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January 15, 2016 2:50AM ET
Kendrick Lamar to Receive Key to Compton
“Kendrick Lamar represents Compton’s evolution, embodying the New Vision for Compton – Purpose, Prosperity and Progress,” mayor says
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Kendrick Lamar will receive the Key to the City from his Compton hometown in February
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Compton native Kendrick Lamar will be receiving the Key to the City. As Rap-Up reported, Compton Mayor Aja Brown announced the news via Twitter on Thursday.
“.@kendricklamar you inspire millions + rep #Compton w/ honor!,” Mayor Brown tweeted. “Excited to give you the #keytothecity Feb13th! #VisionForCompton #ComptonUp.”
Lamar responded to the mayor, tweeting, “I appreciate that. HUBLUV.”
The 28-year-old rapper was born in Compton and attended Centennial High School, where he was a straight-A student. When he was eight, he watched Tupac Shakur and Dr. Dre film the music video for “California Love,” which later proved a pivotal moment for his future rap career.
This isn’t the first civic honor the rapper has received. He represented his hometown when he served as the 63rd Grand Marshal of the Compton Christmas Parade last year, and the California State Senate gave Lamar a Generational Icon Award in May.
“It’s definitely an honor to be right here in front of you guys,” he told the legislature at the time. “Being from the City of Compton and knowing the parks that I played at and the neighborhoods, I always thought how great the opportunity would be to give back to my community off of what I do in music…. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for honoring me today.”
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The city of Compton will give Lamar the Key to the City in a special ceremony, which takes place on February 13th.
“Kendrick Lamar is a phenomenal artist whose work has served as a catalyst to raise a new level of consciousness for this generation,” Mayor Brown said in a statement. “His message challenges the status quo and motivates listeners to rethink our society’s institutions. I believe Kendrick Lamar is not only an artist, but an influencer of an entire generation. He represents Compton with great pride and I am honored to present him with the Key to the City, which symbolizes our deep appreciation for his philanthropic work and commitment to our community.
“Mr. Lamar’s achievements further Compton’s legacy of ingenuity and excellence,” the Mayor added. “Kendrick Lamar represents Compton’s evolution, embodying the New Vision for Compton – Purpose, Prosperity and Progress.”
The rapper’s achievements have earned him acknowledgement beyond the city and state level. Lamar recently met with President Obama in the Oval Office. Their discussion was addressed in a video for the Pay It Forward program, which promotes mentoring inner city youth.
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Dax Shepard’s Message To His Family After 12 Years Sober Is All About Keeping Promises
by Karen Fratti
If you follow them on social media or love watching the commercials the do together, it seems like Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are the epitome of #RelationshipGoals. But it hasn't always been easy for the couple and Dax Shepard's message to his family after 12 years sober shows that all those "goals" take a lot of hard work. Shepard tweeted, "12 years ago today I came out of my last toxic, life threatening stupor. I now have a wife & babies & some self-esteem #gratitude #promises." Which isn't only sweet, but a really good message that anyone considering sobriety would like to hear — there's good stuff waiting for everyone.
Both Bell and Shepard are open about his struggle with addiction in the past. Bell told People, "Seeing the world through his eyes has really opened mine to knowing that it is a disease and nobody is choosing to drink more than others." She added that addicts "are doing it because of a variety of reasons and they deserve the attention of a mental health professional, and not the county jail or however else we're choosing to pretend we're fixing the problem."
Having that kind of support is key for anyone in recovery.
Because he was in pretty deep when it comes to the party life. He told Playboy in 2012 that he was into pretty much anything. He told them that meant, "drinking, cocaine, opiates, marijuana, diet pills, pain pills, everything," though his two favorites were Jack Daniels and coke. Shepard said he was known for heading out on Thursday for a few drinks and then not coming home until Saturday, just because he was always about keeping the party going.
He said in the same interviews, "I lived for going down the rabbit hole of meeting weird people. Of course, come Monday I would be tallying up all the different situations, and each one was progressively more dangerous. I got lucky in that I didn’t go to jail.”
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Shepard also told Playboy that when he met Bell, she was a little "terrified" of his past, since she had grown up in a very Christian household and had always stuck to the straight and narrow. "She had a hard time believing I would ever be able to stay married and monogamous and a father and all those things. For the first year and a half we were together that was what we battled over almost weekly."
Which is sort of hard to believe when you see the two together goofing around on together on Instagram. It's also why calling out his family and celebrating every weekend not lost to a bunch of drugs and booze is important. It's never easy, but hopefully after 12 years, Bell's started to believe.
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Does The iPhone 7 Come With Wireless Headphones? There Will Be No Headphone Jack
by Keiko Zoll
In just a few hours from now, Apple will debut its latest smartphone model in its annual fall iPhone event on Wednesday. Questions abound about what's next for the highly anticipated iPhone 7: Will it have dual cameras? Answer: Probably. Will it be lighter and faster? Isn't it always? Does the iPhone 7 come with wireless headphones? Um... about that whole "headphones" thing... The big news that most Apple aficionados expect to hear from Apple CEO Tim Cook is that the iPhone 7 won't have a headphone jack — a major hardware change already throwing many into a bit of a tizzy.
With every iPhone iteration, Apple has always included a pair of its signature earbuds, the most recent version dubbed EarPods. The EarPods have always attracted a certain amount of controversy: You either love or hate Apple EarPods. (For the record, I love the EarPods.) But with the likelihood that Apple will abandon the analog headphone in the iPhone 7 in favor of a lighter, thinner phone, many are speculating that Apple will replace its EarPods with AirPods — if recently discovered trademark applications are to be believed. But that still doesn't answer the question of whether wireless headphones will ship with the newest iPhones.
On Tuesday, Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst at KGI Securities, revealed several details about Wednesday's upcoming iPhone event. In a note obtained by AppleInsider, Kuo wrote:
Apple will likely have its own-designed Bluetooth-like communication chip and launch own-brand Bluetooth headphones targeting the high-end market, with Beats positioned in the midrange market.
(Beats — the headphone and speaker company originally founded by rapper Dr. Dre in 2006 — was acquired by Apple in 2014.) Kuo further noted that Apple will not ship wireless AirPods with the new iPhone 7. This seems to verify another iPhone scoop picked up by AppleInsider, when AppleInsider was sent leaked iPhone 7 packaging — anonymously, of course — that details the contents of everything included with the iPhone 7. According to the iPhone 7 packaging leak, Apple will ship a pair of EarPods with a Lightning connection, as well as a headphone jack adapter for users.
So what does all of this mean for rocking out to your latest Spotify playlist on your new iPhone 7? Well, the times, they are a-changin'. Innovation is nothing new for Apple: it has virtually changed the entire landscape of human communication with the introduction of the first iPhone in 2007. And, in all fairness, let's just take a step back for a second to appreciate that we live in a part of the world where we can basically carry the internet in our pockets — so is losing a headphone jack really all that big of a deal?
Update: At Wednesday's iPhone event, Phil Schiller, vice president of worldwide marketing at Apple, confirmed that Apple's new wireless AirPods headphones will not ship with the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus; they will be available for purchase for $159.
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Cyber Monday Giveaway Blitz Falling Angels Saga
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Falling Angels Saga Book Three
By E Van Lowe
Genre: Paranormal YA
Readers who devoured Boyfriend From Hell and Earth Angel will be captivated by the third book in the Falling Angels Saga.
As summer break for Glendale Union high begins, heartsick Megan awaits Guy's return while struggling to control her emerging abilities. Love is in the air, but can the new loves in Megan, Maudrina, Suze and Aunt' Jaz's life be trusted? Nothing is what it seems. Meanwhile, the Satanists are set to hatch their most diabolical scheme ever, and if it comes to pass, Satan may finally win out.
Megan has precious little time to unravel the cryptic message hidden in the riddle she received at the end of Earth Angel. If she doesn’t, the life of someone most dear to her will be lost forever, and Megan may yet find herself living in HELL.
Excerpt :
http://evanlowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Sneak_Peek_-_Heaven_Sent2.pdf
Falling Angels Saga Book Two
Heaven Can Wait!
Just because Megan Barnett recently defeated Satan, has a fantastic new best friend, and has won the love of deliciously handsome, Guy Matson, doesn’t mean her troubles are over. Far from it. For Megan doesn’t realize it, but in her possession is a powerful weapon, a weapon sought after by both angels and demons and everything in between. They will do ANYTHING to get it.
In E. Van Lowe’s humorous, romantic and thrilling sequel to Boyfriend From Hell, Megan winds up in a gripping life or death battle to save herself, the boy she loves, and all of mankind from unthinkable evil.
Megan Barnett has recently defeated Satan, found a fantastic new best friend, and has won the heart of deliciously handsome, Guy Matson. But that doesn’t mean her troubles are over. Far from it. For Megan doesn’t realize that she is in possession of a powerful paranormal weapon, a weapon sought after by both angels, demons and everything in between.
In E. Van Lowe’s romantic yet thrilling sequel to Boyfriend From Hell, Megan finds herself in a gripping life or death battle to save the boy she loves, and all of mankind from unthinkable evil.
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Boyfriend from Hell
Falling Angels Saga Book One
Aww, Hell No!
Fifteen year-old Megan Barnett and her single mom, Suze, have a special relationship—they are friends, close friends, who do almost everything together.
“But come on, guys, she’s my mother… Can I really tell her that while we’re snuggled up on the sofa watching Spider Man Three, I’m secretly undressing James Franco with my eyes? Of course not…”
The special bond takes a turn for the worse when Suze decides to start dating again. She hasn’t had a man in her life since Megan’s father left ten years ago.
Enter two mysterious young men, Megan’s new classmate, sinfully attractive bad boy, Guy Matson, and the dangerously handsome art dealer, Armando. Before long Megan and Suze both wind up in steamy relationships. But neither of the handsome guys is quite what he seems. In fact, one of them is Satan, with his sights set on a new bride. Megan has precious little time to figure out how to stop him. If she doesn’t, either Megan or Suze are quite literally going to HELL.
Boyfriend From Hell is the first book in the Falling Angels Saga from the author of the gruesomely hilarious, Never Slow Dance With A Zombie
Book Trailer: http://youtu.be/39hI9rmwI5A
Excerpt http://evanlowe.com/wpcontent/uploads/2011/08/BOYFRIEND_4_Chapters.pdf
E. Van Lowe is an author, television writer, screen-writer, playwright and producer who has worked on such TV shows as "The Cosby Show," "Even Stevens," and "Homeboys In Outer Space." He has been nominated for both an Emmy and an Academy Award.
His first YA Paranormal novel, "Never Slow Dance With A Zombie," was a selection of The Scholastic Book Club, and a nominee for an American Library Association Award. His Best Selling novels, “Boyfriend From Hell” and “Earth Angel,” are the first two books in the Falling Angels Saga. “The Zombie Always Knocks Twice” is the first book in his Hollyweird series.
E lives in Beverly Hills California with his spouse, a werewolf, several zombies and a fairy godmother who grants him wishes from time-to-time.
www.evanlowe.com
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Synopsis: 1920s Indochina. In the wild, a pair of adult tigers have just had a litter of two male cubs. It is a loving family unit, with the two brothers having a bond through their adventurous spirit. In different incidents, the cubs are captured individually, and although both in captivity live very different lives. Their individual captures were directly or indirectly associated with the work of Aidan McRory, a treasure and big game hunter, whose main goal is to make as much money for himself by selling his largely illegally obtained artifacts and animal parts at auction in Europe. Through the process, he has an emotional connection with one of the cubs, who is eventually named Kumal, but of who he eventually loses track. The cubs' lives are affected negatively by a number of other people who are working solely toward their own end goals, but the other cub, who is eventually named Sangha, also makes an emotional human connection to a young boy named Raoul Normandin, the son of the area admini
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family
Director(s): Jean-Jacques Annaud
Actors: Guy Pearce, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Freddie Highmore, Oanh Nguyen
Production: Universal Pictures
300 Guineas. Now Ladies and Gentlemen,
Who would start with 300 Guineas on this magnificent pair of tusks?
Oh, please let's hear a Gentlemen, 300 Guineas.
This ivory is exceptional.
As you know, offer for sale by Mr. Aidan McRory himself.
It must guaranty museum quality.
Very well. Should we say 200 Guineas? Do I hear 200 Guineas?
All right. What about 180?
Surely, 150 Guineas?
No? No one?
With our next large lot No. 38, we leave Africa and journey there to Southeast Asia.
This is a 13th Century sandstone Buddha from the unknown reach of that region.
I'll start the bidding at 200 Guineas.
270 Guineas to the back. 270. Thank you, sir.
350 on my left.
400 at the front.
450 on my right.
850 at the back.
900 Guineas.
950 Guineas sold to the gentleman at the back. Congratulations!
We get down to our next lot...
This is a statue dated back to late 12th Century...
Beautiful statue here.
Big money, but too heavy.
Just take the head.
Tiger! Tiger! Tiger!
Run! Run!
Rifle! Bring those too.
We lost it. Let's go back.
What's the bounty for a tiger?
150 Piasters.
See that you get it.
Lay this out.
I'm warning you. You bite me, I'll bite you back.
All right?
Yeah, drink some of this. You'll like it.
Look, look,
See, it's nice.
Come on. Try a little bit more.
You can't make war on the entire world. Did you?
Am I going to get that hand back, or I'm going to lose it?
You'd like to keep that hand forever, don't you think?
You like that?
Yeah, have a little of this.
They are honey drops.
My favorite.
Umm, nice, uh?
My father, the Chief, in the name of the village,
thanks you for killing the tiger.
Tigers bring death.
They kill all of our buffalos, our chickens, our people.
We own you for the death of our enemy.
After all the help he's giving me, I'm glad at his service.
Will you tell the Chief, next year if I return for these statues,
I'll need his assistance again.
In the meantime, I know I can count on his friendship and discretion.
The Chief says, discretion is the Orientals virtue.
Of course. Well thank him for what he's done, I'll give him the hide.
The Chief says he'd rather have them alive.
No, I mean the big tiger, the dead one.
The Chief says, the dead one is also welcome.
He thanks you very much for both tigers.
No. I don't think he understand.
Can I help you, Captain?
Sergeant Van Tranh. Second district.
What do I see here?
Pretty subject from this safari outfit.
I should say statues stolen from the temples.
Is that what you see?
I see blocks of old stone, found in the jungle.
In that case, in accordance with section 12, subsection 211
of the Mineral Resources Act, relating to the illicit use of stone quarry,
I request you show me your hands.
Tiger attacked him and he lost his leg.
On your way.
He gives you this charm to thank you as a sign of him gratitude.
It will bring you luck.
Looks like I might need it.
The Administrator thanks you for reporting the statue thief.
We know our lord by the gift he brings.
So, Chief.
50, 100,
Where you put him?
In the general holding cell, Mr. Administrator.
Very good. Has he had anything to eat?
I gave him some food, but he wouldn't touch it.
Good, very good.
Of course, you took him shoelaces away?
Yes. We've done everything you asked, Mr. Administrator.
Splendid!
I don't believe it.
The famous Aidan McRory is in prison.
What a ludicrous these days could be,
turn you in here.
Forgive me. I am Eugen Normandin.
The Administrator of this district.
Alain Godard
Alain Godard is a screenwriter and film producer best known for such films as The Name of the Rose, Two Brothers, Enemy at the Gates, Day of the Falcon, Wolf Totem and Dracula and Son. more…
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ASCA National Model
Author : American School Counselor Association
Publisher :Unknown
Release Date :2012
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Summary : In this book you will learn: Ways to lead, advocate and collaborate for achievement and success for all students. How to craft a vision statement, fine-tune your program focus and enhance the learning process for all students. Steps to determine the amount of time you currently spend in direct and indirect student services and various activities throughout the day and how to work with your administrator to get approval for the proper mix. Details about school counselor competencies and program assessments,helping you evaluate your skills and your programs effectiveness. How to measure program results and promote systemic change within the school system so every student graduates college-and career ready. Ways to analyze your current data, learn what its telling you and act on your schools needs. Methods for demonstrating how students a re different as a result of what you do.
Summary : "The ASCA National Model reflects a comprehensive approach to the design, implementation and assessment of a school counseling program that improves student success. The publication defines the school counselor's role in implementation of a school counseling program and provides step-by-step tools to build each componenet of your school counseling program, including defining, managing, delivering and assessing. This fourth edition reflects current education practices, aligns with the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success: K-12 College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Every Student and the ASCA professional standards & competencies and assists school counselors in developing an examplary school counseling program"-[P. 4], Cover.
ASCA National Model Implementation Guide
Summary : This is a supplement to the ASCA National Model and is designed to provide further insight in to implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.
The ASCA National Model
Author : Judy Bowers,Patricia A. Hatch
The Use of Data in School Counseling
Author : Trish Hatch
Release Date :2013-11-13
Summary : Reach ALL students and prove how critical your counseling program is! Data can make the difference for today’s embattled school counseling programs, and this insightful book shows how to collect and manage it. Aligned with current research and the ASCA standards, this essential resource includes a complete set of user-friendly tools and templates for data collection, action-planning and reporting. Readers will learn how to: Develop a robust counseling curriculum that supports the Common Core Standards and drop-out prevention Replace “random acts of guidance” with intentional, well-timed interventions that are based on student needs Measure progress through pre- and post-assessments Deliver compelling reports that demonstrate your program’s impact
A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselors-in-Training
Author : Jeannine R. Studer
Summary : A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselors-in-Training, 2nd ed, covers all aspects of the practicum and internship experience, from the initial contact with supervisors to detailed descriptions of students’ different roles. Readers will gain both an awareness of the school culture and the understanding needed to develop an individualized philosophy of school counseling. Specific topics covered include popular counseling theories used by school counselors, strategies for working with special populations of students, understanding the school counselor's role in utilizing the 2012 National Model of the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) including the inherent elements and themes, putting the ASCA ethical standards into practice, and administration of day-to-day tasks. Each chapter contains activities, case studies, worksheets, and images to facilitate understanding, and all material presented is consistent with both the accreditation standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and the school counselor standards identified by the ASCA.
Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
Author : Colette T. Dollarhide,Kelli A. Saginak
Summary : Accessible and inclusive, this comprehensive guide to K-12 school counseling explores delivery systems and the practical tools professional school counselors need to design, implement, manage, and evaluate comprehensive, developmentally appropriate school counseling programs for all students. Starting from the perspective of "what is a school?" it presents and updates all of the elements of a comprehensive school counseling program, including the holistic, balanced, preventive, and reflective elements, and those integrated with the academic agenda. Aligned with the most current ASCA National Model, ASCA Competencies, and new 2016 CACREP Standards, Comprehensive School Counseling Programs underlines the professional context of school counseling in the real world of public education. The updated, revised chapters of this new edition written by contemporary experts in the field of school counseling.
Making DATA Work
Author : Carol Kaffenberg, Ph.D.,Anita Young, Ph.D.
Total pages :66
Introduction to Professional School Counseling
Author : Jered B. Kolbert,Rhonda L. Williams,Leann M. Morgan,Laura M. Crothers,Tammy L. Hughes
Summary : Introduction to Professional School Counseling: Advocacy, Leadership, and Intervention is a comprehensive introduction to the field for school counselors in training, one that provides special focus on the topics most relevant to the school counselor’s role and offers specific strategies for practical application and implementation. In addition to thorough coverage of the ASCA National Model (2012), readers will find thoughtful discussions of the effects of trends and legislation, including the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Response to Intervention (RtI), and School-Wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (SWPBIS). The text also provides a readers with an understanding of how school counselors assume counseling orientations within the specific context of an educational setting. Each chapter is intensely application oriented, with an equal emphasis both on research and on using data to design and improve school counselors’ functioning in school systems. Available for free download for each chapter: PowerPoint slides, a testbank of 20 multiple-choice questions, and short-answer, essay, and discussion questions.
School Counseling to Close the Achievement Gap
Author : Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy
Summary : Offers school counselors a road map for increasing achievement and promoting equity and advocacy for all students by examining the social factors that contribute to academic failure.
The School Counselor’s Guide to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Author : Emily Goodman-Scott,Jennifer Betters-Bubon,Peg Donohue
Summary : The School Counselor’s Guide to Multi-Tiered Systems of Support is the first book to provide school counseling practitioners, students, and faculty with information and resources regarding the alignment and implementation of Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (CSCPs) such as the ASCA National Model and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). This innovative text provides a strong theoretical and research base, as well as practical examples from the field, case studies, and relevant hands-on resources and tools to assist school counselors in comprehending, facilitating, and strengthening the implementation of CSCPs, particularly through MTSS alignment. Furthermore, chapters include pertinent information from the CACREP standards and the ASCA National Model. This book is an essential resource for pre-service and practicing school counselors, as well as their leaders, supervisors, and faculty looking to better understand and utilize the overlap between CSCPs and MTSS, to strengthen school counseling programs to better serve students, schools, and communities.
Facilitating Evidence-Based, Data-Driven School Counseling
Author : Brett Zyromski,Melissa A. Mariani
Summary : Counselors make a difference—and now you can prove it. As students’ needs change, dedicated school counselors have been evolving their practice. You see the results every day, on the faces of the at-risk students you serve. To meet accountability standards, though, you need more than faces: You need data the number-crunchers can understand. With this user-friendly manual, make the shift to evidence-based practices and interventions in a data-driven, comprehensive school counseling program based on ASCA’s national model—while keeping the personal nature of your work intact. The book includes Visual guides and checklists for every step of the process Examples of successful counseling program evolution Guidance on developing and submitting a successful Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) application Supporting documents in an online resource center Ensure that school counseling is recognized as an essential part of school improvement and students’ academic success by using this unique and innovative model. "Provides realistic examples, clear templates, and step-by-step strategies that ease the stress of what is often seen as an overwhelming process." Judith Bookhamer, Executive Director Pennsylvania School Counselors Association "Provides succinct and straight-forward tools to assist school counselors in marrying data-based decision-making practices with evidence-based counseling to create successful outcomes. This is a school counselor′s dream!" Franciene Sabens, Professional School Counselor Chester High School, Chester, IL "Starting with creating mission and vision statements and ending with advocacy efforts, the authors outline specific ways school counselors can integrate evidence-based interventions in their programming to positively impact student outcomes." Jennifer Betters-Bubon, Assistant Professor University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Implementation of the ASCA National Model By Professional School Counselors in Urban Schools
Author : Joelle Nixon
Summary : School counselors in the 21st century have changed the way society understands the profession in both theory and practice. The focal point of the American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) National Model is for school counselors to promote student success by reducing the existing achievement gap found among students of color, poor students, or underachieving students and their more advantaged peers (ASCA, 2005). However, little data is available on the activities of school counselors and the percentage of African American students in urban schools. The purpose of my study was to explore the relationship between the frequency of activities performed by school counselors as defined in the ASCA National Model and the percentage of African American students in urban schools. I used a known validated instrument, the School Counselor Activity Rating Scale (SCARS) which measures the frequency with which school counselors perform activities recommended by the ASCA National Model (Scarborough, 2005). My results showed that many of the participants were Caucasian (56%) and women (91%). The average age of the participants in my study was 37 years old. While a plurality of the participants (41%) worked in high schools, the other participants were employed evenly in the other three settings of elementary, middle/jr., or other/combination. I discovered that in terms of years employed as a school counselor in their current setting, most of the participants (71%) had been in their current school fewer than five years in an urban school. Most of the counselors (69%) had obtained a master’s degree in school counseling from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). School counselors working in schools with various ranges of African American students took part in my study. The average school counselor that responded to my study had (48%) Africa American students in their schools. School counselors working in urban schools implement many of the activities recommended by the ASCA National Model on a frequent basis. I conducted Pearson correlations to identify a relationship between school counselor activities and the percentage of African American students in schools. The results show no significant relationship between school counselors’ activities and the percentage of African American students. Practicing school counselors as well as administrators in urban schools can gain insight from the results of my study.
Hatching Results for Secondary School Counseling
Author : Trish Hatch,Whitney Triplett,Danielle Duarte,Vanessa Gomez
Summary : School counseling that makes a difference—for all students! As an secondary school counselor, you’re implementing a comprehensive program for all students. This hands-on guide takes you step by step through the creation and implementation of high-quality Tier 1 system of supports, with a focus on prevention education through core curriculum classroom lessons and schoolwide activities. Features include: The school counselor’s role in Multi-Tier Multi-Domain System of Supports Specific examples to help with design, implementation, and evaluation Guidance for selecting curriculum and developing lesson plans and action plans Alignment with ASCA National Model and ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors Numerous charts, graphs, and images to demonstrate concepts
Evidence-Based School Counseling
Author : Greg Brigman,Elizabeth Villares,Linda Webb
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Home Tech News Huawei P50 phones come with liquid lens technology
Huawei P50 phones come with liquid lens technology
Dubai – Yazan Rashid – It is reported that phones The Huawei P50, which is expected to be released next year, comes with innovative liquid lens technology to significantly improve focus speeds.
Huawei is looking to change things in smartphone photography again with its new patented liquid lens technology.
The technology is said to achieve millisecond-level focus, roughly similar to the human eye.
A new report indicates that liquid lenses will be mass produced and marketed in 2021.
According to the information, this new liquid lens technology may be integrated into the Huawei P50 phones for next year.
Huawei obtained a patent for this new technology on December 25 of last year, and it was announced in April of this year.
It is expected that this liquid lens technology will be integrated into the telephoto lens unit within the phone with the Sony IMX782 sensor that has not yet been announced.
The information shows that a conventional zoom lens achieves focus by adjusting the focal length between two lenses with a fixed focal length.
New liquid technology is used to focus light, Instead of moving the lenses, the camera unit changes the shape of the fluid by passing electricity through it to control the imaging.
The technical solution from Huawei enables the use of the liquid lens motor to meet performance requirements, such as: autofocus and optical image stabilization, while improving reliability compared to traditional focus motors under abnormal working conditions, such as: bumps and falls.
It is reported that this is not the first time that it has been reported that Huawei is trying to invent new camera devices. Where the company was the first to insert a periscope lens into a smartphone with the Huawei P30 Pro released in 2019.
This new technology allowed smartphone manufacturers to integrate large zoom lenses without the unit protruding from the back frame.
A periscope lens uses the mirror reflection method to adjust zoom settings before light reaches the image sensor.
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Anime was first introduced to the world in 1917 and since then many movies, series, and shows were launched featuring anime. If you are an anime lover, then you might have already watched a couple of series and shows based on anime on free movie streaming sites. Anime is not a genre basically as it is a complete world of entertainment itself. Many people prefer watching anime over other genres because of high-quality animation and fixtures. If you haven’t watched any anime movie, show or series then you are missing out on something really interesting. You can consider using some online anime streaming sites to watch anime online without downloading.
A simple search on the internet will get you a list of hundreds of portals where you can watch anime online but not all of them are good to use. Many paid options are available as Amazon Prime, Netflix, Crackle, etc. but these sites don’t have much anime content. If you are a hardcore anime fan then you might need to consider using some streaming websites made specially for anime streaming. Remember that you must not submit any personal or banking information on such free anime streaming websites and if a website is asking you to do so, then simply move on to another website for the best free online anime streaming experience.
Here in this post, we are going to tell you about some of the best anime streaming sites which you can use to watch anime movies, shows, and series online. The best thing about these free anime streaming sites is that they are completely free and only some of them might have subscription plans. If you are convinced with the features and content an anime website has to offer, you can consider buying a paid plan to enjoy extra advanced features of that website. Along with the anime streaming sites, we have also posted some common questions asked by anime lovers around the world which you must read before using these websites.
What Are The Best Anime Streaming Sites?
There are thousands of online anime streaming websites present on the internet today. But not all of them are safe or worth your time and data. So we here, have shortlisted the top 20 anime and cartoon streaming websites for you that are completely safe as each of them is checked by our team. So you can go through any of these sites mentioned here you like because each of them is best in their own way.
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Are Anime Streaming Sites Legal?
Not absolutely. There are many things on the internet that are not legal. In the greed to watch free anime online, some people may fall into the trap set up by these illegal sites and can lose their money or share valuable personal information. Therefore, it is important for you to choose and detect which sites are legal and which are not. If you don’t know how to do that or are new here, don’t worry we have it all sorted for you. The list of anime streaming sites mentioned on this page are completely safe and legal so you can trust us and watch any of them.
Best Free Anime Streaming Sites To Watch Cartoons Online
Anime Planet
Anime Planet is one of the top best anime websites. This website was founded in 2001 and has since been providing thousands of anime episodes for its huge userbase. You can stream your favorite anime shows and series online on Anime Planet for free. Plus, it provides some elementary information about the show you are streaming.
Anime Planet has systematically divided its content according to genres, release date, popularity, user favorites, etc. It will suggest recommendations according to your latest browser history. Apart from anime, it also offers a lot of light novels to read. The best part about Anime-Planet is that it lets you get social with other users and join communities of similar interest.
9anime is one of the best free anime streaming sites. It offers its users diversified content having categories of action, game, drama, etc. Also, if you couldn’t find the anime you want, you can request it on this website. It has nicely dubbed top-rated Japanese anime shows that you can stream online anytime you want, and in HD quality.
The search bar of 9anime lets you search ongoing, upcoming, as well as most-watched movies with just a click. The anime series here are neatly classified according to various genres and languages.
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Anime Freak
Anime Freak is a free anime streaming website where you can watch the latest anime series, movies, and shows. You can easily browse through this website by using its amazing alphabet list feature. It is very effective, indeed. If you love to watch anime, this site is heaven for you.
Firefox and Internet Explorer support this site. Anime Freak also provides its users the convenience of making their own favorites list and add what they like. The excellent quality content here does not allow any room for buffering. However, it also gives a lot of popup ads during the streaming, which can be a bit annoying sometimes.
Chia-Anime
Chia-Anime is a place where you can watch anime free online. It carries top-notch anime content in ultra HD quality including Bleach, Naruto Shippuden, One Piece, and many others. This website is accessible from every corner of the world. It also provides English subtitles for its foreign users. You can find almost any anime you want to stream, here.
Chia-Anime has a vast category of genres such as comedy, adventure, magic, space, etc. You can find new anime series and the latest released shows on this website easily, and for completely free. Although, you might experience a lot of pop-up ads.
Anime Heaven
Anime Heaven does not just offer great anime but it is also one of the best cartoon streaming sites. It offers top anime videos and shows to stream online and in the dubbed version. You can get the latest episodes here as the developers regularly update it and you can also use this website as a TV streaming website without sign-up.
The users can download their favorite content in the desired quality. They are divided into different genres of series and movies. And the search bar lets you browse anything available on Anime Heaven. It is literally a heaven for anime and cartoon lovers. You can also download files and watch offline anytime.
GOGO Anime
GOGO Anime is undoubtedly one of the best sites to watch anime. It is a very popular platform to watch animated movies as well. This website provides a variety of genres and categories from standards to specifics. You can browse for anime by the release date. There are English dubbed series with Chinese subtitles available on this site. And this is completely free for the users.
You can also request the video or shows you are interested in if you can’t find it on the website. A number of animated movies are offered here and in great quality. So you must definitely try out this website.
Anime Lab
Anime Lab is another one of those anime sites to watch anime for free. You can get all anime from the 90s to the latest releases of the year. All shows are systematically categorized according to the time of release, most popular, dubbed, etc. Be it an adventure, horror, action, or drama, you can get anything here.
The free plan of this website offers all content in 480p video quality. But the premium plan offers not only HD quality streaming but also ad-free movies and complete access to all subbed and dubbed versions available. Currently, Anime Lab is only accessible in New Zealand and Australia. Other countries have to use VPN to use this site.
Hulu is another place to watch free anime online. It is known worldwide for its live TV and fabulous original shows, but its unique anime content is at par with other popular anime streaming sites. This site contains a huge chunk of anime movies, shows, and series.
Although, Hulu does not offer its content for zero money. For watching certain shows, you might have to pay on this site. But the good thing is that Hulu offers a 30-day free trial period. So you can see for yourself what’s in store for you, and decide if you should pay or not.
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Crunchyroll is especially for anime streaming free online. You can watch drama series of every anime. This website also provides news and information related to anime and other animation movies. You can also demand the anime shows you want to stream on this website.
Crunchyroll is an amazing website for you if you are an anime lover. It lets its users share videos on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter. You can search for the videos you want to watch in the search bar of its homepage. The content here is available in different languages like English, France, Italian, Dutch, etc. So you must definitely try this website out.
My Anime List
My Anime List is another amazing website to watch anime online for free. The best thing is that this website is completely free of ads. But its user interface is what makes this site so popular among users. You can use different tabs here to search for your desired anime movie or show. It also offers reviews and short descriptions of the shows available.
For an upcoming movie, My Anime List will notify you at the right time. If you don’t remember the movie’s name, you can also search here by movie characters. English subtitles are available for all its content. So this is a must-try website for you, period.
Kissanime is one of the best anime streaming sites for mobile phones. It offers the latest anime shows and movies on the homepage itself, so you won’t have to search for them. The content is also well organized into categories as per your convenience, including action, adventure, comedy, dubbed, and many more.
You can stream online on its video page. Although some ads may pop-up from time to time which can be a bit annoying. And it does not have the option to change video resolution on the playback window.
Funimation is known to be the best-dubbed anime streaming site. It is very popular in English speaking regions for obvious reasons. It is no doubt the most reliable anime source for today. This website offers all the latest current episodes of popular shows and series. It has a rich content of English dubbed versions of anime movies. The content is neatly categorized into genres of adventure, romance, shounen, horror, drama, sci-fi, and much more.
Although Funimation is available in only 47 countries, you can use a VPN if your country is restricted its access. If you take its subscription, you can enjoy ad-free streaming and the latest hits, as well as simulcast from Japan.
Cartoons On
Cartoons On is among those online cartoon streaming sites which provide free streaming in HD quality. This website has a vast library of cartoons available for its users. It can be accessed on any device you have with an internet connection.
Cartoons On has a variety of cartoon shows, both new and old, for cartoon lovers. These shows are very neatly classified, so users can filter out shows they want to watch by the characters, show name, or studio name, as per their convenience. You don’t even need to sign up to access its content.
Cartoon Network is unquestionably the most popular website to watch cartoons free online. This website offers more than 30,000 cartoon videos and films, and the number is increasing each day. It is not just for children, but adults also enjoy the cartoons from this amazing website. No pop-up ads will disturb you while streaming your favorite cartoon shows.
Cartoon Network has a unique feature that lets its users filter the videos available here by the characters they like. It is completely free to stream shows and movies online here, and it also does not require any sign up for watching.
Disney Junior is a name nobody must have left unheard. It is one of the best websites to watch cartoons online. This website has a fabulous collection of cartoons, containing popular ones like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and many more. And all of them are for free. It has a search bar feature that lets you search for your favorite shows from A to Z. So if you are a cartoon lover, this site is no less than heaven for you.
Although Disney Junior has been blocked in some countries including India, you can always access and watch here using a VPN source.
Nickelodeon, a.k.a Nick, is a free cartoon online streaming website for kids to enjoy in HD quality. The interface of this website is strikingly colorful and creative, especially designed so to attract children’s eyes. Although only original Nickelodeon cartoons are available here to watch, but it also has a radio feature where you can listen as well as participate in various games organized on the site itself.
Nickelodeon regularly updates its content so new shows and videos are available here for you. Moreover, you can easily search for the cartoons you want to watch through its search feature, without facing any inconvenience. No signup is required.
WCOForever
Reading the name, some of you may have arisen a doubt. We assure you, Watch Cartoon Online is a legal cartoon streaming site which is free of cost to watch. You only have to search for the cartoons you want to watch, and you can find all of them here, so you can start watching right away with just a click. Also, its user interface is unique in its own way. It eases navigation for the users and is very interactive with them.
You may catch up on some ads here. You can find cartoon movies, series, dubbed versions, subbed versions, and likewise on this site. This website is ban in a few countries, so you may have to access it through a VPN.
We cannot forget that Youtube is one of the best websites to watch cartoons online for free. Youtube has a vast library of cartoons and is a huge platform for all the cartoon lovers out there. You can find any cartoon you like just by searching its name on the search bar.
YouTube has even made its kid’s version app, especially for cartoons and animated videos for children. There are several channels on YouTube that are solely dedicated to showing cartoon shows and movies. You don’t have to sign up here but if you do, you can pick up from where you were last watching. Graphic professionals from all over the world also upload their random film creations on YouTube.
Tubi TV is one of the best anime streaming sites on today’s date. You can find almost every anime show here, be it classics like You You Hakusho and Akira, or the latest released shows like Boruto and Fairy Tail. You can watch all of these for completely free and in high video quality.
Tubi TV keeps updating its content with the latest episodes of popular shows and series. Although, some ads and commercials may pop-up from time to time while streaming. Still, Tubi TV is worth watching for all the anime lovers out there.
Not only is VIZ a great anime streaming website, but it is also one of the best-subbed anime streaming sites on today’s date. It is a popular website that has been in the industry for three decades now. This website is responsible for bringing the Japanese anime culture to the United States of America and established itself as the principal source of anime in the country.
It offers shows ranging from the old, well-loved classics to the latest episodes of popular anime series. You can also create your own library here to keep your favorite shows. The moment a show releases in Japan, VIZ makes it available in English subtitle format.
FAQs Related To Free Anime Streaming Sites
Do You Need A VPN For Anime Streaming Sites?
As we have mentioned above in the description of sites to watch anime free online, some of the sites require a VPN source to access. Actually, some of those websites are banned in some countries, but the VPN allows the users to watch and stream anime and cartoons online even in those countries. You will have to check whether the particular website you want to stream in is available in your country or not. But using a VPN is normally safe so you don’t have to worry. Or if you’re really paranoid, you can use the sites mentioned on this page that are available worldwide.
Can You Use Streaming Sites To Watch Anime Without Sign-Up?
As we have mentioned in our best free anime streaming sites description, most of them do not require any kind of sign up or registration to access and stream their content. However, signing up may offer you some extra perks, like creating your own personalized library, or picking up from where you left a video watching incomplete. It completely depends on you whether you want to sign up or not. Anyway, a sign up just asks you to provide your email address mostly, so you might consider it.
Is There Any Anime Streaming Website For Mobile?
Yes. The aforementioned top best anime websites are mostly available for mobile devices. Some of those websites work equally well on desktop as well as any other mobile device. Although, your mobile browser configuration can affect the streaming in some cases. You might have to change some settings like web permissions in whatever browser you may use, to let these sites’ content to stream on your respective devices. We recommend you to use only these sites discussed on this webpage so as to avoid any hassle while watching on any device.
What Are The Features of Free Anime Streaming Sites?
There are numerous good features of anime sites to watch anime for free. Some of them are as follows:
You can request the anime video or show you want to watch but can’t find it on the particular site.
The anime content is available and classified into various genres like comedy, action, adventure, horror, game, drama, kids, and much more.
You can watch the latest anime shows easily.
You can watch any anime you’re interested in, and it is completely legal and safe if you go through our mentioned websites.
Can You Get Caught While Using Anime Streaming Sites?
Well, it depends. It depends on what site you are using to quench your anime thirst. Some of the free anime streaming websites are not legal or safe and they might reveal your personal information. . There are many illegal websites flooding the net nowadays. There are some websites that tend to upload the latest released shows to gather users’ attention. But they provide copyright content that does not have the permission of the makers. If you use such sites, chances are that you can get a legal notice from the authorities. That’s why we suggest you stream anime shows only from the websites we have discussed on this page. Their authenticity has been checked so you can trust them completely.
So these were some of the best anime streaming sites and we hope you have found what you were looking for. There are countless websites to watch anime online available out there but not all of them are as good as the websites we have mentioned on this page. Consider using them if you are looking for top streaming sites for anime.
We will keep adding more anime streaming sites and cartoon streaming sites on this page, so keep visiting Sens Aura Tech to know about them. If you are facing any issues in using any free anime streaming websites mentioned on this page or you have any questions related to these free anime sites then feel free to ask us about them via the comments below.
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Hearthstone prepares October 22 reveal as 18.4.2 patch drops
As Hearthstone's 18.4.2 patch goes live, Blizzard prepares the obvious reveal of what's next. (So obvious that I had to ask Greg Burke, just to be sure.)
Ozzie Mejia
Hearthstone's updates continue to come at a regular pace. Right before the game's latest update went live, Blizzard had a little tease for the player base. The briefest of teaser trailers showed off a single eyeball and encouraged players to return on October 22 for a special fall reveal. What exactly this reveal will entail is anybody's guess, but it's likely for the game's next expansion.
There isn't a lot to go by with this 36-second teaser. However, the title "Come One, Come All," along with a description that speaks with a certain kind of carnival jargon seems to imply something festive in on its way. The circus-like music, balloons, and purple curtain are another pretty big hint. But a hint towards what?
I asked Video Editor and resident World of Warcraft enthusiast Greg Burke what this could possibly be pointing to. His answer? It has something to do with the Darkmoon Faire. This is the annual gathering alongside the south of Darkmoon Island where players can gather together, take part in sideshow games, and earn special drops. This favorite World of Warcraft instance and today's Hearthstone tease seem to line up perfect, so that's our best educated guess. Expect to learn more next Thursday, October 22.
As for what's happening in Hearthstone now, Thursday saw the 18.4.2 patch arrive. This is a notable update to Battlegrounds, one that sees a few heroes nerfed, several more buffed, and the outright removal of a few pesky minions, like Pogo-Hopper. The full list of changes is up on the Hearthstone website.
Being the Hearthstone player that I am, I'll have a close eye on this one. Keep it on Shacknews for the latest, as we wait for the Thursday unveiling of what's next for Hearthstone.
Ozzie has been playing video games since picking up his first NES controller at age 5. He has been into games ever since, only briefly stepping away during his college years. But he was pulled back in after spending years in QA circles for both THQ and Activision, mostly spending time helping to push forward the Guitar Hero series at its peak. Ozzie has become a big fan of platformers, puzzle games, shooters, and RPGs, just to name a few genres, but he’s also a huge sucker for anything with a good, compelling narrative behind it. Because what are video games if you can't enjoy a good story with a fresh Cherry Coke?
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Loki, a K9 with the Boone County Sheriff's office, died of injuries he sustained when the squad he was in was struck from behind during a Dec. 27 traffic stop in Boone County. (Supplied/Supplied)
The death of a Boone County police dog has prompted one not-for-profit organization with Ogle County ties to seek donations for the sheriff’s department as a memorial to the K9.
On Dec. 27, Loki was secured in the kennel of the squad car while a Boone County Sheriff’s Deputy was conducting a traffic stop at 1:36 a.m. on Interstate 90 at Irene Road in Boone County.
A preliminary investigation released by the state police said the deputy was stopped on the right shoulder of Interstate 90 and was outside of his fully marked squad car with emergency lights activated, when the squad was struck from behind by a 2013 Lincoln Limousine driven by Vincent Millare, 53, of Crystal Lake.
The impact forced the squad car forward causing it to strike the rear of the vehicle the deputy had pulled over. Millare and the driver of the pulled-over vehicle, Patricia Wheeler, 50, were transported by ambulance to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The Boone County deputy was uninjured, but Loki was transported to an emergency veterinary hospital for treatment and later died due to injuries sustained in the crash.
Millare was cited for driving while under the influence, failure to yield upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle (Scotts Law), improper lane usage, driving on the shoulder, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
The Jaimie Cox Foundation, a local non-profit that supports first responders in the northern Illinois region, posted this on social media after the death of Loki.
“Boone County Sheriff’s Office lost K-9 Loki early this morning after a senseless incident involving a suspected drunk driver. Our thoughts are with Boone County Sheriff’s Department and Loki’s handler. We will accept donations to this fundraiser (and the original post below) present them to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office along with a memorial piece for K9 Loki. For those who do not know, we are a local non-profit supporting first responders in the northern Illinois region.”
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office posted this message:
“On behalf of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, we want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support to our department on the loss of our K9 Loki. The Sheriff’s Office has received a tremendous amount of requests to donate to our K9 program. There have also been several individuals and organizations accepting donations on behalf of our K9 program.
“We appreciate the good intentions, but please know the department may not be able to verify the legitimacy of every account. The Sheriff’s office is not soliciting donations. However, due to the overwhelming plea to donate, individuals may send donations directly to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office at 615 N. Main St. Belvidere, IL 61008.
“Please know 100% of the donations received on behalf of K9 Loki will go directly to our K9 program. Thank you again for your unbelievable amount of support.
Jaimie Cox, was a 30-year-old Rockford police officer who died in 2017 after a scuffle during a traffic stop.
His grandparents, the late Don and Joyce Cox, were Mt. Morris residents; his dad Jim grew up in town and graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1977; and Cox lived in town for a few months while training for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police, where he worked before joining the Rockford department in 2016.
Cox was killed after stopping a pickup truck near East State Street and Dawn Avenue in Rockford. Police believe he scuffled with the driver, became entangled with the truck, and opened fire with his sidearm. The truck crashed into a tree about two blocks north of the stop.
Cox, who radioed for assistance during the incident, was taken to OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy showed he died of blunt force trauma, said the Winnebago County coroner, who ruled his death a homicide.
The driver died of a gunshot wound and also suffered blunt force trauma, his autopsy revealed.
The squad car did not have a dashboard camera.
Earleen Hinton
Earleen oversees production and content of 9 community weeklies and has worked for Shaw Newspapers since 1985.
Here’s where each health region in northern Illinois stands as of Sunday for new cases and vaccine administration
Here’s where each health region in northern Illinois stands as of Saturday for new cases and vaccine administration
Our View: We should all do our part to keep schools open, in-person
Illinois to move to Phase 1b of vaccine plan on Jan. 25
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How does indoor dining reopen in Illinois?
Pritzker: Regions 1, 2, and 5 can all move forward to Tier 2; limited indoor dining can return in Tier 1
Here’s where each health region in northern Illinois stands as of Friday for new cases and vaccine administration
Guest column: A reflection on Illinois’ new House speaker, Chris Welch
Gambling establishments, casinos in regions moving to Tiers 1 or 2 can reopen Saturday
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Bushy Lure and Shimano Biomaster Review
Bushy Lure & Shimano Biomaster Review
By Brett Mensforth
Having met Kaj ‘Bushy’ Busch several years ago and having fished with him myself a few times now, it’s obvious the guy is about as smart as it gets when it comes to tackle design. I’ve been using some of his lures, and in particular the Stiffy Popper, with great results, and I was really looking forward to seeing his new rod range when it eventually hit the market.
Instead of just one range, however, Shimano released two late last year – one range specifically for bait fishing and the other for lures. Known as the Bushy Lure Legend and Bait Legend series, both were designed in conjunction with master rod builder, Ian Miller, who is the driving force behind all of Shimano’s fishing rods these days.
There are seven rods in each series, and those I’ve seen so far are brilliant. Given that we’ve been chasing kings and bluefin quite a bit lately, Shane and I each grabbed one of the heavier lure casting rods – the Kingy 722 – and matched them up to Shimano’s popular Biomaster 8000SWA. The reels were spooled with 300m of 30 pound Power Pro Slick 8 braid and we were set to go.
There are four Biomasters in the SWA range – a 4000, 5000, 8000 and the 10,000 – and although they sit in the shadow of some of the more upmarket Shimano threadlines, there can be no doubting their quality. Each has six plus one stainless ball bearings and the 8000 is capable of 13kg of drag; not that we were contemplating ever using that much with 30 pound braid, but it’s nice to know you have plenty of drag power available if it’s needed in a desperate situation.
The Biomaster 8000SWA has a retrieve ratio of 5.7:1, which is ideal for the type of lure casting we had in mind. It’s quick enough for surface feeding bluefin if you crank flat out, but not too fast for stick baits and poppers when retrieved at moderate pace.
The first time I clamped my Biomaster onto the Kingy 722, it felt like the two were made for each other. The 8000 size reel is spot on for 30 pound braid and, at 550 grams, it’s definitely not too heavy for extended casting sessions. Nor is it too expensive.
I really like the way Ian Miller has set this rod up. The high modulus graphite blank is what I’d call medium/fast in action, with a heap of lifting power in the lower section – precisely what you need for fish like tuna and kings that do a lot of their fighting directly beneath the boat. Guides are lightweight zirconia and grips are high quality shaped cork. The foregrip is 25cm long and behind the reel seat are split grips that are ideally located for comfortable casting. For a stick that boasts so much power, it’s light to hold and, as mentioned, balances well with the Biomaster 8000.
The recent run of southern bluefin tuna around much of the South Australian coast provided the perfect opportunity to test the Biomaster/Bushy Legend combination. Casting lures at feeding tuna schools is something we love to do, and although a 30 pound outfit is perhaps a tad heavy for the average 15-18kg bluefin, the chance to try it out on a recognised gamefish was too good to pass up.
The rod is rated to cast lures of between 30-90 grams, which is a fair spread of weights. Shane stuck to his beloved Lock lures, which he has proven to be absolutely deadly on tuna that are feeding on pilchards or anchovies. I was keen to try them on stick baits and soft plastics, so the new rods were set to be tested on a wide range of lure profiles, actions and weights.
More to assess the rod’s ability to cast lures at the heavier end of its rating than anything else, I tied on a 70gm stick bait and was amazed at just how far I could throw it. I have no doubt that 90 grams would be well within its capabilities. The tuna would follow the stick baits each time I put one into a feeding school, but the action just wasn’t right and the fish would invariably veer off half way through the retrieve. Obviously, they needed something that I could crank back faster and straighter.
Meanwhile, Shane was having a ball using the Lock metals on the Bushy/Biomaster outfit. These lures weigh 50gm and, despite using heavier line than normal, he was able to cast them the proverbial country mile with the Bushy stick. If we pulled up 50 or 60m short of a tuna bust-up, Shane was able to ping the lure well beyond the fish and crank it back through them with next to no effort. Bushy and Ian Miller did design this rod specifically for casting, and there can be no doubt it does the job well.
I enjoyed the same casting efficiency using Squidgy soft plastics on 28 gram heads. Plastics aren’t anywhere near as easy to throw as a streamlined metal baitfish profile, but I was still able to reach the surface action from a reasonable way off, so the Kingy 722 passes the casting exam by a good margin!
The same applies after hook up. The Biomaster 8000 drag is about as smooth as anything we’ve ever used, and that includes Stellas and similar top-of-the-range reels. Both Shane and I pushed the outfits hard on each tuna we hooked, and I can tell you that rod has a surprising amount of stopping power. Once each fight progressed to the inevitable deep circling under the rod tip stage, we were able to muscle the fish pretty quickly up to the landing net. You can spend a lot of time on a half decent tuna as it begins a series of anti-clockwise circles at mid water, and this is where a rod with plenty of low down power comes into its own.
The Bushy/Biomaster’s next assignment – and this one might well be tougher – is throwing stick baits and other top water lures at some kingfish.
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A Brush with Love by Lisa McKendrick - Book Tour Spotlight + Giveaway
Lana, a talented Ivy League artist, and Walt, a small-town farmer, couldn’t be more different. She arrives in Bluegill, Idaho, ready to spend the summer painting, excited to study under Walt’s grandpa, a brilliant but aging artist. The more she is thrown together with Walt though–and the more she spends time with him–the more she realizes her heart may be drawing up its own plans. As the weeks pass, Lana realizes she’ll have to choose between following her dreams or following her heart.
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Lisa Mckendrick has been published four times. Her most recent book was Letters to My Future Husband, which was published in 2015. Lisa is the mother of seven children and graduated from BYU with a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in English. Currently she lives in Florida.
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A Mother for Leah by Rachel L. Miller -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
Will Leah Fisher find love because of a buggy accident? Could love soften her heart so that she is able to see her answered prayers in Naomi Yoder or will she drive a wedge between her father and the only woman he has shown interest in since Elisabeth Fisher’s death? Leah Fisher lost her mother ten years ago. She is rapidly approaching womanhood and the lack is becoming more difficult every day. Will she be able to recognize love when it’s right in front of her? Could love be the key to Leah opening her heart, making room for the woman her father intends to marry… or will she stubbornly cling to the memory of her own mother? Will Leah be able to let go of her own ideas and realize that God truly does know best for her or will she allow love to slip through her fingers, destroying Samuel Fisher and Naomi Yoder’s happiness at the same time? – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – A Mother for Leah is a story about finding love and joy again after an unexpected tragedy rocks an Amish family’s life. Sweet, compelling, and filled with a charming cast of characters who will resonate with readers of all ages. ~ Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of The Quieting
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Rachel L Miller writes sweet Amish romance with a focus on faith, family and friendship.
She feels very strongly that God has led her to live a simpler lifestyle; thus her deep kinship with the plain people. She enjoys spending time with her family and doing fun, simple things like swimming, making sun tea, sitting outside watching the sunrise or listening to rain fall on the tin roof.
Rachel enjoys writing Amish fiction and hopes that the purity of her stories will allow God’s message to shine through more clearly. She also writes Contemporary Inspirational Romance – and with all of her stories she focuses on presenting romance the way God intended it to be.
Readers can connect with Rachel on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Goodreads and her website.
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Windy Gap Wishes book one A Mother for Leah by Rachel L. Miller is a sweet and charming Amish romance and true to Amish storytelling. To begin the reading is a bit slow, but picks up throughout the novel. There are a couple romance stories going on in this novel and although the relationships are enjoyable and sweet, they do seem to move a little quickly. Miller has a beautiful way of writing stories that readers of Amish fiction will definitely enjoy. This is a story that will tug at the heart strings as characters come to life off the pages and readers become engulfed in their lives. This delightful Amish romance story, filled with family and courtship, is one that readers will thoroughly enjoy.
Series: Windy Gap Wishes
Genre: Amish, Romance, Christian
Publisher: Covenant Communications
A review copy of this book was purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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A Season to Dance by Patricia Beal -- Book Tour Guest Post + Giveaway
Title: A Season to Dance
Author: Patricia Beal
Publisher: Bling! Romance
Genre: Inspirational Contemporary Fiction
Ballerina Ana Brassfield has her path to the stage of the Met in New York and her future with fiancé Peter Engberg all figured out—until her first love, renowned German dancer Claus Gert, shows up in Georgia to dance with her and win her back. Claus kisses her after a rehearsal, a kiss Peter witnesses from the darkened audience. Convinced a kiss between Claus and Ana is more than a one-time mistake, Peter breaks off his engagement with Ana. Rejected by Peter, and knowing Claus is dancing at the Met soon, Ana decides to repave her path to her dream. With her 2002 Thunderbird and Baryshnikov, an old dog crippled by arthritis, she moves to Germany to be with Claus. But the ghost of his late wife, Ana’s own memories of Peter, and the pressure of earning a spot in a large ballet company prove to be a high price for a shot at success.
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Patricia Beal is a 2015 Genesis semi-finalist and First Impressions finalist. She is represented by Les Stobbe of the Leslie H. Stobbe Literary Agency, and A Season to Dance is her debut novel (Bling! Romance / Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas, May 2017). She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Cincinnati in 1998 with a B.A. in English Literature and has worked for the U.S. Army as a writer and editor for many years. Patricia writes from Fayetteville, North Caroloa, where she lives with her husband and two children. You can find more info about Patricia on her website here.
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Thank you so much for having me here! I love this tour and have been looking forward to this stop. ?
You asked me about the process and the research that went into my debut novel, so here it goes…
The research for this novel was easy because I’ve been to all the places the novel goes, and I’ve danced ballet for almost forty years now (my whole life).
The Huntington’s Disease piece required some work, but I was blessed with a wonderful friend who carries the Huntington’s gene and whose mom is already symptomatic. She is amazing and brave and helped me a great deal. She validated my research, shared stories, served as a sensitivity reader, and then joined the launch team.
Now the process—the process was hard.
Writing a novel was an old dream. It first crossed my mind in 1987 when I read Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist. Paulo’s early novels grabbed me by the heart and didn’t let go. They changed my life.
I wanted to do that to people, but for years I didn’t have a good idea.
Then in January of 2011, on I-40 (somewhere between Nashville and Winston-Salem), I had an idea that wouldn’t let go of me. A young woman, a ballerina, stuck on top of a wall for behaving badly.
Then came the questions: Who put her there? What exactly did she do? Why did she do it? Where did he go? Is he coming back?
I wrote a chapter every Saturday and finished the first draft before the end of the year. Then I hired coach Gloria Kempton via Writer’s Digest to look at the whole thing and tell me if it was any good.
She saw potential in the story of a small-town professional ballerina with big dreams, but explained I needed a clearer quest, more telling details, better scene structure, and better balance between sequels and dramatic scenes. I joined Gloria’s critique group and spent almost a year rewriting.
In the summer of 2012 I started querying. Days passed. A week passed. A month passed. And all I did was collect rejections. I became bitter. Bitterly sad at first. Then bitterly discouraged. And then bitterly ugly. I’d never been ugly before. Not like that.
Up to that point, I’d believed that there was some kind of “god” out there and that being good was right and that it paid off. But with the disappointments of the publishing journey those beliefs became a joke to me. I stood in the middle of my empty kitchen (husband deployed, kids at school, my first dog had just died), glared at an inbox full of rejections, and stated to whomever or whatever was out there: “God is dead.”
Yes, I said that to the “god” of my imagination, and not to the real God—the One I eventually met—God as He reveals Himself in the Bible. I now know that He was in that kitchen with me, and that He was about to show me I was wrong.
My newfound lack of restraint and selfishness didn’t make me happy. I wanted a job. I still dreamed of that book deal that had to be just around the corner. I wanted, I wanted…
But nothing happened, and it didn’t matter how hard I tried to get help, get happy, and find any kind of relief for the pain I felt. Nothing. Happened. I’d never seen so many closed doors—slammed-shut doors—ever in my life.
There was one open door. When God planted our family in the El Paso desert, He planted us two blocks from a friend from the Fort Benning years. A friend whose claim to fame was church shopping whenever the Army moved her family. I asked her to take me to church on the first Wednesday of January of 2013.
I fell in His arms. Surrendered, defeated, and dependent. Or what God likes to call—ready. I was born again two weeks later and was baptized on Super Bowl Sunday that February.
I had tickets to go to New York for the Writer’s Digest conference that spring, but sometime in March, it dawned on me: “A Season to Dance is a salvation story without the salvation piece.”
The novel isn’t just the story of a small-town professional ballerina who dreams of dancing at the Met in New York and the two men who love her. It’s also the story of a girl desperately trying to fill the God-shaped hole in her heart with often misguided career and romantic pursuits.
Now, I had work to do. I spent 2013 and the first half of 2014 rewriting the whole thing. Five ladies from my Sunday school class read chapter after chapter as I produced them and cheered me on through that gruesome process. I couldn’t have done it without their support.
Jeff Gerke edited my novel in the summer of 2014 and had me read Robert McGee’s The Search for Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God's Eyes. I was ready to do it right. The novel was ready. It was time.
I went to my first Christian writers conference, the ACFW 2014 in St. Louis. Two weeks later, Les Stobbe offered to represent me. Then in early 2016, I signed with Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas.
I’m so thrilled that after thirty years of dreaming, learning, rejections, and rewrites, A Season to Dance is finally here ?
Here are some photos of this crazy journey to publication. Enjoy!
Germany ?
Getting good at competing – Great results in ACFW contests in 2015
Pinterest image of Blake Shelton – inspiration for Peter
Pinterest image of Mikhail Baryshnikov – inspiration for Claus
An ACFW story…
Marisa Deshaies, aka fairy godmother and editor of A Season to Dance
Meghan Gorecki, publishing assistant and gifted encourager during edits
Callaway Gardens – Peter’s bridge
Callaway Gardens – Azalea Bowl
Thank you so much for spending time with my words! I love you all. I’m putting together a prayer list for the Christmas break. Shoot me a note if you want to be on it. I would love to pray for you – patricia@patriciabeal.com.
Prize 1:
#TeamPeter
Country Christmas Basket:
Blake Shelton Christmas CD, Hallmark movie A Nutcracker Christmas, Country Cookin' - Recipes from Callaway Gardens, A Season to Dance, country chocolates, and a country ornament.
Prize 2:
#TeamClaus
German Christmas Basket:
German Christmas Songs CD, Baryshnikov movie White Nights (with Helen Mirren), Classic German Baking by Luisa Weiss, A Season to Dance, German chocolates, and an ornament.
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The Hunter's Son by Gregg Luke -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
For as long as Jarem can remember, the war between the Nephites and Lamanites has raged on. But for the young Nephite, there is security in the knowledge that the ruthless Lamanite warriors would never dare cross the border into his village—until the unthinkable happens. A Lamanite raiding party defies boundaries, destroying the village and killing Jarem's family. Enslaved to his enemies, Jarem must rely on his faith in God as he endures unimaginable hardships at the hands of the Lamanites—including being cruelly separated from the woman he loves.
But even amid trials, there is goodness to be found. When Chemish, Master Healer of the Lamanites, takes ownership of Jarem, the young man discovers unexpected kindness. Jarem becomes the healer's apprentice, and soon Chemish finds his soul stirred by the Christian faith of his student. But even as the bond between the two unlikely friends grows, the hatred of the Lamanites spreads. It is no longer enough for them to own the Nephites—they want to exterminate every one of them, and even personal slaves are no longer safe. Now, Jarem's only hope of survival is a dangerous escape that will take him through the heart of Lamanite land . . .
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Gregg Luke was born in Bakersfield, California, but spent the majority of his childhood and young adult life in Santa Barbara, California. He served an LDS mission to Wisconsin then pursued his education in biological sciences at SBCC, UCSB, BYU, and subsequently graduated from the University of Utah College of Pharmacy.
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From page one Gregg Luke captures the attention of his readers with an intense and dangerous scene in his novel The Hunter’s Son. This is a story about the rivalry between the Lamanite and Nephite people in the Book of Mormon biblical times. This story is filled with intense, exciting, and sometimes dangerous situations that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. But the story also has themes of the love of family, an unexpected and powerful friendship, and finding faith in God. It is a powerful story with an engaging story and relatable characters that readers will not want to miss. This story is written for a male audience, but all readers may enjoy.
Genre: historical, biblical
Publication date: November 1, 2017
A review copy of this book was provided by Covenant Communications. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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Merri's Christmas Mission by Chautona Havig -- Review
Merri doesn’t want much from life–a job, healthy kids, a modest apartment, cheap fun… And a LAVISH Christmas. No, really. While other people save for vacations and cars, Merri saves every spare dime for her annual Christmas Extravaganza! But when she loses her job three months before Christmas, survival means dipping deeper and deeper into the Christmas fund! What’s a Yuletide fanatic to do? All Barney wanted was to win a pool table for The Mission, but watching a single mom’s dogged determination to win a great Christmas gift for her kids makes it hard to keep his eye on the needs of the mission instead of the shifting hopes of his heart.
Chautona Havig lives and writes in California's Mojave Desert with her husband of nearly 30 years and six of her nine children. When not writing she enjoys reading, a couple dozen hobbies, and trying to learn to like workouts at the gym. She writes Christian Fiction without apology or pretense--lived not preached. Her desire is to encourage Christians in their faith through fiction.
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Merri’s Christmas Mission by Chautona Havig is an enjoyable, funny, and sweet Christmas novella. This story is about family and friendship and of course the holidays. It is about making Christmas happen on a low budget and rather than focusing on the gifts, but the time doing activities with family and friends. It is a story that will touch the heart of readers, as they come to know the characters through their struggles, mistakes, and joys. Readers will easily relate to the story and characters in this pleasant holiday read that will warm the heart and sometimes even make readers laugh. This is a Christmas novella that readers will not want to miss this holiday season.
Genre: contemporary, romance, holiday, Christmas
Publisher: Indi
Number of pages: Merri’s Christmas Mission – a little over 100; Making Spirits Bright Collection - 577
A copy of this book was purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
First Line Fridays -- The Saturday Night Supper Club + Mini-view
via Hoarding Books
Today I am going to post a line from
The Saturday Night Supper Club
by Carla Lareano.
My First Line:
Three hours into Saturday night dinner service and she was already running on fumes.
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Love and Loss at Whitmore Manor by Anita Stansfield -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
For nearly three years, British Officer Tristan Whitmore fought bravely for King and Crown in America. But his loyalty came at a price, and after slowly recovering from battlefield injuries, it is finally time to return to his beloved England and his wife, Muriel. But there is to be no tender reunion at Whitmore Manor—instead, Tristan is stunned to learn of his wife’s deceit in his absence and her unexpected death. And to add to the shocking blow, this devastating news is delivered by the last woman Tristan ever hoped to see again.
Olivia Halstead lost everything after the death of her father but found refuge with her cousin Muriel while Muriel’s husband was at war. Now, with the loss of her cousin, Olivia feels she has trespassed too long on the hospitality of the family. But before she can depart, Muriel’s husband returns, and Olivia’s own thorny history with the man comes rushing in: years ago, theirs was a tender courtship—followed too soon by a bitter parting of ways.
Now two people divided by past betrayal find an unforeseen chance for reconciliation. But when Tristan and Olivia find themselves on opposite sides of a revolution, will their clashing allegiances tear them apart forever?
Anita Stansfield has more than fifty published books and is the recipient of many awards, including two lifetime achievement awards. Her books go far beyond bein an enjoyable, memorable story. Anita resonates particularly well with a broad range of devoted readers because of her sensitive and insightful examination of contemporary issues that are faced by many of those readers, even when her venue is a historical romance, readers come away from her compelling stories equipped with new ideas about how to enrich their own lives, regardless of their circumstances.
Anita was born and raised in Provo, Utah. She is the mother of five and has a growing number of grandchildren. She also writes for the general trade market under the name Elizabeth D. Michaels.
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A review copy of this book was provided by Covenant Communications. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
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Deadly Proof (Atlanta Justice #1) by Rachel Dylan -- Book Tour Review
Riveting new series offers legal suspense with a romantic twist
In the biggest case of her career, attorney Kate Sullivan is tapped as lead counsel to take on Mason Pharmaceutical because of a corporate cover-up related to its newest drug. After a whistleblower dies, Kate knows the stakes are much higher than her other lawsuits.
Former Army Ranger turned private investigator Landon James is still haunted by mistakes made while serving overseas. Trying to forget the past, he is hired by Kate to look into the whistleblower's allegation and soon suspects that the company may be engaging in a dangerous game for profit. He also soon finds himself falling for this passionate and earnest young lawyer.
Determined not to make the same mistakes, he's intent on keeping Kate safe, but as the case deepens, it appears someone is willing to risk everything-even murder-to keep the case from going to trial.
Rachel Dylan writes Christian fiction including legal romantic suspense. Rachel has practiced law for over a decade and enjoys weaving together legal and suspenseful stories. In addition, Rachel writes the Danger in the Deep South including "Lethal Action" and "Devoted Defender," which appeals to fans of edge of your seat romantic suspense. Rachel also writes the Windy Ridge series including "Trial & Tribulations" and "Fatal Accusation." These legal thrillers with elements of spiritual warfare are great for fans who enjoy books by Peretti or Dekker. "Trial & Tribulations" was a Selah finalist in 2016. Rachel lives in Michigan with her husband and five furkids-two dogs and three cats. Rachel loves to connect with readers.
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Legal thriller Deadly Proof book one in the Atlanta Justice series by Rachel Dylan is an immediate success. From page one, Dylan pulls readers in with her characters and the intense lawsuit underway. This story is full of ongoing fast-paced suspense and mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seat waiting to see what happens next, especially when twists and turns that aren’t expected take place. Although not a main theme in the novel, there is also a touch of romance. This is an intense and captivating read that contemporary fiction and mystery lovers will definitely want to add to their collection.
Series: Atlanta Justice
Genre: contemporary, suspense, mystery, legal thriller, Christian
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
A review copy of this book was provided by LitFuse. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
My Sister's Intended by Rachael Anderson -- Cover Reveal
Coming Spring 2018 My Sister's Intended by Rachael Anderson
For as long as Prudence can remember, it has been understood that her sister will one day wed the eldest son of their nearest neighbor. Such an alliance will benefit both families and bring a great deal of joy to all parents involved. Unfortunately, Prudence has never been able to feel as joyful. She believes her sister is mad to consider marrying a man she hardly knows, even if he will one day make her a countess. Titles and wealth shouldn't factor into matters of the heart, and as an aspiring romance novelist, Prudence cannot fathom how anyone could even think of settling for less than love. She certainly wouldn’t, and she doesn't want her sister to either. Unable to stand by and do nothing, Prudence sets out to help the awkward couple discover the best in each other with the hope that they will eventually find love. What she neglected to foresee, however, was that she might fall in love with Lord Knave herself. Author Rachael Anderson A USA Today bestselling author, Rachael Anderson is the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can't sing, doesn't dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating.
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Cowboy Christmas Guardian (Gold Country Cowboys #1) by Dana Mentink -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
Someone is dead set on stopping Shelby Arroyo from doing her job: assessing mineral rights in a mine in gold country. But after rancher Barrett Thorn rescues her from an attack, the handsome widowed cowboy seems to feel responsible for her. That is, until he discovers she’s from the family that he’ll never forgive for his wife’s death. As the threats against Shelby escalate, cowboy honor and an unexpected attraction keep Barrett by her side, even at his own risk. And since Shelby won’t back down, Barrett must protect the brave, loyal woman he has no business falling for…a woman someone wants to kill by Christmas.
About the Author
Dana Mentink is a two time American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award winner, a Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award and a Holt Medallion winner. She is a national bestselling author of over thirty-five titles in the suspense and lighthearted romance genres. She is pleased to write for Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense, Harlequin Heartwarming and Harvest House. Besides writing, she busies herself teaching third grade. Mostly, she loves to be home with Papa Bear, Yogi, Boo Boo, a nutty terrier, a chubby box turtle and a feisty parakeet.
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Howdy, readers! I am thrilled to be bringing you this four book Gold Country Cowboys series that takes place in an area near and dear to my heart! My family and I have enjoyed many adventures in this amazing area, from exploring gold mines, to climbing through caverns, and soaking in the incredible history. As a matter of fact, we recently enjoyed a train trip on the historic V and T Railroad which took us past abandoned mines and even some active ones where people are engaged in modern day treasure hunting. California’s Gold Country is a fascinating place filled with secret treasures. I hope you will enjoy some wild adventures with four cowboy brothers who have some secrets of their own. God bless you all!
With suspense rom page one, Dana Mentink immediately pulls readers in and keeps them on the edge of their seats. Love cowboys and suspense? Mentink’s story will thrill and captive the pounding heart of readers of both genres. Not only with twists and turns that readers don’t expect and that will keep them captivated throughout the entire novel, Mentink has crafted stubborn, determined, and engaging characters that readers will relate with and adore. This is a fun, steady pace, enjoyable, and fairly quick-read Love Inspired Suspense that readers will thoroughly enjoy.
Series: Gold Country Cowboys
Genre: contemporary, romance, suspense
Publisher: Love Inspired Suspense
A review copy of this book was provided by the author via CelebrateLit. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
In honor of her tour, Dana is giving away a copy of Cowboy Christmas Guardian in print or ebook, a horse scarf and a $25 Amazon gift card! Enter the giveaway HERE.
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How to Watch AAF Football Online Without Cable
February 13, 2019Ashtyn Evans
CBS All Access provides access to the CBS live stream in 90% of the country and an on-demand library with thousands of episodes for under $6 per month. Get 7 days free.
Hulu with Live TV adds more than 50 live channels to Hulu’s on-demand streaming service. This means you can watch sports, local channels, movies, and more. Get 7 days free.
fuboTV is an excellent choice for sports fans. Start with 80+ channels including more than 30 sports channels. You can add more sports channels if you want. Get 7 days free.
The AAF season recently kicked off and now is going full swing. Games will occur over nine more weekends. After that it’s on to the semifinal games and the championship, which will take place on April 27 in Las Vegas. If you want to check out this new football league, games will air on a number of networks. In fact, you can watch AAF Football on CBS, CBS Sports Network, NFL Network, TNT, and through B/R Live. Even better, all of the network channels mentioned are available through a variety of streaming services, which means that you can watch AAF Football online without cable!
Watch AAF Football Streaming on CBS All Access
CBS live and on-demand for just $6 per month
CBS All Access is a great way to stream AAF football for less. Of course, with CBS All Access you’ll only be able to watch the games airing on CBS. Most of the country has access to the CBS live stream. CBS All Access also includes an on-demand library that has all of your favorites from CBS. Everything that airs live can be found in the on-demand library hours after it has aired. There’s also a collection of older CBS shows and new CBS All Access originals that only air through the streaming service. While the content is limited, there are over 10,000 episodes in the on-demand library, so you’ll find plenty of things to watch.
Watch CBS Live and On-Demand
CBS All Access is available for $5.99 per month. An upgrade is available, but it only ensures that you do not receive any commercials during the programs in the on-demand library. As the commercial content is limited, it’d be up to you to decide whether or not the cost would be worth it. If you’re lacking CBS and want a way to get the AAF live stream, CBS All Access is a cheap and easy way to watch the games airing on the network. You can watch CBS All Access on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, mobile devices, and more! You can sign up for the CBS All Access free trial to try out the service.
CBS All Access highlights:
$5.99 a month
Watch CBS live in around 90% of the country
The on-demand library is filled with CBS shows and specials
Watch over 10,000 episodes of new and old shows, daytime shows, events, and more
Stream using Roku, Chromecast, Fire TV, mobile devices, and others
Watch AAF without cable for free during the CBS All Access one-week trial
You can learn more in our CBS All Access review.
Watch AAF Football Online with Hulu Live
Most of the channels you need to watch AAF online are included
Hulu with Live TV comes with more than 50 channels for $40 per month. This is a good option if you want to watch AAF without cable, because Hulu Live offers CBS (in most areas), CBS Sports Network, and TNT in the main package. The only network missing is NFL Network. Plenty of other channels are also included in your package. You can use TV Everywhere apps in conjunction with your Hulu Live account. This allows you to watch a variety of live and on-demand content through the Hulu Live interface or through the network app for a variety of networks.
Record the AAF Live Stream on Your Cloud-DVR
Your package also includes Hulu’s on-demand service, which serves as your huge on-demand library. Feel free to record whatever you want on your cloud-DVR. The DVR includes 50-hours of space for free, but you can upgrade to 200-hours for a small fee. Another upgrade allows you to stream on as many devices as you want simultaneously. You can stream AAF football on Hulu Live using mobile devices, gaming consoles, Chromecast, Apple TV, and more.
Prices start at $40 a month for 50+ channels
Local channels like CBS are in most areas – You can also watch CBS Sports Network, TNT, ESPN, USA, and other channels
Get Hulu with Live TV free for one week
Hulu’s on-demand service is included
50-hours of space is available on the cloud-DVR – or upgrade for more space
Hulu Live works on most streaming and mobile devices
Our Hulu review has more details.
fuboTV is Available to Stream AAF Football all Season Long
With over 30 sports channels, you’ll find sports around the clock
fuboTV has something for everyone and that includes a way to watch AAF without cable. 80+ channels are available in every fuboTV package. Over 30 of those channels are dedicated to sports. You’ll find NFL, AAF, NHL, college sports, and even international sports. In terms of being able to watch AAF football online, fuboTV offers CBS in many areas, CBS Sports Network, TNT, and NFL Network. That means you’ll be able to stream the rest of the season with fuboTV. You can also use TV Everywhere apps for many of the channels in your package.
All the Sports You Need in One Package
fuboTV is available for $45 a month. This price kicks in after a 30-day introductory price of $40. An on-demand library and cloud-based DVR are two available features in every package. You’ll be able to stream on multiple devices at once, so you can stream AAF football while someone else is watching something else. You can watch AAF football online on fuboTV with most devices including Roku, Chromecast, and mobile devices.
80+ channels from $45 per month
The first month of fuboTV is just $40
Over 30 sports channels are included
Add extra movie and/or sports channels to your package
A cloud-DVR is included, and an on-demand library is also available
Stream on most devices – Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, mobile devices, and more
Watch fuboTV free for one-week
Our fuboTV review can tell you more!
Stream AAF Football Games on Sling TV
Watch sports and other entertainment on the cheap
Sling TV is a cheap way to watch AAF without cable. You’ll need Sling Blue to stream AAF football and the season will be limited as not all of the channels you need are available. The Sling Blue package offers NFL Network and TNT, so that will cover a lot of games. However, CBS and CBS Sports Network are not offered. Still, for $25 a month, this is a cheap way to watch a lot of the season. Other channels include AMC, BBC America, USA, and others. Sling TV also allows you to use a variety of TV Everywhere apps with your package. If you want more channels there are several options that you can add to your package. And with no contracts, you’ll be free to change your package as you see fit.
Stream Sports, Movies, News, and More
You’ll be able to stream Sling TV on Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Roku, mobile devices, computers, and other devices. An on-demand library is included in your package. On the other hand, a cloud-DVR is not. You can add one to your account, but it is not a standard offering like you’ll find with many other services. Sling TV even offers new subscribers special deals (check current offers).
More on Sling TV:
Packages start at $25/month – Get Sling Blue to watch AAF without cable
Make your package your own by adding extra channels to your package
A cloud-DVR can also be added
An on-demand library comes standard in each package
Works on mobile devices, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, Fire TV, and more
A good choice for streamers trying to save money
Sling TV 7-day free trial
Don’t forget to visit our Sling TV review to learn more. You can also sign up for the Sling TV free one-week trial, to give the service a try before you pay for anything!
The AAF Live Stream is Available on DIRECTV NOW
Over 125 channels are available in multiple packages
DIRECTV NOW offers four packages starting at $40 for 65+ channels. Depending on the package you choose, you may have access to CBS (depending on your location), CBS Sports Network, NFL Network, and TNT. Not all of these channels are included in the basic package, but some of them are. Other packages offer 80+ or even 125+ channels, so there is a lot to watch! Beyond these channels, you could also have MTV, Food Network, AMC, Animal Planet, USA, and dozens of other channels. You can also add some channels, including HBO to any package for a small fee.
Live TV is Important, but DIRECTV NOW Includes Other Ways to Watch
Other features included in your DIRECTV NOW package include an on-demand library and a cloud-based DVR. The cloud-DVR is free and though it offers limited space it can help to ensure you don’t miss your favorite shows. You can also use TV Everywhere apps with your DIRECTV NOW account. This means you can sign in to network apps and watch whatever live or on-demand content is available. You can stream DIRECTV NOW on most mobile and streaming devices including iPhone, computers, Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, and Fire TV. Our DIRECTV NOW review is here to help you learn more.
Packages starting at $40/month
65+ channels are available in the base package and over 125 channels in the larger packages
HBO and other movie channels are available – Prices vary but HBO is just $5/month
An on-demand library is part of each package
TV Everywhere apps allow you to watch even more content
A cloud-DVR includes limited storage space to record live TV
Stream on Roku, Chromecast, mobile devices, Apple TV, computers, Fire TV, and more
Watch DIRECTV NOW free for a week
YouTube TV is a Way to Watch AAF Football without Cable
Offering over 50 channels and a great mobile app
YouTube TV has one package offering that includes over 50 channels for $40 per month. This package includes plenty of popular channels from AMC to TNT with many channels in between. When it comes to the AAF football live stream, you’ll have access to CBS Sports Network and TNT. CBS is also available in most areas. The only channel you’ll be missing is NFL Network. While some channels, like HGTV are missing, YouTube TV offers a package that is similar to many of the popular services out there and channel lineups due vary. It’s possible that this package may change in time. An on-demand library is a standard YouTube TV feature and you’ll be able to use your account to gain access to several TV Everywhere apps.
YouTube TV Offers an Easy to Use Mobile Interface
The stand-out feature of YouTube TV is probably the cloud-based DVR. This DVR offers unlimited space and holds recordings for nine months. Most services only hold recordings for around a month, but with YouTube TV you can record several episodes of your favorite shows and binge-watch them one after another. You won’t be able to stream AAF Football on Fire TV devices, but YouTube TV does work on mobile devices, Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV, and other devices. Check out our YouTube TV review to learn more.
YouTube TV highlights:
50+ channels are available for $40 a month
The mobile app is one of the most popular features
Record your shows to the cloud-DVR which offers unlimited space
TV Everywhere apps are compatible with your YouTube TV login details
An on-demand library is included
Most devices will stream YouTube TV but Fire TV devices won’t work with YouTube TV at this time
Watch YouTube TV free for seven-days
Watch AAF Football Online with PlayStation Vue
All the channels you need to stream AAF are available
PlayStation Vue offers four package options, each offering more channels than the last. You’ll have 50+ channels to start for $45 a month. This package includes CBS (in some areas) and TNT. CBS Sports Network and NFL Network are available in larger packages. Additional channels can be added to any package for a small fee. This includes movie channels like Showtime. Some channels you’ll see in most packages include truTV, WE tv, HLN, FX, ESPN, and many others. No matter what package you choose, your account will feature access to TV Everywhere apps and an on-demand library.
Popular Family Features Allow you to Stream on 5 Devices at Once
Like with many other services, PlayStation Vue offers a cloud-based DVR. Recordings are held for up to 28-days unless you delete them first. You’ll be able to stream on five devices simultaneously. Speaking of streaming, you don’t need a PlayStation to subscribe to PS Vue. In fact, beyond PS3 and PS4 consoles, you can stream on Roku, mobile devices, Apple TV, Fire TV, and others. Our PS Vue review can tell you more.
PlayStation Vue highlights:
Packages from $45 a month
Watch PS Vue free for 5-days and get an AAF Football live stream free
Packages offer over 50 channels
Stream on PS3 and PS4 consoles, Apple TV, Roku, computers, mobile, and more
The on-demand library offers previously aired content
There’s also an included cloud-DVR
Watch AAF Football without Cable Using an Antenna
While you won’t be able to watch all of the AAF games with an antenna, you can watch the games that air on CBS with an antenna. Depending on your area, you should be able to get CBS and other channels with a digital antenna. If you’ve taken the plunge and cut the cord, an antenna is an invaluable tool that should be included in your entertainment arsenal. Shopping for an antenna is easy if you don’t have one. You’ll find there are options for indoor or outdoor use, short and long range searching, and for a variety of price points. Here are a couple of options to get you started with your search.
The Mohu Leaf 30 is great for indoor use in the city
There’s also the ClearStream Indoor/Outdoor Antenna which works well if you need a longer search range and you want the option of indoor or outdoor usage
The Winegard Platinum Series Long Range Antenna is also a good choice offering outdoor use with a longer search range
If you have any other questions about how to watch AAF Football online without cable, you can leave them in our comment section. You might also find the answers you need in the AAF Schedule. If you’re looking for other sports content without cable, you can check out our sports guide.
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Land reform in SA is legal, moral and totally necessary
By naledi pandor - 04 March 2020 - 10:36
If the democratic government of the day fails to take corrective action to address the harm that resulted from the racist apartheid era, it would become a scar that will deface our freedom and democracy forever, and that is totally undesirable, the writer says.
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As minister of international relations and co-operation I have found myself in the rather peculiar position of having to explain my country's policies on several issues.
Interested parties range from staff of international organisations to foreign ministers of friendly and less friendly countries.
One subject that has attracted wide interest is the land reform policy of SA. There are organisations travelling the world labelling our democratic government as uncaring and destructive in land reform policy.
The various views that have been expressed are surprisingly divorced from the imperatives of justice and human rights that are relevant to the reform we must pursue.
There are critical rejoinders that need to be conveyed to politicians the world over.
Firstly, given the denial of basic civil liberties and socio-economic rights that was the lived reality of millions of black South Africans under apartheid, the government has a legal and indeed, a moral obligation to implement measures that will reduce poverty and inequality.
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Lack of land ownership, the absence of rights of tenure for the black majority are patently evidence of historical injustice for a democratic SA not to take corrective action.
The harm that resulted from that racist era would become a scar that will deface our freedom and democracy forever and that is totally undesirable.
The desire for land is felt acutely by the previously oppressed majority alongside their belief that all South Africans should have access to land ownership and the right to work their land.
The government has committed to acting on this land hunger in a lawful manner that is in full accord with the constitution of SA.
Most reasonable people and institutions that seek to develop solutions to redress the injustices of the past, which includes reducing abject poverty among millions of black people, agree that continued unequal access to land prevents the majority of our citizens from enjoying human dignity, human rights and security.
The right to dignity is an important component of SA's constitutional framework. Facilitating more equitable access to land is vital and unavoidable for gaps in incomes, assets and opportunities that failure to act would give rise to high levels of political and social instability and negative economic consequences for current and future generations of South Africans, irrespective of race.
Riotous Assemblies Act has no place in SA, says counsel for Julius Malema
Thembeka Ngcukaitobi submitted that the Act was as an instrument of oppression which had no place in a democratic South Africa.
The government of SA's policy on land reform is therefore, legally compliant with its national and international obligations, is morally just and reasonable.
Any persons or institutions that seek to inhibit us from implementing measures to ensure land is accessible to all South Africans, in the interests of all South Africans, is therefore unreasonable and manifestly immoral.
The tone and intention of the international lobbying by AfriForum and its leaders are aimed at ensuring that the results of decades of injustice continues unabated.
They are lobbying for a society marred by high levels of poverty and inequality and its attendant social ills.
We would humbly submit to the US government and other governments that are being lobbied by AfriForum and its leaders that this organisation represents a tiny minority of people whose views are out of kilter with the vast majority of South Africans of all races.
We would urge the US government and other governments to instead, listen to the views of the majority of South Africans of all races who have a shared vision of a more equal, prosperous, peaceful and a just SA.
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Starting Monday, Chick-fil-A will offer meal kits for people staying home amid coronavirus
Coral Murphy USA TODAY
Chick-fil-A will offer make-it-yourself chicken parmesan meal kits starting Monday as more people decide to eat at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The fast-food chain’s meal kits are additions to the regular menu of sandwiches, salads and other fare. The kits feature pre-measured and pre-cooked ingredients for a meal that can be made in less than 30 minutes. Kits start at $14.99 and serve two adults.
The kits come with two seasoned, breaded, and pressure-cooked chicken fillets, marinara sauce, Italian-style cheeses, and creamy garlic and lemon pasta.
Customers can choose Original Chicken, Grilled or Spicy fillets. Meal kits are available at participating Chick-fil-A restaurants via the drive-thru, the Chick-fil-A app, DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub.
Chick-fil-A’s meal kits come amid the sudden shift from restaurant dining to at-home eating prompted by the pandemic, coupled with panic buying at grocery stores.
"Due to changes in our restaurant landscape over the past two months, we decided to resurface and fast track the Meal Kit concept to meet our guest’s current needs," said Ben Bolling, menu and packaging program lead at Chick-fil-A.
The franchise first tested the concept exclusively in Atlanta in 2018. After receiving positive feedback, they decided to kick-start the project.
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Togolese Nationals Nabbed Trying To Obtain Nigerian Passport
Two citizens of the Republic of Togo have been arrested in Osogbo by men of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Osun State Command, while attempting to obtain Nigerian passports.
The Togolese, Ametchonwoun Alexandre Adodo and Awoudya Yao Francis, were arrested on the premises of the Osun State Command of the NIS when they appeared for photographic capturing.
The suspects, it was learnt, entered Nigeria without passports and wanted to travel to Kenya to secure jobs with Nigerian passports.
It was also gathered that Ametchonwoun and Awoudya applied for Nigerian passports as Alexandre Adebayo and Francis Adebayo, respectively.
The suspects said they paid N65, 000 to one Saheed Ajibola, who was assisting them to obtain the passports.
The Comptroller, NIS, Osun State Command, Mr Adebowale Idowu, said the suspects used fake local government identification documents from Badagry in Lagos State.
Idowu added that the said Ajibola, who was assisting the suspects to get the passports and had forged local government identification documents for them, was also arrested.
While answering questions from our correspondent, the Togolese suspects said they came to Nigeria without documents.
They added that they were introduced to Ajibola, who promised to procure the passports to enable them move to Kenya.
Ajibola, however, said he did not know that the suspects were not Nigerians, adding that he obtained local government identification documents for the two men in order to assist them .
The Osun NIS boss stated that the suspects would be arraigned in court as soon as investigation was concluded .
By stella dimoko korkus - 9:52 am
Charity bino 21 December 2018 at 09:55
How did they get in in the first place?
Illegal routes dey planty naa. Benin republic borders Ogun, Oyo and Kwara states. From Benin na to enter Togo to same kind of illegal routes
Election things...There should come let me dash them my own biko. I dey look for any western country to adopt me. I don tire.
Miss Ess 21 December 2018 at 10:01
I have to go anonymous on this, nobody e start, I met it in the job and if an applicant meets you and you tell him you can't instantly another officer will call him and do it, an agent met with me last six months saying he wants to get passport for a lady of 15 I told him to tell his mum or dad to come with her and give a letter of consent, he said they won't be available and it's the aunt that will come I told him i can't do the job cos its obvious that it is trafficking before I could say Jack a senior officer did it and I couldn't do anything cos I don't want to lose my job to make it worse the parents of the girl might have been brainwashed and they may also go against me so I had to allow it, may God help us
Lillysimple 21 December 2018 at 12:18
Waoooooooo
Dede ugonna 21 December 2018 at 10:24
that's what comes with a porous border
Amacastel 21 December 2018 at 13:01
This is one of the few
Efemena 21 December 2018 at 13:11
Nigeria is not a country but a zoo
Brown Sucre 21 December 2018 at 13:55
This zoo of a country won't do anything. Everyone wants to make money at the detriment of the whole country.
Most times I don't buy the crap of most Nigerians abroad doing drugs, because some of them come here with our poros borders and perpetuate crimes.
Anyway ,naija na senior ZOO.
Homeland security 21 December 2018 at 14:26
All the Nigeria Immigration Service centers across the nation, need a repurge starting from the top to bottom. They also, need to be trained on immigration policies and other security processes to avoid immigration fraud.
This is a total national security embarrassment and one can only imagine other illegal immigrants with fake Nigerian names disguising as Nigerian citizens with passports both domestic and foreign based.
There are serious gaps and concerns within immigration services to be overlooked and this is a security risk that shouldn't be ignored by NIS and the president to further protect its citizens and the nation.
Abeg rest who made the borders porous? How many illegal immigrants has been arrested and Federal government gave no money to repatriate them, how many times have they prosecuted officers because illegal immigrants killed themselves in their custody after been kept in jail and nothing was done about their cases, this country is messed up abeg forget training after the training are you not reporting to an office?
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The reaction to Jack Monroe’s £5 meals prove people still don’t get the reality of food poverty
Hollie Richardson
It’s not right that a record number of people are using foodbanks in the UK, but it’s even worse that they are publicly shamed for doing it. The recent debate about Jack Monroe’s £5 recipes prove that people still don’t fully understand how poverty affects daily life for a huge number of people.
Jack Monroe is a food writer and activist, who uses her personal experiences to campaign against austerity in the UK – particularly food poverty. She rose to prominence with her budget food blog A Girl Called Jack, which led to her books Cooking on a Bootstrap, A Year In 120 Recipes and Tin Can Cook. She has just published another budget recipe book called Vegan(ish).
Last week, Monroe appeared on the cooking segment of This Morning to share some recipe ideas from her latest book. All of the meals were made for under £5. They included a peach and chickpea curry, a chicken and vegetable stew and salmon, pea and lemon pasta.
For anyone feeling the pinch right now, they were great dinner ideas for a tight January.
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But for many people who live in constant or recurring poverty, often relying on the growing use of foodbanks, this is the most they can do to feed their families throughout the whole year. Eating out at Nando’s, rustling up a roast dinner with all the trimmings and following organic, vegan diets are simply unaffordable.
And this is the reality for the record number of people who need to use foodbanks in the UK. A recent report from the Trussell Trust found that more than 3/4 of people referred to food banks in 2019 were in arrears. And 22% of people at food banks are single parents with families to feed (it’s also more likely that these are single mothers).
So, Monroe’s £5 meals are a fantastic source of inspiration for making the most out of low cost and tinned goods to create nutritious, filling and tasty meals.
But, for some This Morning viewers – and a journalist from a certain tabloid – the meals were there to be sneered at. One article – headlined This Morning viewers slam food writer Jack Monroe’s three meals for £5 and claim a ‘revolting’ salmon paste pasta looks like ‘something a child would make – featured a round-up of negative tweets.
The responses included in the report were loaded with privilege and ignorance. But Monroe has since pointed out the other unreported reactions that support her mission – and these are the ones we really need to take note of.
“I wasn’t going to say anything but it’s so weird the Mail haven’t focused on the 99% of comments that are like THIS,” she wrote, alongside a series of screen shots of positive tweets.
“I just CANNOT put my finger on what it is about a successful tattooed leftwing ex-benefits-claimant second gen immigrant lesbian that they don’t LIKE very much.”
The story is particularly poignant right now as Labour MP Zarah Sultana has just called out the work and pensions secretary Thérèse Coffey for describing food banks as a “perfect” solution.
“Here’s the secretary of state for work and pensions’ reply, where she describes food banks as a ‘perfect way’ to meet the challenges of those in poverty,” tweeted Sultana.
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Obviously, food banks should not be a longterm solution to food poverty in the UK. But if there was less stigma attached to using foodbanks, perhaps people would feel encouraged to be more open about the reality of what’s going on. And then, just maybe, more privileged people would think first before shaming people for what they are serving their families for dinner.
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Hollie is a digital writer at Stylist.co.uk, mainly covering the daily news on women’s issues, politics, celebrities and entertainment. She also keeps an ear out for the best podcast episodes to share with readers. Oh, and don’t even get her started on Outlander…
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Trabungko: Best film in Mindanao Film Fest
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JULIET C. REVITA
TRABUNGKO, a fantasy epic film produced by a filmmaker from Barangay Tibungco, Davao City, bagged several major awards and was also hailed as the Best Film of the 17th Mindanao Film Festival during the Awards Night at the Matina Town Square Taboan on Monday night, December 9.
The 32-minute short film, under the MFF Main Competition, reaped awards for Best in Production Design, Best in Cinematography while Joshua Caesar Medroso was named as the Best Director.
Trabungko was one of the selected films screened at Cinema 6 of Gaisano Mall of Davao from December 4 to 10.
In his Facebook post yesterday, Medroso was still in cloud nine after he received the awards. He admitted that he did not expect to receive numerous awards.
“And so here we are, four trophies snatched and one barangay made more proud than ever. I admit, I was praying and hoping for even only one award (Production Design), but last night was like in a battlefield, each attack a surprise — Cinematography, Directing — and the climax was all too sudden and surreal. We got Best Film. Like, as in, BEST FILM MGA BESH. Never in a million years would I imagine something like this happening,” his post read.
Medroso shared that it was the third time that he submitted an entry to the MFF but Trabungko film is different from the rest. He sees to it that despite the limited resources, it will still come out not as mediocre as compared to the previous films that he produced.
“This time, when the opportunity came, I knew I had to take everything by heart. I had to create a film, a serious one, a triumphant one. I knew it demanded a lot of work, but work I did and I never stopped. It was a hustle from then on,” he added.
Trabungko was inspired by the myth in Tibungco where the name is derived. Trabungko is a mythical creature said to be a supernatural giant snake that was sighted in the barangay a very long time ago. The film meanwhile is a story of a princess living in a kingdom who was attacked by a witch. The Kingdom's Lakan then journeys to the west to find the witch and kill her to avenge the princess.
He likewise thanked all the people behind the success of the film.
Apart from the major awards, Trabungko was also nominated for three more major categories namely Best Musical Score, Best Sound Editing, and Best Actor.
MFF is the longest-running regional film festival in the Philippines, and the longest-running independent film festival in the country held every first or second week of December. MFF and accepts films made by Mindanaon filmmakers, films shot in Mindanao, and films about, related to, or set in Mindanao.
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Weekly sports columnist (Susan Egelstaff on Friday) and sports journalist with The Herald Scotland.
Regular contributor to The Herlad, The Sunday Herald and The National.
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Motivational talks to leisure groups and school-children.
Full-time elite athlete – Scottish international singles badminton player.
Commonwealth Games double bronze medallist – Manchester, 2002 and Melbourne, 2006.
Olympian – Team GB, London 2012.
Member of the Athletes’ Advisory Committee for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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Nominated BBC Scotland’s 2013 ambassador for the ‘Sports Unsung Hero Awards’.
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I am a retired Scottish Olympic badminton player currently working as an all-sports journalist, broadcaster and commentator.
I started playing badminton in the late 1980s while still at primary school. I happened to win the very first tournament for which I was entered by my parents – the Under 10 Midlothian Junior Open, and this nascent success gave me a taste for competitive badminton which has never left me.
Over 20 years of countless long, hard days of seemingly endless training, exhaustive travelling to compete on the world badminton stage whilst juggling my degree course at university and finally, overcoming a serious, on-court career-threatening knee injury during the 2012 Olympic Games qualifying period, added-up to many challenges and obstacles that sorely tested my will and determination.
But there was a lot of fun - and success too!
I believed at the time – and continue to believe now, that as a full-time athlete, a full-time professional badminton player, I had the best job in the world. Countless junior badminton successes at local and national level were followed by 90 senior international badminton caps, 7 international titles, 6 Scottish National Badminton Championship singles titles, 3 Commonwealth Games appearances ( including 2 medals), a career-high world ranking of 19, a 3-year UK dominance as British number 1, and selection-for and competing-in the London 2012 Olympics as the sole ladies singles player within Team GB …eventually my 29-year-old body decided that enough was enough and my final Olympic match in the Wembley Arena proved to be my valedictory performance.
Nevertheless, if my elite-athlete capabilities have been somewhat diminished by the passing of time, my enthusiasm for sport – and all things sport, has been considerably enhanced. I believe that as a hugely-experienced former elite athlete, I have a significant contribution to make as a sports journalist and broadcaster. To that end, I am most grateful for the opportunities that have been provided to me by The Herald Scotland, The Sunday Herald, The National and BBC Radio Scotland.
Complementary to my journalistic and broadcasting commitments, I remain dedicated to using my experience gained as an international athlete to inspire and motivate young people to be active, play sport and lead a healthy lifestyle through diet and exercise.
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Men’s CWC Challenge, League B, Oman 2019: Match 7, Jersey vs Italy: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update
The 7th game of the 2019 Oman Men’s CWC Challenge League B will be played between Jersey and Italy at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 2).
The match starts at 9:30 AM local time (5:30 AM GMT) (11:00 PM IST).
Jersey is having a tough time in the CWC Challenge as they have suffered defeats in both the matches played so far. In the first game, they lost to Uganda by 25 runs while chasing a target of 249. Jersey were going well in the chase before suffering a collapse. Against Hong Kong on Thursday, the Jersey team were bundled out for only 173. They will now face Italy on Friday as they aim their first win of the competition. Italy started the tournament with a convincing win against Kenya. They chased down the target of 211 with three overs to spare for the loss of six wickets.
Al Amerat is expected to witness crystal clear sky during the match between Jersey and Italy.
The Ministry Turf 2 has been high-scoring venue thus far. Hong Kong chased down 292 in the first List A match at this ground. In the last match, Uganda registered a 3-wicket win against Kenya chasing a target of 254. Hence, we could see both sides scoring big runs which they missed doing so thus far.
Average first innings score: 252 (List A matches)
Injury and Availability:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Jersey:
Harrison Carlyon, Nathaniel Watkins, Ben Stevens, Nick Greenwood, Jonty Jenner, Dominic Blampied, Corey Bisson, Jake Dunford (WK), Julius Sumerauer, Chuggy Perchard (C), Elliot Miles.
Bench – Daniel Birrell, Rhys Palmer, William Robertson.
Gian-Piero Meade, Nikolai Smith, Nicholas Maiolo, Joy Perera (C), Gareth Berg, Manpreet Singh (WK), Michael Ross, Rakibul Hasan, Rehman Abdul, Madupa Fernando, Fida Hussain.
Bench – Jaspreet Singh, Zahid Cheema, Luis di Giglio.
Nathaniel Watkins got a chance to bowl in the game against Hong Kong alongside opening the batting. He has a good all-round record while playing for Jersey and is likely to be among the top three performers during this match. Gareth Berg is opening the bowling for Italy and bats in top six for them. He has got the experience of playing in the English domestic circuit. Rakibul Hasan has scored 272 runs at an average of 20.92 for Jersey and also claimed 18 wickets from 15 innings.
Captain – Gareth Berg, Ben Stevens, Nathaniel Watkins, Nicholas Maiolo.
Vice-Captain – Joy Perera, Nick Greenwood, Michael Ross, Dominic Blampied.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jake Dunford
Batters – Joy Perera, Nick Greenwood, Jonty Jenner
All-Rounders – Nikolai Smith, Michael Ross (VC), Gareth Berg, Ben Stevens (C)
Bowlers – Rakibul Hasan, Chuggy Perchard, Julius Sumerauer
Keeper – Manpreet Singh
All-Rounders – Ben Stevens, Michael Ross, Nathaniel Watkins (VC), Gareth Berg (C)
Bowlers – Rakibul Hasan, Elliot Miles, Julius Sumerauer
Nikolai Smith and Michael Ross were top performers for Italy in their first match. However, going by their past and numbers, the duo is unlikely to be among the top performers once again. Ross could be amongst wickets but Smith isn’t trustable.
Jersey is expected to register their maiden win of this tournament.
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Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman announced his plans to step down after seven years to run for Attorney General in the 2018 election cycle. Governor Mark Dayton appointed Jessica Looman to serve as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Commerce effective Friday, November 17, 2017. Jessica Looman has served as the Deputy Commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry since 2014.
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Researchers Develop a New Method for Analyzing Metabolites
News Nov 24, 2020 | Original story from the University of Jena
Kai Dührkop from the University of Jena presents the visualisation of a measured data set with the CANOPUS software. Credit: Jens Meyer/University of Jena.
Everything that lives has metabolites, produces metabolites and consumes metabolites. These molecules arise as intermediate and end products from chemical processes in an organism’s metabolism. Therefore, they not only have huge significance for our lives, but they also provide valuable information about the condition of a living being or an environment. For example, metabolites can be used to detect diseases or, in the field of environmental technology, to examine drinking water samples. However, the diversity of these chemical compounds causes difficulties in scientific research. To date, only few molecules and their properties are known. If a sample is analysed in the laboratory, only a relatively small proportion of it can be identified, while the majority of molecules remain unknown.
Bioinformaticians at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany together with colleagues from Finland and the USA, have now developed a unique method with which all metabolites in a sample can be taken into account, thus considerably increasing the knowledge gained from examining such molecules. The team reports on its successful research in the renowned scientific journal Nature Biotechnology.
Learning, recognising and assigning structural properties
“Mass spectrometry, one of the most widely used experimental methods for analysing metabolites, identifies only those molecules that can be uniquely assigned by matching them against a database. All other, previously unknown, molecules contained in the sample do not provide much information,” explains Prof. Sebastian Böcker from the University of Jena.
"With our newly developed method, called CANOPUS, however, we also obtain valuable insight from the unidentified metabolites in a sample, as we can assign them to existing compound classes," - Sebastian Böcker.
CANOPUS works in two phases: first, the method generates a ‘molecular fingerprint’ from the fragmentation spectrum measured by means of mass spectrometry. This contains information about the structural properties of the measured molecule. In the second phase, the method uses the molecular fingerprint to assign the metabolite to a specific compound class without having to identify it.
Learning from the data
“Machine learning methods usually require large amounts of data in order to be trained. In contrast, our two-stage process makes it possible in the first step to train on a comparatively small amount of data of tens of thousands of fragmentation mass spectra. Then, in the second step, the characteristic structural properties that are significant for a compound class can be determined from millions of structures,” explains Dr Kai Dührkop from the University of Jena.
The system therefore identifies these structural properties in an unknown molecule within a sample and then assigns it to a specific compound class. “This information alone is sufficient to answer many important questions,” Böcker emphasises. “The precise identification of a metabolite would be far more complex and is often not necessary at all.” The CANOPUS method uses a deep neural network predicting around 2,500 compound classes.
With their method, the Jena bioinformaticians have compared, for example, the intestinal flora of mice in which one experimental group had been treated with antibiotics. The examinations show which metabolites the mouse and its intestinal flora produce. Such research results can provide important information about the human digestive and metabolic system. Through two further application examples, which they present in their study, the Jena scientists demonstrate the functionality and power of the CANOPUS method.
Jena molecule search engine used millions of times
With the new method, the bioinformaticians from Jena are expanding the possibilities of the search engine for molecular structures “CSI:FingerID”, which they have been making available to the international research community for around five years. Researchers around the world now use this service thousands of times a day to compare a mass spectrum from a sample with various online databases, in order to identify a metabolite more precisely. “We are approaching the one hundred millionth request and we are sure that CANOPUS will further increase the number of users,” says Sebastian Böcker.
The new process strengthens the field of metabolomics – that is, research on these omnipresent small molecules – and increases its potential in many research areas, such as pharmaceuticals. Many active pharmaceutical substances in use for decades, such as penicillin, are metabolites; others could be developed with their help.
Reference: Dührkop K, Nothias L-F, Fleischauer M, et al. Systematic classification of unknown metabolites using high-resolution fragmentation mass spectra. Nature Biotechnology. Published online November 23, 2020. doi:10.1038/s41587-020-0740-8.
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How to Watch Streaming Services on Your Android TV
So you have an Android TV and you are ready to watch some good old content.
Well, there are several paths that you can take to watch streaming services on your Android TV.
You have the option of subscribing to a streaming service. Good examples include Netflix, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, and Amazon Prime Video.
Method 1: Get a Subscription Package
You can use the Google Play Store app on your Android TV and search for your favorite streaming service. Once you have the service, download its official app and then either create a new account and purchase a subscription or get a free trial if that is available.
Usually, these official apps will give you options to get a package or a free trial. If you are using a Gmail address with your Android TV then Google Play Store will automatically create an account for you. In some cases, you may have to fill out your profile details and set a password.
Method 2: Log in with your already-bought Subscription Package
Maybe you already have a streaming service package and are just looking to access your content on an Android TV.
In that case, you should power on your TV and then open Google Play Store on it.
After that, look for the official app of your streaming service.
Install it and then launch the app to finally sign in.
And that is it.
Generally speaking though, the process of watching streaming services on Android TV remains the same.
All you have to do is pick a service, subscribe to it, get its official app from Google Play Store, and then install it.
After that, use your credentials to sign in and then start watching.
Alternative Methods to Watch Streaming Services on Android TV
Google Play Store is not the only place where you can get apps that help you stream content.
There are also IPTV services.
These require a different set of steps to start streaming. Most of the time, these steps will be given on the official website of the IPTV streaming service that you have signed up for.
For example, there is a service called Free Flix. Some consider it to be the single best streaming service to stream any kind of movies, animation videos, and TV shows on your Android TV. There is a facility to watch live TV and premium programs on-demand as well. Free Flix comes with a built-in video player as well. The overall user interface is comfortable and clean with support for subtitles.
You should definitely check it out if you have a device that is running on Windows, iOS, or Android.
Another service that is equally accomplished is Viewster. A perfectly legal streaming service to watch on Android TV. Just like Free Flix, Viewster also offers users content such as movies, anime, documentaries, and TV shows. It does not require the user to even register for an account and that is always a good thing. There is nothing to download either. Just go to the site and start streaming.
The only catch is the ads. You have to watch ads if you want to watch anything on Viewster. Moreover, you may also have to learn how to properly use the available language filter since the service offers content in German, Spanish, French, and English.
One other way of watching streaming services on Android TV is via media players like SO Player and Nora GO.
Go to firestickblog.com to learn more about SO Player.
Essentially though, SO Player is an app that costs nothing to download and use. Think of it as middleware. It provides you with an OTT and/or IPTV platform. However, itself, SO Player does not offer any kind of content. There are no live streaming channels. No radio stations. As mentioned just now, SO Player is just an app. You will still need a subscription to an IPTV service to get content.
On the bright side though, you do not need to register for an account to use SO Player. And, you should have no problems installing the app on any of your devices including Android.
You may also true out Nora GO app if SO Player doesn’t do it for you.
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Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple in Kochi Kerala
Here is Some Information about Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple in Kochi Kerala India.
Location: Chottanikkara 14 km kochi ,kerala
Built in: 1500 years ago
Built By: forest-dweller Kannappan
Dedicated to: Goddess Bhagwati
Significance: One of the most temple
Temple Timing: 4:00 am - 7:45 am ,4:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Best time to Visit: October ,During Navratri
Nearest Railway Station: Kochi station
Nearest Air Port: Kochi Airport
About Chottanikkara Temple Kerala
The Chottanikkara Temple is located in Bhagavathy Temple located at 17kms from Ernakulam of Kerala.There are two main temples here. The first one we see as soon as we enter is the temple of Rajarajeswari. The one behind it in a slightly lower elevation is called Keezhekavu, which has Bhadra Kali consecrated there. The Rajarajeswari is worshipped as Goddess Saraswathi in the morning, as Bhadra kali at noon and Durga in the night. This temple opens its doors every day at 4 AM. People believe that Goddess Mookambika of Kollur attends the first worship here before going to her temple. Another peculiarity of this temple is that the Goddess is not fixed to the ground but rests on a bed of sand. Nearby her, is the idol of Lord Vishnu. Hence the devotees always pray to her along with her brother Lord Narayana and chant 'Amme Narayana'.
The main temple has the golden hued idol of Bhagavathy bedecked with flowers, garlands, and jewels. The idol has four arms with the upper right hand holding the disc, the upper left hand bearing the conch, the lower right hand in a boon-conferring pose and the lower left hand indicating the abhaya pose. The original idol of Bhagavathy facing east is of laterite and is believed to be self-born (swayambhoo). It is called Rudraksha Sila which is irregular in shape, red in colour and is untouched by the human sculptor. This image can be seen only in the wee hours of morning at 4 am when the Nada opens for nirmalyam.
There is an image of Mahavishnu in granite on the same pedestal adjacent to the image of Bhagavathy, to her right. They are together referred to as Lakshminarayana. There are also the idols of Brahma, Siva, Ganapathi (Ganesh), Subramanya and Sastha on the same pedestal.
The idol of the deity in the temple not being fixed to the ground is placed on a pedestal full of loose sand. The water offered during ablution ceremonies percolates underground and joins the tirtha of the Onakkur Bhagawati temple. There is a shrine of Dharma Sastha along with his consorts, Purna and Pushkala on the north-east side of the main temple. The Shiva shrine is on the south-west and Kizhukkavu, the shrine of Bhadrakali is outside the main temple on the eastern side. here is a paala tree on the northeastern side of the kizhukkavu shrine, which is covered with long iron nails hammered on by the haunted victims with their foreheads. The famous pooja Valiya Guruthy performed in kizhukkavu on Fridays is said to cure the women of mental abnormalities.
History of Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
The temple of Chottanikkara is a living legend shrowned in magnificent mythology and awe-inspiring truth. Its historical appeal and traditional influence on generations of people is tremendous. Legends say that the presence of Divinity here was worshipped by Bhogacharya. The deity which is swayambhoo in latrite called Rudraksha Sila was worshipped by divine souls like Adisankaracharya, Vilwamangalam Swamiyar, Kakkasseri Bhattathiri and Chemmangattu Bhattathiri. It is the cynosure of thousands of devotees swarming from all over the world on all auspicious and festive occations.The golden hued Idol bedecked with flowers, garlands, jewels and bathed in myrid of light shine splendidly.
It is a picturesque image bewitching everybodyand embodiment of peace dispelling fears from devotees who worship Her. The temple is situated in hilly region surrounded on all sides by undulating beauty, rich with its green turf, golden farms and provides deep spritiual solace to the entire devotees.
This is one of the most celebrated Hindu shrines of Kerala. Thousands of pilgrims and devotees of the Goddess visit here and make their reverential offerings to redeem them of their afflictions. A visit to the temple brings relief to them from the overburdening anguish and agonies of material life.
The sacred doors of the sanctum sanctorum open in the wee hours of the day, at 4.00 a.m. The blowing of the conch and playing of the temple musical instruments lend an enchanting ritualistic rhythm and peace to those who seek a sure answer to the patient prayers. Sree Mookambika Saraswathy is also believed as present in the temple in the morning.
Festival celebrate Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
The important festivals of the temple are the Ulsavam, the Makom Thozal, the Navarathri, and the Vrishchicka Mandal Mahotsavam.
How To Reach Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
By Road : There are Excellent transport facilities are available as number of private buses ply on Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple in Kochi Kerala.
By Rail : The Nearest Railway Station is Kochi station .(17 Km)
By Air : The Nearest Air Port is Kochi Airport (17 Km).
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Microsoft Philippines Recognized Among HR Asia’s ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2020’
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Microsoft Philippines was recently named one of the ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2020’ by HR Asia. The organization was recognized for its performance in workplace excellence, human capital development, and outstanding employee engagement.
“This award means everything to us as an organization both globally, and here in the Philippines. We exist to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—a mission that only comes to life through our people,” said Jan Philippe Tanchi, Human Resources Director of Microsoft Philippines. “We’re proud to receive this great distinction and are committed to continue providing our people with an inclusive workplace and community that lives up to our values, and empowers them to be their best, most authentic selves every day.”
HR Asia is one of the most recognizable and authoritative HR publications in the world. Their ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ awards is the largest program of its kind in Asia and is held annually across 11 markets throughout the region, including Cambodia, China, Hong-Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
This year, the awarding ceremonies were conducted virtually for the first time on December 31, 2020 due to the pandemic. The event highlighted the extraordinary efforts of organizations that exemplified dedication to their employees, especially in what has been a year of uncertainty and unprecedented challenges.
“We must never forget the sacrifices by our own employees to keep the economy going. Since 2013 we have recognized companies that placed their employees front and center in everything they do. This year is no different. The recipients of this year’s awards have shown not only are you the best companies to work for in Asia but more importantly, you are able to show empathy and care for your employees during the darkest moments of fear and uncertainty,” said Datuk William Ng, Group Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Business Media International, the publisher of HR Asia.
The awards were judged by the affirmative answers of employees based on HR Asia’s proprietary Total Engagement Assessment Model (TEAM), which surveys 1.5 million employees across Asia. TEAM uses a 5-point scoring scale from employee feedback based on the three areas of employee engagement:
Collective Organization for Real Engagement (CORE) – culture and ethics, leadership and organization, and active initiative
Self: Heart, Mind and Soul – emotional engagement (heart), intention & motivation (mind), and behavior & advocacy (soul)
Group: Think, Feel and Do – collective consciousness (think), workplace sentiment (mind), and team dynamics (do)
Microsoft Philippines quickly shifted to a remote workforce in light of COVID-19, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its employees early on. Throughout the pandemic, employees and their families were given free access to health & wellness resources to care for their mental well-being. In addition, they’ve continuously introduced engagement and enrichment programs and initiatives to maintain employee morale.
Microsoft was recognized alongside 20 other companies in the Philippines.
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Forging Strategic Partnerships for a Tranquil Indo-pacific
Does the Indo Pacific region need its own version of NATO to secure its strategic geography from big power manoeuvring?
In sheer physical dimensions itself, the Indian Ocean is expansive; covering almost 1/5th of the worlds seas area, stretching in a vast arc from East Africa to the Indian Subcontinent and beyond to Australia. What strategists call the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is a geographical expanse covering 28 states, three continents and almost 18 percent of the land of earth. It is estimated that the IOR is home to about 35 percent of the global population (2017 estimates).
Geography has blessed the Indian Subcontinent with a unique location and allows India to extend over 2000km into the ocean, thus ensuring that it can exercise control over a 1000 mile arc and even beyond.
BRIDGING THE TWO OCEANS
However, today the IOR cannot be looked upon as a geostrategic entity on its own; its linkages with the Pacific have become equally vital. Nearly five decades of multifaceted globalisation has developed the vast Indo Pacific Region stretching from African coastline to the western Pacific into a strategically important area with almost 77 percent of the global population inhabiting its shores.
The vital sea lines of communications (SLOCs) connecting the Pacific with the Indian Ocean carry more than half of the world's petroleum crude and provides 23 of the world's top container hubs.
While the Pacific has always been a scene of intense big power rivalry from World War II to the Cold War era, the Indian Ocean had remained relatively peaceful and devoid of great power rivalry. China's expansion southwards into the Indian Ocean challenged the status quo, with India perceiving this as a threat to its security. Beijing sees its primacy over the Indo Pacific as a stepping stone towards recognition as a global maritime power.
As Darshana Baruah, one of the foremost experts of India’s Indo-Pacific strategy observes in a recent paper for Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: “The rise of China across the Indian and Pacific Oceans challenges the security umbrella established at the end of Second World War [...] The emergence of the Indo-Pacific as a new geographic space — bringing together the Indian and the Pacific Oceans — represents the new strategic reality of the twenty-first century.”
With a burgeoning GDP of over$ 13 trillion, a defence budget which tips at $ 250 billion officially, China has strategic depth and the wherewithal to solicit military bases. It has followed its old imperial traditions where the sword followed the trade-with BRI and OBOR providing the lynchpin for its expanding influence. Once these huge commercial ventures are firmly on the ground, the raison d’etre for security cover will rise on its own. Chinese maritime power is already well-poised over the Indian Ocean rim with facilities in Pakistan (Gwadar), Sri Lanka, Myanmar, East Africa (Djibouti) and making rapid inroads in Iran and Bangladesh.
While India cannot match the financial heft of China, it has to navigate its down tack. It must leverage its unique position and its naval bases on its Eastern and Western coasts can dominate the IOR. Of special significance is the archipelago of Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) which straddle the choke points between the Pacific and the Indian Ocean at Malacca straits (connecting IOR to the South China Sea) and the Indonesian straits of Sunda, Lombok and Ombei Wetar (the alternate SLOCs between the Pacific and the Indian Ocean. From its western coast, India can strangle the Strait of Hormuz connecting the Persian Gulf to the IOR through the Gulf of Oman and the Bab el Mandep connecting the Red Sea to the IOR through the Gulf of Aden. Through robust domination of these chokepoints India can leverage its geographical position.
THREADING TOGETHER ALLIANCES
While U.S. would be the lynchpin in a larger strategy to keep peace in the IOR, India is fully aware that it remains a distant power separated by over 9000 nautical miles of ocean. If India has to meet the role of net security provider in the IOR, then the answer lies beyond the U.S. in securing overlapping interests with other countries like France, Japan and Australia. Less France, the other three already bonded rather loosely to India through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or the Quad.
With a string of military bases along the western Indian Ocean and the east coast of Africa, France remains a key player. Its bases at La Reunion, Djibouti and Abu Dhabi can provide India invaluable access to key chokepoints mentioned earlier in this article.
Japanese foreign policy, historically, has always employed a delicate balancing act between power axes in the region and the world, and this will now determine its behaviour in the current situation too. As per Mr Kanehara Nobukatsu, Former Japanese Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary, speaking to NHK news, Japan cannot alone be the counter-weight for stability in the Indo Pacific and would need the support of like-minded countries apart from its traditional ally the U.S. "We have to support this liberal order, freedom, human dignity, the rule of law," he said. "These are things we have to defend together."
As a growing maritime power, India would need logistical support from Japan as it extends its reach beyond its current maritime periphery. Tokyo could facilitate its sustained presences in the East and the South China Sea.
Due to its deep economic relations with China, Australia has been at best a reluctant participant in the Quad. It demurred from participating in the joint naval exercise; the Malabar series conducted annually by India. However, the new geological realities in the Indo Pacific may encourage it to review its position.
A logistical agreement with Australia would also help India to extend its maritime reach over the Southern Indian Ocean. The Cocos Keeling Islands are effective outposts to monitor the SLOCs between the Pacific and the IOR.
Within India’s maritime strategic community, there are differing views on India’s efforts to forge security alliances in the IOR.
Rear Admiral Sudarshan Shrikhande, Indian Navy (Retired), a former Defence Attaché in Australia and a Maritime Domain Expert, gives credence to the recently signed Maritime Logistics Support Agreement (MLSA) between India and Australia. “This will greatly enhance interoperability and will have an impact over a wider area of defence cooperation,” he says. As regards the Quad, Admiral Shrikhande is optimistic that finally it is gaining traction and is “poised to graduate from talk to walk.” He advocates the next logical step a "Quad Plus" which would include willing partners from ASEAN- Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, to name a few. However, to make Quad appeal to their security interests, the core members must show adequate cohesion across all domains.
Admiral PJ Jacob (Retired) advocates greater caution to avoid friction with an all-weather ally like Russia. Rear Admiral RN Ganesh (Retired) questions the ability of the Quad to robustly defend the interests of its alliance members if the situation so demanded.
India’s game plan must include smaller nations like Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and Comoros not to forget its immediate neighbours Sri Lanka and the Maldives. All these countries are akin to “unsinkable aircraft carriers” sitting astride vital SLOCs. Friendly and mutually benefiting relationship with Indonesia (a shared historical legacy and joint leadership of NAM), with Singapore (existing extensive defence ties) and Myanmar (a growing strategic partnership), can contribute a great deal to make the IOR an "ocean of peace and tranquillity."
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India and Japan: A strategic global partnership
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After establishing a peace treaty and diplomatic relations on 28th April, 1952, the relationship between Japan and India has grown immensely. The number of Japanese companies operating locally has grown from approximately 900 in 2012 to around 1500 in 2019.
Leaders share their insights with Synergy Media Specialists on the strengthening of relations between India and Japan:
“Under Special Strategic and Global Partnership, anchored on the shared values including democracy, freedom and the rule of law, Japan and India are cooperating on many fronts.”
“Japan and India are global partners, sharing a vision for a peaceful, stable and prosperous region, as exemplified by a free and open Indo-Pacific,” said Kenji Hiramatsu, Ambassador of Japan to India.
Kenji Hiramatsu, Japanese Ambassador to India | © Japan Embassy
“Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is the largest bilateral partner agency financing development projects in India. JICA has played a pivotal role in adding to India’s growth story by financing major infrastructure projects such as the metro rails in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata.
“We would like to focus on supporting projects that will improve the ease of doing business in India to encourage and facilitate more investments. We would also like to improve health and education services available in the country and make them accessible and affordable.”
“In 1958, India became the first recipient country of Japanese Official Development Assistance. We have financed 291 ODA projects in India since 1958 and in the last fiscal year 2018 we have committed approximately 500 billion yen for ongoing and future ODA projects all across the country,” said Katsuo Matsumoto, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency India.
“The Japan-India relationship has also been quite vibrant through personal exchanges. The number of Indian visitors in Japan has increased from 70,000 in 2012 to 100,000 in 2015, then 150,000 in 2018. The distance between Japan and India is certainly becoming closer as the direct flight plan between Chennai/Bangalore and Tokyo is on the way, one within this November and the other in Next January.”
“Based on our efforts to work hard together to deepen the trust between Japan and India, we would like to continuously endeavor and try our best for the bright future and success for all Japanese companies in India with the unified endeavor of all member of JCCII continuously,’’ said Yoji Taguchi, President of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in India.
“There has been a 20 percent increase of Japanese language learners from all over India every year since I arrived three years ago. Surveys show an increase of 24,000 learners in 2015 to almost 37,000 in 2018.”
“Japanese and Indians may seem quite different on the surface. But I believe that if we get to know and understand each other better and in a deeper sense, we find that we have many things in common. This mutual understanding is important to tighten our relations,” said Kaoru Miyamoto, Director General of the Japan Foundation, New Delhi.
“Our goal at IJBC is to give attention to all aspects of bilateral exchanges between India and Japan. We focus highly on experiences and mindsets which give the background to the understanding of both cultures and achieving prosperous long-lasting relationships. We are working closely with many Japanese companies already and are encouraging them more to Invest in India by inviting them to our own B2B/B2C platform called Konnichi wa Pune.” — Shrikant Atre, President, India-Japan Business Council (IJBC).
“Our second Konichiwa wa Pune organized event is set to take place this year on November 11th to 13th. This event is aimed to bring together enthusiastic and like-minded people from India and Japan to collaborate on cultural and business activities. IJBC encourages all forms of bilateral learning as they are all equally important. The Japanese government has shown strong support for this project and we will continue using this platform to promote the numerous opportunities between India and Japan.” — Siddharth Deshmukh, Founder and Vice President, India-Japan Business Council (IJBC).
“India has been growing rapidly and today it presents an opportunity like never before. Hitachi has been aligning itself with the growth drivers and synergizing its solutions with the Government of India to support both the physical and digital transformation of the country.”
“We must continue to empower the citizens while aligning with India’s growth drivers from digitalization all the way through to transformation. Until the complexity of India exists, and it continues to transform, there will be numerous business opportunities to pursue,” said Bharat Kaushal, Managing Director of Hitachi India.
“We are proud to be working with Uniqlo. They work closely with us to improve our manufacturing capabilities and ensure that we deliver the quality they require. They want us to grow with them and we see a huge potential for our partnership to grow.”
“Apart from having a sustainable business, we want to continue providing opportunities and a good working environment for Indian women. Shahi Exports is India’s largest apparel manufacturer, with over 100,000 employees, 70 percent of whom are women,” said Harish Ahuja, Managing Director of Shahi Exports Private Limited.
“Our vision for contributing to India is through the ‘Make in India, sell in India, skill in India and women’s empowerment’ movement. Providing ‘better products to more people’ has been Kai’s motto since its founding in 1908 and will continue to guide us into the future,” said Rajesh U. Pandya Managing Director of KAI Manufacturing India Pvt. Ltd.
“India is host to a number of ideal accommodation possibilities, Sofitel Mumbai BKC being a prime destination. Located in Bandra Kurla Complex it is distinguished by a unique four- dimensional experience: embracing and honoring local Art and Culture; showcasing the finest in authentic and lively cuisines; a dedication to indulgent wellness and a never-ending appreciation for contemporary chic Design. It is where buoyant business meets an elegant lifestyle for a rejuvenating experience,” said Vikas Kapai, General Manager of Sofitel BKC.
“India and Japan share a very strong bond on several fronts including Economic, Social, Cultural as well as Political. On the business front, Suzuki group is happy to successfully lead this relationship between the two countries for the past 36 years. Maruti Suzuki and Suzuki Motor Corporation are committed to aligning with the Indian Government for the sound growth of the automobile industry in India. We are committed to further strengthening the bilateral ties between India and Japan,” said Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki.
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Camel rescued after five-animal-long camel train, man and his dog run into trouble at Mount Buller
By Anthony Colangelo
May 4, 2020 — 3.54pm
A man who left his job as an insurance broker to train camels and explore Australia with the animals was rescued at Mount Buller on Sunday after one of his five camels fell off a ridge, pulling the others with it.
Perth man John Arthur Elliott, who since 2018 has been travelling the country with his animal crew, which also includes a dog, sent an emergency beacon to authorities on Sunday afternoon when one camel became stuck down an embankment.
Mr Elliott gave a brief update on his Instagram on Monday evening and said he would post something more substantial on the incident when he had better phone reception.
"We made it through with minor injuries," he said. "I am a bit sore, a bit bruised [and] busted up. The camels are mainly OK."
Police initially sent their helicopter out to rescue him but soon realised the aircraft would not suffice, so other emergency services joined the rescue, according to local SES district commander Paul Horton.
Emergency services with some of the camels on Sunday. Credit:SES
"One of the beasts took a tumble and dragged some of the others over the edge of an embankment," said Mr Horton, who has never had to rescue a camel before Sunday.
"Police arrived and realised there wasn't enough room in the helicopter to rescue everyone.
"One camel was stuck for a period of time, we alerted at 3pm and left the scene after 7pm.
"The beast was able to be coaxed from its position and its injuries weren’t as bad as first thought. It got back onto the walkway, was calmed down and then continued the journey."
There were no serious injuries to humans or animals.
Mr Elliott was once the CEO of an insurance brokerage firm but quit to take his camels and dog across Australia.
He regularly updates followers of his journey on social media, and says on his website that "at the peak of [the trek's] isolation, I will be over 150km from a track or road, over 400km from any Aboriginal communities and over 1,000km from any town, making me one of the most isolated humans on the planet".
On April 28 he posted on Instagram about being in the town of Jamieson, about an hour's drive from Mount Buller.
"Rolled through Jamieson in autumn, and what a time it was to come through. The colours of the leaves the fresh crisp air and the beautiful people that live there made it an amazing addition to the walk," he wrote.
"I left here with so much food and gifts I needed an extra camel."
Mr Elliott has been contacted for comment.
Camels are not usually found in the Victorian high country, but there are a lot of them in drier desert areas of Australia.
Anthony Colangelo
Anthony is a sports reporter at The Age.
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Bengaluru Startup is Making 10,000 Straws a Day, All From Fallen Coconut Leaves
Evlogia Eco Care, a Bengaluru-based startup is making eco-friendly straws named ‘Leafy Straws’ using dried coconut leaves that fall off trees.
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To reduce the negative impact on the environment, many businesses and individuals have switched to sustainable products. One such important switch has been using alternatives to plastic straws. Many restaurants across the country are now serving beverages with straws made from materials like paper, bamboo, wheat stubble, and metal.
Evlogia Eco Care, a Bengaluru-based startup founded in 2018, is one such organization making eco-friendly straws named ‘Kokos Leafy Straws’, made using dried coconut leaves.
“While the midrib that holds the coconut leaves are used to make brooms, the leaves are discarded as agricultural waste at the farms. The straws are made using those discarded leaves after they undergo an intense cleaning process,” says Manigandan Kumarappan, the founder of the startup.
How is the straw made?
The dried coconut leaves are procured from four farms located in Tamil Nadu – Palani, Dindigul, Madurai, and Ottanchathiram.
Here, women are employed in farms run by NGO-supported Self Help Groups. Each farm has a varying number of women who collect these leaves, wash them under running water, and dry them under the sun for a few days.
“The leaves are then sent across to the production unit in Bengaluru which is also the head office. Here, it undergoes a pressure-heating process which is a deep clean method. Using a machine developed in-house, the leaves are washed in 120 degrees celsius steam which helps to make them soft and roll them easily into straws.”
At the production unit, Manigandan has currently employed 15 women from the local neighborhood in Kanakapura who roll the leaves into straws.
Women making the straws at the Bangalore production unit.
“With the help of three in-house employees, we made a rolling machine which is like a sewing machine that helps to roll the leaves into straws. The device is powered manually by applying pressure from the feet. This helps to roll the leaves by maintaining the desired diameter of 3 millimeters,” he says.
Finally, using a cutting machine the straws are cut into a standard size of 8.25 inches. But, Manigandan says, if a customer places a bulk order, the size can be adjusted according to their requirement. The straw can be made in a size ranging from 4 inches to 12 inches. Based on the size the price varies from Rs.1.5 to Rs 3.
From preparing the raw material to packaging the final product, the work is entirely done by women. Manigandan claims the product can be kept in hot beverages for half an hour and cold beverages for up to 6 hours.
The inspiration behind the product
The founder, Manigandan has previously worked with several Multinational Companies. In 2016, he decided to leave the corporate life and become an entrepreneur. On that note, he started Tenco – a company that sells half-trimmed coconuts over e-commerce platforms.
“The product was delivered to the customer along with a plastic straw. But, some customers gave us feedback about the same and requested that we switch to a sustainable alternative. This made us think about what we could do, and soon we stumbled upon the idea of using coconut leaves which are the least used product from the tree,” says Mani adding that the leaves are sturdy, and can even pierce through tetra packs without bending.
Nakul Mysore Jayaram, the owner of World of Coffee Cafe in Chikmagalur has been using the product since September 2019. He says this straw is more versatile compared to paper straws which he used earlier to serve beverages.
“The coconut leaf straw is sturdy and does not get soggy like paper straws. Earlier customers used to complain about the paper straws and would request to replace it repeatedly or ask for a plastic one. But with the coconut leaf one we have had no complaints from the customers,” says Nakul.
About the startup
The company was founded in 2018 along with his wife Radha Manigandan. The duo raised seed investments supported by Hindustan Petroleum. In January 2019, the production of straws began with one employee which has now grown to 15 employees.
The founder Manigandan, co-founder Radha Manigandan, and the three engineers.
Earlier, the company was making 100 straws/ day, now, their capacity has increased to 10,000 in a day.
Manigandan says, “We had only a rolling machine to maintain the size of straws, but could not increase production capacity as the pressure-heating sterilization had to be done using a cooking grade pressure cooker. This could hold only a few leaves at a time, and the process took 50-60 minutes. Three months ago, we introduced the pressure-heating machine which was made in-house with the help of three engineers who are interns turned full-time employees. Though this machine takes the same time to sterilize the leaves, it can hold a larger capacity and help to produce 10,000 straws in one day.”
Currently, the straws are being distributed across Canada, UAE, Germany, USA, and a handful of restaurants in Bangalore. Apart from straws, the startup has also ventured into making air-tight food containers from Areca leaves.
If you wish to place an order for the straws, you can contact the startup through their website.
(Edited by Vinayak Hegde)
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The Free Library > Communications > News, opinion and commentary > Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales) > September 20, 2016
The Free Library > General Interest/Informational > General interest > Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales) > September 20, 2016
The Free Library > Date > 2016 > September > 20 > Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
Farming community is divided on Brexit's perils and promises; Three months on from the referendum vote, Sarah Curzon considers how Welsh farmers are coming to terms with Brexit and the impact it could have on their financial futures.
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The Brexit debate turned out to be as divisive within the farming community in Wales as it did for the rest of the country.
The constant stream of predictions and promises from politicians, businesses and groups from both camps did as much to create uncertainty as it did to help farmers make up their minds as sentiment moved from firmly "in" to a cautious "out" when votes were cast on June 23.
There were clearly lots of issues considered by the farming community and debates raged around EU regulation, freedom of movement and the need for casual labour, and the disconnect between politicians and the reality in rural Wales.
For most farmers, however, it came down to a question of protecting subsidies versus cutting red tape, of the relative certainty of the single market against the promise of unrestricted trade with other nations. In the end, it seemed that frustration felt by many about the current state of the industry led them to a belief that something radical was required if things were to improve.
A month after the vote, Broomfield & Alexander conducted its own survey amongst farmers at this year's Royal Welsh Show. When asked about how they felt Brexit would affect their business, 42% felt positive about the future compared to 37% who feared a negative impact.
The more optimistic respondents talked about release from red tape and the creation of new trading opportunities. When asked about life after EU subsidies, most felt that the UK Government would fill the gap, at least for a time, while some wanted Wales to emulate New Zealand's experience, where farmers reacted to the removal of subsidies in the 1980s by proving their entrepreneurial ability and responding to consumer demand rather than government subsidy requirements, and are now proud of their independent status.
When asked about the 12 months ahead, the positive outlook continued as 54% said they felt optimistic, compared to just 14% who saw a negative impact on the horizon.
Part of this may be the weak pound providing a short-term boost to farmers' exports, but there is also a resilience in the sector. Farmers are used to weathering storms, but many are also focused on making the most of the time before changes occur to put themselves in the best possible position.
UK ministers have since announced that basic single farm payments under the CAP will remain in place until at least 2020, but there is pressure on the Prime Minister from various quarters to link post-Brexit subsidies to environmental protection measures to maintain the protections currently provided by EU directives.
This debate is likely to prolong the uncertainty over agricultural subsidies for at least as long as the renegotiation of trade deals with EU member countries - which currently account for around 73% of the UK's agri-food exports - making 'flexibility' a key factor for British farmers in planning for their financial futures.
Farmers we spoke to at the Royal Welsh Show were also divided over how best to respond to the challenges of the future post-Brexit. Farms in Wales have been encouraged to diversify for a number of years through successive grant schemes and there is some evidence that the industry is responding.
The latest Welsh Government report into farm diversification, published in 2015, estimated that annual income from 'diversified enterprises' increased by 7% to PS15m. However, this still represents less than 5% of all farm income in Wales, compared to the Single Farm Payment which accounted for 74%.
With question marks over the future of this subsidy, this figure is going to need to rise further and our survey suggests that diversification is being considered more widely.
Diversification presents many different challenges for farmers, including funding, appropriate legal structures and negotiating the various legislative and taxation issues that may arise. Changes in profit averaging rules and challenges to loss relief are important current issues for farmers to consider.
This may explain why less than 10% of Welsh farms currently receive income from diversified activities (this figure is lower if you discount those that simply rent out buildings or land); and why, for the vast majority who do, it rarely accounts for more than a quarter of their total income.
While thinking creatively is important, thorough and effective planning is often crucial to whether a farm's business plan is successful. Issues like succession and tax planning, anticipating changes in legislation and addressing the practical as well as financial implications of diversification all need to form part of that planning.
Overall, driving profitability and efficiency will reduce reliance on subsidies. This can be achieved through diversification and investment but, with the right support, more radical and complex routes such as co-operatives, share farming and mergers could be considered.
However, as the implications of Brexit become clearer, whatever the final relationship looks like, simply doing nothing is not a viable option.
Sarah Curzon is director at Broomfield & Alexander
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METRO 25 CO-OP NETS $250,000, CHARTS CONSERVATIVE COURSE
Kathy McCarron
DETROIT-After following an aggressive agenda for growth during the past 15 years, the Metro 25 Tire network is taking a more conservative approach to its program nowadays, according to President Duane Rao. The dealer group, which finished its first fiscal year as a cooperative June 30 with a $250,000 profit, held its shareholders meeting in Detroit July 17-20 to discuss current and new dealer support programs and plans for the coming year.
Two-thirds of all Metro 25 dealers are shareholders in the cooperative, which comprises five distributors and 47 tire dealerships with 123 locations in nine states.
And although the shareholders approved hiring a full-time salesperson to recruit more distributors and dealers into the program, Mr. Rao isn't anticipating a major boost in membership.
``We're not looking to add 500 stores in three years. We've got our feet to the ground,'' he said.
The new conservative approach comes from working with ``independent'' tire dealers. ``A tire dealer doesn't want anything to do with nobody,'' he said. Yet, he added, dealers realize that in today's competitive market, they have to align themselves with buying groups and marketing programs.
With this in mind, Metro 25, which made the transition from a marketing group to a cooperative in January 1994, will be focusing on helping members' bottom line, Mr. Rao said, rather than telling dealers ``how to color their stores or how to answer the phone.''
``We're going to spend time focusing on the bottom line and offering products besides tires,'' Mr. Rao said. ``We really work on suppliers for the cooperative, such as the uniform program. That's how we make our money.''
Under the cooperative program, dealer shareholders pay a monthly fee for use of the Metro 25 name and programs, and when the cooperative turns a profit, the shareholders receive annual dividends. The cooperative uses its volume buying power to negotiate special programs with suppliers of various products and services.
At the shareholders meeting, Metro 25 unveiled several new programs available to dealers, including a road service warranty through Auto Road Services Inc., office supplies through Office Depot, an Exide battery program and a uniform supply service.
Later this year, the cooperative will add the Colway Tyres brand of high-performance remanufactured tires to complement its Achievor remanufactured passenger and light truck tire line-up.
The co-op expects to eventually expand its exclusive offering of Axxium private brand tires, currently available in limited sizes.
Mr. Rao said Metro 25 still is pursuing launching a Metro 25 dealer program in Europe in conjunction with Axxium International. Due to the different business climates and regulations in each country, Metro 25 is defining the structure of the network best suited for each country.
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Conferral of Personal Data to Triboo Digitale and, in particular, personal data, your email address, your mailing address, your credit card / debit card and bank details and phone number, is required in order to fulfil our Purposes.
Some of the aforementioned data may be indispensable so as to fulfil the obligations imposed by the law or other regulations, or to provide other services you may have requested as provided on the Site.
Refusal to disclose certain essential Personal Data, identified on the Site by an asterisk (*), may make it impossible to complete all purchase contract phases, and/or fulfil all obligations required by the laws and regulations in force. Failure to disclose certain Data can therefore, according to individual circumstances, constitute a legitimate and justified reason preventing the execution of the purchase contract on the Site or the supply of services via the same.
On the other hand, conferral to Triboo Digitale of additional Personal Data, other than those which are compulsory, is optional and has no impact on the purchase of products on the Site.
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No Personal Data shall be disclosed, assigned or otherwise transferred to third parties without informing users and obtaining their consent in advance, when required by law.
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Triboo Digitale collects Personal Data and other information during the online registration process or when sending order forms to purchase products on the Site so as to execute e-commerce transactions. These data are processed by Triboo Digitale within the limits and purposes illustrated in the Information Note presented to users in the relative data collection section.
We have taken all suitable security measures to minimise the risk of destruction or loss, even accidental, of such Data, further to unauthorised access or processing that is not authorised or does not comply with the scope and purpose of collection indicated in our Privacy Policy.
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You are always entitled to receive confirmation as to whether or not Personal Data concerning you exists, regardless of their being already recorded, and communication of such data in an intelligible form.
You are also entitled to receive information concerning the origin of the Personal Data; the purpose and processing methods; the logic used in the case where the data is processed using electronic equipment; the personal data of the Data Controllers, information on the subjects or categories of subjects to whom the personal data may be disclosed or who may become aware of such data in their capacity, for instance, as Chief Processors or Designated Officers. Part of this information is contained in our Privacy Policy; if you wish to receive further details, please send an e-mail to privacy@triboo.it.
You are always entitled to obtain from Triboo Digitale:
- updating, rectification or, where interested therein, integration of the data;
- erasure, anonymisation or blocking of data that have been processed unlawfully, including data whose retention is unnecessary for the purposes for which they have been collected or subsequently processed;
- certification to the effect that the operations indicated above have been notified, as also related to their contents, to the entities to whom or which the data were communicated or disseminated, unless this requirement proves impossible or involves a manifestly disproportionate effort compared to the right that is to be protected.
You are also entitled to oppose, totally or partially:
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- to the processing of Personal Data concerning you, where it is carried out for the purpose of sending advertising materials or direct selling or else for the performance of market or commercial communication surveys.
- You are entitled to exercise your rights at any moment in time, within the terms and conditions of the law, sending such requests by e-mail to Triboo Digitale at privacy@triboo.it.; we will respond to your mail as soon as possible.
Triboo Digitale does not control or monitor the operations of such websites or their content. Triboo Digitale shall not be held liable for the web content of such sites or the rules adopted by the same regarding your privacy and the processing of your Personal Data whilst browsing their website. Please therefore pay attention when you access these websites via the links on our website and remember to read their terms and conditions of use and privacy policy carefully. The Privacy Policy adopted by Site does not apply to third party websites and Triboo Digitale is under no circumstances liable for the privacy policy applied by those websites.
The Site provides links to these websites exclusively to assist users in their search and browsing activities and to facilitate links to other websites on the Internet. Posting of such links does not infer that Triboo Digitale recommends the use or browsing of these websites, nor any guarantee of their content, services or merchandise supplied and sold to Internet users.
If you wish to receive further information on how Triboo Digitale processes Personal Data, please send an e-mail to the following email address: privacy@triboo.it. To receive further information and be updated on the rights and the regulations concerning the protection of persons in relation to the processing of Personal Data, please visit the website of the Authority for the Protection of Personal Data at www.garanteprivacy.it
This Privacy Policy is governed by Italian law and in particular by the Data Protection Code (Legislative Decree No. 196 of June 30, 2003) which governs the processing of personal data – including those retained overseas - carried out by anyone who is resident or located in Italy or using instruments located in Italy.
The Code ensures that Personal Data are processed by respecting data subjects’ rights, fundamental freedoms and dignity, particularly with regard to confidentiality, personal identity and the right to Personal Data protection.
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The Democratic Sweep Didn't Happen. What Does That Mean for Your Clients' Taxes?
By Bernice Napach | December 04, 2020 at 04:55 PM
A vice president of Ayco, a Goldman Sachs company, offers some tax tips.
(Image: Thinkstock)
Adjusting portfolios and financial plans before year-end to save on taxes is no longer the hot topic that it was before the presidential election.
The expected Democratic sweep, which would have increased the likelihood of tax increases for high income earners next year, didn’t happen. At best, the Democrats will have a very slight majority in the U.S. Senate if they win both Senate runoff elections in Georgia on Jan. 5, and only because the Democratic vice president could break a tie vote.
(Related: 9 Ways Your Clients’ Taxes Could Change Under Biden)
“There is a potential for some tax changes … through reconciliation, which requires only 51 votes,” said Andrew King, vice president of tax policy and research at Ayco, a Goldman Sachs company specializing in financial planning. But he cautions advisor clients “to look before you leap … Consider the overall situation before you go forward. We don’t know what’s going to happen, what tax changes could look like … We only have proposals now.”
If the Democrats fail to win the two Georgia Senate seats, it will be very difficult for Congress to pass federal tax hikes.
Tax rates at the state level, however, could rise because of large budget shortfalls that many states are experiencing due to the decline in tax revenues and increases in spending as a result of the pandemic. “States may need to raise revenues by raising taxes,” said King, who spoke in a private personal finance management roundtable.
He suggested that advisor clients check that their state’s tax laws and rules conform with those of the federal government. Some don’t. California, for example, does not allow tax deferrals on contributions to health savings accounts, which the federal government and most states do allow.
This year, however, offers advisor clients some tax-saving opportunities that are not normally available, courtesy of the CARES Act, the $2 trillion-plus economic relief package designed to help individuals and business weather the pandemic-fueled slowdown.
Taxpayers who itemize can deduct 100% of their adjustable gross income for cash charitable contributions, except those going to donor-advised advised funds, this year. That’s up from the usual 60% AGI allowance. Moreover, clients who don’t itemize can take advantage of a one-year above-the-line deduction of $300.
The number of non-itemizers has grown since the passage of the 2017 tax cut legislation that doubled the standard deduction and limited the state and local tax deduction to $10,000. But those advisor clients may want to consider bunching their charitable contributions into one year and itemizing deductions if those contributions help lift their total deductions to a level above the standard deduction.
King cautions, however, that charitable deductions are “one of the most audited areas for the IRS,” and the IRS can nullify a deduction of $250 or more if taxpayers don’t have a letter documenting that they didn’t receive anything in return for this contribution. “Not all charities are good about issuing that letter,” King said.
Another move that advisor clients could consider this year: tax gain harvesting. It’s the opposite of tax loss harvesting and involves the sale of appreciated assets on which taxes must be paid. That could make sense for clients who want to sell those assets anyway, perhaps because they worry about tax rates rising next year despite the lack of a Democratic sweep.
Those same concerns could also prompt them to transfer assets to children this year instead of next year or beyond. “If it’s something they would do sooner than later they may want to act this year however unlikely it may be that taxes will rise,” said King. Afterward they can even re-acquire those same securities because tax gain harvesting is not subject to the wash sale rules that apply to tax loss harvesting.
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COVID-19 map: Summit, Portage, Medina, Stark, Richland counties turn purple
Summit, Portage, Medina, Stark and Richland counties have turned purple, the most severe level, on the state's coronavirus advisory map released Thursday.
The five counties join Montgomery, Lorain and Lake counties, which turned purple last week, for a total of eight purple counties in Ohio.
Franklin County, which had been purple the last few weeks, dropped to red Thursday.
Eleven counties were put on a watch list last week, meaning they were red (Level 3) and at risk of turning purple (Level 4) on Thursday: Adams, Clermont, Hamilton, Medina, Portage, Richland, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Warren and Wood counties.
Adams, Clermont, Hamilton, Trumbull, Warren and Wood counties remained red Thursday.
COVID-19 in Ohio:What happens if Summit County turns purple?
There are eight orange (Level 2) counties in the state, mostly in the southeast corner of the state. The rest of Ohio's 88 counties are red. There are no yellow (Level 1) counties.
Three red counties were put on the watch list Thursday, meaning they're at risk of turning purple next week: Cuyahoga, Fairfield and Madison counties.
Gov. Mike DeWine said the map was developed as an early warning system to let people know when to take increased precautions.
As the situation continues to worsen, DeWine said the map's not as helpful anymore. More relevant is data on hospital utilization and the rate of cases in each county, which helps show the odds of interacting with someone who has COVID.
“This is all very helpful information to tell us that a storm might be coming. However, today we are in a storm, and so quite candidly this map has less value for us," he said of the map. "Still, we’re gonna put it up, still is gonna be there. You’re gonna see what’s happening. It is what it is. But it does not have as much relevance as it did when we started."
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Herkimer board delays action on appointment
Donna Thompson / donna@timestelegram.com
HERKIMER — The Herkimer village board took no action on the village clerk-treasurer's appointment Monday but scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday evening to discuss the matter.
Mayor Mark Netti said he needed clarification before any action could be taken.
The appointment was the lone item on Tuesday's agenda.
At the board's Jan. 21 meeting, Netti proposed appointing a new clerk-treasurer to replace Amanda Viscomi and changing Village Superintendent James Franco's position to a per diem one. The board discussed both proposals in executive session for more than an hour, but did not vote on either one.
The clerk-treasurer's position was not discussed in open session Monday, but that appointment, along with court personnel, an update on litigation and other items were taken into an executive session which lasted approximately two hours.
Herkimer Village Planning Board Chairman Brion Carroll reported that a site plan review meeting on the proposed Mohawk Valley Community Action day care facility is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in the court room at the municipal hall.
He said after conducting the review, the planning board will submit its recommendation to the village board to either approve the project, approve it with conditions or disapprove it.
The Herkimer Housing Authority's multi-phase redevelopment project includes the construction of a two-story building with 24 senior and affordable housing units and a day care facility at 310 John Ave., as well as remodeling Creekside Courts on Protection Avenue, Eastern Gardens on Harter Street and Midtown Apartments on North Prospect Street and the construction of 15 new units at the corner of Harter and Steuben streets. The current day care programs at Creekside Courts and Eastern Gardens will be consolidated into one program with 63 slots at the John Avenue facility, according to the plans. The space freed up at Eastern Gardens and Creekside Courts will be turned into community rooms.
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Formed in 1974, Bethesda Foundation supports Bethesda North Hospital, Hospice of Cincinnati and Fernside Center for Grieving Children. Donor contributions, grants and special events provide funding for technology advances, patient care, medical research, and compassionate end-of-life care and bereavement services.
Since 1986, Good Samaritan Foundation has helped people support causes they care about and make a difference. By providing philanthropic support to the Good Samaritan Hospital region, Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science, and Good Samaritan Free Health Center, there are many ways you can make a positive impact on the lives of others.
The McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital Foundation was established in 1942 by sisters Daisy McCullough and Elizabeth McCullough-Heath. Their estates provided funds and the family home site on which to build a hospital. The initial gifts of the McCullough and Hyde families led to the construction of McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, which opened its doors in 1957. Since then, the Foundation has focused on raising and investing funds to support equipment, education and capital needs of the hospital.
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This “spirit of giving” was infused by The Sisters of Charity, Good Samaritan Hospital founders; the German Methodist Deaconesses, founders of Bethesda Hospital and by the McCullough and Hyde families, founders of McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, from the moment they began to care for the public.
The values that these founding groups passed on to their respective hospitals are rooted deeply in TriHealth’s hospital foundations, the Bethesda Foundation, the Good Samaritan Foundation and the McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital Foundation. They all tirelessly work to support our community and consistently advance the quality of care we provide. TriHealth’s many “firsts” have been achieved because of the generous spirit of the community we serve.
What Has Been Accomplished
Through the generous spirit of our community, the Bethesda, the Good Samaritan and the McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital foundations have enhanced care throughout the TriHealth system by creating outreach programs and funding medical research, hospice, cardiac and cancer initiatives, women’s services, and medical and nursing education. Their work will continue to positively affect the lives of all of us.
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While dollars count, giving of time is just as important. Both foundations are served by steadfast groups of volunteers whose spirit of giving includes the significant gift of themselves.
Through their annual Gala, The Good Samaritans have raised more than $9.3 million to address our community’s health needs. The Good Samaritan Hospital Guild has raised more than $4 million to fund vital projects and programs.
The Auxiliary of Bethesda Hospital helps purchase medical equipment, promote social services and fund programs that provide comfort and care to Bethesda North patients and their families. Our vision of working together, with TriHealth physicians, hospitals and communities is what enables our inherent “spirit of giving” to be fully realized.
You can make online donations at the foundations' websites. If you'd like to volunteer, you can learn more at TriHealth Volunteering.
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Working Alone Safely
The City of Toronto will provide a safe work environment for its employees. In doing so, the City will take all reasonable and practical measures to eliminate or minimize injury or incident risks associated with the nature of the work performed when employees work alone. The intent of this policy is to protect workers who are working alone and to enable them to summon immediate assistance in the event of an emergency. Potential violence hazards that exist for employees who work alone are addressed in the Workplace Violence policy.
This policy applies to all City of Toronto employees.
Working Alone:
to work alone at any time in the shift where assistance is not readily available from a co-worker or expected from a member of the public when needed in the normal course of duties or in the event of an injury, illness or emergency
Management Staff of Divisions will:
Communicate this policy and its procedures to employees who work alone
Conduct a hazard assessment to identify existing or potential hazards related to the nature of the work or the work environment given the circumstances of the work when working alone
Take all reasonable and practical steps to minimize or eliminate identified injury or incident risks
In cases where hazards are identified, establish an effective means of communication between the employee and persons capable of responding to the employee’s needs
Identify, document and communicate any work operations that are not to be performed by employees who are working alone (see Appendix A for examples)
Consult with JHSCs in conducting hazard assessments, investigating incidents and developing practical steps to minimize or eliminate identified risks. (Examples of potential steps to minimize or eliminate identified risks are provided in Appendix B)
Conduct further hazard assessments at intervals of time appropriate to the changing conditions and circumstances of the worker’s job (e.g., changes in work organization, physical environment or equipment and tools)
Annually review the effectiveness of the hazard controls and procedures and make improvements as required
Human Resources Health and Safety Consultants will:
Assist management staff to implement this policy and develop divisional procedures
Regularly review this policy and recommentd revisions, if needed
Joint Health and Safety Committees will:
Review hazard assessment results and provide recommendations to management to reduce and minimize the injury or incident risks
Participate in critical injury investigations, review injury/accident and incident reports, and recommend corrective measures
Respond to employee concerns related to working alone and communicate these to management
All employees will:
Advise their supervisors/managers of any hazards of working alone that may require additional assessment
Maintain a safe work environment and take every reasonable precaution when working alone
Occupational Health and Safety Coordinating Committee will:
Review annually the effectiveness of the policy and guidelines and make changes as required by consulting with management staff and employee representatives
Circumstances in which working alone or in isolation is not to be permitted
Working on energized electrical conductor or equipment that has a voltage of more than 750 volts
Operating equipment near a live power line where a part of the equipment could come into contact with a power line
Operating cranes, mobile equipment or similar material-handling equipment where the operator does not have the full view of the intended path of travel
Work requiring the use of fall arrest equipment and scaffolds
Working with quick-acting, acutely toxic material
Work which presents a risk of drowning, unless equipped with a personal floatation device
Welding operation where a fire watcher is required
Tasks which, based on the hazard assessment conducted by the division, in consultation with the JHSC, are deemed to require more than one person
Note: This list is intended to provide examples and is not to be considered all inclusive.
Potential steps to minimize or eliminate identified working alone risks
Providing internal and external numbers for workers to call for assistance
Provision of an effective means of communication (e.g. cell phones, radios, pagers)
Establishment of an effective contact system, (check in procedures, periodic site visits), with the frequency of contact determined based on the hazard assessment
Establishment of code words indicating that assistance is needed
Introduction of security systems such as personal alarms, fixed alarms connected to security services or regular security patrols
Development and implementation of procedures for opening, closing or securing the workplace prior to starting and when ending shifts
Documentation and communication of when working alone is permitted or prohibited
Scheduling potentially hazardous work for times when appropriate assistance is available
Provide buddy system for hazardous tasks performed at off-hours or remote locations
Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario (R.S.O. 1990, c. 0.1)
City of Toronto Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy (1999)
Occupational Health and Safety Coordinating Committee (OHSCC), October 30, 2001
Reviewed and re-approved by OHSCC, February 28, 2012 & September 27, 2016
Executive Management Team, February 18, 2002
Reviewed & Revised by OHSCC
Workplace Violence Policy
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“R & D Film 1, LLC” Battleground Districts.
April 5, 2017 April 18, 2013 by Rob Cashman (Author, Owner of the Cashman Law Firm, PLLC)
For those involved in the R & D Film 1, LLC cases across the US, I wanted to give you a heads up as to the “state of affairs” of those cases.
I have been watching R & D Film 1, LLC (a.k.a., “R&D Film 1“) since they began suing defendants for downloading the copyrighted title “The Divide.” [Whether they themselves have made ANY ATTEMPTS to take down the offending torrents using tools provided to them in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is not the topic of this article.]
R&D Film 1 lawsuits showed up in July, 2012, and now 37 weeks later, I am surprised they are still alive.
DRAMA IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
The R & D Film 1, LLC v. Does 1-35 (Case No. 4:12-cv-01743) case has shaken a few people up, because it is unclear which defendants were dismissed, and which were named and served.
In January, Judge Jean Hamilton invoked Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4(m), which gave R & D Film 1, LLC 120 days to name and serve defendants. As you know, this is a tool judges have at their disposal to dispose of cases which get stale — they are not forced to dismiss stale cases. This deadline according to the judge’s calculations passed on 3/29/2013, but according to the plaintiff attorney’s calculations, it passed on 4/9/2013.
On 4/11/2013, the judge issued an “Order to Show Cause” why this lawsuit should not be dismissed, plaintiff attorney Joel Samuels responded, “but judge, we DID name and serve certain defendants,” and then Samuels dismissed everyone else [Does 1,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,30, and 35] without prejudice. Obviously we haven’t seen the list of who was “named and served,” but I must believe that Samuels wasn’t lying to the judge. That would be a bad idea.
So this case is still in play, and our firm is watching it carefully because what happens in one R & D Film 1, LLC case affects their other cases. Of note in Missouri — these cases are beginning to age, and I suspect more judges will be imposing FRCP Rule 4(m). Already, in EACH OF THE CASES, the other plaintiff attorney Matthew Cutler has filed a “Request for an extension of time to name and serve defendants,” which have been granted by the respective judges. In his next round of requests, they may not be so forgiving.
CASES FILED BY MATTHEW L. CUTLER OF HERNESS & DICKEY IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI:
R & D Film 1, LLC v. Does 1-33 (Case No. 4:12-cv-01741)
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON: NO DRAMA.
As you know, on January 8th, 2013, Richard Symmes sued a total of 315 John Doe Defendants in Washington. I wrote about it here in my “(WAWD) R&D Film 1, LLC hires Richard Symmes to file against 315 Defendants” article.
In the R & D Film 1, LLC cases in the Western District of Washington, the story is the same for all the cases. Judge Lasnik has taken over all the cases, and he has allowed R&D Film 1 to serve the ISPs with subpoenas. At this point I have no indication as to whether Judge Lasnik is actively copyright-troll friendly or whether he is simply unifying the proceedings and allowing all cases to proceed.
Interestingly enough, all the defendants appear to be Comcast subscribers, and notwithstanding the Six Strikes System (not to confuse Ira Siegel/CEG-TEK’s “CopyrightSettlements.com” [2017 UPDATE: CEG-TEK is now known as “RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT” (RIGHTSENFORCEMENT.COM)] system and the lawsuits of the copyright trolls), Comcast is forwarding the subpoenas to their subscribers. The problem is that all defendants here are IN WASHINGTON (meaning, jurisdiction is fine), so everyone calling me is asking about a motion to quash, but quashing is not the answer since they live in the state in which they were sued.
CASES FILED BY RICHARD SYMMES IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
(ALL ALIVE AND WELL):
R & D Film 1 LLC v. Does 1-46 (Case No. 2:13-cv-00050)
ILLINOIS NORTHERN DISTRICT — “IN AND OUT” LIKE A BANDIT:
In the Northern District of Illinois, R&D Film 1 plaintiff attorneys Michael Hierl and Todd Parkhurt are literally “making away like bandits” with their quick “in-and-out” strategy in the courtroom.
As soon as either of these lawyers get the subscriber information from the ISP, they hit the John Doe Defendants, and they hit them hard, soliciting a number of settlements. As soon as they reach a certain pre-determined number of settlements, they immediately dismiss the case and get out of the court as quickly as possible. No judge oversight — they are “in and out” like a flash before any judge notices what they’ve done.
This is the same pattern for EVERY ONE OF THEIR CASES. I have left my notes next to their cases (below) because I thought the pattern was telling of their strategy.
CASES FILED BY TODD S. PARKHURST & MICHAEL A. HIERL OF HUGHES SOCOL PIERS RESNICK & DYM LTD. IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS:
R & D Film 1, LLC v. Does 1-52 (Case No. 1:12-cv-05810) closed 4/4
R & D Film 1, LLC v. Does 1-20 (Case No. 1:12-cv-05817) closed 4/11
R & D Film 1, LLC v. Does 1-88 (Case No. 1:12-cv-05825) not yet dismissed; last hearing was supposed to happen on 1/23. didn’t.
R&D Film 1, LLC v. Does 1-37 (Case No. 1:12-cv-09036) Still alive; Judge Matthew Kennelly denying motions to quash. Status hearing held and continued to 6/4/2013
R&D Film 1, LLC v. Does 1-92 (Case No. 1:12-cv-09039) Still alive; Status hearing held on 3/19/2013 and continued to 4/23/2013.
R&D Film 1, LLC v. Does 1-103 (Case No. 1:12-cv-09041) closed 3/20
R&D Film 1, LLC v. Does 1-66 (Case No. 1:12-cv-09043) Still alive; ORDER granting motion for leave to take discovery prior to Rule 26(f) conference.
NEW JERSEY DISTRICT — ALL CASES “DEAD”
New Jersey is where copyright troll cases die a quick death. If you remember, all of the Century Media, Ltd., Baseprotect UG, Ltd. cases, along with all of Jay McDaniel’s bittorrent cases were in NJ and they are now dead.
All the New Jersey R&D Film 1, LLC Cases were assigned to Judge Noel L. Hillman and referred to Magistrate Judge Ann Marie Donio. They have dealt all cases (below) a swift death by requiring that local counsel Stamatios Stamoulis explain to the court why each of these cases should not be SEVERED AND DISMISSED for improper joinder.
Essentially, these cases will fail because New Jersey does not buy into the “bittorrent swarm” theory that every downloader was part of the “same transaction or occurrence” as is required by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
CASES FILED BY STAMATIOS STAMOULIS IN THE NEW JERSEY DISTRICT:
R & D Film 1, LLC v. John Does 1-28 (Case No. 1:13-cv-00482)
R & D Film 1, LLC v. John Does 1-103 (Case No. 1:13-cv-00483)
NOTE: NJ’s Dragon Quest Productions LLC v. John Does 1-100 (Case No. 1:12-cv-06611) will be affected (and likely killed) as a result of this as well.
In sum, it’s a battle ground, and R & D Films 1, LLC (sometimes spelled R&D Films 1, LLC in the case filings) is fighting to gain as many settlements as is possible. The fact that an Eastern District of Missouri attorney told the court that he named and served defendants indicates to me that R&D Film 1 is willing (maybe) to pay their attorneys to take this fight to the discovery level, if the copyright troll attorney is up for the challenge. Some clearly are not.
PERSONAL NOTE: I am waiting to see whether people were actually named and served (or not); I assume the lawyer’s statement is true because a lawyer would never lie to a court, would they? (#Prenda)
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Congratulations to the Cashman Law Firm, PLLC defendants dismissed from the Nu Image, Inc. v. Does 1-3,932 (FLMD) case.
September 11, 2020 April 5, 2013 by Rob Cashman (Author, Owner of the Cashman Law Firm, PLLC)
Congratulations to the Cashman Law Firm, PLLC clients and former defendants who were dismissed from the Nu Image, Inc. v. Does 1-3,932 (Case No. 2:11-cv-00545) case in the Middle District of Florida.
We’ve known that this case has been “dead” since December, when the court denied the plaintiff’s request for an extension of time to name and serve defendants. I was surprised that they did not instantly dismiss the case months ago, but it lagged on with almost no activity.
I suppose the timing of this case is fortuitous for those following the Prenda Law Inc. scandals, because the judge in this case is US District Judge John E. Steele, having no relation to John Steele of Prenda Law Inc.
A few months ago, I referred to this case as an “abandoned, dead floating ship.” Even then I had no idea that the timing of the death of this case by Judge John Steele would coincide so nicely with Judge Wright’s hearing just the day beforehand.
For those that want to know what actually happened here, the politics were very simple. Copyright troll attorney Jeffrey Weaver of Dunlap, Grubb, & Weaver, PLLC (now “Dunlap Weaver, PLLC sans former partner Grubb”) took this case after his main attorney Nicholas Kurtz left the firm leaving the oldest copyright troll without teeth to go after defendants. Nu Image, Inc. came in wanting to sue, and so Jeffrey Weaver took the case. Almost 300 documents, 79 weeks, and 2 days later, the case is dead.
Congratulations again to all 3,932 defendants who have been dismissed from the case.
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The 12 minute hearing and the end of Prenda Law Inc.
April 4, 2017 April 3, 2013 by Rob Cashman (Author, Owner of the Cashman Law Firm, PLLC)
While the Cashman Law Firm, PLLC and its clients were celebrating “freedom,” I am sure some of my readers will be wondering the fate of Prenda Law Inc. / Steele Hansmeier, PLLC / John Steele / Paul Duffy / Mark Lutz / Brett Gibbs et al. after their hearing today before Judge Wright. Today was the big day where the world of those who have been injured by Prenda Law Inc.’s activities looked on to see their demise.
In sum, the hearing was short, and John Steele and his “gang” showed up as they were ordered to, but they decided to plead the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution rather than answer Judge Wright’s questions. As a result, the judge did not allow them the pleasure of “pleading the fifth” as he appears to have no interest in lawyer gamesmanship. Thus, after 12 minutes, he walked off the bench and ended the hearing.
While there was no immediate gratification for those who flew over to attend the hearing, in my opinion, “Popehat” described their fate better than I ever could:
“Prenda Law may still be standing. But it’s dead.”
I would be very surprised if I saw any further activities coming from this law firm. I expect that in a few days (if not sooner), Judge Otis Wright will write an order which will make any copyright troll shake in their boots, and it is my hopes that this order will serve as a warning shot to any of the other copyright trolls who go after individual downloaders using the tactics and corporate structures that Prenda employed.
It is my opinion (although I *am* still cautious until I actually see Judge Wright’s order,) this will likely be the end of Prenda Law Inc., John Steele, and Paul Duffy, as I expect that this will evolve into inquiries which will endanger their law licenses. I don’t think we’ll see the end of them, per se, as it is not so difficult to find a hungry lawyer who will agree to have his hand held while he lets others practice under his law license in the shadows.
On the other hand, I believe the result of this case (and Judge Wright’s influence over the the future penalties of unlawful copyright enforcement tactics) will force the bittorrent cases to evolve from its current state (which comprise mere pre-trial settlement “or else” tactics) to actually taking clients to court on the merits. Also, while the inquiry in this case surrounded plaintiff copyright trolls who “invent” corporate figureheads, who seem to falsify copyright assignment documents, and who structure their business tactics to allow their activities to proceed with limited affects on the attorneys furthering their scheme) no doubt, this will be a damaging blow to those copyright holders who try to enforce their copyrights against individual downloaders.
Articles on the topic:
Forbes: Porn Copyright Lawyer John Steele, Who Has Sued More Than 20,000 People, Is Now The One In Legal Trouble
ArsTechnica: Prenda lawyers take Fifth Amendment; judge storms out: “We’re done” — Those in attendance describe Judge Otis Wright as “incandescently angry.”
TechDirt: Team Prenda Shows Up In Court, Pleads The Fifth… Angry Judge Ends Hearing In 12 Minutes
TorrentFreak: Prenda Copyright Trolls Plead the Fifth
Fight Copyright Trolls (SJD): Prenda trolls appear in Judge Wright’s courtroom only to plead the Fifth. Furious judge ends the hearing after 12 minutes
Follow-Up Articles:
ArsTechnica: Judge smash: Prenda’s porn-trolling days are over
Popehat: Prenda Law’s Attorneys Take The Fifth Rather Than Answer Judge Wright’s Questions
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Home/Media & PR/Anatomy of a blockbuster toy: Stretch Armstrong
From its 1976 debut to a global fame that spans licensed toy lines and its own Netflix series, Stretch Armstrong’s success is one that covers multiple generations. Robert Hutchins gets hands on with this iconic muscle man.
Anatomy of a blockbuster toy: Stretch Armstrong
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If there was one thing the Seventies wasn’t short of, it was stout, blonde, well-muscled men wearing speedos with an athletic penchant for contortionism.
Stretch Armstrong wasn’t performing too badly either, and following its introduction to the toy aisles in 1976, the limitations of child’s play (and indeed mankind’s own endeavor for optimum elasticity) has never been the same.
A concept first developed by Bill Armasmith and brought to market by toymaker Kenner, Stretch Armstrong quickly went on to secure a cult following, the more avid among which will happily pay upwards of $1,800 for an unspoiled original Stretch action figure today.
Between 1976 and the early 1990s, the world’s toy shops were brimming with elasticated anthropoids that covered almost all topics from X-Ray powered mutants and Mego Elastic Donald Duck to Mexico’s own take on the muscle-man, El Hombre Elastico.
Its global appeal and readily translatable concept is one that has surely cemented the toy’s place along the industry’s walk of fame.
In the 1990s, the toy landed at the door of the firm now charged with bringing Stretch Armstrong to a new generation of kids today, Character Options.
“Character has a long history with Stretch Armstrong and we enjoyed great success with him in the Nineties,” Character Options’ marketing manager, Mark Hunt tells ToyNews.
“We were delighted to be given the chance to bring him back this year and we have been busy planning his re-launch to our 2016 portfolio to ensure that this superhero returns with maximum impact.
“Stretch Armstrong is a classic play pattern, as soon as you pick him up, you just have to stretch. We fully expect the toy to resonate with the older consumer who remembers the classic as well as being a big hit with our core target audience of kids aged five to nine.
“Our expectations are very high and we have an integrated plan that involves bang-up-to-date TVC, digital and print schedules, not to mention a huge drive with the online influencers. We are expecting the re-emergence of Stretch Armstrong to be a great success.”
The toy has already got off to a flying start for the global toy company who earlier this year named the Stretch Armstrong among the leading brands to help it to an overall revenue increase of 12 per cent in its half yearly financial report.
Of course, the newest iteration is not the first time that Stretch has attempted a comeback. In 2008, Universal Studios signed a deal with Hasbro to develop a film based on the Stretch Armstrong brand with Twilight star Taylor Lautner on board to play the man himself. Tipped at the time for a 2012 release, the movie never emerged.
However, not ones to surrender a vision, brand owner Hasbro has taken its own steps to reboot the hero for today’s audience of youngsters in a new partnership between Hasbro Studios and online streaming service, Netflix.
The new animated action-comedy series, titled Stretch Armstrong and the Flex Fighters, follows Jake Armstrong and his two best friends who obtain super powers when they are accidentally exposed to an radical chemical. The series is scheduled to debut on Netflix in 2017 with an accompanying new toy line.
Meanwhile, back in the here and now, there is nothing experimental about Stretch Armstrong’s return via Character, with excitement evident from a raft of retail partners.
“We are very grateful for their support in bringing this iconic toy back to market this year,” continues Hunt. ”Of course, the media reaction at Toy Fair proved that his popularity never waned and in terms of our classic, iconic Stretch Armstrong character, there’s a lot to come in 2017. We are going to stretch the boundaries a little.”
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'I don't know what to do': Clashes over Irish-English language split at Connemara crèche
An Crann Taca has rejected accusations of discrimination after it announced it would divide naíonra classes according to Irish-language proficiency.
By Gráinne Ní Aodha Thursday 10 Aug 2017, 6:05 AM
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PARENTS OF CHILDREN attending a Connemara naíonra have raised concerns after it was announced classes would be divided according to whether the children spoke Irish or English as their main language.
An Crann Taca is an Irish-language school based in Indreabhán, Connemara and has a naíonra, crèche and after school facilities.
In September the naíonra, which is a playgroup for pre-school children, will be divided into groups of children who speak Irish almost exclusively, and bilingual children (who can speak both Irish and English).
Parents have said that this is a form of discrimination, as the children all speak Irish when at the naíonra, while the school said that it’s a matter of catering for the different language needs of each child.
Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh said that a number of parents are also concerned about staff numbers at the school, which is advertising for positions weeks out from the beginning of the term.
It is only a few short months since a number of staff in the centre were let go as they did not have the relevant FETAC Level 5 qualifications needed.
“Vacancies in the centre have been advertised locally again this weekend.”
Tá Ionad Tacaíochta Teaghlaigh (An Crann Taca) ag lorg folúntasaí do phost lánaimseartha / páirtaimseartha mar... https://t.co/w8T9M4rpqE
— An Crann Taca (@ionadtacaiochta) July 13, 2017
Source: An Crann Taca/Twitter
Speaking to TheJournal.ie, Lochlainn Ó Tuairisg, board secretary of the Ionad Tacaíochta Teaghlaigh which runs An Crann Taca, said that seven members of staff were told to update their teaching qualifications before a certain deadline.
“Some staff did, some didn’t,” Ó Tuairisg explained.
Seven staff members who didn’t have a minimum of a Level 5 qualification were let go, but the school didn’t receive funding to finance an update to their training, according to Ó Tuairisg.
It’s been suggested that some staff members have voiced their opposition to dividing children into classes according to their language level.
Language divisions and language needs
An Crann Taca opened in 2004 to provide Irish-language facilities for children whose parents want to raise their children through Irish only.
Two weeks ago, a letter was sent around to parents informing them of the change to classes, which would have children grouped according to whether they speak Irish at home or not.
A part of the letter read:
Parents will be asked to make a conscientious, informed and sincere choice regarding which service will best suit their child’s needs: group A, for those children whose primary language of communication and play is English; and group B for those children whose primary language of communication and play is Irish.
Parents were asked to fill out a form to decide what level of Irish their child speaks. Here’s a section of the form:
The form that parents are required to fill out to assess what class their children should go in. Source: An Crann Taca
The letter said that research has shown the best way for both native and non-native child speakers to learn is to be grouped with similarly-skilled speakers.
But some parents feel that this is a form of discrimination against bilingual children, and think it doesn’t make sense as children of different ages could be in the same class.
“Some parents don’t want their children learning English before the age of six,” one parent told TheJournal.ie, “but I don’t want anyone to put a judgement on my child”.
I don’t know what to do. My kids have a lot of friends there, and when you find a school that your children are happy going to that’s worth a million bucks.
“[It's] definitely pulling on my heartstrings.”
Ó Tuairisg said that the change came following parents’ complaints that primarily Irish-speaking children were coming home from An Crann Taca speaking English. The school had divided classes according to language-skills when it first opened, but this was changed later.
He said the school rejects the “discrimination label” entirely.
But bilingual families feel the change is unfair.
“In the longterm I don’t think they’d bat an eyelid if bilingual parents left. If they had the cash they would turn away bilingual families altogether,” a parent said.
“That’s not a positive outlook on the Irish language.”
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Gráinne Ní Aodha
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Chelsea youngster Marc Guehi is highly rated by the club, and the young defender is expected to play a role for Chelsea in the near future.
The 20-year-old spent the second half of the 2019/20 season with Swansea and was very impressive in the heart of defence for the Swans as they reached the Championship play-offs.
Guehi has now vowed to impress again on loan next season.
“I really enjoyed my time at Swansea last season, so it made sense to extend my time here,” said the Chelsea youngster.
“It was a really good opportunity for me. I was part of a group of really good footballers and characters who helped me a lot.
“I want to get an opportunity to play and keep learning and progressing.
“The league is so difficult. It changes a lot with the teams you play. Some are passing teams, while some go longer with their play – but that’s great for me as a defender.”
Guehi made his Chelsea debut last season under Frank Lampard, and he showed qualities that need to be harnessed.
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His agent fired him
He and Jack were rejected 144 times
Go give blood, especially if you beat COVID=19
An entrepreneur is a problem-solver for a profit
Overcome your sense of self-worth
Overcome your sense of fear
Overcome your sense of disconnection
We're worthy of great success
"Excusology"
Afraid to ask
You have 100% permission to ask
Serve greatly by selling greatly
You have to ask a lot of people to get started like the parable of the seed falling on good and bad ground
You gotta take massive action to have massive success
Know when you are most productive
Pick the days to clean up all the messes and finish the garbage work
What are your free days? You need at least one day of no working. (Sunday usually)
Green days are your money-making days.
Batch your efforts, i.e. put your key prospects on a Zoom
Yellow days for mess
Purple is God's highest color
Trust your gut...and feedback
Do you need a publisher or can you self-publish?
Once you sell 40,000 copies then go to a publisher to get a great payday
How to negotiate from a position of strength
How to beat COVID-19
Writing the book is only 10% of the effort
He writes 100-year goals
He believes in BHAGs
Wind-charging is his design
1974 he lost it all in the oil embargo and slept on a friend's couch
Yin-Yang: Crisis = Opportunity
Take off the blinders
"Where are my acres of diamonds?"
"God, what's your destiny for me?" Ask 400 times before you go to sleep.
Jack called him at 2:38 am in 1989 "Chicken soup...for the soul"
The thought command
Reorient your mind and give yourself mind commands
Jim Collins told him in 1974 how to hit his sales goals
Put your goals in writing
3x5 card...sign it...look at it 4x/day
The subconscious never sleeps
He was a happy salesman and his clients were happy as a result
He and Crystal researched for their book, "The Ultimate Gift", Jim Stovall makes books he can't read and movies he can't watch
Shut off the negative news and information
Elon Musk steps up and starts making ventilators for 3M and made cars at the same time
Out-think, out-serve, out-work
You are your own competition
Be a hero
Links Mentioned In The Sales Podcast
Order "Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny"
"You Have a Book In You"
"The One Minute Millionaire"
Order "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stoval
Topics: The Sales Podcast, Professional Development, Marketing Automation, Goal Setting, Entrepreneur
Written by Wes Schaeffer
Wes and his wife just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They have seven kids, which means Wes is motivated to find what works and help you apply it to grow your sales so he can buy diapers, groceries, braces...and bourbon.
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Wes Schaeffer: Mark Victor Hansen, the man, the myth, the legend, author of the new "Ask: The Bridge From Your Dreams to Your Destiny." Welcome to The Sales Podcast. How the heck are you?
MVH: Yeah. Wonderful. Wonderful. Wonderful. Thank you. Glad to be here with Western everybody listening watching or thinking with a solo
WS: So all the cool kids are moving to Scottsdale, I might have to get up and move to hang out with all you cool people.
MVH: unequivocally the smartest thing you could do.
WS: I just gotta convince my wife of that. So we, we shall see I'm keeping mama happy. So that's the smartest thing I can
MVH: Do that is
MVH: When you know the cliche when mom is happy. Everybody's happy and I way out married myself. I got the best mom or wrong for me. And I can tell you the good news is, Scottsdale, beautiful. The bad news is we had 50 days over 110 degrees this year. Most ever so
WS: Oh my God, yeah. This is our hottest summer but oh well. What you're going to do, man.
WS: We, we can ask for better weather but we may or may not get it, but we can ask better questions and reach our dream, does that. Is that what you're telling me is that for real.
MVH: We do. Yeah. Well, we did is, you know, Crystal. I've been at countries talked to all kinds of people.
MVH: We find people that are wonderful likable well educated professional and a difference. He knows we have a little success and those who have a bat.
MVH: deep, profound success is one thing and one only, and as he had the ability to ask
MVH: And most people never been taught to ask. And what we're saying in the subtitle asked to title with an exclamation mark the subtitles. The bridge your dreams, your destiny. We're seeing if you're alive.
MVH: And especially if you've been locked down for seven months, like most of us have around the world. That's a billion of the only way you're going to get to your destiny is you know how to ask and we're teaching three ways to ask. Ask yourself, ask others and Ascot
WS: So, all of those are hard for a lot of people
WS: Why, a lot of people struggle. Is that fair to say?
MVH: Yes and yes, how's that all good. There are two questions there. And I'll answer both yes
MVH: And so what we're trying to do is say hey look we wrote seven roadblocks to asking, but we preface the book with the fable of McKayla
MVH: Which my wife brilliance road and wisdom and what it does. It enrolled you into the metaphor. So you're no longer afraid to ask because you understand your results at the end or so spectacular.
MVH: I mean, look, I've sold a half million books and nobody else ever did that but I did it because I asked repetitively.
WS: As the Father of seven children with a six year old still at home. A 23 year old college graduate still asking for a little help now and then.
WS: I see kids. Kids naturally ask my six year old goodness gracious. I mean, it's like the like the story in the Bible. Right. The woman just kept asking me, he's like, Fine, you get what you want. Right. He was like, well, she exceptionally holy. No, but she was persistent. You know, so
MVH: You touched my garment asked that one.
WS: Yes.
MVH: Yeah, okay, good. I just want to make sure we're on the same page and
MVH: Well, seven. I'm one of for my brother, my wife's one and nine. So we beat you by two.
WS: I'm only one of two. But my wife and I, we have seven
MVH: Yeah, I know. And then, and we have five kids in our combined marriage and six grandkids will pop it out at 12
WS: Nice. Well we but I mean kids naturally as my six year old has no fear she will ask me to go back and asked her mom. She'll. She'll go. That's one of her siblings to ask one of us, she will get what she wants. Eventually,
WS: But at some point, that seems to get beaten out of us as young adults or adults. Have you seen that. And do you have a way to help overcome that.
MVH: By the way you multiplicity of layered question every one is what we call them in our cliche is become a master asked her.
MVH: Every kid is born with infinite curiosity infinite imagination infinite ability if they got loving parents like you
MVH: To know that they're not going to be defeated crushed beat up spank although you know there are a fair amount of parents that are just so dysfunctional. I don't know how to do that right but
MVH: You know, luckily I had parents that I could keep asking now. My parents had absolutely no money. So I started with zero and starting at nine I had asked for and get what I want and at nine years old.
MVH: I had a picture of a racing bicycle on the wall next to me and said why the wheel and Sheffield scale. I mean, it's in my head.
MVH: And I didn't know there is finally said, Dad, can I have it if I pay for myself in today's dollars it's $4,000 like a trek bicycle to know nine year old can turn around that kind of money. Right.
MVH: That's what my dad thought but I'm reading I'm a Boy Scout. As you may know, by reading my beat it, but it said you so greeting cards on consignment. That's it. I don't know what time it is. But I looked it up and I said you know consignment is your salesman.
MVH: Right. How would you define consignment
WS: Well, basically you take someone stuff don't pay for it until you sell it, but you sell it at a markup and you keep the difference
MVH: Bingo. So I took it got these greeting cards. My mother was a great sales woman and a great wreck on tour. She storyteller and
MVH: She said, here you go to all our little neighbors, and I was living a little Denmark. My parents are both Danish right I'm a Danish
MVH: American so proud one and went, knock knock neighbors and just smiled and said I'm earning my own bicycle. Would you like to invest
MVH: In one box Christmas cards or two. Now they thought I was a cute little nine year old and I sold three and seven six bucks Christmas cards in one month.
MVH: made enough money to buy it. My dad to his infinite wisdom which I just got despise at the time to cast that money and put it in my college fun. Can you imagine a parent.
WS: That's awesome. You know, there's a little subtlety in there.
WS: In your ask
MVH: Go ahead.
WS: I bet a lot of people didn't pick up on it reminds me of the old
WS: The old adage, where the the soda shop you know the the drugstores, you know, when they sold the malt.
WS: Yeah, they want to increase their margins. Right. And they were and they want to sell more eggs right they put a raw egg in the malt.
WS: And the guy was. He's like, Would you like an egg, you know, in your mom. How much is it you know what our nickel, whatever. No, no, no. But they changed around to say, Would you like one egg or two.
WS: Right, you didn't give people an out. You didn't say, would you like to buy a box. Oh, no, no, no. You said would you like to buy one or two. So now it's it's the assumption of clothes and as a nine year old probably in your boy scout uniform. They couldn't say no.
MVH: I was, and they didn't. And they did. And I became number one green car salesman. But now unless go forward 30 years jack and ourselves 15 million books a year guys fly in from a company
MVH: That company called American greeting cards and said that they did not know my history. And they said, hey, look.
MVH: You guys are really good writers, we want to do. Chicken Soup for the Soul greeting cards. And at this time I am becoming the biggest licensing guy. Then and Now ever in books because
MVH: Back to asking, nobody ever asked, and I read the book by Lucas and Spielberg and
MVH: They'd made 800 million it and a billion and a half licensing. So I went to jack and I said we're going to license, he said.
MVH: What do you know about it. I said nothing, but I said I'm going to ask myself, I'm a systems. There's one of my many degrees with Buckminster Fuller. When I was in grad school.
MVH: Everything's an outside and inside I'm outside, but I'm going to get inside. And so we sold and we sold 897,000 bucks Christmas cards that I wrote at broke at grocery stores only in the same company 30 years later. Is that interesting karma.
WS: That's really cool.
WS: So tell me what what is this systems because now, now I'm curious, you get the engineering side of me.
MVH: But good. Well, you know, Berta lumpy general systems theory.
MVH: But what do you know, Buckminster Fuller was the best student. Well, I was lucky seven years in grad school, cuz I'm slow. I don't get stuff nearly fast, but once I got it for
MVH: You had better dang well, watch out because I know a lot about engineering and I you know I own a
MVH: Natural natural power concepts which is a company. If you've never looked at natural power concepts you look at our videos.
MVH: We're in a while, who I we got the coolest alternative energy projects products in the world where we got a gigantic order today, so I'm
MVH: Beyond myself. We've got pop up windmills, they're going to solve all the problems at all the solar installations around the country and ours are portable mobile and we're only doing one state so far in the first orders for like 1800 so it's like
WS: You know,
MVH: They're like 400,000 needs. So it's not like a little chump change.
MVH: Nicholas 12 years to get here witches.
MVH: If you've ever had to keep putting money in something for 12 years you go
WS: You mean you couldn't just snap your fingers and tell them who you are and they just do what you say.
MVH: Not only that, let me just tell you that most engineers, which you are one you said, where'd you go to school.
WS: And the Air Force Academy
MVH: Oh my god. One of the best. Just so you know, I was on the board of the bills biggest airline and the head of
MVH: Military Air Command was General bill more. Do you know mortal he's
MVH: Just he just teach
MVH: cute story are you interested in a cute story.
WS: Sure.
MVH: I'm on the board of this company and I'm living in Newport Beach and the chairman of the company del Smith.
MVH: We did most of the military stuff we through all the UPS planes were are painted brown or pilots war brown. He said, we're going to pick you up in the little later and take you over and be at the
MVH: Airport at this time to go to our second air bases here in Arizona Miranda
MVH: And I get on a plane and I'm sitting with a guy in a suit in the back and he said, Bill more and I said, MVH, we had the greatest call like he said, I've been a service 28 years. I said, really.
MVH: And dumb asked me, I said, Didn't you know you could retire it for years. He said, I think.
MVH: We get often bills walking right in front of me and everyone's going hello general hello general and a red carpet.
MVH: I get I feel like the biggest doofus ever and I say we have sat guy to the general bill at a military or companion, all of us. It gives us ringing the watch because we're doing so much work with the Air Force.
MVH: The next day I was teaching you know how to sell. How to prospect present be irresistible and close and have good work habits. And he said in the front row, taking notes and I went up to him and I said,
MVH: You know, Bill, what, you know, I'm really humbled you spend more than a day, then I will in a lifetime is doing what you're doing. So what are you doing, he said, I never heard any of this stuff that you and I are talking about like a something close
MVH: Right.
MVH: You know you're not born knowing any of that, or at least unless you know something that I don't know.
WS: Right.
MVH: You know it's workable everybody needs to learn to be a sales whisper.
WS: I tell everybody you know the great sales people really are made.
WS: You may have an affinity towards it.
MVH: Yeah, of course.
WS: But I tell people all the time selling is it's just as prescriptive as engineering
WS: Exactly. You know, and I i give extreme examples when I'm with people, you know, and just to to make a point quickly right if I'd lose look to judo
WS: Mark, where'd you get those glasses. Those are the ugliest worst glasses. I've ever seen in my entire life. Oh my gosh, that you know you have no styled
MVH: Don't mean change glasses.
WS: You're gonna have your feelings hurt. Right. But conversely, I love your shirts, a great shirt. Where'd you get that shirt you have great taste. What's the material, you'd be like this really nice. This guy's really smart because
WS: I'm agreeing with you already, right. So, I mean, just use your simple examples, but I know how you're going to react from either of those engagements and and we can take it 100 more steps, but if people will simply take the time to learn that
WS: Sales really is a lot more a lot more scientific than people think.
MVH: Exactly. So I'm already keep doing it. And I also congratulations and thank you for serving
MVH: Thank you have a lot of work with the military, as you know, and
MVH: The second thing we do that, you know, because the reason I've sold more books anybody alive, I think, is that we contribute on every book we tied to somebody and we we regularly talk to wounded warriors down a bliss and a few places. And these are some of the nicest most wonderful
MVH: People that have had their bodies blown apart and and are sometimes up to half, or some guys have no legs, arms, and you still love them, you know, my wife and I hug all of them. Well, that was illegal to do is, you know, it's not as
WS: They don't care.
WS: Every January I swim five kilometers across. Tampa Bay for the Navy SEAL foundation and
WS: That crowd doesn't care. I mean, they're they're rebels right they're tough, their families are tough and so
MVH: A lot of podcasts with
MVH: The name outdoor content, whatever it is.
WS: Oh, yeah.
MVH: The seals.
MVH: Yeah, done this, by the way, let's just do that for a second, ladies and gentlemen, if you don't know how great our seals are and why we need to back not only the military, but the police.
MVH: The first responders to fire people. I'm going to tell you you and I've never met before. I don't think we
WS: And passing at conferences, but we didn't ever sat down.
MVH: Yeah, so the point is that leaves and demo we got to support those people because they support us law and order is the necessary thing in America.
MVH: Today more than ever. I mean, we got cities falling apart. And it just breaks my heart because all these people want to work hard, or very smart. In my experience by and larger every there's every profession has some bad apples that
MVH: Right, that's all that the media talks about. We got great people that every level.
WS: Yeah. Amen.
WS: All right, we got on tangents. I will do that. Okay, you're older and wiser, you're supposed to keep me focused. All right. But look, here we go.
MVH: By the way, we're interested though.
WS: No, I know I'm taking notes over here.
MVH: And then by the way they can go read my book and you know my books are very solid. They're very focused, because my publishers go you can do better.
WS: But I do have a question, though. But after we get back to what, what were you saying about your systems. You're a systems engineer.
MVH: A system I breed to find that as an acronym one word that means other words, save yourself time, energy, and money.
MVH: System has an inside and outside right universe is the biggest system Einstein said, It's fine that boundless but we can look at all of it. Right. And the same thing here. So you take a little system like licensing.
MVH: I know when it started. I know who does what I learned everything because I'm an omnivorous reader and back to you saying you're an engineer what Bucky used to teaches universe means when you go to university, you're supposed to study universe so
MVH: I studied every aspect of there's not much you can ask me, or people in licensing that I don't know because I said
MVH: Look, I'm going to know this. And we did 150 $7 million with a dog food. We got 15% and I don't have to eat it. I don't have to deliver it. I don't have to carry it nothing, although
MVH: Back when I lived in Newport. I was on one acre had 88 animals because my daughter was becoming a veterinarian.
MVH: And she couldn't find an animal. She didn't want to take home and I wasn't in our vets and what do you got a sign on your roof that says we pay our bills. I said, Yes, sir. I think we
MVH: Then anyhow.
MVH: I said to the people at the diamond pet food when they came to talk to me because I'm the one who did a licensing contracts, I said.
MVH: Look, I just did a talk for Purina with
MVH: Jay Leno. Curiously enough, and they had a great product as well positioned is beautifully package.
MVH: And it went up and sales one month and crush next month and the chairman said what happens at the dogs don't like it. So I said, Look, you guys at diamond. I'm asking you.
MVH: But I'm asking you to make it organic I'm asking you to make sure it looks good packages. Good. We'll put a little book in there, but the dogs. We've got like it. I got four dogs.
MVH: And we're going to test on my dogs. If they don't like it. I'm not doing the deal with it and and by the way, that's why we got one of the best selling dog foods ever in history. It's all by asking, life is about asking
MVH: That make sense.
WS: For sure. So let me ask you something. Let me ask you something.
WS: You've got you've got a whole speaking of licensing right. You've got a lot of Chicken Soup for the Soul.
WS: Books and I so like I do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
WS: And I trained at noon. Just got done came back.
WS: And and I had this question, I didn't have time to ask a guy because I had to get home.
WS: But I can ask you because it's related. So yeah, like, like any any sport right I oh golf, you know, every, every golf has got their favorite club, you know, seven or nine I went, you know when it's time they go to that.
WS: jujitsu. It's like saying you have a certain move that you can do very well.
WS: But my question for my buddy. When I see him tomorrow. It's like I i have that certain move and I can pull it off, but sometimes I get bored.
WS: And I'm like, I need to expand my game. I need to learn other moves, especially in practice because
WS: That's what practices for right if it's a contest, a tournament. I have never seen this guy all the money's on the line. Okay, I'll go to my go to move
WS: So, but, again, it gets boring has
WS: How have you kept that title that series from being boring for yourself. Because I know a lot of entrepreneurs, though they shoot themselves in the foot because they get bored with whatever, and they want to go tinker with this tinker with that.
WS: And they they forget where their how their bread is buttered right. So how have you stayed so focused and energized by these various titles that are spin offs on your, your core. You know that first book.
MVH: Well, first of all, I think everybody already have a lot to do. I mean you know you're here to live life and you're more abundantly john 1010 and
MVH: you punish and said the same thing out of abundance. Here she took abundance and still abundance for me.
MVH: So I've always had a lot of books to work on at the same time, like one of the other books. I did because I think everyone should write a book that's out right now.
MVH: Just came out yesterday is you have a book. Can you, which is like sort of cool because I think everyone or write a book. The point is,
MVH: Is it I can't get bored about any of this stuff because all of this stuff works and all the stuff. And what I finally got our publisher to do on this book.
MVH: Which, you know, took us two years to write. So it wasn't easy, but it lists all the 309 books that I've written. Nobody's ever done that before. And I thought, well, maybe somebody has but most people have four or five books.
MVH: Because every publisher says well you know I published one minute millionaire behind me with Random House.
MVH: And he said, we wouldn't publish that that was published by you and Harper, some are some are H CI and you go, what the point is. Every book should help sell every other book right
MVH: And I happen to love to write. I happen to love to read. I happen to think I love doing these podcasts with people that I've never met before, or you and I passed.
MVH: Met and passing you said, but the bottom line is everybody's got more in in. And what happens is you have to have high lofty and inspired goals.
MVH: You have to have goals that are so big, like I want I've sold a half billion books, but I want to sell whole billion. Nobody's ever done it. But because you're talking about a sport.
MVH: Let me modify it to running you know who the first guy to run a four minute mile wants you remember his name.
WS: And Bruce Bannister
MVH: Roger Bannister
MVH: Your medical doctor and they said, well, if you do that, your huddled jump.
MVH: In the next week 119 people rent it for minimum, not because physically. We're always able to do it. I mean, I, I've done the boulder, my brothers and I do the boulder boulder every year when it was open.
MVH: And we have a big family of 50 you know extended people all do it, but we watch the Kenyans run for minute miles just to finish the dang thing and we look like we're going backwards, right.
MVH: But the point is, is it goals are set to be broken goals are set everyone needs more targets and they've got so you need targets on your new moves and golf that and then number two is if you really a golf attic. Don't you want to golf. The best hundred courses in the world.
MVH: Sure, yeah. Well, then you want to get really good because it's going to be expensive.
WS: Bear be good at something, because you're gonna lose some golf balls.
MVH: And beyond that, if you're just sales whisper, and I assume mostly or sales and entrepreneurs, listening to us right
MVH: Right, like I was listening to grant
MVH: CARDONE this morning and he says, look, a million used to do you okay but now you need a 10 million just to get into game. So if you haven't got a target 10 million ladies and don't
MVH: Write down a target. You got to have a network of a minimum of 10 million and and many of you said it, it gets exciting.
MVH: See a million isn't exciting enough because it's, you know, any way you divide it if you divide it by you know 20 years 50 years or however long you gonna live, it's not enough.
MVH: To generate enough money to live can have a substantial fully functioning life. We're not wanting to do you take care of yourself and seven kids in your case, which is every kid costs a quarter million bucks, as you know, to get from zero to 18
MVH: Amen through college. It's a lot more expensive and you still got a six year old at home.
WS: So what do you say to the
WS: Bag carrying quota carrying salesperson, you know, making 100 grand a year doing okay.
WS: Or the entrepreneur that the chiropractor owns their own clinic, you know, maybe taking home 200 grand all said and done, or
WS: Heaven forbid the restaurant owner, right, who's
WS: Doing carry out only or 25% in in the restaurant right now. How, what did they do when they to set a $10 million $10 million goal right as a if you're making 100 grand a year you're 30 years old in sales for decent company. You got a pretty good life, how
WS: Good. But let's say they are
WS: They're motivated, they want more. Listen to this. They go, you know what marks right
WS: On a $10 million net worth. What's the first thing they do.
MVH: Okay, so let me go backwards. First of all, the food chain, because I'm now being asked to help one of the billion dollar food companies do B to C because I've been doing B2B business and it won't work anymore.
MVH: And this weekend we are with a guy with, I don't mind saying Jerome Jerome all these pizza, which is one of the big three change in America.
MVH: And this guy is booming because instead of him delivering pizza, like every other Pizza Company. He sent out 780,000 emails a week and says, hey,
MVH: Look west instead of us coming to you. You come to us and we can save you 20% in his business is over the top.
MVH: It's so much over the top. The biggest potato chip company came to him and said, we want to put your name and all our bags because you're doing marketing and levels. We don't know. So that's food.
MVH: You get what I'm saying is asking, which is why everyone's got to read the book because it will wake you up. It'll be transformative. It'll give you illumination
MVH: And solution, and he read it. And it's obviously done that for him. His name is Joe key Allah and his wife IV.
MVH: But OK, so that's that back to the first guy. There's three models you gave me the first guy $100,000 a year guy hundred thousand dollar a year.
MVH: Seems like it's enough. It just is not enough, because by the time you pay 40% taxes, you're not on a 60 grand
MVH: And 60 grand isn't enough to buy a car have a house. Now if you're always leasing a car and you want to have what monster debt for the rest of your life.
MVH: And that doesn't make it work. So what I'm asking you to do is say, hey, wait a second.
MVH: What would it take me in a sales job to make a million year or can I make a million in this company. And if I can't
MVH: Am I open enough to either figure out my own entrepreneurial deal or create multiple sources of income.
MVH: Or do a part time job and make more my part time job and I didn't have my full time job make more in a month and a ever having a year because we're saying if you do 100,000 a month. That's a million to a year. That'd be good. And what was the middle example you gave me. We had a couple
WS: Like a chiropractor restaurant owner
MVH: Okay so chiropractors. So first of all, as you may know, I've trained chiropractors is one of my four big marketplaces. I don't know if you hit that on purpose or not, but I got
MVH: 10 honorary doctorates three in chiropractic from life from Cleveland from Parker universities and
MVH: In fact, I'm doing a big graduation for life University here in Atlanta shortly. Again, when they open up next January.
MVH: They think they'll be open. Um, what I did is when when we wrote Chicken Soup for the Soul, the publisher wouldn't do it for a year and a half.
MVH: And jack and I are already out 180 grand each and didn't have any money. So we both started with zero. And so I came up with this idea and what I
MVH: If you're going to my website. Mark Johnson calm.
MVH: You know, I go through it. But I say, look, here's what you gotta do to write a book. But when you're ready to book. You got to do interviews and if you can do interviews you got to package them as a book or a set of tapes, or a podcast or
MVH: A webinar and then sell it and I interviewed to 21 people in chiropractic that we're all making over a million a year cash practices, no insurance.
MVH: I just give an example of one we interviewed the guy in Denver.
MVH: Dr. Dennis Nikita who's a dear friend and Nikita said, all you have to do to build the biggest practice in town is carrier rubber band.
MVH: Sounds like a dumb idea didn't know what that was a rubber band got to do with getting rid of sublimation but
MVH: Here's a civilization. You said you put a rubber band around a guy's finger tightly and you say okay, West. I'm going to pretend PRETEND I'M GOING TO BE YOUR DOCTOR, WHAT COLOR. Does that turn.
MVH: Purple. Then if I leave it on there too long. What color.
MVH: Black then
MVH: falls off. Now I've asked you three questions now. West edgier want to be doctor if you go to a medical doctor can he or she get rid of sunblock station.
MVH: Know if you go to a PT a physical therapist. Can they do it.
WS: Don't think so.
MVH: If you go to a nurse. Can they do it.
WS: No.
MVH: Go to massage therapist. Can they do it.
MVH: You go to a plot. Okay, so he goes to 12 different things. And then he said, well, who's going to get rid of it. I am. And I'd love you to be my patient. Now here's the deal.
MVH: Because at the time the Clintons and taken away all the insurance from chiropractic. These guys are all sinking.
MVH: And so I said, look, I'm going to help all of you, but you got to help me. I am the spokesperson for the American Red Cross, Liddy dole came to me they're out of blood.
MVH: And then we went to doctors. They wouldn't give it to us. So I said, Look there 20 77,000 of you with 25 million patients a month.
MVH: I need you to reactivate all your old patients. Here's the letter, send it out and say we're going to you're going to call 800 give life Schedule A blood mobile out in front of your practice.
MVH: And I want you to give a free adjustment everybody gives a pint of blood. We get enough blood for a year and a half. So what does that mean in mathematics, because you're an engineer, you know this. A negative times negative equals
MVH: Positive yeah it is fun. So chiropractic was a negative situation. And by the way, I say this to you all listening because
MVH: A lot of you're hanging on by your fingernails and I've been broke twice in my life, and it wants $2 million down. So I'm really clear about what I'm saying.
MVH: So the negative in the chiropractic the negative. And we're out of blood and people die if you go to the hospital and you need blood
MVH: Ladies and gentlemen, there's no pseudo blood. So if you haven't given blood, you need to get it.
MVH: If you've had COPD and got rid of it. You got platelets. You got to give it from my point of view, I think you've got a duty and responsibility and obligation.
MVH: And and you say, Well, I'm to whatever, then we got rid all the age because you know a lot of old people got this thing because they have pre existing conditions they have
MVH: The point is, if you start asking those kinds of questions I built a great I sold $3 million where the tapes.
MVH: In a month. Afterwards I did the interviews for one week with the 21 top doctors. Then I enter. Then I put it together. And the nice said, Hey, you guys are going to go bankrupt, unless you get those tapes. The bottom of the bottom. Interesting.
WS: I love it.
WS: But you know so tomorrow I'm starting a three part
WS: Program for people to launch their ideas. Right. I'm trying to help people just get off the diamond and grow right build that side business monetize your idea and one of the ladies on my weekly group call she's going to be in that call, and she had mentioned that she she has seen others.
WS: Do a webinar do a live event and with the whole goal really of being to monetize that thing, obviously, the big upsell at the end run to the back of the room.
WS: And she she feels dirty right doing that and and I have struggled with that, to a degree right i don't i don't want people to feel like I'm just the whole thing is one big pitch.
WS: But I did give her the analogy. And I listened to Ziegler still listen to him, you know to this day.
Great. We'll
WS: Talk about you. I said, look,
WS: I can motivate you for an hour a day or two, but if that's it you just leave. You're gonna forget everything I told you in a month. You're gonna forget 90% of what I ever told you
WS: He's like, I need you to buy these cassette tapes, you know, back in the day.
WS: For your own good. Right. You gotta listen over and over for really to sink in. So it's like nobody ever accused of being manipulative. But how did we get over that. Right. And maybe the Ask yourself, right, like, ask yourself to care enough to sell something
MVH: Right. I mean, I've asked everybody
MVH: More than once on the show already to buy our book. So just go to Amazon, get it and then join ask the book club com free with Crystal mark. We're going to trip, help me come after after because everybody's going to have to learn how to ask
MVH: And read pivot reinvent reorient themselves. We entrepreneur and an entrepreneur.
MVH: Is just a problem solver for a profit and it's you solve somebody's problem, like I just told you I sell the chiropractic problem. I tell the blood problem.
MVH: I didn't get paid by the Red Cross, by the way, I don't want to misrepresent anything, you know, and I got a big trophy and
MVH: You know, there's a. Nobody's ever done this before in the area. Anyhow, the point is, all of us are here to have
MVH: Monster success. But the only way to do it. As far as I'm concerned, as if you master the fine art of asking and don't feel guilty about asking apply
MVH: In our little book here, what we did is we did seven roadblocks to asking, we said what you're really talking about is your sense of self worth.
MVH: If I asked you, you might think I'm dumb. You might think I'm stupid. You may think I'm ignorant. You may think, I don't know enough. You may think whatever you may think, right.
MVH: But in a life insurance business when I train there, you know, if you already have a nice car, whatever it is, whether it's Cadillac, or Lincoln or Mercedes or Beamer or Tesla.
MVH: I'd say, wait a second. Don't you want to have a million dollar insurance policy for your wife.
MVH: I mean, that's the most important thing, right, because you're the goose any up so you got to overcome your sense of self worth, and we teach how to do that.
MVH: Then you got to overcome all fear because all of us have fear and Zig us to say, False Evidence Appearing Real united, a lot of programs together.
MVH: Then you got to come over disconnectedness because all of us get plugged in. Well, if I asked them, and they say no to me. I'm going to be rejected.
MVH: By jack and mark up rejected 144 times we Chicken Soup for the Soul. Nobody wanted it all a big guy said nobody will buy short stories that 1980s junk anyhow point is our agent even fire this. So you've got to be a rejection proof.
MVH: If you really know you got a high quality value.
MVH: Then that quantity of service was a quality service equals unlimited compensation and every one of us is entitled 8 billion of us alive are entitled unlimited compensation.
MVH: And today, we can get going and make that all happen for the first time in history. So we've said unworthiness we've said
MVH: Disconnected. We've said excuse ology. Maybe I didn't say that we've said pattern paralysis. My older brother. God bless. One had a photographic memory, but he wanted never to look
MVH: Anything. So you're shy taken to the airport after he came and visited us. And I said, now you know how to get through the airport. He was at one at the time.
MVH: Because I've been in airports, a quarter million miles a year for 44 years flying around talking to 80 countries, I thought everyone did
MVH: Later on, as it late in the afternoon, his daughter called me and said, Do you hear what happened with dad didn't you. And I said, no, he
MVH: Said he got lost in the airport and Mr is playing the heavyweight 13 hours just in Phoenix, I said, Jodi.
MVH: Getting their best friends. He should have just called me to come pick them up taking them to breakfast or something, anything but but he's afraid to ask.
MVH: And this this thing about robot. So, ladies and gentlemen, if you're afraid to ask two things. Number one, I'm giving you 100% permission asked
MVH: If anyone says, What makes you have permission to ask with well morphic grants and said I had full permission. F. Yeah, he said he could do. You could use his name.
MVH: world's best selling author gave me permission to ask you, Mr. Big because if you're going to Mr. Miss big they got more money. They got a
MVH: Grant would say they got your money and and and if you really there to serve them in Christ and the greatest amongst us servant of all. So you and I are supposed to serve greatly by selling greatly. I love selling
MVH: Then I
MVH: There's not a day in my life. I haven't sold and won't sell and I know it'd be 120 seventh options for an
WS: Amen. So 144 times, you know, some people would say, Maybe 100 right?
MVH: Or one
WS: How do we know when when we have a bad idea right versus...we just haven't asked the right person? I mean, when you want
WS: An entrepreneur no over
MVH: To the right person.
MVH: What's that nor more often than not it's going to be the right person because you're gonna have to go through a lot of
MVH: You know, it's the law in the Bible. It talks about the faith and ratios is, you know, where did the seed fall and most see doesn't fall on the right person. So
MVH: You know, you might have to call on tend to get one when I do my first seminars would have had no brochure no ability, nothing in the insurance business but I knocked on doors one
MVH: The 10th guy said yes at 630 at night and he was a nice old Italian guy that was maybe wait 450 pounds. I'm sure he's no longer around
MVH: You know, but he was really wonderful. We just had the greatest conversation. And he thought, if you can call me at 630 at night. I want you to sell my people on how to do that.
MVH: And and he said he could with proof. That's the number one company known story. He was admitted Paul I'm number one guy in metropolitan and he said
MVH: My name is Tony, you just tell all these guys into direct me to call me and I'll tell them they all got to hire you. And I was doing for seminars on prospecting presenting good work habits closing and
MVH: And it just it rock in the first year I did 1000 talks.
MVH: And for the first three years, Tony Robbins, and I, as far as I know, are the only two guys ever did that. So the point is if you want massive success. You got to take massive action.
MVH: And the guy making 100 grand a year is probably not taken as massive action that he could because of question like, my wife. I said, are we doing everything we can to make this app, right.
WS: So all right, going back to that hundred thousand dollar guy.
WS: Yeah, probably even before coven right he's making 100 grand but he's probably working a pretty good bit yeah companies probably fly them around a bunch of crappy meetings got fell a lot of Excel spreadsheets and CRM and take clients golfing take them to dinner take on the breakfast.
WS: You know how I see people. They literally are they're sacrificing their lives for that paycheck.
WS: You know how, how can they
WS: Have a life still give the company, you know, a good, a good effort, you know, so they're they're earning their pay, but not but not waste their life away earning that paycheck, only to be laid off as soon as you know, the first tough time comes around.
MVH: Great question. So three parts to it. Number one, you got to know when you are most productive like I'm productive mostly in the morning I'm
MVH: unequivocally the, you know, I write the best morning sell the best morning you know I have a great attitude morning and I exercise first then
MVH: I'm ready to go. Number two is you got to pick the days in your schedule that you're going to clean up all the message.
MVH: Fill out all the spreadsheets, do all the, what we call garbage work or push it on your secretary. If you've got such a person or assistant or whatever it's called.
MVH: And in three. What are your free days and a free days got to happen at least one day a week where you're totally clean and not working. And for most people. That would be a Sunday.
MVH: And then on Monday, you'll come back more energized and ever, and do better. But let's go back to just the green different color coding it would be green days.
MVH: Or your prime money making days. You can't let anything interrupt that day when you're supposed to be selling if it's in a Monday, let's say in a Tuesday.
MVH: You can't go golfing you can't be spending too much time in a restaurant with somebody that's not buying you got to really do your due and be with people that are actionable buyers. Does that make sense.
WS: Absolutely.
MVH: Now, if you can figure out how to with with zoom calls get all those actionable buyers to come together because you bring some treat to them that nobody else can some piece of insight.
MVH: And sell all of them at once on the zoom call because maybe you can't go place to place anymore for two reasons. Number one is
MVH: We're not allowed to fly ruined everyone doesn't want to see us anymore. And number two, is it you might have flight available or like American laid off 8000 pilot yesterday I read. So it's gonna be tougher and tougher for me to get to you, are you to get to me.
WS: Amen.
WS: So was our third
MVH: Oh, the three things so green days are the days you're working yellow days and cleaning up your mess.
MVH: And purple God's highest color. The top of the electromagnetic spectrum or your days totally off could be your two week vacation for week vacation, whatever it is, but I would ask you to break up your vacations, you're going to four weeks a year. Do a week you know in each quarter.
WS: That's cool. Yeah, purple is my ad is what I use on my calendar. Actually, that's
MVH: My book one minute millionaire, which is right there is purple and yellow. And it's got a universal symbol of illumination is you have one
MVH: Are you one of my lucky winners that has one
WS: Hey, hey luck. Come on, man.
MVH: Did you read it cover to cover.
MVH: I did know that if you flip the pages that shows. I had a butterfly and right hand side. Yeah, off the top works. My goal is to, you know, create a million millionaires.
MVH: And I said, here's the answer to your question. I'm glad you asked it. The first line your book I wrote was. There's a million ways to make a million.
MVH: And there's one right easy acceptable way to, you know, I don't want everyone to be a speaker, because everyone doesn't have the ability
MVH: As a wreck on to that I got. But I've developed it over, you know, 44 years of doing this business. Everyone can't write. I mean, I've been writing since I was 16 and I love it. I get a lot of rejections and editors will say, Who are you sure
MVH: And they still do that to me. So I do in back to another question you asked earlier and I didn't answer it is, is whether
MVH: How to know itself feedback is the breakfast of champions. And if you're getting negative feedback. That means it doesn't work. But the stories of jack and I are doing and chicken soup.
MVH: We're rating. So hi everybody in the audience, if you have that in the book, I got to have that in a book and you know so we knew that it would work.
MVH: And the publishers didn't believe us. And I guess I was crazy. I said, well, so, because I believe in gigantic goals like a million and a half a year and a half. We did 1,000,003 and I said, we'll go to 5 million and they went
MVH: It's guides out to lunch. And we did that and then 10 million a year and and 15 million a year. And, you know, we get more Guinness Book of Records anyone because everyone said you can't do that well.
MVH: Also, people say, well, you didn't really write three or nine books. Well, I can show them to. They're all laying here, you know, little books like tithing unless you go to church, you're not going to see that.
MVH: Most churches. So my booking pretty much volume.
WS: Do new people today need a formal publisher or what's what role do you see self publishing hat, because my two books are self publish that I don't have the patience you have
WS: To go through a publisher, but should I, should I just bite the bullet and do the work and get an official publisher for my next book.
MVH: I've got five publishers. So I got to be careful here. But the bottom line is today given
MVH: Given that every book is being sold by Amazon and I don't wish that but when our publisher, call us to look you're bringing it out asked comes on April 28
MVH: We're gonna hide a coven a matter of fact that the time he called us he had coven he cured himself. Thank God with hydroxychloroquine when and Z Pack and
MVH: Zinc. Well, which I believe in and how to use when I got it. But the point is, is it and I cured in one day because you do it at the beginning. You're safe and you got a lot of idiots out there, they're lying about the truth so
MVH: I just had that experience. So I'm real keen on this one.
MVH: And, you know,
WS: eight out of nine of us got it, but we didn't have. We didn't get the prescription. They all had it easy. I had crap at sinuses fever for five days, but still beat it.
MVH: Well, I thought I was dead. Today I had it and I said you had taken the first day. That's the law. I did, by the way, I, I wrote that other book. I think I sent you called How to be up and down times with Mitzi produce did you, did I send you that
MVH: I say anyone order.
WS: Any of
MVH: My gift. So back to your question. My answer is two parts. Number one is, I think, yeah, you just publish it with Amazon.
MVH: And and make sure you're getting the highest royalty again from the number two is it
MVH: Once you sold 40,000 copies, then go to a publisher. Now you're going to get a really good payday. And the best example I write about there. And my friend.
MVH: Dr. Ken Blanchard Kenny taught jack at Harvard. You want to Jackson, but the cannon are I've been on his board of directors, a lead like Jesus and all that, as I can and
MVH: Spencer Johnson medical doctor wrote one minute manager and then there who who moved my cheese, but they sold 40,000 copies the copy to my little Xerox machine. I got here my office and they sold them and then they went, they got $4 million because I told 40,000 copies
MVH: Now you know you want to come in with strength and say, hey, look. Not only is it selling but other people want the other guy that did that as a guy who wrote Christmas box. He self published
MVH: I can see his face. I can't pull his name right now. But, you know, the good news is, I've been doing book so long I know most major authors in the world. And I like all of them.
MVH: Because it's a tough. It's a tough road to hoe and it's tough to write and it's tough tougher to sell. But I'm saying when you got a great book. You're only 10% done 90% of the sales the marketing the advertising.
MVH: And, and, you know, deciding to do the hard work of getting going. And it's like an airplane which because you know more about planes. I do 90% the fuel burn up on the runway and it goes into high level flight you trim tab it and float right metaphorically flow.
MVH: If you've looked too much you correct
WS: Although if I glider. So you're kind of floating on those
MVH: But I gotta tell you that I got.
MVH: Over 15,000 goals and writing, one of which is to learn to fly to later it's still my goal.
MVH: I mean, I'm a pilot, but I want to be a glider.
MVH: I want to fly glider. I mean, I watched
MVH: Steve McQueen did the movie. The first time I can't think of the name. But right now. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
MVH: Anyhow, you know the movie.
WS: Yeah, when they when you when you pull that handle and you see that front hook open and that tow rope go away.
WS: And it's just quiet.
WS: Like
MVH: It's like Arizona right now. It was on as empty because everyone to Minnesota wherever they go.
WS: Yeah.
MVH: I mean, I have a top of the hill of Dharma, then we've gone to California, a couple times and Flagstaff to cool off. But basically it's it's hot here, so almost nobody's home.
WS: Yeah, and you catch a thermal
WS: Rod, you know, Colorado Springs. We're already up, you know, over a mile and then you get the star most coming off the mountains and I mean on my solo America they teach you how to slip it right, just turn and literally slice through
WS: The wind because you get the star moles and you just you'll go up, you know, almost to the moon. And that's a bad thing in a in a glider with no oxygen. So you gotta learn how to how to bring it back down. But yeah, you hit those thermals, you just go up and up and up, you'll just stay up
MVH: Hi everyone. Oh.
WS: So I took I think 11 flights of training and i think i think i sold on my 11th.
WS: But you know go that high, you know, we go a few thousand feet, maybe above ground level.
MVH: We ever scare
WS: No, I know you went to an instructor
MVH: On the quality of you got underneath you.
WS: Oh, not much. I grew up flying actually with my family, my dad, my grandfather. So I have had more time flying with them. Then I wasn't a pilot in the Air Force so
WS: Not all that much. Although I've flown in just about everything you know F 16 and C 130s and see fives and all kinds of things. So, but, yeah, I didn't fly him.
WS: But that go go fly glider.
MVH: I want to send it to my goals. I usually I pull off everything I say I'm going to do. I just haven't taken time to do it so
WS: Just making a goal is, how, how far out do you write goals.
WS: Because you
WS: Already said you lift 127 with an option to renew. So do you have a 254 years ago.
MVH: The truth is, I wrote hundred year goals like I want to, I think you need to write some big hairy, audacious goals. And I'll just give you mine only could you ask, but I want a house on house humanity.
MVH: On a feed and fed humanity expeditiously and I'm to consider because I'm an alternative energy guy.
MVH: I want to have portable transportable energy to take care of the 4 billion people that don't have energy right now and
MVH: Today is I told you we just got the first contract I invested $2 million in this company, you know, 12 years ago and today is the first time we get a contract, it's been, it has been. And I thought, we're going to hang ourselves on this one. I just, it has been a slug forward because
MVH: You know everybody's still thinks, how to use diesel, which is ugly. It's dirty, it's dangerous to go to the 20,000 islands around the world.
MVH: It's polluting and and we're having, as you know, abdominal weather everywhere. I mean, whether we're talking about the two hurricanes it
MVH: Went through the Caribbean and then into Louisiana or we're talking about 14,000 Holmes's with the number I read burned in California.
MVH: And they won't have energy now for the next year. I'm telling you that I got portable when I it's cold wind charge and we drive it in pop it up it goes
MVH: I designed it so go straight and 60 degrees. I mean petris a major designer. I'm a minor partially on that patent. I am not an engineer. Like you, I do not claim engineering, I claim I hang out with engineers. So I understand it, I got the vocabulary, but I don't have the training you do
WS: Well, still seems like you're doing it right.
I'm having a ball.
MVH: I've had plenty of resistance and I say the times we're in for all the people that are listening. A lot of like I said a minute ago, a lot of you're hanging out by your fingernails and
MVH: I've been bankrupt and went down $2 million once and slept on another guy's
MVH: Door 1974 when the oil embargo crash and burn and I was building the wall street record club Botanical Gardens aviary
MVH: And it was my best worst experience. So some of you are going through that right now and you got to understand the reason I'm begging you on your behalf to read ask, is it will take you from adversity to see the advantage because there's a golden
MVH: Lining and everything and take adversity and see the opportunity in it because there's more. Remember the ying and yang 6000 years old symbol says crisis equals opportunity.
MVH: If we've got the biggest crisis, we got the biggest opportunity. And once you take off the blinders which asking does
MVH: Right. Ask yourself who am I and what is it that I can do what is my unique talent. Where's my acres of diamonds. Where's my genius. And then, you know, ask yourself, ask others and ask God we're saying when you ask God
MVH: You go deep. You said, God, what's your destiny for me. God, what's your destiny for me. God, what's your destiny for me 400 times before you go to sleep.
MVH: You're going to wake up in the middle of the night, be going to tell your sweetheart before you go to sleep, sweetie, I'm going to wake up.
MVH: And I'm going to have this thing come through and God's gonna tell me what I'm supposed to do with my life now and start making money tomorrow, and I'm going to have to write it down.
MVH: Now you say, does that work well. That's how jack and I came up with the title he in his house in Santa Barbara me in Newport Beach.
MVH: To 38 he calls me in the morning wakes up the whole house back and we didn't have cell phones is 1989 and said Chicken Soup for the Soul and both of us got goosebumps. We knew that it would work and publishers didn't believe it, but we did
WS: Yeah, that's
WS: It does.
MVH: It's called a thought command and every one of us needs today because of the sequel restoration and I'll give a chicken soup story I
MVH: Chicken soupy story out of asked if you're open to it. We all need to reorient our mind and give ourselves mind command back to that hundred thousand dollar guy when I'm doing seminars, starting in 1974 after going bankrupt.
MVH: guy told me what to do and how to do it, Chip, Colin. I asked him, and he told me
MVH: I'm calling on PA I suddenly say, Well, I want to make 100 grand a year. That's 250 work days times $400 a day there's 100 grand
MVH: Right, I knew what I had to do to get there and got there and and I'm talking to the top salesman in church. Ben Feldman and Feldman, who was making 4 million a year.
MVH: So, no, no. He said, If your kid's life depended on it, could you make 4000 a day. I said,
MVH: Yeah, I do anything for my kid. So he said, not just do 250 times I started making a million a year because you change your mindset you change your goal.
MVH: But the goal has got to be in writing and I'm saying, You got it, like it says in the book. You got to have a three by five card and right. I am so happy I am earning this
MVH: By doing this, and you sign it and get you're supposed to sign it or you boss to sign it. Look at it four times a day.
MVH: Brandon in your brain Epson the fabric of your being morning lunchtime dinner, and more importantly, before you go to sleep because so conscious never sleeps.
MVH: And like I'd wake up at 258 in the morning, and I'd have a name like
MVH: Bill White interstate mutual. And I said, Okay, I gotta write it down. I don't know who that is. The next time I'll cold calling people to sell my seminar.
MVH: I go to this building, insurance companies are all in the same building. Sort of like McDonald's is next to Taco Bell and all that they hang together and then they steal each other's people and sort of a nutshell things car dealers. Do the same thing. Anyhow,
MVH: I don't believe in stealing people's people I don't believe in proselytize ation. It's called but I'm in there and it says
MVH: Go whiten your signature. I go in the office, no secretary's desk, go to his office, he wrote me a check for $400
MVH: in like five minutes, he said, You're so happy I didn't care he never came back, he just made me happier because you're happy to get it but he ended up getting me the whole company to train the company for does that make hopefully this is not only entertaining but insightful.
MVH: Can I go one more story.
MVH: So, as I told you, Crystal I decided, asking is the thing that has made us successful at every level, no matter where we are up and down. Up in the valley or up the hill peaking.
MVH: But we wrote everything we knew about asking, then we did all this study at Harvard and Stanford and Cambridge and all of it. Agreed. And then we said, well, wait a second.
MVH: We know all these people that are very successful, what do we ask them, we had 26 people we interviewed one is called Jim Stovall. Do you know that name. No, he wrote a great book. I want you to read called the ultimate gift.
MVH: Charlie tremendous Jones called me and said, You got to do this. I said, Man, I'm selling 15 million books here I have barely TIME TO BREATHE you said. This book will change your life. I read it.
MVH: I wrote the foreword I wrote an endorphin said this book is so good. The ultimate gift. It should be a movie.
MVH: At the time, I didn't know STOVL was totally blind, you'll appreciate this. He's 19 years old he's a superstar athlete our Olympic champion.
MVH: He wanted to be in the NFL, that's his whole goal in life goes gets recruited and the doctor comes back and says, kid. I'm sorry, six months, and I'm going to be totally permanently forever blind.
MVH: Worst day of his life. He's now sequestered in the nine by 12 room. He's got a radio and TV and telephone. It's complaining
MVH: His parents a Jimmy, Jimmy. Jimmy go down to the blind meeting maybe out of this. Well, it's an echo chamber and negativity.
MVH: So let me do a parentheses and say everybody. You got to shut off the negative media today a real crushing
MVH: Right there's why a second ago, West said you got to be lives in a positive stuff my stuff is stuff is the stuff. Everybody positive watch my films free on YouTube, whatever, whatever gets your
MVH: Chain going every day turns on your crank and your anyhow. He goes on. He says next is woman who is a court stenographer Cathy
MVH: And he says, you know, I used to love watch TV and somebody throw right hook somebody on a narrate that she hits them into ribs and say this is a question. All of you got to ask yourself. So, wait a second. We're somebody, why can't we do it.
MVH: We're somebody, why can't we do. And I said, an entrepreneur is somebody who fixes a problem for profit they created narrative TV.
MVH: Make 14 million people that are blind watch narrative TV. Now, you never heard of a price, but they make $10 a month. One of the biggest streaming service like Netflix that exists in the world.
MVH: And you never heard of it, not that that matters, but he wrote books. What we interviewed for this. He is pure wisdom.
MVH: Jim said, look, if I have lived 100 years I'll thank you every day in my prayers. Mark years that critical to me. And I just want you to know that I now write books that I can't read.
MVH: I now made movies you made 100 million on the movie because I told him do a movie. I now make movies that I can't see. So blindness was his adversity. But he made it is advantage.
MVH: Am I DID I TELL THE STORY clear enough. So it makes sense.
WS: Yeah, it's like the old to make make your mess your message.
MVH: I not heard the line, but I like it. Yeah. And everybody you know anyone that doesn't have a master to
MVH: Wait, right.
WS: Yeah. Nothing's perfect right i mean you just you just end up with bigger challenges, later on, but you know how to handle them because you've handled all the other. So it's just keep rolling
MVH: Yeah, that's the point is it when I was with w Clement Stone, the billionaire for Chicago. He said, The only thing to change when you have more money is there's more zeros and the problems are much bigger.
MVH: And much more closely. Yeah. But theoretically, you can solve them. And the best example today that is
MVH: I don't know if you'd like, or hate is an engineer Elon Musk, but I happen to love him never met him. But, you know, here's a guy.
MVH: Governor of California us out to lunch, as far as I'm concerned, says you cannot make your cars.
MVH: So he goes up 3am and says, hey, look, you're not making enough ventilators, the presidency as you get FM lighters, give me a contract. I got steel. I got mental I got 3D printing. I got Hama Hama Hama
MVH: I'll make them and he starts making him. But when he was making the ventilators, which he made all the ventilators for three
MVH: case you didn't know you also make cars made 90,000 cars became the number one car company in America, you take it personally turn into advantage and ladies and gentlemen, you got to out think
MVH: Out serve outsource outperform your competition because they are your competition is only one competition yourself.
MVH: You got to be your own hero and a hero has somebody who takes a problem looks at it as an opportunity and solve it. David had five stones only needed one to get down Goliath everyone's got a Goliath metaphorically in their life just takes one stone to knock it out.
WS: So I always tell people without Goliath. David, would be an unknown shepherd boy.
MVH: Yep. Didn't wouldn't have been King
MVH: Them when to pull off the cool stuff and get a statue in Florida.
WS: Alright, well this has been awesome. I want to be respectful of your time. I'm linking here to ask the Asperger's calm and I'm sure that is in the book as well, which they can get on Amazon, right.
MVH: Yes, please get one and i hope i meet all of you, I hope, Cobra gets cured. I want to go back and do seminars, with lots of people meet you all.
MVH: And I want to hear you're asking story or get on ask the Astor's. And, you know, tell us your story and it just, we're going to go into the best times ever in America. If we think we can. You can if you think you can
WS: Yeah. Amen. All right. Well, Mark Victor Hansen, all the way from Scottsdale, thanks for coming on the show, man. It's been great.
MVH: My pleasure. Wes. Thank you for having me.
WS: Have a great day.
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After Dr Wallman made the incision and moved the baby’s head and shoulders to the right position, the new mum reached down, grasped her baby under its shoulders, pulled him out, and laid him on her own chest. Contributed
2nd Oct 2015 3:50 PM
WHEN Dr Neil Wallman prepared himself to perform a caesarean at John Flynn Hospital this morning, it was not just another day in the office; in fact it was a very special day for one mum who had the privilege of delivering her own baby.
After months of careful planning with the mother and the hospital, Dr Wallman today performed what's known as a natural caesarean.
After Dr Wallman made the incision and moved the baby's head and shoulders to the right position, the new mum reached down, grasped her baby under its shoulders, pulled him out, and laid him on her own chest.
While this is normal with a natural birth and allows the mum and baby important skin-to-skin contact and bonding time, it's very uncommon with caesareans. Dr Wallman said he believed it was the first time a natural caesarean at John Flynn Hospital had skin contact during the operation.
In spite of the amazing events which were unfolding, Dr Wallman said the atmosphere in the room was extremely relaxed as the events went exactly to their carefully laid plans.
"When the new mother approached me about this initially, I wasn't so sure about it," Dr Wallman said.
"But the more I thought about it, the more I realised how amazing this would be.
"It took a lot of very careful planning, but it was so worth it for the end result.
"We had to be very careful that the mother was properly sterilised, so this took a lot of care and planning.
Dr Wallman said the atmosphere in the room was extremely relaxed as the events went exactly to their carefully laid plans. Contributed
The whole thing was recorded on a video camera attached to the lights in the delivery room, capturing the amazing and precious memories for the parents.
John Flynn Hospital and Dr Wallman are no strangers to more controversial deliveries.
The hospital and Dr Wallman have been offering mums-to-be the option of having a water birth for about 10 years, and another mother delivered her baby in similar circumstances at the hospital just recently.
Dr Wallman has more than 30 years' experience and offers the highest expertise in care and management for expectant mothers, including water birthing, calmbirthing and hypnobirthing.
For more information, visit http://www.drneilwallman.com.au/.
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YMI was established in April 2013 to promote and supervise Yokohama’s motor sports activities, including the development and supply of tyres for motor racing competitions. Since its establishment, the subsidiary contributed to a diverse range of motor sports events by supplying Yokohama tyres, including many competitions that adopted Yokohama tyres as their control tyre, such as the Japanese Super Formula Championship series, GT Asia, Sepang 12 Hours endurance race, All-Japan Formula 3 Championship Series, FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) and other racing series, including the Super GT races. Given the company’s plans to expand and broaden its motor sports activities around the world, it was decided that an internal organisation would be better able to effectively supervise and coordinate these activities. Hence, the subsidiary is being dissolved and replaced by an internal organisation, the Motorsports Department.
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Alaska moves to become ‘mission district’
By Sam Hodges
Dec. 13, 2019 | UM News
The choir of Anchorage’s First Samoan United Methodist Church sings during the Service of Commissioning and Reading of Appointments at the 2019 annual conference held at Christ First United Methodist Church in Wasilla, Alaska. Photo courtesy of the Alaskan Conference.
The long tradition of Alaska having its own missionary conference of The United Methodist Church may be nearing an end.
The Future Visions Task Force of the Alaska United Methodist Conference recommended earlier this month that the conference become instead a missionary district within the Pacific Northwest Conference, which has headquarters near Seattle.
Factors included concerns about finances and the ability of a missionary conference to control its future in an uncertain time for the denomination, task force members said.
Great Northwest Area Bishop Elaine Stanovsky said she would soon call a special session of the Alaska United Methodist Conference to vote on petitioning the 2020 General Conference to approve the move from missionary conference status.
Bishop Elaine Stanovsky
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Stanovsky said it would then be up to the 2020 Western Jurisdictional Conference to redraw boundaries and place Alaska’s United Methodists in an annual conference.
Her area includes Alaska as well as the Oregon-Idaho Conference and Pacific Northwest Conference. She noted the Alaska United Methodist Conference has ties with both.
“I don’t presume to guess what the Western Jurisdiction might recommend and act on,” Stanovsky said.
The Book of Discipline, thanks to a petition submitted by the Alaska United Methodist Conference and approved by the 2016 General Conference, allows bishops to designate a district as a missionary district.
If Alaskan United Methodists clear the obstacle course of United Methodist polity and make the transition to missionary district, that would be a first for the denomination, Stanovsky said.
The bishop said discussion about the best organizational status for the Alaska United Methodist Conference has gone on for years but intensified recently, given reduced financial support and uncertainty about the denomination’s future.
By remaining a missionary conference, Alaska “could get lost in the bigger currents,” she said.
Lonnie Brooks served on the task force, and concluded a change was needed and probably inevitable.
“It seemed to me that it was more and more likely that Alaska would not be sustainable as an independent conference very far into the future,” said Brooks, former lay leader of the conference.
The United Methodist Book of Discipline says: “A conference is a missionary conference because of its particular mission opportunities, its limited membership and resources, its unique leadership requirements, its strategic regional or language considerations, and ministerial needs.”
Missionary conferences draw financial and clergy support from across the church. The Alaska conference’s clergy come from 16 annual conferences and four other denominations, Stanovsky said.
There are just three missionary conferences in the U.S. — Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference, Red Bird Missionary Conference in southeast Kentucky — and Alaska.
Methodist missionary work in Alaska dates to the late 19th century. The Alaska Missionary Conference formed in 1972 and later was renamed the Alaska United Methodist Conference, but retained its missionary conference status.
The conference has 27 local churches, two fellowships and one church start, representing about 3,000 members, said the Rev. Carlo Rapanut, superintendent. Ministry with Native peoples is part of the conference’s character, as is connectionalism.
“We’re one church with 30 doors,” Rapanut said. “It’s really operating as a small system, almost as a multi-site parish.”
Rapanut and Stanovsky said the missional impact of the numerically small conference is significant.
“Our churches have essential roles in social safety nets in most of the communities we have churches in,” Stanovsky said.
But the conference has been strained financially, in part due to the cost of doing ministry over such a vast area.
The United Methodist Board of Global Ministries is charged under the Discipline with supporting missionary conferences financially and administratively. But the agency’s top executive, Thomas Kemper, said the original idea was for missionary conferences to grow into annual conferences. Supporting missionary conferences indefinitely was not the vision, he said.
Global Ministries has been reducing funding for the Alaska United Methodist Conference, and direct support for operations is to end in 2020.
Kemper said the mission agency still would provide grant opportunities, as well as Global Mission Fellows. He applauded the plan to become a missionary district.
“I’m very proud Alaska is taking this step, and I’m very happy we can do this in a collaborative way,” he said.
As a missionary district, Alaska would still be eligible for financial and clergy support from across the denomination. There might also be cost savings in coming under an annual conference.
Along with money considerations, the 2019 General Conference’s approving of the Traditional Plan was a factor in the task force’s recommendation, Brooks said.
That plan — which passed by a 438 to 384 vote — reinforced official church bans against same-sex weddings and ordination of “self-avowed practicing” gay clergy.
Resistance to the Traditional Plan’s passage has been strong, and some petitions to the 2020 General Conference call for a breakup of The United Methodist Church into two or more denominations.
“A crisis is approaching at GC20 that could well end up in some sort of division of the church,” Brooks said. “In such an event we also know that as a missionary conference we would have either no voice in our own fate or very little voice, since General Conference is primarily in control of the creation and the dissolution of missionary conferences.”
The 2020 General Conference is set for May 5-15 in Minneapolis, and the petition submission deadline has long passed. But the Book of Discipline grants an exception for petitions coming out of conference gatherings that occur beyond the deadline.
“My intention is to call a special session, probably in February, certainly no later than early March,” Stanovsky said.
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A move from missionary conference to missionary district status would have disadvantages, Brooks acknowledged — not least that it would cost Alaska its two votes at future General Conferences. He also cited the challenge of cultural differences between Alaska and the rest of the Pacific Northwest.
What about the other two missionary conferences in the U.S.?
“The Red Bird Missionary Conference is and will continue to be a viable and necessary mission within the bounds of Kentucky,” said Bishop Leonard Fairley, who oversees the Kentucky and Red Bird conferences.
Fairley added, “We are presently in dialogue with the people of Central Appalachia about what that will look like.”
The bishop did not want to speak in detail before a series of roundtable meetings scheduled for March.
“We will seek and share guidance about next steps,” he said. “Currently Red Bird continues to be able to carry out its works even with cuts in funding. Red Bird has a wonderful history of serving the people of Central Appalachia.”
The Rev. David Wilson is superintendent of the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference. He said the conference’s ministry with Native people of many tribes, across Oklahoma and beyond, gives it a special identity.
He said there are no plans to change from missionary conference status, with members having a strong commitment to remaining together and autonomous.
Wilson added: “Who knows what’s going to happen after (General Conference) 2020?”
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What Does the Five Star Airline Mean?
The most prestigious valuation system in the competition of airlines and airports among each other is English based Skytrax rating system and its awards.
According to its claim, it first evaluates the airports and airlines to the passengers’ satisfaction and experience.
They also list by analyzing in 800 different subjects such as the service from cabin to the airport, from service of food and beverage to operation in a terminal, from the comfort of the seat to plane-in entertainment system.
Airline companies, which are listed as five stars, are accepted as the best airlines in the world.
Recently, Lufthansa Airways has been attended in the group of five-star airways and became the first airline firm from Europe.
Within Lufthansa Airways, the number of five-star airlines listed up to ten candidates, including especially Middle eastern and far east.
The other candidates are;
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How Many Stars Do Turkish Companies Have?
If we have a look at the evaluation of Skytrax for Turkish companies, Turkish Airlines has been situated in four stars airlines for a long time. Recently, Atlas Global achieved great success by attending four stars airline group. The other Turkish companies whose names are Pegasus and Onur Air takes place two stars airlines category and offer low prices in traveling somewhere to the passengers.
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Avengers: Endgame To Be Released Sooner Than Expected
by : Francesca Donovan on : 30 Jan 2019 11:07
two stills from the Endgame trailer Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
After losing half the population of the MCU, Marvel fans are ready to see how the gang are going to claw this back – and the UK contingent won’t have to wait as long as expected.
Sorry to our friends across the pond in the US. It looks like Marvel will be adhering to their time-honoured tradition and showing the people of Blighty their wares first.
So, you’ll want to watch out for those spoilers on UK Film Twitter.
UK and Irish audiences have had the chance to watch the adventures of the Marvel superheroes before their American counterparts ever since 2010’s release of Iron Man 2 – with the exception of Ant-Man and the Wasp.
But that looked set to change with Avengers: Endgame, the film in which we hope the Snap will be unsnapped and the team will assemble once more to defeat Thanos.
The joint UK, Ireland and American release date was pencilled in for April 26 – exactly one year on from Infinity War – after Marvel brought forward the initial US release date from May 3.
But now, Comscore Movies UK & Ireland has reported the film will open earlier in the UK after all, pointing at a Thursday, April 25 release date.
Hear that?
That’s the sound of HR personnel nationwide groaning as many, many people switch their day off so they can sit and mull over the movie on the 26th instead of going to work.
Meanwhile, our American friends are presumably stuck with their Friday release date on April 26 and their blissful Saturday recovery.
Either way, here’s the trailer to whet your appetite:
Fiddling the calendar should hardly be surprising to all your die-hard fans who’ve lived through months and months of waiting for the first Avengers 4 trailer to be released, amid delays and push backs a-plenty.
So, it’s important to note this new release date is surely provisional.
The first trailer for Avengers: Endgame finally dropped in early December, and opened with Tony Stark stranded in space and sending an emotional goodbye message to Pepper Potts.
It arrived unexpectedly and quickly broke records with the the most viewed trailer in its first 24 hours – racking up 289 million views over the course of its first day.
The milestone meant Marvel broke its own record, previously set by the Infinity War trailer, which received 230 million views in the same period.
Meanwhile, they’ll want to pick the right spot for the opening public screening of Endgame – it’s almost certain the folk over at Marvel will want the new offering to outperform Infinity War on more than just YouTube trailer views.
It’s going to be a feat about as easy as reversing time and bringing exactly half the superhero population back into existence after all evidence of Spidey, Doctor Strange, Scarlet Witch and the gang was totally dusted by Thanos’ population control rampage.
Infinity War was a huge hit financially, breaking numerous records, including; becoming the first superhero film to take over $2 billion at the worldwide box office, becoming the fourth biggest film ever, and the biggest film of 2018.
What will number four have in store?
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Philips welcomes the support of the U.S. government in increasing the production of hospital ventilators, which are critical for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Philips’ employees are working around the clock in its US manufacturing sites to double production by May 2020 and achieve a four-fold increase by the third quarter of 2020.
A vital element in this ramp up is ensuring a sufficient and constant supply of the 650+ different components that are needed for the assembly of Philips’ hospital ventilator. Philips is closely working with its suppliers in the US, Europe and Asia for an uninterrupted international flow of goods, which also requires the support of all the countries involved. The support of the U.S. government will strengthen Philips’ ventilator supplier base in the US, and help accelerate access to critical materials and components.
I am proud of the way American and Dutch companies are working together and stepping up their efforts in the fight against COVID-19.
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“I am proud of the way American and Dutch companies are working together and stepping up their efforts in the fight against COVID-19,” said Pete Hoekstra, the United States Ambassador to the Netherlands. “We are grateful to Philips for ramping up manufacturing on these urgently needed ventilator units. This is another example of the strength of the long-standing, unbroken ties between our two countries.”
“We are actively cooperating with the U.S. government to expand our hospital ventilator production and reinforce our supply chain during these testing times,” said Frans van Houten, CEO of Royal Philips. “Our combined efforts will enable us to help healthcare providers in the US, the Netherlands and many other countries across the globe, with their challenging task to treat critical COVID-19 patients.”
To facilitate the production expansion across its ventilator manufacturing sites in the US, Philips is investing several tens of millions in additional tools and molds, final assembly lines and test facilities. Moreover, the company is hiring extra manufacturing employees and changing to 24/7 shifts.
Philips continues to actively engage with other governments around the world, the medical technology industry, the World Health Organization and other health authorities to safeguard the production expansion of materials, components and final products, as well as their shipment between countries.
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The Current Situation in Iraq
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Iraq’s social and political landscape has changed drastically after an escalation of regional and global power competition, the COVID-19-induced health and economic crises, and the unprecedented uprising by peaceful demonstrators in October 2019 that led to formation of a new government. These developments have exacerbated long-standing tensions, feeding public distrust in the state and tribal violence in the south. They have also detrimentally affected minority communities, especially in ISIS-affected areas, creating openings for ISIS remnants to step up attacks and contributing to continued internal displacement of over one million persons.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad delivered public remarks at USIP on June 28, 2019 on the plight of the Ezidi people, and stabilization and resilience for Iraq’s minority communities.
The formation of a new government in May 2020 ended months of political deadlock, but fiscal pressures, political rivalries, and limited institutional capacity present serious hurdles to reforms—such as strengthening governance and tackling corruption—that remain critical to long-term stability in Iraq and regionally.
USIP’s Work
The U.S. Institute of Peace has worked without interruption in Iraq since 2003 and maintains offices in Baghdad and Erbil. USIP’s initiatives strengthen institutions’ and communities’ capacity to prevent, mitigate, and resolve conflicts without violence. Our key partners, Sanad for Peacebuilding and the Network of Iraqi Facilitators (NIF), have halted violent feuds, saving lives and re-stabilizing communities.
In 2015, USIP and its Iraqi partners conducted dialogues that prevented violence among tribes following the Speicher massacre in which ISIS brutally killed 1,700 Iraqi cadets. In 2017, a similar initiative prevented resurgence of communal violence in the city of Hawija, following its liberation from ISIS.
USIP informs U.S. and Iraqi policy through research and analysis on conflict issues in Iraq, and by convening government officials and nongovernment experts.
USIP’s work in Iraq includes:
Developing Iraqi capacity for peacebuilding and reconciliation
USIP provides technical and financial support to Sanad, an Iraqi civic organization with expertise mediating communal disputes. USIP, Sanad, and NIF have helped mend sectarian and inter-tribal cleavages in communities torn by extremist violence, including Tikrit, Hawija, Bartella, Yathrib, and Tal Afar. Through strategic and technical assistance, USIP supports the Kurdistan Regional Government Department of Foreign Relations and the Women Empowerment Organization in the implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security. USIP has also provided technical and strategic support to Government of Iraq institutions.
Support for Iraqi minorities
USIP’s work led to the creation of the Alliance of Iraqi Minorities (AIM), which advocates peacefully for the rights and interests of Christians, Ezidis (Yazidis), Sabean-Mandaeans, Shabak, and other minorities. Their activism led Iraq’s Education Ministry to recognize religious minorities for the first time in national textbooks. AIM advocates for reparations to minority communities harmed by ISIS and works with government agencies to help displaced minority communities return to their homes in Nineveh Plain, Sinjar, and elsewhere in northern Iraq. They have also advised Iraq’s legislature and the international community on minority needs, and worked with the Kurdistan region’s parliament, contributing to a law on minorities’ rights and the formation of participatory budget committees to advocate for their communities in Iraq’s annual budget process.
USIP, Sanad, and NIF are conducting an initiative in Nineveh to facilitate IDP returns by mediating tensions between Christians and Shabaks in Hamdaniya, Sunni and Shia Turkmen in Tal Afar, and Ezidis and Sunni Arabs in Sinjar.
Through a specialized tool called the Conflict and Stabilization Monitoring Framework, USIP collects data directly from conflict-affected communities in minority-rich areas to understand barriers to peace and stabilization needs.
Reconciliation and rule of law in Anbar and Basra
USIP supports a locally driven research and training initiative in Anbar and Basra—two provinces where tribal dynamics dominate—to address the drivers of community-based conflicts, mitigate violence, and strengthen stabilization efforts through facilitated dialogues. This initiative also explores how broadening tribal practices might promote peace and help strengthen state institutions.
Speaker of the Council of Representatives Mohamed al-Halbousi delivered a public speech at USIP on March 29, 2019 after meeting with U.S. government officials. The speaker discussed the newly formed parliament’s priorities, the ongoing battle against viol
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What Will Become of Iraqis in Al-Hol?
By: Sarhang Hamasaeed
The al-Hol camp in northeast Syria—which holds tens of thousands who were living among ISIS before its territorial defeat—has presented the region and international community with a host of thorny challenges. What to do with the camp’s residents has particularly bedeviled the Kurdish authorities who run the camp as well as the governments of countries where residents came from. On October 5, Kurdish authorities said they would release the Syrians in the camp, where conditions have become increasingly unsustainable. But, nearly half of the camps’ 65,000 residents are Iraqis, and their prospect for return remains deeply uncertain. USIP’s Sarhang Hamasaeed discusses the situation facing Iraqis in al-Hol and the challenges ahead if they indeed return.
Violent Extremism; Reconciliation
Amid Iraq’s Turmoil, Tal Afar Builds Peace
By: USIP Staff
In a year of Iraqi turmoil, including protests that ousted a government and rivalry between Iran and Turkey, Iraqi tribal and community leaders are strengthening a new peace agreement in a locale that has seen some of the worst brutality of recent years—the northern city of Tal Afar. Civic, tribal and government leaders recently agreed to a pact that can open a path for more than 60,000 displaced residents to return home and rebuild following the war with ISIS. The accord also will help curb ISIS’ effort to revive. And in a startling change, it was negotiated in part by women.
Peace Processes; Gender
Sarhang Hamasaeed on the Anniversary of Iraq’s Protests
A year after Iraqis took to the street, USIP’s Sarhang Hamasaeed says, “The spirits of the protest remain strong,” but that reforms undertaken so far don’t match the scale of the crises facing Iraq: “...
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Vikings Share Appreciation During Visit with Veterans
Craig Peters
Vikings Take Annual Visit to American Heroes at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System
Vikings current players and alumni on Tuesday participated in the team's eighth annual visit to the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System to express their sincere gratitude for service and sacrifice of American heroes.
C. Morgan Engel/Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS — Vikings current players and alumni on Tuesday participated in the team's eighth annual visit to the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System to express their sincere gratitude for service and sacrifice of American heroes.
The Vikings met veterans in the hospital's Community Living Center and also visited the Spinal Cord Injury Center, stopping in the physical therapy room to encourage veterans who are rehabilitating injuries.
Nick Easton, whose grandfather served in the military, appreciated the opportunity to connect with the veterans and hear their "stories of bravery and honor and valor."
"People think we brighten their day, but they brighten our day," Easton said. "It's honestly an amazing experience."
Easton, who suffered a season-ending injury in training camp, was joined by Cornelius Edison and Reshard Cliett, and Vikings Legends Dave Osborn, Wes Hamilton, Greg Coleman and Ryan Hoag.
Osborn, who is one of the 50 Greatest Vikings, sported a Salute to Service edition Vikings hat. He has become an annual attendee capable of connecting with the veterans, many of whom are of a similar age.
John C. Elliott, who served in the Marines from 1964-68 before working with Vikings Director of Security Kim Klawiter the Minnesota State Patrol, said appreciation has improved from the time when he and other service members returned from Vietnam.
"There was nothing for us, no thanks," Elliott said of the late '60s and early '70s. "It seems like we get more congratulations now than when we came back."
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SoCal’s largest yoga and sacred music festival is coming to 29 Palms!
Considered the “Spiritual Woodstock of the Decade,” the City of 29 Palms is thrilled to be welcoming Bhakti Fest to 29 Palms this fall. Taking place September 25 – 30 at Roadrunner Dunes, Bhakti Fest will feature amazing conscious music, yoga, spiritual and wellness workshops and more, attracting spiritual seekers far and wide. New features include a lake for swimming, aquatic, and paddle board yoga, and vast vibrant space for art installations.
Headliners for the event include Krishna Das, Mike Love, Dharma Mittra, Radhanath Swami, MC Yogi, Fannah Fi Allah, Saul David Raye, Sianna Sherman, Mas Vidal, Girish, Govind Das & Radha, Kia Miller, Dawn Cartwright, Ram Das (via video), Porangui, Mark Whitwell, plus many more to be announced in the coming weeks!
The new location in 29 Palms will feature three music stages, expanded yoga and workshop villages, a sound temple for sound baths, a healing sanctuary for bodywork, a mantra dome, Bhakti Kids Land with ongoing children’s programming, men’s and women’s sacred spaces, and a Kirtan school. The Bhakti Fest Eco Artisan Village offers the best in vegetarian and vegan food, yoga clothing and gear, jewelry, art and unique collectibles. The organizers pride themselves on running a green event, offering free water and mindful recycling practices.
Expanded housing options include camping, RV Hook-up sites, on-site cabins, Glamping Yurts, Cozy Trailers, plus a great variety of hotels and vacation home rental homes in 29 Palms.
Early bird festival pricing is available for Bhakti Fest 2019, plus there are discounted tickets available for local residents, veterans, military, seniors, and students. Tickets are available at https://bhaktifest.com/bhakti-fest-tickets/.
50 years ago this summer Woodstock promoters Michael Lang and Artie Kornfeld sought now Bhakti Fest producer Sridhar Silberfein’s advice on the soon to be legendary art and music festival they were producing upstate. Sridhar said to them, “Ya got some of the greatest musical acts in the world but what’s missing is the spiritual component.” With their to-do lists already bursting, they answered, “Ok you deal with that part.”
As can be seen in the documentary film about the event, Woodstock, on August 18, 1969, Sri asked singer/songwriter Richie Havens to introduce Swami Satchidananda. Still reeling from his legendary set, Richie gave him a “that would be a no” look. So, Sri escorted Swami Satchidananda and his entourage onto the Woodstock stage to deliver an invocation. More than half a million American youth were in attendance – the largest peaceful gathering in the West at the time. Swami Satchidananda introduced the power of mantra, inviting the crowd to recite “Hari Om” and “Ramaramarama.” A moment of silence followed. Not even a camera clicked.
While still on stage, Sri whispered to Swami Satchidananda, “Swamiji, wouldn’t it be great to bring this many people together to chant the names of God?” Swami Satchidananda smiled knowingly and said, “Yes, it would be great if you could do that.”
Finally, in 2009, 40 years after receiving his life’s mission, Sridhar founded Bhakti Fest, which has since become Southern California’s largest and most beloved yoga and spiritual music festival. Now after a decade in Joshua Tree, the festival is moving to a new home just up the road in 29 Palms, California!
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St Mary's Church, Burnham Deepdale
This little church in its coastal village deserves fame for its three outstanding features: - it’s Saxon round tower (pre-Conquest of 1066), its Norman font, and its collection of medieval glass.
Main Road, Burnham Deepdale, Norfolk, PE31 8DD
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Broad Lane, Brancaster, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8AW
At St John's we are committed to loving God and bringing others to Christ. We meet as a fellowship for morning and evening services every Sunday, and for smaller group meetings during the week.
Blackfriars Road, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NT
All Saints Church, Wroxham
Short, unfinished tower and unusual hourglass holder decorated with lily-shaped flowers and the carved head of the Green Man.
Bell Lane, Salhouse, Wroxham, Norfolk, NR13 6RR
St Mary's is a place of Christian prayer and worship which has been at the heart of South Creake for over a thousand years.We are a parish church of The Church of England and The Diocese of Norwich.
Church Lane, South Creake, Norfolk, NR21 9LX
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Brancaster is a pretty village on the North Norfolk Coast in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The church is friendly and welcoming to residents and holidaymakers.
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St Peter's Lane, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8RL
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The Diocese of Norwich is the Church of England in Norfolk and north-east Suffolk.
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For hundreds of years this small Grade 1 listed medieval church has served its community as a place of worship, celebration and remembrance. Most of what can now be seen is 14thC and 15thC although the round tower is significantly older.
Church Lane, Hemblington , Norfolk, NR13 4EF
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The church of St Mary, Anmer is in the village of Anmer on the Sandringham Estate close to the Norfolk coast. It dates back to the 14th Century. A major restoration in 1986 put it back on the map and the hard work continues to this day.
Anmer, Norfolk, PE31 6RW
St Mary's Church, Snettisham
St Mary's church was regarded by Pevsner as the best "decorated" church in East Anglia.
St Mary, Old Church Road, Snettisham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 7NA
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Scotland Winter Birding - New Year Birding Blitz in Strathspey & Moray Firth
From £325 per adult
January — February
What better way to start 2021 than with the best of Scottish birding centred in Strathspey but exploring out over the wider area including the Moray Firth.
Tours run: 4-8 Jan 2021 and 8-12 Feb 2021
Golden & White-tailed Eagles amongst a plethora of raptors possible in this area
Searching for Scottish, Parrot & Common Crossbills
Getting up close with Crested Tits in Caledonian Pine forest
Black & Red Grouse and potentially Ptarmigan & Capercaillie
Wintering seaduck such as Long-tailed Duck, Scaup, Velvet Scoter and possibly even King Eider
Thousands of geese, wildfowl and waders including Purple Sandpiper
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The professional leadership of husband & wife team, Dan & Rachael
Every one of our short tours donates to an exciting, local conservation project
To maintain social distancing, this will be a self-drive tour.
Join us over three full days as we head out in search of Golden & White-tailed Eagles, Crested Tits, Scottish & Parrot Crossbills, Black & Red Grouse, Long-tailed Ducks, Scaup and maybe even the likes of King Eider and Waxwing, not to mention a plethora of waders and wildfowl, and a superb suite of wintering raptors and passerines.
The area holds some of the UK’s most highly prized species and we will be focused on making the most of daylight and finding as many as we possibly can. As well as Golden and White-tailed Eagles we will hope to find Goshawk, Peregrine, and Merlin. In contrast the coast offers some superb farmland birding with Corn Bunting, Tree Sparrow and Grey Partridge all possible. Here the large geese flocks can hold vagrants and in winter 2020/21 there have already been Snow Goose and Grey-bellied Brant in the area.
Explore the secluded mountain glens around Strathspey in search of Golden & White-tailed Eagle, Goshawk, Peregrine, Merlin, Red Kite, Black & Red Grouse, Dippers and Grey Wagtails. Lochans may hold Whooper Swans and a variety of other wildfowl. They also occasionally attract species such as Iceland Gull to roost.
Depending on the year this part of Scotland can be good for Waxwings and we will also keep a look out for Great Grey Shrikes, a scarce winter visitor to the area. The glens and straths afford some spectacular views and when combined with great birding are sure to kick off our birding blitz in style.
Today we will be delve into the ancient Caledonian Pine forests of Abernethy where we will search for some true Scottish specialities including Scottish, Common and possibly even Parrot Crossbills (winter 20/21 has so far been good for the latter), and Crested Tits. We may even find Black Grouse in the lower areas whilst the slopes of Cairngorm will occupy us in the afternoon where we will look for Red Grouse, Snow Bunting and potentially even Ptarmigan.
The areas of farmland on the edge of the forest can hold grazing Whooper Swans and we will search finch flocks for Brambling and Twite. There should also be wintering Fieldfares and Redwings and the area around the Spey holds Dipper, Grey Wagtail and also occasionally Hawfinch.
In stark contrast to the mountain and valley landscapes of the Cairngorms and Strathspey we will head a short distance to the Moray and Cromaty Firths, home to thousands of waders and wildfowl including Scaup, Velvet Scoter and Long-tailed Ducks, skeins of Pink-footed Geese, and a plethora of waders. These areas should also hold Slavonian Grebe, Great Northern, Red-throated and possibly even Black-throated Divers. Depending on the weather we could even see Little Auk in the firths.
Inland Red Kites have now become widespread and we will look for these as well as other raptors such as Merlin, Peregrine and Hen Harrier. Farmland birds are also widespread in the area and we hope to encounter Corn Bunting, Tree Sparrow, Yellowhammer and maybe even Grey Partridge. We may be fortunate enough to encounter scarcer species such as King Eider, Glaucous and Iceland Gulls or a rarer goose such as Snow Goose.
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1/31/2013 Wesley Fields, MD, FACEP
Shirts, Skins, and Transitions of Care (Part 1 of 2)
As Chief of Thoracic and Vascular Trauma at the Shock Trauma Center in Maryland, Dr. James O’Connor knows the difference between sick and well. With decades of experience at the leading statewide trauma program in America, Dr. O’Connor and his colleagues are actively engaged in expanding the critical care services for trauma patients to include Maryland’s sickest patients needing medical intensive care. As he recently explained to an expert panel gathered to assist the editors of Health Affairs to frame a special edition on ‘Reinventing Emergency Care,’ the reason is very simple. It is increasingly true that healthcare consumers have “one set of doctors when they are well, and another set when they are sick.”
Regardless of their specialty training, physicians are more and more likely to choose between practicing in office settings or hospitals. In some cases, full-time hospital practice for surgical subspecialists like Dr. O’Connor is a matter of necessity. Outside military theaters, no one would dream of doing an open-chest procedure outside the best equipped hospital available. Further, regionalization of advanced trauma care, speeding access to premier specialists like Jim and his colleagues at Shock Trauma, has been shown to save lives and improve medical outcomes.
In other cases, such as internal medicine, opting for full-time practice as a ‘hospitalist’ is more a matter of intellectual interest or professional lifestyle. Some physicians thrive on the predictability of seeing familiar patients in stable condition by appointments in their own office. Others prefer the challenge of the acutely ill, with complex or unknown problems to be sorted out during hospitalization, even if it means being available at three o’clock in the morning on call nights.
The rapid growth of the hospitalist movement over the last decade suggests that differentiation is a positive adaptation for both office and hospital-based practitioners of internal medicine. For reforming healthcare industries, specialization appears to increase the efficiency and productivity for both hospitalists [reducing hospital length of stay] and internists in full-time office practice [seeing more patients per hour].
In playgrounds and parks throughout America, the concept of ‘shirts and skins’ refers to ad hoc teams that rapidly form to facilitate competition in pickup games of basketball, touch football, even Frisbee. In healthcare markets, ‘shirts and skins’ can be applied to ad hoc teams that form to meet unmet needs of patients with time-sensitive demands. In the 1960s, a number of social trends converged in hospital emergency rooms, resulting in the first medical specialty driven by a US population demanding acute care 24/7. Within a few decades, the specialty of emergency medicine was recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties, formalized by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and standardized at more than 150 residency programs in teaching hospitals around the country. The hospitalist movement is well along in its own growth and evolution as well.
In the next few years, as the healthcare version of shirts and skins continues, best practices and new strategies will be needed as patients shuttle between the Acute Care Continuum and longitudinal screening and chronic care for stable conditions in office settings. For example, when patients require post-acute care after hospitalization, how can transitions between teams reduce the risk of re-admission in 30 days for the same condition, thus avoiding penalties in Medicare payments to hospitals? How can critical medical information on interventions and outcomes be shared with office-based providers who lack secure access to information systems in acute care facilities? When primary care providers refer patients to EDs for first contact care for conditions that may be time-sensitive or emergent, how can systems of care identify which ED visits are successful handoffs, and not failures of primary care?
Finally, in a sidebar, Dr. O’Connor also showed why residency and fellowship training are the beginning of physician specialization, rather than an end-point. As Shock Trauma expands into regionalized critical care for Maryland, they are looking for a director for the new division. Obviously, it will be someone from a top critical care fellowship. But residency graduates in both internal medicine and emergency medicine can specialize in critical care. And the linkage between trauma care and critical care is as apparent to Jim as the fact that emergency physicians manage both within Maryland’s Acute Care Continuum.
Next in Part II: Shirts and Skins, The Bump Rule.
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Wesley Fields, MD, FACEP
Wesley Fields, MD, is the longest-serving member of the Vituity Board of Directors and a past board chair. He practices emergency medicine at Kaweah Delta Medical Center, where he is a core faculty member of the emergency medicine residency program. He also serves on the clinical faculty of the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.
Dr. Fields is board-certified in emergency medicine. He is a graduate of the College of Creative Studies at University of California, Santa Barbara and the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California. He completed his emergency medicine residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
Dr. Fields has been a tireless advocate for the specialty of emergency medicine. He served as founding Chair of both the California Emergency Medicine Advocacy Fund and the national Emergency Medicine Action Fund. He reviews health policy papers for three journals.
He was recently appointed to the Steering Committee on Admissions and Readmissions of the National Quality Forum. In addition, he has held many state and national leadership positions in the American College of Emergency Physicians.
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If One Owns Bulgarian or Albanian Passport in Macedonia They Will Be Accused of Espionage: MP
Skopje. The Macedonian MP from the Democratic Union for Integration (DUI) Dzevat Ademi refuted before FOCUS News Agency the information disseminated by Macedonian TV station A1 on Friday that DUI leader Ali Ahmeti had said that Macedonia should not be ruled by people with Bulgarian citizenship.
According to Mr. Ademi A1’s information could be called speculative.
“This information is taken out of the context of what Ali Ahmeti said. What he said was: “I as an Albanian can receive an Albanian citizenship but I do not have one because I have never wanted it. As an Albanian I have strong connections in Kosovo and I can become a citizen of Kosovo whenever I want. I, however, do not have such because I want to live in Macedonia and to work for this country because it is my native land,” the Macedonian MP explained.
When asked to comment whether people with double citizenship could govern Macedonia Dzevat Ademi stated: “As far as I know there are two or three ministers with double citizenship in the cabinet of Nikola Gruevski, which is not a legitimate cabinet. This bothers no one”.
According to him there are stereotypes that still exist in Macedonia according to which the politicians could have a Serbian passport but not an Albanian or Bulgarian one.
“If one has an Albanian or Bulgarian passport they will immediately be accused of espionage or of being someone’s vassal,” the DUI MP pointed out.
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PERMANENT EXPOSITION
The Display of the Traditional Folk Art of Russia
The Decorative and Applied Art of Russia in the XVIII-early XIX Centuries
The Gallery of Soviet Porcelain
New permament exhibition "Russian laquer miniature"
RUSSIAN STYLE. FROM historicism TO MODERN
FASHION & DESIGN CENTER
Soon the museum
Lections
ПРОГРАММА "ДЕНЬ РОЖДЕНИЯ В ДОМЕ ОСТЕРМАНА" / УНИКАЛЬНАЯ ВОЗМОЖНОСТЬ УСТРОИТЬ ОСОБЕННЫЙ ПРАЗДНИК ДЛЯ ИМЕНИННИКА И ЕГО ГОСТЕЙ
2015 IS THE YEAR OF ART BONE CARVING UNDER THE 5-YEAR PROGRAM "PROPERTY OF RUSSIA. TRADITIONS FOR THE FUTURE"
In the All-Russian Decorative Art Museum the 2015 year is announced as the "Year of art bone carving" under the Museum’s strategic program "Property of Russia. Tradition for the Future ". The program of 2015 is made according to the particular relevance and development of Russian art of bone carving and includes several major events.
РОЖДЕСТВЕНСКИЙ КОНЦЕРТ АНСАМБЛЯ «УЗОРИКА»
NEW MASTERPIECES IN MUSEUM
"FROM FRANCE TO RUSSIA". EXHIBITION BY IRINA ALAVERDOVA
REFRESHER COURSE FOR CUSTODIANS AND CONSERVATORS. MAY 13 - 15, 2015
All-Russian Decorative Museum conducts training courses for curators and conservators of museums in various fields, "Features of acquisition, storage, preservation of objects of decorative and applied arts." Classes are held on the basis of the Russian Museum of Decorative, Applied and Folk Art. Duration of the program 3 days (20 hours) and includes familiarization with the restoration workshops and storage facilities of the museum.
30 ЯНВАРЯ 2015 ГОДА СОСТОЯЛАСЬ ПРЕЗЕНТАЦИЯ КАТАЛОГА ВЫСТАВКИ "НЕПРЕВЗОЙДЕННЫЙ ВЕДЖВУД".
8 ФЕВРАЛЯ - ПОСЛЕДНИЙ ДЕНЬ РАБОТЫ ВЫСТАВОК "МАГИЯ КУКОЛ" И "БЕЗДЕЛУШКИ. ТАКИЕ НУЖНЫЕ НЕНУЖНЫЕ ВЕЩИ".
«КЕРАМИЧЕСКИЕ ЧЕТВЕРГИ» - МАСТЕРСКИЕ ПО КЕРАМИКЕ, ЭМАЛИ И ГРАВЮРЕ ДЛЯ ДЕТЕЙ И ВЗРОСЛЫХ /1 ЗАНЯТИЕ/
EXHIBITION OF ONE OBJECT "OVCHINNIKOV VASE"
Exhibition dedicated to the 185th anniversary of birth of the outstanding Russian jeweler Paul Akimovich Ovchinnikov (1830-1888), that introduces unrivaled in technique vase created in gold and silver by Ovchinnikov company at the beginning of the XX century. "The exhibition of one object" allows with an example of this unique work to show the depth and diversity of the traditions of Russian jewelry school, demonstrate the highest level of craftsmanship that has been made in the domestic gold and silver art of the beginning of the last century.
ЭКСКУРСИЯ ПО ВЫСТАВКЕ "МАГИЯ КУКОЛ" С ЗАВОДОМ МЕХАНИЗМОВ БЕЗ ПРЕДВАРИТЕЛЬНОЙ ЗАПИСИ. ПРИЙТИ МОГУТ ВСЕ ЖЕЛАЮЩИЕ. 8 ФЕВРАЛЯ В 13:00 И 15:00
ЗАНЯТИЕ ПО ПЕНИЮ ВОКАЛЬНО-МУЗЫКАЛЬНОГО КЛУБА "НАРАСПЕВ"
EXHIBITION "WIDE SHROVETIDE" BY NIKOLAY SHAPLYKO AND EKATERINA SOROKINA
The work of artists, written specifically for the holiday carnival, create an atmosphere of fun, joy and folk Shrovetide festivities based on folk tales and legends. Nikolay and Ekaterina work in their own unique style, which is called "fairy realism". On their canvases coexist fictional characters and fairy tales, mythological and folkloric themes which are confered with symbolic meaning. Their creativity they compare with "carved Time - forgotten art, wielding that can portray those who know the laws of time and is not subject to him." In each picture there are rhythms of the universe, and each captivates as an open window into space.
МАСЛЕНИЧНАЯ НЕДЕЛЯ В МУЗЕЕ
"CERAMIC THURSDAYS" - WORKSHOPS FOR CERAMICS, ENAMEL AND ENGRAVING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
The Museum opened workshops where everyone can get skills in various fields of arts and crafts - ceramics, enamels, engravings, under the guidance of an experienced master.
HANDMADE IN GERMANY EXHIBITION
"Handmade in Germany" is displaying masterpieces of 150 German manufactories, artisans and designers.
EXHIBITION "ACCESSORIES AND MORE" - BY ARTISTS OLGA PLUZHNIKOVA-ORLOVA, EKATERINA ROZHKOVA, ANN-KATIE TAGUTI, COLLECTORS ALKSEY KUSAKIN AND PRESNYAKOV AND FUNDS OF ALL-RUSSIAN DECORATIVE ART MUSEUM.
The idea of the exhibition has grown from a very personal seria of Olga Orlova-Pluzhnikov dedicated to the author's favorite accessories - shoes. Each pair on canvas, whether expensive boats from the "Galeries Lafayette" or simply felt boots like "Goodbye youth" are equally dear to her and kept to this day. All they entered the gallery favorite accessories, each of which is associated with thrilling memories, travel, meetings and partings, as often indicate the names of works.
"SHROVETIDE" — PUPPET AND SHADOW PLAY FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS
On the last day of Maslenitsa week we are waiting for you and your children to a puppet play with live music "Shrovetide" In an atmosphere of fun and bright carnival celebration you will learn a lot about ancient rituals and traditions of Shrovetide.
ЗАНЯТИЕ ПО ПЕНИЮ ВОКАЛЬНО-МУЗЕЙНОГО КЛУБА "НАРАСПЕВ"
ВЫСТАВКА ХУДОЖЕСТВЕННОГО СТЕКЛА ЕЛЕНЫ ДУБСКОЙ "ВРЕМЯ ТЕБЯ МИНУЕТ"
"MASQUERADE" AND "THE TALE OF TSAR SALTAN" - PRESENTATION OF THE LIMITED EDITION PORCELAIN HONORED ARTIST OF RUSSIA VALERY ARKHIPOV
ПОДВЕДЕНИЕ ИТОГОВ ПЕРВОГО ВСЕРОССИЙСКОГО КОНКУРСА ПРОЕКТОВ "КУЛЬТУРНАЯ МОЗАИКА МАЛЫХ ГОРОДОВ И СЕЛ" 2014 ГОДА
"DOUGE MEMOIR" (ОЧАРОВАНИЕ ВОСПОМИНАНИЙ). СТАРИННАЯ ФРАНЦУЗСКАЯ МУЗЫКА XVI - XVII ВЕКОВ
THE EXHIBITION "TALES OF CHUKOTKA. KELLY AND OTHER" - A COLLECTION OF ENGRAVED IVORY 1940-1980-IES.
ПРЕСС-КОНФЕРЕНЦИЯ ПО ПОВОДУ ОТКРЫТИЯ ПЕРВОГО В РОССИИ БИЕННАЛЕ ИННОВАЦИОННОГО ТЕКСТИЛЯ "ИЗОБРЕТАЯ МОДУ".
INVENTING FASHION: BIENNALE OF INNOVATIVE TEXTILES
The main idea of the project is to identify the role of science and technology innovation in the evolution of the suit, as well as presenting the latest development of "smart" textiles for aerospace, military industry, sports and health, but primarily for the fashion-industry.
COME TO THE MUSEUM AND WIN PRIZES!
From March 27 to April 30, come to the museum and the city's parks Northern Tushino, Babushkinskiy and Perovsky and tell us about their experiences by writing free-form essay on the theme "I go to a museum!". The authors of the three best essays will receive prizes from ELARA, and authors of the most interesting stories are waiting for souvenirs and unique tour of the museum. We will be glad to see you at the museum, and are looking forward to your work!
НОВАЯ ТЕМАТИЧЕСКАЯ ПРОГРАММА «СКАЗКИ ЧУКОТКИ. КЕЛЕ И ДРУГИЕ»
ТЕМАТИЧЕСКАЯ ПРОГРАММА И ЭКСКУРСИЯ ПО БИЕННАЛЕ ИННОВАЦИОННОГО ТЕКСТИЛЯ "ИЗОБРЕТАЯ МОДУ"
THE EXHIBITION "PHOTO-JOURNEY: CULTURE OF POMERANIA - CONNECTION TIMES"
ЖЕЛАНИЯ СБЫВАЮТСЯ В ПРИУСАДЕБНОМ СКВЕРЕ ОСОБНЯКА ОСТЕРМАНА-ТОЛСТОГО
ELENA TITOVA, DIRECTOR OF ALL-RUSSIAN DECORATIVE ART MUSEUM, TOOK PART IN XIII ROUND TABLE "MUSEUM AND THE PROBLEM OF" CULTURAL TOURISM" IN STATE HERMITAGE.
It is a museum in the second half of the XX century both in Europe and in Russia, becoming one of the main tourist routes. For example, the Russian Museum of Decorative-Applied and Folk Art - the only museum in Russia, bringing together the funds of Russian art XVIII - XXI centuries., Excellent regional collections of folk art, a number of unique exhibits, monuments of national art, having not only a nationwide, but also global significance.
ТЕМАТИЧЕСКАЯ ПРОГРАММА К ВЫСТАВКЕ "ЦВЕТЫ, ЖИВУЩИЕ В ВЕЩАХ"
LECTURE "EARTH FLOWERS OF HEAVENLY GARDEN", HELD BY PROFESSOR SOKOLOV AT THE EXHIBITION "FLOWERS LIVING IN THINGS."
We will go through the halls of the exhibition in search of the heavenly garden, an echo of which were flowers, living in earthly things. We will see different ways of processing things floral motifs, their existence in different styles and variations of the creative imagination. The meeting participants will have the opportunity to take a fresh look to your home decor flower Museum - Zhostov trays, Gzhel pottery, antique boxes and fans. The lecture is a professor of the Russian State Humanitarian University, author of the website "Gardens and time" Boris Sokolov
«ПРИНТ» - МАСТЕР-КЛАССЫ ПО ГРАВЮРЕ И МОНОТИПИИ (ВИД ПЕЧАТНОЙ ГРАФИКИ) ДЛЯ ВЗРОСЛОЙ АУДИТОРИИ /1 ЗАНЯТИЕ/
FREE CONCERTS IN THE DAYS OF THE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW!
«КЕРАМИЧЕСКИЕ ЧЕТВЕРГИ» - МАСТЕРСКИЕ ПО КЕРАМИКЕ, ЭМАЛИ И ГРАВЮРЕ ДЛЯ ДЕТЕЙ И ВЗРОСЛЫХ
NEW EXHIBITIONS FOR THE GREAT VICTORY!
«ПРИНТ» - МАСТЕР-КЛАССЫ ПО ГРАВЮРЕ И МОНОТИПИИ (ВИД ПЕЧАТНОЙ ГРАФИКИ) ДЛЯ ВЗРОСЛЫХ /2 ЗАНЯТИЕ/
ДЕЛЕГАЦИЯ ВМДПНИ ПОСЕТИЛА АЗЕРБАЙДЖАНСКИЙ МУЗЕЙ КОВРА В БАКУ
ВЫСТАВКА "МЕТРО И ВОЙНА" К 70-ЛЕТИЮ ПОБЕДЫ В ВЕЛИКОЙ ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННОЙ ВОЙНЕ
МУЗЕЙ СНОВА ПОКОРЯЕТ ВЕРШИНЫ - НА ЭТОТ РАЗ ФЛАГ МУЗЕЯ ПОЯВИЛСЯ НА ВЫСОТЕ 5200 М - В БАЗОВОМ ЛАГЕРЕ ЭВЕРЕСТА.
A MUSEUM SCHEDULE DURING THE MAY HOLIDAYS.
Dear visitors of the museum! We present you a graph of the museum during the May holidays. April 30 the museum is open until 18:00, and 17:00 Booking Museum 1, 2, 3, 4 May the museum is working normally 8 May the museum is open until 17:00, and 16:00 Booking Museum 9, 10, May 11, the museum is working normally.
ЛЕТО В МУЗЕЕ: ВЫСТАВКИ, МАСТЕР-КЛАССЫ, ЭКСКУРСИИ И ПРОГРАММЫ ДЛЯ ВСЕЙ СЕМЬИ
ОДОБРЕНО ПРЕДЛОЖЕНИЕ О НОВОЙ ЭКСПОЗИЦИИ ЗАЛОВ ДЕКОРАТИВНО-ПРИКЛАДНОГО ИСКУССТВА КОНЦА XVIII - НАЧАЛА XIX ВЕКОВ.
II ФЕСТИВАЛЬ "ДОМ. ДЕТАЛЬ. ОБРАЗ. МУЗЕЙ" В РАМКАХ МЕЖДУНАРОДНОЙ АКЦИИ "НОЧЬ В МУЗЕЕ"
16 МАЯ 2015 СОСТОЯЛСЯ II ФЕСТИВАЛЬ "ДОМ. ДЕТАЛЬ. ОБРАЗ. МУЗЕЯ" В РАМКАХ АКЦИИ "НОЧЬ В МУЗЕЕ"
ПОЗДРАВЛЯЕМ С МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫМ ДНЕМ МУЗЕЕВ!
EXHIBITION "FLOWERS - JOY OF LIFE"
The exposition shows an endless variety of floral motifs in Russian folk art and decorative and applied art, demonstrate the importance of flower ornament in the history of everyday objects in the XIX - XX centuries.
«ДЕНЬ В МУЗЕЕ ДЛЯ РОССИЙСКИХ КАДЕТОВ»
"IN THE WORKSHOP - FASHION AND CRAFTS"
The project "In the workshop - Fashion and Crafts" will talk about reincarnation of traditional techniques and motifs, consider the problem of environmentally and ethically clean production in the fashion industry, show existence of craftsmanship in modern life by the example of the works of Russian and Swedish designers, affecting in his works, and the problem of the relationship mutual influence of fashion and crafts.
ВЫСТАВКА "ИСТОРИЯ КРЫМА"
ВЫСТАВКА "ПЕРЕКРЫТИЯ" ВИКТОРИИ МАЛКОВОЙ И ПОЛИНЫ МОСКВИНОЙ
EXHIBITION "CHILDREN DRAW THE WAR ALL OVER THE WORLD. BUT IS WAR A DREAM OF CHILDREN ..." FOR CHILDREN'S DAY IN THE YEAR OF THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT VICTORY.
The exhibition will include more than 100 graphic works by children from Russia, Spain, China, Germany, USA, UK, France, Japan made in the 1930s - 1940s years. Drawings selected from the collection of the Institute of Art Education of the Russian Academy of Education and are the museum pieces, which in itself is a unique phenomenon. Demonstration of this collection is an extraordinary event that has no analogues in the recent past. The breadth of the geographic scope of the presented material allows you to show the scale of the humanitarian catastrophe that occurred through the eyes of children.
ВЫСТАВКА "ДВЕ СТОЛИЦЫ"
ПРИГЛАШАЕМ НА БЕСПЛАТНЫЕ ЭКСКУРСИИ 1 ИЮНЯ В ДЕНЬ ЗАЩИТЫ ДЕТЕЙ!
ИНТЕРМУЗЕЙ-2015
OPENING OF A NEW PERMANENT EXHIBITION
Dear visitors of the museum! We are pleased to inform you that at present there are works on preparation of a new permanent exhibition, "Arts and crafts of Russia XVII - XX century"! We apologize for the inconvenience! A new exhibition will open in December 2015. Waiting for you!
МУЗЕЙНЫЕ МАСТЕРСКИЕ ДЛЯ ВСЕХ ЖЕЛАЮЩИХ
«ОР-НА-МЕНТ»
БЛАГОТВОРИТЕЛЬНАЯ АКЦИЯ "ВХОД СВОБОДНЫЙ" - БЕСПЛАТНЫЕ ЭКСКУРСИИ ДЛЯ ЛЬГОТНЫХ КАТЕГОРИЙ ПОСЕТИТЕЛЕЙ.
"ПАРЫ ФОРМ" – РЕТРОСПЕКТИВНАЯ ВЫСТАВКА ХУДОЖНИКА ВАЛЕРИЯ ЮРЛОВА
NOT AN EASY TOY
The project presents an amazing phenomenon of Russian traditional dolls called "matryoshka", which is not only a symbol of national traditional art, but also an example of cross-cultural relationships and influences. Matryoshka surprisingly organically connected the new artistic trends of the early XX century and traditional folkloric images of Russian art and culture. The exhibition includes objects from the collections of All-Russian Decorative Art Museum with the participation of the State Museum of Oriental Art and the Museum of Art and the Pedagogical toys in Sergiev Posad. Matryoshka is one of the main symbols of Russia. The potential of this industry can create new original works of interest which exists to this day.
ДЛИННАЯ СУББОТА! КАЖДУЮ СУББОТУ МУЗЕЙ БУДЕТ РАБОТАТЬ С 12:00 ДО 20:00
ВЫСТАВКА СЕРГЕЯ БЕЛОВА "ГОРОДСКАЯ ИСТОРИЯ..."
СЕГОДНЯ ДЕНЬ РОЖДЕНИЯ МУЗЕЯ!
"ПЛЕНЭР"
ПИКНИК "МАТРЕШКА LIVE"
ПЕРСОНАЛЬНАЯ ВЫСТАВКА СЕРГЕЯ ХРУСТАЛЕВА "СИНИЙ ТРОЛЛЕЙБУС". 24.09 В 19:00 СОСТОИТСЯ ВСТРЕЧА С АВТОРОМ.
EVENING PROGRAMS VMDPNI MUSEUM CENTER
Evening programs VMDPNI Museum Center on Thursdays and Saturdays (September - November 2015)
for youth and adult audience
АБОНЕМЕНТЫ И ЗАНЯТИЯ ДЛЯ ДЕТЕЙ /ОСЕНЬ 2015/
С ДНЕМ ЗНАНИЙ!
THE EXHIBITION OF LUCY VORONOVA "NAIVE JUBILATION OF THE SOUL"
Pictures of Lucy Voronova - whether young women, beautiful landscapes, deposits of fruits and vegetables on the table - different in any particular composition and abundance of joyful perception of the world. "Constantly I draw. Everything I do - I do for painting. All of my research - that the search itself in painting. This is my way of understanding the world and ourselves. I'm interested in people. The man, his inner world - a space, and it is infinitely different people - different ... infinite cosmos is in every human being. I'm curious to know it in ourselves and in others to guess. "- Says the artist about his work.
4 СЕНТЯБРЯ 2015 ГОДА В ВЫСТАВОЧНОМ ЗАЛЕ ТВЕРСКОЙ ОБЛАСТНОЙ КАРТИННОЙ ГАЛЕРЕИ ОТКРОЕТСЯ ВЫСТАВКА "СКАЗОЧНЫЙ МИР В РУССКОЙ ЛАКОВОЙ МИНИАТЮРЕ".
ДЕНЬ ГОРОДА МОСКВЫ!
THE EXHIBITION "EVERYDAY LIFE OF THE SOVIET UNION. THE WORK AND REST OF THE SOVIET MAN IN THE PAINTING AND GRAPHIC ART OF THE 1930S - 1980S."
The new joint exhibition of the Russian Museum of Decorative, Applied and Folk Art Galleries "Lorie" and Galleries "Zamoskvorechye" continues the series of exhibitions devoted to painting and graphic art of the XX century. Thematic exhibition immerses the viewer into the imaginative world of the Soviet period, tells the story of ordinary working people who have become the main source of inspiration Soviet masters, with their daily deeds, minutes of rest, holidays, hobbies and sports achievements. The exhibition presents a portrait and genre painting and graphics 1930 - 1980, which is often taken to refer to the social realism as the artistic method and slogan.
EXHIBITION "BLACKSMITHS OF MOSCOW. THE 21TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION"
More than eight centuries Moscow is the heart of Russia, were born here or have received its development are numerous crafts, including the artistic forging. For centuries, blacksmithing skills honed and perfected, and the beginning of XX century art forging Russia reached the highest technical and artistic level. In the early 90s a group of artists decided to found metal smiths creative union of artists who, in the end, there was July 7, 1991 under the name of the Moscow Union of Creative Artists Kuznetsov.
ВЫСТАВКА "ДУША РОССИИ"
ДЕНЬ ОТКРЫТЫХ ДВЕРЕЙ В МУЗЕЙНОМ ЦЕНТРЕ ВМДПНИ
CONFERENCE VMDPNI DIRECTOR ELENA TITOVA MADE A PRESENTATION AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ICOMAM & ICDAD IN KRAKOW.
16 - 19 September in Krakow hosted an international conference ICOMAM & ICDAD. Theme of the discussion was diplomatic gifts and artifacts of worldwide exhibitions as a means of artistic and cultural exchange between nations and states. Among the speakers was Elena Titova.
НОВАЯ ЗЕЛАНДИЯ. ТАМ, ГДЕ ХОББИТЫ ЖИВУТ
"ВЕЧЕРА В МУЗЕЕ" В СЕНТЯБРЕ! ВСТРЕЧА С ХУДОЖНИКОМ СЕРГЕЕМ ХРУСТАЛЕВЫМ, ПОКАЗ ФИЛЬМА "ТАМ, ГДЕ ХОББИТЫ ЖИВУТ"
INTERVENTION PROJECT
The project arose from a desire to see in the museum not only the permanent exhibition, thathas not changed for many years, but a renewal, via the introduction of the new, the active,the real, without destroying the already existing exhibition that is the result of sustained workover many years. The idea of the introduction of works of contemporary art into thepermanent exhibitions of classical museums is not new. However, the theme, ‘intervention’came into being contextually, especially for All-Russian Decorative Art Museum. Thepieces, made by artists specifically for this exhibition, penetrate directly into the themedrooms, the exhibits of which barely change. With the help of the interaction of contemporarypieces and museum exhibits we want to see the continuity and evolutionary development ofart and to get a sense of the time in which we live.
КОНЦЕРТ КОМПОЗИТОРСКОГО КЛУБА "РЕЗОНАНС-12"
BONA VIVO EXHIBITION (6TH MOSCOW BIENNALE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS)
The exhibition's title in Esperanto indicates a natural tendency of people to the arrangement of his life on the same footing and inaccessibility of such arrangement. Any conditions of the good life can come true only in specific interiors decorated with certain objects. The works of all the participants of the exhibition demonstrate the universal features of everyday items - borrow the form of everyday items (lamps, bunches of flowers), allude to the inhabitants of the interior (clothing), use images, decorating and mark up the habitable interiors (patterns of carpets and wallpaper, navigation design) - and with those not limited to their functionality, giving the spectator the freedom of imagination.The exhibition will include works by Leonid Larionov Oleg Frolov Natalia Tarr, Karin Foshar, Lutakova Lazar et al.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVE PROGRAM FOR LITTLE CHILDREN : "SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL CULTURE"
The "School of Traditional Culture" is designed to introduce children and their parents to the roots of traditional culture. The program aims to familiarize children with the Russian folk culture.
BREZHNEV ERA AND NOT ONLY. LIFE VICE VERSA
The project represents artists of different generations and discursive units (formulated or merely guessed), but united by a symbolic time and place - the USSR "Brezhnev" era, transformed into "young state" under the name of the Russian Federation. Vyacheslav Sysoev, Vladislav Mamyshev Monroe, Igor Meglitsky Alexey Belyaev-Gintovt, Timur Novikov Dmitry Plavinsky Victor Tikhomirov, Vladimir Mironenko (Comrade Y) - the artistic trajectory of each somehow correlated with this turning point the recent history of the country.
WE ARE GLAD TO INVITE YOU TO THE NEW MUSEUM SPACE - "FEELING OF HOME"
The All-Russian Museum of Decorative, Applied and Folk Art opens a new museum space "feeling of home" ("CHU.DO"), which includes a lecture hall and a permanent exhibition of the Russian product design "habitat." "CHU.DO" - a place where every week will be held lectures and workshops with successful designers, historians, artists, scientists, and just interesting people. Subject program covers all that is connected with the home and the space around it: design, decor, fashion trends in the interior, modern art, but also a lifestyle and a separate block of lectures devoted to the garden.
ЦЕРЕМОНИЯ ТОРЖЕСТВЕННОГО ГАШЕНИЯ ПАМЯТНЫХ ПОЧТОВЫХ КАРТОЧЕК
EXHIBITION "TRAVEL ON THE ROADS OF TIME. CARVING ART OF RUSSIA"
This large-scale exhibition project will be the end of the year the art of bone carving in the museum under the program "Property of Russia. Tradition for the Future ". Museum for the first time will present its unique collection of bone carving art, which includes works of all known industries that exist in Russia from the XVIII century to the present day. The exhibition will be on display more than 400 exhibits made from different types of bone. Viewers will see the diversity of styles and techniques of carving the images formed in the centuries in different regions.
"ENDLESS ROAD TO ... PART I»
In Karetnaya Gallery of the All-Russian Decorative Art Museum the artworks by the artist Natalia Zarovnaya will be presented - bright representative "geometric" abstraction of the late XX - early XXI century.
"STORIES OF RUSSIAN BALLET"
The exhibition "Stories of Russian Ballet" offers a contemporary look at the art of Russian ballet in its current and historical aspects. The Russian ballet traditionally has a high status in the cultural life of the state and has been for a long time an associative range of Russian art and the hallmark of our country abroad. The Russian ballet keeps its aesthetic canons and a legislator of a classical choreography around the world. And nowadays the Russian ballet does not leave the audience indifferent, inspires creative people, gathers outstanding personalities, comprehensively gifted in different spheres of art.
МАСТЕР-КЛАСС ТАМАРЫ САНЧЕС "ТЕХНИКА УЗОРООБРАЗОВАНИЯ В ЛОСКУТНОМ ШИТЬЕ"
“BIG AND BEAUTIFUL”
We focused on the large objects, which exist at the intersection of art and design.
PROGRAM "FAMILY TRAVEL. WITH YOUR FAMILY TO THE MUSEUM "
As a part of the Moscow project "Family travel. With your family to the museum ", we offer you to take part in the “Royal court, taiga and tundra” program, dated to the exhibition "Travel on the roads of time. Carving art of Russia".
EXHIBITION “VLADI GOES HOME” TO THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN MEXICO AND RUSSIA.
By the 125th anniversary of the diplomatic relations establishment between Mexico and Russia, the All-Russian Decorative Art Museum with the support of the Embassy of Mexico in Moscow opens an exhibition of an artist Vladimir Kibalchich "Vladi" (1920 - 2005). Exhibition of 32 graphic works is dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the death of the artist. The works selected for the project, declared as the cultural property of Mexico and are stored at the National Institute of Fine Arts.
"CONFESSION IN COLORS"
The exhibition will present the works of lacquer miniature painting, watercolors and graphics of the series "Big City Dreams". "Big City Dreams" – are "resurgent" sounds of the city, memories of the past, captured on paper.
ЛЕКЦИЯ "ТЕДДИ, БИТНИКИ И БАЙКЕРЫ - ОТ СУБКУЛЬТУРЫ К MUST HAVE"
ВСЕРОССИЙСКИЙ ФЕСТИВАЛЬ-КОНКУРС "МУЗЫКА ЗЕМЛИ"
"НОЧЬ ИСКУССТВ" ВО ВСЕРОССИЙСКОМ МУЗЕЕ ДЕКОРАТИВНО-ПРИКЛАДНОГО И НАРОДНОГО ИСКУССТВА
ПРОГРАММА ВМДПНИ В ДЕНЬ НАРОДНОГО ЕДИНСТВА
АРТ-ОБЪЕКТ "ДЫМКОВСКИЙ ОЛЕНЬ"
EXHIBITION "ABC OF RUSSIAN POETRY"
In the exhibition and an exclusive edition for the first time will be represented 32 sheet of author's drawing in the technique of "ink, pen", the creation of which is dated to the Year of Literature. Graphic series was created by the talented Moscow artist Vadim Andreev (1962 - 2014).
EXHIBITION "GARMENTS MADE OF RAINBOW AND SILVER"
The exhibition "Garments made of rainbow and silver" presents clothes and jewelry of the small Guigzhou Province nationalities. The exhibition will feature 111 exhibits - costumes and silver accessories - from the Museum of Guigzhou Province.
EXHIBITION "AN INSTRUMENT OF CRAFTINESS AND AFFECTATION"
During the several centuries, the fan was considered a luxury item, instrument of flirtation, craftiness and affectation.
The exhibition presents 38 showpieces XVIII - XX centuries masters of France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Germany and Russia.
EXHIBITION "ARTISTS IN LACQUER MINIATURE BOOK ILLUSTRATION"
In the announced in Russia Year of Literature the All-Russian Decorative Art Museum for the first time, will host an exhibition of book illustrations miniature artists. Artists working in the book illustration , make tangible events and characters. The goal of the exhibition is to show a little-known facet of the work of artists working in renowned centers of lacquer miniature. To attract the attention of publishers and general readers.
ЛЕКЦИЯ "ИТАЛЬЯНСКИЙ ДИЗАЙНЕРСКИЙ СВЕТ ЭПОХИ MID CENTURY"
II MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ALL-RUSSIAN DECORATIVE ART MUSEUM "MUSIC OF TIMES"
From 20 to 22 November 2015 in the Russian Museum of Decorative, Applied and Folk Art will take place, which has already become an annual music festival "Music of the times." Built on the principle of the dual combination of different musical aspects of this year's festival is dedicated to the theme "Dialogue" and is conducted jointly with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra "Musica Viva".
EXHIBITION “WINGS OF EURASIA”
The idea of the project - in the material embodiment of the intellectual " inspiration ", as a special gift, the artist turns to the medium, a mediator between the worlds.
МУЗЕЙ ВДОХНОВИЛ ИЗВЕСТНОГО РОССИЙСКОГО ДИЗАЙНЕРА АЛЕНУ АХМАДУЛЛИНУ
NEW EXHIBITION SOON
In accordance to the Concept of the Museum DPI development, in these halls will host the exhibition "Russian style". The exposition will be located in the halls of the second floor of the central part of the museum. It covers the period from 1880 to 1920.
EXHIBITION "THE MAGIC WORLD OF PUSHKIN'S FAIRY TALES"
Viewers will see how the poet's tales come to life in the imagination of artists who work with glass, ceramics, bone, wood, metal and stone, the technique of lacquer miniature.
EXHIBITION "HAPPY NEW YEAR, NATION! ALEXANDER OLESHKO’S NEW YEAR COLLECTION"
Alexander Oleshko is the owner of a huge collection of vintage New Year toys, postcards, posters and garlands starting with the pre-war period, until the products of 80s.
EXHIBITION "THE TEA HORSE ROAD IN THE HISTORY OF RUSSIAN BUISNESS"
December 18, 2015 - January 11, 2016
Since December 18, 2015 in Moscow at the All-Russian Decorative Museum has been opening the exhibition "The Tea Horse Road in the history of Russian business".
The exhibition is based on the unique exhibits of XIX - XX centuries: documents, photographs, furniture and books, commercial and industrial advertising, the attributes of tea.
ТВОРЧЕСКАЯ ВСТРЕЧА С СЕРГЕЕМ БЕЛОВЫМ "9 ЦИФР В МОЕЙ ГОЛОВЕ"
SPECIAL PROJECT "RUSSIAN STYLE BY HELENA PELEVINA"
Unique collection - 200 costumes, batiks, patchwork panels, hand-made fabrics by famous Russian artist Elena Pelevine. It is about Russia, its history, roots and traditions in fashion. For the first time Elena Pelevina presents not a - "haute couture" suits, but wearable, functional clothing "ready-to-wear" - a hand-painted silk, jersey of Angora wool, author jewelery and much more.
РЕЖИМ РАБОТЫ МУЗЕЯ 24 ДЕКАБРЯ 2015 ГОДА
© 2009-2017 All-Russia Museum
of Decorative, Applied and Folk Art
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Mercedes-Benz Lease Return Center in Alexandria, LA
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CDC lifts ban on US cruises
by: Tristi Rodriguez
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday the resumption of cruise ship operations in U.S. waters.
Due to the increased risk of COVID-19 on cruise ships, the CDC says a careful approach is needed to safely resume operations.
The CDC is establishing requirements to mitigate the COVID-19 risk to passengers and crew, prevent the further spread of the virus from cruise ships into U.S. communities and protect public health and safety.
The initial phases will consist of testing and additional safeguards for crew members. Cruise ship operators will build the laboratory capacity needed to test future passengers.
The phases could change as public health considerations and cruise ship operators’ demonstrated ability to mitigate COVID-19 risk.
A No Sail Order was issued in March by the CDC director as a safety precaution.
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Media Mention April 18, 2017
Brian Walsh Comments on “Bait-and-Switch” Government Contract Protests
Bloomberg BNA’s Federal Contracts Report
Brian Walsh, a partner in Wiley Rein’s Government Contracts Practice, was quoted extensively in Bloomberg BNA’s Federal Contracts Report on April 14 regarding “bait-and-switch” protests, which occur when contracts are awarded to companies even though key personnel listed in the proposal are no longer there. While some companies knowingly misrepresent personnel that will be available for the contract, others may simply lose key employees during the bidding process.
The issue of personnel departures—which was raised as part of a March 27 decision reopening a Department of Education procurement—relates to a 2014 Government Accountability Office ruling in Paradigm Technologies, Inc. Mr. Walsh pointed out at a recent contracting conference that the 2014 ruling did not require that the protester show the awardee had intended to mislead the agency, which could lead to increased number of protests overall.
If a government agency discovers that a company lost personnel promised during the bidding process, it “can now use this as a basis to throw you out of the competition even if you intended to provide everyone you included in your proposal,” Mr. Walsh said.
This emphasis on retaining personnel throughout the procurement process can “at times lead to drawn-out procurements especially where a new company unseats an incumbent,” Mr. Walsh added.
One way to address the issue, according to Mr. Walsh, is for agencies to require that offerors demonstrate an ability to recruit and hire appropriate personnel, rather than list specific individuals who are qualified for the contract. “This would reduce or eliminate the use of specific people/resumes and help avoid these issues,” Mr. Walsh said.
Brian Walsh
bwalsh@wiley.law
Patricia O'Connell
poconnell@wiley.law
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Pro-wind US politicians begin PTC push
13 November 2012 by Ros Davidson
UNITED STATES: Several state governors join senator Chuck Grassley this morning in a bipartisan press conference this morning to push for a production tax credit (PTC) extension beyond 31 December.
Grassley, an Iowa Republican, authored the original PTC legislation in 1992.
Meanwhile, powerful environmental group the Sierra Club is targeting lawmakers returning to work with a month-long campaign in a key underground station near Congress.
The advertisements depict wind blue-collar workers and have one of two taglines aimed at a polarised legislature: Wind Power is Hard at Work; It’s Time for Congress to Do the Same; or Wind Power Makes Clean Energy, Good Jobs, and a Better Future. Don’t Blow It.
"Every day that Congress delays action means more layoffs and job losses," said Michael Brune, executive director of Sierra Club, America’s largest environmental group.
Congress is expected to act on the PTC during the ‘lame duck’ session, starting today and ending when lawmakers recess for Christmas and New Year.
AWEA asks for six-year PTC phase-out
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Baldwin Aviation introduces SMS options
By Carey Fredericks
Sept. 8, 2011, Hilton Head, S.C. - Baldwin Aviation Safety & Compliance has launched their latest program to support the Owner /Operator of fixed and rotor wing aircraft.
Carey Fredericks
"SMSace® has been developed specifically for owners and operators of Light Business Aircraft to provide them with a unique set of tools for a structured safety program," explained Don Baldwin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Baldwin. "We were approached by numerous owners and operators who fly their own aircraft requesting an affordable, easy-to-use safety program. We created a standardized business operations manual that is the foundation for a typical one aircraft/one pilot operation safety management system. By developing a network among similar aircraft type owners, analyzing their data and combining them with resources from the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and standardized Baldwin risk assessments and safety reports, SMSace® offers the Owner/Operator an appropriate level program at a reasonable cost."
Baldwin Aviation will conduct an initial assessment and enroll the operator in SMSace® for a fee of $500. Operators will continue to receive SMS services and support for a flat monthly fee of $125.
"The Baldwin SMSace® program is an outstanding way for individual owner/pilots to access the tools and information needed to maintain currency in a rapidly changing, high-technology air traffic system," noted Richard Keltner, Director of Safety for Global Aerospace Insurance Underwriters. "It is definitely a safety-enhancing tool. As a subscriber to one of the existing Baldwin programs, we have learned first-hand the value of a quality safety management system. The Baldwin Aviation Risk Analysis and hazard tracking tools helped us take our safety program to the next level. If you are engaged in the development of a Safety Management System, you should take a look at the Baldwin programs. Great products. Great team!”
Baldwin Aviation introduces new safety program
NBAA Announces Two Recipients of 2009 Donald A. Baldwin Sr. Business Aviation Management Scholarship
Field Aviation introduces Dash 8 ADS-B Out solution
Beechcraft introduces special mission options for King Air 350
Innotech-Execaire Aviation Group
Duncan Aviation
Skyservice Business Aviation Inc.
AIAC announces Canadian Aerospace Summit
Transat would consider layoffs to cut costs
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A blog showing how to use the SUMPRODUCT function
Uses of SUMPRODUCT: conditional summing
Part two of a three-part series of blogs
The SUMPRODUCT function is one of the hardest ones to understand in Excel, but it's also pretty useful. This blog gives clear examples of how to use SUMPRODUCT for conditional sums, weighted averages and the like.
The SUMPRODUCT function in Excel
Uses of SUMPRODUCT: conditional summing (this blog)
Weighted averages using the SUMPRODUCT function
Posted by Andy Brown on 01 November 2013
One of the main reasons to use SUMPRODUCT is to calculate conditional totals based on data, according to a set of criteria.
Our example of conditional totalling
Suppose that you want to be able to calculate the total number of Oscars for films which:
Were certificate 15, released in or after the year 2000 and not made by Universal Pictures; or
Were certificate 12A, released in or after 2005 and not made by Warner Brothers; or
Were certificate U and released in or after 2002.
You may have many other combinations of criteria you want to test! You want to create a formula and copy it down to fill the coloured cells below:
We'll enter a formula in D2 and copy it down.
Note that you could use the SUMIFS function to solve this problem, but it would be messy and difficult to create and understand.
Without SUMPRODUCT (what's happening behind the scenes)
Here's how the SUMPRODUCT function will calculate the number 7 in the first row below:
The total number of Oscars for certificate 15 films not made by Universal Pictures from 2000 onwards is 7.
The function will calculate for each film:
Whether it was certificate 15;
Whether it was released on or after 2000; and
Whether it was not made by Universal Pictures.
You can imagine the results by colouring the cells which meet the conditions:
Colouring the cells satisfying the criteria for each column clearly shows that only Black Hawk Down and Gladiator satisfy all 3 of the criteria. The sum of their Oscars is 2 + 5 = 7.
This is what SUMPRODUCT does - but it does it separately for every row of conditions. It's exhausting just thinking about it!
Syntax of the SUMPRODUCT function - and why it doesn't work at first
The SUMPRODUCT function can multiply and sum as many arrays as you like:
You can have up to 30 arrays - enough for most people!
In our case, we want the arrays to be columns of 0s and 1s, according to whether a condition has been satisfied:
Here we're showing a 0 whenever a condition is not true, or a 1 whenever it is false.
This formula would be entered as below:
You'd insert this formula in the selected cell then copy it down.
So the SUMPRODUCT function would be:
=SUMPRODUCT(
(Certificate=A2),
(Released>=B2),
(Studio<>C2),
Oscars)
That is, create 3 arrays of 0s and 1s according to whether:
the certificate is the one in cell A2;
the year released is after the year entered in cell B2; and
the studio isn't the one entered in cell C2.
However, this doesn't work! The reason is that instead of returning 1s and 0s, the arrays return TRUEs and FALSEs, and these aren't always treated as 1 and 0 in formulae. There are two possible solutions.
Two solutions
The first solution is to force Excel to treat the results returned for each cell of our arrays as 1 and 0 (rather than TRUE or FALSE), by converting each to a negative number and then converting it back again! The formula now is:
--(Certificate=A2),
--(Released>=B2),
--(Studio<>C2),
Notice the two minus signs in front of each logical condition, to ensure that the results are treated as 1s and 0s.
An alternative solution would be to create a single formula to sum, by missing out the commas and effectively creating a single argument giving a (complicated) single logical condition:
(Certificate=A2)*(Released>=B2)*(Studio<>C2)*Oscars)
Which of these two solutions you prefer is up to you!
Using wildcards for text filtering
Suppose that you want to find all of the films which were made by 20th Century Fox. Here are 3 ways to do this using SUMPRODUCT:
The functions are explained in more detail below.
What these three conditions test, in turn, is shown in the following table:
Start Whether each cell in the Studio range begins with the text entered in cell B2 (ie 20th).
End Whether each studio ends with the text entered in cell B3 (ie Fox).
Middle Whether each studio contains the text entered in cell B4 (ie the word Century). The function works by searching within the studio name for the text entered, and testing whether this returns an error because the text isn't found.
Note that as far as this owl can tell there is no way to use wildcards such as * (to represent a series of characters) or ? to represent a single character, although these can be used for functions like SUMIF.
Having looked at one use of the SUMPRODUCT function, I'll now take a brief look at another - using it to give weighted averages.
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Jimmy Carter recovering at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta
by: Archith Seshadri
ATLANTA, Ga.(WJBF) – Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is now out of surgery after being admitted to Emory University Hospital Monday Evening.
A spokesperson for The Carter Center says, doctors performed surgery this morning to relieve pressure on his brain. The build up had caused bleeding because of his recent falls this year.
Former US President is still recovering here at Emory University Hospital after undergoing surgery.
Doctors call the condition subdural hematoma — that’s when a pool of blood forms between the brain and the outer most layer.
The Carter Center says there were no complications from the surgery. All of this comes after he fell three times just this year alone.
Earlier this spring, he fell down and had to have hip replacement surgery.
Just last month, Carter fell in his home twice fracturing his pelvis and needing stitches to his face.
But despite these health scares he still gives back to the community, often volunteering for habitat for humanity and teaching Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Ga.
He also faced a cancer scare back in 2015 but is now in remission.
President Carter is the oldest living U.S. president at 95 years old.
Doctors say he’s resting for now with his wife Rosalyn by his side. No word yet on when he’ll be released from the hospital and head to his home in Plains, Georgia.
He will not be teaching Sunday school this week.
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Raptors secure NBA title with a game to spare
Toronto's Kawhi Leonard holds the Larry O'Brien NBA Championship Trophy after the Raptors' 114-110 win over Golden State in game six of the NBA Finals. Picture: Frank Gunn/AP
by Peter Mitchell, AAP
14th Jun 2019 5:15 PM
THE Toronto Raptors have survived a torrid final battle to knock out the champion Golden State Warriors and claim the first NBA title in the franchise's history.
The Warriors, seeking their third straight championship and fourth in five years, did not relinquish the crown easily and persevered despite sharpshooter Klay Thompson becoming their latest player to suffer a serious leg injury.
Steph Curry almost stole the game for the Warriors with a late three-point attempt, but Golden State's talisman could not hit the target.
The Raptors held on for a 114-110 victory on Thursday (local time) inside the Warriors' emotion-charged Oracle Arena in Oakland to claim the NBA Finals series 4-2.
"I wanted to make history here," said Raptors' star and now two-time NBA MVP Kawhi Leonard, who contributed 22 points.
The Raptors' forward Pascal Siakam and point guard Kyle Lowry both tallied 26 points and guard Fred VanVleet was potent from long range, including five three-pointers in his 22-point haul.
Founded in 1995, the Raptors have repeatedly showed promise but always failed to reach the finals until this season, when the team added All-Stars Leonard and Marc Gasol via trades.
They also claimed the title by doing the unexpected - defeating the Warriors three times in the finals series at Oracle Arena.
"They played unselfishly and they played defence," said Toronto's head coach Nick Nurse, a journeyman who coached in Europe, England and the NBA G League before getting his NBA break this season.
The injury-ravaged Warriors were on a roller-coaster of emotion after losing their superstar Kevin Durant in game five to a ruptured Achilles and knowing Thursday's game would be their last at Oracle Arena, the NBA's oldest venue.
Kawhi Leonard celebrates with Raptors teammates and fans.
Golden State's horror injury run continued in the third quarter when Thompson tore his left anterior cruciate ligament after being fouled by Danny Green on a fast-break dunk attempt.
Thompson, who was already battling a hamstring strain, headed to the locker room but heroically returned to shoot two free throws.
He had been red hot, sinking four three-pointers, and top-scored for the Warriors with 28 points despite his early exit.
"It's just brutal," said Warriors' coach Steve Kerr, who watched key players Thompson, Durant, DeMarcus Cousins and Kevon Looney suffer serious injuries during the play-offs.
The Warriors had fallen behind 1-3 in the series but made a stunning comeback in game five and appeared set to pull off another escape and force a game-seven decider in Toronto on Sunday until Curry was astray with a potentially game-winning three-pointer.
The future of the Warriors' dynasty is now in the balance with Durant expected to miss next season with the Achilles injury and, as a prized free agent, possibly not returning.
Thompson, another free agent, also faces a long recovery.
Australian centre Andrew Bogut, who played a little less than two minutes on Thursday, is heading back to the NBL, while Warriors' stalwarts Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston may opt to retire.
- AAP
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Baynes takes up final year of Celtics contract for $8.5m
NBA bans Warriors part owner after Kyle Lowry push
Star makes huge Aussie call on US TV
No.1 pick Zane Williamson sheds tears at NBA Draft
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Jessie Stensland
Man guilty of selling fake items on eBay
A former Oak Harbor man recently pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally importing more than $2 million in counterfeit exercise machines, blenders and other items, then selling them on eBay.
D.J. mixes politics with music
Oak Harbor’s newest talk show can best be described as “eclectic.” Daniel Miller, a former Friday Harbor resident, moved to Whidbey from California to host his own radio talk show on KWDB 1110 AM. But “Politics Today,” every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., is about far more than politics.
Vehicular assault charged in accident
A 48-year-old Langley woman was driving in a reckless manner and caused a head-on collision on Cultus Bay Road Oct. 3, 2008, according to documents filed in Island County Superior Court. Prosecutors charged Patricia Sylvester Feb. 10 with vehicular assault. If convicted, she could face from six months to a year in jail under the standard sentencing range.
County finds banks wary
At the heart of Island County’s latest $1 million budget hole crisis is Treasurer Linda Riffe’s inability to find banks willing to deal with the county, mainly because of a 1969 state law that few people were aware of before the economic crisis.
Budget crisis cuts county office hours
Beginning in March, anyone going to the administration building of the Island County campus in Coupeville won’t be able to get in the door of four offices before 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Judge sends stalker to jail
A judge sent a stalker to jail last week. Jermaine Flores, a 22-year-old Oak Harbor man, pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court to stalking in violation of a no-contact order and violating a no-contact order.
Sheriff warns of homeless sex offender
A Level 2 sex offender with a lengthy criminal history will be living homeless in the Oak Harbor area.
Alleged child rapist makes calls from jail
A man accused of raping a child violated court orders by calling the alleged victim’s mother from the Island County jail, court documents indicate. Prosecutors charged 36-year-old David Smith of Oak Harbor Jan. 22 with second-degree rape of a child, two counts of child molestation in the second degree and the violation of a no-contact order.
Military exemption increases local taxes
The property tax rate in Oak Harbor will increase by nearly 3 percent this year, due in large part to the Washington State Legislature’s decision to exempt private companies that own military housing on government land from paying the tax, according to the Island County Assessor’s Office.
Woman sentenced for stabbing husband back
A former employee of Island County Juvenile Court Services was sentenced to jail Tuesday for stabbing her husband in the leg last October, according to the Prosecutor’s Office. Oak Harbor resident Rachel Irvin pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court to assault in the third degree, according to Chief Criminal Prosecutor Colleen Kenimond.
Suspect in Oak Harbor Cinema theft strikes plea deal
One of the three young men accused of faking an armed robbery at Oak Harbor Plaza Cinema 3 last fall in order to steal money has made a plea bargain, according to court documents. Daniel Nichols, a 19-year-old Oak Harbor resident, pleaded guilty in Island County Superior Court to theft in the first degree.
30-day tax appeal limit restored
Island County Assessor Dave Mattens said his goal this year is to send out change of property value notices by June 1, which would be the earliest they’ve been distributed in many years — possibly ever. But property owners who don’t agree with the assessed values need to be aware of a rule change.
Island County health head is likely interim planning director
Island County commissioners didn’t have to look far to find someone willing and able to fill in as interim planning director. Keith Higman, the director of the Island County Health Department, volunteered to take on the dual role of leading the two departments. It was an offer the county commissioners couldn’t refuse.
Watcher charged with stalking
A 22-year-old Oak Harbor man admitted that he violated a no-contact order by calling his ex-girlfriend ten times in a day and watching her apartment from a nearby location, court documents state. Prosecutors charged Jermaine Flores in Island County Superior Court Jan. 16 with stalking in violation of a protection order and a violation of a protection order.
Navy accident zone reopening sought
A North Whidbey resident wants Island County to revisit a controversial measure that limited land use around Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. Becky Spraitzar asked county commissioners at their regular meeting Monday morning to rescind the accident potential zones, or APZs, and restart the process with new rounds of public hearings.
Navy extends training plan comment deadline
The Navy has decided to extend the comment period on a complex document that the will guide the way the Navy trains in the Pacific Northwest. But the military's decision to give the public an extra week, until Feb. 18, to digest and comment on the lengthy plan falls short of the Island County Commissioners' request.
More layoffs ahead as Island County faces a $1 million deficit
Island County is facing an additional $1 million budget shortfall, even after cutting 31 jobs to plug a $2 million hole during budget sessions late last year. More layoffs are nearly inevitable, county Budget Director Elaine Marlow said.
Bill clarifies flag bus stops as legal
Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen sponsored a bill she hopes will make public transportation more user-friendly for people who live in rural areas. The Democratic state senator, who represents the district that includes Whidbey, wants to clarify state law so that buses can stop at unmarked places in rural areas. In other words, it allows people to flag down a bus in the boondocks or ask to be let out of a bus near their home, even if there’s not a bus stop in the vicinity.
Brass knuckles used in fight
A 21-year-old Oak Harbor man struck another man with brass knuckles and kicked him when he was down during a fight outside an Oak Harbor bar Nov. 1, 2008, court documents indicate. Prosecutor charged Deante Lawson in Island County Superior Court Jan. 12 with second-degree assault with aggravating factors. He could face from three to nine months in jail under the standard sentencing range if convicted.
Property rights advocate quits
Change keeps coming to Island County planning. There will soon be three new members of the county’s planning commission and a new planning director, though it remains unclear how this will affect land-use policy.
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Thousands protest GOP legislature at union rally
Thousands of people came to the West Virginia Capitol building in Charleston on Saturday to hear from the leaders of America’s most prominent labor unions at a rally to protest against the agenda of the new Republican majority in the Legislature
For more than two hours, the crowd listened to labor leaders denounce charter schools, “right-to-work” laws, mine safety rollbacks and the revamping of West Virginia’s...
Amanda Pasdon: W.Va. spends too much, is too centralized not to take another look at Common Core
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House committee removes LGBT protections from charter schools bill
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W.Va. lawmakers nix school funding cuts to 'growth' counties
by Matthew Umstead
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia lawmakers have rejected Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's proposal to cut funding to "growth" county school districts, but concern remains on whether the changes ultimately will be undone.
House Bill 2478, which was reported out of the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, originally proposed cuts of about $2.5 million in funding allocated to county...
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Gamecocks avoid sweep by Mississippi State
Updated: 7:27 PM EDT Apr 4, 2015
Ricardo LeCompte
All nine Gamecock starters tallied at least one hit as South Carolina belted out 15 hits for afternoon on the way to a 13-7 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon. Max Schrock had a career-high in hits going 5-for-6 with a pair of RBI and two runs scored. The Gamecocks are 21-11 and 6-6 in the SEC with Mississippi State 21-13 and 5-7 in league play.Gamecock freshman right-hander Brandon Murray went 5.2 innings to pick up a win in relief. He is now 4-0 on the year. He allowed two runs on four hits with a walk and a strikeout. MSU starter Vance Tatum suffered the loss and is 1-1 on the year. He allowed four runs on five hits in 1.1 innings.South Carolina went ahead 1-0 in the top of the first inning. The Gamecocks loaded the bases with no outs as Gene Cone led off with a single up the middle, Max Schrock singled to right field and Kyle Martin walked. Elliott Caldwell would drive in Cone with a sac fly to left field.MSU scored two in the bottom half of the first to take a one-run lead. However, Murray limited the damage as he came on with the bases loaded and one out and induced Ryan Gridley into a 6-4-3 double play to limit the Bulldogs.South Carolina answered and sent eight batters to the plate in the second inning and scored four runs to take a 5-2 lead and knock MSU starter Vance Tatum from the game in the process. Madison Stokes singled to left field and Logan Koch doubled with one out to center to get things started for the Gamecocks. Marcus Mooney would belt the first pitch he saw from Tatum for a double down the left field line to score both runners. With two outs and runners on second and third base, Kyle Martin poked a single into left-center scoring Mooney and Cone.Carolina extended the lead to 6-2 in the third inning as Bright led off with a single, advanced to second on a wild pitch and made his way to third on Stokes’ base hit up the middle. Bright would score on DC Arendas’ sac fly to right field.Max Schrock launched a two-run homer to increase the advantage to six runs in the fourth inning. After Cone was hit by a 2-2 pitch, Schrock hammered a 0-1 delivery from Ross Mitchell for his fourth homer of the year to give Carolina an 8-2 lead.After a scoreless fifth inning, the Gamecocks would scratch across a run in the sixth. Cone walked with one out, advanced to third on Schrock’s single to right field and scored on Kyle Martin’s RBI groundout to give Carolina a seven-run cushion.After a pair of MSU runs in the bottom of the seventh, Carolina batted around in the eighth to score four runs and take a 13-4 lead. Caldwell drove in a run with the bases loaded and Bright was hit by a pitch to score a run. Arendas drove in a pair with a two-out two-run single. MSU would score three runs in the bottom of the 9th.Carolina’s 15-hit day featured two hits from Caldwell and two hits from Stokes in addition to Schrock’s five hits. Martin and Arendas drove in three runs with Schrock, Mooney, and Caldwell with two apiece also. MSU was led by Seth Heck who went 3-for-4 at the plate.
STARKVILLE, MISS. —
All nine Gamecock starters tallied at least one hit as South Carolina belted out 15 hits for afternoon on the way to a 13-7 victory over Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon. Max Schrock had a career-high in hits going 5-for-6 with a pair of RBI and two runs scored. The Gamecocks are 21-11 and 6-6 in the SEC with Mississippi State 21-13 and 5-7 in league play.
Gamecock freshman right-hander Brandon Murray went 5.2 innings to pick up a win in relief. He is now 4-0 on the year. He allowed two runs on four hits with a walk and a strikeout. MSU starter Vance Tatum suffered the loss and is 1-1 on the year. He allowed four runs on five hits in 1.1 innings.
South Carolina went ahead 1-0 in the top of the first inning. The Gamecocks loaded the bases with no outs as Gene Cone led off with a single up the middle, Max Schrock singled to right field and Kyle Martin walked. Elliott Caldwell would drive in Cone with a sac fly to left field.
MSU scored two in the bottom half of the first to take a one-run lead. However, Murray limited the damage as he came on with the bases loaded and one out and induced Ryan Gridley into a 6-4-3 double play to limit the Bulldogs.
South Carolina answered and sent eight batters to the plate in the second inning and scored four runs to take a 5-2 lead and knock MSU starter Vance Tatum from the game in the process. Madison Stokes singled to left field and Logan Koch doubled with one out to center to get things started for the Gamecocks. Marcus Mooney would belt the first pitch he saw from Tatum for a double down the left field line to score both runners. With two outs and runners on second and third base, Kyle Martin poked a single into left-center scoring Mooney and Cone.
Carolina extended the lead to 6-2 in the third inning as Bright led off with a single, advanced to second on a wild pitch and made his way to third on Stokes’ base hit up the middle. Bright would score on DC Arendas’ sac fly to right field.
Max Schrock launched a two-run homer to increase the advantage to six runs in the fourth inning. After Cone was hit by a 2-2 pitch, Schrock hammered a 0-1 delivery from Ross Mitchell for his fourth homer of the year to give Carolina an 8-2 lead.
After a scoreless fifth inning, the Gamecocks would scratch across a run in the sixth. Cone walked with one out, advanced to third on Schrock’s single to right field and scored on Kyle Martin’s RBI groundout to give Carolina a seven-run cushion.
After a pair of MSU runs in the bottom of the seventh, Carolina batted around in the eighth to score four runs and take a 13-4 lead. Caldwell drove in a run with the bases loaded and Bright was hit by a pitch to score a run. Arendas drove in a pair with a two-out two-run single. MSU would score three runs in the bottom of the 9th.
Carolina’s 15-hit day featured two hits from Caldwell and two hits from Stokes in addition to Schrock’s five hits. Martin and Arendas drove in three runs with Schrock, Mooney, and Caldwell with two apiece also. MSU was led by Seth Heck who went 3-for-4 at the plate.
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Oakland – Anthony Batts, Police Chief, Resigns; Russo, Schaaf React
Oakland’s Police Chief Anthony “Tony” Batts announced his resignation today at a 3 PM PST press conference at Oakland’s City Hall. Batts said he was stepping down because of a lack of resources, and wrote a very telling letter posted here (thanks to Oakland North) in its entirety that reads in part:
It is with great regret that I tender this official notice of my intent to resign as Chief of Police for the City of Oakland.
In 2009, I answered the call for a reform-minded chief; a leader with a focus on community policing and high professional standards. I was told Oakland residents were looking for a strong, visible leader to engage the community and reduce violent crime. (Zennie emphasis) My goal was to help rebuild a once proud, professional department, geared toward crime reduction and community services
With this goal in mind, rather than a chief managing a diverse department of law enforcement professionals making the streets of Oakland safe, I found myself with limited control, but full accountability. The landscape has changed radically over the past two years with new and different challenges.
Batts decision caused strong reactions from Twitter, and from Oakland’s District Four Councilmember Libby Schaaf and Former Oakland City Councilmember and City Attorney and now Alameda City Manager John Russo that we will see later in this post.
Batts wrote I was told Oakland residents were looking for a strong, visible leader to engage the community and reduce violent crime., which asks the reader to read between the lines. The best this Oaklander could come away with is this: ‘Oakland doesn’t seem to want a strong, visible leader that will engage the community and reduce violent crime.’
Here’s Batts on video, courtesy of NBC Bay Area:
View more videos at: http://nbcbayarea.com.
That look Batts has on his face is the “I’m going to resign before you fire me,” look. Given the words both public and private to this blogger, it’s not hard to determine exactly what happened. The City of Oakland 0 in the form of the City Administration – was going to hang Batts out to dry in after U.S. District Court Judge Thelton Henderson told Oakland public officials that the city has failed to meet the terms of a federal consent decree to reform the department after the Oakland Police “Riders” Scandal.
(The Oakland Police “Riders” Scandal concerned four rogue officers who used more than questionable beating and framing tactics against blacks suspected of drug running in West Oakland they targeted as vulnerable due to their records of prior arrests. One of the four Riders spilled the beans on the group, leading to a massive investigation that cast a shadow on the Oakland Police Department so large and dark, there’s no indication when it will fade. For a revealing, if unfortunately and unnecessarily nasty, review of the wrongs of the Oakland Police Department, visit The Op Nat Eye.)
What has come to pass it what this blogger pointed to in criticizing the comments of Oakland District One Councilmember Jane Brunner on January 29th, and about why Chief Batts elected to try and leave after the start of the year:
“We don’t know if there are other issues, it’s not clear… He is very popular, we think he is a good chief, but in my opinion, he needs to want to be here. And if there are things that are preventing him from wanting to stay, he needs to be in the room to have that discussion…If he’s going to stay, he needs to work with us as a team.”
What was blogged then, applies now: Chief Batts has to know his employer, the City Of Oakland, wants to help him stay by providing improved working conditions where possible. To repeat…
To ask the employee (think about that) to lobby for improved working conditions says little good about the employer. The employer is supposed to take responsibility to improve working conditions for the employee.
Libby Schaaf and John Russo Respond
Reached via smartphone, Councilmember Schaaf sent this text:
I’m extremely disheartened by Chief Batts’ resignation. I can’t blame him for feeling frustrated by this City’s inability to unite around a shared vision and commitment to public safety for Oakland. I hope this experience inspires us all to work harder at finding consensus and providing support to our next Chief. Oakland’s future depends on it.
Councilmember Schaaf has long understood the need to support Oakland’s appointed officials, as has John Russo. Reached in his office today, Russo had a lot to say about Batts’ resignation. John said that looking at how the Mayor has positioned the police versus the community, he’s not surprised Batts stepped town. Russo says that with Quan “It’s the City of Oakland Police versus the Black Panthers of the 1960s. He took the job and thought he was getting the tools to do the job.
Russo points to what he says is an “outdated dialectic” that the City of Oakland applies under Mayor Quan. The principle proponent of the same gang injunction program that Oakland seems bent on dismantling in his absence, said Oakland makes “false choices” between spending and curfews, for example, when Oakland should see them as complementary approaches to the resolution of any urban problem it faces.
If Not Quan, Then Santana?
In fairness to Mayor Quan, Batts says that the idea that his relationship with Oakland’s first Asian Mayor is had is “overblown.” But at this high level of politics, what’s not said is as important as what is said. While Batts mentioned his relationship with Mayor Quan, he did not say one thing about having any kind of good relationship with new City Administrator Deanna Santana.
Indeed, Santana’s own letter on Batts resignation points to the Negotiated Settlement Agreement, which lays out a set of steps the City’s police department is to take in its path toward restoration as a department climate where scandals like The Riders can’t happen again. Santana then expresses her regret that she “is not able to continue to work with” Batts on the Negotiated Settlement Agreement (NSA). The NSA really points the way toward Oakland police reform, but was created in a climate where budgets were not being drastically cut, as is the case today.
Indeed, the problem with the NSA is that it, itself, did not come with a policy cost-analysis – and is being administered by a court that doesn’t know how to look at policy dynamics from a fiscal perspective. Now, Oakland’s stuck with a version of the NSA, and now with the two-year Memorandums of Understanding based on it, that don’t meet the department’s current fiscal realities.
This is no knock on Santana as of this writing, but all of my sources point to just enough friction there between them to make Batts move to step down before Santana axed him. And in the process, really poisoning the Oakland Police Chief well just enough to make the job an undesirable one for the most desired job candidates.
What a mess. What a foul stench of a mess.
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KLM to stop flying 747 aircraft to Houston
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is swapping the iconic Boeing 747 for the newer, more efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its Houston-Amsterdam route. The final 747 flight from Bush Intercontinental Airport is scheduled to depart Friday at 4:35 p.m., according to FlightAware. (www.houstonchronicle.com) 更多...
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Billy Koskie 2年之前 5
I think there is a chance the 747 will be around for several decades due to it's capability in air freight. The A380 has little chance of air freight applications due to the small production number and the resulting high cost. I couldn't put it in the same category as the DC-3 for longevity, but you never know. Parts availability is a big advantage.
UPS just ordered 14 more on top of the 14 already on the books. Plus Atlas Air has quite a number of 747's for cargo & charter ops. As the -400's approach the end of their useful lives, there's a pretty good chance -800's will take their places.
honza nl 2年之前 1
No. The 400's are replaced by 777X's, 787-10's, A350's. 4 engines are just too much for the airlines.
Tyler Cook 2年之前 2
Same thing happened to San Francisco, CA... So sad.
Actually, KLM started 747 service yesterday! Awesome!
I remember seeing that flight depart on a hot summer's day. It would rotate at the end of 15L, go out over the gulf to turn around, and then come back over the airport still at around 2000' on its way to Amsterdam. I can only imagine that the 787 should do much better than that.
AWspicious13 2年之前 2
Jim Drummond 2年之前 1
Ok How does the Dreamliner compare to the A380 800 -- don't see that many Dreamliners around however Hong Kong - New Zealand - Australia lots of A380's - 800 moving around - the only criticism I have of the A380 is there are definitely no where near enough toilets on long haul. The two aft of me were is such a disgusting state the staff closed them.
John Wyer 2年之前 1
Sad to see this. This was THE aircraft for decades. Watched BA's 747 land in PHX recently and realized this won't be happening much longer. Hope the 800 can carry the torch well into the future. These are beautiful aircraft.
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Police investigate break-in at Grand Rapids salon
Posted: Dec 8, 2019 / 08:28 AM EST / Updated: Dec 8, 2019 / 03:23 PM EST
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Rapids police are investigating after a window was smashed at a local salon early Sunday morning.
Authorities told News 8 they received a call for a break-in just after 7:30 a.m. at Salon RE on the corner of Fulton Street and Congress Avenue SE.
When police arrived they found the front door cracked and a window smashed in at the salon.
There is no word yet if anything was taken from the business.
This incident remains under investigation.
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by Whitney Burney / Jan 17, 2021
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (WOOD) — Doctors say they believe a new, more contagious strain of COVID-19 may already be in West Michigan.
The B.1.1.7 strain was first discovered in the United Kingdom in December. It is now in several U.S. states including New York, Georgia, Colorado, California and Florida. Saturday afternoon, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced the first case in Michigan.
by WOODTV.com staff / Jan 17, 2021
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Several Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations have moved online this year due to the pandemic.
Western Michigan University-Cooley Law School’s Grand Rapids Campus’ Black Law Students Association will host a virtual panel called “Controversy in the Community” starting at noon.
Studio 28 redeveloper gets green light for GR housing project
by Christa Ferguson / Jan 16, 2021
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The developer who transformed the former site of Wyoming’s iconic Studio 28 into community housing will soon do the same in Grand Rapids.
The Grand Rapids Planning Commission approved the final site plan for HOM Flats at Maynard Thursday. The 240-unit development will sit on 12.4 acres located off Maynard Avenue and Lake Michigan Drive NW and provide mid-market housing for Grand Rapids’ workforce, according to developer Vishal Arora.
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4 Tips for Shorter Review Approval Cycles and On-time Delivery
"Can you make the sandwich more playful?"
"I like it. But can the snow look a little warmer?"
"We want it to look like this, but don't copy it, just make it different enough, but keep it the same."
Ridiculous client feedback like this inspired two Irish graphic designers to create a series of posters (see above) that went viral—because it resonated with creative professionals around the world.
Among the many challenges creative services teams face, endless review approval cycles with stakeholders and clients—whether or not they're asking for "more images of groups of people having non-specific types of fun"—ranks near the top of the frustration list.
In a recent survey of 340 decision-making marketers, co-sponsored by Workfront and U.K.-based Brand Republic, only 35% say their projects go through just 3-4 number of reviews and revisions—often considered an ideal number that balances the need for customer and client input with the need for process efficiency. A healthy majority of respondents (58%) said their projects go through 5 or more rounds of review. While a lucky 7% are sailing with only 1 or 2 revision rounds, twice that number (14%) is suffering through 10 or more rounds of changes.
When review approval processes are not properly managed or reigned in, the consequences can be far-reaching:
• Projects may be late or derailed
• Creatives are forced to work long hours to make seemingly arbitrary changes, often at the very last minute
• Additional time and effort (which always translates into dollars) must be spent to reroute all the other work affected by one project with missed deadlines
• Distrust develops between creatives and clients
Part of the problem stems from an age-old battle of perception between creatives and clients. Writers, designers and marketers often think they're working for a "CREATIVE Services" team, where creativity is king and the most imaginative and beautiful ideas will always win. Meanwhile, internal and external clients often think they've hired a "Creative SERVICES" team that is there to serve their every whim. So, who works for whom, and who's is ultimately in charge of the final outcome?
In reality, the best results come when process is king—and when both the creatives and the stakeholders buy in to the same set of boundaries. Here are four tips for reducing the number of review approval rounds and consequently increasing the on-time delivery rate for all of your creative projects.
1. Start with Clear Definitions Up Front
When a project begins with clearly outlined requirements, stakeholders, milestones and more, the odds of success increase drastically. Creative services teams should never accept "I'll know what I like when I see it," and instead push for clear expectations and definitions of success before the project begins. Usually, this information comes from the marketer or project owner in a creative brief, a repeatable template that includes:
Project context (background, challenge, target audience, market)
Desired deliverables (description, summary, key messages, campaign details)
Expected accountability (deadlines, stakeholders, review rounds)
For more help on creative briefs, check out our free creative brief template.
2. Build In Three Review Rounds
While there may be additional internal checkpoints within the creative services team, the reviews that involve stakeholders and clients can often be limited to three, as outlined by Utah-based marketer Ben Fuller:
Round One: Directional Feedback
Initial comps may represent just a small sampling of the total list of deliverables, to give the client and stakeholders an idea of the concept, the look and feel, and the overall approach the creative team has outlined. There may even be several competing comps presented, so the stakeholders can select the best fit. Feedback at this stage should be focused on high-level strategy. Is the overall approach on target? Has any new information arisen that will influence the remaining pieces? Is this look and feel approved to roll out for the remaining pieces in the campaign?
Round Two: Adjustments
At this stage, every deliverable will be presented in a finished form to clients or stakeholders. Feedback should concentrate on how each piece fits the originally outlined strategy; this is not a time to question or change the vision or direction of the project as a whole, unless the client wants to double the deadlines and financial investment and start back at the beginning with a new creative brief. This is the right time for stakeholders to comment on colors, layout and text—and maybe add a banner size or two.
Round Three: Tweaks
All deliverables will once again be presented in a finalized form. Especially if the deadline is a driving factor, clients and stakeholders should limit their feedback to minor suggestions like the wording of a headline, a small color shift and the finding of errors and mistakes.
3. Enforce Consequences for Missed Review Deadlines
Creative services teams cannot be expected to hit their deadlines when internal or external clients fail to respond to review requests. All too often, a project will sit in a holding pattern until the stakeholder gets around to commenting. Even worse, many clients and stakeholders will fail to respond to the reviews where directional feedback and adjustments are discussed, and then they want to swoop in during the "tweaks" phase to change everything. If all the power in the organization is concentrated in the stakeholders' hands, there's little for the creative services team to do in this situation, except point out the consequences (missed deadlines, overtime, costly rework) and let the project owner make the call.
In the best situations, the stakeholder is involved in the process all along the way, through the early review processes, which makes massive changes at the last minute less likely. And when there's high trust and equal accountability concentrated on both sides of the conversation, creative services teams should be able to give the stakeholder a previously agreed upon review window, making it clear that all feedback arrives by the deadline will be taken into consideration, but that the process will move forward regardless.
If the process and the deadlines are allowed to rule, and all stakeholders are expected to respect previously agreed-upon boundaries, then that one rogue executive will no longer have the power to hold up a project or make arbitrary or subjective changes late in the game—which is the fastest way to demoralize a team of creatives.
4. Streamline Reviews with a Proofing Tool
When you email a proof out for review to multiple individuals, you suddenly have multiple copies of the same project floating around. You'll get duplicate feedback, potentially lose critical feedback in the email abyss, lose track of which version is the most recent, and struggle to keep track of who has responded and whose feedback you're waiting on.
A digital proofing tool solves all of these problems by allowing you to upload a single proof to one central location, where stakeholders can log in, comment and see everyone else's comments to avoid duplication. Best of all, there's an unassailable record of every comment, question and suggestion—or lack thereof—from every individual who has a stake in the project.
Having a single source of truth for project reviews can save hours of time spent chasing down approvals, consolidating feedback and dealing with contradictory suggestions. While there are many free digital proofing tools on the market, this functionality also built in to most work-management software solutions, including Workfront.
Just Agree on the Rules
It always seems like an act of magic—when a unified, strategic, effective marketing campaign is unleashed to the public. But the underlying process is far less sexy, comprised of processes, stakeholders, deadlines and those dreaded reviews. But it is possible to achieve that marketing magic with a minimum amount of pain and frustration—as long as creatives and stakeholders alike can agree to these four simple rules.
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Supporting childminders
Brett Wigdortz worked for years with Teach First. His new mission is to transform childminding by giving childminders better support and raising their status.
'Impact of Covid-19 on BAME households is disproportionate'
The centrality of childcare for working parents has never been more highlighted than during the coronavirus pandemic. Many parents are trying to work around children and are exhausted. They dream of a return to normality, to nurseries and childminders, if not grandparents, given ongoing concerns about risk to certain groups. They are worried about threats to nurseries which are facing closure due to a lack of investment. It’s not just childcare for school hours that they need, but flexible childcare – help outside the 9 to 5, help with pick-ups and drop-offs and help in the holidays. Childminders have traditionally provided this kind of flexible care, but their numbers have been falling consistently over the last years.
But for Brett Wigdortz their time has come. He is the founder of Tiney, a childcare agency which trains up and supports childminders. Brett has a long background in education, having worked for Teach First for 15 years, which trains graduates up to work in the most disadvantaged schools. He says that during his time working with schools he realised that to give children the best start in life you need to begin as early as possible. “Really small children need quality care,” he says. “They need to understand the world around them, but not in a formal way. So many arrive at school not knowing how to play or communicate.”
He also knows that childcare workers are often badly paid in the UK despite the “hugely important” work they do. He is on a mission to raise the status of childcare workers and believes focusing on childminders is the easiest way to raise pay, given nurseries have to fork out for overheads, estate and maintenance.
Asked about the fall in childminder numbers, he says he thinks the problems that have caused this are “fixable” through the provision of proper support, for instance, to negotiate government regulations and subsidies, to improve their skills on a continuous basis, to simplify processes and to overcome feelings of isolation. “We want to make it really easy for childminders so they can focus on what they do best. We create Tiney neighbourhoods so they have the support structure and continuous development they need. Childminding is a great job at the heart of the community, but it hasn’t been presented in the right way,” he says.
Before starting Tiney up, Brett spent six months talking to childminders and understanding the problems they face. He works closely with Ofsted who he knows well from his Teach First days. New recruits fill in an online application and do a lot of their 50 hours training through an app, with just over a day spent on in-person training. They are given marketing material, a website, helped with insurance, DBS checks and ongoing training. Tiney employs a team of educators who update the app with quality learning material. “We treat people like professionals,” says Brett.
The first group of childminders started in October and were registered in January/February this year. So far 50 childminders are up and running while another 100 are in training with the process taking around eight weeks. Tiney hopes to have trained 250 by Christmas. “The demand is there – we have no trouble finding parents,” says Brett. More than half of the childminders recruited so far are parents of small children, including some dads. “They have experience of looking after children and are able to monetize that experience,” says Brett.
Childminders charge around £6.50 to £7 an hour per child and look after an average of three children. Tiney takes 10% of their earnings through its platform in return for its ongoing support and help with administrative issues, including dealing with Ofsted inspections.
Tiney is only operating within the M25 this year, but plans to expand across the country next year.
“Childminder numbers are going down, but it makes no sense because that is what parents want. There is a huge demand and there is no reason they should go down,” says Brett.
*For more information, contact Tiney.
Published: 1st July 2020
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The 3 Best Takeaways for Writers From BookExpo America
I spent this week in New York at BookExpo America, the book
publishing industry's annual trade show.
This year the show moved
to midweek, and was two days instead of three—reflecting the struggles
of the industry.
I focused on attending educational sessions,
hearing the best and the brightest talk about the challenges we all
face, and tweeting interesting viewpoints and advice.
an overview of what I heard that's helpful for writers.
Will Become a Full-Fledged Publisher in 6 Months
This doesn't come as
a surprise to most industry insiders. The announcement of JA Konrath's
deal with Amazon Encore is just the beginning of Amazon's entry into the traditional publishing arena—whatever that is. (As one person later
commented on a panel, "I don't even know what publishing means any
more.")
This Amazon prediction was made specifically by Kelly Gallagher at
Bowker, during a session where he reported on consumer trends in the
e-book industry, as measured by Bowker & the Book Industry Study
Group. Here are a couple items from his presentation:
computer is still biggest e-reading device (37%); then Kindle (32%);
iPhone (10%); iPad (3% after 3 weeks in market!).
Once people
start using/buying e-books, they don't go back & tend to become more
exclusive to e-books. Chain purchases drop.
Perhaps most
critically, Gallagher pointed to publishers' significant weakness in a
digital era: They spend 75% of their research resources on point-of-sale
data, rather than consumer research.
The overwhelming sentiment
these days (and I agree) is that publishers have to get smarter about
serving readers, rather than studying how to get books sold into and on
display at Barnes & Noble.
Amazon is in a very strong
position since they have millions of names and data on people's
purchases. It's a tremendous marketing advantage over traditional
publishers, and Amazon becoming a publisher isn't that big of a leap
when you consider all of the other things they do (Amazon Cloud,
Mechanical Turk, to name a couple).
Keep Your Contracts Flexible
and Open to Renegotiation
In a panel covering royalties, rights, and
copyright, publisher Richard Nash started off with a bang by proclaiming
that the age of abundance makes copyright irrelevant.
from panel:
Contracts should be limited to a specific period
of time, e.g., three years or five years, at which point the parties can
renegotiate terms. (That is, unless you're an author on the level of King or
Turow, where the publisher is making a significant investment, $1 million +)
Because the supply of content these days is
infinite, the monopoly over content is irrelevant unless you do the hard
work of persuading people your stuff is "ass kicking" (according to
Nash).
It's not about who keeps rights, but who makes money with
these rights. Rather than focus on who has power to retain the rights,
there should be a focus on who has the best ability to exploit them.
(E.g., maybe your publisher isn't in the best position to create
multimedia apps based on your work, so you work with an
organization that specializes in it and knows how to make money from it.
This already happens with many subsidiary rights related to film,
audio, merchandising, etc.)
Rather than expending energy on
eradicating piracy, which is impossible, publishers and authors should
focus on creating unpiratable experiences. There's no point in trying to
prevent piracy other than measure it to help with "unhackable"
Side note: Agent Scott Waxman was on the panel and
discussed his new publishing venture, Diversion Books, a place where he can
publish writers/clients who aren't suitable for New York houses. He's
already signed 20 clients and has 30 more in the hopper. All deals are
based on 5-year contracts.
Still Bring Value to the Table for Authors
While it is admittedly
self-interested—and very likely at book publishing's biggest show of the
year—there was a reasonable and often persuasive argument that
publishers are critical, important, and valuable in bringing new books to
This viewpoint was brought home most clearly by CEO of
Sourcebooks, Dominique Raccah, who said that publishers have done a
terrible job in articulating the work they do and the value they bring
to the author and the book. She had several visuals to help prove her
point (here's an example of one).
Kelly Leonard
from Hachette added to the discussion on Twitter by referencing an
article by publisher Tim O'Reilly, where he argues that a publisher's
job is to do things for authors that they can't do for themselves.
feel like I'm in a unique position to see both sides. On the one hand,
given how much education I know every writer & author needs, it really is invaluable
for them to have professionals ensuring the success of the process and final
product. (Go see Cory Doctorow's self-publishing woes here, titled "The Little Things"!)
However, how many authors out there feel
particularly nurtured and supported by their publishers?
Publishers do get very wrapped up in the logistics of production, schedules,
technical workflows, and ensuring budgetary goals are met. I can say—from sitting in many, many strategic publishing meetings—that nurturing the author is not high on the list of a publisher's concerns or goals.
So (surprise, surprise): It's still a contentious issue. I hope all this
energy can eventually be put into collaboration, rather than proclaiming "My way
is best!" We'd all be a lot happier.
Other notable items
Read BEA Show Daily, the official daily publication of BEA by Publishers Weekly, in pretty PDF format
This stat I
tweeted spread like wildfire: 7% of books published
generate 87% of book sales. And 93% of all published books sell less
than 1,000 copies each. Here's the PW article it's from.
other BEA roundups and commentary?
Go read eBookNewser
Here's Sarah Weinman's take on day one
And don't forget: Publishers Weekly BEA coverage
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Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves: Predictions, Odds and Roster Notes
Derek Blake - June 14, 2019
Where: SunTrust Park, Atlanta, GA
When: Saturday, June 15th at 7:20 PM EST
How (TV/Radio): Phillies TV/Radio: Comcast SportsNet, WIP 94.1 FM, Braves TV: Fox Sports South, Braves Radio: 106.7 FM
Team Notes
The Phillies is 15-16 on the road this season but shares the top spot in the NL East with Atlanta through 68 games.
Philadelphia has a 47.1% probability to make the playoffs and a 1.2% chance to take the World Series crown according to Baseball Reference.
The Phillies have 13-2 odds to win the National League and are at 15-1 to take the World Series.
Although superstar Ronald Acuna Jr. has gotten off to a slow start, the Braves have scored 5.36 runs per game, well above the league average.
The Braves are at 70.2% probability to make the playoffs and have a 4.5% chance to win the World Series.
The Braves currently have 9-1 odds to win the National League and 18-1 to win the World Series.
Pitcher Notes
Phillies: Aaron Nola (6-1, 4.58 ERA)
Nola’s up and down season continues as the starter has allowed three or more earned runs in four of his last six starts.
Against Cincinnati in his last outing, Nola posted a quality start with three earned runs in 6.2 innings.
Nola is coming off a May where he seemed to get back on track, posting a 2.73 ERA with 42 strikeouts in 33 innings pitched for the month.
On the road this year, Nola has allowed a 6.75 ERA and a .287 batting average.
In his last two starts, Nola has allowed nine earned runs in 12 innings.
Braves: Sean Newcomb (1-0, 2.59 ERA)
The Braves’ left-hander makes his first start of the season after taking the spot of injured SP Kevin Gausman.
In his last outing, Newcomb threw 55 pitches over 4.2 innings of one-hit baseball. The lefty’ struck out six batters.
On the season, Newcomb has thrown 31.1 innings and struck out 26 batters.
In his last ten outings, Newcomb has allowed only three earned runs.
In June, Newcomb has appeared in six games, allowing just one run over seven innings.
Hitter Notes
The Phillies offense is average on the road, scoring just 4.52 runs compared to the 5.16 they score at home.
Overall, the Phillies rank 16th in baseball scoring 4.87 runs per contest.
C J.T. Realmuto is 1 for 15 against Newcomb with five strikeouts.
OF Bryce Harper is 3 for 9 versus the Braves’ starter with two homers and five RBI.
New OF Jay Bruce is 1 for 6 against Newcomb with one double in his career.
The Braves are 4th in scoring at home in the MLB, averaging 5.44 runs per contest.
Overall, Atlanta ranks 10th in total scoring with a 5.16 runs per game average.
OF Ronald Acuna Jr. is 3 for 7 against Nola with one double and one RBI.
2B Ozzie Albies is 4 for 18 with one double in his young career versus Nola.
1B Freddie Freeman is 7 for 28 against the Phillies’ right-hander with one homer and five RBI in his career.
Roster Notes
RP Seranthony Dominguez has a UCL tear and is looking at Tommy John surgery, he is currently on the 10-day IL.
OF Andrew McCutchen had surgery on his ACL and will be out for the remainder of 2019.
OF Adam Haseley remains on the 10-day IL with a groin strain.
OF Ender Inciarte is out with a lumbar strain and is on the 10-day IL.
SP Kevin Gausman is dealing with plantar fasciitis and could return in a couple of weeks.
RP Darren O’ Day is close to resuming a throwing program as he recovers from his forearm tightness.
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins: Predictions and Odds
Ryan Bristlon - April 11, 2019
Where: TD Garden – Boston, MA.
When: Thursday, April 11, 7PM EST
How (TV/Radio): NBC Sports, CBC, Sportsnet, TVA | WFAN, FAN590
Toronto Maple Leafs (Away)
Head Coach: Mike Babcock {All-Time 691-408-19-160 TOR, DET, ANA}
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ first season with superstar forward John Tavares saw them finish third in the Atlantic division. They ended the regular season with a record of 46-28-8 and went 3-4-3 in their last ten games – ending on a three-game losing streak.
The Leafs ended the season in the top-10 of each major offensive stat. They ranked fourth in both goals and shots for, eighth on the powerplay, second in faceoff percentage, and sixth in shooting percentage. They were also first in the league for averaging the fewest penalty minutes but the rest of their defensive numbers leave much to be desired – especially when going head-to-head against a team like the Boston Bruins.
One big X-factor for the Leafs is whether or not defenseman Jake Muzzin will get the nod for game one in Boston. Muzzin is currently listed as day-to-day with an undisclosed injury.
Goaltender Frederik Andersen, who ended the regular season with a record of 36-16-7, should get the game one start. Andersen’s goals against average were 2.77 and his save percentage was .917. He had one shutout during the season.
Boston Bruins (Home)
Head Coach: Bruce Cassidy {All-Time 164-98-9-29 BOS, WSH}
The Boston Bruins finished second in the Atlantic division and was the second team this season to hit the 100 point plateau. The team finished with a 49-24-9 record, going 6-4-0 in their last ten games. It’s also important to note that as games one and two will take place in Boston, the Bruins went 28-7-3 at home during the regular season.
Boston’s more notable stats this season were their ninth overall for shots on goal, third for powerplay percentage, third in goals allowed, and sixth in shots allowed. The Maple Leafs will have a hard time getting through the Bruins defense. And then, should they find a way to do so, they still have to go up against Tuukka Rask.
Bruins mainstay Tuukka Rask is expected to start the series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Rask ended the season with a 27-13-5 record, a 2,48 goals against average, a.912 save percentage, and four shutouts.
These two teams last met in the regular season on January 12, 2019. Boston came out victorious with a 3-2 win over Toronto. Boston is favored, once again, to beat the Leafs in the first round.
Questions to answer
Will Toronto’s post-season play be any different this year compared to Last year with the additions of John Tavares and Jake Muzzin? Can they avenge last season’s heartbreak?
Can Toronto manage to get enough shots to the net to stifle goalie Tuukka Rask or will Boston’s defensive play be Toronto’s downfall?
Can the Bruins keep up with the speedy offense of the Leafs? Can they contain Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Patrick Marleau, among others, all game for several games?
Toronto Maple Leafs Injury Report
D Jake Muzzin – day-to-day (undisclosed)
F Nathan Horton – IR (back)
Boston Bruins Injury Report
D Kevan Miller – day-to-day (lower-body)
D John Moore – day-to-day (upper-body)
F Sean Kuraly – day-to-day (fractured right hand)
D Urho Vaakanainen – IR (concussion)
Toronto Maple Leafs at Boston Bruins Predictions and Odds
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BetStars NJ -143 +125
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UFC 245: Usman vs Covington - Odds and Predictions
UFC 245: Usman vs Covington – Odds and Predictions
Ryan Bristlon - December 5, 2019
UFC 245 How to Watch
Where: T-Mobile Arena – Paradise, NV.
When: Saturday, December 14, 10 PM EST
How: UFC Fight Pass, pay-per-view, ESPN+ → Watch on ESPN+ here!
(C) Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington – Welterweight Division
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Kamaru Usman (15-1)
Reach: 76 in.
Undefeated in the UFC, Kamaru Usman climbed his way up the welterweight rankings grinding out win after win over top-opponents.
His path to the title included wins over Rafael dos Anjos and Demian Maia.
The win over dos Anjos included a performance of the night bonus. He went on to face the champion at the time, Tyron Woodley, at UFC 235 on March 2.
He beat Woodley via unanimous decision. Usman hasn’t fought since winning the title as he took time off to heal from accumulative injuries.
Born in Nigeria and now an American citizen, Usman trains out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida with Hard Knocks 365.
Known mostly for his NCAA division II wrestling credentials, Usman also has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Jorge Santiago. He has been active in mixed martial arts since 2012.
Colby Covington (15-1)
Height: 5 ft. 11 in.
Colby Covington has been very vocal about his opinions on his way to this UFC title fight and he hasn’t gained many fans in doing so.
Nonetheless, no one can deny his skill, as he boasts an equal record as the current champ, wins over the same opponents, and NCAA Division I credentials.
Like Usman, Covington won back-to-back fights against Demian Maia and Rafael dos Anjos.
The dos Anjos fight was for an interim welterweight title, which Covington won but was later stripped of due to injury. His last fight came on August 3 against Robbie Lawler at a UFC Fight Night event. Covington dominated the fight and easily won a unanimous decision.
Covington has been training in Florida with the American Top Team gym.
However, after some public friction with teammates, it is uncertain if he spent his fight camp for this fight with that gym.
Convington’s wrestling could outmatch Usman’s but the biggest concern will be his four-inch reach disadvantage.
Like Usman, Covington has been active in MMA since 2012 and is ranked as the second-best welterweight in the UFC after Tyron Woodley and, of course, Usman.
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(C) Max Holloway vs Alex Volkanovski – Featherweight Division
Max Holloway (21-4)
Featherweight champion Max Holloway will defend his 145lbs. title once again after making a successful return to his weight class.
After a 13-fight winning streak in the UFC that included three title defenses, Holloway moved up the lightweight division to take on Dustin Poirier for the interim lightweight title at UFC 236. Holloway was unsuccessful in his attempt, losing a unanimous decision to Poirier. Holloway returned to defend his featherweight title at UFC 240 against UFC veteran Frankie Edgar on July 27. He defeated Edgar via unanimous decision.
The Hawaiian- born fighter trains out of his home state with the Gracie Technics academy. He trains his wrestling with coach Michael Nakagawa and he has a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Rylan Lizares and Pedro Sauer. He has fought professionally since 2010 and is currently viewed as the number-seven best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
Alex Volkanovski (20-1)
Height: 5 ft. 6 in.
Reach: 71.5 in.
Alex Volkanovski has been on a tear since joining the UFC, winning all seven of his fights under the banner.
His UFC 232 bout against Chad Mendes was awarded Fight of the Night. Following that fight, Volkanovski took on former featherweight champion and UFC legend Jose Aldo at UFC 237 on May 11. Volkanovski impressively defeated Jose Aldo via unanimous decision in Aldo’s home country of Brazil.
Volkanovski hasn’t been able to fight since, however, as he picked up a nasty leg infection when in the country.
The Australian-born fighter heads into this bout with a big height disadvantage against Holloway but he brings in a 2.5-inch reach advantage.
He trains out of his home country with the Freestyle Fighting Gym.
Like his opponent, Volkanovski has a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu – his under trainer Joe Lopez. Volkanovski has been fighting since 2012 and is ranked as the number one featherweight in the UFC behind only the champion.
Volkanovski
(C) Amanda Nunes vs Germaine de Randamie – Women’s Bantamweight Division
Amanda Nunes (18-4)
Arguably the greatest female fighter of all-time, double weight-class champion Amanda Nunes defends her bantamweight title for the fifth time in this bout against de Randamie. Nunes won the bantamweight title from Meisha Tate in 2016 and has defended it against challengers such as former champ Ronda Rousey and current flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko.
She then won the women’s featherweight title from phenom Cris Cyborg. Nunes last fought at UFC 239 where she took on another former champion in Holly Holm. She defeated Holm via TKO in the first round of their fight and she was awarded a performance of the night bonus.
”The Lioness” fights out of her home country of Brazil and trains with the gyms AMA Fight Club and American Top Team states-side. She is a southpaw fighter with a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a brown belt in judo. She has been fighting since 2008 and is currently ranked as the fifth-best pound-for-pound fighter in the world.
Germaine de Randamie (9-3)
The inaugural UFC women’s featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie is coming off, arguably, the biggest win of her career. De Randamie has won her last five fights in a row.
She defeated Holly Holm to win the first featherweight title but was then stripped due to her unwillingness to fight Cris Cyborg.
She returned to the bantamweight division and beat Raquel Pennington by decision. In her last fight, de Randamie took on the undefeated prospect Aspen Ladd and beat her via TKO just 16 seconds into their fight. Her last loss came in 2013 against Amanda Nunes.
The Dutch kickboxer has been training in mixed martial arts since 2008. She fights out of the Netherlands and trains with the CSA Holland team. The “Iron Lady” had an undefeated 46-0 kickboxing record before making the transition to MMA. She as ranked as the number-one women’s bantamweight in the UFC behind only the champion.
Germaine de Randamie
Marlon Moraes vs Jose Aldo – Bantamweight Division
Marlon Moraes (22-6-1)
A win against UFC legend Jose Aldo is just what Marlon Moraes needs to get himself back into title contention.
After winning four fights in a row, which included wins over notable opponents such as Aljamain Sterling and Raphael Assuncao, Moraes was given a title shot against flyweight champion Henry Cejudo for the vacant bantamweight title following T.J. Dillashaw’s suspension.
Cejudo defeated Moraes at UFC 238 on June 8 via third-round TKO.
A former World Series of Fighting champion, Moraes has been fighting since 2007.
The Brazilian fighter trains out of New Jersey at Ricardo Almeida BJJ. He has a black belt in both muay thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu under coach Almeida.
He currently ranks just under the champion at number-one in the UFC bantamweight rankings.
Jose Aldo (28-5)
The “King of Rio” returns to action and, like Marlon Moraes, has a lot to gain from a victory Saturday night.
The fight against Moraes will be his first at bantamweight. Aldo was the UFC’s first featherweight champion until he lost the title to Connor McGregor in 2015. Since then, Aldo has had ups and downs, going 3-3 since losing the title, including back-to-back losses to champion Max Holloway.
His last fight came at UFC 237 on May 11 against the now title contender Alex Volkanovski. As mentioned earlier, Volknaovski won the fight against Aldo via unanimous decision.
The future hall-of-famer has been fighting since 2004.
He was named the UFC’s first featherweight champion after the company absorbed the WEC.
He will have a three-inch reach and one-inch height advantage in this fight. He fights out of his home country of Brazil and trains with Nova Uniao.
Also has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Andre Pederneirnas and a black belt in luta livre under Marco Ruas.
Heading into this bout he sits ranked as the third-best featherweight in the UFC. He is also considered by many to be the greatest featherweight fighter of all time.
Petr Yan vs Uriah Faber – Bantamweight Division
Petr Yan (13-1)
Height: 5 ft. 7.5 in.
Undefeated since joining the UFC, Petr Yan has won five in a row for the organization. His last bout came on June 8 at UFC 238 where he took on bantamweight contender Jimmie Rivera.
Yan dominated Rivera on his way to a unanimous decision victory. It was the first fight on his new six-fight contract. Yan hasn’t fought since due to a necessary synovitis surgery he had in his elbow.
”No Mercy” is a ruthless, Russian-born fighter that trains out of his home country with Tiger Muay Thai.
He has a Master of Sport in both boxing and mixed martial arts. He also has a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Active in MMA since 2014, Yan is currently ranked as the fourth-best UFC bantamweight.
Uriah Faber (35-10)
After years of unsuccessfully capturing the UFC bantamweight title, Uriah Faber retired in 2016.
He retired after defeating Brad Pickett by unanimous decision. After years away training and coaching other fighters, the former WEC featherweight champion returned to UFC action on July 13 at a UFC Fight Night event.
Faber took on Ricky Simon and won the fight by first-round TKO.
The American fighter has been fighting professionally since 2003. He trains in Sacramento at his Team Alpha Male gym.
Faber has a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Fabio Prado and also boasts NCAA Division I wrestling credentials. The UFC hall-of-famer is currently ranked at number-12 in the UFC bantamweight division.
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Discussing parent student loans with kids
In more than one-third of U.S. families, parents decide how to pay for college, according to a July 2020 report from private lender Sallie Mae.
Half of those parents don't inform the child of their decision.
Joe Allen, 51, of Frederick, Maryland, did talk about college costs with his daughter, a freshman at the University of Dayton in Ohio. But he understands why some families avoid the topic.
“As a parent, you want to protect your children,” Allen says. “You want to do what's best for them.”
But what seems best for children may be bad for mom or dad – especially if it means taking out hefty parent student loans without discussing them. Here's how to avoid that misstep and others when borrowing parent loans.
Assess your situation. Students should exhaust free money and federal loans in their names to pay for college. Parents can then cover remaining costs with federal parent PLUS loans or private loans.
But first, review your current financial situation with your child.
“Have a realistic sit-down with yourself and your family in terms of what (your) finances look like and what's the best decision for you,” says Rick Castellano, spokesperson for Sallie Mae.
Don't borrow parent student loans if they'll put your retirement at risk, you're deep in debt or you can't afford the payments. For example, the nonprofit Trellis Company surveyed more than 59,000 parents whose children attended school in Texas and found that most said they struggled with loan repayment at some point.
Have a conversation. Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, a wealth psychology expert and host of the Breaking Money Silence podcast, says talking about big expenses like college tuition can make people uncomfortable and emotional.
That doesn't mean you should avoid the conversation.
“It's OK if people get upset,” Kingsbury says. “The pitfall is if people get upset and don't get back to it.”
Instead, use this opportunity to talk about how much you'll borrow and to teach your child how to analyze the value of a large purchase.
Allen says he went through a sample budget with his daughter to illustrate the cost of her loans and how they might limit her flexibility in the future.
He liked that the exercise made things more concrete than “just saying don't take out debt.”
Figure out who's responsible. A conversation is also necessary to determine who'll repay the parent's loans.
If your child will – and 45% of families expect the parent and child to at least share this responsibility, according to the Sallie Mae report – that can affect your decisions.
Angela Colatriano, chief marketing officer for College Ave Student Loans, says some families want the child's name on the loan because he or she will repay it.
But only the parent is legally responsible for a parent PLUS loan. You'll need to weigh that when considering borrowing options.
PLUS loans have less stringent credit requirements than private loans and offer everyone the same fixed interest rate. However, PLUS loans also have large origination fees and are available only to parents – guardians and grandparents aren't eligible, for example.
Your ultimate goal should be getting the least expensive loan you qualify for. If that's a PLUS loan, make sure everyone is on the same page for repayment.
Consider co-signing. Parents who prefer private loans can borrow in their name or co-sign with their child. Either option means you'll be responsible for the loan.
“It comes down to a family decision,” Castellano says. “Families should explore both options.”
But he says that co-signing can benefit students in ways that borrowing on your own can't, such as helping them build credit.
Also, because a co-signed loan has two applicants, you may get a better interest rate. However, lender underwriting policies differ.
– Ryan Lane, NerdWallet
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by Christian BrookesPosted on March 3, 2014 February 4, 2018
Photo: Notts County Ladies FC
As the England women’s team get together for the annual Cyprus Cup, striker and new Notts County Ladies signing Ellen White can look forward to rekindling her favourite aspects of being on tour, including getting lost in a soundtrack that is always full of memories.
The 2014 FA Women’s Super League season is little over six weeks away and it will be the first year of competition for Notts County after their rebrand from Lincoln Ladies. Manager Rick Passmoor has been busy assembling a squad that he feels will challenge at the top of the division and he can certainly select from a number of renowned international names.
One of those is 24-year-old England striker Ellen White who decided in December to join up with her former Leeds Carnegie boss Passmoor after three successful years with Arsenal. Pre-season preparations have been taking place of late but for the moment the focus switches for Ellen as she and her international teammates get set to defend the Cyprus Cup after winning the 2013 edition.
Mark Sampson, who led Bristol Academy to 2nd place in the WSL last season, will be embarking on his first tournament as England manager and right-back Alex Scott revealed on here recently how he has implemented his preferred culture and ways of working. The former Swansea City Centre of Excellence manager is a great believer in taking the time to understand each player and their circumstances in their life outside football.
Ellen offers her own perspective of how the new man in charge has allowed the players to integrate in the early days under his stewardship.
“Mark’s been trying to make it similar to a club environment in trying to get everyone talking and getting on with each other. Little silly things like the jokes, the forfeits we do and giving each other piggybacks, it all makes a difference in getting us on the same page.
“Hopefully we can combine that fun environment with the right preparation to take us into a tournament. I’ve really enjoyed it so far and hopefully it will be the same for the Cyprus Cup.”
As well as allowing his players to feel comfortable when they are together, Sampson is undoubtedly adept at outlining the necessary tactics and providing the motivation to let his team thrive within the expressive style of play he endorses. The supposedly minor aspects outside of the game scenario all add up though, as Ellen said, and music is certainly in that bracket.
Alex Scott mentioned on here how Sampson lets music be played at all different times when the players gather. It varies from one group to another but as the interviews on here have shown, singing, dancing or even just listening to songs can help to really galvanise a national team. The same can apply at club level and former Arsenal player Jenny Beattie was another who explored that on this site.
Beattie now plays for Montpellier HSC in the Division 1 Féminine in France but when she was asked which of her career teammates she would choose to record a cover of a song with it was only Arsenal on her mind. She chose Kim Little, Steph Houghton and Ellen to sing One Direction ‘What Makes You Beautiful’.
When she was told this before answering the same question, Ellen was slightly disappointed she couldn’t go for the same track! She thought of an alternative though and it is a song that takes her back to a previous Lionesses get-together.
“I’m thinking Katy Perry ‘Firework’ with Steph Houghton and Claire Rafferty – reminiscent of when we were in South Korea (for the Peace Cup) a few years ago with England.”
Ellen, who comes from Aylesbury, joined Arsenal at eight years old and was part of the Gunners’ Centre of Excellence. She went on to play for Chelsea and Leeds before returning to her first club in 2010. The move to Notts County is an exciting one for Ellen and one of her new colleagues will be Canada midfielder Desiree Scott.
Scott is known throughout the women’s game for her combative play in the middle of the park but as the likes of FC Kansas City defender Leigh Ann Robinson have shared on here, she can also hold her own in the singing stakes. The ‘English accent’ is one area Ellen and a few of her counterparts can help ‘The Destroyer’ with and maybe she will bring her own flavour to the changing room speakers on match days.
Ellen describes the pre-game music with the team so far and a striker signed by Lincoln Ladies from Coventry City last year was the first up with the playlist.
“At Notts County, Courtney (Sweetman-Kirk) was the DJ when we had our first game. There were some good ones like TLC on there.
“Sophie Bradley and Sophie Walton were on the music last time and it was good. Like you say, Alex Scott is the main DJ at Arsenal and for England too.
“Jennifer Beattie (at Arsenal) always had really good tunes and she knew the ones I’d like which would get me up dancing. To be honest, I’m pretty much a geek when it comes to music.
“I like pop music like Katy Perry, and One Direction I’m sad to say! I like new stuff, rap and r&b like Drake, but I go back to pop.
“I’m not a massive fan of classical, and garage is probably the other I dislike.”
Photo: Ben Blyth
Having played for a boys’ team as a kid as well as going along to the ‘Mini Ducks’ academy her father ran, Ellen ultimately made it onto the biggest stage with her country. She scored on her debut against Austria in March 2010 and as England reached the 2011 World Cup quarter-final she made her impression on those watching.
Her wonderful right-footed lob over goalkeeper Ayumi Kaihori in the group game with the tournament’s eventual winners Japan was a goal to relish and Ellen played the full game as Hope Powell’s team lost on penalties to France in the last eight.
The game had ended 1-1 before the shootout and England’s goalscorer was a midfielder who will be representing Manchester City WFC in the WSL this year. Ellen shares a bit of what she brings to the dressing room and also the tunes of a new Chelsea signing and her former teammate at Arsenal who doesn’t quite get the thumbs up!
“Jill Scott’s got pretty crazy music taste and she’s quite funny too – she’s always dancing and having a laugh. Gilly Flaherty’s got pretty shocking taste – old school / slow songs that make you want to go to sleep!”
In February 2010, Ellen scored twice for Leeds Carnegie as they beat Everton 3-1 at Rochdale’s Spotland ground to lift the FA Women’s Premier League Cup. Her new Notts County boss Rick Passmoor was in charge of Leeds that day and there were several of her current colleagues on her side too including Sophie Walton, Carly Telford, Katie Holtham and defender Sophie Bradley who was interviewed on here before Christmas.
Also in the line-up was an England international who frequently gets endorsed on this site by her teammates for her vocal ability. Ellen brings her up first, as well as highlighting the hidden talent of a certain Chelsea left-sider and fellow Lioness.
“Jess Clarke has a really good singing voice when she gets going. Also, Claire Rafferty has a pretty good voice too, although she won’t ever admit it!”
Voted by fans as the 2011 Vauxhall England Player of the Year, Ellen was the joint-top scorer with Finland’s Sanna Talonen at last year’s Cyprus Cup. She has enjoyed high points such as featuring in front of 70,584 at Wembley for Team GB as they beat Brazil in the 2012 Olympics and winning a treble (FA WSL, FA Women’s Cup, FA WSL Continental Cup) with Arsenal the year before.
She also scored in the Gunners’ 3-0 FA Women’s Cup final win against Bristol as well as in the 2-0 Continental Cup final success over Lincoln last year. Before all that though Ellen bought her first ever CD! Going back to some late-90s pop seems as good a place as any to leave our music talk.
“I think it was probably Britney Spears ‘Baby One More Time’!”
Ellen’s contract at Notts County is initially for three years and she will hopefully make her first appearance for the team against, of all clubs, Arsenal, in the season opener at Meadow Lane on Wednesday 16th April. She has 17 goals in 45 international appearances and is joined in the England squad for the Cyprus Cup by club teammates Sophie Bradley and Carly Telford.
The Lionesses get underway in the tournament against Italy in Larnaca on Wednesday 5th March before facing Finland on Friday 7th and their 2013 final opponents Canada on Monday 10th. The finals are all contested on Wednesday 12th and after that it is back to preparations for the WSL kick-off with Notts County for Ellen.
She scored twice in the 7-0 friendly win over Stoke City Ladies last Monday and as well as the aforementioned Canada star Desiree Scott she has the likes of W-League champions (with Melbourne Victory) Caitlin Friend and Katie Hoyle on her side from overseas. The early signs have all been extremely encouraging for Ellen and she explains how she has had a helping hand after moving her club football north to Nottingham.
“It’s really exciting and a new challenge for me. I’m based in St. Albans and I’ve been staying at my sister-in-law’s in Nottingham some nights so that breaks up the driving.
“I’m really enjoying it. My teammates have all been welcoming and as well as the banter I’ve seen how hard we’re all working.
“Rick (Passmoor) and Colin (Walker) have made training interesting and fun as well as hard work and I’ve come away from all the sessions thinking I enjoyed it and learned something.”
Although she is Ellen White at the moment, she will become Ellen Convery when she marries her fiancée Callum. Understandably, the planning process of the big day has been a sizeable proposition so far for Ellen and those involved.
“That’s been taking up a lot of time – dress shopping, florists etc. All the stuff you don’t have to think about until you’re actually in that situation.
“I’ve got two nieces as well so seeing them and my family back home is something I really love.”
Those who have bought a Notts County Ladies season ticket can look forward to seeing Ellen this season as she and her teammates bid to make it a successful first year for the club. All that remains for now is for her to take on the trickiest question of the lot.
Selecting from the best players she has worked with in her career up to now, Ellen was asked to pick a 5-a-side team (with herself as one of the five players). Here are the four she elected to name in the line-up alongside her.
“In goal it’s got to be Karen Bardsley, although Emma Byrne won’t be happy! She’s so funny and her limbs are so long that you think you’ve scored past her in training and she’ll just pull out an unbelievable save.
“She’s not bad with her feet either and I think in 5-a-side we could just lay her along the goal and no one would get past her!
“Kim Little in midfield. Technically, she’s an amazingly gifted player and a really good friend too.
“This is tough! For a defender I’ll go with Claire Rafferty.
“She’s coming back from an ACL injury so she’d be nice and fresh. She could get up and down the pitch and she’s a good leftie too.
“A striker – I’m going to go with Kelly Smith. With the ball at her feet she’s untouchable and before her injury she was unbelievable.
“She knows she can’t get up and down the pitch as much as she used to but with her vision she doesn’t need to. She’s definitely someone I looked up to.”
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Fife Industrial Action at Sodexo Police HQ
GMB members employed by Sodexo begin industrial action at new Scottish Police HQ in Fife in claim for Scottish living wage of £7.20 per hour.
These hard working, low paid, predominantly women workers are paid below a basic subsistence wage which is all the more shocking because it is done in our name says GMB.
GMB members employed by Sodexo will begin industrial action on Wednesday 6th February at Tulliallan Police College, the new single Scottish Police Force’s HQ and Police training college.
The action in the form of an immediate overtime ban is being taken by catering staff employed by Sodexo at the Fife site following a ballot by the GMB.
Staff voted unanimously to take action following the rejection of a much delayed pay offer of 1% with a 1.5% supplement from November – seven months after the pay anniversary date.
GMB claim is that the workers should receive the Scottish Living Wage of £7.20 an hour. The vast majority of the staff are on a minimum rate of £6.37.
Richard Leonard, GMB Scotland Organiser, said "These hard working, low paid, predominantly women workers are just looking for justice. It is a source of shame that any workers are paid below a basic subsistence wage – but when it happens in the public sector it is all the more shocking because it is done in our name.
Across Scottish local government and central government the Scottish Living Wage has been adopted. These working men and women are not directly employed by the Scottish Police Authority, but they are employed for the Scottish Police Authority, they deserve to be treated with justice and fairness.
All too often workers like this are invisible and forgotten – an afterthought – we hope that by supporting this action GMB will ensure that Sodexo and the Scottish Police Authority sit up and take notice and that the Scottish Government puts pressure on them to pay a living wage.
GMB is willing to enter into meaningful negotiations to avert the need for industrial action, but so far the phone hasn't rung."
Contact: Richard Leonard on 07703 465447 or 0141 332 8641. GMB Press Offic e07921 289 880 or 07974 251 823
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Group images of cast members in plays performed at BYU. Includes photograph of cast from "You Can't Take It with You"; drawing of cast of "Together Again for the First Time"; and watercolor of cast of "A Marriage-Go-Round."
Jenkins, Jean Reese (Creator, Person)
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Images from Brigham Young University theatre productions must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
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Kenneth Crossley received items from Jean Jenkins at a party about the time of her retirement. Crossley gave items to Jim D'Arc, curator of Arts and Communication Archives, who transferred them to University Archives, 24 June 1998.
Donated; Jean Jenkins; 1998.
University history (University Archives collecting policy, February 2010).
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Pentagram Ecology: Toward a Nocturnal Phenomenology
by Luke Turner on June 25, 2013 Pentagram Ecology
1. Brooklyn Central Library, 24 Hour Read-In, 4:15-4:30am, Sunday, June 9
NYPL Read-In, photograph by Suzy Hernandez with alteration by author.
This month, I read in front of the Brooklyn Public Library as a part of the annual 24-Hour Read-In. As I listened to other readers, the topic for this second Pentagram Ecology column for Art F City came to mind: an examination of late night/early morning perception of artworks.
Those of us that keep gallery and museum working hours have difficulty seeing art shows that are not in the immediate vicinity of our places of employment. The festivities of evening art openings and the rushed pace of gallery visits during lunch breaks make careful looking difficult. As an MFA student at CalArts I observed that art production in the studios was most active between 10pm and 2am, and anecdotally, it seems that these working hours are favored by the majority of artists and writers that I know. Intuitively, daytime is less conducive to heightened perceptual and intellectual activity, so why does there exist a disconnect between production hours and exhibition hours? The project of identifying a nocturnal phenomenology is driven by the desire to bring cultural programming into harmony with human physiology.
2. Some 24 Hour Works of Art
Installation view from Where is Jack Goldstein?, photograph appears courtesy of Venus Over Manhattan
Yves Klein once proposed an artwork that would have placed speakers at regular increments on Manhattan rooftops for the sole purpose of amplifying an anguished scream throughout the city every morning at precisely 4am. This unrealized project recognized the existential drift of the late night mind and suggested a cathartic program for New Yorkers to participate in a communal release.
24 Hour Psycho by Douglas Gordon and The Clock by Christian Marclay are both widely popular video works that, by fact of their form, force exhibiting institutions to consider deviation from normal viewing hours. In Point Omega, a novel by Don DeLillo, the desire for continuous exhibition is well expressed by the protagonist viewing Douglas Gordon’s 24 Hour Psycho:
“Twenty-four hours. The museum closed at five-thirty most days. What he wanted was a situation in which the museum closed, but the gallery did not. He wanted to see the film screened start to finish over twenty-four consecutive hours. No one allowed to enter once the screening begins….He wanted complete immersion, whatever that means. Then he realized what it means. He wanted the film to move even more slowly, requiring deeper involvement of eye and mind, always that, the thing he sees tunneling into the blood, into dense sensation, sharing consciousness with him.”
In a more institutionally confrontational and philosophically direct artwork, the late Michael Asher highlighted the psychotemporal reception of artworks in his No Title contribution to the 2010 Whitney Biennial. There, he proposed that the Biennial remain open to the public all day and night for one week. Negotiations between institutional concerns and the integrity of the piece resulted in a compromise; the artwork would be open from Wednesday, May 26th at 12am through Friday, May 28th at 11:59pm. I attended the museum from 3 – 5am on that Thursday morning. During my late night visit I noticed that the museum employees and visitors were much more conversational with each other and viewers seemed to spend more time looking at the individual artworks than during my daytime trips to the Biennial.
Curatorial decisions made for the recent Jack Goldstein show at Venus Over Manhattan successfully undermined the conventional separation between late night studio atmospherics for production and bright white gallery boxes for exhibition. The effect of darkening the space, installing the paintings on unfinished drywall, and playing the mournful Patsy Cline songs that Goldstein favored in his studio, was that the exhibition took on the late night intimacy of a séance. While gallery hours went unchanged, the vibe was pure midnight, which created an altered perceptual state for the painting and video work on display.
3. A Suggested Stimulant
Khat, photograph by author
Khat, Catha edulis, is a flowering plant with leaves that contain a monoamine alkaloid stimulant. Khat is indigenous to East Africa and Arabian Peninsula and has gained a behind the counter presence in Yemeni owned New York City delis. If one is familiar with the owner, a bag can be obtained, and a cheek full of leaves will boost energy and attention for intrepid late night art excursions.
4. A Case Study
Turtle as seen through the window of Mary McDowell Friends School, photograph by author
Up one of these hot summer nights looking for an art fix, I aimlessly walked from my Prospect Heights apartment toward Manhattan. At 3:30am I reached Brooklyn Heights and passed by the curious window display at the Mary McDowell Friends School.
The storefront window sill exhibits wonky architectural models of the Chrysler Building and several NYC bridges, while further back in the room, a turtle struggled to scale the rocks in a harshly illuminated aquarium.
The turtle’s journey toward the light bulb was excruciating to observe. Its webbed feet slid on the rocks. Half an hour passed before the turtle reached the pinnacle. The turtle angled its head in alignment with the bulb, then elongated its neck to draw as near to the light as possible. It held the position still for a moment, then turned and slid down the rocks back into the water.
In a city without regularly scheduled nighttime exhibitions, the working man insomniac, seeking art experiences, makes the accessible world a gallery. Graffiti, outdoor sculpture, LaMonte Young’s Dream House, derelict window displays, abandoned buildings, and interactions with other late night denizens all take on heightened aesthetic significance when the din of the day is hushed and the crowds have abandoned the streets. Parts of the city become isolated out of time and mundane events take on a relation to meaning that might be unconsidered in the heat and bustle of the summer’s day.
“A well known scientist (some say it was Bertrand Russell) once gave a public lecture on astronomy. He described how the earth orbits around the sun and how the sun, in turn, orbits around the center of a vast collection of stars called our galaxy. At the end of the lecture, a little old lady at the back of the room got up and said: “What you have told us is rubbish. The world is really a flat plate supported on the back of a giant tortoise” The scientist gave a superior smile before replying, “What is the tortoise standing on?” “You are very clever, young man, very clever,” said the old lady. “But it’s turtles all the way down!” Stephen Hawking, A Brief History of Time
5. In Praise of Aimlessness
Detail from La inocencia de los animales, photograph by author
“…nihilism is overcome through a transvaluation whereby the pointlessness of becoming is embraced beyond its opposition to the supposed purposefulness of true being—aimlessness is affirmed in and for itself, without appeal to extrinsic justification. Thus the affirmation of eternal recurrence marks the coincidence of ‘midday and midnight’ it is at once the apex of of affirmativeness—the eternalization of transience—and the nadir of negativity—the negation of all purposiveness.”— Ray Brassier, Nihil Unbound
Brassier’s praise of aimlessness erases the demarcations of day and night. Any thought, aesthetic or otherwise, must be in motion for its own sake, in order to escape the cliches of nihilistic despair. The mind’s travel must be allowed to go everywhere all of the time.
Common sense meanings or existential quandaries that could be assigned to the turtle’s caged climb or the flaneur’s aleatory walk are upended. Aimlessness seeks access. In developing a nocturnal phenomenology, artists and exhibiting institutions would be responsible to consider the 24-hour mind, and disregard the banker’s hours that are habit in the city.
On Friday, July 19 Raymond Brassier will speculate on the future at PS1 as Part of Expo1: NewYork at the EXPO school (entrance pictured above). The lecture hall is an installation designed by Adrián Villar Rojas and titled La inocencia de los animales.
Tagged as: 24 Hour Psycho, Adrian Villar Rojas, Bertrand Russell, Christian Marclay, Douglas Gordon, Expo1: NewYork at the EXPO school, Jack Goldstein, Khat, La inocencia de los animales, LaMonte Young, Mary McDowell Friends School, Michael Asher, Nihil Unbound, Patsy Cline, Pentagram Ecology, ps1, Ray Brassier, Stephen Hawking, The Clock, Venus Over Manhattan, yves klein
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In the beginning (A Story of Lorito and Parrot)
...there was Parrot. And it was magical. But it was slow and would not stand still, so it was hard to target. Then there were calls amongst those near Parrot for speed and efficiency. Thus, Lorito was imagined. It was to be leaner, faster and more stable, but still be able to handle almost all the magic of Parrot. Ideas were thrown around, and much hand waving ensued. Then, an idea of limiting the core to 20 opcodes was thrown out. This piqued my interest, so new code was written, stubbs were created, and a project on github created. Code was written fast and furious and a vision appeared. I began to dig at the surface of the issues that Parrot exhibited today. Implementation details began to form around avoiding the mistakes of the past, as they were described to me. Soon, a mantra was formed: Less Magic == More Magic. Simplicity and efficiency can be optimized later, but complexity today remains tomorrow.
First, I made the opcodes single sized. 8 bytes, and only 8 bytes ever. 1 for the opcode, 3 for the 3 arguments (destination, source 1 and 2), and 4 bytes for the immediate value. Quickly, I meet resistance. "We need far more than 255 registers" was the cry I heard. I took note, contemplated doubling opcode size, which could afford 4k of registers. Then I heard the reason why they needed more registers. "Because that's what's produced today." When I dug the surface of the claim, it appeared that there is no register allocation scheme. That many were used because they could be. I said to myself "I have a hard time believing that at one point in so many programs, that a function call would need to track more than 255 registers at one time." So the decision stayed.
Then I said that all PMCs are pointers and have no inherent structure. There would be no way to ask, politely or otherwise, the PMC itself what it looked like. The PMC could have a gate keeper, but forcing that seems like the wrong solution to the problem. Why, I was asked. That will make them flexible, I respond. I have removed no functionality, no features lost. Everything that has been done before can still be done. Do we complain that machines have blocks of memory that we access by address and not by name? But now, you can manipulate, store and load any data of any size and requirements into a PMC as though it is merely memory, because it is. Since the PMC is always the same size, and it is the only thing that points to it's memory, being able to rearrange after garbage has been collected for the time is trivial.
Then, upon the advice of elders, I stopped treating PMCs with a level of reverence that objects do not enjoy. They are the same, I declared. No difference. Objects are PMCs, and PMCs are objects. No more tables of v, they are all methods to be lookuped and called. Perhaps, I whispered to myself, we still need some special functions. Simple, I replied, for the information you can ask of all PMCs, make those special functions special. But do not let others interfere, and make their numbers small.
I surveyed my objects around, and saw my scatterings. Registers put into boxes, segments of consts, datas and code. In inspiration, I promoted them all to the same level. Special PMCs, yes, but PMCs none the less. To be interacted with in an identical matter as all other objects.
Then I noticed the registers that spoke words. What use are they as special? But, how do we efficiently do lookups on objects without them? Then someone spoke of symbols. What are these symbols, I asked. He showed me a world where comparison was cheap of large volumes text. Symbols become the new register and we gain performance for lookuped objects and regular manipulation of these strings become objects, like everything else.
I create a container that contained everything Lorito needed to know about what it was doing. It had the registers, the code it's working on, the arguments it has and returns, on the constants it has access too. It has no requirement to return where it came from, so that will relieve some concerns about being able to do magic called CPS. This context object then leaves the details of how the operations actually take place inside an interpreter for Lorito. Later, after a braindumping, the idea was reinforced by those in attendance. Thankfully, brains intact.
How can you call methods of objects, some asked. Here's an idea, called P&W, another one told me. Interesting, it was, but perhaps was still too complex since it dictated inheritance. What if there is no need for inheritance? What if inheritance is complex? Let the object deal with it all. Make a special operation called lookup. When it's called, call the object's special lookup method and pass it whatever object it handed us in the beginning. It shall let everyone talk to everyone, and allow all any possible complexities to be possible.
Lorito has limited operations, and the instructions are limited in size. The way to call methods will have to change. No longer can we pass all of the arguments in one operation. So a context is created to contain these arguments and other details, and the arguments are added to this in separate operations, not unlike a stack of trays. Then, when the method is done, it can return any information in the same list. But this method is not without controversy. Efficiency, speed, compatibility are the concerns I hear. I cannot speak to any of the three, but I believed it was my only choice with my decisions. But the calls to those not inside the sphere of Lorito, they can be simplified. These outside functions can be treated inside Lorito exactly like Lorito methods. Then, once this function is called, it is passed the context I already have and it can do it's magic. A nice, simple way of interacting with those that are not Lorito. Sadly, the concerns of others cannot be satisfied for some time, but I persevere.
Parrot has a difficult time talking to itself. It can ask itself a question and wait for an answer, what it likes to call it's innerloop, but it's slow and prone to problems. Others say that Lorito will eliminate this problem while I am less optimistic. Lorito may alleviate the problem, but there is a lot of magic needed to eliminate it. So, I save the solution for another day.
I wondered, can Lorito exist without goto or call? I stood and thought, and decided that no, it can't. Not unless we make a huge, flat map of all the instructions that Lorito knows about at any one time. So I kept both types of operations and made the available code available to Lorito self contained. I like things that are self contained, it's easier to handle and simpler to work with. So I made the sheets of instructions individual for each method.
But I worried, I needed to justify my operations to anyone that uses Lorito. So I wrote instructions on how to use each of my 44 operations and justified the existence of each.
As I looked over what I had accomplished, myself asked me a question. What if all this is not what others what? That's okay, I assure myself. It's not the destination, it's the journey. I understand the decisions I made are a departure from what Parrot is today, but this is about how I would create Lorito to support Parrot. I believe earnestly that anything Parrot can do, Lorito can do and then some thanks to the flexibility and simplicity of the decisions made. Its future is uncertain, but I will continue to work on it until there is no need for it, either by others or myself.
Less Magic == More Magic
(Yea, probably a bad idea. But fun, I must admit)
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My Little Lorito World
It's been a long time coming, six months in fact, that I intended to start blogging again. And by again, I mean actually try and do a good job at it. We'll see.
But, with some prodding by cotto, I've decided, hey, why not, let's review atrodo's little Lorito world. One could argue that I should step back and explain what I'm talking about it, and why I'm interested. But I won't, since it'll take too long and I don't expect people that don't know what I'm talking about to be here yet. If you are, sorry.
But, real quick. Parrot is a virtual machine, not unlike the JVM or .Net. It is aimed at more dynamic languages, but I actually have an interest in static languages on Parrot. Lorito is a hand waving term for a group of refactoring the Parrot project is aiming for. I started a Lorito prototype back in July-ish after some very basic guidelines were posted to parrot-dev by allison. Since then, I've been working on it (along with Hordes of Tarshish and isparrotfastyet.com, not to mention $dayjob) in an attempt to reconcile the visions of other parrot developers and my own. I will be saving my current Lorito vision for another post (which is apparently a narrative, huh). But at issue today is the meeting from last Thursday between some of the core parrot. I would have tried to attend, but Portland is no where close to where I live.
There were 10 points in cotto's notes, so I'll hit my highlights. The original notes can be found on a gist I created, and went on to edit with my notes (this is the current version).
Point 1: There is only context.
This is kind of a muddy idea, leaving a few details that I suspect are important, out. But it's one I can get on board with. I will, for the time being, keep an interpreter around, but change it's function and the concept behind it. From now on, the interpreter will be in charge of executing bytecode as well as holding the pointers to the loaded files, symbols and the PMC heaps (which, not implemented in Lorito yet). The context, for all intents and purposes, holds everything else.
The rest, however, worries me. It implies several key things that I'm not sure I'm on board with. First, that the MOP is so tightly integrated with Lorito, that Lorito cannot be used without using the Lorito MOP. Now, maybe that's desirable to some extent, but the idea of Parrot is to allow a large cross section of languages to target it. If I have to use Lorito's MOP, no matter how flexible it sounds, that sounds contrary to these ideals.
The other worry some part is that setting a program counter makes it jump to C. To me, jumping between the boundaries should be well contained and explicit. The C code is it's own context, it does not share it with the VM. There is also, I think, a lot of good security intentions that will make security more difficult down the line. But that's my gut telling me that.
Point 2: Register Count
That's cool. Although, I had already set my limit to 255, since that's what can fit in a byte to keep the opcode length down. But what really concerns me, is the integration of the MOP with the registers. I just don't understand.
Point 3: Alloc as an op
I've already done this. It's my new op. To me, PMCs are blobs of memory, so that way you don't have two ways of doing essential the same thing. Some may argue that a PMC needs structure, but I don't see why that's not true with my method. Then again, I always take the encapsulation method. Outside code should not be able to peel back the veil and inspect my data structure. This actually leads me to considering a seal function on PMCs, so only a particular code segment can do store or load operations on a PMC. But that has some developing to do.
Point 4: ffi
This is important, I must agree. But I also think this might be outside the bounds of Lorito. Personally, and I've gotten some feedback about this position, I think Lorito bytecode should have one way to interact with anything from the outside world. This means Lorito does not interact with nci or ffi directly. Instead, it delegates that complexity to other code. Yes, I know this sounds inefficient, but I have heard whiteknight and chromatic repeat over and over that PCC (Parrot Calling Convention) is slow. Really slow. So I abandoned anything that resembled PCC for two reasons. First, for the above being slow. Second, because I don't have the opcode length to. Instead, all Lorito calls are made by pushing arguments (all of which are PMCs) onto a stack in the context. If it's a Lorito method, it can pop the arguments off. If it's a C function, the C function can pop the arguments off. In the case of nci or ffi, it can be thunk that massages the arguments into C types, and call the actual C function, arguments in tact. The big advantage of this is the simplicity. If you're interacting with Lorito, you can get the arguments easily with a (inlinable) function call. If you're calling nci or ffi, you still have to do your thing. But you would have to do it anyways. So what I've done is made the simple case simple (and in theory, faster) and the complex case possible. The PCC way is overly complex, and is always complex, even for the simple case.
Point 5: int sizes
Haven't thought a lot about this. Honestly, I've been ignoring the issue.
Point 6: Don't fear the REPR
Seems completely possible to me. No matter if the REPR is at the Lorito level, or at a higher level, this seems worthwhile.
Point 7: CPS and Context
Exactly what I do today. Hurray!
Point 8: Awaiting clarification.
Point 9: Pass
(I know it looks like I'm giving up, but really, there's nothing for me to talk about)
Point A: Strings, not Symbols, are PMCs
That sums it up. The S register in my Lorito are symbols. Not Strings. Strings are high level constructs and deserve to be elevated to PMC status. But low level symbols are a highly useful and time saving construct. I've added no functionality to manipulate symbols. They are there to load into registers and compare. That is about all they can do.
I was hoping for concrete answers from last Thursday, and I got some, but I also got a lot more possible directions. So, I am going to keep on doing what I've been doing, and try and reconcile ideas as the come along and advocating what I've done so far. Not sure where this is going to lead me and Parrot, but the possibilities are interesting to watch unfold.
And wow, that's a lot of text for such a short topic.
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Ecolab's 2030 Impact Goals Advance Sustainable and Productive Operations to Help Industry Achieve Greater Purpose
July 15, 2020 at 04:05 AM EDT
New goals will drive further ambitious progress on water, carbon, food safety and public health
SOURCE: Ecolab
ST. PAUL, Minn., July 15, 2020 /3BL Media/ – By 2030, there will be an additional billion people in the world, placing greater demand on natural resources. To help companies sustainably address growing demand, Ecolab Inc. has launched its ambitious 2030 Impact Goals to significantly increase the company’s positive impact within its own operations and through its work with customers. Ecolab’s new impact goals were launched with the recent release of its 2019 Corporate Sustainability Report, entitled Partners for Greater Purpose, which also highlights Ecolab’s work with leading companies to advance environmental and operational outcomes.
“The next 10 years represent a crucial opportunity to reach higher and further demonstrate our sustainability leadership. Ecolab has the ability and the responsibility to drive change in the world, both within our company and through our work with our customers and our communities,” said Ecolab Chairman and CEO Douglas M. Baker, Jr. “With these 2030 goals, we will help our customers meet their ambitious sustainability goals, accelerate efforts within our own operations, expand our approach to product sustainability, support diversity and inclusion, and live our values within the workplace and the community.”
Through its work for customers, by 2030, Ecolab aims to help industry:
Conserve 300 billion gallons of water annually, equivalent to the annual drinking water needs of 1 billion people
Become carbon neutral by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 4.5 million metric tonnes, helping to prevent 7.3 million pollution-related illnesses
Provide high-quality and safe food for 1.8 billion people, helping to prevent 11 million foodborne illnesses annually
Clean 50 billion hands and provide safe medical care for 116 million people each year, helping to avoid 1.7 million infections annually
Within its own operations, by 2030 Ecolab will focus on:
Achieving a positive water impact by restoring water withdrawal and protecting at-risk watersheds where we operate
Halving carbon emissions and pursuing renewable energy, a target verified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Advancing our diversity and inclusion practices with a focus on gender and racial/ethnic equity and representation
Continuing to train and educate all associates to work safely
These new sustainability goals build on Ecolab’s great progress to date and existing commitments, including its alignment with the U.N. Business Ambition for 1.5°C, the Water Resilience Coalition and its virtual power purchasing agreement with renewable energy producer Clearway, which will offset 100% of Ecolab’s annual electricity use in the United States.
Learn more about Ecolab’s 2030 Impact Goals and 2019 sustainability progress at Ecolab.com/CSR. Ecolab’s 2019 report, the company’s 13th annual corporate sustainability report, was developed in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) G4 core guidelines. The report summary and complete GRI Index are available at Ecolab.com/sustainability.
A trusted partner at nearly three million commercial customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $13 billion and more than 45,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. www.ecolab.com
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The "Sutton End" of Dial up - West Sussex
Kijoma first started providing a full commercial Broadband service to the Villages of Sutton and Bignor in West Sussex in 2005. However there is one small enclave of 5 properties that were outside the village and located in a hollow surrounded by dense tree cover that were unable to receive our service.
This location is called "Sutton End" and "Sutton Hollow". A relay has now been installed to provide a Kijoma Broadband service to these properties after two local businesses offered to contribute to its modest cost. This was after 6 years of disinterest in the Kijoma Solution from the local, District and County Councils.
click "read more" for more info.
Bill Lewis - Kijoma MD said "It is excellent news that this small group of properties now has a high speed broadband service after such a long and completely unnecesary wait. Unfortunately it was not viable for Kijoma to provide this difficult relay for so few properties without help with the one off costs"
Out of the 5 properties requesting service, 4 are already online and extremely happy to be rid of dial up and slow/expensive satellite at last.
The last place we installed with a small level of properties like this was the hamlet of Hooksway in West Sussex (3 houses and a Pub). This one was however partly funded from Chichester District Council in 2005 and they enjoy our high speed service still.
The council funding in 2005 was a total of £5000 and was to provide Broadband to East Marden, Up Marden, North Marden and Hooksway. This was later extended to Chilgrove and Stoughton.
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Monika’s Pensieve
‘What is it?’ Harry asked shakily. ‘This? It is called a Pensieve,’ said Dumbledore. ‘I sometimes find, and I am sure you know the feeling, that I simply have too many thoughts and memories crammed into my mind.’ ‘Er,’ said Harry, who couldn’t truthfully say that he had ever felt anything of the sort.
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FILM SPOTTING: March 2011 in Polish cinemas
Sunday, 27 February 2011, 23:50 | Category : Hollywood & the American film industry, In Cinemas This Month, Loaves, Other European film industries, The British film industry, The French film industry
Tags : Abigail Breslin, Amy Adams, Andrew Garfield, Ashton Kutcher, Bill Nighy, Carey Mulligan, Christian Bale, David O. Russell, Emily Blunt, France, Freida Pinto, George Nolfi, Gore Verbinski, How Do You Know, Isla Fisher, Italy, Ivan Reitman, Johnny Depp, Maria Schneider, Mark Wahlberg, Marlon Brando, Matt Damon, Melissa Leo, Natalie Portman, Never Let Me Go, Paul Rudd, Periferic, Poland, Rango, Romania, Rutger Hauer, Spain, Sucker Punch, Sweden, The Adjustment Bureau, The Fighter, The Mill and the Cross, UK, USA, Woody Allen, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
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The Adjustment Bureau (USA, 2011)
Release Date (Poland): 4th March 2011
Release Date (worldwide): 4th March 2011
Director: George Nolfi
Cast: Matt Damon, Emily Blunt
Plot: (from IMDb)
The affair between a politician and a ballerina is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart.
General Feelings
I really like the bits between Matt Damon and Emily Blunt on the trailer. And the concept sounds kind of intriguing, so I’m in *grin*
Rango (USA, 2011)
Director: Gore Verbinski
Cast: Johnny Depp, Bill Nighy, Abigail Breslin, Isla Fisher
A chameleon that aspires to be a swashbuckling hero finds himself in a Western town plagued by bandits and is forced to literally play the role in order to protect it.
I still can’t quite believe I’m spotting it on my main list, but it just looks so hilarious! *grin*
Unfortunately, it’s dubbed for the Polish market, but as it’s Johnny Depp there is perhaps some hope of one or two cinemas in Warsaw screening it with subtitles. And failing that, the Polish dubbing actually sounds pretty faithful to the original (judging by the trailers that is).
The Fighter (USA, 2010)
Release Date (worldwide): 10th December 2010
Director: David O. Russell
Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Melissa Leo
A look at the early years of boxer “Irish” Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid 1980s.
I’m still sort of in two minds about this one… There are factors that intrigue me and factors that put me off ;) In the end I’m going with the good reviews and hype for the acting.
No Strings Attached (USA, 2011)
Release Date (Poland): 18th March 2011
Release Date (worldwide): 21st January 2011
Director: Ivan Reitman
Cast: Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher
A guy and girl try to keep their relationship strictly physical, but it’s not long before they learn that they want something more.
I really like the idea of Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher as an on-screen pairing, and I think the hamster line is fab ;) So even though all signs on heaven and earth suggest this is a predictable romantic comedy, I want to see it. It looks fun!
Other Films for Consideration
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (USA/Spain, 2010)
This is the latest Woody Allen film, which is actually why I’m not that interested ;) I am, however, curious about anything Freida Pinto does post-Slumdog, which is why it’s made my maybe list.
How Do You Know (USA, 2010)
Paul Rudd! I think he’s fab even though I’ve never really seen him in anything :] Or rather I have (as Paris in the DiCaprio version of Romeo & Juliet), but that was way before he found his niche. Apart from Paul Rudd this doesn’t look all that enticing though.
The Mill and the Cross (Sweden/Poland, 2011)
Rutger Hauer in something that looks very weird and has a Polish director. I’m intrigued… but not entirely sure it’s my kind of thing.
Sucker Punch (USA, 2011)
I rather think this will be a lousy special effects film. But the plot is just weird enough and the aesthetics developed enough that I could be persuaded to see it… maybe ;)
Periferic (Romania, 2010)
There’s something vaguely intriguing about the trailer… I like the look of the lead actress. And apparently Cristian Mungu had some sort of input into it.
Never Let Me Go (UK/USA, 2010)
This I saw at the Warsaw Film Festival last year and it was fab, so I wanted to give it a shout out :) Andrew Garfield (the new Spiderman) and Carey Mulligan are really, really awesome.
Ultimo tango a Parigi (France/Italy, 1972)
Maria Schneider died a couple of weeks ago, which I think is why we’re getting this re-release. I’m not a big watcher of old films, but this is one of my favourites. To me what’s so brilliant about it is how emotionally raw it is and how it doesn’t have that sanitized feel that I associate with older films. Check out this clip - it’s the sort of humour I haven’t seen much of in cinema before the 2000s :)
And to those having mixed feelings about the sexual explicitness of it - in today’s standards it’s relatively tame, but IMO that doesn’t take anything away from it :)
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Damian Lillard Named Bubble MVP, All-Bubble Teams Revealed
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Damian Lillard was a force to be reckoned with in the seeding games.
Everyone knew heading into the NBA bubble that numerous players would be on a mission to give their teams a fighting chance to make the postseason. Of course, it was never going to be easy, but some players made it seem otherwise. One of those players was none other than Damian Lillard who helped secure his Portland Trail Blazers a spot in the play-in round as the eighth seed. In fact, his herculean efforts were so massive that the NBA dubbed him the NBA Bubble MVP.
As for Best Coach Of The Bubble, that award went to Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns who were able to secure an 8-0 record, while just barely being eliminated from playoff contention. The league also created two NBA All-Bubble teams. The first team stars Lillard, Devin Booker, TJ Warren, Luka Doncic, and James Harden. Meanwhile, the second team contains the likes of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kristaps Porzingis, Kawhi Leonard, Michael Porter Jr, and Caris LeVert.
These are all phenomenal choices as all 10 of these players were lights out for their respective teams. Some fans are disappointed that Booker didn't win Bubble MVP although it was always a foregone conclusion that you would need to qualify for at least a play-in game to get in.
Let us know what you think of these choices, in the comments below.
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Shivani – a story of victory
It’s the night of Diwali, 19-year-old Shivani carefully places candles along the steps of the front door of her house. The soft candlelight illuminates her face. Just as the festival of lights denotes victory over darkness, Shivani’s story is nothing less of a victory. She lives with her mother, Anita, and brother, Nitil, in one of Delhi’s biggest resettlement colonies.
Having lost her father in 2009, and subsequently, her 14-year-old brother to a brain tumour in 2011, Shivani’s family has been through the worst.
Once a family of five, they’re now a tight-knit trio, devoted to one another in a way that only comes from forging through hardship together.
The three of them have worked through the heartbreaks; Shivani is now a smart young lady, doing her second year in the bachelor’s degree of arts degree, which includes political science, economics, and Hindi. Nitil is also in college. He’s studying toward a three-year bachelor of commerce degree in hopes of eventually working for a multinational corporation.
Shivani interns with a travel agency too. “I want to live a busy life,” she says, though she already does. After working at the agency during the day, she returns home at 8 p.m. to eat dinner before going to a study centre for two hours.
Her mother Anita was married at the age of 14 and dropped out of school at 15. “If I had studied more, things would have been different,” says Anita.
Things are different for her daughter though. Shivani was sponsored through World Vision India from the 3rd standard. She has taken advantage of every opportunity to learn and grow over the years: child journalism workshops, seminars on children’s rights, field trips to the science centre and Lodi Gardens, community clean-up days, youth clubs, and educational support.
As her involvement deepened, her confidence grew. She blossomed from a reserved, shy adolescent to a determined, articulate young woman, says Amrita Singh, a World Vision India staff member who first met Shivani seven years ago.
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Through support from sponsors like you, encouragement from World Vision India staff and knowledge gained from her experiences, Shivani has emerged as a confident young woman.
Sponsorship truly changes lives. Without the support from our compassionate sponsors like you, lives of many children like Shivani would not have changed. A million thanks to all our sponsors and donors who make change possible.
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3 thoughts on “Shivani – a story of victory”
Dr S Eswaramoorthy September 19, 2017 at 11:52 am
When tragedy has pestered this young girl, it is the god sent gift that an organization like WWI was there to take care of such persons in distress. I always admire the noble work of your esteemed organization.
Jyotish September 26, 2017 at 5:39 am
I salute the girt and determination of Shivani, truly inspiring. Great work done by World Vision to support her.
Keep moving “THE WHEELS OF GREAT WORK”.
Mohit Khanna September 26, 2017 at 7:04 am
I know money does matter, but I think self determination and desire to go forth is more important, which is clear in Shivani’s story. God bless here and her family!
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In Their Own Words Vol. 1
On May 24, 1990, the first show in a series entitles In Their Own Words: A Bunch of Songwriters Sittin’ Around Singing (ITOW) took to the stage at the Bottom Line in New York City. Allan Pepper (co-owner with Stanley Snadowsky of the legendary Greenwich Village music club) and I had a simple notion: bring together four or five songwriters (seasoned performers, behind-the=scenes types, old pros and neophytes), do a quick sound check in the afternoon, and then invade the stage that night like a troop of gonzo song warriors. ITOW was inspired by the Southern tradition of “guitar pulls” — several writers and pickers passing around a single guitar, literally pulling it from one another in a kind of “top that!” competition like the ”In The Round” sessions at Nashville’s famed Bluebird Café. We added a non-musician host/moderator to join the writers on stage to encourage discussion and lend a sense of cohesion to the proceedings.
The fun and excitement of these shows was in mixing personalities and watching the musical sparks ignite. In many cases, the writers are meeting each other for the first time; nobody knows what to expect. I lead the conversation and each writer performs four or five songs during the course of the show. My job was to get the guests to open up about their art; dig into what makes them write and how they go about doing it; find out what they have in common and how each is unique.
The only planned question precedes the last round, when I asked the writers to cover someone else’s song; often this can be the most revealing part of the show. Check out how Irishman Luka Bloom gets under the skin of rapper L.L. Cool J’s “I Need Love” (women in the audience that night have yet to recover!); Shawn Colvin pulls a wonderful Lefty Frizzell tune (“That’s the Way Love Goes”) from her eclectic hat; Graham Parker reveals the debt he owes to reggae immortal Bob Marley (“No Women, No Cry”); in Lucinda Williams’ hands Bob Dylan’s “Positively 4th Street” seems vulnerable rather than vitriolic; and Memphis-born Bobby Whilock turns the club into a gospel church with his powerful rendition of “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.”
Songs provide the background music for our lives. We fall in and out of love, sing our babies to sleep, protest injustice, pray for peace, mourn our dead and celebrate life with songs. Where do they come from? What makes someone sit down and create music that has the power to touch the hearts and minds of millions? These are the questions we set out to explore when we created ITOW.
VIN SCELSA New York City, 1994
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DION King Of The New York Streets
BARRETT STRONG I Heard It Through The Grapevine
JOEY RAMONE I Wanna Be Sedated
RICHARD THOMPSON I Feel So Good
RIC OCASEK Just What I Needed
JANIS IAN At Seventeen
JIMMY WEBB Wichita Lineman
DAVE ALVIN Andersonville
ARTHUR ALEXANDER Anna
FRED KOLLER Let’s Talk Dirty In Hawaiian
LUKA BLOOM I Need Love
LUCINDA WILLIAMS Positively 4th Street
GRAHAM PARKER No Woman, No Cry
SHAWN COLVIN That’s The Way Love Goes
BOBBY WHITELOCK Will The Circle Be Unbroken
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Lecture 16 - Racism: attitudes and structures
Racism, Sexism and Oppression
• I. Racism, Sexism and Prejudice
Hypothesis 1: Sexism and racism are a matter of (false) prejudicial belief.
An individual person P is sexist if and only if P has the belief that females are inferior to males.
An individual person P is racist against the race R if and only if P has the belief that Rs, as such, are inferior to members of other racial groups.
· Inferior along what dimension?
· What if the belief is easily changed in the face of new evidence?
· What if the belief has little effect on action?
• Hypothesis 2
Hypothesis 2 (Appiah's proposal): Sexism and racism are a matter of deeply entrenched prejudicial beliefs that are resistant to contrary evidence and which inform action.
· Extrinsic racists believe that all or most members of group R have some morally relevant property M which justifies treating them as inferior to members of other races.
· Intrinsic racists believe that members of group R are intrinsically morally inferior, e.g., due to their racial essence..
Hypothesis 2+: Sexism and racism are a matter of deeply entrenched prejudicial beliefs....that are held in place by a failure of due care and concern. (A failure of the heart and mind.)
E.g., An individual person P is racist against the race R if and only if P has a deeply entrenched belief that Rs, as such, are (in a broad sense) inferior to or less valuable than members of other racial groups, i.e., a belief that resists evidence to the contrary, and P sometimes acts intentionally on this belief.
· Aren't people sometimes put in situations where they have to act on sexist or racist rules or norms even when they don't have the problematic beliefs? (E.g., Princeton admissions policies in the 80's.)
· Can an act be sexist/racist even if the person is not? Can a rule be sexist/racist even if the one applying the rule is not?
· Can sexism/racism occur even if no one intends it? (E.g., disparate impact v. disparate treatment). Consider standardized tests: do they predict success?
Hypothesis 3 (Frye's first proposal): Sexism and racism occur whenever sex and race categories serve as a basis for action even though they are irrelevant, i.e., the default should be that we are color-blind and sex- blind, except where color and sex genuinely matter.
The term `sexist' in its core and perhaps most fundamental meaning is a term which characterizes anything whatever which creates, constitutes, promotes or exploits any irrelevant or impertinent marking of the distinction between the sexes. (18)
Question: when do color and sex matter?
If a company is hiring a supervisor who will supervise a group of male workers who have always worked for male supervisors, it can scarcely be denied that the sex of a candidate for the job is relevant to the candidate's prospects of moving smoothly and successfully into an effective working relationship with the supervisees...Relevance it an intrasystematic thing...The workers' attitudes and the surrounding customs of the culture make a difference to how they interact with their supervisor and, in particular, make the sex of the supervisor a relevant factor in predicting how things will work out. (18-19)
Question: if a supervisor hires a man because a man is likely to be more effective then, according to hypothesis 3, it is not sexist. But isn't there sexism here?
Conclusion: Sexism isn't just a matter of individual beliefs and actions. "...the locus of sexism is primarily in the system or framework, not in the particular act." (19)
• II. Structures and Power
Historically, the notion of oppression has been associated with the idea of dictators and tyrants. The model of power underlying this is one in which individuals hold power over others and exercise that power unjustly. Oppression in this sense (let's call it individual oppression, though it may be a group rather than an individual who is the dominant force) may still occur--found in many domains, from governments to families--but it is now generally recognized not to be the only form of oppression.
Another form of oppression occurs in structures and institutions, and so reasonably is called structural oppression. The power at issue in structural oppression is not held by an individual but is diffused in a system. Consider, for example, a democratic system in which majority rules. In such a system there is no tyrant dominating others, nevertheless the majority hold power and can make decisions that benefit them and disadvantage the minority. Power is circulated in even seemingly trivial matters, e.g., the design and distribution of restroom facilities.
Frye offers a characterization of the phenomenon of oppression in terms of a cage:
The experience of oppressed people is that the living of one's life is confined and shaped by forces and barrier which are not accidental or occasional and hence avoidable, but are systematically related to each other in such a way as to catch one between and among them and restrict or penalize motion in any direction. It is the experience of being caged in: all avenues, in every direction, are blocked or booby trapped. (4)
Although Frye emphasizes the idea that when one is oppressed, all of one's options are blocked and one is trapped, this is not necessarily the case. What's at issue in oppression is that by virtue of one's membership in a particular group one is subject to a set of structures that cause unjust subordination. The birdcage analogy is useful to see how structures rather than individuals may be to blame for one's subordination, it is important not to be misled by the analogy.
• III. Group membership
Oppression is structural, and it applies to individuals by virtue of their membership in groups. Is there a way to make this clearer? It is helpful to view societies as very complicated sets of relations between people. There are professors and students, landlords and tenants, employers and employees, bus drivers and riders, etc. Such relationships a part of an economy, which exists within a social-political structure. For example, without a background system of private property there could be no landlords and tenants; without institutions of higher learning there could be no professors and students. The nature of such relationships is defined by laws, institutional rules, and social norms. Oppression occurs when the relations constituting a social system--or part of a social system--are unjust and where exit from the relations is either impossible, or extremely costly for the individual in the subordinate position. To take an extreme example, slavery is oppressive because the relation between slave and master is unjust and slaves have little or no option for exit. Sweatshops are oppressive because the relation between owners and laborers is unjust (the laborers are being exploited), and the laborers have no reasonable economic alternatives for supporting themselves and their families. So what can we say about oppression?
1. Oppression is objective. It is not a subjective feeling of being trapped. Whether one is systematically disadvantaged by a structure is something that can be empirically established.
2. Oppression is structural and systematic. Although individuals may be involved in enforcing and perpetuating the structure, the oppressing force is the unjust structure. Members of subordinated groups may also enforce and perpetuate oppressive structures that disadvantage themselves.
3. One is subject to oppression by virtue of one's membership in a group. Oppression involves two groups in relation to a structure: the subordinated and the privileged. The privileged are those who (unjustly) benefit from the structure; the subordinated are those who (unjustly) bear the costs.
4. Oppression occurs or is most problematic when one's membership in the subordinated group is either non-voluntary, or a central member of one's identity, so exit from the group is not a reasonable option.
• IV. Structural sexism and racism?
Frye's final proposal: "The term `sexist' characterizes cultural and economic structures which create and enforce the elaborate and rigid patterns of sex-marking and sex-announcing which divide the species, along lines of sex, into dominators and subordinates." (38)
Hypothesis 4: A cultural or economic structure is sexist/racist if and only if the relations between the sexes/races in that structure are unjust, and there is little or no room for exit from these relations. Corollaries: An individual is sexist/racist if they knowingly contribute to creating or maintaining these structures. An individual benefits from sexism/racism if they are a member of a privileged group in such a structure.
How does sex-marking become the major site for sexism, according to Frye? Frye is arguing that sex- marking is not "natural" and is not "inevitable" but is a structure that systematically disadvantages those who are not men. (Can we say the same about race?)
1. Sex-marking is pervasive and systematic.
2. Sex-marking is compulsory (Frye suggests: because of the taboo on homosexuality); females are required to sex-mark or sex-announce as female and males as male.
3. The system of sex-marking and the corresponding sex roles disadvantage women and transgendered people.
4. Therefore, sex-marking is oppressive, i.e., it is a form of structural sexism.
· Is the current US society sexist? Is it racist? What are examples of unjust relations between the sexes, or the races?
· Is sex compulsory? Is race?
· Should we really understand racism and sexism as analogous? Aren't there important differences?
· Even if some racism/sexism is structural, isn't there also bigotry? And isn't bigotry different from structural oppression?
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Mesures de prévention
Un Petit Prince parmi les Hommes
Sous le haut patronage de Monsieur Emmanuel Macron, Président de la République.
Célébration du 120e anniversaire de la naissance d’Antoine de Saint Exupéry
Every book has a story and that of the Little Prince begins with the birth of Antoine de Saint Exupéry. The French writer, poet, aviator and reporter was born on 29 June 1900 in Lyon and disappeared on duty on board his Lightning P- 38 of Reconnaissance Group II/33, under American command (M.A.A.F. Mediterranean Allied Air Force), on 31 July 1944, off the coast of Marseille. Declared "Death for France", an inscription in the Pantheon honours the memory of the great writer and fighter.
L’écrivain aviateur est mondialement connu pour Le Petit Prince, conte philosophique empreint à la fois de poésie et d’un regard critique singulier vis-à-vis de la nature humaine. Publié en 1943 à New York, puis en France chez Gallimard en 1946, à titre posthume, ce livre devient très vite un immense succès mondial. Depuis sa première édition, Le Petit Prince continue son incroyable voyage à travers les frontières et les générations. Avec plus de 200 millions d’exemplaires vendus et près de 400 traductions, il est l’ouvrage de littérature française le plus connu et le plus lu au monde.
But Antoine de Saint Exupéry is more than that. Antoine de Saint Exupéry is a simple, direct and straightforward man like his style and the men he admires, the Guillaumet, the Mermoz, the pioneers of l'Aéropostale or, in 1940, the comrades of Group II/33. Through his life and his works, he transmitted universal values which today find a very special resonance in a world context subject to crises and tensions.
A pioneering and visionary spirit : particularly around the themes of exploration and environmental protection: "The future, you don't have to foresee it but to allow it," he wrote in Citadelle.
Humanism: throughout his life, Saint Exupéry never ceased to denounce and fight the defects that give rise to so many of these problems: indifference, withdrawal into oneself, intolerance. He opposes them with the profound meaning of a humanist ideal. "Why hate ourselves? We stand together, swept away by the same planet, crew of the same ship. ", he writes in Terre des hommes.
Commitment: for Saint Exupéry, there is of course an intellectual and military commitment, but above all there is a moral commitment. "If respect for man is founded in the hearts of men, men will eventually found in return the social, political or economic system that will enshrine this respect. A civilization is founded first of all in substance. " he writes in the Lettre à un otage.
At the time of the 120th anniversary of his birth, this is an opportunity to learn or to relearn, to get to know him... Notably through this new exhibition of 1700m2.
Join the Little Prince in Lyon and discover the exciting life of his creator
In the exhibition Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Un Petit Prince parmi les Hommes (a Little Prince among men), two worlds are meeting and finally merging. Although, they have a common thread from the outset of the visitors’ route: Antoine’s mother, Marie de Saint Exupéry, who will guide them throughout their journey.
The wonderful world of the Little Prince
In the first section, the art installation of Arnaud Nazare-Aga materialises perfectly the wonderful world of the Little Prince. Under sculptures floating in the dark outer space, the visitor is revisiting the story of this little man coming from a distant planet to tell us about humans.
The fascinating life of Saint Exupéry
Si Le Petit Prince est connu à travers le monde, la vie de son auteur l’est sans doute moins. Pourtant, celui-ci a toujours nourri son œuvre de sa propre vie. Et quelle vie ! Aviateur passionné, pionnier de l’aviation, écrivain combattant lors de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, Antoine de Saint Exupéry est un personnage de roman aux multiples facettes. C’est la première fois qu’autant d’objets personnels, photos, manuscrits et dessins sont ainsi rassemblés pour raconter sa vie.
The fusion of two worlds
The two worlds merge in a final grand immersive space where the author and his famous character are playing hide-and-seek. This panting crossover lead to a happy end in apotheosis.
The Little Prince’s workshop
Lastly, an interactive workshop calls on the visitor to express himself, to react and to make choices. He will be confronted to situations related to the life and work of the writer, and will have to choose among thoughts, attitudes and reactions, the one he is more familiar to.
Conçue et réalisée par Tempora, agence spécialisée dans la conception, réalisation et gestion d’expositions et de sites culturels et touristiques. En partenariat avec la Fondation Antoine de Saint Exupéry pour la Jeunesse, le Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace, l’Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace et l’Envol des Pionniers
Cette exposition sera itinérante et internationale : après Lyon et Toulouse, elle s’installera à Bruxelles et à Paris. D’autres villes ont déjà marqué un intérêt.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry,
49-50, Quai Rambaud
F-69002 Lyon
info@expo-saintexupery.com
Horaires
OPEN from 10:00 to 19:00 every public holidays and from Monday to Sunday during the French school holidays (Area A)
Exceptionnellement OUVERT les 25 décembre et 1er janvier de 10h à 19h
Visit duration: +/-1h15
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