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Hepting v. AT&T
In Hepting v. AT&T, EFF sued the telecommunications giant on behalf of its customers for violating privacy law by collaborating with the NSA in the massive, illegal program to wiretap and data-mine Americans’ communications.
Evidence in the case included undisputed evidence provided by former AT&T telecommunications technician Mark Klein showing AT&T has routed copies of Internet traffic to a secret room in San Francisco controlled by the NSA.
The case was filed on January 31, 2006 and the government quickly intervened. In the Spring of 2006, over 50 other lawsuits were filed against various telecommunications companies, in response to a USA Today article confirming the surveillance of communications and communications records. The cases were combined into a multi-district litigation proceeding called In re NSA. EFF was named co-lead counsel for the plaintiffs.
In June of 2006, the Court rejected both the government's attempt to dismiss the case on the grounds of the state secret privilege and AT&T's various arguments in favor of dismissal.
In August of 2007, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument on the case. No decision was reached, however In July, 2008, after a long and contentious battle in Congress, the government and AT&T were awarded the so-called retroactive immunity from liability under the controversial FISA Amendments Act (FAA), which was enacted in response to our court victories in Hepting. Signed by President Bush in 2008, the FAA allows the Attorney General to require the dismissal of the lawsuits over the telecoms' participation in the warrantless surveillance program if the government secretly certifies to the court that the surveillance did not occur, was legal, or was authorized by the president. The AG filed the required certification in September of 2008.
In June of 2009, a federal judge dismissed Hepting and dozens of other lawsuits against telecoms. EFF appealed that decision but it was affirmed, and in October, 2012, the Supreme Court declined to hear the case.
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Deeplinks Blog by Hanni Fakhoury | February 29, 2012
EFF Tells Supreme Court that No Means No in Wiretap Act
Yesterday, EFF and the Center for Constitutional Rights filed an amicus brief (PDF) in support of certiorari, asking the Supreme Court to enforce the plain text of the Wiretap Act and its absolute prohibition against the use of illegally intercepted communications.
The case arises out of...
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Press Release | December 29, 2011
Appeals Court Revives EFF's Challenge to Government's Massive Spying Program
San Francisco - The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today blocked the government's attempt to bury the Electronic Frontier Foundation's (EFF's) lawsuit against the government's illegal mass surveillance program, returning Jewel v. NSA to the District Court for the next step.
The court found that Jewel had alleged...
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Listen to EFF's Courtroom Arguments Against Warrantless Wiretapping
Update:The court has just released video of the arguments: Jewel and Hepting.
Yesterday, EFF lawyers urged the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle to allow our two lawsuits challenging the National Security Agency's illegal mass surveillance of millions of ordinary Americans to continue....
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Press Release | August 31, 2011
EFF to Court: Don't Let Government Hide Illegal Surveillance
Seattle - The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) urged the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today to preserve lawsuits challenging the government's illegal mass surveillance of millions of ordinary Americans. In oral arguments today, EFF asked the court to block the government's attempt to bury the suits with claims of...
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Deeplinks Blog by Cindy Cohn | August 24, 2011
EFF’s Warrantless Wiretapping Cases Back in Court on August 31
More than five years ago, EFF filed the first lawsuit aimed at stopping the government's illegal mass surveillance of millions of ordinary Americans' private communications. Whistleblower evidence combined with news reports and Congressional admissions revealed that the National Security Agency (NSA) was tapped into AT&T’s domestic...
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Deeplinks Blog by Aaron Jue | August 23, 2011
Members-Only Speakeasy: Seattle
Current EFF members and donors are invited to join Senior Staff Attorneys Marcia Hofmann and Kurt Opsahl for drinks at a secret Seattle location on Wednesday, August 31st, to discuss that day's hearings on EFF's warrantless wiretapping cases before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. The court...
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Document | May 23, 2011
Order Scheduling Oral Argument August 31, 2011 at 2:00 PM in Seattle
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Case Closed? Court Issues Final Judgment in NSA Spying Case, Al-Haramain v. Obama
Yesterday, following on his ruling this Spring that the NSA's warrantless wiretapping of an Islamic charity's lawyers in 2004 violated federal surveillance law, Judge Vaughn Walker in the Northern District of California federal court issued his final order in the case of Al-Haramain Islamic Foundation v. Obama. The...
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EFF Urges Supreme Court to Block Government Overreach in State Secret Contract Dispute
EFF and the plaintiffs in an ongoing lawsuit over a notorious case of illegal government spying urged the U.S. Supreme Court last week to reject a government attempt to have the Court address constitutional questions about the state secrets privilege in a contract dispute case involving the privilege....
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Barnum Electricity Rates
Commercial Electricity in Barnum
^ The average commercial electricity rate in Barnum, MN is 11.27¢/kWh.[1]
Residential Electricity in Barnum
^ The average residential electricity rate in Barnum, MN is 13¢/kWh.[1]
Industrial Electricity in Barnum
^ The average industrial electricity rate in Barnum, MN is 9.23¢/kWh.[1]
Barnum, MN Electricity Statistics
Commercial electricity rates in Barnum
The average commercial electricity rate in Barnum is 11.27¢/kWh.[1]
This average (commercial) electricity rate in Barnum is 27.49% greater than the Minnesota average rate of 8.84¢/kWh.[2]
The average (commercial) electricity rate in Barnum is 11.69% greater than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]
Residential electricity rates in Barnum
The average residential electricity rate in Barnum is 13¢/kWh.[1]
This average (residential) electricity rate in Barnum is 14.54% greater than the Minnesota average rate of 11.35¢/kWh.[2]
The average (residential) electricity rate in Barnum is 9.43% greater than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]
Industrial electricity rates in Barnum
The average industrial electricity rate in Barnum is 9.23¢/kWh.[1]
This average (industrial) electricity rate in Barnum is 41.13% greater than the Minnesota average rate of 6.54¢/kWh.[2]
The average (industrial) electricity rate in Barnum is 38.38% greater than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]
Minnesota Electricity Rates & Consumption
Commercial electricity in Minnesota
Commercial electricity rates in MN [3]
The average commercial electricity rate in Minnesota is 8.84¢/kWh, which ranks 31st in the nation and is 12.39% less than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
Commercial electricity consumption in MN [3]
Commercial electricity consumption in Minnesota averages 6,732 kWh/month, which ranks 15th in the nation and is 7.92% greater than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
Commercial electricity bills in MN [3]
The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Minnesota is $595, which ranks 20th in the nation and is 5.41% less than the national average of $629.
Learn more about commercial electricity in Minnesota
Residential electricity in Minnesota
Residential electricity rates in Minnesota [3]
The average residential electricity rate in Minnesota is 11.35¢/kWh, which ranks 26th in the nation and is 4.46% less than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
Residential electricity consumption in MN [3]
Residential electricity consumption in Minnesota averages 793 kWh/month, which ranks 33rd in the nation and is
Residential electricity bills in MN [3]
The average monthly residential electricity bill in Minnesota is $90, which ranks 39th in the nation and is 15.89% less than the national average of $107 per month.
Learn more about residential electricity in Minnesota
Industrial electricity in Minnesota
Industrial electricity rates in Minnesota [3]
The average industrial electricity rate in Minnesota is 6.54¢/kWh, which ranks 25th in the nation and is 1.95% less than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
Industrial electricity consumption in MN [3]
Industrial electricity consumption in Minnesota averages 177,231 kWh/month, which ranks 19th in the nation and is 58.02% greater than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
Industrial electricity bills in MN [3]
The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Minnesota is $11,585, which ranks 21st in the nation and is 54.82% greater than the national average of $7,483.
Learn more about industrial electricity in Minnesota
Household Income in Barnum, MN
Barnum, MN Income Breakdown [4]
Income Summary for Barnum, MN
Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Minnesota is about $90/month, ranking 39th in the U.S. and 15.89% less than the national average of $107.[5]
Income: Barnum vs. Nation [4]
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About Barnum
Barnum is a city located in Carlton County in the state of Minnesota, and has a population of approximately 613.[6]
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For more information about Barnum electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.
Benjamin Franklin researched electricity extensively in the 18th century. The lightning rod was among his inventions.
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I’ve lived in their fictional world since 2012, averaging a book a year since the Cold Mourning was released in 2014. Each book has included a separate crime/mystery with a distinct cast of suspects and a completely new storyline, yet the lives and development of my main characters have served as anchors for each book, and the series as a whole.
New characters have emerged to become important in the storyline: reporter Marci Stokes, a fifty-something reporter demoted from her star position with the New York Times; Dawn Cook, a teenager whose parents are in prison and whom Kala fosters; Zack Woodhouse, the sullen, somewhat devious cop whom readers have come to love to hate; Henri Rouleau, Jacque Rouleau’s gentle and aging father — each has immeasurably enriched the series.
Initially, I had meant for Kala Stonechild and Jacques Rouleau to be equal players in the stories, but it didn’t take long for Kala to take over as the most central character. While her relationship with Rouleau is integral to each story, her personal struggles arising from her childhood in foster homes and a traumatic incident as a ten-year-old witness to murder have become a sustained focus. She’s an intriguing woman. Closed-off, a loner, but also compassionate, highly intelligent and spiritual. Readers have come to cheer for her and to love her as I have. I’m sorry to see her story end and like to think of her and the rest of the characters living out their lives off the page.
The books have tackled some difficult issues. Most recently, Turning Secrets has dealt with the exploitation of vulnerable young women. I believe that this genre is a natural vehicle for raising societal issues by making them personal. Caring for the characters going through conflict and tragedy heightens the pathos while putting these difficult subjects front and centre in a way that media headlines often do not. I’m also aware that our society, particularly our Canadian society, is multicultural, and I’ve worked to reflect the true make up of our country in these characters and stories.
I’m excited for readers to read Closing Time, and to receive your feedback. I’ve already heard from readers who’ve begun rereading the series in anticipation — most gratifying and humbling. Finishing the series allows me now to try my hand at new storylines and to start afresh with new characters and plotlines. I’m still excited by the challenge of a fresh page and have been working on a new project, one that I hope to capture your imaginations with in the very near future.
Brenda Chapman is a crime writer who has published over twenty books, including six in the lauded Stonechild and Rouleau mystery series. She lives in Ottawa.
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Qatar: Dragging its feet over reform?
As allegations linger over financing terrorism and treatment of foreign workers, is Qatar doing only the minimum over reform? Conflict Zone's Tim Sebastian meets foreign ministry spokesperson Lolwah Al-Khater.
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There is "no question" over Qatar's commitment to guest workers in the country, a spokeswoman for the foreign ministry has said.
"They are helping us in developing our country," Lolwah Al-Khater told DW's top political interview show Conflict Zone.
In 2017, Qatar signed an agreement with the UN International Labour Organization to work on reforms to improve conditions for migrant workers. Implementing all the measures in that agreement, said Al-Khater, would make the country "a leading example in the region."
"This is what we aspire to."
Guest worker rights
But Qatar has received stark criticism from human rights groups over its treatment of guest workers. In February, Amnesty International said that "authorities risk falling behind on their promise to tackle widespread labour exploitation" and called for "a labour system that ends the abuse and misery inflicted upon so many migrant workers every day."
Al-Khater said that Doha welcomed the Amnesty report: "We deal with constructive criticism very positively."
The foreign ministry spokesperson rejected the suggestion that authorities were dragging their feet over reforms.
"No, we don't do the minimum. We are the best when it comes to our region," she said.
World Cup workers in Qatar living dangerously
Al-Khater sat down with Conflict Zone host Tim Sebastian on a visit to Berlin as Qatar marked two years of the blockade by neighbors Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, who sought to isolate the country through travel and trade restrictions.
In June 2017, the Arab quartet accused Doha of funding terrorism and listed 13 demands, which included shuttering Qatari-owned broadcaster Al Jazeera and breaking off diplomatic ties with Iran, a key ally. The Qatar government strongly denied the allegations and protested the ultimatum.
In October 2017, US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin visited Qatar and agreed greater cooperation between Washington and Doha, including "on charitable and money service business sectors in Qatar to prevent terrorists from continuing to use those sectors for illicit financing purposes."
Asked why it hadn't already cracked down on illicit funding, Al-Khater defended her government, saying that in a recent visit in 2019, Mnuchin had been positive about Qatar's efforts.
"The State Department said that Qatar is ahead of its neighbors. This is a fact," she said.
Sebastian also asked if Qatar was playing word games with its support of Hamas, after its own counter-terrorism envoy, Mutlaq Al-Qahtani, said in April 2018 that "Hamas is not a terrorist organization."
"There isn't a single Arab country that designates Hamas as a terrorist organization," Al-Khater told Sebastian.
Challenged by Sebastian for another definition of the acts of suicide bombers, Al-Khater said it was "not acceptable" but refused to call it terrorism.
"You want to call it terrorism, fair enough. But the problem is you are not dealing fairly with the different parties here. We're talking in the context of occupation. There is Israeli occupation that is killing people on a daily basis."
In April 2018, the Anti-Defamation League said Doha had "continued to use its prominent platforms to promote strident anti-Semitic preachers," a criticism which Al-Khater said was untrue.
"There always needs to be a balance between freedom of expression and what people think and then what the government should do," she said.
"We have platforms in Doha that represent all voices, including voices that are considered by many Muslim conservatives as voices that should not be represented. We represent all voices in Qatar with no exclusion."
Responding to quotes from a broadcast in December 2017 that called on Muslims to "cleanse" al-Aqsa from "the filth" of the Jews, Al-Khater again denied that the government accepted such language.
"I'm a representative of the government and I'm telling you that any description of any group in such terms is absolutely not acceptable, it's discrimination and we don't approve of it."
Al-Khater said too that "Islamophobic voices" were represented in many countries but such views were tolerated as "freedom of expression." She called for "fair treatment" over the issue and said other countries, including Israel, were using "the same terms exactly against Muslims."
Is Qatar failing to deliver on its World Cup promises?
Qatar has come under criticism following the deaths of hundreds of foreign workers, including at FIFA 2022 World Cup venues. It's pledged reforms, but what's happening on the ground? Anchal Vohra reports from Qatar. (30.08.2018)
Qatar endures economic blockade with aplomb
Eighteen months after a Saudi-led blockade was imposed, Qatar isn't just moving on but planning to move ahead. The desert country shows it has the gumption — and the money — to brook frosty relations with its neighbors. (02.01.2019)
Top UN court rules in favor of Qatari citizens' rights
The International Court of Justice has ordered the United Arab Emirates to reunite Qatari families affected by its policies. Abu Dhabi broke diplomatic ties with its neighbor as part of a Saudi-led effort in 2017. (23.07.2018)
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What About You Vs How About You?
I am just wondering if there is a difference between "what about you" and "how about you".
On google, I got more sites with "what about you".
I believe they are interchangeble, but I am not so sure either.
Jul 01 2005 15:35:31
victorycountry
There is a slight difference between "How about you?" and "What about you?". Perhaps the following sentences will help accentuate it:-
a) How about you?
i) We have all decided to go to the beach tomorrow. How about you? (What have you decided?)
ii) Some students are eligible to join the club. How about you? ( Are you eligible to join the club?)
b) What about you?
i) Everybody has chipped in to pay for the picnic. What about you? (Have you chipped in?)
ii) Most of the students have found work during the summer vacation. What about you? ( Have you found work?)
Dehbaash
I must respectfully disagree with Dehbaash; in my opinion, all four samples could be completed with equal accuracy by either question (i.e., "We have all decided to go to the beach tomorrow. What about you?" is a valid set of statements). I hold again that there is no measurable difference in meaning.
AHahn
(o) How about going for a walk?
(o) What about going for a walk?
(o) How about another piece of cake?
(o) What about another piece of cake?
(o) How about your picnic yesterday?
(o) What about your picnic yesterday?
(o) How about your manner?
(o) What about your manner?
(o) Mom, how about I cook for you instead?
(?) Mom, what about I cook for you instead?
paco2004
These are colloquial and are not grammatically correct. In fact I would say they are more likely to be used in AmEng than BrEng.
There is a slight difference between "how about" and "what about" but I can't figure out what it is!
It might be that "how about" infers "how do you feel about..." and "what about" infers "what have you decided about...".
Eimai_Anglos
Does this help:
'How about' translates as: How do you feel about...? (Asks for a more emotional rendering.)
'What about' translates as: What can you say about...? (Asks for a more intellectual rendering.)
Granted, it's not very definitive.
davkett
I seem pretty much aligned with Eimai Anglos on this.
AHan,
How about the following pair of sentences? Are they the same or is there a slight difference?
i) He had something to say about almost everybody. What about you? ( What did he have to say about you?)
ii) He had something to say about almost everybody. How about you? ( How did he have to say about you???)
I think the sentences should be:-
(o) Mom, how about (it) if I cook for you instead?
(?) Mom, what about (it) if I cook for you instead?
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Home Life 60 Baby Names That Mean Love
60 Baby Names That Mean Love
Courtney Pococh
If you want your child to carry joy and harmony with them wherever they go, then a name that means love would be the perfect choice. We have a list of 60 baby names that mean love for baby boys and girls. If you need help picking out the perfect baby name, consider some of the many options on this list.
30 Baby Names That Mean Love for Boys
1. Sajan
Sajan is such an unusual name, but we think that it will become more popular in the future. This is actually a common name in India. It means beloved.
2. Kiefer
We love this Gaelic name and think that would be an excellent name for a baby boy.
3. Yedidiah
This pretty name comes from Israel and means beloved by God.
4. Medad
This is another Hebrew name. In the Bible, it is the name of a prophet who lived around the time of Moses.
5. Darrell
Darrel is a pretty name that means beloved. In the 1960s, this was a fairly traditional name, but it has become less common to hear in recent years.
6. Aziz
This is a lovely Arabic name that means beloved. In Islam, it is traditionally considered one of the 99 attributes of Allah.
7. Davis
Davis is a more modern take on the traditional name, David. This chic name means beloved in Hebrew.
8. Amor
Amor is a lovely French name that means love in French. It would be the perfect name for a loving little boy.
9. Amato
This lovely name comes from Spain and means beloved in Spanish.
10. Guaiya
This unusual baby name would be an excellent choice if you want a more exotic name for your baby boy.
11. Caerwyn
This clever name is a variation on the name Carwyn. This Welsh name means fair love.
12. Connelly
We love this classy, beautiful baby boy name. This name comes from Ireland where it means love and friendship.
13. Dawood
This is a Hebrew name that is also found in the Koran. It means beloved friend.
14. Yadid
This lovely name comes from Israel where it means beloved.
15. Anwil
This traditional name is rarely found outside of Wales. In Welsh, this name means beloved.
16. Prem
Prem is a lovely baby name that means love. It comes from India and is the name of a popular Bollywood star.
17. Caradoc
We love this Celtic name. Long ago, it was the name of one of the knights of the Round Table as well as the name of a famous Welsh king.
18. Luben
This lovely name is a shortened version of the Bulgarian boys name, Lyuben. It means love.
19. David
If you want a Biblical name, David is an excellent choice. This beautiful boys name comes from Hebrew.
20. Rudo
Rudo is actually a traditional African name that is bound to be a unique choice.
21. Amadeo
Amadeo comes from Italian and means loved by God.
22. Agapius
This unusual baby boys name comes from Latin where it means divine love.
23. Amias
Amias is another name that comes from Latin. It means love and has a lyrical sound to it.
24. Gerwyn
We love this Welsh name. It is less common in the United States, but we think it is a charming choice. This name means fair love in Welsh.
25. Wilmer
Wilmer is a German name that means beloved or famous.
26. Kama
Kama is a name that comes from Hindu mythology. In myths, Kama is the son of Lakshmi. It is the name of the God of love.
27. Erasmus
Erasmus is a beautiful name that comes from Greece. It means love and was the name of the patron saint of sailors, Saint Erasmus.
28. Tris
Tris is a shortened form of the name Tristan. This Celtic name was more popular in the Middle Ages. In the Middle Ages, Tristan was a nephew of the King of Cornwall. He was the one who fell for the princess of Ireland.
29. Lennan
This unusual Irish name means lover.
30. Amator
Amator is a Latin name that is said to mean one who loves.
30 Baby Names That Mean Love for Girls
1. Milada
Milada is one of the more unusual sounding names on this list. In Czech, this name means my love.
Instead of looking for a name that means love, you could just skip the middleman and call your daughter Love.
3. Vidette
This beautiful Hebrew name means dearly loved.
4. Nayely
This is one of the more unusual names on this list. In a Native American language, this pretty name means I love you.
5. Grainne
This name was once the name of a famous heroine in Gaelic legends. It is an Irish name that means charming love.
6. Vida
Vida is a pretty name that means dearly loved.
7. Carys
Carys is another Welsh name. This name also means love and would be a lovely choice for a beautiful baby girl.
8. Priya
This pretty name means the dear one. While it is less common to hear it in the United States, it is a very popular name in India.
9. Freya
Freya comes from the name of a Norse goddess of fertility and love.
10. Mina
Mina is such a pretty name. It comes from Germany and means love.
11. Aimee
Aimee was a fairly common name to hear in the 1990s. This name comes from France and is said to mean a beloved friend. Because of the sound of this name, it blends well with many different middle names.
12. Milena
Milena is an unusual name that comes from the Czech Republic. In its native language, this name means love, warmth and grace. As such, it is a perfect choice for a little girl.
13. Brisa
Brisa is a pretty Spanish name. It is a variation on the name of Achilles’ lover in Greek mythology.
14. Ettie
This is such an old-fashioned sounding name, but it actually dates even further back than it sounds. Lon ago, Ishtar was the name of the Babylonian goddess of love. Ettie is a variation of her name.
15. Kalila
This adorable Arabic name means dearly loved.
16. Lalasa
This Indian name is said to mean dove. An alternative meaning is the one who is peaceful and promotes love.
17. Imogen
Imogen is the name of a popular musician, and the actual name comes from Greece. In Greek, this name means beloved child.
18. Adora
This lovely name hails from Latin America where it means beloved one. We think it would be a sweet, simple name for a little girl.
19. Adelpha
This is a Greek name that means beloved sister. If you already have a daughter or son, it would be a great choice for the younger sibling.
20. Amanda
Amanda is a fairly common name to hear, and it was thought to be invented in the 17th century by the British dramatist Colley Cibber. It was the name of the character in his play, Love’s Last Shift. Amanda is said to mean one who is worthy of love.
21. Amata
This beautiful name comes from France. In French, it means dearly loved.
22. Darlene
Darlene certainly has an old world vibe to it. This precious sounding name means tenderly loved.
23. Amorette
Amorette comes from France. This adorable French name means little love.
24. Esme
Esme is a short, simple name. This Persian name means beloved or esteemed.
25. Maitea
We love this Spanish name and think it is quite enchanting. In Spanish, this pretty name means love.
26. Ahava
This is one of the more unusual sounding names on this list. In Hebrew, Ahava means dearly loved. As such, it is the perfect name of a little girl.
27. Aphrodite
In ancient Greek myths, Aphrodite was known as the goddess of love and romance.
28. Aiko
This is such a trendy, hip sounding name. In Japanese, this adorable baby name means the little loved one. We think this is the perfect name for a chic, adorable baby girl.
29. Amara
Amara is such a wonderful name. In Greek, this beautiful name means lovely forever.
30. Femi
If you still need a lovely baby name idea, Femi would be a good one to choose. This baby name comes from Egypt, so it is less common to hear it used in Europe or the United States. In Egyptian, this sweet name means love.
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Clauses Can Cover Your Assets
Keeping employees from becoming competitors.
Like the leaders of many other technology companies, i3solutions Inc. CEO and co-founder Scot Johnson once thought the company had come up with an airtight legal document that would prevent any former employee from competing against the business. After all, a signature seals the deal, right?
Wrong. Over time, numerous conferences with lawyers specializing in technology labor contracts taught Johnson that the technology consultancys original noncompete agreement, created when the company was formed four years ago, contained the sort of vague and overly general language that makes a defense lawyers day in court a stroll in the park. Signatures or not, the thing was useless, they told him.
As luck would have it, i3solutions noncompete agreement had been put into tiptop shape by the time Johnson was compelled to put it into action this year against two former employees who had joined a direct competitor.
What many companies such as i3solutions—particularly young ones—dont realize when asking employees to sign noncompete agreements is just how tricky it is to compose one that will stick. For example, snags can arise from the fact that—with the exception of California, which does not enforce noncompete agreements —states have different ways of interpreting these agreements, said Gary Weiss, an attorney with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, in Menlo Park, Calif. The most enforceable agreements, Weiss said, simply "ask for what [your business] needs and no more."
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When businesses use broad, sweeping statements—such as not allowing a former employee to work in the same technology sector within a 500-mile radius of the company—they may think they are simply being thorough. Actually, Weiss said, they risk appearing as though theyre trying to tyrannize anybody who ever worked for them. As a result, such companies often receive less sympathy from judges.
First step? Dump the boilerplate agreements. Using a document from a kit or one downloaded off the Internet may save you money now, but it wont do much for your case in the long run, Weiss said. Instead, the agreement should contain language specific to your company. For example, he said, "Without using revealing details, put in your companys trade secrets, and explain how employees joining another company could affect trade secrets."
For i3solutions, former employees joining companies that target the same clients was its biggest threat. So in its new noncompete agreement, it chose to explicitly state what kind of company it considered a direct competitor.
The changes worked like a charm.
Trouble first arose after the company fired a manager earlier this year. Management was conducting a routine scan of the former employees computer hard drive and stumbled upon a copy of an employment offer letter from a competing consultancy, according to Michael Branson, the Sterling, Va., companys other co-founder and chief operating officer.
i3solutions co-founders were immediately alarmed, especially in light of the fact that an IT staff member had informed them that the former manager had entered into his database only two of the 32 potential sales contacts from a list she had given him before he was fired. Presumably, the precious contacts list was in the hands of a competitor.
After confirming that the former manager and an employee i3solutions had just laid off were working for this direct competitor, i3solutions lawyers sent a letter informing the competitor of the details listed in the noncompete agreements and stated that if both employees were not immediately dismissed, a lawsuit would ensue, Branson said. i3solutions never had to enter a court to get what it wanted.
Of course, the fairness of targeting the careers of former employees who had no choice but to leave, especially those laid off, is questionable. And i3solutions co-founders contend that it is not their intention to prevent former employees from working in the same industry. But, Branson said, "having former employees work for direct competitors—companies that seek out the same exact clients as yours for the same exact reasons—thats just too risky for your business."
Of course, its impossible to say now that i3solutions would have most certainly won its noncompete cases had it gone to court. But because it kept its terms reasonable, lawyers for the companys competitors likely realized that theyd be in for a tough fight in court. Said Weiss, "It doesnt matter to the actual laws whether or not the employee was fired or laid off. But judges are people, and it matters to them."
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FaZe Jarvis Tricks Epic Games by Streaming Fortnite
Dipanjan Dey
In a dramatic turn of events, FaZe Jarvis posted a video about his staged return to Fortnite. What looked like the most significant return in Fortnite history was nothing more than a trick. A plot that most people on the internet fell for, including pros, experts, and all other media channels.
This points to a significant issue that was recently addressed by Epic Games. Clout farming or impression farming is now an offense, according to Epic’s latest blog. Epic stated, “This season, we will now be taking action against anyone who falsely promotes themselves as a banned or cheating player. This false information gets in the way of real investigations that action true bad actors. It also goes against the spirit of the game and Fortnite competition, which has no place within the competitive Fortnite community.”
Jarvis tricked Epic Games by playing Fortnite
Jarvis was banned by Epic Games back in 2019. Since then, there have been several claims and cases of cheating in Fortnite. However, none of those players were dealt with the same force as Jarvis was. This caused fans to rise in numbers in support of the fallen pro. Jarvis was indeed one of the most promising players back in the day. His latest tweet about returning grabbed attention from several pros.
What looked like a live stream was a carefully orchestrated content strategy. FaZe Jarvis is one of the top names in Fortnite, even with his ban in place.
Other streamers, including Clix, started watching the stream. While everyone was worried he would get sued by Epic Games, Jarvis played a masterstroke.
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Everyone thought it was Jarvis playing the game, while it was his friend SlaterKodish. He was seated just beside Jarvis, but outside camera range. So, it was just regular Fortnite streaming on Jarvis’s Twitch channel. He did not actually play the game. The setup was good enough to fool the world and avoid all possible lawsuits.
To see so many fans turning up for the return stream actually showed how many people support Jarvis’ cause. However, this might not be enough to get him unbanned. As far as Epic Games is concerned the community is still wondering if they are going to sue Jarvis. This seems unlikely as he did not actually play the game.
Do you think this was the right thing to do and will Epic sue Jarvis for this action?
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“I’ll See Him at His Motor Home When We’re Done”: Drivers Roar on the Radio in the NASCAR Cup Series Doubleheader at Dover
Aayush Majumdar
The NASCAR Cup Series doubleheader weekend at Dover International Speedway set things up very nicely for the final race before the playoffs. Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick shared the spoils in two exciting races. Meanwhile, the battle for the final playoff spot comes down to the final day. A three-way clash is brewing between Jimmie Johnson, William Byron, and Matt DiBenedetto.
As we know, a NASCAR Cup Series race is never short on exciting moments. That was the case this weekend as well at Dover, which was filled with moments from two races. FOX: NASCAR released the reactions of the drivers and their teams captured on the team radio, during such moments.
Busch’s early end, Johnson’s near-crash in NASCAR Cup Series race at Dover
Just before the start of the first race at ‘Monster Mile’, Denny Hamlin’s spotter gave him a piece of advice. “Be smart, race the track all day long,” the spotter for the No. 11 car said over the radio. Hamlin obliged as was proven at the end of the race. The race saw its first caution and exit as soon as the 7th lap.
Kurt Busch’s race came to an end after contact with Erik Jones early on sent him into the wall. “Yeah, we’re done. Unbelievable,” Busch said on the incident. Jones replied to him, saying, “My bad man, sorry.”
Jimmie Johnson had a near-crash with Ryan Preece. He swayed away just in time to avoid what could have been a big incident. The speed at which he was, he could not see Preece. That prompted Johnson to ask his team, “Oh my God, who the **** was that.”
Stenhouse Jr. not happy with Joey Logano
The battle between Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. took center-stage and Hamlin secured the win. “Hell yeah, DH. You tamed Miles the Monster. Great work guys,” said Hamlin’s spotter Chris Lambert.
In Sunday’s race, another early incident saw a multi-car wreck. It started with Joey Logano bumping into Ricky Stenhouse Jr. from behind that sent Stenhouse Jr. into the wall. “For what its worth. The No. 22 apologized,” Stenhouse Jr’s spotter told him. “That doesn’t matter to me. I’ll see him at his motor home when we’re done,” Stenhouse Jr. replied.
Harvick saw off challenges from Truex Jr. and Johnson to seal a NASCAR Cup Series win on Sunday.
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Posted by Ginger Lemm | Jul 21, 2020 | English
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Hello Alex, we hope you and your family are doing well in this special time. The last time we had an interview with you was in 2018 and a lot has happened since then. After you already celebrated the handing over of the keys for the location at Frankfurt Hauptwache in summer 2018, there were some problems with your planned project, the “MOMEM” (Museum Of Modern Electronic Music). Which incidents did you have and could you manage everything?
Yes, thank you very much, we are doing well according to the circumstances – it’s been a crazy year, but we are making the best of it. That’s true, we actually wanted to open before 2019, but unfortunately we became a local political pawn for some time. Our original plan was to open at the end of the year with the Paris Philharmonic’s Electro – from Kraftwerk to Daft Punk exhibition, which is now being held at the Design Museum in London. Everything was already firmly planned, the contracts were ready to be signed on the table. That would have been a perfect opening, of course. Nevertheless, we didn’t let ourselves be discouraged and, in numerous personal discussions with the political leaders – and ultimately the parties among themselves – we were able to find a way to release the funds promised for MOMEM and thus to enable MOMEM.
As we have heard, the opening of MOMEM should be planned for September 2020 and you have already started with the reconstruction work. We can imagine that now, due to Corona, there might have been other complications. How is the reconstruction going and for when is the opening planned now?
That is correct, we had planned the opening for September 2020. The reconstruction started in January and we originally even planned to open before the summer. But the issue was off the table in March at the latest. In this respect, we are also affected by the Corona crisis, not only because the conversion has become more difficult, but also because many planned meetings and talks about cooperation had to be postponed for the time, as our contact persons were either in home office or could not be reached at all. But the decisive factor is, that we expect several thousand visitors at the opening, so we can only open when clubs and events can take place again. That’s why we have postponed the opening first until September, and because of the requirements from our government in Berlin, we are currently aiming for November.
Currently we have completed reconstruction phase 1 and are just starting with reconstruction phase 2, i.e. all the fixtures and fittings of the Children Museum have been removed and the renovation of the rooms has been completed. Right now we’re starting the installation of the MOMEM inventory, before we commence with the construction of the exhibition in phase 3.
Even if there are still corona-related delivery problems and other complications, I expect that we will be able to open in November.
You have a mix series in cooperation with HYTE, which recently released Mix 10. Can you tell our readers something about the process of creating this project?
The idea came up during a chat with Michi Weicker from HYTE about all those live streams…
Eventually I suggested that the format does not replace the experience of the music and that it would be more important for me personally to hear really new music instead of watching a DJ on the computer. Especially since there are so many good and innovative releases, labels and producers around currently. Because of the closed clubs and cancelled festivals many people probably won’t get to hear the best tracks at all. Michi told us that HYTE has different ideas to develop new formats between podcast, streaming and radio and to introduce new artists, so we straight away suggested that we might deliver a podcast too.
How did the name “Ahead of the Curve” come about and was it clear from the beginning that you wanted to do the mixes together with Mr. Rod?
I’ve been playing with Mr. Rod for several years now and he also started the chat with Michi and got me in, so it was obvious that we would do it together. When we are playing, we usually play alone all night long, so our set always makes a curve across genres. That’s how our podcast should be, like a club night condensed into a 60 min mix, from a soft start to a groovy party starter part to the peak and finally to the end, floating away again. For us the attributes topicality, sound, quality and innovation are more important than the question whether the tracks are electro, house, acid, techno, rave, dub tech or deep house etc. – in contrast to many current DJ sets, which often only remain within one genre. At the moment I’m mainly inspired by tracks produced by the new generation, but capturing the spirit of the early days as perfectly as if they were around 92 already.
When we had to think about how to name the podcast, the title “Ahead of the curve” was the obvious choice because of the Corona issue on one hand and the topicality of the track selection on the other. The name basically reflects the program.
A question about the current situation: As a pioneer of Frankfurt’s techno and electro scene, you have experienced and shaped the development of the clubs, club life and the expansion of the scene at first hand. How do you feel when you think that almost an entire cultural scene is almost on the brink of collapse. How satisfied are you personally with the help and understanding that our scene currently receives?
Of course you can’t be satisfied and I really hope that there will soon be a change in thinking on the part of politicians, especially since there is obviously enough money available. The distribution of the money is actually quite scandalous and will surely become a big issue again, as soon as we take a closer look behind the scenes.
There are now more than enough figures and statistics to prove that clubs, festivals and events are an important economic factor and also a major employer. It’s bad enough that you have to use such statistics to get attention from politicians, because club culture is so much more – it is a breeding ground for innovation and creativity, but also the social glue of society.
You have to be very careful when it comes to government relief programs for culture, because when politics talks about culture, it usually means theatre, opera and orchestral musicians and not the independent scene, which usually has to struggle even under normal circumstances.
Club culture now has to pay the price for failing to organize itself in the last decades. A great and important job is done by the Club Commission in Berlin – actually the only association that is lobbying there and this should be supported even more by our scene, because only with united forces you can attract attention and publicity. That’s why we supported the “Night of Light 2020” for example – but besides the companies, clubs and organizers, we also have to make sure that artists, DJs and so-called “solo self-employed” people are not only granted a subsistence level, but also that the loss of income caused by the lockdown is compensated. We must speak up next to the established and subsidized cultural scene, because unfortunately, this is the only way to be considered in the distribution. Club culture is much more than just partying and dancing, this must finally be realized by society and we want to try to show this in MOMEM as well.
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0.00 16:44:13
2020 Distance Date Result WAVA
Greater Manchester Marathon - Virtual 26.2mi 11 Oct 0.00%
Virtual London Marathon 26.2mi 4 Oct 0.00%
Brighton Marathon 26.2mi 20 Sep 0.00%
Antwerp Night Marathon 26.2mi 12 Sep 0.00%
Milton Keynes Marathon 26.2mi 6 Sep 0.00%
Enigma Week @ the knees - 7 marathons in 7 days 26.2mi 14 Mar 2:51:14 81.54%
The Big Half 13.1mi 1 Mar 1:17:49 85.20%
Enigma Quadzilla day 4 of 4 26.2mi 9 Feb 3:22:22 68.99%
Enigma Winter Marathon day 2 26.2mi 5 Jan 3:10:02 73.47%
Chelmsford Marathon 26.2mi 20 Oct 0.00%
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 26.2mi 13 Oct 3:13:36 72.12%
Berlin Marathon 26.2mi 29 Sep 3:14:10 71.28%
Essex 50 Mile 50mi 13 Jul 0.00%
Rocky 2 Enigma Marathon 26.2mi 6 Jul 0.00%
Milton Keynes Marathon 26.2mi 6 May 3:14:25 71.18%
London Marathon 26.2mi 28 Apr 2:59:09 77.25%
Paris Marathon 26.2mi 14 Apr 3:00:33 76.65%
Greater Manchester Marathon 26.2mi 7 Apr 2:56:47 78.28%
Run Fest at Lee Valley 10k 10km 24 Mar 39:29 76.74%
The Big Half 13.1mi 10 Mar 1:24:05 78.16%
Brighton Half Marathon 13.1mi 24 Feb 1:23:30 78.70%
Enigma Quadzilla day 4 of 4 26.2mi 10 Feb 3:18:13 69.82%
SVN Viking Challenge 26.2mi 2 Feb 3:14:43 71.07%
Dymchurch marathon 26.2mi 1 Jan 3:18:50 69.60%
Viking 100 100mi 6 May 16:44:13 73.17%
National 50k (inc England Championships) 50km 3 May 4:13:46 63.53%
Comrades Marathon 89.28km 30 May 8:33:59 60.36%
Bath Half 13.1mi 16 Mar 1:27:35 68.55%
Benfleet 15 15mi 27 Jan 1:56:20 59.09%
Fred Hughes 10 10mi 20 Jan 1:10:07 64.73%
Swim Totals
Bike Totals
Run Totals
2021 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 49
2021 151 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 151
2020 426 353 302 213 113 115 284 148 171 112 194 178 2607
2019 341 347 290 202 162 190 105 83 130 135 344 393 2721
2019 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 53 10 19 20 0 101
2017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 101 121 211 572 277 1282
2016 417 207 68 248 155 69 44 30 7 0 0 0 1245
2015 185 315 116 227 236 70 53 188 515 290 67 170 2432
2014 362 278 126 53 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 871
2013 0 0 0 47 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 264 363
2012 0 53 53 159 0 0 53 0 0 0 0 0 318
2011 0 0 0 0 52 0 0 0 0 0 53 0 105
2010 280 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 0 25 0 368
2009 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 211 197 142 226 176 977
Wed 23rd Dec
Thu 24th Dec
Sat 26th Dec
Mon 28th Dec
Tue 29th Dec
0mi, 9:35
Cycling - General
Split Summary
1) 0m - 9:35(0/m) 86/112bpm 49cal
6.5mi, 1:53:42
Cross-Training - Walking
1) 1m - 16:43(16:43/m) 83/104bpm 89cal 63/81rpm
2) 1m - 19:28(19:28/m) 74/86bpm 87cal 53/67rpm
5) 1m - 17:13(17:13/m) 113/127bpm 134cal 61/68rpm
7) 0.51m - 8:35(16:58/m) 108/117bpm 43cal 62/65rpm
0mi, 45:13
Cross-Training - Other
1) 0m - 45:13(0/m) 79/99bpm 146cal
Running - Treadmill
1) 1m - 7:44(7:44/m) 117/134bpm 84cal
10) 0.1m - 49(8:02/m) 122/124bpm 4cal
0mi, 1:00:00
1) 0m - 1:00:00(0/m) 115/149bpm
Running - General
10) 0.01m - 2(4:58/m) 137/137bpm
1) 0m - 42:25(0/m) 90/114bpm 202cal
1) 0m - 55:00(0/m) 132/159bpm 20cal
2.3mi, 54:49
1) 1m - 20:13(20:13/m) 93/114bpm 106cal 55/67rpm
3) 0.31m - 4:02(12:48/m) 81/91bpm 18cal 37/69rpm
8) 0.01m - 3(4:52/m) 151/151bpm
1) 0m - 1:05:00(0/m) 131/156bpm 1cal
5) 0.84m - 6:17(7:28/m) 122/126bpm 64cal
1) 0m - 1:10:00(0/m) 123/156bpm 702cal
Wed 30th Dec
Thu 31st Dec
Fri 1st Jan
Sat 2nd Jan
Sun 3rd Jan
Mon 4th Jan
Tue 5th Jan
1) 0m - 40:00(0/m) 130/165bpm 1cal
1) 0m - 55:01(0/m) 106/125bpm
15.1mi, 1:50:00
10) 1m - 7:18(7:18/m) 133/138bpm 85cal
14) 1m - 7:28(7:28/m) 145/150bpm 102cal
16) 0.06m - 23(6:15/m) 141/142bpm 4cal
14) 0.23m - 1:31(6:37/m) 134/136bpm 18cal
1) 0m - 1:10:00(0/m) 113/140bpm 22cal
Wed 6th Jan
Thu 7th Jan
Sat 9th Jan
1) 0m - 43:03(0/m) 78/95bpm 151cal 2/85rpm
1) 0m - 45:00(0/m) 133/161bpm 548cal
7) 1m - 7:39(7:39/m) 138/145bpm 102cal
Thu 14th Jan
Sat 16th Jan
2) 0m - 2(0/m) 100/100bpm
5) 0m - 21:49(0/m) 87/104bpm 79cal
1) 0m - 5:01(0/m) 89/95bpm
1.3mi, 4:57
1) 1.26m - 4:57(3:56/m) 118/130bpm 41cal 93/0rpm 85/116W 15.27/21.7mph
1) 24.35m - 1:14:59(3:05/m) 132/147bpm 780cal 83/0rpm 157/282W 19.48/23.94mph
1) 1.06m - 4:58(4:41/m) 90/107bpm 20cal 87/0rpm 98/155W 12.8/21.7mph
1) 0m - 4:58(0/m) 108/120bpm 33cal
1) 1.14m - 4:57(4:21/m) 125/138bpm 46cal 97/0rpm 67/114W 13.82/15.43mph
1) 3.04m - 9:59(3:17/m) 119/140bpm 84cal 94/0rpm 136/251W 18.27/23.94mph
1) 7.39m - 19:58(2:42/m) 155/171bpm 281cal 79/0rpm 221/315W 22.21/23.94mph
1) 1.31m - 4:58(3:47/m) 97/106bpm 25cal 93/0rpm 93/133W 15.82/18.12mph
1) 1.26m - 4:57(3:56/m) 99/105bpm 27cal 91/0rpm 85/97W 15.27/18.12mph
19mi, 59:56
1) 18.98m - 59:56(3:09/m) 137/158bpm 670cal 86/0rpm 152/353W 19/23.94mph
1) 1.39m - 4:57(3:34/m) 123/130bpm 45cal 68/0rpm 108/138W 16.85/21.7mph
1) 1.21m - 4:58(4:06/m) 89/101bpm 20cal 86/0rpm 79/155W 14.62/21.7mph
14.9mi, 44:57
1) 14.85m - 44:57(3:02/m) 135/158bpm 488cal 78/0rpm 167/314W 19.82/23.94mph
1) 0m - 4:59(0/m) 83/94bpm 14cal
1) 1.2m - 4:57(4:08/m) 102/110bpm 28cal 96/0rpm 75/93W 14.54/21.7mph
1) 1.23m - 4:58(4:02/m) 88/96bpm 19cal 78/0rpm 84/140W 14.86/18.12mph
1) 14.43m - 44:59(3:07/m) 121/138bpm 391cal 79/0rpm 154/234W 19.25/21.7mph
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Nature's Boxing Day Specials
Graybar Grunts produce a grunting sound by grinding their teeth
“The lasting pleasures of contact with the natural world are not reserved for scientists but are available to anyone who will place himself under the influence of earth, sea, and sky, and their amazing life.” (Rachel Carson, The Sense of Wonder)
Explore, Admire, Learn
Papiliones, Jonathan Bradley – “butterflies are part of the poetry of nature” – 33 poems about butterflies
Urban Biodiversity: From Research to Practice, Alessandro Ossola & Jari Niemela (eds.) – Interdisciplinary science-based information for urban biodiversity management – rewilding, urban agriculture, engaging the public
Klamath – “Ancient forests of the Klamath Mountains survive as a vivid living window into life’s long history on earth. They are one of a few remaining in the world home to great troves of the ideas life has conjured over 3.8 billion years of evolution.” Watch online (55 minutes): KS Film or Vimeo
River Blue – exploring the impact the fashion industry has on the world’s major rivers and calling for change from top fashion brands – now available on iTunes and dotstudiopro
Forest Man – “Majuli islander Jadav Payeng has been planting trees in order to save his island. To date he has single handedly planted a forest larger than Central Park NYC. His forest has transformed what was once a barren wasteland into a lush oasis.” Watch online (16 minutes) on YouTube
Christmas tree worms filter out tiny plants and animals by pumping water up and over their crowns
Changing the World - Through Science, Art, and Conversation
Submit a photograph and iNaturalist can now help you identify over 20,000 species. Got one that stumps the computer? That’s great as it will help increase the system’s capacity.
London’s Natural History Museum has been collecting specimens for over 250 years and has about 35 million insects in its collection. They’ve developed Inselect, software that rapidly catalogues and categorizes images digitally. It’s open source and available for anyone to use.
Disruptive Artists
Faviana Rodriguez: “Artists help us imagine how things can look different and they can help tell a story of the future. . . . Problems are often a consequence of habit and of systemic ways of working. Artists can disrupt those habits or those systemic ways by showing complexity and by actually shining a light on what’s really happening, which helps people change focus.”
Hold a Party
Climate for Change is an Australian not-for-profit helping “people who care about climate change have better discussions about why they care with the people they care about.” Hosts invite friends to a conversation with a trained facilitator and guests are invited to take action against climate change. One conversation leads to another.
You can follow EcoFriendly Sask by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter, or by email (top right corner). A full list of upcoming events can be found on the EcoFriendly Sask Calendar
Labels: Advocacy, Art, Books, Butterflies, Citizen Science, Mountains, Movies, Ocean, Poetry, Trees, Urban, Water
Wildlife Photography (webinar)
John Marriott, wildlife photographer, talks about ethics, advocacy, and his new book, Tall Tales, Long Lenses: My Adventures in Photography, on a Fur-Bearers’ webinar.
Islands of Grass, Jan. 2 (Saskatoon)
Branimir Gjetvaj will show images from Islands of Grass at the 7 pm, Jan. 2, meeting of the Saskatoon Camera Club.
Corporate & Industrial Waste, Jan. 3 (Saskatoon)
Brenda Wallace, City of Saskatoon, will discuss Corporate and Industrial Waste in Saskatoon at the Jan. 3 meeting of the Saskatchewan Energy Management Task Force.
Skills for Social Change, Jan. 12 & 13 (Swift Current)
Next Up Saskatchewan is offering two workshops in Swift Current:
6:30-9 pm, Jan. 12 - Building Community Connections: A Gathering for People Committed to Social & Environmental Justice
10 am-5 pm, Jan. 13 - Storytelling Workshop: How to Speak about Social Change so People will Listen
Living in the Landscape, Feb. 7 (Saskatoon)
Join PCAP-SK for an evening celebration of prairie stewardship with keynote speaker Sharon Butala on Feb. 7 in Saskatoon. Registration is required. This event is in conjunction with the Native Prairie Restoration and Reclamation Workshop.
Saskatoon Nature Society
Saskatoon Young Naturalists
Feb. 3, 1-2:30 pm – Chickadee Pishing
Mar. 17, 1-3 pm – Owl Pellet Dissection
Space is limited; register early to avoid disappointment.
Other Saskatoon Nature Society Field Trips
Jan. 7, 9-10:30 am – Sanatorium Site Bird Walk
Jan. 20-21 – Beauval Area Winter Birding Trip (members only, email trips@saskatoonnaturesociety.ca for more information)
Check the Saskatoon Nature Society’s website for full details and updated information.
The Government of Saskatchewan is requesting input on Crown Resource Land regulations.
Buildings account for almost 1/3 of greenhouse gas emissions. “We need to maintain a sense of urgency . . . . The longer we wait, the higher amount of new infrastructure will lock us in in a high carbon path.”
Wildlife photographs that will make you laugh.
Saskatoon’s winter city strategy.
Wishing all of you a happy, fun holiday season with lots of time spent out of doors enjoying nature.
Next Tuesday we’ll bring you our Boxing Day Specials - a round-up of unexpected stories, books, movies, and more to stimulate your imagination. EcoSask News will be back in 2018.
Labels: Advocacy, Birds, Books, Construction, Government, Photography, Prairie, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Waste, Wildlife, Winter, Workshop, Youth
Light Pollution: A Growing Problem
In the past 20 years, night-time light emissions in North America and Europe have increased by 70%. The Milky Way and the Northern Lights are lost to large percentages of the world’s population due to reflected light from homes, businesses, and streets.
As unfortunate as that is, the loss of the dark has far more serious consequences for both human and animal health.
Here are just a few examples of the impact of light pollution on humans and other animals:
Artificial light lures moths and other night-time insect pollinators away from plants. A recent trial found that light exposure reduced the number of pollinator visits by 62% with 29% fewer species coming to the lighted areas (1).
Almost all small rodents and carnivores and 20% of primates are nocturnal (3). Light pollution increases their mortality rates as they have difficulty foraging, can be detected more easily by predators, and have a harder time getting away because their vision is impaired (2).
Many birds migrate at night using the stars to navigate. Pulled off course due to light pollution or killed in collisions with lighted buildings, many of them never reach their destination.
Female sea turtles, who like to nest on dark, remote beaches, are deterred from laying eggs. The young hatchlings normally head towards the ocean and away from the dark land mass. Millions die each year when they become confused by the bright lights and crawl towards the city instead of the water (2).
Excessive light inhibits frogs’ mating calls and reduces their reproductive capacity (3).
Disruption of the normal rhythm of light and dark has a significant impact on human health: “Disruption of the circadian clock is linked to several medical disorders in humans, including depression, insomnia, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, says Paolo Sassone-Corsi, chairman of the Pharmacology Department at the University of California, Irvine, who has done extensive research on the circadian clock. ‘Studies show that the circadian cycle controls from ten to fifteen percent of our genes,’ he explains. ‘So the disruption of the circadian cycle can cause a lot of health problems” (3).
Two Israeli studies show a statistically significant correlation between outdoor artificial light at night and breast cancer (3).
LED Lighting Increases Light Pollution
Greater use of LED lighting has significantly increased light pollution:
Recent satellite measurements of light pollution underestimate the actual degree of night-time radiance as satellite images aren’t sensitive to the blue-light wavelengths emitted by LED lights (4).
Short-wave LED lighting has greatly increased the amount of light scattered by the atmosphere, causing a glow over areas with little or no lighting (4).
LED lights use just a fraction of the electricity required by incandescent bulbs and last much longer. As a result, “decreases in cost allow increased use of light in areas that were previously unlit, moderately lit, or lit only during the early evening hours” (4).
“LED light bulbs are increasing light pollution because, since they require less electricity to create the same amount of light, people are installing more and more of them. ‘We’ll light something that we didn’t light before, like a bicycle path through a park or a section of highway leading outside of town that in the past wasn’t lit,’ lead author Chris Kyba, a physicist at the German Research Center for Geosciences, said to Phys.org. ‘And so all of those new uses of light offset, to some extent, the savings that you had” (5).
We assume that increased efficiency will lead to decreased demand, but that’s not the case. For example, consumers tend to travel more when they have fuel-efficient cars (6). Research has shown that, “Regardless of historical or geographical context, humans tend to use as much artificial light as they can buy for ~0.7% of GDP” (4).
There are Solutions
“We could instantly reduce the problem by about half if we assured that all outdoor lighting fixtures were fully shielded, meaning that they emitted no light directly above the horizon. . . . We could then further reduce the amount of light pollution in the world if fixtures were properly designed and installed such that the light they emit was confined to the task area, and provided in no greater intensity than needed to safely illuminate the task. Lastly, we could reduce the biological harm of our lights by ensuring that they emit as little short-wavelength (blue) light as possible, by choosing ‘warmer’ lamps,” says John Barentine, the resident physical scientist for the International Dark-Sky Association (7).
A great deal of the responsibility for reducing light pollution belongs with individual property owners. The International Dark Sky Association provides some useful tips when selecting night sky-friendly light fixtures (8).
The High Cost of Lighting up the Night
Traffic Calming Measures to Protect Wildlife in the Swale
1. Light Pollution Lures Nighttime Pollinators Away from Plants
2. The Effects of Light Pollution on the Environment
3. Missing the Dark: Health Effects of Light Pollution
4. Artificially Lit Surface of Earth at Night Increasing in Radiance and Extent
5. Energy-saving LED Lightbulbs are Contributing to Light Pollution
6. Jevons Paradox
7. Switch to Outdoor LED Lighting has Completely Backfired
8. Outdoor Lighting Basics
Labels: Astronomy, Health, Lighting, Nature
CPAWS Saskatchewan Open House, Dec. 14 (Prince Albert)
Meet the CPAWS Saskatchewan staff at an open house from 10 am-4 pm, Dec. 14, in Prince Albert.
Communicating Effectively Online, Dec. 20 (Regina)
The Regina Public Interest Research Group is offering a workshop on Communicating Effectively Online via Facebook and E-News from 8:30 am-12 noon, Dec. 20, as part of their Toolkit Workshop series.
Learn to Winter Camp, Jan. 13-14 (Lumsden)
SaskOutdoors is offering a winter camping skills workshop Jan. 13-14 in Lumsden.
Snowlandia, Feb. 20-23 (Saskatoon)
Wildernook is offering Snowlandia, an opportunity for young women ages 10-12 to be active outdoors during the winter break from Feb. 20-23.
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, Apr. 13 (Saskatoon)
Spend an evening watching awe-inspiring short films dedicated to showcasing the natural world when Saskatoon Search and Rescue hosts the Best of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival on Apr. 13.
Have your say on the Saskatchewan government's Captive Wildlife Survey, which includes important questions regarding wildlife rehabilitation. The deadline is December 31, 2017.
Pronghorn Xing needs your help reporting wildlife sightings in SW Saskatchewan. The data will be used to assist in reducing the number of collisions.
The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council has developed a strong set of strategic directions that could take the province a long ways towards zero waste.
Meewasin Valley Authority has received generous funding support from the City of Saskatoon and has begun discussions with the University of Saskatchewan and the Province of Saskatchewan. The proposals are based on the needs of each partner and the efficiencies that can be gained by working together rather than independently. You can support Meewasin’s efforts by contacting your MLA and thanking the City of Saskatoon.
Everyone in the world should be taxed on their energy footprint.
Labels: Camping, Communication, Energy, Films, Meewasin, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Waste, Wildlife, Wildlife Rehab, Winter, Youth
Transit Plan Open House, Dec. 6 (Saskatoon)
Complete an online survey or attend a come-and-go open house regarding Saskatoon’s bus rapid transit plan from 5:30-8 pm, Dec. 6.
Wildlife Photography, Dec. 6 (Saskatoon)
Robin and Arlene Karpan will provide advice on photographing wildlife from 3:30-4:30 pm, Dec. 6, as part of the WildEcol seminar series at the U of S.
Environmental Costs, Dec. 7 (Saskatoon)
Monique Martin’s artwork to create conversation around the recent oil spill in Saskatchewan will be installed at the Saskatchewan Craft Council on Dec. 7.
Birds of Christmas, Dec. 11 (Saskatoon)
Lyndon Penner will discuss the birds associated with Christmas at 7 pm, Dec. 11, at Wild Birds Unlimited.
Green Health Leaders, Dec. 12 (webinar)
The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care’s Dec. 12 webinar will provide an overview of the relationship between health and the environment and build the case for health leaders to become stronger champions for the environment.
Monarch Butterflies in their Winter Retreat, Dec. 14 (Saskatoon)
Blair McCann will show photographs of monarch butterflies in their winter retreat at the Dec. 14 meeting of the Saskatoon Nature Society.
Sustainable Solid Waste Management Workshop, Dec. 15 (Regina)
There will be a workshop on sustainable solid waste management in the RIC Atrium, University of Regina from 12-1 pm, Dec. 15. For more information, contact RPIRG.
Newly Protected Grasslands Near Dundurn
Nature Conservancy of Canada has purchased a 65-hectare site near Dundurn consisting of rolling hills made from old sand dunes, which are covered by aspen trees, shrubs, wet meadows, and native grasslands. Several important species can be found on the site, including hairy prairie-clover. Wildlife includes white-tailed deer, mule deer, moose, elk, and olive-backed pocket mouse.
The Province of Saskatchewan has increased its list of electronics that can be recycled to include: countertop microwave ovens, desktop and portable scanners, floor-standing printers, external storage drives and modems, game consoles (including hand-held and accessories), e-book readers, and portable and vehicle (after-market) GPS systems.
The company building the Nutana condo has been asked to keep bird safety in mind. Meewasin Valley Authority will provide them with guidelines. One MVA board member noted that other buildings, such as the towers at River Landing, pose an even greater risk as they have unbroken walls of glass.
Montana ranchers are helping grizzlies, wolves, and coyote co-exist.
Four crazy ways cool creatures survive cold winters.
Prices have fallen so much that it is now cheaper to build new commercial renewable energy sources than it is to keep existing coal and nuclear power plants running.
Labels: Art, Birds, Buildings, Butterflies, Conservation, Health, Photography, Recycling, Renewable Energy, Transportation, Waste, Wildlife
Join a century-old tradition by participating in the 2017 Christmas Bird and Mammal Count in Saskatchewan. No experience is necessary. Count birds at a feeder on your property or join a team that is covering part of a count circle.
Organizers ask that you register as soon as possible.
Christmas bird counts are for all ages! Check out the Christmas Bird Counts for Kids in Regina and Saskatoon.
Moose Jaw Nature Society plans to hold a search, but the date is not yet set. Contact them if you’re interested in participating.
We will continue to update this list, so let us know if any counts are missing.
Dec. 14 – Shell Lake – hosted by Nature Conservancy of Canada (additional details available online) – Ryan Dudragne (306-520-4824) Ryan.Dudragne@natureconservancy.ca
Dec. 16 – Clark’s Crossing (Martensville, Warman) – John Patterson (306-249-0468) jrpatterson@shaw.ca or https://goo.gl/forms/a9MUigaSj1990kL13
Dec. 16 – Fort Qu’Appelle – Keith Stephens (306-334-2862)
Dec. 16 – Craven – Brett Quiring (306-551-8729) bquiring@sasktel.net
Dec. 17 – Qu’Appelle Dam (Elbow) – Michael Williams (306-242-5383)
Dec. 18 – Gardiner Dam – Guy Wapple (306-249-3280) or gswap@sasktel.net
Dec. 26 – Regina – Brett Quiring (306-551-8729) bquiring@sasktel.net
Dec. 26 – Saskatoon – Stan Shadick (306-652-5975) stan.shadick@usask.ca or https://goo.gl/forms/l7GCwexrrpAPYCck2
Dec. 29 – Centre Block, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 10:30 am for a walk-about and at 1:30 pm for a snowshoe hike. Dress warmly and bring your own lunch.
Dec. 30 – Balgonie – Brett Quiring (306-551-8729) bquiring@sasktel.net
Dec. 30 – Pike Lake – Murray Morgan (306-290-4078) bevnmurray@gmail.com
Christmas Bird Counts for Kids
December 28 – Saskatoon
Saskatoon Zoo Society is hosting a Christmas Bird Count for Kids at Pike Lake Provincial Park. No registration is necessary. Meet at the Pike Lake Visitor Centre. At the top of each hour between 11 am and 4 pm, participants will go for a short (20-30 minutes) bird walk and then head back to the Centre to warm up with hot chocolate and cookies. No binoculars? No problem – some will be available to borrow.
January 6 – Regina
Nature Saskatchewan is hosting a Christmas Bird Count for Kids in Wascana Park from 1-4 pm, Jan. 6. There will be a live burrowing owl presentation, snacks and hot chocolate. RSVP to Lacey (306-780-9481, lweekes@naturesask.ca).
Labels: Birds, Children, Citizen Science, Saskatchewan, Volunteers
EcoSask News, November 28, 2017
Islands of Grass, Nov. 30 (Saskatoon)
Branimir Gjetvaj will share his thoughts on Canadian grasslands and show images from Islands of Grass at 2 pm, Nov. 30, at Mayfair Library.
Prince Albert Parkland Permaculture Guild Christmas Party, Dec. 1 (Prince Albert)
Prince Albert Parkland Permaculture Guild is holding their annual Christmas party on Dec. 1.
Lakeview Community Climate Conversation, Dec. 5 (Regina)
Jared Clarke’s Grade 6/7 class at Lakeview School is hosting a community climate conversation at 7 pm, Dec. 6. Call 306-791-8513 for further information.
Resource-based Economies & Sustainability, Dec. 6 (Regina)
A panel discussion on Resource-based Economies & Sustainability: the case of Saskatchewan will be presented at 7 pm, Dec. 6, as part of the University of Regina’s Faculty of Arts’ series.
Wild Species Data Sharing, Dec. 6 (webinar)
Jeff Keith, SK Conservation Data Centre, will present a webinar on the value and tools available for sharing data on Saskatchewan’s wild species at noon, Dec. 6.
Carbon Tax in Saskatchewan, Dec. 6 (Saskatoon)
Dr. Brett Dolter and Ecofiscal Com, University of Ottawa, will discuss carbon tax in Saskatchewan at the Dec. 6 meeting of the Saskatchewan Energy Management Task Force.
SaskOutdoors Winter Networking Event, Dec. 7 (Regina)
Join SaskOutdoors for a winter networking event of outdoor and environmental educators from 7-9 pm, Dec. 7.
Fetch your own Christmas Tree, Dec. 9 (near Alvena)
A former owner of the Nature Conservancy’s Messier property planted spruce trees, but they’re not native to this area and their presence could have a negative impact on the native habitat. You’re invited to come and chop down your own Christmas tree from 1-3 pm, Dec. 9.
Nature Regina Christmas Social, Dec. 11 (Regina)
Nature Regina is holding a Christmas Social with members’ photos at 7 pm, Dec. 11.
Wascana Family Play Day, Dec. 16 (Regina)
Bring the family to Wascana Marsh from 2-4 pm, Dec. 16, for a Family Play Day organized by SaskOutdoors.
Building Operator Training, Feb. 2 (Saskatoon)
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society is offering a one-day workshop on Feb. 2 in Saskatoon for small businesses that would like to make their buildings more energy-efficient.
Native Prairie Restoration & Reclamation Workshop, Feb. 7 & 8 (Saskatoon)
The theme of this year’s Native Prairie Restoration & Reclamation Workshop, Feb. 7 & 8 in Saskatoon, is Look to the Future: Learn from the Past.
Transboundary Grasslands Workshop, Feb. 13-15 (Montana)
The Transboundary Grasslands Workshop, featuring presentations on challenges facing wildlife and human communities in the grasslands of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Montana, will be held Feb. 13-15 in Glasgow, Montana.
Kids in Nature Grant (Saskatoon)
The Saskatoon Nature Society is now taking applications for their Kids in Nature Grant. The grant was established to strengthen existing programs and encourage new initiatives that connect youth in the Saskatoon area with nature. The application deadline is December 31, 2017. Information and applications are available on the Saskatoon Nature Society website.
Glitter has a devastating impact on human and non-human animals alike.
50M tonnes of e-waste! We need better systems for recycling electronics.
The challenge of EnergieSprong is to retrofit ordinary homes to the standard of a zero-carbon eco-home, but at a fraction of the cost.
Canmore community members are passionate about protecting the space and habitat wildlife require.
What if we banned cars in cities? “It’s not just about banning cars. Cities also have to help their citizens live without a car. This means they must approve taller buildings, get rid of parking minimums, and expand public transit options. Build rail instead of roads. Turn gas stations into bike kiosks. Convert parking lots to sidewalks. Provide a fleet of low-speed zero-emission vehicles (like golf carts!) to make deliveries and help residents get around. And introduce better technology solutions to help everyone navigate the city more efficiently.”
Labels: Books, Business, Conferences, Energy, Grasslands, Housing, Outdoors, Permaculture, Plastic, Prairie, Recycling, Transportation, Urban Planning, Wildlife, Youth
Branimir Gjetvaj: Conservation Photographer
Dr. Branimir Gjetvaj is a biologist, internationally published environmental photographer, and president of Nature Saskatchewan. He and Trevor Herriot recently published Islands of Grass, sharing the wonder and importance of Saskatchewan’s grasslands.
Branimir Gjetvaj moved to Saskatchewan 19 years ago, and his first big trip was to Grasslands National Park. The vast open spaces took him by surprise: “Saskatchewan is so sparsely populated. There are places where you never see a house. You have a view out to the horizon, and the air is so clear.”
Branimir grew up in Croatia and has fond memories of hiking and skiing in the mountains with his parents. There was a ravine close to his home in Zagreb with a little stream, grassy slopes, and trees. As a child, he would explore this jungle, jumping from tree to tree like Tarzan. “I would immerse myself in it. It was my whole world,” he says.
Branimir joined his high school’s photography club, taking black and white photographs using the school darkroom. A trip to England when he was 16 or 17 motivated him to start taking lots of photographs as a way to record his memories. Photography was again a tool for exploring and experiencing new surroundings when Branimir moved to Nova Scotia as a Master’s student 30 years ago.
Branimir’s interest in nature photography was stimulated by university lectures by Vladimir Pfeifer, a Croatian nature and wildlife photographer. With limited equipment at first, it was tricky to take photographs of wild animals. However, over time, Branimir developed his skills, learning by trial and error, studying books of other people’s photographs, and looking to painters for inspiration.
When taking photographs, Branimir likes to focus on a particular project. A decision to document biodiversity hotspots in Saskatchewan led to a series of photographs of Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Saskatchewan properties when they were celebrating their 50th anniversary as well as participation in Meet Your Neighbours. An interest in the Great Sand Hills led to the publication of his first book, The Great Sand Hills: A Prairie Oasis.
When the federal government started to dismantle the PFRA community pastures system in 2012, Branimir decided to take photographs of the pastures and the ranching way of life linked to them, and he approached Trevor Herriot to see if he’d be interested in working on a book. As the project got underway, the two men expanded their focus to Canadian grasslands as a whole and did a lot of fieldwork together in 2015.
“Trevor knows a lot about the history of the prairies and families with long connections to the Prairies,” Branimir says. “I was intrigued to discover the diversity of human connections to the pastures – historically, culturally, and continuing to the present day.”
Islands of Grass required a great deal of effort. The fieldwork was carried out over an extended period of time, but processing the photographs was intense. Branimir spent 5-6 hours a day for 4-5 weeks processing the images and preparing them for the press until he was happy with the way they turned out.
Branimir feels a deep responsibility to reach as many people as he can through his photography. “People have heard all the rational arguments; they just zone out. It’s easier to advance conservation if you impact their feelings and behaviours. There is so much beauty on the prairies that people aren’t aware of. They rarely venture outside cities to experience the natural landscape that’s rapidly disappearing around us. We hope to motivate people to explore the grasslands and see their beauty for themselves.”
Islands of Grass emphasizes the importance of the prairies to ranchers who depend upon it for their living, demonstrating the possibilities for a positive relationship with nature. “Everywhere you go, people have left their mark,” Branimir says. “I want to take more photographs showing how people connect with nature and involve people as part of saving nature.”
Both Branimir and Trevor are offering presentations concerning Islands of Grass. You’ll find the dates listed on their websites as well as on the EcoFriendly Sask Calendar.
Want to be a conservation photographer?
If you’re interested in developing and using your nature photography skills for a greater good, Branimir suggests working with local conservation organizations that are always in need of good-quality photographs.
“Conservation photography doesn’t pay well,” Branimir says, “but amateur photographers can play a valuable role by working with local organizations in motivating people to go out and experience nature and by supporting particular projects.” Branimir says there’s no money in it but lots of personal satisfaction. You’ll have easier access to the sites and support from the NGOs.
Branimir has been inspired by the work of many conservation photographers, most notably Michael Forsberg, Carlton Ward, and Eliot Porter.
Prairies as Placeholders, Chris Helzer
Meet the Woman who Elevated Conservation Photography to a Whole New Level
How to Take “Likeable” Photos that Inspire Conservation, Neil Ever Osborne
Photo Credits: Branimir Gjetvaj Photography
Labels: Advocacy, Books, Conservation, Grasslands, Photography, Saskatchewan, Volunteers
Fall Food Fair, Nov. 22 (Prince Albert)
The Prince Albert Food Coalition is holding a Fall Food Fair from 5:30-7:30 pm, Nov. 22.
Bird Habitat & Biodiversity at the NE Swale, Nov. 22 (Saskatoon)
Renny Grilz, Meewasin Valley Authority, will discuss Enhancing Grassland Bird Habitat & Biodiversity at the Northeast Swale as part of the WildEcol seminar series at the University of Saskatchewan at 3:30 pm, Nov. 22.
Not Just Flat: SK Geological Sites, Nov. 23 (Regina)
The University of Regina’s Science Pub series is offering a talk, Not Just Flat: Top Geological Sites of Saskatchewan, from 5-7 pm, Nov. 23.
Why Grasslands Matter, Nov. 23 (Regina)
Nature Conservancy of Canada is presenting a panel discussion on Why Grasslands Matter at 7 pm, Nov. 23, in Regina.
Walking Saskatoon, Nov. 26 (Saskatoon)
Everyone is welcome at the upcoming meeting of Walking Saskatoon from 1-3 pm, Nov. 26.
Moose Jaw Nature Society, Nov. 27 (Moose Jaw)
Moose Jaw Nature Society will be meeting on Nov. 27 at 6:30 pm to make ornaments and decorate a tree for wildlife. Check out the recipes and ideas on their Facebook page.
From Global to Local, Nov. 28 (webinar)
Nature Canada is hosting a webinar panel to discuss interdependencies and the need for global governance systems to protect critical habitats and migratory paths from 10-11:30 am PST, Nov. 28.
The Battle for Dark Skies in Saskatchewan, Nov. 28 (Saskatoon)
Rick Huziak will discuss what stands in the way of eliminating light pollution at the 7:30 pm, Nov. 28, meeting of Café Scientific.
Want Local Food?, Nov. 29 (Regina)
Permaculture Regina is screening the documentary, Cultivating Calgary’s Local Food Resiliency followed by a discussion about local food production at 7 pm, Nov. 29.
Sagebrush Restoration for Greater Sage-Grouse, Nov. 29 (webinar)
Autumn Watkinson will present a webinar on Sagebrush Grasslands Restoration for Greater Sage-Grouse Recovery at noon, Nov. 29. (EcoFriendly Sask is pleased to be a sponsor of the PCAP-SK Native Prairie Speaker series.)
Wymark Wind Project Open House, Nov. 29 (Swift Current)
ENGIE Canada Inc. is holding an open house from 4-8 pm, Nov. 29, in the Chinook Golf Course restaurant to solicit feedback on their plans for the Wymark Wind Project, 25 km southeast of Swift Current.
Benchlands Wind Project Open House, Nov. 30 (Gull Lake)
ENGIE Canada Inc. is holding an open house from 4-8 pm, Nov. 30, in the Gull Lake Community Hall to solicit feedback on their plans for the Benchlands Wind Project, 80 km southwest of Swift Current.
Co-existing with Coyotes (webinar)
Join Lesley Sampson of Coyote Watch Canada for a webinar on co-existence programs, community buy-in, and what can lead to success or failure for co-flourishing with coyotes.
Saskatoon Nature Society Field Trips
Jan. 13, 1-3 pm – Snowshoeing
Jan. 20, 1-3 pm – Tracks and Scats
Nov. 26, 2-3 pm – Pre-Grey Cup Birding at President Murray Park
Dec. 2, 9 am-5 pm – Gardiner Dam Birding
Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan AGM & Conference, Jan. 27 & 28 (Regina)
The Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan will hold their annual general meeting and conference in Regina, Jan. 27 & 28. This year’s theme is A Prairie Patchwork: Selected Topics on Native Prairie and keynote speakers are Branimir Gjetvaj and Trevor Herriot.
The Prairie Ecosystems learning module of the Saskatchewan Master Naturalist program is scheduled for Jan. 28.
Let’s give this road to the birds.
“A coal phase-out is not only attainable but an imperative for better health and climate change mitigation, and the longer the province puts off planning for this inevitable transition the more difficult it is going to be.” (Climate Justice Saskatoon)
“H. sapiens depends utterly on a rich diversity of life-forms to provide various life-support functions essential to the existence and continued survival of human civilization.” Accelerating biodiversity loss poses as big a threat as climate change.
Armchair ecotourism: “For no reason that I can describe, I have a deep yearning to visit the desert south of Arizona. However, this would involve an 11-hour flight each way – bypassing so many other places en route – and then lots of driving, and I'd be exerting ecological pressure on an ecosystem from which it would be unfair to expect support for large numbers of non-desert humans. So I've opted, instead, for an armchair surrogate in the form of second-hand copy of the Time-Life natural history book Cactus Country.”
Solar power is expanding - but so is oil use. “It is far too early to write the obituary of oil as growth for trucks, aviation, petrochemicals, shipping, and aviation keep pushing demand higher.”
Labels: Biodiversity, Birds, Coyotes, Food, Grasslands, Lighting, Master Naturalist, Migration, Moose Jaw, Native Plants, Oil, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Solar, Swale, Swift Current, Tourism, Wind, Youth
Islands of Grass (various)
Islands of Grass by Branimir Gjetvaj and Trevor Herriot will be launched Nov. 14 and 15 in Regina and Saskatoon respectively. Trevor Herriot will be speaking at a number of additional events on Nov. 16, Nov. 18, and Nov. 20. Both Branimir and Trevor will be presenting at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Saskatoon on Nov. 21. Check the EcoFriendly Sask Calendar for full details.
Disruptive Innovation Festival, Nov. 6-24 (online)
The online Disruptive Innovation Festival, Nov. 6-24, asks what if we could re-design everything. Topics include the circular economy, regenerative agriculture, using fungus to destroy plastic waste, and much more.
Carbon Tax Debate, Nov. 17 (Regina)
A panel discussion, Should a Carbon Tax be Part of the Plan to Combat Global Warming, will be held from 2:30-4 pm, Nov. 17, at the University of Regina.
Talkin’ ‘bout Hidden Fossils, Nov. 20 (Regina)
Ryan McKellar will talk about his research on insects and other fossils trapped in amber at the Nov. 20 meeting of Nature Regina.
Royal Astronomical Society General Meeting, Nov. 20 (Saskatoon)
The Royal Astronomical Society, Saskatoon Centre, is holding a general meeting from 8-9:30 pm, Nov. 20.
Let’s Talk Climate Change, Nov. 21 (Saskatoon)
Hayley Carlson, and Rachel Malenachan will discuss Let’s Talk Climate Change: How to Build Bridges in Saskatoon at 7 pm, Nov. 21, as part of the SES/Public Library Sustainable Speaker Series.
Burrowing Owls: Conservation in Saskatchewan, Nov. 23 (Regina)
Join PCAP-SK for breakfast and a presentation on Burrowing Owls: A Symbol of Conservation in Saskatchewan from 8-9 am, Nov. 23, at Agribition.
Banding Hummingbirds, Nov. 25 (Fort Qu’Appelle)
Jared Clarke will discuss his summer of banding hummingbirds at the Fort Qu’Appelle Nature Society meeting at the train station from 7-9 pm, Nov. 25.
Conservation Awareness & Appreciation Supper, Nov. 29 (Glentworth)
Nature Saskatchewan is holding a free Conservation Awareness & Appreciation Supper in Glentworth on Nov. 29.
Building Operator Training, Dec. 1 (Prince Albert)
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society is offering a one-day workshop on Dec. 1 in Prince Albert for small businesses that would like to make their building more energy-efficient.
Settle down for a good read with six environmentally-themed books
There is reason for hope: 7 megatrends that could beat global warming
The UK will back a total ban on neonicotinoids. If only Canada would do the same as neonics have been found to harm songbirds as well as bees.
Urban flower patches — in parks, residential properties, community vegetable plots, and vacant lots — support surprisingly healthy populations of bees
“If the First Nation gets its wish, a judge would force the Ministry of Environment to put the controversial project through a science-based review process to suss out whether redirecting seven million cubic metres of water from Kutawagan Lake and Pel Lake into Last Mountain Lake could produce some negative impacts.”
Rural Saskatchewan municipalities are concerned about a growing beaver population. Let’s hope they turn to The Fur Bearers for help in finding non-lethal solutions.
"Degrowth means embracing sufficiency for all, rather than excess for a few, and culturally, it means imagining a good life beyond consumerism." Art can help the degrowth movement in 3 ways: through story, myth, and narrative; engaging the heart as much as the head; and presenting information in an attractive, compelling way.
It ain’t natural: how we know humans are causing climate change
Labels: Art, Astronomy, Bees, Birds, Books, Business, Climate Change, Fort Qu'Appelle, Innovation, Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Urban, Water
EcoSask Extra, November 8-12, 2017
It’s a challenge to stay on top of all the upcoming events across Saskatchewan. Here are a few that we missed yesterday - but don’t want you to miss this week!
Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail, Nov. 8 (Saltcoats)
Yellowhead Flyway Birding Trail is holding a general meeting tonight, Nov. 8, at 7 pm, in the Stirling Room, Saltcoats.
Environmental Planning in Human-Dominated Landscapes, Nov. 10 (Regina)
Dr. Jeremy Pittman, University of Waterloo, will discuss Environmental Planning and Policy for Connectivity in Human-Dominated Landscapes from 2:30-3:30 pm, Nov. 10, at the University of Regina.
Green Drinks Saskatoon, Nov. 10 (Saskatoon)
Green Drinks Saskatoon is meeting at 5:30 pm, Nov. 10, at Cathedral Social Hall.
Passive House Tours, Nov. 10-12 (Saskatoon)
Join The Green Builder on a tour of 3 passive houses in Saskatoon and area:
Temperance Street Passive House
1104 Temperance Street Saskatoon
Friday Nov 10 / 7 pm - 9 pm
Saturday Nov 11 / 10 am - 3 pm
Sunday Nov 12 / Noon - 4 pm
Grasswood Estates Passive House
28 Grasswood Estates, Corman Park
Lancaster Passive House
1107 Lancaster Blvd, Saskatoon
Wildlife Rehab Orientation, Nov. 12 (Saskatoon)
Find out more about volunteering with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Saskatchewan from 12-1:30 pm, Nov. 12, in Saskatoon.
And, because there are always interesting news stories, here are a few that caught our attention in the last 24 hours.
"It’s easy to dismiss grasslands as unimportant when you only see them as wastelands of grass that stand between you and the mountains or forests you really want to see. It’s harder to dismiss them once you’ve gotten to know them a little better."
Toronto Council votes to make the Bloor Street bike lanes permanent.
How long do you expect/hope your washing machine or refrigerator will last? The United Nations reports on measures that could extend product lifetimes and reduce waste.
A European organization that advocates an end to planned obsolescence is running a campaign protesting the extremely short life of pantyhose.
Labels: Birds, Cycling, Europe, Grasslands, Green Drinks, Passive House, Regina, Saskatoon, Urban Planning, Waste, Wildlife Rehab
EcoSask News, November 7, 2017
Songwriting for Nature Wind-Up Show, Nov. 9 (Regina)
Enjoy songs inspired by Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area at 7 pm, Nov. 9, at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum.
Quartet for the End of Time, Nov. 12 (Saskatoon)
The Elixir Ensemble, with Margaret Wilson, clarinetist, will perform the Quartet for the End of Time at 2:30 pm, Nov. 12. This piece of music was the first attempt to compose music based on an analysis and adaptation of the structure and rhythms of birdsong.
Saskatoon Cycles AGM, Nov. 15 (Saskatoon)
Saskatoon Cycles is holding their annual general meeting from 7-9 pm, Nov. 15.
Water Management & Species at Risk, Nov. 16 (Saskatoon)
Michael Pollock, Saskatoon Water Security Agency, will discuss the responses of birds and other vertebrates to changing water levels and relate these to balancing the needs of wildlife, including endangered species, with the needs of farmers and municipalities at risk of flooding at the Nov. 16 meeting of the Saskatoon Nature Society.
Household Hazardous Waste Day, Nov. 18 (Saskatoon)
You can dispose of household hazardous waste in Saskatoon from 9 am–3:30 pm, Nov. 18.
Freeze Up Play Day, Nov. 19 (Great Blue Heron Provincial Park)
Join SaskOutdoors for an all-ages-friendly event exploring the boreal forest in the in-between season and meet a yard full of puppies at Sundog Excursions on Nov. 19.
Passive House Design & Construction, Nov. 23-26 (Saskatoon)
Passive House Design and Construction, a four-day course covering the technical, economic, and policy elements of Passive House buildings, is being offered in Saskatoon from Nov. 23-26.
Elizabeth May discusses successful political policies and actions for going green on Defender Radio.
Mountaineers discuss the impacts of climate change on mountain communities.
If you find a bat in your home or office, call the WRSOS hotline. Or, if you’re in Regina, the Saskatchewan Science Centre will give them a cozy home for the winter.
“The breadth and depth of the climate change issue is such that no one policy instrument is sufficient to meet Canada’s 2030 GHG reduction target. There is no magic bullet,” said Dale Eisler, co-author of a new report on climate change in Saskatchewan.
Urbanization is reshaping and creating new species of microbes, plants, and animals.
Rethinking agriculture: Is it possible to use crops with lower water needs without affecting the level of production?
Biofuels from agricultural waste instead of food crops are finally reaching the market.
Walking is a man’s best medicine, Hippocrates declared. The 2017 Walking Summit outlined problems for pedestrians but also highlighted communities that are getting it right.
Climate change lawsuits: Global warming is increasingly being fought in the courtroom.
Labels: Advocacy, Agriculture, Bats, Climate Change, Cycling, Legal, Music, Passive House, Politics, Regina, Saskatoon, Trees, Walking, Water, Youth
Taking Steps to Reduce Waste in Saskatchewan
A school, a youth club, and a community are doing their best to reduce waste in Saskatchewan, with a little help from an EcoFriendly Action Grant.
Boys & Girls Club of Yorkton
The staff at the Boys & Girls Club of Yorkton are passionate about making a difference and in fostering that passion in children and youth as they grow. With over 15,000 visits to the club each year, Program Manager Erin Roussin saw an opportunity to incorporate environmental education into their summer program, which includes week-long day camps for 5-12 year olds and drop-in evening programs for middle-years youth and teens.
The Club received a $500 EcoFriendly Action Grant to educate the children and youth on reducing, re-using, and recycling and the difference this will make to the environment. In addition to immediate efforts at waste reduction, Erin believes the project will have a long-term impact: “Children and youth being educated on important topics will carry on with them through life as they will have the knowledge and tools needed to make a difference.”
The program ran for 9 weeks over the summer and included:
The purchase of 3 sets of stacking recycle bins to encourage recycling of a variety of materials;
The purchase of recycle bags for bagging up items for pick-up;
Entries into a draw for prizes every time a student brought a litterless lunch (no waste/Ziploc bags);
Crafts using only recycled items;
An outdoor garbage clean-up; and
Talks about topics such as reducing water usage, recycling, and the impact we can all have on our environment.
There's no waste in this lunch bag!
Blaine Lake Composite School
Blaine Lake Composite School is initiating a daily full breakfast program. In order to reduce waste, they received a $500 EcoFriendly Action Grant to purchase non-disposable cutlery and an environmentally friendly dishwasher.
They plan to minimize food waste and environmental impact through careful meal planning with the students in their Commercial Cooking classes, by sourcing local ingredients whenever possible, and by only using reusable dishes and utensils. They will recycle all applicable materials.
Odessa Recreation Association
Odessa is a small community of 250 people southeast of Regina. They were already recycling paper, but their active volunteer base identified a need for additional recycling bins so that they could recycle cans and plastic as well.
The Odessa Recreation Association received a $500 EcoFriendly Action grant to purchase recycling bins. They’ll be located at the rink during the winter and will be moved to the community centre in the summer. They’ll also be made available at the annual truck and tractor pull, which is a community fundraiser.
Photos: Boys and Girls Club of Yorkton
Labels: Blaine Lake, Communities, EcoFriendly Action Grant, Odessa, Recreation, Recycling, Saskatchewan, Schools, Waste, Yorkton, Youth
EcoSask News, October 31, 2017
Skills for Social Change, Nov. 1-30 (Saskatoon)
Next Up Saskatchewan and community partners are presenting a series of free workshops on Skills for Social Change in November. These include Understanding Social Change (Nov. 1), Organizing Using Social Media (Nov. 8), and Your Message and the Media (Nov. 22).
URSU Sustainability Week, Nov. 6-8 (Regina)
The University of Regina Students’ Union is hosting the following activities during its Sustainability Week:
Nov. 6, 7 pm – Screening of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power
Nov. 7, 6 pm – Composting Workshop
Nov. 8, 6 pm – Sustainability Seminar & Panel Discussion
Northeast Swale Watchers, Nov. 7 (Saskatoon)
Renny Grilz will discuss some important wildlife sightings at the Northeast Swale at the Nov. 7 meeting (4-5:30 pm) of the Northeast Swale Watchers. RSVP by Nov. 5.
Stakeholder Engagement in Water Quality Decisions in Qu’Appelle Valley, Nov. 10 (Lumsden)
The Global Institute for Water Security is hosting a meeting with producers and people living along the Qu’Appelle River system to present the water quality model they developed and future plans from 10 am-2:30 pm, Nov. 10, in Lumsden.
Mendel Riverbank & Weir Bird Walk, Nov. 12 (Saskatoon)
Join the Saskatoon Nature Society on a walk by the river from 9-10:30 am, Nov. 12.
Islands of Grass Book Launch, Nov. 14 & 15 (Regina & Saskatoon)
Trevor Herriot and Branimir Gjetvaj’s new book, Islands of Grass, will be launched in Regina at 7 pm, Nov. 14, at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, and in Saskatoon at 7 pm, Nov. 15, at the Alice Turner Branch Library. Both launches will include an introduction by classical guitarist Ed Rodger and a reading by author David Carpenter.
Renewable Energy Forum, Nov. 15 (Saskatoon)
First Nations Power Authority is hosting the Western Canadian Indigenous Renewable Energy Forum in Saskatoon on Nov. 15.
Household Hazardous Waste Survey, Dec. 15
The Government of Saskatchewan is requesting public feedback on a recycling program for household hazardous waste in Saskatchewan. The online survey is open until Dec. 15.
Nick Saunders' 2018 Saskatchewan Bird Calendar is ready for delivery.
Local residents are looking for more information about the plan to divert water from Quill Lakes into Last Mountain Lake.
A new fire hall near the U of S campus in Saskatoon will cost $8 million - just one of the hidden costs of suburban sprawl.
Bus rapid transit can improve travel times, modal share, and urban development at rates similar to those reported for light rail and metro.
We are breeding a world full of creatures that cannot survive: “Over the centuries, we’ve taken in various animal species as pets, domesticating them and teaching them to be docile — serving humans while establishing that we are the dominant species on Earth.”
Transport accounts for 18% of global emissions and is the single biggest energy user in 40% of countries, and the second biggest in the others (first Global Mobility Report).
Take pictures and notes, gather data, explore with the Science Journal app.
CO2 levels rose at record-breaking rates in 2016.
Labels: Advocacy, Birds, Books, Climate Change, Communication, Composting, Conferences, Films, Grasslands, Photography, Regina, Renewable Energy, Swale, Transportation, University, Waste, Water
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The Fed Has Lost It; Publishes Essay Bashing Bloggers, Tells General Public To Broadly Ignore Those Without An Econ PhD
Some Fed economist (with a hard-earned Ph.D mind you) named Kartik Athreya (who lasted at Citigroup as an associate Vice President for a whopping 7 months before getting sacked in 1998 only to drown solace for his expiring unemployment benefits in the public sector) has written the most idiotic "research" piece to come out of the Federal Reserve since 1913, and the Fed has written a lot of idiotic research since then - after all you don't destroy 98% of the dollar's purchasing power in 97 years with non-idiotic research. But this just takes the cake. In "Economics is Hard. Don’t Let Bloggers Tell You Otherwise" Kartik says: "I argue that neither non-economist bloggers, nor economists who portray economics —especially macroeconomic policy— as a simple enterprise with clear conclusions, are likely to contribute any insight to discussion of economics and, as a result, should be ignored by an open-minded lay public." Alas, all Kartik achieves is to convince the general public that feeding Fed "economists" alcohol after midnight and letting them directly upload their resultant gibberish to the Fed's broad RSS feed the second they think they have a coherent thought , is generally a disastrous idea. In his piece, which has no other intention than to discredit and outright malign bloggers such as Matt Yglesias, John Stossel, Robert Samuelson, and Robert Reich: "In what follows I will argue that it is exceedingly unlikely that these authors have anything interesting to say about economic policy. This sounds mean-spirited, but it’s not meant to be, and I’ll explain why." Instead in what follows, the Fed presents 4 pages of thoughts so meandering, that the author's blood alcohol level must have certainly been well above the legal norm for the duration of the writing of this ad hominem pamphlet.
Amusingly, the Fed shows that it also enjoys cannibalizing its own most vocal defenders:
The list of those exhibiting this zest also includes, in addition to those mentioned above, some who might know better. They are the patron saints of the “Macroeconomic Policy is Easy: Only Idiots Don’t Think So” movement: Paul Krugman and Brad Delong. Either of these men will assure their readers that it’s all really very simple (and may even be found in Keynes’ writings). Lastly, before you dismiss me as a right- or left-winger, I am not. I’m simply less comfortable with ex cathedra pronouncements and speculations than the people I have named. (Somewhat strangely, in an earlier era Paul Krugman very effectively took the same sort of “accidental theorist” to task, so what I’m saying is really a bit of a rehash of his arguments.)
Here are some of the pearls of wisdom contained in this stunning paper:
Before I continue, here’s who I am: The relevant fact is that I work as a rank-and-file PhD economist operating within a central banking system. I have contributed no earth-shaking ideas to Economics and work fundamentally as a worker bee chipping away with known tools at portions of larger problems.
Why should anyone accept uncritically that Economics, or any field of human endeavor, for that matter, should be easy either to process or contribute to? To some extent, people don’t. Would anyone tolerate the equivalent level of public discussion on cancer research? Most of us readily accept the proposition that Oncology requires training, and rarely give time over to non-medical-professionals’ musings. Do we expect advances in cell-biology to be immediately accessible to anyone with even a college degree? Science journalists routinely cite specific studies that have appeared in specific journals. They generally do not engage in passing their own untrained speculations off as insights. But economic blogging and much journalism largely does not operate this way. Naifs write books, and sell many of them too. People as varied as Matt Ridley and William Greider make book-length statements about economics. I’ve never done that, and this is my job. This is, to say the very least, bizarre.
So far, I’ve claimed something a bit obnoxious-sounding: that writers who have not taken a year of PhD coursework in a decent economics department (and passed their PhD qualifying exams), cannot meaningfully advance the discussion on economic policy.
You might say, “you’re telling us to leave everything to the experts, so why should I believe you are adequately policed?” This is a fair question, but as someone who has worked for a decade to publish in leading academic journals (with some, but hardly overwhelming, success), I now have the referee reports to prove that I live in a world where people are not falling over themselves to believe my assertions. The reports are often scathing, but usually very insightful, and have over the years pointed out all manner of incoherence in my work. The leading journals have rejection rates in the neighborhood of 80%, and I’ve had my share of them.
How can this be changed? A precondition for the market delivering this is a recognition by the general public that they are simply being had by the bulk of the economic blogging crowd. I hope to have alerted you to the giant disconnect that exists between the nuanced discussion that occurs between research economists and the noise (some of it from economists!) that one sees in the web or the op-ed pages of even the very best
newspapers of the US. As a result, my hope is that the broader public will ask for a slightly higher bar when it comes to economics, rather than self-selecting into blogs that merely confirm half-baked views that might have been acquired from elsewhere.
And this punchline:
For my part, seventeen years after my first PhD coursework, I still feel ill at ease with my grasp of many issues, and I am fairly confident that this is not just a question of limited intellect.
We disagree.
We would comment on this if it had any merit, and central point worth arguing or even debating, but since this whole thing sounds like the ramblings of a deranged lunatic, we will just leave it out there for your comedic enjoyment.
The above originally appeared at Zero Hedge.
Economics is Hard
Labels: Kartik Athreya, Tyler Durden
Jon June 28, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Never thought I'd be on the side of Delong and Krugman...
This is just more evidence that the technocrats are nervous. They see the rabble peering through their esoteric prattle. Apparently, only a nation of thoroughly reverent, pliant automatons is necessary for central planning to be effective.
God forbid people use some common sense - then we're all doomed!
Bob English June 28, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Bruce Krasting points out he takes on Liz Warren...big mistake:
"The response of the untrained to the crisis has been even more startling. I listen to Elizabeth Warren on the radio fearlessly speculating about the nature of credit market dysfunction, and so on."
Hopium June 28, 2010 at 11:14 AM
Hahahah Dopes
Keith June 28, 2010 at 5:50 PM
does this mean Bob Murphy is our new god?
Wow, what a moron. Some of the worst economic tripe I've every critiqued was produced by tenured trollops at well-known Universities. Few of these gasbags can handle applied economics and have little grasp of the foundations, implicit assumptions, and limitations of their own models.
Not having a Phd in the field (just a B.A.) has been the very thing that likely enabled me to foresee both of the last two housing bubbles and resultant economic recessions (90/91, and 07/08) well in advance.
Caterina Platt June 29, 2010 at 3:20 PM
I've experienced my share of snobs and Piled higher and Deepers, but this is my first encounter with an economics snob. He must be a real hoot at parties. So full of himself, and we 'little people', er the 'actors' as he refers to us....we couldn't possible grasp all those big numbers, theorems, assumptions, equations, and 'feedback effects'.
One little tidbit I found interesting...did you notice he admitted that 85% of the population retains a job? That would be a 15% unemployment rate. We have someone from the Fed actually admitting the DOL numbers are artificially low.
I loved his comparison of the 'silence of the bloggers' on Haiti's earthquake and the Pacific Rim Tsunami. Does he really think that the loss of 1/2 million lives is insignificant to the 'actors'? Does he not realize that we 'actors' are perfectly aware that we have no control over acts of nature or acts of God, yet we do realize that we humans are in complete control of the world markets? What can we possibly change about the effects of earthquakes by dashing the seismologist? We can't stabilize the techtonic plates, but we can certainly learn about and rein in corrupt politicians who affect our financial markets.
Apparently in the world of the Fed Reserve economist, we are mindless little people who have no conscious awareness of our existance or effect. We are but ants in his computer models.
You know, for years many of us have theorized that the Fed Reserve views the general populous as simply minions to be controlled. Funny, I'll bet Mr. Athreya has no idea how much of that mindset he just revealed.
here's the thing
being an avid reader of economics and finance blogs for some years i've come to realise that all blogs are tripe some of the time and many are tripe all of the time
every blogger seems to have a pet base world view - a leaning towards some school or other coupled with a set of personal beliefs that underlay all they write
for example the finacialsense.com people tend to be fixed in their inflation beliefs
and mish seems to be fixed in his everything is a bubble that will pop beliefs and all unions are scum belief
and others are fixed in this mind set or other - you know many - gold bugs, conspiracies, whatever
now i see most of these blogs as a form of entertainment that tends to gravitate towards serving a continuingly narrowing scope of readers just as the number of readers expands
ie they play to a crowd every one of them
maybe you remember "from the wilderness" and how that went from nothing to cult to nothing again as the prime blogger lost track of the difference between blogging a line and living a life
i've saved financial sense newshour shows all the way back to almost day 1
i've kept track of the relationship between bloggers and state of the market
and frankly, i have little respect for almost any of the material that econ bloggers post
it's fun yes, sometimes and sometimes too some articles are thought provoking
the fact is that you can't base a portfolio or any trading on most of it (though some insightful articles do appear of some of these blogs - eg the Paplava boys are good)
so most people read bloggers because it makes them feel good about their own pre-conceived notions
it's no different to those dis-empowered righteous types who spend their lives following Allan Jones
so, in a way, really, independently of whether Athreya has any personal merit or skill and aside from the fact that his targets might be right occasionally - by accident like a broken clock
he's actually right
economics is beyond anyone's ability to understand because the only true economist would be God - who can know all things at all times
the best that a real economist (professional or amateur) can do is model parts of reality over brief periods of time for specific purposes - often the wrong purpose i agree (eg to back up a poltical policy or to support one set of scum bags or other)
that the critics of Athreya are confusing economics with flaws in our society - which are not to do with economics but rather to do with crime - crime by those with power at the cost of those without - is because, like the bloggers themselves, the critics of bloggers are just making noise akin to "me too, i'm a person too"
if bloggers and critics and all the rest focused just one one thing - tracking down, exposing and punishing fat cat criminals - we might end up with a world where real economic research and real economic experimentation might take place
in that world i'd be surprised if Athreya could find fault
@ murray
Yup, the FS guys are great. Especially Jim: "No deflation to see here! its all high-powered money! please disperse!". When did he say this ? 2007 ? 2008 ?
murray,
Very insightful observations.
It's a signal to noise problem. Blogs and other info outside the MSM are enormous and eclectic. They vary from sometimes brilliant to claptrap. MSM is owned and therefore controlled; further it has never competently informed the public about scientific content, even when it attempted to fairly do so. Economics is a massive, flawed discipline: developed knowledge is profoundly incomplete, and moreso than in other disciplines, commercial/political influences shape professional practice.
Add it all up and there are no easy answers. I can appreciate the Fed egg head's perspective in one way: economics is profoundly complex and much lay discussion of it is fundamentally eroneous, politically motivated, and potentially harmful. It perpetuates ignorance and falsehoods.
On the other hand, MSM and politicians have continually misrepresented and bastardized economic science for decades.
Citizens are tired of the falsehoods. If there are scholarly economists who can contribute to better quality dialog, I'd suggest they step up and start doing so.
Humanity and society will be poorly served if use of the web devolves into the lowest form of discourse, where impact is rhetorical and emotional, and void of evidence and reason.
I've found blogs to be helpful as great places to start an education. By reading Mish, Minyanville and Financial Sense, I found John Hussman, and authors like Michael Hudson and Murray Rothbard, just to name a few.
I'd like to think that the truth is useful and that the masses can figure out where to find the truth, even as they overcome mountains of noise and propoganda designed to hide it. The alternative isn't hopeful.
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Parties Agree That Responsive ESI To Be Collected From Defendant’s Active IT Environment, And Not From Backup Tapes
In re Celexa and Lexapro Prods. Liab. Litig., 2006 WL 3497757 (E.D. Mo. Nov. 13, 2006)
This constitutes the parties’ agreed order and statement as to a document management plan in this multi-district litigation concerning two prescription drugs. Among other things, the parties agreed that plaintiffs would preserve the hard drives of computers used by plaintiffs and plaintiffs’ decedents, and that such hard drives would be imaged and analyzed pursuant to an agreed forensic examination protocol. The parties also agreed that responsive electronically stored information (“ESI”) would be collected by defendants from defendants’ active IT environment, and that “absent some exceptional circumstance and a demonstration by plaintiffs of some substantial need, defendants shall not be required to restore any backup tapes (specifically including but not limited to the 35 back-up tapes defendants made on April 29, 2005, specifically for purposes of this litigation).” The parties agreed that defendants would preserve the 35 backup tapes, but that they may otherwise resume the recycling of backup tapes.
Plaintiffs also agreed to defer to defendants as to the format of production, and specifically agreed to take ESI produced by defendants in any format that generally is searchable and manageable, including in native file format or as single page TIFF images with associated metadata.
The parties were unable to reach agreement on three subject areas, and those matters would be subject to further briefing and argument. Those disputed topics include: (1) how the cost of the discovery plaintiffs seek from defendants should be apportioned; (2) the scope of discovery relating to the production of entire electronic databases; and (3) whether plaintiffs should be allowed to perform their own forensic examination of plaintiffs’ computer hard drives, or whether an independent forensic consultant should perform the analysis.
Court Enters Stipulated Electronic Discovery Plan and Order to Preserve Evidence
Dawson Quoted in Widely Carried AP Article
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Production of Email in Native Format Satisfies Fed. R. Civ. P. 34(b)(2)(E)
Perfect Barrier LLC v. Woodsmart Solutions Inc., 2008 WL 2230192 (N.D. Ind. May 27, 2008)
In this case, one of plaintiff’s requests for production sought emails — plaintiff provided defendant with search terms and desired to have all emails that contained the relevant search terms. Defendant complied with the request and produced approximately 75,000 pages of email documents on disk. However, defendant designated the entire email production as Type C documents, “Attorney-Eyes-Only," pursuant to the parties’ agreed protective order.
Plaintiff thereafter filed a motion to compel compliance with the protective order, and for sanctions. At issue was whether defendant violated the terms of the parties’ protective order by designating all emails as “attorney eyes only,” and whether defendant should be required to re-produce the email in a different format.
“Attorneys Eyes Only” Designation
The Magistrate Judge noted that the agreed protective order allowed a party to designate a group of documents by category, but did not indicate what constitutes a legitimate category. The court continued:
Consequently, even though Woodsmart’s designation of “emails” resulted in a very large category, it is a category. Nothing in the protective order prevents large categorical designations. If Perfect Barrier desired Woodsmart to be more selective in its use of the confidential designation, Perfect Barrier should have utilized more care in drafting the agreed protective order to include more particular language that is consistent with its position. As it stands, the language of the protective order simply requires a “category” designation. Therefore, this Court finds that Woodsmart followed and did not violate the protective order.
While Perfect Barrier may have a voluminous amount of discovery to parse through, it has no entity to blame except itself. Perfect Barrier provided the search terms to Woodsmart as part of its request for production of the email communications. Woodsmart produced every document that appeared with those search terms. In other words, Woodsmart provided Perfect Barrier with every possible document that Perfect Barrier requested. It was Perfect Barrier’s expansive request that produced such voluminous discovery.
Format of Production
Plaintiff asked the court to order defendant, to the extent it reconsidered its confidentiality designation, to re-produce the affected documents in hard copy form and bear the costs associated with the conversion and reproduction. Defendant had originally produced the emails in native format on a computer disk.
The court observed that plaintiff had not requested that emails be produced in any particular form, “yet Perfect Barrier now asks this Court to force Woodsmart to produce the electronic emails as Static Images with a bates-number identifier.” Defendant objected to the request because it would cost a substantial sum of money to convert the documents from the form in which the documents were normally kept, native format, to "Static Images."
The court pointed out that Rule 34 “only requires Woodsmart to submit the emails in the format in which it keeps them, Native format, and nothing more.” It continued:
While it may be more convenient for Perfect Barrier to have the emails as Static Images, Fed. R. Civ. P. 34 does not provide that convenience is a basis for requiring electronic discovery to be produced in a different format than normally maintained. If Perfect Barrier wanted the emails as Static Images, it should have specified this request in its requests for production, which it did not do.
Furthermore, this Court finds that the emails produced on an electronic media such as disc is reasonably usable. Perfect Barrier can access, examine, and even print the communications. While Perfect Barrier may prefer to have them as Static Images, the burden to convert the emails to Static Images remains with Perfect Barrier. Woodsmart complied with Fed. R. Civ. P. 34(b)(2)(E) and is required to do nothing more.
Thus, the court denied plaintiff’s motion, ordered the parties to submit a discovery plan and set a Rule 16(b) conference.
Finding Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Protection, Court Orders Production of Attorney Notes of Employee Interviews Concerning Intel’s Compliance with Evidence Preservation Obligations
Iowa, Maryland and Nebraska Join States with Special E-Discovery Court Rules
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CraigECFC
Egg said:
Then again, there are those who always thought that MJ looked like he had something but, sadly, just don't see the same in Seymour.
In any case, if some of us are proven to be wrong about Seymour then all well and good, but I really don't see the issue with discussing what we think of Exeter City players on an Exeter City forum.
If you look at interviews from even 3 years ago when players were asked who was the most technically gifted player at the club almost everyone said MJ. Even if he wasn’t consistent then his technical ability was there for all to see. Seymour is not anywhere near as gifted but could be a good league 2 striker in the future.
tonykellowfan
I was always a fan of Jay and unfortunately Seymour does not remind me of Jay.
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Mersham Kent
Probably very true , but the trouble is will City have the time to persevere with him now?Matt is getting to the stage as a manager where he needs to prove himself and hopefully take the club out of this league especially after the disappointing playoff saga.I know as a club we don’t expect instant success but young Seymour may improve a bit too slowly to influence our chances in that direction.
Seymour should be out on loan.
On one ifollow game I listened to the away commentary as the home one was so poor. An interesting point they made was when Law came on they said "xxx would love to have a player of Law's quality on the bench". You can't imagine any team in L2 worrying about Seymour on the bench and coming on.
Tisdale was saying the same even further back than that.
Super Ronnie Jepson
Unfortunately for Seymour he was elevated to the first team earlier than he may otherwise have been due to Forte's retirement.
Tom Nichols made his first team debut at Hillsborough in the last game of 2010/11 but it wasn't until 2013/14 that he made a significant number of appearances (28) scoring 6 goals. The following season was his breakthrough in terms of the number of goals scored (17).
I saw footage of some of the goals Seymour scored the season before last when he was on loan at Dorchester and some were worldies. Give him time I say.
Super Ronnie Jepson said:
Didn’t Tom Nichols fire one home in front of the big bank from 30 yards against Chesterfield on his home debut.
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Hagley, Stourbridge
Red Devon said:
yes, I recall Tis saying that toward the end of a season in which MJ hadn''t played much 'the most technical gifted/skilful player in the squad is Matt Jay'
At the time it worried me that that was the sort of praise that Tis used to hand out to players that he was about to release!
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The Exploder: Action Movie Recaps
Seen the movie? Read the recap. SPOILERS AHEAD
RECAP: Bandidas
in Western
Bandidas (2006): Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg
Are you eager for a comedy western starring two women? I present to you Bandidas.
ONE SENTENCE PLOT SUMMARY: American banks buy out Mexican banks to gather land for a railroad passing through Mexico, but two women wronged by the banks rob them for revenge.
Hero (8/10)
Penelope Cruz and Salma Hayek play two Mexican women on the wrong side of the law, first because of circumstances beyond their control, and then by their choice.
Cruz and Hayek play Maria Alvarez and Sara Sandoval, respectively, and the two couldn’t be more different. Maria is a farmer’s girl, a woman who can’t count very well, and reacts immediately to everything in her life. Sara is the daughter of a prominent banker, has lived mostly in Europe, and calculates all her life’s moves.
As soon as these two meet they are at each other’s throats. Granted, Maria did sneak into Sara’s house by climbing over a wall and then snootily dismissing Sara’s appearance. It’s as if they know they are different on sight.
Salma Hayek and Penélope Cruz
Whereas Sara can beat her father at chess while conversing with another person, Maria loses tic-tac-toe to her horse. (The horse is damn smart, though, as we’ll learn.) “I was raised to be a spoiled lady,” Sara says. Whereas Maria is dressed like a milkmaid, Sara wears Europe’s finest clothes and parades in her courtyard on a horse.
Their paths cross again quickly after a nefarious character named Tyler Jackson (Dwight Yoakam), working for a fancy pants New York City, bank kills Sara’s father and nearly kills Maria’s. The two run away from their respective homes and decide to act against the banks responsible for ruining their lives.
The women start their bank robbing spree by coincidentally robbing the same bank in their town. Sara, enraged at Jackson and her father’s death, heads to the bank to rob it, only to find it currently being robbed by Maria, who tells her to “find another one.” They find time to discuss bank robbing fashions.
They complete the robbery and leave behind land sale records showing the owners selling their properties for a single peso to Jackson, who killed most of the owners anyway.
After this robbery, the two are arguing again, this time with slaps and hair pulls, over what to do with the money. They lay out their motivations: Maria wants to help those wronged by the banks, Sara wants revenge and to take the money with her back to Europe. After the fight and a trip to local caves, where most of the evicted townsfolk are living, Sara says, “I think we should rob more banks.”
So they do. Nine more banks are part of the chain of banks purchased by the Americans. Maria and Sara bicker their way through the robberies, each relying on their very particular sets of skills. The funniest line of the movie comes from Sara, when asked what she will use to rob banks. “My education,” she answers. Maria will use her expert shooting skill.
Cruz and Hayek have crackling chemistry; it’s easy to see they are friends in real life. Their interplay elevates Bandidas from sparse western to memorable, bubbly western comedy. These characters hate each other, and it shows in every scene. When specifically asked not to argue, they argue about not arguing. Great buddy comedies are made from mismatched pairs, and Bandidas is an exemplar.
Their story takes a turn when crime scene investigator Quentin (Steve Zahn) arrives. Maria and Sara need information from him, and they choose to extract it using sex appeal. Both women, constantly competing, try to make each other jealous by kissing Quentin. It’s here we learn that Maria has never kissed a man before.
They use Quentin as a sexual toy, for kissing practice and, in one scene, so Sara can calm her nerves. They argue later, of course, about kissing, even when in a police coach on their way to being hanged.
Their bickering doesn’t prevent them from robbing banks increasingly better protected. It doesn’t prevent them from respecting each other. In the end, they overcome their differences and become friends.
Villain (3/10)
Tyler Jackson is either an outlaw posing as a bank representative, or he’s a cast out member of Korn. You be the judge:
Outlaw or failed bass player?
Jackson makes no bones about his villainy. He rides to several properties in the area whose owners have let their land fall into arrears. The law allows Jackson to buy back land for a peso. Instead of that he tends to kill them and take the land over their dead bodies.
One of those dead bodies belongs to Sara’s father, who also ran one of the local banks, a bank that now belongs to Jackson. Jackson says that all that belonged to him now belongs to Jackson, which seems…bullshit.
Or maybe not, because Jackson has big plans. Killing people to ease their sale to a bank is not hard on his heart. How about stealing an entire nation’s gold? Not a problem.
Jackson seizes an opportunity to seize a train car load of gold after the banks he oversees are robbed by Maria and Sara. He’s a slimy son of a bitch, but an opportunistic one.
Action/Effects (5/10)
After the ladies easily rob five banks, their faces are all over the area and $25,000 is the reward for capturing them. The remaining banks Jackson controls are under heavy guard, but these women have a mission and won’t let that stop them.
With everyone looking for two women, Maria dresses as a new bride and drags Quentin to the next bank, under the guise of depositing their jewelry in the safe. Sara, meanwhile, avoids the guards by riding her horse up a ladder and across neighboring roofs.
The bank manager shows some of the bank’s security features. The handful of armed guards are not mentioned, because they are obvious. Maria asks to see the safe. The bank manager refuses, but he changes his mind when she holds a shotgun on him and flees without opening the safe.
The robbers first team up while trying to individually rob the same bank.
Maria shoots two men dead and with three other shots she causes the windows and doors to latch shut. That’s effective shooting. Quentin uses his stethoscope to listen for the clicks and clacks to crack the safe.
Maria doesn’t wait for the next part of the plan. She lights three sticks of dynamite and throws the bundle onto the candelabra hanging from the ceiling. Twice the explosives fall back to the ground before she gets it in the right spot. Better hurry too, because the guards outside are blasting away at the doors blocking them. Squibs inside are blasting everything.
Speaking of blasting, the dynamite explodes a hole in the roof, and the blast is shown from a half mile away. It knocks back all the guards outside, perhaps killing some. A fireball bursts from the entire building, but Maria and Quentin took refuge inside the safe.
Maria is capable with both shotgun and fake wedding dress.
Any western worth its salt better have a lot of bullets fired, and Bandidas delivers primarily during this robbery. The women rob several banks, but only in this one do they shoot it out. Their enemies are better armed and more numerous, but enough training sequences allow us to witness Maria’s expert shooting.
Sidekicks (6/8)
Sam Shepard plays as classic and as obvious a sidekick mentor as you’ll see in a movie. He plays Buck, a man who successfully robbed 37 banks in Texas and got away with them all.
The women visit Buck hoping he will train them to rob banks. At first he won’t, but then he does, because he’s a softie and he has nothing better to do.
Buck drops pearls of wisdom during a training montage. He has them do push-ups in a creek. He tells them, “Robbing banks is easy. Getting away is the hard part.” He gives them three rules of bank robbing, and the third rule is: “Getting away is the first rule.”
Maria and Sara snare the scientist Quentin into their plot after he arrives to investigate their initial robbery. His first act in town is falling off the train. So yeah, he’s a bit of a buffoon, but he knows his stuff. He opens the movie by acing his investigator’s exam, and in a day on the job he’s deduced that Sara’s father was poisoned.
The women visit Quentin at a saloon and convince him with blackmail to divulge information about Sara’s father, and from then he falls into their orbit.
The ladies win over Quentin
It’s hard to tell if Quentin helps Sara and Maria more through scientific skills or as lip fodder, as both women use him to practice kissing and to make the other jealous. Turns out he’s not bad at kissing.
Quentin makes a strange, sad choice in the end, which I’ll get to.
Henchmen (0/8)
Jackson has several wordless guards help him menace the locality, but they really are fodder for killing, outsmarting, and knocking out.
Stunts (2/6)
A second major robbery occurs after the explosive safe crack. Jackson has moved much money into a new vault security system that is wired for pressure. If anyone steps on the floor, an alarm is immediately triggered.
The guy who installed the system is a fan of Sara’s, and he brings her the room’s blueprints. From there it’s easy to learn that a one-inch gap between floorboards is not wired for weight. If only humans had feet one inch wide.
Fast forward to the heist. This bank is guarded well outside. Quentin solves part of the problem with knockout darts he fashioned from Amazonian poisons. Maria shoots two darts from a blowgun into two of the guards, knocking them out immediately.
Fake hostage: one of several methods Sara and Maria use to rob banks.
Now comes the entry plan. Ziplines! A grappling hook sets up a rope to slide across from the one roof to the bank’s balcony. Sara easily slides across while Quentin struggles and is nearly discovered because Maria’s horse is horny. (Just go with it.) As the rope droops lower, it is accompanied by a guard tuning his banjo. Solid musical overlay as the player finds his strings out of tune when the rope lowers and in tune as the rope rises.
Quentin enters the bank and joins Sara, who is nervous. She’s using her education, sort of, to rob this bank. Humans don’t have narrow feet, but you know what does? Ice skates. Sara wobbles on her ice skates as they slide between the floorboards. Hayek busts out some great physical acting here, using a pole for balance as she shuffles toward the safe, sneezes, and puffs hair out of her face.
Sara steals the cash, stuffing it in her dress, but outside new guards discover the darted ones, sound the alarm, and easily capture the three robbers. They forgot Rule No. 3: Getting away is the first rule.
Other light stunt work accompanies many scenes. The stunts always serve the movie’s comedic angle, so don’t expect ripping train chase scenes.
Climax (4/6)
With all the hubbub Sara and Maria create, Jackson has major heat on him, especially from the local governor, to protect the money. Jackson hatches a plan to move the government’s gold to a bank branch in Texas. All the remaining gold is loaded onto a train steaming north to the US.
Sara and Maria prepare their final act of vengeance. They know this will be their final job, regardless of outcome. “It’s been good to have you as a partner,” Maria says. “It’s been good to have you as a friend,” Sara counters.
The governor, Jackson, the American bank manager and his daughter, who is also Quentin’s fiance, are aboard the train, along with a small contingent of guards.
Sara, Maria, and Quentin join the moving train by sneaking up through the toilet, a smart, disgusting way to enter a train. Who would ever expect that? Luckily the toilet seemed unused at time of entry.
They easily decouple a train car full of guards and send it along a separate track, thanks to some on-the-ground assistance. Jackson, meanwhile, kicks the governor off the train. Looks like he’s decoupling from his partnership with the American banking system. “Well I guess he fell off the train,” he remarks when asked about the governor’s location.
The bank-turned-train robbers enter the car, where they find Jackson about to kill the bank president. Quentin, who disguises his voice so his woman won’t recognize it, and the ladies force Jackson to drop his guns. When he asks them how they plan to rob the train, they answer simultaneously, “The scientific method.” These ladies are witty.
A brief distraction provides Jackson room to act. A slow motion sequence details the action. Jackson picks up his gun. Sara throws a knife between two people. The knife strikes Jackson’s hat as he fires, and the bullet strikes Quentin’s arm.
Quentin tackles Maria for some reason, maybe to protect her? But she’s the best shooter in the room. It was a foolish mistake that nearly got him killed. Maria shoots anyway, but her aim is compromised.
Jackson grabs a table to shield himself from Sara’s thrown knives. All of this is still in slow motion. Jackson drives the table into Sara and escapes to the next car, the gold car, which he decouples from the moving train.
Why Jackson would do this seems foolish. He’s operating in enemy territory, and needs to reach the US. He effectively ends his chances at success.
Sara and Maria leap to the car and enter the armored car, where they have already disabled the two guards. They trade shots with Jackson, and Maria suddenly can’t hit anything.
Jackson is cornered and out-manned, so he seizes an escape chance when a side door opens and he finds his horse running beside it. He leaps on it and gallops away.
Thing is, Maria’s horse controls other horses, and it neighs Jackson’s horse to a stop. When a bar of gold flies up and lands on Jackson’s head, it knocks him out cold.
Sara and Maria find Jackson face down in the sand. They contemplate shooting him. “If I do that,” Sara says, who has the most cause to kill the man who killed her father, “it makes me no better than him.”
I disagree. Jackson killed people for profit; Sara would do it for revenge and to protect Mexico from his dastardly deeds. Besides, Jackson’s men have already died from their actions.
Jackson wakes up and draws a small pistol. Maria, always first to act, pulls the trigger. Her gun’s empty. She never was good with numbers.
A gunshot rings out. Sara has finally, successfully shot her target. A cool image shows Jackson’s spur rolling to a stop.
Now the women must see about Quentin. His fiance is very excited that he’s saved the day. She kisses him, and it’s pretty good. But Quentin does not stay in Mexico. What was he thinking? I was sure he’d dump his woman. Whatever his fiance’s charms, she ain’t Penelope Cruz, bank robber extraordinaire. Instead he stays on the train as it chugs away.
Well, that leaves Sara and Maria stuck with each other. Maria is glum; she’s got plenty on her mind now. “You should be very grateful that now your brain is thinking,” Sara says.
As they ride into the sunset (it’s a western), Maria smirks and asks Sara, “How are the banks in Europe?”
“Bigger.”
Jokes (4/4)
Easily the movie’s best joke is Sara planning to use her education to rob banks. Also her hiccuping, which pops up when she’s nervous. I can’t remember ever hearing a movie character hiccup.
Maria’s strongest skill is her Dr. Doolittle-esque ability to speak to her horse. She can whistle to it, and the horse can use its neighs to command other horses. This happens several times. The horse knows exactly what Maria wants it to do, evidenced during a robbery when the horse loosens the ropes tying the guards’ horses.
Bandidas is packed with light humor. The energy between the stars drives the movie and makes the jokes land. They find every opportunity to claw at each other, verbally and physically. When Buck tells them his only condition for teaching them is that they not argue, they start arguing.
I’d argue that the humor is the movie’s strongest aspect and the chief reason to watch it, unless you’ve always wanted to see Steve Zahn’s ass, in which case that is the top reason, because it’s there, and it’s not bad.
Setting (2/4)
Shot primarily in Mexico, Bandidas spend plenty of time in the sprawling, mountain-backed grasslands of the country. No western can escape book-cover-class locations, and this movie leans into them.
Many characters live in shacks perched in the middle of gorgeous landscapes, the kind of places where you want to be outside and not in.
Durango, Mexico provided exteriors for several scenes. More than 110 movies, including several John Wayne westerns, were shot in Durango, a good city then and is now.
Commentary (0/2)
The villain, Jackson, is a typical outlaw interested in robbery, but he coats himself with the protection of an American bank, an aspect missing from many westerns. I don’t know if banks were kicking people off their land in Mexico to build a railroad, and I didn’t bother to find out.
This century’s westerns are throwbacks to the genre’s heyday, but is there any point to them any more? The movies are short, a smart idea, and mostly revenge capers or outlaw paeans. These days they seem to be excuses to travel to gorgeous rocky locations and showcase a shoot out or two. That’s fine with me.
Offensiveness (-1/-2)
Jackson throws around “bitch” a couple times to describe Sara and Maria, but he’s bad so we expect that.
The amount of cleavage on display increases as the movie progresses. During the first act I thought how progressive the filmmakers were in covering up the famous decolletage of Salma Hayek. Well, I lost that idea when the ladies visited Steve Zahn in pilfered burlesque costumes and sat on his naked groin.
There’s a reverse Bechdel test when Sara first appears onscreen: two men talk to each other about her.
I loved the idea that Penelope Cruz is not only a virgin, but has never kissed a man before.
Summary (33/68): 49%
Let Salma Hayek and Penelope Cruz, two of Hollywood’s and most accomplished Spanish-speaking actors, divert your attention for a while. I find it strange that this small movie required two directors, the same number as Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, movies that have more than 50 named characters and a plot that spans the galaxy, and employs Robert Downey, Jr.
Tags: bank robbery, dwight yoakam, dynamite, horse riding, mexico, penelope cruz, salma hayek, steve zahn, train robbery
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F-35 program updates
Program progress, politics, orders, and speculation
More than 150 F-35s per year is just insane. That's getting near F-16 production numbers during 1980s. I don't think this kind of mass production has happened since. My head sure is spinning in this death spiral...
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geforcerfx wrote: 440 aircraft sold at once, that's just insane. I thought the US couldn't join the block buy until OT&E was done? At any rate that will prob make some peoples heads exploded, just imagine if Canada joins as well, the tears will flow.
AFAIK completing OT&E is a requirement for a MYP but a Block Buy bypasses that step.
I would have thought the ' potential block buy' soon would have gone elsewhere but anyway here it is now....
Lockheed grows closer to F-35 block buy deal with US, international customers
19 Jun 2017 Valerie Insinna
"LE BOURGET, France — Lockheed Martin is hammering out the details on a F-35 block buy proposal that could shave $2 billion off the total cost of the purchase, the company’s F-35 program manager said.
The deal, which could be worth anywhere from $35 billion to $40 billion, would include about 440 aircraft for procured in low-rate production lots 12, 13 and 14, Jeff Babione, executive vice president and general manager, said Monday at the Paris Air Show. The F-35 joint program office has said the United States would pursue an economic order quantity, or EOQ, agreement — which would allow the U.S. military to buy spare parts over multiple years, but not entire aircraft — instead of a block buy.
Eleven countries, including the United States, are interested in participating and are nearing a decision, Reuters reported Monday morning. The average price of an A-model would drop to an estimated $85 million as a result....
...“It’s more than just airplanes. You get the spares; you get training. There will be a lot of things that go with that contract, but it will be in that scale,” he said. “This supports the ramp of staff that we have been talking about for some time, growing from about 150,000 worldwide to closer to 200,000.”...
...[Babione] “Again, if you’re going to buy the airplanes, why wouldn’t you put in a construct or an angle to produce and offer those airplanes at the lowest possible price? So we’re encouraged by the support, and I think it’s something that will go forward.”"
Source: http://www.defensenews.com/articles/loc ... -customers
USMilFan
If this deal materializes, it could be the best news the F-35 program has seen in a long time, could it not? A block buy of this magnitude validates assertions made by many here on f-16.net that if a block buy is arranged, unit prices will fall significantly.
For many years Lockheed-Martin has been claiming that F-35 prices will fall significantly if only the various government buyers would commit to larger-scale lot buys. It certainly is great news to see partner governments finally agreeing to buy in greater quantities. Kudos to the many here at f-16.net who have long advocated for raising purchase quantities as the best means for saving program dollars.
If my count is correct, it seems that the only partner country or foreign customer not participating is Canada. Regret, it seems, is only for Canadians.
Marine Aviation Says He'd Like Want 13 More F-35Bs; Lockheed PM Speaks On Timing, Block Buy
22 Jul 2017 COLIN CLARK
"[Jeff Babione in VIDEO]...lays out what’s needed and details just how much money may be needed to add to the budget to make the big 450-plane Block Buy for Low Rate of Initial Production lots 12-14 a reality. The block buy, of course, is designed to provide economies of scale for the U.S., F-35 partner nations and friends and allies like Japan and Israel. For perspective, the first 11 LRIP lots put together account for 448 planes. This should help bring down the unit cost — always a politically sensitive issue, especially for partner countries — close to $80 million a plane.
To make the Block Buy a reality and smooth out production as much as possible, the Joint Program Office estimates how much it thinks is needed for advanced procurement of parts and tooling. Babione says the estimate is about $660 million should be inserted into the fiscal 2018 budget.
My prediction: Rep. Kay Granger, chair of the House Appropriations defense subcommittee and lawmaker from Fort Worth, Texas (home of Lockheed’s F-35 plant), will find a way to add that money to the budget. It’s good for her constituents, the F-35 partners are likely to support it and the longer-term goal of substantially reducing the unit cost is in just about everyone’s interest."
Chart: "Block Buy Chart by LM": http://breakingdefense.com/wp-content/u ... 24x594.jpg
Source: http://breakingdefense.com/2017/06/mari ... block-buy/
citanon
Reuters us reporting that F35A prices are actually set to drop BELOW $80 million in 2020.
The multiyear block buy has an average price of $85 but starts out more expensive ~$90 and ends up cheaper.
http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN1990S8
The article 'citanon' cites is dated 19 Jun 2017 & it was cited by the 'Dragon029' on that day on previous page this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=58&t=13143&p=369803&hilit=negotiating#p369803
LRIP-11 yoo-cah (141 jets; 91 U.S.)
https://www.dodbuzz.com/2017/07/07/pent ... -on-f-35s/
Lockheed gets $5.6B for work on next batch of F-35s
08 Jul 2017 Valerie Insinna
"WASHINGTON — The Defense Department has awarded Lockheed Martin a $5.6 billion undefinitized contract that will allow the company to continue work on the eleventh lot of F-35s. The F-35 joint program office still intends wrap up negotiations on a final contract by the end of the year, but making an interim award was necessary because of “complex production lines and supply chain dynamics,” JPO spokesman Joe DellaVedova said in an emailed statement to reporters.
The award immediately obligates a combined $4.49 billion from the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps for work on 91 aircraft. A $2.28 billion payment to Lockheed from international customers is expected later this month for an additional 50 aircraft.
The JPO is also engaged in ongoing negotiations with Pratt & Whitney, which supplies the joint strike fighter’s F135 engine, and plans to finalize a deal by the end of the year. The program office regularly issues separate contracts for the F-35 airframes and engines.
“Final aircraft prices for each customer's variant will be determined upon final negotiations targeted for the end of this year. We are confident that the final negotiated Lot 11 aircraft unit prices will be less than Lot 10,” DellaVedova stated.
Lot 11 deliveries are anticipated to run from 2019 to 2020."
Text from 'QS' post above: "...For the U.S., the funding would provide 48 F-35A aircraft for the Air Force, 18 F-35B aircraft for the Marine Corps, and eight F-35C aircraft for the Navy and Marine Corps. DellaVedova said the remaining 17 U.S. aircraft come from previously awarded fiscal 2015 and 2016 aircraft contracts...."
Source: http://www.defensenews.com/articles/loc ... h-of-f-35s
Lockheed Martin F-35s Surpass 100,000 Flight Hours, SDD Completion on Track
24 Jul 2017 LM PR
"The Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft fleet recently exceeded 100,000 flight hours while the F-35 Integrated Test Force teams are completing the remaining requirements in the program’s System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase.
“This 100K milestone marks a significant level of maturity for the program and the F-35 weapons system,” said Lockheed Martin Executive Vice President and F-35 Program General Manager Jeff Babione. “We are well positioned to complete air vehicle full 3F and mission systems software development by the end of 2017.”
The remaining development flight testing includes validating the final release of 3F software, F-35B ski jump testing, F-35B austere site operations, high-Mach Loads testing for both the F-35B and F-35C and completion of the remaining weapons delivery accuracy tests.
Major SDD fleet test milestones in recent months include:
------ • Completed testing for the F-35A’s final envelope involving high risk ‘edge of the envelope’ maneuvers,
--------- stressing the aircraft to its limits in structural strength, vehicle systems performance, and aerodynamics while
--------- proving excellent handling qualities.
------ • Completed all U.K. Weapon Delivery Accuracy tests for the AIM-132 ASRAAM and Paveway IV weapons, and
--------- completed 45 of 50 SDD Weapon Delivery Accuracy tests including multiple tar get [this site makes an URL from this word (& others that have to
------------------- be misspelt) & multiple shot engagements as well as internal gun & centerline external pod 25mm gun accuracy tests.
------ • Performed multi-ship mission effectiveness tests, such as Offensive Counter-Air and Maritime Interdiction,
--------- demonstrating the performance of the F-35 System."
Graphic: https://a855196877272cb14560-2a4fa819a6 ... __main.png
Source: https://www.f35.com/news/detail/lockhee ... ent-and-de
Rather than in the weapon thread this 'program update' goes here & is really a rebadged LM PR release above - as always.
F-35 tracking to SDD flight trials completion by end of year
25 Jul 2017 Gareth Jennings
"Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) are on track to compete System Design and Development (SDD) flight testing of the Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programme before the end of the year, it was announced on 25 July.
The remaining development flight testing includes validating the final release of Block 3F software, F-35B ‘ski jump’ testing, F-35B austere site operations, high-Mach loads testing for both the F-35B and F-35C, and completion of the remaining weapons delivery accuracy tests.
“We are well positioned to complete air vehicle full [Block] 3F and mission systems software development by the end of 2017,” Jeff Babione, Lockheed Martin's executive vice-president and general manager for the F-35, said. SDD has been running since 2001, and with flight trials expected to be completed by the end of the year the final certifications and sign-offs should take place in early 2018.
The affirmation that SDD is on track was part of a wider announcement by Lockheed Martin and the JPO that the F-35 programme had hit its 100,000 flight hours milestone. As noted in the announcement, major SDD fleet test milestones conducted in recent months have included the completion of testing for the F-35A’s final envelope involving ‘high-risk edge-of-the-envelope’ manoeuvres, stressing the aircraft to its limits in structural strength, vehicle systems performance, and aerodynamics while proving excellent handling qualities; completing all UK Weapon Delivery Accuracy tests for the AIM-132 Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) and Paveway IV weapons, and completing 45 of 50 SDD Weapon Delivery Accuracy tests, including multiple target and multiple shot engagements as well as internal gun and centerline external pod 25 mm gun accuracy tests; as well as performing multiship mission effectiveness tests, such as offensive counter-air and maritime interdiction...."
Source: http://www.janes.com/article/72582/f-35 ... nd-of-year
nathan77
Hey all, I'm trying to respond to some basement dwellers, but there's one part of the program I don't know enough to give an adequate response on. And that is, who undertakes Testing for the JSF? The criticism given by the basement dweller is that it's Lockheed Martin who tests the F-35, but that doesn't seem accurate to me. Is it ultimately the DoD? I know that the pilots / maintainers from the various services undertake the testing. And do the services themselves have their own milestones, or is it just part of SDD?
krorvik
I can't answer for the US entities here.
However, a more generic answer is - the F-35 is tested by LM - as well as the air forces. And this is not a task that "finishes" in delivery. It keeps going until the airframes are taken out of service. This goes for software as well as hardware.
This, btw, has also been true for the previous generation of fighters - the F-16s have been continuously upgraded and testet, although on a smaller scale. The F-35 is very much software-defined, and as such more testing will happen during the lifecycle.
So, in effect, "who tests the F-35" has multiple answers, depending on what component is in question. From small components (unit tests, often from manfacturer) to integration within the airframe (integration tests (LM, but also others)) to larger integrations and acceptance or weapons testing (Air forces).
That depends on "what" you're testing.
If you are developing new software then it's a combination of LM and JPO (Multi-service and Multi-national) pilots.
If it's OT&E testing then there are no LM pilots involved, only service members.
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MISSION COMPLETE: Final F-16 Phase Inspection for the VTANG
Aug 29, 2018 - Aircraft tail number 328 recently emerged from its 300-hour phase inspection, marking another final event for the F-16 at the 158th Fighter Wing. Aircraft 328 was the last F-16 to undergo a phase inspection as the unit transitions to the F-35 Lightning II in fall of 2019. [Read more...]
175th EFS brings U.S. Airpower to Bagram
Aug 08, 2018 - U.S. Airmen and F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 175th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) deployed to Bagram Airfield in support of combat operations, July 27. [Read more...]
Thunderbirds announce 2019 officer selections
Jul 23, 2018 - The commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Mike Holmes, has officially selected the officers who will be joining the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds for the 2019 demonstration season. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin awarded contract to build F-16 Block 70s for Bahrain
Jun 25, 2018 - Lockheed Martin received a $1.12 billion contract from the U.S. government to produce 16 new F-16 Block 70 aircraft for the Royal Bahraini Air Force. [Read more...]
Taiwanese F-16A crashes, pilot killed
Jun 04, 2018 - On Monday, a Taiwanese F-16 pilot was killed as his jet crashed the mountains at the start of annual live-fire drills. The single-seat jet disappeared off the radar over mountainous terrain in the northeastern county of Keelung at 13.43h, half an hour after take off from Hualien Air Base. [Read more...]
Pilot reaches 2K hours in F-16
Apr 27, 2018 - Lt. Col Nathan Aysta, 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, has known Meek for years and presented him with the 2,000-hour flying patch after landing. [Read more...]
US approves $110 Million equipment to support RNLAF F-16s
Apr 27, 2018 - The US State Department has approved a foreign military sales agreement worth approximately $110 million for the Dutch government to defense services and articles in support of its F-16 training unit based in Tucson, AZ. [Read more...]
F-16 crashes in Western Arizona
Apr 24, 2018 - The Air Force pilot who ejected from an F-16C fighter jet that crashed in Arizona Tuesday morning has been released from the hospital. [Read more...]
Thunderbird F-16C crash just outside of Nellis AFB killing pilot.
Apr 04, 2018 - The USAF official Aerial Demonstration Squadron, called the Thunderbirds were on an aerial demonstration training flight at the time. [Read more...]
Croatia finally settles on Israeli F-16 offer
Mar 28, 2018 - Croatia announced it will accept Israel’s offer to supply its air force with F-16s, scheduled to be delivered by late 2020. Croatia asked five countries last year to bid for contracts to supply it with fighter jets: Sweden, Israel, the United States, Greece and South Korea. [Read more...]
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Dow Begins Construction on New World-Scale Ethylene Production Facility in Texas
KEYWORDS adhesives / Dow Chemical Company / ethylene / hot melt adhesives
The Dow Chemical Company has begun construction of its previously announced world-scale ethylene production facility, representing a prominent milestone in delivering on its strategy to invest in its performance-based portfolio of technology-enabled businesses. This significant investment in Dow’s Texas operations in Freeport remains on track and on-plan for start-up in the first half of 2017, and will employ up to 2,000 workers during construction.
"This world-scale ethylene facility is a foundational element in Dow’s strategy to utilize low-cost and advantaged shale gas feedstocks to enable growth in key value-add market-driven businesses," says Andrew N. Liveris, chairman and chief executive officer. "Collectively, Dow’s U.S. Gulf Coast investments serve as an integral component of our global growth strategy, where we are leveraging our first-mover advantage to deliver significant shareholder value, enabling the Company to achieve our near-term $10 billion EBITDA goal and beyond."
With a nameplate capacity of approximately 1500 KTA, Dow’s new ethylene production facility is part of a multi-billion dollar investment. Alongside previously announced plastics and elastomers facilities, this will support market growth and expansions of Dow’s industry leading-leading Performance Plastics franchise that includes:
Next Generation NORDEL metallocene EPDM to serve the consumer durables, automotive and electrical cable markets. (Capacity: 200 KTA)
High Melt Index Specialty Elastomers used in hot melt adhesives for high performance flexible packaging, and hygiene and medical markets. (Capacity: 320 KTA)
ELITE Enhanced Polyethylene for high performance flexible packaging and hygiene & medical markets. (Capacity: 400 KTA)
New specialty low density polyethylene for protective packaging and power transmission markets. (Capacity: 350 KTA)
"When combined with our on-purpose propylene PDH project, which is more than 30 percent complete, this ethylene production facility takes Dow yet another step closer to realizing the full financial benefit of our Gulf Coast investment effort," says Jim Fitterling, executive vice president of feedstocks at Energy and Performance Plastics. "This investment will connect cost-advantaged raw materials to many of the Company’s highest-margin downstream businesses – including Performance Plastics – businesses that also consistently deliver a high return on invested capital. Once fully operational, our Gulf Coast investments are projected to deliver an estimated $2.5 billion in EBITDA and will serve as a solid base for long-term growth while further strengthening Dow’s market competitiveness."
In total, Dow’s comprehensive U.S. Gulf Coast investments in Texas and Louisiana will employ 5,000 workers during peak construction. The projects announced for the Freeport site represent the majority of those workers, with 4,000 required for construction of multiple feedstocks, derivatives and supporting infrastructure projects.
Dow Texas Operations in Freeport is Dow’s largest integrated manufacturing site worldwide and the largest chemical complex in North America with more than 4,200 employees and 3,800 contractors on site daily.
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Merry Go Round of Life - Howl’s Moving Castle OST
0 0 FluteNotes.ph July 5, 2014
"Merry Go Round of Life", is one of the official soundtrack of the animated fantasy film (Howl's Moving Castle) directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2004, and was released in Japanese theaters on November 20, 2004. The film is one of only three (out of a current 18) Studio Ghibli films which were not released in July, and the last since 2004. It went on to gross $190 million in Japan and $235 million worldwide, making it one of the most financially successful Japanese films in history.
"Merry Go Round of Life", composed by Joe Hisaishi. It is one of the official soundtrack of the animated fantasy film (Howl's Moving Castle) directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2004, and was released in Japanese theaters on November 20, 2004. The film is one of only three (out of a current 18) Studio Ghibli films which were not released in July, and the last since 2004. It went on to gross $190 million in Japan and $235 million worldwide, making it one of the most financially successful Japanese films in history. Source: Wikipedia Song request by: Voung
♫ Merry Go Round of Life (Flute Cover by: chichi15) ♫
Merry Go Round of Life *Original
Short Version by: chichi515
Key of C
D(low) G(low) A#(low) D
D C A#(low) A(low) A#(low)
G(low) A#(low) D G…A F D# F
A#(low)DFA..G F EFG..FE
DC A#(low)CDCG(low)A(low)
G(low) A#(low) D G…F D# F
DD2C2D2C2A#A..BC2#D2
DD#..DCA#(low)A(low) A#(low)CDF(low)
DD#..DC A#(low)CD
D2D2D2#D2C2#D2F2E2D2C2#D2#A
DF2..F2E2D2E2
F#F#F#GAA#
E E E FGA
ED#EGFEDC#DE
AC2..A#A GF#AD
DF#B
F(low)A(low)CE
EDCB(low)C
A(low)CEA AAGFG
CEGB A GF#FF#AG
F#ED#E
E2D2#E2D2C2B C2#D2#E2
♫ Merry Go Round of Life (Key of Bb) Flute ♫
♫ Merry Go Round of Life (Key of C) Flute ♫
Merry Go Round of Life *Converted (Easy)
Howl’s Moving Castle OST
For key of Bb and C
AGFEF
DFAD2 D2D2E2C2A#C2
FAC2E2 D2C2BC2D2 C2B
AGFGAGDE
DFAD2 D2D2C2A#C2
FAC2E2 D2 C2BC2D2 C2B
AAGAGFE F#G#A
AA# AGFEFGAC
AA# AGFGA
AAA#AG#AC2BAG#A#E
AC2…C2BAB
C2#C2#C2# D2E2F2
BBBC2D2E2
BA#BD2C2BAG#AB
E2G2F2E2 D2C2#E2A
AC2#F2#
CEGB
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EGBE2 E2E2D2C2D2
GBD2F2#..E2..D2C2#C2C2#E2D2
C2#BA#B
BA#BAGF# G#A#B
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My Destiny - Lyn (You Who Came From The Stars OST)
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Lyrics and Notes for Lyre, Violin, Recorder, Kalimba, Flute, etc. : Merry Go Round of Life - Howl’s Moving Castle OST
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Bidding war? Coca-Cola prepares offer for GSK consumer business in India: report
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Sep 10, 2018 11:52am
GlaxoSmithKline's consumer products business in India is getting buyout attention from multinational corporations across varying industries, according to reports. (GlaxoSmithKline)
Coca-Cola was said to be among several players eyeing GlaxoSmithKline’s Indian consumer products business, including its storied drinks brand Horlicks, and now the beverages giant is ready to jump into the mix with a multibillion-dollar offer, The Telegraph reported.
The consumer business—which includes other nutritional products, as well—could fetch up to $4 billion, analysts have said. Recently, the Economic Times reported Kellogg and Reckitt Benckiser are preparing for a bidding war, joining other companies such as Danone and Nestlé. Unilever and Mondelez have also taken a look at the deal, according to media reports.
The level of interest bodes well for GSK's unit sale. The company in March said it was reviewing options for its 72.5% share of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Ltd., a public company listed on India’s exchanges. The sale would generate some cash at a time when GSK is working to acquire Novartis’ share in their consumer healthcare joint venture for $13 billion.
Despite the consumer sale, GSK has stressed that it doesn’t plan to back away from the Indian market. India “remains a priority market for GSK investment and growth,” the company said earlier this year. GSK plans to back OTC and oral health brands in the market, as well as invest in pharmaceuticals and vaccines.
Meanwhile, in the U.S., Glaxo is cutting 650 jobs to reduce its cost base and reinvest the savings into new launches in R&D. The company plans to maintain or boost its field sales teams for its closed triple therapy COPD inhaler Trelegy, severe eosinophilic asthma injection Nucala and its new shingles vaccine Shingrix. In respiratory, it’s reducing its sales force in asthma and focusing on COPD.
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Kentucky Power Company Offers Coal For Sale
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Kentucky Power Company (KYPCo), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, is seeking requests for proposal (RFP) from prospective coal buyers.
KYPCo, on behalf of itself and as agent for Wheeling Power Company, has up to 400,000 tons of coal for sale during third-quarter 2018 and fourth-quarter 2018. Deliveries will take place by FOB barge beginning July 2018 and ending December 2018. Specifications for the coal are listed in Exhibit A “Coal Specifications” of the RFP. Additional details are available in the RFP document.
All bids must meet the proposed Agreement and AEP Coal Sales Order Terms and Conditions. Bidders requesting changes must clearly mark and return those changes with their submittal.
Proposals must be received by KYPCo no later than Friday, June 22, 2018, at 5 p.m. Bids may be submitted by e-mail to aepfuelsrfp@aep.com, or by mail to: AEPSC Reverse RFP – Coal Procurement; ATTN: Amy Jeffries, Manager, Coal Procurement, American Electric Power Service Corp., 1 Riverside Plaza, 14th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. Complete details are available at www.aep.com/go/coaloffers or by contacting Amy Jeffries at (614) 716-6235 or Tina Sefcik at (614) 716-6113.
American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is focused on building a smarter energy infrastructure and delivering new technologies and custom energy solutions to our customers. AEP’s more than 17,000 employees operate and maintain the nation’s largest electricity transmission system and more than 224,000 miles of distribution lines to efficiently deliver safe, reliable power to nearly 5.4 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation’s largest electricity producers with approximately 33,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including 4,200 megawatts of renewable energy. AEP’s family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana and east Texas). AEP also owns AEP Energy, AEP Energy Partners, AEP OnSite Partners and AEP Renewables, which provide innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.
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'I am not a rubber stamp': Kerala governor hits out at state govt for challenging CAA in Supreme Court without his approval
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday slammed Pinarayi Vijayan-led government for challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) before the Supreme Court and said that 'common courtesy demanded that prior permission' should have been taken from him
FP Staff January 16, 2020 13:06:55 IST
On Tuesday, the Kerala government had moved the top court against the citizenship law, becoming the first state to do so, amid continued nationwide protests against the legislation
Khan stated that the state government's move was a breach of protocol. 'I'm not saying that what they did is wrong. They may have every right to approach the Supreme Court,' he said.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Thursday took on the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government for challenging the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) before the Supreme Court and said that "common courtesy demanded that prior permission" should have been taken from him. On Tuesday, the Kerala government had moved the top court against the citizenship law, becoming the first state to do so, amid continued nationwide protests against the legislation.
Arif Mohammad Khan, Governor, on Kerala govt challenging #CAA in SC: This is breach of protocol and breach of courtesy. I will look into it whether the state govt can go to the SC without the approval of the Governor. If not the approval, they could have just informed me. https://t.co/zFk5djrzxa pic.twitter.com/wMmRgDzYCX
Khan stated that the state government's move was a breach of protocol. "I'm not saying that what they did is wrong. They may have every right to approach the Supreme Court," he said.
"But the common courtesy demanded that prior permission (should have been) taken from me... at least I should have been kept in the loop," he said.
Khan has lately been critical of the manner the Kerala government has been taking positions on CAA.
"There is a legal maxim, neither I nor anyone is above the law. Clearly I am not against anyone approaching the judiciary. But, with me being the Constitutional head of the state, they (the state government) should have informed me about it, but I came to know through the newspapers. Some people here, think they are above law," said Khan.
Demanding the repeal of CAA, the Kerala government led by Vijayan moved the Supreme Court on Tuesday, saying the amended law violated Articles 14, 21 and 25 of the Constitution and the basic structure of secularism in India. With this, Kerala becomes the first state to approach the apex court against the CAA, which has seen unprecedented protests all over the country.
While presenting the resolution, Vijayan had said the CAA was against the "secular" outlook and fabric of the country thereby spearheading religion-based discrimination.
Updated Date: January 16, 2020 13:09:51 IST
Pros and cons of Mamata Banerjee’s Nandigram showdown against Suvendu Adhikari
The CM is signalling to her supporters that she will punish Adhikari’s betrayal herself. She is telling them that she is not the dejected and flustered Mamata that her rivals are trying to project.
SC will hear pleas against high court order on six BSP Rajasthan MLAs joining Congress on 7 Jan
On 24 August, the high court had asked the Rajasthan Assembly Speaker to decide within three months the disqualification petition filed by BJP MLA Madan Dilawar against the merger of six BSP MLAs with the Congress
Kerala governor reads out speech critical of Centre, says it "overstepped constitutional contours"
Khan also read out in full length the remarks against thefarm laws, against which the Kerala Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution on 31 December demanding its immediate withdrawal
Remembering Sugathakumari, the Malayalam poet who became the face of environmental activism in Kerala
Till Sugathakumari died, the poet-activist remained a guardian angel of Kerala’s forests, rivers, mountains, coastal regions, wildlife, and precious natural resources.
West Bengal Assembly Election: Mamata Banerjee to contest from Nandigram against turncoat Suvendu Adhikari
Banerjee, hitting out at Adhikari and other TMC leaders who jumped ship to the BJP, said she will not allow them to 'sell out' the state
TMC’s Satabdi Roy says not being informed of party events caused ‘mental pain’, may take ‘decision’ on Saturday
The Birbhum MP said she has been unsuccessful in reaching out to the party leadership and would not want to continue in the post if she is unable to ‘work for the masses’
Kerala PSC preliminary exam dates announced at keralapsc.gov.in, to commence from 20 February
Kerala PSC was scheduled to conduct the common preliminary test back in December but it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic
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Trailer for Ridiculously Corny 'Elvis From Outer Space' Sci-Fi Movie
"He's ready to rock!" Giant Pictures has debuted an official trailer for an absolutely terrible, worse-then-The-Asylum movie called Elvis From Outer Space, from directors M. Z. Silverman & Tracy Wuischpard. Everyone likes to laugh at this kind of junk, so why not post it anyway. The King of Rock n' Roll space clone has blasted into Vegas from the far side of the universe to compete in an Elvis impersonation contest against the best in town. But just as he is on the verge of Taking Care of Business, he mysteriously vanishes. Who's behind the disappearance? Any guesses? Maybe it was… aliens?! Who knows. Starring George Thomas, David Heavener, Barry Ratcliffe, Diane Yang, Robert Miano, Frank Cavestani, Lauren Elaine, and Sonny West. I'm ashamed to even promote this film, but I hope no one wastes any actual money on it.
Here's the first official trailer for Silverman & Wuischpard's Elvis From Outer Space, from YouTube:
Ladies and gentlemen, alien Elvis has left the building! The King of Rock n' Roll space clone has blasted into Vegas from the far side of the universe to compete in an Elvis impersonation contest against the best in town. But just as he is on the verge of Taking Care of Business, he mysteriously vanishes. Who's behind the disappearance? The mafia? The CIA? Or maybe the aliens he left behind…? Elvis From Outer Space is both written and directed by filmmakers M. Z. Silverman (of Memphis Rising: Elvis Returns) & Tracy Wuischpard, making their first feature film together. Based on a story by M. Z. Silverman. Produced by M. Z. Silverman, Van Don Jordan, and Robert Elliott Balter. Giant Pictures & Joba Entertainment will release Elvis From Outer Space direct-to-VOD starting on July 7th later this summer. Anyone curious about this?
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Automotive software systems are not restricted to individual machines, but instead stretch across different network-connected resources in order to fulfill the tasks they were designed for. With this in mind, our Automotive System Software and Architecture (ASSA) project group is involved with real-time operating systems and distributed systems and the underlying architectures and algorithms.
These systems must operate safely and reliably, particularly when it comes to resilience or redundancy. This applies especially to cloud-based applications where remote high-performance computers assume responsibility for the calculations. Creating a uniform system from such distributed real-time systems calls for new software concepts, and these must take into account future trends and innovative developments while exhibiting a high degree of flexibility, adaptability and expandability.
In this context, our activities focus on the following issues:
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Foundry Corporate News - Topic Plant Technology, Equipment - Topic Moulding
Ukrainian manufacturer makes the clever choice: The first DISAMATIC C3-B-250 in Europe
NPP Ferolit is one of the industry’s leading companies in Ukraine. Located in the town of Gorishni Plavni in the Kremenschuk iron ore district of central Ukraine about a 4-hour drive from Kiev – it provides domestic and foreign companies with high-quality castings and piping details.
For more than 18 years, the company which employs 380 staff, has also been a leading manufacturer and supplier of the grinding bodies required to break down the raw materials used in the cement and metallurgical industries. NPP Ferolit produces about 40,000 tonnes of 20 to 120mm iron grinding balls per year in various geometric shapes including ball, ellipsoid, cylpebs and tetrahedron.
NPP Ferolit offers a broad range of services spanning the entire production process. At its production facilities it conducts the design, development of technical documentation, manufacturing of pattern tools, procurement, machining of material, heat treatment, pre-installation testing as well as warranty and post-warranty services. Quality control of products is carried out in the production laboratory on high-precision equipment manufactured in Germany and Russia.
The company’s success is underpinned by modern equipment featuring the latest technologies, and the scientific expertise of its specialist team which stays up to date with foundry developments.
In the future, NPP Ferolit plans to branch out and provide a variety of castings for the railway industry.
Making Ferolit and its products more competitive
In order to retain its competitiveness against a backdrop of rising supply from foundries in India and China, NPP Ferolit, which already had an idea of the possibilities offered by DISA moulding machines – asked the company to develop a solution that matched its needs for economy and performance.
The DISAMATIC C3-250 series, which was launched in December 2016, is built in Bangalore by DISA India. This machine produces up to 250 moulds/hour, is fully compatible with DISAMATIC patterns, and has all advantages of vertical flask-less lines. Due to cost optimisations, the machine is highly competitive, according to Ferolit’s CFO, Alla Voitiuk.
Successful Implementation within 6 Months
The project was completed in around six months including manufacturing, delivery and installation. The machine went live in April 2018.
DISA representatives were proud to see the first Indian manufactured DISAMATIC C3 go-live in Europe. With R&D taking place in Denmark, India and China, sales support coming from Russia, project management from Denmark and installation teams from Brazil and Denmark – it was a group global effort.
Ferolit’s case is a fantastic example of the flexibility of DISA machinery and shows that nearly every foundry can find a fitting solution within the company’s range of equipment.
The new installations at Ferolit include:
DISAMATIC C3-B-250 flask-less molding system with mold sizes of 535 x 650 x 120-340 mm, producing up to 250 moulds/hour
MELT & HOLD, induction medium-frequency melting furnace system Ultramet 1250/2 EGP 2000 SE EGES (Turkey), with a melting volume of 2 tonnes.
Flask-less molding line from OMEGA (UK) with mold size 1200 x 1000 x 425/425 mm, producing 10-25 moulds/hour
Shot-Blasting machine HC 1000-2 ABRAZIV kft (Hungary) with a load capacity of 1000kg and 1500 x 1000 mm
Vertical milling machining center YM 3 HAS (USA) with a working area of 1015 x 660 x 635 mm and 1800kg
Milling and engraving woodworking machine ATS 2513.4D Auto, with a working area of 2500 x 1300 x 380 mm
Interview with Ferolit owner and investor, Alexander Moroz
Q: Mr. Moroz, what was the main reason for the investment in quite a lot of new equipment at NPP Ferolit and especially the new DISAMATIC C3-B-250?
Alexander Moroz: As an investor, for me the main reason was the return on investment. New production facilities should not only increase the productivity of our foundry, but the chosen solution will also affect the profitability of production, because DISAMATIC С3-В-250 allows us to manufacture products with the lowest cost price, this means that the decision will increase our competitiveness.
Q: Is it risky to be an investor in Ukraine, in particular in Gorishniye Plavny?
Alexander Moroz: The situation in the country is not simple. However, we feel confident enough. The Ukrainian mining industry still has considerable potential, and it is time for NPP Ferolit to prepare for future tasks.
Q: Is Ferolit planning to widen the array of products with the new machinery?
Alexander Moroz: The next step should be to switch to some more complicated castings, because with DISA equipment we have made a qualitative leap to a different level.
Therefore, we are building plans, and now with the availability of the necessary equipment and qualified personnel, we can branch out from grinding bodies to the production of other parts. At the moment, we are actively negotiating with potential customers in Ukraine and abroad and are open to any offers.
Ferolit
66 Stroiteley Street (вул. Будівельників, 66)
39800 horishni Plavni (м. Горишні Плавні), Ukraine
Telephone: +38 (05348) 760-14
Email:office(at)ferolit.com.ua
Web:www.ferolit.com.ua
Because every casting counts: DISA premieres game-changing foundry innovations for Zero Defect Manufacturing at GIFA 2019
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Disa: THe Future of Foundries
AQUA GROUP invests in latest DISA technology
Disa-mac: be sure before you pour
Sale of DISA Core machine business to Suzhou Mingzhi Technology Co. Ltd.
New year greetings from DISA India
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‘Keep the faith’: Chiefs fans’ confidence unshaken after close win over the Panthers
by: Chris Searcy
Posted: Nov 9, 2020 / 07:46 AM CST / Updated: Nov 9, 2020 / 07:46 AM CST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An absolute nail biter over the weekend came down to a missed 67 yard field goal that would have set an NFL record.
“They just like to keep us on the edge of our seat for a little bit,” Kelly Lambert, manager of Martin City Brewing Company, said.
It took all 60 minutes to decide a winner in the Chiefs game against the Panthers. Fans at Martin City’s tailgate party were on the edge of their seat for every second of it.
“I mean, it wasn’t so much so screaming, but more of actually just being able to exhale at that point,” Chiefs fan Ryan Flynn said about the final outcome of the game.
Matthew Griffin, another fan at the tailgate, said he was confident that Panthers kicker Joey Slye would miss the game winning field goal.
“You know, I didn’t think I was going to witness history today unless it was Pat Mahomes getting his 100th touchdown in 40 games, so I felt good,” Griffin said.
Mahomes reaches over 100 passing touchdowns as Chiefs hang on to beat Panthers 33-31
Although it took every second of the 60 minutes in this game to beat the 3 and 6 Carolina Panthers, fans said they are encouraged by today’s win.
“It feels good because I feel like, especially during those first 2 quarters, people were kind of like ‘Ehhh, uhhh.’ And as my shirt says, I kept saying it over and over again, keep the faith. So just keep the faith, and we’ll pull it out. We always do,” Lambert said.
Last year’s playoff run taught Ryan Flynn to never doubt the Chiefs.
“We were down 24 points in the playoffs, came back and won.”
The Chiefs have a bye week this week. Next, they will face the Raiders, whom they lost to earlier this season.
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Photos recap the best, worst moments for the Chiefs in their Browns victory
by Travis Meier / Jan 18, 2021
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A drama-filled Divisional round in KC ended with a Chiefs victory on Sunday, January 18. Here are the best and worst moments for Kansas City, captured in photographs.
The game started off with some fireworks, literally and figuratively. Flames were launched into the air as a B-2 bomber ripped across the sky as part of the pregame ceremony. The Chiefs then quickly took the lead with a fast-paced drive down the field. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes ran an option route, opting to cut into the end zone. A missed extra point kept the Chiefs lead to 6-0.
6 keys to winning: Chiefs look to defeat the Browns in the Divisional round
by Juan Cisneros, Travis Meier, Harold Kuntz / Jan 15, 2021
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Between comparing players, statistics and other aspects of the impending matchup, there's a lot to take in. However, FOX4's Harold Kuntz breaks down the six main keys the Chiefs will need to turn in order to beat the Browns.
Chiefs played Houston in the same round last year and got down 0-24. They came back, but they don't want to do that again. This time, Mahomes is working to combat the chance for an early deficit, taking notes on the Browns and preparing himself to come out swinging. More on that later.
Chiefs fans confident in Divisional game against Browns after bye week
by Chris Searcy / Jan 11, 2021
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the last game of the NFL’s first Super Wild Card Weekend.
Their reward? They face the defending Super Bowl champs next week at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Adult-use recreational pot sales totaled $221,000 on first day of businesses
By Jack Nissen
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Adult-use pot dispensaries reaped a hefty total following the state's first day open for business.
Confirmed by a spokesman with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, recreational marijuana sales totaled $221,000 on Sunday.
At 10 a.m. Sunday morning, three licensed businesses in Ann Arbor opened their doors to lines of consumers interested in being the first to purchase recreational cannabis on the first day of sales. Greenstone, Arbors Wellness, and Exclusive Provisioning Centers were the first three licensed stores to cater to buyers.
Despite the limited number of businesses that are open and only being open for one day, the high payout shouldn't be particularly surprising.
RELATED: On first day for legal marijuana in Michigan, lines were long and demand high
States that have legalized the sale of marijuana have wrangled in strong profit margins. Estimates from Colorado after their first day topped $1 million from the 24 shops that were opened. Nevada scored $27 million in its first month of recreational sales.
Not every state keeps as careful track of its sales, however. California didn't mandate a track and trace system on day one. Instead, a website that covers the cannabis industry did some simple math, estimating the state earned $5.2 million in sales on day one.
RELATED: It's now legal to buy recreational pot in Michigan, but it's only for sale in three cities
Along with the standard 6 percent sales tax, cannabis sales will also include a 10 percent excise tax implemented by Michigan.
Jack Nissen is a reporter at FOX 2 Detroit. You can contact him at (248) 552-5269 or at Jack.Nissen@Foxtv.com
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Reliable Microsoft Bull Merrill Gives in, Removes 'Buy' Rating
After remaining bullish on Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) since the financial crisis of 2008, Bank of America Merrill Lynch (NYSE:BAC) finally removed its “buy” rating on the software maker amid a “lack of momentum” for Windows 8.
Shares of the tech behemoth ticked slightly lower on the loss of optimism from a key bull, putting them on pace to extend their 12-month slump of nearly 9%.
“We were hoping that [Microsoft] would make a bold foray with Windows 8 into smartphones and tablets,” BofA Merrill wrote in a note published Thursday morning downgrading the stock to “neutral,” according to MarketWatch. “Now, six months post launch, despite more available touch-based devices, Windows 8 lacks momentum, challenging our optimism."
With those concerns in mind, BofA Merrill trimmed its 2013 revenue target to $79.3 billion from $79.9 billion. On average analysts are calling for revenue of $79.5 billion.
The firm now projects full-year EPS of $2.77, which is below the consensus view of $2.84 and the firm’s prior call for $2.91.
BofA had kept a “buy” rating on Microsoft since September 2008 when the stock slumped to around $25 during the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.
Microsoft eventually tumbled as low as $15 in March 2009, but today it is still sitting at just $28.56.
Shares of the Redmond, Wash.-based parent of Xbox and Skype slipped 0.5% to $28.42 in premarket trading Thursday. Microsoft has rallied 6.9% so far this year, slightly outperforming the 6.6% gain on the Nasdaq Composite.
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What is G-Shock?
G-Shock is a sports watch brand that is owned and manufactured by Casio Computer Company, Ltd. All current G-Shock watches are shock-resistant against impacts and water-resistant to 200 meters.
All current G-Shock watches (excluding the Baby-G and G-MS lines) are water-resistant to 200 meters (or 20 BAR). They are suitable for swimming, water sports, and recreational diving.
The first G-Shock was introduced in 1983. It was created by a team of engineers led by Kikuo Ibe who made it his personal mission to design an unbreakable watch. Ibe’s motto is “Never give up.”
G-Shock watches are known for their shock resistance, 200-meter water resistance, quartz accuracy, long battery life, digital functions, and rugged styling. Also, G-Shock continues to innovate with new technological features and new models added on a regular basis.
There are many reasons. One is utility which includes durability. People with demanding jobs and an active lifestyle want a watch that won’t break under pressure, performs reliably, and doesn’t get easily banged up. They may also use common G-Shock functions like the stopwatch, countdown timer, and alarms or more advanced functions like environmental sensors (altimeter-barometer, compass, thermometer). They may need a water-resistant watch, and G-Shock is very reliable in that area. Second is convenience. Some people may not really need such a tough watch or special functions but find features like solar charging, world time, and automatic time-syncing to be very convenient. G-Shock is designed to be a maintenance-free watch. Third is fashion. G-Shock watches are available in a variety of shapes and colors and even the basic black models have an attractive, rugged look. Though not its original intention, G-Shock became very popular in streetwear fashion in the 1990s and 2000s. G-Shock embraced and expanded that audience by collaborating with popular streetwear brands to release limited edition watches. Individual expression and the exclusivity with limited edition releases also factor into the fashion aspect. Fourth is history. G-Shock has been around for a very long time and has released a huge amount of watches, making it one of the world’s most recognizable and trusted brands. Most people are aware of its reputation for toughness and reliability. For many people, it is a combination of all these factors. Because it offers such a large selection of versatile, fashionable, and high-quality watches, G-Shock has a universal appeal that is not limited by age, social status, or nationality.
Yes, many do. There was a time when Navy SEALs were issued the G-Shock DW-6600. G-Shock is not an official military issue watch but many service members use it. There is evidence that military units around the world have purchased and distributed G-Shock watches to their members. G-Shock watches are commonly available to purchase at PX stores on military bases. G-Shock is also very popular with law enforcement and emergency rescue personnel.
Can women wear G-Shock watches?
Yes, smaller G-Shock watches like the DW-5600 can fit women’s wrists and women can even wear the larger models if they want to. Those with smaller wrists should look into the G-Shock S Series and Baby-G line.
If the idea of possibly going over 10 years without having to change the rechargeable battery appeals to you, then yes, you should buy a G-Shock with the Tough Solar feature. However it should be noted that non-solar G-Shock batteries tend to last a lot longer than their estimated life, depending on usage.
“Atomic timekeeping” when referring to G-Shock watches means the inclusion of the Multi-Band 6 automatic time adjustment feature. The somewhat misleading term (when applied to watches and G-Shocks) is used because atomic clocks (see link for the technical explanation of “atomic,” it does not mean “nuclear”) are used as a standard for the time distribution transmitters that broadcast the Multi-Band 6 radio signals. With Multi-Band 6, the watch automatically syncs itself daily through the reception of these radio signals that are broadcast by six stations worldwide. Basically, it is syncing the atomic clock time via radio transmission. This allows the watch to be as accurate as possible on a daily basis, assuming one is within range of a transmitter. (Not all countries and cities are within range.) The Multi-Band 6 feature is also referred to as “Wave Ceptor” and “Radio-Controlled,” and, as the Multi-Band 6 feature is usually paired with the Tough Solar feature, “Solar Radio.”
Yes, although Casio’s official water resistance chart might suggest otherwise, G-Shock watches can handle recreational scuba diving. Many people scuba dive with them, and you shouldn’t have any problems unless you are diving extremely deep. Casio says not to press the buttons on watches underwater, except for “Diver’s Watch 200M” models like the Frogman line. If you are going to dive to extreme depths regularly or just want the best rated water resistance on a G-Shock, then you should consider the Frogman series, which is the only G-Shock line that is ISO Diver certified for 200 meters, with buttons that are tested to work underwater without compromising the water resistance. G-Shock does test new models with a machine that simulates water pressure at a 200-meter depth. Casio has also produced videos of real world 200-meter depth tests with the affordable DW-5600 and the high-end MRG-G1000.
Why are some G-Shock watches so expensive now?
G-Shock has been expanding its audience and market with more expensive timepieces, several of which are considered luxury models which cost around a thousand dollars or more. Several factors contribute to the higher prices of these high-end G-Shock watches: the use of premium materials, the inclusion of advanced features, more complex designs, a more advanced and labor-intensive manufacturing processes, production in Japan (versus the mass-produced models made in Thailand and China), and smaller production runs at Yamagata Casio’s Premium Production Line.
What is the difference between model XX-XXX-XX and XX-XXX-XXJF (or XX-XXX-XXCR ,XX-XXX-XXDR, XX-XXX-XXER)?
Assuming all the characters before the last two extended ones in the example are the same, it is the exact same watch with the same features, and those last two characters refer to the market that the watch is meant to be sold in. JF stands for Japan. JR is for limited releases in Japan. CR and DR is for export outside Japan. ER is for Europe. While the watch is the same, it may come with different packaging and a different language for the instruction booklet, depending on where it is sold.
In the U.S., some department stores such as Macy’s carry G-Shock and Baby-G watches. Macy’s stores in high-traffic locations usually have a good selection of the latest models, but smaller Macy’s stores may not have as many. Many other chain stores also carry G-Shock. See G-Shock’s official list of authorized dealers but note that some authorized dealers may not be listed here.
G-Shock watches are easy to find in Japan at many stores. We recommend any BIC Camera store which has prices below the MSRP. The official G-Shock store in Tokyo is G-Shock Store Odaiba at 1-7-1 Daiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 135-0091. There is also an official store in Fukuoka at 1-2-74 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku.
New G-Shock watches are released on a monthly basis. Casio usually announces new G-Shock models at the start of every month in Japan. These are usually unique color variations of existing models or special limited editions and collaboration models. There are also a few completely new G-Shock watch models introduced throughout the year, and these all-new models seem to be increasing at a faster rate lately. Japan is usually the first country to announce and distribute the new releases to retailers, followed by other Asian countries a few weeks later, and then the U.S. and Europe and other areas around a month after the Japan release. However, recently we have begun to see other countries releasing some new models at the same time as Japan (and even before Japan in some cases).
Why are there so many online G-Shock sellers from Japan and Asia?
Because of the way new G-Shock releases are rolled out in Japan and Asia first and delayed in western countries, there are many Asian sellers that cater to western buyers on sites like Amazon and eBay. We suggest waiting for the wider North American releases for better prices and the possibility of buying from an authorized seller (and we regularly update our Amazon and eBay links to North American sellers when possible), but there are some models that are exclusive to Japan or Asia and are not released in the U.S. at all.
Reasons why you should buy a G-Shock from Japan: 1. You can get the newest models earlier. 2. Some models are not released outside of Japan, or outside of Asia, and it may be the only way to get them. Reasons why you shouldn’t buy a G-Shock from Japan: 1. Watches bought from Japan will likely not include a Casio warranty in your home country so if the watch malfunctions outside of your return window you will be responsible for paying for repairs. For this reason we suggest buying the more expensive G-Shock models from authorized sellers in your home country (though it might be possible to buy an extended third-party warranty on Amazon and eBay if you are in the U.S.) 2. If the watch is due for a wider release, it may end up being available for cheaper in the U.S. later on. 3. If a limited edition collaboration model is due for a worldwide release, it is usually cheaper to buy the U.S. release.
Yes, all G-Shock watches feature English displays.
English G-Shock instruction manuals are available from Casio here. We have also compiled a list by model code here.
Do research before buying. Familiarize yourself with all the G-Shock models you might be interested in. A fake G-Shock should be easy to spot if you know what the real model looks like, though there are a lot of unauthorized replicas out there and some may require careful examination. If they are not blatant fakes, they will still look a little “off” with the lettering, LCD display, and other components not looking quite right. Stick to trusted and highly rated sellers and buy from sources that have a good return policy. Beware of prices that look too good to be true. Fake G-Shock watches are usually sold to people who are actually looking for cheap fakes, and scams online are not that common (though it can certainly happen). If you do receive a fake watch then be sure to demand a return and refund and report the seller. Beware of older limited edition Bathing Ape 6900 models on eBay and unauthorized GA-110 and DW-6900 collaboration watches from Southeast Asia.
Will a G-Shock be under warranty if I buy it from Amazon or eBay?
Casio G-Shock watches come with a warranty card that is meant to be stamped by an authorized Casio dealer for the 1-year warranty. This card is often not stamped at all, but this is not a problem if the watch was sold by an authorized seller and you have a receipt that identifies the seller. Watches that are sold directly by Amazon.com and not a third-party seller include a 1-year Casio warranty. If it is a third-party seller on Amazon you should assume there is no Casio warranty included, but there may be some exceptions (see “Amazon Sellers who are Authorized Casio G-Shock Dealers“). Amazon also sells Asurion 4 Year Watch Protection Plans or SquareTrade Watch Protection Plans separately. Casio states that watches sold on eBay and other auction sites are not covered by a Casio warranty. eBay offers an optional 2-year protection plan from SquareTrade (with variable pricing). If a watch breaks and it is not under any warranty, it is still possible to send it to a Casio service center and pay for repairs.
For North America, visit Casio’s service page here for information on contacting an authorized Casio service center. For other countries, visit world.casio.com.
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Can the dark background of the digital numbers display be changed in anyway. The light numbers/dark background contrast is terrible for viewing the numbers. Furthermore, the light does not illuminate the digital numbers.
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It is technically possible, but not recommended. There is no easy way to do it.
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Overwatch European beta release date
The Beta is set to release the same day as it does in North America, October 27.
by Samantha Wright
The closed beta for Overwatch will launch in Europe on October 27, 2015, the same day as it does in North America.
While the beta does not have yet have a set run time, it will feature 18 heroes and seven maps. More players will be added as the beta goes on.
Don't forget there will also be an Asian launch soon after the North American and European betas are stable.
Jeff Kaplan, the Game Director, has gone on record to say that this will be a traditional beta and not a promotional event:
"I think the Overwatch beta is what I could call a little more of an old school traditional beta. The goal is not to get as many people in as possible."
The beta is meant to test out the heroes and environments of the game, so if any changes need to be made, they can be. However, Kaplan has also stated they will do big, drastic changes to the game as well if they feel the game is not going in the direction they want it too.
If you wish to know more about Overwatch, be sure to check out the game's official website! And don't forget, if you're interested in the beta, be sure to sign up for it at the Play Overwatch website.
Overwatch is being developed by Blizzard Entertainment and is a PC exclusive game.
Are you as excited about Overwatch as we are? Be sure to let us know in the comments below!
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Movies to watch this week at the cinema: Captain Fantastic, Kubo and the Two Strings, Hell or High Water, more...
By Total Film Staff 05 September 2016
Out on Friday 9 September
The father adventures of Viggo. Laika’s read strum-dinger. Chris Pine’s criminal enterprise.
Yes, here's this week's new releases. Click on for our reviews of Captain Fantastic, Kubo and the Two Strings, Hell or High Water, Ben-Hur, Don’t Breathe, Theo and Hugo, Anthropoid, The Blue Room, The Man Who Fell to Earth, The Land of the Enlightened.
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Viggo Mortensen goes back on the road in this Sundance heartwarmer, a thoughtful drama about an unconventional father determined to raise his kids – all six of them – the way that he sees fit. Together with his wife Leslie (Trin Miller), Ben Cash (Mortensen) has created an off-the-grid utopia in the forests of the Pacific Northwest: one in which outdoor pursuits, survival skills and intellectual discussions have moulded their children into “philosopher kings” in the making.
When Leslie dies, though, Ben and his brood are forced to re-connect with a modern world their eccentric upbringing has left them ill-equipped to deal with. Not only that but Ben must also confront father-in-law Jack (Frank Langella), a stern patriarch with as much disdain for Ben’s choice of lifestyle as Ben has for the conveniences of consumerist culture.
Based on his own childhood experiences of commune living, Matt Ross’ film has lots of fun contrasting Ben’s feral offspring with their new environment. Youngest daughter Zaja (Shree Crooks) is baffled, for example, when her well-meaning aunt (Kathryn Hahn) serves a store-bought rotisserie chicken for dinner; while a first date for oldest son Bodevan (Sunshine On Leith’s George MacKay) with a girl he meets on a campsite (Erin Moriarty) leads to a cringe-worthy proposal of marriage.
Yet Captain Fantastic also has serious questions to ask, about the role of a parent and the responsibilities of fatherhood. Is Ben building a family, or a cult? Is he the hero the title suggests, or a self-deluding villain? And is there a point when sticking to one’s principles can slip over into neglect, or worse still, even child abuse?
Jack would undoubtedly say as much, though he’s no less dogged in his beliefs, what with his determination to give Leslie – a Buddhist – a Christian burial. It’s this that Ben sets out to thwart, gathering his large clan on board their battered battle bus ‘Steve’ and heading off to gatecrash a funeral he’s been forbidden from attending.
Comparisons to Little Miss Sunshine are inevitable here, but also instructive. Where that film could perhaps be accused of reducing its characters to a procession of story-furthering screwballs, Ross takes the time to flesh out his ensemble as individuals: no mean feat when two of them are twin sisters (Annalise Basso and Samantha Isler) and another sibling (Nicholas Hamilton) strikes a somewhat predictable pose of stroppy pre-teen rebellion.
MacKay, the cast’s lone Brit, is especially effective, capturing Bodevan’s feelings of dislocation and detachment perfectly. It is Mortensen, though, who holds the whole thing together, his soft-voiced demeanour and hippie tresses masking a man whose fierce devotion to his progeny doesn’t always preclude working against their own best interests.
THE VERDICT: A road movie with heart, humour and a lead prepared to give his youthful co-stars their share of the limelight.
Director: Matt Ross; Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Steve Zahn, Frank Langella, George MacKay, Ann Dowd; Theatrical release: September 9, 2016
Gawd bless Laika, America’s last bastion of mainstream stop-motion wonder. Ironing out the imperfections of curios Paranorman and The Boxtrolls, its latest is a visually and sonically sublime journey across a fantastical ancient Japan, with a story that will yank the heartstrings clean out of your chest.
Kubo (Art Parkinson) is a young boy with a missing eye and music-fuelled origami magic running through his blood. After unleashing the wrath of vengeful gods, Kubo embarks on a quest to recover an unbreakable sword and impenetrable armour, teaming up with a grumpy Monkey (Charlize Theron) and a beefy samurai Beetle (Matthew McConaughey), forming an unlikely makeshift family in the process.
Taking in encounters with Harryhausen-homaging skeletons, dizzying sword fights and battles with neon dragons, it’s hard to overstate quite how awe-inspiringly beautiful Kubo’s blend of stop-motion model-work and CG environments is.
Heartfelt and funny, the script and top-notch voice acting possess a charm that will disarm even the most cynical. Sure, it hews a faintly predictable path, but it proves there’s plenty of life in stop motion yet.
THE VERDICT: Visually astonishing and touchingly told, Kubo is utterly wonderful. If there’s any justice, it’ll be a monster hit.
Director: Travis Knight; Starring: Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, Ralph Fiennes, Rooney Mara; Theatrical release: September 9, 2016
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In 2013’s Starred Up, director David Mackenzie re-invigorated prison-movie conventions. Working from Sicario writer Taylor Sheridan’s snappy script, he keeps his form up in this US foray, a richly characterised and wryly stinging neo-western.
At its heart sits the ties between two pairs of men: bank-robbing siblings Toby (Chris Pine) and Tanner (Ben Foster) plus the cops giving pursuit, Marcus (Jeff Bridges) and partner Alberto (Gil Birmingham).
Even if you know this won’t end well, a point achingly underlined by Nick Cave/Warren Ellis’s weeping score, the cast cuff our focus close. Bridges makes barbed work of the craggily intuitive, racially insensitive ranger; Pine, meanwhile, shows unexpected soul as the life-weathered brother to Foster’s fiery sociopath.
If these criminal bros command empathy, it’s with good reason. Poverty, property issues and corrupt banking practices motivate their actions, lending modern substance to timeless narrative pitches. The pay-off is our immersion in the heart-in-mouth climax, where a tense shoot-out comes accompanied by a quieter one-on-one: just right for a thriller so rich in dread, depth and detail.
THE VERDICT: Mackenzie goes western in satisfying style, while Bridges, Pine and Foster bring true grit to Sheridan’s tight script.
Director: David Mackenzie; Starring: Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges, Gil Birmingham; Theatrical release: September 9, 2016
Kevin Harley
After Exodus: Gods And Kings, Hollywood’s latest attempt to resurrect the Biblical epic streamlines its source material to death. Ramming teasing glimpses of the fast’n’furious chariot race up front, Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov stresses spectacle over subtext – and, effectively, leaves the cast floundering fast.
With the 1959 version’s enlivening homoerotic intrigues dampened, Jack Huston struggles with pared-to-the-bone scripting as the titular Jewish prince warring with adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell). In perfunctory support, Morgan Freeman (racing guru) and Rodrigo Santoro (Christ) phone in staid gospels.
“Give them a show,” Freeman advises: and Bekmambetov’s CGI-powered death-race centrepiece complies. But the build-up is so under-nourished, you wind up caring more about the horses than the characters.
Director: Timur Bekmambetov; Starring: Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Morgan Freema; Theatrical release: September 9, 2016
Evil Dead remaker Fede Alvarez keeps the Karo Syrup bottled for this home-invasion horror-thriller about a reclusive Blind Man (Stephen Lang) who turns the tables on three thieving teens. A suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse develops where a creaky floorboard is the difference between life and death. Lang makes an intimidating antagonist, but a silly final act ends things on a sour note
Director: Fede Alvarez; Starring: Jane Levy, Stephen Lang, Dylan Minnette; Theatrical release: September 9, 2016
Theo and Hugo
Olivier Ducastel and Jacques Martineau’s film starts with nearly 20 minutes of explicit gay sex. But as our two protagonists (Geoffrey Couët, François Nambot) exit a Parisian club in the early morning, we’re into something different: the forging of an intense, fraught but gentle love affair. Playing out in real time, Theo and Hugo offers a warm, frank, unexpectedly romantic view of relationships today.
Directors: Olivier Ducastel, Jacques Martineau; Starring: Geoffrey Couët, François Nambot; Theatrical release: September 9, 2016
Philip Kemp
Based on a 1941 plot to kill Hitler’s third-in-command, Sean Ellis’ film stars Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan as Allied soldiers in Nazi-occupied Prague on a suicide mission. Ellis has a real flair for action – the assassination scene is heart-stopping – but patchy accents, strange pacing and an overstretched budget nearly scupper proceedings. Shame, because there are moments of chilling beauty.
Director: Sean Ellis; Starring: Cillian Murphy, Jamie Dornan, Toby Jones; Theatrical release: September 9, 2016
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The Blue Room
Actor/director Mathieu Amalric’s brisk adap of Georges Simenon’s 1964 novella of infidelity gets a belated release. Amalric plays Julien, a married man having an affair with a married woman (Amalric’s real-life partner/ co-adaptor Stéphanie Cléau). He’s also, it emerges, being questioned for an unspecified crime… Amalric jigsaws the pieces, conjuring a taut, tense air of Chabrol as he does.
Director: Mathieu Amalric; Starring: Mathieu Amalric, Léa Drucker, Stéphanie Cléau; Theatrical release: September 9, 2016
James Mottram
This release of Nicolas Roeg’s 1976 sci-fi sees the late David Bowie in his first lead role. The Thin White Duke (at his thinnest and whitest) is Thomas, the ethereal E.T. seeking water for his drought-stricken planet. Conveying a (sur) real sense of what sex, religion and TV would look like through alien eyes, it’s ambitious, artful and unique. As for Bowie… what a star, man.
Director: Nicolas Roeg; Starring: David Bowie, Rip Torn, Candy Clark; Theatrical release: September 9, 2016
The Land of the Enlightened
Pieter-Jan De Pue’s dazzling semi-doco follows a band of Afghan children as they roam their pitiless, beautiful country amid the detritus of Cold War and US conflict. We see them trading bullets for opium, harvesting poppies and setting off explosives as if they were fireworks – while US troops shoot it out in the hills. A unique, stunning window to an extreme world.
Director: Pieter-Jan De Pue; Starring: Gholam Nasir, Khyrgyz Baj, Noor; Theatrical release: September 9, 2016
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Tagged: Dark Tower, Ironfist Finn Jones, marvel, Stephen King, trailers
New Trailers!
Today sees the release of the trailers for the Netflix and Marvel Entertainment’s team-up, The Defenders and the movie adaptation of Steven King’s The Dark Tower.
The Defenders hase fan favorite’s Daredevil (Charlie Cox), Jessica Jones (Kristen Ritter), Luke Cage (Mike Coulter), and Iron Fist (Finn Jones) team up to fight against the latest baddy in Hell’s Kitchen played by Sigourney Weaver (Alien, Avatar). The trailer shows the band of anti-heroes team up and gives us a glimpse of a tag-team match of Marvel’s favorite hallway brawl. The Defenders also sets the stage for the return of Elektra (Elodie Young). The Defenders premiers world wide on August 18th, 2018 only on Netflix.
There are other worlds than these. Stephen King’s The Dark Tower, the ambitious and expansive story from one of the world’s most celebrated authors, makes its launch to the big screen. The last Gunslinger, Roland Deschain (Idris Elba), has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O’Dim, also known as the Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey), determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black.
The Dark Tower is scheduled for release on August 4th.
This is an exciting time in entertainment, as Starz’s American Gods will be arriving soon as well. As a fan of mythology, it’s very exciting for me.
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Are Shraddha Kapoor & Lauren Gottlieb pitted against each other in ABCD 2?
By S Abid
Dancer-actress Lauren Gottlieb, who made her Bollywood acting debut with Remo D’Souza’s dance flick ABCD: ANY BODY CAN DANCE, will be seen playing a pivotal role in the sequel ABCD 2, which will star Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor.
REMO D’SOUZA AND LAUREN GOTTLIEB
Apart from Varun, Shraddha and Lauren, the dance flick, which will be shot in Las Vegas, will also star actor-choreographer Prabhu Dheva, who will reprise his role as dance instructor-mentor Vishnu.
Confirming the news, Lauren said, “I am quite excited to be a part of the sequel project. I had a great time working with Remo sir in ABCD and I hope the sequel will be as big a hit as the prequel.”
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When we contacted Remo, he too confirmed the news, “Lauren was always part of ABCD, the franchise, so there is no question of casting her specially.”
While Lauren played the lead dancer in the first part, probe Remo about her role in the sequel, considering Shraddha is the leading lady of the film, and he discloses, “Though there are two girls in this film, they are not pitted against each other. Lauren plays an American girl and has a very prominent role in the movie.”
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Sean Lovell: From finance to farming
By Mari-Len De Guzman
Sean Lovell, owner and operator, Lovell Springs Trout Farm, Ontario, Canada
Sean Lovell owns and operates Lovell Springs Trout Farm in Vittoria, Ontario in Canada. By the way he talks about fish welfare and sustainability, no one would have guessed Lovell used to be an investment analyst with a bachelor’s degree in Finance and Physics. He taught himself how to become a fish farmer, and he wanted to do it the right way.
From the get-go he wanted to differentiate his farm by making it all natural – no medicines, hormones, chemicals or genetic manipulation. He didn’t have a hatchery at the beginning, but after years of purchasing fingerlings that he found unsatisfactory, in terms of price and quality, he decided to build his own hatchery.
“I decided to do some research into hatcheries and just thought I could do it and decided to proceed with designing my own RAS and producing my own stock. I also think it’s just cool to watch the fish grow from egg to market size,” Lovell says.
Lovell manages all aspects of the farm with one helper. The RAS system he designed for his hatchery can support up to 20,000 fingerlings, running on less than 500 watts of power.
A portion of Lovell’s fish diet comes from “natural aquatic and/or terrestrial insects.” The raceways are gravity-fed from natural springs, requiring no pump. Plants are used as water “polishers” in the effluent ditch. A barrier placed at the end of the raceways slows water down to allow for solids to plate out. The waste is gathered by vacuum once a week and used as fertilizers for surrounding fruit and vegetable farms, explains Christine Bauman, one of the fruit farmers using the waste from the fish farm.
“Instead of using a formaldehyde drip on the eggs, he picks out the dead and or infected eggs by hand. Twice a day,” Bauman writes in her nomination for Lovell.
As a business owner, Lovell understands the challenges of balancing the health of the enterprise with the welfare of the fish. He acknowledges that using technology to help with the natural process may be necessary up to a certain point. But he is a firm believer of letting nature take its course, particularly in fish farming.
“There seems to be a push for growing the ‘best’ fish possible the fastest, using as little feed or inputs as possible. To me, this is not possible or sustainable,” Lovell says. “Once you introduce a ‘chemical or mediation’ and have to use it on a regular basis, it screws up nature’s ability to take care of problems by itself. The same applies to the hatchery industry.”
This conviction is translated into how Lovell runs his farm, leading to an Ocean Wise certification for sustainable seafood production.
Lovell’s ultimate goal is to produce the “best fish” possible with a good protein value. “Also, to prove that you don’t require mass amounts of water flow to produce a good, clean product for consumption. Just a lot of elbow grease, plain and simple.”
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by Lyle Carr on June 3, 2020
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Some video games seem to have an endless amount of replayability. Most of us at some stage will have had a game that they keep coming back to, its familiarity a warm embrace after a tough day. Obviously there are constantly updating multiplayer games, that suck you back in time and time again; but for the more single player focused among us there are Roguelikes. Their random nature make them the perfect game to replay repeatedly, and I’ve put multiple hundreds of hours into some of favourites over the years. Dungeon of the Endless definitely has the potential to absorb days of your life too, once you get to grips with the tower defence/strategy gameplay.
You play as a group of prisoners (selected or randomised at the start of the run) who crash land deep into an alien facility. Your goal is to explore and escape this dangerous land, with the power crystal that powered the escape pod. This is easier said than done, as hordes of aggressive critters and robots inhabit this abandoned planet. With some teamwork and all your engineering skill, there’s at least a chance of getting to the next floor.
After a brief tutorial, you’re thrown in at the deep end with bricks tied to your legs. You start in a single room with the crystal you must keep safe. Each “turn” you can open a door with the aim of gathering supplies and finding the exit to the floor you’re on. To keep your team and crystal safe, you have plenty of resources that you’ll slowly generate to spend on upgrades. Industry can build defences, Food upgrades your heroes, Science researches new turrets and Dust powers rooms. A powered room can’t spawn enemies, so using the Dust you have to turn on the lights is extremely important.
When the enemies spawn in, the chaos begins. The baddies come in all shapes and sizes, and all have different preferences in what they’d like to destroy. Some will try to destroy your defences, some will go straight for the crystal, and others just have a taste for human blood. Setting up your turrets and allies up to deal with these situations takes real strategy, but it’s rewarding to see your defences pick apart your foes. Setup does take a lot of getting used to though, and there’ll be plenty of casualties in this process.
Despite the doors breaking the game up into turns, combat all takes place in real time. Your party can be controlled as a group or individuals, defending different choke points or running the enemies into different rooms. None of this is fiddly on console, with an easy to manage control scheme and the ability to group allies at the touch of a button. The action can fortunately be zoomed out on and paused at any time, so you don’t need to manically rush between dying allies. You can use food to heal them in a pinch (everyone automatically heals between turns) or to level them up and unlock new active and passive abilities. Using each team member and your food effectively is your only hope of proceeding past the first few floors.
You’ll spend a lot of your time in Dungeon of the Endless trying to maximise your resources. Building generators means you get more of a resource each turn, but you’ll just be wasting supplies if you’ve explored most of a floor already. It’s a fine balancing act keeping some resources for a rainy day, and more often than not I ended up wishing I’d spent more as three hours of progress faded away into nothing.
In Roguelikes, losing a run and starting over is usually all part of the learning process, and shouldn’t be lamented. This loss isn’t an easy pill to swallow in Dungeon of the Endless, as a decent attempt will take you up to 5 or 6 hours. You’ll rarely have the compulsion for “just one more run” before bed, when it could take longer than the night’s sleep itself.
If the many hours needed to beat the game aren’t enough for you, there is a host of extra content to unlock. You can find new characters in the game, and if they survive for a few floors they are added to your roster. Upon completion you’ll also unlock other game modes, including an endless mode for those with more time than Doctor Who.
To enjoy all this content however, you’ll have a climb the steepest of learning curves. The tutorial covers the most basic of systems, but without a lot of trial and error there’ll be a lot you won’t be taking advantage of. Discovering that enemies don’t spawn in rooms with a hero in took me around 20 hours, and could’ve saved me a lot of hard times. It makes the fact that the difficulty options are called Easy and Too Easy rather insulting when the game doesn’t bother to explain itself.
Dungeon of the Endless is an incredibly deep and rewarding roguelike, once you invest enough time to discover how to play effectively. The tower defense elements are a unique twist on the genre, and correctly using your team’s unique abilities is a constant but enjoyable challenge. The length of each run is a little excessive, and there’s not nearly enough guidance to show you how to effectively defend yourself, but if you can muddle through there’s hours of strategic fun to be had.
Tower defence gameplay is fun and thought provoking
Incredibly deep systems to invest time into mastering
Controls translate great to consoles
Lots of extra unlockable content after beating the game
A lot of systems remain unexplained even after the tutorial
The length of each run means you lose a ton of progress when you fail
SCORE OUT OF TEN
An almost prohibitively complex roguelike without enough guidance for new players. If you're able to invest the time to the ins and outs of Dungeon of the Endless (or use a guide) there's so much unique strategy/tower defense gameplay to sink your teeth into.
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New museum the missing piece in Bathurst cultural history
Bathurst's new museum tells the story of its rail history.
A new museum in Bathurst tells the story of its rail history and fills a hole in the town’s cultural story.
Bathurst Rail Museum opened in February this year and is housed in the Railway Institute Building, which was built in 1909.
Ben O’Regan, coordinator of Bathurst Rail Museum for Bathurst Regional Council, said the museum pulls together all the threads of the impact of railways in Bathurst and the wider central west area.
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“Bathurst has always been a railway town, so it’s very much a part of our history,” he told Government News.
“And when the opportunity came up to tell the story, we realised that there was nowhere else that was telling that story succinctly.”
That opportunity came up when Council was approached by a local resident.
“(He) had this incredibly large model railway of the western area and he was selling his property and needed somewhere to house it and wanted to share it with the public,” Mr O’Regan said.
Council accepted it as a paid cultural gift donation and spent the next two and half years planning the museum and engaging with the community.
Engaging the community
“We had professional consultants that were engaged to undertake a degree of research about our history, and then we actually went out into the community and asked them for their stories,” Mr O’Regan said.
Out of that process, Council discovered that it didn’t have a lot of information about the interiors of the Railway Institute Building when it was in everyday use.
“And when the opportunity came up to tell the story, we realised that there was nowhere else that was telling that story succinctly.” – Ben O’Regan
“We were able to go out into the community and hold a community day on the site before the build happened, so people were able to bring in photos and we were able to gather more stories,” Mr O’Regan said.
Back in the 1930s, about a third of the male population of Bathurst was employed by the railways, he said, and many residents have had fathers, grandfathers and uncles who worked on the railways.
Construction of the museum took 18 months, however, this was not without its challenges. About a third of the museum was in a renovated state heritage-listed building, which delayed Council’s plans.
This was resolved by the firm that Council worked with, which had a track record for working with heritage-listed buildings and they were able to negotiate that compliance part to come up with a better project.
Response from community
The museum has been well received by the community, with some commenting that it stood equal with museums around the world.
An endorsement for the museum’s Kids Central area came early on, Mr O’Regan said.
“We had a little 4-year old boy walk in in amazement and his comment was “Wow, I could stay here for days”,” he said.
“It’s a bit of a funny thing but we actually measure success in tantrums. If we don’t get two or three tantrums a day we’re disappointed, and so far we haven’t been disappointed.”
By tantrums, he is referring to children who don’t want to leave the museum.
When Council was planning the museum, one of its outcomes was to boost tourism to the area. Bathurst Rail Museum is now the fourth museum in the town.
“It takes you from ‘You can squeeze it into a day trip’ to now it’s definitely an overnight stay,” Mr O’Regan said.
“It’s a bit of a funny thing but we actually measure success in tantrums.” – Ben O’Regan
Challenges of Covid-19
Despite restrictions surrounding Covid-19, Council saw an increase of travellers to the area in the recent school holidays, with about two thirds of visitors from Sydney. Most travellers stayed overnight.
However, the pandemic did put a damper on Council’s plans for the museum, with it having to close a month after opening. It reopened in June.
“It has restricted us slightly in some of our activities, but fortunately the site is big enough. Unlike other venues, we’ve been able to go back to about 90 per cent of operations,” Mr O’Regan said.
Council was the winner of the 2020 Leo Kelly OAM Arts and Culture Award in the Projects category for its museum project. This was announced in August.
“This project is an adaptive re-use of an historic building which has shown innovation to provide a different point of view for residents and visitors,” said the judges in their comments.
“It is likely that most councils will have buildings and land that have a history or potential to tell a history if such innovation was replicated.”
The next plans for the museum include developing a program of visiting contemporary exhibitions and, as restrictions surrounding Covid ease, Council will launch more community days and events on the site.
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DAVE INNIS says:
Now that we have OUR FREEDOM to TRAVEL back, I am planning to visit the Bathurst Rail Museum, about Mid November,2020. It will be nice to see the Model Train Layout, in its new Home. As i was lucky to see it in its Original Home at Brewongle some years ago. And having worked on the N.S.W.G.R. railways & Railways being in the blood. I am putting my journey together at the moment. With a few other Local Attractions included.But this Museum, has been in my Diary for some time.
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Local girl leading toy drive campaign
By Angie Long
Earlier this fall, Emmy Coghlan led “The Love We Share” campaign to provide toiletry items, blankets and other needed items for the Family Sunshine Center based in Montgomery, a non-profit serving the needs of communities throughout the region.
Now Emmy, who is currently being homeschooled, is spearheading a new effort. The middle schooler is inviting the local community to help make some children’s holidays brighter.
“We were just blown away by the generosity shown with ‘The Love We Share.’ We were able to deliver many health and beauty items, socks, blankets and monetary donations to the Sunshine Center. And Emmy knew she wanted to keep it going and do a toy drive for Christmas,” said Jennifer Coghlan, Emmy’s mother.
Donations of new, unwrapped toys are now being taken and can be dropped off with Danan Whiddon, proprietor of Sweet Heart Alabama in downtown Greenville.
“While we would love to be able to include gently used items, due to the COVID restrictions we are currently limited to accepting new toys only,” Coghlan explained.
The Coghlans are aiming for a mix of toys, games, stuffed animals, sports equipment and other items suitable for all age groups and both boys and girls.
“They have such a large age span with the families assisted through the program, they are truly grateful for any and all donated items, as long as they are new,” Coghlan said.
The toy drive will continue through Saturday, December 12 with plans to deliver the items to the Family Sunshine Center in Montgomery on Dec. 14.
“As Emmy’s little sister Channing says in their YouTube video, ‘Bring the toys,’” Coghlan said. “And please know you can also contact me via Facebook if you need me to pick up any items. Again, we appreciate everyone’s generosity both past and present.”
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It continues to be a really busy time for GAC with non stop competition at all levels and there are still many more to go, so no let up for a while yet. We congratulate all the athletes who have competed so well over recent weeks and commend everyone on their great results:
At the All Ireland Schools: In the Senior boys, Stephen Rice won Gold in the Javelin, Padraig Lennon won Silver in the Steeplechase and Martha Hassett finished 5th in the Pole Vault. In the Intermediate Girls Amaris Borel won Silver in the 300mH and in the Junior Girls, Alana Ryan won Silver in the 200m & Bronze in the 100m. Great results all round and several PB's as well.
At the Leinster Relays: Girls U16, Richael Browne, Alana Ryan, Alannah O’Carroll, Rebecca Murphy won Gold & Boys U15 Louis Lalor, Noah Daly, Ben Jones, Troy Scully won Silver. Girls U15 4th, Girls U13 4th, Boys U9 4th
At he Leinster Juniors:Aoife Conroy won bronze in 400mH, Ara Freeman won bronze in 100m & 4th in 200m, with Amaris Borel 5th. Cillian Browne won gold in the 3K and Padraig Lennon won silver.
At the Leinster Pairs: Daniel Quirk & Rory McNally won silver in the U9 Boys Long Jump & bronze in the 60m, Ava Foley & Ailbhe Gordon won silver in the U9 Girls Turbo Javelin
At the Leinster U12/13 Championships: James Nicholson won bronze in the Long Jump & Emma Quirk was 4th in the 60m hurdles qualifying for All Irelands.
At the Wicklow Schools: tremendous results and lots of medals for so many GAC athletes,( too numerous to list), at both the Schools Invitational & the Cumann Na mBunscoil events.
At the Leinster Seniors/Masters: David Coyle won bronze in the Senior 1500m & Carol Costello won silver in the M2 800m.
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Congratulations to GAC athletes Amaris Borel, Richael Browne, Aoife Conroy, Alison Dawson,Claire Foley, Ara Freeman, Alannah O’Carroll, Rachel Purcell, Alana Ryan, Cillian Browne, Noad Daly, Conor Dempsey, Lorcan Lalor, Louis Lalor, Jamie lennon, Padraig Lennon, Stephen Rice, who achieved the standard and have been invited on to the newly formed Slí Cualann developmental squad for athletes aged 14-22yrs. It is a great priviledge to be invited on to this squad and we encourage all of you to attend the sessions and make the most of the opportunities being given to you. We hope to see more of our athletes make the standards for this squad during the present T&F season.
COMBINED EVENTS FOR U13’s
Leinster are including an Introduction to Combined Events to next Sat programme in Lourdes Stadium Drogheda. Open to athletes born in 2002, athletes compete in 3 events, LJ, 200m and Shot Putt. Entries will be accepted on the day of competition.
A busy time ahead again with:
Date 14/06/14:U14 up Combined events Sat 14th June in Drogheda
Date 18/06/14: Fit4Life + BBQ on Wed 18th June in Roundwood
Date 21/06/14: National U 9/10/11 Pairs in Tullamore
Date 22/06/14: Round 2 of the National League in Santry
Date 24/06/14: Bray Runners Invitational in Greystones ( Limited numbers)
Date 28& 29/06/14:U14-19 Championships Sat/Sun 28th/29th June in Tullamore
Date 05/07/14: National Juvenile Relays in Tullamore
Date 06/07/14: National Juniors in Cork IT
Date 12/07/14; National Juvenile Developmental Events in Tullamore
Date 13/07/14: National Juvenile Day 2 in Tullamore
Date 19 & 20/07/14: National Seniors in Santry
Date 26 & 27/07/14: National Juvenile Day 3 & 4 in Tullamore
Date 02/08/14: National Combined Events in Tullamore
Date 03/08/14: National League Final in Tullamore
Date 09/08/14: Celtic games in Santry
Date 10/08/14: National Masters in Tullamore
Entry forms are now up for:
Date 28& 29/06/14: U14-19 Championships Sat/Sun 28th/29th June in Tullamore.
Forms going up shortly for:
Date 12/07/14: National Juvenile Developmental Events in Tullamore
Please watch out for these forms and make sure you don’t miss the closing dates, as we are no longer able to do late entries to these events.
BRAY RUNNERS INVITATIONAL
The Bray Runners Annual Invitational Event will take place on the Greystones track on Tues 24th June. Each club is allowed a limited number of participants to ensure that the programme can be completed in the time available. An application form will be on our club website shortly for those who are interested in taking part. Closing date will be Wed 18th June and a list will be published on the website by Fri 20th. As numbers are limited, (and in the interest of fair play) we will prioritise athletes who regularly travel to competitions and will then fill any remaining places on a first come, first served basis.
Please note that there will be no training on Tues 24th June, due to this competition!
Our club shop wil be open on Tues 17th June from 7-8.30pm. Singlets in all sizes available. Also Hoodies, T- shirts, shorts and lightweight waterproof jackets & leggings.
The 5-6pm & 6-7pm groups will finish training on Tuesday 31st June with an evening of Fun Games for all! We will facilitate the small number who are competing the following week, at the later training times. The 7-8.30pm groups will continue training into early August as they continue to have competitions until then. We will then take a short break and all groups will return to training on the first Tuesday of September.
ADULT RUNNING
Adult sessions continue to take place on Mon/Wed at 6pm & again at 8.30pm & also Wed/Fri at 10am. All these are run in conjunction with Shoreline Sports Park, so you don’t have to be a club member. these will continue throughout the summer! Our road run also continues on Tues evenings at 7.15pm and again we would hope to see lots of additional runners coming along to join the group. This one is for club members, as is the Sunday morning run, but you are welcome to come along for a trial session before joining.
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Schweizer discusses the air force jet fuel uproar on Fox News
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Peter Schweizer, the William J. Casey Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution and a former consultant to NBC News, discusses how Congress and the government, in giving sweetheart contracts to friends and big donors, cause a tremendous waste of taxpayer dollars.
Through a Chinese screen
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In the Age of Discontinuity, published by Harper & Row at the height of the Vietnam War and some 25 years after the end of World War Two, management guru Peter Drucker wrote about managing change when there is a total disconnect between the past as we perceive it and the present evolving into the future. . . .
The Man from Kinderhook
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During a distinguished Army career, Chris Gibson, who spent a year as a Hoover national security fellow, displayed brains, determination, and courage. Now he’s testing his mettle in Congress.
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Opinion Article 2 February 2018
How to Convert Travel Dreamers into Bookers at the Start of 2018
Before they are triggered to book a holiday, dreamers need an emotional connection to a destination, says travel trends specialist MyTravelResearch.com
By Carolyn Childs, Evidence-based strategist & Director at MyTravelResearch.com
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At this time of year, millions of people all over the world start dreaming about their next holiday as they return to work after the December-January break.
The travel industry needs to inspire those dreamers via an emotional connection then trigger them into making a booking, says MyTravelResearch.com, which shows travel destinations how to convert travel trend insights into actions that grow visitation and yield.
"Many tourism businesses don't enjoy marketing," says Carolyn Childs, co-founder and strategist for the company. "They prefer to focus on delivering the experience. But to the potential customer, the first touch point is part of the experience. If a travel brand is not there at the dreaming stage, they will likely miss out altogether."
MyTravelResearch.com defines the 'path to purchase' as dreaming, planning, booking, anticipating, en route, at destination, and post-holiday sharing. It's not often as linear as that, but travel destinations need to make their presence felt at each step.
At the dreaming stage Childs says of destination marketing organisations, "Your job is to inspire the customer either to take the trip, or to choose you. The more emotional and engaging your content the more it will prove 'sticky' and get them to move from dreaming to planning and booking."
Childs shows that ideas and actions on the path to purchase can loop back. For example, there are three ways people enjoy a holiday: anticipating, experiencing and remembering. The remembering part drives future behaviour (such as return visits) or inspires dreaming about travel among friends and colleagues.
The Importance of Visuals, Especially Video
In the early dreaming stage marketing visuals and storytelling are critical. Travel promotion needs to evoke a positive emotion. Research shows that enticing colour in marketing images often acts as a trigger to book. Research by Xerox shows that coloured visuals increase a person's willingness to read content by 80%. Colour boosts recall by 82%.
The link between videos and dreaming is clear. A Google/ICT Ipsos study shows that 51% of leisure travellers are inspired by online travel videos, 69% of business travellers, and 55% of affluent travellers.
A Corona Extra beer advert filmed around surfing on the west coast of Mexico has over one million views on YouTube. "Imagine being Mexico's tourism promotion board and having that fall in your lap!" says Childs.
So almost any type of video can be a catalyst: those made by destinations, hotels, tour operators, travel experts, travel channels or ordinary travellers who have made and posted a video.
A great video doesn't necessarily have to be expensive to produce a dreaming effect. "You don't need huge budgets," says Google UK sales director, Dr Bernd Fauser. "It's more about the content people engage with…you just need a good idea."
The time frame between dreaming and booking varies. For major trips it can be months. For short breaks the dreaming to booking phase may take place the same day. Sometimes a booking can be triggered by a hot deal, but the person has to have been dreaming about the destination to some extent beforehand.
Childs therefore argues that even though people are still in the dreaming stage, there should be a strong call to action visible to move them beyond dreaming and planning onto booking.
The goal from the destination marketing organisation's point of view is to drive conversion, increase yield and build loyalty, she says.
New for 2018, MyTravelResearch.com has created a detailed Customer Journey analysis report with practical tips for member organisations that subscribe to the MyTravelResearch travel trend report series here.
Carolyn Childs
Carolyn has spent more than 25 years’ helping businesses achieve their goals by using research and other evidence to guide strategy and planning – mainly in the aviation, travel and tourism fields. She has worked in more than 35 countries on every inhabited continent and brings a detailed understanding of customers and how to connect with them.
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Juice WRLD Dead at 21
Rapper Juice WRLD who in recent years sold out a show at The Strand in Providence and headlined The Ryan Center in Kingston has died. TMZ reports the 21-year-old suffered a seizure at Chicago’s Midway Airport. His massive hit, “Lucid Dreams” catapulted his career. You can read the full article here.… MORE
Providence’s Own Euro Stops By to Talk His Song with Lil Wayne, Co-Signs by Famous Friends
His career is heating up and Euro talks with Bekah and Mike about how he linked up with Lil Wayne, how Justin Bieber changed his IG game and why he can count Cristiano Ronaldo as a fan. Listen to “Providence’s Own Euro Stops By to Talk His Song with Lil Wayne, Co-Signs by Famous Friends”…… MORE
Flawless reps RI to the fullest on the first season of Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow. He stepped in-studio with Bekah + Mike D to talk his experience on the show, what didn’t make the edit, the best advice from T.I., Cardi B + Chance the Rapper, his new following and why putting RI on the map…… MORE
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Patty Griffin and Jenny Lewis: Goodness, Gracious, Great Balls of Fire
Houston Press | September 27, 2008 | 5:50pm
Jenny Lewis (Mark C. Austin)
Blondes have more fun. Brunettes can read. Redheads, they sing. Friday afternoon of ACL saw two such enflamed songbirds. Sunday will feature two more, but until then...
Local chanteuse Patty Griffin whipped up the fest's first recorded breeze with opener "Heavenly Day," from last year's Children Running Through. It was a gentle ode to the relenting temp. It emanated from the five-piece huddled in a small circle. Two acoustic guitars. An accordion. An upright bass. Traps of modest size graced with jazz brushes. They were straight-up busking.
Griffin time-warped with a cover of Lefty Frizzell's "I Want to Be With You Always." Next up, gospel by way of "Waiting for My Child," a song she said she learned singing it with one of her heroes, Mavis Staples. The set was slow and snoozy but so authentic-sounding -- and Griffin's voice so righteously soulful -- that appreciation for it was mandatory.
Appreciation for Jenny Lewis, however, was less earned and more built-in. Not because of her new album, Acid Tongue, but because of her track record as frontwoman for Rilo Kiley. The break-up she had with that band's guitarist, Blake Sennett, must have been even nastier than the album Under the Blacklight indicated. Because why would Lewis feel the need to get an entirely new band -- vs. just her and a guitar onstage -- for a so-called solo performance? And play the same sort of crossover pop as Rilo Kiley?
This is just a hunch, but the intense clamoring for Lewis leads Rocks Off to believe she's become bigger than Rilo Kiley, and that Rilo Kiley may well be toast. --Michael Hoinski
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Asia Minute: Restrictions Extended in Manila
By Bill Dorman • Jul 17, 2020
Police officers operate a checkpoint during the start of a lockdown due to a rise in COVID cases in the city of Navotas, Manila, Philippines, Thursday, July 16, 2020.
One of the many areas where cases of the coronavirus are increasing is the Philippines. As the numbers climb, the challenges are especially intense for the capital city of Manila.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has extended a community quarantine directive for metropolitan Manila. It was set to expire this week, but now will last at least until the end of the month — meaning that “nonessential businesses” will remain closed.
Some critics wanted a stricter lockdown, and an administration official says that if the COVID-19 numbers don’t improve, that may be coming next month.
The stay-at-home orders were eased in the capital starting in June — and coronavirus cases in the country have tripled since then. Only Indonesia has had more cases in Southeast Asia, but the pace of new cases has been growing faster in the Philippines in recent weeks.
A presidential spokesman says hospital occupancy in Manila is now hovering around 70%.
A week ago, it was less than 50%.
This week, the Secretary of Public Works and Highways became the third member of the cabinet to test positive for the coronavirus. The other two have recovered — including the Secretary of Education, who confirmed this week that plans are still underway to start school classes by late August.
The Secretary says face to face interactions will be limited, and students will use a combination of resources as part of the school plan — including computers, printed materials, and the radio.
Asia Minute: India’s Government Suggests Capping Screen Time for Students
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One side effect of the coronavirus pandemic has been an increase in computer screen time for many people. That includes children — which is getting more attention this week in India.
Asia Minute: Japan Considers Easing Some Travel Restrictions
AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko
The visitor industry is adjusting its expectations for the summer now that Governor David Ige has delayed the next stage of re-opening to travelers who test negative for the coronavirus. While that delay will last until at least September, a new phase of travel is now under consideration in Japan.
Asia Minute: Hong Kong Cracks Down: This Time for Public Health
Free-Photos from Pixabay
Several states that have loosened restrictions are now tightening them again because of an increase in the number of cases of COVID-19. A number of other locations around the world are doing the same, and that includes Hong Kong.
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Torrey Pines (2016)
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Torrey Pines is a stop-motion animated feature film by director Clyde Petersen. Based on a true story, the film is a queer punk coming-of-age tale, taking place in Southern California in ... See full summary »
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Torrey Pines is a stop-motion animated feature film by director Clyde Petersen. Based on a true story, the film is a queer punk coming-of-age tale, taking place in Southern California in the early 1990's. Raised by a schizophrenic single mother, Petersen's life story unfolds in a series of baffling and hallucinated events. With a mother fueled by hallucinations of political conspiracy and family dysfunction, Petersen is kidnapped at the age of 12 and taken on a cross-country adventure that will forever alter the family as they know it.
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Wrong steps could aggravate Jaffna water contamination issue - Northern Power
Thursday, 12 February 2015 - 9:12
Lauds Provincial Agriculture Minister P. Ayngaranesan for condemning the misinformation campaign against the Chunnakkam Power Plant
In the light of Environmentalist and Northern Provincial Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Irrigation and Environment Ponnudurai Ayngaranesan condemning the misinformation campaign against the Northern Power Company-run Chunnakkam power plant, who stated that the protests are politically-motivated and requested the people of Jaffna to remain calm till the results of the scientific study is made public; MTD Walkers PLC – the parent company of Northern Power Co (Pvt) Ltd, announced that if wrong steps are taken pursuant to rumours and sentiment-driven agitation, the issue of ground water contamination in Jaffna would not improve but might in fact aggravate.
“We are very confident that we have not caused any damage whatsoever to the environment in general and the regrettable water contamination issue prevailing in the North in particular. As a socially, environmentally and morally responsible corporate entity of Sri Lanka we have not caused any environmental damage in the past and we would not take any measure whatsoever that will cause even a minimal damage or harm to our planet,” stressed MTD Walkers PLC Director/ CEO Lal Perera, reaffirming the environmental policy of the Company.
“However we feel sorry that with baseless allegations being raised against us, the real focus has shifted away from the root cause or origination of the oil contamination, which could cause severe impediments in mitigating of any future environmental fallout from the contamination. Our fear is that wrong steps taken pursuant to emotion-driven, baseless allegations could undermine efforts to mitigate the Jaffna water degradation issue,” he lamented.
He added that any person who has even little knowledge of Chunnakkam knew about the infamous oil lake or ‘oil kulam’ caused by the destruction of the oil installations located approximately 300 meters away from the Northern Power Plant within the CEB (Ceylon Electricity Board) complex, which had existed prior to even 1987.
“Unfortunately, not a single person who has raised these absurd accusations have probed or inquired into what had happened to this ‘oil kulam’. In order to get to the truth, we too have engaged an internationally-renowned environmental consultancy as we are very, very confident that we are not in any way linked to the water contamination issue.”
“We earnestly appeal to all stakeholders especially our own people of the North, not to be misled by rumours and baseless allegations fueled by parties with vested interests and ulterior motives and patiently wait for the outcome of the ITI-spearheaded independent probe and the rulings of the judiciary.”
Perera said the Northern Power Company extended its hand to Jaffna during the height of the bloody civil war when the peninsula was in darkness and the children had to study with the aid of a bottle lamp.
“We ventured into the Northern Province during the most difficult period in Sri Lankan history with the sole intention of serving the energy needs of our people in Jaffna. In fact when the one Company selected to build the power plant backed out as the risks were so high, we took this endeavour upon ourselves as a service to our nation having the goal of serving not only the people in the North, but also powering the businesses, schools, hospitals, etc. of Jaffna”
“We would not allow the public of Jaffna being caused any grievance through any of our activities and as a renowned public listed company answerable and accountable to our shareholders we gain no financial or material benefit from it,”
“Once again reiterating that we are not the cause of this unfortunate contamination; we assure our fullest support and assistance to the authorities and especially the people of Jaffna, to the extent of even partnering and / or funding any pollution prevention and restoration efforts!”
Company pointed out to newspaper reports (i.e. The Sunday Times issue of January 25, 2015)where the Jaffna District Secretary Sundaram Arumainayagam is quoted to have stated that the ‘oil contamination of the water was initially identified in 1987’, a staggering 20 years before the Northern Power Co commenced the construction work of its power plant in 2007!
“We wish to reaffirm to the general public and all our stakeholders that the Northern Power Company (Pvt) Ltd along with our parent company – MTD Walkers PLC are always committed towards maintaining the highest standards of corporate ethics and good governance in the best interest of all our stakeholders,” he added.
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Get ready for National HIV Testing Week 2019
20 Sep 2019 National HIV Testing Week
This year, National HIV Testing Week starts on Saturday 16 November 2019.
National HIV Testing Week is a campaign to promote regular testing among the most affected population groups in England. This helps to reduce the number of people living with undiagnosed HIV and those diagnosed late.
This year, the campaign will feature celebrities and influencers promoting ‘Give HIV the finger: a finger-prick test is all it takes’, a continuation of the successful creative that we have run for the last two years.
We are inviting organisations to participate by running campaign events, providing extra testing opportunities, and promoting HIV testing and prevention services with our support.
We encourage you to do whatever is best for your local area and community.
Order and use updated National HIV Testing Week branded posters and resources in your service (available from Friday 18 October 2019).
Organise local testing events in clinics and as part of outreach in community settings.
To find out more about how you can support this exciting event, read the campaign briefing that is relevant to you:
Campaign briefing for Sexual Health Commissioners, Directors of Public Health and other local decision-makers [PDF]
Campaign briefing for HIV, sexual health and other community-based organisations [PDF]
Campaign briefing for Clinicians [PDF]
Campaign briefing for Faith Leaders and Communities [PDF]
Case study: Delivering an HIV prevention workshop with DeafLGBTIQA
16 Sep 2019 Case study
As part of Sexual Health Week 2019, which takes place from Monday 16 to Sunday 22 September, we look back at how partners in the HIV sector delivered an HIV prevention workshop in April 2019 with deaf LGBTIQA people.
HPE, along with the Bloomsbury Network, IWantPrEPNow and Prepster, supported deaf-led LGBTIQA group DeafLGBTIQA to host a successful workshop that provided HIV prevention training to more than 30 deaf people in London.
The event focused on HIV testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), as well as information on condoms and treatment as prevention.
This was the first event of its kind to be organised by DeafLGBTIQA. The group worked with the Bloomsbury Network at Mortimer Market Centre to host and provide expert speakers for the evening, as well as inviting a deaf person living with HIV to share their journey with the virus.
The aim of the collaboration was fourfold:
To raise awareness of the availability and types of HIV test to a population at risk of HIV.
To raise awareness of the availability of PrEP, including where to access it and how to take it.
To distribute condoms and HIV/safer-sex information resources to deaf LGBTIQA people.
And importantly, to raise awareness to health professionals who work in HIV prevention and health promotion of the barriers faced by deaf BSL users.
Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users often face issues accessing health information and initiatives due to ineffective communication from healthcare professionals, or even a complete lack of accessible means to receive the information.
Captioning and other text-based services can assist with relaying information, but face-to-face delivery from sexual health experts, via interpreters and in partnership with deaf role models, provides an engaging way to provide important information.
There are a number of barriers that hinder the provision of accessible information to deaf people, which can lead them to assume a service will be inaccessible by default. Health services are often developed in ways that adversely impact on the way deaf people can access them:
Telephony services can be a physical barrier to booking appointments or making contact with services.
There is a lack of awareness that not all BSL users have adequate literacy levels to understand clinical or technical language, or to be able to book appointments online.
Healthcare professionals often do not know how to book BSL interpreters, and some deaf people report services failing or refusing to book one.
Resources and support for the workshop, including funding for interpreters, were provided by HPE, IWantPrEPNow and Prepster.
DeafLGBTIQA was successfully able to create an accessible event for a community which are traditionally left behind or who’s needs are not fully considered. Some of the successes included:
Providing a safe and inclusive space for participants to discuss HIV and PrEP, which for many was the first time communicating with others on the subject.
Connecting 35 deaf LGBTIQA people with approximately 10 health and community professionals working in HIV and sexual health, who were able to learn about the different needs of deaf people.
Providing free condoms, lube and HIV/sexual health resources to attendees.
The event successfully raised awareness and knowledge in a number of key areas, given that some people attending the event had never heard about interventions like PrEP before. On a scale of 1-10, all the key areas covered by the workshop showed an increase in knowledge among attendees:
HIV: an increase from 6.9 before the event to 8.8 after.
HIV testing: an increase from 7.1 to 8.9.
PrEP: an increase from 5.0 to 8.4.
To find out how you can make your services and projects more deaf friendly, please contact Deaf LGBTIQA:
Twitter: @DeafLGBTIQA
Instagram: @DeafLGBTIQA
Further decline in new HIV diagnoses in the UK
9 Sep 2019 Research
New HIV diagnoses have fallen for a third consecutive year, the latest data from Public Health England (PHE) shows. In 2018 a total of 4,484 people were diagnosed with HIV in the UK, a 6% reduction from the 4,761 diagnosed in 2017.
PHE has advised the intensification of combination prevention has been critical to the decline in HIV incidence in gay and bisexual men since 2012. Further information will be released in PHE’s annual report, which will be published in November.
The increase in HIV testing, access and availability to immediate antiretroviral therapy for people diagnosed with HIV, and the scale-up of access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) have all played a role in the continued decline of new diagnoses.
The decline in gay and bisexual men
Since 2015 there has been a staggering 39% decline in new HIV diagnoses among gay and bisexual men. Within this group, the steepest declines have been recorded within men who are:
White (46% decline since 2015)
Born in the UK (46%)
Aged 15-24 (47%)
Resident in London (50%)
The biggest declines outside of London in gay and bisexual men were seen in:
West Midlands (47%)
Scotland (43%)
East Midlands (40%)
In 2018, two out of every five gay and bisexual men newly diagnosed with HIV lived in London.
The decline via heterosexual contact
During the same time period (2015-2018) the fall in new diagnoses from heterosexual contact was 24%. Within this group the biggest declines have been recorded in people who are:
Adults in London (40% decline since 2015)
Born in Africa (24%)
Late diagnoses
There are still challenges for the sector despite the continued decline in new HIV diagnoses. In 2018, 43% of all diagnoses were late. PHE has once again repeated its warning that people diagnosed late face a ten-fold increased risk of short-term mortality.
Population groups with particularly high late diagnoses rates include:
Heterosexual men (60%)
Black African adults (52%)
Those aged 50 and older (59%)
People diagnosed late are more likely to experience an AIDS-defining illness at the time of their diagnosis: this was true of 225 people in 2018, a similar number to 2017.
People receiving HIV care in 2018
In 2018 there were 96,142 people receiving HIV care in the UK, of which:
97% were receiving antiretroviral treatment
97% of people on treatment were virally suppressed
The percentage of those receiving treatment was slightly less in 15-24 year olds and in people who inject drugs. Viral suppression was consistent across all population groups.
Trans people
For the second consecutive year PHE has supplied data on HIV diagnoses in trans people. In 2018, 11 trans people were diagnosed with HIV, which is a fall from 16 in the previous year.
The data from PHE now shows that 152 trans people were seen in HIV care in 2018. Of these, 33% were 50 or older and 39% were black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME). All trans people seen in care were on treatment.
What this means for HIV prevention in England
The hard work to sustain the decline in new HIV diagnoses must continue. The combination prevention approach is working in the UK and efforts to increase awareness and knowledge of correct condom use, HIV testing, PrEP and HIV treatment are necessary to maintain this momentum.
Late diagnoses remain an area that the entire health system needs to take responsibility for, ensuring that all population groups have access to HIV testing. The HIV sector must work with primary and secondary care providers to increase opportunities for people to test outside of traditional sexual health services.
Particular attention needs to be paid to regions outside of London and to those subgroups which are not seeing as large declines in new diagnoses as witnessed in white gay and bisexual men.
National HIV Testing Week presents the next opportunity for the sector to continue to increase HIV testing and reduce late diagnoses in all groups affected by HIV across England. The campaign starts Saturday 16 November 2019. Stay informed with our plans for the campaign by signing up to our newsletter using the form on this page and following us on Twitter.
New local PHE indicators
PHE has announced a number of new HIV indicators on its Fingertips online sexual and reproductive health profiles. In addition to existing measures including HIV testing coverage and new HIV diagnoses rates you can now access local and regional information on:
Late diagnoses rates for MSM, heterosexual men, heterosexual women and people who inject drugs
Repeat HIV testing in MSM within the past year
Prompt ART treatment initiation in people newly diagnosed with HIV
PHE Fingertips webinar
If you would like to know more about PHE’s online health profiles, join us at 1pm on Tuesday 24 September for our webinar looking at getting the most out of PHE’s fingertips tool.
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Official Statistics from PHE
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Introducing the HIV Prevention England Faith Engagement Strategy
20 Aug 2019 Resources
Despite the excellent headway the UK has made to reduce new HIV transmissions, stigma is prevalent and may curtail our ambitions for ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.
Stigma is a barrier to people testing and accessing biomedical interventions such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Stigma affects the wellbeing, health and overall quality of life of people living with HIV.
We have produced a national faith engagement strategy which aims to increase the involvement of faith leaders and communities in challenging HIV-related stigma, supporting the uptake of HIV testing and prevention, and promoting the good health and wellbeing of people living with HIV.
Faith leaders are well-respected role models in their communities; they have the ability to reach people who do not necessarily access health services, and they have a role in supporting efforts to end discrimination against marginalised people.
HIV Prevention England (HPE) will provide opportunities to support faith leaders and communities, including through National HIV Testing Week, providing free resources, information briefings, and sector training events.
Download the strategy document
HIV Prevention England Faith Engagement Strategy [PDF]
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HIV Prevention England Conference 2020
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New Terrence Higgins Trust resources developed for and by trans, non-binary and gender diverse people
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DACA Safe for Now
DACA appears safe, for now. It seems media across the spectrum reports that it's a(nother) broken promise for Trump - with the Washington Times adding that the reversal "enrages conservative base" and the Daily Caller bemoaning that "100,000 illegals got amnesty in Trump's first three months." Rep. Steve King - who wonders how "we" can "restore our civilization with other people's babies" - has mulled bringing a lawsuit against Trump (I think that would be lawsuit #136 or thereabouts) to kill DACA. Obviously this isn't over yet.
But it is clearly a reversal of a campaign promise. I was certain that the first things Trump would do would be reinstate a Muslim registry and revoke DACA. (Silly me, it was a Muslim ban and ramped up ICE raids.)
But a few points:
If DACA is ok, so was DAPA. The only real difference is number of people impacted. The legal authority is identical.
The decision to keep DACA (for now) is political, not legal. That's a testament to the formidable power of the Dreamers, and a lesson to everyone else. It's also reassuring to see evidence of rational thought from the administration. But remember, there's no final decision. DACA can still be revoked at any time.
I wouldn't let Trump's base forget that he bowed to the Dreamers. Or failed to repeal the ACA. Or kept the H-1B program. Or saw a use for NATO. Or backed off calling China a currency manipulator.
A lawsuit by Steve King or anyone else wouldn't necessarily result in loss of DACA. Remember, DAPA wasn't killed, it stalled. It was a preliminary injunction; there was never a ruling on its ultimate constitutionality. To kill DACA, then, is an uphill battle for Steve King, even with Gorsuch on the bench. It also would presumably mean the Trump admin would be forced to defend DACA in court, multiple times. That won't go over well with his base. He could flip and revoke DACA after all, but doing that in response to a King lawsuit would galvanize Dreamers and their allies. Either way, the admin's in a pickle, and I think it makes sense for Dreamers to force the admin into a pro-DACA position it will have to defend.
We're Suing To Compel Disclosure of the Tanton Papers
Dr. John Tanton
Updates here; follow me on Facebook or on Twitter @HMAesq for notifications; on Twitter follow #TantonPapers. Last update: 07/23/2020
As an immigration lawyer and advocate, in the wake of ICE raids, stalled immigration reform, detention of children, denial of due process, ramped up deportations, and targeted travel bans, I am committed to stop what I see as the legalization of xenophobia which will have the effect of creating a permanent and disenfranchised underclass.
There is a purposeful and intentional movement to achieve that nefarious goal, to which there must be a purposeful and intentional response, and to thwart against which there should have been a purposeful and intentional movement.
There have been various anti-immigrant, exclusionary policies pushed over the past 15 years. Behind modern players like Kris Kobach, Jeff Sessions, Stephen Miller, Steve Bannon, and others in the new administration is the trifecta of anti-immigrant organizations: FAIR, NumbersUSA, and CIS. Like any organization, there have been lots of hands stirring the pot for a very long time. But sometimes, you can find a lynchpin. I believe one such lynchpin behind all three of these organizations is one man: John Tanton.
Dr. Tanton is best described as an environmentalist turned immigration restrictionist, and someone at least sympathetic to white nationalism. The groups he founded and/or nurtured - FAIR, CIS, NumbersUSA, and other ones such as US Inc. and US English have collectively stalled meaningful immigration reform for decades. Kris Kobach is of counsel to the legal arm of FAIR. The former executive director, Julie Kirchner, is now the ombudsman of USCIS. FAIR's writeups strongly influence immigration policy, as in the case of the administration's "Declined Detainer Outcome Report." The list goes on.
These organizations inform US immigration policy, and Dr. Tanton was the grand wizard behind them. Bans, raids, private prisons, deportation as a cure-all, fanning hate of refugees and immigrants? Much of it traceable back to FAIR and, ultimately, Dr. Tanton.
THE TANTON PAPERS
Tanton was a prolific writer, thought leader, and connector. He has been suffering from Parkinson's and is apparently retired from public life, but his thought lives on.
His papers from 1960 to 2007 were donated to the University of Michigan's Bentley Historical Library and are currently located in 25 boxes. Boxes 1 - 14 are open without restriction, but boxes 15 - 25 are closed until April 6, 2035.
The modern version of Tanton's thought is becoming White House immigration policy. I believed the public interest is served by investigating that connection. That means unsealing boxes 15 - 25.
What's in the Sealed Tanton Papers? According to the BHL, among other things:
Meeting minutes of FAIR from its inception in 1979
Nine folders labelled "Pioneer Fund" (a group founded to promote the genes of white colonials that funds studies of race, intelligence and genetics)
Voluminous folders on immigration, including state-specific tomes
Information on various other organizations including CIS, IRLI (to which Kobach has been of counsel for many years)
Dr. Tanton's private correspondence
In short, the sealed Tanton papers will shine a light onto the conceptual foundations of the anti-immigrant movement, as well as its strategic plans and key players. It may help us understand the origins of the groups currently informing White House immigration policy, and how the thought evolved from Tanton's environmental concerns to the policies we've seen in 2017, including the Muslim bans, ICE raids, and ramped up enforcement.
THE FOIA ACTION
On December 16, 2016 I filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the University of Michigan. As expected, the University requested additional time. Eventually they responded, asking for a deposit to cover one-half of the estimated FOIA expenses.
The Southern Poverty Law Center and the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations both recognized the importance of transparency here. The SPLC has been reporting on the Tanton hate networks for decades.
I sent in the money to the University, but on May 8, 2017 my request was denied. The University took the position that since the records were sealed, they were not "public records" within the meaning of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
I filed an appeal with the President of the University of Michigan on May 16, 2017. I argued that under binding Michigan Supreme Court precedent, the documents still were public records retained by a public body for an official purpose. The presence of some mysterious arrangement to seal the documents was simply apropos. I sent in a draft lawsuit, indicating my intent to avail of judicial process if the denial was not overturned.
On May 30, 2017, the President denied my appeal. Counsel for the President Liz Barry wrote the sealed papers were restricted due to a valid charitable gift agreement, and failure to abide by that agreement would chill potential future donors from donating key historical papers, undermining the University's essential function to preserve that history.
Having exhausted all options with the University, on Monday, June 12, 2017 I filed a lawsuit against the University seeking an order compelling production of the Sealed Tanton Papers. The case has been assigned number 17-000170-MZ by the Michigan Court of Claims. The suit was dismissed by the Court of Claims on Nov 20, 2017 and an appeal was filed to the Michigan Court of Appeals. Having been fully briefed, oral arguments were heard at 11 am on August 15, 2018.
On June 20, 2019, the Court of Appeals ruled in my favor, finding that the Court of Claims improperly dismissed the action, and all but finding that the Sealed Tanton Papers are public records under the Michigan FOIA.
They are public records. A public body like the University cannot insulate records from the Freedom of Information Act simply by private agreement, and that in any case, the public interest on these facts trumps whatever privacy or other interest may suggest against disclosure.
Now, we await the University's next move: an appeal to Michigan's Supreme Court, or accept the remand back to the Court of Claims for trial activities.
Ahmad v. University of Michigan: Timeline
Initial FOIA Request
Filed with U of M FOIA office.
Denial of Initial FOIA
FOIA office says determination that Tanton Papers were not public records made after deposit was rec'd
Appeal of FOIA Denial
Filed with Office of President, U of M
Denial of FOIA Appeal
U of M says private charitable gift agreement takes Tanton Papers out of ambit of FOIA
Lawsuit: Ahmad v. U of M
Filed after exhausting all appeals with U of M. Included as exhibits all correspondence to/from U of M FOIA office.
Argues Tanton Papers are not public records because not "used" or "possessed" by public body until 2035; also privacy exemptions apply.
Response to Motion To Dismiss
Argues official purpose in acquisition of papers triggers FOIA; premature to argue exemptions but public bodies cannot contract their way out of public policy.
Reply to Response to MTD
Argues national immigration policy is not a stated purpose of Michigan FOIA; contravenes constitutional authority of Regents of U of M; there is no official function of the Tanton Papers hence, not FOIA-able.
Order Granting Motion to Dismiss
The Michigan Court of Claims granted the University of Michigan's motion to dismiss, saying the records are not public. We will appeal.
Opening Brief in Circuit Court
We engaged Philip Ellison, Esq. of Outside Legal Counsel, a FOIA law firm, and appealed the grant of the Motion to Dismiss to the Michigan Court of Appeals. We argued the Tanton Papers are unquestionably public records, and a private gift agreement does not insulate them from FOIA.
Motion To Expedite Scheduling Order
Mr. Ellison requests the Court of Appeals to expedite our case by treating it as a priority.
Order granting Motion to Expedite
The Court of Appeals agrees to treat this lawsuit as a priority.
University of Michigan's Response Brief
U of M argues the Tanton Papers are not public records because they aren't possessed for any official function, and besides frustrating the purposes of FOIA, infringes on the University's constitutional autonomy.
Reply to U of M's Response Brief
The dismissal below still assumed facts not in evidence (the donor gift agreement) and even if there wasn't procedural error, the University's arguments are without merit.
Both sides presented oral arguments before the Court of Appeals in Detroit.
Order of Mich. Court of Appeals: Reversed and Remanded
Court of Claims improperly dismissed lawsuit; Plaintiff pled sufficient facts to allege the Tanton Papers were public records subject to FOIA.
U of M's Motion for Leave to Appeal to Michigan Supreme Court
U of M takes unusual step of attempting appeal of our win at the Court of Appeals when the gift agreement between Tanton & UM has yet to be produced.
Opposition to Motion for Leave to Appeal
Opposition argues case has no record; best to let case develop before bringing before Mich Supreme Court
Order Granting Motion for Leave to Appeal
Appeal is allowed by MSC, now await oral argument (slowed due to COVID-19)
Latino Rebels, We’re Suing to Compel Disclosure of the Tanton Papers (Jun 6, 2017)
Ann Arbor News, University of Michigan sued over anti-immigration activist's records (Jun 20, 2017)
Patriot Not Partisan, Why You Need To Know Dr. John Tanton, Founder Of The Anti-Immigrant Movement (Aug 15, 2017)
Detroit Free Press, University of Michigan blocks release of hot-button records of anti-immigrant leader (Oct 17, 2017)
Michigan Daily, Bentley Library faces lawsuit over access to anti-immigration activist’s documents (Oct 18, 2017)
El Vocero Hispano, Universidad de Michigan bloquea publicación de documentos controversiales de líder antiinmigrante (Oct 20, 2017)
Univision Noticias, ¿Qué quiere decir Trump cuando habla de acabar con la 'migración en cadena'? (Jan 15, 2018)
Splinter News, The Eugenicist Doctor and the Vast Fortune Behind Trump’s Immigration Regime (Jul 5, 2018)
Michigan Radio, Suit seeks anti-immigration documents from UM (Aug 15, 2018)
Detroit News, Lawyer fights UM to see immigration foe's papers (Aug 15, 2018)
America's Voice, As Events This Week Prove, Anti-Immigrant Hate Groups Are in Control With the Trump Administration (Aug 15, 2018)
Detroit Free Press, Anti-immigrant leader focus of 10 secret boxes at U-M library (Aug 16, 2018)
Daily Beast, University Fights to Keep Anti-Immigration Leader John Tanton's Papers Secret (Sep 2, 2018)
Library Journal, Attorney Sues for Access to Tanton Papers in Closed Archive (Sep 18, 2018)
Daily Beast, Fighting White Nationalism Is Necessary, but Not Sufficient (Mar 16, 2019) [OP-ED]
Detroit News, Appeals Court Rules Against UM in Bid to Keep Immigration Foe's Documents Private (Jun 21, 2019)
Detroit Metro Times, Appeal court rules against U-M in case to keep anti-immigration leader's documents sealed (Jun 22, 2019)
Michigan Daily, Appeal court rules ‘U’ to release anti-immigration documents (Jun 24, 2019)
Detroit Free Press, Appeals Court favors release of University of Michigan records of anti-immigrant leader (Jul 6, 2019)
Los Angeles Times, John Tanton, quiet architect of America’s modern-day anti-immigrant movement, dies at 85 (Jul 18, 2019)
Detroit Free Press, Anti-immigrant leader Dr. John Tanton of Michigan dies at 85 (Jul 18, 2019)
Washington Post, John Tanton, architect of anti-immigration and English-only efforts, dies at 85 (Jul 21, 2019)
Blue Virginia, The Terrifying Anti-Immigrant Agenda of John Tanton, Who Died Last Tuesday, Is Also Donald Trump’s Agenda (Jul 22, 2019)
Slate, The Godfather of the Anti-Immigration Movement [Podcast] (Jul 29, 2019)
Detroit Free Press, University of Michigan fights to keep files of anti-immigrant leader sealed (Aug 29, 2019)
Michigan Daily, Petition demands ‘U’ release documents of anti-immigration advocate (Sep 11, 2019)
The Intercept, Newspapers Quoted Anti-Immigrant Groups as Expert Sources (Sep 12, 2019)
Pittsburgh City Paper, How Pittsburgh’s Colcom Foundation is 'greenwashing' its anti-immigrant message (Mar 11, 2020)
WILX, Michigan’s top court takes case involving documents at U-M (Mar 15, 2020)
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'The Himalayas': Film Review
1:16 PM PST 12/18/2015 by Justin Lowe
Courtesy of CJ Entertainment
The Himalayas Still - H 2015
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Hwang Jung-min and Jung Woo co-star in Lee Seok-hoon’s restaging of historic events from the annals of South Korean mountaineering.
A recent spate of films on mountaineering in the Himalayas, including this year’s star-studded Everest, the 2014 doc K2 Siren of the Himalayas and Meru, currently shortlisted for a feature documentary Oscar, gets a sentimental twist from South Korean adventure drama The Himalayas. Distributor CJ entertainment has locked in dozens of international territories where the film should find a fair foothold after what’s likely to be a robust domestic opening this weekend, although response in the US may be muted by a lack of familiarity with the lead actors and considerable box office competition.
Based on actual events, Lee Seok-hoon’s (Dancing Queen) feature tracks the careers of a pair of South Korean climbers who meet under inauspicious (and rather ironic) circumstances. Daemyung University alpinists Park Moo-taek (Jung Woo) and his climbing partner Park Jung-bok (Kim In-kwon) first encounter legendary mountaineer Um Hong-gil (Hwang Jung-min) as they’re descending a peak in Nepal hauling the body of a team-member who died on their trek. Astounded by the amateurs' lack of skill and poor judgment on the peak, Um helps them descend and warns the young men to give up climbing for good if they expect to live much longer.
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A few years later, as Um assembles a team to scale Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain located on the India-Nepal border, Moo-taek and Jung-bok beg to join the climb, but only after rigorous training and testing does team captain Hong-gil relent. Like many a Himalayan expedition, their ascent is frustrated by brutally bad weather, consisting of subzero temperatures and relentless blizzards. Attempting a summit bid with only a couple of Sherpa guides, even veteran alpinist Hong-gil almost gets forced back, before Moo-taek ascends from an advance base camp and helps him push up to the peak.
Their successful climb inspires the pair to continue scaling some of the world’s tallest mountains together, culminating in an epic ascent of Mt. Everest, after which Hong-gil retires due to a leg injury. Moo-taek continues leading teams up remote and treacherous peaks, but when he gets stranded on Everest in 2004 with a couple of other climbers and perishes from exposure, Hong-gil emerges from retirement and reassembles his expedition team in an attempt to retrieve Moo-taek’s body from the mountain’s oxygen-deprived "death zone" above 26,000 feet.
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With its relentlessly upbeat emphasis on camaraderie and frequent emotionality, traits more often associated with buddy comedies and romances rather than adventure epics, The Himalayas may have established a new micro-genre: the mountaineering melodrama. Screenwriter Suo Jieun-min appears determined to wring every last laugh and tear from events that transfixed South Koreans in 2004, when Park died on the peak with his fellow climbers before Um made an heroic attempt to retrieve the bodies from near the summit of the mountain, the same staggeringly challenging section of the expedition route that was far more dramatically portrayed in Everest.
Hwang (Veteran, Ode to My Father) and Jung (C’est Si Bon) display a ready rapport, but neither is particularly convincing as a hardened mountaineer. Their interactions in frequent, humorously lighthearted scenes seem particularly out of place, padding the running time out to an enervating two hours. Lee makes a credible transition from directing comedy, but relies too frequently on sub-par special effects and poorly staged reenactments that only inconsistently pump up the action.
Production companies: JK Films, CJ Entertainment
Distributor: CJ Entertainment
Cast: Hwang Jung-min, Jung Woo, Cho Seong-ha, Kim In-kwon, Ra Mi-ran
Director: Lee Seok-hoon
Screenwriter: Suo Jieun-min
Producer: JK Youn
Executive producer: Jeong Tae-sung
Directors of photography: Kim Tae-sung, Hong Seung-hyuk
Production designer: Park Il-hyun
Costume designer:Kim Eun-suk
Editor: Lee Jin
Music: Sang Jun-hwang
Not Rated, 124 minutes
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Bloomon raises 3.5 million Euros from international investors
Largest funding for Dutch internet startup within one year
After successful investment round, Bloomon is ready to expand internationally
Former Head of Asia at Rocket Internet Koen Thijssen enters as founding partner
Amsterdam, September 3rd 2015 – Within eight months of successfully launching in The Netherlands and Germany, Bloomon has closed Series A funding with 3.5 million Euros in growth financing. Never before has a Dutch startup raised this level of funding within such a short time frame. The cash injection will allow the business to boost its growth and expand internationally. Bloomon is looking to deliver world-famous, high-quality Dutch flowers to customers all over Europe.
The Series A funding round is led by the Dutch INKEF Capital. Partech Ventures, one of Europe’s biggest Venture Capital funds with offices in Silicon Valley, Paris and Berlin, is also part of the funding round. An investor from the flower sector is also involved. The funding will enable Bloomon to expand to new countries. The Bloomon team now consists of more than 50 people.
Dutch glory
“We are impressed by the movement Bloomon is causing with an entirely Dutch product and an innovative supply chain in the traditional flower sector”, says Robert Jan Galema, Managing Director of INKEF Capital. Otto Birnbaum, Principal at Partech Ventures sees lots of opportunities internationally too: “The impressive growth during past months gives us great confidence in an international expansion.”
1 million deliveries
“This investment will help us achieve our goal of delivering one million bouquets during the coming two years”, says Patrick Hurenkamp, founder of Bloomon. “We are very happy with this combination of investors. We are not only gaining a lot of international experience, but also a relevant party from the flower sector.”
Former Head of Asia Rocket Internet joins
The company also announces today that Koen Thijssen has joined the founding partners of Bloomon. Thijssen shares his broad e-commerce experience with co-founders Patrick Hurenkamp and Bart Troost. Thijssen was previously Head of Asia at Rocket Internet where he successfully set up and grew a number of internet startups.
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About Bloomon
Online flower service Bloomon delivers that ultimate feeling of home with seasonal fresh flowers. The flowers are composed by a stylist and hand-tied. Bloomon supplies directly from the grower to the customer in the evening hours, without delivery costs. Bloomon was launched in The Netherlands in November 2014 and also operates in Germany.
About INKEF Capital
INKEF Capital is an Amsterdam-based venture capital firm that focuses on long-term collaboration and active support of innovative technology companies. INKEF Capital was founded in 2010 by Dutch pension fund ABP and with €200 million under management it is one of the largest venture capital funds in the Netherlands. INKEF focuses on investment opportunities in Healthcare, Technology and IT/NewMedia and prefers to participate from series A round financing onwards. www.inkefcapital.com
About Partech Ventures
Partech Ventures is an investment company focused on fast-growth companies in the digital and information technology sectors. Partech manages three kinds of funds, respectively aimed at seed stage (Partech Entrepreneur), early stage (Partech International) and growth capital (Partech Growth). The team, which has offices in Silicon Valley, Paris, and Berlin, has extensive experience in all aspects of international business development. Partech-funded companies have completed 21 initial public offerings, and over 50 M&A transactions valued at over $100M. The daily business newspaper “Les Echos” has awarded the firm its prize for the best venture capital team, while Preqin, the independent research organisation, has recently recognised Partech Ventures as one of the top ten global venture-capital funds, and the only European fund among the top 25 based on its consistent performance.
For more information and images, please contact: Nieke Kempen, Head of PR & Communications, through nieke.kempen@bloomon.nl or +31 6 – 48 622 695. Also view www.bloomon.nl/press.
Shapeways Raises $30 Million in Funding led By INKEF Capital.
Lanthio
INKEF Capital Portfolio Company Lanthio Pharma Acquired by MorphoSys.
Inkef
Team INKEF successfully completed Man of Steel Run April 2015.
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Here’s a better way to tax the super-rich
by Mark Zandi, Updated: November 21, 2019
Campaign field organizer Olivia Ellis from Sanford, Fla wears a large penny in honor of the 2-percent wealth tax on ultra-millionaires proposed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts. Ellis worked voters at the Polk County Steak Fry in Des Moines, Iowa on Sept. 21, 2019.
TOM GRALISH / Staff Photographer
Tax the rich! Tax the super-rich even more!
This has become a staple proposal from many Democratic presidential candidates. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, among the most progressive, has proposed tax increases that could result in a more than 100 percent marginal tax rate on billionaires. Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, the richest men in the world, could still pass on multiple billions when they die, but not as many billions.
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Perhaps the most controversial proposal for taxing the rich is a wealth tax – not on income, but on the value of the things rich people own. To help pay for all of her policies, Sen. Warren’s wealth tax would be 2 percent on those with a net worth above $50 million, and 6 percent on billionaires.
“Tax the rich” is an age-old refrain of politicians, but their calls for big tax increases on the wealthy seem especially loud this presidential election cycle. And voices that in times past cautioned against such so-called class warfare have been hardly heard.
It’s not difficult to understand what is driving this: The federal government is being starved. Federal revenues have flat-lined and, as a share of GDP, are declining and have rarely been as low, except during recessions. It is unprecedented for revenues to be so low when most everyone is working and businesses are making lots of money.
The Trump tax cuts that took effect last year are a big reason why government revenues are flaccid. When arguing for the tax cuts, the president claimed they would pay for themselves. Not even close. The federal budget deficit ballooned to $1 trillion this past year as the government was forced to borrow to pay for tax breaks that have largely gone to big corporations and, yes, rich taxpayers.
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This is especially problematic given our rapidly aging population. Over the next two decades the large baby-boom generation will move fully into retirement, increasing demands on the Social Security system while ramping up the cost of Medicare. For the government to simply provide the same financial support to boomers as to previous generations, it will need more revenue, not less.
The Democratic candidates’ focus on taxing the rich is also motivated by the fact that the rich are getting a lot wealthier. The statistics are eye-popping. The super-wealthy, the top 0.1 percent of the population, own about 20 percent of the nation’s wealth. That is double the share of wealth this exclusive group owned just two generations ago. And the trends aren’t encouraging, as wealth seems set to become even more concentrated.
This widening gulf between the haves and have-nots is not consistent with our capitalist economy and democracy. Everyone must have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of how much one has. It is reasonable to worry that if wealth becomes too skewed, the rich will capture the political process and bend regulations and laws in their favor. This would limit the ability of our best and brightest to shine, stunting our economy and living standards.
Thus, it makes a lot of sense to tax the wealthy more. The question is how best to do this. A wealth tax is intuitive, but it has significant practical problems. Determining someone’s wealth can be difficult, particularly for the very rich who own things that are hard to put a price on. For example, many of the wealthy own stakes in privately held businesses whose stock isn’t regularly bought and sold. Of course, the IRS could write rules that address these nuts-and-bolt issues, but it would be messy.
The wealthy will also work overtime to avoid the wealth tax, particularly if it is set too high. Sen. Warren recognizes this concern, so she would empower the IRS to improve enforcement of tax law. IRS funding has steadily declined over the years, and not surprisingly the difference has grown between the taxes owed and the taxes paid.
A better approach would be to increase taxes on the wealthy already in place. They include the estate tax, which has been scaled way back by President Trump. Reducing how much the wealthy can pass on to heirs will reduce the concentration of wealth. Eliminating the preferential tax treatment of capital gains would be effective, and taxing carried interest, which is the income earned by wealthy owners of private equity firms, is a slam dunk. And phasing out the income cap on payroll taxes used to fund Social Security and Medicare would be good policy.
These tax increases won’t raise as much revenue as what Sen. Warren has in mind, but they will be an effective way to ensure that the government has the revenue it needs to meet its future obligations to all Americans without putting an undue burden on the wealthy.
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Here is What Hedge Funds Think About I.D. Systems, Inc. (IDSY)
Published on July 1, 2013 at 10:31 am by Arnold Frias in News
I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY) investors should be aware of a decrease in hedge fund interest of late.
In the 21st century investor’s toolkit, there are tons of methods shareholders can use to analyze stocks. A pair of the best are hedge fund and insider trading sentiment. At Insider Monkey, our studies have shown that, historically, those who follow the best picks of the best hedge fund managers can outperform their index-focused peers by a superb margin (see just how much).
Just as beneficial, bullish insider trading sentiment is a second way to break down the stock market universe. There are many incentives for an upper level exec to cut shares of his or her company, but only one, very simple reason why they would buy. Many empirical studies have demonstrated the market-beating potential of this strategy if piggybackers know what to do (learn more here).
Consequently, let’s take a peek at the key action regarding I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY).
Hedge fund activity in I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY)
Heading into Q2, a total of 5 of the hedge funds we track were long in this stock, a change of -17% from the first quarter. With hedge funds’ sentiment swirling, there exists a select group of noteworthy hedge fund managers who were boosting their holdings considerably.
When looking at the hedgies we track, Diker Management, managed by Mark N. Diker, holds the largest position in I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY). Diker Management has a $4 million position in the stock, comprising 1.1% of its 13F portfolio. On Diker Management’s heels is Stuart Peterson of Artis Capital Management, with a $3.5 million position; the fund has 1.3% of its 13F portfolio invested in the stock. Remaining hedgies that are bullish include J. Carlo Cannell’s Cannell Capital, Matthew Drapkin and Steven R. Becker’s Becker Drapkin Management and Jim Simons’s Renaissance Technologies.
Due to the fact that I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY) has faced declining sentiment from the smart money, it’s easy to see that there is a sect of funds who sold off their positions entirely in Q1. It’s worth mentioning that Jon Bauer’s Contrarian Capital said goodbye to the largest stake of all the hedgies we key on, worth an estimated $0.4 million in stock. These moves are interesting, as aggregate hedge fund interest was cut by 1 funds in Q1.
What do corporate executives and insiders think about I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY)?
Insider trading activity, especially when it’s bullish, is particularly usable when the primary stock in question has seen transactions within the past six months. Over the latest 180-day time frame, I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY) has seen zero unique insiders purchasing, and zero insider sales (see the details of insider trades here).
Let’s also examine hedge fund and insider activity in other stocks similar to I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDSY). These stocks are ClearOne Incoprorated (NASDAQ:CLRO), Frequency Electronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:FEIM), DragonWave, Inc.(USA) (NASDAQ:DRWI), Iteris Inc (NYSEAMEX:ITI), and Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLFD). This group of stocks are the members of the communication equipment industry and their market caps resemble IDSY’s market cap.
Artis Capital ManagementBecker Drapkin ManagementCannell CapitalClearfield Inc. (CLFD)ClearOne Incoprorated (CLRO)Contrarian CapitalDiker ManagementDragonWave Inc.(USA) (DRWI)Frequency Electronics Inc. (FEIM)I.D. Systems Inc. (IDSY)Iteris Inc (ITI)J. Carlo CannellJim SimonsJon BauerMark N. DikerMatthew Drapkin and Steven R. BeckerNASDAQ:CLFDNASDAQ:CLRONASDAQ:DRWINASDAQ:FEIMNASDAQ:IDSYNYSEAMEX:ITIRenaissance TechnologiesStuart Peterson
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Confectioners hope to say it with CDs
In a bid to cash in on the Japanese trend of packaging candy with adult gifts, a confectioner will begin selling chocolate bars Tuesday containing oldies CDs.
Ezaki Glico Co. is calling the bars Time Slip Glico: Youthful Melody Chocolate. They cost 300 yen, and will debut in northern Hokkaido and the Tohoku region before hitting shelves across the country.
The CDs are made to look like vinyl records, complete with miniature jackets, and will contain Japanese hits from the 1960s to 1980s, company officials said.
The candy bars come with one of 18 one-tune CDs. Songs will include The Candies’ “Haato-no eisu ga detekonai” (“My lover won’t show”), Hiromi Ota’s “Momen-no hankachi” (“Cotton handkerchief”) and Shigeru Matsuzaki’s “Ai-no memori” (“Memory of love”). There will also be several mystery CDs.
Ezaki Glico has had hit candies for adults before, including Time Slip Glico caramels, which included miniature household appliances and Ultraman figurines.
Confectioner Bourbon Corp. of Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, has been selling cookies with bonus CDs at Lawson convenience stores across Japan since late April.
Because CD sales are down, an official at a major record company hopes the tactics work.
“There must be people who will drop into record shops with the launch of confectionery with CDs as gifts,” the official said. “This is considered to be a kind of promotion for CDs.”
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STEVIE NICKS – 24 Karat Gold Concert
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icon Stevie Nicks brings her legendary music to the big screen with 24 Karat Gold The Concert. Recorded over two nights during her sold-out 24 Karat Gold Tour, the film features a set-list of fan favorites and rare gems from Stevie’s multi-platinum selling catalog. The film also highlights Stevie’s intuitive and intimate storytelling abilities, captivating audiences with personal stories behind some of the most famous songs in music history.
Widely considered one of the most important female voices in rock music with an unparalleled career, Stevie Nicks has had six Top Ten albums, 8 Grammy nominations and is the first woman to be twice inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – with Fleetwood Mac in 1998 and as a solo artist in 2019.
Runtime: 141 mins
Tickets: $20 Adult, $16 Member, Youth FREE
All prices include HST.
Doors open 45 minutes before showtime.
*Reserved seating. Seats have are designated in pairs and singles. They been marked to accommodate physical distancing of 6 feet. Face masks are required. Cloth masks are available by donation at King’s Theatre. Thank you!
Categories: Music Stage to Screen
Adapted from Naomi Fontaine’s acclaimed novel, Kuessipan is Myriam Verreault’s first narrative feature. In a Quebec Innu community, Mikuan (Sharon Fontaine-Ishpatao) and Shaniss (Yamie Grégoire) struggle to maintain their close friendship when they clash over their diverging ambitions. When Mikuan falls in love with a white boy and starts to consider a life beyond their tiny reserve, her bond with Shaniss and her family is put to the test. A coming-of-age story told with humour, tenderness, and heartbreak, Kuessipan is a poignant exploration of evolving friendship and dreams, and the bonds that will forever root us in our culture. Kuessipan is told through an Indigenous lens yet remains relevant to us all as we discover the power of community — along with the individual strength it takes to follow our own path.
Tickets: $11 Adult, $8 Youth.
Doors open 45 minutes before showtime. General admission seating, tickets at the door.
*Seats have are designated in pairs and singles. They been marked to accommodate physical distancing of 6 feet. Please choose a seat that is not marked. Face masks are required. Cloth masks are available by donation at King’s Theatre.Thank you!
Thank you to our community movie partner Annapolis Home Hardware.
Categories: 2020 Film Indie
Tim Burton’s CORPSE BRIDE
Come in costume for a Spooky Photo Shoot and Treats!!!
Returning to the painstaking stop-motion animation he employed with amazing success in The Nightmare Before Christmas, Tim Burton presents a hair-raising legend based on a 19th-century Russian folktale, in which a young man mistakenly weds a corpse while on a two-day trek to the village of his real bride-to-be. It is up to the groom’s flesh-and-blood fiancée, who has been pining for the arrival of her intended, to face her wraith-like rival and make peace with her by promising to live her dreams for her and by vowing to remember her always. Only then are the living bride and groom free to proceed with their own wedding ceremony in the warmhearted fable Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride.
*Seats have are designated in pairs and singles. They been marked to accommodate physical distancing of 6 feet. Please choose a seat that is not marked. Face masks are required. Cloth masks are available by donation at King’s Theatre. Thank you!
Categories: 2020 Film Hollywood Special Event
Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up and no humans are allowed. One special weekend, Dracula (Adam Sandler) has invited all his best friends – Frankenstein and his wife, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, the Werewolf family, and more – to celebrate his beloved daughter Mavis’s (Selena Gomez) 118th birthday. For Dracula catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem but the party really starts when one ordinary guy stumbles into the hotel and changes everything!
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FLEABAG – National Theatre
Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.
The hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, was captured live on stage from London’s West End in 2019.
Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose.
Presented by DryWrite, Soho Theatre and Annapurna Theatre.
Age recommendation 15+
Contains strong language
Tickets: $20 Adult, $16 Member, Youth FREE.
Tickets available at the door.
*Reserved seating. Seats have are been marked to accommodate physical distancing of 6 feet. Face masks are required. Cloth masks are available by donation at King’s Theatre. Thank you!
Categories: 2020 Stage to Screen Theatre
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Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan star in this raw love story between a solitary paleontologist and a wealthy, grieving wife in 19th-century Dorset.
Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan have both shown exceptional range, depth, and intensity on screen, but Ammonite reveals new colours. In this story of a visionary scientist and the young woman who changes her life, these two stars deliver performances of raw electricity.
Mary Anning (Winslet) devotes her days on Southwest England’s Dorset coast to finding and cataloguing fossils of ammonites, extinct and beautiful sea creatures. In the early 19th century this is no work for a woman, and no scientific society will have her. So Mary toils alone, even as male scientists visit to study and take credit for her work. When one visitor brings along his grieving wife, Charlotte (Ronan), then abandons her there to return to London, the two women have no one to turn to but each other.
Francis Lee’s follow-up to his award-winning God’s Own Country shows the same talent for powerful love stories in harsh environments. The rocky, windswept seaside of Lyme Regis is palpable here. Lee directs with a similar brisk urgency, cutting to the core of Mary’s anger and Charlotte’s pain, charting the gathering emotional storm that throws them together. As in God’s Own Country, Lee films physical passion without a shred of prudishness. He, Winslet, and Ronan forego period gloss for a portrait of desire that feels so much more true. And in showing the full gamut of Mary’s astringent brilliance and unvarnished lust, Winslet delivers one of the very best performances of her career. – CAMERON BAILEY
R | 2h | Biography, Drama, Romance
*Seats have been marked to accommodate physical distancing of 6 feet. Please choose a seat that is not marked. Face masks are required. Cloth masks and “mingle masks” are available by donation at King’s Theatre to support “SchoolsPlus”. Thank you!
THE LEHMAN TRILOGY – National Theatre
On a cold September morning in 1844 a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside. Dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers and an American epic begins.
163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers – spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, and triggers the largest financial crisis in history.
Sam Mendes (Skyfall, King Lear) returns to the National to direct Ben Power‘s English version of Stefano Massini’s vast and poetic play, a hit across Europe.
Theatre at its best. Sam Mendes triumphs – The Times
Spectacular saga magnificently performed by Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley and Ben Miles. – The Stage
What an astonishing evening! Engrossing play and an acting masterclass – Guardian
THE POLAR EXPRESS – free movie
FREE KID’S MOVIE — All Welcome!
Santa will be present.
Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards the mysterious train that waits for him–The Polar Express. When the boy arrives at the North Pole, Santa Claus offers him any gift he desires. The boy asks only for a bell from the harness of Santa’s reindeer. But on the way home, the bell is lost. Christmas morning, the boy finds the bell under the Christmas tree, and when he shakes it, the bell makes the most beautiful sound he’s ever heard. His mother admires the bell, but she laments that it is broken … for, you see, only a true believer can hear the sound of the bell.
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. General admission seating.
Categories: 2020 Film Special Event
OPEN HOUSE & SALE
Join us on Saturday December 5 from 1-4pm at King’s Theatre for an OPEN HOUSE & SALE.
Drop in to say hi, and warm up with some FREE HOT CHOCOLATE & TREATS.
Check out our new CENTENNIAL MERCH:
touques, ballcaps, tote bags, mugs, thermal tumblers, and our own blend of Just-Us Coffee.
Pick up some stocking stuffers like theatre vouchers!
Drop a donation in the basket for SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAMS.
All the best for the season, from all of us at King’s.
Categories: 2020 Special Event
THE NUTCRACKER – National Ballet of Canada
The National Ballet of Canada’s The Nutcracker is a magical holiday tradition. Set in the rustic world of rural 19th-century Russia, The Nutcracker blends an affectionately detailed natural setting with an extravagant dreamscape of wonders, from the glittering, ice-coated world of the Snow Queen to the awe-inspiring splendour of the golden palace of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The December 13 matinee performance runs 115 minutes, with a 20 minute intermission. The Nutcracker’s choreography and libretto are by James Kudelka, music is by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikosky, set and costume design are by Santo Loquasto and lighting design is by Jennifer Tipton.
“I am extremely proud to be able to share our production of The Nutcracker with Canadians nationwide. And this year, we will expand our reach even more, bringing this great holiday tradition to a greater number of communities across the country,” says Karen Kain, Artistic Director. “We are excited to once again present The Nutcracker to our theatre audiences across the country,” says Pat Marshall, Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations, Cineplex Entertainment. “The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition that should be experienced by as many people as possible and we have expanded the number of theatres to ensure everyone can enjoy it.”
Categories: 2020 Dance Stage to Screen
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Steps toward closing the gender pay gap
CPA employers can take these concrete actions to make compensation more equitable.
By Yasmine El-Ramly, CPA/CITP, CGMA
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Early in her career, Melissa Hooley, CPA, CGMA, and her husband at the time, also a CPA, worked for the same organization. Every year they each received a letter detailing their raises — and every time her husband got a higher increase than she did, even though they were at the same level and had nearly identical backgrounds, performance reviews, and expertise.
"Each year I had to go in and discuss the issue," said Hooley, who has since changed firms and is now partner-in-charge of employee benefit plan services at ACM LLP in Denver. "Every year I had a conversation with my mentor (a male partner at the organization), and he always ensured adjustments were made." Although she appreciated the organization's adjusting her compensation and recognizing the unintentional bias, she found it exasperating to have to make a case for herself year after year, especially with the knowledge that others with the same qualifications didn't experience the same problem.
THE PAY GAP IN ACCOUNTING
As Hooley's example illustrates, the gender pay gap in accounting is real. Among accountants and auditors, women made 78% as much as men did, according to a 2018 report by the American Association of University Women. In the United Kingdom, the publication Accountancy Age found a 21.5% gap overall between men's and women's salaries.
Many organizations have unintended gender pay discrepancies in their compensation structure, which they may not even be aware of. But there are compelling reasons for organizations to assess their compensation practices and take an intentional approach to pay equity. Equitable pay is more than a matter of simple fairness; organizations may lose valuable talent if women employees become aware of a wage gap and leave. Organizations with a wage gap may also gain a reputation for pay disparity or unfairness, making it difficult to recruit top talent.
"Your competitors have an advantage if your people are underpaid, because they can lure away the best people or the strongest entry-level staff simply by offering market rates," noted Mary Bennett of MLBennett Consulting LLC in Asheville, N.C., a former chair of the AICPA Women's Initiatives Executive Committee and a consultant to CPA firms and other organizations on diversity and inclusion. "If you don't create a sense of belonging and fairness, people do notice."
Organizations that retain their best people also have more to offer clients. "As a profession, if we genuinely want to bring value to clients, the creativity that comes from diversity of thought is critical," said Wendy Eversole, CPA, CGMA, partner and COO of HORNE LLP, working out of the firm's Ridgeland, Miss., office. "Pay parity is a big part of ensuring we have that diversity."
THE CAUSES OF DISPARITY
Often, there are concrete reasons why individual men and women with similar positions are paid differently. Various factors can affect pay, such as cost-of-living differentials in local markets or pay variations based on specialties; an employee's education level, level of expertise, or practice area; and the quality of an employee's performance.
However, some gaps in compensation have nothing to do with performance or qualifications. Some may result from unconscious bias or other misunderstandings in the compensation process. In other instances, pay gaps may arise if female professionals fail to negotiate a higher salary on hiring or a larger increase in a performance review than men do. (As a Glassdoor survey found, 68% of women accepted a salary offer without negotiating, compared with 52% of men.) This disparity will only grow over time if professionals receive raises or bonuses based on their current salaries. All employees should be prepared to negotiate for the salary they think they deserve (see the sidebar, "How Individuals Can Ensure They're Paid What They're Worth"). And a survey reported in the Harvard Business Review found that women who asked for higher pay actually got that raise only 15% of the time, versus 20% for men, which is why consistent and equitable organizational pay practices are so important.
Pay gaps can also be exacerbated when starting pay is based on a new hire's last salary. If women start out being paid less than men, they will then be more likely to start subsequent jobs at a lower rate than men and, if raises are based on set annual percentage increases, their pay will remain lower over time.
HOW TO ADDRESS PAY DISPARITIES
Organizations can take several steps to remediate existing disparities and prevent new ones. However, in making any individual or general compensation decisions, employers need to be aware of employment and labor laws, especially those that have to do with compensation, hiring and firing, and discrimination. Laws vary widely among jurisdictions and can change frequently. It is always a best business and legal practice to consult with an attorney when analyzing and managing pay equity issues. According to Best Practices for Preventing Gender Pay Disparity, a guide from the AICPA Women's Initiatives Executive Committee, organizations can:
Track compensation metrics
A comprehensive compensation audit, performed at least annually, is the best way to identify and track metrics on all compensation issues, including gender pay parity. "If you just have gut checks and not a robust review process, you can miss the mark on the market salary levels or fail to notice unconscious bias," Hooley said. (An audit can also spot pay disparity among white and minority employees.)
How does an audit work in practice? At HORNE, a team that includes Eversole, the firm's managing partner, and the director of finance reviews raises and bonuses once a year to spot trends and discrepancies. To gain perspective, the team talks with partners-in-charge to understand professionals' individual strengths and the reasons for past compensation decisions.
During conversations like these, Bennett advised, "It's very important not to present the reviews and the discussions with those in charge of compensation as punitive or as a search for overt discrimination but as a trend analysis instead." Everyone involved should understand that any disparities could be a result of unconscious bias or other unintended actions over a series of years, she noted.
Another option is to bring in an outside consultant to perform a regular compensation review that includes gender pay parity issues, said Beth Baldwin, chief people officer at Burr Pilger Mayer LLP (BPM) in San Francisco. She recommends that the reviews include benchmarking your compensation against local and nationwide salary data to ensure that you remain competitive. Bonuses should be part of the review, as they are an important part of compensation.
Considering market data may be a requirement in some jurisdictions. When gathering market pay information, be aware of antitrust issues. For example, it's illegal in many jurisdictions to directly ask a competitor about their pay to match it.
Understand the difference between equal and equitable
Pay parity is not about paying individuals an equal amount at each level of the organization but about helping achieve a level playing field for everyone. Differences are acceptable as long as they are equitable and are empowering individuals to take ownership of their career. Employees with modified work arrangements, for example, may have lower total compensation than those with standard working hours; nevertheless, such arrangements are an important benefit that can allow individuals to integrate their lives, career, and values.
Address existing disparities
If you find out that pay gaps exist in your business, consult your organization's legal counsel to determine how to remedy inequitable past pay practices and how to ensure that those practices are corrected going forward.
HOW TO PREVENT FUTURE PAY DISPARITIES
Steps to take include:
Have a narrow range for starting salaries
Having too wide a range can open the door to inadvertent inequities. If men typically get the highest salaries and women fall at the low end, a wide range will exacerbate the gap between them. For example, a report by the jobs data platform company TransparentCareer found that, among new MBAs with the same credentials and access to an identical set of jobs, the total compensation package was $14,000 higher for men than for women.
To address this issue, organizations can ensure that all incoming employees at the same level and with similar backgrounds have similar salaries. BPM, for instance, offers the same starting salary to all entry-level hires with similar levels of education or experience, separate from any signing bonus and wardrobe allowance. Salary "may begin to vary after the third year" based on performance reviews, promotions, and other factors, Baldwin said.
Another good practice: Refrain from asking about current or past salaries when hiring, a practice that is actually illegal in some states. Base salary on qualifications for the job rather than previous pay.
Use objective, organizationwide measures to set employees' pay and raises
Align metrics with your organization's core competencies and leadership attributes. As a starting point, CPA firms can turn to the AICPA Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) CPA Firm Competency Model (available to PCPS Section members), which details attributes for the following areas of professional achievement: business development; people development and teamwork; chargeable hours/productivity/personal profitability; client service; and technical knowledge/expertise.
Make the performance review and promotion decision process as transparent as possible by communicating the attributes and competencies that are valued and/or needed to advance within the organization. One way to do so is to make a road map of the process and competencies available to all employees during onboarding.
Rethink how you handle employee performance reviews
Ask that criticism in reviews be constructive to avoid biased or dismissive assumptions or conclusions. For example, the review might suggest a solution ("She has good ideas but could benefit from coaching to help build her confidence so that she articulates them in meetings.") rather than offering purely critical comments ("She seems to lack confidence because she rarely speaks in meetings.").
Encourage promotions
One way to equalize an organizationwide pay disparity is to ensure that women have the same opportunities for advancement as men. The fact that far fewer women than men make partner can be one factor in a firm's overall pay gap. The latest AICPA Women's Initiatives Executive Committee CPA Firm Gender Survey found that only 22% of partners were women. If a star player has consistently received bonuses but hasn't been promoted, the team reviewing gender pay disparity should work with the relevant organizational leaders to understand why. The team can ask this question about both men and women, but raising the issue will help prevent women from being unintentionally sidelined.
Develop formal sponsorship programs
These efforts can ensure that women and underrepresented minorities have the same opportunity for advancement and pay increase, as well as increase the available talent pool in organizations by spotting emerging leaders (see "Succeeding at Sponsorship," July 2019). More details are available in the PCPS CPA Firm Sponsorship Success Toolkit.
Offer training in detecting and overcoming unconscious bias
Organizations should provide regular awareness training for partners and any others who make compensation decisions. This education can be integrated into other training or awareness efforts on compensation, people management, organizational culture, and unconscious bias.
Expect accountability
Hold leaders and those who conduct performance reviews accountable for the organization's gender pay audits and other efforts to address compensation issues and resolve existing discrepancies.
Enhance diversity
Including more women and underrepresented minorities on compensation committees can help tackle unconscious bias and assumptions that may impact compensation decisions.
Consider changing how employees are compensated
CPA firms may also find that compensation decisions are being made based on hours worked rather than results achieved. Those in charge of compensation may decide that those who are on alternative schedules deserve lower pay, even if they are exemplary workers. This misperception could affect women on alternative schedules.
VALUE IN FAIRNESS
The advantages of making efforts to achieve equitable pay are clear. Not only do such efforts bring in new perspectives and experiences, they also demonstrate an organization's commitment to fairness and inclusion.
How individuals can ensure they're paid what they're worth
It's easier to ensure you're getting the compensation you deserve if you are able to recognize and articulate your own value. Another important factor is being able to negotiate in any compensation discussion. Many professionals accept compensation decisions as final offers, when they are often just part of a negotiation. With that in mind, put these best practices to work:
Benchmark your compensation against the averages for a similar position nationally and in your marketplace. You can find this information in the Robert Half Salary Guides and elsewhere.
Understand your organization's compensation system. How are compensation decisions made? Who is making the decisions — a compensation committee, the managing partners, an executive committee, etc.? Learn the leadership attributes and competencies that are valued by your organization. This information will help you position yourself and align your performance with what the organization is seeking when you are discussing bonuses, pay increases, and promotions.
Keep a record of your accomplishments. It's a good idea to maintain an ongoing list of your achievements, along with how each one benefited the organization. Compiling this list is a great confidence booster, and it will help you discuss your value before any review or when asking for a raise or promotion.
Ask for constructive feedback from your reviewers so you can build on your past performance and understand how you can better position yourself for advancement.
Consider asking your supervisor about your chances for promotion. Your supervisor may not be aware of your desire to move up or may have advice to help speed your advancement.
Find a sponsor who can advocate on your behalf when promotions or compensation are being discussed. Learn more about what sponsors do and how they can significantly impact your career in the PCPS CPA Firm Sponsorship Success Toolkit.
Negotiate for equitable pay for a modified work arrangement by preparing a case to present to your organization's leaders. It should include your findings on local and national compensation for similar jobs; a plan for your modified work arrangement and how it could impact your compensation; and a discussion of your strengths and your contributions to the organization.
Source: Best Practices for Preventing Gender Pay Disparity, a guide from the AICPA Women's Initiatives Executive Committee.
Yasmine El-Ramly, CPA/CITP, CGMA, is senior technical manager—Firm Services & Global Alliances for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants in North Carolina.
To comment on this article or to suggest an idea for another article, contact Courtney Vien, a JofA senior editor, at Courtney.Vien@aicpa-cima.com or 919-402-4125.
AICPA resources
"Women's Initiatives: A Step-by-Step Plan," JofA, Sept. 2018
"How Firms Can Promote More Women to Leadership Roles," CPA Insider, May 20, 2019
"Rising to the Top on a Reduced Schedule," JofA, Dec. 2016
"How Firms Can Close the Gender Gap," CPA Insider, Sept. 26, 2016
"How to Make Women's Initiatives More Successful," JofA, May 21, 2018
AICPA Women's Global Leadership Summit, Nov. 6—8, San Diego, (#WOM19, conference; #WOM19ON, online access)
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Best Practices for Preventing Gender Pay Disparity: A Guide From the AICPA WIEC
Enhancing CPA Firm Success Through Gender Diversity checklist
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Next Mars Rover Will Have 23 'Eyes'
A selection of the 23 cameras on NASA's 2020 Mars rover. Many are improved versions of the cameras on the Curiosity rover, with a few new additions as well.› Full image and caption
Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech UPDATED AT 4:15 p.m. PDT to correct the number of EDL cameras shown in the image.
A 3-D printed model of Mastcam-Z, one of the science cameras on the Mars 2020 rover. Mastcam-Z will include a 3:1 zoom lens. A quarter is provided for scale.› Full image and caption
One of the enhanced engineering cameras with a prototype lens for the Hazcams, which will watch for obstacles encountered by the Mars 2020 rover.› Full image and caption
Over the last 20 years, rover cameras have become smaller, less costly and more numerous.
When NASA's Mars Pathfinder touched down in 1997, it had five cameras: two on a mast that popped up from the lander, and three on NASA's first rover, Sojourner.
Since then, camera technology has taken a quantum leap. Photo sensors that were improved by the space program have become commercially ubiquitous. Cameras have shrunk in size, increased in quality and are now carried in every cellphone and laptop.
That same evolution has returned to space. NASA's Mars 2020 mission will have more "eyes" than any rover before it: a grand total of 23, to create sweeping panoramas, reveal obstacles, study the atmosphere, and assist science instruments. They will provide dramatic views during the rover's descent to Mars and be the first to capture images of a parachute as it opens on another planet. There will even be a camera inside the rover's body, which will study samples as they're stored and left on the surface for collection by a future mission.
A Snapshot of Some Mars 2020 Cameras
› Enhanced Engineering Cameras: Color, higher resolution and wider fields of view than Curiosity's engineering cameras.
› Mastcam-Z: An improved version of Curiosity's MASTCAM with a 3:1 zoom lens.
› SuperCam Remote Micro-Imager (RMI): The highest-resolution remote imager will have color, a change from the imager that flew with Curiosity's ChemCam.
› CacheCam: Will watch as rock samples are deposited into the rover's body.
› Entry, descent and landing cameras: Six cameras will record the entry, descent and landing process, providing the first video of a parachute opening on another planet.
› Lander Vision System Camera: Will use computer vision to guide the landing, using a new technology called terrain relative navigation.
› SkyCam: A suite of weather instruments will include a sky-facing camera for studying clouds and the atmosphere.
All these cameras will be incorporated as the Mars 2020 rover is built at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. They represent a steady progression since Pathfinder: after that mission, the Spirit and Opportunity rovers were designed with 10 cameras each, including on their landers; Mars Science Laboratory's Curiosity rover has 17.
"Camera technology keeps improving," said Justin Maki of JPL, Mars 2020's imaging scientist and deputy principal investigator of the Mastcam-Z instrument. "Each successive mission is able to utilize these improvements, with better performance and lower cost."
That advantage represents a full circle of development, from NASA to the private sector and back. In the 1980s, JPL developed active-pixel sensors that used less power than earlier digital camera technology. These sensors were later commercialized by the Photobit Corporation, founded by former JPL researcher Eric Fossum, now at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.
The cameras on 2020 will include more color and 3-D imaging than on Curiosity, said Jim Bell of Arizona State University, Tempe, principal investigator for 2020's Mastcam-Z. The "Z" stands for "zoom," which will be added to an improved version of Curiosity's high-definition Mastcam, the rover's main eyes.
Mastcam-Z's stereoscopic cameras can support more 3-D images, which are ideal for examining geologic features and scouting potential samples from long distances away. Features like erosion and soil textures can be spotted at the length of a soccer field. Documenting details like these is important: They could reveal geologic clues and serve as "field notes" to contextualize samples for future scientists.
"Routinely using 3-D images at high resolution could pay off in a big way," Bell said. "They're useful for both long-range and near-field science targets."
Finally, in color
The Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity rovers were all designed with engineering cameras for planning drives (Navcams) and avoiding hazards (Hazcams). These produced 1-megapixel images in black and white.
On the new rover, the engineering cameras have been upgraded to acquire high-resolution, 20-megapixel color images.
Their lenses will also have a wider field of view. That's critical for the 2020 mission, which will try to maximize the time spent doing science and collecting samples.
"Our previous Navcams would snap multiple pictures and stitch them together," said Colin McKinney of JPL, product delivery manager for the new engineering cameras. "With the wider field of view, we get the same perspective in one shot."
That means less time spent panning, snapping pictures and stitching. The cameras are also able to reduce motion blur, so they can take photos while the rover is on the move.
A Data Link to Mars
There's a challenge in all this upgrading: It means beaming more data through space.
"The limiting factor in most imaging systems is the telecommunications link," Maki said. "Cameras are capable of acquiring much more data than can be sent back to Earth."
To address that problem, rover cameras have gotten "smarter" over time -- especially regarding compression.
On Spirit and Opportunity, the compression was done using the onboard computer; on Curiosity, much of it was done using electronics built into the camera. That allows for more 3-D imaging, color, and even high-speed video.
NASA has also gotten better at using orbiting spacecraft as data relays. That concept was pioneered for rover missions with Spirit and Opportunity. The idea of using relays started as an experiment with NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter, Bell said.
"We were expecting to do that mission on just tens of megabits each Mars day, or sol," he said. "When we got that first Odyssey overflight, and we had about 100 megabits per sol, we realized it was a whole new ballgame."
NASA plans to use existing spacecraft already in orbit at Mars -- the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MAVEN, and the European Space Agency's Trace Gas Orbiter -- as relays for the Mars 2020 mission, which will support the cameras during the rover's first two years.
More information about Mars 2020's cameras is at:
https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mission/rover/cameras/
More information about the Mars 2020 mission is at:
https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/
Andrew Good
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif.
andrew.c.good@jpl.nasa.gov
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Drone World
By: Robert C. Koehler Source: iViews Apr 16, 2013 No Comments
Category: Americas, Featured, Nature & Science Topics: Robots, Science And Technology, Technology Views: 1466
In the not so distant future, America's skies will be full of . . . drones.
"Although the prospect of drones flying over U.S. cities is generating cries of spies in the skies," writes the Los Angeles Times, "groups from California to Florida are fiercely competing to become one of six federally designated sites for testing how the remotely piloted aircraft can safely be incorporated into the nation's airspace."
It's just technology and technology is neutral, or so the forces of mainstream capitalism assure us. Drones are an emerging market, with worldwide sales expected to double in the next decade, to $11 billion, if not much more. And these will be good drones, the kind that look for lost children or leaks in pipelines, the kind that catch criminals.
What disturbs me about all this - what feels utterly unexamined in the mainstream coverage of this looming techno-makeover of our world - is:
A. Why is there such an emerging market for drones?
B. Why does the fact that some people will make lots of money on drones make their domestic mega-debut a done deal and what are the implications of the fact that potential profit for the well-connected is the lodestar of our future?
C. What might Drone World look like 10 or 20 years - or seven generations - down the road? And why does that not seem to be a concern of government; that is to say, why in an alleged democracy is there so little public discussion about the world we're creating for our children and all succeeding generations?
Even the red flags of concern - about privacy or "Big Brother" - that some people are waving about domestic drone proliferation seem depressingly limited, especially because this is the only downside the corporate media bother to acknowledge. Passing legislation that prohibits drone surveillance without a warrant is a good idea, of course, but I have no faith in the power of law to protect us from the sort of social forces that drones enable.
Even unarmed drones are extraordinary tools of domination. But how strange, how nave, to ponder the future of domestic drones without bothering to notice their current widespread usage as tools of murder and terror.
They've seduced the Obama administration into playing video game war in Central Asia on the pretense that killing alleged terrorists, and anyone else in the vicinity, is keeping America safe. Drones are more than just useful tools; the fact that they bestow such remarkably precise power on those who control them makes them truly dangerous appendages if the controllers are smitten with their own righteousness.
And righteousness combined with lethal power is militarism - which Jeff Cohen, in a recent speech at the National Conference on Media Reform in Denver, called "the elephant in the room" and "arguably our country's biggest problem." Only the rest of the world is aware of the U.S. addiction to militarism. In the circles of consensus power that govern the United States, including the mainstream media, there's no such thing. In those circles, there are only our economic interests and our security, which add up to perpetual war.
We live in a society that requires enemies, and my guess is that, however much the promoters of drone technology extol the positive uses of drones - finding lost children and lost hikers, aiding in wildfire containment, natural disaster rescue assistance, monitoring the weather, scouting film locations (!) - their primary use will be in us-vs.-them situations. People who live in gated communities, secure in their "us" status, may see no problem with this, but for members of oft-targeted groups, the concerns about domestic drone usage, and the possibility of what the ACLU called "mission creep," are hardly abstract.
"Even when laws do apply, constraints on law enforcement have a tendency to slacken when communities of color are the subjects of observation," Seth Freed Wessler and Jamilah King note on the website Colorlines.
Citing a warning from digital watchdog group Electronic Frontier Foundation, they add that "there's currently no legal firewall stopping the government from equipping drones with rubber bullets, tasers or other so-called 'non-lethal weapons' that research suggests get deployed on people of color at higher rates and that mirror other kinds of police violence."
How hard is it to imagine the "war on terror" going domestic? It already has, of course, by other names. My point is that it's absurdly nave to envision domestic Drone World without factoring the dark side of U.S. militarism into the mix. Drones do not empower empathy. They empower its opposite.
Even the LA Times story quoted above, about the competition among states to get selected by the FAA as a drone test site, alludes - humorously - to the militarism lurking behind the drone craze. The story pointed out that Ohio's pitch to get a test site included the fact that the state "was home to development of the 'world's first unmanned aerial system,' a sort of flying bomb known as an 'aerial torpedo' developed in 1918."
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The median annual salary for a Software Developer was £50,000 in advertised job vacancies during the 6 months to 19 January 2021.
The first table below provides salary benchmarking and summary statistics including a comparison to same period in the previous 2 years.
Rank 86 85 87
Rank change year-on-year -1 +2 +6
Permanent jobs requiring a Software Developer 2,241 4,350 5,329
As % of all permanent jobs advertised in the UK 3.54% 3.49% 3.54%
As % of the Job Titles category 3.72% 3.66% 3.69%
Median salary % change year-on-year +11.11% +5.88% -
UK excluding London median annual salary £45,000 £42,500 £42,500
% change year-on-year +5.88% - +6.25%
The following table is for comparison with the above and includes summary statistics for all permanent IT job vacancies. Most job vacancies include a discernible job title that can be normalized. As such, the figures in the second row provide an indication of the number of permanent jobs in our overall sample.
All Permanent IT Job Vacancies
Permanent vacancies in the UK with a recognized job title 60,206 118,984 144,560
% of permanent IT jobs with a recognized job title 95.14% 95.59% 95.95%
Number of salaries quoted 48,901 96,291 117,046
Median salary % change year-on-year +4.76% +5.00% -
Job Vacancy Trend
Job postings that featured Software Developer in the job title as a proportion of all IT jobs advertised.
3-month moving average salary quoted in jobs citing Software Developer.
Salary Histogram
Salary distribution for jobs citing Software Developer over the 6 months to 19 January 2021.
Top 17 Job Locations
The table below looks at the demand and provides a guide to the median salaries quoted in IT jobs citing Software Developer within the UK over the 6 months to 19 January 2021. The 'Rank Change' column provides an indication of the change in demand within each location based on the same 6 month period last year.
England -12 1,866 £50,000 +11.11% 519
UK excluding London -2 1,721 £45,000 +5.88% 466
South East -4 516 £50,000 +11.11% 96
Work from Home 0 452 £50,000 +11.11% 117
London +13 405 £67,500 +12.50% 123
North of England +12 395 £45,000 +2.27% 126
North West +28 239 £45,000 - 69
South West -11 224 £45,000 +12.50% 53
Midlands -16 185 £42,500 +6.25% 74
Scotland +6 165 £45,000 - 43
East of England +26 131 £45,000 +5.88% 45
West Midlands +13 127 £42,500 +3.66% 44
Yorkshire -49 102 £45,000 +12.50% 44
Northern Ireland +14 65 £42,500 +13.33% 18
East Midlands -19 57 £40,000 - 29
North East +36 54 £42,000 +12.00% 13
Wales -3 43 £45,000 +6.69% 12
Software Developer Skill Set
Top 30 Co-occurring IT Skills
For the 6 months to 19 January 2021, Software Developer job roles required the following IT skills in order of popularity. The figures indicate the absolute number co-occurrences and as a proportion of all permanent job ads featuring Software Developer in the job title.
1 1,468 (65.51%) C#
2 1,352 (60.33%) .NET
3 1,058 (47.21%) JavaScript
4 922 (41.14%) Agile Software Development
5 777 (34.67%) SQL
6 649 (28.96%) .NET Core
7 644 (28.74%) Azure
8 640 (28.56%) HTML
9 588 (26.24%) CSS
10 578 (25.79%) SQL Server
11 516 (23.03%) MVC
12 498 (22.22%) ASP.NET
13 472 (21.06%) AngularJS
14 445 (19.86%) Java
15 432 (19.28%) Software Engineering
16 416 (18.56%) DevOps
17 406 (18.12%) TDD
18 395 (17.63%) Microsoft
19 386 (17.22%) .NET Framework
20 385 (17.18%) React
21 345 (15.39%) Degree
22 332 (14.81%) Python
23 325 (14.50%) Microservices
24 310 (13.83%) Scrum
25 295 (13.16%) Git (software)
26 269 (12.00%) AWS
27 264 (11.78%) Finance
28 262 (11.69%) Computer Science
29 248 (11.07%) Docker
30 247 (11.02%) Test Automation
Co-occurring IT Skills by Category
1 47 (2.10%) CMS
2 37 (1.65%) Elasticsearch
3 31 (1.38%) IIS
4 26 (1.16%) JBoss
5 24 (1.07%) Apache
6 20 (0.89%) Confluence
6 20 (0.89%) Umbraco
7 15 (0.67%) SharePoint
8 14 (0.62%) EPiServer
8 14 (0.62%) IBM Domino
9 11 (0.49%) WebSphere
10 10 (0.45%) Kentico
10 10 (0.45%) MS Exchange
10 10 (0.45%) NServiceBus
11 9 (0.40%) nginx
12 7 (0.31%) Tomcat
13 6 (0.27%) BizTalk Server
14 5 (0.22%) WordPress
15 4 (0.18%) IBM Notes
15 4 (0.18%) Mule
1 8 (0.36%) Microsoft Office
2 6 (0.27%) Chatbot
2 6 (0.27%) Microsoft Excel
4 2 (0.089%) Adobe Illustrator
5 1 (0.045%) AutoCAD
5 1 (0.045%) Microsoft PowerPoint
5 1 (0.045%) MS Visio
5 1 (0.045%) SOLIDWORKS
1 21 (0.94%) Dynamics CRM
2 14 (0.62%) Dynamics AX
3 4 (0.18%) Magento
4 2 (0.089%) Payment Gateway
4 2 (0.089%) R3 Corda
4 2 (0.089%) Sentinel
5 1 (0.045%) Dynamics NAV
5 1 (0.045%) Elite 3E
5 1 (0.045%) MoSes
5 1 (0.045%) NetSuite
5 1 (0.045%) ProductWriter
5 1 (0.045%) Sage 200
5 1 (0.045%) Salesforce.com CRM
5 1 (0.045%) Shopify
2 269 (12.00%) AWS
3 118 (5.27%) SaaS
4 56 (2.50%) GCP
5 48 (2.14%) GitHub
6 34 (1.52%) Serverless
7 19 (0.85%) AWS Lambda
7 19 (0.85%) Cloud Computing
8 17 (0.76%) npm
9 16 (0.71%) Dynamics 365
9 16 (0.71%) Office 365
10 14 (0.62%) Amazon SQS
11 12 (0.54%) Amazon EC2
11 12 (0.54%) Azure Functions
12 10 (0.45%) AWS CloudFormation
12 10 (0.45%) Veeva
13 8 (0.36%) Power Platform
14 7 (0.31%) Amazon ElastiCache
14 7 (0.31%) NuGet
14 7 (0.31%) PaaS
1 22 (0.98%) HTTP
1 22 (0.98%) Internet
2 8 (0.36%) TCP/IP
3 6 (0.27%) H.323
4 5 (0.22%) SMTP
4 5 (0.22%) Wireshark
5 4 (0.18%) SNMP
6 3 (0.13%) DNS
7 2 (0.089%) 2G
8 1 (0.045%) AMQP
8 1 (0.045%) CTI
8 1 (0.045%) FTP
8 1 (0.045%) Modbus
8 1 (0.045%) SSH
8 1 (0.045%) SSL
1 578 (25.79%) SQL Server
2 163 (7.27%) MySQL
3 125 (5.58%) MongoDB
4 122 (5.44%) NoSQL
5 77 (3.44%) Relational Database
6 61 (2.72%) PostgreSQL
7 49 (2.19%) Azure SQL Database
8 41 (1.83%) Big Data
9 27 (1.20%) SQL Server Integration Services
10 26 (1.16%) SQL Server Reporting Services
11 23 (1.03%) SQL Server 2008
12 22 (0.98%) Redis
13 21 (0.94%) RDBMS
15 18 (0.80%) SQLPlus
16 17 (0.76%) GIS
18 9 (0.40%) Amazon RDS
19 8 (0.36%) Cosmos DB
1 295 (13.16%) Git (software)
2 172 (7.68%) Selenium
3 104 (4.64%) Visual Studio
4 98 (4.37%) Jenkins
5 81 (3.61%) Team Foundation Server
6 71 (3.17%) JIRA
7 64 (2.86%) Cucumber
8 62 (2.77%) WebDriver
9 50 (2.23%) NUnit
9 50 (2.23%) Visual Studio Team System
10 36 (1.61%) SpecFlow
11 34 (1.52%) Eclipse
12 30 (1.34%) JUnit
13 26 (1.16%) TeamCity
14 23 (1.03%) Maven
15 22 (0.98%) Bitbucket
15 22 (0.98%) webpack
16 20 (0.89%) Octopus Deploy
17 17 (0.76%) gulp
18 15 (0.67%) Jasmine
1 264 (11.78%) Finance
2 67 (2.99%) Public Sector
3 51 (2.28%) Games
4 45 (2.01%) Manufacturing
6 42 (1.87%) Marketing
6 42 (1.87%) Telecoms
7 34 (1.52%) Electronics
7 34 (1.52%) Retail
8 19 (0.85%) Law
9 17 (0.76%) Advertising
9 17 (0.76%) Automotive
10 13 (0.58%) Front Office
11 11 (0.49%) German Language
13 8 (0.36%) Local Government
14 7 (0.31%) Aerospace
14 7 (0.31%) Publishing
15 6 (0.27%) Legal
16 5 (0.22%) Online Betting
5 498 (22.22%) ASP.NET
6 472 (21.06%) AngularJS
7 386 (17.22%) .NET Framework
8 385 (17.18%) React
9 236 (10.53%) Entity Framework
10 234 (10.44%) Vue.js
11 221 (9.86%) jQuery
12 216 (9.64%) ASP.NET MVC
12 216 (9.64%) ASP.NET Web API
13 200 (8.92%) Web Services
14 198 (8.84%) REST
15 185 (8.26%) Node.js
16 152 (6.78%) RESTful
17 148 (6.60%) HTML5
18 105 (4.69%) JSON
19 100 (4.46%) XML
1 157 (7.01%) Greenfield Project
2 130 (5.80%) Analytical Skills
3 116 (5.18%) User Experience
4 73 (3.26%) Self-Motivation
5 65 (2.90%) Mobile App
6 56 (2.50%) Algorithms
7 50 (2.23%) Enterprise Software
8 35 (1.56%) Data Structures
9 34 (1.52%) LIMS
10 26 (1.16%) Cyberthreat
11 20 (0.89%) N-Tier
12 18 (0.80%) Virtual Team
13 14 (0.62%) Life Science
14 13 (0.58%) Management Information System
15 11 (0.49%) Hedge funds
15 11 (0.49%) Linux Command Line
16 10 (0.45%) Client/Server
16 10 (0.45%) Embedded Systems
17 9 (0.40%) Over-the-Top Content
17 9 (0.40%) RIA
1 170 (7.59%) Linux
2 117 (5.22%) Windows
3 50 (2.23%) Android
4 34 (1.52%) Apple iOS
5 21 (0.94%) Unix
6 15 (0.67%) Windows Server
7 10 (0.45%) Ubuntu
8 6 (0.27%) Embedded Linux
9 3 (0.13%) Debian
10 2 (0.089%) Mac OS X
10 2 (0.089%) Windows Phone
11 1 (0.045%) Android TV
11 1 (0.045%) Red Hat Enterprise Linux
11 1 (0.045%) Windows Server 2012
2 516 (23.03%) MVC
3 432 (19.28%) Software Engineering
4 416 (18.56%) DevOps
5 406 (18.12%) TDD
6 325 (14.50%) Microservices
7 310 (13.83%) Scrum
8 262 (11.69%) Computer Science
9 247 (11.02%) Test Automation
10 227 (10.13%) Mentoring
10 227 (10.13%) OO
11 221 (9.86%) Problem-Solving
12 166 (7.41%) Fintech
13 158 (7.05%) Continuous Integration
14 154 (6.87%) SDLC
15 148 (6.60%) OOP
16 144 (6.43%) BDD
17 140 (6.25%) Mathematics
17 140 (6.25%) Web Development
18 131 (5.85%) SOLID
4 445 (19.86%) Java
5 332 (14.81%) Python
6 242 (10.80%) C++
7 229 (10.22%) TypeScript
8 138 (6.16%) PHP
9 106 (4.73%) VB.NET
10 102 (4.55%) T-SQL
11 73 (3.26%) Go
11 73 (3.26%) VB
12 55 (2.45%) Ruby
13 46 (2.05%) C
14 44 (1.96%) Kotlin
15 26 (1.16%) PowerShell
16 25 (1.12%) ES6
16 25 (1.12%) PL/SQL
17 23 (1.03%) Perl
18 20 (0.89%) Bash Shell
1 345 (15.39%) Degree
2 162 (7.23%) Computer Science Degree
3 91 (4.06%) Security Cleared
4 53 (2.37%) SC Cleared
5 27 (1.20%) DV Cleared
6 22 (0.98%) Microsoft Certification
6 22 (0.98%) Numerate Degree
7 19 (0.85%) ISTQB
9 8 (0.36%) CTC Cleared
10 7 (0.31%) ISEB
11 6 (0.27%) ISTQB Foundation Certification
12 2 (0.089%) DBS Check
12 2 (0.089%) HND
12 2 (0.089%) ITIL Certification
12 2 (0.089%) Master's Degree
12 2 (0.089%) MCSD
13 1 (0.045%) AWS Certification
13 1 (0.045%) ISEB Practitioner
1 152 (6.78%) QA
3 6 (0.27%) ISO 13485
3 6 (0.27%) ISO 9001
5 4 (0.18%) WCAG
6 3 (0.13%) PSD2
7 1 (0.045%) PCI DSS
1 248 (11.07%) Docker
2 12 (0.54%) Active Directory
2 12 (0.54%) VMware Infrastructure
3 6 (0.27%) KVM
4 2 (0.089%) Ceph
4 2 (0.089%) Firmware
4 2 (0.089%) Xen
1 180 (8.03%) Kubernetes
2 28 (1.25%) Ansible
3 26 (1.16%) Terraform
4 12 (0.54%) Puppet
5 5 (0.22%) Opscode Chef
6 4 (0.18%) Docker Swarm
6 4 (0.18%) Grafana
6 4 (0.18%) Prometheus
7 3 (0.13%) HAProxy
7 3 (0.13%) Rancher
7 3 (0.13%) Zipkin
8 2 (0.089%) Kibana
8 2 (0.089%) MIIS
8 2 (0.089%) Proxmox
8 2 (0.089%) Sysdig
9 1 (0.045%) HP Quality Center
9 1 (0.045%) logstash
9 1 (0.045%) Single Sign-On
1 395 (17.63%) Microsoft
2 86 (3.84%) Oracle
3 61 (2.72%) Xamarin
5 35 (1.56%) SAP
6 34 (1.52%) IBM
7 29 (1.29%) Zend
8 19 (0.85%) Ceridian
9 16 (0.71%) DevExpress
9 16 (0.71%) Salesforce.com
10 14 (0.62%) VMware
11 10 (0.45%) Siebel
12 8 (0.36%) Apple
13 6 (0.27%) CODA
13 6 (0.27%) Embarcadero
14 5 (0.22%) ANSYS
14 5 (0.22%) Atlassian
14 5 (0.22%) Telerik
15 4 (0.18%) Lotus
15 4 (0.18%) Sitecore
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W. D. B. L. M. FERNANDO v. RANAWEERA, SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF CULTURA
035-SLLR-SLLR-2002-V-1-W.-D.-B.-L.-M.-FERNANDO-v.-RANAWEERA-SECRETARY-MINISTRY-OF-CULTURA.pdf
W. D. B. L. M. Fernando v. Ftanaweera, Secretary, Ministry of
Cultural and Religious Affairs and Others
W. D. B. L M. FERNANDO
v.RANAWEERA, SECRETARY,
MINISTRY OF CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS AND OTHERS
SUPREME COURTISMAIL, J„
EDUSSURIYA, J. ANDYAPA, J.
SC APPLICATION NO. 46/99MARCH 06 AND APRIL 05, 2002
Fundamental Rights – Eligibility of public officer to purchase official vehicle onretirement – Whether right to purchase such vehicle may be postponed until thetermination of continued service on contract after retirement – Uberrima fides.
The petitioner was a Senior Superintendent of Police who reached his age ofcompulsory retirement on 14. 05.1992. However, in terms of a Cabinet decision, heassumed duties as a Senior Assistant Secretary (Christian Affairs) in the Ministry ofCultural and Religious Affairs with effect from 06.05.1992 eight days prior to the dateof compulsory retirement.
By a further Cabinet decision dated 19. 08. 1998, he was appointed AdditionalSecretary in the same Ministry until 31. 12. 1998 on which date that appointmentterminated. At or about the time of such termination, the petitioner applied to purchasehis official car in terms of circular No. 24/93 dated 01.10.1993 (P6) which permittedan officer to purchase his official vehicle on retirement. In terms of that circular theapplication for purchase had to be made at the time of submitting papers for retirement.
The 1st respondent (Secretary, Ministry of Cultural and Religious Affairs) by his letterdated 2*9. 12.1998 (XI) sought clarification from the 3rd respondent (The Director ofEstablishments) whether the petitioner was eligible to purchase the vehicle. The 3rdrespondent by his reply dated 04. 01. 1999 (X2) replied that the petitioner being aperson who had been re-employed after retirement was not eligible to purchase thevehicle in the absence of Cabinet approval for such purchase. The Ministry by lettersdated 04.01.1999 and 06.01.1999 (P8 and P10) required the petitioner to return thevehicle.
[2002] 1 Sri LR.
The petitioner filed an application on 18. 01.1999 alleging infringement of his rights
under Article 12 (1) of the Constitution and obtained leave to proceed and interim relief
to defer the recall of the vehicle having suppressed the information contained in (X2)
which he was in all probability aware of.
In terms of Circular P6 that came into operation on 01.10.1993 (after 16 monthsfrom the petitioner's retirement on 14.05.1992) which required an applicationfor purchase of an official vehicle on retirement, the petitioner was not eligibleto purchase the official vehicle used by him on the termination of his continuedemployment on contract.
The petitioner's conduct in particular, in obtaining interim relief showed lack ofuberrima tides. This too disentitled him to redress from court.
Cases referred to:
1. Blanca Diamonds (Pvt) Limited v. Wilfred Van Els and Two Others (1997) 1 SriLR 360.
APPLICATION for relief for infringement of fundamental rights.
Mohan Peiris with Nuwanthi Dias for petitioner.
N. Pulle, State Counsel for respondents.
Cur. adv. vult.
HECTOR YAPA, J.
The petitioner in his application has averred that while he was holding 1the post of Senior Superintendent of Police, in terms of a cabinetdecision he was appointed as a Senior Assistant Secretary (ChristianAffairs) of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs with effect from 06. 05. 1992and that he assumed duties in that capacity 8 days prior to his reachingthe age of 60 years. Thereafter, by a further cabinet decision dated19. 08. 1998 he was appointed as Additional Secretary in the sameministry and he retired from that post on 31. 12. 1998.
W. D. B. L. M. Fernando v. Ranaweera, Secretary, Ministry of
Cultural and Religious Affairs and Others (Hector Yapa, J.)329
The petitioner claims that he was eligible to purchase his officialvehicle Mazda car bearing No. 15-9892 in terms of the Public 10Administration Circular No. 24/93. The 1st respondent had soughtclarification from the 3rd respondent as to whether the petitioner wasin fact qualified to purchase the said vehicle in terms of the saidcircular. The petitioner was so informed by a letter dated 04. 01. 1999and had also requested the return of the vehicle (P8). The petitionerwas again requested by the 2nd respondent to return the vehicleforthwith by letter dated 06. 01. 1999 (P10).
The petitioner fearing that respondents would refuse his applicationto purchase the vehicle alleged that there was an imminent infringe-ment of his fundamental right guaranteed under Article 12 (1) and 20sought a direction on the respondents to transfer the ownership ofthe said vehicle to the petitioner. In addition he sought interim reliefto direct the respondents to defer the recall of the vehicle until thefinal determination of this application. The application was supportedon 26. 01. 1999. The petitioner was granted leave to proceed inrespect of the alleged infringement of Article 12 (1) of the Constitutionand was granted interim relief as prayed for.
According to the material furnished by the petitioner, he had joinedthe Police Department as a probationary Sub Inspector on 20.06.1957.
In the year 1992, while the petitioner was holding the post of Senior 3°Superintendent of Police, he was appointed to the post of SeniorAssistant Secretary (Non SLAS) of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs andInformation on 06. 05. 1992. This appointment was made consequentto a cabinet decision dated 29. 04. 1992 on the basis of secondment.
A copy of the extract of the draft minutes of the said meeting of thecabinet of ministers held on 29.04.1992, has been marked P1. TheGazette notification dated 11. 06. 1992 in regard to the said appoint-ment of the petitioner has been marked P2 and the letter of his
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appointment as Senior Assistant Secretary has been marked P3. Asreferred to above, the petitioner has assumed duties in the said post 40of Senior Assistant Secretary just eight (8) days prior to the date ofretirement, ie 14. 05. 1992 from the Police Department on reachingthe age of 60 years. The petitioner functioned in that capacity until19. 08. 1998. Thereafter, by a cabinet decision dated 19. 08. 1998,the petitioner was appointed to the post of Additional Secretary (ChristianAffairs) of the Ministry of Cultural and Religious Affairs by the sup-pression of the existing post of Senior Assistant Secretary (ChristianAffairs) held by him. This appointment was effective till the end ofDecember, 1998. The copy of the said cabinet decision has beenmarked P4, and the letter of appointment to the post of AdditionalSecretary which was on a contract basis has been marked P5. It wouldappear therefore that the petitioner's contract of employment as soAdditional Secretary in the Ministry of Cultural and Religious Affairsended on 31. 12. 1998.
At the hearing of this application learned counsel for the petitionersubmitted that for all practical purposes the petitioner's date ofretirement from the Public Service should be reckoned as from
12. 1998. Counsel contended that Public Administration CircularNo. 24/93 (P6) Part III (1) provided that an officer who is entitledto an official vehicle, and had been assigned a vehicle, may onretirement be permitted to purchase the vehicle he has been using.Further, Part III (3) of the said Circular provided that officers with 60continuous, uninterrupted service up to the date of retirement or onextension after reaching the age of 55 years are eligible to apply.Hence, counsel submitted that the petitioner was eligible to purchasethe official vehicle assigned to him in his capacity as Senior AssistantSecretary and Additional Secretary (Christian Affairs). It was furthersubmitted that according to the circular, it was the 1st respondentwho was the authority to whom an application to purchase the vehicle
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had to be made and once such an application was made, 1st re-spondent was required to take necessary action in terms of the circular.Accordingly, the petitioner had submitted to the 1st respondent an ?oapplication to purchase the vehicle in question, and the 1st respondentby his letter dated 16. 12. 1998 marked P7, had recommended andforwarded the said application to the 3rd respondent. The 1st respond-ent after having recommended the petitioner's application, informedthe petitioner by his letter P8 that he had sought clarification fromthe 3rd respondent, as to the petitioner's eligibility to purchase thevehicle in terms of the aforesaid circular and requested him to returnthe vehicle until the receipt of a reply from the 3rd respondent.Thereafter, when the petitioner by his letter dated 04. 01.1999 markedP9, requested the 1st respondent to expedite action so that he could sopurchase the vehicle in terms of the circular, the 2nd respondent byP10 informed the petitioner that action had been taken regarding hisapplication and requested the petitioner to return the vehicle forthwith,since it was State property.
Learned counsel for the petitioner therefore argued that the actionon the part of the respondents to deprive the petitioner of the facilityto purchase the vehicle in question would be unfair, arbitrary, maliciousand tantamount to an imminent infringement of the petitioner's fun-damental right guaranteed under Article 12 (1) of the Constitution.
Learned State Counsel for the respondents on the other hand 90submitted that the Public Administration Circular No. 24/93 dated 01.
10. 1993 (P6) had provided the criteria with regard to the transferof ownership of an official vehicle. According to part III (1) of thecircular, it is provided that an officer who is entitled to an official vehicleand had been assigned a vehicle, may on retirement be permittedto purchase the vehicle he had been using. State Counsel contendedthat according to the circular such an officer who wishes to purchase
a vehicle should submit his application on retirement. This positionwas made clear by Part III 2 (dj of the circular which provided asfollows :
"Application can be made only in respect of the vehicle assigned
to the officer at the time of submitting his papers for retirement."
Learned State Counsel submitted that in the present case, thepetitioner had retired on 14. 05. 1992, and not on 31. 12. 1998, sothat he should have submitted his application to purchase the vehiclein terms of the circular (P6) at the time of submitting his retirementpapers which should have been on some date close to 14. 05. 1992.Learned counsel further argued that the petitioner could not havesubmitted such an application to purchase the vehicle at that time,since the circular (P6) was not operative then. In fact, the circular nocame into operation only on 01. 10. 1993, ie about sixteen monthsafter the date of the petitioner's retirement.
The submission of learned State Counsel made on the basis thatthe petitioner retired on 14. 05. 1992, should be considered in thelight of the position taken up by the counsel for the petitioner thatthe date of retirement of the petitioner was 31.12.1998. Under normalcircumstances the date of retirement of a public servant is 60 years.
In fact, it was admitted in the petition and in the written submissionsof the petitioner that he assumed duties in the post of Senior AssistantSecretary 8 days prior to the date of retirement from the Police 120Department at the age of 60 years. Hence, it is not possible to acceptthe submission of the petitioner's counsel that his (petitioner's) dateof retirement from the Public Service should be reckoned as from31. 12.1998 and not from 14. 05.1992. Further, if counsel's contentionis accepted, it would appear that the petitioner had retired afterreaching the age of 66 years and seven months. Such a conclusion
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would create an absurd situation in the public service. Besides, it isto be noted that petitioner's appointment to the post of AdditionalSecretary (Christian Affairs) was on a contract basis as seen fromhis letter of appointment marked P5. Therefore, the submission of the 130learned petitioner's counsel that he (petitioner) retired on 31.12. 1998has to be rejected and the contention of learned State Counsel thatthe petitioner retired on 14. 05. 1992 should be accepted.
The position that the petitioner had retired at the age of 60 yearsand therefore not entitled to the relief he is claiming in this applicationfinds further support from the letter written by the 3rd respondent tothe 1st respondent. This letter dated 04. 01. 1999 marked X2 hadbeen sent to the 1st respondent by the 3rd respondent in responseto the 2nd respondent's letter of 29. 12. 1998 marked X1. Both theseletters (X1 and X2) had been annexed to the objections filed by the 1402nd respondent to this application. The 3rd respondent's letter (X2)very clearly stated that the petitioner was not eligible to purchase theofficial vehicle in terms of part III of the Public Administration CircularNo. 24/93 (P6). Letter X2, further stated that if the ministry was ofthe view that the petitioner who was re-employed after retirementshould be granted the facility to purchase the vehicle the petitionerhad been using in his capacity as Senior Assistant Secretary andAdditional Secretary, it was desirable for the ministry to take actionto obtain cabinet approval. In these circumstances, it would appearthat the petitioner has failed to establish that there has been an 150infringement of a fundamental right.
There is another serious matter that has been observed in thisapplication namely, that the petitioner had withheld from Court thecontents of X2. The petitioner filed this application on 18. 01. 1999,and it was supported and leave to proceed obtained on 26. 01. 1999.
On the same date, counsel for the petitioner had obtained interim relief
by seeking a direction on the 1 st and 2nd respondents to defer therecall of the vehicle bearing No. 15-9892 until the final hearing anddetermination of this application. It would appear therefore, that thepetitioner had obtained leave to proceed and interim relief by sup- i6opressing the contents of X2, which very clearly stated that the petitionerwas not eligible to purchase the vehicle he was using in terms ofthe circular P6. Under normal circumstances X2 would have reachedthe 1st respondent by about 06. 01. 1999. The petitioner who wasanxiously waiting for the approval from the 3rd respondent to purchasethe vehicle in question under the circular would have known thedecision conveyed by the 3rd respondent to the 1st respondent byX2. Hence, the petitioner cannot be heard to say that he had noknowledge of the contents of X2. Besides, the timing of the petitioner'sapplication to this Court which was on 18. 01. 1999, suggests that nothe petitioner had decided to file this application soon after the 3rdrespondent's letter X2, which stated that the petitioner was not eligibleto purchase the vehicle in terms of the circular. It should be mentionedhere that, had the contents of X2 been made known to the Court,it was very unlikely that the Court would have given the interim reliefthat was granted to the petitioner. Therefore, it would appear that thepetitioner had been guilty of suppressing a material fact from Court.
In doing so, the petitioner had misled Court and obtained an interimorder which this Court would not have made, had the contents ofX2, been made known to the Court. Further, it is to be noted that 180the petitioner had obtained the said interim relief from Court in theabsence of the respondents. On the other hand, if the respondentshad timely notice of this application, it was very likely that they wouldhave brought to the notice of Court the contents of X2.
The petitioner by withholding from Court the material contained inX2, clearly showed a lack of uberrima tides on his part. When a litigantmakes an application to Court seeking relief, he enters into a con-
tractual obligation with the Court. This contractual relationship requiresthe petitioner to disclose all material facts correctly and frankly. Thisis a duty cast on any litigant seeking relief from Court. It was isohighlighted in the case of Blanca Diamonds (Pvt) Limited v. WilfredVan Els and Two Others,m that the contractual obligation which aparty enters into with the Court, requires the need to disclose uberrimafides and disclose all material facts fully and frankly to Court. Anyparty who misleads Court, misrepresents facts to Court or utters afalsehood in Court will not be entitled to obtain redress from Court.This is a well-established proposition of law, since Courts expect aparty seeking relief to be frank and open with the Court.
In this case, it is very clear that the petitioner is not entitled topurchase the vehicle he was using in terms of the Public Administration 200Circular No. 24/93 (P6). Further, the petitioner by suppressing amaterial fact from Court had brought about a situation whereby hehad continued to use the vehicle in question although he was notentitled to do so. The vehicle No. 15-9892 is government propertyand under normal circumstances, the petitioner as a law-abiding citizenshould have returned the vehicle to the Ministry of Cultural andReligious Affairs no sooner the 1st respondent requested him to returnthe vehicle immediately by P8.
For the aforesaid reasons, the petitioner's application is dismissedwith costs fixed at Rs. 15,000.210
ISMAIL, J. -1 agree.
EDUSSURIYA, J. -1 agree.
Application dismissed.
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Edward Cheserek May Never Win The Bowerman Thanks to Christian Coleman, The Oregon Women Are Amazing, and Brother/Sister History in the Multis
2017 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
The 2017 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships are in the books. The Oregon women were simply dominant winning with a record 84 points and the Texas A&M men won in the most dramatic fashion by winning the final event, the 4×400 relay, to win the meet by half a point over Florida. You can find all our 2017 NCAA Indoor Coverage here.
Our coverage focused on the distance races, below we have more post NCAA news on the sprints and multi-events.
The Oregon Women’s Sprint Corps is Simply Amazing
Oregon entered the meet projected to score 80.5 points (based on seeds), which would eclipse the meet record of 71 set by Texas in 1988. And by winning last weekend in College Station, the Ducks didn’t just secure their seventh women’s title in eight years; they stamped themselves as the greatest team in NCAA history, exceeding the pre-meet projection to amass a record 84 points. And Oregon managed all this despite the fact that Olympian Deajah Stevens was disqualified in her specialty event, the 200 meters, after setting the collegiate/American record in the preliminaries (the Ducks wound up going 1-2 in that race anyway).
The Dominant Oregon Women via @OregonTF
A full breakdown of the Ducks’ points:
60: 20 points (Hannah Cunliffe 1st, Ariana Washington 3rd, Deajah Stevens 5th)
200: 18 points (Washington 1st, Cunliffe 2nd)
60 hurdles: 11 points (Sasha Wallace 1st, Alaysha Johnson 8th)
3000: 11 points (Katie Rainsberger 3rd, Samantha Nadel 4th)
800: 10 points (Raevyn Rogers 1st)
4×400: 8 points (2nd)
DMR: 6 points (3rd)
Remarkably, as we pointed out before the meet, Oregon scored every single point on the track as it didn’t qualify any field events for the meet. And as impressive as the Ducks ran, it’s not hard to imagine them cracking 90 points if Stevens hadn’t been DQ’d in the 200.
Maurica Powell’s distance runners went 3-4 in the 3k and got 3rd in the DMR, but the sprinters would have won NCAAs on their own.
While the Oregon mid-d/distance crew had a great meet (27 points and a meet record from Rogers in the 800), what the sprinters did was simply ridiculous. If you scored only Oregon’s sprinters (including hurdles) against every other team in the NCAA, the Ducks would still have won the team title. Heck, if you only scored Oregon’s points from the 60 and the 200, they would have beaten every other school except for Georgia.
What the Oregon women have going in the 60/200 (and 100/200 outdoors) is simply amazing. Hannah Cunliffe is the NCAA record holder at 60m. Deajah Stevens broke the American 200m record before she was DQ’d. That means the #2 Oregon runner at the 60 and 200 is Ariana Washington, who won the 100 and 200 at NCAAs last year outdoors. Yes, Oregon’s “back-up” indoor sprinter pulled off the 100/200 double last year.
Those three are so good Oregon could have won the meet with only 4 women – the 60/200 women (Cunliffe, Washington, Stevens) and Sasha Wallace or Raevyn Rogers. The 60/200 women scored 38 points. Throw in Wallace or Rogers and that is 48 points (Georgia had 51 points in second), but that includes the DQ for Stevens. Without Stevens getting DQ’d, add 6 more points to the Ducks’ total and that is 54 points, enough to win the meet.
Devon and Kendell Williams via @UGATrack
Final-event drama and brother/sister history in the multi-events
The very first title of the weekend was awarded in the pentathlon, and we saw history as Georgia’s Kendell Williams became the first woman to win the same event four times at NCAA Indoors (two men have done it: UTEP’s Suleiman Nyambui in the mile and SMU’s Michael Carter in the shot put). Williams entered the final event, the 800, with a nine-point lead over second place Taliyah Brooks of Arkansas, meaning that Brooks had to beat Williams by just over a second to win the title. She tried to hang with Williams over the first two laps, but Williams beat her handily in the end, 2:15.61 to 2:22.39, to make history.
On the men’s side, the heptathlon actually wound up being more dramatic, despite the fact that Kentucky’s Tim Duckworth had a seemingly-insurmountable lead of 224 points over Georgia’s Devon Williams — Kendell’s older brother — entering the final event, the 1000. Duckworth had set or tied his PR in five of the first six events (60, 60 hurdles, high jump, pole vault, shot put). His massive lead meant that he merely had to finish within about 21 seconds of Duckworth to clinch the title. The 1000 is not Duckworth’s strong suit — his PR is only 2:57.51 — but even so it was going to take a massive effort for Williams (whose PR was 2:43.10) to catch him.
Unfortunately for Duckworth, that’s what happened. Williams summoned a magnificent clutch performance to PR in 2:41.26 while an exhausted Duckworth could only manage 3:04.24. That was enough to flip the standings and give Williams the title by 12 points, in the process making Kendell and Devon the first siblings to sweep the multis at an NCAA meet. We can’t remember two siblings ever winning a title at the same NCAA championships — if you know of it ever happening, shoot us an email.
Duckworth has the consolation of smashing his own British record. No one has ever scored more points than Duckworth (6165) at an NCAA championship and lost, and it was a deep event behind him as all-time NCAA marks for place were set in 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th as well.
Does the Emergence of Christian Coleman mean no Bowerman for Edward Cheserek?
Edward Cheserek has been a finalist for The Bowerman — track and field’s version of the Heisman Trophy — in each of the past three years, and we expect him to be a finalist once again in 2017. Yet despite 15 individual NCAA titles across cross country, indoor and outdoor track (tied for the most ever) plus two relay titles, Cheserek has yet to win The Bowerman. Even if Cheserek sweeps the 5,000 and 10,000 at NCAA outdoors in June, giving him four NCAA titles in 2017 (and 17 NCAA titles in all), that still may not be enough for Cheserek to win The Bowerman thanks to what Tennessee’s Christian Coleman did this weekend.
Coleman didn’t just become the first man since fellow Volunteer Justin Gatlin in 2002 to sweep the short sprints at NCAA Indoors; he tied the collegiate record of 6.45 seconds in the 60 (T-6 on the world all-time list) and was .01 behind Wallace Spearmon’s collegiate record in the 200, running 20.11 (#3 on the world all-time list). If Coleman sweeps the 100-200 at NCAA outdoors — he’s the top returner in each — even another collegiate record by Cheserek may not be enough to prevent Coleman from winning The Bowerman.
It seems impossible that Cheserek could retire with 17 individual NCAA titles and not win collegiate track and field’s highest individual honor. Here’s what Cheserek has done during his career and who beat him each year (The Bowerman is awarded based on performances in the NCAA indoor & outdoor season only — so no cross country, and no track meets after the NCAA outdoor championships).
Cheserek: NCAA 3k/5k champ indoors, NCAA 10k champ/5k runner-up outdoors. SBs of 3:36.50 (#9 all-time NCAA), 7:47.20, 13:18.71 (#10 all-time NCAA), 28:30.10.
Deon Lendore, Texas A&M: NCAA 400 champ indoors, NCAA 400 champ outdoors; also split 44.11 on anchor leg of winning 4×400 relay that ran 2:59.60 (.01 off collegiate record) and ran on runner-up 4×100 relay. SBs of 45.03 indoors (T-#4 all-time NCAA) and 44.36 outdoors (#7 all-time NCAA).
Cheserek: NCAA mile champ/3k runner-up indoors; also split 3:57.68 on winning DMR squad. NCAA 5k/10k champ outdoors. SBs of 3:56.43, 7:49.56, 13:45.25, 28:58.92.
Marquis Dendy, Florida: NCAA long jump/triple jump champ indoors and outdoors. SBs of 8.28m and 17.37m (#3 all-time NCAA, NCAA meet record) indoors, 8.34m and 17.50m (#3 all-time NCAA) outdoors.
Cheserek: NCAA 3k/5k champ indoors; also split 3:52.84 on anchor leg of winning DMR that set meet record of 9:27.27. NCAA 5k/10k champ outdoors. SBs of 3:57.38, 7:40.51 (#2 all-time NCAA), 13:25.59, 28:58.57.
Jarrion Lawson, Arkansas: NCAA long jump champ indoors, 5th in 60. NCAA 100/200/long jump champ outdoors. SBs of 8.17m and 6.60 seconds indoors; SBs of 10.07, 20.17 and 8.15m outdoors.
Cheserek’s best season was 2016, but even though he was way better than Lawson indoors, the voters gave it to Lawson, who was the first man to win the 100, 200 and long jump at NCAAs since Jesse Owens did it in 1936. Dendy was incredible in 2015 and won more NCAA individual titles than Cheserek that year, so it’s hard for Cheserek supporters to be too upset with the outcome there. Compared to their historical peers, Lendore’s times were better than Cheserek in 2015, but Cheserek won more individual titles.
We’ll get a better idea of Cheserek’s 2017 chances in June after the outdoor championships. We wonder if some of the voters who didn’t vote for Cheserek in the past will change their minds to ensure the most decorated NCAA runner of all time does not go his entire career without winning collegiate track and field’s most prestigious prize.
Coleman via @UT_Vols
As for Coleman, Grant Ramey of Vols247.com has a nice profile on him and we’ve got a video interview with him below from NCAAs. The US sprint future looks very bright as Coleman only turned 21 last week. He’s 8 months younger than Trayvon Bromell who made the US Olympic 100m team last year as a 20 year old. Justin Gatlin is 35 years old and Tyson Gay turns 35 this year. Speaking of Gatlin, the former Vol, was one of the first to call Tennessee coach Beth Alford-Sullivan and congratulate her on Coleman’s success.
And while Usain Bolt has revolutionized sprinting with his 6’5″ frame, Coleman is in the Trayvon Bromell camp of smaller powerful guys who can fly. Both are listed as 5’9″. Seeing Bromell at NCAAs walking around, we were reminded how different the body types are of the world’s fastest men.
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A review of A Rogue of One's Own by Evie Dunmore
Evie Dunmore's debut novel Bringing Down the Duke made a splash last year both because of it's feminist love story and it's general sparkliness (is that a word?) both inside and outside. Inside was a sharp, funny, lovely story of opposites attracting and on the outside was a colorful, illustrated design that was part of a major trend in the publishing world. In her second League of Extraordinary Women novel, Dunmore offers another multidimensional pairing battling social mores and their own feelings to find their happy ending.
Lady Lucie Tedbury and her group of suffragists have worked out a plan to reach women across England. They'll continue to demonstrate and pass out pamphlets but to really reach hearts and minds, they need to find them where they live. And Lucie is thisclose to making her goal real by arranging to purchage a publishing house with which she can spread the word in women's magazines. There's only one problem Tristan, Lord Ballentine, is just as determined to purchase the publishing business for his own purposes. The two instantly strike sparks off of each other as they spar for control of the business and their budding relationship.
Dunmore puts her research to good use in developing her characters. Lucie is an outlier in her own time, but she is so realistically depicted in her passion for her cause and in the real ways she struggles with actualizing her goals, that she never seems out of place or too modern. The conflict in their romance comes not from villains out to get them, but in the realization of all that Lucie would have to give up if she were to marry and how all that a woman was could be subsumed by her husband in that era. The best moments of the novel were in how Tristan's eyes were opened to the realities of a woman's life.
Nicely done. I can't wait to read the next in the series.
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The Value of Time at Marlboro
By Jonathan Biss
In 1999, in the middle of my third summer at Marlboro, I left to play with the Buffalo Philharmonic. This being a summer orchestral concert, there was only one rehearsal – the dress rehearsal – on the day of the concert. It was my first time playing the Beethoven 2nd Concerto, and as is usual when I play a piece for the first time, there were many things in the rehearsal which surprised me, and which I wanted to try again. But the concerto is 28 minutes long, and the rehearsal was something like 32 minutes long, so most of these places remained, shall we say, unexplored. After these 32 minutes, we played the concert, and given that the musicians were extremely professional, everything went fine.
As it happens, the last 32 minutes of rehearsal I’d had before leaving Marlboro for this trip were on the Brahms A Major Piano Quartet. Actually, to be precise, they were on the second subject of the last movement of the Brahms A Major Piano Quartet. At the time, most of my experience rehearsing was as a student at a conservatory, not as a soloist with orchestras, and so I felt that this – a schedule which allows one to “unpack” the music – was the norm, and that the Beethoven experience I was to have the following day was the exception. The intervening years have disabused me of this notion: the manner in which one works at Marlboro is not merely an exception – it is a utopia.
I’ve heard many descriptions of what Marlboro is about – these vary from discussions of the egalitarian vs. elitist question on the highbrow end of the spectrum, to napkin ball fights and pranks on the other – but to me it’s clear that Marlboro is really just about time. More specifically, it is about the idea that time is the most precious commodity, and the most important ingredient in a musician’s life. When I look back at my summers at Marlboro, I realize that I have learned more from some of my rehearsals there – not just in the groups that ”clicked”, but the ones with protracted discussions about a single phrase which ultimately led to no definite conclusions, and certainly not to a performance – than I have from scores of concerts I’ve played that went off without a hitch. Because the time Marlboro affords you is a reminder that sometimes playing music doesn’t have to be about an end goal like a performance or a recording; sometimes the exploration and the love of the music itself is point enough. Again: utopia.
So while I do associate Marlboro with the many pieces I learned (the Ravel and Schumann d minor Trios, Schubert’s Lebenssturme, that Brahms Quartet) or first heard (Mozart’s E flat String Quintet, Janácek’s Intimate Letters, Thomas Adès’ Arcadiana) there, the many, many friends and colleagues I met, and the master musicians who remain mentors but in many cases have also become friends, when someone mentions Marlboro to me, what I think about is time. Or rather than think about it, I feel it: my heart rate slows, my ears open wider, and I sense life’s possibilities enlarging. Simply put, for me to think of Marlboro is to think of what it feels like to be a musician.
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Irene’s Myomassology Institute
26061 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI
Irene's Myomassology Institute is a career school that offers specialized education and training in the field of massage therapy for students in and around the city of Southfield. The school offers a massage therapy program which trains students with all the skills and abilities required to begin their career. The school has a yearly graduation rate of 81%. A school's graduation rate is one of several indicators to measure post-graduation success among students. Irene's Myomassology Institute provides help with finding job opportunities for students.
State and county licensing procedures may vary, and as such it is suggested students research how to obtain licensure. Irene's Myomassology Institute has been accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training since 2001. To learn more and get consumer disclosures, please visit irenes.edu.
The programs listed below are some of the programs offered by Irene’s Myomassology Institute. The list may differ from the actual programs offered, for a complete list of what is being offered students may visit the school's website.
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Massage Therapy (640 Hours)
The massage therapy program takes about twelve months for most students to complete.
Tuition costs are estimated to be $12,000*
The estimated cost of books or supplies required is $620*
Based on published reports, around 200 students completed the massage therapy program last year
The length of the massage therapy program is about 12 months
More details and school listings are available through our massage therapy schools page.
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimated to provide a comparative context. For more detailed information individuals are asked to contact the school.
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The cost of attendance is approximately - per year, after the grants, scholarships and other forms of aid are calculated. To calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The cost to submit an application is $25. Students in need of financial assistance can get more information through the school's financial aid department, by calling (248) 350-1400 x111. The financial figures shown on this page provide information regarding costs and fees at Irene’s Myomassology Institute, these numbers may change in a given year due to a variety of factors.
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Any Financial Aid 87% -
Receiving Grants & Scholarships 79% $2,101
Receiving Student Loans 87% $6,326
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Women in Technology and March of Dimes Announce 2009 Awards Finalists
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Women in Technology (WIT) and the March of Dimes today announced the finalists for the ninth annual Heroines in Technology Awards. The awards recognize women and women-run businesses for their exemplary commitment to community service. Winners will be announced at a black-tie gala November 13, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Va.
The 2009 Heroines in Technology finalists include:
Zalenda Cyrille, Systems Engineering Associate Manager, Lockheed Martin
Dee Dean, Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton
Patrice D’Eramo, Senior Director, Public Sector Marketing, Cisco
Colleen Galo, Regional Merchandising Consultant, Verizon Wireless
Annette Gildea, President and CEO, Ollie Interactive
Lydia Gizdavcic, Principal Information Systems Engineer, MITRE
Sue Hoffman, Associate, Booz Allen Hamilton
Marie Johns, Consultant, Leftwich & Ludaway
Kathy Kleiman, Senior Internet Law and Policy Attorney, Internet Matters
Shameka McCaskill, Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin
Vonda Rhodes, Engineering Manager, Lockheed Martin
Michelle Tortolani, Senior Engineering Manager, Northrop Grumman
Katy Warren, Associate Department Head, MITRE
Elizabeth Wilmot, President & CEO, Turtle Wings Electronics Recycling
Kerrie Wilson, CEO, Reston Interfaith, Inc.
Bios are available at http://www.marchofdimes.com/marylandmetrodc/31897.asp.
Proceeds from the event support local March of Dimes programs of research, community services, education and advocacy to reduce the occurrence of birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For more information, please contact Kate Seaver at (703) 824-0111.
About Women in Technology
Women in Technology (WIT) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to offering women involved in all levels of the technology industry a wide range of professional development and networking opportunities. One of the organization's main goals is to create a forum where women in technology can be recognized and promoted as role models. WIT was founded in 1994 and has nearly 1,000 members. For more information, please visit WIT's web site, www.womenintechnology.org.
About the March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.
2009 Heroines in Technology Awards Presented by WIT and March of Dimes
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Event raises $139,000 in proceeds to support research and education.
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Orthorexic Tendency and Eating Disorders Symptoms in Polish Students: Examining Differences in Eating Behaviors
Non-Responsive Coeliac Disease: A Comprehensive Review from the NHS England National Centre for Refractory Coeliac Disease
Alalwan, T. A.
Perna, S.
Mandeel, Q. A.
Abdulhadi, A.
Alsayyad, A. Salman
D’Antona, G.
Negro, M.
Riva, A.
Petrangolini, G.
Allegrini, P.
Rondanelli, M.
Effects of Daily Low-Dose Date Consumption on Glycemic Control, Lipid Profile, and Quality of Life in Adults with Pre- and Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Tariq A. Alalwan
Simone Perna
Qaher A. Mandeel
Aalaa Abdulhadi
Adel Salman Alsayyad
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Giuseppe D’Antona
Massimo Negro
Antonella Riva
Giovanna Petrangolini
Pietro Allegrini
Mariangela Rondanelli
Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Bahrain, P.O. Box 32038, Sakhir, Bahrain
Public Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, Manama, Bahrain
Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
CRIAMS-Sport Medicine Centre, University of Pavia, 27058 Voghera, Italy
Research and Development Department, Indena SpA, 20139 Milan, Italy
IRCCS Mondino Foundation, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Unit of Human and Clinical Nutrition, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Nutrients 2020, 12(1), 217; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12010217
Received: 10 November 2019 / Revised: 27 November 2019 / Accepted: 2 December 2019 / Published: 15 January 2020
Dates have a low glycemic index and are a source of antioxidants but, nevertheless, contain more than 70% sugar. This study aims to assess the effects of date consumption (three dates daily) on glycemic profile (HbA1c), body mass index (BMI), quality of life, and lipid profile, including total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in terms of safety for type 2 diabetic mellitus (T2DM) subjects. A randomized controlled trial was conducted with a sample of 100 T2DM subjects (39 male and 61 female) randomly assigned in two groups. The first group received three dates daily for 16 weeks, and the control group avoided date consumption. After a 16-week follow-up period, the study results showed an improvement of lipid profile with a statistically significant decrease in total cholesterol of ∆ = −0.209 mmol/L (confidence interval (CI) 95% −0.358, −0.059; p < 0.05) and in LDL of ∆ = −0.171 mmol/L (CI 95% −0.358, 0.016) in the group receiving three dates daily. Intra-group mean differences of BMI were not statistically different in both groups after 16 weeks of date consumption. Even HbA1c did not change, both within and between groups after date consumption (∆ = 0.087%; CI 95% −0.086, 0.261). Between groups, mean difference changes (intervention minus control) showed a statistically significant improvement of quality of life index of ∆ = ± 30.66 points (CI 95% 12.45, 48.23) due to the consequent improvement in mental health. Although the definitive effect of dose/intake response of date consumption on Hb1Ac, lipid profile, and BMI in T2DM subjects is still to be established, the study suggests that dates could potentially have a beneficial effect on lipid profile, especially in reducing total cholesterol and elevating HDL, because of its high polyphenolic content. In addition, a low–moderate consumption of dates did not impact glucose levels because of dates’ low glycemic index. View Full-Text
Keywords: dates; obesity; diabetes; inflammation; antioxidants dates; obesity; diabetes; inflammation; antioxidants
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Alalwan, T.A.; Perna, S.; Mandeel, Q.A.; Abdulhadi, A.; Alsayyad, A.S.; D’Antona, G.; Negro, M.; Riva, A.; Petrangolini, G.; Allegrini, P.; Rondanelli, M. Effects of Daily Low-Dose Date Consumption on Glycemic Control, Lipid Profile, and Quality of Life in Adults with Pre- and Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients 2020, 12, 217.
Alalwan TA, Perna S, Mandeel QA, Abdulhadi A, Alsayyad AS, D’Antona G, Negro M, Riva A, Petrangolini G, Allegrini P, Rondanelli M. Effects of Daily Low-Dose Date Consumption on Glycemic Control, Lipid Profile, and Quality of Life in Adults with Pre- and Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Nutrients. 2020; 12(1):217.
Alalwan, Tariq A.; Perna, Simone; Mandeel, Qaher A.; Abdulhadi, Aalaa; Alsayyad, Adel S.; D’Antona, Giuseppe; Negro, Massimo; Riva, Antonella; Petrangolini, Giovanna; Allegrini, Pietro; Rondanelli, Mariangela. 2020. "Effects of Daily Low-Dose Date Consumption on Glycemic Control, Lipid Profile, and Quality of Life in Adults with Pre- and Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial" Nutrients 12, no. 1: 217.
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Facebook Ties-Up with VC Fund Matrix Partners India To Scale Early-Stage SMBs
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New Delhi: A week after Facebook announced grants for small businesses impacted by COVID-19, the company announced that it has tied-up with early stage VC fund Matrix Partners to scale small businesses in India by providing them with timely digital skilling support.
The tie-up with Matrix Partners is a part of Facebook’s VC Brand Incubator Program that collaborates with venture capital funds to help early-stage small and medium businesses (SMBs) to maximize their digital potential. In light of the pandemic, Facebook has taken the program online to ensure continued skilling and support for small businesses even in these times. With the tie-up with Matrix Partners India, the program also completes one year during which it has collaborated with six VC Funds – Sauce.VC, Fireside Ventures, SAIF Partners, Sequoia Capital, DSG Ventures, and Matrix Partners India – and skilled, trained, and mentored more than 150 brands at various stages of their growth journey.
Archana Vohra
Talking about the VC Brand Incubator program and the association with Matrix Partners India, Archana Vohra, Director, Small and Medium Businesses at Facebook India said, “Facebook is committed to supporting the growth of small businesses in India, and this charter is stronger than ever as we work towards enabling their recovery from the pandemic. We are thrilled to partner with Matrix Partners India as part of the VC Brand Incubator Program to scale and support small businesses at such a critical time. In light of the current constraints, we’ve taken the initiative online along with a host of our other skilling initiatives such as Boost with Facebook and Advertiser Vintage program to ensure uninterrupted skilling and support for small businesses.”
Matrix Partners India is a leading early-stage investor that partners closely with SMBs across sectors including consumer technology, B2B, enterprise, and fintech among others. In India, among many other brands, they’ve also invested in marquee companies such as Ola, Quikr, Practo, Dailyhunt, Mswipe, Country Delight, and Razorpay among others.
Sanjot Malhi
Sanjot Malhi, Director, Matrix India, said, “We’re excited to create a platform of partnership between our portfolio companies and Facebook. Brand building is a crucial part of growing and scaling your company, and Facebook’s incubator program is a great stepping stone for early stage consumer-focused companies who are looking to build awareness and engagement with a digital audience. We’ve been early backers in many challenger brands from across the spectrum – eCommerce, gaming, CPG, neo-banking, healthcare, content – to name a few, and we’re thrilled to see them create world-beating products and leverage Facebook’s platform to reach their end consumers, and bring about large scale impact. Over 20 companies from our portfolio, including Country Delight, Stanza Living, OZiva, ManMatters, Zupee, The Whole Truth, Dealshare, have now partnered with Facebook on this program.”
Revant Bhate
Revant Bhate, CEO of Mosaic Wellness, which is a part of the program and owns Man Matters, a digital health clinic for men said, “Men usually do not open up about their health needs and these sessions were helpful to understand nuances about the right way to communicate with a young digital India, which is now ready to invest in overall health and well being. Facebook experts helped us identify a unique positioning and communication tailored to suit the behavior on the platform and we have already seen a marked improvement in brand awareness by leveraging the frameworks suggested.”
As part of the VC Brand Incubator Program, Facebook has also started Campaign Lab that helps direct-to-consumer small businesses get creative solutioning support, and go live with mobile friendly creatives and strategy in under 72 hours.
“Facebook’s incubator program helped the Gynoveda team discover new social marketing features to run paid campaigns. Even though we’ve been using Ads Manager for a while, there was so much more discovered when brainstorming with the creative team on how to adapt creatives and communication to ads placements. This has had a direct impact on RoI,” said Vishal Gupta, Founder of Gynoveda that used Campaign Lab to scale their creatives.
Facebook already has industry-leading digital resources and tools for advertisers, and in light of the Coronavirus pandemic, the company has further strengthened its digital skilling content to support SMBs. The flagship Boost with Facebook program went virtual in May reaching out to 4x more people than an in-person event. The FB Advertiser Vintage program focused on skilling young businesses, pivoted to webinars offering custom solutioning, customer acquisition, and test and learn assistance. This program will skill more than 3000 businesses this year.
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Maple Ridge mayor Mike Morden poses in front of a mural of hearts in this April 8, 2020 photo shared on his Facebook page. (Mike Morden/Facebook)
Maple Ridge mayor updates residents about COVID-19 response
Mike Morden reminds public about resources available online
Maple Ridge mayor Mike Morden is pleased with the response to the COVID-19 crisis in British Columbia and reminding its residents about the resources available to them during the ongoing state of emergency.
“We are a month into the COVID-19 health emergency and, on behalf of council, I want to thank our citizens for the sacrifices that people are making to flatten the curve on this virus,” he said in a press release issued this week.
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“I would also like to acknowledge the work happening in the community to support our most vulnerable citizens. Organizations like the Friends In Need Food Bank and Ridge Meadows Seniors Society have been doing extraordinary work in these difficult times,” he added.
City Hall and other civic buildings remain closed to the public but council continues to conduct meetings online.
Maple Ridge was one of the first communities in the province to transition to virtual meetings, according to the release. Meeting agendas and live streams can be accessed online at mapleridge.ca/640.
“Staff have stepped up big time to meet the challenge of doing business differently with professionalism and innovation,” Morden said. “We are here to make sure that essential services continue to be delivered.”
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Bylaw officers in Maple Ridge are working with Fraser Health to “monitor compliance with social or physical distancing guidelines for essential businesses” and they are also “responding to calls for service to ensure the closure of local facilities and amenities… is respected.”
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The City has redeployed staff to its park ambassador program, which aims to educate residents about social distancing and wipe down commonly used “touch points.”
The City wants to ensure the public is getting their information from accurate sources and has curated a list online at mapleridge.ca/2410/Getting-the-Facts-Sharing-the-Facts.
For more information about new program announcements from the federal and provincial government, and from local organizations in the community visit mapleridge.ca/2408/COVID-19-Information.
“The response to this health emergency is a team effort, each level of government and all citizens play an important role,” said Morden. “The work we are doing each day lays a strong foundation for the future when we move forward guided by Dr. Henry. We’ve got this Maple Ridge.”
Meanwhile, the City of Pitt Meadows is also regularly monitoring updates from all levels of government and provides updates on its social media channels and at pittmeadows.ca/covid19.
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Hi, and welcome to Mixed Metaphors. I enjoy entendre, double (or more) entendre, and other literary elements with a twist, e.g., puns, paronomasias, ironies, rhymes, alliterations, neologisms, and metaphors, especially mixed metaphors. Sure, sometimes its gets out of hand, and my wife calls me a “man of the corn,” but I do my best. Feel free to comment -- it won't knock the steam out of my sails.
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Smile!: Unscripted Reactions to Candid Photography
"There are only two styles of portrait painting: the serious and the smirk." – Charles Dickens
Who can get enough of personal imagery, especially if it’s of you? Rembrandt painted nearly eighty self-portraits; Frida Kahlo, fifty or so. Online, some folks claim to have hundreds, if not thousands, of photographs of themselves. I myself have rather fewer, alas, none of them any good. But given so particular an affinity for one’s own physiognomy, it seems ironic, indeed lamentable, that the latter be treated as a peculiar possession so reluctantly parted with as to begrudge others even the occasional copy. Most folks, it turns out, are not enthusiastic about having their picture taken, especially impromptu or candid ones. More about this in a bit.
Under African sun, 1976
Portraiture emphasizing facial likeness was little known until the time of 18th dynasty pharaoh Akhenaten in the 14th century BC. The first portraits to appear in a truly natural or realistic modern-day style were probably the Fayum mummy portraits from Greco-Roman Egypt in the 3rd- 4th centuries.
During Europe’s Medieval period, having one’s portrait painted was considered vanity, jeopardizing one’s standing in the grace of God. The diminutive figures of donors in the sacred art of the Middle Ages often seem tenuous, a little precarious – obeisance on all fours symbolizing at once penitence yet vanity, or penitence as vanity, a sort of blurring of the line between hubris and humility, punishment and reward. One never knew when one’s piety might be in question, one’s soul at risk. Better to pay the Church – or at least an artist.
Even in today’s world, some members of the Amish community consider photographs to be “graven images” that violate the Bible’s Second Commandment. Other Amish feel that active cooperation in photography of oneself smacks of pride and is a sin for that reason.
During the Renaissance, such attitudes began to change dramatically – the personal likeness or portrait eventually becoming fashionable not just amongst royalty but the middle classes as well. Portraiture of one sort or another, especially photography beginning about the middle of the 19th century, has been more or less on the rise ever since.
"You brought me a potato, and you expect a peach!"– Gilbert Stuart (to a client dissatisfied with his wife's portrait)
A “decisive moment” of sorts. New York City, 1974
With today’s smart phone camera, however, this trend may be reaching an apogee of sorts. Camera-computers you wear on your face like Google Glass, the technological successor to the smart phone, have been roundly condemned as over the top for intrusiveness. Early adopters were ignominiously dubbed “glassholes.” Larry Rosen, an expert in the psychology of technology, offers an analysis of this.
On the other hand, most new technologies to varying degrees have had to weather the travails of unfamiliarity on the path to popularity, and the same may be true of Google Glass (Google hasn’t thrown in the towel on the device). Even so, one might wonder if patience with today’s avalanche of personal depiction, or at least with the turn it’s been taking, may be starting to wear thin.
Fingers do the walking – and the talking. Rye, New
York, 1977
Personal imagery or depiction of people has always had something of a numinous quality about it that taps into the human psyche. The sympathetic magic of the voodoo doll is perhaps a good example. Oscar Wilde’s Picture of Dorian Gray, in a novel treatment of the same idea, imagines how one might preserve untrammeled youthfulness by outsourcing the decrepitude of age and ravages of debauchery to a likeness of oneself painted on canvas. To the devout, depictions of Jesus’ sacred heart such as adorn those crimson votive candles or hold center sway in some household shrines have similar import – never mind the plethora of iconography to be found in houses of worship.
Fashion model on a photo shoot focuses
on the other photographer. Piazza di
Spagna, Rome, 2002
At the extreme, the personal image or photograph has been imagined, not merely to engage the psyche, but actually make off with the soul! The Lakota leader Crazy Horse famously refused to be photographed because of such a belief, as did other Native Americans who thought photography showed disrespect for the spirit world. The same was true for some of Canada’s First Nation peoples. In Central Africa, fear of the photo was found amongst the Yaos people (page 90), as it was in 19th century Japan (which has come a long way since). Even today, some Aboriginal cultures forbid the display of pictures of the deceased for at least a year after death. For others, it’s disrespectful to show such images at all or even utter the names attached to them.
Not surprisingly, it's difficult to separate the fear of photography misunderstood as a medium of sympathetic magic from its twin bugaboo, alarm over a photo's imagined power to literally hijack the spirit or soul. In either case, many pre-industrial folk have been wary of having their pictures “taken.”
Relying on some imaginative notions about quantum mechanics, Michael Fryd proposes an amusing tongue-in-cheek explanation of the supposed physics of photographic soul snatching. If his theory is correct, though, you could end up kidnapping your own soul, or at least unplugging it, by taking a selfie, so beware.
Quite apart from primitive notions of imagery’s magical properties, people today for various reasons are still chary about being photographed, especially if it’s a candid shot done on the fly without their permission. One woman has even posted a shrill manifesto listing her objections and premeditated responses.
In a report published in 1980, Guile et al. noted that study subjects reacted to candid or impromptu photography as an invasion of personal space – typically responding to the photographer by either smiling or running away. Interestingly, no aggressive responses were observed.
Likewise, photographer Eric Kim has said that in the course of taking an estimated 300,000 candid street shots, he encountered aggressive reactions on only three occasions, none of them serious in his view. His discussion of how to go about doing this kind of photography is instructive.
As distinct from the general public, police and the military are notoriously wary of and often belligerent about being photographed. In many foreign jurisdictions, it’s illegal and/or dangerous to do so. Given the nature of their professional duties, some sensitivity at having any sort of device with a barrel, sights, or rangefinder pointed at them might seem understandable. But unfortunately the reluctance of these groups probably has more to do with issues of public accountability and how to avoid it.
When it comes to candid photography, no figure looms larger than the late Heni Cartier-Bresson (1908 – 2004), still considered by many the doyen of his genre. Publication of his photo anthology The Decisive Moment in 1952 set a standard that in many respects still prevails today.
As phrased in the book’s title, the “decisive moment” expresses Cartier-Bresson’s idea that the photographer must be able to recognize the precise moment in which multiple elements of a scene come into equilibrium, then instantly seize that moment – the “decisive moment” – to capture the image on film. As he put it, “To me, photography is the simultaneous recognition in a fraction of a second the significance of an event, as well as the precise organization the forms that give that event its proper expression.”
In reality, the famous expression has become a shibboleth of candid photography that makes much better sense put in context. Like most serious practitioners of the genre, Cartier-Bresson would “work the scene” (he was also a photojournalist), taking multiple shots of a situation, then choosing the best one(s) from a contact sheet. Yet every exposure in the collection, even if discarded (a contact sheet for “Seville, Spain, 1933” is extant, but most were destroyed after vetting), would still represent a decisive moment in its own right. The famous photographer would sometimes shoot an entire roll of film to get a single publishable (in his judgement) image – it’s selection a sort of definitive moment for the collection as a whole.
Moroccan guide Omar Kyam gamely posed for
pictures but strongly warned against photographing
“any kind of police.” Marrakech, 1976
Thus understood, “decisive moment” contains less of an idea of preternatural, almost superhuman graphic acuity-cum-reflexive responsiveness on the part of the photographer and instead takes on an element of trial and error. Cartier-Bresson himself once said “Of course it’s all luck" – but then he was notorious for this kind of self-deprecating hyperbole, having also once declared “As for photography, I don’t know the first thing about it.”
Despite such pronouncements, Cartier-Bresson’s talent was formidable. For me, a better understanding of his technique and methods makes his work that much more accessible.
As for the “decisive moment,” surely it’s an ideal for which one strives.
“The world is going to pieces and people like Adams and Weston are photographing rocks!”– Henri Cartier-Bresson
Though Cartier-Bresson claimed not to manipulate his subjects, he often staged portraits, either through stylized composition or by using props. Some of his street photos, like “Barrio Chino, Barcelona,1933” or “Behind the Saint-Lazare Station, Paris, 1932” are so extraordinary that doubts about staging still linger. In point of fact, he was well-known to lay in wait for passersby to walk into a pre-composed frame – which might be considered staging of sorts.
Curiously, photographic self-portraits by Cartier-Bresson are rare, perhaps reflecting his unassuming personality and predilection for privacy. Only three are known to exit. He disliked publicity.
To me, the most compelling aspect of candid photography like Henri Cartier-Bresson's is its strong people-centeredness. Whether in a studio or on a street corner, people, I believe, are the photographer's greatest challenge by far. Naturally, it would be simpler to snap pictures of, say, trees or rocks but apart from the likes of Weyerhaeuser or a few antique Freemasons, who could abide the monotony? Artistic treatment or interpretation of live creatures, especially people, through photography is invariably more intimate, more complicated – and that much more interesting.
Sometimes even when your subject objects.
Too agitated to notice photographers, a groundskeeper berates a pet owner for encouraging his dog to
cool off in the Venus fountain. Gardens of the Villa Borghese, Rome, 2017
Filming policemen from the rear or with their eyes shut reduces the risk. Left: minor traffic accident,
Hanoi, Vietnam, 2009; Right: lunch break, Santa Lucia de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, 1976
Capturing this corpulent pair with a telephoto
lens kept the photographer well out of notice.
Montego Bay, Jamaica, 1977
A concerned policeman fends off tourists from snoozing pooches. Puerto Montt, Chile, 2014
Having compelled a photo to assure the camera
was not an infernal device, an airport security official
flashes a smile. Munich International Airport, 1994
Photo fatigue. Three Rivers Campground, Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, 1997
Defeating the photographer’s stratagem, a street vendor blocks the camera.
Varanasi, India, 1999
Too stoned to care, an enormous Indian bull elephant stares impassively. A
mahout had foolishly tormented the intelligent creature while he was in musth,
whereupon the bull seized the man and taking him to the nearby Narayani River,
drowned him. Remorseful, the elephant then returned the lifeless body to camp and
laid it on the ground. Thereafter, handlers took care to feed the big male industrial
doses of Valium whenever he went into musth and confine him to quarters. Tiger Tops,
Royal Chitwan National Park, Nepal, 1999
With almost Tantric detachment, a Himalayan domestic yak strikes a placid pose. Outskirts of Thimphu,
Bhutan, 1999
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This post was written by Casey Brown, a trans parent who writes the blog Life with Roozle.
When I came out to my own kid as nonbinary (identifying as neither a boy or a girl), we didn’t have a super fun doll to help us start the conversation, so we had to get creative. We started with a poster sized piece of paper, some markers, and a smaller stack of paper folded in half and stapled on the side. On the poster we drew three columns and labeled them boy, neutral, and girl. “Teacher!” I’d shout out and my kid would shout back, “neutral!” We’re pretty enthusiastic around here. We filled the paper with prince, royalty, and princess. With dad, parent, and mom. With brother, sibling, and sister. Neutral language isn’t just for nonbinary people, it’s language we all use every day.
Then we picked up the blank book made of paper and staples and wrote our own story of a nonbinary kid who uses they/them pronouns. We used a lot of the neutral language from our poster to help fill it up. Playing is fun. Playing is how we learn. Playing is how we practice.
Yesterday, Mattel introduced Creatable World, which is a doll a lot like Barbie, Mattel’s long-standing popular doll brand, but with a twist. The Creatable World doll starts as gender neutral and comes with a set of accessorizes to allow the child to play with it however they like. It doesn’t have a curvy figure like Barbie or the shoulders and chest of a Ken doll, but instead, it is designed to look a lot like a 7 year-old kid.
With Creatable World, children can create a character who aligns perfectly with their own gender or a character who maybe pushes the boundaries a bit. The idea is that the child has access to everything they need to create their own narrative without the body of the doll doing it for them. Long hair and pants? Okay! Short hair and a skirt? Sure!
It’s not just about having a doll that represents a trans child, it also gives trans parents a tool to teach their kids about their own identity and it gives all kids an opportunity to learn about self-expression and inclusivity of others.
Gender Isn’t Just For The Trans Kids
Everyone has a gender assigned at birth. And most of us don’t line up perfectly with the expectations that came with that assignment. Boys can have long hair and play with dolls. Girls can climb trees and play sports. Even the idea of true cultural standards of gender seems to be losing its grip. Of course a boy can have long hair. Of course a girl can play sports. And although we’re getting further from such hard and fast rules, there are still some gender standards. Clothes, hairstyles, accessories, and even body language all tend to fall into the ever roomier standards of gender. The goal isn’t to destroy this altogether; the goal is to include room for everyone.
My kid was assigned female at birth and with the short exception of when she identified as a Disney Princess, she identifies fully as a girl. I have always let her define that however she wants, but even so, she’s all in for Girl. And that is EXCELLENT. I celebrate her identity just the same as she celebrates mine.
Challenging Gender Norms Isn’t New, Being Inclusive of Gender Nonconforming People Is
The toys and products marketed to our kids are just catching up with the social conversation, maybe a bit late to be honest. We’ve been here for a while. It was a group of trans people who started the Stonewall Riot, which has taken many twists and turns to become the Pride Parade. That was 50 years ago. Trans kids aren’t new. Gender nonconformity isn’t new. A line of dolls isn’t going make a kid trans. That’s not how this works. But the kid who is trans now gets to have dolls that look like them. And the kids who aren’t trans or even gender nonconforming get a little extra room. That’s good for all of our kids. That’s good for all of us.
Trans kids have higher rates of suicide, depression, and self harm than any other group. But! Trans kids with supportive families have the exact same rates as their gender conforming peers.
By teaching our little kids about gender through play, by allowing them to ask questions and push social boundaries, we give our kids the space to choose who they want to be and to learn how to be more inclusive of those who are different than them. That’s not a scary thing. That’s not a bad thing. That’s the whole point of everything we’re doing as parents, with or without the toys that help us get there.
Casey Brown is a nonbinary transgender parent living in Boston with their partner and 10 year-old daughter. Casey writes at LifewithRoozle.com and can be found on Instagram as @lifewithThisOne.
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Rolls-Royce Wraith Drophead Coupe Coming In 2015: Report
Just as the Phantom has its coupe and convertible variants, the latter dubbed a “Drophead Coupe”, it is only natural Rolls-Royce would launch similar two-door versions of its smaller Ghost sedan. The first of these, a Ghost coupe, has already been launched in the form of the 2014 Wraith, and eventually we’ll be seeing a Ghost convertible, which is likely to be labeled a Wraith Drophead Coupe.
The information was revealed by Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös, during a recent interview with Autocar. He is said to have confirmed that a Wraith convertible will be coming in 2015.
It will reportedly take cues from the existing Phantom Drophead Coupe and will be targeted at younger buyers who may never have considered a Rolls-Royce before. The 2014 Wraith is said to have already lured in new buyers to the brand.
Talk of a convertible version of the Ghost dates back all the way to 2009, and Müller-Ötvös has hinted at the possibility in the past, so the latest news doesn’t come as much of a surprise. In fact, the two-door Ghost variants’ legacy started with cars like the Carmargue and Corniche, both of which were based on the Silver Shadow, a spiritual ancestor to the latest Ghost.
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Should I convert my classic car to electric?
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by Michael Rochford
Aston Martin is claiming a world first (although Jaguar might have something to say about that) with the creation of an electric-powered version of one of its classic DB6 Volante convertibles from the 1960s, with a conversion that the company says is fully reversible.
Aston classic electric concept
The Aston classic electric concept is a relatively simple one. Remove the 4.0-litre straight-six petrol engine, originally designed by Aston’s then-in-house engine genius, Tadek Marek, and insert in its place a ‘cassette’ containing an electric motor and batteries derived from the incoming Rapide-E electric saloon — Aston Martin’s first production electric car.
The electric motor and batteries are designed to be self-contained, albeit obviously connected to the car so as to power up the various systems and functions, and it sits on the existing engine and gearbox mounts. The only visible modifications inside the car are a new gear selector and a discreetly installed digital screen that allows you to monitor the state of the battery.
Reversible conversion
The ‘world first’ bit, says Aston, is that the process is designed to be reversible, so that the original engine and gearbox can be re-installed whenever the owner desires. Andy Palmer, Aston Martin Lagonda’s president and group chief executive officer, said of the Heritage EV concept: “We are very aware of the environmental and social pressures that threaten to restrict the use of classic cars in the years to come. Our Second Century Plan not only encompasses our new and future models, but also protects our treasured heritage. I believe this not only makes Aston Martin unique, but a truly forward-thinking leader in this field.”
Paul Spires, president Aston Martin Works, the classic side of Aston’s business, commented: “We have been looking for some time to find a way of protecting our customers’ long-term enjoyment of their cars. Driving a classic Aston Martin on pure EV power is a unique experience and one that will no doubt be extremely attractive to many owners, especially those who live in city centres. We also foresee collectors adding another dimension to their collection by commissioning EV-converted heritage cars.”
Electrifying Irish
It’s becoming quite the thing to do, swapping out the smoky old engine from a gorgeous classic and replacing it with batteries and electric motors. Wicklow-based Electrifi has already begun doing just that, backed by Irish entrepreneur Norman Crowley. Already, the company has taken an original Ferrari 308 (yes, the Magnum PI one…) and substituted a battery pack and an electric motor which, claims Electrifi, can potentially chop the car’s 0-100km/h time down to just two seconds…
“When I came into some money I wanted to buy a classic car but they break a lot. There is the dream of classic car ownership and the horrible reality, and that’s when we came up with the past, present and future strategy” Crowley told The Irish Times.
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Is it something you should try? A clever way of keeping your gorgeous classic ahead of future legislation? Certainly many are considering it, but there are two things to consider — the quality of the work, and getting insurance. In fact, these two are intermingled.
Clearly, given the potential for getting very high performance from an electric motor and batteries, you’d want to make sure that the conversion work is being carried out to the highest possible standard, and that the car’s suspension, steering, brakes, and even body structure are all suitably upgraded to be able to handle the new-found grunt.
Your insurer will definitely want to see proof of how good the conversion is. We spoke to insuremycars.ie about this, and their response was cautious, but not an outright ‘no.’ “We’d need to establish certain things first, of course” said a spokesperson. “Such as driver profile, age, no claims bonus, and making sure that the car was for private use only. The main concern would be who is doing the work – is it a professional firm or a bit of a DIY? Engineer reports would be required and it may have to be an engineer on the insurers panel and this could be at the clients cost.”
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It’s also probably a good idea, as with the Aston Martin conversion, to make sure that if you’re slotting in batteries and motors, that you do so in such a way that the original engine and running gear can be easily put back in, so as to maintain the car’s history, and its value.
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ALMOST every car has in its back axle a differential, which permits of inter-rear-wheel movement when cornering. Certain French small sports-cars were notably possessed of differential-less axles, perhaps because their designers were never given Mecca= sets in their youth with which to model the differential—which is about the only way to understand how it functions. The snag about the differential of ordinary construction is that it allows all the drive to pass to the free wheel when one rear wheel is locked or impeded. On a trials hill this gives rise to excessive spin. Consequently, certain trials drivers have locked solid their car’s differentials, by bolting them up, or, more crudely, by pouring molten lead into the assembly. S. H. Allard used to lock his differential on the original Allard-Special as required, by a system of brakes formed of Morris clutch plates brought into operation by an outside hand-lever. This had an interesting sequel, when, almost stopping on a bad hill, Allard seized the hand-brake, whereupon several observant people protested that he had locked up his differential, UL what was a non-solid-axle trial. Actually, at the time his device was not in use, and we believe he abandoned it
because of the impossibility of avoiding sheared axle-keys when thus locking the assembly. Now that competition tyres are banned In trials, wheel spill is a major problem and in certain quarters it is expected that most well known drivers will use locked axles where these are not banned
by the regulations. Unfoitunately, a solid axle results in excessive tyre wear and sometimes adversely affects cornering. Moreover, it is so often barred by the regulations, except where used as standard by a manufacturer, as in the case of the Frazer-Nash. A differential which seems likely to defeat spin very effectively while still remaining a differential within the meaning of trials regulations is the Z17, which is used on the Mercedes-Benz, Auto-Union and E.R.A. racing-cars. This differential works on a cant and pawl. system and prevents excess spin of the wheel which is carrying no load. It thus prevents the drive from passing to that wheel which is running on more slippery ground than its fellow, or which is bouncing clear of the ground. On the other hand, it still merits description as a differential, because it allows a certain degree of inter
movement, when cornering. In the ZF units used by E.R.A. this movement is limited to 15 per cent. The ZF controlled differential is made by Zahnra.dfabrik Friedrichshafen of Lake Constance, Germany. It should be investigated by all serious trials competitors and is handled in this country by H. Louis Lungmuss, of 5, Holland Road, Aston, Birmingham.
Another controlled differential is being made by L. M. Ballamy. Known as the L.M.B., this works on a piston system, whereby oil controls the differential action, the axle being locked by pistons endeavouring to compress oil within small radial cylinders and released as the oil escapes via ports in the pistons. It would appear that with the L.M.B. system there will be some danger of axle keys shearing, on account of the intermittent locking and unlocking of the axle shafts, or fluctuating loading on the keys. In the case of the 7.1` unit there is special provision for the drive to take up with the minimum amount of movement, while with this differential the drive ceases to that wheel which attempts to spin, whereas in the L.M.B. the axle locks up and both wheel g take the drive.
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Jin 28 Pan-Asian (Chinese, Japanese, Thai & Korean)
28 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540 Phone: (630) 848-1828 Website | Menu Hours Mon-Thur 11:30am - 9:00pm Fri-Sat 11:30am - 10:30pm, Sun 12-8:30PM Jin 28 is a terrific pan-Asian restaurant tucked away on W Jefferson street in the heart of downtown Naperville. It has an incredibly expansive menu with Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Korean options. The food is great, the service is friendly, the portions are large. One of my favorite and hard-to-find dishes is Korean (Kalbi) Short-ribs, and I was super excited to stumble across these on their menu. They come out fresh and warm on a bed of lettuce with a side of rice. Everything we've tried so far has been great. This really the only restaurant I've ever been to with such a wide-selection of Asian dishes. They seriously have everything from sushi to noodles to pho. The variety is great, but there are also some favorites that we like to order at a traditional "Chinese-only" or "Japanese-only"
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Now We Know Why Robert Mueller Made His Biggest Errors
Cody Fenwick
September 22 | 2020
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After Special Counsel Robert Mueller concluded his investigation into ties between the Russian government and the Trump campaign, the big question still loomed: Was the president guilty of a serious crime?
Attorney General Bill Barr quickly took it upon himself to answer the question, explaining that the special counsel's work had failed to accuse Donald Trump of criminal acts, and he personally concluded that insufficient evidence existed for any charge. This announcement stunned and perplexed many observers while cheering the president's allies. The truth only became clear weeks later when the Mueller report was finally released: It laid out substantial evidence that Trump was guilty of many instances of obstruction of justice, but the report was written so as to avoid making this conclusion explicit. (Mueller also sent a letter to Barr arguing that his initial statements about the resolution of the case had been misleading.)
Now, new revelations from one of Mueller's top deputies, Andrew Weissmann, reveal the context of Mueller's peculiar choice — one that I've argued was a colossal mistake.
In an interview with The Atlantic's George Packer, Weissmann discussed his new book, Where Law Ends: Inside the Mueller Investigation. Though he apparently still reveres Mueller and appears to avoid criticizing him directly, Weissmann derides many of the decisions the investigation made that caused it to pull its punches, including refusing to determine whether the president was guilty of a crime.
He also revealed that, contrary to what both critics and defenders of the president have said, Trump's efforts to obstruct justice were clearly successful.
"The specter of our being shut down exerted a kind of destabilizing pull on our decision-making process," Weissmann said.
People have said that since Trump never fired Mueller, he didn't actually obstruct justice. But he fired the previous person overseeing the probe: James Comey. And the threat that he could do it again distorted the investigators' work, which is exactly what obstruction of justice hopes to accomplish.
Weissmann put the blame on another deputy, Aaron Zebley, for repeatedly making timid choices that would avoid direct confrontations with the president. And Weissmann admits that he disagreed with the decision not to accuse Trump of a crime, arguing, as I have, that it relied on a warped sense of fairness:
Weissmann politely demolishes this effort at extreme fairness. "I was flummoxed by Mueller's thinking," he admits. The special counsel was required to make a legal recommendation on the facts and present it in an internal department document to the attorney general. Barr could decide to keep the report private. Or, if it became public, Trump could use his unparalleled platform to defend himself to the country. Or he could choose to be charged and tried in order to clear his name. Mueller, completely out of character, was "making his own, freelance judgments about what was appropriate and not delivering on what he was tasked with doing."
Weissmann made these arguments to the lawyer whom Mueller had assigned to draft this tricky passage of the report. "I also think it seems like a transparent shell game," Weissmann told his colleague. "When there is insufficient proof of a crime, in volume one, we say it. But when there is sufficient proof, with obstruction, we don't say it. Who is going to be fooled by that? It's so obvious."
He went on to explain how Mueller failed to anticipate that Barr would use this reluctance against him and twist it in Trump's favor:
And Mueller? He was incapable of navigating the world remade by Trump. He conducted himself with scrupulous integrity and allowed his team to be intimidated by people who had no scruples at all. His deep aversion to publicity silenced him when the public badly needed clarity about the special counsel's dense, ambiguous, at times unreadable report. His sense of fairness surrendered the facts of presidential criminality to an administration that was at war with facts. He trusted his friend Barr to play it straight, not realizing that Barr had gone crooked. He left the job of holding the president accountable to a Congress that had shown itself to be Trump's willing accomplice. He wanted, above all, to warn the American people about foreign subversion of our democracy, while the greater subversion gathered force here at home.
Mueller's focus on foreign interference at the expense of the president's lawlessness was ultimately self-defeating. Barr's announcement about the end of the investigation quickly muffled cries for the president to be held accountable, and the density of opacity of the Mueller report itself sank any remaining Democratic energy for impeachment. And now Trump is overseeing an administration that is completely refusing to deter Russian interference in the election, as Barr himself works to undermine confidence in the final vote. Because the country has been unable to get past Trump, it's completely incapable of stopping foreign interference.
The House only regained enough momentum to actually charge the president with high crimes and misdemeanors when the president went even further than his obstruction, leveraging the power of his office and congressional funds to induce the Ukrainian president into helping his campaign. Had the House had the will to charge Trump for the crimes Mueller uncovered, perhaps because Mueller had unambiguously determined that the president was a criminal, these additional impeachable offenses would never even have been committed.
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Home News & insight News Nautilus calls for Iran to allow access to crew of detained tanker Stena Impero
Union calls for Iran to allow access to crew of detained tanker Stena Impero
Stena Impero: 23 seafarers onboard of Indian, Russian, Latvian and Filipino nationality
Nautilus has written to the Iranian government asking that the owners of detained UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero, be granted access to the vessel in order to check on the crew.
In his letter to the Iranian consul in London, Nautilus general secretary Mark Dickinson asked that either Stena Bulk, or a representative of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) be allowed on board.
'Our joint purpose is to ensure the health and well-being of the crew and that this matter is resolved in a timely manner in order to avoid any further stress to the seafarers and their families,' Mr Dickinson said.
Stena Impero was seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday 29 July 2019. There are 23 seafarers onboard of Indian, Russian, Latvian and Filipino nationality.
After months of increased aggression towards merchant ships in the Gulf of Oman, The International Bargaining Forum (IBF) designated the Strait of Hormuz a Temporary Extended Risk Zone on Tuesday 13 August 2019.
Stena Bulk and the management company Northern Marine Management sent an official letter to the Iranian government requesting access. This request has not yet been approved but the company is being allowed to communicate with the crew via telephone.
Citing the ITF's efforts in securing the release in July of the Iranian-flagged vessel MV Happiness 1, which was being held by Saudi Arabia, Mr Dickinson said: 'We share the ITF's priority for the welfare of the seafarers regardless where they come from and that they can perform their duties without fear due to geopolitical differences.
'Therefore, we urge you to convey your support for the ITF's request that the company and/or the ITF be allowed immediate access to the crew and that the issue be resolved peacefully without undue delay.'
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Almost $3M invested in Rockingham Co. hemp fiber, CBD extraction facility
Pure Shenandoah (Source: WHSV)
By Cayley Urenko | December 30, 2020 at 11:15 AM EST - Updated December 30 at 11:15 AM
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - A Rockingham County hemp facility is making a big investment, which can help local growers and retailers.
Nearly $3 million will help Pure Shenandoah in Elkton expand its CBD extraction and hemp-fiber processing.
Some grant funding from Virginia and Rockingham Co. will support the project, which will use 100% of hemp from Virginia farmers and bring two dozen jobs to the Shenandoah Valley.
“CBD is on the medicine side, fiber is more so textile, paper and clothes. It’s a sustainable way to the future,” CEO Tanner Johnson said. “We’ve known this was going to be our path for a long time, but we’re looking to have this grant speed that time table up a bit and get these products to people who need them.”
Johnson says there are very few decorticators in the state, and with one coming to Elkton it will help them produce more hemp faster, as well as cut down on the transportation costs for farmers.
“This grant is doing a lot for us. We were doing half of what we really wanted,” Johnson said. “We wanted to utilize the whole plant, access all of the power that this plant really has, and fiber allows us to do that.”
Johnson says this recognition and support from the state, especially Governor Ralph Northam, is huge for the hemp industry in Virginia.
“Projects like this one are an important part of diversifying our economy and developing new markets for industrial hemp. Our administration remains committed to supporting growers and processors as we work to ensure this crop has a sustainable future in Virginia,” Northam said in a press release on December 28.
For more information on Pure Shenandoah, click here.
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