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Robert Marbut, the greatest policy threat to homeless people since Rudy Giuliani
by Timothy Harris | October 14th, 2020
While there is no of shortage of reasons to be terrified by the prospect of another four years of Donald Trump, allow me to add one more: Robert-fucking-Marbut, the greatest policy threat to homeless people since Rudy Giuliani.
Giuliani, before he became America’s Mayor after 9/11, and then the rabid clown prince of the Trump administration, was an early popularizer of broken windows theory, the notion that visible poverty is an advance harbinger of pathological urban decay.
This victim-blaming ideology inspired New York’s infamously racist stop-and-frisk policy, birthed an entire generation of hostile architecture, and was the beginning of the wave of homeless criminalization that began in the early ’90s and continues today.
That was very, very bad. But Marbut, Trump’s appointee to lead the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, makes that look like the good old days.
Marbut first came to public attention as a consultant who shaped homeless policy in Texas and Florida. In 2009, he authored two studies that concluded that 92 percent of panhandlers will immediately spend your spare change on drugs, sex and alcohol.
An auspicious beginning to a truly awful career. No one ever went broke confirming people’s worst prejudices.
Marbut is known for an approach to homelessness that he calls the velvet hammer. While this is every bit as bad as it sounds, the “velvet” part is mostly euphemistic.
Trump’s appointee to lead the USICH believes that the core issue is that homelessness is too attractive, and that cities need to be more consistent in meting out the punishment.
He believes that giving food to people on the street is “enabling,” and that efforts like Chief Seattle Club’s “grab-and-go” meals program should be shut down.
He opposes Housing First — the cornerstone of enlightened policy on homelessness for more than two decades — and flips that approach on its head with what he calls “Housing Fourth,” the notion that housing is a privilege, and should only be offered once addiction and mental illness have been addressed.
He supports herding unsheltered homeless people into massive warehouse-like facilities that offer a bare minimum of services in exchange for compliant behavior.
A letter opposing his nomination, signed by 75 members of congress, declared that Marbut is “unqualified, unprepared, and disdainful of the mission” of USICH, while the policies he promotes are “cruel, punitive, ineffectual, and expensive.”
Last December, we got a taste of what USICH policy might look like under a second Trump administration when his Council of Economic Advisors issued their “State of Homelessness in America” report.
The report mirrored Marbut’s approach in stating that “more tolerable conditions for sleeping on the streets” increases homelessness, as does emergency shelter that offers “a minimal quality level.”
Even more disturbingly, the report attacked Rapid Rehousing and Housing First, and declared that the solution to homelessness is cheaper housing through deregulation. The National Alliance to End Homelessness warned that this approach “reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of homelessness, the programs that end homelessness, and the people who experience it.”
This is one more arena where the Trump administration will ignore the data in favor of ideology. Name a population that his base despises, and you will find ignorance and cruelty enshrined as public policy.
And yet, if you google “Robert Marbut homeless,” you’ll find that news of his exploits mostly ends last December, when Trump briefly politicized homelessness as one more urban problem for which Democratic leadership is to blame.
But don’t expect this blessedly low profile to last.
For now, beating up on homeless people has taken a backseat to embracing racism, nativism and misogyny, but be patient. Marbut’s “velvet hammer” is waiting to fall.
Tim Harris is the Founding Director Real Change and has been active as a poor people’s organizer for more than two decades. Prior to moving to Seattle in 1994, Harris founded street newspaper Spare Change in Boston while working as Executive Director of Boston Jobs with Peace. He can be reached at director (at) realchangenews (dot) org
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Greg Sterling on What’s Next in Local Search at #LSS2016
By Karisa Macias|2019-07-02T11:52:42-07:00April 21, 2016|Local SEO|
It’s a brave new world in local search marketing services. Emerging technologies offer myriad opportunities to connect with consumers in their moments of need and the volume of available data threatens to overwhelm. Local marketers are understandably confused about what they should be doing today, let alone where to look next.
Greg Sterling, VP of Strategy & Insights of Local Search Association (LSA), opened Rio SEO’s Local Search Summit (#LSS2016). Held in San Diego on Wednesday evening, he gave a forward-looking presentation on the state of local. LSA, a non-profit trade group with over 300 members in 27 countries, counts Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and Rio SEO among its members. Sterling, also a popular author on Search Engine Land, is one of the association’s (and indeed, the industry’s) foremost experts on local search.
In his presentation, he examined trends in retail sales and consumer behavior, the ways in which companies are optimizing for location, and where the greatest opportunities may lie in the future. So what’s next in local search?
The Evolution of Local
Local is evolving, Sterling said, from straight up search to assisted discovery, where data, context, push, new user experiences/assistants and more may all come into play during a consumer’s purchasing decision. Historically, marketers didn’t really know what happened after you left the internet and entered the stores. But now, with mobile devices, we’re able to track people from ad exposure to purchase in-store.
Local search as defined on Wikipedia is: “…the use of specialized Internet search engines that allow users to submit geographically constrained searches against a structured database of local business listings.”
ComScore defined local search a little differently, as: “local content for searches for information on maps, movies, business directories or restaurants.”
This is only part of the picture, Sterling argues. He advocates that local is about a much broader view of consumer behavior, and that it’s consistent with how search in evolving. Local search is now the way people interact with digital, then buy locally, he said. Search is more than a query in a box — it’s always been about online to offline, but marketers couldn’t measure it.
The money is still offline and purchases are, more often than not, still taking place in physical stores. In fact, more than 90% of retail spend still happens in stores, with 70% of consumer spending taking place within 15-20 miles of home or work. The numbers are staggering — $4.8 trillion spent in-store vs. $300 billion online in 2015.
What does this say about the value of mobile for local?
How Do Consumers With a Local Need Find Information?
Those looking only at in-store vs. online spend as their budget driver will forego the mobile opportunity. The consumer funnel has always been something of a fiction, Sterling said, as the local consumer purchase path isn’t linear. It involves multiple sites, sources and devices. Fewer than 40% of people with a local need start with a search engine. But that doesn’t mean they’re not looking online.
The reach of Internet interaction is increasing. For example, 82% of shoppers consult their phones before making a decision to purchase a real-world item.
Mobile is now the primary tool people use in their purchasing research. Mobile search has surpassed PC as the most important purchase research tool — especially for local. Yelp, for example, has found that 70% of their searches come from mobile devices around the globe.
Google aims to serve a mobile result for nearly every query, Sterling said, citing a conversation he’d had with Chandu Thota, Google’s director of engineering. Mobile search is inherently local and in order for Google to deliver on their promise to provide the best answer for every query, they’ve had to make that connection between mobile and local.
What’s Next in Local Marketing? Where Will It Go From Here?
Up to 95% of mobile time is spent in apps. We spend about 50% of that time in our favorites, like Facebook. You’ve no doubt notices that nearly every single app wants to take your location, because that data can be used for so many purposes, Sterling said. This new offline-mobile-location paradigm has been likened to a “new” brand of SEO, as Location Based Optimization (LBO).
Marketers are starting to run tests to see which ads are driving people into stores. They’re testing against place visits, running audience targeting validation, and even beginning to practice offline to online retargeting. Mobile search is becoming increasingly app-like, with Google providing rich content and more user-friendly answers.
At the same time, paid now dominates the screen:
It’s harder than ever to land in that coveted above the fold, first page space. But Google is rewarding those who offer the best answers for those highly locally motivated queries. They’re currently rolling out AMP, an update to mobile search results that increases the effect of the ranking signal to help our users find even more pages that are relevant and mobile-friendly.
Mobile-Ready Is Baseline
Getting mobile-ready is the baseline right now; it’s the bare minimum a local business needs to do to stay alive in dynamic SERPs. But what’s next? Smart local marketers are looking to the emerging technologies in artificial intelligence, natural language processing, virtual assistants like Microsoft’s Cortana and more, not as sure things, but as potential sources of new search experiences.
When he first started asking at conferences, Sterling said, no marketers were using voice search. It’s gaining momentum, though; in a recent study, researchers found that 60% of those polled had begun using it within the last 12 months.
Screen-free search, connected cars, even messenger as an assistant/search substitute — each has the potential for a marketing application, but what about its local utility? Sterling notes that although it’s difficult for us to tell right now just what that local application might look like, we need to be aware of these emerging technologies.
People keep talking about how they want more personalized experiences; something more than just interacting with a website. One example of this is the conversational commerce Facebook is pushing, which will enable brands to sell directly to consumers through messaging apps. It’s already started at the brand level with companies like Sephora testing the waters. Local marketers will want to keep a close eye on the opportunity with chat bots as they evolve, as they offer huge time-saving potential alongside an improved consumer experience.
Convergence is coming to the mobile device. The new technologies we’ve been talking about for a while are here now. Sterling wants us to remember not only how far we’ve come. However we should keep a close eye on what’s coming in the not-so-far-off future. A few items local marketers should stay current on:
Remember the mobile-centric nature of today’s consumer
Acknowledge that there are more paths for local discovery
Stay current on developments in AI/Bots/Assistants
Prepare for more fragmented user behavior with new UI/UXs
Make the shift from Local SEO to local data syndication
Implement location analytics and closed loop tracking wherever possible
Stay tuned to the Rio SEO Blog for more expert local marketing tips and advice from #LSS2016.
About the Author: Karisa Macias
Karisa Macias is the Director of Marketing for Rio SEO with expertise in local search, online marketing, and technology.
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Photographer Alex MacLean has created this stunning series of shots from aboard his plane "Cessna 182. Located at an altitude of 1500 meters, he Photographed not only the fields and forest, but also residential areas, industrial zone, as well as recreational facilities. The results was a wonderful series, perfectly conveys, the beauty of lines and shapes our world from a height. Alex interested in filming the plane for almost four decades, since 1975 , he received his pilot's license and bought plane Cessna 182. Alex to love watching how changing landscapes and photographing farmland — one of his favorite pastimes. Only " Session with Farmland" Alex McLean spent more that 6,000 hours.
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B-52 bombers on the "graveyard of technology" in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
Boat at the marina in Duxbury, Massachusetts, USA.
Drainage and irrigation Marias River, Loma, Montana, USA.
All the same cemetery military equipment in Tucson, Arizona.
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Round floating docks in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Bright house in Burano, Italy.
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By Chris Elliot|September 28, 2020|Featured, News [edited for brevity]
Homeland Security Investigations authored a federal arrest affidavit for Nicholas Joseph Bantista, from Illinois, for taking part in a protest on September 25th. In the complaint, it is alleged that Bantista assaulted a federal agent by throwing a rock at them.
Federal agents were stationed in front of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office protecting it from rioters and looters. While one was on patrol, Bantista, allegedly, armed himself with a rock and threw it at the agent, striking him in the helmet.
While Bantista was being placed under arrest, federal agents reported finding an airsoft replica gun [looked real] from his person.
He claimed that he threw some type of bouncy ball at the agent.
Natalie Wight, an Assistant US Attorney, informed a federal judge that Bantista was currently staying in a tent in the city of Portland. He had been there for less than a week, and according to the Oregonian, she alleged that he had only come to the city “to wreak havoc during these riots.”
Bantista is familiar with the legal system as he is already on probation out of Illinois for assaulting a police officer. In that instance, he was convicted of aggravated assault with a firearm for waving a gun and telling police that he would fire it if they did not shoot him.
Despite [public defender] Francesconi’s claims, US Magistrate Judge Youlee Yim You sided with the prosecution on this case for now.
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NEW SINGLE 'REAL ESTATE AGENT'
BEYOND THE WILLOWS
New single 'Into the Sun' Single Featuring Ruby Phillips (Ruby Fields)
Beyond The Willows (Cronulla, NSW) are releasing their new single ‘Into the Sun’ Wednesday 23rd September. The track is a haunting indie-rock tribute taken from their upcoming LP of the same name that is due out at the end of October.
The track features Ruby Phillips (Singer of Ruby Fields) on lead vocals and guitar. The single is accompanied by a emotive video oozing with charisma that pays tribute to a lost friend. The first single release show in Cronulla is already sold out with the second show not far behind.
Sam from Beyond The Willows Quote
"Basically the song is in memory of my best friend Connor who passed away in a tragic accident 3 years ago, he meant a lot to both Ruby and I so the song is special. It's a reminder he’s looking out for us and guiding us when we get lost."
Into the Sun Single Launch
Brass Monkey, Cronulla Wednesday 30th September
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Grab F1 2018 for free on Humble this weekend
Natalie Clayton • 5 months ago • 15
Feeling the need for speed on this toasty Saturday afternoon? It might not be the newest car in the garage, but Codemasters are giving away F1 2018 over on the Humble Store all weekend. It's yours to keep "while stocks last", so feel free to treat yourself to a few high-speed laps.
Tagged with Codemasters, F1, free games, F1 2018.
Feature: GPUs and HDR explained
What graphics card do I need for HDR and what PC games support it?
Katharine Castle • 1 year ago • 2
HDR on PC hasn't improved much in 2019. Despite there being more HDR gaming monitors than ever before, the very best gaming monitors for HDR continue to be quite expensive compared to non-HDR monitors, and the situation around Windows 10 support for it is still a bit of a mess. However, provided you're willing to fight through all that, then the next step on your path to…
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F1 2019 getting off to an earlier start
Alice O'Connor • 2 years ago • 8
Because reasons, Codemasters tend to release their Formula One games near the end of the racing season they're simulating, which is weird. Wouldn't it be better if motorheads could themselves play through all the tracks ahead of their Grand Prix? Or maybe even race alongside it, listening to the actual team's racing radio? Wearing a full fireproof racing suit in their house? Shouting for their…
Tagged with Codemasters, Formula One, F1 2018, F1 2019.
Feature: Everyone is dreadful
Steam Charts: Morbidly Repetitive Edition
John Walker • 2 years ago • 30
Thank God you're here. Listen, I don't want to over-hype things, but this might be the most essential and life-changing article you ever read. Because if you only click through to read this, you will LITERALLY find out the top ten (nine) grossing games on Steam last week, and seriously, if you bought one of them, you will feel so bloody validated.
Tagged with feature, Steam Charts, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dying Light, F1 2018, Frostpunk, Grand Theft Auto V, Graveyard Keeper, Monster Hunter: World, Playerunknown's Battlegrounds, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.
Chain, keep us together: F1 2018 released
Alice O'Connor • 2 years ago • 11
Codemasters have returned once again to damn your love and damn your lies with their latest annual adaptation of Formula One racing. F1 2018 is out now, bringing new features for career mode including deciding how to behave in TV interviews, a return to the French Grand Prix at Circuit Paul Ricard, and the usual dose of extra graphical fanciness and tweaks to driving and…
Tagged with Codemasters, Formula One, F1 2018.
F1 2018 racing out in August
Codemasters today announced that F1 2018, the latest annual sequel in their series of competitive pootling games based piss-takingly loosely on the popular Top Gear segment 'Star in a Reasonably Priced Car', will launch on August 24th. This year's game will bring an old feature back to Career mode, add more classic cars, and... other stuff. Codies aren't saying yet. They're not even showing screenshots…
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On the Fringe
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts · April 1, 2017
New York City is home to a new, younger set of gallerists curating shows in unusual spaces and featuring work that is bold, provocative and exuberant.
These young, emerging art dealers and curators are shaking things up in New York’s gallery world by setting up in previously louche neighborhoods or showcasing work that expand the boundaries of art.
“And I think that even today, New York has more of this unexpected quality around every corner than any place else. It’s something quite extraordinary.” – Robert Rauschenberg
Contemporary Self Reflection
By deconstructing and rearranging common objects, Brion Nuda Rosch demonstrates that even dry wall and recycled house paint can be transformed into an inspiring side portrait.
The New American Landscape
Exploring the national identity through American landscapes, Timothy Tompkins created a series of paintings in which the beauty of nature and architecture cannot be separated.
When Form Meets Function
Bucking the “art for art’s sake” ethos, Nathalie Karg/Cumulus Studios taps on contemporary artists to create functional outdoor objects. Their whimsical artworks serve to reinvigorate otherwise drab urban spaces.
New Collectors on the Block
It’s never too early to expose kids to art. Hence, New York-based art curator Chrissy Crawford founded the online gallery Little Collector — which specializes in child-friendly, limited-edition prints.
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The Kent New York, the Upper East side’s most valuable address
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Introducing The Kent, the Art Deco inspired design by award-winning architects Beyer Blinder Belle and interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud is crafted with oversized windows, gracious floor plans and the finest finishes. The double-height entrance is located on tree-lined 95th Street, with Central Park to the west and the riverfront to the east. The coveted location is surrounded by modern day conveniences, including a three-story Whole Foods Market, the 92nd Street Y, Asphalt Green, and many of New York’s best private and public schools.
“The modern reinterpretation of historic influences is an integral part of our practice. The Kent’s façade incorporates traditional materials of brick, limestone and metal, interwoven with contemporary details that are rich in materiality. The grand scale of the windows is a key element in the design; we focused on maximizing views and light and designing gracious and intelligent living spaces.” — Richard Metsky, Faia Beyer Blinder Belle
Renowned architectural firm Beyer Blinder Belle is known for designing contemporary buildings that blend seamlessly into the rich history of their contextual surroundings. They are the architects behind many historic restoration projects throughout New York City, including the Empire State Building and City Hall. Extell has collaborated with Beyer Blinder Belle on their master renovation of The Carlton House Hotel into luxury private homes and a new development in West Soho, 70 Charlton Street.
Beyer Blinder Belle has designed the architecture of The Kent to be reminiscent of New York City’s Art Deco Movement of the 1920s. The façade of the building is constructed of classic brick and limestone, accented by metalwork paneling, and oversized windows, culminating with a series of steel and glass lanterns crowning the building.
The interiors of the three-to-five bedroom homes have been meticulously appointed and offer the signature Extell choice allowing owners to personalize their residence including flooring and kitchen finishes. Graciously proportioned, these homes are filled with natural light with oversized corner windows and elevated ten to fifteen foot ceilings. Distinctive finishing details include custom millwork and hardware and a choice of Ebonized or Brushed Oak flooring throughout.
“Our experience in understanding the sophisticated lifestyles all around the world allows us to create bespoke elegant designs. we approached this project by embracing the refined magnificence and unparalleled elegance that defines the upper east side. the design is inspired by the richness, eclecticism, and boldness of the art deco style, refined with modern aestheticism.” — Alexandra Champalimaud | Interior Design
The Extell Choice provides owners the rare opportunity to choose from a range of fine finish selections. Two elegant color palettes, Ivory and Onyx, incorporate custom kitchen cabinetry with metal mesh accented upper glass doors, integrated Miele appliances, Sub-Zero wine storage (in most residences), and premium Dornbracht fittings.
Finally, the Kent’s convenient location provides easy vehicular access to the FDR and local airports for family holidays, business trips and weekend getaways. An influx of residents looking to live in this coveted enclave of the Upper East Side has drawn new sought-after neighborhood amenities like a Whole Foods Market – and soon, the new Second Avenue Subway.
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‘I’m coming for you Crypto’: May makes a beeline for bitcoin
26 Jan, 2018 16:40
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Theresa May and her cronies are starting to sound like a broken record. The UK PM has once more pointed out how encryption tech and cryptocurrencies can be used by criminals, urging people to be “cautious” with bitcoin.
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Prime Minister May warned about the dangers of cryptocurrencies… while hardly giving the clear impression that she actually understands the tech at all.
“I think in areas like cryptocurrencies like bitcoin we should be looking at these very seriously precisely because of the way they can be used, particularly by criminals,” May said.
“It is something that has been developing. I think it is something that we do need to look at.”
In a separate speech, Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond reiterated the Prime Minister’s reservations about the cryptocurrency, calling for caution and regulation.
“I am interested in bitcoin. The Bank of England, as you know, among the central banks, has been leading on looking at bitcoin,” he said.
“Look, it is a very interesting, new development. I think we should be cautious about bitcoin.
“And possibly, we do need to look at the way we regulate this environment before the amount of outstanding bitcoin becomes large enough to be systemically important in the global economy.
“It’s not there yet, but it could get there soon.
“What is really important is that in regulating cryptocurrencies, we don’t inadvertently constrain the potential of the technology that underlies it, the blockchain technology, which has a wider and more important application.”
Following the comments by May and Hammond on Thursday the price of bitcoin plunged, dropping £1,100 ($1,567) in only a day.
It wasn’t just bitcoin that the Davos duo have their eyes set on. Theresa May took a swipe at tech companies that she feels should be building back-doors for the government to allow them access to the encrypted messages of criminals.
@theresa_may Bitcoin & cryptocurrency are here if you like it or not. Go on, attack bitcoin & put Britain behind the rest of the world. This country used to innovate and lead. Now it it just restricts and regulates. Sad.
— mauritiusgold (@mauritius_gold) January 26, 2018
“Technology companies still need to do more in stepping up to their responsibilities for dealing with harmful and illegal online activity,” May said.
“Companies simply cannot stand by while their platforms are used to facilitate child abuse, modern slavery or the spreading of terrorist and extremist content.
“These companies have some of the best brains in the world. They must focus their brightest and best on meeting these fundamental social responsibilities.”
The agenda is you want people to use cards more than cash and this helps it..Then you will get rid of cash and it will be replaced something like bitcoin that you parasites can control..
— Philip Wright 🇬🇧 (@redphil250505) January 13, 2018
“And just as these big companies need to step up, so we also need cross-industry responses because smaller platforms can quickly become home to criminals and terrorists,” May added.
“We have seen that happen with Telegram. And we need to see more co-operation from smaller platforms like this. No-one wants to be known as ‘the terrorists’ platform’ or the first choice app for pedophiles.”
What May doesn't seem to comprehend is that software with end-to-end encryption cannot be decoded, even by the app developer. Governments therefore fear that such software can be used by extremists to plot attacks on Western targets without tipping off the intelligence agencies… but on the plus side, it is definitely a safe way to send nudes.
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Viewpoint: Reporter recalls interview with Giffords
Miles Moore
Sometimes an incidence of national importance occurs that has special meaning to you. The shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has been one of those moments for me.
I interviewed Rep. Giffords in the summer of 2007, shortly after her election to her first term. I remember her as being a thoroughly pleasant woman, one who was enthusiastic about providing her Tucson constituents with honest, zealous public service.
Her days as president of El Campo Tire, the 11-store dealership founded by her grandfather, were already several years in her past. But she still held fond memories of the business.
“It's a salt-of-the-earth industry,” she said. “The people are genuine, hardworking and down-to-earth.” She spoke warmly of the industry executives who acted as her mentors, especially Chris Publow of Ted Wiens Tire & Auto Centers.
Being a congresswoman, she said, isn't all that different from running a small business. “I have a $1.3 million budget, 20 employees and three locations,” she said. “Though obviously we're not selling tires here, but crafting legislation.”
Although Giffords touched base with the rubber industry again—she spoke at a Rubber Manufacturers Association meeting in Tucson—I didn't meet her after that. Her House committee assignments have little overlap with the rubber manufacturing business, although occasionally I would report on her positions regarding broader issues.
I recall when vandals shattered the glass door of her Tucson office last March, in apparent protest of her vote for President Obama's health care package, I was appalled. “Can you imagine anyone doing such a thing?” I thought.
Now Giffords is working to recover from a head wound, and six others are dead from the shooting. Those who know Jared Loughner say he bore a grudge against Giffords for what he considered an inadequate answer to a question he posed her at a town meeting. Loughner's question: “What is government if words have no meaning?”
We are faced ourselves with troubling questions. How much did inflamed political rhetoric influence Loughner? Why was a man known for years to be unbalanced able to buy a semi-automatic police weapon and get within point-blank range of an elected official? But along with the questions is the answer all of us must give the Jared Loughners: Words do have meaning. So does government, and so do human lives. It is our job as Americans, and as human beings, to stand firm against anyone who would deny this, or who would threaten this.
Moore is the senior Washington reporter for Rubber & Plastics News.
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Building Skin : What's In A Face?
Much like plants, people, or other living things, the skin of a building is that surface which interacts with the world at large. The skin has a responsibility to protect the contents, much like our skin protects us. It also makes a statement to the greater world about the building, a statement that connects the form and function of the building: it might conceal and camouflage, it might flaunt, strut, pose and parade.
Given these complex duties, skin is no simple matter for the architect or designer of a building.
In a mammal, skin might fulfill the important function of insulating against cold to conserve body heat. It might equally insulate against heat and keep a creature from overheating. Differing colors and patterns might provide camouflage or generate recognition and attraction between members of a particular species.
It is no coincidence that a well-designed skin in a building can mimic and/or emulate all of these attributes.
At Sander Architects we are passionate in our approach to skin. Here are two case studies that allow architect Whitney Sander to reveal some of his thinking about this important aspect of building design.
DESERT CANOPY HOUSE
The metaphor for this project involves a dense exterior skin to protect the interior of the house from the local extremes of heat and cold. To this end, the house is wrapped in a thick layer of insulation, much like the carapace of an armadillo protects the creature from the desert sun.
The look of the skin came from a pattern in the sand of a winter beach. We used 3”-thick, custom concrete tiles help to protect the house from the desert. The result feels like an abstraction of wind blown sand. In this case, the skin comes out of a combination of pragmatics and aesthetics produced by the desert context.
The architect provided the concrete company with the image of the sand and they, in turn produced this graphic of the custom tile so that the client, and architects, could visualize the product in the actual project.
WILLIAM M LOWMAN CONCERT HALL
In the mountains of Idyllwild, CA, Sander Architects was tasked with providing a Concert Hall for the Idyllwild Arts Academy. Our designs were subject to Campus Master Plan restrictions that required the project to match the coloring of the existing campus buildings, almost all of which have been constructed with brown T-111 wood siding. We took this into consideration, along with a request for minimal maintenance. We also explored the context of rocky outcrops and mountains that surround the campus. Simultaneously, of course, the building interior was being developed for performances, student recitals, and professional classical music concerts.
The breakthrough in extensive explorations came when Whitney Sander took a line of music, “Xtal” by Richard James (Aphex Twin), and used it to generate a line of folds in CorTen steel. The result? A building skin that works with the required brown, will never need maintenance, and which feels like the rocky outcrops of the surrounding landscape. That all of this came from a line of music was a perfect metaphor for a concert hall.
As designers, we delight in the process of developing “the face” of our projects. Each one is unique; each comes from a specific set of requirements and from very different contexts. This fusion allows every project to have its own personality. Whether considering the pragmatics, the context or the potential metaphor, developing and designing a building skin is one of the best parts of our job. We hope it shows.
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Sifting the soil of Greece. The early years of the British School at Athens (1886–1919) (BICS Supplement 111)
David W. J. Gill
‘...what we wanted was to connect ourselves directly with the heart of Hellenic culture so that its very lifeblood might flow through our veins, and this we should gain by the establishment of the school at Athens’
(J.B. Lightfoot, Bishop of Durham)
The British School at Athens opened in 1886 ‘to promote all researches and studies’ which could ‘advance the knowledge of Hellenic history, literature, and art from the earliest age to the present day’. Over the next 30 years the School initiated a major programme of excavations, initially on Cyprus, then at Megalopolis, on Melos, and at Sparta. School students took part in the work of the Cretan Exploration Fund and in the major regional surveys of the Asia Minor Exploration...
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From Caria to English country houses and iconography to architectural reconstruction, over the past 40 years Geoffrey Waywell has transformed our understanding of Greek sculpture and opened the way for new generations of scholars.
In this volume, a celebration of his career on the occasion of his retirement, past and present students, friends and colleagues explore ideas, monuments and regions which reflect the great breadth of his research interests.
Essays range from iconographical studies of Myron's Discobolos, to the reconstruction of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, an exploration of the role of attribution, and a celebration of one of the works saved for the nation on Geoffrey Waywell's advice, the Jennings dog now in...
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Individual chapters discuss the slave chapter of Diocletian’s Edict on Maximum Prices, the relationship between slave and free labour, the status of managerial slaves such as vilici and dispensatores, the use of legal sources for our understanding of the role of slavery in Roman society, the unchanging nature of slave prices from classical Athens and late antique Rome, the similarity in discourse and reality of the functions carried out by estate managers in ancient Rome and modern slave and serf societies, and, last, the...
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FLASHBACK TO THE SWINGING 60S
US President Obama begins his 3-day visit to Malaysia today (26-28 April, 2014). The last time a US president visited Malaysia was in 1966 when President LB Johnson paid a 20-hour whirlwind visit.
In conjunction with President Obama's visit, the Star published an article ("It was the good old swinging 60s") that will surely resonate with those of us who grew up in the 1960s. To many of us, those were the most carefree years of our lives. We were young then, with no cares in the world except to study and do well in our exams. The joy and stress of raising a family and the pressures of working life were yet to descend upon us.
The Star, 25 April 2014
What was life back then in the 60s? If you are now in your 50s, 60s or early 70s, the images below will stir up poignant memories of an era long gone but not forgotten. Here's a glimpse into the past.
I bet many of us still keep some currency note and coins of the 1960s. A dollar then could buy us a good lunch. Bank Negara launched the local currency notes in 1967, but it was only in 1996 that the $ sign was replaced with RM.
Inflation was an alien word in the 60s, virtually unheard of during my high school years from 1960-1964. 50 cents pocket money was all my mom gave me but it was enough to get me a plate of nasi lemak or a bowl of noodles at the school tuck-shop, a glass of syrup drink and a piece of fruit. I still had money left to buy sweets or save.
My ex-classmates and I with our bicycles in 1962.
Pedal power ruled the day. My friends and I went everywhere by bicycle. Festive seasons would find us cycling in groups to visit our Malay, Indian and Chinese friends. Those who didn't cycle would take a trishaw to their destination. I recall my uncle taking us for an evening spin around Batu Pahat in a trishaw. The ride around town cost him only one dollar. It was a treat as not many families then could afford a car to cruise around town.
The UK and the US dominated the youth fashion scene. We were very much influenced by what teenagers there wore, and they in turn were faithful fashion followers of their teen idols of the time. My wardrobe then consisted of mini-skirts, hot pants, huge flora ties and colorful fancy stockings. Woodstock 1969 spun a new fashion fad - the hippie cum flower child look. Bell bottoms were in, so were tie-dyed tees and gypsy skirts. My wardrobe changed accordingly.
As for hair style, the boys either spotted the bowl-cut Beatles style or the pompadour a la Elvis Presley. While the guys heaped Brylcream on their hair, the girls teased their hair into huge 'beehives' kept in place with generous amounts of hair spray. The hippies would let their hair grow long and adorn their hair with flowers. Others opted for the Afro hair-do. The clean-cut Gary Grant look of the 50s was uncool, and definitely OUT.
Teen Idols of the 60s made a huge impact on the music we listened to. We followed religiously the UK and US hit parades like BBC's Top of the Pops and the American Billboard Top 20. Music genres ran the whole gamut from romantic ballads to acid-rock, from musicians like Neil Sedaka to Jimi Hndrix. Pop groups also dominated the teen music scene. We enjoyed songs by The Carpenters, The Animals and The Rolling Stones. We swooned over boy bands like The Monkees and Herman's Hermits. Later, we added Santana, James Taylor and The Who to our fave list. Our music taste was certainly eclectic!
Some of our teenage idols
We bought EPs and LPs and played them on our turntables at home. Coffee shops had jukeboxes. For 20 cents a selection, we could listen to the current hits of the time. I painstakingly copied the lyrics of hundreds of songs, and sang them aloud in the privacy of my room.
The radio stations had programs where you could dedicate songs to your friends. I remember DJs Constance Haslam, Vicky Skelchy and Patrick Teoh announcing names like "Elvis Rocky Tan dedicates the next song to Lulu Sandra Lim". We gave ourselves names after our favorite pop idol.
The songs we listened to all came from gadgets similar to those below. No such thing as a remote control. Gadgets then were heavy or bulky. There was nothing we could carry with us in our handbags or pockets for easy listening or viewing.
As teenagers we loved to dance. We had dance parties where the boys would sit on one side of the dance floor, and the girls on the other. The boys would pluck up courage to walk over and ask the girls to dance. Such gentlemen! The wallflowers were those girls who never got asked.
The Twist, the Jive and the Limbo Rock were staples at any dance party. Strangely enough, off-beat cha cha and a-go-go seemed to be popular mainly in the south-east Asian region.
So, how many of these throwbacks to the 60s do you remember? If you miss the music and the dances of the era, come and join us at SeniorsAloud's party of the year. Relive the good old days and share fond memories with old and new friends.
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Premier has seen light, but won't bring in daylight saving
by Tom Snowdon, The Courier-Mail
PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk admits she likes daylight saving, but has refused to act on the issue because of fears it will alienate regional Queenslanders.
Ms Palaszczuk yesterday ruled out splitting the state into two time zones so daylight saving could be introduced in the southeast corner without affecting the rest of the state.
Her comments came as several of her senior ministers also backed calls for daylight saving.
A spokeswoman for Child Safety Minister Shannon Fentiman told The Courier-Mail she would support daylight saving for "southeast Queensland".
Deputy Premier Jackie Trad has previously supported daylight saving, but said the State Government must govern for all Queenslanders.
She was yesterday joined by Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath and Police Minister Mark Ryan. "But right now we need to focus on the things that unite us as a state, such as delivering jobs for all of Queensland and boosting our economy," Mr Ryan said.
The initiative again gained momentum after Brisbane Deputy Mayor Adrian Schrinner submitted a petition to Parliament this week calling for a referendum on the issue.
The petition, which had gained more than 7000 supporters yesterday, suggested a trial before having another vote.
Queenslanders opposed daylight saving at a referendum in 1992 following a three-year trial of winding the clock forward one hour in the hotter months.
"The 1992 referendum on this matter was narrowly lost by less than 150,000 votes," Cr Schrinner's petition reads.
"Since then, the state's population has grown by at least 1.5 million residents, meaning the 1992 vote is now entirely outdated and irrelevant."
The Premier yesterday said daylight saving would divide Queensland.
"Queensland is a very, very large state and, whilst the people in the southeast would like it, I know a lot of people across regional Queensland would oppose it,'' she said.
Agriculture Minister Bill Byrne has previously spoken out against daylight saving. He was yesterday supported by colleagues Coralee O'Rourke, Curtis Pitt and Stirling Hinchliffe, who said: "My personal view is that daylight saving is not ideal for tropical and subtropical climates that don't enjoy the same cooling twilight period that the southern states often do."
Federal Tourism Minister and Gold Coast MP Steve Ciobo said the State Government must "listen to the voices of the Gold Coast", adding that as one of the country's easternmost points "daylight saving makes more sense" there.
Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls ruled out holding a referendum on the issue if the LNP won the next election.
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SermonIndex.net : Christian Books : Whether the image of God is in man according to the Trinity of Persons?
Summa Theologica by Aquinas
Whether the image of God is in man according to the Trinity of Persons?
Objection 1: It would seem that the image of God does not exist in man as to the Trinity of Persons. For Augustine says (Fulgentius De Fide ad Petrum i): |One in essence is the Godhead of the Holy Trinity; and one is the image to which man was made.| And Hilary (De Trin. v) says: |Man is made to the image of that which is common in the Trinity.| Therefore the image of God in man is of the Divine Essence, and not of the Trinity of Persons.
Objection 2: Further, it is said (De Eccl. Dogmat.) that the image of God in man is to be referred to eternity. Damascene also says (De Fide Orth. ii, 12) that the image of God in man belongs to him as |an intelligent being endowed with free-will and self-movement.| Gregory of Nyssa (De Homin. Opificio xvi) also asserts that, when Scripture says that |man was made to the image of God, it means that human nature was made a participator of all good: for the Godhead is the fulness of goodness.| Now all these things belong more to the unity of the Essence than to the distinction of the Persons. Therefore the image of God in man regards, not the Trinity of Persons, but the unity of the Essence.
Objection 3: Further, an image leads to the knowledge of that of which it is the image. Therefore, if there is in man the image of God as to the Trinity of Persons; since man can know himself by his natural reason, it follows that by his natural knowledge man could know the Trinity of the Divine Persons; which is untrue, as was shown above (Q, A).
Objection 4: Further, the name of Image is not applicable to any of the Three Persons, but only to the Son; for Augustine says (De Trin. vi, 2) that |the Son alone is the image of the Father.| Therefore, if in man there were an image of God as regards the Person, this would not be an image of the Trinity, but only of the Son.
On the contrary, Hilary says (De Trin. iv): |The plurality of the Divine Persons is proved from the fact that man is said to have been made to the image of God.|
I answer that, as we have seen (Q, A), the distinction of the Divine Persons is only according to origin, or, rather, relations of origin. Now the mode of origin is not the same in all things, but in each thing is adapted to the nature thereof; animated things being produced in one way, and inanimate in another; animals in one way, and plants in another. Wherefore it is manifest that the distinction of the Divine Persons is suitable to the Divine Nature; and therefore to be to the image of God by imitation of the Divine Nature does not exclude being to the same image by the representation of the Divine Persons: but rather one follows from the other. We must, therefore, say that in man there exists the image of God, both as regards the Divine Nature and as regards the Trinity of Persons; for also in God Himself there is one Nature in Three Persons.
Thus it is clear how to solve the first two objections.
Reply to Objection 3: This argument would avail if the image of God in man represented God in a perfect manner. But, as Augustine says (De Trin. xv, 6), there is a great difference between the trinity within ourselves and the Divine Trinity. Therefore, as he there says: |We see, rather than believe, the trinity which is in ourselves; whereas we believe rather than see that God is Trinity.|
Reply to Objection 4: Some have said that in man there is an image of the Son only. Augustine rejects this opinion (De Trin. xii, 5,6). First, because as the Son is like to the Father by a likeness of essence, it would follow of necessity if man were made in likeness to the Son, that he is made to the likeness of the Father. Secondly, because if man were made only to the image of the Son, the Father would not have said, |Let Us make man to Our own image and likeness|; but |to Thy image.| When, therefore, it is written, |He made him to the image of God,| the sense is not that the Father made man to the image of the Son only, Who is God, as some explained it, but that the Divine Trinity made man to Its image, that is, of the whole Trinity. When it is said that God |made man to His image,| this can be understood in two ways: first, so that this preposition |to| points to the term of the making, and then the sense is, |Let Us make man in such a way that Our image may be in him.| Secondly, this preposition 'to' may point to the exemplar cause, as when we say, |This book is made (like) to that one.| Thus the image of God is the very Essence of God, Which is incorrectly called an image forasmuch as image is put for the exemplar. Or, as some say, the Divine Essence is called an image because thereby one Person imitates another.
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Parliament group calls for regulations to tackle harmful social effects of ‘Wild West’ online environment, in the latest sign of a tightening regulatory landscape for internet firms
MPs have called for a tax on social media companies as part of new regulations that would aim to curb an “online Wild West” environment that is having a harmful effect on society.
The recommendations from the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing come one month after the results of Parliament’s inquiry into online disinformation, which also called for stricter regulation of social media firms.
The conclusion of Parliament’s one-year probe into social media and mental health comes as the government prepares to publish its own proposals on social media regulation.
The group’s report recommended creating a Social Media Health Alliance that would be funded by a 0.5 percent tax on social media firms’ profits, establishing a duty of care on social media firms with registered UK users aged 24 and under, and reviewing whether to class social media addiction as a disease.
‘Online Wild West’
The report acknowledged that social media firms are making efforts to address the mental health implications of their services, something pointed out by companies such as Facebook during the inquiry.
“For far too long social media companies have been allowed to operate in an online ‘Wild West'”, said Chris Elmore MP, chair of the all-party group. “And it is in this lawless landscape that our children currently work and play online. This cannot continue.”
The government said in a statement that it is preparing a white paper that is to set out the responsibilities of online platforms.
“An internet regulator, statutory ‘duty of care’ on platforms, and a levy on social media companies are all measures we are considering as part of our work,” the government stated.
The study is the latest sign of a tightening regulatory environment is on the way for social media companies including Facebook and Twitter.
It comes one year on from the disclosures that led to the scandal around political consultancy Cambridge Analytica, which allegedly used data collected on tens of millions of Facebook users for campaign purposes in the 2016 US presidential elections.
That scandal is ongoing, with the Observer on Sunday publishing fresh allegations that Facebook knew of Cambridge Analytica’s activities as early as the summer of 2016, far earlier than the company has ever admitted.
Marc Andreessen, the Facebook board member who allegedly hosted a meeting with Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie, denied the allegations.
Facebook has been hit by other challenges as well, including criticism over the spread across its network of live footage of last Friday’s shootings in New Zealand, and the departure of senior executives over plans to integrate the back-end infrastructure of its Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram messaging tools.
Last month’s report from Parliament’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMS) recommended that social media firms be bound by a mandatory code of conduct that would be enforced by an independent regulator.
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STOP10: A monthly guide to 10 Singapore films you can catch!
Film still from Saint Jack
A possible dinner conversation in Singapore.
Person A: Have you watched the recent local film Apprentice?
Person B: No. What is it about?
Person A: Its about the hangman in Singapore. It was really really good.
Person B: Oh, I see. Did Jack Neo direct it?
Person A: ............
Person B: Where to watch ah?
Person A: I think it's over already. It was last screened at this place called the Projector.
Person B: Where is that?
2017 is here and we are going to change all that. We are going to give you a million reasons to watch local, know where and when to watch them, and never be at a loss of what to do during your weekends, especially when it comes to nourishing the heart, mind and soul!
Here’s the deal. We are giving you STOP10, kind-of like a ‘SINdie + Top 10’. It is a list of 10 Singapore films, includes feature and short films, that you could watch every month. And we will tell you where you can watch it. Bookmark this right now next to that Top 50 Buffet List from that famous blogger LadyBoy Platinum Chef. Your weekend and some weekday nights will depend on it. With STOP10, you can keep up with the latest Singapore film screenings and happenings every month in just one list. Never miss out on a new film and be the first to discover new talents.
For those who have been following SINdie, 10 is a special number also because we are entering our 10th year in existence. Over the past years, we have interviewed countless filmmakers, met some truly amazing personalities and waxed lyrical about several gems that have emerged from the local filmmaking scene. So with the new year, we are back with a brand new look and new meat. STOP10 aside, we also launch our inaugural quarterly magazine today, put together by Alfonse Chiu, which offers some comprehensive reads and deep insights into the filmmaking scene here. This is a main course by itself, DO NOT consume it with other things like The Stray Times.
You ready for January 2017’s STOP10? Here we go! (in chronological order)
Viddsee, SGFilmChannel
Viddsee, a quintessential platform for watching streamed Asian short films, just launched the SG Film Channel in December 2016. You can look forward to more local films on this channel which is updated regularly. Ways of Seeing is a stop-motion animation (or clay-mation to be more exact) short film by Jerrold Chong, which explores the beauty of sound and the simple joys that our sense of hearing can bring to us. A blind man meets a blind violinist at a train station and they start an earnest conversation about their lives and the how they dealt with the ‘darkness' in their lives. Be mesmerised by its graceful marriage of thoughtful visuals and atmospheric sounds. This film was screened at the 27th Singapore International Film Festival and Jerrold himself has also interned in Charlie Kaufman’s well-acclaimed stop-motion film ‘Anomalisa’.
Read more about the film and how you can watch it here.
Move Out Notice
A snappy, humorous family drama about the relationship between mother and daughter sets a new bar in terms of using post-it pads! A property sales agent single-mother and her daughter have resorted to using cheery post-its as a way of communicating with each other to maintain a harmonious relationship. Correction: the only way of communicating with each other. But this system is tested when the daughter wants to move out to live with her friend and the silence in broken. We love how the film lends a different mood and tempo to the genre of family drama.
Unlucky Plaza
DVD, available at Objectifs Centre for Photography and Film, Books Actually, Books Kinokuniya, Takashimaya
With its DVD recently launched in December 2016 at Objectifs, Unlucky Plaza must be watched for the reason that it is quite unlike most other Singapore films. It imagines the unimaginable, a hostage crisis involving a group of hostages and the aggressor armed with only a meat cleaver (so so so different from robbing a bank of $30,000 with no weapon) The hostage situation finds its way into YouTube and suddenly the world learns that Singapore no longer that safe unicorn of a nation it wanted to be. Clearly an ambitious film with a nod to Quentin Tarantino, and its unabashed ambition makes for great entertainment. It also stars some of the best acting talents in Singapore including Dim Sum Dolly Pamela Oei, Judee Tan, Adrian Pang, Shane Mardjuki and Filipino actor Epy Quizon in the lead role. Unlucky Plaza was the opening film of the 25th Singapore International Film Festival and had 2 sold-out screenings.
7 Jan, Sat, 5pm, The Plaza, National Library Building
This was the first Hollywood movie shot entirely on-location in Singapore. The authorities banned it in Singapore when it was first released in 1979 as it featured an unsavoury side of Singapore - the sex trade. In fact, the production team had to shoot this film under a different name at that time. The film is about a savvy American pimp, Jack Flowers, and his oscillations between the Chinese triads and his Western customers. The movie title comes from the fact that he is really quite an honourable man who sticks by his principles in a rather dishonourable trade.
The film’s screening is part of the Asian Film Archive’s State of Motion exhibition pre-tour screening series of 5 old feature films which showcase Singapore in a different guise. The film screening series runs from 6 to 8 Jan. Details on where to watch and how to get tickets are available in this link. We also interviewed writer Ben Slater, who wrote about the film and its production in his book ‘Kinda Hot’.
We are giving away an autographed (by Ben Slater) copy of ‘Saint Jack’ and a free pair of tickets to the State of Motion Bus tour (worth $36). Contest details will be posted on our Facebook page. Look out for the contest post.
Ring of Fury
If the government had not banned this film in the 70s, it might have sparked a little industry of martial arts films in Singapore, with enough critical mass to rival those out of Hong Kong. Ring of Fury, directed by Tony Yeow and James Sebastian, can claim the title of being the only martial arts films ever to be made in Singapore. According to people who have watched it, the film has a strong edgy, outrageous style, has a couple of funny moments and also a compelling storyline. The tagline says it all - a humble noodle-seller turned pugilist who battles against gangsters led by a boss who wears an iron mask! Peter Chong, the lead carries off the role with much charisma and boy, those fight scenes look so raw and genuine!
This film is also screened as part of the Asian Film Archive’s State of Motion exhibition pre-tour screening series, which runs from 6 to 8 Jan. Details on where to watch and how to get tickets are available in this link. In it, Ben Slater, who also got very close to the late Tony Yeow, shares some insights into the film and the making of it.
A pair of State of Motion Bus tour (worth $36) tickets will be given away. Contest details will be posted on our Facebook page. Look out for the contest post.
The Glare (part of K Rajagopal’s retrospective)
14 Jan, Sat, 2-6pm, SCAPE Gallery (Level 5)
Filmmaker K Rajagopal is twice the age of many of the currently active filmmakers in Singapore but makes some of the most exciting works seen in the circuit. Following the critical acclaim to his debut feature film A Yellow Bird, the Singapore Film Society has put together a one-day only retrospective of his films this month, showcasing all of his works between 1995 and now (including some new films commissioned by the Indian Heritage Centre).
The Glare is one his early short films about a housewife who escapes into the world of the television programmes she is obsessed with as a respite from her abusive husband. The film marries both realism and fantasy and makes you laugh one second while feeling angsty the next. This film which, won Rajagopal his second Special Jury Prize at the Singapore International Film Festival in 1996, like Hillary Clinton, won the popular vote for the awards in that year and was even mentioned on television in national news then!
Timeless (part of K Rajagopal’s retrospective)
Also part of the K Rajagopal retrospective on 14 Jan is Timeless, a piece commissioned for an earlier retrospective of his works in 2010 by the National Museum of Singapore. Timeless won Best Cinematography and Best Editing at the 2011 Singapore Short Film Awards. It is a highly conceptual film about art and history in which a man appears in four different time periods, in different states of existence but somewhat in the same frame of mind, repeating his own mistakes made in his earlier incarnations. Kind of like Tilda Swinton in Orlando minus the sex change.
Tony's Long March
14 Jan, Sat , National Museum of Singapore Gallery Theatre
Tony Yeow made what could be considered Singapore’s first martial arts film, Ring of Fury, in the 70s, during a time when Singapore cinema was in decline. A man with a resonant, deep newscaster voice, he was not your run-off-the-mill filmmaker. He had crazy ideas and even made a film like Tiger’s Whip in 1998, about a Hollywood actor who had a disease which reduced his manhood to a stump and came to Singapore to look for a cure! His never-say-die attitude was legendary, having faced the worst box-office flops anyone could stomach. The Long March is a documentary made about Tony and sad to say, Tony passed away in 2015, before the completion of this documentary.
This screening is part of a pairing under the National Museum Cinematheque Selects Showcase. It will be screened with Lost in La Mancha. Directors Ben Slater and Sherman Ong of The Long March will be present for a discussion on the film and Tony’s life.
26 Jan, Thu, cinemas islandwide
Take 2 will prove to you that a prison film can bring festive CNY cheer too. Produced by Jack Neo, the film is about 4 ex-prisoners who start life afresh after finishing their sentences. For people who enjoyed his earlier prison film One More Chance (2005), this comes from the same cloth but brighter, funnier, with more surprises and has some amazing action sequences! This film’s cast includes familiar faces like getai veteran Wang Lei, Ah Boys to Men's Maxi Lim and Garrick Chin and Long Long Time Ago’s Ryan Lian. The film is Ivan Ho’s directing debut, having been a screenwriter who co-wrote Ah Boys to Men Three: Frogmen and Long Long Time Ago.
The Fortune Handbook
Here is your chance to see three of the biggest ‘Lees’, Christopher Lee, Mark Lee and Li Nanxing, in local Chinese TV entertainment, hamming it up in a CNY comedy. The Fortune Handbook is about a Fortune God intern (yes, apparently they have a training school in heaven) who is sent to earth to do good in order to be promoted to a full-blown Fortune God. Unfortunately, he messes up the internship by indiscriminately giving normal beings special powers and all hell breaks loose on earth. What a delicious mess!
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Why Do Flying Birds Make a V Formation?
Updated on: 18 Jan 2021 by Ashish
Why do birds fly in a V formation?
Birds fly in a V formation because when they fly in this pattern, they are able to extract the maximum benefit by putting in less effort. This is because when a bird flies, the tips of both its wings create a rotating vortex. Due to this, the air right behind the bird gets pushed downwards, while the air behind this and off to the sides gets pushed upwards. This creates specific zones, known as upwash zones and downwash zones. Birds flying in these zones can continue flying by putting less efforts.
Have you ever noticed a large group of birds flying high in the sky? If you have, then you must have noticed that many groups fly in a shape that basically resembles the English alphabet letter “V” (See the picture below).
The V Formation, also known as the Echelon formation, is very frequently seen in migratory birds (like geese) who migrate or travel over long distances. Granted, it looks neat and classy to onlookers, but have you ever wondered what the real reason is behind this particular flying pattern of birds? Well, let’s dig in and find out.
Does it take less effort in the V formation?
When a bird flies, the tips of both its wings create a rotating vortex. A “rotating vortex” is nothing but a rotating spiral of moving air around the wingtips of the bird.
Due to this, the air right behind the bird gets pushed downwards, while the air behind this and off to the sides gets pushed upwards. This creates specific zones, known as upwash zones and downwash zones, where the flow of air is either upwards or downwards.
Now, if a bird flies in this zone, it gets a free lift from the air and consequently gets a considerable amount of air support, without expending much effort of its own. This is why birds following the leader may not have to flap their wings as many times as the leader of the group, as they can just glide along and remain airborne.
Timing Matters
The timing at which the trailing birds flap their wings is crucial to this whole process. When the bird flying in the front flaps its wings, the upwash created by its wings also moves up and down. Therefore, the bird behind this bird has to adjust its own flapping time to match the moving zone of the free lift coming off the wings of the bird flying in the front. In this way, the birds are able to extract the maximum benefit (in terms of putting in less effort) out of this pattern.
Who is the Leader?
As it turns out, there is no constant leader of a flock. The birds take turns being at the front. Bernhard Voelkl and his colleagues from the University of Oxford’s department of zoology conducted an amazing study to find out more about flight behaviors and they found out that a bird spends almost 32% of its time flying behind another bird, and a similar amount of time leading the formation.
V-Formation in Military Aircrafts
This formation is known as the “V Formation” or the “Vic” Formation in military outfits all over the world. This formation is also pretty common in air shows, but the basic premise behind it was completely inspired by the natural world – from those clever flocks of birds that we have been admiring for thousands of years!
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You are here: Home » Articles » Championship, League One and Two » Thrilling climax in store for Leagues One and Two
Thrilling climax in store for Leagues One and Two
Posted on April 23, 2018 by J Bleasdale
THIRTY Five games down, just one to go!
There is much to play for at both ends of the League One table this weekend, whilst League Two also has much to play for in the race to get out of the bottom tier of the SPFL setup.
League One has, arguably, had the most intriguing battle for promotion all season with Raith Rovers and Ayr United, both relegated from the Championship last campaign, vying for the one spot that will see either side go straight back up.
Ayr have been the Divisions most entertaining side, netting 90 goals in the previous 35 matches, an average of just over two and a half goals per game. The strike partnership of Lawrence Shankland and Craig Moore, who’ve scored a combined 44 goals this campaign, has been a major factor in Iain McCall’s side’s promotion push.
Despite their free flowing football, Ayr have already seen one opportunity to seal an immediate return to the Championship pass them by thanks to consecutive defeats in their last two games. A shock 2-1 home loss to Stranraer was followed with a defeat by the same score at Alloa, and with it a five point advantage swung into a one point deficit going into the final weekend of the season.
Meanwhile, Raith have been going along quite nicely under Barry Smith as they look to avenge their shock relegation in last seasons Championship playoff, which came a year after they took part in the Premiership playoff Quarter Final. Whilst they haven’t been as free-scoring as Ayr, the Fifers consistency has been solid all campaign and now have destiny in their own hands with that one point lead.
If they do what their rivals failed to do and beat Alloa on Saturday at Starks Park, Raith Rovers will be the ones who bounce straight back up at the first attempt. However, a draw or defeat will hand the initiative back to The Honest Men in their home match against relegation threatened Albion Rovers. If they better Raith’s result, a situation where even a draw might be enough should Alloa claim three points, then they will win the League One title and confirm their rivals to the playoffs, with either the Wasps or Arbroath lying in waiting in the Semi Finals. It’s set to be a nervous and thrilling climax to the tightest title race across all four divisions.
Raith Rovers are currently favourites to win League One with odds of 2/7, and Ayr United being 5/2.
Whilst Raith Rovers and Ayr United are battling to get out of League One, two sides are desperate to stay in it. Albion Rovers and Queens Park are separated by just two points going into the final game of the season, with both sides fighting it out to earn a second opportunity to survive the drop via the League One playoffs.
Albion have been overhauled by Forfar recently to sit in ninth place and cannot finish higher due to being five points behind them, meaning that the best case scenario of staying up is through the playoff route. They did gain a much needed victory over East Fife last time out to give them that two point cushion over The Spiders. An unlikely victory at promotion chasing Ayr will guarantee survival, with a point also likely to be enough due to their superior goal difference.
For Queens Park, the mathematics are simple – defeat Arbroath at Hampden and hope Albion Rovers lose to jump above them into that playoff spot. The odds aren’t great for them mind you given their wretched home form, where they’ve masterminded only one victory at the National Stadium all season, and face an opposition with ten away wins this campaign, bettered only by Ayr. With the Red Lichties guaranteed a playoff berth, The Spiders will be hoping that they can take advantage against a team with not much to play for and give themselves a second chance of staying in the Third tier.
Two teams also seeking League One football for next season are North East rivals Montrose and Peterhead, battling it out for the League Two title. Both sides had been neck and neck all season though The Gable Endies recent home win against their main rivals for promotion has given them a crucial three point lead going into the final game.
Montrose host Elgin City knowing that a point will secure promotion to League One, a remarkable achievement given they only survived relegation from the SPFL by the playoffs two years ago. However, should they suffer an unlikely defeat, then Peterhead, relegated last season, can overhaul them with a home win of their own against Edinburgh City thanks to their vastly superior goal difference. Whilst the League Two title race doesn’t sound like it will come to a dramatic conclusion, stranger things have happened in football and The Blue Toon will be hoping their opponents crumble under pressure when it really matters.
Montrose are strong odds on favourites to finish top of League Two with odds of 1/12, with Peterhead at 6/1.
The race to see who will join the League Two runners up and second bottom of League One in the playoffs is also guaranteed to go to the final game, with Stirling Albion, Stenhousemuir and Clyde vying it out for the two remaining spots. Stenhousemuir can nail their place in the end of season finale by either defeating Berwick Rangers tomorrow in their game in hand or claiming three points at Albion on Saturday. Stirling, on the other hand, know that a point will be enough to see them gain another crack at promotion.
Should either side slip up, Clyde can sneak into fourth place by defeating Berwick at Broadwood. They’ll be hoping that both Wee Rangers and Stirling Albion can take points off Stenny as that’s their best way to get into the Playoffs. Although technically they can overhaul Albion should they lose at Forthbank, it would need a six goal swing in the Bully Wee’s favour to do so. However, given their struggles earlier in the season, Clyde have done well to get to this position and, with Danny Lennon at the helm, they will be looking for a proper crack at League Two promotion next season.
Nine months of hard work all comes down to one final game to determine what sides will take the pleasure in promotion and the regret of relegation, and who will get a second bite at the cherry for survival and stepping up a league. Whilst the quality and publicity of Leagues One and Two in Scotland don’t have the same appeal as the top two divisions, the tensions and drama are no different and the script is there for more twists and turns from three o’clock to 4:45 on Saturday – plus injury time for a dramatic winner!
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Tags: alloa, ayr united, Barry Smith, Craig Moore, Lawrence Shankland, Montrose, Peterhead, queens park, Raith Rovers, Stirling Albion
J Bleasdale
I am a football fan with a passion for writing, briefly studied journalism before other priorities got in the way. Enjoy blogging as its my way of expressing my thoughts on Scottish Football. Even though I'm an Aberdeen fan primarily, I'm happy to express my impartial views on other clubs.
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Scottish Welfare Fund rise
Stronger safety net needed as Crisis Grant applications rise
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has called for a strengthening in the social security safety net as figures released today show a rising number of people applying to the Scottish Welfare Fund.
The new figures show that Crisis Grant applications were 37% higher in May 2020 than in May 2019, evidencing the growing need for financial crisis support created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Commenting on the increase, CAS Social Justice spokesperson, Nina Ballantyne, said: "CAS welcomed the additional £45m of funding for the Scottish Welfare Fund announced by the Scottish Government in March. The increase in applications shows that was the right call and will have helped many people avoid total destitution.
"As news of increased redundancies spreads, local authorities, the Scottish Government and the UK Government can further support those facing hardship by strengthening all parts of the social security safety net: making Crisis Grant applications easier and payments faster; and ending the five week wait for Universal Credit by making advance payments non-repayable.
"The Citizens Advice network in Scotland is open and ready to support people through this time. Anyone experiencing financial hardship can contact their local Citizens Advice Bureau for free, independent and confidential advice."
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Pamela Chapter 60
By Samuel Richardson
So, a couple of hours after arriving, Mr. B went up to see Pamela and was incredibly hostile and insulting. He even stormed out in the midst of their conversation.
Later, he called her down and forced her to wait on him. She was so upset she couldn't pour the wine without spilling it.
During the course of the dinner, she was forced to listen to Mr. B and Mrs. Jewkes insult her. Eventually, Pamela threw herself on her knees and begged Mr. B to listen to her complaints about Mrs. Jewkes, but he refused.
Instead, he just creeped on her and made some vague threats about what would happen to her if she didn't behave.
Meanwhile, Pamela heard that Sir Simon Darnford would be visiting, and she would likely be required to make an appearance.
Eventually, the master's "proposal" arrives. It's of various benefits he would confer on Pamela and her family if she would consent to live as his mistress--with the potential for marriage later, if he decides he wants to.
Uh huh. We totally believe that.
When she delivered her written refusal, Mr. B got agitated, insisting he would get what he wanted regardless (and, once again, tried to kiss and manhandle her). She got away as soon as she could.
Volume II, Chapter 67
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Passenger who jumped off cruise liner found floating in the ocean and rescued
By Nonkululeko Njilo - 31 December 2019 - 16:29
A man who went overboard while MSC Orchestra was sailing between Madagascar and Mauritius was miraculously saved after spending nearly an hour in the ocean on Tuesday.
Image: MSC Cruises
A man who jumped overboard as a cruise ship sailed between Madagascar and Mauritius on the last day of 2019 was miraculously found and rescued after spending almost an hour floating in the Indian Ocean.
The incident on the MSC Orchestra passenger liner occurred early on Tuesday.
Ross Volk, MD of MSC Cruises South Africa, said in a brief statement on Tuesday that the ship’s security protocols were immediately activated. He added that the man had apparently jumped of his own free will.
The ship's crew used a smaller boat to rescue the man.
Image: Facebook/Gerhardt Jooste
“A team of crew members was deployed to conduct the search and rescue operation and within less than one hour, MSC Orchestra’s rescue team managed to successfully salvage the passenger,” said Volk.
The passenger was brought back on board and taken to the ship’s medical centre where he received further care.
“Fortunately, the passenger sustained only minor injuries,” said Volk.
The captain and crew were congratulated by Gerhardt Jooste, from Cape Town, who posted pictures and a video of the rescue on Facebook.
“Man over board in the Indian Ocean. Miraculously he was found an hour later and he survived. Congratulations to the captain and crew,” he wrote.
The MSC Orchestra is a resort-style liner boasting an on-board spa, sports and fitness centres, swimming pools, a jogging track, theatre, casino, disco, bars and restaurants.
Ship operators said the man’s health status was being monitored closely but he remained in a good condition.
The incident did not affect the ship’s schedule or cruise operations and the vessel continues on its course to Mauritius, said Volk.
He added that support was being offered to the man's family on board.
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Facebook facing advertiser exodus warns analyst
Chris Davies - May 16, 2012, 9:22am CDT
GM abandoning Facebook’s paid advertising is likely only the start of high profile brands ditching the social network, analysts predict, with one global firm claiming the site was getting worse, not better, for marketing. “Facebook often stands directly in the way of marketers’ efforts to measure the performance of their programs” Forrester analyst Nate Elliott claims, pointing to the social site’s inconsistent jumping between different advertising strategies as it desperately hunts for something that will actually make it money.
Back in 2011, Elliott highlights, Facebook made under $4 in ad revenue per active user. Meanwhile, the site’s mobile userbase has grown hugely in the past year, and Facebook is yet to figure out a way to successfully monetize those people accessing it on phones and tablets.
The end result is a platform with millions of users but a growing disillusionment among significant advertisers that there’s any hope of delivering targeted marketing messages to them.
“One global consumer goods company told us recently that Facebook was getting worse, rather than better, at helping marketers succeed” Elliott writes. “And companies in industries from consumer electronics to financial services tell us they’re no longer sure Facebook is the best place to dedicate their social marketing budget – a shocking fact given the site’s dominance among users.”
According to insider talk, General Motor’s decision to pull its $10m Facebook advertising spend was because that money “had little impact on consumers” and the car company decided it was getting better value from maintaining free profile pages so as to engage with users instead. Even with as much as $16bn in the pipeline, whether Zuckerberg & Co. can turn things around remains to be seen.
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SAP on Azure ‘a real cost-saver’ for major South African government body
by Hanleigh | Apr 5, 2018 | Case Studies
Johannesburg-based Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) exists to pass legislation, provide a forum for citizen debate, involve the public in law-making and oversee the activities of the provincial executive. To fulfill the smooth delivery of these important civic duties, it relies on enterprise software from SAP – software that’s now easier and cheaper to support after a strategic move to Microsoft cloud swiftly carried out by a trusted Microsoft Partner, Gijima.
Mission-critical business necessity
In common with many other public sector administrations no matter where their location, management at Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) have got used to budget constraints and inventive ways of provisioning tech services the rest of the organization needs to help taxpayers.
But when the need to carry out an extensive hardware upgrade to support a critical business application running on SAP was identified, Director of ICT at GPL, Surendra Chetty, found it an exciting challenge on GPL’s path to digital transformation.
Luckily, a great – and fiscally positive – answer emerged in the shape of a suggested migration of the GPL enterprise service to Microsoft Azure. Intrigued, Chetty authorized a proof of concept demonstration to test the theory and the PoC was extremely sucessful enabling the team to bring up SAP development and test environment in a matter of hours. Chetty could see how the cloud could help GPL’s infrasructure challenges and budget constraints.
“Microsoft Azure enabled us to rapidly provision scalable hardware for our SAP upgrade project,” he confirms.
A million in cost savings
With the help of local ISV Gijima, GPL has created a new environment for SAP’s latest Netweaver release on Azure, complemented by its Business Intelligence solutions.
Chetty reports that the new cloud-delivered version was functional in a few hours and procurement and budget issues that had been holding back development, ceased to be a factor in his thinking. Microsoft’s special cloud funding models, meanwhile, meant GPL’s internal IT team could test the new environment quickly without impacting production.
GPL IT team also reports that they can easily and reliably access SAP applications via Azure with zero latency hiccups. Even better: GPL’s finance team estimates a saving of no less than 1m Rand ($70,000) from the use of cloud, compared to what it would’ve required for the hardware solution. “Migrating our SAP environment to Azure has led to significant cost savings, since we are able to de-provision workloads when they are not utilized,” he adds.
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Medicare changes prompt ill feeling
By Matt Wade
May 10, 2014 — 10.20pm
If a popularity contest was staged for Australian government programs Medicare would walk into the final.
When an Essential poll asked voters in 2011 what they thought about eight of the biggest federal government policy decisions of the modern era, Medicare received overwhelming support. Almost eight in 10 said Medicare was good or very good. Just one in 17 thought it was bad or very bad. Approval of Medicare was far higher than either floating the Australian dollar (46 per cent said good) or free trade agreements (41 per cent said good).
Even so, Joe Hockey's first budget is set to make a landmark change to Medicare by introducing a co-payment for GP consultations.
"There is no such thing as a free visit to a doctor," the Treasurer says.
But trends in public opinion suggest the Abbott government has set itself a tough assignment convincing voters to embrace changes to Medicare.
The public's allegiance to Medicare is at odds with its contentious beginnings. Australia's first universal healthcare scheme – the Whitlam government's Medibank – was introduced after a protracted and bitter political battle. The law to create it was rejected repeatedly in the Senate and it required a double-dissolution election in 1974 and the first-ever joint sitting of Parliament for it to pass. That scheme operated for only about a year before the Fraser Coalition government began to dismantle it triggering a general strike in 1976. By 1981, Medibank had been abolished and Australia reverted to a system of voluntary private insurance, subsidised by government. The Hawke Labor government then introduced Medicare in 1984.
Despite the early divisions, Medicare gradually won favour across the political spectrum. Opinion polls for more than a decade have shown Medicare has high levels of support among both Coalition and Labor voters. When an Essential poll in 2011 asked if Medicare should be privatised 72 per cent of Coalition voters were opposed compared with 79 per cent of Labor supporters.
The danger of tinkering with Medicare was underscored in 1991 when the Hawke government introduced a co-payment for GP visits of $3.50. That was watered down to $2.50 before it even began and was abandoned months after Paul Keating replaced Bob Hawke as prime minister.
By the 1996 election, the Coalition had accepted Medicare and the then opposition leader John Howard promised to preserve the scheme. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Tony Abbott declared the Coalition government would be "the best friend Medicare has ever had".
Why has Medicare proved so popular? One reason is that we've all got a stake in it. Taxpayers contribute through the 1.5 per cent Medicare levy and taxpayers benefit when they go to the doctor. It's my guess that many families with private health insurance feel they get much better value from Medicare than insurance.
Australians' intuitive support for Medicare is backed up by international comparisons. We spend less on healthcare as a proportion of GDP than the OECD average and much less than the United States. But our health outcomes are good by world standards – only three nations have longer life expectancy at birth. "People have gradually come to see their interests tied to the universal scheme," Macquarie University researcher Dr Shaun Wilson says.
Will a co-payment make much difference? Polling published in the Sun-Herald suggests it would alter public behaviour.
About four in 10 respondents said a $6 co-payment would make them less likely to go to the doctor.
Critics of the co-payment say this disincentive will end up adding to the overall health costs because more sick people who put off going to the doctor will require more treatment.
Supporters of the co-payment say it is affordable and necessary given the spiralling cost of health. The government's commission of audit said healthcare was Australia's biggest long-term budget challenge.
But Dr Wilson says there is another big issue at stake – the introduction of more user-pays policies in the health system, such as GP co-payments, could erode the very high levels of support for Medicare over time.
That would create the political space for much more far-reaching changes to the health system.
It's a big week for Australia's much-loved universal health care system.
Matt Wade is a senior economics writer at The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Metallica ST.ANGER
By alex lorenzana BRONZE, Boise, Idaho
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alex lorenzana BRONZE, Boise, Idaho
I just read an article about one of Mettalica’s recent CD’s it is called mettalica most of the songs are the usual head banging music but there are my favorite ones like “Frantic’’ or ‘‘Some Kind of Monster’’, also most of the songs on this CD are about six to eight which means they must have done a lot of work on this CD.the way this band music great is their vocalist James Hetfield.
Usually a band stays alive for a ratio of five to ten years, but this band has been alive for twenty years, but the bad thing is that most of the band members die get kicked out or go to rehab. At a time this band’s vocalist had drinking problems so he went to rehab and stayed out of the band over a year.
While they were marking this CD all of this did happen to them I know this because they made a documentary about when they were making this CD around the time of their singer going to rehab they were feeling uncomfortable. While making the documentary and CD at the same time the band almost got separated. The guitarist also had problems with the music they were making even though he is used to all the screaming and the fights he just didn’t like the solos. There was also another problem with the drummer he didn’t like the vocalist after he got out of rehab because the vocalist would spend more time with his family then the band.
But then they had a plan for the dysfunction.
When they finally finished the CD they also finished the documentary while they were having a concert they have made so many CD’s and I don’t think they will ever have plans to separate the band we all hope that they keep on going no matter what happens.
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Grammar, dude! Learn it. And "ratio of five to ten years" ... THat's not what a ratio is.
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Americans' view about taxes in 2017
Published by Alexander Kunst, Sep 3, 2019
The statistic shows the result of a survey carried out in January 2017, among 1,059 Americans who were asked the following question: 'Which of these statements concerning taxes do you agree with?'.
24 percent of the respondents did not understand the tax system.
Which of these statements concerning taxes do you agree with?
23-27 January, 2017
Multiple responses are possible in this case.Therfore, the total sum is higher than 100%.
Tax receipts in the UK 2000-2020
Income tax receipts in the UK 2000-2020
Capital gains tax receipts in the UK 2000-2020
National Insurance tax receipts in the UK 2000-2020
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VAT receipts in the UK 2000-2020
United Kingdom HMRC tax receipts 2000-2019: corporation tax
Child and working tax credits in the UK 2003-2020
Inheritance tax receipts in the UK 2000-2020
Tax gap value in the United Kingdom (UK) 2005-2019
United Kingdom (UK) percentage tax gap 2005-2019
Tax gap value in the United Kingdom (UK), by tax type 2018/19
Tax gap value in the United Kingdom (UK), by customer group 2018/19
Tax gap value in the United Kingdom (UK), by cause 2018/19
Illicit cigarette market: associated tax gap in the United Kingdom 2011-2019
Illicit hand rolling tobacco market: associated tax gap in the UK 2011-2019
Illicit beer market: associated tax gap in the United Kingdom (UK) 2011-2019
Americans' view on the fairness of the tax system 2017
Electronic tax declaration in Germany 2000-2020
Commercial property industry: tax paid in the United Kingdom (UK) 2013-2016
Italy: opinion on tax system 2016
Tax burden score of Indonesia on Economic Freedom ranking 1995-2018
Advantages of Hong Kong as an intellectual property trading hub in Asia 2018
Italy: opinion on publishing names of those who evade taxes 2017
Middle East countries with the most difficult tax challenges for companies 2016
Opinion of French people towards the reintroduction of ISF 2018
Opinion about reforming the tax system in France 2019
Share of Americans who ever sought professional tax consultation as of 2017, by age
Americans' expectations on their tax refund in 2017
Distribution of Americans by their plans on how to spend their tax refund 2017
Share of Americans who will file their tax online in 2017, by age
Distribution of Americans by their certainty about the amount of taxes they pay 2017
Consumer plans on tax refund spending in the U.S. 2017, by gender
Share of Americans who ever sought professional tax consultation as of 2017
Consumer plans on tax refund spending in the U.S. 2017, by age
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Distribution of Americans by their knowledge on tax filing software 2017
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and were crying out as they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, ‘What city is like the great city?'
E.M. Zerr's Commentary on Selected Books of the New Testament
The Topic Concordance - Judges; Torrey's Topical Textbook - Commerce;
American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Poetry of the Hebrews; Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - City; Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Babylon; Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Debt, Debtor; Mourning; Morrish Bible Dictionary - Babylon the Great ; The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Babel; Babylon;
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Babylon in the New Testament:; Ships and Boats;
Clark on Revelation
Ellicott's Commentary
Expositor's Greek Testament
Family Bible NT
Alford's Commentary
Bible Study NT
People's NT
Scott on Revelation
Keathley on Revelation
Smith's Writings
Brown's Commentary
Norris on Revelation
Newell's Commentary
What city is like unto this great city! - Viz. in magnitude, power, and luxury.
Clarke, Adam. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". "The Adam Clarke Commentary". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/acc/revelation-18.html. 1832.
And cried … - That is, as they had a deep interest in it, they would, on their own account, as well as hers, lift up the voice of lamentation.
d What city is like unto this great city? - In her destruction. What calamity has ever come upon a city like this?
Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bnb/revelation-18.html. 1870.
And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning,.... See Gill on Revelation 18:9.
saying, what city is like unto this great city? as before for magnificence and grandeur, so now for sorrow, desolation, and ruin; nor was any city like it for power and authority, for pride and luxury, for idolatry and superstition, blasphemy and impenitence; the like the sailors say of Tyre, Ezekiel 27:30 from whence this and other expressions are borrowed in this lamentation.
Gill, John. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". "The New John Gill Exposition of the Entire Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/geb/revelation-18.html. 1999.
when they saw — Greek, “{(horontes}.” But A, B, C, and Andreas read, Greek, “{(blepontes},” “looking at.” Greek, “{(blepo},” is to use the eyes, to look: the act of seeing without thought of the object seen. Greek, “{(horao},” refers to the thing seen or presented to the eyes [Tittmann].
smoke — so B, C. But A reads “place.”
What city is like — Co)mpare the similar beast as to the beast, Revelation 13:4: so closely do the harlot and beast approximate one another. Contrast the attributi)on of this praise to God, to whom alone it is due, by His servants ({Exo_15:11}). Martial says of Rome, “Nothing is equal to her;” and Athenaeu)s, “She is the epitome of the world.”
Jamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfb/revelation-18.html. 1871-8.
As they looked (βλεποντες — blepontes). Present active participle of βλεπω — blepō See οταν βλεπωσιν — hotan blepōsin in Revelation 18:10.
What city is like the great city? (τις ομοια τηι πολει τηι μεγαληι — tis homoia tēi polei tēi megalēi̱). No πολις — polis with τις — tis but implied. Associative instrumental case, as usual, with ομοια — homoia “The eternal city” is eternal no longer.
Robertson, A.T. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". "Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/rwp/revelation-18.html. Broadman Press 1932,33. Renewal 1960.
18 And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!
Ver. 18. What city is like unto this] q.d. Who would have ever thought we should ever have seen this dismal day of Rome’s destruction? It was wont to be said, Roma cladibus animosior, Rome is unconquerable. The pope wrote once to the Turk that threatened him,
" Niteris incassum Petri submergere navem;
Fluctuat, at nunquam mergitur ills ratis."
Trapp, John. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". John Trapp Complete Commentary. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jtc/revelation-18.html. 1865-1868.
Revelation 18:18. τίς ὁμοία, what [city is] like) One city above all others in the world was deemed incomparable, viz. Rome. See Pauli Aringhi, Lib. ii. Rom. subterr. c. 1. Rome is spoken of by Martial, as the goddess of the lands and nations, to which NOTHING is EQUAL, and nothing second: and by Athenæus, as the epitome of the world.
Bengel, Johann Albrecht. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jab/revelation-18.html. 1897.
Ver. 18,19. We all know ship masters and sailors are persons that live by carrying merchants’ goods; and therefore, properly, the terms signify all such persons (of what rank and order soever) who get their livings by serving this mystical Babylon, whether silversmiths that make shrines for Diana, or clerks, or notaries, or any officers in that church, employed in gathering its revenues of annats and first-fruits, selling of offices, gathering of Peter-pence, drawing of pardons and indulgences, or dispensations, or such as in that synagogue hold any offices of profit. All who will be highly concerned in the ruin of the papacy, as that by the upholding of which they live, by reason of the great riches thus coming in, the whole rabble of their ecclesiastical hierarchy, with all their petty officers, seem to be here meant.
Poole, Matthew, "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/revelation-18.html. 1685.
and cried out as they looked upon the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like the great city?
And cried as they looked upon the smoke of her burning ... The repetition of "smoke of her burning" is of interest. It does not seem that the kings, merchants, etc., were much concerned about the "burning" of the harlot, but the smoke of it, indicating that it was the subsequent consequences of her destruction which confounded them. No! They did not care at all about the harlot being burned, but they certainly got the message from the smoke!
Coffman, James Burton. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". "Coffman Commentaries on the Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bcc/revelation-18.html. Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. 1983-1999.
They also lament because of the collapse of this great commercial empire. Their question echoes the one about Tyre in Ezekiel 27:32. [Note: Lee, 4:774; Wall, p217.] The implied answer is that no city can match Babylon in its material greatness.
Constable, Thomas. DD. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". "Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/dcc/revelation-18.html. 2012.
when, &c. = as they looked upon (the texts read App-133.)
unto. Omit.
this = the.
Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". "E.W. Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bul/revelation-18.html. 1909-1922.
And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city!
When they saw - [ horoutees (Greek #3708); but 'Aleph (') A B C, Andreas, blepontes (Greek #991), 'looking at;' blepoo (Greek #991) is to use the eyes, to look: the act of seeing, without thought of the object seen: horaoo (Greek #3708) refers to the thing seen or presented to the eye (Tittmann)].
Smoke. So B C but A, Vulgate, 'place.'
What city is like? Compare the similar boast as to the beast, Revelation 13:4 : so closely do the harlot and beast approximate. Contrast its attribution to God, to whom alone it is due, by His servants (Exodus 15:11). Martial says of Rome, 'Nothing is equal to her;' Athenaeus, 'She is the world's epitome.'
Jamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfu/revelation-18.html. 1871-8.
10; 13:4; Isaiah 23:8,9; Jeremiah 51:37; Ezekiel 27:30-32
Reciprocal: Genesis 19:28 - General; Exodus 11:6 - General; Deuteronomy 13:15 - destroying it utterly; Job 6:21 - ye see; Isaiah 34:10 - the smoke; Ezekiel 27:32 - What city; Ezekiel 31:15 - I caused a; Hosea 11:8 - Admah; Joel 2:30 - pillars; Revelation 11:8 - the great; Revelation 14:8 - Babylon; Revelation 14:11 - smoke; Revelation 19:3 - And her
Torrey, R. A. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". "The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tsk/revelation-18.html.
What city is like means a general statement of her greatness as of the past, for now she is very low and worthless since she is belng destroyed by fire.
Zerr, E.M. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". E.M. Zerr's Commentary on Selected Books of the New Testament. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/znt/revelation-18.html. 1952.
18.Saw the smoke of her burning—Too distant to see the flame.
Whedon, Daniel. "Commentary on Revelation 18:18". "Whedon's Commentary on the Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/whe/revelation-18.html. 1874-1909.
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Where to go this weekend: Hood River, OR
Mt. Hood dominates the skyline south of town. (Photos by John Clark.)
Beth Collins – September 26, 2017 | Updated October 21, 2019
In May, this Columbia Gorge town hits its stride: The river begins to warm, breweries open their patios, and the new waterfront park fills with picnickers.
Portland is 64 miles southwest via I-84 and has the closest airport, making Hood River an easy weekend getaway for most Westerners.
Here, Portland-based writer Beth Collins shares her five favorite must-do’s.
Stand-up paddle boarding the Columbia River.
1. Water play Windsurfers helped put Hood River on the map in the 1980s, transforming it from a sleepy farm town into a bucket-list destination for adrenaline junkies. Kiteboarders caught on to the ideal wind conditions here in the early 2000s, followed by stand-up paddle-boarders about three years ago. On windy days, you can see all three sports in action—but don’t be intimidated by the resident experts. There’s a calmer section of water that’s sheltered from high winds (and daredevil traffic) where Big Winds instructors teach novices the town’s signature sports (207 Front St.). Dip your toe in with an intro lesson or sign on for a two-day clinic. For kids, the outfitter offers four-day windsurfing camps, grooming the next generation of world-class athletes. Rentals from $20, lessons from $49.
Waterfront Park.
2. Water play, part II If you’d rather not shimmy into a wetsuit on your visit, no problem—thanks to two recent major developments, Hood River has plenty of low-key attractions as well. The first addition was Waterfront Park, a 5-acre green space with a swimming beach, playground, and picnic areas. An amphi-theater was added last summer and now hosts local bands. In June, Nichols Basin West Edge Trail will open, connecting 14,000 feet of waterfront with a paved walking and cycling trail.
Local fruit infuses the tasting flight at Fox-Tail Cider.
3. Farm to pint Hood River is known as a beer town, and with five breweries in city limits and six more within a 20-minute drive, it earns the sudsy reputation. But it also has a fantastic wine, cider, and—as of last summer—spirits scene. The friendliest sipping experience is to be found at Marchesi Vineyards and Winery (3955 Belmont Dr.), where owner Franco Marchesi, a native of Piedmont, Italy, greets customers with a heartfelt “Ciao!” He pours bold reds and whites ($8 tasting), and the outdoor tables have views of Mt. Hood and rolling hills of vines. All those apple and pear orchards you see? The produce is put to good use at Fox-Tail Cider (2965 Ehrck Hill Dr.). Try the new Pyrus Perry, made from Comice and Bartlett pears, or the strawberry-rhubarb and blackberry ciders, due out this summer (tasting from $1.50). If your tastes run a little stiffer, head to Camp 1805 Distillery and Bar (501 Portway Ave.), where the rum and whiskey are distilled in-house ($5 tasting). Just opened last summer, the bar has a food menu with meat-heavy options like a pulled-pork sandwich—hearty enough to absorb those spirits. “People are taking notice of Hood River—and not just in the beer community,” says Eric Boterro, Camp 1805’s restaurant manager. “A lot of people came out here to play and then they found a way to stay.”
4. Gorgeous views Hood River’s prime location, tucked within the basalt walls of the Columbia River Gorge, means you get grab-your-camera moments every way you turn. The always-snowcapped peaks of Mt. Hood, to the south, and Mt. Adams, to the north, frame the town, and in spring, the surrounding orchards are in full bloom. Get a bird’s-eye view of the beauty up at Panorama Point, a drive-to lookout (1212 Eastside Rd., just off State 35), then continue along the Fruit Loop, a 35-mile stretch of road dotted with fruit stands and lavender farms.
Parts + Labour.
5. Downtown delights Oak Street, the town’s main drag, encapsulates its active-chic aesthetic. Shops like Parts + Labour (311 Oak St.) focus on downtime attire—dresses, hoodies, and jeans from brands like Splendid, Sanctuary, and Maison Scotch. Down the road, at seasonal Mike’s Ice Cream (504 Oak St.), adults kick back on Adirondack chairs, kids scurry up a ladder to the treehouse, and everyone indulges in housemade treats like huckleberry shakes.
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UK / Ultimate Collectors’ Edition box
February 9, 2016 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1970s, Genesis, King Crimson, UK, Yes
British prog rock group UK, who issued two albums at the tail end of the 1970s, are celebrated in Ultimate Collectors’ Edition, a forthcoming 16-disc box set compiled and curated by original band member Eddie Jobson…
Formed in England in 1977, the acclaimed supergroup was made up of keyboardist and electric-violinist Jobson (Roxy Music, Frank Zappa); vocalist and bassist John Wetton (King Crimson); guitarist Allan Holdsworth (Soft Machine); and drummer Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson, Genesis).
This new box set boasts a wealth of material, the cornerstone of which is the two studio long-players, 1978’s UK and Danger Money from 1979 (the latter recorded as a trio with drummer Terry Bozzio) which are newly remastered at Abbey Road and presented on CD and 24/96 hi-res blu-ray audio.
Likewise, the other release of the original era, live album Night After Night, gets the same treatment and is expanded to include an additional 50 minutes of music newly mixed from the multitrack tapes. This new version now represents the full concert and therefore is issued on two-CDs and one blu-ray audio disc.
Night After Night is expanded with 50 mins of additional live performance
The 2011 Jobson-Wetton Reunion Tokyo concert, is previously unreleased outside of Japan but is presented in the new box set across two CDs and another hi-res Blu-ray audio.
That’s ten discs, so far but a further four CDs are included which feature full concert recordings (from newly discovered master tapes) of Boston – Paradise Theater, Cleveland – Agora Ballroom and the last concert of 1979 with the trio, which was Nijmegen – Concertgebouw De Vereeniging. The Philadelphia – Penn’s Landing concert from 1978 is the fourth and final CD in this additional batch.
And there’s more! A bonus CD of interviews is included but then there’s the small matter of an ‘outtakes and extras‘ CD, which will feature audio such as Jobson and Terry Bozzio recording the drum parts for Danger Money, the whole UK album without vocals and the 3-minute version of In the Dead of Night and B-side When Will You Realize.
So if you’re keeping count, that’s 12 CDs and four blu-ray audio discs in this package. A 64-page book, UK – 1977-2015, completes this enormous box set with plenty of unseen photos and the story and history of the band.
UK: Ultimate Collectors’ Edition is released on 15 April 2016.
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50 responses to UK / Ultimate Collectors’ Edition box
Brian Stanbrook says:
” When Will You Realize” is included on the Danger Money extras disc.
The single edits of “In The Dead Of Night”, “Mental Medication” and “Rendezvous 6:02” are not. They’re on the 2014 SHM-CD re-issues.
The instrumental disc of the first album is amazing!!!
From what I’ve had the chance to listen to so far (debut and some of the live stuff) it all sounds as good as it looks!!! The bonus live disc from 1979 is bootleg quality, but bloody good bootleg quality and the rest is well up to scratch.
My oppo returns from holidays next week, so if I’m only doing one person’s work I’ll have the chance to listen to the enourmous pile of discs that are stacking up begging my attention, this being the most important of them!
Of course, my opinions may be coloured by the fact I ordered last July and paid the initial £75 including postage for the whole beautiful set………..
………………and mine has arrived!!!!!!!! Really lovely.
Hey Philip, can you write a little review about how the box set sounds? Thanks.
Ian Whiteford says:
This was available to preorder for £100 on WOWHD.com
Does anyone know when this box will be available?
octopus92 says:
There were different reasons for this box to be unavailable, the last one being a manufactured defaut on the boxset themselves.
From 23th September, they have been sent to custompers who first bought them through Jobson’s website, starting with American and european people. Then, it will be japanese people. And when all these box will be shipped, they will send the rest to Amazon and other sellers.
So don’t expect these before November if you’ve bought it through Amazon IMHO…
Philip Birtwistle says:
Disc are :
DISC 1 – U.K. (CD) – Remastered
DISC 2 – U.K. (CD Extras)
DISC 3 – U.K. (Blu-ray Audio) – High fidelity 24-bit/96k
DISC 4 – Live in Boston CD – Radio Broadcast
DISC 5 – Live in Philadelphia CD – Radio Broadcast
DISC 6 – Live in Cleveland CD – Radio Broadcast
DISC 7 – Danger Money (CD) – Remastered
DISC 8 – Danger Money (CD Extras)
DISC 9 – Danger Money (Blu-ray Audio) – High fidelity 24-bit/96k
DISC 10 – Night After Night – Part 1 (CD) – Extended version
DISC 12 – Night After Night (CD) Original version – Remastered
DISC 13 – Night After Night ext. (Blu-ray). 24-bit/96k stereo and 5.1 surround
DISC 14 – Reunion part 1 (CD) – Remixed and Remastered
DISC 16 – Reunion (Blu-ray Audio) 24-bit/96k – Remixed and Remastered
DISC 17 – Interviews (CD) 1978 and 1979
DISC 18 – Live in Nijmegen (CD) – Final 1979 concert – Radio Broadcast
Latest news, more delays, BUT two discs more music in there………
“Continuing legal delays have caused the June 17th U.S. release date to come and go. This is a shame, because the box set is spectacular; the recordings sound great, the book came out really nicely, and the packaging is beautiful. I would love to have been able to ship them out to you sooner; but music business bureaucracies are tough to deal with sometimes. Ironically, the success of the project has also caused some funding difficulties, as we have had to manufacture more than twice as many box sets as originally planned, due to extremely strong pre-sales.
The good news is that the issues have almost all been resolved and the box sets are finally being compiled and made ready for shipment as I write this. The first shipments will go out to the Z-Funders and Zealots Lounge purchasers, hopefully in the next 10 days or so, then to U.S. and overseas distributors; so I am confident that the Japanese release date of July 8th will be met. I will write a new post when the first boxes are shipped out.
It is hard to believe, but it has taken an entire year to put the Ultimate Collectors’ Edition together. When I started the project, I planned to include just six CD discs; now, however, though the set is advertised as now containing 16 discs, I am actually including 18 discs, as I have recently added two additional bonus CDs. I will list the final contents in my next post.
Thanks for your continued patience, we’re almost there.”
Well, it appears that another delay has happened; the UK Amazon site lists the box as available July 15th. However Amazon US have yet to update that info but it seems logical that they will fall in line as well shortly.
Mark Penny says:
We’re getting very close to the Zealot’s June 10 mailing, but still no word if the box actually exists at this point. I’ve tried to leave messages on the EJ forum, but no one is responding to that question. Total silence; it doesn’t bode well at all. Universal London must be giving EJ a very hard time; I hope it’s not going to be cancelled.
The Latest :
“THREE-WEEK DELAY
Of all of the different challenges in producing the massive UK box set – retrieving the masters; remixing; remastering; funding; designing; manufacturing… the last area that I expected a delay was from the inner workings of the licensing department of Universal in London. Being one of the three music industry behemoths, Universal now “own” most of the original UK masters, after acquiring Virgin/EMI, and I must license my own albums and songs back from them. Unfortunately, after eight months of their bureaucratic machinery grinding away, we still don’t have all of the legal clearances to begin manufacturing.
This issue should be resolved this week, but has caused a three-week delay in the release. The new release date is June 17th, though I hope to ship Zealots Lounge orders by June 10th, barring no further delays.”
Juts found this on Eddie’s site. News on Night After Night (sorry fan, no vinyl mentioned), and a delay on release.
“NIGHT AFTER NIGHT REMIX
I am pleased to announce the completion of the new Night After Night mixes; the entire concert-length recordings have been mixed from scratch by legendary mix engineer Bob Clearmountain. The newly extended 1979 live album is more than twice as long as the original release, coming in at 1 hour and 35 minutes, and will only be available in the Ultimate Collectors’ Edition box set as both a double CD and as a high-resolution Blu-ray audio disc in both stereo and 5.1 surround-sound.
Unfortunately, we have experienced a few delays, mostly with manufacturing issues, so I have moved the box set release date to May 20th, although we still hope to ship out the Zealots Lounge and Z-Funder orders before the Amazon street date.
I think you will enjoy Bob’s mixes of the Jobson, Wetton, Bozzio trio performing Thirty Years, Carrying No Cross, The Only Thing She Needs, Danger Money and more, along with new high-resolution remixes of the original Night After Night live tracks.”
fan says:
fingers crossed that the complete Night After Night will get a vinyl print !
same for a gig in the bonus discs that would feature drummer god Bill Bruford
curtis j. newell says:
Does anybody know if either, or any of the studio albums are in 5.1 surround?
Patrick H says:
Got my answer!!!
Eddie Jobson stated: “I am also including four radio broadcasts – three of the original band performances with Bruford and Holdsworth, plus the final 1979 concert of the Jobson-Wetton-Bozzio trio performing in Holland; “
I would love to know how many concerts will be with the original line-up…
Hi. Here is the info I found on Burning Shed (Not that different from what you posted on SDE – But no info on who did the remastering):
16 disc box set – 12 CDs, and 4 blu-rays – including:
* U.K. remastered at Abbey Road from original analog masters. CD and lossless 24/96 high resolution audio Blu-ray.
* Danger Money remastered at Abbey Road from original analog masters. CD and lossless 24/96 high resolution audio Blu-ray.
* Night After Night complete 1979 concert remastered at Abbey Road from original analogmasters. 50 minutes of newly mixed material available only in the box-set collection. 2 x CDs and lossless 24/96 high resolution audio Blu-ray.
* Reunion, Jobson-Wetton 2011 reunion concert remastered from digital master. 2 x CDs and lossless 24/96 high resolution audio Blu-ray.
* Four CDs of ‘enhanced bootleg’ live recordings from both the original band and the trio, including concerts in Boston, Cleveland, and Philadelphia, and UK’s final 1979 performance in Nijmegen, Netherlands.
* Versions of Wetton-era King Crimson classics, Starless and One More Red Nightmare.
* New packaging and extensive notes including a 64-page book, UK – 1977-2015.
Mental Medication says:
A live set from the original four-piece would be nice.
Chudbeagle says:
Great news, but overkill and too much for me.
Isn’t this missing their last single “When Will You Realize”?
Also, single edits are absent, although that’s not a huge issue. Still, this isn’t complete, and why not the Philly show from the Spectrum which, as mentioned above was a radio broadcast?
In the video on his website, Eddie mentions the single edits and “When Will You Realize” will be included
Mike Ostrich says:
As someone who just spent $35 a year ago for the 3 Platinum remasters from Japan, as much as I want, unless I can find someone to buy those, this seems to be slightly out of reach…
Wayne Klein says:
If this is as badly mastered as the reissues of the studio albums that Jobson worked on, I’m not interested.
Johnny Tuscadero says:
Damn!! I hope that the Night After Night Blu-Ray is in 5.1
“Is this the same guy who played on Tulls A album ?”
Yes it is. Also played for Curved Air, Roxy Music, Frank Zappa and (very briefly) Yes.
Right, we’ve established there’s a small but rabid market for these, including me. So, how about it, National Health? Hatfield And The North? Darryl Way’s Wolf? C’mon guys.
peter chrisp says:
Hmm ouch at the moment although it’s a few weeks off yet will the price decrease before it’s due date @ Amazon UK i do apologize if the UK stands out in more ways than one @ 167 pounds.
Hmmm i am glad there is plenty of time before it’s available.
Had mine ordered for an age at the $75, so really happy when it kept getting bigger!!!
For information on mastering, and a few video updates from Eddie, try :
http://www.zealotslounge.com/ejs-notes
Thanks for the link to the video – very informative. However, there is no mention of the remastering process, so still unsure who is handling that. If Eddie (again), hope he gets it right this time, it would be heartbreaking for a fantastic set like this to suffer from inferior mastering. Would also be great if he handed the first album masters to Steven Wilson for 5.1!
They missed a trick with the spelling of the title there: Ultimate Kollector’s Edition
My oldest working cassette has been U.K. live at PENN’s Landing, Philadelphia – August, 1978. Philly rock radio station WIOQ broadcast that concert over the air that day. WIOQ also did a live feed for MARCH 24,1979 UK live at the Spectrum Philadelphia,Pa., with Irish rockers HORSLIPS, who were also broadcast. Thar concert, and especially U.K. ‘s performance, was spectacular !!
Very excited about this, especially the extended Night After Night! Any mention who did the remastering this time? I don’t remember anyone being happy with the job Eddie did a few years back.
Nicholas Love says:
Yes please let me know if you find out about who is remastering. I held off buying the last remasters because of the horrible reviews they were getting and I’ve been hanging on to the original EG CD’s that are just “ok” hoping for a better mastering to come out someday.
Wow… this is overkill… and I pre-ordered it on the spot. :)
I’m becoming an easy target for these prog reissue boxes.
Michel D. says:
Really happy with this, the two studio albums are now difficult to find at reasonable prices; I saw them live a couple of years ago and they were sold out of those albums at the merch table!!
Barrie Sillars says:
I was in on this when it was part of EJ’s crowd funding campaign at the end of last year. Then the price was $75, which was fixed whatever the size of the box. That is now a very good deal indeed!
Rendez-vous 6:02 was a great track. But I won’t be buying this for one track… ;-)
Although a 16 cd box is great its not for me , but would like the new version of Night After Night to be released on its own .
Galley says:
Overkill for me. I’d be happy with just the two studio albums and the live album.
Runicen says:
Wow.. I am VERY on board for this! Great news all around!
Chris Squires says:
This is the dream isn’t it. There is a 16 disc set coming out from a group I have never, ever heard of. It gives us all hope that our slightly better known groups whom we love might get around to giving something similar. It’s not for me but I applaud the effort and guess the “UK” fans will lap it up. A 16 CD / DVD / Blu-Ray set of the Lilac Time would send me into an immediate coma.
Wait, someone named Chris Squires prefers Lilac Time to UK? In all seriousness The Lilac Time is an excellent band and I would lap that up too – I was just thinking when I saw your name “Progressive Bass Virtuoso from Yes —> John Wetton Progressive Rock Virtuoso from King Crimson/ UK”
Tim McDonnell says:
NEVER heard of? I had to Google who The Lilac Time was so I suppose that evens things up.
I know, I am punishing myself as I type. It’s when you are talking to someone and you say you are “A big fan of David Sylvian” and they go “Who?”. What do you mean WHO? I know (now) there is even a link through Fripp to UK, but still never heard of ’em until this. I am saddened by my ignorance.
Dave James says:
Even more of a link to Zappa, with Jobson & Bozzio, who had been in his band the previous year. Also, Holdsworth was one of the few guitarists Zappa praised, along with Jeff Beck
Superb! A little much maybe, but I’m guessing Eddie thinks this will sell to the King Crimson crowd…
england says:
If only all box sets were curated this this (or King Crimson) collecting absolutely everything together in one place – so no fretting about “January 2017 super duper box set” and then yet another one the following year.
Although the price is pretty steep (compared to the KC boxes) but when you are fairly certain that there wouldn’t be more variants to be issued it’s not too bad.
Hello – Actually it is about the same as the Crims; it’s less expensive than the recent Starless or Road to Red boxes, about the same as THRAK and maybe a little more than the Lark Tongues In Aspic box.
The only thing missing is surround mixes of these classic albums. Eddie says (to me in person May 2015 Philadelphia UK show) this is about money and time, so maybe down the road. I did namedrop Steven Wilson in a hopeful manner…
I was one of the faithful Zealots who blindly put up $75 last year to “get a box set at a future date.” Just learned that my reward is that I won’t have to pay anything additional to get this expanded package! Psyched, stoked and gratified….
Zongadude says:
What the….. !
I just can’t believe this. 16 disc ?
What an incredibly pleasant surprise. Bring it on !
Thanks for the news.
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Now available in softcover and as an eBook and audiobook: FIVE MINUTES, MR. BYNER: A Lifetime of Laughter, the remarkable story of how John Byner overcame his shyness as young boy growing up in Long Island, New York and transformed himself into a master voice artist and character actor who has entertained people all over the world for the past six decades
Los Angeles, CA — Veteran entertainer John Byner, a man of many voices and characters, from impersonating the slow, rolling gait and speech of John Wayne to lending his voice to The Ant and the Aardvark cartoons, has penned (along … Continue reading →
Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 502: Tribute to Carl Reiner is available for listening on demand
Carl Reiner: He Was Good at Everything Original Airdates: July 24-26, 2020 TVC 502.1: Tony and Donna join Ed as TV Confidential dedicates its entire two-hour program this week to the life and career of Carl Reiner, the Grammy Award-winning … Continue reading →
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Special Tribute to Carl Reiner: Next on TVC
We will pay tribute to television legend and comedy icon Carl Reiner on the next edition of TV CONFIDENTIAL, airing July 24-26 at the following times and venues: WBRT AM 1320 and FM 97.1 Bardstown, KY Friday 7/24 9am ET … Continue reading →
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via 121comm.com: Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks’ performance of The 2,000 Year Old Man on the Feb. 12, 1961 edition of THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW will be among the many comedy and musical performances that will be streamed for free, in their entirety, on the ED SULLIVAN SHOW YouTube channel between Friday 7/17 thru Thursday 7/23. Also streamed that week will be classic appearances by Tom Jones, Nat King Cole, Judy Garland, The Mamas and the Papas, Wayne Newton, a pre-Laugh-In Rowan & Martin and a pre-Get Smart Don Adams, plus a fun segment from 1962 that includes batting tips from Dodgers great Jackie Robinson. The ED SULLIVAN Show YouTube channel is part of the recent UMe agreement with SOFAEntertainment Inc. for the global digital rights to the classic Sunday night variety series
The Ed Sullivan Show YouTube Channel Salutes the Late Carl Reiner with the global digital premiere of Reiner and Mel Brooks performing their classic routine “The 2,000 Year-Old Man” on the Feb. 12, 1961 edition of the Sullivan show FULL … Continue reading →
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL Show No. 499.4: This Week in TV History: Divorce and The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour is now available for listening on demand
Divorce and The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour Original Airdates: June 26-28, 2020 TVC 499.4: From June 2011: Tony, Donna, and Ed remember the finalization of Sonny & Cher’s divorce on June 27, 1975, and how the couple’s separation impacted … Continue reading →
Posted in Celebrities, Classic Shows, Film Stars, Podcasts, Radio Stations, Television Star | Tagged Allan Burns, Bang Bang, Barbara McNair Show, Bette Midler, Bob Mackie, Chastity Bono, Cher Bette Midler, Cher Bono, Cher Elton John, Cher Las Vegas, Cher National Anthem, Cher solo show, Cher Star Spangled Banner, Cherilyn LaPierre, Chris Bearde, Dick Cavett Show, Dinah, Dinah Shore, Dinah Shore talk show, Flip Wilson, Frankie Avalon, Freeman King, George Schlatter, I Got You Babe, Lily Tomlin, National Anthem, Salvadore Bono, Sonny & Cher, Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, Sonny & Cher Dick Cavett Show, Sonny & Cher Dinah, Sonny & Cher divorce, Sonny & Cher I Got You Babe, Sonny & Cher Show, Sonny & Cher The Beat Goes On, Sonny & Cher Time Life, Sonny & Cher variety hour, Sonny and Cher, Sonny Bono, Star Spangled Banner, Super Bowl XXXIII, The Beat Goes On, The Best of Sonny & Cher, The Sonny & Cher Years Special, TV variety series, variety hours | Leave a comment
via TimeLife: The Beat Goes On and on and on as I GOT YOU BABE: THE BEST OF SONNY & CHER becomes available at retail for the very first time beginning Tuesday 2/11. Not only that, but ten episodes of The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour will become available on demand on Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play for the first time, also on Tuesday 2/11
Fairfax, VA (January 6, 2020) — When Salvatore “Sonny” Bono and Cherilyn “Cher” Sarkisian came together it was undeniably magical. America first knew them as the duo behind the classic hit “I Got You Babe,” and their popularity exploded with the … Continue reading →
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Very Bad Wizard—Troy Fraser
https://www.texasmonthly.com/politics/very-bad-wizard-troy-fraser/
Republican, Horseshoe Bay, 49. For the first two months of its 140-day session, the Texas Legislature does little but pass resolutions honoring visitors like the Kilgore Rangerettes and eat barbecue on the Capitol lawn with various chambers of commerce. There are few opportunities for a lawmaker to stand out in those slow-moving early days, yet Troy Fraser managed to do it in the wrong way by engaging in the lowest form of legislative thievery: bill rustling.
Senators are supposed to stake out areas of expertise slowly and methodically, sponsoring important legislation only after first laboring in the background and learning the issues. But Fraser couldn’t wait. “I just want something big,” he told a colleague, and apparently it didn’t matter that veteran colleagues long ago had branded as their own the issues he set his sights on. From David Sibley, Fraser tried to steal the telephone competition bill; when Sibley scheduled a press conference to unveil his bill, Fraser beat him to the punch by calling an earlier press conference and filing his own version. From Teel Bivins, Fraser snatched a bill reforming class-action lawsuits. From Robert Duncan, he pilfered Y2K liability legislation. In due course the bills were returned to their rightful owners, but not before a new phrase was added to the legislative lexicon: “Frasered, vi, vt. To have the product of years of hard work swiped by a certain sophomore senator.”
As a friend of Rick Perry’s since childhood, Fraser received plum committee assignments, including a subcommittee chairmanship, and was part of the lieutenant governor’s inner circle. But while Perry could confer status, he could not confer respect, which has to be earned. And nothing is less likely to earn respect than impatience, the Senate’s eighth deadly sin. The good news is that in the second half of the session, Fraser settled down. Having lowered expectations to a subterranean level, he found it easy to exceed them. He had to learn the hard way, but apparently he learned: Don’t try to be a wizard at legislating when you’re not. At least he can answer as the Wizard of Oz did when Dorothy said, “Oh, you’re a very bad man”: “Oh, no, my dear. I’m a very good man. I’m just a very bad wizard.”
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US industrial production growth slows, up 0.4% in August
by: MARTIN CRUTSINGER, Associated Press
Posted: Sep 15, 2020 / 08:34 AM CDT / Updated: Sep 15, 2020 / 09:31 AM CDT
FILE – In this May 13, 2020, file photo, Ford Motor Co., line workers put together ventilators that the automaker is assembling at the Ford Rawsonville plant in Ypsilanti Township, Mich. American industry rebounded last month as factories began to reopen for the first time since being shut down by the coronavirus in Aprll. The Federal Reserve said Tuesday, June 16, 2020, that industrial production — including output at factories, mines and utilities — rose 1.4% in May after plummeting a record 12.4% in April and 4.6% in March. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. industrial production slowed to a modest increase of 0.4% in August, far weaker than the strong bounce back recorded in previous months when factories were coming back to life.
The slight uptick followed gains of 3.5% in July and 6.1% in June, when the industrial sector knocked down by the pandemic began to rebound.
For August, manufacturing rose 1% but mining, which includes oil and gas exploration, fell 2.5%, the Federal Reserve reported Tuesday. Production at the nation’s utilities was off 0.4%.
It’s the fourth consecutive monthly increase after COVID-19 sent production plunging in March and April. But even with the gains over the summer, industrial production remains 7.3% below where it was in February, right before economic activity seized up in the pandemic.
Manufacturing last month was clipped by a 3.7% decline in output at auto factories, though there were broad-based increases in industries that make other types of durable goods.
Output at aerospace companies rose 4.2% but remained far below its pre-pandemic level. Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist at Capital Economics, said that reflects ongoing problems at Boeing and the collapse of the global travel industry.
Economists said the industrial sector should improve further but a number of risks remain.
“Output will continue to benefit from fuller re-openings,” said Rubeela Farooqi, chief U.S. economist at High Frequency Economics. “”However, weak demand and virus outbreaks that can interrupt activity remain a threat going forward.”
Declines in the mining sector reflected sharp but temporary drops in oil and gas drilling when Tropical Storm Marco and Hurricane Laura forced energy companies to shutter operations in and around the Gulf of Mexico.
U.S. industry operated at 71.4% of capacity in August, 10.3 percentage points above its trough in April, but still 8 percentage points below its long-run average.
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Pads, Paws And Claws
Written by Paul McCartney • Declan MacManus / Elvis Costello
Album This song officially appears on the Spike Official album.
Other songs from Spike featuring Paul McCartney
Officially appears on Spike
...This Town...
P.S. Love Me Do
“Pads, Paws and Claws” is a song written by Elvis Costello & Paul McCartney, recorded by Elvis & band to appear on his 1989 album “Spike“.
From Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink by Elvis Costello:
Paul now called for some more writing sessions, spread over a few days. This would mean having to stay overnight near the studio. I didn’t much venture out into the countryside in those days. When we’d mixed Punch the Clock outside of London, I’d asked a local cabdriver what people did for fun in the nearby village and he’d replied, “Oh, it’s all wife-swapping and witchcraft around here.”
I’ d always suspected as much.
But this wasn’t going to be like 1977, when I had to kip on a broken sofa in Clover’s rat-infested rehearsal room. I was sleeping in a nice feather bed in the Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor Suite of a quaint local inn. I don’t know what legend was attached to the name on the door of the room, but it was just big enough for a four-poster bed and an ice bucket.
On my first night there, I walked into the bar for a glass of tonic and bitters. A sightless, slumbering dog, wheezing by the fire, caught the scent of my wretched soul and began barking and snarling at me. It then hauled itself up on all fours with considerable effort.
“Don’t worry about him, he wouldn’t hurt a fly,” said the landlord. “He’s as blind as a bat.”
At which the Pew-like Alsatian reared up on its hind legs, pinning me against the flocked wallpaper with its fore paws. The grey film of cataracts obscured its eyes, but its slobbering muzzle seemed to be working fine, and the dog seemed determined to locate my neck in order to sink in a fang.
“Ah, he’s just playing with you, the silly old sod,” the landlord declared as he balled up a beer-soaked tap cloth and aimed it at the beast.
The next day we wrote “Pads, Paws and Claws” – which took its title from a children’s book about big cats that I’d found in a junk shop, rather than immortalizing my encounter with the hellhound of Rye – then we dashed off a little rock and roll tune called “Twenty Fine Fingers.”
We were now working on two or three songs a day. Whenever Paul and I completed a number, we’d go downstairs to the recording studio on the ground floor and cut a demo with just two guitars or the piano.
They remain the most vivid and uncluttered versions of our songs.
Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink • Elvis Costello
She's a feline tormentor, not any vaudeville wife
With a drunk-town lament, he leads her a miserable life
But when he's full of that beer-champagne
She pads, paws, pads, paws and claws
And if he should wake up in some terrible dive
And he don't know if he's so-so, but he's so surprised he's alive
"Come on little honey, let me under your hive"
She pads, pads around the bedroom, practicing ways to flirt
He paws, pours another drink and anything in a skirt
Anything wearing a necklace
He thinks of claws scratching his back
He's going out there, he's not coming back
She's got spider-leg fingers, sharpened whenever he strays
And she carries a bird-purse with all of her womanly ways
While he's drinking hairspray, she knows that he never would dare
She could be in pictures if she wasn't all covered in fur
He's coming home now and here's the surprise
You wouldn't believe the lies that he tries
She cut him down to her favourite size
She pads, paws and claws
Pads, paws, pads, paws, pads, paws and claws...
2:56 • Studio version • A
Marc Ribot :
"alligator" guitar, Electric guitar
Elvis Costello :
Hofner bass, Piano, Producer, Sub-aqua & acoustic guitars, Vocals
Jerry Marotta :
Jerry Scheff :
Kevin Killen :
T Bone Burnett :
Producer, Trigger bass
Michael Blair :
Marimba, Martian-dog bark
Recording :
Ocean Way, Los Angeles
2:07 • Demo • B
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Learn more about STAAR Theatre at Antoinette Hall.
Southern Tennessee Area Arts Repertory (STAAR) provides theater, music and arts entertainment from its 200-seat, street-level theatre beneath the historic 1868 Antoinette Hall Opera House in Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee. STAAR's in-house troupe stages local bi-monthly productions throughout the year – both musical and dramatic – and hosts regional acts to enrich theatergoers with a wide variety of diverse talents from comedic, to vocal, to authors, musicians and filmmakers. The many performances hosted at STAAR’s facility offer entertainment options for those of all ages and interests from original productions to concerts to magic shows and more. STAAR makes the facility available for other theater troupes to stage performances and encourages its use for original productions.
Additionally, STAAR, a 501c3, serves ages five and through senior adults by offering arts education in drama, voice, piano, dance, music, visual arts, public speaking, writing, dinner theater, musicals, ballroom lessons and dancing, comedy and more. The organization for more than a decade has engaged youth and adults in local productions with volunteers directing, assisting, coaching, providing technical services, creating costumes and sets and preparing and executing marketing plans for productions.
The Antoinette Hall building where STAAR Theatre is located is on the east side of the public square facing the Giles County Courthouse and is a contributing structure to the Pulaski Courthouse Square Historic District, which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior in 1985. The Antoinette Hall Preservation Society is a companion organization to STAAR that was born of the desire to restore Antoinette Hall so that it can once again become a center of arts and culture for the community and the region.
Bi-monthly local productions are staged at STAAR.
Both drama and musicals are produced in house.
Inside STAAR Theatre there's comfortable seating for 200.
STAAR is located at Antoinette Hall Opera House built in 1868.
Musical casts can include more than 100 players.
Plays are entertaining for audiences & educational for actors.
Pulaski, TN 38478
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Local Productions: $7-20 per ticket depending on show dates, times and seating
Guest Performances: varies
Dates Closed
Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter, July 4, Memorial Day & Labor Day
Box Office 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays before shows
Show Dates: box office open 30 minutes prior to show
Booking Events: email info@antoinettehall.com any time
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News | 07 July 2017 | Story: Christopher Tan, The Straits Times | Photo: Chew Seng Kim, The Straits Times
SG Vehicles Global faces court case over undelivered car
There were 39 complaints against SG Vehicles last year, up from 36 in 2015. There were nine complaints in the first five months of this year.
Mr Mohamed Anwardeen, 35, placed a $2000 cash deposit for a $105,000 Honda Vezel with the firm in June last year.
Over the next several weeks, Mr Mohamed, a civil servant, was asked by SG Vehicles Global salesman Sivassankar Gunasegaran, also called Shankar, to top up the deposit. He paid $8000 by credit card and again $10,000 in cash. The last payment was in October, and was made at SG Vehicles Global’s office in Bukit Merah, whereupon a receipt was issued.
But in February this year, Shankar told the buyer he had absconded with the $10,000, and had surrendered himself to the police. He was charged and is due in court on July 15.
SG Vehicles Global then asked Mr Mohamed for another $10,000 to make good the money that its employee had run away with, if he still wanted the car.
Mr Mohamed refused.
In March, he engaged law firm Parwani Law LLC to demand that SG Vehicles honour the terms of the agreement or refund him the $20,000 he had paid.
The parallel importer – which has been flagged by the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) for repeated complaints of unfair practices – then filed a defence and counterclaim through law firm Drew & Napier.
The case is slated for mediation in the coming week. If there is no resolution, it will go before the court.
Parwani Law LLC’s Mr Vijai Parwani has advised his client not to comment while the court case is pending.
When The Straits Times learnt of the case in April, it contacted SG Vehicles Global for comment.
Co-owner Mark Poh refused to accept Mr Mohamed’s receipt as authentic and noted that SG Vehicles Global had insurance to cover incidents such as this.
Asked for further comment last week, Mr Poh said the company’s insurer “has in principle agreed to pay the second $10,000, so we will recognise the second $10,000”.
He claimed the firm will register the car but was waiting for the “pending balance payment” from the buyer.
Case executive director Loy York Jiun said: “The salesperson collected the monies from the consumer at the company’s office and issued a receipt to the consumer in the course of his employment. As a result, the company, as principal, could be liable to the consumer for acts committed by its agent.
“The company should not therefore attempt to absolve itself from all liabilities.”
The firm has been in the news in recent years, having been on Case’s consumer alert list for two years running.
In March 2012, it was ordered by the courts to compensate a car buyer over warranty issues. The firm had engaged a third-party workshop for warranty claims, but the workshop had closed down.
It took a year or more to pay the compensation.
In April 2015, it was embroiled in another warranty claim dispute and was ordered by the Small Claims Tribunal to pay up. It did so, but maintained it was not in the wrong because the workshop it engaged had closed down.
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The latest rendition of 2021 Toyota models to be released is the 2021 Toyota Prius, which continues to be a flagship hybrid vehicle built on high fuel economy. As one of the pioneers in the hybrid sphere, the 2021 Toyota Prius returns with several key upgrades on top of its lengthy list of 2020 features. For those in the Puyallup, WA area, the model can be an effective and comfortable drive for anyone looking for an efficient hatchback. For more information on the model, now found at Toyota of Puyallup, continue reading below:
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With a brief overview of the features above, the 2021 Toyota Prius adds to its impressive list of 2020 features. A major added feature for the model includes Android Auto™ for those looking to connect their Android devices to the 11.6-inch Multimedia Display. Toyota Safety Sense® 2.0 package will continue as standard, giving drivers added assurance while on the road. Beyond the six total trim levels, an exclusive 2020 Edition is also available. This edition provides unique interior styling and 17-inch Black Alloy Wheels to stand out from the crowd.
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Under the hood, the 2021 Toyota Prius returns with its 1.8-liter Hybrid engine. At its core, the model provides up to 121 total horsepower when combining the gas engine with the 90kW electric production. The Electronic On-Demand AWD-e system returns, providing all-wheel drive functions under 43 miles per hour when needed. Meanwhile, the model will provide optimal fuel economy alongside its functionality, allowing drivers to drive an estimated Combined 56 MPG.
Placing an emphasis on being an environmentally friendly vehicle, the 2021 Toyota Prius continues to produce an efficient, yet capable and affordable drive as a hybrid model. It’s a great option for anyone within the Puyallup, WA area looking for a fuel-efficient and comfortable ride. Stop into Toyota Puyallup today to find the latest models available.
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Homeland Security Announces New Airline Measures
Impacting Travel Donald Wood June 28, 2017
PHOTO: TSA checkpoint at Denver International Airport. (photo via Flickr/Danjo Paluska)
Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly announced on Wednesday that all inbound commercial flights to the United States will now be subject to enhanced security measures.
While speaking at the Council for New American Security Conference on Wednesday afternoon, Kelly cited "renewed interest on the part of terrorist groups," and said, "we are not standing on the sidelines while fanatics hatch new plots. The U.S. government is focused on deterring, detecting and disrupting these threats.
Outlining the broad brushstrokes of the new measures, Kelly said they will include enhanced screening of electronic devices, more thorough passenger vetting and "new measures designed to mitigate the potential threat of insider attacks."
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"We will also lay out a clear path to encourage airlines and airports to adopt more sophisticated screening approaches, including better use of explosive detection canines and advanced checkpoint screening technology," said Kelly.
The new measures could prove to be good news for passengers affected by a recent ban on laptops and other large electronic devices on flights from 10 international airports. The DHS has said it will remove its PEDs restriction, "should the 10 airports comply with the enhanced security measures outlined in the TSA directive issued June 28, 2017."
While the government had previously said it was considering expanding the laptop ban to some European airports, the new security measures will curtail that expansion, except in the case of non-compliant airports.
As for a timeframe on lifting the ban, DHS says it will happen when the new procedures are implemented and verified by TSA inspectors.
READ MORE: Americans Growing More Content With Airport Security
The new international measures follow expanded Transportation Security Administration (TSA) procedures being tested domestically. Earlier this month, the TSA announced the testing of CT scanning technology at one checkpoint at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. While CT scanning is already used to screen checked luggage, the high cost and space needed for the scanners have limited the use of the technology for carry-on luggage.
Representatives from American Airlines, which is part of the test, said the CT scanning technology would allow passengers to leave laptops, liquids and aerosols in carry-on bags while security officers could still examine them more thoroughly.
The DHS has launched a new Aviation Security website, which details information on the new developments.
According to a fact sheet on the site, the new measures will affect approximately 280 airports and 180 airlines in 105 countries. They are expected to impact about 2,100 flights and 325,000 passengers every day.
"It is time to raise the global baseline of aviation security," said Kelly.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Travel Association is encouraging the Trump administration to temper any new security restrictions with a "sustained welcome message to legitimate travelers."
"Travel is the fundamental artery of trade and commerce for our country—and that artery is beginning to clog as a result of both perceived and actual security hurdles for travelers," said Jonathan Grella, Executive Vice President for Public Affairs for U.S. Travel. "We cannot push our travel system to the limit or risk the unintended consequences of too heavy a burden on airports, airlines and travelers. We must ensure security at all costs, but our government also has an imperative to keep trade and commerce flowing."
"The world must hear that we are closed to terror, but open for business," said Grella.
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Obama Greets Ruling With Praise, Concern
Sophie Quinton and National Journal
President Obama on Monday applauded the Supreme Court's decision to strike down most of Arizona's immigration law but said he was concerned about the controversial "show me your papers" provision that was upheld.
"I remain concerned about the practical impact of the remaining provision of the Arizona law that requires local law enforcement officials to check the immigration status of anyone they even suspect to be here illegally," he said in a statement.
"What this decision makes unmistakably clear is that Congress must act on comprehensive immigration reform," Obama added. "A patchwork of thate laws is not a solution to our broken immigration system-- it's part of the problem."
Obama's all-but-assured GOP rival this fall, Mitt Romney, drew a similar conclusion from the ruling. But while Romney criticized Obama for failing to lead on the issue, Obama stressed the need for Congress to act. The president, who has encountered solid GOP opposition, declared himself ready to work with anyone in Congressinterested in comprehensive immigration reform.
White House press secretary Jay Carney criticized Romney for being supportive of SB 1070, the law the court largely struck down. "Romney has embraced the Arizona law as a model for the nation "“ which does not suggest a desire for comprehensive bipartisan immigration reform," he said.
Romney did cite an Arizona immigration law as a model for the nation, but it wasn't SB 1070; it was an earlier law requiring employers to check the immigration status of potential workers through a federal online database called E-Verify.
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President Trump cites anti-Israel bias for US withdraw from UNESCO
President Trump announced today that the United States will withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization (UNESCO) because of its anti-Israel bias. The withdrawal will take effect on Dec. 31, 2018 but the U.S. may remain involved as a nonmember observer state.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the U.S. decision to leave UNESCO “brave” and “moral.” He said he has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to also prepare for Israel’s withdrawal.
UNESCO has a record of fostering anti-Semitism, including the decision to include Palestine as a member in 2011, though Israel and its allies are far outnumbered by Arab countries and their supporters. While the U.S. stopped funding UNESCO after it voted to include Palestine as a member, the State Department has maintained a UNESCO office at its Paris headquarters and sought to weigh in on policy behind the scenes. The withdrawal means the U.S. will halt the debt it has run-up since it stopped funding the organization in 2011 to protest the admission of the Palestinian Authority as a full member. By the end of 2017, the unpaid U.S. bill will amount to $550 million. The Trump administration’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year contained no provision for the possibility that UNESCO funding restrictions might be lifted.
“UNESCO has a history of anti-Semitism and an irrational bias against Israel,” said Mat Staver, Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel, President of Christians in Defense of Israel, and Founder and President of Covenant Journey. “It is about time we withdrew. President Trump is sending the message that there are consequences for UNESCO’s actions. Finally, we have a president who will stand with Israel and who is willing to take action,” said Staver.
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A Staged Reading of ‘Employee of the Month’
November 11, 2019 by The Inside Press
Please join us for this reading of a new play!
Hudson Stage Company’s 21st season continues
FRIDAY Dec 6th at 7:30pm
by Brian Dykstra, directed by Margarett Perry
Join Hudson Stage on Friday, December 6th at 7:30pm for a staged reading of the new play, EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH from the mind of actor, playwright and HBO Def Poet Brian Dykstra. Directed by Margarett Perry (director of A DOLL’S HOUSE, PART 2).
Featuring actors Vince Gatton, Tracey Conyer Lee, Larry Powell and Lori Prince.
What starts out like a Who’s on First sketch about an out-of-service staircase turns into a sly commentary on office politics, glass ceilings, income inequality and racism in Corporate America. Be a part of the process: A Q&A with all participating artists will immediately follow the performance.
“Brian Dykstra is a master of language!”
Vince Gatton
Tracey Conyer Lee
Larry Powell
Lori Prince
Reading is $10 general admission, no reservations necessary.
Whippoorwill Theatre, North Castle Public Library, Kent Place, Armonk, NY 10504
For more information: www.hudsonstage.com or call the HSC Hotline 914-271-2811
These programs are made possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with funds from Westchester County government.
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Broadway Sensation ‘A Doll’s House’ At the Whippoorwill Theatre
August 24, 2019 by The Inside Press
This fall Hudson Stage presents the critically acclaimed Broadway sensation: Doll’s House, Part 2 by Lucas Hnath, directed by Margarett Perry, and featuring Denise Bessette, Kurt Rhoads and Mary Stout. This is Hnath’s (Broadway’s Hillary and Clinton) inspired comedic modern imagining of Nora Helmer’s return 15 years after her shocking decision to leave her husband and children in Ibsen’s world of 1879. Now she’s back… but why? And what will that mean for those she left behind? Performances are scheduled from October 18-November 2.
Whippoorwill Theatre
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Kent Place in Armonk
For tickets and further info: hudsonstage.com.
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18 Years of Innovative Theater at Hudson Stage
June 3, 2017 by Matt Smith
(L-R) Joe Delafield, Matt Ban & Denis Lambert in The Hound of the Baskervilles. PHOTO BY RANA FAURE
Now in its 18th season, The Hudson Stage Company of Armonk, founded and run by producers Denise Bessette, Olivia Sklar and Dan Foster, and operating as a professional non-profit since its inception, has been dedicated to presenting fresh, dynamic, original works since 1999.
With such a packed list of past heavy-hitters as Amy Herzog’s 4000 Miles, John Patrick Shanley’s Outside Mullingar, and Animals Out of Paper, by Rajiv Joseph, there’s no doubt they’ve got that goal well covered.
And they continued to play the field and open new doors with their latest smash, The Hound of the Baskervilles, which played Whippoorwill Hall Theater from April 28th to May 13th. “It was a complete departure from anything we’ve ever done,” says Bessette, with a laugh, citing the show’s specific aspects of quirky, physical comedy, as well as its aura of sheer and silly fun that differs greater from their previously darker work. “But in that way, it’s keeping with our mission, too. We’re all about trying new things, shaking things up, and presenting new works you’ll not see anywhere else.”
While it may have indeed been a new venture for the company, it hit all the right notes in keeping with the company’s mission. The show chronicled the renowned detective and his ragtag group of friends and colleagues as they collected clues to unveil the killer of Sir Charles Baskerville, and determine the true identity of the hound who lay beside him. But, as mentioned, with a dark plot, rooted mostly in that from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel of the same name, the brilliant presentation, helmed by Mark Shanahan, comes with an added (heaping) helping of sight gags, slapstick bits, and rapid-fire quick changes that make the stage show so thoroughly enjoyable and memorable.
To boot, it was all expertly executed by three actors of the highest Broadway caliber: Matt Ban, Joe Delafield, and Denis Lambert. Ban (who plays Watson, among others) effortlessly exhibits a mastery in physical comedy, down on the floor at the drop of a hat, exaggerating otherwise minuscule movement, and playing with props to humorous effect. Delafield, who portrays nearly all members of the Baskerville brood, revels in his cavalcade of facial expressions, while Lambert’s knack for accents (especially when portraying Latina bombshell, Cecile), is simply unmatched.
Again, a departure to say the least, but their decision to produce it–among all the other wildly exciting new works they’ve put out past and present–is what makes Hudson Stage Company such an enticing entity.
While their full slate of programming for the upcoming season is still in the works, Bessette advises those eager theatergoers to rest assured that “We’re narrowing down our selection [and] we’ve got a bunch of terrific new plays coming–all of which are new to Westchester County.”
It’s all in keeping with their aforementioned goal: to provide easy, local access to fantastic theatre productions (sans the expensive Broadway prices). Of note, their Armonk location is close enough to attract visitors from Fairfield, Putnam, and Rockland counties in addition to the devoted group of Westchester County regulars.
“We love our audiences, and we’re very proud of our fantastically diverse program,” Bessette concludes. “I mean, 18 years going strong in the county… we’ve got to be doing something right, right?!”
Hudson Stage Company holds its performances regularly at Whippoorwill Hall Theatre within North Castle Public Library at 19 Whippoorwill Road East in Armonk. For more information on upcoming performances, visit www.hudsonstage.com.
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Broadway Talent in Armonk at Hudson Stage
June 3, 2016 by The Inside Press
Hudson Stage Company co-founders Olivia Sklar (left), Denise Bessette (center) and Dan Foster (right) on the set of their Spring 2016 production of Animals Out Of Paper.
By Brian Donnelly
The curtain goes up, the lights shine and 180 voices go silent as the play begins.
On stage actors and actresses bring their experience working on Broadway, television or both to the Hudson Stage Company in Armonk. Backstage, area high school students play interns, supporting the show with set changes, lighting and cues.
Those teenage stage hands include Horace Greeley junior Brian Blume, 17, who helps set up and breakdown the sets and moves props and furniture in between scenes.
“It was like a Broadway play but on a smaller stage,” the aspiring actor said, just one week into the spring production of Animals Out of Paper. “I’ve been to a lot of plays and I’ve memorized a lot of plays… and to see that type of talent on such a small stage is shocking.”
Founded in 1999 by Westchester residents Olivia Sklar, Dan Foster, and Denise Bessette, Hudson Stage Company is a non-profit professional theater that has built its reputation on Broadway-caliber performances right in your backyard.
“The audiences are always saying this is as good as Broadway or off-Broadway for a lot less money, free parking and the babysitter is on a shorter clock,” said Bessette, a Cortlandt resident and actress who has performed in theater, television and film. She has appeared in episodes of Seinfeld, Law and Order and Law and Order SVU.
Since its inception 17 years ago, the company’s backyard has changed from Croton to Briarcliff to Pace University, and now to Armonk. After its latest move in 2014, it is in residence at the North Castle Public Library’s Whippoorwill Hall Theater. Each year it stages two productions, in addition to several staged readings of new works. One of the reading slots is dedicated to area high school students, who perform their own original one-act plays.
“It’s so important to build a young audience, and theater is thriving at the high schools in Westchester,” Bessette said.
Students can pay $15 at the door for any show which still has tickets available, and Bessette said she hopes kids take advantage.
Blume, of Chappaqua, said not many of his friends are into theater, but that he hopes having Hudson Stage Company nearby will change that.
“I would encourage it because I need more help; as much help as I can get,” said the stage hand, who has gotten to meet and learn from the Broadway talent that is regularly a part of Hudson Stage productions. “I’m moving walls.”
Armonk Chamber of Commerce President Neal Schwartz said his brother-in-law came from Manhattan to see a show at Hudson Stage Company, a trip “I doubt he would’ve made previously.”
“Armonk is already known for its art and some local theater,” he said, referencing The Armonk Players, a community theater group, and The Small Town Theatre Company. “The Hudson Stage Company enhances what is already available in Armonk and strengthens Armonk as a destination for the Arts.”
Like Bessette, Foster pursued theater and, after a stint on the popular soap opera All My Children, got his break in the Broadway show City of Angels. He then switched his focus to directing, which he did both regionally and internationally in London and Australia. Now, he directs many of Hudson Stage’s productions.
“What’s been heartening is that I would say probably well over 50 percent of the people that come through the door now are people we don’t know, which is a great thing,” Foster, a Croton resident, said. “So, yes it’s been a wonderful move for us.”
Both Foster and Sklar worked on ABC soap operas in the 1980s and, in fact, worked just one block apart in Manhattan, but never met until they both had moved to Westchester. Sklar met Foster’s wife in a park in Croton in 1998. Within the same year Sklar also met Bessette at a gym after overhearing her talking about her hopes to start a theater. The three met for coffee at the Black Cow in Croton and put their plan into motion.
“You’re not going to get a Neil Simon or Guys and Dolls out of us,” Sklar said. “We try to present things to the Westchester audiences that are new to them, if not brand new.”
Hudson Stage’s production in fall 2015 of Outside Mullingar was one of the first to follow the Broadway debut of the show by John Patrick Shanley.
“I really felt like great alchemy happened,” Foster said. “It was the right cast, the right physical production, the right design. And it seemed to strike the right kind of nerve with the audience because we sold out just about every performance. It was also the kind of play that we like to do: slightly off beat, well written, challenging to the audience. That was a big one.”
This fall, they will stage the American premiere of You Will Remember Me, a French-Canadian play by Francois Archambault. The play has had success both in French and in English.
“I knew I was going to be directing in the fall and I’m always looking for new plays or plays that haven’t been done,” Foster said. “So, I tend to look at what they’re doing in England or Australia, or Canada.
It’s a very unique and challenging and funny play about a man with dementia. It’s kind of a new take on the subject.”
While the show has yet to be cast, Foster, Bessette and Sklar know they’ll have one member of the current production back – Blume.
“I’m really happy to be a part of it,” he said, looking forward to working on a third production with Hudson Stage. “Even though I’m backstage and I haven’t seen it in the full production, just from looking outside my wing or the side of the stage I’m on, I know the backstory and I know the lines.”
On July 31, Hudson Stage Company will hold its annual benefit. It typically involves a performance featuring Broadway talent. General admission tickets for all plays are $35 and students and senior tickets are $30.
Visit www.hudsonstage.com or call 914-271-2811 for more information.
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What design thinking can teach us about teamwork in a world on pause
Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt June 2020
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How might we create trust and psychological safety in teams when some of the assumptions of being and working together are challenged? The truth is that every challenge creates opportunity if we take the time and make the effort to ask the right questions and build for tomorrow.
Design thinking, or human-centered design, can help us do that. By focusing on the human needs, we can navigate ambiguity through empathy, expansive thinking, and experimentation. We as leaders, innovators, and designers, can use the following three mindsets and tools to help navigate the future in these times of crisis and change.
Embrace empathy
In times like these, we need to listen more than usual. Designers focus on understanding human needs and shift their perspective using techniques borrowed from cultural anthropology and psychology. Empathy helps you take inspiration from people’s needs, feelings, and motivations, so you can start creating meaningful solutions to actual problems.
Listening deeply to understand what people actually need is a skill that can be learned and practiced. You might find that you’ve made some assumptions about others based on your own needs. Challenging those assumptions helps to create a solution that is essential and useful.
We believe that empathy is one of the most important skills of the future.
At Google, we believe that empathy is one of the most important skills of the future. We provide our leaders and Googlers chances to practice empathy with small acts, such as virtual meetings in the morning and evening to check in with each other on a personal level. My team’s weekly meeting starts with a mindful ritual to simply “breath together.” We’re also doing an experiment in which a team member shares an artifact important to them and the emotion it evokes, giving the rest of us a chance to put ourselves in their shoes.
Ask the question, “How might we…?”
Most people think that innovation starts with a great idea, but the truth is that it starts with a great question — a problem to solve. Most of us are great at having ideas. We are also good at noticing problems, especially when we try something new. A key skill we all can improve on is expansive thinking by framing problems and turning them into questions — good questions — which we then can solve for.
Let’s frame good questions using a design- thinking tool called the “How might we” (HMW) question. For example:
Problem: We are required to work from home and training sessions might not establish that crucial human connection. HMW: How might we make training via video conference even more useful than those delivered in person?
Problem: Working from home is tough for me. I struggle to stay focused and I’m distracted by family. HMW: How might we help people at home accommodate a range of working styles?
Once we turned a problem into a question, creative ideas to solve this problem began to flow.
I recently led a “questionstorm” with The Google School for Leaders to be able to surface all the questions on people’s mind. The same rules as with brainstorming apply: Go for quantity, defer judgment, be visual, build on ideas, write headlines, go wild. After that we were able to select the most important questions to focus on moving forward. Once we turned a problem into a question, creative ideas to solve this problem began to flow.
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'They eavesdropped on my prayers': Rev Frank Chikane describes horrors of detention at Aggett inquest
Reverend Frank Chikane gave harrowing accounts of his treatment by apartheid security police and how his church had not supported him. In one incident his interrogators ripped his afro-style hair from his skull and made him throw it into a dustbin.
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If the evidence of Reverend Frank Chikane was anything to go by, the church was not a place of refuge even for men of the cloth during the days of apartheid.
Chikane, at the inquest into Dr Neil Aggett's death on Thursday, testified about how he was arrested numerous times by security branch police from the premises of the church.
As he took to the stand of the high court in Johannesburg, he gave harrowing accounts of how, during one of his numerous arrests, the security branch police hanged him upside down until he lost consciousness. At another point, they made him stand on a set of bricks for about two days while he was chained to a heater. In another interrogation session, they ripped his afro hair from his skull and made him pick it up and throw it in the dustbin.
The Apostolic Faith Mission, he said, had done little to assist him during his many incarcerations but instead had called a meeting and spoken about how he and his wife should leave the mission house they occupied, arguing that they were tired of the negative publicity he was attracting.
“I was suspended from the church. They said I was suspended until I repented,” Chikane said. The church was tired of how he appeared to always be attracting trouble.
Behind bars and during his days of torture, the security branch officers even listened in on his prayers which they used in records against him. Chikane would spend some of his time praying against apartheid.
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Eventually, he was moved to John Vorster Square police station in Johannesburg. At one point, officers took him to the third floor of the station. “They told me that this is where they took out [Ahmed] Timol,” he said.
“They said they had thrown him out of the window and would do the same to me ... They did everything to get information from me. When they said that, it confirmed my views that Timol did not jump but was thrown out,” Chikane said.
Similar words were spoken when black consciousness leader Steve Biko died. “When Biko died, I was in solitary confinement in Rustenburg. Security police told me Biko had died and I would die in the same way,” he said.
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Chikane testified that a lot of things had changed at the Apostolic Faith Mission since the times when police would come and pick him up from the church premises.
“The AFM has changed radically. It was divided along racial lines before ... When we united in 96, the leader of the white church publicly asked for forgiveness about what they did to me. We are the only church that was divided that has since reached unity. Back then, there was no sympathy. They believed I was a terrorist,” he said.
Chikane is expected to give evidence regarding the last days of Aggett. The medical doctor and trade union organiser was detained at John Vorster police station at about the same time as Chikane. Aggett was found dead in his police cell on February 5 1982 after spending about 70 days behind bars, where he was tortured and interrogated.
His death made headlines as he was the first white person to die in police detention under the watch of the apartheid police. The security branch police alleged he had hanged himself but his family always maintained that police murdered him.
While a 1982 inquest had cleared police of any wrongdoing, this new inquest is to determine whether there was any foul play in his death.
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ALBUM REVIEW: “Gravity the Seducer” by Ladytron
September 12. 2011 | By Mayumi Okamoto
Gravity the Seducer
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When I think about Ladytron, images of basking in the summer sun are rarely the thoughts that are conjured up in my brain. Rather, my first thoughts associated with the word “Ladytron” are more along the lines of a gloomy winter’s night where the headlights of cars are being reflected off of rain-soaked asphalt. There are certain albums that are perfectly suited to score a night drive alone. You get in the car, click the seat belt into place, plug in your trusty iPod, check the mirrors, and start your solo journey towards your destination. The fifth studio album Gravity the Seducer from the Liverpool co-ed quartet Ladytron is the perfect companion to keep you company on your evening travels this winter.
Earlier this year, Ladytron released Best of 00-10, a compilation of the band’s greatest achievements over the past decade. As with any “best of” album, the release provided a summation of the Ladytron’s previous four albums in little digestible snippets. In hindsight, when comparing Gravity the Seducer with Best of 00-10, the latter album literally constitutes a bookend to the band’s discography over the previous decade but also symbolically acts as an ellipses segueing Ladytron into the future decade with Gravity the Seducer acting as a preview of what is to come.
In this latest album, Ladytron evolves enough to be creatively satisfied, but does not alienate diehard fans with an abrupt deviation from their trademark sound. With its periodic swelling of moody layered synths and the repetitious recitation of the lyrics “the color deception,” “White Gold” seems to be the track on the album that could be the most easily incorporated into any of the albums of the previous decade. The band’s dark undertones continue to carry over into 2011 through Helen Marnie’s characteristic aloof monotone vocals. However, this time around Marnie’s vocals are more underplayed and even more delicate and dreamy on “Mirage” and “90 Degrees” than in previous works (is that even possible?). Heavier buzzing synths provide the base line for juxtaposing lighter more twinkling synths which create a softer chimey texture (“White Elephant,” “Transparent Days,” and “Ace of Hz”). When viewed in isolation, Gravity the Seducer feels as though it teeters on the borderline of being classified as ambient electronica with several tracks consisting of completely instrumental arrangements. But looking at Ladytron’s collective body of work in its catalog, the album ultimately remains true to their electro-pop sensibility…with a little sonic tweaking. For my night drives into San Francisco this winter, you better believe Gravity the Seducer will find its way onto my “Night Drive” playlist with Mogwai’s Young Team and Portishead’s Third.
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How To Create Impactful Online Theater
"Dramatic Betweenness"
TheSharedScreen is dedicated to producing high-quality, impactful live online theater AND sharing what we learn with other theatermakers. We'd love to hear what you think.
For a comprehensive discussion of the phenomenon we call "Dramatic Betweenness" and an extensive how-to guide for creating and producing effective, affordable, accessible, and scaleable art in this new medium, please read our recent article in DC Metro Theater Arts. You can also download the complete article.
Here are some highlights of what we've learned so far.
“Dramatic Betweenness”: A new theatrical experience
Here’s an incredibly simple idea: a play written and performed as a video call. Nothing more. Not a streamed live production, a Zoom reading, or a play produced on a virtual stage. The play is just the call.
Imagine what it would be like to tap into a video call between strangers engaged in an intense private conversation. You are between them, making eye contact with each of them, all the time.
Betweenness draws us inside the struggle of the play, inside the moment, inside the moral dilemma or ethical debate the writer has constructed. And being inside the debate can get inside of us in ways never before possible.
Writing and Adapting: “It’s just a Zoom call”
Dramatic betweenness demands that a call be nothing other than a call. Characters log on. They have a video call. They log off. Anything else breaks the spell. It triggers disbelief.
Here’s our rubric for what works great. Take a few real people with storied relationships and strong opinions. Put them in a simple, everyday setting. Then confront them with complex and charged ideas.
Make the driving force behind your plot emotional and ethical interpersonal conflict. This is a medium of conflicting intentions in intimate relationships.
Justify the call. The first character on-screen needs a reason to be there.
During the call, minimize time and location changes.
Avoid talking heads.
Stay in the technological present. Zoom didn’t exist until 2004.
Acting: You and your tiny camera
The lens is both your scene partner and your audience. This was the first and most important discovery we made as a class and we practiced it rigorously. Act directly into the camera and you make eye contact with your partner and your audience simultaneously.
Be more than off-book. You must know every single word in the script. Every audience member is making eye contact with you from a few feet away; if you cheat for a line, they will see it.
Communicating through the lens is your character’s primary action at all times.
You’re in a continuous closeup, you are also in a continuous reaction shot.
Motivate logging on and off and camera movements.
Get to know the boundaries of your frame like the back of your hand. It will free you to move.
Directing: Working the cameras for “cinematic synergy”
Directors in this medium have a new compositional challenge: the cinematic synergy. How do standard cinematic conventions synergize when they appear live side by side on the same screen?
Set the screen with believable but revealing sets.
Help your actors produce great raw material for you to synthesize. Encourage your actors to explore and be their eyes in real-time.
Control sequence of entry to put the right character in the driver’s seat. Whoever logs in first will be anchored to the left side of the screen.
Use distance to visually track emotions.
Use camera angles to suggest status.
Use cinematic transitions to punctuate beats.
The ace up your sleeve: the Zoom pause. Pauses work. Use them sparingly to great effect.
Lights, Camera, Sound, Internet!: Keeping it Zoom
Keep all your tech true to a Zoom call. The audience will be jarred by anything that doesn’t play by the rules of a normal call. This medium is financially and technologically accessible. We are a group of scrappy actors with a dream, spread in isolation across the country, and we made Tape happen using stuff we already had around our homes and apartments. A Zoom Webinar license is far cheaper than renting a theater — not to mention it scales instantly from 10 to 10,000 people, and you don’t have to have parking.
Get the highest-speed Internet you can get, from reliable providers, especially if you are hosting the webinar. Test your internet speed repeatedly.
The golden rule of Zoom lighting: put the brightest light behind your camera. If you want our simple, cheap, and effective DIY guide for a home three-point lighting setup you can buy at your local hardware store, watch this five-minute video.
Use a good webcam. Newer laptops have built-in cameras that can suffice. If not, you can invest in an HD USB webcam.
Use a good mic. Most webcams come with built-in microphones that sound great. If you must, get a good USB mic that you can hide just outside of the frame.
Creating the Audience Experience:
A night-in that sparks a conversation
Live theater, and even going to the movies, involves a sort of ritual. This new medium, shared in isolation, needs a new sort of ritual. If you have Zoom and PowerPoint and know how to press the buttons in the right sequence (granted it is a lot of clicking), you too can create a seamless and engaging audience experience.
If you can, do it live. If your audience knows they are in the story while it’s happening, it's riveting. There’s no rewind.
Create a “virtual lobby.” We use PowerPoint presentation we screen share along with pre-show music for thirty minutes. It includes bios, acknowledgments, history of the show, donation information, content warning, and closed caption and talkback directions.
Transition into the show with a simple cinematic introduction. We just share another PowerPoint. We sync fifteen seconds of images and sound to set the tone and give the audience a sense of the characters’ locales.
Have a Talkback immediately after the show. Talkbacks can spark profound conversations about the subject matter of the play. When the audience has been in the conversation for 90 minutes, they want, and deserve, a chance to participate. Let the audience join the forum.
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House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., talks to reporters just outside the House chamber after a resolution calling for the removal of President Donald Trump from office was blocked by Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is urging congressional action to rein in President Donald Trump for inciting last week's deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol. (APPhoto/J. Scott Applewhite)
Dems prep to impeach
By LISA MASCARO, BILL BARROW and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Impeachment pressure mounting, the House worked swiftly Monday to try to oust President Donald Trump from office, pushing the vice president and Cabinet to act first in an extraordinary effort to remove Trump in the final days of his presidency.
Trump faces a single charge – “incitement of insurrection” – in an impeachment resolution that could go to a vote by mid-week. First, Democrats called on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke constitutional authority under the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office before Jan. 20, when Democrat Joe Biden is to be inaugurated.
It all adds up to stunning final moments for Trump’s presidency as Democrats and a growing number of Republicans declare that he is unfit for office and could do more damage after inciting a mob that ransacked the U.S. Capitol in a deadly siege last Wednesday.
“President Trump gravely endangered the security of the United States and its institutions of Government,” reads the four-page impeachment bill.
“He will remain a threat to national security, democracy, and the Constitution if allowed to remain in office,” it reads.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is recalling lawmakers to Washington for votes as more Republicans say it's time for Trump to resign. Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, joined GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska over the weekend in calling for Trump to “go away as soon as possible.”
As security tightened, Biden said Monday he was “not afraid” of taking the oath of office outside — as is traditionally done at the Capitol's west steps, one of the areas where rioters stormed the building.
Biden said, “It is critically important that there’ll be a real serious focus on holding those folks who engaged in sedition and threatening the lives, defacing public property, caused great damage – that they be held accountable.”
Biden also said he’s had conversations with senators ahead of a possible impeachment trial. He suggested splitting lawmakers' time, perhaps “go a half day on dealing with impeachment, a half day on getting my people nominated and confirmed in the Senate, as well as moving on the package" for more COVID relief.
As Congress briefly resumed, an uneasiness swept government. The National Park Service announced it was shutting down public access to the Washington Monument amid threats to disrupt Biden’s inauguration. More lawmakers tested positive for COVID-19 after sheltering during the siege.
And new security officials were quickly installed after the Capitol police chief and others were ousted in fallout from the extraordinary attack on the iconic dome of democracy.
A House resolution calling on Vice President Pence to invoke constitutional authority to remove Trump from office was blocked by Republicans. However, the full House is set to hold a roll call vote on that resolution Tuesday, and it is expected to pass.
After that, Pelosi said Pence will have 24 hours to respond. Next, the House would proceed to impeachment. A vote could come Wednesday.
Pence has given no indication he is ready to proceed on such a course, which would involve invoking the 25th Amendment to the Constitution with a vote by a majority of the Cabinet to oust Trump before Jan. 20.
House Minority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., offered the resolution during the brief session, and said lawmakers must act to ensure that Trump is “removed from the ability to repeat the seditious action that he took.”
It was blocked by Rep. Alex Mooney, R-W.Va., as other GOP lawmakers stood by him.
Pelosi said the Republicans were enabling Trump's "unhinged, unstable and deranged acts of sedition to continue. Their complicity endangers America, erodes our democracy and it must end.”
The impeachment bill from Reps. David Cicilline of Rhode Island, Ted Lieu of California, Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Jerrold Nadler of New York draws from Trump's own false statements about his election defeat to Biden.
Judges across the country, including some nominated by Trump, have repeatedly dismissed cases challenging the election results, and Attorney General William Barr, a Trump ally, has said there was no sign of widespread fraud.
The impeachment legislation details Trump's pressure on state officials in Georgia to “find” him more votes and his White House rally ahead of the Capitol siege, in which he encouraged thousands of supporters last Wednesday to “fight like hell” and march to the building .
The mob overpowered police, broke through security lines and windows and rampaged through the Capitol, forcing lawmakers to scatter as they were finalizing Biden’s victory over Trump in the Electoral College.
While some have questioned impeaching the president so close to the end of his term, Democrats and others argue he must be held accountable for his actions and prevented from ever again seeking public office. He would be the only president twice impeached.
Republican Sen. Toomey said he doubted impeachment could be done before Biden is inaugurated, even though a growing number of lawmakers say that step is necessary to ensure Trump can never hold elected office again.
“I think the president has disqualified himself from ever, certainly, serving in office again,” Toomey said. “I don’t think he is electable in any way.”
Murkowski, long exasperated with the president, told the Anchorage Daily News on Friday that Trump simply “needs to get out.” A third, Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., did not go that far, but on Sunday he warned Trump to be “very careful” in his final days in office.
On impeachment, House Democrats have been considering a strategy to delay for 100 days sending articles of impeachment to the Senate for trial, to allow Biden to focus on other priorities.
There is precedent for pursuing impeachment after officials leave office. In 1876, during the Ulysses Grant administration, War Secretary William Belknap was impeached by the House the day he resigned, and the Senate convened a trial months later. He was acquitted.
Some Republicans warn against impeachment. “They’re not only going to create bad feelings in Congress, they’re really going to create tremendously bad feelings in America,” said Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey.
Still, other Republicans might be supportive.
Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse said he would take a look at any articles that the House sent over. Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, a frequent Trump critic, said he would “vote the right way” if the matter were put in front of him.
Cicilline, leader of the House effort to draft impeachment articles, tweeted Monday that “we now have the votes to impeach,” including 213 cosponsors and private commitments.
Barrow reported from Wilmington, Delaware. Associated Press writers Alan Fram and Darlene Superville contributed to this report.
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Airlines tell parents to pay up or risk sitting rows away from their kids. That's wrong.
Airlines know how old every passenger is on their planes, including children. So why are families separated and why hasn't the government stepped in?
William J. McGee
Have you ever had to plead with a fellow traveler to switch seats with you so that you could sit with your toddler after striking out with gate agents who were unable to assist? Been asked to pay more than $100 in fees just to ensure that your family could sit in the same row on an airplane? Or found yourself seated next to a terrified child whose parents are three rows away?
As airlines have begun to charge passengers extra fees to choose seats or to board early, families are being confronted with fees just to sit together on the plane. And even those who pay those fees can find that their seat assignments changed before they arrived at the airport.
Three years ago, Congress acknowledged this as a serious problem and instructed the Department of Transportation to “review and, if appropriate, establish a policy” to ensure that children 13 and younger can sit adjacent to family members “to the maximum extent practicable and at no additional cost.”
To date, DOT has done virtually nothing to fix the problem. Its excuse? “Based on the low number of complaints received and review of airline family seating policies, the department determined that it was unnecessary to direct airlines to establish policies on family seating.”
DOT took the words “if appropriate” in the law and turned them into a loophole big enough for a Boeing 737. And its statement simply doesn’t make sense.
Separating parents and children
Through a Freedom of Information Act request Consumer Reports submitted, we have seen the complaints filed with the government. We received summaries of 136 complaints filed against dozens of U.S. and foreign airlines, with the majority lodged against the domestic Big Three and their marketing partners — American Airlines (35), United Airlines (30) and Delta Air Lines (17).
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I read all 136 complaints, and I’m shocked at DOT’s conclusion. Consider these claims from consumers, and remember — all airline bookings today require passenger dates of birth:
►In two cases, United knowingly separated families traveling with 1-year-olds, in one case on a two-leg international itinerary.
►In seven cases, 2-year-olds were seated separately from family, including on American, Delta, United and Spirit Airlines.
►In three cases, 3-year-olds were seated apart from family.
►A family on American with a 2-year-old and another child who suffers seizures found both kids seated separately (and their car seat was denied onboard even with a seat reservation).
►In three cases the separated children were autistic.
Airlines have no plans, no solutions
It is hard to imagine how the Department of Transportation could read such complaints and determine it’s “unnecessary” to act. These testimonies make it clear the airlines’ internal systems break down at every phase of travel — during booking, check-in, boarding and even on the airplane — and the airlines have no plans to address the problem.
Pilots association:After Max crashes, pilots need voice in new aircraft approval
A recent FBI report on sexual assault on airlines — which found children as young as 8 have been assaulted — only further demonstrates that the risks to children sitting alone are simply too high. Furthermore, separated families pose a tremendous safety risk to all passengers during emergency evacuations.
The airlines could easily fix this, but they haven’t. Doing so would mean forsaking revenue from millions of dollars in fees from parents who simply want to keep their kids safe. The Department of Transportation needs to step in, as Congress directed.
If you have a complaint about airlines charging families to sit with their children, we encourage you to send your experience to Consumer Reports, where you can also submit the complaint to the Department of Transportation.
You can also tell us your story about frustrating fees in general at our "What the Fee?!" page.
It’s not enough for DOT to merely echo airline industry platitudes about caring for families. It’s past time for the airlines — and our government — to demonstrate such concern.
William J. McGee is the aviation adviser for Consumer Reports. Follow him on Twitter: @WilliamJMcGee
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Savannah State beats NC A&T in MEAC showdown
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Javaris Jenkins scored 21 points, made 4 of 6 from 3-point range and blocked three shots Monday night to help Savannah State beat North Carolina A&T 108-106.
The Tigers (13-13, 10-1 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) won their ninth straight and extended their lead in the conference standings above the Aggies (15-11, 8-3), their closest challenger.
Khalen Pinkett's dunk with 1:04 left capped a 6-0 run and made it 107-101 for the Tigers.
Devonte Boykins made two free throws at 54 seconds and a 3-pointer at 14 seconds to cut the deficit to one.
Alante Fenner split a pair of free throws for the Tigers with 12 seconds left and Jenkins blocked Aaren Edmead's shot out of bounds with two seconds left. Dexter McClanahan stole it from Kameron Langley on the final play.
McClanahan reached his 1,000th career point on a runner in the first minute of the second half. He finished with 18, Fenner scored 17, John Grant Jr. added 12 and Zach Sellers 10.
Denzel Keyes had a career-high 28 points to go with 13 rebounds and led five in double figures for the Aggies, who dropped into a second-place tie with Bethune Cookman.
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TÜV SÜD: Digital Vehicle Scan saves both time and money
Assessment of the condition of vehicles during their collection and return is playing an increasingly important role as rising demand and frequency impact on the shared-mobility sector. Digital Vehicle Scan (DVS) records a vehicle's condition in only 30 seconds. For this purpose, up to 22 cameras scan the entire vehicle, including the underside, while it is driven through the system. DVS even measures tyre inflation pressure and tread depth. In addition, TÜV SÜD is developing automatic damage identification based on artificial intelligence. Through its commitment in this field, TÜV SÜD is emphasising its goal of being the number-one supplier of third-party vehicle assessments. DVS is just one of the topics addressed by TÜV SÜD at IAA 2019, held in Frankfurt am Main between 22 and 24 September. Further topics at TÜV SÜD's Stand E09 in Hall 4.1 include HAD, GMA, intermodal mobility, PhotoFairy 360° and Blue Button.
“Digital Vehicle Scan enables us to automate vehicle assessment. Scanning and documentation of vehicles becomes a fully digital process, allowing us to speed up the procedure significantly. The DVS system is in use 24/7”, says Patrick Fruth, CEO Division Mobility at TÜV SÜD. DVS customers include international logistics companies, car dealerships, rental car companies, car-sharing providers and used-car dealers. DVS keeps them permanently up to date about the precise conditions of the vehicles in their fleet while ensuring they have their costs in full view. “The system enables users to access the data of the vehicle fleet scanned in DVS at any time. With a secure cloud solution, all data and documents can be accessed directly from any workplace”, explains Patrick Fruth.
How does DVS work?
In automated vehicle collection and return, the vehicle is driven through the DVS box for the scan. Up to 22 high-performance cameras (or up to 36 in future) shoot detailed pictures while the vehicle moves through the box. The system transfers these pictures to the responsible sales or fleet-management functions directly and in real time via user-specific data connections. DVS also permits monitoring of wear-related data, e.g. tyre wear, and supports full cost control over each single vehicle. Using software developed for this purpose, the vehicle data can be saved, documented and supplied directly to employees through a variety of interfaces including both desktops and mobile devices such as smart phones. Fleet managers thus always have access to the latest vehicle data. They are informed about damages and can examine details. This considerably reduces the time needed for vehicle collections and returns. Extensive documentation in the vehicle file further serves as a basis for detailed and informative before/after comparisons. The DVS is suitable for almost all types of vehicles, from passenger cars to heavy trucks and double-decker coaches.
Managing remarketing processes quickly and easily
The Digital Vehicle Scan accelerates the entire remarketing process chain. The system enables the condition of used vehicles, such as lease returns, to be reported rapidly and in a standardised manner. As a result, even large volumes of vehicles can be reliably documented. The immediate online availability of the data is a further advantage which speeds up the remarketing process.
Artificial intelligence – helper of the future
To assess vehicles even faster and more efficiently in the future, TÜV SÜD is currently developing automatic damage assessment based on artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence identifies and categorises defects on the vehicle and helps motor vehicle inspectors to assess defects more effectively. The software specifically developed for this application significantly increases the quality and speed of assessments and thus considerably facilitates the work of both inspectors and assessors.
TÜV SÜD acquired 60 percent of the shares in Digital Vehicle Scan GmbH & Co. KG in June. The acquisition emphasises the technical service provider's goal of being market leader in fields such as vehicle assessment, remarketing and third-party fleet services.
Caption: 30 seconds is all it takes for the Digital Vehicle Scan (DVS) to assess a vehicle's condition.
Note for editorial staff: The photo is available for download at www.tuev-sued.de/iaa-press.
Further information is available at www.tuev-sued.de/iaa-press and www.digital-vehicle-scan.com.
Press-contact: Vincenzo Lucà
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UK Economic Recovery: Where is the opportunity for UK businesses?
Does the Chancellor’s summer statement provide opportunity for UK businesses? TVAF Managing Director, Andy Wise, talks about the Chancellor’s creative plans and how clever asset finance management could see several key sectors grow, providing a much-needed boost for the UK economy.
Having closed down countless businesses on high streets, retail parks and industrial centres across the UK, nobody envied our newly appointed Chancellor as he delivered his summer update yesterday (8 July 2020), which had a clear focus on getting as many people back in to work as possible.
Whilst jobs were at the centre of his strategy (and with 9 million people currently on Furlough, that’s understandable), there are a number of points in the update which will have an impact on TVAF customers, so we wanted to outline some possible areas for growth based on the Chancellor’s statement and some examples of how we’ve helped other TVAF clients grow their business with clever asset finance management. As with any recession, there will be people who will profit from an economic downturn, so having some information to help you make good financial decisions could help you to be one of the winners of the forthcoming recession.
Creating green jobs will boost the construction industry
The £3bn investment towards creating green jobs will see schools and public buildings become more energy efficient. This should create additional work for those in the building, construction and energy services sector as they will be required to undertake the work. For construction businesses, asset finance to provide construction equipment could be the key to securing large-scale public sector contracts. Here’s some examples of construction equipment TVAF has secured for our customers over the last 12 months:
£60,000 loan for plant hire equipment
£190,000 loan for waste and recycling equipment
£75,000 cash injection for client’s construction business by refinancing their vehicle fleet, resulting in a drop in monthly payments from £16,000 per month to just £9,000.
What’s the future for fast food and take-away outlets?
There is no doubt, the hospitality industry has been the worst hit sector of all, with many fast food and take-away outlets closing during lockdown. Social distancing measures might mean you need to run a different model, such as take-away instead of dining in. You might also need to change your kitchen around so that your workers can operate safely. However, it’s clear that the Chancellor is focusing on this area, with his innovative ‘Eat out to help out’ scheme launching on Wednesday 15 July.
If you’ve got a brilliant business model and you’re operating successfully in a one town, could that model work elsewhere? For example, one of our clients opened a successful leisure venue in Newbury and approached TVAF for asset finance for equipment, air conditioning and security systems for their new site in Reading. TVAF was able to provide a consolidated loan for this client after the bank was unable to provide the financial support they needed to get a second business launched.
Here’s an example of how we recently helped a father and son team get their pub up and running with asset finance for their bar and kitchen.
We think the Chancellor has been creative in trying to stimulate a sector that provides 2.4 million jobs. The VAT cut to 5% should be welcome news to business such as restaurants, take-aways and B & Bs. Publicans will be less thrilled with alcohol being exempt in the VAT reduction scheme (but we will leave that for another day).
Asset finance solutions if you need a quick cash injection
Asset finance could help independent businesses if they spot a gap in the market and need to move quickly. A number of businesses could close, simply because of cash flow. If you have the funds available to make a purchase, clever asset finance management (such as buying a business and selling the assets back to yourself as we did for this client here) could allow you to invest in a business but carefully manage your cash flow by paying back the finance on the assets over a number of years.
Alternatively, you might need some cash flow to invest in new web technologies and apps which would allow you to offer online sales or home deliveries. Plus, a branded vehicle to get your deliveries to your customers. All of these initiatives could be funded through asset finance secured through an independent asset finance broker such as TVAF.
If you think that there could be an opportunity for your business, why not contact our team to find out more about how you could restructure your finances to ensure sufficient cash flow and get you in a good position should there be an expansion or acquisition that you’d like to make in order to expand your business.
Read how we’ve helped other businesses arrange finance for business growth.
Using VAT loans as a long-term cash-flow strategy
Our long-standing TVAF client has used VAT loans as part of their cash-flow strategy for many years. When each quarterly VAT bill is due, our client contacts us to arrange a VAT loan which allows them to spread the cost of their VAT payments over a three-month term.
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Several TVAF clients return to us as their business grows or their circumstances change. Our Essex-based road marking client needed to purchase a second-hand road sweeper for £53,000 to allow them to clear up after they’ve put white lines and road markings on the motorways.
Asset funding secured for rapidly growing start-up
A great example of how TVAF can provide competitive asset finance deals for a start-up who have previously been denied asset finance. We were introduced to this mobile tyre fitting company via the client’s accountant, who was based in Kent. Having started trading only three months earlier, he was in the enviable position of needing to secure £12,000 of commercial vehicle funding for a second vehicle for a new member of staff. Our client had found a Nissan Navara Acenta at an independent 4x4 dealer and needed competitive asset finance to manage his cashflow.
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RF Shorts for Sept. 20, 2012
By Doug Lung 20 September 2012
AT&T’s Randall Predicts 50 MHz to be Gleaned in Incentive Auctions
Although the law authorizing the incentive auction of TV spectrum does not specify the number of channels broadcasters have to give up, articles continue to cite the National Broadband Plan's 120 MHz, which would eliminate all TV channels above Channel 30. As I've pointed out, that’s not the case and the number of channels the FCC is likely to clear in the auction will be much smaller. A few months ago one FCC Commissioner suggested it might be as much as 85 MHz or 14 channels.
Someone who should have a good idea of the potential spectrum to be gained from the auctions is AT&T’s chief executive officer, Randall L. Stephenson.
FierceWireless.com reports on comments from Stephenson at the recent Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference. Phil Goldstein's article AT&T CEO praises FCC's move on spectrum holdings reports, “Stephenson also said that the expected auction of broadcast TV spectrum for mobile use will likely result in 50 MHz of spectrum auctioned to five or six bidders, which he said will 'not solve any long-term problems' in terms of capacity.”
This works out to about eight channels, which would likely impact stations above Channel 43. Depending on how aggressively the FCC intends to repack the spectrum or if necessary to clear channels for the displaced stations, stations on lower UHF channels will be affected to some extent.
13 Gigapixel Web Comic Art Includes Transmitter Sites
If you have some time to spare, check out Wednesday's xkcd web comic “Click and Drag”. Erik McClure analyzed the comic and found it was made up of 225 individual images with a total image area of 79,872 x165,888 pixels–13 gigapixels in all. If you click and drag to explore the right side of the image, working your way up the hill, you will find a huge assortment of impressive tower sites on the peaks, both self-supporting and guyed structures, with amazingly realistic looking buildings.
Remembering John H. Battison
I'm sure most readers know the name John Battison. I knew he had founded SBE, but I wasn't aware of his amazing career until I read James O'Neal's excellent memorial–Remembering John H. Battison (1915-2012) - Remembering a very long career in broadcasting on TVTechnology.com this week. It is inspiring and illustrates the fact that for many, if not most of us, who work in the broadcast field, it is more than a job.
Comments and RF related news items are welcome. Email me at dlung@transmitter.com.
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TWI Research Paper Published in OMAE Journal
Thu, 03 September, 2020
A TWI Research paper, ‘Different Bayesian methods for updating the fatigue crack size distribution in a tubular joint,‘ has been published in the OMAE Journal.
TWI employee and former NSIRC PhD candidate, Hadi Khalili has had his research published in the Journal of Offshore Mechanics and Arctic Engineering (OMAE).
Hadi’s PhD research investigated improvements to structural reliability assessments using different Bayesian methods to update initial assumptions used in such assessments. The research looked into fatigue damage of joints in offshore platforms, the modelling of crack size data, including updating (when new inspection data is available) the probability distribution of crack size and the reliability of the joint.
The paper investigated two different Bayesian methods, analytical and numerical, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of both. While the methodologies can be applied to different kinds of structures, Hadi’s research focussed on tubular joints in a specific jacket platform to demonstrate the proposed approach and compare the results of the two methods.
Hadi’s supervisor at TWI was Dr Ujjwal Bharadwaj, with co-supervision provided by Selda Oterkus and Nigel Barltrop from the University of Strathclyde, and Mark Tipping from Lloyd’s Register. The publication was made possible by the sponsorship and support of Lloyd’s Register Foundation. The work was enabled through, and undertaken at, the National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC), a postgraduate engineering facility for industry-led research into structural integrity established and managed by TWI through a network of both national and international Universities.
You can read the paper by following this link.
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RX for Graceful Aging
Photography by William Short
The Dr. S. Jerome and Judith Tamkin Auditorium at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center was the setting for the UCLA Health Board Meeting on November 13, 2014. A prestigious panel of UCLA physicians and scientists presented some of the latest findings about aging, turning the table on previous beliefs and sharing tips to ensure healthy aging.
Following opening remarks by board chairman Henry Gluck, moderator Dr. John C. Mazziotta (RES ’81, FEL ’83), vice chancellor of UCLA Health Sciences, dean of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and CEO of UCLA Health, introduced the panel of experts on aging. The panel included Dr. Dale E. Bredesen, director of the UCLA Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research; Dr. David S. Eisenberg, Paul D. Boyer Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Dr. Brandon Koretz (RES ’99, FEL ’00), co-chief of the Division of Geriatric Medicine; and Dr. Gary Small (FEL ’83), Parlow-Solomon Professor on Aging and director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and the UCLA Longevity Center in the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA.
Responding to questions from the moderator and the audience, panel members indicated that researchers and clinicians now focus on preventing signs of aging and identifying problems early rather than trying to repair damage. A key myth debunked by the experts was that cognitive decline is primarily genetic. These researchers have shown that regular exercise, a healthy diet, adequate sleep and stress reduction contribute more to overall health than a person’s genes. A recent UCLA study was highlighted, suggesting that memory loss in patients with Alzheimer’s disease may be reversed — and improvement sustained — by using a complex therapeutic program that affects brain chemistry. Panelists also discussed the varied UCLA programs available to the public that support successful aging.
Dr. Leonard Rome, UCLA professor of biological chemistry and associate director of the California NanoSystems Institute, followed the panel discussion with a presentation on cancer research. The event concluded with a reception and music by the Jamie Rosenn Trio.
For more information, contact Kathryn Carrico at: (310) 825-2558
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Bursting the Bubble of Bubble Baby Disease
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Obesity Accelerates Aging of the Liver
‘NanoVelcro’ Captures Tumor Cells in Blood
Robotic Surgery Technique Treats Previously Inoperable Head and Neck Cancer
Uncorking Targets for Acne Treatment
Antidepressant Exposure In Utero Influences Anxiety Behavior Later in Life
New Regulations Proposed for Off-label Drugs and Devices
Iron-overload Disease Causes Bloom of Potentially Deadly Bacteria
Helping U Help the Community: And the Winners Are ...
Categorical Denial
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Visions of Progress and Courage
Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders
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To Life!
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d'oh a deer Dec. 5, 2013
Seven Ways Tonight’s The Sound of Music Will Differ From the Classic Film
By Rachel Shukert
Photo: NBC and 20th Century Fox
Grüss Gott, my fellow Austrians! The moment has finally arrived: Tonight is NBC’s live broadcast of The Sound of Music starring Carrie Underwood, Vampire Bill, and Tom from Smash (!!!). (Vulture will be live-tweeting.) However, as human beings have been conditioned since the late sixties to watch Julie Andrews’s movie version every year around this time, fans should prepare themselves for the fact that tonight’s production will differ from that rendering of the classic. Underwood & Co. will be reenacting Rodgers and Hammerstein’s original Broadway version from 1959, which was considerably altered for the film, and some of the staples you’re planning to mouth along to (or sing, full voice, without giving a damn who hears you) will not be there. As a holiday public service, here are the ways the stage musical differs from the film. Gird your edelweiss-scented loins appropriately.
1. There will be no puppets during “The Lonely Goatherd.” The goatherd, the oddly buxom pale pink coat girl, and her gloating mama, resplendent in purple, who I always thought looked a little bit like a red-haired Carol Channing: All gone. The Uncle Max of the Broadway version is a libertine social climber who would no more buy the children of his benefactor an elaborate puppet theater with someone else’s money than he would take voluntarily to the streets of Vienna to scrub pavements with his own toothbrush. What’s more, in the stage musical “The Lonely Goatherd” isn’t a performance given by the children for the benefit of the idle rich, but rather the song Maria sings to the children during the thunderstorm shortly after she arrives at the house — because what better cure for childhood night terror than a vaguely bawdy ditty about the erotic life of solitary mountain men? “My Favorite Things,” the song that served as balm for thunder-induced anxiety in the film (arguably with greater dramaturgical elegance), is sung onstage instead by Maria and the Mother Abbess to buck up Maria’s spirits before she leaves the abbey to face the World of Men, which means Carrie Underwood and Audra Goddamn McDonald are going to sing a duet. We’ll get to see if Audra makes the same acting choice I was planning when I was cast in that role in high school before I had to drop out owing to the production dates conflicting with my synagogue youth group trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau (true story): that the Mother Abbess is secretly Maria’s biological mother.
2. The Baroness isn’t the one who tells Maria that the Captain’s in love with her. There is no passive-aggressive kiss-off of “you’ll make a very fine nun,” which Eleanor Parker delivered with the greatest line reading in cinematic history as she eagerly helped a chagrined Maria flee back to the chaste walls of the abbey. That scene doesn’t exist in the stage version, where it’s Brigitta von Trapp who confronts her governess with the knowledge that the reciprocal hotsies between Maria and the Captain have not gone unnoticed. Nor is the Captain’s obvious boner (is that a boat whistle in your pocket, Georg, or are you just happy to see me?) for his lissome young employee the main reason the Baroness decides she’s got better things to do than stand around in the backyard pretending to enjoy folk music while Kurt hurls a soccer ball at her tits. The Baroness doesn’t initiate the split at all, as she does in the film. Rather, it is the captain who breaks their engagement when the Baroness suggests he docilely go along with whatever the Anschluss asks of him, for the sake of self-preservation.
3. There will be more Nazis. Okay, not a lot more — it’s not exactly Cabaret. But the politics of the day are far more front and center in the stage show. Herr Zeller, the loathsome local Nazi, has a brief run-in with a pair of defiant Austrian patriots at the von Trapp ball. Max and Elsa are far more aware — and vocal — about their apathy, if not sympathy, toward the impending German invasion. And of course, there’s the unnamed Nazi stooge leading the Von Trapps to the stage at the Salzburg festival, whose typically stentorian interpretation of his single line — “This way” — my mother loves to quote to this day.
4. There will also be more songs, and some of them will be different. Elsa and Max have a song, “There’s No Way to Stop It,” about their sophisticated fatalism toward the political situation (say what you will about the Nazis, darling, their uniforms are impeccably tailored). And besides, Tony winner Christian Borle plays Max in tonight’s TV production, and why would you put him in something and not let him sing? (Oh, wait … ) Elsa and Max* also sing a duet, “How Can Love Survive,” about how terribly unromantic it is to both be so terribly, terribly rich. Both are about as arch and world-weary as the lyricist of “The Farmer and the Cowman Should Be Friends” can possibly muster. However, NBC is sticking with the movie in one instance: They won’t be doing Broadway’s “An Ordinary Couple,” a love duet between Maria and the Captain. A strident march about duty and proscribed gender roles, it has none of the whispery, tormented Catholic sex-longing of “Something Good,” which replaced it in the film and will apparently be sung tonight. Maybe Stephen Moyer can steam it up at the end when he sinks his fangs into Carrie Underwood’s neck.
5. No “I Have Confidence”! It’s my favorite song, too. I’m sorry.
6. No pixie cuts. Neither Julie Andrews’s winsome strawberry blonde George Harrison mop, nor Mary Martin’s sensible If–Gertrude Stein–Got-a-Hair-Makeover-on–What Not to Wear military fade will grace the gorgeous Nordic head of Carrie Underwood, who has wisely opted for “Attitude #4” from the Eva Braun Wig and Hairpiece Collection. To be fair, I wear my hair that way all the time, too. It’s great for when you didn’t have time to do your roots.
7. The end is totally different. You remember the end of the movie version of The Sound of Music: They hide in the abbey, where Gretl wants to sing about their favorite things, and Julie Andrews kindly but firmly tells her that this is not a good time. (Babies were smothered in the Warsaw Ghetto for less. I’m just saying.) Then Rolf finds them and Christopher Plummer, at his drunkest and most devastatingly handsome, makes him question his heterosexuality in the cemetery until he has no choice but to blow his Freudian whistle of sublimated desire and it’s Dachau for the lot of them — except the nuns somehow know how to take the battery out of the Nazi car and the Von Trapps are able to escape. That’s pretty much the way it will happen Thursday night, too, except that Stephen Moyer’s Captain glamours Rolf into submission, then rips his penis off with his bare hands, then the S.S. men come in and Russell Edgington comes flying out of his coffin and starts killing nuns, and the whole thing turns into a total naked bloodbath that looks like something out of Ken Russell’s The Devils. Okay, I’m kidding. But the whole thing is a lot more condensed.
* This post has been corrected to note that Elsa’s duetting partner on “How Can Love Survive?” is Max, not the Captain. And previously, below that, it originally said that the show will do the original musical’s “An Ordinary Couple,” when in fact it will do the film’s “Something Good.”
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ISEE Upper Level Quantitative : How to find circumference
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ISEE Upper Level Quantitative Help » Geometry » Plane Geometry » Circles » Radius » How to find circumference
Example Question #1 : How To Find Circumference
A giant clock has a minute hand five yards in length. Since noon, the tip of the minute hand has traveled feet. Which is the greater quantity?
(A) The amount of time that has passed since noon
(B) The amount of time until midnight
(A) is greater
It is impossible to determine which is greater from the information given
(A) and (B) are equal
(B) is greater
Five yards is equal to fifteen feet, which is the length of the minute hand. Subsequently, fifteen feet is the radius of the circle traveled by its tip in one hour; the circumference of this circle is times this, or
In one six-hour period, the minute hand revolves six times, so its tip travles six times the circumference, or
The clock has traveled farther than this, so the time is later than 6:00 PM, and more time has elapsed since noon than is left until midnight. This makes (A) greater.
Compare the two quantities:
Quantity A: The area of a circle with radius
Quantity B: The circumference of a circle with radius
The two quantities are equal.
The quantity in Column A is greater.
The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
The quantity in Column B is greater.
Recall for this question that the formulae for the area and circumference of a circle are, respectively:
For our two quantities, we have:
Quantity A:
Quantity B:
Therefore, quantity A is greater.
Example Question #11 : Radius
The circumferences of eight circles form an arithmetic sequence. The smallest circle has radius two inches; the second smallest circle has radius five inches. Give the radius of the largest circle.
2 feet, 1 inch
1 foot, 11 inches
3 feet 10 inches
The circumference of a circle can be determined by multiplying its radius by , so the circumferences of the two smallest circles are
The circumferences form an arithmetic sequence with common difference
The circumference of a circle can therefore be found using the formula
where and ; we are looking for that of the th smallest circle, so
Since the radius of a circle is the circumference of the circle divided by , the radius of this eighth circle is
inches, or 1 foot 11 inches.
The track at James Buchanan High School is shown above; it is comprised of a square and a semicircle.
Diane wants to run two miles. If she begins at Point A and begins running counterclockwise, when she is finished, which of the five points will she be closest to?
First, it is necessary to know the length of the semicircle connecting Points B and D, which has diameter 400 feet; this length is
The distance around the track is about
Diane wants to run two miles, or
She will make about
circuits around the track.
Equivalently, she will run the track 5 complete times for a total of about
feet,
so she will have
feet to go.
She is running counterclockwise, so she will proceed from Point A to Point D, running another 800 feet, leaving
She will almost, but not quite, finish the 628 feet from Point D to Point B.
The correct response is Point B.
Example Question #21 : Circles
The track at Monroe Elementary School is a perfect circle of radius 400 feet, and is shown in the above figure.
Evan and his younger brother Mike both start running from Point A. Evan runs counterclockwise, running once around the track and then on to Point E; Mike runs clockwise, meeting Evan at Point E and stopping.
Which of the following is the greater quantity?
(a) Twice Mike's average speed.
(b) Evan's average speed.
(Assume the five points are evenly spaced)
It is impossible to tell which is greater from the information given
It is not actually necessary to know the radius or length of the track if we know the points are equally spaced. Evan runs once around the track counterclockwise and then on to Point E, which is the next point after A; this means he runs around the track times. Mike runs around the track clockwise from Point A to Point E, in the same time, meaning he runs around the track times.
Therefore, Evan's speed is times Mike's speed. As a result, Twice Mike's speed would be greater than Evan's speed, making (b) the greater.
The track at Monroe High School is a perfect circle of radius 600 feet, and is shown in the above figure.
Jerry begins his one-mile run at Point A, then runs counterclockwise around the track. At the end of his one-mile run, which is the greater quantity?
(a) The additional distance he would have to run if he were to continue to run counterclockwise to Point A.
(b) The additional distance he would have to run if he were to turn back and run clockwise to Point A.
It is impossible to tell from the information given
The circumference of a circle with radius 600 feet is
A one mile run would be
times the length of the track.
Therefore, Jerry's run takes him around the track once, and about 0.4 times the length of the track. Since he is running counterclockwise, but has not made it halfway around the track yet, the longer of the two paths is to proceed counterclockwise and run the remaining 0.6 of the track. This makes (a) greater.
The track at Simon Bolivar High School is a perfect circle of radius 500 feet, and is shown in the above figure. Manuel starts at point C, runs around the track counterclockwise three times, and continues to run clockwise until he makes it to point D. Which of the following comes closest to the number of miles Manuel has run?
Manuel runs this distance three times, then he runs from Point C to D, which is about four-fifths of this distance. Therefore, Manuel's run will be about
Divide by 5,280 to convert to miles:
making miles the response closest to the actual running distance.
The radii of six circles form an arithmetic sequence. The radius of the second-smallest circle is twice that of the smallest circle. Which of the following, if either, is the greater quantity?
(a) The circumference of the largest circle
(b) Twice the circumference of the third-smallest circle
Call the radius of the smallest circle . The radius of the second-smallest circle is then , and the common difference of the radii is .
The radii of the six circles are, from least to greatest:
The largest circle has circumference
The third-smallest circle has circumference:
Twice this is
The circumference of the sixth circle is equal to twice that of the third-smallest circle, so the correct choice is that that (a) and (b) are equal.
The track at Truman High School is shown above; it is comprised of a square and a semicircle.
Veronica begins at Point A, runs three times around the track counterclockwise, and continues until she reaches Point B. Which of the following comes closest to the distance Veronica runs?
First, it is necessary to know the length of the semicircle connecting Points B and D, which has diameter 500 feet; this length is about
Veronica runs around the track three complete times, for a distance of about
She then runs from Point A to Point E, which is another 500 feet; Point E to Point D, which is yet another 500 feet, and, finally Point D to Point B, for a final 785 feet. The total distance Veronica runs is about
The closest answer is miles.
The track at Monroe High School is a perfect circle of radius 600 feet, and is shown in the above figure. Quinnella wants to run around the track for one and a half miles. If Quinnella starts at point C and runs counterclockwise, which of the following is closest to the point at which she will stop running?
Between Points B and C
Between Points C and D
Between Points E and A
Between Points D and E
Between Points A and B
A circle of radius 600 feet will have a circumference of
Quinnella will run one and a half miles, or
which is about times the circumference of the circle.
Quinnella will run around the track twice, returning to Point C; she will not quite make it to Point B a third time, since that is one-fifth of the track, or 0.2. The correct response is that she will be between Points B and C.
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North Queensland Villa 5239
AUD $5500 Low
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This villa is located in: Hamilton Island, North Queensland, Australia
North Queensland Villa 51023
A 5 night minimum rental applies. See short stay exceptions below the description.
Push open this home's solid timber wooden door, slip on a kaftan and revel in uninterrupted views over the sublime turquoise waters of the Whitsunday Islands. Originally built as the private beach house for a Melbourne property developer.
This incredible home built has been built as a private holiday house, but is also leased to lucky honeymooners. It is considered in the ‘fairest of all' the island's best private residence. In fact, it could quite simply be the grandest of all accommodation on Hamilton Island, which in recent times has seen the introduction of a new level of ultra-sophisticated accommodation, previously unavailable on the island.
The Villas discreet host whisks your bags upstairs and while you look around. From the entrance a staircase leads down to the centre of the house, which features two huge pavilions on either side. A flowing water feature runs down the spine into a bubbling and inviting spa and infinity pool. Pietra Grigio marble is used throughout the house, creating a seamless look between indoor and outdoor spaces. And beyond is nothing but the azure blue of the Whitsunday Islands, like a surreal abstract painting, stretching all the way to the horizon. All conceptual space was planned by the owner who worked closely with Omiros Emmanouilides from O1A Architects and Melbourne interior designer Christopher Elliott to create a contemporary design, using natural materials that are relaxing to live in, while also taking full advantage of the house's knockout location.
The project was several years in the making. Understandably, the local council is strict about the type of development they allow on the island (given the controversial high rise buildings that feature on the island's main beach) and the Villas distinct curved roofline is far removed from the normal straight lines seen on other buildings. "In actual fact, the organic roofline is probably more sympathetic to the landscape than many of the island's other buildings," Chris Elliott explains, adding; "the villa was designed to have a sophisticated elegance without feeling precious, and without detracting from the incredible setting". Apart from its knockout location looking east over the Whitsundays, there's a lot more such T an open plan kitchen and adjoining dining area which seats 12, a separate living area with stunning Aboriginal artwork, custom made oversized lounge and groovy armchairs from Space Furniture. Upstairs there's a TV room with huge plasma screen for kicking back with a magazine, DVD or the soothing sounds of Dave Gray on the iPod, custom made rugs from Afghanistan, chic Dedon outdoor furniture and much more. There are also five luxurious guest rooms. It doesn't matter which you get - they're all lovely and generous in size - but honeymooners will revel in the vast master bedroom, which sits on its own level with king size bed, huge bathroom with classic egg bath, private bar, lounge area and a wrap around deck to kick back and take in the expansive views. At a flick of a remote, electronic blinds expose 360-degree water views. The four lower level bedrooms, with ocean or tropical garden views, each have their own open plan ensuite complete with Agape Spoon baths, Aesop toiletries, king size beds with luxurious linens, cow hide rugs and tropical flower arrangements featuring gorgeous Oriental Lillys.
Plus, and this is a seriously enticing proposition, you also get the use of the villas own private 42ft cruiser and skipper for a day of exploring the islands, strolling hand in hand along Whitehaven Beach, having an alfresco picnic in a secluded inlet, snorkelling or all of the above.
Short stay exceptions: Rentals relating to Corporate events/wedding/films please contact the relevant Villa Getaways agent to ask the suitability of this property.
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Essential Pittsburgh Archives
Pittsburgh Health Innovators Finalists In Global Innovation Competition
By Essential Pittsburgh & Sean Ray • Nov 24, 2015
Rubitection CEO Dr. Sanna Gaspard and Ristcall CEO Srinath Vaddepally.
Katie Blackley / 90.5 WESA
With an initial pool of 192 applicants, the HITLAB World Cup Innovators Summit brings high stakes competition to healthcare innovators internationally. Two Pittsburgh companies, Rubitection and Ristcall, are among the five finalists who will be traveling to New York City in search of the coveted $10,000 grand prize. Rubitection CEO Dr. Sanna Gasperd and Ristcall CEO Srinath Vaddepally sat down with Essential Pittsburgh’s Paul Guggenheimer to discuss their products and their prospects in winning the competition.
Gasperd first became aware of the problem of bed sores while studying at Carnegie Mellon University. While she admits it may not be the most deadly sounding medical issue, Gasperd revealed that bed sores are a lot more serious than many people recognize.
“People don’t really realize how severe they can get,” Gasperd said. She explained that bed sores can lead to many complications including infections, sepsis, amputations and even death. Of the 2.4 million people who are infected by bed sores a year, 60,000 of them will die.
To combat this, Gasperd had the concept for Rubitection. They’ve since invented a small handheld device that detects changes in the skin and can give early warning signs of a bed sore forming. If a bed sore is detected early on, it can be treated before it becomes too severe.
Vaddepally’s company, Ristcall seeks to replace the traditional bell and whistle call system used by hospitals with a wrist mounted touch screen. The watch allows patients to contact nurses from anywhere in the hospital with their exact problem and also informs nurses how long the patient has been calling for help.
Vaddepally revealed that the idea for the Ristcall system was born out of a personal experience of his.
“I was once hospitalized for an abdominal pain,” Vaddepally said. “It was 5 a.m. in the morning; I was trying to reach over to the call for help button. I slipped from the bed, pulled the cord, nobody showed up for the next 20 minutes.”
The Ristcall watch can also be customized to suit patient needs. The device has been tested in nursing homes around Pittsburgh, where its programing was adjusted in order to better meet the demands of the elderly patients there who might not be tech savvy. Vaddepally also said that the Ristcall watches have been found usable by patients who have poor eyesight or are blind.
When it came to the HITLAB competition itself, both CEOs displayed confidence in their products and their chances of winning.
“You have to have confidence to do this,” Gasperd said. “This is not the kind of work for the weak.”
The HITLAB World Cup will take place on December 4th at Columbia University in New York City. Besides the $10,000 grand prize, second place winners will receive $5,000 and third place will receive $3,000.
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PA Medical Society Calls For Expanded Healthcare Access For LGBT Population
By Deanna Garcia • Nov 9, 2015
A group representing 20,000 Pennsylvania doctors and medical students is hoping to shed light on continued disparities in health care access for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender residents.
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is recommending expanded access, increased research and funding for research, and a better dissemination of research results.
Vets To Get Help Enrolling In Health Insurance Plans
By Erika Beras • Aug 25, 2015
An event on Wednesday night at Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard will have assistors on hand to help veterans sign up for health insurance options available under the Affordable Care Act.
The event is co-hosted by Get Covered America.
If veterans earn less than 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level — which is $16,243 for a single person or $33,465 for a family of four — they may be eligible to enroll in Health Choices, Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program, as well as keep their VA benefits.
New Health Care Company Helps You Choose The Right Plan
By Essential Pittsburgh • Nov 24, 2015
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Open enrollment regarding the selection of a health care plan offers a lot of options. How you do sort through what’s available and choose the best option for you or your family? We’ll pose that question to Dan Harding, co-founder of Health Sage a Pittsburgh company helping to empower consumers when it comes to health insurance options.
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More Than A Name: Mars Borough Celebrates NASA's InSight Mission To The Red Planet
By Megan Harris & Kiley Koscinski • Nov 26, 2018
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90.5 WESA's "The Confluence" for Monday, Nov. 26, 2018
Mars, Pennsylvania wasn't named after the Red Planet, but it's fully embracing those celestial connections.
Changes To U.S. Immigration Policy Are Affecting Pittsburgh's Restaurant Scene
Steph Chambers / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
90.5 WESA's "The Confluence" for Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018
Hand-pulling noodles is a coveted culinary craft that takes years to learn and even longer to master. The chefs are part athlete, part artist, and restaurants like Everyday Noodles in Squirrel Hill need immigrants to make their business model work.
Colfax Elementary School Cleared By Police After Being Placed On Lockdown
By Liz Reid & Amy Sisk • Oct 31, 2018
Colfax K-8 school in Squirrel Hill has been cleared after being placed on lockdown for more than two hours Wednesday morning.
What's Known About Robert Bowers, The Suspect In The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
By editor • Oct 27, 2018
Robert Bowers, the suspect in the shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday, surrendered to police, and officials say he is in fair condition at Allegheny General Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.
Authorities say that while Bowers' motive remains unknown, "we believe he was acting alone." Eleven people were killed in the attack, and six were injured.
Pittsburghers Gather For Saturday Evening Vigil Following Squirrel Hill Shooting
By WESA Staff • Oct 27, 2018
Update at 7:01pm on Sat. Oct. 27th from 90.5 WESA reporters.
Thousands of people jammed into the corner of Murray and Forbes in Squirrel Hill amid a light rain for a vigil Saturday evening for the victims of a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue earlier in the day. The gathering included prayers and singing in memory of those killed and wounded.
Prosecutors File 29 Charges Against Synagogue Shooter
The man suspected of killing 11 people at Tree of Life Congregation synagogue in Squirrel Hill has been charged with obstructing the exercise of religious beliefs resulting in death.
Federal prosecutors say Robert Bowers was charged Saturday night in a 29-count criminal complaint. It wasn't immediately known if he has an attorney.
11 Killed, More Injured In Shooting At Squirrel Hill Synagogue
Officials say 11 people were killed when a shooter opened fire during a baby naming ceremony at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday.
PWSA Using 'Pulling' Technique, A Less Invasive Way To Replace Lead Lines
By Kathleen J. Davis • May 7, 2018
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is replacing 2,100 lead lines in the city by the end of the year, and using a less invasive process to switch them out called “pulling.”
A Guide To Who's Running In Pittsburgh's District 8 City Council Race
By Kathleen J. Davis • Mar 2, 2018
Photos courtesy of the candidates and Kathleen J. Davis / 90.5 WESA
WESA's Kathleen J. Davis reports on the race to fill City Council's open District 8 seat.
In December, City Councilman Dan Gilman of Pittsburgh's District 8 left his seat to become Mayor Bill Peduto's chief of staff. This was one month after he won reelection to another four-year term.
High Hopes: PA's First Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Serve As Salve For Patients In Chronic Pain
By Megan Harris • Feb 16, 2018
It's been nearly two years since Pennsylvania legalized medical marijuana, and this week, a handful of dispensaries began selling it.
Pittsburgh's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Squirrel Hill Neighborhood
By Sarah Boden • Feb 15, 2018
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At about 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, the door at the Solevo Wellness medical marijuana dispensary in Squirrel Hill opened, allowing in a line of patients that wrapped around the building.
Racist Business Cards Found In Jewish Section Of Pittsburgh
By Associated Press • Sep 6, 2017
Racist business cards bearing an image of a noose and a swastika have been found in a Pittsburgh neighborhood that is a hub of the city's Jewish community.
The cards have the swastika on one side with the message, "It's not illegal to be white ... yet" on the back next to an image of a noose.
The FBI says neo-Nazi and white supremacist literature and stickers have been showing up for more than two weeks in Squirrel Hill.
Squirrel Hill Volunteer Makes Sure Seniors Aren’t ‘Forgotten,’ Connects Them To Community
By Noah Brode • Aug 28, 2017
Courtesy of Rochel Tombosky
Rochel Tombosky was born in California, but she and her parents moved to Squirrel Hill to become a part of the Jewish community there.
'Legendary' Jerry Weber Bids Adieu To His Record Store, But Never The Music That Made His Career
By Brian Siewiorek • Jul 27, 2017
Joaquin Gonzalez / 90.5 WESA
WYEP's Brian Siewiorek talks to Jerry Weber of Jerry's Records in his final week at the counter
After 42 years selling used vinyl records, Jerry Weber will walk away from his namesake record store in Squirrel Hill for the last time this Sunday.
Affordable Housing Complex Contractors To Break Ground In Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill Neighborhood
By Katie Blackley • Jul 18, 2017
Construction of a 33-unit affordable housing complex in the city’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood is expected to start this week. Action-Housing Inc. will build the six-story Krause Commons at the former Poli’s Restaurant property on Murray Avenue.
Lena Andrews, development officer with Action-Housing, said the site was ideal because of the community surrounding it.
“We really like to build our projects in strong neighborhoods that have access to a lot of amenities,” Andrews said.
Port Authority Wants You To Weigh In On Bus Rapid Transit Plans
By Virginia Alvino Young • Jun 19, 2017
Margaret Sun / 90.5 WESA
The Port Authority of Allegheny County is seeking public input as it finalizes plans for Pittsburgh's long-awaited bus rapid transit system.
Riders can offer suggestions at upcoming neighborhood meetings about street design, station locations and what amenities they’d like to see at each station, like benches and Connect Card machines. They'll also offer general updates and allow for questions about the planning process, spokesman Adam Brandolph said.
Chinese Food Is 'Communication,’ Connecting Cultures In Pittsburgh
By Margaret Sun • May 18, 2017
Chopsticks clink against bowls over hushed conversations in Chinese, as the unmistakable smells of stir fries and rich sauces greet customers at the door of the Taiwanese bistro, Café 33, in Squirrel Hill.
Beloved Revolution-Era Translator Or Villainous Spy? Depends Which History Buff You Ask
By Mark Nootbaar • Apr 10, 2017
Some called him a hero of high moral values. Others dubbed him a traitor. Either way, the infamous Simon Girty will soon be remembered with an historical marker in Greenfield.
The installation is the culmination of nearly 30 years of research on the part of his great-great-great-great-great nephew, 83-year-old Ken Girty, who as a child believed his ancestor to be a good-for-nothing "baby-killer."
He's since changed his mind.
Pittsburgh's Long History With Coal Mining Isn't So Buried In The Past
By Sarah Schneider • Mar 23, 2017
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh collection
What happened to the abandoned coal mines in Pittsburgh? As part of 90.5 WESA's series Good Question, we look into the history of coal mining in the city.
When Emily Eckel moved to Knoxville, a neighborhood south of downtown Pittsburgh, she was told to buy special subsidence insurance, just in case the abandoned coal mine beneath her house ever caved in. She'd never heard of it.
NextGen: Pgh Hosts Squirrel Hill Night Market
By Brandon Addeo • Sep 27, 2015
Local merchants, food vendors, artists and entertainers were featured at the second Squirrel Hill Night Market hosted Saturday by NextGen: Pgh.
The event drew twice as many patrons as the first market, NextGen founder and executive director Alec Rieger said.
Rieger said that around 10,000 people attended the August night market. Early totals for this weekend weren't immediately available.
“I think we kind of hit it out of the park,” he said. “It was much larger than I ever anticipated, this was just a self-financed proof-of-concept… Pittsburgh really crushed it."
Seldom Used Parking Ordinance Causes Confusion in Squirrel Hill
By Katie Blackley • Sep 26, 2013
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After living in his Squirrel Hill home for 18 years, Dr. Jeff Freedman was surprised to receive a letter from the Bureau of Building Inspection asking him to acquire a Certificate of Occupancy.
When he visited the specified location said to provide the certificate, he was told the document was unattainable. Thanks to a 1958 ordinance in Squirrel Hill, many residents are finding parking tickets on vehicles parked in their own driveways.
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When is an SUV not an SUV? When it’s an SAV!
The new BMW X5 xDrive50i.
ONCE upon a time there was the humble SUV. A vehicle for leisure pursuits and maybe a little light work.
Now the SUV market has come of age with almost every manufacturer making at least one. But BMW is moving the concept along even further and taking it upmarket.
So as not to be mistaken as just another SUV, it calls its variants Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV), and it’s new third-generation X5 model should further enhance its role as global market leader in the segment. BMW has sold more than 1.3 million examples of the first two X5 models.
The new X5 goes on sale in the UK from November 16, delivers major advances in design, luxury, comfort, versatility, efficiency, driving pleasure, safety and connectivity. It will be available with five TwinPower Turbo engines — four diesel and one petrol — a standard eight-speed automatic transmission and the option of two or four-wheel drive (sDrive and xDrive). In the UK it will be offered in SE or M Sport specifications.
BMW coined the phrase ‘Sports Activity Vehicle’ because it perfectly summarises the character of the X5 — a car with the all-roads, all-weather capabilities and the space and versatility of an SUV, with the driving enjoyment of a BMW.
Those qualities are further advanced with the TwinPower Turbo engines, standard eight-speed automatic transmission and suspension personalisation options of the new model. At the same time these are accompanied by significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions as a result of a raft of EfficientDynamics technologies. All engines already meet the EU6 emissions standard not due to be introduced until September 2014. In the diesels this is due to a combination of a nitrogen oxide (NOx) absorber catalyst, Selective Catalytic Reduction and a urea (AdBlue) injection which turns the vast majority of NOx in the exhaust stream into harmless nitrogen and water.
The range will initially be made up of the xDrive30d, M50d and xDrive50i.
The 3.0-litre six-cylinder xDrive30d is 19 per cent more fuel efficient, with economy improved by 7.4mpg and CO2 reduced by 33g/km — despite power and torque increases of 13hp and 20Nm. The M50d, powered by a three-stage single turbo version of the 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine, is 12 per cent more efficient. Consumption is reduced by 4.5mpg and CO2 emissions down by 22g/km, while maintaining its high power and torque outputs. The xDrive50i has a new-generation 4.4-litre V8 engine now incorporating VALVETRONIC variable valve timing as well as twin turbochargers. Power is improved by 10 per cent (41hp) and there has been a 50Nm increase in torque, but consumption falls by 20 per cent (4.6mpg) and CO2 emissions have been cut by 50g/km compared with the previous engine.
These three engines will be joined at the end of the year by a four-cylinder diesel — taking advantage of the new X5’s considerably reduced weight and another six-cylinder diesel. The 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbodiesel engine is new to the X5 and appears in the sole two-wheel drive model, the sDrive25d, and the xDrive25d, which provisionally achieve fuel economy of 50.4mpg and 47.9mpg respectively. The respective provisional CO2 figures are 149g/km and 155g/km.
The xDrive40d, with a twin-turbo 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder diesel engine, is expected to have average fuel consumption of 44.1mpg with CO2 emissions of 169g/km.
All versions come with an eight-speed automatic transmission which not only adds to driving enjoyment but also makes its own contribution to fuel-saving. The ECO PRO mode adapts the engine management, accelerator response and transmission characteristics to support a particularly fuel-efficient driving style, and even programmes the climate control and heated seats and mirrors for the most efficient use of energy. In conjunction with the standard BMW Professional Multimedia navigation system, it can even advise the driver to ease off the accelerator when approaching corners or lower speed limit areas through the Proactive Driving Assistant function. This also helps to lower fuel consumption.
The new BMW X5 is equipped with a raft of EfficientDynamics features which complement the new engine line-up and standard eight-speed automatic transmission to keep fuel consumption and emissions to a minimum. They are joined in the new model by extensive weight and drag-reduction measures, making the new X5 the lightest and most aerodynamic car in its class.
The latest version of the BMW xDrive system, which intelligently manages the torque split between the front and rear wheels, has been enhanced for efficiency. It takes information about road and wheel speeds, steering angle and accelerator position to interpret the driver’s intentions and what the car is doing to calculate how to apportion engine torque. All-wheel-drive models now include a 3D xDrive display giving real-time details of body roll and pitch in the central information screen, as well as a digital compass display.
The new X5 will offer two design packages as alternatives to the standard specification of SE and M Sport to allow maximum personalisation. They are called Design Pure Experience and Design Pure Excellence, and include a harmonious blend of design, colours and materials. The exterior and interior parts of these design packages can be ordered as a total package or independently and can be combined with standard specification or with each other.
The BMW Parking Assistant (planned from late 2013) will identify suitable parking spaces and not only steer the X5 into them but also operate the accelerator and brake, while Surround-view gives the driver a 360-degree view of the outside of the car. There is also a new version of the BMW Head-Up Display which is able to put additional information on the windscreen.
The new X5 will cost from £42,590 OTR for an sDrive25d SE and from £44,895 OTR as an xDrive25d.
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After expelling journalists, China demands apology from The Wall Street Journal
Beijing, Beijing, China Published: Feb 24, 2020, 06.23 PM(IST)
Opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal Photograph:( Reuters )
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on denounced China's expulsion of three Wall Street Journal reporters and urged Beijing to respect the freedom of the press
After China expelled three The Wall Street Journal reporters over what it called a racist headline, the Chinese ministry spokesman said the newspaper hasn't realised the "seriousness" of their mistake and demanded a formal public apology from the US-based newspaper.
Chinese authorities deemed a headline as "racially discriminatory" after WSJ published an opinion piece titled "China is the Real Sick Man of Asia".
"Faced with malicious humiliation and smearing, China will not be a silent lamb. Secondly, the newspaper claimed that news reports and commentary are relatively independent of each other, making all sorts of excuses for no reason. Who is in charge of the Wall Street Journal? Who will come forward to apologise? If the Wall Street Journal has the audacity to inflict insults, then why not have the courage to apologise?, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said.
"There is only one Wall Street Journal in the world. Since the newspaper went with its own way, it should bear the corresponding consequences," the foreign ministry spokesman added.
The WSJ later reported that three of their journalists were ordered to leave the country.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on denounced China's expulsion of three Wall Street Journal reporters and urged Beijing to respect the freedom of the press.
"Mature, responsible countries understand that free press reports facts and expresses opinions. The correct response is to present counter-arguments, not restrict speech," Pompeo said in a statement.
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Ex-Googler Allegedly Spied on User E-Mails, Chats
Kim Zetter
09.15.2010 05:47 PM
Google acknowledged Wednesday that two employees have been terminated after being caught in separate incidents allegedly spying on user e-mails and chats. David Barksdale, 27, was fired in July after he reportedly accessed the communications of at least four minors with Google accounts, spying on Google Voice call logs, chat transcripts and contact lists, according […]
Google acknowledged Wednesday that two employees have been terminated after being caught in separate incidents allegedly spying on user e-mails and chats.
David Barksdale, 27, was fired in July after he reportedly accessed the communications of at least four minors with Google accounts, spying on Google Voice call logs, chat transcripts and contact lists, according to Gawker, which broke the story Wednesday.
Google has acknowledged that it fired Barksdale for violating company privacy policy, and acknowledged that it was the second such incident of its kind at the company. Nonetheless, the company insists that it maintains careful control over employee access to user data, and said it's amping up its log-monitoring to guard against similar violations in the future.
The controversy comes as Google faces criticism over admissions that its street-view cars collected private content from Wi-Fi networks while roaming streets in the United States and several other countries. Google blamed the Wi-Fi collection on a "programming error" and a failure in oversight to catch the problem for three years.
The new reports of rogue employee demonstrate that Google is not immune to the ages-old problem of the corrupt insider, even as it gathers more sensitive data about Americans than most government agencies possess.
In the case of one 15-year-old boy Barksdale met through a technology group in Seattle, Washington, he allegedly tapped into the boy's Google Voice call logs after the boy refused to tell him the name of his new girlfriend. Barksdale then reportedly taunted the boy with threats to call the girl.
Barksdale also allegedly accessed contact lists and chat transcripts of account holders and, after one teen blocked him from his Gtalk buddy list, reversed the block. A source told Gawker that Barksdale's intent didn't appear to be to prey on minors for sexual purposes, but simply to goad them and impress them with his level of access and power.
The family of at least one victim complained to Google about Barksdale's activity. After the company investigated, Barksdale was fired.
Google apparently did not report the incidents to law enforcement, although the employees could potentially have infringed federal and state statutes related to unauthorized computer access and stored communications, according to legal and privacy experts. Reuters quotes an anonymous source who says that "law enforcement was not called in after the Barksdale breach was uncovered, because one of the families involved asked to remain anonymous."
Barksdale, based in Kirkland, Washington, was employed as an engineer with the company's Site Reliability team. The team members, as part of their responsibilities for troubleshooting technical issues related to the site and Google's products, have access to users' accounts. Apparently Barksdale exceeded this authorized access to spy on a group of specific people he'd met.
Another former site reliability engineer told Gawker that Google gives such engineers unfettered access and "does not closely monitor SREs to detect improper access to customers' accounts, because SREs are generally considered highly experienced engineers who can be trusted."
Google revealed to TechCrunch that a second Google employee had also been caught violating user privacy and was also dismissed. Google didn't reveal any details about what or when this occurred, other than to say the other case didn't involve minors.
Bill Coughran, a Google senior vice president of engineering, wrote in a statement that Barksdale was fired for "breaking Google’s strict internal privacy policies."
"We carefully control the number of employees who have access to our systems, and we regularly upgrade our security controls -- for example, we are significantly increasing the amount of time we spend auditing our logs to ensure those controls are effective," said Coughran. "That said, a limited number of people will always need to access these systems if we are to operate them properly -– which is why we take any breach so seriously."
Marc Rotenberg, executive director of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, said that although Google wasn't obligated to report the issue to police, it probably should have done so anyway.
"To the extent that it impacts the interests of individuals outside the company, I don't think it's sufficient for Google to handle it as an internal matter, which is why there probably needs to be a criminal investigation to ensure that the safety and well-being of others has been protected," he told Threat Level. "Google's HR department can't sign off completely on whether this individual has been appropriately sanctioned for his conduct."
Mark Rasch, a former U.S. federal prosecutor, says that while deciding to report on such incidents is a judgment call for companies, keeping the matter quiet was probably the wrong approach for Google to take in this case.
"Violations of privacy are serious violations," said Rasch, currently director of cybersecurity and privacy consulting at Computer Sciences Corporation. Rasch says that internal privacy breaches will increase as more and more employees and contractors have access to vast databases of consumer data.
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GA DA seeks revoked bond for ex-cop charged with murder
Posted: Aug 5, 2020 / 06:54 AM EDT / Updated: Aug 5, 2020 / 06:54 AM EDT
Rayshard Brooks and Garrett Rolfe
(CNN) – A Georgia district attorney is asking for the bond to be revoked for the former Atlanta police officer accused of murdering Rayshard Brooks.
The Fulton County DA says Garrett Rolfe violated the terms of his $500-thousand bond — when he traveled to Florida for vacation.
The DA’s office says Rolfe was not supposed to leave his home except for medical, legal, or work related obligations.
Rolfe is facing a murder charge, stemming from the fatal shooting of Brooks in a Wendy’s parking lot in June.
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Plans to move Madison County Confederate monument on hold until October
The meeting where the county commission planned on asking to move it was canceled! The next one isn't for 4 months.
Posted: Jul 9, 2020 7:39 PM
Posted By: Ashley Carter
Plans to move the Confederate statue in front of the Madison County Courthouse are now at a standstill.
The meeting where the Madison County Commission planned on asking to move it was canceled. The next one isn't for 4 months.
The news led to a march Thursday in front of the statue, where local organizers say they will continue to protest until the monument is removed.
They said they were very disappointed to hear the meeting had been cancelled, but they said the fight must go on until this statue is taken down - even if that means marching here once a week until October.
"At the end of the day it's just a matter of moving, and then you have people that say hey if there's a cost it should be incurred that we'll take care of that because we believe - black, brown, white and whatever believe that our city is not a city to maintain those type of belief systems," Frederick Whitlow, the organizer of Thursday's march, said.
Whitlow is part of a collective group that has called on the county commission to immediately remove of the statue. Under state law, if local governments remove Confederate monuments themselves it's a $25,000 fine.
The Madison County Commission is working to legally move the statue. The next step in the process was to ask the state's monument protection committee for a waiver during its July 9th meeting.
County Commission Chairman Dale Strong said, in part: 'While disappointed the committee meeting was canceled, I feel we have the strongest of cases to lawfully preserve and relocate this monument to Maple Hill Cemetery.' 'I trust the 11 members of the committee will objectively hear our case in October and deliver a favorable authorization to relocate this monument."
Whitlow says even though he's disappointed the commission won't remove the monument in the meantime, he and other organizers aren't giving up the fight.
"We're not going to stop. We're not going to let up until this monument is down," John Brown, a local organizer, said.
"All the way, yes ma'am all the way to the end," Whitlow said.
The state committee said they canceled the meeting because it was only scheduled to review administrative rules.
but - that process ended in April, so they didn't meet Thursday.
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Odinga’s Ivory Coast talks fail
After visiting Ivory Coast for mediation talks to try and resolve the country's deepening crisis, Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga has said that he made no breakthrough in the political stalemate between incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo and Alassane Ouattara, recognised by the international community as the winner of last November's presidential election.
Amid fears of reigniting the 2002-2003 civil war, Odinga had been delegated by the African Union, the UN and the EU to attempt to persuade Gbagbo to stand down in favour of Ouattara.
Despite extensive discussions with both leaders, which included warning Gbagbo that he faced further financial and trade sanctions or force, Odinga's appeal was rejected. Blaming Gbagbo for the breakdown in talks, Odinga referred to Gbagbo's broken promise of lifting a military siege on the hotel where Ouattara's parallel government is based, protected by UN soldiers.
In addition concerns are growing for missed payments on Ivory Coast's $2.3 billion of Eurobonds which the country has to pay by 1 February before going into default.
Gbagbo maintains control of the security forces, much of the cocoa sector and state institutions.
The United Nations is to launch a $55 million emergency package to help neighbouring Liberia cope with the tens of thousands of Ivorian refugees crossing the border. The UN has ordered an additional 2,000 peacekeepers to Ivory Coast, which will bring the peacekeeping forces to about 12,000. The UN estimates that at least 247 people have been killed since the dispute began, a claim denied by Gbagbo.
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Jim Jordan: CNN's Tapper, media doing 'gymnastics' to defend Hunter Biden, 'daddy' Joe
CNN’s Jake Tapper spars with Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan during “State of the Union,” Sept. 29, 2019. (Image: CNN video screenshot) more >
By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times - Monday, September 30, 2019
Rep. Jim Jordan says Jake Tapper and other journalists are doing intellectual “gymnastics” during discussions about Hunter Biden’s $50,000-per-month gig with a Ukrainian energy company.
The Ohio Republican and CNN’s “State of the Union” host engaged in an explosive interview on Sunday in which both men seemed astonished at the other’s position.
At issue was President Trump’s phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, along with the credibility of a CIA whistleblower who acted without having first-hand information.
“My guess is, if you ask the American people, when they look at what happened with [former Vice President Joseph R.] Biden’s son — he got paid $50,000 dollars, Jake. [He received] $50,000 a month for several years. Come on,” Mr. Jordan said Sunday. “The Vice President’s son gets paid $50,000 a month and gets hired by a company in an industry he has no experience in and, ‘oh, that’s fine,’ and all you folks in the press and Democrats, ‘oh, no problem here.’ Try taking that message to the American people. … I wonder what Hunter Biden did in those board meetings. Did he just look at his phone and check out the sports scores? But he’s getting paid $50,000, and then when the company that’s paying him that money is under investigation — guess what? Daddy comes running to the rescue [to get the prosecutor fired].”
Mr. Tapper then raised his voice while saying, “That’s not what happened!”
“The European Union, the Obama administration, the International Monetary Fund, pro-clean government activists in Ukraine thought that the prosecutor was not prosecuting corruption,” the reporter continued, Mediaite reported. “[Hunter] was paid by Burisma, but Joe Biden was trying to get a prosecutor who was not pursuing corruption fired.
“It’s amazing what gymnastics you guys will go through to defend [Biden.]” Mr. Jordan replied.
“It’s not gymnastics,” Mr. Tapper, exasperated, said. “It’s facts!”
Mr. Jordan maintained that it was wise to be skeptical of the whistleblower because the individual did not have first-hand information when the report was filed, and an Aug. 26 letter from the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community noted “some indicia of an arguable political bias on the part of the Complainant in favor of a rival political candidate.”
The letter by Inspector General Michael Atkinson added that “such evidence did not change my determination that the complaint relating to the urgent concern ‘seems credible.’”
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Presence is more important than presents over holidays
December 22, 2019 7:18 pm Marcus Aarsvold News, Top Stories
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) - Weather combined with loneliness can make the holidays feel isolating for people who might not have loved ones to celebrate with.
"There are gifts under the tree but there is also the gift of kindness, love, a simple phone call, and letting somebody know that you care," English Lutheran Church Senior Pastor Mark Solist said.
"Often times people can carry their pain...the harder thing to carry is their isolation," Franciscan Spirituality Center Associate Director Steve Spilde said. "If they know they're not alone, people can usually get through a lot of things. They are pretty resilient."
The Franciscan Spirituality Center hosts holiday events where people can find a sense of community.
English Lutheran Church puts on a Christmas Eve service on December 24 at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church hosts Christmas Mass at 4:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
"I love everybody coming together and all of the pageantry that's a part of it," Solist said. "The sense of belonging and being a community that's gathered together, surrounded by people that we may dearly love and people we may have never met before."
Another isolating topic that might come up during the holidays is politics. Spilde said it's important to listen to one another and understand that differing opinions do not mean someone is wrong.
"When people listen to each other and hear where they are coming from, it's easier to understand," Spilde said. "We need to be compassionate of other people but also be compassionate of ourselves. So if a conversation does not feel safe then we need to give ourselves permission to remove ourselves. Perhaps go for a walk or take the dog out for a walk."
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Fisherman describes moment whale landed on boat
by: Nexstar Media Wire and CNN Newsource
SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — A fisherman in New Jersey was thrown overboard when a whale landed on his boat, according to WABC.
Robert Riley first encountered a large school of bunker fish that he and a fellow fisherman knew would attract sea bass. But they had no idea a juvenile whale was also feeding on the same school of fish.
“Maybe 6 feet in front of me, kind of like if you ever saw ‘Jaws,'” Riley told WABC. “The fish just breached the water, and I was like, ‘This is landing on us.'”
After being hit by the whale, the boat ended up beached along the shore.
“Probably the scariest part — the part I’ll never get out — is the whale coming out of the water,” Riley said.
He said the the only thing he remembers is hearing the whale slam down on the boat.
“The noise from the whale hitting the boat, it was like a thud that you would … I mean it was loud,” Riley said.
The whale apparently lingered for a while after losing some of its skin in the collision.
Amanda Brefach, who witnessed the encounter, took pictures of the whale close to shore.
“We saw a lot of fish jumping around beside him,” Brefach told WABC. “And the mouth would come up out of the water, and it looks like he was feeding on the little baitfish.”
Riley, who usually fishes in the bay, said after the whale encounter, he’s steering clear of the ocean.
“It’s a memory I’ll never get rid of, but I got to say I don’t think I’ll ever be in the ocean again,” he said.
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"When my doctor told me I was dying, I came alive."
What happens when you come face-to-face with your mortality? When your body fails you, what happens to your faith?
Russ Ramsey was struck by a bacterial infection that destroyed his mitral valve, sending him into heart failure and requiring urgent open-heart surgery. As he faced the possibility of death, he found himself awakened to new realities. In the critical days and months that followed, Ramsey came to see the world through the eyes of affliction. He grappled with fear, anger, depression, and loss, and yet he experienced grace through the suffering that filled him with a hope and hunger for the life to come.
This profoundly eloquent memoir gives voice to the deepest questions of the human condition. In the midst of pain, we can see glimpses of eternity.
Russ Ramsey and his wife and four children make their home in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the author of Struck, Behold the Lamb of God, and was awarded the 2016 Christian Book Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association for his book Behold the King of Glory. Russ grew up in the fields of Indiana and studied at Taylor University and Covenant Theological Seminary (MDiv, ThM). He is a pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and his writing has appeared at The Rabbit Room, The Gospel Coalition, The Blazing Center, and To Write Love on Her Arms.
“In this intriguing memoir, Presbyterian pastor Ramsey (Behold the Lamb of God) delves into what happened to his faith when his body began to fail. . . . Ramsey isn’t afraid to embrace hard topics honestly, asking ‘What sort of faith could I honestly claim if I required the God I believed in to do only what made sense to this earthbound creature?’ He is also endearingly vulnerable and humorous in describing the fallout of his affliction, such as when he vented an unexpected and unbidden string of profanity in response to a neurological miscue. This candid and compassionate set of reflections on suffering will appeal widely.”
“Russ Ramsey takes you along with him for the dark moments as well as the revelations that surface through affliction. His humanity shines through in this honest account of what it’s like to get unexpected news and accept a new reality through suffering.”
Samantha Fisher
anchor, WKRN–TV, former CNN national correspondent
“While I don’t believe in ‘must–read’ books, you’d be cheating yourself if you didn’t read this one. It’s all at once well written and startlingly helpful. Beautiful and heartbreaking. And like all the best books, I think about what I read on those honest pages all the time. Struck reminds me of all the good books and it’s like nothing else I’ve ever read.”
Matthew B. Redmond
author of The God of the Mundane
“Russ is the kind of writer I wish we had more of in Christian literature. His prose is flawless, his voice familiar, and his theology true. Struck is his story, told with the kind of humility only a man who knows his frailty can display. I pray it reminds us of our frailty too.”
Lore Ferguson Wilbert
writer, Sayable.net
“In the beautiful telling of his own brush with death and the process of recovery, Russ shows us, in a most moving and lovely and hopeful fashion, what it means to find joy in the sorrow, beauty in the ashes, light in the darkness, intimacy in the fear, love in the losses, water in the wilderness, music in the sorrow, and yes, even life in the dying.”
From the foreword by Scott Sauls
senior pastor, Christ Presbyterian Church, Nashville, author of Jesus Outside the Lines and BeFriend
“Russ Ramsey’s Struck is a refreshing and honest take on the emotional and spiritual impact of physical struggle. There is no way to prepare for something like trauma. As someone who has been through it, Russ’s words helped me to realize the things I felt while I was going through my own season of affliction.”
singer/songwriter, winner of American Idol Season 8
“For anyone who is going through a season of affliction or is walking beside someone who is suffering, Struck, Russ Ramsey’s personal account of his battle with a failing heart and his fight to survive, is a welcome source of encouragement and support. Struck will ignite your faith, strengthen your will, and give you hope for the future.”
Eric Close
actor, American Sniper, Nashville, Without a Trace
“Russ has a way of articulating the complex intersection of faith and suffering that is profound yet approachable. In sharing this honest and beautifully written account of his own life–and–death experience, he succeeds in upholding both the mystery and confidence of the gospel, compelling us to take a closer look at a God who is as kind as he is sovereign.”
Amanda Bible Williams
coauthor of She Reads Truth
“In prose allowing the passage of light, Russ Ramsey blazes a trail of affliction and belief. No one hopes for the crucible, but this piercing account makes room for honest lament, complaint, and anger en route to simplicity and a faith purged of sentiment. Struck will hearten those adrift in the valleys. You know who you are.”
Leif Enger
bestselling author of Peace Like a River and So Brave, Young, and Handsome
“In the spirit of C. S. Lewis’s A Grief Observed, Russ has done us all a great service by chronicling his own journey into the darkness of grief and death and mortality. I’m so glad he recovered and came back from such a place to tell us this story–which is not so much about brokenness, but healing. This book has already been a comfort to me, and I have no doubt that it will be a comfort to many.”
singer/songwriter, author, proprietor of The Rabbit Room
“A good memoir is about the author but not really about the author. In it the reader sees themself, their experiences, their emotions, their life. Struck is just such a memoir. Russ has told his story, but not just his story. He has told my story of pain and grief and faith and fear and recovery and doubt and help. And he has told yours too. His story is of a medical crisis and more. Yours may be of a broken marriage or a lost child or a career in ruins, but it’s the same story with the same hope. As you read this story of a stranger, you will see yourself and your loved ones in the pages and be encouraged.”
author of Help My Unbelief and The Curious Christian
“Struck is Russ Ramsey’s raw, unflinching look at what it means to be a person of faith in the midst of physical suffering. Doctors should read this book to better understand their patients. Nurses should read this book as a reminder to leave ‘trail magic’ for the weary. But this book isn’t just for those who work in hospitals. To those whose lives or loved ones have been struck by pain, trauma, or heartbreak, this book speaks boldly about grief and the recovery process. Russ offers no silver linings. Instead, he offers the truth.”
Claire Gibson
freelance writer, novelist
“Russ Ramsey is a rare bird—a pastor who’s written a beautiful and honest account of his own suffering. Because he tells the whole story with truthful words, his book is an affirming balm, a call to hope, and a help through stages of affliction for anyone who reads it. The afterword written by his spouse, Lisa Ramsey, is a wonderful bonus!”
Andi Ashworth and Charlie Peacock
cofounders, Art House America
“If you’re not in the midst of struggle, one of these days you will be. That’s why you need to read this book. By letting the reader into his struggles in a winsome and honest way, Russ Ramsey shows us how not to waste our own suffering.”
Jonathan Rogers
author and meniscus surgery survivor
“My word, Russ Ramsey has done a beautiful thing here. It takes absolute courage to walk through trauma and affliction and then return to it for the sake of others’ healing. This book will be one you treasure, return to, and know just the right time to give to your friends.”
bestselling author of Looking for Lovely and Let’s All Be Brave
“Russ Ramsey has written a memoir that’s as much about you as it is about him, because it’s inviting and true to the human experience. His honest vulnerability and literary prose aren’t simply talents, but offerings to God that beckon us to worship alongside him. This book is a gift.”
Bethany Jenkins
director of The Gospel Coalition’s Every Square Inch
“Earthy, authentic, and full of enduring wisdom, Russ Ramsey has eloquently documented his journey through loss in this personal story. Struck offers hope and honesty in the midst of suffering, displaying a life lived with an open heart before God in all circumstances.”
Sandra McCracken
singer/songwriter, God’s Highway, Psalms, Desire Like Dynamite
“Russ Ramsey writes from his own incredible journey of near–fatal heart disease in real time. I was quickly caught up in the journey with him and felt like I became friends with him and the fascinating people he meets along the way. As a therapist who frequently references and recommends books, I moved this to the top of my list for many of the hard issues that we all face. Russ is vulnerable and honest about the deepest questions of life and leaves us with a peace that makes the unanswerable questions much less important. Russ combines Lewis’s A Grief Observed, Keller’s The Meaning of Marriage, and Kübler–Ross’s On Death and Dying in one place and gives us the head and heart knowledge for trials that we all are familiar with. I’m proud to say that Russ is as real in his roles as my pastor and friend as he is in this book.”
Kaka Ray
LMFT, trauma specialist
“Struck is a visceral, haunting book that surprises the reader by driving them to a place of hope and joy. As I read Russ Ramsey’s story, I found myself contemplating my own mortality, my own vulnerability. But due to the author’s sharp gospel focus, that contemplation didn’t take me to fear, but to Jesus. I think you will experience the same as you read this thoughtful, liberating book.”
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On November 25, Micah Zenko wrote in one of the Foreign Policy blogs (“The Real Nuclear Option”):
“[A]ccording to LexisNexis, since Jan. 1, 2000, ‘Iran’ and ‘nuclear’ appear in New York Times headlines 603 times; ‘Israel’ and ‘nuclear’ appear 21 times.”
I checked this claim as it pertains to Israel. I used the Nexis database (note that whereas Lexis is the legal side of the database, Nexis is the news side, so there really is no such thing as a “LexisNexis” search) to search all New York Times headlines for the period January 1, 2000 through November 25, 2013 that mentioned both ‘Israel’ and ‘nuclear’ in the headline.
Zenko is partly right: Nexis did generate 21 matches.
But in substance Zenko is wrong.
Of the 21 matches, no fewer than 10 turned out to be what I regard as false matches—matches in which the headline did indeed mention both ‘Israel’ and ‘nuclear’, but in which the accompanying item was unrelated to Israel’s nuclear program (civilian or military). For example, “Egyptian Nuclear Engineer Is Charged With Spying for Israel” (April 18, 2007) made no mention of Israel’s nuclear program. Therefore, to include it in the total is erroneous. And there are 9 other false matches like this.
Moreover, of the now-remaining 11 true matches, 2 of the headlines were on “World Briefing” items—short blurbs, in other words. Another 2 headlines were related to Letters to the Editor. My practice is either to eliminate “World Briefings” and Letters from any carefully constructed final total, or to distinguish among the type of items that wind-up being included—a long front-page article deserves a different weighting than a Letter. Of course, one doesn’t have to follow my practice. But I do. So in my opinion, Zenko’s actual total of 11 true matches could be reduced by 2 (by eliminating the “World Briefings”) or by 4 (by eliminating the “World Briefings” and the Letters). This would leave us with only 9 or 7 actual true matches, depending on whether we take this additional step.
One last relevant distinction is between those items that mention Israel’s nuclear program (civilian, with no hint of a military dimension) and those that also affirmatively mention Israel’s nuclear weapons program (military), including evasive mentions such as “Israel, the only country in the region believed to have nuclear weapons,” and “For a nation that has never officially acknowledged its nuclear arms capacity….” Including everything (large or small), here are the 10 items that in my opinion affirmatively mentioned the existence of Israel’s nuclear weapons program under a headline that also mentioned ‘Israel’ and ‘nuclear’ within it:
1. Greg Myre, “In Talks, U.N. Nuclear Chief Says Israel Turns Focus on Iran,” July 8, 2004. 554 words.
2. Greg Myre, “Nuclear Talks End in Israel; Cordial Tone Is Reported,” July 9, 2004. 663 words.
3. Greg Myre, “In a Slip, Israel’s Leader Seems To Confirm Its Nuclear Arsenal,” December 12, 2006. 437 words.
4. David Stout, “Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal Vexed Nixon,” November 29, 2007. 992 words.
5. Reuters, “Israel: Carter Offers Details On Nuclear Arsenal,” May 27, 2008. 125 words.
6. Reuters, “Israel: Plans For 3rd Nuclear Reactor,” March 9, 2010. 87 words.
7. Ethan Bronner, “Vague, Opaque and Ambiguous: Israel’s Hush-Hush Nuclear Policy,” October 14, 2010. 1023 words.
8. One Letter to the Editor, under the common title “Iran’s Nuclear Program: Choices for Israel and the U.S.,” March 2, 2012. 125 words.
9. Two Letters to the Editor, under the common title “Israel, Iran and the Nuclear Challenge,” August 17, 2012. 76 words, 47 words.
10. Harvey Morris, “Netanyahu’s ‘Crazy’ Talk Seen Threatening Israel’s Nuclear Ambiguity,” October 25, 2012. 593 words.
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