues to run the AXA UK group, which comprises AXA’s non-life, life and health business. From 1 January 2016, the UK general insurance business will be run entirely by Amanda Blanc after she takes over the only remaining ...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1951
__label__cc	0.694369	0.305631	Indiana Unclaimed Attorney General Todd Rokita Consumer Protection Division Life of a Consumer Charities & Donors About Charities Charitable Fundraising Consumer Fact Sheets Fraud Alert Program About Do Not Call Phone No. Verification Register or Update Your Registration Telephone Solicitors Do Not Fax About Do Not Fax Gas Gouging Complaint Driving Efficiency Tips Gas Savings Calculator Homeowner Protection Credit Services Organizations/Foreclosure Consultants Identity Theft and Security Breaches Athlete Agents Abandoned Records Combating Rx Drug Abuse Rx Price Finder Indiana Rx Info Helpful Rx Info Opioid Litigation Senior Fraud Patient Abuse & Neglect IndianaUnclaimed.gov Most charitable organizations are legitimate and use donations wisely. However, some charities are either phony, or spend most of the money they receive from donors on administrative expenses or more fundraising. 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Before making a contribution to a charity, especially a national charity, you should consider contacting the following organizations: BBB Wise Giving Alliance www.bbb.org/charity American Institute of Philanthropy www.charitywatch.org 1200 MacArthur Boulevard www.charitynavigator.org 4801 Courthouse Street, Suite 220 www.guidestar.org Military Relief Societies www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University 550 West North Street, Suite 301 www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/ You may be solicited to contribute to an organization claiming to represent police officers or firefighters. Many of these organizations use professional solicitors to solicit on their behalf. You should be aware that having the words “police,” “law enforcement,” “trooper,” or “firefighter” in an organization's name does not necessarily mean your local police officers or firefighters belong to or are represented by the organization. Any donations received from these type of solicitations normally go to a police or firefighter association, such as a union or other fraternal organization, and not to a police or fire department. If a caller tells you a local police or fire department has authorized a solicitation on their behalf or will somehow benefit from the solicitation, you should call your local police or fire department to determine whether they have authorized a solicitation on their behalf. Helpful Tips for Charitable Giving: Always pay by check, not by cash. Always make contributions by check and make the check payable to the charitable organization, not to the solicitor. Beware of solicitors who want to send couriers to your home to pick up your donation. Indiana law does not allow solicitors to collect or attempt to collect a contribution in person or by courier unless the solicitation is made in person and the collection or attempt to collect is made at the time of the solicitation; or the contributor has agreed to purchase goods or items in connection with the solicitation, and the collection or attempt to collect is made at the time of delivery of the goods or items. Don't be pressured into making a contribution. Ask the caller for written information on the charitable organization, including the charity's name, address, and telephone number. A professional solicitor or charity should be willing to send you materials outlining the charity's purpose and how your donation will be used. You should check out the charity with some of the independent organizations that provide information on charities. Watch out for charities with similar sounding names. Some charitable organizations use names that are very similar to those of respected organizations. You should check with some of the independent organizations that provide information on charities to make sure you are donating to the correct charity. Beware of callers who claim endorsement by the state. Under Indiana law, a person who solicits charitable contributions may not use the fact of registration as an endorsement by the State of Indiana. Be suspicious if a caller thanks you for making a pledge that you didn't make. If you have any doubt about whether you made a pledge, check your records. Beware of invoices claiming you've made a pledge when you know you have not. You can cancel a pledge prior to making a contribution. Under Indiana law, a contributor has the right to cancel a pledge for monetary contributions at any time prior to making the contribution. What to Know About Paid Fundraisers The Attorney General's Office enforces the Professional Fundraiser Consultant and Solicitor Registration Act. This Act requires all professional fundraiser consultants and solicitors to register with the Attorney General's Office prior to beginning a fundraising campaign. A professional solicitor solicits contributions for, or on behalf of, a charitable organization. A professional fundraiser consultant is hired to plan, manage, advise, or act as a consultant in connection with soliciting contributions for, or on behalf of, a charitable organization. Unlike a professional solicitor, the professional fundraiser consultant does not actually solicit contributions. A charitable organization that solicits on its own behalf does not have to register with the Attorney General's Office. Professional Solicitors Many charitable organizations use professional solicitors to raise money on their behalf. The fact that a charity uses a paid solicitor does not mean you should not contribute to the charity. However, it is something for you to take into account when you are considering making a donation. Professional solicitors usually either keep a percentage of the money they collect on behalf of the charity or receive a set amount of money from the charity. In many cases, the percentage of the total gross amount of money the charitable organization keeps is low. Before engaging in a fundraising solicitation campaign with a charity, Indiana law requires professional solicitors provide the Attorney General's Office with information about the fundraising campaign, including the percentage of the gross contributions or revenue the charitable organization will receive. Indiana law also requires professional solicitors to disclose the following information to a consumer at the time of the solicitation and before the consumer agrees to make a contribution: (1) The name and, upon request, the address of the charitable organization that is being represented; (2) The fact the person soliciting the contribution is, or is employed by, a professional solicitor, and the fact the professional solicitor is compensated; (3) The full name of the professional solicitor and, upon request, the telephone number the person being solicited can call to confirm the information provided; and (4) The charitable purpose for which the funds are being raised. If a professional solicitor solicits in writing or in person, the disclosures required by (1) and (2) shall be in writing. If a solicitor solicits by telephone, the disclosures required by (1) and (2) shall be made verbally. Additionally, any written confirmation the professional solicitor mails to consumers must also contain the disclosures required by (1) and (2). Anytime you are solicited for a donation, ask the caller if they are working for a paid solicitor. If the caller is working for a solicitor, tell the caller you want to know the percentage of gross revenue the charity will retain after the professional solicitor has been paid and all other expenses of the fundraising campaign have been paid. If the caller tells you the charity will retain all of the funds raised, the caller is not being honest with you. If all of the funds were truly going to the charity that would mean the professional solicitor will not receive any money at all, which is highly unlikely. 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__label__cc	0.719103	0.280897	Is the worst over- road ahead for realty January 5, 2010 / 8 min read The last decade has seen major socio-economic developments in India, with the nation's last five years' growth recorded at a compound annual rate of 8.9 per cent. This impressive number meant improvement in the income level of urban Indians an This in turn has amplified the demand for more and better housing, increase in office space, progress of contemporary trade formats, increasing demand for hotel reservations and the want for improved leisure activities. On September 2008, with the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the Indian real estate market also suffered a major shock. The effects snowballed through the liquidity centric real estate market leaving a track of defaults, delays, and losses. India was forced to temporarily halt the growth of its real estate sector. But our saving habit combined with the fact that we don’t really indulge in unbudgeted expenditure partially insulated us from the full effects of the downturn. The Indian economy continued its growth at 6.7 per cent in 2008-09 even though some sectors such as exports, real estate, IT, etc. suffered. Now, as the Government is also realising, if the country has to preserve its growth momentum, the real estate sector can’t be detained for long. Though the real estate demand in Bangalore has witnessed a slowdown of six-11 per cent, depending on the sub-city, when taken as a percentage of total demand, there has been absolutely no variance in the demand within sub-cities. In the recent months, property prices have corrected by 22-42 per cent in major cities, though 10-15 per cent downside is further expected. Despite this, India still has a housing deficiency of 23 million units. In Bangalore alone, 41 per cent of the demand is for residential properties in the sub-Rs40 lakh range and 26 percent for those in the Rs.40-75 lakh range, according to a three-month survey by a real estate portal. The survey also reports the oversupply of properties above Rs.one Crore, and the supply is more than twice the demand for properties costing above Rs 2 Crore. In such a scenario, I believe property developers should try to synchronise their project specifications and actual demand to create a sustainable business. Since the last one year, Bangalore has been injecting the “affordable housing” trend into the real estate market. And with the massive housing shortage, there is an immense opportunity for real estate players to plan affordable and mass housing projects. Though there is massive demand shortage for high-end and luxury apartments, the demand-supply gap in the affordable housing sector is quite high. Banks have reduced their interest rates on quick loans and the prices for steel and cement have gone down considerably for developers to launch affordable housing projects. We, at Prestige, have also been concentrating on affordable real estate projects and have dedicated this year to completing and delivering ongoing projects rather than taking up new ones. For example, we completed the construction of the Forum Value Mall at Whitefield, Bangalore designed to be the sole ‘Outlet Mall’ in the city. Spanning over three lakh square feet, the mall features over 100 brands, both national and international, most of which are factory outlets offer unbelievable discounts throughout the year. This is the second offering from the Forum brand. Continuing with this trend, The Forum brand is all set to expand to other cities now. In the pipeline are Forum malls in Hyderabad, Cochin, Chennai – each being built with an investment of about Rs.300 Crores. Needless to say, we have always prioritised on customer satisfaction and hence, our current focus is on delivery and customer service. In keeping with this sentiment, we have successfully completed landmark projects such as, Prestige Kensington Garden and Prestige Wellington Park this year alone. The projects which were completed within schedule in July mark a key milestone in the Prestige odyssey as it marks the collective completion of over 1000 high quality apartments. My optimism that an economic resurgence is on its way is stronger than ever. According to the World Economic Outlook Report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), though the world economy is likely to contract by 1.4 percent during 2009, India and China are expected to grow by 5.4 per cent and 7.5 per cent respectively. Nationally, in the April-June quarter of 2009, the Indian economy expanded by 6.1 per cent sequentially, a tad higher than the figure of 5.8 per cent in the preceding quarter. The Sensex and the Nifty — benchmark indices of the Indian economy — closed at their 16-month highs on September 16, raising hopes of strong quarterly statistics and liquidity flows. All the sectors, after a long time ended positive — Metal (4.20 per cent), Auto (2.23 per cent), Consumer Durables (2.17 per cent), Bankex (1.99 per cent), Realty (1.80 per cent), Information Technology (1.45 per cent) and TECk (1.34 per cent). The year 2009 is proving to be a healer in many ways. The other factor that is greatly changing the scene in the real estate market is the replacement of speculators by genuine buyers. Though the worst is over and the sun seems to be emerging from behind the dark storm clouds, it is imprudent to breathe the sigh of relief yet. It is time that we learn from our mistakes and ensure that we don’t repeat ourselves. Indian society has been blindly copying the West and has become increasingly consumerist over the last two decades. It depends on how we use our experience, knowledge and judgement to display the required maturity to keep our economy fit and afloat. The author is Irfan Razack the Chairman and Managing Director of the Prestige Group is popularly known as the architect of modern Bangalore. He founded the Prestige Group in 1985 which has today flourished into a household name in property development with interests in construction, retail and services. The 1000 crore Group boasts of an impressive report card featuring more than 184 projects covering 20 million sqft area and an additional 13 million sqft currently under development. Forum Value Mall MiniDukan E-commerce Technology Trends That Will Take Center Stage In 2019 MATTLOOK How home-grown cosmetics looking at larger market PEI? 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__label__cc	0.692848	0.307152	Jennifer Blades Music Performer, Teacher, Stage Director I have always been a performer. At the age of three, I had a doll who was as tall as I was, and she danced alongside me while I sang and played my guitar. I wish I could find the photo! I haven't stopped performing since, and I have worked my whole life to become the versatile performer I am today. If you want an example, head over to the Performer page to see an excerpt of my award winning performance as Julia Child in Lee Hoiby's one-woman opera Bon Appétit. To this day, it remains one of my proudest moments on stage. While doing my masters degree at Peabody Conservatory, I was fortunate to have been given the opportunity to stage direct, and it changed my life. I have been consistently directing since then. Being able to take a score and bring it to performance is such a gratifying experience, especially when you have a team that works tirelessly to get everything up and running. Many of my experiences as a director have been with smaller companies where the production teams do it all, and it makes the end result that much more exciting. Check out the photos from my various directing work on the Stage Director page to see more. Then, there's the teacher in me. I did not set out to be a teacher. Teaching found me, and I have embraced it as I have embraced my students. Teaching voice and acting to singers has been so completely rewarding to me that I cannot imagine life without my students. The door is always open for new students, so head on over to the Teacher page if you want to know more about my thoughts on teaching and joining the studio. There's lots to explore here. Download Full Bio Coming this February Are you a “sing in the shower” newbie seeking the confidence to perform a special song for a special someone? Are you an experienced performer looking to take your artistry to the next level? Or are you somewhere in-between looking to expand your repertoire, hone your craft, and/or increase your comfort zone? Regardless of where you are on your cabaret journey, this program is for you! Jennifer Blades and John Bowen will take you across the finish line of performing a song with confidence, individuality, and impact as well as providing you with tools and techniques that you can apply to any song that speaks to you in the future. Collectively, Jennifer and John bring 25+ years of teaching and performing experience with performers of all skill-levels and backgrounds in a variety of musical genres including opera, musical theatre, jazz, pop, and cabaret. While other vocal genres reveal a performer’s relationship with their voice, cabaret reveals a performer’s relationship with their heart and soul. Consequently, cabaret welcomes, embraces, and celebrates anyone with the desire to express themselves through performance. Register now to ensure your song is heard! Cabaret Workshop! Cost: $750 all inclusive What you receive from the program: -5 two-hour virtual classes on Saturdays:February 6, 13, 20, 27, and March 6, 2021 from 2-4pm CST -1 one-hour individual virtual coaching with Jennifer and John (scheduled between April 6 and April 15) -1 two-hour virtual group rehearsal/discussion on April 17 from 2-4pm CST -1 one-hour virtual “tech” rehearsal prior to show -1 virtual performance, April 24, 2021 7pm CST -A recorded rehearsal track of your song that you are free to use for whatever purpose you’d like after the program Jennifer Blades jenniferablades.1@gmail.com Notice the butterflies? The butterfly symbolizes spiritual transformation, creativity, strength, and rebirth. As a breast cancer survivor who struggled with singing after chemotherapy and radiation, I find myself especially drawn to the power of the butterfly. To read more of my breast cancer story, click on any of the butterflies throughout the website. © 2020 by Jennifer Blades Music. Proudly created with Wix.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1966
__label__wiki	0.50044	0.50044	Photo by Jamilyn Hall County to set up backup 911 center in Wilmore Published 11:01 am Thursday, December 10, 2020 The new Wilmore City Hall may soon be home to another agency after the Jessamine County Fiscal Court voted to create a back-up 911 center. Tuesday, the court members unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement to establish the new dispatch center using surplus equipment. Jessamine County Judge-Executive David West said the city already has a generator on hand to be installed for the center. Other dispatch equipment will be transferred to Wilmore as it is replaced in the main dispatch center in the Jessamine County Public Safety Building in downtown Nicholasville. “It’s beneficial to us and it will be beneficial to Wilmore,” West said. The generator, once installed, will also power the Wilmore Police Department during power outages. Earlier this year, the City of Wilmore purchased the former Providence School to serve as a government center for the city. All of the city’s offices and departments have moved into the building, including the parks department. The city is also working on an agreement with the Jessamine County Public Library to open a branch in the lower level of the building. West said money has been budgeted for the project, though no estimates have been received yet. A concrete pad for the generator will have to be poured, and there will be renovations to a bathroom and carpet to be installed. “It’s a great opportunity to use some extra space Wilmore has,” said Jessamine County 911 Director Chris Bowman. The electrical work necessary for the generator will likely be the biggest expense, Bowman said. “As we replace equipment in the 911 center, we would move it over to the backup center,” he said. Later in the meeting the Fiscal Court heard a proposal to change vacation and sick time for county employees. County Personnel Director Kyle Adams suggested rather than employees having separate vacation time and sick time, that it be combined into one category of paid time off. The change, he said, would give employees more flexibility. The new proposal would start all employees with one week of PTO at the start of the calendar year, with the remaining time accrued as the year goes. The magistrates voted unanimously to table the matter to allow for more study and discussion with employees. In other action Tuesday, the court: • hired Sierra Rader for 911. • hired Jessica Foster as an advanced EMT. • approved a zoning change request for property at 2214 Keene-South Elkhorn Road from A-1 agriculture to R-1 residential. • voted down a resolution related to state road aid funds. West said the resolution would support increasing the state’s fuel tax. The court voted 4-2 against the resolution. November saw huge increase in COVID November was the worst month on record for new COVID cases in Jessamine County. After four consecutive record-breaking weeks of... read more	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1967
__label__cc	0.715849	0.284151	history of street food They branched out from oysters and included whelks and cockles to their street menus, as well as hot, cooked eels. Going back even further, the ancient Aztec civilizations made use of Atole, a gruel made from maize, as well as tamales with various forms of meat prepared for the people in question. While there aren’t eel stands anymore, you can still find a fine selection of seafood for sail at the docks in the city or at a local fishmonger where they hold the traditional cockles, oysters and whelks in high regard. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Contested, colourful and different depending on who you ask, practically every Indian street snack has its own fascinating origin story. Even the Aztecs had vendors in their marketplaces that sold atolli (which is a gruel made from maize dough) and tamales with different kinds of already prepared meat. The great depression pushed thousands of unemployed men to sell apples from street carts by the penny. So book direct and enjoy the fullest. Many places in the world have their variant of meat in bread as a popular street food. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. © 2020 - History of Fast Food \| Privacy Policy \| Contact. Evidence of a large number of street food vendors was discovered during the excavation of Pompeii. You will find the usual suspects such as the caramelised nuts stands, hotdog and burger vans and the classic ice cream van. Oysters were known as ‘poor man’s’ food and could be found everywhere as they were the most common shellfish to be found on the British coast. Street food was widely consumed by poor urban residents of ancient Rome whose tenement homes did not have ovens or hearths. Source : Incredible Chef Magazine / India, Worldchefs Global Hospitality Certification, Statutes & Standings Rules Vote at Worldchefs Congress 2016, The 2015 edition of the Fonterra Food Services Pastry Challenge is aiming at fostering the pastry industry in Macau, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Help Employers Recruit Students and Graduates, WORLDCHEFS CONGRESS & EXPO ST PETERSBURG 2020. From hot dogs and pretzels to hamburgers and falafel, there’s an opportunity to get a little bit of something on any street corner! Cravings for London’s street food seem to be insatiable and, much like the waistbands of its patrons, future expansion is guaranteed. "Indian food is laden with history, culture, religion, economic conditions as well as weather," she said. These were imported from the Netherlands, boiled and seasoned before being served hot to customers with a dash of vinegar and, because the vendor needed his cup back after you were done, the eels were more of a snack than a proper meal. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. E: enquiries@saltedorange.co.uk. The Victorians took street food to a whole new level with over 6,000 street sellers combining weird and wonderful foods perfectly. What Do People Eat for Breakfast Around the World? I will try to observe this issue in detail. Londoners could by on the street tripe, pea soup, pea pods in butter, whelk, prawns and jellied eels. Street food history takes us centuries back. In London, you could get anything from tripe to pea soup and jellied eels! Italy has a long history of street food. In ancient China, where street foods generally catered to the poor, wealthy residents would send servants to buy street foods and bring meals back for their … In the meantime, try one of these options: Over 20 lakh street vendors have applied for interest-free loans of Rs 10,000 each as working capital under the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s Atmanirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi). It is believed that as the first distribution point of street food, small fried fish were sold on the streets in ancient Greece. When you are filled with delight and delicious food, don’t forget to give thanks the Romans who started this wonderful tradition. Ranveer Brar has crossed many milestones as a celebrity chef, but the recent addition to his multi-feathered cap was hitting the 1-millionth-follower count on Instagram. Getting around London in 2015. Similarities exist, yes, but the food here is … Dishes can seem Chinese, Japanese, European or even American. The most popular meal was fried fish. Historically, in places such as ancient Rome, street food was purchased because urban poor did not have kitchens in their homes. :7��C�C�g�h&��[1��\|��7�\�#�� E People sold ready-to-eat food since the earliest civilizations. This Article was also published in Perpectives Asia #5: Politics of Food From ancient Greece to Pompeii, from China to Turkey and beyond, street food has a long and colorful history. Anticucho (Peru) Anticuchos are a kebab-like street food found in Peru that can consist of any kind … Final thoughts. Even trade affected the development of Indian cuisines, she said adding 'In Madurai, the Chettinad cuisine has expensive spices like fennel, coriander, clove, cinnamon which reflected that people were wealthy and trade happened. 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__label__cc	0.67759	0.32241	Caseys tries out first pizza only location The newest Casey's location in Pleasant Hill won't have gas or groceries, it's just pizza. Updated: 6:19 PM CDT Jul 30, 2013 WEBVTT Something you've never seen before is popping up in the metro. Casey's Convenience Store is opening its first ever .. stand alone pizza shop. KCCI's Cynthia Fodor shows us why. Cynthia. Kevin and Stacey, Casey's says it's opening it's first Pizza Express in Pleasant Hill where folks want a bigger piece of the pie. You may run to Casey's for gas or a gallon of milk..but you won't find that at their newest store "36;55 I WAS JUST LIKE...REALLY A CASEY'S PIZZA WITH NO GAS?" That's right...this brand new Casey's is concentrating on its sales of slices... making dough from its homemade dough. "35;38 IT'S SOME OF THE BEST...CASEY'S IS MYFAVORITE.. " So many folks call it their favorite... Casey's is opening this Pizza Express on Copper Creek Drive, not far from their full service store up the road. "24;01 THE DEMAND FOR PIZZA SURPASSED WHAT THE STORE COULD HANDLE ...SO WE DECIDED TO EXPERIMENT WITH A STAND ALONE PIZZA STORE IF YOU WILL " Casey's has been also rolling out pizza delivery service, now at 350 stores...making the chain a major pizza player in the country. " 24;38 IT'S A POPULAR PRODUCT..AND A WELL KEPT SECRET AROUND HERE...WE'RE A TOP TEN RETAILER OF PIZZA IN THE NATION.. " And this new store will also jump on the Fro Yo trend. The girls who work next door can't wait. "36;07 AT LEAST TWO OUT OF 3 WHO COME IN WANT TO KNOW WHEN IT'S GOING TO OPEN SO IT'S BEEN THE BIG BUZZ." "36;47 THEY HAVE THE FROZEN YOGURT BAR WHICH IS AWESOME ON A HOT DAY...SO EVERYONE IS JUST THRILLED TO HAVE IT OPENING." Brian Johnson says pizza sales have gone up 30-40 percent since it started delivery service. The first Pizza Express will	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1976
__label__wiki	0.823873	0.823873	Kensington raises £400M mortgage bond By Alex Maddox Capital Markets and Digital Director of Kensington Mortgages London, 19 June 2020: Kensington Mortgages, the specialist mortgage lender, has raised £400m of funding through the wholesale financial markets. The deal is one of the first residential mortgage-backed securitisations (RMBS) to be successfully sold to investors since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the first from a programmatic RMBS issuer. Kensington has accessed the market before any of the large High Street banks, or any other regular issuers of UK mortgage bonds. As the most frequent issuer of mortgage bonds in the UK market, Kensington is considered a leading indicator of the health of the markets by debt investors. Its RMBS bonds typically trade at a premium to those of other specialist lenders, owing to its 25-year track record, low default rates and its industry-recognised data platform Vector. The securities were bought by a mix of global institutional investors who have an established track record of acquiring Kensington’s securities. The deal, announced to the market on Wednesday 17 June, has already had significant interest from investors allowing Kensington to announce and price this deal within only two days. Kensington publicly placed seniors and mezzanine bonds to 17 major investors evidencing their confidence in Kensington’s UK lending platform. The seniors priced at 130bps over SONIA which is 10bps tighter than another UK RMBS transaction that priced earlier this week. The transaction will raise £400 million of funding for the Group to continue to support complex and underserved borrowers to get on the property ladder. Alex Maddox, Capital Markets Director at Kensington Mortgages, said: "The global financial markets are a hugely important source of funds for the UK housing market. While everyone assumes that the flow of money supporting British housing is all about the big banks, that’s not been true for many years. About 20% of the cash underpinning UK house purchases is coming from pension funds and debt investors around the world.* At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bank of England was quick to ensure that funding was made available to banks and building societies so they could keep lending – which was welcome. With wholesale markets reopening, non-bank lenders such as ourselves can play a more active role in the market again, and help more people towards a house purchase.” *Wholesale funding provides a significant amount of liquidity to the UK mortgage market making up to circa 20% of all mortgages funded (£300bn).	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1979
__label__wiki	0.777195	0.777195	Fargo violinist performs for senior living home amid pandemic Kelsey Joy Buell says music has the ability to bring people together even when they're physically apart Raya Quttaineh, FARGO, N.D. — For as long as she can remember, music has been a part of Kelsey Joy Buell’s life. “As I was playing the last song there, I was thinking about that, and how weird it is to think back through all of the events that have happened in my life that have led me to here,” she says. Although the sidewalk at Touchmark senior living facility is a different stage than the ones she’s used to playing on, the mission behind Buell’s music remains the same as it’s always been. “Music really helps us bond and helps us connect at a time where we don’t know how else to connect with each other. I mean, we are literally stuck inside of our homes.” Not being able to physically gather amid the Coronavirus pandemic, Buell’s audience listened from their windows and front porches. “We need something like music and joy,” says June Hayer. “And especially it touched my heart.” As Buell’s melodies connected her listeners with one another, they also connected her with a familiar face she wasn’t expecting to see. “My grandma is named June, and her best friend June actually lives here,” says Buell. “It was bringing tears to my eyes, and then I called her grandma, and we talked and she could hear Kelsey play, too,” says Hayer. “So, that was a joy to June, too. I mean the other June.” In an era of social distancing, a violinist and her love of music managed to bring two life-long best friends together while living hundreds of miles apart. “There are a number of things out there that really everyone can relate to and music is one of those things that really brings people together,” says Buell. In the midst of a pandemic, she says music is a universal language. You can request a performance and connect with Buell through her Facebook page: Kelsey Joy. Categories: Community, Coronavirus, Coronavirus-ND, Local News, North Dakota News Tags: Coronavirus, FARGO, Music, north dakota, touchmark, violin	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1988
__label__cc	0.654557	0.345443	Weekly review – 21-28 January 2013 New campaign: We launched a new campaign in support of Korean government workers, whose president is on hunger strike. This is the first campaign we’ve ever done that’s picked up any supporters at all in Korea, and was quickly translated into that language (among many others). We’re already over the 5,000 mark and hope for this to turn into a large campaign. New mailing list system: I have experimenting with Sendy and have to say that so far, am very pleased. It works, it’s cheap, and the tech support has been great. (This is taking a lot of time, but as it will save us something like £5,000 this year, it will be worth it.) Book 1: I’m completing the writing this week of Making Unions Stronger – Using the Internet Better, which will be published by UCS this year. Book 2: Sales continue to go well for Campaigning Online and Winning (473 sold so far) and we’ve had offers to translate into French and German. We have a Kindle edition of the English version ready, but it needs some tweaking. New language: Our friends at the KMU in the Philippines have given us a translation of our campaigns framework into Tagalog – spoken by an estimated 28 million people. Newswires: All the regional newswires are now working. Coming soon: The third annual survey of trade union use of the net. Written by admin in: Campaigns,Internationalization,Mailing list,Newswires,Publications,Surveys \| Weekly summary – 15-21 January 2013 Campaigns book: Andy is working on a translation into French. The Kindle edition should go live today. Sales are now well over 400. Two parts of the book are about to be reprinted in Social Policy magazine whose editor, Wade Rathke, the founder of ACORN, loved the book. Campaigns: We launched new campaigns in support of workers in the Philippines and El Salvador. We closed down the Mexico and China campaigns. ActNOW DIY: Made a lot of progress on this – hopefully will have something to show before the month is up. Newswires: We have working newswires in RSS format now for all regions – Europe, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Central America, the Caribbean, South America and the Middle East. A number of new unions have signed up to use the newswires – we’ve been writing to local and branch unions, especially in the UK. Correspondents: Some – a small number – of the inactive ones are coming back asking for passwords. We’ve now written individually to every inactive correspondent and will gradually begin deleting those who are inactive and don’t respond. A couple of new correspondents have come on board, from Finland and Canada this week. Talks: Eric spoke to Southend-on-Sea Labour Party on Saturday; this week, on Thursday, Edd speaks at the Unions 21 event in London. Written by admin in: Campaigns,Correspondents,Newswires,Publications \| Our new book – sales report At a meeting of the Southend-on-Sea Labour Party yesterday at which I spoke, I sold all ten copies of our book. I could have sold more if I’d realized that everyone in the room wanted a copy. Overall sales have been quite good – the book is less than a month old and we’ve already sold 424 copies – an increase of 47 in the last five days. In addition, we gave away 33 copies to our translators, major donors and journalists, so the total number of copies we’ve distributed so far is 457. Today in Labour History – first example of localization If you look at LabourStart Canada today, look at the left column. There’s a new feature – ‘This month in Canadian labour history’. It shows everything in our database for January, from Canada. I plan to adapt these feature for other countries and languages once we achieve critical mass — meaning enough stories so that there’s something to show. I also intend to change the ‘this month’ to ‘today’ once we have stories for every day of the year (or nearly every day). There are now 11 volunteers posting to this database, which now has 179 records. Needed: volunteers to add labour history dates from the USA, Australia, the UK, etc — and other languages than English … Written by admin in: Today in Labour History \| China and Mexico campaigns closed We’ve closed this campaign after three months today. I’ve asked the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions what effect, if any, the campaign had on the ground. And we closed this one as well, after just two months. IndustriALL told us that “That campaign did a good job in bringing us together under a joint banner. On 10 January there was an agreement between the various groups involved to work toward a settlement. I think it is fair to say that the online petition probably played a contributing factor in that.” Fortnightly update – 1-15 January 2013 Public appearances in the UK: We’ll be represented at three upcoming UK-based events. On 19.1, I’ll be speaking at the Southend Labour Party. On 24.1, Edd will speak at the Unions 21 tech seminar. And on 13-14 March, we’re organizing a panel at the E-Campaigning Forum in Oxford. Campaigns: We’re about to launch two new ones today – on El Salvador and the Philippines. These are our first new campaigns in nearly 6 weeks — it has been a very quiet season. As reported below, we now have the campaigns newswire working correctly in 19 languages, in both JavaScript and RSS versions – please make sure to promote this in your country. Book: Sales have reached 377. Let’s all push hard to get that number up to 500 over the next few days. We were briefly an Amazon.co.uk best-seller, hitting the top 1,000 books they were selling, and reaching number 2 in our category. A Kindle edition is coming soon, and we’re starting to think about doing another book. Meanwhile, I expect to complete my book for UCS by the end of January – the working title is Making Unions Stronger – Using The Internet Better. Labour Newswire: We’ve pushed our newswires aggressively to UK unions, and it’s bearing fruit. We had 40 UK sites listed, that dropped down to 20 after Edd removed all the dead wood, and now we’re back up to 28. You can see the up-to-date list of all 302 sites using our newswire here. Today in Labour History: We now have 11 people adding content to this; almost every day, there is something on our front page in English. (And more things coming soon.) Inactive correspondents: Edd has gone through the 500 or so correspondents who’ve not been active, writing individually to each one, and giving support (such as new passwords) where needed. In a few weeks, we’ll be deleting those who are showing no interest in continuing. Upcoming global solidarity conferences: I’ve finally heard (today) from a colleague in Germany about the possibility of a conference in Berlin in May 2014; I’ll be following up. Derek has been in discussions with people in Vancouver about a conference there in late 2014. Fund-raising: We’ve gotten generous donations from two unions in the USA (United Steelworkers and the Amalgamated Transportation Union) and hoping for more. We’ve sent out a few copies of the campaigns book to donors who have given £1,000 or more in the last couple of years. Written by admin in: 2014 conference,Campaigns,Correspondents,Fund-raising,Newswires,Publications,Publicity,Today in Labour History \| Campaigns newswires now working in 19 languages, in JavaScript and RSS versions Well, this is all a bit late, but it all works, has been tested, etc. Please publicize widely. Written by admin in: Campaigns,Newswires \| LabourStart in Numbers – December 2012 The numbers in brackets are for the previous month. Strong gains are highlighted in bold. Total for all lists: 104,515 [104,764] Dutch: 781 [740] Chinese: 629 [553] Japanese: 209 [ 209] And just below the radar: Korean 93 [93] Indonesian 84 [81] Like LabourStart page (Turkish): 74 [72] Correspondents: 1,049 [1,043] Site visits: 599,459 Written by admin in: Correspondents,LinkedIn,Mailing list,Site traffic,Social networks,Twitter,UnionBook \|	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1991
__label__wiki	0.985355	0.985355	Aidy Boothroyd praises Dwight McNeil and explains omission from previous England Under-21 squad Dwight McNeil is a part of England Under-21's 23-man squad to face Andorra and Turkey Jaquob CrookeBlackburn Rovers Writer Burnley's Dwight McNeil Aidy Boothroyd insisted Dwight McNeil's omission from his England Under-21 squad in September was purely down to competition for places. The Burnley ace, 20, has been recalled by Boothroyd for the upcoming UEFA U21 Euro Qualifiers against Andorra and Turkey and will be looking to add to the three U21 caps that he's already collected. McNeil's absence from the U21 squad last month prompted confusion given that the Clarets winger is an ever-present in Sean Dyche's outfit and has been one of the Premier League's most consistent performers. Instead, Ryan Sessegnon - who made just six Premier League appearances last season - Reiss Nelson, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Buyako Saka were Boothroyd's preferred options for the winger role. How Burnley, Blackburn Rovers & PNE fans can vote for fans to be allowed back in stadiums How Burnley can right the transfer window wrongs of their summer so far Asked about his decision to exclude McNeil from his previous squad but include him in his current one, Boothroyd insisted that intense competition for places forced him to leave out the 20-year-old. "It's probably a conversation I have with the players on a regular basis," Boothroyd told Lancs Live. "The depth and the competition is so great that it allows me to be able to pick form players at certain times, but also to be in a really nice position where I have players of Dwight's quality who haven't quite made the squad. "We had a good conversation about it when I left him out, and we've had a couple of conversations since he's been here about why he is back in. "He's a very, very big talent. There's no doubt about it. But he's up against (Bukayo) Saka, (Ryan) Sessegnon, Reiss Nelson's not made it. Callum Hudson-Odoi, as well. Some really, really good players and some good players that unfortunately I've had to leave out. "Competition for places is a head coach's dream, and the more depth and the more players we can get coming through the better." England are tantalisingly close to sealing their place at next year’s U21 EURO Finals in Hungary and Slovenia, requiring just four points from their final four fixtures after winning all six of their qualifiers so far. Supporters will be able watch the game in Andorra live on the official England YouTube channel, before the Turkey game will be televised live on BT Sport in the UK. Liverpool ace Harvey Elliott's proving he has the world at his feet during Blackburn Rovers spell Blackburn Rovers FCHarvey Elliott chalked up another assist to his tally during Blackburn Rovers' score draw against Stoke City Lancashire's new Covid picture shows where is really struggling to slow infection LancashirePreston, Blackburn with Darwen and Lancaster recorded the sharpest rises, while infection rates remain high in Burnley Lancashire NewsBlackpool's Joe-Warren Plant fears he has big shoes to fill on Dancing on Ice as he follows on-screen dad The Blackpool teen plays Jacob Gallagher, the son of David Metcalfe who is played by DOI winner Matthew Wolfenden Stunning Georgian manor house with cinema, games room, and private cottage on the market in Ribble Valley PropertyThe Grade-II listed Whins House boasts a wine cellar, five bedrooms and nearly three acres of private garden.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1993
__label__wiki	0.775373	0.775373	NOWCAST KOCO 8am-9am Sunday Morning Nurses, Oklahoma Heroes OK State Cowboys Crashing the Boards KOCO 5 65th Anniversary Purely Oklahoma Frequently asked questions and answers about COVID-19 vaccine in Oklahoma Breaking News: Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Tracking cases, deaths and latest restrictions Breaking News: Oklahoma Coronavirus: Check county-by-county risk level, 7-day average of cases Breaking News: Sign up for our Coronavirus & Rossen Reports Newsletters Closings There are currently 2 active closings or delays <% if ( weatherAlerts > 0 ) { %> Severe Weather <% var weatherAlertsMessage = "There " + ( weatherAlerts > 1 ? "are" : "is" ) + " currently " + weatherAlerts + " active weather " + ( weatherAlerts > 1 ? "alerts" : "alert" ); %> Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reveals she had a miscarriage in July Updated: 10:02 AM CST Nov 25, 2020 By Rob Picheta, CNN Pool/Samir Hussein FILE - Meghan, Duchess of Sussex visits District 6 Museum on September 23, 2019 in Cape Town, South Africa. SOURCE: Pool/Samir Hussein Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has revealed she was pregnant with her second child but suffered a miscarriage in July.In an opinion piece for the New York Times, the Duchess wrote that she "felt a sharp cramp" while changing the diaper of her first child, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, whom she had with her husband Prince Harry in 2019."I dropped to the floor with him in my arms, humming a lullaby to keep us both calm, the cheerful tune a stark contrast to my sense that something was not right," Meghan wrote."I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second."The former actress and member of Britain's royal family described the difficulty of losing her second child and reflected on the hardships of the past year in the deeply personal piece."I lay in a hospital bed, holding my husband's hand. I felt the clamminess of his palm and kissed his knuckles, wet from both our tears. Staring at the cold white walls, my eyes glazed over. I tried to imagine how we'd heal," she wrote.She referenced an interview during a royal tour in late 2019 in which she held back tears after a journalist asked "Are you OK?""Sitting in a hospital bed, watching my husband's heart break as he tried to hold the shattered pieces of mine, I realized that the only way to begin to heal is to first ask, 'Are you OK?'" Meghan wrote."Losing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief, experienced by many but talked about by few," she said.Around 10% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a figure Meghan referred to in her piece. But many women are reluctant to talk about their experiences with their employer, coworkers or friends, out of shame or fear of discrimination."Despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning," Meghan wrote.Because almost 80% of miscarriages happen in the first trimester, women are often encouraged to keep their pregnancy private until they are at least 12 weeks along.The Duchess also referred to the human impact of the pandemic and the movement against structural racism and police brutality that have defined 2020. "Health rapidly shifts to sickness. In places where there was once community, there is now division," she wrote.And she referred to the proliferation of misinformation and the aftermath of the 2020 U.S. election, adding: "We aren't just fighting over our opinions of facts; we are polarized over whether the fact is, in fact, a fact. We are at odds over whether science is real. We are at odds over whether an election has been won or lost.""As much as we may disagree, as physically distanced as we may be, the truth is that we are more connected than ever because of all we have individually and collectively endured this year," she concluded.Related video: Miscarriages are more common than people think, expert saysHarry and Meghan stepped back from their roles as members of the royal family at the start of this year, moving to North America and frequently challenging intense coverage of their lives by tabloid media.In July, the couple sued over paparazzi photographs of their toddler son, Archie, and Meghan is also suing the publisher of the UK's Mail on Sunday newspaper over printed excerpts of a letter the Duchess wrote to her father following her marriage to Harry. Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has revealed she was pregnant with her second child but suffered a miscarriage in July. In an opinion piece for the New York Times, the Duchess wrote that she "felt a sharp cramp" while changing the diaper of her first child, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, whom she had with her husband Prince Harry in 2019. "I dropped to the floor with him in my arms, humming a lullaby to keep us both calm, the cheerful tune a stark contrast to my sense that something was not right," Meghan wrote. "I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second." The former actress and member of Britain's royal family described the difficulty of losing her second child and reflected on the hardships of the past year in the deeply personal piece. "I lay in a hospital bed, holding my husband's hand. I felt the clamminess of his palm and kissed his knuckles, wet from both our tears. Staring at the cold white walls, my eyes glazed over. I tried to imagine how we'd heal," she wrote. She referenced an interview during a royal tour in late 2019 in which she held back tears after a journalist asked "Are you OK?" "Sitting in a hospital bed, watching my husband's heart break as he tried to hold the shattered pieces of mine, I realized that the only way to begin to heal is to first ask, 'Are you OK?'" Meghan wrote. "Losing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief, experienced by many but talked about by few," she said. Around 10% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a figure Meghan referred to in her piece. But many women are reluctant to talk about their experiences with their employer, coworkers or friends, out of shame or fear of discrimination. "Despite the staggering commonality of this pain, the conversation remains taboo, riddled with (unwarranted) shame, and perpetuating a cycle of solitary mourning," Meghan wrote. Because almost 80% of miscarriages happen in the first trimester, women are often encouraged to keep their pregnancy private until they are at least 12 weeks along. The Duchess also referred to the human impact of the pandemic and the movement against structural racism and police brutality that have defined 2020. "Health rapidly shifts to sickness. In places where there was once community, there is now division," she wrote. And she referred to the proliferation of misinformation and the aftermath of the 2020 U.S. election, adding: "We aren't just fighting over our opinions of facts; we are polarized over whether the fact is, in fact, a fact. We are at odds over whether science is real. We are at odds over whether an election has been won or lost." "As much as we may disagree, as physically distanced as we may be, the truth is that we are more connected than ever because of all we have individually and collectively endured this year," she concluded. Related video: Miscarriages are more common than people think, expert says Harry and Meghan stepped back from their roles as members of the royal family at the start of this year, moving to North America and frequently challenging intense coverage of their lives by tabloid media. In July, the couple sued over paparazzi photographs of their toddler son, Archie, and Meghan is also suing the publisher of the UK's Mail on Sunday newspaper over printed excerpts of a letter the Duchess wrote to her father following her marriage to Harry. KOCO Oklahoma City ©2021, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KOCO-TV.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1994
__label__wiki	0.79812	0.79812	Latvian Events Abroad Traditions & Culture Latvian Talents Contacts & Press The Latvian ABC Discover Blog Latvia’s got personality: Youth leader Gints Jankovskis The Covid 19 crisis is more than just a medical issue, as many people face poverty and hunger in the economic downturn. Fortunately, one young Latvian is organising his peers to help those most in need. Nicknamed “the breadbasket of Latvia,” the southern region of Zemgale boasts fertile fields and cultural treasures like the Baroque masterpiece Rundāle Palace. But behind the glitter, many people are experiencing tough times. Like other parts of Latvia, and indeed the world, the residents of Zemgale are suffering from the pandemic. But less often mentioned are the economic consequences of lockdown policies. Businesses have closed, people have been laid off, and the resulting drop in income means that some families can’t put food on the table. Part of the solution can be found at a community centre in Īslīce, a village just outside Bauska, 60 kilometres south of Riga. Here, on a Sunday morning in January, a bunch of teenagers scurries around, bagging essential items for transportation to people in need. Photo courtesy of Gints Jankovskis Gints Jankovskis, the organiser of this busy band of youngsters, see this as part of a broader effort to make Latvia a better place. “I get great satisfaction visiting families and seeing how over a month or two their situation has improved. And how our team has helped them,” he says. Grocery run Gints does not fit the typical image of a social worker. An athletic young man who talks at a hundred miles an hour, he’s a PR specialist by profession who currently keeps busy as a stay-at-home dad. A few years ago, Girts and his brothers Raimonds and Mārtiņš set up Laiks jauniešiem (Time for Youth), an NGO providing educational activities and volunteering opportunities for young people. During the first Covid wave in spring 2020, Gints became aware that people didn’t have enough to eat and harnessed his team’s energies to help out. They took a break over summer when life in Latvia returned to normal. But with the onset of the second lockdown, the need is there again. Like the first time, some 30 companies regularly donate food, toiletries and even furniture. The local council allows them to use the community centre as a base, since cultural events cannot be held there right now due to the restrictions. Photo by Philip Birzulis The group currently has about 800 regular clients in Bauska and Ķekava municipalities. According to Gints, the municipality is grateful to have a group able to respond to emergency situations without red tape. He says there are a variety of people seeking assistance. A few he classifies as lazy. Then there are those chronically in trouble due to addictions and family breakdown. Others have felt the wolf at the door more recently. Since few of the volunteers have cars or drivers’ licenses, transportation is the one thing they lack. So I got behind the wheel and helped deliver packages, giving me the opportunity to meet some of the clients. Ruta, a foster mother in the village of Mežotne, was a woman of few words. But the present situation hasn’t affected her much, since there have been worse times in the past. Zigrīda, one of several elderly residents from a single apartment block in Īslīce needing assistance, said it has always been difficult to pay the bills on their modest pensions. But now, several of her neighbours’ adult children have lost their jobs or are in quarantine, reducing social contacts and financial assistance. For Monika in Pilsrundāle, a village just around the corner from the palace, this was her first time receiving a food package. She and her husband have been foster parents for many years, and are currently guardians for Rolands, a 13-year-old boy with multiple mental and physical disabilities, whom they regard as their own son. Some time ago, her husband, an agricultural machinery operator by profession, lost a well-paying job in a plastics factory in Denmark. Back in Latvia, he helps out on his brother’s farm, but the family’s income has shrunk. Adding to their financial worries, a year ago they bought a first-floor flat in the village to aid the mobility of wheelchair-bound Rolands. The renovations went way over budget, and the boy has requirements which also cost a lot of money. She says he has grown out of his clothes, and hopes the government lets people to go shopping for trousers and t-shirts again soon. Still, she isn’t wallowing in self-pity. After taking her food package, Monika says she has an infant’s stroller at home which someone else might need. “I want to be optimistic, and I hope over time things get better,” she says. Neither Gints nor any of the other people receive payments for their efforts. But they give “101% of what we have” to the cause. The Bauska group has started partnering with likeminded people elsewhere in Latvia, and send stocks of the items donated to them to other parts of the country. Gints says the mission is to “teach people self-reliance, not just give them handouts.” So, a psychology and mentoring programme is also underway to help families in trouble get back on their feet. And he is certain that Latvians have the inner resources to get through the current crisis. “When times are tough, the Latvian people have always rallied around to help each other out,” he says. “We have to stick together and build a better society.” Text by Philip Birzulis Philip Birzulis, 12.01.2021 Latvia.eu © 2020 Latvian Institute, Pils iela 21, Riga, info@li.lv Typeface crafted and sponsored by Tilde Photography by Andris Rubīns, Artūrs Pavlovs/Ghetto Games, Aleksandrs Kendenkovs, Imants Urtāns, Edijs Pālens/LETA, Kārlis Ustups, Reinis Vilnis Baltiņš. Designed by Asketic	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line1996
__label__cc	0.734492	0.265508	Episode 22: Terry Brock – No Way to Not Yet, Overwhelm gone and lots of Video tips What happens when you get Terry Brock in the studio and record the first video of the radio show? No, this is not the song video killed the radio star! Yet it did create some interesting conversations and interactions and raised a few questions in my mind about video and its place in making an impact. My guest on this episode is the incomparable and totally fun Terry Brock. We challenged each other to figure out how to add video to the live radio show when the studio does not have any cameras and has no capability of accepting newfangled methods of communicating like internet calling. How were we going to do it and still provide a good show, which you are all used to by now!, for the live listening audience that has a radio in their car, home or was listening on iHeart radio? If the show was just a recorded podcast we could always redo it but we were live on terrestrial radio! Feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the planning and inability to test in the studio until we went live, I decided to ask my guest how he deals with overwhelm. He does have a popular Tedx talk on Overcoming Overwhelm! From there we talked about video and its use in providing value related to your brand, the questions you need to ask while figuring it all out and learned a number of great resources when you are looking to add video and ramp up your marketing. One of my favorite shows from the shear fun of the conversation and figuring out all the tech to make it work! Tweet to @TheLauraSteward and tell me what you think! About my guest: Terry Brock brings a passion for technology, a sense of history, and real-world business strategies for success to your event. What can the Pony Express teach us about changing technology? What can the movie “The Matrix” teach us about adapting to change? Terry Brock is more than just a social media marketing speaker, or a technology trends expert. He packs his presentations with “Gee Wiz!” joy for gadgets, solid business strategies to build relationships, and inspiration to try new things to improve the bottom line. He is a syndicated columnist with Business Journals. This 43-paper network stretches across the US and reaches decision makers, business owners and people serious about doing business. With over 40 million pageviews each month, these publications tap into Terry’s expertise and funny style to bring value to readers. Terry earned an MBA in marketing and is focused on real-world business applications. He leverages his background in journalism and education in live presentations all over the world. He is a virtual presentation expert, allowing him to break the bonds of distance and time to serve clients according to their needs. Terry wrote the book on Klout, and works with organizations to design social media relationship marketing strategies that are measurable and implementable. He is a syndicated columnist with Business Journals around the US where he writes his weekly column, “Succeeding Today.” A master at his craft, Terry earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association and was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame (a designation awarded to less than 1% of speakers in the world). When Skype needed someone who could work with them in social media, video interviews, PR work and more, they brought Terry on as Chief Enterprise Blogger. He coordinated a host of functions helping this international company to focus on business applications for what was known largely as a consumer-only product. AT&T came to Terry when they needed help with their largest blog, Networking Exchange Blog. He became the Editor-in-Chief for that distinguished publication coordinating a staff of over 100 geniuses in areas of social media, Cloud Computing, Mobility and Security. He was able to handle both technical and soft skill issues to help AT&T begin the process that resulted in over $2 billion in sales. From social media to mobile office applications, Terry brings a wealth of knowledge and a sense of history to empower even the most timid user to explore new possibilities. www.terrybrock.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line2001
__label__wiki	0.559444	0.559444	Progress on Border Crossings Halted Again The TRNC government has cancelled, for a second time a public tender for construction works for the Derinya and Aplic border crossings points. No offers were made in time for the 15 August deadline to construct car parks and do some remedial work for the two border crossing areas. Halil Talaykurt, Chairman of the Central Bidding Commission (MİK), who spoke to Turkish Cypriot daily ‘Yeni Duzen’ about the process, said that no contractor firm participated in the 3 different tenders that ended last Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Contractors’ Association Cafer Gurcafar (photo left) although prices had been agreed with Prime Minister Tufan Erhurman, the TL continued to devalue, thus no contractors had submitted any offers for the tenders. The Prime Minister can re-launch the tenders after 21 working days from the closing date of the previous tender. Turkish Cypriot spokesman for the Bi-communal Famagusta Initiative, Dr Okan Dagli, accused the government of launching phoney tenders which inevitably brought no results. Recently Dagli criticised the fact that the tenders were being held under conditions that no bidder can meet and blamed the Turkish Cypriot side for not showing willingness to open the Derinya checkpoint, predicting that “with such a mentality, the checkpoint won’t open, not even by the end of the year.” The first tenders that were launched ended with no results on July 18, and a new round was opened which also failed to find bidders. In 2015 the two Cypriot community leaders had agreed to open a crossing point in Derinya, and one in the Lefke region as part of a number of confidence building measures at the start of the renewed Cyprus negotiations. Yeni Duzen Latest Coronavirus Numbers Across Cyprus South Imposes Stricter Coronavirus Measures 25 New Cases Of Coronavirus 19 Are Local Tragic Incident 14 Year-Old Boy Murders His Parents About LGC News LGC News	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line2005
__label__cc	0.574924	0.425076	Corvis Looks to Sell More Stock News Analysis Light Reading 8/28/2003 Apparently there is no such thing as too much cash for Corvis Corp. (Nasdaq: CORV), which now expects to raise more than $70 million in a private placement stock offering. This week, the company announced that several investors have agreed to buy 67,278,280 newly issued Corvis shares at $1.15 a share. Once Corvis pays its bankers, the transaction will give Corvis net proceeds of about $73.2 million. In 90 days, those investors will also get the right to purchase up to an additional 13,455,656 shares of common stock at $1.30 per share. Considering that Corvis had about $323 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments at end of June, one might wonder why, exactly, it would suddenly need $70 million in cash. Its struggles have been with its profit statements, not its balance sheet. And who were the investors that thought Corvis shares at $1.15 a pop would be a good buy? For now, the company says the money raised is just something to help its business continue chugging along. "We're pleased to be able to raise money and to demonstrate that our investors have confidence in the company," says Andy Backman, Corvis' vice president of investor and public relations. "This will give us the flexibility we need to shore up our already strong balance sheet and continue to invest in the business as appropriate." One source close to Corvis, however, says the funding event may have been something to convince a customer that Corvis' Broadwing Inc. (NYSE: BRW) subsidiary is capable of taking care of itself – that the service provider can command funding when it needs it and won't likely fall into the financial ruin it was in a couple of years ago (see Broadwing Looks Ahead). The complete answers to who's helping fund Corvis – and why – might come to light in the next 30 days, when the company is scheduled to make additional filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Corvis shares were down $0.06 to $1.19 in mid-afternoon trading on Thursday. — Phil Harvey, Senior Editor, Light Reading telebud 12/4/2012 \| 11:29:35 PM re: Corvis Looks to Sell More Stock oh hum...yawn... whyiswhy 12/4/2012 \| 11:30:03 PM re: Corvis Looks to Sell More Stock Broadwing exec departed with $4.3M By Mike Boyer The Cincinnati Enquirer Richard Ellenberger, former Broadwing Inc. CEO and architect of its failed broadband strategy, received $4.3 million in compensation on leaving the parent of Cincinnati Bell last October. Ellenberger's pay included $3.5 million in lump sum severance in addition to $696,635 in salary and $100,962 in accrued vacation pay, according to the company's proxy statement issued this week. Ellenberger, who received $1.48 million in salary and bonus in the prior year, received no bonus last year. A company spokesman said the $3.5 million represented the remainder due Ellenberger under his 1999 employment agreement, which called for him to receive two times the salary and bonus target in the event of his termination. Broadwing last week announced a financial recapitalization that it says will allow it to meet its debt payments through 2006. The company has also announced plans to sell the Austin, Texas-based broadband business acquired in 1999 to a new, private company called CIII Communications Inc. owned by equipment supplier Corvis Corp. and Cequel III, a St. Louis telecommunications investment firm. Broadwing will hold its annual shareholder's meeting April 29 at 11 a.m. at Union Terminal. http://enquirer.com/editions/2... likebizy 12/4/2012 \| 11:30:04 PM re: Corvis Looks to Sell More Stock http://telephonyonline.com/ar/... re: Corvis Looks to Sell More Stock Planet next to Oliblish is no longer named Kolob, but rather: Corvislob! -Why LightBeating 12/4/2012 \| 11:30:07 PM re: Corvis Looks to Sell More Stock We had been told at the last CC that they were looking for more funds, so this is not unexpected. Considering that they bought back shares at 0.65, selling some at $1.15 is not a bad move. The reason is unclear, but then it might just be that they found someone willing to chip in $77M (up to $90M with the option), so what the heck...let's just take it. Or it may be that they need a slightly better balance sheet to get GigBe or other contracts, or they want to play it safe with Broadwing if it takes a bit more time to become profitable. Could also be they have their eyes set on some other acquisition (pray it's not another Dorsal...). Another piece of network would be nice... My feeling is they're going to give the equipment business a last chance until the end of this year, and if nothing happens (GigBe of AT&T or anything else), and if Broadwing is going well, then they will throw the towel, and maybe sell the equipment biz for a little money. In any case, with burn rate going down ($30M last quarter, and they promised $15M for the equipment side by the end of the year), and close to $400M cash and no debt, plus $700-800M revenue from Broadwing, they have a pretty solid position, and are definitely here to stay. lilgatsby 12/4/2012 \| 11:30:10 PM re: Corvis Looks to Sell More Stock I wonder if the corv sales team was behind this deal, since they obviously haven't sold anything else in the last 6-9 months. dave77777 12/4/2012 \| 11:30:11 PM re: Corvis Looks to Sell More Stock They were always planning to find someone to take an equity stake in BRW. Considering they bought back quite a few shares under a 1$, they have to feel pretty good about the deal. sevenbrooks 12/4/2012 \| 11:30:12 PM re: Corvis Looks to Sell More Stock Issue really is the lockup period. It seems likely that any large private placement like this would come with a 6 - 12 month lockup. So, its still a bet that the stock will be worth $1.15 at the expiration of the lockup. It does seem like quite a gamble for both sides. If Corvis thought it was going to win a visible tender or two, it would have been better served by waiting to raise the money. Of course, the new 17% owner is betting on a win or two. solver 12/4/2012 \| 11:30:13 PM re: Corvis Looks to Sell More Stock Sorry wasn't done yet, when I posted. So, I'd put my kid's college fund in it if Dr. Hubris approached me and structured the buy price below the dilution. I'm sure a lot of the shares that were sold have already changed hands, if there's no restriction as to when I can sell. re: Corvis Looks to Sell More Stock Think of it this way. The investor gets to buy all these shares of CORV at 1.15 when the stock was still trading at 1.40 when Corvis approached them about the possibility of ownership. Even with dilution, the new owners are likely able to make 5 cents profit per share if the stock drifts. Then you add in the hype with the possibility of winning the GIGBE OTS project, you could possibly have a major upside potential with this speculative move. I'll bet the shares move north of $1.75 if Corvis bags the fed. There's also the call option to buy more shares at $1.3 in 90 days, which will happen after the GIGBE decison. So you can work the options pricing into the deal as well. Dr.Q 12/4/2012 \| 11:30:15 PM re: Corvis Looks to Sell More Stock Open letter to Private investors putting money into Corvis. I have a very nice bridge for sale this week which generates enormously more revenue in a week than Corvis does in a year, and I am pricing it at well under $77 Million. It has a commanding river front view of a major US metropolitan area. If interested, Please reply to Box 9999 at LightReading.com for prospectus and color brochure. 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__label__cc	0.744918	0.255082	5 Reasons To Visit Belle Isle With Kids This Winter 5 Reasons To Visit Belle Isle With Kids This Winter STROLLER ROLL DETROIT SUBMIT VENUE 5 Reasons To Visit Belle Isle With Kids This Winter Carrie Budzinski Articles, Things To Do, Seasonal, Travel, INDOOR ACTIVITIES, MUSEUMS, NATURE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, WINTER, MICHIGAN Belle Isle State Park is the perfect place to escape with the family this winter. You don’t have to wait for the weather to warm up to have fun on Belle Isle. The state park and jewel of Detroit is one of our favorite places to visit any time of the year. With a $10 annual state park pass, you can drive on the island and explore a number of FREE family activities. Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory It’s always warm in the Conservatory! Warm up in the oldest conservatory in the country and see the plant life in the Palm House, the Tropical House, the Cactus House, a sunken Fernery, and the Show House. It’s also a beautiful background for some family photos. Address: 4 Inselruhe Ave, Detroit, MI 48207 Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10am to 5pm Designed by famed architect, Albert Kahn, the over 100 year old aquarium is the oldest in the county. Although it is relatively small, it is fun to explore – you definitely want to see the ‘Finding Nemo’ inspired exhibit and say hi to Mr. Ray. It’s also located right next door to the Conservatory, so it’s an easy ‘two-for-one’ stop! Hours: Friday-Sunday 10am to 4pm Dossin Great Lakes Museum A great hands-on museum for kids and adults, the Dossin Museum celebrates the maritime history of Detroit. Take a seat on a variety of boat exhibits and take a look outside to see what kind of steamboats you can spot on the River. Address: 100 Strand Drive, Detroit, MI 48207 Belle Isle Nature Center The Belle Isle Nature Center is operated by the Detroit Zoo and promotes environmental awareness through education and hands-on exhibits. Address: 176 Lakeside Drive, Detroit, MI 48207 Hours: Daily 10am to 5pm * Save the date for Nature At Night, a family-friendly evening walk series taking place on Thursday, January 23 and Thursday, February 27 from 6pm to 8pm. When cabin fever hits, bundle up the kids and let them break a sweat on the playground. Belle Isle has two large play structure areas, including a new play set next to the Belle Isle Nature Center. Kids Row – 7000 Inselruhe Ave, Detroit, MI 48207 Playground on Oakway Road – 176 Lakeside Drive, Detroit, MI 48207 Hours: Daily 5am to 10pm About Carrie Budzinski Carrie Budzinski is the Vice President of LittleGuide Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and Detroit and continues to live life in both cities. Carrie loves exploring the city and finding hidden gems in the suburbs.. 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__label__wiki	0.548549	0.548549	Rumours of Glory [True North] Album Bruce Douglas Cockburn OC ( /ˈkoʊbərn/ KOH-bərn; born May 27, 1945) is a Canadian folk/rock guitarist and singer-songwriter. His most recent album was released in March 2011. He has written songs in styles ranging from folk to jazz-influenced rock to rock and roll. more » Man of a Thousand Faces One Day I Walk Let Us Go Laughing Thoughts On a Rainy Afternoon You Don't Have To Play the Horses Shining Mountain Musical Friends The Blues Got the World... Mama Just Wants To Barrelhouse All Night Long Don't Have To Tell You Why Wondering Where the Lions Are How I Spent My Fall Vacation What About the Bond Fascist Architecture You Pay Your Money and You Take Your Chance The Trouble With Normal Tropic Moon If I Had a Rocket Launcher Dust and Diesel Peggy's Kitchen Wall Santiago Dawn Lovers In a Dangerous Time People See Through You Berlin Tonight Where the Death Squad Lives Anything Can Happen Call It Democracy Gospel of Bondage Shipwrecked At the Stable Door Radium Rain Tibetan Side of Town Child of the Wind Great Big Love One of the Best Ones Soul of a Man Cry of a Tiny Babe Bone In My Ear Strange Waters The Embers of Eden When You Give It Away Last Night of the World Use Me While You Can Avalon, My Home Town [#] Wise Users Share your thoughts about the Rumours of Glory [True North] album with the community: Use the citation below to add this album to your bibliography: "Rumours of Glory [True North] Album." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2021. Web. 17 Jan. 2021. <https://www.lyrics.com/album/3073183/Rumours-of-Glory-%5BTrue-North%5D>. Missing lyrics by Bruce Cockburn? Know any other songs by Bruce Cockburn? Don't keep it to yourself! Don't miss Bruce Cockburn's Sat • Oct 23 • 8:00 PM National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts, Ottawa Who wrote A Little in Love A. Garth Brooks B. Paul Brandt C. Clay Walker D. Blake Shelton	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line2015
__label__cc	0.527347	0.472653	Top rated utterly implausible movies that are also masterwork Check out today’s highest ranked utterly implausible and masterwork movies! Looking for the greatest movies of all times? Here is the list of the best movies that are utterly implausible and masterwork, based on the crowd's interest and popular searches from the country. Maimovie provides context-aware recommendation based on extensive data gathered and analyzed by AI. 1 Battlefield Earth (2000) In the year 3000, man is no match for the Psychlos, a greedy, manipulative race of aliens on a quest for ultimate profit. Led by the powerful Terl, the Psychlos are stripping Earth clean of its natural resources, using the broken remnants of humanity as slaves. What is left of the human race has descended into a near primitive state. After being captured, it is up to Tyler to save mankind. 2000-05-10 \| Action / Science Fiction John Travolta, Barry Pepper wondering how on earth cheesy special effects downright stupid 2 BloodRayne (2005) In the 18th century, a vampire escapes from the freak show she once participated in and teams up with a group of vampire slayers to kill the man who raped her mother. Storyline In the Eighteenth Century, Rayne is the half-human half-vampire Dhampir and the lead attraction in a carnival's freak-show in Romania. When she escapes, she meets a fortuneteller that tells that her mother was raped by the king of the vampires Kagan and she decides to destroy her father. In her journey for revenge, she meets Vladimir and Sebastian, the leaders of the fortress of vampire hunters Brimstone, and she joins their society. She seeks for powerful talismans to defeat Kagan, while the skilled warriors Vladimir and Sebastian train her to face the forces of Kagan and her human side falls in love with Sebastian. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Kristanna Loken, Ben Kingsley experienced director torturous established actor 3 Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) A young woman learns that she has inherited a Texas estate from her deceased grandmother. After embarking on a road trip with friends to uncover her roots, she finds she is the sole owner of a lavish, isolated Victorian mansion. But her newfound wealth comes at a price as she stumbles upon a horror that awaits her in the mansion’s dank cellars. Alexandra Daddario, Tania Raymonde wrong turns interesting twist 4 Basic Instinct 2 (2006) Novelist Catherine Tramell is once again in trouble with the law, and Scotland Yard appoints psychiatrist Dr. Michael Glass to evaluate her. Though, like Detective Nick Curran before him, Glass is entranced by Tramell and lured into a seductive game. 2006-03-29 \| Crime / Mystery Sharon Stone, David Morrissey super sexy actor psychological mystery unintentionally amusing 5 In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007) A man named Farmer sets out to rescue his kidnapped wife and avenge the death of his son -- two acts committed by the Krugs, a race of animal-warriors who are controlled by the evil Gallian. 2007-11-29 \| Adventure / Fantasy Jason Statham, John Rhys-Davies almost comical 6 Anaconda (1997) A "National Geographic" film crew is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who takes them along on his quest to capture the world's largest - and deadliest - snake. 1997-04-11 \| Adventure / Horror Jennifer Lopez, Ice Cube sinuously beautiful genuinely thrilling unintentionally comical 7 Speed 2: Cruise Control (1997) A computer hacker breaks into the computer system of the Seabourn Legend cruise liner and sets it speeding on a collision course into a gigantic oil tanker. Sandra Bullock, Jason Patric utterly unconvincing talented enough director completely ludicrous 8 Striptease (1996) Bounced from her job, Erin Grant needs money if she's to have any chance of winning back custody of her child. But, eventually, she must confront the naked truth: to take on the system, she'll have to take it all off. Erin strips to conquer, but she faces unintended circumstances when a hound dog of a Congressman zeroes in on her and sharpens the shady tools at his fingertips, including blackmail and murder. Demi Moore, Burt Reynolds clownish leggy actress completely unfunny 9 Prom Night (2008) Donna's senior prom is supposed to be the best night of her life, though a sadistic killer from her past has different plans for her and her friends. 2008-04-10 \| Crime / Horror Idris Elba, Jessica Stroup gore factor 10 Approaching the Unknown (2016) Captain William Stanaforth is on a one-way solo mission to take the first steps in colonising Mars. Like all pioneers throughout history, Stanaforth will face insurmountable odds and life and death decisions as he rockets bravely through space. Mark Strong, Luke Wilson totally unrealistic mind-numbingly dull detailed account Related movies to utterly implausible & masterwork by Maimovie Top rated masterwork movies on Syfy Top rated masterwork movies on Netflix Top rated masterwork movies on Shudder Top rated masterwork movies on Amazon Prime Video Top rated masterwork movies on Acorn TV Top rated masterwork movies on Hulu What are recommended movies of Top rated utterly implausible movies that are also masterwork? The recommended movies of Top rated utterly implausible movies that are also masterwork are Battlefield Earth, BloodRayne, Texas Chainsaw 3D, Basic Instinct 2, In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale, Anaconda, Speed 2: Cruise Control, Striptease, Prom Night, Approaching the Unknown. How did people review the movies in Top rated utterly implausible movies that are also masterwork list? According to the review analysis on Maimovie, movies in Top rated utterly implausible movies that are also masterwork list are rated as super hot actor, unintentionally amusing, downright laughable, amateur hour, unintentionally hilarious, mediocre acting, falling asleep in the middle, guilty pleasure, unintentionally funny, helium voice.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line2019
__label__wiki	0.857548	0.857548	Wish Book: Program helped teen build confidence… Wish Book: Program helped teen build confidence and courage Diego Zamora, 17, talks with niece Kimberly Mendoza, 7, as they play a game on an iPad at home in Redwood City, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014. Diego participated in the Summer Search Silicon Valley program, which propels low-income youth to college and beyond through transformational summer experiences. For Diego, it meant a 110-mile backpacking trip into the rugged Wind River range. The Redwood City teen was born in Palo Alto, then moved with his mother and stepfather to Mexico. She sent him to the Bay Area when he was 11, and he moved in with his aunt's family. Diego went to Peru with the Summer Search program and helped build a greenhouse so residents could grow their own vegetables. The high school senior works part-time and is applying for college. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group) Teacher Scott Stalder-Skarmoutsos helps senior Diego Zamora, 17, with college application process online during his elective AVID (Advanced Via Individual Determination) class at Sequoia High School in Redwood City, Calif. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014. Diego participated in the Summer Search Silicon Valley program, which propels low-income youth to college and beyond through transformational summer experiences. For Diego, it meant a 110-mile backpacking trip into the rugged Wind River range. The Redwood City teen was born in Palo Alto, then moved with his mother and stepfather to Mexico. She sent him to the Bay Area when he was 11, and he moved in with his aunt's family. Diego went to Peru with the Summer Search program and helped build a greenhouse so residents could grow their own vegetables. The high school senior works part-time and is applying for college. (Josie Lepe/Bay Area News Group) By Sharon Noguchi \| Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: December 1, 2014 at 10:23 a.m. \| UPDATED: October 11, 2016 at 5:24 p.m. On the first day of a monthlong backpack trip into the rugged Wind River Range, Diego Giovanni Zamora thought he was going to die. The altitude, the chilly nights and the rough terrain amid Wyoming’s tallest peaks all surprised the novice backpacker, then 16. How would he survive 110 miles with people he didn’t even know? Somewhere along the way, he realized he could do it. He braved lightning, mosquitoes, aching feet — and carried a 60-pound backpack up thousands of feet. That epiphany became a life lesson for the Redwood City teen, who was on the trip through Summer Search Silicon Valley, a program that propels low-income youths to college and beyond through transformational summer experiences that develop courage, strength and confidence. Summer Search also provides trained mentors and counseling that shepherd students through high school and college. Operating in seven U.S. cities, Summer Search says 99 percent of its students graduate high school, and 77 percent are on track to graduate college. It credits part of its success to carefully selecting its students, boosting their tenacity and offering guidance for up to nine years. Born in Palo Alto, Diego moved as a toddler with his mother and stepfather to Mexico. As a child in Culiacán, Sinaloa, his most adventuresome vision was to someday join the Marines. His mother had other plans. When he was 11, she sent Diego back to the Bay Area for a better education. He moved in with his aunt’s family in Redwood City. “The first two months, I cried the whole time,” missing his family and home, he said. Sixth-grade classmates teased him for not knowing English, which made him afraid to speak. But Diego gradually realized the sense of his mother’s purpose. How would he make his family’s sacrifice worthwhile if he didn’t do well in school? He applied himself to his studies, becoming nearly fluent in English in two years. At Sequoia High School in Redwood City, “even as a freshman, he was very mature,” English teacher Jane Slater said. And he struck that balance that is often so hard for teens to find. “He was playful and fun, but he always did his work,” Slater said, “He stood out as a kid determined to succeed.” She nominated Diego for Summer Search. He was among the fewer than 6 percent of nominees chosen. “We look for students who are self-motivated, with leadership qualities, who want to grow, reflect on their past experiences and learn more about themselves,” said Jenny Uribe, Diego’s mentor at Summer Search Silicon Valley. What struck program administrators the most about him was his resiliency. Program founder Linda Mornell, whose children had gained confidence and strength with summer wilderness trips, wanted to offer poor children the same experiences — as well as support in entering and finishing college. Summer Search starts after sophomore year with a trip like the one Diego took. It quickly became about conquering much more than physical challenges. Diego also made it past his fears that the other, more privileged kids would ridicule his English, his ideas and his inexperience. By the end of the trip, he emerged as a leader. Much of the trip traversed trailless terrain, and toward the end students traveled in small groups without their adult advisers. Atop 11,600-foot Angel Pass, reached after a 3,000-foot climb, “You see the view. You say, ‘I made it, I’m so proud of myself,’ ” said Diego, now 17 and a senior at Sequoia High. After their junior year, Summer Search students may spend several weeks on a college campus or in a developing nation. Diego went to Cuzco, Peru, where he helped build a greenhouse to provide residents with a more stable supply of vegetables. The Andean poverty shocked him. Children were peddling wares on the street. And, he said, “people barely have enough to eat.” He underwent another shock, from witnessing heart-wrenching poverty to returning home to see “people having fun and not worrying about anything.” More than that, he realized, “a lot of people think they don’t have everything, but they do. They don’t appreciate what they have — because they don’t see what people don’t have.” Always set on helping his family — his mom in Sinaloa is a community health advocate, and his stepdad is a caretaker at a botanical garden — Diego resolved to do something to benefit others as well. He works part time and helps with his cousin’s young children. A good student, Diego is focused on college applications, and hoping for admission and financial aid to attend a state or even private university in Southern California. Wish Book readers can help Summer Search serve more students like Diego. A $100 donation would provide materials for a college workshop for families and students; $500 would provide equipment for two students’ wilderness trips; $1,000 would provide a student with personal college counseling. “I’m basically a stronger individual who dreams big in life,” he said. “I want to be able to help poor people and homeless people — and kids without parents.” Comments about Wish Book stories? Email wishbook@mercurynews.com or call coordinator Leigh Poitinger at 408-920-5972. “Like” our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mercurynews.wishbook. To learn more about Summer Search Silicon Valley, go to www.summersearch.org/SiliconValley. Donations to Summer Search Silicon Valley will help students such as Diego Zamora develop the skills they need to become college-educated leaders. A $100 gift would provide materials for a college workshop for families and students; a $500 donation would provide equipment for two students’ wilderness trips; a $1,000 gift would provide a student with personal college counseling. Donate to Wish Book at www.mercurynews.info/wishbook or clip the coupon. Wish Book Wish Book 2014 Sharon Noguchi \| K-12 education reporter Sharon Noguchi covers preschool through high school for the Bay Area News Group. She's written about teen stress, high-school cheating, Common Core and teacher tenure. She also runs workshops aimed at developing high school journalists. Follow Sharon Noguchi @NoguchiOnK12	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line2020
__label__cc	0.746886	0.253114	Alexander Niessner, MD, MSc in Epidemiology Department of Medicine II (Division of Cardiology) T +43 1 40400 46140 alexander.niessner@meduniwien.ac.at Cardiology; Clinical Trial; Critical Care; Secondary Prevention; Thrombosis Major areas of interest of my working group spread from the discovery of basic pathopyhsiologic mechanisms to improvements in daily clinical practice including the role of the innate and adaptive immune system and, in particular, of dendritic cells and T cells in the development of cardiovascular diseases, antithrombotic therapy, design, analysis and critical appraisal of clinical trials, and biomarkers and personalized medicine. Laboratory methods including pPCR, flow cytometry, cell culture including human primary cells, ELISA, functional assays, and clinical research including study design, risk prediction tools, and survival analysis. Fractalkine influences T lymphocyte-vessel wall interaction (2004) Source of Funding: FWF (Austrian Science Fund), Schrödinger Koller, L. et al., 2017. Soluble Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator Receptor Improves Risk Prediction in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure. JACC: Heart Failure, 5(4), pp.268-277. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jchf.2016.12.008. Goliasch, G. et al., 2012. Routinely available biomarkers improve prediction of long-term mortality in stable coronary artery disease: the Vienna and Ludwigshafen Coronary Artery Disease (VILCAD) risk score. European Heart Journal, 33(18), pp.2282-2289. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehs164. Niessner, A. et al., 2008. Prognostic value of apoptosis markers in advanced heart failure patients. European Heart Journal, 30(7), pp.789-796. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehp004. Niessner, A. et al., 2007. Synergistic Proinflammatory Effects of the Antiviral Cytokine Interferon- and Toll-Like Receptor 4 Ligands in the Atherosclerotic Plaque. Circulation, 116(18), pp.2043-2052. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.107.697789. Niessner, A. et al., 2006. Pathogen-Sensing Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells Stimulate Cytotoxic T-Cell Function in the Atherosclerotic Plaque Through Interferon- . Circulation, 114(23), pp.2482-2489. Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.106.642801. Romana Höftberger übernimmt eine #Professur im Fachbereich #Neuropathologie. Forschungsschwerpunkt: Erforschung des… Twitter 02. November 2020	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line2026
__label__wiki	0.914922	0.914922	Case Studies 5 MIN READ by Elizabeth Morgan Vodafone recreates water cooler moments with their virtual insights platform, “VIC” By far the best decision Vodafone’s insights team made in 2020 was launching their Market Logic insights platform, says Mike Taylor, Vodafone’s Head of Insights. They launched “VIC” (Vodafone Insight Centre) the first day of lockdown in the UK, and the platform immediately gave their remote teams a space for “virtual water cooler moments.” “VIC has become the primary distribution channel for all of our regular reporting that previously was a PDF flying around on six distribution lists to people in various forms,” Mike says. “It’s been a really good way for us to maintain engagement on the core insights we deliver, and specifically insights through the pandemic, right across the business.” Becoming the company customers love, not just like Vodafone wants to be the company customers love, not just like. Sarah Emblin, Vodafone’s Senior Insight Manager, and Kirsten Kuhnert, Head of Customer Insights at Vodafone UK, say customer centricity is at the centre of Vodafone’s three-year strategy. And from the perspective of Mike and the insights team, the “effective circulation, discussion, and digestion of consumer insights” is essential to keeping customers at the heart of everything Vodafone does. In the past, business managers had to go to five or six different places for research, largely housed on SharePoint. This was hugely ineffective: “We started from the point of view that the SharePoint situation wasn’t right for us. We needed to solve that,” Sarah says. Vodafone is a connectivity business with over 20 million broadband subscribers and more than 300 million mobile customers, and they recently broke into smart tech production. When everyone started working from home during the pandemic, the lines between B2B and B2C blurred. What followed was a pressing need to understand a new consumer landscape. “As insights managers, we needed to support these new products’ development,” Sarah says. Vodafone needed an insights platform to deliver an up-to-date view of the consumer from a centralized knowledge hub. VIC: a centralized knowledge hub to facilitate easy collaboration Vodafone’s insights platform, affectionately referred to as “VIC,” is a one-stop solution with an intelligent search function and a rich content experience. In less than a year, VIC has delivered: 1. A Centralized Knowledge Hub Vodafone’s global business is made up of independent firms in different countries that all have their own local insights teams. Before VIC, this meant that business and consumer insights were separated and teams were “fighting around an email in a grotty old SharePoint site,” Mike says. The solution was a centralized knowledge hub. VIC contains all of Vodafone’s content, and new research is uploaded as soon as it’s completed for all global insights teams to use. VIC also has the business’s brand and customer experience tracking programs, including NPS, available in an easy-to-browse newsfeed. And Mike loves how the platform is branded the same as Vodafone’s internal system. 2. Democratized insights With everyone working from home, the lines between B2B and B2C blurred. During the chaotic and massive economic shifts of 2020, VIC launched at just the right time and led to insights democratization at Vodafone. Mike says it’s been advantageous to be able to share knowledge across B2B and B2C lines. VIC is as open as possible, with a single sign-on system and few ring-fenced areas for certain seniority levels. 3. Rich, personalized content experience Insights professionals and business users see a fully personalized experience when they log on to VIC. Thanks to AI algorithms, the platform learns from user-profiles and behaviors. “It learns as they go. It shows them what they found useful and what’s pertinent to their role,” Mike says. For example, VIC might pull up agency reviews or new pilot work for an insights pro, but for a marketeer VIC will surface more validated insights findings. “It builds trust in the platform,” Mike says. 4. Learning from past research While there’s longstanding insights people at Vodafone and, in the past, their corporate memory supported the team in finding past information, Mike says it was still a large effort and, when those people were away, Vodafone saw duplicated effort and work. Now with VIC, the team can learn from past research. “When we’re writing new briefs for research, we can see what we already know.” Sarah says, “It’s made a big difference to our behaviours and activities so far.” 5. Smart search Mike calls this the “wow factor.” He says VIC’s smart search will convince even the most sceptical finance departments. He distils the issue frankly: “Anyone who’s used a SharePoint site knows the search facility is pretty much useless. You have to know the title of the documents or the project to actually find it.” VIC’s AI-powered smart search provides a dream search solution for insights professionals and marketeers alike—“you can just start typing what you want to know about 5G rollout in Italy, for example, and it will automatically bring up relevant excerpts on documents for you to work with.” 6. Easy collaboration When Covid-19 hit, VIC created a virtual space that made sure people were still sharing information around a “virtual watercooler.” “It’s been brilliant,” Mike says, “When we’re not able to get into the office and just pick up on conversation across the desk, we can actually push insights out to people in a way that’s far more effective than we had previously.” In particular, the insights team’s Covid-19 insights “has been consumed really heavily in the first six months, when people were just trying to understand what’s going on in people’s attitudes.” Kirsten points out that the insights team in charge of VIC’s rollout, “is hugely disciplined, making sure we use every opportunity to direct traffic to VIC.” Towards an insights platform “nirvana” Launched in March, VIC’s already seen 7000 searches and shares with over 290 users and an impressive library of nearly 2000 documents (a £42 million knowledge asset). They started rolling out the platform to Vodafone’s insights professionals then to their marketeers. Eventually, they want to make the platform universal—the “nirvana,” Mike says, “where even your finance teams and people who run the office will be dipping into it to understand customers more.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line2032
__label__wiki	0.86561	0.86561	Archive For MAS Context Fall Talks 2017 MAS Context Fall Talks 2017 Chris Cornelius Jai Alai Blues Tracing / Traces: Architecture and the Archive 2017 Celebrating 20 years of the Guggenheim Bilbao Characters in the Theater of Everyday Life John Szot Mass Market Alternatives exhibition Ryerson & Burnham Archives. © Iker Gil. On Saturday, November 4, 2017, five Chicago-based architects/offices selected items from the Ryerson & Burnham Archives located at the Art Institute of Chicago. Participants discussed the selection in relationship to their practice as well their personal life and the city of Chicago. Participants during the event included: Stewart Hicks – Design With Company Sean Lally – Sean Lally Ann Lui and Craig Reschke – Future Firm Margaret McCurry – Tigerman McCurry Alison Von Glinow and Lap Chi Kwong – Kwong Von Glinow Margaret McCurry discussed several influential figures during her career, from her father, architect Paul McCurry, to her mentor, interior designer and furniture designer Davis Allen, as well as her husband and partner at Tigerman McCurry, Stanley Tigerman. To accompany her presentation, she selected three books: Paul McCurry’s Oral History; Maeve Slavin’s Davis Allen, Forty Years of Interior Design at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Rizzoli, 1990); and Stanley Tigerman’s Designing Bridges to BURN: Architectural Memoirs by Stanley Tigerman (ORO Editions, 2011). Margaret McCurry. © Iker Gil. Maeve Slavin’s Davis Allen, Forty Years of Interior Design at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Rizzoli, 1990). © Photo by Iker Gil. Stanley Tigerman’s Designing Bridges to BURN: Architectural Memoirs by Stanley Tigerman (ORO Editions, 2011). © ORO Editions. Stewarts Hicks selected items related to two significant Chicago competitions that have served as the foundation for projects by Design With Company, including their Late Entry to the Chicago Public Library Competition. The items that he selected were a photograph of Helmut Jahn’s entry to the Late Entries to the Chicago Tribune Competition; a photograph from the Smithsons for the Late Entries to the Chicago Tribune Competition; a set of drawings by Murphy/Jahn for the Chicago Library Design Competition, as well as a series of public comments from the Chicago Library Design Competition. Stewart Hicks. © Iker Gil. Helmut Jahn, Photograph – Late Entries to the Chicago Tribune Comp. Coll. (2002.13); Box.FF 1.1. © Photo by Iker Gil. Smithsons, Photograph – Late Entries to the Chicago Tribune Comp. Coll. (2002.13); Box.FF 1.2. © Photo by Iker Gil. Murphy/Jahn’s drawings – Chicago Library Design Competition Records (1988.3); OP 4. © Photo by Iker Gil. Public Comments – Chicago Library Design Competition Records (1988.3); Box.FF 24.34. © Photo by Iker Gil. Alison Von Glinow and Lap Chi Kwong selected four 1893 pop-up books created as part of the World’s Columbian Exposition. As recent transplants to Chicago, they presented items from an event that was extremely influential and popular (it attracted 27 million people in six months when Chicago had a population of one million) that featured buildings defined by beauty and delight. Alison Von Glinow and Lap Chi Kwong. © Iker Gil. World’s Columbian Exposition, Fisheries Building. © Ryerson and Burnham Archives at the Art Institute of Chicago. World’s Columbian Exposition, Machinery Building. © Ryerson and Burnham Archives at the Art Institute of Chicago. World’s Columbian Exposition, Mines and Mining Building. © Ryerson and Burnham Archives at the Art Institute of Chicago. World’s Columbian Exposition, Palace of Fine Arts. © Ryerson and Burnham Archives at the Art Institute of Chicago. Pop-up books cover for the World’s Columbian Exposition. © Photo by Iker Gil. Ann Lui and Craig Reschke presented their selection as a series of moments that related to their life as well as their practice, from their work at SOM to night swimming at 31st street beach. The items that they selected included a memo about being too hot / cold in the office at the Sears Tower (from the Fazlur Kahn Archives); a 1973 photograph of the Sears Tower under construction (from the Historic Architecture and Landscape Image Collection); and a Century of Progress official viewbook (from the Century of Progress Archives). Ann Lui and Craig Reschke. © Iker Gil. Memo about it being too hot / cold in the office, with transmittal cover sheet, Fazlur Kahn Archives, Box.FF 12.6. © Photo by Ann Lui. Sears Tower under construction, c. 1973. © Ryerson and Burnham Archives at the Art Institute of Chicago. A Century of Progress Official Viewbook, Century of Progress Archives, Folder 6.2. © Photo by Ann Lui. A Century of Progress Official Viewbook, Century of Progress Archives, Folder 6.2. © Photo by Iker Gil. Finally, Sean Lally, who is trained as an architect and landscape architect, was drawn into the way public spaces and parks, specially Lincoln Park, have been presented as world class amenities to the citizens, financed, and constructed. With a series of benefits outlined for the twentieth century, Lally questioned how those values and benefits would apply to the twenty-first century, arguing about what needs to be preserved and what needs to be updated. Sean Lally. © Iker Gil. “Vote for the Lincoln Park Bonds,” Regarding bonds to pay for the completion of North Lake Shore Drive and other lakeshore amenities, McNally and Quinn Records, 1911. © Ryerson & Burnham Archives at the Art Institute of Chicago. Century of Progress International Exposition, site development, Bennett, Edward H., Collection, 1931-33. © Ryerson & Burnham Archives at the Art Institute of Chicago. Hydraulic Dredge placing pressure bank fill, Montrose Avenue Beach, 1928. © Ryerson & Burnham Archives at the Art Institute of Chicago. Thank you very much to Nathaniel Parks, Tigerman McCurry Art and Architecture Archivist at the Ryerson & Burnham Libraries, for his help in organizing the event and providing access to the items, as well as to Caroline Evanson, Project Archivist at Art Institute of Chicago, for her support. About the Ryerson & Burnham Archives The Ryerson & Burnham Archives’ collections are notably strong in late nineteenth- and twentieth-century American architecture, with particular depth in midwestern architecture. Architects such as Edward Bennett, Daniel Burnham, Bruce Goff, Bertrand Goldberg, Ludwig Hilberseimer, Mies van der Rohe, Louis Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright are represented in a broad range of papers. Major architectural events, such as the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago, The Century of Progress International Exposition of 1933–1934 in Chicago, and the World’s Fair of 1939 in New York, are also represented in an individual archive. Tags: 2017, ALISON VON GLINOW, ANN LUI, ARCHIVES, ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, CRAIG RESCHKE, DESIGN WITH COMPANY, EVENTS, FUTURE FIRM, KWONG VON GLINOW DESIGN, LAP CHI KWONG, MARGARET MCCURRY, RYERSON & BURNHAM ARCHIVES, SEAN LALLY, STEWART HICKS, TIGERMAN MCCURRY ARCHITECTS	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0017.json.gz/line2035

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