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Mattis: Budget caps, confusion affect our competitive edge
Otto Kreisher
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the international situation today “is the most complex and demanding” he has seen in his four decades of service, and he needs the Army to be “at the top of your game, in body, spirit.
We must be so ready … that everybody in the world will want to deal with [Secretary of State Rex] Tillerson’s Department of State, not the Department of Defense, your warfighting skills” and for every day they are in uniform “to be dedicated to getting better,” he said.
In the keynote address at the 2017 Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., Mattis cited the persistent threat of terrorists in the Middle East, Russian aggression in Europe and North Korea’s provocations in the Pacific.
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis shakes hands with retired Gen. Carter F. Ham, AUSA president and CEO, after giving the keynote address at the AUSA Annual Meeting. (AUSA News photo)
At a question and answer period following his address to an audience of more than 3,000 AUSA members and guests, he was asked what the Army could do about threats from North Korea.
Replying, Mattis said, “It is a diplomatically-led, economic-sanctions buttressed effort to get North Korea off this path.”
But because no one knows what the future may bring, “One thing the U.S Army can do, and that is you’ve got to be ready so we can have military options that our president can employ if needed.”
The secretary repeatedly stressed the need for readiness, which is this year’s theme for the AUSA professional development forum.
He said, “Everything we do must contribute to the increased lethality of our military. We must never lose sight of the fact that we have no God-given right to victory on the battlefield.”
But he expressed his concern that “our competitive edge over our potential adversaries” is eroding “due to budgetary confusion and budget caps,” and said he is “among the majority in this nation that believes we can afford survival. I want the Congress back in the driver’s seat of budget decisions, not in the spectator’s seat.”
He said he has great confidence in the Congress,” but no confidence in automatic budget restraints, a reference to the 2011 Budget Control Act that sets arbitrary limits on spending.
Mattis gave a salute to veterans in the audience who served in Vietnam, then stayed in uniform and built the great Army of today and made him the marine he was.
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Dodgy Business
On the advantages and disadvantages of life on the road, from home to Australia, and on the country's star driver...
By Tony Dodgins
Published on Wednesday August 16th 2006
You know what it's like when a set of statistics is published in the media. Suddenly everyone's doing an analysis or has an opinion. Recently, it was emigration figures and the revelation that Spain - no great surprise - and Australia, were right up there as the most popular hole-ups for fleeing Brits.
Spain doesn't really do it for me. Lots of dust and no grass - the green stuff, that is. And when there is, it's brown road-side stuff they never cut. Loads of untapped potential for Flymo.
Australia's a different matter. There was a woman on the radio slagging it off, saying she'd just come back after a few years and there's nothing better over there than in the UK.
Got to beg to differ on that at the same time as expressing my delight that Oz has regained its position as first race on the F1 calendar. Whenever you're in company and get to 'talking jobs', people always say how glamorous a life it must be covering F1 and doing all that travelling.
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Builders aim to pandemic-proof new homes
27.11.2020 Living
Frank O’Brien, (WESTERN INVESTOR) — Vancouver developer Qualex-Landmark is among the first to implement a number of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in two new residential projects, part of a trend that is gaining traction across North America.
“Just as the Spanish flu gave us the vanity room, which originated as a hand-washing basin immediately inside the front entry of a home, COVID-19 will influence innovation in home design,” Chris Marlin, president of Lennar International, one of the largest U.S. home builders, wrote in a recent report to a World Economic Forum COVID-19 action platform.
The modifications to new home design include variations in open floor plans, changes to ventilation systems, touchless technology and the use of antimicrobial metals, such as bronze, copper and brass, for touchpoints, he noted.
Some older designs that added work space in condos could also be revised, Beedie Living’s executive vice-president Houtan Rafii told Business in Vancouver.
Homes used to be built with small alcoves that included built-in tables large enough for computers, he said. The alcoves fell out of favour when technology enabled people to easily move around with their laptops, and Rafii thinks that they could make a comeback.
Qualex-Landmark, which plans to start about 300 units of housing in Metro Vancouver in 2021, will introduce extensive pandemic-proofing designs in a high-end 48-unit strata development in Vancouver and a mixed subsidized rental and market condo project it will build in Burnaby’s Metrotown, according to Jordan Beach, the company’s vice-president of marketing.
“At the Legacy on Dunbar, we have introduced a number of measures to reflect the new world we live in,” Beach said.
These included moving the two elevators for the five-storey project from inside to the north and south exterior of the building to reduce resident congestion. Most of the building amenities were moved outside as well, including an open-air roof top lounge.
The ventilation system was changed to individual filtered systems for each unit to reduce the use of recycled air throughout the project. The common areas are also equipped with specific air exchangers that draw and exhaust directly to the outside, Beach explained.
In the Burnaby project, touchless entry doors and touchless faucets will be used and touchpoints in common areas, such as a children’s playroom, will be coated with antimicrobial material. Floors and countertop will use non-porous materials that allow for easy sanitization, he added. Sanitize stations are being custom-built into walls in the lobby, and Qaulex-Landmark is also looking at voice-activated smart appliances, which are widely available.
“These are all cost-effective procedures to put in place,” he said, referring to automatic doors or using ultraviolet light to sterilize ventilation systems. “It is quite shocking how little they do cost. It actually makes the home more marketable and it doesn’t cost the consumer or developer anything additional,” Beach said.
Lennar suggested that open floor plans, which are quite popular in new homes, could change in a pandemic-conscious world, because they are suspected of helping spread infections, and make it harder for people to quietly work at home.
But Beach believes open-floor designs will remain, especially in smaller condos, but he suggested they will become more flexible in larger new homes, with sliding doors that allow spaces to be divided.
Beach believes that, like the powder room, anti-virus designs will become more common in new homes, even if a vaccine ends the current pandemic.
“I think that, going forward, sanitization measures will become huge in new homes, as well as in furniture and appliance design. The pandemic has changed the way people think. This is the new normal,” Beach said.
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Breakthrough spine treatment could prevent nerve damage
Home » Blog » Breakthrough spine treatment could prevent nerve damage
In a study that appears in the medical journal Nature Nanomedicine, Purdue University researcher Ji-Xin Cheng has released a study that profiles a new treatment that could stop the secondary nerve damage caused by spinal injuries, as well as help restore movement in injury victims. By injecting tiny spheres known as copolymer micelles, rats that had suffered new spinal injuries immediately showed signs of recovery with no additional nerve damage.
The experimental surgery involves the injection of the tiny spheres, which then fuse to the initial injured nerves. This combination eliminates the possibility of inflammation and swelling in the surrounding nerves and tissues, thus decreasing the ultimate damage of the injury. Long used in surgeries and research as drug-carrying agents, the copolymer micelles are now used as a repair mechanism, something that is entirely new for these infinitesimally small spheres.
Because of the micelles’ makeup, the tiny bodies are perfectly suited to travel through the bloodstream and not face any decomposition or rejection from the body’s immune system, nor are they affected by bodily fluids, as they thrive in fluids. By using dyed micelles, the researchers were able to prove that the spheres traveled directly to the injured area and immediately fused to the membranes to being a reparation process.
So far, in the cases of testing rats, the toxicity tests show that this process is ultimately safe. Rats that were treated immediately after their injuries showed recovery signs in all four limbs. Some of the test subjects, however, did not fare as well. The next step for this Purdue team is to test the micelles on rats that have suffered a spine injury three hours before treatment. The research team believes that if they can make progress on animals that were not treated immediately after injury, then they might be able to use this treatment process in emergency rooms for humans after accidents that led to spinal injuries.
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SEE IT: Man in mask burns Brooklyn woman with unknown chemical
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An attacker in a medical mask dumped a caustic liquid on a woman, burning her as she stepped outside her Brooklyn apartment building, police said Monday.
Video shows the suspect casually sitting on the woman’s stoop, New York City News on the corner of 64th St. and Ninth Ave. in Sunset Park, and fiddling with a bottle just before 11 p.m. Sunday. When the woman walked out to take out the trash, he got up and walked behind her, the bottle in his hand.
The video, which police released Monday night, cuts off just before he pours the liquid.
Medics took the 39-year-old victim to Maimonides Medical Center in stable condition, with chemical burns to her face, neck, shoulders and back.
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Rivaroxaban (Xarelto®) is a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) promising better control of therapy in comparison to vitamin K antagonists such as phenprocoumon. It was approved across Europe in 2008 by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in adult patients undergoing elective hip or knee replacement surgery. In December 2011, the approval was extended to the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in adult patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation with one or more risk factors, to the treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, and the prevention of recurrent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in adults. Since May 2013, rivaroxaban has also been approved for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in adult patients following acute coronary syndrome with elevated cardiac biomarkers to be administered with acetylsalicylic acid alone or with acetylsalicylic acid plus clopidogrel or ticlopidine.
Because of their anticoagulant properties, rivaroxaban as well as other anticoagulants such as vita-min K antagonists (VKA) are associated with an increased risk of bleeding. For instance, compared to the internationally common VKA warfarin, rivaroxaban showed a similar frequency of clinically relevant bleedings with significantly less intracranial and fatal bleedings, whereas gastrointestinal bleedings were more frequent.
Especially the prophylactic indications include a patient population with potentially numerous comorbidities and comedications. They also require long-term therapy in which a risk-benefit-assessment is particularly important. EMA therefore requires the manufacturer Bayer AG in a risk-management plan to conduct post-authorization safety studies (PASS) in different European coun-tries by 2021. The aim of this safety study is to examine severe adverse side effects under rivaroxa-ban treatment in routine clinical practice compared to phenprocoumon, the VKA most often used in Germany, and in the indication of acute coronary syndrome compared to therapy with antiplatelet agents.
Based on data from the German Pharmacoepidemiological Research database (GePaRD), a cohort study will compare different endpoints between new users of rivaroxaban and the respective standard therapy. The primary safety outcome is the occurrence of bleeding events such as intracranial hemorrhage, gastrointestinal, and urogenital bleeding. Another safety outcome will be the occurrence of non- infectious liver disease. Further, to enable a risk-benefit- assessment, outcomes related to effectiveness such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, and mortality will be investigated. Similar studies which are part of this PASS program will be conducted in Great Britain, Sweden, and the Netherlands by 2021.
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Conservative alternative budget put to Council Chamber
Thursday, 28 February, 2019
The Conservative Group on Birmingham City Council have launched their alternative to the 4 year budget plan put forward by the Labour Administration, setting out a vision of a modern and effective council that enables us to protect and invest in those things that matter most. We will improve the environment for this and future generations, provide more opportunities for young people to get on in life, support local businesses, enhance our local high streets, invest in our communities and keep more money in the pockets of our hard working residents. Last week the Conservatives announced plans that would deliver a green revolution transforming our City making it a cleaner, greener and safer City.
Councillor Robert Alden (Con, Erdington) Leader of the Conservative Group said:
“Birmingham is a city that is booming; it has a proud history, a bright future and its people and culture can stand shoulder to shoulder with any city in the world. It has been let down by years of misrule by the Labour run city council that is paralysed by indecision, infighting and ineptitude. Our budget sets out an alternative to that. We need to break down the bureaucratic silos in which the council operates and dramatically improve our partnership working, including remodelling how services are delivered to ensure that they work for the city and its residents, with a focus on outcomes. The restructuring of the city council into an organisation fit for the 21st century will mean that we can provide the quality of services and efficiency of operation that will allow Birmingham City Council to finally unlock the potential of our great city once again.”
Councillor Debbie Clancy (Con, Longbridge and West Heath) Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group added:
“In many ways what we are proposing doesn’t break new ground, it simply follows a path that many councils started on a long time ago. We will look outward to where we can share services with other councils or deliver them in different ways. We will reduce building use, create a more agile workforce and finally get a grip on sickness absence, consultancy spend and agency use. Getting these basics right will enable us to protect and invest in those things that matter most. We will reintroduce free green and bulky waste collection and a ‘community chest’ fund for local people to spend on their own local priorities. We will invest more into street cleaning and services for children and young people.”
After years of inflation busting increases by the Labour Council, with another 5% this year, the Conservative budget will freeze council tax for four years.
Councillor Meirion Jenkins (Con, Mere Green) Shadow Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources said:
“Our proposals would save the average household in Birmingham £154 per year in Council Tax, keeping more money in the pockets of our hard working residents. We have shown how this can be achieved, whilst still investing in other priorities, through better management of procurement processes and technology. We will end the scandal of lucrative and secretive pay-offs to senior officers via non-disclosure agreements. Excessive payments to unions will also be stopped. Public money will be spent far more wisely than at present.”
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Knights of The Old Republic MMO revealed
Tags: #jedi #knights-of-the-old-republic #kotor #sith
Companies: #bioware #electronic-arts
EA and BioWare have officially announced a new Star War: Knights of the Old Republic game at E3 2008. A third KOTOR game has long been rumoured but this is the first confirmation that EA has given on the subject.
The mega-publisher didn't just stop there though, going so far as to confirm that the next KOTOR game will also be a massively multiplayer online RPG - making it the first Star Wars MMO since the ill-fated Galaxies.
The announcement was made by EA CEO John Riccitiello in a brief interview with Portfolio.com.
"We've got two of the most compelling MMOs in the industry in development and the one that people are dying for us to talk to them about -- in partnership with Lucas, coming out of BioWare, which is, I think, quite possibly the most anticipated game, full stop, for the industry at the point when we get closer to telling you about it," said the ever-slippery Riccitiello.
Thankfully though, Portfolio got straight to the point and flat-out asked the EA super-boss if he was referring to a new KOTOR game. The answer?
"Yes," he said.
There are no real details other than the confirmation, though EA has hinted that the MMO is part of a move to target the PC market more and sidestep consoles.
"Increasingly, people are going to be talking about direct-to-customer in our business," said Riccitiello. "I think we'll be talking about it louder than most."
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BioWare considering Mass Effect DS
BioWare is currently considering making DS remakes of several recent games, including Mass Effect and Jade Empire.
MS wants Xbox 360 MMOs
Shane Kim has commented that Microsoft is keen to get MMOs lined up for the future for the Xbox 360.
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#Amazon#Apple#Google#Brand Finance
Amazon pulls ahead of Google and Apple as world’s most valuable brand
teleteria
|Feb 2| 6 min read
Ecommerce dominator Amazon’s brand is valued at more than $150bn, according to Brand Finance’s newest Global 500 rankings.
Surging ahead of rivals Google and Apple, Amazon’s value has grown by an extraordinary 42% in the space of year, largely thanks to its diversification into cloud services, electronics production and grocery retail.
David Haigh, CEO of Brand Finance, commented: “Jeff Bezos once said that ‘brands are more important online than they are in the physical world’. He has proved himself right by choosing the name Amazon, known as the largest, most powerful river in the world, as 23 years later the Amazon brand carries all before it as an unstoppable force.
“The strength and value of the Amazon brand gives it stakeholder permission to extend relentlessly into new sectors and geographies. All evidence suggests that the amazing Amazon brand is going to continue growing indefinitely and exponentially.”
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Although Apple defended second place in the ranking, with brand value rebounding to $146.3bn after the 27% decline last year, its future looks bleak, according to Brand Finance. Apple has failed to diversify in the way Amazon has and as a result is over-dependent on sales of its flagship iPhones, responsible for two thirds of revenue.
Other notable observations from the Brand Finance Global 500 Report include the rise of the tech companies, now filling the entire top 5 (Amazon, Apple, Google, Samsung and Facebook).
Further, the growth of Chinese brands extends beyond the technology sector as the country continues to narrow the value gap with the US at an impressive rate. Since 2008, China’s share of global brand value has increased from 3% to 15%, growing 888% to $911.5bn in 2018.
Entertainment powerhouse Disney was named the world’s strongest brand and one of the most interesting to watch in the coming years.
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Boris Johnson's election victory means Scotland could end up leaving the United Kingdom
Adam Bienkov , Business Insider US
Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon
Boris Johnson's election victory has brought the question of Scotland's continued membership of the United Kingdom into focus.
The separatist Scottish National Party won a large majority of seats in Scotland on Thursday, and are demanding a second Scottish independence referendum.
Johnson has so far refused to consider such requests. However, the political pressure for a second vote is growing as Britain's exit from the EU nears.
Tensions in Northern Ireland have also been heightened after republican parties won a majority of seats in the province for the first time.
The prime minister's promise to lead a "one nation" government now looks in doubt.
Visit Business Insider SA's homepage for more stories.
Could Boris Johnson's election victory mean that Scotland now leaves the United Kingdom? That's the question lots of people in the country are now asking after the dramatic result on Friday.
The issue was brought into focus on Friday after Johnson won a large majority of seats mostly off the back of votes in England, whereas seats in Scotland were won almost entirely by the separatist Scottish National Party.
Despite Johnson's pledge to form a "one nation" government, a quick glance at the UK's new electoral map reveals a nation more politically divided than ever.
In England, Johnson swept the board, winning dozens of opposition seats, some of which his party has never held before in its history.
Meanwhile in Scotland, the SNP won 48 out of 59 seats, while in Northern Ireland parties which want a united Ireland won a majority of seats over unionist parties for the first time ever.
Immediately after the result, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon declared the result in Scotland a "mandate" for her government to push ahead with a second Scottish independence referendum.
"Boris Johnson has a mandate to take England out of the EU but he must accept that I have a mandate to give Scotland a choice for an alternative future," she said.
So will Scotland hold an independence referendum?
Scotland last held a referendum on independence in 2014, which returned a clear majority against breaking up the United Kingdom. At the time SNP politicians promised that it would be a "once in a generation" decision.
Johnson has repeatedly used those comments to rule out holding another referendum.
However, his dismissal does not carry much water in Scotland where the settlement with the UK has been dramatically altered by the 2016 referendum on Brexit.
Back then Scottish voters backed remaining in the EU by a significant majority and Sturgeon has continued to oppose Brexit as First Minister.
Johnson will struggle to resist a referendum forever
Sturgeon will now seek formal legal powers from the UK government to hold a referendum.
Johnson has previously insisted that he will refuse any such request and indeed made his opposition to a second independence referendum central to his party's campaign in Scotland.
However, the Conservative's failure to pick up seats in Scotland in that campaign and the SNP's continued political dominance in the country means that Sturgeon has an increasingly strong case for holding a second vote.
Do the Scottish people want to leave the UK?
The last Scottish independence referendum was won by a fairly healthy majority by the unionists and opinion polls conducted since that vote have not shown a significant shift towards independence.
However, Sturgeon hopes that Johnson's huge victory, which suggests at least another decade of Conservative dominance over the UK, could start to tip the balance of public opinion in Scotland towards independence.
What about Northern Ireland?
The situation in Northern Ireland is arguably even riskier for Johnson. His Brexit plans will create new border checks on the Irish Sea between Northern Ireland and Great Britain and are widely opposed in the province.
Johnson's party has already lost the support of his main allies in the province, the Democratic Unionist Party, over the issue, and this week's election result shows a surge in support for republican parties.
One opinion poll this year even found majority support in the province for leaving the United Kingdom.
This is a particularly dangerous development given the longstanding tensions between unionist and republican communities in Northern Ireland, which will be heightened by Britain's exit from the EU.
So despite Johnson's promise to bring the country together, the continued existence of the United Kingdom is now in greater doubt than ever before.
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Aviation LO Down
Laura Laban: CEO & Co-Founder of Infinite Flight
May 24, 2019 David Lombardo (LO) / Laura Laban Season 1 Episode 13
David Lombardo (LO) / Laura Laban
Ever since I was a kid, I've played flight simulators. The earliest versions of them that I remember were 256-color simulations that ran on your desktop computer, and if you're like most people who grew up in the 90s, this meant your family's only computer was completely occupied so you could fly your Cessna out of Meigs Field in Chicago. In 2019, this is no longer the case. In fact, many families don't even have desktop computers anymore. And Meigs Field is gone (for now).
Today, more and more people are accessing nearly everything online via mobile devices. From communications and entertainment, to education and tools, it seems everything today is available on your smartphone or tablet.
But what about flight simulation?
Infinite Flight is a flight simulation app that runs on the mobile platforms. And yes, it is incredible. From detailed flight models, to breathtaking scenery and realism, not to mention multiplayer experiences, playing Infinite Flight is truly something that must be experienced for anyone with any level of interest in aviation.
Today, I sit down with Laura Laban, CEO and Co-Founder of Infinite Flight. We talk about the story of Infinite Flight: how it started, what went into it's development, what unique challenges and engineering went into it, and how it's constantly evolving.
We also discuss the Infinite Flight Community, which is one of the most interactive simulation communities today.
Finally, we talk about the future of Infinite Flight, and some ideas that could perhaps eventually come down the airway....and of course, we discuss Laura's favorite plane.
Infinite Flight has shown the world that mobile devices don't just offer games, they offer entire experiences.
You don't want to be miss this episode.
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Environmental Take-aways from Demonetisation
Prime Minister Modi’s demonetization has been roundly criticized on various counts by politicians, economists, social organizations and general public. The abrupt ban on the two high value currency denominations of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 caught the people by surprise and many of those who had stashed away sizable hoards of them were naturally the first to raise an outcry in opposition. True, the proverbial common man, the aam aadmi, was put to a lot of inconvenience, having had to stand in queues for hours in front of banks or ATMs for cash, sometimes repeating the same process on succeeding days. They had the best reasons for criticizing Modi’s move; but it was not they who, though suffering its consequences, criticized it as most of them realized it was a good way to catch the corrupt and the unscrupulous black money barons.
That the political opposition criticized the measure was understandable but many intellectuals, especially the economists – well known or not so well known – also found it amiss. The former economist Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh called it a “monumental disaster” and said that the GDP would take a hit of 2 basis points. Others said that the poor, daily wagers and farmers would be hit rendering them jobless as most of their transactions were in cash. And yet it would, they said, hardly make any dent on those who had the dirty money.
All that and much more can be elaborated and dilated upon but not many ever looked at the gains of “note-bandi”, as demonetization has since come to be known as. One finds that a massive take-away from demonetisation was that those who, despite having had opportunities, shunned illegal wealth and found virtue in being ethical and honest. Even it found resonance with the Finance Minister who said the measure accorded a semblance of dignity to them.
That was, however, for the people but there was something greater for their physical environment as well. Soon after the measure was announced headlines in newspapers screamed cash crunch “brings auto industry to a screeching halt”, auto industry faces “30% drop in November sales”, “auto sector for a rough phase” and so on.
On the face of it, the harsh impact on the sector may look unfair. After all, in the 1990s it was on the auto sector that the economy took a ride to some spectacular growth in the new century. But then it grew so much that it became something like a Frankenstein, threatening the very people for whom it was to work for. The reforms, in due course, created an upsurge in the middle classes raising their standard of living and aspirations that generally centred around an automobile and a house – both of which everyone coveted.
The banks fed the market with cheap loans and before one realized what was happening there were far too many automobiles choking and clogging urban India, emitting tons of carbon into the atmosphere with all its lethal components threatening the lives of everybody around. The expanded market attracted manufacturers from almost all European countries and the US as also from Japan and Korea.
Before the 1991 reforms the country used to produce passenger vehicles only in thousands, today it produces them in millions (2.8 million by the last count in 2015). This apart 16 million two wheelers were also manufactured. It has been a great jamboree for the middle classes, fed as they were by the saying “have money, buy car”. Families that had space for only one car and, maybe, a two wheeler had half a dozen cars – some of them spilling over to the public spaces, narrow lanes, colony roads. While jams became common even in tier 2 and tier 3 towns, providing parking spaces became a mammoth problem for the civic bodies.
The urban air went for a toss leading to diseases and deaths. The black economy has had no mean role in boosting up of this sector by fostering demand for the highly polluting diesel-driven SUVs that rule the roads. With a check on this sector, hopefully, Indian urban air will be somewhat cleaner enabling citizens to breathe easy. Thankfully the government is also in the process of framing laws to inhibit reckless purchases of cars – a measure that will be widely welcomed.
Another Sector that has taken a hit because of demonetization is the realty sector. Reports say housing sales dipped 44% after demonetisation. This is one sector which was pump-primed by black money and has, therefore had a swift fall – if not permanently, at least temporarily. This is the sector in which most of the illicit wealth is invested; this is where the action is. Here there are endless opportunities as it, by itself, generates black money. Ministers and bureaucrats are indulgent in handing out building permissions and all, together with the engineers and contractors, partake off the pile. Everyone knows what kind of games the politicians play with wealth so generated.
The urban sprawl has, therefore, been marching out in almost all directions of most of the cities gobbling up farmlands, forests, wetlands and their catchments or whatever comes in its way. While this has been largely responsible for damaging the urban environment, it has also, in many cases, exposed the inmates to nightmarish insanitation and filth. The civic bodies, already stretched to provide necessary services, have abstained themselves from such unplanned rapid urban expansion.
Most of the expanding fringes of the Indian urbanscape draw underground water in the absence of the piped municipal water. Thus, while levels of underground aquifers dip there is very little scope for their recharge, given the ceaseless drawal and the increasingly truant monsoons. Depletion of sub-soil water threatens water security as well as the over-ground greenery – the trees that sustain the environment and mitigate air pollution as well as harsh impacts of unkind seasons.
Fallout of the uncontrolled urban expansion has been creation, like in China, of over-capacity in housing. Noida or for that matter, Bhopal have reportedly recorded over-capacity with thousands of units awaiting buyers. And yet Awaas Melas are held in Bhopal where green hills, farmlands and wetlands have been colonized. It is the illegal money that fed the real estate boom in their unplanned growth leading to civic mayhem and chaos. Stripped of black money the sector should cool for a while and in the meantime the government could move in to restrict urban growth drawing up “Urban Growth Boundaries” like they do in the US. If that were to be done the increasingly degrading environment around cities and towns would be saved.
Demonetisation has given a push to a cashless society where financial transactions will be paperless and carried out electronically. Modi has been promoting, even incentivising cashless transactions even in rural and semi-rural markets. This will surely reduce the need for cash, which in any case, is currently in short supply. With less cash, there will be lesser need of paper for printing currency. A report recently said that as the local sources were not able to provide paper for the need to replenish the diminished cash in the system 16 million tonnes of paper was going to be imported. With the likely proliferation of electronic transactions the demand for this kind of specialized paper will surely fall and that will be a gain for the environment on the one hand, savings for the government on the other.
If “notebandi” is successfully taken to its logical conclusion, with certain administrative measures people are likely to have a more hassle-free life, led in an environmentally cleaner India.
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Defending Dr Manmohan Singh!
Contrary View
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s assertion to a group of editors that the governments of Pandit Nehru and Indira Gandhi were more divided than his, continues to invite ridicule. Critics consider it sacrilege that he should compare himself with Nehru or Indira Gandhi. They consider his government rotten. I am in full agreement with the critics. Indeed I consider his government more rotten than they do. But I also differ from the critics. I consider the governments of Nehru and Indira Gandhi also rotten. In my view the best PM since Independence was Gulzarilal Nanda. He twice became PM for just a week and then mercifully made way for a replacement. He thereby inflicted less damage to the nation than any other PM.
In fairness to the PM he was not alluding to the quality of governments but only to the degree of divisiveness that existed in them. He described such divisions as part of the democratic process. It is the critics who took up the issue of quality. The critics sang praises of our past political icons and vested them with harmony, ideology and absence of serious differences. It is of course nonsensical to include Indira Gandhi in this ambit. After all she split her own government and party. The Sonia Gandhi-Manmohan Singh duo has managed to keep the government and party intact through more than two terms of office. During Indira Gandhi’s tenure of almost a decade and a half she failed to provide stability even once in spite of thumping majorities. So let’s ignore Indira Gandhi and overlook quality of governance. Let’s focus on the Nehru era and the degree of cohesion the leaders displayed before and after the Transfer of Power that is wrongly described as the winning of Independence.
For starters recall this: “With all his great qualities, he (Mahatma Gandhi) has proved a poor and weak leader, uncertain and changing his mind frequently. How many times he has changed it during these last four years since the war began? It is very, very sad, this deterioration of a great man.” This was Nehru’s view about Gandhi recorded in his prison diary. What must have Nehru thought of Gandhi around the time when India became independent? Does that explain why Gandhi was totally marginalized by Nehru and Patel who had snuggled wonderfully close to Mountbatten by then?
Regarding Nehru’s notorious press conference in Bombay in which he deliberately sabotaged the Cabinet Mission Plan after the Congress had accepted it, which if honoured might have kept a federal India united, Maulana Azad commented: “Jawaharlal held a press conference in which he made an astonishing statement… Press representatives asked if this meant that the Cabinet Mission Plan would be modified. Jawaharlal replied emphatically that the Congress had agreed to participate in the Constituent Assembly and regarded itself free to change or modify the Cabinet Mission Plan as it thought best…this was one of the greatest tragedies of Indian history and I have to say with the deepest of regret that a large part of this development rests with Jawaharlal.”
Sardar Patel was less kind about that same performance by Nehru. He wrote in a letter to DP Mishra: “He (Nehru) has done many things recently which have caused us great embarrassment… his Press Conference immediately after the AICC are all acts of emotional insanity and it puts tremendous strain on us to set matters right.”
Describing a Working Committee meeting Nehru wrote in his Prison Diary: “After I had finished, Vallabhbhai spoke. His tone was full of suppressed anger, pain and bitterness. He said that he had long suspected that Maulana and others had felt the way they had spoken…I was amazed at this outburst… these inoffensive remarks had upset Vallabhbhai and Kripalani and uncovered some deep feeling of resentment…This attitude amazed me… Ultimately I said that it was direct insult to me that my explanation should not be accepted in the spirit it was given.”
Patel, Rajendra Prasad, Kripalani and Prafulla Ghose resigned from the Working Committee when Congress passed the resolution that it would support the war effort. They claimed non-violence was a creed for them more important than Indian independence. Doubtless they were following Gandhi’s dictate. Maulana Azad’s sneering response in his book India Wins Freedom was: “If non-violence really was their creed how was it possible for them to take responsibility in a Government which spent over a hundred crores on the army?”
One can go on. One can catalogue the enormous errors of policy and internal differences under Nehru and Indira Gandhi. But the intention is not to denigrate past leaders. One must attempt empathizing with their circumstances and appreciate the times in which they functioned. They were in comparison political innocents dealing with the world’s most powerful nation which was far more sophisticated than America today. At the same time, we live in the information era. We should not idolize the leaders who first governed India. If we wish to solve the problems facing us today we must go back in history to dispassionately acquaint ourselves with their origin. Politics is governed by ordinary mortals. The difference between the great and the ordinary is infinitesimal. It is just that sometimes ordinary individuals are thrown by karma or circumstance in the midst of great events. We call them great and deify them.
Today a confused government is wrestling with the Kashmir problem. More than sixty years ago an equally confused government created the Kashmir problem. Should we not understand how and why that happened? It happened because we were governed then as we are governed now by humans and not by gods. It is human to err. And our first leaders of independent India erred hugely with drastic consequences that continue to haunt us till today. So let’s get real. Let’s end sycophancy. Let’s confront the truth.
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The Manila Times – Marcos-Robredo electoral protest: Where is it heading?
By Atty. Al Vitangcol III | The Manila Times
THE Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET) held on Tuesday the preliminary conference in PET Case No. 005, the poll protest of former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and the correlative counter-protest of Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni Daang Matuwid” Robredo.
Marcos anchored his protest on the nullification of votes cast in three provinces—Lanao del Sur, Basilan, and Maguindanao—hoping to overturn Robredo’s lead of a mere 263,473 in the recount process. In his protest, Marcos assailed the election results in 39,221 clustered precincts, 36,465 of which he prays for a manual recount and the remaining 2,756 for the annulment of election results.
The PET, which is comprised of the justices of the Supreme Court, created a panel of commissioners (composed of retired Justice Jose Vitug, veteran lawyer Angelito Imperio, and lawyer Irene Ragodon-Guevarra of the Senate Electoral Tribunal) to assist the PET in the reception of evidence. This was in response to the “urgent ex-parte motion to designate hearing commissioners” filed by Marcos on May 12, 2017.
Marcos filed his poll protest on June 29, 2016 – more than a year ago – but the PET issued a resolution setting the preliminary conference of the case only on April 26, 2017.
Ordinary Filipinos, who are monitoring this poll protest, can only read and know what are being peddled by the mainstream media. Meanwhile, an invisible hand is working in the background.
Prior to this, the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) electoral contests adjudication department sent a letter dated April 22, 2017 to the PET where it “respectfully requests authority for the temporary prior custody of the ballot boxes and the contents therein, recount of ballots, other election documents or paraphernalia, including the list of voters such as the Election Day Computerized Voter’s List (EDVCL), Voter’s Registration Records (VRR), and Book of Voters (BOV), as well as the data storage devices used in the May 9, 2016 elections” for the Autonomous Region Of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).
Such a request by Comelec runs counter to paragraph (d) of Rule 37 of the PET Rules. The rule mandates that “where any of the ballot boxes, ballots, election returns, election documents or paraphernalia … are also involved in election contests before other fora, such as the Senate Electoral Tribunal or the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, the tribunal [referring to PET]shall have preferential right over the custody and revision of ballots involved in simultaneous protests.” What are these election officers thinking?
This should raise a red flag and alarm on the part of Marcos and his supporters. Will they trust the custody of these ballot boxes to Comelec? The Comelec has a publicly perceived stained reputation and integrity when it comes to these matters. Well, there were rumors that syndicates in the Comelec “earned” a whopping P15 billion in the course of the 2016 elections alone. My insight tells me that the Comelec insiders are up to something, probably to the extent of tampering with the ballots or even switching the storage devices. I am sure the reputable election watchdogs and critics would agree with this view.
These ballot boxes should have been retrieved and brought to the custody of the PET a long time ago. According to Rule 37 of the PET Rules, “[w]ithin forty-eight hours from receipt of the answer with counter-protest, if any, the tribunal shall, when the allegations in a protest or counter-protest warrants, order the ballot boxes and their contents with their keys, lists of voters with voting records, books of voters, the electronic data storage devices, and other documents, paraphernalia, or equipments (sic) relative to the precincts involved in the protest or counter-protest, to be brought before it.” This was not followed. Some quarters are buying time to hold in abeyance the transfer of custody of the ballot boxes to PET. For what reason? Your guess.
By the way, are there eyes watching what is happening at the Smartmatic warehouse in Laguna?
We can recall that Comelec-Smartmatic reported only on January 16 this year that the ceiling of its Memory Configuration Room (MCR) in its Laguna warehouse had collapsed on December 30, 2016. This seems suspicious since the MCR houses the servers that are the subject of various poll protests. One may ask, what was the effect of the collapsed ceiling on the data servers?
Anyway, if everything goes on schedule, the revision of votes shall continue from day to day, as far as practicable, until terminated. It shall commence on the date as specified in the preliminary conference order, which the PET is yet to release.
Does the protest end when the revision terminates? I don’t think so.
I believe that the disadvantaged party, whether it is Marcos or Robredo, will move for a technical examination after the revision of votes.
When this happens, the PET will appoint independent experts necessary for the conduct of a technical examination. The parties may avail themselves of the assistance of their own experts who may observe, but not interfere with, the examination conducted by the appointed experts of the PET.
Thus, it will still be a long process, not only for Marcos and Robredo, but for the Filipino people as well.
Manila Standard Today – The way forward
The Manila Times – The Advisory Council: What is its real value to Comelec?
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Your Special Gift (A Preteen Primer to the Facts of Life)
If you don't tell them, someone else will. Having "the talk" can sometimes be an awkward experience for both parent and child. Even so, I didn't want to wait until my children's hormones kicked in, and I didn't want to be caught off guard when they had questions, but most of all, I didn't want them...
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Window Pains: Modeling Positive Behaviors
When Lisa walks home from school with two new girls, they break an elderly couple’s window. Lisa feels bad about the act of vandalism and takes steps to remedy the situation. WINDOW PAINS is a short story that was originally published in WINNER, a scholastic magazine endorsed by a former president and two former first ladies. The aim...
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Talk to Me! Listen to Me!: Keys to Improve Communication and Questions to Deepen Relationships
“The majority of people's problems are caused by the fact that they are disconnected with the rest of creation,” C.S. Lewis When thoughts and feelings are expressed during deep levels of communication, true intimacy is established and attachments are formed that are virtually unbreakable. Today, we see more and more people interacting...
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Fun with manners
Students enjoy restaurant style menu while learning proper etiquette
February 9, 2017 5:30 am | comments
Left to right, Jamal Jackson, Drew Schupbach, Washougal schools Superintendent Mike Stromme, Ashton Odd, and Ethan Crombie Faulkner enjoy a "fine dining," experience at Gause Elementary School, complete with table linens and a four-course meal. (Contributed photo)
The Gause Elementary library was transformed into a fine dining establishment on Jan. 27 for Cindi Freeman’s second- and third-grade class to practice the etiquette skills they were recently taught by Mark Jasper, Washougal School District Nutrition Services Director.
“Knowing the basics of etiquette is an important life skill,” said Jasper. “We really stressed that you should think about how your actions affect others in all situations. Good manners are often just common sense and courtesy.”
Topics included everything from restaurant table manners to how to make a proper greeting. “The fine dining event is giving students a chance to use what they learned,” Jasper said. “Some students may have never eaten at a fancy restaurant so this will be a fun experience for them to try.”
Freeman’s class was chosen for the etiquette training and fine dining experience as a reward for its work on the Stuff the Bus food drive.
“They were thrilled to be recognized for their efforts in bringing in food for those in need,” Freeman said. “They were also excited to practice good manners.
She continued, “One student told me they had never eaten such nice food in such a nice way.”
Other dining guests included school and district leadership.
“The students were a pleasure to dine with at lunch,” said WSD Superintendent Mike Stromme. “They were working so hard at applying what they learned and demonstrated great care in asking good questions about manners and table etiquette in an effort to do well.”
The menu included a four-course meal prepared by Sodexo corporate chef, Dave Williams.
It featured Italian wedding soup, Caesar salad with parmesan crisp, lasagna, green beans, Italian herb breadsticks and chocolate mousse.
As an added bonus for the students, classroom parents volunteered to be the servers for the meal.
Parent Alexa Ankeny noted that it is important for children to learn etiquette skills and be respectful.
“It is a part of their character development,” she said.
Parent Kelly Morris also served at the luncheon.
“This training will give them confidence,” she said. “They won’t be that person that does not know what to do when dining with others.”
Morris’ son, Kuryn, enjoyed the chance to practice what he learned. “I know to not start eating until everyone is served and to chew with my mouth closed,” he said, adding, “The food was really good.”
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Cambs woman to appear in court over soliciting to commit murder - more than once
Victoria Breedon has been charged with soliciting to commit murder on three occasions
Abigail Rabbett
A woman from Cambridgeshire is due to appear in court tomorrow charged with soliciting to commit murder - more than once.
Victoria Breedon has been charged with soliciting to commit murder, twice in 2014 and once between November 1, 2015, and June 1 2016.
The 39-year-old from Black Drove in Littleport will appear at Cambridge Magistrates' Court tomorrow (Friday, January 17).
Soliciting to commit murder means trying to engage another person in the act of murder.
The details of the case will be heard at Cambridge Magistrates' Court tomorrow.
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Residents evacuated as fire takes hold in block of flats in Redfield
They were asleep at 4.15am when fire took hold
The fire in St Patrick's View in Redfield (Image: Kingswood Fire/Twitter)
Eight people had to be evacuated in the middle of the night after fire ripped through the ground floor of their block of flats in Bristol.
The residents of five flats in a terraced complex of flats in Redfield fled from their beds at 4.15am in the early hours of Saturday morning by a fire, and firefighters said they all were left having to find alternative accommodation for the rest of the night.
The fire completely gutted the communal bin store which serves the development on St Patrick’s View, a modern development between Blackswarth Road and Avonview Cemetery in Redfield.
One of several bin stores caught fire, prompting the people sleeping in the flats above to evacuate.
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One fire engine from Kingswood and two from Temple fire stations attended the blaze.
“There was extensive heat and smoke damage to the ground, first and second floors, and heat damage to the front of a VW Golf that was on the scene,” said a spokesperson for Avon Fire Brigade.
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He added that the cause of the blaze was thought to have been accidental.
“Eight people were evacuated and had to find themselves alternative accommodation,” he said.
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Go-Ride Conferences End On A High
Posted 21st March
The 2012 Go-Ride Conferences came to a close at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester last weekend with a further 100 volunteers attending from clubs in the North West, North East and across Yorkshire.
In all, over 400 club volunteers attended one of six Go-Ride Conferences throughout the country in March and while areas of rider progression, club development and best practice were discussed, the key focus of the day’s activities was on how clubs can best maximise the impact of the Olympics through the Go-Ride Games programme.
These exciting Olympic style events will offer inspired young participants a taste of competitive racing in the two weeks immediately after the games.
British Cycling will provide both practical resources and guidance to clubs who sign up to stage Go-Ride Games, as we look to ensure the next crop of racing cyclists are well catered for long after the Olympic flame has left the capital.
“For us at British Cycling, the Go-Ride Games programme is not just about getting new, young participants interested into the sport, but also into clubs as there is no better place for a young riders’ ability and passion for the sport to progress,” said Andrew Chaston, British Cycling’s Development Manager for Clubs and Volunteers.
“With nearly 100 clubs having already signed up to deliver a Go-Ride Games event, I am hugely excited that young people left inspired by the efforts of our elite athletes will have an obvious avenue for trying cycle sport.
“Our focus will now be to support clubs to make events as high-profile as possible to ensure everyone who wants to try cycling, has an opportunity to do so. Not only this, we want to ensure that our clubs are embedding such opportunities for new riders so as to maximise the legacy of the London Olympics.”
With six locations covered over three weekends, it has been a busy month for the Go-Ride team, but Andrew admits the response from the delegates has made it all worthwhile.
“British Cycling’s continued growth could not be sustained without the ongoing support and dedication of an incredibly enthusiastic network of club volunteers,” said Andrew Chaston, National Development Manager for Clubs and Volunteers.
“Their tireless determination was once again evident in abundance and I am left not only humbled by their efforts, but also extremely confident that they are in a good place to maximise the potential that London 2012 will provide as a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
More information regarding the Go-Ride Games will follow next week.
Email: go-ride@britishcycling.org.uk
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Blaze boss looking for last push into play-offs
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Coventry Blaze Head Coach Chuck Weber has urged his team to ‘keep going’ as they close in on an Elite League play-off place.
Blaze head into the weekend holding a five-point advantage over ninth-placed Manchester Storm, with both teams having four regular season games left.
Storm have a double-header against Braehead Clan while Blaze – on a five-game winning streak – are in action just once with a trip to leaders Sheffield Steelers on Sunday.
Weber said: “The biggest thing for me during this five-game period is we have held Cardiff, Sheffield and Nottingham to four goals in three games.
“They are three very talented teams and against Cardiff and Nottingham we have kept them to mid-20s in shots. We are doing all the little things right.
“There have been flashes and snapshots throughout the year but we have seen some improvements and we are playing with a renewed sense of energy and our puck management is better.
“We are now focused on the first period in Sheffield on Sunday. We want to continue our run of playing the right way.”
Blaze have won their last six meetings with Steelers, but Weber knows his side must maintain their recent standards if they are to move a step closer to qualifying for the play-offs.
He added: “Sheffield are too talented not to create chances, but that is why we have Stewie (Brian Stewart) back there to help bail us out and he has been doing a fantastic job.
“When you go on a winning run against a team it gives you confidence and hope – and that is a strong drug. We know we can play with any one of the nine teams.
“But the guys are also aware if they don’t play the right way, don’t do the little things and don’t outwork the opposition we will get beat. It is such a fine line.”
Coventry’s recent good form was recognised on Thursday when forward Brett Robinson was named the Elite League Player of the Week.
Robinson scored three goals and added a further six assists as Blaze won all three games they played.
He said: “I had a slow start and I was frustrated, but things have been picking up lately it is maybe not a coincidence that we are starting to win as well.
“I have to thank my line-mates Chris Bruton and Carl Lauzon – we have been clicking lately.
“It feels good not only for myself, but we are on a five-game winning streak and whenever you are winning like that it feels good.
“Other accomplishments are nice but it is more important to get the wins.”
(Image permission: Scott Wiggins)
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In the course of divorce, Judges have a wide discretion to redistribute income and assets to produce a fair result. There is no magic formula involved although certain factors must be taken into account. Each case is different and will be judged on its own individual facts. We cannot predict exactly what would be awarded but we can advise you what type of settlement to expect within certain limits.
We always attempt to agree a settlement, rather than proceeding to a contested Court hearing where a decision is imposed upon the parties by a Judge. An agreed settlement is often quicker and will usually resolve a dispute more amicably. Furthermore, the legal costs involved in a negotiated settlement rather than a contested Court hearing will probably be less. If a satisfactory settlement is not possible though, we would advise issuing an application which ultimately could go before a Judge to be decided.
Set out below are types of orders a Court has the power to make and what a Judge must consider when making such orders. This page is meant as a guide only, so please feel free to ask us any questions.
1. Orders The Court Can Make
The legal orders available are as follows.
Maintenance pending suit: Maintenance for a spouse/civil partner to tide him/her over during the proceedings. It stops once the divorce/dissolution is concluded.
Periodical Payments: This is maintenance for an ex-spouse/civil partner which will commence after divorce/dissolution. It can be open-ended or limited in time.
Secured Periodical Payments: These are maintenance payments which are secured against property or assets to ensure payment. This is a rare type of order, but will be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Lump Sum Order: This is a payment of a lump sum of money from one spouse/civil partner to the other. There is no limit on the amount that can be awarded and it can be ordered to be paid by instalments.
Property Orders: Various orders redistributing interests in property (usually the home) can be made. These include a transfer of property from on spouse/civil partner to the other and a sale of the property which, if ordered, would include a direction on how the proceeds are to be divided. This aspect is dealt with in more detail in Section 3.
Pension Orders: The Court can order pension sharing or earmark part of the spouse/civil partner’s Pension Scheme for the benefit of the other spouse/civil partner.
Variation of Settlement Order: This gives the Courts power to vary settlements or trusts that have been set up in favour of one spouse/civil partner. This is a rare type of order.
2. Factors The Court Must Consider
It is the duty of the court in deciding what financial orders to make to consider all the circumstances of the case, but first consideration must be given to the welfare of any minor child of the family. The Court will want to ensure that any minors have adequate accommodation. The specific factors that the Court must by law consider are as follows.
The income, earning capacity, property and other financial resources of each party including what each party is likely to have in the foreseeable future e.g. by way of inheritance.
The financial needs, obligations and responsibilities of each party.
The standard of living enjoyed by the family before the marriage broke down.
The age of each party and the length of the marriage/civil partnership.
Any disability of either party.
Contributions made by each party to the welfare of the family including contributions to be made in the foreseeable future.
The conduct of each party but only if that conduct is extreme.
The value to each party of any benefit that they will lose as a result of the divorce e.g. pension rights.
In medium to long marriages the starting point is equality, but it is important to note it is only a starting point. Different factors can push the marker either way e.g. inheritances, exceptional contributions, gross bad behaviour etc. Each case must be assessed on its own facts.
The Court will also specifically consider making each party financially independent of the other, thus achieving a “clean break”. It sounds an attractive idea but carefully consult us because it is often not as good as it sounds.
3. Division Of The Home
The matrimonial/civil partnership property is often a couple’s most valuable asset. However, it usually also provides a home for the family and therefore must be given special consideration. A starting point would be to consider whether it is reasonable and financially possible for one of the parties to remain in the home (particularly the party with whom any children are to reside). If this is possible then the property can be transferred to that party, perhaps with an adjustment in the other party’s favour by way of payment of a lump sum. If that is not financially possible, then the property could be transferred on the basis that it will be sold at a later date (usually when the remaining spouse/civil partner remarries or forms a further civil partnership or the children complete full-time education), when the vacating spouse/civil partner can receive a share of the proceeds. (This is known as a “Martin Order”).
Consideration would also have to be given to whether the remaining spouse/civil partner can sustain the mortgage and whether the mortgage company will agree to the mortgage being transferred into that party’s sole name. If a transfer from one party to the other is not appropriate, the Court may decide that the property must remain in the joint names with a sale taking place at a later date. (This is known as a “Mesher Order”). Consideration would also be given to a sale of the property and division of the proceeds especially where the house was excessive to each party’s needs.
4. When Orders Can Be Made And Their Duration
An application can be made for a financial order any time after the filing of the Divorce/Dissolution or (Judicial) Separation Petition. The Court can make an order for maintenance pending suit any time after the issue of the petition but cannot make the order for financial orders until the Decree Nisi/Conditional Order, the first Decree of divorce/first order of the dissolution. Property orders are not effective until Decree Absolute/Final Order, the final divorce Decree or final dissolution order.
Any order for periodical payments should state how long such payments are to last or alternatively will leave the duration open-ended. Either party can re-apply to the Court at any time before the order ends to vary the maintenance payments (upwards or downwards). This would normally be appropriate if there had been a change in circumstances. Because these depend on joint lives, you might need to consider life insurance in case the payer dies during the term of the order.
Capital orders (i.e. lump sums and property orders) are normally phrased as being final. This means that neither party can re-apply to the Court at any stage in the future to vary the capital division.
It is important to note that remarriage or forming a subsequent civil partnership bars you from making a claim against your former spouse/civil partner if you have not initiated such a claim before remarriage. Further, your remarriage or subsequent civil partnership ends any entitlement to maintenance that was previously ordered to be paid by your former spouse/civil partner.
5. The Procedure
If agreement can be reached, then the solicitors on behalf of the parties can draw up an agreement known as a Consent Application. This is signed by the solicitors and lodged with the Court, where it is made into a formal Court order, known as a Consent Order. If agreement cannot be reached, then one or other party will want to make an application to the Court. We list below the steps taken before such an application is heard finally by a Judge.
a. Application
Your solicitor will prepare an application which will initiate the process. On submission to the Court, a hearing date will be fixed, known as the First Directions Appointment (FDA) some 12 to 16 weeks ahead. A strict timetable is then applied. At least 35 days before the FDA the parties must each prepare a financial statement known as Form E. This is the format set by the Court for financial disclosure and the parties will also be required to fill one out and exchange it. The purpose of the form is to enable both sides to provide the Court with full details of their finances. If the form is complete and there are no further material questions left unanswered, then the chance of using the First Appointment as a Financial Dispute Resolution Appointment is considerably improved 14 days before FDA the parties must each prepare a concise statement of issues, a chronology and a questionnaire setting out any further questions they want to ask or any further documentation required of the other party.
A notice must also be lodged stating whether the party is able to proceed with the next stage (Financial Dispute Resolution Appointment or FDR) at the FDA thereby short circuiting matters. This is usually only possible when the disclosure given is relatively complete at an early stage and the issues are not too complex. For each hearing in the process the parties must also prepare an estimate of their legal costs to that point.
b. The First Directions Appointment (FDA)
The Court will give directions as to what questions are to be answered, whether any valuations are to be obtained etc. We usually recommend instructing a barrister for this appointment and probably we will have a preliminary meeting beforehand. A further timetable will be fixed and a Judge may adjourn the FDA or more usually direct that the Financial Dispute Resolution Appointment (FDR) must take place. This will usually be fixed a few months ahead. In the interim both parties must comply with all the directions made at the FDA. We can leapfrog this FDA by agreement but experience tells us that except in the simplest cases that is not desirable.
c. The Financial Dispute Resolution Appointment (FDR)
This hearing is designed to define the issues and encourage the parties to reach
Prior to the appointment each party must have submitted their proposals to the Court.
No order can be made unless the matter is agreed.
If agreement is reached then the Court can make an order thus finalising matters.
If no agreement is reached then further directions can be given and the matter fixed for a Final Hearing.
The Judge who conducts the appointment is disbarred from adjudicating at the final hearing.
If the FDR does not settle the matter the Court will list it for a final hearing usually some months ahead.
Where your solicitor attempts to negotiate a settlement on your behalf, the correspondence may be marked “Without Prejudice”. Such an offer is not revealed to the Court if the matter proceeds to a final hearing and so this allows the party who made such an offer to suggest an entirely different order to the Court. The reason to make a without prejudice offer is to enable the parties to negotiate freely without being held to any offers if the matter is not settled. If a without prejudice offer is accepted however it then becomes open and cannot remain private to the parties.
d. The Final Hearing
If it is necessary for there to be a final Court hearing, then both parties must attend Court, to give oral evidence and be cross-examined by the other party’s legal representative. This hearing usually takes place in front of a District Judge and no-one, other than the parties, their legal representatives and any necessary witnesses, such as valuers, may attend.
6. Legal Costs
It is common for each party to be responsible for their own costs if agreement is reached, although this is not always the case. For example, if one party has income and/or capital than the other it may be appropriate that they agree to pay their spouse/civil partner’s legal costs. If the matter proceeds to Court, then the Judge has the power at any stage of the proceedings, where he or she considers it appropriate, to make an order that one party pays the other party’s costs due to their conduct in relation to any failure to comply with the Court rules, failure to disclose financial information, the reasonableness of their position etc. However the general presumption is that there will be no order for costs. Further it is rare for a costs order to be made against a legally aided person, unless that party has been unreasonable AND recovers a lump sum in the course of the proceedings which can be utilised to discharge costs. Even then, if a costs order is made against a legally aided party, it is only enforceable in exceptional circumstances.
The Child Maintenance Service has taken over the assessment and collection of child maintenance from the Courts, save in a few exceptional circumstances. The Child Maintenance Service applies a formula in assessing the amount of child support payable. We can assist you in dealing with the Service and run a calculation for you, provided we have the necessary information.
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Financial Settlements - Scenario Analysis Example #1
Mrs G left the home last year due to her husband’s alcoholism. The home is in his name and he refuses to co-operate. He works as a Sales Director and has a large pension accumulated from fifteen years with his employer.
Our solution:
Mrs G petitioned for divorce on the basis of her husband’s unreasonable behaviour. At the same time we filed a financial application. When Mr G failed to make financial disclosure we obtained an Order requiring him to do so in 14 days or risk imprisonment for contempt of Court. It was made clear that if he did not co-operate then the Court would make Orders giving Mrs G her share anyway and if necessary Mrs G would be given power to sell the house and to evict him. Mr G then settled the case.
In 1980 Mr G aged 25 was living with his partner. When she became pregnant he made a Will making her the executor and leaving everything to her. They separated 2 years later. The child is now adult. He re-partnered and had 1 child but the relationship again ended after 2 years. He continued paying his ex partner’s rent rather than go through the Child Support Agency. He met his third partner in 1994 and they had 3 children. He died in 2010. He had never made another Will or revoked the one made in 1980, but he had quite substantial assets by the time of his death. What rights did his ex- partners and 4 children have?
Briefly, Mr G left a huge mess. His ex-partners challenged the Will in the Courts. The dependent children had claims. Did the adult son, who was independent and 28 years old, have a claim? What rights did the mothers have where they were left supporting children under 18? Ultimately a judge had to decide on the balance of fairness between the minor children bearing in mind the available resources. His first partner and adult child did not receive anything. The cost of sorting this out used almost half the estate.The moral is, make a Will!
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Four Buildbox Games Featured in 3 Weeks
By Tiana CrumpFebruary 20, 2018Buildbox, Buildbox Notes
We’ve had four Buildbox games get featured in the past three weeks: Dere .Exe, Arctic Smash, Cmnd/ctrl, and Reached!
It’s incredible to see our customers dominating the charts on both Apple and the Google Play platform.
Dere .Exe was recently featured trending on Google Play and received over 50,000 downloads. We had the opportunity to interview the game’s creator, Darius Guerrero from AppSir Inc, recently about the success of his horror based platformer. According to Guerrero, the game was inspired by the arcade game Polybius, an obscure website called Anniesroad, and the Saw movie franchise.
Dere .Exe is a retro pixel platformer with a cool horror twist. As players explore the mysterious mobile game called ‘Dere .Exe’ they discover that something strange is going on. The game uses horror elements, sound effects, and creepy environments to challenge and terrify. It’s a very unique game.
Dere .Exe
Darius Guerrero’s Dere .Exe is available for download on Google Play or iOS.
Arctic Smash by Benfont Limited is another Buildbox made game that has been featured in the past few weeks. In fact, after it was hand-picked by Apple’s editorial team as their ‘Game of the Day’ in the US, it has managed to be featured across the globe in over 42 different countries. Arctic Smash has received 320,000 downloads since January. It was also recently, featured this month by Apple as the ‘Game of the Day’ in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau.
In Arctic Smash, players get to hit the slopes on a skiing adventure that’s unlike no other. Players must race through the slopes while trying to avoid colliding in to trees, falling into ice holes, and getting hit by giant rolling snowballs. There’s even a Yeti monster that makes an appearance to try to throw players off their game. It’s a challenging endless runner style game with a few fun surprises.
Arctic Smash
Benfont Limited’s Arctic Smash is currently available for download on iOS.
The retro endless space shooter Cmnd/ctrl by Sebastian Barrotta has also been featured by Apple. It was featured in the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, Netherlands, China, South Korea, Japan, Russia, and Singapore.
In Cmnd/ctrl players get to shoot their way through a pixelated galaxy. There’s a cool retro soundtrack that gives it that old-school arcade vibe and lots of unlockable spaceships. Each unlockable spacecraft has a different damage and bullet speeds. There’s also fun power-ups to collect.
CMND/CTRL
Cmnd/ctrl is available for download on iOS.
Nanovation and Jumpingu’s Reached! was featured by Apple as well. The action-based puzzler was featured in over ten different countries including UK, Canada, France, Germany, China, Russia, Spain, and Germany.
In Reached! players must tap and hold to move around world objects to allow their character to reach the goal. It’s a challenging action puzzler that uses physics and timing to test players skills. Throughout the game, you can collect coins to unlock new characters and a fun bonus arcade mode. The game features beautiful graphics with a minimalist style plus a groovy soundtrack.
Reached!
Reached! is available for download today on iOS.
You can check out some of the other Buildbox games that are doing well on the charts in our All-Stars section.
About Tiana Crump
Tiana Crump is a staff writer and social media manager at Buildbox with a passion for inspiring others and driving brand awareness. As a gamer and creator, she enjoys sharing game development insights, tips, and success stories from the Buildbox community.
I wouldn’t call them “Buildbox games. ” But rather made with the software.
Nik Rudenko says:
Love those games !
Professor John Amaral says:
great summary article
Daniel Hannih says:
Nice job guys!!
ahmed aman says:
Let me do wwe 2k19
Trey Smith says:
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Are Pastors Discarding the ‘Evangelical’ Label? We Surveyed Hundreds
Here’s what we discovered.
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Three days after the election of Donald Trump, Skye Jethani tweeted “#FarewellEvangelicalism” and published an open letter explaining his dissatisfaction with the term. The author and pastor predicts the label will soon fall out of use: “When our successors write a history of these times, I suspect the modern American evangelical movement will rest neatly within the lifespan of Billy Graham.” Other Christian leaders—including Russell Moore, Shane Claiborne, Katelyn Beaty, John Fea, and Preston Yancey—have expressed similar frustration with the term or abandoned it during the 2016 election season.
Others have held fast to the evangelical label, despite reservations. Mark Labberton and Richard Mouw released a statement defining Fuller Seminary’s association with the term. They write,
Because of its non-negotiable commitment to the evangel, God’s good news, Fuller Seminary will continue to identify itself as evangelical. We must understand evangelical … as our commitment and aspiration: our deep desire that the daunting and urgent hope of Jesus Christ will transform us so our speech truly proclaims and our life faithfully enacts God’s good news of love, justice, and mercy.
Still others believe there is more reason than ever to hold evangelical in high esteem. In a newsletter, Gary Bauer—politician and activist of the Religious Right—declared the election a “Victory for Values Voters”:
Donald Trump owes his victory in large part to historic participation by evangelicals. … Many people expected evangelicals would forget about the issues and vote only on the character flaws of the two candidates, if they voted at all. But that is not what happened. … The Reagan Coalition—working class Americans, conservative Catholics and evangelical Christians—once again proved what a powerful force it can be.
So which is it? Has this year’s election caused a tidal wave of evangelical leaders to opt out of the term, or is this one more conversation resulting in little change to widespread usage of the E-word?
To find out, we surveyed CTPastors.com readers (38% Senior/Solo pastors, 17% other pastors, 25% lay leaders, 20% business admin/other) regarding their comfort with the term. We limited our sample population to those who agreed or strongly agreed with LifeWay Research / NAE’s definition of evangelical (resulting in a sample size of 440). Then we asked these respondents four questions:
How comfortable do you feel describing yourself as “evangelical” to other Christians?
How comfortable do you feel describing yourself as “evangelical” to non-Christians?
Since Election Day, how has your comfort level changed describing yourself as “evangelical” to other Christians?
Since Election Day, how has your comfort level changed describing yourself as “evangelical” to non-Christians?
Are church leaders comfortable describing themselves as “evangelical”?
Though 70 percent of church leaders were comfortable or strongly comfortable describing themselves as “evangelical” to other Christians, only half (52%) felt as comfortable using the term with non-Christians.
Jethani finds these numbers incriminating: “The fact that church leaders are more comfortable self-identifying as evangelical among other Christians, while only half were comfortable using the word with non-Christians, should be alarming. It indicates that evangelical has lost its usefulness as an identity in our culture.”
John Sommerville—senior pastor of City Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota—recognizes this concern in his own church:
While our theological and philosophical roots are in the evangelical movement, we have not used the term with those outside the church since 2004. A word that once stood for faithfulness to historic orthodox Christian faith and a commitment to personal holiness, to the proclamation of the good news, and to ministries of compassion and justice has been hijacked by those on the right and the left who have narrowed the meaning to “white Republican.”
Still, Daniel Darling, vice president for communications for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, isn’t ready to leave the word behind. “I’m a bit nervous about all the talk of ‘leaving evangelicalism’ by some of my peers. I hear what they are saying, but I don’t think we have the luxury of leaving people whose voting patterns we dislike or whose blind spots and sins are different than our own.”
How has comfort with “evangelical” changed since the election?
The majority of respondents reported that their opinion of the term hasn’t changed since the election, but nearly a quarter (23%) now feel less comfortable using the term with other Christians, and a third (33%) feel less comfortable using it with non-Christians. Only 8 percent report feeling more comfortable using the term since the election.
Why have one-quarter to one-third of evangelical church leaders changed their opinion of the term since the election? Mandy Smith—lead pastor at University Christian Church in Cincinnati, Ohio—has a guess. “I’m not surprised—what we’ve been talking about this election has little to do with the gospel.”
Jeanne Porter King—who heads the leadership and ministry development processes and the women’s ministry at Christ Community Church in South Holland, Illinois—agrees: “I and others have become so disillusioned by what appears to be the flexing of biblical standards by prominent evangelical leaders in their support of Mr. Donald Trump.” And Jethani adds, “[White evangelicals’] record-breaking support for Mr. Trump widens the gap between them and their African-, Asian-, and Latino-American sisters and brothers who overwhelmingly rejected Trump’s candidacy.”
Yet Ed Stetzer—who holds the Billy Graham Distinguished Chair of Church, Mission, and Evangelism at Wheaton College—believes this is no reason to drop evangelical. “That’s backwards,” he writes. “It’s not the label that supported Trump, it’s people—White Evangelicals, primarily. … I’m not embarrassed by fellow Evangelicals who’ve voted for or against Donald Trump. And you can stop using the term, but you still have the same people, just called something else, in your Evangelical church.”
Other pastors reflected on the 60 to 69 percent whose opinion of the term hasn’t changed. “I am disheartened but not surprised that there is very little change post-election,” says Kevin Navarro, pastor of Bethany Evangelical Free Church in Englewood, Colorado. “I still employ the term evangelical within academic circles, but I avoid the term elsewhere. It is a polemic term. For many, it no longer represents the vibrant intellectual faith that historically was a response to fundamentalism.”
What difference does gender make?
Across the board, women were more likely than men to report feeling uncomfortable with the evangelical label. While 38 percent of male church leaders feel at ease identifying as evangelical to other Christians, only 26 percent of female leaders feel the same way. And women were more likely than men to feel much less comfortable with evangelical since the election (25% to 15%).
In an article for the Washington Post, Katelyn Beaty—writer, speaker, and former managing editor of Christianity Today—sheds light on why. “On Wednesday, I woke up to an evangelical family I no longer resembled. … Women who have been sexually assaulted wonder if white evangelicals’ support of Trump means their trauma will be minimized in Christian communities.”
Mandy Smith adds, “It reminds me of the conversation around the term feminist. Many who stand for the value of women and support their human rights don’t call themselves ‘feminist’ because of how it’s become politicized.” She suggests that many Christians feel the same way about evangelical. “As much as we think we decide the meaning of a word,” she says, “language is a living thing, determined by those who use it. Do we think all our talk about it will heal the impression left by the behavior of some of us?”
How does church size affect responses?
According to our study, leaders from small churches (100 or fewer) tend to be more comfortable with evangelical than those from large churches (1,000 or more). Only 9 percent of small-church leaders feel strongly uncomfortable using the term with non-Christians (compared to 22% of large-church leaders). On the other end of the scale, 28 percent of small-church leaders feel strongly comfortable using the term outside their Christian communities (only 13% of large-church leaders feel the same). And a higher percentage of large-church leaders report feeling less comfortable with the term since the election (26% to 19%). Why?
Kevin Miller served in a large church (1,050 in attendance) until becoming pastor at Church of the Savior in Wheaton, Illinois (attendance of 85). He conjectures why leaders of larger churches feel less comfortable using the word evangelical: “As a church grows, the core becomes surrounded by larger concentric circles that Rick Warren called the ‘crowd’ and ‘community’. Pastors in larger churches feel acutely that they must speak not only to the core, but also to the community, and these results show they fear the term won’t work anymore in their surrounding communities.”
Karl Vaters—pastor of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship in Fountain Valley, California, and author of the small-church blog, Pivot—says simply, “Evangelical may be the latest term to fall under the weight of partisan politics.”
What difference does race make?
One limitation of this study is that it doesn’t take into account the overwhelming influence race and country of origin play on comfort level with the evangelical label. In The American Evangelical Story, Douglas A. Sweeney writes, “Most black Christians, though evangelical by many definitions, resist identifying closely with the evangelical movement. … Though evangelicalism has always been an ecumenical movement, its racial sins have often precluded the involvement of black Christians in its leading institutions.”
Jeanne Porter King raises a similar concern. “A number of Christians never did or stopped using the evangelical label way before this election, even though theologically we would totally align with [the NAE’s definition]. We are way past disillusionment with established white evangelicalism.”
The term evangelical has the opposite effect on many people of Latino and Hispanic heritage, according to Samuel Rodriguez, president of The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference and senior pastor of New Season Christian Worship Center in Sacramento, California.
In the Spanish-speaking nations and diaspora, evangélico carries the ideas of freedom from political compromise, religious coercion, and ideological rigidness. In other words, while the white and black churches debate the use of this term and the political implications thereof, Latinos and Hispanics stand poised to redeem the term by offering a non-political, reconciliatory, prophetic alternative: “evangélico!”
Smith suspects the term evangelical will be less and less significant as US culture becomes increasingly post-Christian. “When I lived in Australia and Britain, we didn’t have the luxury to divide among various kinds of Christians because in our whole school and neighborhood there were only about four of us. Congregations that were very different theologically remained together in one denomination.” She says, “We have the luxury in the US to divide when we disagree, but perhaps not much longer.”
What conclusions can we draw?
Most evangelical church leaders feel comfortable with the term evangelical, both before and after the presidential election. But according to our research, a growing slice of adherents no longer feels comfortable using the name. They leave to join the ranks of those long disillusioned by the term. As Sweeney writes of evangelicalism, “We have no card-carrying membership, not even an official membership list. Distinguishing ‘insiders’ from ‘outsiders’ can prove to be a tricky business. … Participation is voluntary. Adherents are largely self-selected.”
The evangelical movement’s strength has always been its centripetal force—the power of its central theological and missional premises to unite those from drastically different Christian traditions. Its strong gravitational pull comes from its axis: a commitment to gospel witness and the maintenance of historic Christianity. As that definition is muddled by pollsters, marketers, and even those from within, it will lose the strength necessary to unite the movement’s disparate members. The evangelical label may live well into the future, but the movement will scarcely resemble its former self.
What term could replace “evangelical” (if it does, in fact, need to be replaced)?
Skye Jethani: “Common Good Christian”
Russell Moore: “Gospel Christian”
Mandy Smith: “Christian”
John Sommerville: “Christ-follower with a commitment to orthodox Christian faith”
Kevin Navarro: “Follower of Jesus”
Samuel Rodriguez: “Evangélico!”
Posted:November 21, 2016
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Police say 62 killed in Tanzania fuel tanker explosion
Witnesses say people were trying to siphon fuel when the truck burst into flames.
Firefighters try to extinguish a gas tanker blaze on Saturday in Morogoro, Tanzania. The truck exploded as people were trying to siphon fuel out of it, killing at least 62. Associated Press
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — A damaged tanker truck exploded in eastern Tanzania as people were trying to siphon fuel out of it Saturday, killing at least 62 in one of the worst incidents of its kind in the East African country.
Tanzanian state broadcaster TBC, citing police figures, said at least 70 more people were injured during the explosion in the town of Morogoro, located about 120 miles from the economic hub of Dar es Salaam.
Regional police commissioner Steven Kabwe told the local Azam TV that many suffered serious burns.
Witnesses told The Associated Press that a crowd had gathered around the fuel tanker after it was involved in an accident early Saturday and some people were trying to siphon away fuel when the truck burst into flames.
Video footage posted on social media showed people collecting fuel into jerry cans before the fire incident.
In a statement expressing condolences, Tanzanian President John Magufuli said he was dismayed people attacked vehicles involved in accidents instead of offering help.
Residents are routinely killed by explosions while stealing fuel from incapacitated tankers in East Africa. Those who steal the fuel usually hope to be able to sell it cheaply to motorists.
In 2013, at least 29 people were killed on the outskirts of the Ugandan capital, Kampala, as scores swarmed around the scene of an accident.
There is limited awareness about the danger of explosions of damaged fuel tankers, said Henry Bantu, a road safety expert who runs the Tanzania-based Safe Speed Foundation. Local leaders need to do more to educate people on the risks, he said.
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On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, West Marine kicked off its annual grant cycle for its nonprofit, BlueFuture. Encouraged to apply are nonprofit, community-based organizations that teach sailing, powerboating, fishing, paddling or surfing; provide boatbuilding instruction; foster aquatic sustainability and conservation practices; or encourage learning in the marine sciences.
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Corporate Social Responsibility: Issues & Development
Economics | Mains Paper 3: Effects Of Liberalization On The Economy, Changes In Industrial Policy and their effects on Industrial Growth
Covid-19 donations to CM Relief Fund won’t qualify as CSR
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Prelims level : CSR and its regulation
Mains level : CSR/SSR activities and their impacts on social transformation
The corporate affairs ministry has clarified that COVID-19 donations to CM Relief Fund won’t qualify as CSR contributions.
Contributions considered under CSR
According to the ministry, contributions made to the State Disaster Management Authority to combat COVID-19 would qualify as CSR expenditure.
The contributions by companies to PM-CARES Fund to tackle the pandemic would be considered as CSR.
Ex-gratia payments made to temporary, casual and daily wage workers by companies will be considered as CSR expenditure under the company’s law, provided that such payments are over and above disbursement of wages.
The contribution towards ‘Chief Minister’s Relief Fund’ or ‘State Relief Fund for COVID-19’ would not be considered as spending towards CSR work.
Note: Please remember or make note of the various contributions complying for CSR.
Back2Basics: CSR in India
India is the first country in the world to make corporate social responsibility (CSR) mandatory, following an amendment to the Companies Act, 2013 in April 2014.
Prior to that, the CSR clause was voluntary for companies, though it was mandatory to disclose their CSR spending to shareholders.
Businesses can invest their profits in areas such as education, poverty, gender equality, and hunger as part of any CSR compliance.
Under the Companies Act, 2013, certain classes of profitable entities are required to spent at least 2 per cent of their three-year average annual net profit towards CSR activities.
Under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, every company having net worth of at least ₹500 crore, turnover of ₹1,000 crore or more, or a minimum net profit of ₹5 crore during the immediately preceding financial year, has to make CSR expenditure.
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Mains level : Corporate Governance : Tata Boards decision
Three years after being abruptly unseated, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) ruled that the sacking of Cyrus Mistry in 2016 and the appointment of N Chandrasekaran was illegal.
It could have a destabilizing impact on not just the companies in the over $100 billion diversified group but also on markets and investors.
The manner in which Mistry was suddenly removed, the absence of any discussion at the board meeting and his subsequent removal as a director in group companies is prejudicial and oppressive action.
It has ordered that Mistry be reinstated as director of four Tata companies.
It has set aside the decision to convert the company from a public to a private firm.
The tribunal’s verdict will become operational only after four weeks with a window to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Irrespective of the final verdict, there are some larger issues that need to be addressed by corporate India.
Issues related to corporate democracy or democratic behavior in listed corporate firms, either in promoter-driven companies or professionally managed companies need to be answered.
Appropriate governance structures including independent boards remain in question.
It is important in a public corporation to make a clear distinction between decisiveness and arbitrariness.
Corporate governance in any country may be shaped by several factors, including the cultural backdrop, it should also be about ethical values, integrity standards and following the spirit of the law.
At present, many Indian companies are struggling to manage their balance sheets. This ruling poses a deepening of the distrust of corporates by many investors hurt already by events in many firms over the past few years.
That could be a dampener for long-term investment in India and for companies and entrepreneurs looking to bet on projects here.
The Supreme Court should ensure an early closure to this corporate feud, and direct behavioral change in India’s boardrooms over the next few years.
Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) Policy
Governance | Mains Paper 2: NGO, SHG & Civil Society
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Prelims level : SSR
Mains level : Need for SSR Policy
A draft of the new Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) Policy has been made available by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) on its website for public comments.
India is going to be possibly the first country in the world to implement a SSR Policy on the lines of CSR.
Defining SSR
The draft defines SSR as “the ethical obligation of knowledge workers in all fields of science and technology to voluntarily contribute their knowledge and resources to the widest spectrum of stakeholders in society, in a spirit of service and conscious reciprocity”.
SSR Policy
The policy aims to harness latent potential of the scientific community for strengthening linkages between science and society, and for making S&T ecosystem vibrant.
This is in a move to encourage S&T institutions and individual scientists in the country to proactively engage in science outreach activities to connect science with the society.
It is aimed at developing a mechanism for ensuring access to scientific knowledge, transferring benefits of science to meet societal needs, promoting collaborations to identify problems and develop solutions.
When most research is being done by using taxpayers’ money, the scientific establishment has an ethical obligation of “giving back” to the society.
SSR is not only about scientific impact upon society but also about the social impact upon science.
SSR would therefore strengthen the knowledge ecosystem and bring efficiencies in harnessing science for the benefit of society,” says the draft policy.
Premise for the Policy
This draft policy builds upon traditions of earlier policies (Scientific Policy Resolution 1958, Technology Policy Statement 1983, S&T Policy 2003 and Sci-Tech and Innovation Policy 2013).
The new policy is proposing more pragmatic provisions to make institutions and individual scientists socially responsible.
Under the proposed policy, individual scientists or knowledge workers will be required to devote at least 10 person-days of SSR per year for exchanging scientific knowledge to society.
It also recognizes the need to provide incentives for outreach activities with necessary budgetary support.
It has also been proposed to give credit to knowledge workers/scientists for individual SSR activities in their annual performance appraisal and evaluation.
No institution would be allowed to outsource or sub-contract their SSR activities and projects.
For implementation of the policy, a national portal will be developed up to capture societal needs requiring scientific interventions and as a platform for implementers and for reporting SSR activities.
A central agency will be established at DST to implement the SSR.
Other ministries would also be encouraged to make their own plans to implement SSR as per their mandate.
[op-ed snap] Making CSR work: On Companies Act amendments
Amendments to the Companies Act have made non-compliance with CSR norms a jailable offence for key officers of the company, apart from hefty fines up to ₹25 lakh on the company and ₹5 lakh on the officer in default.
Evolution of CSR
It was first encouraged as a voluntary contribution by business
6 years ago it evolved into a co-option of the corporate sector to promote inclusiveness in society
Now it has become an imposition
Issues with amendments
The committee headed by the Corporate Affairs Secretary has proposed that non-compliance be decriminalised and made a civil offence. CSR is a means to partner corporates for social development and such penal provisions are not in harmony with the spirit of CSR.
CSR should not be treated as another tax on businesses.
The government should not micromanage and tie-down businesses with rules and regulations that impose a heavy compliance burden.
Problems with CSR
Filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs show that in 2017-18, only a little over half of those liable to spend on CSR have filed reports.
The average CSR spend by private companies was just ₹95 lakh compared to ₹9.40 crore for public sector units.
Compliance will improve as corporates imbibe CSR culture fully.
The committee’s suggestion to offer a tax break for expenses on CSR may incentivise companies to spend.
It has also recommended that unspent CSR funds be transferred to an escrow account within 30 days of the end of the financial year.
CSR is not the main business of a company they should rightly be focusing their energies on the business rather than on social spending.
[op-ed snap] A case against punishing non-compliance of CSR guidelines
Economics | Mains Paper 4: Ethics
Prelims level : Understand CSR regulations and Companies Act, 2013
Mains level : CSR
To mandate that private firms donate a part of their revenues to charitable causes is to profoundly misunderstand both the social responsibility of corporations and the meaning of the word donation.
Arguments against punishing non-compliance
The fundamental social responsibility of corporates is to generate wealth for shareholders in a law-abiding, ethical and sustainable way.
They generate surpluses for society, provide consumers with goods and services that they need, create employment, purpose and dignity among workers, and strengthen the nation.
A profitable, well-run corporation does more for India and its people than any charity could possibly do.
Government, through taxation, has the duty of providing public goods like education, public health, safety, and environmental protection. The government should not indulge in wasteful expenditures through loss-making airlines, wrong subsidies, etc.,
Philanthropy is a private matter—it is up to the individual to decide whether, how much and who to give to. The government can encourage this—through tax deductions, public acclamation, and moral suasion, but should not intervene.
Why CSR
Allocate funds into activities that a government of a low-income democracy cannot.
Faced with immense developmental challenges, our governments cannot easily justify allocations for world-class art galleries, museums, theatres, sports facilities, research institutions and so on.
Individual philanthropy and CSR can support causes that democratic politics won’t allow the government to.
Problems with current CSR spending
The bulk of CSR spending is going into education, health, rural areas, environment and so on. Already the government is spending hundreds of lakhs of crores for the same purposes.
Corporate executives are unable to decide on the best social use of CSR funds because they are not equipped to do so.
The right role and the right balance between corporate profits, government taxes, and individual charity promote social welfare.
Do away with mandatory CSR, lower corporate taxes, and introduce tax deductions for certain activities that the government wishes to promote.
The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Economics | Mains Paper 2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability, Citizens Charters
Lok Sabha has passed The Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2019.
Highlights of the Amendment bill
Issue of dematerialized shares
Under the 2013 Act, certain classes of public companies can issue shares only in demat form.
The Bill states this may be prescribed for other classes of unlisted companies as well.
Re-categorization of Offences
Under the 2013 Act, there are 81 compoundable offences that carry punishments of a fine and/or prison terms. These offences are heard by courts.
The Bill makes 16 of these offences civil defaults, where government-appointed adjudicating officers may levy penalties.
Some of these offences are the issuance of shares at a discount, and the failure to file annual returns. The Bill also amends penalties for some other offences.
As of now, companies that are required to budget for CSR must disclose in their annual reports the reasons why they were unable to fully spend these funds.
Now, any unspent annual CSR funds must be transferred to one of the funds under Schedule 7 of the Act (for example, the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund) within six months of the financial year.
Debarring auditors
Under the Act, the National Financial Reporting Authority can debar a member or firm from practicing as a Chartered Accountant for six months to 10 years in case of proven misconduct.
The Bill amends this punishment to provide for debarment from appointment as an auditor or internal auditor of a company, or performing a company’s valuation, for the same period.
Registration of charges
Under the Act, companies must register charges (mortgages, etc.) on their property within 30 days of creation of the charge, extendable up to 300 days with permission from the Registrar of Companies.
The Bill changes the deadline to 60 days (extendable by 60 days).
Change in approving authority
Under the Act, change in period of financial year for a company associated with a foreign company, has to be approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
Any alteration in the incorporation document of a public company which has the effect of converting it to a private company, too, has to be approved by the NCLT.
Under the Bill, these powers have been transferred to the central government.
Under the 2013 Act, a regional director can compound (settle) offences with a penalty of up to Rs 5 lakh.
This ceiling has been raised to Rs 25 lakh in the amendment.
Bar on holding office
Under the existing Act, the central government or certain shareholders can apply to the NCLT for relief against mismanagement of the affairs of the company.
The Bill states that in such a complaint, the government may also make a case against an officer of the company on the ground that he is not fit to hold office in the company, for reasons such as fraud or negligence.
If the NCLT passes an order against the officer, he will not be eligible to hold office in any company for five years.
[op-ed snap] Boardroom rot
Economics | Mains Paper 3: Issues relating growth and development, employment
Mains level : There is a need of overhauling corporate governance in India.
Recent incidents of corporate misconduct raise questions about governance standards in India’s premium companies.
Many of India’s listed firms have a ready template on how they conform to the highest standards of corporate governance.
That is increasingly becoming unconvincing as the corporate misconduct in some of the country’s top companies show and reflected lately in a series of ongoing stories on ICICI Bank on a “culture” of doing a deal “at any cost”, mistakes “made knowingly” and “suppressing” facts during the tenure of Chanda Kochhar as the bank’s managing director and CEO.
1.The past few months and 2018 were marked by governance failures or shortcomings in some of India’s top listed private banks, leading to the exit of CEOs in Axis Bank and ICICI, of course, and in firms such as Ranbaxy and IL&FS, besides the National Stock Exchange.
2. Professional Managers at the front of misconduct – Unlike earlier such episodes, a common thread, and a worrying one at that, in this new wave of misconduct is that almost all of them feature professional managers, and boards that allowed themselves to be overrun by powerful managements.
3. Opposed to earlier scams –
That’s in sharp contrast to the scenario over a decade and a half ago, when a string of corporate scams, including the accounting fudge at the erstwhile software services firm, Satyam, led to a shift in favour of professionally managed companies with attractive salaries and monetary incentives and a more diversified shareholding base.
This model, it was argued then, could better align all interests which could lead to maximisation of shareholder value.
Sadly, it is that belief which is now open to question as also the larger issue of ethical conduct and integrity underlying corporate governance in the country, both public and corporate.
Comparison with other countries
It is true that India is not an outlier when it comes to corporate scandals, looking around at what keeps unfolding in the US, Japan and some other countries.
1.Regulatory oversight is seen as deterrents – But unlike in India, huge fines or penalties, class-action suits, shareholder activism and regulatory oversight are often seen as deterrents in those countries.
2. Proactiveness on part of regulators – What’s encouraging, however, is the growing recourse by India’s regulators to claw back bonuses or stock options of executives found guilty of wrongdoing and easing them out.
1. Tighter supervision and regulation –
That should be accompanied by tighter supervision and regulation and far greater oversight by boards of companies and drawing clear lines on their accountability.
The fact that just a handful of companies command a governance premium is a poor reflection of standards.
2. Improving Governance – India needs a huge leg-up on the governance front, not just for companies to raise capital, soak savings and boost the real economy, but also to dispel the unease about growing inequality and ensure that capitalism doesn’t get a bad name.
[pib] Main Nahin Hum Portal and App
Mains Paper 2: Governance | Mechanisms, laws, institutions & Bodies constituted for the protection & betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Prelims level: Main Nahin Hum Portal, Self4Society Portal
Mains level: Various ICT initiatives promoting CSR activities in India
Main Nahin Hum Portal and App
PM Modi has launched the “Main Nahin Hum” Portal and App for IT Professionals.
It works on the theme “Self4Society”.
The portal will enable IT professionals and organizations to bring together their efforts towards social causes, and service to society, on one platform.
The portal is expected to help catalyse greater collaboration towards the service of the weaker sections of society, especially by leveraging the benefits of technology.
It is also expected to generate wider participation of interested people who are motivated to work for the benefit of society.
Govt forms committee on Corporate Social Responsibility
Economics | Mains Paper 2: Government Scheme/Policies
Post date Business Stan
Mains Paper 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
Prelims level: CSR Provisions in India
Mains level: Reviewing the success of CSR activities in India and making proper modifications.
The government has constituted a High Level Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility-2018 (HLC-2018) under the Chairmanship of Injeti Srinivas, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
It is aimed to review the existing framework, guide and formulate the roadmap for a coherent policy on CSR.
Reviewing the CSR Framework
According to MCA, the Committee will review the existing CSR framework as per Act, rules and circulars issued from time to time and recommend guidelines for better enforcement of CSR provisions.
It will also analyse outcomes of CSR activities/programmes/projects and suggest measures for effective monitoring and evaluation of CSR by companies.
Suggestions are also expected on innovative solutions, use of technology, platform to connect stakeholders, and social audit.
CSR Framework in India
The provisions of section 135 of Companies Act, 2013 pertaining to CSR w.e.f 2014 with a view to promoting responsible and sustainable business through inclusive growth.
As per the said section, the companies having Net worth of INR 500 crore or more; or Turnover of INR 1000 crore or more; or Net Profit of INR 5 crore or more during any financial year shall be required to constitute a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Board
The four years of implementation have enabled compilation of data on the number of companies complying with CSR provisions, funds allocated and spent across various sectors, geographical spread of CSR spending, etc.
The existing provisions of in Companies Act, 2013 with respect to CSR fully empower the Board of a Company to decide on their CSR Policy, approve projects and oversee implementation.
Decriminalizing corporate law to improve governance
Mains level: The newscard discusses measures to decriminalize certain small offences under Company Law, 2013.
Recommendations to amend Companies Act
An expert panel led by corporate affairs secretary Injeti Srinivas recommended a host of measures to make penal provisions in the Companies Act, 2013, to ease the cases of minor offences.
This was aimed to improve governance, especially in ensuring the objectivity of independent directors.
The move is expected to reduce the number of cases reaching company law tribunals.
Committee proposals
The panel noted that trivial cases pending for long in courts impose a serious cost to the economy.
In essence, the panel suggested removing the element of criminality from minor offences and reclassifying them into mere blameworthy acts that carry civil liability.
Such penalty will be levied using an online system so that there was no interface between company executives and regulatory officials.
How will this help?
This is expected to reduce the number of cases reaching the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
The NCLT benches and courts can instead focus on speedy adjudication of more serious offences.
The panel did not seek to dilute penal provisions for serious offences, such as non-compliance of orders of statutory authorities or frauds, which will continue to be governed by existing legal provisions.
The in-house penalty system
The offences proposed to be dealt within the regulatory ecosystem of the corporate affairs ministry include:
Prohibition of issue of shares at a discount,
Accepting directorships in companies by executives beyond the specified number,
Making certain disallowed payments to directors for loss of office,
Breech of overall managerial remuneration limit and non-appointment of key managerial person in case of companies
The offences that will not be covered under the proposed in-house penalty system include:
Not keeping records of shareholders and significant beneficial owners.
Non-disclosure of interest by significant beneficial owners.
Not keeping books of accounts at the registered office.
Violation of rules on share buyback.
Not repaying public deposits
Violations relating to loans given to directors or companies related to them, involve public interest and have a bearing on the company’s continuation as a going concern.
New compliance requirement
The panel suggested restoring an earlier provision of the Act which mandated companies to report the receipt of capital from shareholders and file a form to verify the registered office before starting operations or borrowing.
This requirement, the panel felt, will serve as an early warning system for tackling the problem of shell companies and, therefore, should be brought back.
Capping the pay of independent directors
The objectivity of independent directors and their ability to rise above situations of conflicting interest have been a corporate governance priority for the government.
Excessive payment by businesses could compromise their functioning in protecting the interests of minority shareholders.
The panel suggested that the total pay a director gets from a company, including subsidiaries and associates, other than sitting fees and reimbursement of expenses, should be capped at 20% of his or her annual income.
The idea is to prevent independent directors to develop a financial dependence on a company, which will come in their way of functioning
CBI can probe FCRA violations over ₹5 cr.
Mains Paper 2: Polity | Statutory, regulatory & various quasi-judicial bodies.
Prelims level: Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), CSR
Mains level: Various investigating agencies in India and their work domain
Powers of CBI
The CBI has submitted before Delhi High Court that cases of alleged Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) violation involving more than ₹5 crore can be referred by the government to the agency for a probe
There is a notification under the Act to this effect
The case in which submission has been made refers to misuse of CSR money
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is referred as a corporate initiative to assess and take responsibility for the company’s effects on the environment and impact on social welfare and to promote positive social and environmental change
The CSR provision requires affected companies to spend at least 2 percent of their average net profits made in the preceding three years on CSR
This was brought into effect by Companies Act, 2013
Companies will be able to develop their own social investment strategies and decide where to invest and implement programs, but the government has recommended particular areas of need, including eradicating hunger and poverty, maternal and child health, HIV, TB, and malaria, promoting gender equality and environmental sustainability
If a company does not conduct its own CSR, it can give the required amount to the government’s socio-economic welfare programs such as the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund
Reliance Industries tops CSR spending chart: Govt
Economics | :
Background: The new Companies Act mandates every company with a net worth of Rs. 100 crore to set aside minimum 2% of their 3-year average annual net profit for CSR activities
News: Reliance Industries is the top company in terms of CSR, having spent over Rs. 760 crore
A total of 460 listed firms have so far disclosed spending Rs. 6,337.36 crore in 2014-15
Sectors: Most of the funds were spent on education or vocational skills, eradicating hunger, poverty and healthcare, clean Ganga Fund, Swachh Bharat Kosh, promotion of sports, art and culture
Tribal pockets around Mumbai report diversion of CSR funds
There are complaints of leakages and corruption at the village and taluka level, especially in tribal region on the city’s periphery.
The panchayat officials siphoned off the money with the help of the engineers.
There is very little monitoring of CSR funds in the village areas, and the system must be improved by various auditing mechanisms.
Activists alleged that there is a absence of sustained funding from the govt for local works.
They say that CSR activities are a much-needed relief to complete smaller projects in the area.
BSE-listed companies spend $1 billion on CSR
Nearly 1,200 companies listed on the BSE together spent Rs.6,400 crore towards corporate social responsibility activities in 2014-15.
Almost 55% funds were channelised to education, skills, livelihoods, health and sanitation.
It added that more than 90% of the 1,181 companies complied with CSR norm.
Almost 52% companies spend less than 2% requirement, as most firms lost time in understanding this complex legislation or not finding the right projects or implementing agencies.
NPCIL and its Corporate Social Responsibility
NPCIL is a PSE under the Department of Atomic Energy.
Responsible for design, construction, commissioning and operation of nuclear power reactors.
At Tarapur, NPCIL provides emergency equipments for medical care.
Survey of Ganga dolphins at Narora plant in association with the WWF.
As a part of Environmental Stewardship Programme – NPCIL published 2 books – “Our Flying Guests” & “7 Edens and 70 Fairies” on the birds & butterflies of Indian NPPs.
Science Tech Art Culture | :
Budget cuts make govt turn to PSUs for funding conservation initiatives
Central Idea – Developing partnerships and funding conservation initiatives under Corporate Social Responsibility.
Schemes up for adoption – In total 14 endangered species put up for the CSR bid.
Snow leopards for Rs 35 crore, gharials for Rs 80 crore, whale sharks for Rs 10 crore and black-necked cranes for Rs 5 crore.
Great Indian bustards going for Rs 104.5 crore and Olive Ridley turtles for a meager Rs 4.60 crore.
Enviro & Biodiversity | :
What qualifies as CSR and what does not?
The 2013 companies law directs firms to spend at least 2% of their average 3-year net profit on CSR activities every year.
But CSR activities should exclude activities undertaken in normal course of business.
The government is not in favour of tax benefits for CSR expenditure because that is akin to subsidizing.
Yet, contribution to the PM’s relief fund receives 100% tax rebate, and contribution to registered charities, foundations, etc., gets 50% rebate.
Kamadhenu – a CSR initiative
As part of a CSR initiative, Oil India has signed an agreement with IRMA to carry out a feasibility study to set up dairy production in Assam.
Project is called Kamadhenu.
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CMTA Announces $1 Million in Funding for STAR Research Projects
STAR Research Updates for Axonal Forms of CMT
STAR Research Updates for Demyelinating Forms of CMT
Accelerate Clinical Trials in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (ACT-CMT)
CMT Research Study: Evaluation of Changes on Gait in Children and Youth with CMT
CMT Type 4J Natural History Study
CMT2A Breathing Study
INC Research Study 6601: Natural History Evaluation of Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
INC Research Study 6602: Genetics of Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
Participants Needed for SORD Clinical Trial
Patients as Partners Profile
Research Survey About Impacts of COVID‑19
The CMT&ME Study: What It’s Like to Live with CMT
The CMTA Is Accelerating Research Through Gene Therapy
When you participate in the Walk 4 CMT campaign, you fund patient programs and treatment research initiatives to better the lives of the the 3 million people living with CMT.
WALKS 4 CMT NEAR YOU
By investing in the CMTA’s Legacy Society, you can ensure that children with CMT will grow up with the hope of a world without CMT.
MOST RECENT STAR RESEARCH UPDATES
Demyelinating CMT: Type 1, Type X
and Type 4 STAR Research Agenda
Demyelinating forms of CMT affect the protective coating, or myelin, that insulates the “electrical wire” that is the nerve. Research specific to demyelinating forms of CMT includes some two dozen projects.
WATCH 2020 DEMYELINATING UPDATE
Axonal CMT: Type 2
STAR Research Agenda
Axonal forms of CMT affect the “electrical wire” that is the nerve, which is surrounded by the protective insulator coating known as myelin. Research specific to axonal CMT includes some two dozen projects.
WATCH 2020 AXONAL UPDATE
STAR RESEARCH UPDATES BY TYPE
Type 1A
Samuel and Urijah Faulds
CMT1A is caused by the duplication of the Peripheral Myelin Protein 22 (PMP22) gene, which leads to the demyelination of the peripheral nerves. Through STAR, we are screening new drug candidates and exploring gene therapy approaches to treat CMT1A. We recently approved a project that will be spearheaded by Drs. Kleopa, Svaren, and Gray in which they will target CMT1A for gene therapy by testing the distribution of AAV9 in large animal models and testing new AAV variants to optimally reach the Schwann cell.
We are also exploring other gene therapy approaches including gene editing and the use of antisense oligonucleotides (ASO). In December 2017, a breakthrough came from our partnership with Ionis, which has pioneered development of ASO technology. Rodent studies showed a dramatic improvement in two models of CMT1A, and Ionis is currently working on developing refined versions for testing in clinical trials. Our partnership with Genzyme, a Sanofi company, enabled us to screen their entire compound collection, and we have tested potential candidates in a variety of secondary assays and animal models.
In addition, the alliance supported work of additional biomarkers to help prepare for clinical trials in CMT. Dr. Michael Shy, together with the members of our Clinical Expert Board (CEB), is leading the effort to develop the best outcome measures and biomarkers for clinical trials of CMT1A therapeutics. Laboratory and animal models of CMT1A have been made available to five additional CMTA alliance partners for testing of therapeutic compounds, including the use of drugs to target axon degeneration.
Type 1B
Lia O’Sullivan
This CMT subtype is caused by mutations in the Myelin Protein Zero (MPZ) gene. Scientific Advisory Board members Drs. Michael Shy, Lawrence Wrabetz, and Maurizio D’Antonio are experts in this area. In partnership with InFlectis BioScience, we are engaged in further testing of a novel molecule called Sephin, which has shown dramatic improvement in the S63del mouse model of CMT1B. Additional drugs aimed at other targets in the same pathway have been developed for other disorders, such as stroke, Alzheimer’s and retinal degeneration, and these are being tested in the CMT1B models mentioned above.
Also, we now have mouse models of all three major clinical presentations of CMT1B. In the late onset type, we are testing (using the T124M mouse model) how inhibiting axon degeneration pathways can stabilize motor and sensory neurons, an approach which is the focus of pharmacological development by many of our partner companies. This will be the first test of such pathways in a CMT model, and it is possible that this approach may have broad applicability to other types of CMT.
In addition, we are exploring other drugs that modulate the UPR in the lab of Maurizio D’Antonio, where we have approved a project to look at other UPR modulating compounds developed at Scripps Institute.
William Stuhlmueller
To spur development of novel therapies for CMT1X, the CMTA has sponsored the development of four new mouse models of CMT1X, two of which have been developed in partnership with Dr. Robert Burgess at Jackson Laboratories.
These models will be used to test therapeutic approaches such as the inhibition of macrophages. Dr. Rudolf Martini at the University of Würzburg, Germany has found that reducing this type inflammation has a very positive effect in a mouse model of CMT1X.
In addition, CMT1X also is characterized by degeneration of motor neurons and is therefore an ideal target for the axon degeneration therapies mentioned above for CMT1B. Finally, the work of Dr. Kleopas Kleopa at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics has shown the first example of a successful gene therapy in a CMT1X mouse model, and he is continuing these studies toward clinical trials with this novel type of therapy for not only CMT1X but also other demyelinating forms of CMT (CMT1A and CMT4C). The CMTA convened a workshop with some of the world’s top gene therapy experts to help identify the key steps in translating these findings into human clinical trials for CMT1X, and we are following a strategic plan developed from this meeting.
Tessa Pate
CMT2A is caused by dominant mutations in Mitofusin 2 (MFN2). The STAR team has developed two excellent rat models for CMT2A which are being made available to the research community and represent an important tool to test potential new modulators of mitofusin activity. Stem cell models of CMT2A have also been developed for CMTA-sponsored research in the laboratory of Dr. Robert Baloh at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
As part of its Patients as Partners in Research initiative, the CMTA has sponsored a study with the University of Iowa CMT Clinic and CMTA Center of Excellence to look at pulmonary function for people who have CMT2A. To fund this important study, J.D. and Brenda Griffith made a donation to the CMTA in memory of their daughter Marah. In partnership with several companies, therapeutic approaches under study include inhibition of axon degeneration, as well as the development of gene therapy, as recently announced by Passage Bio. Gene Therapy approaches which have recently been shown to be successful in another motor neuron disease known as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Finally, other candidate molecules have emerged from progress in understanding mitofusin activity, and planning is underway to test these as well.
Type 2E
Julia Beron
CMT2E is caused by dominant mutations in the neurofilament light protein (NEFL) gene. Mutations in NEFL cause CMT2E. With support from the CMTA, one of the best mouse models of CMT2E, made by Dr. Ronald Liem at Columbia University, has been extensively characterized in collaboration with Dr. Steven Scherer at the University of Pennsylvania.
Both human and mouse stem cells containing CMT2E mutations have been differentiated into motor neurons and are being used in drug screens to identify therapies that prevent aggregations of neurofilaments seen in CMT2E. In addition, we are exploring several therapeutic approaches for treating CMT2E, including gene editing, and the use of small molecules including HDAC 6 inhibitors and drugs that target axon degeneration pathways (both mentioned above in CMT1B and CMT2A).
Paige Rodgers
CMT4C is caused when both versions of an important gene required for healthy myelin (SH3TC2) are deficient. To restore function of these genes, the gene therapy approach described above for CMT1X has also shown success in studies conducted by SAB member Dr. Kleopa in a mouse model of CMT4C. Synergistic research efforts in CMT1A and CMT1X are being used to optimize delivery of gene therapy to Schwann cells.
Unidentified Types of CMT
Every year more types of CMT are identified by STAR researchers, but there are many left to discover. The CMTA is helping to identify the genes that cause CMT by supporting work led by Dr. Stephan Züchner of the University of Miami. Identifying mutations is an important first step in the process. Even for rarer types of CMT, some of the advances in the eventual treatment of axon degeneration may be applicable as these therapies are developed. If your type is not yet identified, please visit a CMTA Center of Excellence to share your DNA with our STAR database to accelerate the pace of discovery. If you haven’t had genetic testing to learn what type of CMT you have, please visit the genetic testing page to learn more.
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Futuristic Cabbage Patch Kids doll has screens for eyes -- and an app (naturally)
A new breed of doll has sprouted, packed with sensors, Bluetooth and LCD-screen eyes. So how realistic is Baby So Real?
Bridget Carey
Dec. 9, 2016 9:19 a.m. PT
Shop for Cabbage Patch Kids Baby So Real
There are many ways Baby So Real can judge you with her animated eyes.
How do you make Cabbage Patch Kids cool again? Make the doll part robot.
Manufacturer Wicked Cool Toys gave the 1980's phenomenon a high-tech makeover for a new generation. Cabbage Patch Kids Baby So Real is highly interactive, replacing the usual painted-on eyes with LCD screens that display a wide range of emotions. It goes for $100 in the US, which is roughly £80 or AU$135. Although it's not widely available in the UK or Australia, you might be able to find it online.
It's quite the talkative baby, continuously requesting things. When baby is hungry, you'll need to use her special bottle to hit just the right spot in the mouth to register being fed. She'll then ask for a pat on the back to burp, and sensors on the belly know if you changed the diaper when she needs it.
The animated LCD-screen eyes reveal that Baby So Real is pleased with you. (For now.)
The doll's cheeks glow red when sick, so you'll need to use the special interactive spoon to give her medicine until she says she feels better. She'll also play peek-a-boo and ask for tickles with touch sensors on her feet. The only sweet relief from the demands is when she's sleepy and shuts her plastic eyelids for a nap.
With Baby So Real, maybe kids who want to play parent will get a taste of how demanding they were as a baby. (At least the doll has removable batteries and an off switch.) The toy industry is on a never-ending quest to make a more realistic baby doll for kids to care for and love. Technology is now helping with that. But high-tech can quickly become high-maintenance.
The doll has a rubber face that's easy to smudge and attracts dirt -- yet washing it with water isn't exactly easy when you could damage the electronic components. Also, the packaging has repeated warnings about how important it is to have the doll go to sleep on its own before hitting the "off" switch in the back. Otherwise, it cautions, the batteries will drain faster.
Naptime is your only sweet relief from her never-ending demands.
And as with all high-tech toys, moving parts mean more opportunities for things to go wrong. I accidentally dropped the doll and broke it, with its eyelids unable to open and close after the fall. A spokeswoman for Wicked Cool Toys said the company's customer service team will work to troubleshoot problems for anyone that has a similar experience, since it was designed to withstand the play of a 3-year-old toddler.
Of course, every tech toy these days also comes with a phone app, for Android and iPhone. The app isn't necessary, but the screen takes the guesswork out of what baby is demanding from you, and turns her needs into a game. The toy doll pairs to the app via Bluetooth. A cartoon version of your doll lives in the app, responding to the actions you give the physical doll. By making your toy happy, you earn points to buy accessories for your virtual baby.
Brace yourself for more interactive dolls next holiday season. Wicked Cool Toys is putting similar LCD-screen eyes into another iconic toy of the '80s: Teddy Ruxpin. The talkative bear is scheduled to hit stores and melt hearts in 2017.
Discuss: Futuristic Cabbage Patch Kids doll has screens for eyes -- and an app (naturally)
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SDCC’18: The Ever Expanding Apocalypse of THE DIVISION
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Published by Ubisoft, Tom Clancy’s The Division video game was a surprise hit for the company and a shot in the arm the Clancy brand needed to feel fresh again. With the upcoming sequel in 2019, an expansion of the lore couldn’t be far behind. Recently, Dark Horse Comics announced a partnership with Ubisoft to not only give fans an inside look at the behind the scenes in The Art of The Division 2, but it was also mentioned a comic book series was in the works. During SDCC 2018, creative director and producers from developer Massive Games joined Dark Horse editor Ian Tucker and Division expanded universe novelist Alex Irvine to discuss the upcoming projects.
Moderated by Andrea Rene of What’s Good Games
For those who don’t know Tom Clancy’s The Division is an early apocalyptic tale where a population annihilating virus has been unleashed in North America. You as an agent of the elite force known as The Division are tasked with maintaining order and finding a way to stop the plague. The first game took you through the fall of New York and The Division 2 will pick up seven months after those events in a faction ruled Washington D.C.
While there weren’t any announcement pieces during the panel, Dark Horse did mention why they choose The Division to invest in expanding the lore of the games to their readership. Tucker spoke of the game as if he were a 1000hr in player, praising the ethical decisions players have to make between greater good and short-term survival or the game’s multiplayer hunger game called The Darkzone. An area that lets you either be a team player survivalist or simply put an a&& hole looking to score gear and supplies by killing and taking from those who did the legwork of taking down heavy enemies.
Julian Gerighty and John Bjorling from Massive Games talked in detail about the choice to set the sequel in Washington D.C. The development team spends months not only researching the history of a location but how their virtual infrastructure would semi-play out in the real world. The two told a story about the team on a hunting expedition then processing the meat in order to donate it to a mission that feeds the homeless. Not a completely great story if you’re a PETA supporter but one that highlights just how extensive the group gets in research. Any team can take a few photos of scenic monuments and process them into their game but few test every virtual mechanic against what it would be like in the real world.
Writer, Alex Irvine did speak a little be about the novel, calling it part prose and part survival guide. The next books coming from Dark Horse will fill in many details in the seven-month gap between Division 1 and 2 while also bringing back the popular character April.
While no firm dates on the extended universe material were talked about or full creative team announced. Tucker did note it would all be out in time to support the game’s launch on March, 15, 2019. To get a more clearer picture of their timeline, editors at Dark Horse later confirmed The Division comics would begin about two months before the game’s launch which puts them in January. Hooray!
Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 will be available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC on March 15, 2019.
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In areas such as London where there is large culturally diversity, it seems that hospitals are running up larger than average bills because they are having to employ interpreters so that patients who do not speak the language can understand the medical staff who are treating them.
Recent numbers indicate that around seven hospital trusts in London have run up large bills employing interpreters trying to tackle language barriers. It has sparked fresh outcry across London and the rest of the UK that people who come to England to live need to be able to speak the language.
The London NHS Trust said that its biggest bill was for £2.2million pounds to make sure that patients who did not speak the language had access to interpreters. The figures highlight the problem of immigration and language barriers. Nick de Bois the MP who published the findings said that it was a clear example of the cost to the country that people who do not speak the language can bring.
The survey was based on information from The University College London Hospital Trust which spent £1.6million, Guy's Hospital and St Thomas' Hospital paid £1.3million and Great Ormond Street Hospital and Homerton University Hospital had to pay approximately £1.2million each.
At a time when the country is cutting back on spending it seems an unnecessary expense for London hospitals to be spending their budget on interpreters. However it is also true that hospitals still need to provide proper patient care and when patients are unable to speak the language it seems that the hospitals have no choice but to employ interpreters.
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25 Cool Things to Do in Barcelona that can’t be missed
by Francisco Pujals
• 20 April 2020 28 July 2020
The best paella, creative tapas, hipster markets, specialty coffee and award-winning cockatils. A local designer reveals 25 cool things to do in Barcelona
Planning a trip and you have no idea of cool things to do in Barcelona? You’re in the right place.
We convinced Mery Garriga, a designer based in Barcelona with thousands of followers on Instagram and Pinterest, to share with us all her Barcelona hidden gems.
Mery shared with us more than 200 Barcelona hidden gems, however in this article we reveal 25 cool things to do in Barcelona. Get ready to know where locals go when they want to …
Taste the best paella
Walk through a hipster market
Sip specialty coffee served from a vintage van
Indulge yourself with the best tapas
Taste Michelin-star cuisine without breaking the bank!
Find the vintage furniture paradise
Feel inside the HBO show Foodie Love
Enjoy an open-air cinema
Taste cocktails created by the best bartender in Spain
Listen the best DJs in town overlooking the sea
However, if you’re eager for more you must take a look to our Barcelona Guide App, featuring all her 200 Barcelona hidden gems. We promise it will not disappoint you!
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In this article, we have split all her tips in the cool ones (15), the top ones (6) and the ones to do at night (4). Let’s discover her recommendations.
What are the best 15 cool things to do in Barcelona?
Eager to know the coolest things to do in Barcelona? Those out-of-the-ordinary experiences that locals love and won’t share with tourist? That’s what we’ll share will you right now. Left the expensive tourist traps for someone else and discover with us the authentic Barcelona, for half the price.
1. Taste the best paella in Barcelona – in a modern restaurant with beachfront views!
Pez Vela serves some of the best paella in Barcelona. It’s not really a surprise: like its Tragaluz siblings, it’s beautifully designed and serves high-quality products. Pez Vela, however, is also right on the beach, and you know what that means – it cooks with fresh catch of the day, ensuring that its menu is always just what you’re looking for. Along with the weather, or a sunset over the water…once you sit under the palm trees and try the squid, shrimp, and clam paella, you might not talk about anything else.
There’s no better feeling that being satiated and knowing you don’t have to move. What’s even better is when, on top of it, you’re on a beautiful beach restaurant patio, feeling the warm breeze from the Mediterranean. Pez Vela has become synonymous with an excellent menu: a varied collection of unique but traditional dishes made with consistently fresh and high quality ingredients.
What really sets it apart, though, is its unbelievable location. Right off of the water, not only does this provide its patrons with the most relaxing backdrop possible, but it also ensures that the seafood on the menu is amazing. Feel like sitting indoors? The restaurant also showcases an equally beautiful interior, with unique architecture seemingly imagined to make you as comfortable as possible, designed an industrial feel, warm colours and raw wood furniture.
Regardless of where you choose to have a meal, you have to try their Squid Shrimp and Clam Paella, a Spanish delicacy, originally created to be eaten just like this: relaxed, listening to the crashing of the sea, and enjoying life.
© Pez Vela paella picture credited to @lauraponts
2. Walk through Palo Alto, a hipster market in a beautiful garden full of design stuff, live music and food trucks!
On the first weekend of each month, follow the beach to the Poble Nou neighbourhood (the neighborhood where to stay in Barcelona if you love cool spots) and discover the Palo Alto Market. This sophisticated street market features everything you could think of: a lineup of live music, workshops and exhibitions, and of course, stuff! Lose yourself among the new design objects, vintage treasures, art, books, records, accessories and jewellery of this modern bazaar. But don’t worry – there’s also a cavalry of food trucks to help you recharge your batteries at the end of the day!
Located in an industrial area right off of the Poblenou beach, spacious and right by the sea, the Palo Alto Market maintains a unique atmosphere that’s both sophisticated and innovative. At this modern day and curated bazaar, the focus is design. You can get inspiration, or splurge on objects and even furniture – here, concept stores have their own stalls.
Or, on second thought, maybe the centre of it all is the music, seeing as there’s always a diverse lineup of new and hip bands, singer-songwriters, and DJs. Maybe, the idea is about art and handmade items, since there are so many prints, accessories, jewellery, and clothes, exhibited by the very people who created them.
It could be antiques: you might think so, thanks to the treasure trove of objects just waiting to be found, from vintage furniture, to books, to records. And let’s not forget the food: food trucks from all over the city gather here to feed hungry shoppers and travellers. There’s such a diverse and complete selection that many come just of the good eats.
One thing is for sure: the Palo Alto Market is a cultivated variety, featuring so many different elements, and doing it so well, that it provides an unforgettable and distinct experience to each person that wanders through it.
3. Sip specialty coffee served from a vintage van, inside an amazing loft (and shot there your best Instagram picture in Barcelona)
Skye Coffee Co.’s is Barcelona’s best-kept secret. Hidden away in the blossoming Poble Nou neighbourhood, Skye Coffee Co. serves coffee and pastries out of a quaint Citroën van, parked under the vaulted ceilings of a sweeping loft. Named after its founder, a renowned interior and product designer, the whole experience is designed with aesthetics, quality, and taste in mind. On the weekends, the Skye Coffee Co. truck can be spotted at all the trendiest outdoor events in Barcelona. But be careful: their flat white coffee is said to be addictive.
4. Take a break at Chök, the Barcelona chocolate temple, and indulge yourself with their amazing pastries
Love chocolate and doughnuts? Chök knows what you need; it specialises in over 30 types of doughnuts that are made with less sugar, less fat and less frying time. A mix of the modernist details retained from the chocolate factory it once was, and the minimalistic design of the chocolate kitchen it became, make sure to try one of their amazing pastries.
Calling itself a ‘chocolate kitchen,’ Chök upholds the longstanding love affair between Barcelona and cacao, but it specialises in pastries. Most well-known are the ‘chöks’ themselves. Feeling adventurous? You can try anything from the classically delicious truffle to potato chips with chocolate drizzle. Even still, you could indulge in a once in a lifetime experience, Chök’s original inventions such as piruchöks (cake pops) or a croissant variation, or a ‘krönut.’ It’s no coincidence that the menu is so imaginative: Chök is one of many manifestations of Barcelona’s innovative cuisine and food culture.
This space is both a quaint doughnut shop and an open, experimental kitchen. Here, they truly believe in chocolate as a flavour element, rather than just a sweet. They even hold workshops and classes, inviting you to push the limits of this delicious ingredient. Feel free to just relax and take it all in, though: the mixture of pleasant nordic and modernist design (the building was once a chocolate factory), and, of course, the wonderful smell of chocolate.
5. Indulge yourself with the best tapas in Barcelona at the quintessential family restaurant
Round the corner past Liceu Opera House and you’ll stumble upon the quintessential family restaurant. Evolving from a long lineage of waiters and cooks, Bar Cañete has a strong history but even stronger culinary execution. They’re famous for their tapas and platillos (small plates) with a specialty in Ibérico products. It doesn’t get more classic Barcelona than this—chorizo, tuna tartare, burrata with tomatoes, you name it—all amid a crowded and buzzing atmosphere.
6. Taste Michelin-star cuisine by a former El Bulli chef in his new restaurant – without breaking the bank!
Albert Raurich used to work at the best restaurant in the world, and opening Dos Palillos was his dream. Inspired by El Bulli and created with Ferran Adriá’s help, it serves melt-in-your-mouth food from the Far East. The Michelin star locale hosts both a friendly tapas bar and a sophisticated restaurant, the latter furnished with succulent dark wood and warm red accents. Situated inside Casa Camper Hotel, don’t miss out trying Dos Palillos while it’s still a secret!
© Dos Palillos images credited to Guía Repsol
7. Find hidden gems in Brutus the Gaper warehouse, the vintage furniture paradise!
This vintage interior shop in the district of Sant Martí is so breathtaking and alluring that it almost hurts. It is situated in an old industry warehouse packed with rare and obscure furniture, lighting, decor and other accessories from countries like Holland, Belgium, Germany and Scandinavia. All state of the art designs still in a fantastic condition. You ought to check this store out. Play around with the textures of your house with their products to add more character to it.
8. Discover all the best gastronomy Barcelona has to offer in one place
The All Those Food Market is a foodie fantasy come true: all of the best gastronomy a city has to offer in one place. This food fest preaches a manifesto of passion for food, interest in nutrition, and building a bridge between you and the local community of artisans, farmers, and entrepreneurs by providing a meeting space for some of the most notable names and products in the city. Bon profit!
© All Those images credited to Iris Humm and Salva López
9. Feel inside the HBO show Foodie Love, and discover in its first chapter location indie magazines, specialty coffee and plants
Tucked away in Poblenou , Barcelona’s artistic up-and-coming seaside neighborhood, concept store Espai Joliu displays artfully grown and expertly arranged plants alongside pottery and prints on captivating industrial walls. Ever versatile, this space invites you to come in and rest; breathe in the curated atmosphere while thumbing through the newest issue of Kinfolk magazine or getting some work done. Keep an eye on this gem of a shop: along with wifi and specialty Nømad coffee, they also offer recurring pop up events and workshops.
This unique hideaway, both a café and a plant concept store, welcomes you into a relaxing oasis of design. Espai Joliu features all of your favourite things, from pottery, to prints, to design magazines, and, of course, all that is green. Decorated with living, breathing, beautiful design, Espai Joliu’s plants are all grown with love and displayed as art.
But first things first: this café serves Nømad coffee, a name that has redefined the city’s specialty coffee and latte art community, alongside a selection of delectable pastries. Sit and savour a hot drink, use their wifi, and take in the beautiful flora and illustrations hanging from the concrete walls.
Well-loved by locals, furnished and decorated with objects antique, recycled, modern and design-focused, this space regularly hosts pop-up events and workshops. The most heart-rending part of this experience is the fact that you can’t take everything home with you.
10. Re-charge your batteries brunching at Granja Petit Bo after visiting the Sagrada Familia
Under the high ceiling of Granja Petitbo, lit by sunlight and vintage lightbulbs, comfort is paramount. This locale proves that brunch can be relaxing: cozy, rejuvenating, filling and honest, Granja Petitbo is perfectly situated near the Sagrada Familia, welcoming you and your friends when you need to re-charge your batteries after visiting the best of Barcelona.
11. Enjoy a selection of the best movies of all times, with concerts, picnics and short films in an open-air cinema at the Montjuïc Castle.
What more perfect way to enjoy a warm Barcelona summer night than an open air cinema in a historic Catalan fortress? Located in the beautiful hills by the Montjuïc Castle, Cinema A La Fresca shows classics like Casablanca, Thelma and Louise, and Silence of the Lambs alongside award-winners such as Interstellar, Pride, and Whiplash, all in original language. Enjoy an ice cream and a beer during the pre-showing concert. Chairs can be rented for three euros, just don’t forget to bring a light sweater – you’re going to want to stay a while.
12. Find that perfect souvenir in a store with unique design products created and manufactured in Barcelona.
Born from an alliance of three famous Barcelona designers, the NU#02 shop and line displays the best elements created by Josep Abril, Miriam Ponsa and Txell Miras. This flagship store comes after the success of the group’s first venture, Projecte#01 in the Marais district in Paris. Selling avant-garde menswear and womenswear designed and made in Barcelona, and located in a former electrical equipment warehouse, NU#02 also sells select shoes, furniture, and industrial design objects. Here, everything is about aesthetics, down to the very hangers displaying their unique pieces.
13. Support local creatives with revolutionary ideas, and discover the next generation of art work
The new, the undiscovered, and the unusual can all be found here. Miscelánea is home to next generation artwork, supporting local creatives with revolutionary ideas. This is a multidisciplinary space, hosting music and audiovisual events, courses and workshops alongside its galleries. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy 10 to 15 shows in the exhibition space as well as 3-week rotating variety shows for more independent artists. The adjoining café, Kalso Bar, provides a space for discussion over coffee or (to really get the creativity flowing) alcohol.
14. Evoke the childhood love for ice cream, and enjoy the creations of a 3-Michelin Star awarded restaurant, El Celler de Can Roca.
Evoking a childhood love for ice cream, Rocambolesc Gelateria is the brainchild of Jordi Roca (of the 3-Michelin Star awarded restaurant, El Celler de Can Roca) and his wife Ale. Set to the backdrop of a fantasy workshop; Rocambolesc is the realization of a lifelong pursuit of creating perfect artisan ice cream. Featuring just four flavors in their lineup; a team of passionate chefs combines select ingredients, pastries, and toppings to give their patrons an unforgettable icy treat. Tough luck for tourists clamoring for more though; you can only get this avant-garde gelato in Girona, Spain.
© Rocambolesc images credited to Alicanteplaza
What are the 6 top things to do in Barcelona?
If you’re visiting Barcelona there are some things you must do. There you’ll find Gaudi architecture, Picasso works and cool museums. Let’s discover now what are for us the top things to do in Barcelona.
15. Get fascinated with Casa Batlló, Gaudi’s masterpiece, and attend a rooftop concert with city views
All it takes is a drive by Casa Batlló to understand the fascination with Gaudi’s famous masterpiece. The original house was redesigned in 1904 and left behind few traces of its traditional origins. Gaudi’s design is a magical feast for the eyes; irregular oval windows, flowing sculpted stone work, and a façade decorated with colorful mosaic have turned the home into a museum of Gaudi’s finest work. Visit after 8pm for a rooftop concert with city views (in summer only).
16. Admire the Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s architectural marvel, art icon, and one of the world’s most infamous cathedrals
Not only is the Sagrada Familia an integral part of Barcelona’s history, but it’s a true architectural marvel and art icon. Designed by Gaudi and constructed from 1882, the design is based on the traditions of both Gothic and Byzantine cathedrals. Visitors can see how Gaudi used structure and form, played with light and color, and took inspiration from nature to design one of the world’s most infamous cathedrals. Pictures will never do it justice—this is truly a marvel to see in person.
17. Enjoy the stunning view of Barcelona from Park Güell highest point, and discover one of Gaudi’s most famous ventures
One of Gaudi’s most famous artistic ventures was Park Guell, a vast green park integrated with modernist art. Originally intended to be a gated housing development for 60 private villas, the homes were never completed and the land eventually became an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can walk along the various paths, visit the Gaudi Museum, and enjoy a stunning view of Barcelona from the park’s highest point.
18. Walk around the Mies Van Der Rohe Pavilion, an endless source of inspiration for design lovers
The Mies Van Der Rohe Pavilion is an endless source of inspiration for design lovers. Created for the 1929 International Exposition, it’s a juxtaposition of simple design and extravagant materials. Within these grounds are items like the iconic Barcelona Chair and the Alba sculpture, built for and perfectly integrated into the spatial design of their surroundings. Focusing on modern European identity, the Mies Van Der Rohe foundation also awards prizes to young architects and hosts performances and exhibitions, featuring such names as Andrés Jaque and Ai Wei Wei.
19. Listen to the heartbeat of the undercurrents, trends, and ideas running through Barcelona at CCCB
The CCCB insitute is leading the discussion on the future of Barcelona culture and art. Centrally located in the Raval district, practically adjacent to the MACBA, this young and socially conscious space features exhibitions about anything from architecture and sexuality, war and utopia, literature, feminism, photography, conflict, and history, all of which are meticulously curated and clearly organised. Come here to listen to the heartbeat of the undercurrents, trends, and ideas running through this city.
Breaking new ground on cultural movements, its voice a braided combination of the most creative and innovative minds of today. The multidisciplinary institution is host to many of Europe’s most notable and cutting-edge exhibitions and conferences throughout Europe, such as the artistic and scientific speculative exhibition on the future of our species (HUMANS+).
20. Get captivated through minimalist architecture and provoking art at MACBA
The MACBA museum stands tall as one of the main referents for contemporary art in Europe. In the historic Raval district, it towers in the middle of a dynamic square; once inside, it captivates you through minimalist architecture and thought provoking art. As you wander through its diverse yet well-laid-out exhibitions, make sure to keep an eye out for the social and political commentary which runs so deep in the Barcelona creative conscious.
Its minimal design and alluring architecture are the perfect balance to its varied and alternating pieces, expressed through an ever-growing collection of mediums: sophisticated, complex yet simple, the exhibitions often comment on the current state of the world and society.
21. Understand the formative years of the genius Pablo Picasso and his deep relationship with Barcelona at Museu Picasso
One cannot comprehensively understand the history of Barcelona without studying Picasso, and equally so, one cannot understand Picasso without knowing his deep relationship with Barcelona. Therefore, a trip to Museu Picasso is necessary. The museum houses 4,251 works in the permanent collection, with a heavy emphasis on the formative years of Picasso’s youth, as well as work from 1917, the 1957 series Las Meninas, and a large print collection.
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22. Taste cocktails created by the best bartender in Spain – in a secret speakeasy behind a restaurant fridge door
If going to a speakeasy is on your bucket list, then listen carefully, but tell no-one: inside Pastrami Bar, behind a seemingly innocuous fridge door, lies the clandestine cocktail lounge called Paradiso. A hideaway of impeccable art nouveau design and amazing libations, Paradiso is led by Giacomo Giannotti, named Best Bartender in Spain. Anything goes in this sophisticated sanctuary, and there are even rumours of a second speakeasy hidden even deeper inside, open to just a select few…think you can find it?
23. Listen the best DJs in town overlooking the sea on the 26th floor of an iconic and luxurious hotel
Sipping a fine cocktail looking out the window at Eclipse, you will be on top of the world. On the 26th floor of the iconic and luxurious W hotel, overlooking the sea, this cocktail lounge features specialty libations, an innovative sushi menu, and grooves by the best DJs in town. Exuding an international vibe but in a spectacular Mediterranean setting, this high-rise mecca is playground to Barcelona’s finest.
24. Sip a cocktail in a bar with the quirkiest bathroom you’ll ever see – perfect for a selfie that will amaze your IG followers
Step into Boca Chica and go back in time to Hemingway’s Barcelona. This surrealist cocktail room serves signature and classic libations, surrounding you with decorative quirks like an array of mirrors, animal prints, asian decor and modernist accents. But don’t let their refined atmosphere and extravagant cocktails throw you off: la Boca Chica is informal at heart, and will welcome you like family.
25. Attend a concert at Sala Apolo, the place to head for the latest sounds and most cutting edge styles
Known among Barcelona’s young and hip as one of the places to head for the latest sounds and most cutting edge styles. Some of their midweek nights are frequented by fashionable kids who come to flaunt it and have their photos taken while a slightly older crowd takes over the weekends. The venue has three rooms for you to choose from depending on the DJ who is spinning on the decks. The choice of music or vibe is totally up to you but just remember to have fun!
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Start your day surrounded by beauty and enjoying an amazing coffee at one of the hidden gems of the Poblenou neighbourhood: Espai Joliu.
Wondering what else Barcelona might be hiding? Welcome to the Palo Alto market, a mecca for art and life lovers in the city.
By now you might be longing for a view of the sea, to hear the waves, and especially, for some paella. Follow us to the Pez Vela restaurant, known by locals as being some of the best in all of Barcelona.
The Barceloneta beach is so soothing that it’s hard to believe that, inland, there are artistic and cultural movements shaking the city: come witness some of Europe’s best art at the MACBA and CCCB museums.
Minimalistic, well-designed, and the core centres to new ideas, cultural debates, and artistic movements, the Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) and the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) stand side by side. In the heart of the historically magnetic Raval neighbourhood, they are a must-see for visitors and a staple for residents. The two institutions both opened their doors at the same time in the mid-nineties, and often act in harmony with each other; yet, they are quite distinct. The MACBA towers over a dynamic square and is a referent for contemporary art in Barcelona and, indeed, in Europe.
As an added bonus, on the way from one centre to the other, make sure to see Keith Haring’s outdoor iconic mural: originally painted in 1989 as a pro-bono effort to combat the AIDS epidemic, what was initially thought as an ephemeral piece has been restored and is now in its rightful place, at the heart of the art movement of Barcelona.
Now, back to one of life’s simple pleasures: chocolate. After such a whirlwind of stimulation, get your blood sugar up and indulge that sweet tooth at Chök, Barcelona’s chocolate kitchen.
Getting hungry? This next stop not only features star-worthy food from quality ingredients, but also some of the best tapas in town and a central location: welcome to Bar Cañete.
Barcelona by night is the stuff of poetry. Find out why at a beautiful bar with award-winning cocktails, and end your day at Paradiso.
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There’s an electrifyingly innovative creativity pulsing through the the city, barely contained by its modest size. Scratch the surface, and you discover gold: a multinational community, unique reimagining on Nordic design, cool new ideas, a fixation on healthy and delicious food, and a wicked hedonistic streak. Indeed, for design-lovers it can be a bit overwhelming; so many hotspots, never enough time.
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Counter Culture is keen to engage children and adults with thinking about prehistoric inequality and every day life in the Neolithic. We'll be out and about visiting events and giving talks about the project and continuing with our research into Neolithic cheese making.
There is huge public interest in the links between diet and health, with the diet of past populations often held up as closer to a "natural" diet (e.g. "Paleo Diet"). The onset of the Neolithic and the changes in diet associated with it, problematise the existence of a "natural" diet, as well as challenging the concept of an "ideal diet". It also demonstrates the extent to which social identity can be experienced through food. We will be planning events where families and members of the public can have a go at making cheese using Neolithic technology.
PI, Penny Bickle, at the Festival of Archaeology in 2016
Over the course of the project, we will also be producing school's resources for Key Stage 2.
Come and join us as the Festival of Ideas Discovery Zone on June 1st
The Counter Culture project will be experimenting with making Neolithic cheese. Early European farmers had a ready supply of milk, but ancient DNA tells us that they could not digest it. For them drinking milk led to unpleasant symptoms and digestive problems. To overcome the side-effects of drinking milk, early farmers processed it into cheese. Come along and experiment with making cheese, using the prehistoric technologies they used and find out why the ‘Palaeodiet’ is a modern myth.
Before the project got underway, PI Penny Bickle contributed to an exhibition on Prehistoric Diet, designed by English Heritage and housed at the Stonehenge visitor's centre. You can find out more about the exhibition Food and Feasting on the Stonehenge website.
As part of this exhition, Penny headed down to Stonehenge and with senior properities historian Sue Greaney had a go at making "Neolithic" cheese! You can watch the video they made on YouTube and read more about why cheese making and dairy products are so interesting in the Neolithic, and why they challenge some the assumptions we make about the value of food, in the blog Penny wrote on the English Heritage blog: Separating the curds from the Whey: why did we start making cheese?
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Trump fumes over ‘ultimate betrayal’
by Sam Clench
23rd Dec 2020 5:42 AM
Donald Trump is reportedly fuming in private over the role his Vice President, Mike Pence, will play in finalising his defeat to Joe Biden two weeks from now.
The election result has been beyond doubt for some time. The President's legal challenges have gone nowhere, and the electoral college officially cast its votes for Mr Biden a week ago. Mr Trump's refusal to concede will not prevent the transfer of power.
However, there are still a couple of steps left in the process. First, on January 6, Congress will hold a joint session to count the electoral votes. Then, on January 20, Mr Biden will be sworn in at his inauguration.
It's the first of those events that concerns us here.
In America's political system, one of the Vice President's few real responsibilities is to serve as President of the Senate. It's mostly a ceremonial role, though in the event of a 50-50 tie on the floor of the chamber, they do get to cast the deciding vote.
It also means that on January 6, Mr Pence will be the person presiding over that joint session of Congress, where Mr Biden will be formally recognised as the incoming president.
Mr Trump is still hoping, against all odds, to derail proceedings on January 6 and change the result of the election.
It's a hopeless cause. While congressional Republicans are allowed to raise objections during the process, they lack the numbers to actually throw out and replace the results from key states Mr Trump lost.
So, the day will inevitably end in yet another defeat for the President. And he reportedly sees Mr Pence's role in it as the "ultimate betrayal".
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That's Mike Pence on the left. Picture: Mandel Ngan/AFP
That quote comes from an article published by Axios today, which cites "several top officials" within the Trump administration. It does not identify them.
"President Trump, in his final days, is turning bitterly on virtually every person around him, griping about anyone who refuses to indulge conspiracy theories or hopeless bids to overturn the election," writes Australian reporter Jonathan Swan, who you'll remember from one of the wildest interviews of Mr Trump's tenure.
"Targets of his outrage include Vice President Pence, Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, White House counsel Pat Cipollone, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
"Trump thinks everyone around him is weak, stupid or disloyal, and increasingly seeks comfort only in people who egg him on to overturn the election results.
"We cannot stress enough how unnerved Trump officials are by the conversations unfolding inside the White House."
What exactly have all these men done to provoke the President's ire? We have a fair idea.
Mr Meadows and Mr Cipollone have both pushed back against Mr Trump behind the scenes in recent days. Specifically, they've shot down the idea of appointing conspiracy theorist lawyer Sidney Powell as a special counsel investigating voter fraud.
Mr McConnell, the most senior Republican in Congress, acknowledged Mr Biden as president-elect for the first time after the electoral college voted last week.
"Our country has, officially, a president-elect," he said.
"The electoral college has spoken. So today I want to congratulate president-elect Joe Biden."
I'm less certain about Mr Pompeo, though he has recently contradicted Mr Trump on Russia's role in a large cybersecurity breach. The President says China, not Russia, could have been behind the hack. Mr Pompeo has no such doubts.
One of Swan's sources, who claimed to have spoken with the President, said he complained specifically about Mr Pence.
They said an ad from the anti-Trump group The Lincoln Project, which characterises Mr Pence as "backing away" from his boss, had "got inside Trump's head".
This is the ad in question.
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You think Donald has any clue where Mike Pence will be on January 6th?https://t.co/wieIq4cYDk
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) December 19, 2020
"The end is coming, Donald. Even Mike Pence knows. He's backing away from your trainwreck. From your desperate lies and clown lawyers," the narrator says.
"When Mike Pence is running away from you, you know it's over. Trying to save his reputation. Protect his future.
"There's one last thing Donald. On January 6, Mike Pence will put the nail in your political coffin when he presides over the Senate vote to prove Joe Biden won. It's over, and Mike Pence knows it."
This is pretty typical stuff from The Lincoln Project, whose ads often seem to exist for no other reason than to troll the President.
Mr Pence has certainly been quiet since the election, and he has refrained from taking part in Mr Trump's attempts to overturn the result. That said, he hasn't contradicted Mr Trump's claims about voter fraud either.
Back to Axios's report. According to Swan's sources, Mr Trump believes Mr Pence is "not fighting hard enough for him", and the Vice President's role on January 6 has started to "loom large" in his mind.
"Trump would view Pence performing his constitutional duty and validating the election result as the ultimate betrayal."
Behind you, Donald. Picture: Jim Watson/AFP
Mr Trump met with a group of his most supportive congressional Republicans at the White House last night, including Mo Brooks, Matt Gaetz, Jim Jordan and Louie Gohmert.
Mr Meadows, the White House Chief of Staff, confirmed the meeting had occurred on Twitter.
They discussed plans to raise objections during the joint session, in an effort to throw out the slates of electors from some key states and replace them with alternative, pro-Trump electors.
"We think we're going to actually be able to contest this, as you say, with at least one objection from the House. We'll have dozens of objectors in the House. And then at least one in the Senate, and we think we'll have more than that," Congressman Andy Biggs, who was also at the meeting, told Fox Business.
Any objection has to be made in writing, by at least one person from each chamber of Congress. Then the joint session is put into recess, giving the House and the Senate a chance to debate the objection separately.
After that, the two chambers hold separate votes on whether to accept the objection. To get a state's results chucked out, both chambers must vote yes.
Hence the hopelessness of the situation for Mr Trump. The Democrats control a majority in the House, and are never going to vote to invalidate Mr Biden's victory.
On top of that, the Republican Senate majority is 52-48, and it is already clear that enough Republicans would vote against an objection to deny it.
"It's just not going anywhere," Majority Whip John Thune told reporters yesterday.
"In the Senate, it would go down like a shot dog. And I just don't think it makes a lot of sense to put everybody through this when you know what the ultimate outcome is going to be."
It's unclear what Mr Trump expects his Vice President to do in this situation.
Mr Pence does not have the power to unilaterally rule that the electoral college vote is invalid. He is bound by the process - and the process is going to end with Mr Trump's objections being defeated.
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Capitol Region Education Council » About » News & Events » In The News » CREC Inaugural Member The Bridges Collaborative
Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) Selected as Inaugural Member of The Bridges Collaborative, A Nationwide Initiative to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education
(Hartford, Conn.) Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) announced today that it was selected to join the inaugural cohort of The Bridges Collaborative, a first-of-its-kind grassroots initiative to advance racial and socioeconomic integration and equity in America’s schools. The Bridges Collaborative, which officially launches this week, is coordinated by The Century Foundation (TCF), a national think tank that has helped steer the conversation on school integration for decades.
The collaborative is unique in the world of K-12 education for its size, diversity, and mission. CREC is joining 55 other organizations—including 27 school districts, 17 charter schools, and 12 housing organizations—which together represent more than 3.5 million children nationwide. Together, the collaborative spans more than 20 states and includes representatives from three of the five largest school districts in the country, along with other organizations of varying size, geographies, and student demographics.
CREC’s core values — Demand Equity, Expect Excellence, Embrace Collaboration, and Act with Courage — are embodied in its everyday work for children and families. In the spring of 2020, CREC adopted a statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion:
“CREC is an intentionally diverse social justice organization whose members work to acknowledge, respect, and empathize with people of all different identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, and religion. We commit to affirm and honor the lived experiences of others, to willingly challenge inherited beliefs and ideologies, and consequently learn, grow, and serve.”
Driven by this statement and the core values, CREC’s commitment to increasing access to integrated schools is continually demonstrated in work with students in the 16 CREC Magnet Schools and the partnership with 27 districts in the Hartford Region Open Choice Program. CREC Magnet Schools and Open Choice serve over 10,000 urban and suburban students from various ethnic, socioeconomic, and racial backgrounds.
“CREC is thrilled to be joining this impressive group of organizations working around the country to ensure that all of our students benefit from the promise of public education,” said CREC Executive Director Greg Florio. “This year has not been easy for our students. We know that any effort to achieve successful school integration will not occur in a vacuum, which is why we are especially excited about the opportunity to connect with, engage and learn from other national school leaders. We are doing this for Connecticut’s children and our community’s future.”
This unprecedented effort comes at a pivotal moment for the cause of school integration. Research has repeatedly demonstrated the myriad positive benefits for students who attend diverse and integrated schools, including higher test scores, higher graduation rates, and a host of positive social and civic outcomes. Despite the clear benefits, however, progress on integration has been minimal in recent decades—although those trends are beginning to change, especially with growing awareness on the disparate impacts of COVID-19 on students and schools.
Over the next two years, the collaborative will serve as a hub for practitioners from across the country, providing school and housing leaders the opportunity to learn from one another, build grassroots momentum, and develop successful integration approaches. The initiative is led by Stefan Louis Lallinger, who most recently served as a Special Assistant to the Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education and is a former school principal in New Orleans.
Lallinger’s grandfather, Louis Redding, was a lawyer who argued the landmark school desegregation case, Brown v. Board of Education, before the Supreme Court in 1954.
“Never before has there been an organization like the Bridges Collaborative. The sheer breadth and depth of knowledge and experience represented by the 56 groups in this cohort sends a clear message: we will deliver the high-quality, integrated school experience that the next generation deserves,” said Lallinger. “COVID-19 and the racial reckoning we’re experiencing underscore that the fight for racial and economic justice is far from over. To have any shot at winning that fight, we must first tackle the rampant inequities and segregation in our nation’s education system. That’s exactly what the Bridges Collaborative was built for.”
For more background, see the following resources:
Bridges Collaborative Information Packet
Bridges Collaborative FAQ
About CREC
www.choosecrec.org
A full list of the inaugural members of the Bridges Collaborative is below.
Inaugural Members of Bridges Collaborative (56 total)
Tucson Unified School District
Citizens of the World Charter School
City Charter Schools
Larchmont Charter
Oakland Unified School District
Yu Ming Charter Schools
DSST Public Schools
Roaring Fork School District
Capitol Region Education Council (CREC)
ELM City Communities (The Housing Authority of the City of New Haven)
New Haven Housing Authority (Elm City)
Elm City Montessori
Hamden School District
Hartford Public Schools
New Haven Public Schools
Miami Dade Public Schools
Housing Choice Partners
Enroll Indy
Jefferson County Public Schools
Housing NOLA
Lycee Francais de la Nouvelle Orléans
Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership (BRHP)
City Neighbors
Howard County Public Schools
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Cambridge Public Schools
The Metropolitan Council for Education Opportunity (METCO)
Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)
HousingLink
City Garden Montessori
Urban Strategies, Inc.
Compass Charter School
KIPP Beyond Middle School
Prospect Charter Schools
The Renaissance Charter Schools
NYC Department of Education
NYC Community School District #1 (Manhattan)
NYC Community School District #13 (Brooklyn)
Central Park School for Children
Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Schools
Wake County Public Schools
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District
Inlivian (Charlotte Housing Authority)
Shaker Heights Public School District
Philadelphia School District
Blackstone Valley Prep
Dallas Independent School District
Fort Worth Independent School District
Dallas Housing Authority
Inclusive Communities Project (ICP)
NestQuest Houston
Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services
Milwaukee Public Schools
The Capitol Region Education Council was established in 1966. Working with and for its member districts, CREC has developed a wide array of cost-effective and high-quality programs and services to meet the educational needs of children and adults in the region. CREC brings nearly five decades of experience in education, regional collaboration, and operations to provide innovative strategies and products that address the changing needs of school districts and their students, corporations, non-profits, and individual professions. CREC regularly serves 36 towns in Greater Hartford, offering more than 120 programs to more than 150,000 students annually. CREC manages more than 35 facilities throughout the area, including 16 interdistrict magnet schools and two magnet programs. More information about CREC and CREC’s award-winning schools is available at www.crec.org.
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Why i love donald j. trump
Discussion in 'Your Bloody Soap Box' started by CAMPYBOB, May 2, 2016.
CAMPYBOB Well-Known Member
Beside the fact that he's a great man, a great conservative, is not a commie pinko fag and has millions of dollars...yeah, all the right reasons, for sure...
Mr. Trump is the ONLY Presidential candidate EVER to have founded, funded and promoted...
A WORLD CLASS STAGE RACE!
Remember the 1989 and 1990 Tour de Trump's?
Greg Lemond does. He raced in them, along with a bunch of other big names and some Euro hotshots.
Did socialist fag Barry Sotero...er Hussein Odumbo ever fire up his own bike race? Hellz no!
Did commie Bern Sanders ever think the proletariat needed a bike race? No, comrades! Nyet!
Did Hitlary ever blow Bill and then suggest the hag host a stage race on the East Coast? No, bubba!
Did Teddy Cruz think the Cubans produced bike racer worthy of competing in a race with his name on it? No!
Only The Donald did this!
That's Democracy in Action through Capitalism! Booyah!
#1 CAMPYBOB, May 2, 2016
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There's lots of good video on YouTube out there! Have fun watching! And go vote for Donald J. Trump!
The entire 1990 race:
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Uawadall Well-Known Member
You forgot the most important one......
Ohh boy, the hardest conservative ever!
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#7 Uawadall, May 2, 2016
oldbobcat Well-Known Member
That's not democracy in action, its capitalism. Which I am not against, per se, althought I do believe it needs an occasional kick in the ass.
#8 oldbobcat, May 2, 2016
And Donald J. Trump is just the man to put a size 11 up socialism's ass!
I watched the 1990 race last night...man! What a blast from the past. The steel! The fashions! Those helmets!
mpre53 Well-Known Member
Uawadall said: ↑
If Kerry wants to ride around looking like that big of a dork, I can't blame Trump for what he said.
#10 mpre53, May 3, 2016
Corzhens Well-Known Member
Do you think that Donald Trump will be a good friend of cycling? Maybe that's one of the reasons why the guy is getting the popular votes and I believe that barring any incident in the campaign, Donald Trump will be proclaimed the Repubilcan candidate and he will beat Hillary Clinton in the square off for the presidency. I hope there would be more programs for cycling when he gets to the White House.
#11 Corzhens, May 3, 2016
Corzhens said: ↑
Do you think that Donald Trump will be a good friend of cycling?
The left hand of Donald Trump would sponsor a race. The right hand would park his limo in the bike lane.
#12 oldbobcat, May 3, 2016
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CAMPYBOB said: ↑
Loved the video. I loved this style of riding. I watched all the parts of Tour De Trump and I must say that I loved it. Can you post some more videos like this one?
#13 cyclenthusias44, May 3, 2016
cyclenthusias44 said: ↑
Can you post some more videos like this one?
Go to: www.youtube.com
Search for: Tour de Trump
There are literally thousands of cycling videos on YouTube.
oldbobcat said: ↑
To be fair, it would be his illegal immigrant chauffer that did the parking. Donald would be in the penthouse suite banging some blonde bimbo with large breasts.
#14 CAMPYBOB, May 4, 2016
No. Cycling in the United States is such a small niche sport that it makes Table Tennis (ping pong) and Lacrosse look mainstream. Trump has moved on from such silliness as bike races, cycling and his first two wives.
Cycling has had little political clout since the turn of the Century. You know...the one that changed the calendar from 1899 to 1900.
The League Of American Cyclists (formerly The League Of American Wheelman...before we got all politically correct) has very little influence. JHuskey probably has more political muscle within his own state than LAB does on a national level.
Perhaps the most influential cycling organization going right now is the Rails To Trails lobby. And the funding level we're talking about here on an annual basis amounts to less than we spend killing ISIS retards between breakfast and brunch on a Tuesday in October. But, America is full of old farts Hell bent for leather to donate some retirement money to leave a legacy of invading the privacy of millions of people's back yards so the trend to misuse abandoned rail corridors will continue unabated.
OursIsTheFury Member
Is cycling that popular in America? I have always thought it was more of a European and Asian thing, and that Americans would prefer buses, cabs, or private cars rather than cycling to their destination. That's why most of the professional competition are in Europe and rarely in America, so this is really a surprise. Do you think cycling would ever be as popular in the US as it is in Europe or Asia? I'm curious, since all you guys do there is run in marathons and stuff.
#16 OursIsTheFury, May 4, 2016
Weatherby Well-Known Member
Juice. Check out the quads and elongated facial features.
#17 Weatherby, May 4, 2016
"Is cycling that popular in America?"
Cycling is not very popular in the United States. In fact, most people are indifferent to cyclists at best and despise them at the extreme viewpoint. Our society is built around the automobile and bicycles are an impediment to the motor vehicle.
"I have always thought it was more of a European and Asian thing, and that Americans would prefer buses, cabs, or private cars rather than cycling to their destination."
Your thoughts are mostly correct. We prefer personal transportation to public transportation as a rule and any form of motorized transportation over human-powered transportation.
"That's why most of the professional competition are in Europe and rarely in America, so this is really a surprise. Do you think cycling would ever be as popular in the US as it is in Europe or Asia?"
I doubt cycling in general and road racing in particular will ever be as popular in the United States as it is in other parts of the world. Despite the fact that America is a very large market for cycling products, the sport, itself, is very small here. We do have some very good races, but when compared to almost anywhere else that has a cycling culture we are considered third rate.
American do love to compete and win. If there's money and fame involved we will be there, if only in small numbers. Among the general population, competition on a bicycle generates insignificant numbers.
"I'm curious, since all you guys do there is run in marathons and stuff."
The United States has a pretty decent participatory record in 'some' sports. Cycling is considered something children do. When our children get to the age of 15 or 16 the motor vehicle becomes the preferred method of transportation. Almost any activity other than cycling becomes the preferred means to stay healthy and fit...if that path is chosen.
By way of an explanation of the American cycling culture:
We can get 32,000 'cyclists' to line up at a Five Borough Tour of New York City. Sounds impressive...32,000...does it not. However, most of them are like Uwadell's friend. They have not turned a pedal all year. And probably will not ride much after the event. We are big on 'events'. Not so much when it comes to living the sporting life.
This weekend I may do a long established bicycle tour. For many of the participants this will be their only ride of the year. Some of those participants will be racers and ex-racers out for a long, fast training ride, but that number will be very small.
OursIsTheFury said: ↑
Honestly, I had no idea about cycling as a sport most of my adult life. Sure I knew about lance, the roids and the tour de france, but not here in America. My brother got me into cycling a year ago and I joined a cycling club with 200-300 members. Maybe I haven't been paying attention previously, but thats a lot of people for my area. Most adults I know are coach potatoes mixed with a few gym rats. I guess its a sort of under the radar activity where I live.
Weatherby said: ↑
He's a military man, probably stayed fit most his adult life. I'm guessing he juiced to help repair his leg after it broke. 70+ year old bones don't heal fast.
#20 Uawadall, May 4, 2016
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Hincapie Racing shocks peloton with California stage win
By Pat Malach 13 May 2015
Toms Skujins solos 55km to take stage 3 and the yellow jersey
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The 23-year-old Latvian attacked his breakaway companions on the slopes of Mt. Hamilton and then held off the chasing peloton for 55km to take the biggest win of his career, earning the race leader's yellow jersey and the mountains jersey in the process.
"I can't believe he stayed away," LottoNL-Jumbo team leader Robert Gesink told Cyclingnews at the finish line. "He had four minutes, but all the teams were pulling, so he was really, really strong, I must say."
Etixx-QuickStep's Julian Alaphilippe, who finished third behind perpetual runner-up Peter Sagan, also expressed his amazement by the Hincapie rider’s effort.
"I was surprised because the rider on the front was really, really strong," he said. "Saxo and Sky were pulling full gas and he stayed alone, and he finished with one minute. He was really, really strong. I finished third behind Sagan, so I’m not disappointed."
When Sagan made it over the out-of-category climb up Mt. Hamilton and two-satge winer Mark Cavendish (Etixx-QuickStep) didn’t, the peloton expected Tinkoff to pick up the chase to set up Sagan for his first win of the week.
"When Sagan came over Mt. Hamilton in the front group, we all looked at Saxo, but by then the gap was too big, so good job by Hincapie to get a guy up the road," said Phil Gaimon, who expressed his surprise over Skujins' stage win with his typical humorous flair.
"Oh, is that who won?" Gaimon asked. "Good for him. He's a nice boy. It took us by surprise. I didn't even know. I knew there was one guy up there, but it's not our job to chase."
Daniel Oss (BMC Racing), who spent his second consecutive day in the breakaway and was one of the last riders that Skujins' dropped on Mt. Hamilton, did not initially hold out hope for the escape's success.
"The breakaway was pretty good, but also I think Tinkoff wanted to win one stage with Sagan," he told Cyclingnews. "But on the last climb the gap was still pretty big, and we started think about the final. Also, the guy who won did a really nice climb on the last climb. I was not in a good condition when he went, so I had to wait and then recover again, but it was too late. He was really strong."
Skujins benefited from a peloton that looked to Tinkoff to take care of the chase, but the fluorescent yellow team lacked the numbers to make it happen.
Maybe the only person who wasn’t surprised by Skujins' win was his director, Thomas Craven, who recalled is young rider's winning performance last year at the Tour de Beauce in Canada, where he won two stages, the overall, the points jersey and the jersey for best young rider.
"It was just like Tour de Beauce last year," Craven said. "It was the same scenario, the same strategy: just get the things going, wait until the big climb, and then let it rip. We sort of talked about this scenario. It wasn't too far off from what we talked about trying to do last night. Believe it or not it was a plan."
Skujins' win is the second for Hincapie in a 2.HC race after Robin Carpenter won a controversial stage last year at the USA Pro Challenge.
"Last year, it was like 'Oh yeah, you guys just got lucky or you didn't have anything to lose or blah, blah, blah.' But that was a bike race," Craven said, referring to Skujins' win. "I think that was the best bike race we've seen in the United States since I was racing. It was pretty incredible."
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Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 46F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph..
Partly cloudy skies this evening will become overcast overnight. Low 31F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks about the novel coronavirus during a media conference at the state Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., on Sunday, April 19, 2020. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP)
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FRANKFORT Republican House leaders in Kentucky on Monday appointed a committee to consider a petition calling for the Democratic governor’s impeachment for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The panel’s membership was announced without comment by lawmakers at the end of the chamber’s daily session. It’s in response to a petition submitted recently by four Kentuckians. House Speaker David Osborne said he doesn’t have a choice but to proceed after receiving the petition, adding he was following a procedure set out in law.
Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday there’s “zero grounds” for his removal, declaring it would invalidate his 2019 election. He pointed to a state Supreme Court ruling that said he had the authority to put restrictions on businesses and individuals to try to contain the virus’s spread.
“We don’t need it, shouldn’t go anywhere and don’t anticipate it will go anywhere,” Beshear said at a news conference. “I think that’s one where everybody will rise above and put our democracy here in the state above four individuals who are upset.”
The petition claims the governor violated the state and U.S. constitutions with a series of restrictions he ordered to combat the coronavirus.
Speaking with reporters, Osborne declined to answer when asked whether he thought the governor should be impeached. The speaker said it’s important to wait to see the committee’s eventual report.
“I think it would be inappropriate for anybody to comment prior to hearing the facts that are presented,” the speaker said. “If they present findings that they believe need to be discussed, then we’ll hear those at the time.”
Some GOP-led states with more lax responses have been hit much harder by the coronavirus, resulting in much higher death tolls, a contrast Beshear has noted in defending the steps he has taken.
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky moved quickly in the opening week of this year’s session to scale back the governor’s powers. They gave final passage on Saturday to bills limiting the governor’s emergency authority to imposeCOVID-19 restrictions. The GOP has enough House and Senate members to override any gubernatorial vetoes.
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LIVE: West Ham vs West Brom - Jarrod Bowen gives Hammers the lead just before half-time as they look to move up to seventh - with Sam Allardyce returning to face his old club
Ralph Hasenhuttl says Southampton may have to sell Danny Ings to a 'bigger club' this summer as the Saints' boss admits they can't afford a bumper increase on his £75,000-per-week wages
Once a blue… Eden Hazard poses with Chelsea kids at Greek football course 20 days AFTER leaving the club in £150million move to Real Madrid
Eden Hazard was involved at a kids training camp in association with Chelsea
The new Real Madrid man was pictured there 20 days after his £150million move
He ran around with the children and then posed for a picture and signed shirts
By Matt Porter For Mailonline
Published: 07:09 EST, 27 June 2019 | Updated: 10:07 EST, 27 June 2019
Eden Hazard may have left Chelsea in a £150million move to Real Madrid, but it appears the Belgian's heart is still in London.
The 28-year-old was pictured helping out some kids at a Greek football course at Sani Football Academy, which is in association with Chelsea FC.
It wouldn't have been much of a surprise a couple of months ago, but the pictures were taken 20 days after leaving Chelsea for the Spanish giants.
Eden Hazard has been helping out at a kids training session at Sani Football Academy
The training camp in Greece is in association with Chelsea FC and designed to help youngsters
Hazard ran around with the kids in training, posed for a group photo, and signed their shirts
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The pictures show Hazard running around with the children in training, before posing for a large group photo and then signing shirts for the youngsters.
The Sani Football Academy offers 'an outstanding football development programme with a UEFA approved football pitch and a state of the art Club House.'
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Appearances: 352
Goals: 110
Assists: 92
Trophies: Premier League x2, FA Cup x1, League Cup x1, Europa League x2
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The training camp is held five days a week, but of course, availability is quite limited. Sessions cost 95 euros for a one day course on the first week, going up to 420 euros for a full 10 day course.
There are various sessions from the age of four up to 16, and attendees are offered a welcome kit including a custom shirt.
Eden Hazard was unveiled in front of 50,000 fans at the Bernabeu after his £150million move to Real Madrid earlier in June.
It was a surprise seeing Hazard with Chelsea kids after his £150million move to Real Madrid
He is Real Madrid's record signing, and has arrived in a summer of many new additions to the club. With Zinedine Zidane returning as manager this year, money is being spent to recover from a disappointing 2018-19 season.
He was unveiled without a shirt number, and joked that the club's current number 10, Luka Modric, wouldn't let him borrow it.
He has signed a five-year-deal worth a reported £400,000-a-week.
Hazard poses with Chelsea kids after joining Real Madrid for £150M
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Death Toll Nearing 11,000 in Italy as Nations Hardest Hit by Coronavirus Pandemic Demand Aid from EU
HeadlineMar 30, 2020
In Europe, Italy’s death toll is nearing 11,000 as the country approaches 100,000 cases of COVID-19. Meanwhile, Spain reported nearly 840 new coronavirus deaths Sunday, its highest daily increase, as its death toll topped 7,300. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced Saturday all nonessential workers must remain at home for the next two weeks as the government ramps up measures to contain the outbreak that has pushed hospitals and morgues to the brink.
France, Italy and Spain — three of the hardest-hit countries in Europe — are calling on the European Union to do more to help combat the coronavirus, including providing funds to help finance the countries’ response to the outbreak. This is Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez: “The response cannot only be national. It must be a European response. It has to be a response where we all row as one, whether we are Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or German. It has to be a European response.”
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte warned that “nationalist instincts” could gain strength if the EU fails to act.
In Britain, officials say the nation could be under some type of lockdown for six months or more. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is one of nearly 20,000 known coronavirus patients in Britain. Over 1,200 people have died.
In Russia, Moscow is starting a lockdown today, affecting nearly 13 million residents. Over 1,000 infections have been reported in the Russian capital.
Meanwhile, in Belarus, authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko’s response to the pandemic is in stark contrast to other European leaders, as he refused to implement any protective measures and advised citizens of Belarus to drink vodka and visit the sauna to combat the infection.
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Do Invisible Braces Work? Weighing The Pros & Cons Of Clear Aligners
by Dentistry on Solent | Dec 29, 2020 | Orthodontics | 0 comments
Getting orthodontic treatment can positively impact your life in a host of ways. However, it can be a big commitment, both in terms of time and money, and it’s only natural that you should wonder whether it’s the right decision for you.
There are more orthodontic options available than ever before, and discreet treatments like clear aligners have become increasingly popular. But some patients wonder, “do invisible braces work?”
What Problems Can Clear Aligners Solve?
There are several problems that dentists use clear aligners and other orthodontist treatment to solve, such as:
Crooked teeth.
Gaps between teeth, known as a diastema.
Overcrowding.
Misaligned bites, including overbites, underbites, open bites, and overjets.
Fixing these orthodontic issues is essential, not only for aesthetic reasons, but also because they can lead to other problems such as gum disease, tooth decay, and speech impediments. Additionally, it’s important not to underestimate the effect orthodontic issues can have on a person’s self-esteem. Invisible braces, such as Invisalign can tackle these matters whilst causing minimal disruption to your daily life.
How Do Invisible Braces Work?
Clear aligners are the most widely known type of invisible braces, and like traditional braces, rely on pressure to force the misaligned teeth into the correct position.
The Process of Clear Aligners
At Dentistry on Solent, we offer various clear aligners to suit your needs, such as Invisalign, ClearCorrect, and Inman aligners.
If you are considered a good candidate for clear aligners, your dentist takes 3D images of your mouth and enters the images into a software program that plots out the course of your treatment. This not only allows you to visualise the progress of your teeth, and see the potential final result, but also provides information for the dental technicians to fabricate your personalised set of aligner trays.
During your treatment with clear aligners, you wear your series of trays, changing them approximately every two weeks. The trays, which are made specifically for your teeth, encourage your teeth to move and conform to the shape of the tray, with each tray moving your teeth closer to the final location.
Do Invisible Braces Work For Everyone?
Although clear aligners have a fantastic success rate, they are not suitable for every patient. In cases where there is extreme misalignment or multiple complex orthodontic issues, a wire and bracket brace is usually a better choice.
Clear aligners are unsuitable for moving teeth up and down in the gum membrane to lengthen or shorten the tooth. They are also unsuitable for teeth that are rotated out of position further than 20°.
If the alignment of your teeth is too severe for aligners, don’t let that put you off getting orthodontic treatment.
At Dentistry on Solent, we offer other styles of invisible braces, such as ceramic, tooth-coloured brackets, and we are happy to discuss alternatives to aligners with you.
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Clear Aligners
If you adhere to your dentist-recommended protocol when wearing clear aligners, they can drastically improve your teeth. However, like any orthodontic treatment, there are pros and cons.
Pro: They’re Invisible
For most people, the discreet nature of clear aligners is their greatest benefit. Aligners like Invisalign are made from BPA-free, clear thermoplastic that is so subtle that nobody can tell you’re wearing them.
Con: They Need to be Removed for Eating and Drinking
Unlike wire and bracket braces, which you don’t take out yourself, clear aligners must be removed when you eat or drink anything other than water. This is because the tray can stain easily. You must be disciplined at wearing them.
However, because you remove your aligners to eat, you won’t have to change your diet, whereas many people find they have to avoid certain foods while wearing braces.
Pro: They’re Comfortable
While it’s true that all forms of orthodontia can cause some discomfort due to the pressure they exert on teeth, clear aligners are much more comfortable than braces. The wires and brackets of traditional braces can give patients mouth sores, which are avoided with clear aligners.
Con: They Need to be Cleaned Often
Clear aligners need to be cleaned often. Your dentist will discuss the specifics of your aligner cleaning routine, but it is usually recommended that you clean your teeth and the tray every time you remove them to eat or drink. They should also be soaked daily in a sterilising solution. If you fail to keep your teeth and the trays clean, bacteria can build up around your teeth and cause decay. The plaque that forms can also discolour the trays making them more noticeable.
However, cleaning aligners is much less time-consuming and easier than cleaning around brackets and wires.
Pro: Aligners Work Quickly
The length of time orthodontic treatment takes depends on the individual patient; however, clear aligners tend to work faster than traditional braces because they correct mild to moderate misalignment issues. Inman aligners available at Dentistry on Solent can correct front teeth alignment in as little as six months.
Their Success Depends On You
While clear aligners are removable, they must be worn for at least 22 hours a day. This, along with the cleaning demands, can be challenging, and some people end up taking them out for more extended periods, affecting the success of the treatment.
However, if you adhere to the guidelines, there’s no reason invisible braces shouldn’t work for you.
Choose a Dentist You Can Trust
At Dentistry on Solent, we pride ourselves in taking a compassionate and caring approach to dentistry. We understand that committing to orthodontic treatment is a big decision. We aim to ensure all our patients are informed and comfortable enough to make the best decision for them.
Whether you choose traditional braces or invisible braces such as Invisalign, Inman Aligners, and ClearCorrect, Dentistry on Solent’s talented team of professionals are here for you.
For more information or to arrange a consultation, call us on (02) 9158 6137 today.
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Black Book: Beyond Milan
The Lakes district and three day trips
Lake Maggiore, Course by Course
The Italian lakes region northwest of Milan is a melding of personalities: one Alpine, the other Mediterranean, with snowcapped mountains rising above palm trees and terra-cotta-tiled villages. The second-largest lake in Italy, Maggiore is an anchor for three superb public golf courses laid out along its banks and cliffs.
The place to start is the Golf Club Alpino di Stresa (greens fees, $40-$60; 48 Viale Golf Panorama; 39-0323/20642; www.golfalpino.it), a historic nine-hole track on the western side of the lake. Built nearly 80 years ago in the woodlands 2,400 feet above Lake Maggiore, it hosted the first three Italian Opens in the mid-1920s. The course begins with a hilly trio of par fours, the last featuring an elevated tee from which drives seem to disappear into the mountains across the lake before falling to the fairway.
On the south end of the lake, the Golf Club Castelconturbia (greens fees, $80-$115; 10 Via Suno; 39-0322/832-093) is a complex of three Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed nine-hole tracks and a small hotel. Opened in 1984, the courses wind among wooded hills and Maggiore's small satellite lakes. The layouts, which can be combined to create three distinct 18-hole courses, are the area's most challenging. Locals speak reverently about the par-four seventh on the Yellow Course, a dogleg left of about 350 yards that demands a precise second shot to an island green.
One of Italy's oldest courses, Golf Club Varese (greens fees, $65-$95; 32 Via Vittorio Veneto; 39-0332/229-302) is a hilly track on Lake Varese, about six miles from Maggiore. The first nine-hole loop opened in 1934; a second one was added 21 years later. The layout is tight, with some serious changes in elevation. But the setting is spectacular: long views of three lakes, frequent sightings of Monte Rosa, and the occasional peal of a church bell. Par is 72, and the favorite hole among regulars is No. 10, a downhill par four. Varese's clubhouse, a 12th-century Benedictine monastery with a bell tower and ivy-covered walls, is as divine as its surroundings.
EXTRA SWINGS For a few more rounds in the region, try Golf Club des Iles Borromées in the hills above Stresa (greens fees, $50-$80; Località Motto Rosso; 39-0323/929-285). Only 15 years old, this par-72 layout is famous for its silver birches and chestnuts and views of lakes Maggiore, Varese, and Comabbio, as well as the Swiss Alps; on a clear day, you can see Milan. Just as charming is the Golf Dei Laghi (greens fees, $50-$95; 926 Via Trevisana; 39-0332/ 978-101), an 18-hole track near majestic Monte Rosa.
WORTH A DETOUR Opened in 1928, Golf Club Patriziale Ascona (greens fees, $125-$135; 41-91/791-2132) actually lies over the Swiss border, but it's as fine as any course in Italy. It's just as notable for the mountains that ring parts of the layout, as well as the lake, which shimmers behind the fourth green.
—John Steinbreder
Three Divine Day Trips
Milanese sometimes joke that the best thing about Milan is leaving it. A handful of charming towns offer easy escapes from the city, and our favorites are Pavia, an affluent village with a landmark monastery and a booming fur trade; Bergamo, a beautiful and bustling town where the composer Donizetti and the painter Lorenzo Lotto were born; and Mantua, a center of culture.
On the way to Pavia, just 30 miles south of Milan, you'll come to the Carthusian Monastery (Viale del Monumento; 39-0382/925-613). Surrounded by pine and eucalyptus trees, the ornate marble facade conceals a series of chapels and two peaceful cloisters. Monks conduct tours and the gift shop sells their handmade soaps and herbal teas. Once in town, the thing to do is shop at the handful of excellent furriers' stores. For designs like rabbit bolero jackets and classic chinchilla overcoats, go to Annabella Pellicceria ($2,450-$123,000; 1 Corso Cavour; 39-0382/21122). On the same street, Marco Mazzocchi (39-0382/25174) is reinventing the family fur business, adding Pucci-esque linings to coats and turning mink into weekend bags ($160-$61,500).
The best lunch spot in Pavia is Osteria della Madonna da Peo ($50; 63 Via Cardano; 39-0382/302-833), where chef Peo Rotondi recites the menu for each table. Trust his selection of local goat cheese and roasted red peppers with a splash of pesto. It's the perfect introduction to his light seasonal cooking, like risotto osso buco, and pasta with zucchini, asparagus, and tomatoes.
An hour northeast of Milan, Bergamo's Renaissance squares and Alpine views are rivaled only by its shopping. Fatto a Mano (22D Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe; 39-035/235-576), the place for eclectic design, sells items like handmade photo albums and a Swan-style chair in rattan ($35-$350). Fashionable women buy their Gucci and Cartier at Tiziana Fausti (1A Piazza Dante; 39-035/210-535), which has a lovely terrace and a men's shop across the Piazza Liberté. At her by-appointment-only boutique, Dada Arrigoni (14 Via San Orsola; 39-035/237-213) creates terrific jewelry with jade, rubies, emeralds, Tahitian pearls, and gold.
For lunch, the Baretto di San Vigilio (1 Via Castello; 39-035/ 253-191), reached by funicular from the Citta Alta section to San Vigilio, turns out fresh dishes such as octopus salad and tuna carpaccio with mint and zucchini. For dessert go to La Marianna, a 50-year-old gelateria claiming to have invented stracciatella.
Visit Mantua, less than two hours from Milan, on Thursday, when locals gather at the morning market to buy vegetables and gossip. It's a good introduction to the arts scene: Marzia Corraini, who with her husband runs Galleria Corraini (7A Nievo; 39-0376/322-753), a shop selling Noguchi lamps and Sottsass vases, organizes the literary festival every September (Jonathan Franzen and A. S. Byatt have read). About two miles south, the 16th-century Palazzo Te (19 Viale Te; 39-0376/369-198) has a team of curators who, on our visit, were showing works by Nan Goldin and Cy Twombly.
An even better gauge of the city's buzz is a visit to Bar Venezia (9-10 Piazza Marconi; 39-0376/363-499), a writers' meeting spot in operation since 1796, and Caffetteria La Ducale (25 Via Calvi; 39-0376/321-305), where we spotted the mayor knocking back an espresso. For a taste of Mantua's famous pumpkin tortelloni, the best place—even if it's touristy—is Ristorante Grifone Bianco (dinner, $75; 6-7 Piazza delle Erbe; 39-0376/365-423). It also serves fantastic ravioli filled with wild greens.
The Best of the Lakes District
The Grand Hotel a Villa Feltrinelli on Lake Garda and the Villa d'Este on Lake Como are on our short list of the most magnificent hotels in Italy. No one knows the Lakes district like the villas' owners, Bob Burns of Feltrinelli and Jean Marc Droulers of d'Este.
VILLA FELTRINELLI
ROOM TO GET The Al Lago. It has original Feltrinelli-family furniture and a terrace over the lake. Rate, $2,350. At 38-40 Via Rimembranza, Gargnano; 39-0365/798-000; www.villafeltrinelli.com.
PLACE TO EAT Osteria dell'Orologio in Salò (dinner, $75; 26 Via Butturini; 39-0365/290-158). It has the best lambchops. Also, La Tortuga (dinner, $90; 5 Via XXIV Maggio; 39-0365/712-51), in Gargnano. The rice for the risotto is grown right on the plain.
THE THING TO DO The way the wind blows down from the Brenner Pass makes windsurfing the perfect sport here.
GAME TO PLAY Croquet. Feltrinelli's course is run by Christophe Bergen, who was All-New England at Cornell.
VILLA TO VISIT Ferrari-Borghese-Cavazza (39-0365/62294; www.isoladelgarda.com), on the Isola del Garda, is an original. All the dogs and peacocks there are white.
GUIDE TO GET Chiara Garione (book through the hotel). A great historian, who speaks good English and German.
ROOM TO GET The Cardinal's Suite. Two bedrooms and a terrace on the water. Alfred Hitchcock stayed here. Rates, $2,200-$2,875. At 40 Via Regina, Como; 39-031/3481; www.villadeste.it.
PLACE TO EAT In Como, the elegant Trattoria Navedano (dinner, $125; Via Pannilani; 39-031/308-080). On the lake in Brienno, Crotto dei Platani (dinner, $140; 73 Via Regina; 39-031/814-038).
MUSEUM TO SEE The Silk Museum (3 Via Valleggio; 39-031/ 303-180). Silk is one of Como's most important industries.
GARDENS TO TOUR Villa Melzi d'Eril (39-031/950-318), Villa Carlotta (2 Via Regina; 39-0344/40405; www.villacarlotta.it), and Villa Monastero (2 Via Polvani; 39-0341/830-129). They're a must.
VILLA TO VISIT Villa Balbianello (39-0344/56110). It belongs to the Italian historical trust. Fantastic, truly fantastic.
GUIDE TO GET Otello Magatti (book through the hotel). He knows every detail of the lake.
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PuzzleBits Released to Google Play, a Deceptively Challenging Puzzle Game
Tim March 10, 2014 @timotato 11
While downloading PuzzleBits, a new game on Google Play, I’ll admit I was expecting a somewhat childish puzzle game from the look of the screenshots. Once I got to the Octopus round (the second round), however, I could feel the frustration building up inside of me. Why I couldn’t easily figure out this silly animal puzzle, I will never know.
Regardless of my inabilities, PuzzleBits is a light-hearted, yet challenging game from Noodlecake Studios, the same developers that gave us Mikey Shorts, Punch Quest, and League of Evil.
In the game, you are given an outline of a thing – usually an animal or recognizable person – then are given a lot of pieces to fill the puzzle in with. It’s your typical, match this piece where it fits type of game. But as I soon realized, it’s not always easy to find where to fit your pieces.
The game is completely free, and if you have more patience than I, go give it a shot.
PuzzleBits
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The Dakini Principle: How Female Messengers of Wisdom Inspire Meditators Today. ~ Michaela Haas
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“Whether male or female, there is no great difference. But if a woman develops the mind of enlightenment, her potential is supreme.”
~Padmasambhava, pioneer of Vajrayana Buddhism in Tibet
Tibetan Buddhism offers a unique premise: that to be a woman can actually be favorable on the path to spiritual realization.
Women, so the eighth-century trailblazer of Buddhism in Tibet reasoned, are better equipped to realize the wisdom of the teachings.
Modern teachers have echoed this sentiment. As Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, the most senior Western born Tibetan Buddhist nun, comments in her book Reflections on a Mountain Lake, “Many lamas have said that women make superior practitioners because they are able to dive into meditation much more easily than males.”
A female messenger of wisdom is called a dakini in the ancient Indian language of Sanskrit. Except what exactly is a dakini?
Dakinis are elusive and playful by nature; trying to nail them down with a neat definition means missing them, since defying narrow intellectual concepts is at the core of their wise game.
For my book Dakini Power: Twelve Extraordinary Women Shaping the Transmission of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, I asked several of the foremost female Buddhist teachers in the West to share their understanding of the dakini.
Khandro Rinpoche is one of the very rare female reincarnations in Tibetan Buddhism, and her name literally means “precious dakini.” She points out: “Traditionally, the term dakini has been used for outstanding female practitioners, consorts of great masters, and to denote the enlightened female principle of nonduality which transcends gender.” Khandro Rinpoche defines the authentic dakini principle as “a very sharp, brilliant wisdom mind that is uncompromising, honest, with a little bit of wrath.”
The dakini principle must not be oversimplified, as it carries many levels of meaning.
On an outer level, accomplished female practitioners were called dakinis, and it is in this sense that the term is used in the title of this book. But ultimately, though she appears in female form, a dakini defies gender definitions.
“To really meet the dakini, you have to go beyond duality,” Khandro Rinpoche teaches, referring to an essential principle in Vajrayana that the absolute reality cannot be grasped intellectually.
The Tibetan word for dakini, khandro, means “sky-goer” or “space-dancer,” which indicates that these ethereal awakened ones have left the confinements of solid earth and have the vastness of open space to play in.
Thus, dakinis appear in many forms.
“The dakinis are the most important elements of the enlightened feminine in Tibetan Buddhism,” says American teacher Lama Tsultrim Allione. “They are the luminous, subtle, spiritual energy, the key, the gatekeeper, the guardian of the unconditioned state.
If we are not willing to invite the dakini into our life, then we cannot enter these subtle states of mind. Sometimes the dakinis appear as messengers, sometimes as guides, and sometimes as protectors.”
Tsultrim Allione has built her temple, Tara Mandala in Colorado, specifically as a manifestation of the enlightened feminine. It features an abundance of female figures:
Prajnaparamita, the embodiment of “transcendent wisdom,” sits in perfect meditation posture on a lotus, holding up a loose-leaf text of the wisdom sutras.
Tara, the female buddha known as the “One who Liberates,” sits with one leg stretched out indicating that she is ready to jump up and help beings whenever needed.
For lack of a better word, in English these buddhas are usually called “deities.” Yet, literally, the Tibetan word yidam means “holding the mind.” Unlike in other religions, such as Christianity or Hinduism, these archetypes of enlightenment are not externally existing entities whose blessings are invoked. Rather, deities in Vajrayana Buddhism are manifestations of mind the practitioners evoke to purify neuroses and connect with a deeper level of awareness.
Some of them are depicted as serene and peaceful like Tara and Prajnaparamita. Others, such as Vajrayogini, manifest as wrathful and fierce, flashing their fangs, baring their naked breasts and vaginas in a wild dance, and destroying ignorance without hesitation.
Because dakinis are said to break through blockages and obstacles, they are often associated with an uncomfortably fierce demeanor. “There is the aspect of compassion, embodied by Tara; then there is the mother figure and its aspects of love.
But then, in the Tantric tradition, there is the wild aspect of the dakini, untamed, and free, belonging to no man,” Tsultrim Allione explains. “Dakinis have a quality of playfulness, expressing emptiness and pulling the rug out from under you. This feminine quality of seduction and play makes you insecure and yet open.”
Tibetan Buddhists were not the first to meet the dakinis.
Like many elements of Vajrayana, the dakinis emerged first in the Indian Tantras, and those, in turn, had partly drawn on ancient pre-Aryan goddess traditions. When Tantra originated in India, the dakini was seen as wrathful and often described as a blood-drinking flesh eater who lived in charnel grounds or cemeteries, challenging the yogis to explode their fears. After Buddhists adopted tantric ideas and tantric Buddhism migrated to Tibet in the eighth century, this image softened somewhat.
A gentler, more sensual and accommodating female image emerged, one that nurtured and sustained the practitioners; though that enticing figure could still instantly resort to more dramatic, wrathful means when the peaceful approach of seduction didn’t work.
This enigma is embodied in Vajrayogini, who is often called the chief of dakinis. Usually depicted as an attractive teenage girl, naked except for a few bone ornaments, she glances invitingly while also swinging a curved knife, ready to cut through ego clinging without warning.
“When you want to accomplish something, you always invoke the presence of the dakinis,” says Tsultrim Allione.
“The dakini is not far away. We all have the dakini within us. Find her and play with her, and feel all the levels of her in us and in the world. We need her.”
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November 7, 2018 Anand Gupta
Kolkata: Smart Grids are emerging as the critical enabling infrastructure for all flagship Government of India (GoI) programmes such as 24×7 Power for All, 100 Smart Cities, 175 GW of Renewable Energy by 2022, National Mission on Electric Mobility with a target of 6-7 million Electric Vehicles by 2022 and Smart metering for all electricity customers on fast track.
These views emerged during discussions to observe the second Annual Distribution Utility Meet, 2018, hosted by Tata Power in Mumbai yesterday.
The event was inaugurated by Mr. Arvind Singh, Principal Secretary – Energy, Government of Maharashtra in presence of Mr. Praveer Sinha, CEO & MD, Tata Power and Mr. Reji Kumar Pillai, President, India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF), a company release emailed to UNI here said.
The event aimed at capturing the best practices in the Distribution sector in India and overseas along with adoption of future technologies and the upcoming challenges in the power sector.
It also focused on how the 21st century electric grid is witnessing several disruptive changes and how traditional boundaries between Generation, Transmission and Distribution are fast disappearing and the grid is evolving as an integrated grid.
‘We are honoured to represent a unified voice to influence the Discom community and leverage each other’s experiences for successful nationwide smart grid roll out. Convergence of both Electrical and Information Technology coupled with Communication Technology is changing the landscape of power sector today,’ the statement quoted Mr Sinha as saying.
‘Technology advancement has transformed the Indian power sector so much so that individuals can now produce power locally than have large power stations to supply power to cities and villages. Therefore, it is necessary for all utilities to gear up for this transformation, to become the backbone of the power sector and provide quality services to the consumers,’ he concluded.
Tata Power is a leader in clean energy generation. In line with the company’s view on sustainable and clean energy development, Tata Power Mumbai is steering the transformation of utilities to integrated solutions by looking at new business growth in EV charging and storage, distributed generation and rooftops, microgrids and home automation and smart meters, the release said.
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Effects of Acupuncture & Qigong Meditation on Nonmotor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
J Acupunct Res. 2020;37(4):247-253
J Acupunct ResJournal ArchiveJ Acupunct Res. 2020;37(4)
Publication date (electronic) : 2020 November 23
doi : https://doi.org/10.13045/jar.2020.00066
Jaejong Kim , Ki Heang Cho , So jung An , Shanqin Cui , Sun Wook Kim , Joseph Suh , Young Lee
South Baylo University Integrative Medicine Research Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA
*Corresponding author: Young Lee, 2727 W 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90057, USA, E-mail: hobslee2001@southbaylo.edu
Received 2020 March 24; Revised 2020 June 24; Accepted 2020 July 10.
Parkinson’s disease(PD) affects not only motor symptoms, but also nonmotor symptoms. This study is a clinical trial to determine whether Qigong and acupuncture affect nonmotor symptoms of PD.
A 2-arm parallel and randomized trial was performed with 21 participants who had received either Qigong meditation only [control group (CG)] or acupuncture and Qigong meditation [experimental group (EG)]. The participants’ levels of the discomfort in nonmotor symptoms from Parkinson’s disease were evaluated by using the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scales (UPDRS 1) and Test of Smell Identification (TSI) before and after 12 treatments at baseline and 1 month after 12 treatments.
The both CG and EG showed improvements in the UPDRS 1 score after treatment by 5.6 ± 5.15 (p= 0.003; 74%) and 4.8 ± 3.80 (p = 0.004; 79%), respectively. The both CG and the EG did improvements in the TSI after treatment by 10.3 ± 4.37 (p < 0.001; 84%) and 12.6 ± 1.77 (p = 0.022; 100%), respectively. However, statistical differences were not observed between the CG and the EG using the UPDRS 1 and the TSI scores.
The combination of Qigong and acupuncture and Qigong alone was shown to improve the nonmotor symptoms and olfactory function of PD. In the future, large-scale clinical studies on alternative treatment for PD and studies on mechanisms affecting nonmotor symptoms of acupuncture and Qigong are needed.
Keywords: acupuncture; Qigong; meditation; Parkinson’s disease; olfactory bulb; olfactory dysfunction
Parkinson’s disease (PD, in hereafter) is a common, chronic, neurodegenerative disorder with which 1 million people in the United States and 5 million people worldwide have suffered from this disease. In particular, its prevalence has been increasing with aging populations [1]. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease [2]. The pathological stages of PD are based on the location of α-synuclein-immunopositive Lewy bodies [3] which indicates the presence of not only numerous motor symptoms, but also nonmotor symptoms [4,5] that include neuropsychiatric disturbances [6], abnormal sensations [7], sleep disorders [8], autonomic dysfunctions [9], dopamine uptake [10], and olfactory dysfunction [11,12].
Olfactory dysfunction is a symptom of PD that affects millions of people worldwide [13], in which it disrupts the quality of life of those who has been experienced it. Treatments such as drug therapy, surgery, deep brain stimulation, gene therapy and implants are being proposed for PD. However, side effects have been reported with long-term use of dopaminergic medication. And costs of surgery are expensive, or there are restrictive criteria.
Accordingly, acupuncture and Qigong are emerging as alternative treatments to PD. There are increasing evidences by illustrating that acupuncture is effective at reducing motor and nonmotor symptoms. Qigong is another alternative treatment which is an exercise by aiming to promote health and relaxation, by integrating balance, flexibility, and neuromuscular coordination by training with a number of cognitive components in which all treatments together may be effective to the PD patients by regulating and transferring of energy [14].
The purpose of this research was to investigate whether acupuncture and Qigong meditation combination therapy could improve the nonmotor symptom of PD and recovering the sense of smell through pre-post comparison and comparison with Qigong meditation alone.
This study compares of combination of acupuncture and Qigong meditation before and after 12 treatments at baseline (Fig. 1). And it is compared the effect of acupuncture and Qigong meditation [experimental group (EG)] versus Qigong meditation alone[control group (CG)] on the symptom of idiopathic PD patients. Outcomes were measured using the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scales (UPDRS 1) and Test of Smell Identification (TSI) before and after 12 treatments at baseline and 1 month after 12 treatments.
Flow Chart of the design scheme of the study.
CG, control group; EG, experimental group; TSI, test of smell identification; UPDRS, Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scales.
Subjects were recruited through advertisements of the Institute of Integrative Medicine at South Baylo University. All participants were diagnosed as having idiopathic PD (based on UK Parkinson’s Disease Society Brain Bank criteria), who were taking an anti-Parkinson medication, were asked not to change their anti-Parkinsonian medications during the study period, were included in the study. Demographic characteristics, including sex, age, race, disease duration, and daily dose of anti-Parkinsonian drugs were recorded for all participants.
Participants were randomized for the study according to Vickers stratified randomization method [15]. Participants were stratified into EG or CG. For the EG and the CG, a Random Number Generator was used [16] and a concealed envelope method was used to allocate participants into the EG, where participants were treated with Qigong Meditation and acupuncture for 5 minutes, and the CG were treated with Qigong Meditation alone. Practitioners had over 5 years clinical experienced and were licensed by the California Acupuncture Board.
The EG received treatments twice a week up to 12 times, 6 acupuncture points including bilateral GB20 (Fengchi) and LI4 (Hegu) and central Du14 (Dazhui) and Du16 (Fengfu) were selected as primary acupuncture points (Table 1). Sterile, stainless steel acupuncture needles (Dongbang Inc, Boryeong, Korea) with a diameter of 0.25 mm and a length of 40 mm were inserted obliquely to a depth of 2.0–2.5 cm, for 5 minutes until De qi was achieved.
Acupoints to Treat Parkinson’s Disease.
Qigong & Meditation
The time required for one time was 50 minutes, and Healing breathing, Kwanjeong Meditation, and Qigong healing were repeated 12 times. This Kwanjeong Meditation and Qigong was special designed by So-jung An for relieve their stress and trauma furthermore the olfactory dysfunction.
Healing breathing method
In this study, 3 types of ‘An’s 4444 breathing’ specially designed by So-Jung An to improve olfactory function including Heart and Lung Healing Breathing, Energy Supply Breathing, and Brain Healing Breathing, including 1 minute of training time step by step. Each was carried out for 10 minutes.
Step 1: Heart and Lung Healing Breathing
Exhale by making a hahaha hahaha sound through your mouth
Hold your breath for 4 seconds
Inhale for 4 seconds through the nose
Repeat 4 times in the order of 1,2,3,4
Step 2: Energy-Supplying Breathing
Place both hands lightly on your knees, close your eyes and close your mouth
Inhale through the nose continuously for 4 seconds
When you relax your nose, excess inhalation is released by itself.
Repeat 4 times in the order of 2, 3
Step 3: Brain Healing Breathing.
Exhale for 4 seconds through the nose and pause for 4 seconds
Inhale for 4 seconds through the nose while drawing an image of breathing through the brain
Exhale through the nose for 4 seconds
Repeat 4 times in the order of 2, 3, 4, 5
This breathing method is designed to help relieve poor olfactory function such as mental and physical stability and energy recovery by discharging the cloudy energy in the body and recharging vitality, which is good energy.
Kwanjeong Meditation method
The practitioner designed the observation-centered Kwanjeong Meditation different from general meditation so that the participant could use the unconscious mind to heal the mind and body and maintain homeostasis.
Kwanjeong Meditation method was performed to relieve PD symptoms such as olfactory disorder, constipation, haste, depression, anxiety disorder, and tension obsessive-compulsive disorders.
Kwanjeong Meditation method where participants reminisced about the peaceful and wide sea by concentrating their mind, in silence to repeat the phrase “peace of mind and body.” to induce healing of the trauma by own healing through Kwanjeong Meditation. It did 10 minutes
Qigong treatment method
This Qigong treatment method was used to maximize energy transfer to the olfactory tract area by means of Qigong treatment to comfort the spirit, mind, and body of the PD patients (Table 2). This was performed following the Qigong treatment when participants were feeling relaxed.
Qigong Meditation Process.
The participants’ breaths were matched and the researcher concentrated on both hands to merge his/her magnetic field. The Qigong treatment began by utilizing the resonance action. The researcher transmitted energy that pulling from the cosmic(without touching and was non-invasive).
Energy transfer treatment was performed for 30 minutes with focus on 11 areas including the sinuses, olfactory bulb, thalamus, pituitary gland, amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus, temporal lobes, frontal lobes, prefrontal lobes, the olfactory tract in the mesolimbic pathway and the mesocortical pathway.
Outcome measurement
Subjects with PD were assessed by a series of specialized scales before treatment, including nonmotor symptoms and olfactory disorder. Nonmotor symptoms and quality of life were measured using the UPDRS 1 and the TSI was used to measure the participants’ olfactory function. Participants were assessed before and after 12 treatments and after 1 month.
UPDRS 1
The UPDRS 1 is a rating tool used to gauge nonmotor symptoms of PD patients behavior, mood, and effects of the disease on daily life quality, as well as clinical complications, which is a popular, useful and precise evaluating method for the symptoms of nonmotor PD.
Olfactory evaluation by TSI
The TSI is an assessment tool to test the capacity of a patient to smell. All participants underwent an evaluation of their olfactory dysfunction by using the TSI where 5 odorants were presented for identification (alcohol, vanilla, coffee, tobacco, and cinnamon). Each odorant was presented once for approximately 3 seconds, with a time interval of at least 30 second between odorants. One point was given for each correct answer (maximum score of 5 points).
Statistical analysis was performed using R Version 3.5.1 (2018-07-02) “Feather Spray” [17]. A generalized linear repeated mixed model was employed to analyze the missing data (mostly due to noncompliance). The difference rate of each outcome measurement was calculated as (before treatment-after treatment)/before treatement*100. After applying the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and the Shapiro-Wilk test to check for normality, either a paired samples t test and independent samples t test or Wilcoxon signed rank test and Mann-Whitney U test were performed to evaluate the statistical significance. Cohen’s distance was used to compare effect sizes of the CG treatment with the EG treatment to determine the meaning of differences. The level set for statistical significance was p < 0.05.
The study was conducted in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration of 1975. The study started after receiving approval from the Institutional Review Board of South Baylo University (Approval no.: SBAIRLA0208).
Demographic characteristics
24 participants were recruited. Three patients whose prescriptions changed during the study period were excluded from the study. 10 participants were assigned to the EG group and 11 to the CG group. To examine whether the trial was performed without bias, p values using Fisher’s Exact test were determined for gender (p = 0.183), age (p = 0.330), onset (p = 0.670), constipation (p = 0.659), depression (p = 1.000), insomnia (p = 1.000), and anosmia (p = 1.000). At baseline, there was no significant difference in baseline characteristics between groups.
Effect of UPDRS 1 between CG and EG
The change in the UPDRS 1 before and after treatment are shown in Table 3. UPDRS 1 value in the CG decreased from 8.1 ± 6.49 to 2.5 ± 2.95 after treatment, showing a difference of 5.6 ± 5.15 (p = 0.003). UPDRS 1 value in the EG decreased from 6.1 ± 4.60 to 1.3 ± 1.51 after treatment, showing a difference of 4.8 ± 3.80 (p = 0.004). The differences were statistically significant after treatment in both groups. The UPDRS 1 value in the CG changed from 2.5 ± 2.95 following 12 sessions, to 2.6 ± 3.01 following 1 month after the 12th treatment, showing a difference of −0.05 ± 1.54 (p = 1.000). The UPDRS 1 value in the EG changed from 1.3 ± 1.51 following 12 treatments to 1.4 ±1.63 1 month after the 12th treatment, showing a difference of −0.1 ± 0.70 (p = 0.924). Fig. 2 shows the bar graph of UPDRS 1 before and after 12 treatments.
Difference of UPDRS 1 Before and After Treatment.
Bar graph of UPDRS 1 before and after 12 treatments.
CG, control group; EG, experimental group; UPDRS, Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scales.
The difference of UPDRS 1 score after treatment was 5.6 ± 5.15 for the CG and 4.8 ± 3.80 for the EG. Note that the results showed the CG and EG not to be statistically significantly different (p = 0.751).
=UPDRS Before Tx-UPDRS After TxUPDRS Before Tx×100
The UPDRS difference rate of the CG and the EG after 12 treatments was 73.8 ± 26.86% and 79.3 ± 19.44%, respectively, and the result showed them not to be statistically significantly different (p = 0.603).
Effect of TSI Between CG and EG
The change of the TSI before and after treatment is shown in Table 4. The TSI value in the CG decreased from 12.6 ± 2.20 to 2.4 ± 5.21 after treatment, showing a difference of 10.3 ± 4.37 (p < 0.001). The TSI value in the EG decreased from 12.6 ± 1.77 to 0.0 ± 0.00 after treatment, showing a difference of 12.6 ± 1.77 (p = 0.022). The TSI value of the CG has changed from 2.4 ± 5.21 after 12 treatments to 0.5 ± 1.07 1 month after the 12th treatment, showing a difference of 1.9 ± 5.39 (p = 1.000). The TSI value of the EG did not change 0.0 ± 0.00 to 0.0 ± 0.00 (p = 1.000). This data was represented in a bar graph of the TSI before and after 12 treatments (Fig. 3).
Difference of TSI Before and After Treatment.
Bar graph of TSI before and after 12 treatments.
CG, control group; EG, experimental group; TSI, test of smell identification.
The difference in the TSI score before and after treatment was 10.3 ± 4.37 for the CG and 12.6 ± 1.77 for the EG. Note that the results showed no statistically significant difference (p = 0.201).
=TSI Before Tx-TSI After TxTSI Before Tx×100
The difference rate after the treatment was 84.2% ± 34.72% for the CG and 100.0 ± 0.00% for the EG, respectively. Note that the difference rate of the TSI after 12 treatments for the EG and the CG after 12 treatments was not statistically significant (p = 0.076). The TSI value of the CG has changed from 2.4 ± 5.21 after 12 treatments to 0.5 ± 1.07 1 month after the 12th treatment, showing a difference of 1.9 ± 5.39 (p = 1.000). The TSI value of the EG did not change 0.0 ± 0.00 to 0.0 ± 0.00 (p = 1.000). The differences 1 month after treatment were not statistically significantly different in both groups, which implied that the treatment effects would continue at least 1 month after treatment. The difference between the TSI score after 12 treatments and 1 month after the 12th treatment was 1.9 ± 5.30 for the CG and 0.0 ± 0.00 for the EG (p = 0.382). The differences of two groups in TSI value of that was 0,201(p =0.076) but there was no significant difference.
Cohen’s distance of UPDRS 1 and TSI
Cohen’s distance was used to compare the effect sizes of the CG treatment with the EG treatment to determine the meaning of differences. Cohen’s distance of UPDRS 1 was 0.37 before treatment, and 0.52 after treatment. Cohen’s distance TSI was 0.00 before treatment, and 0.64 after treatment.
PD is a neurodegenerative disease with its causes not yet fully known. However, recent research is focused on α-synuclein mutations as a genetic cause, such as LRRK2, PARK2, PINK1, and Gva caused by the chemical environment with the increased amounts of methamphetamine, and MPTP. At the same time, research has focused on mitochondrial oxidative stress which is responsible for mitochondrial dysfunction.
These PD’s cause not only changes in motor symptoms, but also changes in nonmotor symptoms such as behavior and mood, and olfactory dysfunction. In the process of olfactory function, olfactory bulbs send signals to various areas of the brain, one of which is the mesolimbic pathway. It is also known as the dopaminergic pathway [18] and the decline of the dopaminergic pathway causing PD, which have been resulted in olfactory dysfunction [19]. An impaired olfactory system negatively affects the social abilities and the interpersonal relationships of the individual. Further, it affects the brains capacity to form positive and negative emotional memories that are related to the smell. Losing the sense of smell has been reported to be similar to disability which has been resulted in a decreased quality of life [20] that is frequently leading to depression [21,22].
The olfactory dysfunction has been widely recognized as an early clinical sign of PD [23,24]. The olfactory bulb is involved in the regulation of microglial cells which appear to show deterioration [25]. Thereby, post-mortem studies implicate oxidative stress [26]. Deterioration of dopamine signaling pathways such as the nigrostriatal, mesocortical and mesolimbic ones caused by oxidative stress have been resulted in the damage to the surrounding neurons and cause cell death [27]. In these cases, the increased levels of 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP) that are related to the damage caused by oxidative stress in the nigrostriatal pathway in particular have been shown to be a major toxin that causes neuronal damage [28,29]. Under these conditions of deterioration, there is a consequent lowering of the threshold for managing oxidative stress [30], that can amplify the damage caused by the deterioration of the nigrostriatal and mesolimbic systems. The increased oxidative stress, dopamine pathways, and the olfactory system can be strongly associated in
PD [31]. The focused treatment of the oxidative stress may reduce other nonmotor symptoms [32], in which, it consequently reduces the severity of PD symptoms [33].
As a current therapeutic treatment for PD, drug therapy can alleviate the symptoms, nonetheless, it fails to slow down or halt disease progression, and the long-term use of dopaminergic medication inevitably induces motor complications [34,35]. Surgery can partially relieve symptoms, although it is expensive, and its long-term efficacy has not yet been determined. Deep brain stimulation, a common surgical intervention for PD revealed restrictive criteria if patients consent for the procedure [36,37]. Other therapeutic strategies such as gene therapy and implants have been reported to give neuroprotection in a laboratory study [38], clinical trials have not been conducted, yet [39].
As an alternative to the conventional treatment methods, acupuncture has acquired therapy recognitions for alleviating symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases [40]. The therapeutic effect of acupuncture in PD comes in under debate. However, there are increasing evidences by illustrating that acupuncture is effective at reducing motor and nonmotor symptoms, such as pain, olfactory dysfunction, sleep disorders [8], mood disturbances [41], and improving the quality of life of PD patients [42]. In animal models of PD, acupuncture is effective at reducing oxidative stress [43,44], decreasing neuroinflammation through controlled microglial activation, stimulating the release of neurotrophic factors [45], and regulating the network between cortex and striatum [46].
Qigong is also another alternative treatment for PD. Qigong consists of treatment Qigong and martial art action one. Treatment Qigong consists meditation techniques, whereas martial art action Qigong involves the movements of the body as a tool to direct practitioners’ attention to reach a meditative state [47]. Combining the two techniques may manifest to the improved sleep quality and gait performance in the PD [48], thereafter, it improved the PD patients’ quality of life [48,49].
Based on the above research results, this study was to investigate whether acupuncture and Qigong meditation combination therapy could improve the nonmotor symptom of PD and recovering the sense of smell through pre-post comparison and comparison with Qigong meditation alone in clinical trial. As a result of the study, both Qigong and acupuncture combination treatment and Qigong alone treatment improved nonmotor symptoms and olfactory function after treatment compared to before treatment. In addition, this treatment effect was found to persist in both groups even after 1 month after 12th treatment.
However, there was no significant difference between the acupuncture and Qigong combination treatment group and the Qigong single treatment group immediately after 12 treatments and after one month. This may be interpreted as the fact that the effect of Qigong performed in both groups was large enough to offset the effect of acupuncture, or that the effect mechanisms of acupuncture and Qigong were similar and combined with each other and added or increased effect was insufficient.
The limitation of this study is that it was conducted with a small number of 21 people. In addition, compared to PD as a disease with a long course, it is administered 12 times for a short period of 6 weeks, and its follow-up is also limited to 1 month later. Another limitation is that it does not have a more objective evaluation scale because it is conducted mainly on questionnaires such as UPDRS and TSI. However, it is significant as a clinical study using acupuncture and Qigong for PD, which is rapidly increasing in the future and has a great influence on the quality of life in old age.
Large-scale clinical studies on alternative treatments for PD in the future are needed. In addition, several studies on the mechanisms affecting the nonmotor symptoms and sense of smell of acupuncture and Qigong are considered necessary.
The author would like to express my deep appreciations to the chairman of the school board, Dr. David Park, President Dr. Edwin Follic, Vice-president Dr. Jennifer, faculty and staff members, and others (Ji-sun Kim, Sae-rom Choi, the DAOM students).
The authors have no conflict of interest to report.
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KwanJeong Meditation Participants reach delta, theta, and alpha state of mind while performing the breathing techniques.
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EG 6.1 ± 4.60 1.3 ± 1.51 4.8 ± 3.80 (79.3 ± 19.44) 0.004
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Mann-Whitney U test (between groups).
CG, control group; EG, experimental group; UPDRS 1, Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scales.
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EG 12.6 ± 1.77 0.0 ± 0.00 12.6 ± 1.77 (100.0 ± 0.00) 0.022
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Ozone is one of the most beneficial substances on this planet. No germ, fungus, mold, virus or bacteria can live in the presence of Ozone.
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Did Eric Arthur Blair Come Back from Catalonia Radicalized?
August 29, 2014 /9 Comments/in War /by emptywheel
The UK raised its threat limit to “pee your pants” today, based on the assessment an attack on the country is “highly likely.” This is a response to the 500 or so Britons who have gone to Syria and Iraq to fight with ISIS.
PM David Cameron said at least 500 people had travelled from the UK “to fight in Syria and potentially Iraq”.
He said Islamic State (IS) extremists – who are attempting to establish a “caliphate”, or Islamic state, in the region – represented a “greater and deeper threat to our security than we have known before”.
New legislation would also be brought in to make it easier to take passports away from people travelling abroad to join the conflict, Mr Cameron said.
Which has me thinking — and not for the first time — of the large numbers of people who went to fight in the Spanish Civil War.
After all, it’s not like wanting to overthrow Bashar al-Assad is an ignoble goal. And while I think most Brits (and Americans) will grow disillusioned by the intolerance and ruthless discipline of ISIS, I can imagine the attraction, from afar, of moral certitude they offer. The 1930s, like today, are a morally confusing time, and those who fought the fascists in Spain ended up being vanguards of a necessary fight, even if they fought for an equally loathsome authoritarian force in the process.
The experience of fighting — and growing disillusioned — in Spain was chronicled by George Orwell in Homage to Catalonia. After his return, his views were suspect, but he did manage to return to the UK and warn of the dangers of absolutism.
I’m not the first to make this comparison. Boyd Tonkin wrote a piece in the Independent wondering whether those who traveled to Syria to fight Assad will be able to return to the UK without he specter of terrorism ruining their lives. (h/t to Gabe Moshenska who pointed me to it on Twitter)
Tony Blair’s third administration passed the Terrorism Act 2006. Section Five, as presently interpreted by the Crown Prosecution Service, makes it an offence to take part in military action abroad with a “political, ideological, religious or racial motive”. The legislation appears to forbid all training or action in a foreign combat. If so, its provisions would have criminalised every Briton who fought in Spain. It would have turned Lord Byron, whose commitment to Greek independence led him to arm and lead a raggle-taggle regiment prior to his death at Missolonghi in 1824, into an outlaw. As for the 6,500 veterans of Wellington’s armies who went off after Waterloo to fight against Spanish colonial rule in the battles that led to freedom for Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador, how could the courts have processed such a lawless throng?
The 2006 legislation currently targets UK citizens deemed to have fought with Syrian rebel groups. Estimates of their number vary wildly but a figure of around 400-500 has gained currency. At least eight have died. The fear of radicalisation, with any link to al-Qa’ida-allied units and above all to Isis treated as a communicable virus, has propelled the hard legal line. In January, 16 Britons were arrested after returning from Syria. Further arrests have followed since.
[T]oday’s security-led prism and its “radicalisation” model, with the automatic penalties in place for any returnee, appears blind to every nuance. One British volunteer in Syria tweeted a poster that read “Keep Calm, Support Isis”: a spoof of the already much-parodied Second World War campaign to beef up morale. What are the chances that the kid who wrote that poster had watched Dad’s Army? Pretty high. If so, he will be many things apart from a bloodthirsty future avenger dedicated to importing holy mayhem on to British streets.
The long-term significance of an overseas adventure for anyone may not be apparent to them, or to others, at the time. But every present or past volunteer in Syria now knows they bear an invisible brand marked “potential murderer”, stamped by the agencies of surveillance. In a BBC radio analysis, one British fighter thought it a “slightly surreal” notion to “go back to the UK and start a jihad there”. For him, at least: “As to the global jihad, I couldn’t tell you if I’m going to be alive tomorrow, let alone future plans.”
Just because you hear someone rashly cry “wolf” does not mean that wolves do not exist. Over the past six weeks, Isis in Iraq has shown to the world a savagery almost beyond belief. Its bloody stunts may have emboldened a few would-be butchers. They will have deterred many secret faint-hearts, already in too deep. However, if the near-certainty of UK criminal sanctions closes down your road to reintegration, why not rise to the fanatics’ bait? What have you then got to lose?
I think that points to one real concern (thanks to the Intercept publication of the terrorist watchlist, we know anyone traveling to Syria without a known purpose will be treated as a terrorist). What will happen to those who traveled to fight Assad — who, after all, the US also considers a key enemy — but subsequently realized those fighting the war are equally loathsome? Will they have a way to come back and chronicle it for us, explain the dual threat, without being imprisoned as a terrorist?
I also think there’s a larger issue. Certainly since the Iraq War, but even just our larger approach to the war on terror — up to and including outsourcing some of our torture to Assad — the US has lost what moral high ground it might have once claimed. That is the cost of the last 10 years. Even its intervention in Erbil can more easily be explained by a need to protect Kurdish oil than the Yazidis. ISIS is surely going to increasingly play to that modeling our orange jumpsuits and waterboarding, to undercut our claims to exceptionalism.
I’m not advocating further US involvement. We’ve been selectively picking extremist thugs to support or oppose for so long, I can’t imagine how we’d ever reclaim the moral high ground.
But it seems necessary to recognize that there’s a draw to combatting evil completely separate from a draw to adopting Islamic extremism. And given the moral uncertainty of the day — caused in part by US complicity — I’m not sure what the outlet the US permits people.
The US is losing ground in an ideological fight for justice, and that’s significantly because of its own actions. Without realizing that, it’s not going to succeed against ISIS.
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scribe says:
Yet another buried lede:
However, if the near-certainty of UK criminal sanctions closes down your road to reintegration, why not rise to the fanatics’ bait? What have you then got to lose?
Now that it’s out in the open that going there – wherever “there” is, depending on the governmental whim du jour – subjects the traveler to prison on arrival in the UK, what indeed does the traveler have to lose. Not one damn thing.
I cannot believe that the people in governments (and in the circles around them where “policy” discussions get made into policy and law) are so stupid as to have not thought through the implications of their decision, in this instance and likewise in so many other areas. These are intelligent people – they have to be to get the credentials and ticket-punches that got them into the jobs they have. So we are faced with intelligent people adopting policies which cause more conflict, give inspiration to those who would take the conflict to “the next level” (get out the beheading and crucifixion gear!), and feed further generations of the same cycle of increasing hate and violence.
I can’t wait for the time some “serious person” bloviates on a public-policy-oriented TV show that just whipping out a couple nukes and irradiating the survivors will be the way to deal with ISIS. The clowns in government – seeming to be the majority these days – will turn into remoras on that idea.
But the government officials are not stupid, nor are they ignorant of history nor of human nature. So, we have to conclude their actions are taken after careful consideration, not only of the immediate effects but also with the longer-term in mind. And we similarly have to conclude that the effects which arise and results which obtain are the effects and results they intended.
This is what the policymakers and politicians wanted. This is what they got.
They’re not ignorant of human nature but they are disinterested in how humans of a nature or skin color of faith unlike themselves would act — or indeed, how they themselves would act if circumstances were different.
That’s why I’m trying to get to the justice issue, if a bit awkwardly, with this post. Because we’ve given up giving a shit about justice for people who don’t immediately serve our interests. And that’s a problem from the standpoint of ideological battle.
Truth, justice, and the American way, they used to say. A fiction even then, but no one says that anymore.
I think we agree; recall I concluded:
Jeffrey Kaye says:
You wrote, “The 1930s, like today, are a morally confusing time, and those who fought the fascists in Spain ended up being vanguards of a necessary fight, even if they fought for an equally loathsome authoritarian force in the process.”
Orwell fought for the POUM. He never renounced his participation with them. Orwell and the POUM were fighting on behalf of the Spanish Republic against the fascist Falange. There was really no moral ambiguity here. Orwell never fought for a “loathsome authoritarian force,” and neither did most who fought the fascists.
I imagine you must be talking about the role of the Stalinist Spanish Communist Party, which warred against both Falange and anarchists and political parties they abhorred, including the POUM and other Trotskyist parties. The full story is told in Orwell’s book Homage to Catalonia, or even better yet, in Hugh Thomas’s classic history, The Spanish Civil War.
I assume you find the role of the SCP to have been “loathsome.” But looking backwards always makes things look clearer. But in 1936 things were not so clear. The SCP and their rank-and-file supporters, including those who came from afar to join their struggle against Franco, including the American Abraham Lincoln Brigade, were sincere anti-fascist fighters who also believed in socialism or communism as preferable to fascism. The KGB-linked heads in the Spanish CP had other ideas, spiking the social revolution in Catalonia so Stalin could cozy up to the US and UK, part of a “popular front” against fascism, whose most successful proponent was Hitler. Only with the collapse of “popular front” politics did Stalin turn to his temporary pact with Hitlerite Germany. The US and UK, of course, were passively pro-Falange.
Orwell was already radicalized when he went to Catalonia. The example of the workers republic in Catalonia was something inspirational to him, though the actions of the Stalinists did disillusion him. But not for the reasons you imagine. At the time, anyway, it was not because he saw Stalinism as a new totalitarianism; that idea would come later. But because he understood that the Stalinists were sabotaging the workers revolution.
I don’t know what you mean by “abolutism.” You are being opaque here. I presume you mean Stalinism, or perhaps you mean fascism. Or perhaps you do not distinguish between the two. You should be clearer: Orwell was “suspect” because he was sympathetic to the workers and to revolution, and appeared to have become, for the time anyway, a Trotskyist who believed in the world socialist revolution. Whether he was a Trotskyist or not is something one can debate (I’d say he was not, though he may have sympathized some — the POUM after all was seen at the time as a Trotsky-friendly political party, the only one with a large following in Europe at the time).
Greg Bean (@GregLBean) says:
So, under current laws George Orwell would be a terrorist.
Imagine how much intellectually poorer our society would be if he had been treated as a terrorist in his day.
And then consider people like H.D. Thoreau and the many many others who have enriched the world by educating that masses about the dangers posed by policy that Governments tend to lean towards as they become entrenched and self-serving.
Perhaps ensuring there are no more Orwell’s or Thoreau’s is exactly the objective the Governments are trying to achieve.
Bruce Miller says:
On the historical point, Jeffrey Kaye is correct, Orwell fought with the POUM (Partido Obrero de Unificacion Marxista), a leftwing Communist group that closely allied itself with anarchist groups. The POUM and the anarchists had a shooting battle with in early 1937 with the Soviet-line Communists and Catalan “autonomists,” which the latter alliance won. The Communists then provoked a crisis in the national Republican government over its unwillingness to outlaw the POUM. The result was a new government headed by Juan Negrín which did outlaw the POUM.
But I hadn’t thought of the conceptual similarity of the situation of revolutionary tourists like Orwell in Spain and those in Syria today until I read this post. You raise a very good question. I’m not sure that the British government at the time would have regarded Orwell’s fighting in a militia that regarded itself as more communist than the Communists as more benign than directly supporting the pro-Spanish-Republic Communists. But your point is a very good one. The fact that a young person decides to go fight against a Syrian regime that even the Western media demonized for months until the Obama Administration recently decided we may need to ally with them, that in itself doesn’t mean they will be incorrigible terrorists for life.
tjallen says:
Consider France, with double troubles, who has some of its Islamic citizens going off to fight in Syria or with IS, plus has some of its “volunteers” (soldiers of fortune) fighting in Eastern Ukraine, on the pro-Russian separatist side. Although this may be true of other countries, France is the only one I’ve seen in the news with unofficial fighters in both conflicts.
For French in IS, see many examples like .
For French in Ukraine, search for “nom de guerre Frantsuz, or the Frenchman” or many examples like and .
For French in IS, see many examples like here.
For French in Ukraine, search for “nom de guerre Frantsuz, or the Frenchman” or many examples like here and here.
Sorry for the double post – feel free to delete the first one, where I messed up my link urls. No preview nor any editing of posts anymore? Can’t clean up my honest errors, but at least I know now.
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Interview with Mr Akira Onishi
Mr Akira Onishi
GM [Textile Machinery] & MO [Toyota Ind.Corp.]
Incorporated in November 18, 1926 and headquartered in Japan, Toyota Industries Corporation is the group of companies dealing into diversified business segments viz Automobiles, Industrial Equipments, Electronics, Mechatronics, and Textile Machinery. Contributing to innovation in the textile industry with skills and creativity, the roots of the Toyota Group go back to the renowned Japanese inventor Sakichi Toyoda and his invention of the automatic loom. Since then, the division has developed, manufactured, and sold textile machinery. Majority of the production is exported to customers worldwide. Toyota Industries manufactures two main categories of textile machinery: spinning machinery for spinning cotton fibers into yarn; and weaving machinery, on which yarn is woven into fabric in the directions of weft and warp (breadth and lengthwise). Toyota Industries has earned high appraisal from customers around the world as an international leader, especially for flagship air-jet loom winning No.1 share in the industry, and also for spinning machinery such as ring spinning frames and roving frames. Mr Akira Onishi is the General Manager of Textile Machinery Division and Managing Officer of Toyota Industries Corporation. A Capricon by birth, Mr Onishi is a native of Japan, who started his career with Toyoda Automatic Loom Works Ltd (present Toyota Industries Corporation), in the year 1981. He became Managing Officer of the company as of June 2005, and took up the responsibilities as General Manager of textile machinery division from January 2007. Mr Onishi while speaking to Face2Face team in this interview reveals key strategies to win customers’ confidence; ace out counterparts, and factors that lead Japan textile machinery market towards substantial growth.
Toyota air-jet loom boasts the No.1 share in the industry. How is that so?
"Our air-jet loom JAT710 is the model that we launched by pursuing the answer to the question-“What is the weaving machine that the customers are really pleased with?”, the answer was enhancement of basic performance of air-jet looms such as high speed, low vibration and energy saving. Further to these features, high versatility of JAT710, brought by Toyota’s unique functions such as FIS (Flexible Insertion System) and e-shed (electronic shedding motion), is very much appreciated by our customers. In parallel with the pursuit of machine performances, we have been making big effort to enhance the worldwide service network. We believe that the high ratio of repeat order is the proof of customers’ confidence to our service."
Could you describe the latest technological developments, including, induction of control technology, mechatronics and IT, into your textile machinery?
Toyota has been leading IT (Information Technology) on air-jet looms at all times. The wide-screen interactive LCD function panel was introduced with JAT600 for the first time on the air-jet looms. With the successive model JAT610 equipped ICS (Initial Condition Setting), which automatically makes the terminal settings of weaving machine only by inputting basic weaving parameters. ICS was again introduced by Toyota first time in the world. And now with JAT710, Toyota offers further advanced IT features such as “Web-browser-equipped Color Function Panel” that easily enables Internet connection between the air-jet looms and external and/or internal network system, and “WAS (Weaving Assistant System)” that gives advices even mechanical settings for various kinds of fabric styles. By those efforts with advanced functions, Toyota has been challenging to widen the possibility of air-jet looms.
How does Toyota find itself in a global market invaded by low cost Chinese textile machinery?
As we are not in direct competitions with Chinese machine manufacturers in the market, we do not consider that the global market is “invaded”. We are confident that by continuing our effort to further progress in productivity, reliability and versatility of our machines, and technical services as well, the market segment of no competition with Chinese machine manufacturers can be maintained.
Can you describe in gist, different products you have for spinning, weaving and weaving preparatory categories?
With regard to the spinning machinery, we line-up the drawing frame, comber and comber preparation, roving frame and ring spinning frame both for conventional yarn and compact yarn. As to the weaving machinery, we offer air-jet loom JAT710, water-jet loom LWT710 and the sizing machine for filament, spun and glass yarn.
What are the key factors keeping a Toyota textile machinery customer happy?
Quality is the most important factor for Toyota. We are trying for undisputed No.1 quality on all the aspects of customers interface viz machine as a matter of course, spare parts, technical services, training for customers, and sales.
How do you see Japanese textile industry vis-à-vis Chinese textile industry?
It is certainly very difficult to compete with Chinese textile industry in terms of production cost, and the situation may not change in the future. On the other hand, Japanese textile industry has been responding to very sever requirement of Japanese consumers by its high ability of inventiveness and development, product quality, and such assets are remained. Japanese textile industry is working out the strategy how such ability shall be expanded to the global market, and we, as textile machinery manufacturer, are taking part in the discussion.
Is Toyota drawing up new plans or diversification programme for the future? What are they?
Picture of the global textile industry is greatly changing and we recognize the necessity to timely respond such changes. Moreover, to make valuable proposals of stepping ahead, we are always planning measures and proposals, and will steadily propose to customers.
DISCLAIMER: All views and opinions expressed in this column are solely of the interviewee, and they do not reflect in any way the opinion of Fibre2Fashion.com.
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New ENDER’S GAME Pics With Harrison Ford & Asa Butterfield
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Five brand new pics with an unusually gifted kid and Colonel Hyrum Graff – that’s exactly what we have for you today. Ender’s Game is set to hit theaters this November, we already shared the final trailer and poster for the whole thing, and now – time to take another look at Asa Butterfield and Harrison Ford. Head inside to check them out… As you already know, director Gavin Hood stands behind this epic adventure which is based on the best-selling novel of the same name written by Orson Scott Card, and follows an unusually gifted child is sent to an advanced military school in space to prepare for a future invasion. The movie has an awesome cast on board, which, beside Butterfield who stars as Ender and Ford as Colonel Graff, also includes Ben Kingsley as Mazer Rackham, Abigail Breslin as Valentine Wiggin, Hailee Steinfeld as Petra Arkanian and Viola Davis as Major Anderson. In case you forgot the official synopsis:
Ender Wiggin is a shy but strategically brilliant boy recruited to join the elite. Arriving at Battle School, Ender quickly and easily masters increasingly difficult challenges and simulations, distinguishing himself and winning respect amongst his peers. Ender is soon ordained by Graff as the military’s next great hope, resulting in his promotion to Command School. Once there, he’s trained by Mazer Rackham himself to lead his fellow soldiers into an epic battle that will determine the future of Earth and save the human race.
Also starring Nonso Anozie, Stevie Ray Dillmore, Andrea Powell, Moises Arias, Conor Carroll, Aramis Knight, Ender’s Game is set to hit theaters on November 1st, 2013. As usual – click on all these pics to enlarge & stay tuned for more updates!
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The compact disc has revolutionized the way we listen to music. Its advanced technology has put the caliber of sound, found previously only in the most exotic high end systems, within reach of just about everyone. But, though it has found its way into most peoples' music systems it remains a thing of mystery. Here are some interesting facts and tips.
The disc itself is a wafer thin piece of aluminum, laminated in plastic. The metal disc has billions of holes in it, radially. The recorded information begins at the centre of the disc and progresses outward (unlike an album which is read from the outside-in.) The plastic l aminations protect the metal from damage.
The playback system of a CD player utilizes a laser beam which is focused on the series of holes. A photo sensitive eye is positioned to receive the beam as it reflects off the shiny metal. When the beam is interrupted by a "pit", a computer notes the change. When there is no change in the reflection -this is also noted, resulting in a stream of two pieces of information ( e.g. 1001101010001) called a binary code ... digital. This information is sent digitally, via an error correction computer, to a converter which then changes the binary code back to music.
Since the informational strip for one rotation is considerably longer on the outer edge of the disc than the centre, the disc must change speed constantly as it plays, starting at around 7OO rpm and ending at around 200 rpm.
The CD is not indestructible, nor is it impervious to scratches dust and fingerprints. Since it is read with light, blemishes in the plastic will refract light and the information to the photo cell will be impaired. Some CD players have very good error correction Computers (the better the player the better the error correction) which can interpolate the tens of thousands of bits of wrong information. However, keeping in mind that ten or even fifty thousand bits of information will occupy a very small area of the disc, and since the CD player interpolates, or gives its best guess at what should be there, it can be wrong.
The disc will sound its best with no imperfections on its surface, so, its a good idea to handle them with care as you would an album, and try not to slide them on surfaces that can scratch.
The metal disc is laminated four times on the playing side (since there are holes in the disc , it will only play on one side) and only once on the label or upper side. The information is closer to the upper side making it is easier to damage the disc by scratching on the labelled non playing surface.
If the disc gets smudged it can be cleaned with a non abrasive plastic cleaner. There are many good products available, from specialty CD cleaners to plastic lens cleaners It is important to use a soft clean cloth and to wipe from the inside of the disc toward the outside, not in a circular motion. This will ensure minimum scratching and, if a scratch should occur, it will not be over a long section of data.
Scratches on a disc can be polished out with CD polish. This product has been developed specifically for the plastic from which CD's are made, will remove the worst scratches and restore the optical linearity thus preventing the plastic from becoming a lens. Polishing removes some of the protective plastic surface, so don't over do it. Beware, household polish can damage CDs!
When CDs were first introduced, manufacturers included with them instructions on how to remove the CD front its case, recommending that you place your thumb on the retaining bump in the centre of the case with your index finger over the edge of the disc, before gently pulling up while pushing down on the bump. The disc then comes out of it's case with less flexing and is more easily placed in the CD player.
Since the disc is read by laser beam, with no physical contact to its playing surf ace, it can only be degraded only when it is not being played, ironic isn't it? With a little care on our part the disc will last virtually forever, but what about the player itself?
Although the compact disc player should require very little service throughout its lifetime, we should keep in mind that dust makes things blurry, and since most lasers point up inside the unit it is possible to get a buildup of dust on the laser lens itself. When this happens the CD player must work harder at interpolating and may skip some information. The drawer on the CD player should be kept closed whenever possible to minimize the risk of dust entering the unit.
One last note, if, years after your CD player purchase you suspect a dirty laser, try a CD laser lens cleaner or take it to a service depot. Don't take the top off the unit, unless you are a technician. The manufacturer of the player doesn't put the warning sticker next to the laser assembly for nothing. It reads,
WARNING : DO NOT STARE INTO LASER WITH REMAINING EYE
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A414 crash: Fire service warning after air ambulance lands at serious crash
The road reopened at around 9.30am
The road remains closed (Image: Hertford Police)
Hoddesdon Fire Station has warned drivers about 'greasy and slippery' roads after a serious crash this morning.
Police confirmed that a crash which completely closed the A414 in both directions involved three vehicles.
An air ambulance landed between Roydon Road at Stanstead Abbotts and Ware Road at the Amwell Roundabout in Great Amwell to deal with the incident. (Wednesday, January 23).
The road reopened at around 9.30am but some delays still remain.
A witness from the scene claimed three vehicles were involved and said he thought there was an "engine" in the road.
Hoddesdon Fire Station warned: "We’ve just come back from a road traffic collision involving several vehicles on the A414.
"Even though the roads don’t have any snow or ice, they are still greasy and slippery so please be careful out there."
Hertfordshire Police confirmed: "We are dealing with a three vehicle collision on the A414 towards Hertford near to the Great Amwell roundabout.
"The road is closed in both directions to allow emergency services, including the air ambulance, to deal at the scene.
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"Drivers are being advised to avoid the area."
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Alma Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1YL
Abertillery Learning Community
L10 – L14
5th December 2020 12:00 AM
Governors are looking to appoint an ambitious, forward thinking, innovative practitioner to play a key role as part of the leadership team on the secondary phase at Abertillery Learning Community (ALC). The successful candidate will be a dynamic, inspirational and experienced middle leader who can motivate learners and colleagues with their passion for lifelong learning. Experience of all aspects of secondary school life will be a key requirement including learner wellbeing, curriculum development and the use of assessment and data to drive progress.
In return, the successful candidate will benefit from working with an experienced, supportive, inclusive team and a supportive Governing Body who work effectively together to bring about continuous improvement.
ALC is based in the town of Abertillery. It is comprised of a Secondary Campus and 3 Primary campuses, Six Bells Campus, Roseheyworth Rd Campus and Tillery St Campus. It is an exciting and unique organisation and, as a multi campus all through school, all staff are afforded a wide range of opportunities for carefully co-ordinated cross phase working that supports both learner and staff development.
Closing Date: Friday 4th December 2020 at 12pm
Lesson Observation & Interviews will be undertaken on Wednesday 16th December 2020
We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is offered and all posts are subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosing and Barring Service.
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Abertillery Learning Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
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Doctors Training: Maintaining wellbeing in working with loss, death & grief
by Child Bereavement UK
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Training for Doctors: Maintaining wellbeing in working with loss, death and grief
A number of factors can affect the mental health and wellbeing of doctors, and Covid-19 has compounded these issues. We’re delighted to have been funded by #BMAGiving to deliver webinars for doctors to help develop coping strategies during this difficult time.
• Aspects of work that compromise your wellbeing
• Factors increasing the risk of mental health problems in doctors
• The impact of Covid-19, both personally and professionally
• Signs of stress and its consequences for you, your relationships, your colleagues, and the quality of your work
• The dual process model of coping with bereavement
• Burnout: signs and contributory factors
• Barriers to seeking help
• Strategies to build and maintain resilience
• What helps: Developing a culture of care
• Greater awareness in recognising the impact of working in the face of loss, grief and bereavement on you as a professional
• An ability to acknowledge what you have experienced, and what that has meant for you both personally and professionally
• The development of strategies to build your resilience
All doctors and trainees whose roles involve exposure to issues of grief and bereavement.
Who is presenting?
Ann Chalmers, Chief Executive, Child Bereavement UK
Ann has been involved in multi-disciplinary training of professionals in the area of loss and bereavement for over twenty-five years. She holds a BACP Accredited Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and a University Accredited Diploma in Bereavement Counselling, and has provided counselling for individuals, couples and staff within the NHS and for children and young people within the voluntary sector. She joined Child Bereavement UK in 1996 and has been involved in all aspects of the charity’s training, consultancy and service development work. She has contributed to a number of professional publications and books, and has presented nationally and internationally for the charity.
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I, Superbiker 3: Day of Reckoning
Thu 23 May 2013, 7:00pm–8:45pm
Fri 24 May 2013, 7:00pm–8:45pm
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I, Superbiker – the Day of Reckoning follows 6 riders through the dramatic 2012 British Superbike Season, which is undoubtedly the most close and nail biting two wheel action anywhere in the world. With a truly star studded international line up, only one can lift the crown.
Reigning champion Tommy Hill is desperate to defend his crown against the ex Moto GP star Shakey Byrne, and Australian bad boy Josh Brookes doesn’t intend to return home empty-handed. Mix in the incredible young talent of rising British star Alex Lowes, and the racing becomes electric.
With the champion decided on the final lap of the final round - this is I, Superbiker- the Day of Reckoning.
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All systems go as West Midlands prepares for vaccine roll out
By Peter MadeleyCoronavirusPublished: Dec 5, 2020 Last Updated: Dec 5, 2020
Vaccinations are on their way to the West Midlands – and health and care staff will be the first to receive the jab.
Details today emerged of how the vaccination operation will work in our region.
Hospital staff are set to be the first to benefit next week and could be sent to either Walsall Manor Hospital or Royal Stoke University Hospital.
Elderly patients inside hospitals are also likely to receive a vaccine and then care homes are likely to be prioritised, possibly as soon as Monday December 14.
And once mass vaccination is established, a network of centres across the region are expected to be set up. The Black Country Living Museum, Villa Park and Malvern’s Three Counties’ Showground have already been highlighted as potential sites. It is believed university campuses in the region will also be used.
Storage issues over the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine have led to the decision to start the vaccinations within hospitals.
Walsall Manor and Royal Stoke University hospitals are being used as main vaccination centres in the West Midlands, as they have the facilities required to store the vaccine at -70C.
It is understood that Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust will be responsible for vaccinating staff from all health trusts in the Black Country and West Birmingham.
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Batches of the vaccination are being brought over by ferry from factories in Belgium and are now being distributed across the UK. It is expected that mass testing can start in earnest when the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine is approved. It can be stored in a normal refrigerator, allowing it to be moved across the community safely.
Bosses at the Black Country Living Museum are in talks over their site in Dudley becoming a centre.
Grant Bird, head of audiences and communications at the museum, said conversations were currently “ongoing” regarding the museum becoming a vaccine site.
He said: “Our intention will be to continue with the outdoor only December programme we have running.
The Black Country Living Museum is expected to become a mass vaccination centre
"We’re also putting together final plans for our 2021 visitor programme – which will be subject to tier rules and reviewed in line with any changes to tiers announced by the Government.
“We genuinely have no idea when the vaccine site could come to the museum – the NHS is looking at it from a logistic point of view at the moment.”
Wolverhampton’s director of public health, John Denley, said the roll out of the vaccine was one of the biggest logistical challenges ever faced by the NHS. He said it was a huge learning process.
The scale of the challenge was outlined by public health boss Stephen Gunther, who suggested more than 400,000 jabs would be needed over the next six months in the borough of Walsall alone.
Delight at vaccination news
Leaders across the West Midlands have hailed the scientists responsible for the Pfizer/BioTech vaccine.
Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street said he could not confirm what day the jab would arrive in the West Midlands, but reiterated that the region would receive its "fair share" of the vaccine at the same time as all other areas across the UK.
Mr Street was speaking at the weekly virtual briefing of the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Clive Wright, the Covid-19 regional convener for the West Midlands, added: "The news of the first vaccine being approved is really encouraging, and we are now hopefully at the beginning of the end in our fight against Covid-19. However, it will take some time to roll out the vaccine, and so we must continue to follow the rules.
Lola Abudu of Public Health England for the West Midlands said: "The immunisation programme is a huge step forward in our fight against coronavirus - it shows hope and great promise and to vaccine is the best way to protect the most vulnerable saving tens of thousands of lives.
"We'll vaccinate those who are most at risk first and those who work closest with them. We must all continue to be patient, this is an immense national endeavour. The vaccine is just one weapon in our armoury and it will be some time before we can begin to relax our guard."
Meanwhile, leader of Birmingham City Council Ian Ward called for an end to the "dangerous" rumours being spread that the vaccination is not safe.
He said: "Vaccinations work. The smallpox vaccination has already saved more lives than those lost in the Second World War, and we know that some of these illnesses kill and they can have debilitating effects on peoples lives so if we're going to conquer this virus and return to normal life then we need people to come forward and take the vaccination.
"That is the route out of this crisis and I would encourage everyone, when their turn comes, to come forward and have the vaccination."
By Peter Madeley
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Weekly Parsha
Set-Apart Days
Drasha
Mika'el & Ruth Dunn
Week 5: Hod - The Splendor of Humility
*Even if this week of the omer has passed, you can still learn about and work on this trait. Any time is a good time for spiritual growth.
On the fifth day of Creation, YAHUAH made the birds of the air and the creatures of the sea. They were the first recipients of YAH’s benevolence:
"The eyes of all look to You expectantly, And You are giving them their food in its season, Opening Your hand and satisfying the desire of all that live." (Teh/Ps. 145:15-16)
They were also the first creatures to obey the command to “be fruitful and increase” (Ber/Gen. 1:22).
Thus, the birds and fish were the first to recognize their Creator and submit to His will. This was a model for all creatures to follow, culminating in the creation of man. When all of creation humbly recognizes their Creator and submits to His Sovereignty, then YAHUAH’s Presence enters the world. The whole world is filled with His esteem.
Week 5 of sefirat haomer is the week of hod.* Hod means humility and splendor.
How can one word have two seemingly opposite meanings - lowliness and greatness? That’s the secret of hod that we discover in the fifth week.
[*Hod: pronounced "hoad", rhymes with load]
Hod is a visible splendor. It’s the spiritual light of kedusha that shines from our neshama (our inner being). When Moshe came down from Sinai, his face shone so brightly that he had to put on a veil just so the people could look at him (Shem/Ex. 34:29). This was hod, splendor.
We all have a neshama inside us. However, we don’t shine for two reasons: We either have too much flesh and ego blocking the light, or we don’t have enough kedusha (set-apartness) to shine brightly. Oftentimes, it’s both.
The solution to both is humility.
Moshe was the most humble person on earth (Bem/Num. 12:3). His flesh and ego were completely diminished to reveal the splendor of his neshama. He also met face to face with the Almighty and received a high measure of kedusha from His Presence.
Yet, even though Moshe had rays of esteem shining forth from him, it is Aharon who is most known for the trait of hod. In Mitsrayim (Egypt), Aharon was the leader of the Hebrews while Moshe lived in the palace and then fled to Midyan for 40 years. When Moshe returned to lead the people, Aharon humbly stepped aside to “second place.”
Aharon knew that it wasn’t about him. It was about YAHUAH’s mission to bring Yisrael out of slavery and take them to Sinai and the Promised Land. It wasn’t his will but YAH’s will.
Aharon also humbly submitted to YAHUAH’s authority and followed every single detail of the Torah regarding the priestly duties. He followed everything to the exact letter. He understood His duty was to serve - to serve YAHUAH and his brothers.
Aharon was the epitome of humility, and the priestly garments of the kohen gadol (high priest) were a physical expression of his spiritual splendor. His outside matched his inner greatness and splendor.
We may not be able to attain Moshe’s status to have visible splendor radiating from us, but we can all strive to be like Aharon. We can imitate his humbleness and achieve a degree of inner splendor that will be matched externally.
When we humble ourselves, we decrease our pride and ego and lower the effects of our flesh. Decreasing our pride allows us to submit to YAH’s Sovereignty and obey His commandments. This obedience brings kedusha, set-apartness.
The more humble we are, the more splendor will be revealed.
That’s why hod can have two seemingly opposite meanings - splendor and humility, greatness and lowliness. They’re not opposites. They’re one and the same - the trait of hod.
The question then becomes: How do I develop hod? How do I humble myself to reveal my inner splendor?
The answer lies in the word “hod” itself. Hod is related to words that mean “giving thanks” and “to admit.” The keys to developing hod are gratitude and confession.
Every morning upon waking, the first words out of our mouth should be “Modeh Ani.”
Modeh anee lefanecha melech chai vekayam, she-he-chezarta bee nishmatee b’chemla, raba emunatecha.
I gratefully thank You, O living and everlasting Sovereign, for You Have returned my soul within me with compassion - abundant is Your faithfulness!
The first thing we do every morning, as soon as we open our eyes, is give YAH thanks.
Modeh (I gratefully thank You) is related to the word hod. Other related words include: todah (thank you), hoda’ah, and hodu (give thanks). So, hod is related to giving thanks.
When we say “thank you,” we know that it makes the giver feel good and appreciated, but do we ever stop to think about what it does for us, the recipient?
Besides giving us good manners, saying “thank you” actually helps us to be more humble.
When we say “thank you,” we’re admitting that someone extended themselves and showed kindness toward us.
However, sometimes, our ego (the feelings that arise from our physical self) resists this. Pride doesn’t want us to feel “lower” than another. It doesn’t want us to feel like we’re in a position of need and that someone had to help us.
Also, saying “thank you” comes with an obligation. Even if the giver expects nothing in return, there is still a sense of obligation. We feel obligated to appreciate the gift, to use the gift in a certain way, or to “pay it forward” somehow. Each time we're the recipient of someone's kindness, we feel obliged in some way.
Again, our ego gets in the way and resists. Our ego doesn’t want us to owe anyone anything because that would make us feel “lower” than another.
Sincere gratitude can be difficult. It’s more than just politely saying the words. True gratitude means we admit that we needed someone and that we couldn’t do it all on our own. It's acknowledging that we now have an obligation to someone else. It means that we have to elevate someone else above ourselves.
So, sometimes, saying “thank you” with real sincerity - not just politeness - can be difficult.
Sincere gratitude is difficult...but necessary.
Gratitude is the first step toward humility. It's admitting that we needed help and that we couldn’t do it on our own. It's acknowledging that someone was kind to us and now we have an obligation.
That acknowledgment takes humility. It requires us to push our ego out of the way, lower ourselves, and elevate someone else. When we are truly grateful and express sincere gratitude to another, we are expressing hod, humility.
Admit it...it’s hard to admit things, right?
It’s hard to admit when we’re wrong, when we make mistakes, and when we mess things up. It’s even harder to admit that someone else was right.
Again, ego and pride are the culprits. We just don’t like to see ourselves in a negative light. So, instead of admitting that we were wrong, we rationalize, we make excuses, and we blame others. We try to hide our mistakes or just outright ignore them.
Hod also means “to admit.” It’s the root of the word viduy, “confession.”
Yahudah (also from the word hod) is the tribe of kings. Why did Yahudah get this honor? Because when Yahudah sinned regarding Tamar, he admitted it. He said, “She has been more righteous than I, because I did not give her to Shelah my son” (Ber/Gen. 38:25). He didn’t try to hide or justify his sin. He admitted he was wrong, confessed, and repented.
Later, King David of the tribe of Yahudah followed the same pattern. When he sinned with Bathsheba and was confronted by the prophet Nathan, David confessed, “I have sinned against YAHUAH” (2 Shem. 12:13). He admitted he was wrong.
David wasn’t Yisrael’s greatest king because he was perfect but because he admitted his mistakes, accepted responsibility for his actions, and repented.
In time, all of YAH’s people became known as Yahudim (regardless of tribe). So, admitting mistakes and taking responsibility is an important part of being a Yahudi/te - just as important as giving thanks.
Like gratitude, confession also requires humility. We have to push pride and ego aside to admit that we were wrong. When we confess, own up to our mistakes, and take responsibility for our actions, we are expressing hod, humility.
Humble Splendor
With both gratitude and confession, we’re lowering ourselves and elevating another. This is the essence of humility.
It is also the basis of our relationship with YAHUAH.
Gratitude and confession lead us to humbly submit to YAHUAH’s Sovereignty.
We will follow YAH’s commandments only if we can admit that He knows what’s right better than me. We’ll obey Him only if we can admit that His wisdom is greater than mine. This comes through confession.
Giving YAH sincere thanks is admitting that we need Him and that we can’t do it all on our own. We’re admitting that we are obligated to Him because of the kindness He’s shown us. That obligation leads us to obey His commandments, which brings set-apartness.
With gratitude and confession, we remove pride and ego (decreasing our flesh) and increase in kedusha (set-apartness). Now, our inner being can shine brightly without hindrance. That's hod - the splendor of humility.
Growing in Hod
When we lower ourselves, we increase in splendor. Here are some ways to incorporate gratitude and confession into our lives:
Say “thank you.” We teach our kids to say it, now we have to practice what we preach. Say “thank you” with sincerity. Acknowledge everyone who shows kindness and thoughtfulness toward you no matter how small. Say it, and mean it. Take a minute to truly appreciate them and be grateful.
Say "Thank You" to YAH. Thank YAH for everything! Start each day with Modeh Ani and the Morning Blessings, and let that set the tone for the day. When something good happens, give YAH thanks instead of hogging the credit. And remember, we don’t have to wait for something good to happen to say "thank You." Say “thank You” for the things that already happened and for the things you already have. Say “thank You” for all the things that just are - like the sun, moon, air, water, trees, etc. Make thanksgiving a way of life.
Be happy about life. YAHUAH is Sovereign. Remind yourself often. Work to get rid of any anger, frustration, or sadness over your life. Realize that YAHUAH is in control, and therefore, somehow, in some way, this is what’s best. His wisdom is greater than ours. Accept His will. Focus on all the good in your life and in the world and express gratitude to YAH.
Admit when you’re wrong. I know. It's hard. But we just have to do it. Own up to your mistakes. Take responsibility for your actions. Avoid making excuses, rationalizing, and justifying, and just leave the blame game alone. Say “I’m sorry” - to others and to YAH.
The more we decrease ourselves, the more YAHUAH’s Light can shine. That’s the beauty of Creation. YAHUAH created us as vessels for His kedusha. When we humble ourselves, then His splendor can shine through us. Our humility brings His Light, His Presence, into the world.
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Filmography (200)
Toy controversies
Al Snow was connected to:
OVW Wrestling
OVW Overdrive
The Whittler
SMW United States Junior Heavyweight Champions
SMW Tag Team Champions
WWF European Champions
The ECW Originals
WWE's the Bump
Starring: Matt Camp, Evan Mack, Ryan Pappolla, Kayla Becker, Dan Vollmayer, McKenzie Mitchell...
So Says Shernoff (Wrestling News as Real as the Action)
Birthday 18 July, 1963
Birthplace Lima, Ohio
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Occupation Wrestling
Allen Ray Sarven (born July 18, 1963) is an American professional wrestler, color commentator, training coach, promoter and actor, better known by his ring name of Al Snow. He is best known for his work in Extreme Championship Wrestling, World Wrestling Entertainment and Impact Wrestling. From 2010 to 2017, Snow had worked as a road agent for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and with its former developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling, as a show producer.
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All Hail the bell hooks Creepline: 15 Pithy Kiss-Offs From Famous Feminists
By Jillian Mapes
In case you haven’t heard of the latest great tool for 21st-century women, there’s now a phone number that will respond to calls or texts with bell hooks quotes. Which makes it absolutely perfect as a fake number to hand out to creeps when you don’t feel safe politely declining their advances. Drop some feminist knowledge on their asses, huzzah!
Memorize it: (669) 221-6251. We texted and called a few times (see above), there are some prime hooks quotes in rotation.
But, if you find yourself in a situation where you do feel comfortable turning down an aggressive and/or overly obnoxious man instead of giving him a fake number or using the tired “I have a boyfriend” excuse, try these feminist kiss-offs on for size.
“Men know everything — all of them — all the time — no matter how stupid or inexperienced or arrogant or ignorant they are.” — Andrea Dworkin
“I think, therefore I’m single.” — Lizz Winstead, Daily Show co-creator
“I wonder why men get serious at all. They have this delicate, long thing hanging outside their bodies which goes up and down by its own will. If I were a man I would always be laughing at myself.” — Yoko Ono
“The male is a biological accident: the Y (male) gene is an incomplete X (female) gene, that has an incomplete set of chromosomes…” — Valerie Solanas
“The erotic has often been misnamed by men and used against women. It has been made into the confused, the trivial, the psychotic, the plasticized sensation.” — Audre Lorde
“No one is more arrogant toward women, more aggressive or scornful, than the man who is anxious about his virility.” — Simone de Beauvoir
“We tried not to smile, for smiling only encourages men to bore you and waste your time.” — Sheila Heti
“I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.” — Jane Austen
“Woman is the dominant sex. Men have to do all sorts of stuff to prove that they are worthy of woman’s attention.” — Camille Paglia
“Summer bachelors, like summer breezes, are never as cool as they pretend to be.” — Nora Ephron
“I’m not a lesbian. I hate men, but I’m not a lesbian.” — Elaine Benes, Seinfeld
“Why are women… so much more interesting to men than men are to women?” — Virginia Woolf
The classic: “A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle.” — Gloria Steinem
What to say when “Nah, dawg” doesn’t shut the dude down: “I’m tough, I’m ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, OK.” — Madonna
“The tragedy of machismo is that a man is never quite man enough.” — Germaine Greer
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Florists in Berea, KY
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Flowers in bloom at The North Carolina Arboretum show off colors of springtime - my40.tv
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Ombud report reveals SA council spent thousands on flowers, meals, roof climb - The Mandarin
He argued the practice of staff buying flowers for each other using council credit cards — except for in cases of bereavement — along with the failure to keep accurate records, constituted “substantial” mismanagement of public resources. The ombud also found a range of businesses gave council employees gifts, such as concert and sporting tickets, which breached the (now defunct) code of conduct at the time. However, he noted there has been a significant reduction in gifts accepted since the current Code of Conduct for council employees was enacted in 2018. Lines reported the council spent $4,923 on a roof climb at Adelaide Oval as part of a strategic planning day. “Whilst it may have been an enjoyable, morale-building experience for the council employees, I do not consider that the public gained any benefit from the inclusion of the roof climb as an activity. Mr Dowd has acknowledged that community sentiment was opposed to the expenditure associated with the roof climb,” he wrote. He concluded the former mayor Lorraine Rosenberg did not commit maladministration in public administration, and recommended the council amend its Purchase Card Procedure by removing a provision that allowed staff to not record the reason for an expense when making a purchase. The acting CEO Kirk Richardson has apologised on behalf of the council. “The expenditure was out of step with our community’s expectations and we acknowledge that,” he wrote in a statement. “We’re continuing to work hard to regain the trust of our communities and acknowledge that more transparent and accountable work practices are required to achieve that. “The purchases highlighted as inappropriate by the ombudsman should not have been made at the expense of ratepayers and he has advised that improvements were necessary to our policies and procedures.” He said the council has been looking for a new CEO, and has “stronger policies and procedures in place that continuously remind us we are here to serve our communities and their best interests”. ...
Stunning designs: Berea florist competes, wins state competition
Veteran Berea florist Randy Powell crossed another item off his bucket list recently when he competed in the Kentucky Florists’ Association’s Design of the Year Competition at its 60th Annual Convention in Louisville. Powell placed in every floral category, was tapped to design live and on-stage with other finalists, and won the Hats for Hope Design competition. It was the 55-year-old’s very first floral competition, with 230 colleagues and industry professionals attending.Powell, who hails from Rockcastle County, is one of two full-time floral designers at Foley’s Florist in Berea, where he has worked for the past nine years. After graduating from Eastern Kentucky University in 1983 with a bachelor of science degree in technical horticulture, he worked for Allen’s Flowers and Greenhouse in Berea for over 26 years.“Mr. Allen became a father figure for me, a mentor,” he said.On why he has never competed, considering his vast experience, he said, “I never thought I was good enough.” The competit... (Richmond Register)
Groomsmen die in wreck a day before wedding
Somehow we need to get drivers to remember to slow down on gravel roads,” he said.Wiebe, a 2014 graduate of Berean Academy, was a gifted athlete, playing soccer, basketball, and track. He attended Calvary University, a Christian school in Kansas City, Missouri, and was scheduled to leave Monday on a mission trip to Mongolia.Neal was salutatorian of his 2014 graduating class at Waxahachie High School in Waxahachie, Texas, where he was drum major and received multiple all-state band recognitions. He was active as a leader and musican at Waxahachie Bible Church.A student at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Neal planned to go on to seminary to be a worship leader. Joyful pictures of the wedding of Tyler Busenitz and Shelby Mork were posted online Sunday by Newton photographer Paula Graves Unruh, who commented, “God indeed filled their hearts with joy even in the midst of intense sorrow.Sorrow and joy also were comingled in many tributes from family, friends, classmates, and others that acknowledged each victim’s Christian faith and leadership.A tribute written by Wiebe’s family and addressed to him described him as a “content young man” throughout his life and said he and his cousins were “inseparable best friends.”His two years at Calvary University were filled with personal growth, love, and a deepening of his faith, the tribute said. It ended with a final affirmation of the family’s faith:“God had the perfect plan for you, Kameron, and a future and hope far beyond anything we could have ever dreamed or desired for you. We know you are loving the plan God had in store for you. We love you, Kameron Dean, and we cannot wait to see you again! Until heaven… your loving family.”Visitation for Wiebe was Tuesday at Emmaus Mennonite Church in Whitewater, with services scheduled for 10:30 today, also at the church.Visitation and services for Neal will be Saturday and Sunday at Waxahachie Bible Church in Waxahachie. (Marion County Record)
Manchester City Council clears up thousands of flowers left as shrine to victims of arena terror attack three weeks ago
The hundreds of flowers laid will become part of a lasting tribute to the dead, as the petals will be pressed and placed in memorial books for the bereaved families. PA:Press Association St Ann’s square became a place to pay tribute to the victims of the atrocity Potted plants left in the square will be replanted across the city and wilted bouquets will be used for compost.A permanent memorial is in the works but no plans have been announced.Soft toys and football shirts left in the square will be donated to local children’s charities.Cards and messages will be preserved by Manchester Central Library’s Archives and Manchester Museum as an important part of the city’s social history. ROYAL APPROVAL Prince Andrew gets behind Brexit telling businesses to see the ‘glass as half full’ outside the EU CLOSING TIME Rio Carnival could be scrapped FOREVER due to budget cuts, mayor reveals bringing the greatest party on the planet to an end THINGS CANCER MADE ME SAY Having children 'young' is NOT throwing your life away... I did and I don't regret it for a moment BRUM JIHADI BARRED Brit stripped of his UK citizenship after fleeing to Syria to join jihadi-linked group HERE COMES THE SUN UK to bathe in hottest weekend of the year as temperatures hit 30C - but its going to be hell for people with hayfever SICKENING ATTACK Schoolboy, 16, left permanently scarred after being slashed by knife thug in unprovoked attack pups on patrol Police in Taiwan unveil their new super-cute recruits all set to fight crime - after they've had a cheeky nap 'ANY HUMAN WOULD WORRY' Cabinet minister suggests towers could be torn down after Grenfel...
Flowers left at Nelson wharf where Leo Lipp-Neighbours' car was found
The 19-year-old student was last seen leaving his Nelson flat in his car about 4am on January 24, 2010.Project Butterfly, a group set up to support bereaved families through the death of a child, put out an appeal for people to drop flowers at the wharf from Friday to Sunday.Seven years after he disappeared, Leo Lipp-Neighbours' car has been found in Nelson's harbour, with human remains inside.The station wagon was moved from the scene on Thursday afternoon on the back of a tow truck and taken to a storage facility.The roof had been cut off and wheels were removed.The police forensic examination appeared to be complete and the wharf was hosed down.Nelson Bays area commander Mat Arnold-Kelly said it was an active investigation as police and other agencies worked to determine how the car came to be in the water and identify the skeletal remains found inside. Ad Feedback Police were not available for comment on Friday morning.Lipp-Neighbours' station wagon was recovered from the water beneath the public wharf covered in seaweed and slime.It was badly rusted, but mostly intact and it was clear that it was the distinctive orange colour.Lipp-Neighbours' parents, Charlotte Lipp and Colin Neighbours, and friends were at the scene on Tuesday night to watch the recovery.In a 2014 interview, Lipp said while searches for her son had become less frequent over the years she had never stopped looking for him. - Stuff... (The Press)
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How Health Care Technology Can Be A Lifeline For Rural Areas—Now More Than Ever
Angie FranksForbes Councils Member
Forbes Technology Council
CEO of Central Logic, a company that helps health systems drive growth, reduce leakage, improve outcomes and streamline operations.
The Covid-19 pandemic could not have come at a worse time for rural hospitals that were already struggling. However, various types of health IT can help strengthen the footing for these hospitals, which are essential to their communities.
The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at the University of North Carolina maintains a database of rural hospital closures dating back to 2005. In that time, 174 rural hospitals have closed. More concerning, however, is that 132 of those closures have occurred since 2010 — with the most occurring in 2019 when 18 facilities shuttered. Through September 2020, 15 rural hospitals had already closed.
To compound these problems, as Modern Healthcare noted (paywall), rural hospitals — like nearly all others — saw elective surgeries and other types of non-Covid-19 care virtually disappear because of state restrictions or due to patients postponing visits to health care facilities because of concerns about being exposed to the virus.
To Refer Or Not To Refer
In a study conducted by Health Affairs of rural hospitals, higher bed occupancy rates were associated with higher profit margins. That means rural hospitals — if they have the beds, doctors, nurses and medical resources available — should retain patients with less serious cases of Covid-19 and not necessarily transfer them to a large health system. Health IT can help these hospitals ensure they appropriately admit enough patients without becoming overcrowded and overwhelmed, which can risk patient safety and increase costs.
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Some health systems use technology that provides real-time visibility into resources such as ICU beds, specialist care and ventilators, which can help rural hospitals determine whether they should transfer a patient with Covid-19 (or any condition). This kind of provider collaboration can ensure patients who are critically ill with Covid-19 can access critical care centers typically affiliated with a large health system while admitting the patients who can safely and effectively achieve high-quality outcomes closer to home.
If patients do stay at the rural hospital, telehealth technology can enable a specialist physician from a larger health system to consult with the local physician at the patient's bedside, which can save travel and time for everyone involved.
Impact Beyond Care
Rural hospitals provide an important service with immediate care-access benefits. They also benefit communities in other ways, such as serving as an economic driver. For example, rural hospitals are employers in their communities, and local service providers and other vendors also rely on this major customer to sustain their businesses.
Hospitals also serve as magnets that attract new, highly skilled residents who might not move to a rural community without such an employer. One study conducted by professors at the University of Georgia pinpointed that in rural counties, hospitals were associated on average with 559 jobs — 60 directly in the hospital and 499 outside of health care. The study also found that hospital employees with an associate degree earn 21% more than peers outside of the facility, while those with a bachelor's degree earn 12% more.
Telehealth consultations can keep these rural hospitals thriving in the community and delivering care closer to patients' homes. Such virtual doctor visits have received a lot of attention during the pandemic, but this type of care has been occurring within rural hospitals for many years. Physician specialists from large health systems regularly consult with rural physicians and patients from the bedside via video to decide if a patient needs specialized emergency surgical care often unavailable at smaller community hospitals.
These types of teleconsults also can help care teams decide more quickly whether a patient with Covid-19 should be transferred to a specialized critical care hospital. Conversely, teleconsults and sharing of data and records between entities can help patients from rural areas be more effectively discharged back to their community providers as they recover, or to a skilled nursing facility or long-term care center if they no longer require the medical resources of an intensive care unit.
When looking to incorporate health IT, rural hospitals should start by looking at what other similar hospitals are doing with technologies such as telehealth. A good way to do this is by reading case studies and attending virtual conferences. Rural hospitals that don't already have one should consider hiring a CIO who oversees the use of technology throughout the hospital.
Arizona Takes The Lead
An example of how health IT is helping rural hospitals during Covid-19 is a public-private collaboration in the state of Arizona. Before its first patient surge, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) established the Arizona Surge Line to unite all the state's health systems and hospitals so that physicians, wherever they are, can call one phone number to transfer a patient to a hospital that has the resources available to care for the patient.
Such a service is crucial because patient transfers, even under normal circumstances, can be time-consuming and frustrating for nurses and physicians, especially in rural areas where providers need to refer outside their community more often for specialized care. The process can compel emergency providers to call multiple facilities, play phone tag or wait hours for a call back to discuss the patient's needs and approve the transfer.
Through its Surge Line, Arizona has linked all its hospitals capable of admitting a patient with Covid-19 through a cloud-based software platform (including technology from Central Logic) that gives the clinicians facilitating these transfers between rural hospitals and a specialty health system a complete view into resource availability. This visibility ensures load-balancing across the state so that one health system isn’t overwhelmed while another has many empty beds.
Using technology to connect rural hospitals and larger health systems can help these organizations partner to deliver safe and effective care for patients with Covid-19. And when these patients are better, the goal is for them to return to their communities and to receive their ongoing care at their communities' rural hospitals.
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Illa: Spain will have three million doses of the Oxford vaccine in December
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By Maxim Scheudel On Sep 7, 2020
Spain could have in December nail three million dose of the Covid-19 vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford and the company AstraZeneca, as long as "the clinical tests exceed the due guarantees." This was announced this Monday by the Minister of Health, Salvador Illa, in the first ‘Health Observatory’, organized by “El Español”.
He also recalled that all European countries have signed a memorandum for the joint purchase of vaccines and equitable distribution of the same, in order that the doses arrive at the same time and in a "proportional" way to the population of each region.
Illa has advanced that Europe will buy a minimum of seven vaccines and a maximum of nine, although for the moment the contract has only been signed with the AstraZeneca company because it is the one with the most advanced tests.
"If the clinical analyzes exceed the due guarantees, as of December they would be in a position to supply doses. Europe will receive about 30 million doses and Spain would receive about three million," the minister declared, to clarify that it is a vaccine that It would foreseeably need two doses and that, if all goes well, in January there could be a regular supply.
Regarding the future vaccination strategy of Covid-19, Illa indicated that this Wednesday a working group, which will include the autonomous communities, scientific societies and experts, will be launched to decide which population will be prioritized. "The only requirement is that what is decided is also coordinated at the European level."
However, the minister has commented that "common sense" indicates that the first people to receive the vaccine will be those with a increased risk of Covid-19 seriously or those who work in contact with the most vulnerable groups.
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Opinion: The Ethics of Parading Survivor Trauma
Anti-Slavery ActivistsSurvivor Stories
Nonprofits have recently come to embrace storytelling as a means of engaging their supporters, but when done wrong it can turn into “poverty porn” — e.g. the marketing of a poor, African child with tears in their eyes for a Western donor audience — or, the more recent phenomenon of “survivor porn.”
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As Sophie Otiende, a member of Freedom United’s Board of Advisors and program consultant for HAART Kenya, explains, survivors of trauma can be asked to share their experience to provide a “hook” for a story, but may face unexpected consequences for going public about their exploitation.
“Think about the power that organization holds over this victim,” says Otiende. “And then think about consent. Think about whether that victim—that survivor—would actually be able to give proper consent about telling their story.”
Nonprofit Quarterly reports:
Otiende is a program consultant for HAART Kenya, a nonprofit that bills itself as the only organization in Kenya that works exclusively on eradicating human trafficking. Otiende is in charge of its protection department and works directly with victims of trafficking. And while many survivors may find sharing their stories cathartic, Otiende has concerns about the unspoken risks survivors may face when they go public.
No one talks to survivors about the impact of telling your story—what it does to you, what it ultimately means—because we tend to think we live in an ideal world where, when I tell my story, everyone will be moved with compassion. We all know that’s not true.
In this podcast, Otiende also discusses her anti-trafficking work, and why awareness campaigns fail to deter vulnerable women who are already suffering from poverty and abuse in their own homes. A desire to escape these circumstances may be reason enough for them to accept risks in order to secure a better life in another country.
“When you talk about awareness being the only solution,” Otiende says, “you have to look at the context that people are coming from and the fact that they’re making logical decisions based on their circumstances.”
Otiende adds that donors in particular need to be more conscious of giving emotional support to frontline staff who are exhausted.
“We have so many people just getting to a point where they’re exhausted and they burn out,” she explains. “If I was working in a metal company and I was working with machines, my employer would be concerned to give me tools to protect my hands to make sure I didn’t cut myself.”
“Why can’t we also think about that when we are thinking about people who are working with [victims of] trauma?”
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I agree in part. It’s the victim that gets dangerously exposed, whatever the circumstances, by the the media, police, in court while the predator: politician, CEO, rapist, often gets tucked away out of sight and perhaps not even named.
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Survivors who tell their story in public are doubly heroic for doing so: First, to have survived at all, and then to expose their private trauma in public. Those who do not wish to go public have every right to keep private in any case, and should not be pressured to go public. In some cases, a united solidarity among several survivors might help them find the courage to testify publicly.
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By samurai_sarah, November 14, 2020 in Quiver Full of Snark
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21 hours ago, thoughtful said:
Thursday evening at Charity Baptist - the video starts while they are singing The Old Rugged Cross - Gary must be so happy.
Gary does the opening prayer, and seems a bit distracted by the pastor's reactions - now you know how it feels, G.
During the prayer list, the croaking pastor says he knows Covid is real, but the government is inflating the numbers. Becky's fellow-giggler in the front row asks prayers for their store, that has to be sanitized because an employee tested positive for Covid (no prayers for the person?).
Gary says the only good thing about winter is that people put more clothes on.
"With the help of the Lord, for just a little whahl, ah wanna preach on Why Not Tonight?
In his usual "we all could die anytime" shit, Gary is now including 250,000 that have died of Corona.
"We're not in that crowd that you're predistinated in the part that God chooses this one over this one, 'cause honey if he'da don't that ah prob'ly wouldn'ta bin in the crowd."
"Listen, hey, we're not livin' in apostle Paul days - them gone amen? Them went quite a few decades ago.
By "their store" does this person mean a place they usually shop? An fellow employee? The owner? If they were there and interacted with that employee, I would hope they would stay home. In this crowd, who knows?
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A lot of Christians like to cry persecution, but if they were faced with actual persecution, they would fold like a deck of cards. I bet Gary would be the first to be blubbering for his life.
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Friday evening's video starts while they are singing 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus. Pastor GravelVoice Bowman prays, as Gary moans his assent.
Pastor asks them to please continue to remember to pray (one time, he says "play" instead of pray) for each of the people on the prayer list. He actually asks them pray for a couple who gave food to the homeless - I almost fainted! He struggles with pronouncing their name, but says it is spelled Yaplin.
When Gary's mother is mentioned, he chimes in "She is home - the operation went good far as when they sewed 'er back up, far as ah know all the infection's gowen. So she'll have to heal for a few weeks before they can go in and do anything else."
Pastor asks prayers for someone's daughter and her new beau, and the woman says that both of her daughters have new boyfriends. A man's voice says something about "more prison spread." This gets a big laugh.
Someone asks prayers for the pastor's wife, and he says that now, whenever she stands up, she gets dizzy, but is refusing to go to a doctor. He's bit less unpleasant about it this time, admitting that she's not the only Bowman who can be hardheaded.
Someone asks prayers for the LiGrecis (they were at the Thursday service - hence Gary's comments about people traveling to hear him). Pastor says he hopes Covid will be gone soon. It would work better if you helped, dude.
A young man said he talked to a Jewish couple who said they were going to call the pastor. He also says that, while he was passing out tracts, he only got "cursed on" a few times. They all laugh and yell things like "Praise the Lord."
The pastor said he had heard from the Jewish couple - they are the unpronounceable Yaplins that he mentioned at the beginning. Maybe they saw, on the flyers, that the church was named Charity Baptist, and thought the church might be interested in helping the homeless.
Becky sings the song about Jesus in Gethsemane, that begs everyone to pray for an hour. Gary comes up to preach. Becky takes a detour from the piano to where Gary was just sitting, and brings him his water bottle.
Since it's the final night, Gary thanks them, hopes he says something that "INcarriged" them, and posits that he probably ruffled a few feathers, because, "if you don't ruffle feathers, you don't git nothin' done."
We are livin' in the last days. Adam and Eve messed up at the Garden. Ah'm not tryin' to be mean. John the Baptist was the forerunner for Jesus' first coming, we are the forerunners for the second. Gary is only qualified because of Jesus. He knows he's not worthy. Peter was not the first Pope. Git that spir'tual dish soap, git that spir'tual dishrag, and git down in that vessel and git that junk out. When Gary dies, the church will continue on. He is a child of the King, part of a royal family (but, of course, not because he's worthy). CNN wants you to stay home from church. Buddha and Allah are burning in Hell for rejecting Jesus. If you love socialism, Gary will raise the funds to get you one-way ticket to one of these socialism countries, and never come back. Old-time preachers, Billy Kelly. We're in the Laodicean church. God's not bitin' his fingernails, God's not poppin' pills, God's not worryin' where the next meal's comin' from. Catholics take the wine and the wafer every day. You need to go to church three times on Sunday and again on Wednesday. Good preachin' if ah am doin' it. Gary prefers chicken over steak because he's a real Baptist. If you're going to work, Walmarts, KMart, Food Lion, etc., Covid is no excuse for not going to church. The governor is not supposed to tell you whether or not to have Thanksgiving. The Constitution says they can come to church. Wives are the ones who preach at home. Church should be fun, and Gary tries to keep it that way. People notice if your car is in the church parking lot, and, if they don't see it, they think you don't take church seriously. This Independent and Fundamental stuff just ain't workin' - we need some good old-fashioned Bahble Believers! Jesus being beat with the cat-o-nine-tails, 40 times plussss. Old rugged cross. Harold Leake and his pacifier for whiny congregants. We may have to go to prison - ah'm lookin' for the 'lectric chair. Foxe's Book of Martyrs (he needs Becky to say the name), and all of the gory tortures our forefathers went through. Gary godbothers spam callers. Jacob selling knives so he can support a mission.
While telling them prayer is important, he veers off: "Amana tell ya raht now, if we kin git back - you just think - if we - y'know, y'know, as good as ever'body lahks Donald Trump, amen, Donald Trump didn't do what he done by Donald Trump. He done what he done by the help of the Lord Jesus Christ, amen? Ah personally don't believe he's saved, but ah believe he's around some of the right crowd, to be saved."
Gary says he knows an IFB preacher who goes in "that White House every so often" and is working with some of the people. Everybody should have prayed when things were good, and not waited until the bad.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew+16%3A13-20&version=KJV
"Tonaht, with the help of the Lord, awana preach owwn The Church. Will. Continue."
"Isaiah said that he was uh - Jesus was gonna put the governors on His shoulders, amen? Maybe He'll beat the snot out of 'em while He's got 'em on His shoulders amen."
Gary:
1. Many of us believe that the writings in Isaiah have nothing to do with Jesus.
2. It's the government, not the governors.
3. There you go with the beating again - I don't think Jesus would approve.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ephesians+5%3A23&version=KJV
Gary is coming to church to worship the Lord, because "He's the alpha and the mega, and the beginning, and the ind!"
Gary tells us how he was watching a couple argue in Aldi's, and how the man told him he was nosy for watching them. At one point, the other man, as Gary put it "said God, then he said another word." Gary laid into him. "Mah God don't have a last name!" He told him the best thing for him to do was leave the store until Gary was finished shopping.
I'll be fair - according to Gary, the couple got asked to leave by store employees afterward, as well, so they may have been very disruptive. But of course, Gary was mostly amused by how badly they treated one another and the disruption they created, it's just the "Goddamn" that got him up in arms.
Psalms 47:8 - KJV: God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
BGV: God reigneth over the heatherns: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
Another supermarket story, from that day - I think Gary goes into at least one store daily, maskless. Some guy heard him talking, "because ah do got a big mouth, amen." He encourages them to say amen to that, because he's glad he has a big mouth; "John said lift your voice and cry aloud amen?"
"But - and ah'm talkin' about President Trump because - y'know, ah'm a little bit concerned, because, ah understand what's goin' own, because, listen, nobody - listen, there's more Republicans that hate Donald Trump than Democrats. There is. There's more, uh, more Democrats that voted for Donald Trump than Republicans did. And ah gittin' that - uh ah'm not gittin' that from Fox news, ah'm gittin' that from real news, amen."
Long silence.
Roared: "But listen, hey, no matter what happens in our country" (suddenly quiet) "God's still in control."
I don't know what happened in the supermarket - if he ever finishes the story, I'll let you know.
Now he's on to a gas station story. A man was being loud, and said he was a Baptist. Gary invited him to the revival. The man said he was a minister. "Well, ah'm glad he didn't come to mah house preachin' Jesus, the way he looked. Ahd'a run him off, amen?"
After several minutes of a socialism rant, pray for your country, several "God's in control!" shouts, Paul and the church and how you can tell people don't care any more, we get: "Ah mean, listen, ah'm not, y'know, that listen hey that guy ain't uh, he's not, ah'm not sayin' that guy's not saved 'cowse he's not comin' to revahval, but ah mean he's all of a sudden innerested in he wants to worry about suin' the government becowse the sewers are killin' people! What's killin' people's sin, amen?"
I have no idea if sewer-suing guy is second food market guy or gas station guy - sorry about that.
Gary makes sure we know he doesn't like sewers either, by telling a disgusting story about seeing someone pump out a sewer at a church he was out while eating a hamburger, and Gary had to leave because he'd be puking. Then he screams about God being in control some more.
He announces Acts 2:42, read it, then realizes he wanted Acts 2:47.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts+2%3A47&version=KJV
We gotta let God add to the church. And, Gary, of all people, does a riff about not trying to push people to add to the church. He says God will put the puzzle together, just like he created this Earth and can keep it together when we're trying to make it fall apart and we're polluting it. Let Him add to the church, and the new people will stick around.
"As much as Catholics is wrong, you need to be very careful about even eheh tryin' to proselate a Catholic.
You better be careful who you bring to church. He's seen people come to church and start yelling, maybe interrupting someone who was getting under conviction.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=hebrews+10%3A25&version=KJV
Gary tells a story about a young lady they met at a church ("maybe in her twentiessss") who was just getting into coming to church (he makes sure we know "she's fixin' to have a baby, and the baby daddy's not in sight" - he don't know all the details, and then says it's none of his bidness). She came to church about ten minutes before Sunday School was ending, because she thought Sunday School was for children. "And she was serious when she said that!"
Granted, he does go on to say that some people don't know, and need to be taught, but he sounds so astonished that anyone would not know that Sunday School is for adults.
While going on as usual about how we all need to be in church for every service, and how they're all so important, he assures us that he'll be in his home church on Sunday. Then: "Mah brother-in-law'll teach Sunday School, an' ah'll sleep allaway through it amen."
He spouts some fragmented nonsense about Cooper, starting to say what he's planning for after Thanksgiving, then interrupting himself to complain about the restrictions already in place, how he plans to ignore them for Thanksgiving, and spin some fantasy about how he's going to tell Cooper the turkey they ate was a pet who just happened to die.
He's trying to be funny (and getting results - they are hysterical), but it sounds like it all ties in to this bullshit about thinking the government is concerned about how big your turkey is, as a way to figure out who is having too many people over for Thanksgiving.
He says some of the people watching on Facebook should be there, but they are too lazy, not too sick.
Gary had a "man-to-whatever-he-is" talk with his new son-in-law, and is going to have another when they go on vacation. "If they're not gonna make church essintial, ah don't want 'em to have, you know, grandkids, now you kin be, you kin be all raht with that or not it's OK because if they're not gonna make church essintial, then ah just don't have tahm to raise grandchildren AMEN! If they're not gonna make church essintial, there's no need them bringin' people in the world to drag 'em acrost the country to send 'em to Hell."
Work together, support your pasture, etc.
Gary tells us he is a big baby about pain. He hurt his back wielding a chain saw the other day, trying to cut up firewood. He said Becky told him "I feel your pain," but didn't massage it or do anything else to make it better. Becky calls out that she offered to take him to the chiropracter, but Gary says "That's where the Covid is."
He's getting laughs again.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+4%3A1-7&version=KJV
We better stand for what's right in these last days.
Gary hates Country music, but there was a song that said if you don't stand for somethin' you'll fall for anything. I've heard that as a quote, but didn't know it was a song. I looked it up, and this is all I found. Not exactly Country, Gary.
Gary goes through a list of potential persecutions through which "we need to stand."
Git some boldness, put up a sign when you sit down in a restaurant, that says "YOU MUST REPENT!" Apparently, Pastor Bowman carries and uses just such a sign.
"As long as you kin prove it from the Bahble, stand on it."
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+16%3A15&version=KJV
"Listen - git you some tracts." I hope I heard this wrong, but I think, during his list of places to leave tracts, Gary says "When you stop at a rest stop, leave on one the urinal." I listened five times, and can't figure out what else it could be. It's just before 1:17, if anyone wants to check.
"What we say with the tracts is the tracts will track 'em down."
"Y'know, that Jewish guy, that Jewish family, husband 'n' wahf, lsiten, they can be won to God, now, they gon' be hard. Ah remember talkin' to one in South Dakota, an' ah'm gonna tell ya raht now, he says" (Gary switches to a super-deep voice)"'We're goin' down to the Temple raht now,' or whatever they called it, ah don't - whatever they call it."
Becky: "Synagogue."
Gary: "The synagogue. They're gonna drahve a hundred mahls to go to one, because that was the clostest one where we lived at in South Dakota was 100 mahls. And they was gonna drahv down. And they don't believe the whole - well, actually ah don't guess they believe none of the New Testament, they only believe that the Old Testament. But they can be reached. And it may not be that ya always say somethin' to 'em. It may be that ya shine your - Jesus' light."
As he winds down, getting quieter, I can't hear much because it sounds like Becky is packing up their stuff. But it's mostly exhorting them to go out and godbother. "If they call the police on you, just tell 'em hey all you was doin' you was promotin' Jesus."
https://www.facebook.com/ghawkins38/videos/3812848088759997/
Edited November 22, 2020 by thoughtful
3 hours ago, Bluebirdbluebell said:
It was hard to tell - my impression was that it was her family's business. But, yes, no matter what she meant by it, even if, being a woman in this patriarchal church, she doesn't go to work, if other family members do, they should all be staying home if they've been exposed.
But I would bet half the people in the church know they've been exposed somehow, and just don't want to be bothered changing their lives in any way.
But hey, no pressure.
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2 hours ago, Dana723 said:
And offering up everyone else in his place.
1 hour ago, thoughtful said:
Maybe they saw, on the flyers, that the church was named Charity Baptist, and thought the church might be interested in helping the homeless.
Yeah. Right. Nope.
it all ties in to this bullshit about thinking the government is concerned about how big your turkey is, as a way to figure out who is having too many people over for Thanksgiving.
Seriously this is the US version of the helicopter conspiracy theory that was running riot here for a bit.
Helpful to indicate to other patrons that you should be given a wide berth. And possibly to servers that you are a lousy tipper.
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Thoughtful rocks as usual! But, one correction - when that woman says that both her daughters have new boyfriends, that man doesn't say "more prison spreads", he's says "more Christmas presents".
5 minutes ago, griffin said:
Well, that makes a lot more sense! I went back and listened, and now I hear it!
Now, while I go find the Debrox, can you tell me whether Gary actually says "urinal?"
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Not listening but leaving the Lord's word at the pee stained urinal after having his ween out and not washing his hands sounds just like Gary imo.
No Gary, don't git your junk out.
Does he think Allah is a person?
50 minutes ago, AmazonGrace said:
Apparently yes, he thinks Allah is a person. Or more likely he doesn't know that Mohammed was the name of the prophet, and has gotten them confused.
1 hour ago, AmazonGrace said:
Or he thinks "Allah" is a false God. Allah is another name for God the Father, Gary you bigoted idiot!
52 minutes ago, Bluebirdbluebell said:
Yeah but by definition false gods don't really exist, do they? Why would there be any false gods in hell?
Will God be torturing Zeus, Amon-Ra, The Flying Spaghetti Monster and Loki in hell too?
I thought the theory is that there is just one god.
But if false gods are in hell then they must exist.
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Unfortunately, he’s not the only one who believes that. I’ve heard “Allah wants you to send your son to die for him. Yahweh sent His Son to die for you.”
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My fundy relatives refuse to believe that Allah is just Arabic for God and that Arab Christians also pray to Allah. Never mind that Muslims pray to the exact same God as do Jews and Christians.
I read the definition and I still don't get it. Maybe it's a Baptist joke? I dunno...
Gary has made the Allah error many times before - hence its place with the stuff in the spoiler.
I think he just has no patience for learning even the most basic things about any other religion (or nationality, or tradition, or activity, or. . . ). Anything outside of his little bubble is just a jumble of words. Whether those words represent people, deities, places, or aren't even nouns, doesn't seem to matter to him.
I think his real issues with words make it worse, and he's been in a cycle, probably since childhood, of: can't remember a word → is taught the word again → misuses word → is corrected (repeat the last two over and over) → other people give up or Gary gets defensive and arrogant and refuses to learn.
Which is, of course, another reason why his allegiance to the KJV makes for so many hysterical errors. Besides misreading so much of it, he extrapolates ideas and builds sermon points on words that don't mean what he thinks they do.
And it doesn't have to be an obscure, non-modern word. The fact that he had that mental image of Jesus carrying governors on his shoulders was a great example of a Garyism.
I can't think that text without Handel's melody in my head. Which makes me wonder whether Gary has ever heard any of the Baroque, Classical or later settings of Biblical texts or prayers, and, if so, what he thinks of them. He rants against every kind of music except old-timey hymns and the stuff Becky finds to sing, including contemporary Christian and Country gospel.
Gary loves Psalms - but this setting of 150, in Latin, was written in 1589. How could Byrd have written music to something that wasn't inspired by God until He came down and whispered in the ears of the KJV translators in 1611? Charles Ives set the KJV translation, but I don't think Gary would like it.
How about the good old 23rd, full of green pastures (not the pastures who lead churches, actual grassy areas)? Wait - Schubert, German, not KJV. Darn. Oh - here's the original text, set by Bernstein! Oh, right, Jews don't know anything about God, so no Hebrew. Sorry.
I assume he'd hate the various Masses, because masses are Catholic, and usually in Latin. Something like Faure's gorgeous and reverent Cantique de Jean Racine? Nope - French.
In fact, I suspect he'd be suspicious of anything not in English, so something like the Bach St. Matthew Passion is out, which is a shame, because it seems to be his favorite part of the story. Gary loves to talk about Jesus being rejected and tortured - he never mentions the resurrection, except when he rattles off thethedeathburialandressurectionofourLordandsaviorJesusChrist.
But what about Messiah, Gary? Handel set your beloved KJV to music.
4 minutes ago, Dana723 said:
Read @griffin's correction of my mis-hearing. I had never heard that expression, either, so it's not like I came up with it due to expectations. But, after a bunch of tries (and he even said it twice!), I still didn't hear "Christmas presents" until Griffin posted it and I went back and listened again.
Ears and brains sure can be weird (well, at least mine!).
If you is not calling you you can't just get up and get Saved.
Gary - you say the Lord has to call us first, then tell us to "get to the LORD" and "seek HIM." Make up what is left of your mind, G.
You have the right to be wrong, also, Gary. In fact, you make a habit of it!
2 hours ago, thoughtful said:
can't think that text without Handel's melody in my head. Which makes me wonder whether Gary has ever heard any of the Baroque, Classical or later settings of Biblical texts or prayers, and, if so, what he thinks of them. He rants against every kind of music except old-timey hymns and the stuff Becky finds to sing, including contemporary Christian and Country gospel
I think he has never really been exposed to them, which actually makes me really sad. He probably would enjoy Jesus Christ Superstar even (the torture of Christ in some productions is explicit) but again his world is so narrow. He's been told at some point that these are the exact boundaries of musical acceptability, and he will cling to them until he dies.
Speaking of explicit crucifixion I wonder if he's ever seen the Mel Gibson film.
2 hours ago, Ozlsn said:
He probably would enjoy Jesus Christ Superstar
Rock and roll? Never!
ETA - Gary would be fine with the explicit torture - he loves that stuff. It's the rock music that would offend him.
I did - I meant to go back and correct my post but in my laziness, I never did.
Gary was guest preacher at Gene Douche - er Gouge's church, Liberty Baptist, last night.
The video starts with Gouge (I think) talking about Covid putting them in danger of losing their religious freedom. He asks the congregation to pray, drops to his knees behind the lectern, and the men of the congregation loudly call out whatever prayers they have, all at once. I guess Gouge's tradition is to let the the moaners and quiet mumblers open up and let it go full-force.
He announces that Wednesday night Thanksgiving fellowship will go on as usual after the service: "ladies, if you will, fix all the fixin's." He says that, one year, he mentioned that "there wasn't no gravy, and the next year, they were swimmin' in gravy." One of the women reassures him that there is a sign-up list in the back of the church. Pastor goes on to list all of the fixin's he expects to see. He says he understands if people don't feel comfortable coming, he'll eat their turkey.
Ha. Ha.
He tells them how to send tithes and offerings via PayPal or to their PO Box, and about alternative news sources listed on the church website, because "the news is so corrupt" - Gary yells AMEN! The Pastor tells them Fox news is no good now: "Fox news has gone south." The recommendations on the site are OAN, Newmax, and MRC.
The Hawkinses, including Caleb, come up to sing. And the ancient cliches start then, so here's the spolier:
Gary does his "It's good to be in church/thought ah was in a Baptist church/it's good to be in church/'bout half of ya" shit. We're in a mess. We're in the last days. God don't mind some cuttin' up in church - He's got a sense of humor, just go look in the mirror. The closer we get to the end days, the less people want to go to church. TV is bad, don't watch CNN. What God has to say is a whole lot more important than what Gary has to say. Jesus should be important, church should be important, the black preacher who got on Facebook and said he can't blame Cooper for making church not essential, because Christians did that long ago. If it's not important to you, it won't be to your children. Love your pasture and his wife. Stupid-voice for the imaginary people disagreeing with him. 1611 is the inspired word of God, with no issues or mistakes. If you want to gossip about your pasture, talk to God. Don't "have your preacher for dinner" (meaning don't talk about him behind his back at meals). Bellowing at them for not responding to him, even though they are doing so, loudly and constantly. The need to work together. Some people won't fellowship, but Gary will. God chastens him when he does wrong, and doesn't even wait until he gets home from Walmarts. Gary don't like that Independent and Fundamental stuff - someone told him about a preacher who got so independent he said he didn't even need God. Gary needs God every hour, when he's sleepin', awake, preachin', prayin', hanging out with his wife. "Definitely gon' need God when ah hang out with my outlaws, inlaws, whatever they are." Ah better move on before y'all git mad. Anti K-Love rant. He wants to make his truck jump to hymns like people do with rap. The bus he almost bought with disco lights. Spiritual music won't make you dance around. It's OK to tap your foot, but not your whole body. The flesh needs to be crucified, the flesh needs to be killed. Bellowing the first few lines of Amazing Grace and Nothing But the Blood of Jesus. The church he went to in Texas where they introduced them by saying they were going to sing and testify, and he was upset because he'd said they were going to sing and preach. The foolishness of preaching. Gary's been high on God, but he's never been high on dope. When you get high on God, you go home with the same woman, and you still wake up with the same woman. He tells them about the New Salems - he bought two of their CDs (this time he says his wife made him do it). You don't have to jerk around like a turkey havin' a seizure.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+corinthians+2%3A4-5&version=KJV
We're not having fun in church because we have lost the preaching. Old time preachers, Carl Lackey. The pastor at last week's revival said Gary was "a little bit different." The church who said they wanted Gary and Becky to "come do some entertaining" (don't know if that's a new story, or he's changed the wording about the one who asked them to come "perform"), and he doesn't know how to do that. What he does is PREACHING!! Preach on sin! It ain't popular - John the Baptist lost his head for naming the sin and the sinner, Stephen was stoned to death. Gary's ready for the electric chair. "If Bahden gits in, Miss Harrison gits in, Pelosi gits in, your doors will be locked." "Our religious rahts is goin' down the drain." If you don't stand for somethin' you gon' fall for everything. No matter what you say today, you're going to offend somebody. You're gonna rub somebody's cat the wrong way, their dog the wrong way, you're gonna ruffle somebody's feathers. There's some churches today preaching another Jesus - not just Catholics and Methodists, which he understands, but Baptists. Gary doesn't have to go to church, he gets to.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs 29%3A18&version=KJV
We've lost our vision. If your pasture wants to spend money on a big project, get behind him. He's the undershepherd, and you are the sheep. Find the lost people. Gary's still going to go to church and pass out tracts on vacations. Not every preacher wanted to put up Gary's tent because they were "skeered." Oliver B. Green had a much bigger tent than Gary's. We need a vision for ________ (insert various things here). Christians should look and sound and dress differently from others. People notice whether your car is in the church parking lot - they're watching the Christians. People are going to ______ (you know the list), but are staying out of church due to Corona. He would not want to be watchin' I Love Lucy or twiddling his fingers when the Lord comes.
We're not having fun in church because we've lost sight of God. Gary has been having lung problems during the last few years, so he thinks that if Covid "got a holt to me at just the raht time, it could take me outta here." But, of course, that's fine, because he'll go right to Heaven. Ah'm not makin' fun of anybody, ah'm not sayin' nothin' bad about it, if you wear the mask, please wear it. Just leave me alone. Mask mandates, shut downs. But God has been so good to Gary that he hasn't missed any services or meetings. Gary didn't take unemployment, his stimulus check was later than everyone else's and short $250 dollars. His income tax (he means his refund, but never says it correctly) was very late, but it was really God looking after him. God supplies his needs. There may come a day when he gets no food, but that just means God knew he didn't need any food that day. Peter, walkin' on the water, started to sink because he took his eyes off of Jesus. Shadrach, Mesach and Abednego didn't even smell like smoke. Daniel in the lions' den. Woke up this mornin', God's still on the throne, Donald Trump's still mah president. God ain't poppin' pills or worried about the election. If Joe Bahden gits in, Gary's still going to preach and travel. Jail, and the electric chair, again.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=jude+1%3A21-22&version=KJV
We've lost our compassion. Gary's got a burden for America. The preacher in NY who is leaving due to health issues. The guy who watched Gary's video and got a burden for Mexico.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galations+1%3A9&version=KJV
The gospel is only thedeathburialandresurrectionofourLordandsaviorJesusChrist. If you are not having fun in church, you're probably not saved. Hell is a hot place, the lake of fahhhr is forever. The rich man. Gary grew up in church, he knew what church issss, he heard Carl Lackey, Cal Soles (?), Jack Wood, but on July 11,'99 (ooh, how casual!), he got rid of religion and got salvation. However he dies, you can put Covid on his death certificate, he'll be in Heaven. He KNOWS! But he's concerned about some family members, and some church members. Some people make it easy, some people make it hard, God makes it simple - believin' and receivin'. Make sure you're saved.
They moan God's Been Good. Gary comes to the lectern, and Jacob brings him his water bottle. Gary says his son-in-law is there, and talks about how they are going on vacation together next week, and hardly know one another, so the congregation should pray they don't kill each other.
This crowd seems to love him, or at least they need to yell Amens and other affirmations, for their own enjoyment, to any preaching. But they are loud and responsive.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+2%3A12-25&version=KJV
He actually gets most of this right. "With the help of the Lord, ah'm gonna preach, just for a few minutes, on Wha Church Isn't Fun Any Longer."
This is an old one. He gets revved up to bellowing mode quickly. He doesn't extract anything from the story of Jesus throwing the Plexus huns of his day out of the church for the first part of what he says. Oh, wait - once, in the middle of a long harangue about something completely unrelated, he does say "We shouldn't make the church a wordly placccce, it should be a holy placccce."
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelation+2%3A1-4&version=KJV
Anything ending in "st" becomes "th," including his saying "canneth" instead of "canst."
You won't have fun in church if you've lost your love for God.
October has a "pasture appreciation day." Gary wants to know when is "wife of the pasture appreciation day." Gary, your track record for appreciating wives is not too good, so stop kissing up.
If you can't love your pasture, you can't love God.
He's lost 60 pounds, but he's still got enough flesh to get himself in trouble. "If ah could lose mah mouth, ah could prob'ly lose about 100 pounds amen!"
"The Bahble says be of one mind and one accord. That's not talkin' 'bout some Honda car you kin think of amen."
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ephesians+5%3A18-21&version=KJV
We're not having fun in church because we've lost our songs.
"Ah got seven children all together - ah'm tryin' to sell a few of 'em, if anybody's buyin."
In one of his repetitive riffs, he is trying to say that various styles of music can't be Christian, but keeps repeating "rock" instead of "Christian." "There's no sucha thing as rock Christian. There's no sucha thing as rock country. There's no sucha thing as rock rap."
"Ah ain't talking about the boogie-woogie mess, and ah'm not talkin' about the honkey tonk junk, ah'm talkin' about spiritual singin' amen?"
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=revelation+2%3A12-14&version=KJV
KJV: And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges
BGV: And the angels of the church of Pergamos write these things seth he which hath the sharp sword with the two edge
KJV: I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr
BGV: I know thy works, and where thou dwelleth, even where thou - where Satan set - seats - seat is, and thou holdeth for - fast my name, and hath not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antias was my faithful martyr
KJV: But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel
BGV: But I have a few things against thee, because thou hath there from them that hold the doctrine of Bell, who taught Baylok to cast a stumblin' block before the children of Israel
Everything that follows this is old and under the spoiler. So, Gary preached his usual get saved and repent or burn message, and, somehow, that's supposed to make church fun.
And, please, Becky, have Gary practice saying "Revelation" and "verse" - singular, not plural! I've given up on pastor and reprobate.
Eternity is a long time forever.
If you alter altar to put an "e" in the second syllable, it is now altered, and no longer an altar. And apostrophes really do have an actual purpose, Gary.
Becky posted a picture of Jacob, Caleb, Michaela and Michaela's husband Joey Scruggs, in Gouge's church:
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I have to admit, I like the "Eternity is a long time forever." That's maybe my favorite Gary-ism so far.
So, the ladies at this church are expected to fix Thanksgiving food for Wednesday night and then they all have to make Thanksgiving for their families the next day? No thanks, Bro Gouge. You want gravy, you wait until Thursday. I know where I'd tell him to stick his sign-up sheet.
I really doubt that Gary has lost 60 pounds. It is possible, however, that the hunger is making him more angry. You're hangry, Bro Hawkins. Just go on and have some cornbread with those pintos next time.
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When I read this on FB, I was pleasantly surprised through the first 2 "altars" and was all, "You go, Gary! Spell like the wind!" Then the bubble burst with "you're" and it was all downhill from there. You broke my heart, Gary. I was rooting for you.
Edited November 24, 2020 by forgetmenow
2 hours ago, Xan said:
No thanks, Bro Gouge. You want gravy, you wait until Thursday
He could make it himself. Really not that hard.
He wants to make his truck jump to hymns like people do with rap.
Part of me really, really wants to see this.
thou hath there from them that hold the doctrine of Bell, who taught Baylok to cast a stumblin' block before the children of Israel
Mobile phones. It's definitely mobile phones, the doctrine of Bell, causing the children of Israel to not look where they are going and fall over things.
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The Winds of Change March Forward
By: Phil Argyris, CEO, GatesAir, Mason, OH
St. Patrick’s Day has varied meanings for many people, but those who celebrate the day all share its festive spirit. Here at GatesAir, the lone March holiday brings a second reason to celebrate: The one-year anniversary of our company’s formation.
Last March 17, Imagine Communications CEO and GatesAir Chairman Charlie Vogt gathered a large press corps at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The “Media Day” event delivered compelling presentations from industry thought leaders about the future of broadcasting, and the problem-solving approaches that visionary companies like IBM and Disney are bringing to the broadcast industry.
However, the event’s main purpose was to announce that Harris Broadcast would transform into Imagine Communications and GatesAir, with each company laser-focused on serving two complementary, yet very distinctive customer bases. The transformation would ensure each company could more flexibly address the significant challenges each customer base faces as the broadcast industry, and consumer habits, continue to change.
A Sharper Focus Shapes Vision
The transformation has refocused GatesAir’s mission into serving one core audience: the over-the-air broadcaster. We have spent the past year building on our legacy of quality, reliability and innovation in engineering, with dedicated sales, service and support teams driving our customer-first philosophy.
Over the past 365 days, GatesAir has made the most of its opportunity as a standalone company focused on multichannel wireless content delivery. Our global presence at key tradeshows has been widely recognized, and we continue to build sales and service teams in every region to get closer to our customers. These key initiatives have been instrumental in building new relationships, and fortifying those with our existing customers and partners.
Trusted Reliability Meets Innovation
More than 60% of the world’s population relies solely on TV over the air, and in some countries over the air penetration is as high as 97%. More than 93% people consume radio each week and in many areas of the world, radio is the only truly reliable means of delivering news and entertainment to large populations. And with populations in the US, for example, increasingly “cutting the cord,” large swaths of consumers are reconnecting with free, over-the-air television. Outdoor roof antennas are returning to neighborhoods as viewers migrate to over-the-top streaming platforms for specialty TV content, and over-the-air TV for local channels.
Based on these clear trends and global needs, GatesAir has doubled down on innovations since March, building on its nearly 100-year legacy of quality and reliability as Harris. With determined research and development initiatives in our Mason, Ohio and Quincy, Illinois facilities, GatesAir has brought new high-efficiency TV and Radio transmitters to market, serving every power level for single stations to large national networks while driving down total cost of ownership; and returning a true ROI to the RF plant.
GatesAir has additionally further developed its intelligent networking solutions for audio contribution and distribution, with an emphasis on optimizing IP-based transport networks for remote broadcasting, STL connectivity and streaming to the internet, among other applications. At NAB, GatesAir will unveil its next-generation in networking innovations for radio studios, leveraging open-standards IP to drive interoperability across the on-air and production infrastructure for our customers.
Additionally, GatesAir’s forward-looking vision is preparing TV stations and networks for very real transitions that will change the face of broadcasting over the coming years. From the Spectrum Repack (US and Global) to next-generation standards (such as ATSC 3.0) and convergence with LTE mobile networks, over-the-air TV will be an especially dynamic media landscape moving forward.
GatesAir’s formation has additionally allowed the company to return to its heritage of pure U.S.-based manufacturing, with operations consolidated in our historic Quincy location. By centralizing a large part of our manufacturing in the birth city of the company, GatesAir’s commitment to quality, reliability and innovation is stronger than ever—a commitment our customers and partners have recognized worldwide.
Connecting People and Technology
The recent innovations coming out of Quincy and Mason reaffirm what GatesAir does best: Solving problems for our customers. Though over-the-air broadcasting remains a powerful force, TV and radio broadcasters worldwide feel the burden of rising operational costs, a shrinking labor workforce and fragmented audiences, the last of which makes attracting advertisers a clear challenge.
Heading into the 2015 NAB Show, GatesAir will launch its 2015 “GatesAir Connect” Series with an emphasis on connecting people and technology. These networking events will give our customers an opportunity to engage with GatesAir technologists, sales and service representatives, and company executives—in addition to peers and colleagues. We invite all of our customers worldwide to attend by registering here.
GatesAir Connect represents how we intend to emphasize relationships, with a determined focus on customer intimacy—and problem-solving approaches to real-world challenges—as we advance the possibilities of over-the-air broadcasting. Through forward-looking solutions that improve performance, optimize analog networks, and support every significant digital standard worldwide, GatesAir is committed to reducing total cost of ownership for over-the-air TV and Radio systems; and helping our customers explore the new revenue opportunities afforded through multichannel digital services today, and well into the future.
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Stolen charity pedalo could be repaired thanks to manufacturer offer
The Norwegian makers have offered to send some new parts for the bright yellow pedalo, so repairs should be cheaper than originally projected
Hugh Ruding-Bryan, who had his pedalo stolen and vandalised
The Norwegian manufacturers of a yellow pedalo, one of which was stolen and vandalised in Esher last month, have got in touch with its owner offering to send materials and new safety rails.
Hugh Ruding-Bryan, of Riverside Drive, had feared that the pedalo - used for charity trips on the River Mole for Chernobyl Children’s Life Line (CCLL) - needed at least £1,500 of repairs and would need to go to a boatyard in Oxford or be written off.
But the repair work now seems a bit more affordable, with a new cost projection coming in at £1,000.
The safety rails would have cost £425, although it would still require the work of a professional.
Mr Ruding-Bryan said: “It’s just very annoying when these hooligans get away with it.”
The pedalo, stolen on Monday July 13, was spotted by a Farm Road resident on Sunday July 19, who was able to stop "yobbos" messing about with it and rescue it from the river with a JCB digger.
The four safety rails had been ripped off, leaving four big holes, the water wheel blades damaged and the transom torn away.
Mr Ruding-Bryan, who also dresses as Father Christmas to entertain children visiting from the Ukraine with CCLL, was disheartened when he saw the damage.
He said: “They’ve absolutely destroyed it, I couldn’t believe it.
“Really, they [the culprits] should be found and their parents made to pay for the damages.”
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About Goodstart Nundah
Goodstart Early Learning Nundah caters for children from the ages of six weeks to five years. Our child care centre has a large car park for families to use as well as plenty of on-street parking, and is easily accessible by public transport.
We have an on-site cook so we are able to provide fresh, healthy meals from morning tea to a late afternoon snack.
Our educators are friendly, helpful, and dedicated to providing the highest possible level of education and care. We welcome input from families to allow us to further individualise and tailor our learning programs for each child.
We are committed to show respect for the diversity of our communities supporting best practice in cultural inclusion in early childhood services. We offer a Bicultural Support Service Program which aims to meet the specific needs of children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Our child care centre has an open door policy, and we encourage both current and prospective parents to come and visit the centre. We look forward to meeting you and your family.
What our children like about our centre:
“I Like to come here to Kindergarten because it’s fun. There’s all different things, different games and because you’re here and I love you.” - Spencer, 4 years
“I like to come to Goodstart because I have a princess dress on and I get to go outside.” - Sophie, 3 years
“I like to come to Goodstart because I can play with Dinosaurs RRRaaaaahhhh.” - Toretto, 3 years
“I like Goodstart because of the decorations. I like to play with all the toys. We have soccer balls, footy balls, cones, obstacles and blocks.” - Roshan, 4 years
“ I love coming here because I do lots of drawing and playing in the home corner and with the light box.” - Daci, 4 years
“I just love Goodstart because I learn how to peel mandarin’s, how to write and play.” - Tyler, 4 years
“Happy faces.” - Grace, 2 Years
We provide early learning & care to these groups:
We're located at:
36 Cameron Street
NUNDAH QLD 4012
Closed (no charge for public holidays)
Emma Johnson Centre Director
Hi, my name is Emma and I am the Centre Director here at Goodstart Nundah. I joined Goodstart Early Learning in 2012, and have been a Centre Director since 2018.
I have a passion for children and education. I believe that it is important to start a child on the right path for a successful life. Therefore, I have taken on the responsibility of making a difference in the early stages of education; resulting in my beliefs, that the beginning stages of education are key to one’s door of education.
I look forward to welcoming your family to Goodstart Nundah.
"My testimonial about Goodstart Nundah is simple - "if the most important person in my husband and my life is happy - we are happy!". Our little girl asks to go to 'play group read more ' even on the days she is not scheduled to go - says it all!"
"Goodstart Nundah was the best choice we made in terms of education. As a family, we feel valued through our culture and heritage and also we feel like we are a part of a read more big 'family'. Things that our son is learning are priceless and the love and nurturing he receives makes us, as parents, feel secure and happy. It is definitely the best start for our child!"
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Goodstart ends public holiday charging: A win for the nation’s parents
Goodstart Early Learning will no longer charge families on public holidays – ending a long-standing sector practice. Chief Executive Officer Jul...
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Community unites to celebrate Aboriginal Children's Day
Storytelling and weaving were on the agenda at Redlands Early Years Place to mark National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Children’s Day.
Storytelling and weaving were on the agenda at Redlands Early Years Place to mark National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Children’s Day. read more
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Aadhaar data not misused by private firms: KJ Alphons
No foreign company has access to Aadhaar database and bio-metric information, said KJ Alphons
GN Bureau | March 22, 2018
#Aadhaar #KJ Alphons
There has been no instance which has been reported where Aadhaar data has been misused by private companies, parliament was informed.
It was found that approximately 210 websites of central government, state government departments and some educational institutes were displaying the list of beneficiaries along with their name, address, other details and Aadhaar numbers for information of general public, said union minister KJ Alphons.
The departments/websites concerned were instructed to remove the Aadhaar and other personal data from the said websites. In addition, the central and state governments have been advised to sensitise all ministries/departments to take all precautions while publishing or sharing data on their websites and ensure compliance of Aadhaar Act, 2016 and Information Technology Act, 2000, he said.
The minister added that no foreign company has access to Aadhaar database and bio-metric information of the residents.
Read: Why do we need Aadhaar?
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2010 State Elections: Ranking the Governors
If the Republican wave is realized this Election Day then the gubernatorial picture will be grim indeed for the Democrats.
Elizabeth Daigneau | October 18, 2010
To round out Governing’s handicapping of major state-level elections, we’re initiating a ranking of the 37 gubernatorial seats being contested this year. It joins our existing efforts to handicap the state legislatures and the state attorney general races
The following list of gubernatorial races works in two ways.
First, it categorizes every seat as safe Republican, likely Republican, lean Republican, tossup, lean Democratic or likely Democratic. (In this Republican wave election, we find no safe Democratic seats.)
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Second, it rank-orders each seat by the likelihood of being won by a Republican, with one being most likely to be won by a Republican and 37 being most likely to be won by a Democrat.
If our prognostication is sound, then the day after Election Day, we should be able to draw a line somewhere in the tossup category and find all the seats above that line won by a Republican and all the seats below the line won by a Democrat. (We make no promises, of course.)
All told, by our estimation, 21 governorships lean in the Republican direction, nine lean in the Democratic direction and seven are tossups. If the states currently leaning toward each party were to be won by that party, and if the tossups were to split roughly evenly, the Republicans would be looking at a net seat gain of seven. A very good night could net the Republicans 11 seats, while a disappointing night could result in perhaps a three-to-four-seat switch.
Since the current breakdown is 26 Democrats, 23 Republicans and one Independent (former Republican Charlie Crist of Florida), even a disappointing night for the GOP should net the party a majority of gubernatorial seats. A strong night could leave the GOP with better than two-thirds of the seats.
A big factor in the Democrats’ ability to stave off big GOP gains will be whether the party can seize Republican-held seats such as those in California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Minnesota, Rhode Island and Vermont. If the wave boosts Republicans running in those states -- all of which are considered either tossups or lean Demo=cratic states on our list – then the gubernatorial picture will be grim indeed for the Democrats.
The rankings are based on discussions with a variety of sources on the national and the state level. The author has previously handicapped the governorships for Roll Call in the 2006 cycle and Stateline.org in the 2008 cycle.
Here is the ranking, along with brief comments on the races.
Safe Republican (10)
Each of the states in this category are considered safe for the Republicans, but the exact ordering below is more subjective than it is for the other states on this list, since polling in these races is sparse or nonexistent.
1. Nebraska (R-held)
2. South Dakota (R-held)
3. Kansas (D-held)
4. Wyoming (D-held)
5. Idaho (R-held)
6. Tennessee (D-held)
7. Oklahoma (D-held)
8. Alabama (R-held)
9. Alaska (R-held)
10. Utah (R-held)
Likely Republican (5)
11. Arizona (R-held). While there may be a modest tightening under way, Republican Gov. Jan Brewer’s signing of the tough immigration bill earlier this year has made Democrat Terry Goddard’s task of unseating her difficult indeed.
12. Nevada (R-held). Republican Brian Sandoval has a commanding lead over Democrat Rory Reid, son of the unpopular U.S. Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, who’s battling for his own political life.
13. Iowa (D-held). Former Gov. Terry Branstad, a Republican, is a strong favorite to unseat Democrat Chet Culver.
14. Michigan (D-held). In economically hard-hit Michigan, the Democrats seem destined to lose the seat to moderate Republican Rick Snyder.
15. Pennsylvania (D-held). Keeping up the Keystone State’s post-World War II trend of eight years and out for the party in the governor’ mansion, Republican Tom Corbett is the favorite to succeed Democratic Gov. Ed Rendell.
Lean Republican (6)
16. Texas (R-held). Democrat Bill White is doing better than most Democrats do in Texas these days. But even though Republican Gov. Rick Perry is not wildly popular, his party affiliation means that he’s the favorite to stay in office.
17. Georgia (R-held). Republican Nathan Deal has taken a lot of flak for personal financial issues, and former Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes is a well-known figure. But the polls suggest that in deep red Georgia, the GOP label will win out this year.
18. New Mexico (D-held). Dissatisfaction with the outgoing Democratic administration is high, enabling Republican Susana Martinez to pull away against Democratic Lt. Gov. Diane Denish.
19. South Carolina (R-held). Unexpectedly for such a conservative state, Democrat Vincent Sheheen is making a positive impression, while Republican Nikki Haley has encountered turbulence on a couple fronts. But any Democrat in South Carolina faces a steep climb these days.
20. Wisconsin (D-held). The GOP tide this year is especially strong in Wisconsin, boosting Republican Scott Walker into a lead over Democrat Tom Barrett.
21. Ohio (D-held). In economically battered Ohio, Republican John Kasich has been leading, but hasn’t quite pulled away from Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland. Strickland has a shot at holding the seat, but Kasich remains slightly favored.
Tossup (7)
22. Maine (D-held). Republican Paul LePage, who led with a plurality for much of the race, has been hampered by gaffes, and the contest remains wide open due in part to the presence of Independent candidate Eliot Cutler.
23. Illinois (D-held). Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn isn’t beloved, but he’s trying to portray Republican Bill Brady as too conservative for this Democratic-leaning state. The seat is up for grabs.
24. Florida (I-held). Republican Rick Scott, whose conservative edge is too sharp even for some Republicans, has given Democrat Alex Sink an opening in an otherwise GOP-leaning cycle for the Sunshine State. This is one of the nation’s purest gubernatorial tossups.
25. Oregon (D-held). In what has been a tight race, momentum appears to be shifting toward former Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber and away from a fresh Republican face, former basketball star Chris Dudley. But the race is still anyone’s to win.
26. Vermont (R-held). In a key pickup opportunity, Democrat Peter Shumlin has an ever-so-slight edge over Republican Brian Dubie.
27. Massachusetts (D-held). A three-way race keeps the Bay State competitive. Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick has led recent polls by a small plurality over Republican Charlie Baker and Independent Tim Cahill, a former Democrat.
28. California (R-held). Democrat Jerry Brown benefits from the state’s partisan lean, but Meg Whitman’s free-spending campaign has the ability to compete in one of the nation’s most expensive states. This one will likely go down to the wire.
Lean Democratic (6)
29. Rhode Island (R-held). Democrat Frank Caprio and Independent Lincoln Chafee are battling it out, with Republican John Robitaille running as well. Caprio is thought to have a small edge in this historically Democratic state, but anything could happen.
30. Minnesota (R-held). Democrat Mark Dayton is to the left of the state, and Republican Tom Emmer is to the right. Will the broad middle choose one of the two major-party candidates, or Independent Tom Horner? Dayton has led in most polls, but the race is not a foregone conclusion.
31. New Hampshire (D-held). At the start of this cycle, Democrat John Lynch seemed safe, but more recently his position eroded. Now he seems to have recovered, and the race once again looks like his to lose.
32. Connecticut (R-held). Democrat Dan Malloy is the favorite to flip the seat, but Republican Tom Foley has the cash and an unusually strong GOP breeze at his back.
33. Hawaii (R-held). In another key pickup opportunity, Democrat Neil Abercrombie leads Republican Duke Aiona. The race should be Abercrombie’s to lose, but in a volatile year, it’s too soon to write off Aiona.
34. Maryland (D-held). Were the candidate anyone other than former Republican Gov. Bob Ehrlich, Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley would have this race in the bag, due to the state’s partisan leanings. It's still competitive, but O’Malley remains the favorite.
Likely Democratic (3)
35. Colorado (D-held). The implosion of Republican nominee Dan Maes and the entry into the race of anti-immigration former Rep. Tom Tancredo as an independent has crippled GOP chances of seizing this seat from the Democrats. Against two strongly conservative candidates, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper is poised to keep this seat in Democratic hands. Some polls show a Tancredo boomlet, however; we'll keep an eye on this race should it move to lean Democratic.
36. Arkansas (D-held). Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe is so popular that he’s easily ahead in his reelection bid, despite his state’s strong rightward swerve.
37. New York (D-held). Surprise Republican nominee Carl Paladino squandered his chances of being a serious candidate through a series of gaffes, handing Democrat Andrew Cuomo a strong likelihood of victory.
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The Grand Tour Season 3 Release Date Pushed Back To January
by Steven Douglas November 15, 2018, 2:18 am
Andy Wilman, executive producer of The Grand Tour has stated in an interview at the PandaConf WebSummit in Dublin that Season 3 of the Amazon show will be released January of next year, 2019.
This will come as a shock to many hopeful viewers after it was expected to air around November/December time. Especially as the tent recordings for The Grand Tour started at the beginning of this month, usually signalling the release of the show to be near.
News regarding the release of the special episode filmed earlier this year has also been slow. It’s unsure whether it will be part of Season 3, or whether it will be a standalone episode released out of the confines of the third season. Whatever the answer, it’s most likely no going to be any time soon. It could quite possibly be released over Christmas as a Christmas special, however.
We’ll keep you updated on everything Grand Tour, as well as motoring news and reviews. So make sure you follow us on Facebook and Twitter to be the first to know!
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Toward an Industrial Ecology for New Caofeidian
Hours/Location Tue, Fri 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Nanako Umemoto
AN INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY FOR NEW CAOFEIDIAN Professor: Nanako Umemoto nanako@reiser-umemoto.com Teaching Associate: Neil Cook neil@reiser-umemoto.comIntroduction: A Chinese model of development? \”China can no longer afford to follow the West\'s resources-hungry model of development and it should encourage its citizens to avoid adopting the developed world\'s consumer habits…It\'s important to make Chinese people not blatantly imitate Western consumer habits so as not to repeat the mistakes by the industrial development of the west over the past 300 years.\”– Pan Yue, Deputy Minister, State Environmental Protection Administration, 2004As China\'s leaders at the highest levels are creating a new vision of this emerging global power\'s urban future, an interest in the discipline of Industrial Ecology has emerged as a strategy for reducing the demand of its economy upon natural resources as well as the damage it causes to natural environments. Specific has been an interest in the concept of a \”circular economy\”: this concept calls for very high efficiency in resource flows as a way of sustaining improvement in quality of life within natural and economic constraints. Combinations of industrial products and byproducts are utilized to the greatest ecological effectiveness, and wastes from one industry are utilized as raw materials for another. Intent on harnessing these interests and developing them into a new kind of urban fabric, the harbor city of New Caofedian was marked as a pilot area for the development of a Recyclable / Circular Economy in China in 2005. New Caofeidian is located in the Hebei Province, approximately 80 km from Tangshan city center, 30 km from the Tianjin area, and 200 km from the capital of Beijing. The area, which spans roughly 60 sq km, has recently been planned as an artificial island chain and land reclamation project, as well as a converted and concentrated economic development zone within the Bohai Bay, a rapidly expanding industrial and commerce area in Northern China. Its population is expected to swell to a population of 300,000 by 2010. The New Caofedian Urban Area will serve as a catalyst for the growth and densification of the cities of Beijing and Tianjin, augmenting the extensive existing industrial landscape of the Bohai Bay plain. Without a proper plan for increasing this density within the expansive geographic area, the region could face an uncontrolled lateral expansion which could lead to the proliferation of sprawling suburban neighborhoods, relentless generic urbanism, a destruction of habitat and forestry resources, and a degradation of cultural urban fabric, as we have seen in many other recently globalized cultures.A new vision is needed for the future of the Beijing / Tianjin / Tangshan City region – one which can come much closer to an imperative of environmental respect and responsible industrial development. However, we recognize that sustainability in and of itself is not an architectural value, and as such the moniker of \”green\” has become a signifier of a simplistic, standard-based, quantifiable design outcome: the discussion of such values as departure points for architecture or urban speculation, often leads to materializations of efficiency, rather than those of quality. This extant concept of sustainability is wholly dependent on an assumption of \”nature\” as some material which is in flux between a supremely positive pristine state and an adulterated, used, \”unnatural\” one. By these assumptions, successful design must either actually restore an environment to its pristine state, or remove or minimize traces of use so that its manipulation is disguised. As such, this allows architecture to function at only one end of the scale; to endeavor closer and closer to an unattai
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iron ore hematite
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Federal Liberals’ plan to help first-time homebuyers to kick in weeks before election – Grand Forks Gazette
By Finley Pipe First Time Home Buyer News
Starting june 18
Yearly exercise.
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Health insurance plan
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OTTAWA – The federal Liberals say a new program to help new buyers pay for their first home will kick in on Labour Day. The program that will help cover some mortgage costs will be available starting Sept. 2, only weeks before the October federal election.
Buyers can book HDB flats the next day starting june 18, home buyers can book previously unsold HDB flats all year round, instead of waiting for a twice-yearly exercise. And, they will be able to book a flat in just one working day.
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Ducey said such a change shouldn’t apply to current lawmakers but rather should kick in only after the next election. Lawmakers in both parties. They also noted that changes to federal tax law.
John McCain’s surprise announcement that he would temporarily suspend his campaign to return to Washington to help broker a deal to save the financial. days during a press conference in Florida.
The Ontario Liberals have a deep hole to dig themselves out of before the next election, but Justin Trudeau’s 2015 federal win should serve as inspiration that a quick turnaround is possible.
Trudeau hints at possible housing funding following meeting with Tory at city hall. 10-year plan to repair crumbling community housing buildings since assuming office and on Wednesday the mayor.
· The Stupack amendment, a provision attached in the House to the Health Care bill that prohibit the federal government from allocating taxpayer money to pay for any part of any health insurance plan that covers abortion except in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is in danger, is itself compromised by the Nelson compromise, but Stupack was not alone in finding the.
Wilson-Raybould, who quit cabinet on Feb. 12 over allegations the Prime Minister’s Office pressured her inappropriately to intervene in the corruption prosecution of engineering giant snc-lavalin, has told her constituents she plans to run in the October federal election as a Liberal.
It’s about to become much, much easier to get a home loan
US pending home sales fell 1.5% in April
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Emma Watson: “My parents let me drink wine as a child”
By Jessica David
Emma Watson has revealed she was allowed to drink alcohol when she was seven. The Harry Potter starlet, now 20, said her parents, lawyers Chris and Jacqueline, always treated her like an adult and she was allowed to drink wine with meals as a child. Emma praises her parents' attitude to alcohol, believing it stopped her from drinking to excess as a teenager like her friends. She said: "My dad wouldn't have any of this kids stuff. We would never be allowed to order from the kids' menu in restaurants. He'd always expect me to have adult conversations. I wasn't babied, I was expected to step up when I was told to. I was never not allowed alcohol - I was seven when I had my first glass of wine, mixed with water and with a meal. I found it really strange when I got to school and everyone was like, 'Ooh, we've got alcohol!' I wasn't interested."
The actress also explained how she found it hard to spend so much time away from her parents - who divorced when she was five - while shooting the Harry Potter flicks, but is grateful for the experience: "I would never have forgiven my parents if they'd stopped me from having this amazing opportunity. What has been hard is making eight blockbusters back-to-back throughout the whole of my teenage years." "If it was my daughter I would prefer to be just one or two movies. I was a long time away from my mum. Dan (Daniel Radcliffe) and Rupert's (Rupert Grint) parents gave up their jobs to be with them. Neither of my parents did. But both my parents love their work and it's a big part of their identity."
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Transgender parents Jake and Hannah Graf on what having a baby during a pandemic is really like
"Our baby Millie is the focal point of our life."
Reevaluating your relationship with alcohol this Dry January? Caggie Dunlop shares how being 'sober curious' has transformed her mental health
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"Continuing to drink in a destructive way was, in essence, an act of self-harm"
Zara McDermott's personal trainer shares the philosophies for a healthy and balanced life (and it includes pizza and wine!)
It's all about the squats!
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Home > News > Federal bodies win $340bn in US corona stimulus package
Federal bodies win $340bn in US corona stimulus package
President Trump signed the $2.2 trillion package into law on Friday. (Photo by Shealah Craighead, The White House via flickr).
President Trump has signed into law a $2.2 trillion (€2 trillion) stimulus package aimed at propping up the US economy amid the coronavirus crisis. The unprecedented cash injection includes $340bn (€310bn) in emergency spending for government agencies, though various attempts by Democrats to add additional protections for federal employees were knocked back.
The package was agreed between Senate leaders and the Trump administration on Wednesday last week, then passed by the House and signed by the president on Friday. The lion’s share of the $340bn in additional funding for government agencies – far greater than the $46bn (€43bn) requested by the Office of Management and Budget – will be spent on hiring temporary workers to ensure public services continue to be delivered, paying existing employees’ overtime, and boosting IT capacity to enable staff to work remotely.
Benefiting agencies include the departments of Agriculture, Interior, Health and Human Services, Justice, Homeland Security, Veterans Affairs, and Housing and Urban Development, Government Executive reported.
Benefits rejected
House Democrats had pushed for perks for the federal workforce, including up to $2,000 reimbursement for childcare costs per dependent child for employees unable to work remotely during the pandemic; enabling any employee with a telework agreement in place to work from home until the end of the year; hazard pay for those potentially exposed to COVID-19 at work; and “weather and safety leave” for those whose offices are closed and can’t telework. They had also proposed that three Trump-signed executive orders, which seek to weaken unions’ clout and make it easier for agencies to fire federal employees, be revoked.
However, these provisions were viewed by Trump and Republican lawmakers as superfluous to the immediate crisis and excluded from the final package.
OPM launches central recruitment and flexibility for caregivers
Meanwhile, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) made two announcements to help public bodies address the coronavirus pandemic.
The “COVID-19 Surge Response Program” will provide a single recruitment hub, enabling public bodies to recruit from the federal workforce into COVID-19 response roles. The system “will allow agencies to quickly realign their workforce so they can better accomplish their mission for the American people,” explained acting OPM director Michael Rigas. “Dedicated civil servants will be able to go to one place and apply for a mission-critical position to support the public during this national emergency.”
Agencies will post details of positions on Open Opportunities, a website used by government to provide professional development opportunities for federal employees. The OPM also released a fact sheet outlining the options for telework-eligible employees who are looking after children or relatives as a result of school and care home closures. In it, the Office attempts to clear up any confusion around what is and is not admissible in the current circumstances. It covers areas such as flexible work schedules, absences and administrative leave, and ‘evacuation pay’.
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GMB SET TO JOIN MAJOR NHS DEMO IN LEEDS
posted by March 29, 2019
Privatisation is demoralising the NHS workforce and undermining standards of care. It’s time for Ministers to listen to NHS workers and managers and end the outsourcing and privatisation of our NHS, says GMB Union as it gears up to join one of the biggest NHS demos.
Hundreds of members from GMB, the trade union for health service workers, will come together with other unions and community groups to hold a rally and march in Leeds on Saturday (30 March) alongside Yorkshire Health Campaigns Together, to demand a better deal for NHS workers and the services they provide.
Demonstrators will gather outside Leeds Art Gallery at 11.30am for a rally before embarking on a march around Leeds city centre.
GMB has long campaigned to repeal the controversial Section 75 of the Health and Social Care Act, which has led to a £10.5 billion explosion in private health contracts, and has now launched the Go Public campaign to reverse privatisation and outsourcing,
GMB Organiser for the NHS, Stacey Booth, said: “Spring has sprung but things are not so sprightly for the NHS and certainly not for the workers. Since the introduction of the NHS Health and Social Care Act in 2012 the NHS has been savaged by swathes of privatisation as the plan accelerated a market based approach to the NHS.”
“The NHS pay deal, which GMB opposed, has done nothing to attract new workers as it was alleged it would and why would it when the Nursing bursary has been scrapped. You cannot offer a sticking plaster after years of austerity and pay freezes and expect it will repair the damage.”
“When services that underpin the NHS such as mental health provision have been decimated it is not surprising that rates of violence and abuse against our members rise. With cuts to the police force by some 20,000 officers and with an ever creaking criminal justice system, patients are being failed and NHS staffs are feeling the force.”
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For further comment contact: Stacey Booth on 07813-541788 or Katherine Mitchell on 07813-541792
#Scrap Section 75
https://www.gmb.org.uk/campaign/scrap-section-75
Go Public 5 Key Demands:
https://www.gmb.org.uk/campaign/go-public
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· November 8, 2011 ·11 min read
Seahawks Progress Report @ Season’s Midpoint
Good teams judge their seasons by only one metric, wins. Great teams judge their seasons by one game, the Super Bowl. The 2011 Seahawks are neither good nor great, so their season must be judged differently. Eight games into this season, the team is 2-6, but there continue to be reasons for excitement as a Seahawks fan. Players and position groups crucial to the team’s future success are heading in the right direction, some at startlingly fast rates.
I wrote those exact same words (with minor updates) five weeks ago in my Quarter-Pole Progress Report, and they apply to these last four games as they did to the first four. Despite some very disappointing performances the past few weeks, there are some clear signs of growth.
Summary Stats (Rankings)
Scoring – 15.2 +0.7 (28th +1, meaning they were 29th after four games and have improved 1 spot in rankings since)
Rushing Yd/Game – 88.2 +20.7 (30th +1)
Yards Per Carry – 4.0 +0.6 (T20th +5)
Passing Yd/Game – 207.9 +21.4 (23rd +5)
Yards Per Attempt – 6.6 +0.3 (24th +2)
Sacks – 29 +15 (30th -3)
QB Rating – 71.2 -8.8 (29th -8)
Turnovers – 15 +9 (10 INT +6, 5 Fumbles +3)
Opp Scoring – 23.1 -1.1 (22nd -4)
Opp Rushing Yd/Game – 110.4 +5.4 (13th +1)
Opp Yards Per Carry – 3.4 +0.2 (T2nd +1)
Opp Passing Yd/Game – 242.4 +5.9 (18th -2)
Opp Yards Per Attempt – 7.6 +0.2 (20th -5)
Sacks – 13 +8 (T29th no change)
Opp QB Rating – 87.7 +4.0 (22nd no change)
Turnovers Forced – 10 +8 (8 INT + 6, Fumbles 2 +2)
Back in my first progress report, I chose a few indicators to help us see if the offensive line is improving. These were: yards-per-carry in the running game, sacks allowed, Zach Miller targets (i.e., how often is Miller being thrown the ball?), and yards-per-attempt. The Miller stat is one simple way to get a view of how often he is being asked to stay in and block versus go out in pass patterns. The better way to measure progress on that front would be counting each snap a tight end stays in to block, but let’s leave that to someone else. Yards per attempt are in there because it is an indicator of bigger plays in the passing game that take longer to develop, and therefore require better protection.
I have updated that table with the last four games. Note, the items in red indicate something different about that stat for that week. For example, Miller was injured early in the NYG game and did not play against CLE. Similarly, Tarvaris Jackson did not play against CLE, which is noteworthy for YPA. For the games Zack Miller missed, I substituted targets for the other tight ends, Anthony McCoy and Cameron Morrah because that still indicates tight ends were out in patterns instead of blocking.
No group will have a bigger impact on whether this team grows into a contender than the offensive line, so let’s look a little deeper.
Note the upward trend for the running game through eight games
Going from back-to-back sub-3.0 YPC games to start the season to a 5.4 YPC game against a Top 10 rushing defense on the road is growth. The coaching staff has been the biggest obstacle to success here due to a lack of willingness to stick with the run the last few weeks. That changes in Dallas as the team had its first game with as many rushing attempts as pass attempts. It also was the first game of the season where the Seahawks had a higher time of possession than their opponent. These things are all linked.
This was the most surprising of all the analysis. It was clear protection had improved, but it still felt like there were a bunch of sacks every game. Stepping back and seeing the linear trend gives the impression there is rather significant growth here. Look at the difference between the first three games and the last three. The Seahawks surrendered an average of 4.6 sack/game in the first three, but have allowed an average of only 2.6 in the last three. Solid improvement.
The improved protection has had a direct effect on the quarterback’s ability to throw down-field. The Pittsburgh game may not have even had a five-step drop in the game plan, let alone a seven-step. It was all quick three-step throws to avoid sacks. That’s no way to run an offense, and results in short gains like you saw in the first three weeks where the YPA never eclipsed 5.0. The worst YPA team in the NFL is the Jaguars who sit at 5.2 YPA. Even with the injury to Jackson, and the blight on humanity that was that Cleveland game, the trend is still going in the right direction.
The targets to the tight end are relatively level. Miller’s injury makes that stat a little less interesting than before, but we can continue to track it to see if that changes. Seeing zero targets for him in the Dallas game was interesting, and an indication the coaching staff was really worried about DeMarcus Ware (for good reason).
It is not just about the stats either. Russell Okung has stayed in the lineup, and had one of his better days in pass protection against Dallas. He blocked Ware one-on-one multiple times and succeeded. James Carpenter still has a long way to go in pass protection, but has improved a lot there. He is also adding some dominating run blocking that makes it possible to imagine him becoming a Top 5 run-blocking right tackle. Fans may need to get used to a different type of great right tackle. Sean Locklear was a superior pass blocker in his day. Carpenter probably will never be that. He very well could be more dominating in run blocking than Locklear ever was in pass protection. The growth he has shown in this short period of time is a great indication that he should continue to get better after a full off-season and more experience playing with John Moffitt. ProFootballFocus.com recently mentioned Max Unger as one of the better centers in the league. Lots of positives from this group.
One thing that has come up a lot has been a belief that the additional yards are meaningless because they are not leading to points. Take a look at the scoring trend so far:
Scoring is flat so far
The data supports the theory. Scoring has not improved since the season began. It is hard to ignore the injury to Jackson, and what impact that may have had on this trend. Things were looking up considerably in the two weeks up until his injury, but have regressed since. Baltimore comes to town next week before a much easier home stretch that could see scoring increase just due to reduced quality of opponent. This is worth watching the rest of the year.
This group continues to perform well despite numerous key injuries. Walter Thurmond and Marcus Trufant are done for the season, but Richard Sherman has stepped forward with three forces turnovers in the two games he has started. Brandon Browner continues to be steady on the other side, and is realizing his promise as an above average starter.
Kam Chancellor has been the most dynamic player on the defense outside of possibly Chris Clemons. He has answered the question of whether he could replace Lawyer Milloy and be a starting safety. Earl Thomas has frankly been a little disappointing. He leads the team in tackles, but has only one interception all year and one tackle for loss in the last four games. This should be a year where he is ascending into the elite class of safeties in the NFL. Teams should fear him. I doubt that is the case so far. He needs to bring it in the second half of the year.
The Red Bryant Effect continues for this team, but there are signs of decay.
That is now 14 games where Bryant has played the whole game at defensive end, and the run defense has been elite, allowing a combined 3.4 YPC. This is not all Bryant, but his role cannot be overstated. Only once this season, and four times in all, has an opposing team even averaged 4.0+ YPC. Seven times, the opponent has not reached more than 3.2 YPC. The trend, however, of the last four weeks is unsettling. The YPC has increased in each of the last four games. This defense has been out on the field more than any other than the Colts, and these are signs of a group that is wearing down.
The pass rush has modestly improved with eight sacks in four games after netting only 5 in the first four. The team is still near the bottom of the league in this category. The coaches are blitzing, but players are not getting home. The flip side of Bryant’s massive frame blocking the run is his massive frame not rushing the passer. Add to that a disappointing start from Raheem Brock, and you have a problem. The secondary has held up remarkably well considering the total lack of pass pressure. It is hard to see how this will change this season. This becomes a priority in the draft, but the problem is more complicated than that. Nobody wants to pull Bryant, and you cannot predict run versus pass. That likely means the rusher needs to be a linebacker or situational player. We will see if the coaching staff starts using Leroy Hill or K.J. Wright more as a blitzer the rest of this year.
Speaking of linebackers, this group has raised it’s level of play the last four games. David Hawthorne has battled through injury to start making some plays, and Hill has been solid. Wright has the starting job to himself after Aaron Curry was traded. He is sixth on the team in tackles, and looks to be gaining steam as he gets more experience. A number of coaches and analysts have had glowing reviews of Wright. We have not seen a great play from him yet. He appeared to blow a coverage against Jason Witten for a touchdown, but has otherwise looked assignment-correct.
Fellow rookie Malcolm Smith has not seen much action, but did get some snaps against Dallas. Perhaps his speed will be part of the solution to the pass rush problem.
Sidney Rice is quietly on pace to become the rare 1,000 yard Seahawks receiver. He leads the team with 435 yards receiving right now, and is averaging 72.5 yards/game, which puts him at 1,015 after 16 games. Doug Baldwin is on pace for 50+ catches and nearly 900 yards. Both players suffered with the Whitehurst experiment. Face it, everyone suffered.
The area where improvement needs to start showing up is Mike Williams and Zach Miller. Williams is on pace for 24 catches and 260 yards, while Miller is on pace for 22 catches and 198 yards. Yikes. These guys both should see double those numbers in the second half of the year. They both have some culpability, but neither one is being targeted more than 2.6 times per game. They should each be getting a minimum of 6 targets a game, even with the depth this team has at receiver and tight end.
Marshawn Lynch ran like the player everyone hoped he would be against Dallas. If he can continue that through the rest of this season, the team may not spend one of its first three picks on a running back next year. Resigning him to an expensive deal would be foolish, but he’s a good fit for this team if he can just quit dancing around and hit the hole with anger.
Justin Forsett may be playing himself off the team. Vai Taua caught my eye in the one pre-season game he played, and is on the practice squad. He’s a one-cut runner with power who may be more valuable to the Seahawks than Forsett. If a team makes a play for Taua, don’t be shocked if the Seahawks sign him and cut Forsett instead.
Leon Washington is averaging 6.1 yards per carry. LEON WASHINGTON IS AVERAGING 6.1 YARDS PER CARRY!! Play the man!
Jackson has been better than advertised. He has done nothing, and can do nothing, to change the fact that this team needs to spend its first round pick on a quarterback next year. He has, however, made the idea of him starting for another year less horrible. His injury is throw-to-throw. It could tear beyond use at any moment. Making it through the rest of the season is unlikely, and evaluating him fairly will be near impossible. What we do know is that he is a better quarterback throwing left-handed than Whitehurst is right-handed.
Josh Portis should be getting reps in practice, and should get the chance to rise in the depth chart. Playing Whitehurst if Jackson goes down does nothing for the team. Portis is at least young enough to gain something from the experience. Losses would happen either way.
The Seahawks not only had a killer opening schedule with opponents who own a 39-26 record, but five of the eight games were on the road and four were at 10AM PST. Things get much easier in the second half with two games against St Louis (1-7) and one against Arizona (2-6). They also get Washington at home. The next four games are BAL, @STL, WAS, PHI. Lots of home cooking. If Jackson is healthy enough to play, the team can win any of those games. Winning more than one of those four, though, would be a little surprising.
The offense needs to start scoring earlier and more often. The defense is weakening. If the offense can’t improve quickly, this could get very ugly, and lots of good progress could be lost. This team cannot survive a defensive collapse, but that’s what might happen if they are on the field as much in the last half of the season. Win or lose, the offensive line playing together will be key. Every snap is a chance to learn. Many fans will be cursing at Pete Carroll, Tarvaris Jackson and others, but the wise ones will sit back and get to really enjoy what’s coming next season.
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Roma (DigiPack)(The Criterion Collection)(Blu-ray)(Region A)
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Roma Blu-ray
Criterion | 2018 | 135 min | Not rated | Feb 11, 2020
Spanish: Dolby Atmos
A story that chronicles a year in the life of a middle-class family in Mexico City in the early 1970s.
Writer: Alfonso Cuarón
Starring: Marina de Tavira, Yalitza Aparicio, Diego Cortina Autrey, Carlos Peralta, Marco Graf, Daniela Demesa
- 4K DIGITAL MASTER, supervised by director Alfonso Cuarón, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack on the Blu-ray
- Road to "Roma," a new documentary about the making of the film, featuring behind-the-scenes footage and an interview with Cuarón
- Snapshots from the Set, a new documentary featuring actors Yalitza Aparicio and Marina de Tavira, producers Gabriela Rodríguez and Nicolás Celis, production designer Eugenio Caballero, casting director Luis Rosales, executive producer David Linde, and others
- New documentaries about the film's sound and postproduction processes, featuring Cuarón; Sergio Diaz, Skip Lievsay, and Craig Henighan from the postproduction sound team; editor Adam Gough; postproduction supervisor Carlos Morales; and finishing artist Steven J. Scott
- New documentary about the film's ambitious theatrical campaign and social impact in Mexico, featuring Celis and Rodríguez
- Nothing at Stake, a new video essay by filmmaker :: kogonada
- Alternate French subtitles and Spanish SDH for the film
- PLUS: Essays by novelist Valeria Luiselli and historian Enrique Krauze, along with (Blu-ray only) writing by author Aurelio Asiain and production-design images with notes by Caballero
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Taste of the Camino 2020 Registration Open
Join us for
A House Concert with
Hans York & Tobias Langguth
When you have talented friends, fantastic things happen! We have long enjoyed visits from Hans York who never travels without his guitar and always spoils us with background music and mini-concerts. On his last visit, he brought along Tobias Langguth, who added his electric guitar to Han’s acoustic for an incredible sound!
Please join us Friday, April 15th at Krystyna’s house at High Hope Ranch for a house concert.
Potluck Dinner starting at 7:00 PM, bring a healthy dish to go along with the fresh greens salad we’ll have ready.
Concert starting at 8:00 PM so our friends from DFW can make it here!
By donation to the artists (we suggest at least $20 per artist), housing available at our 5 bedroom Habari Guest House for $75 a room (includes tax!) or $30 a futon (includes tax, too!) in the living areas. You can also rent our smaller guest houses Kasa Casa or Mata’Zamo, pitch a tent, or park an RV! Check-in time for the houses is 4:00 PM, overnight guests are welcome to come early and enjoy a hike on High Hope’s vast landscape or just enjoy the peace and quiet! Overnight guests are also invited to bring breakfast goodies for a shared Saturday morning gathering.
Please reserve your space by using the RSVP link above.
Hans & Tobias met for the first time in February 2016 at the Dallas Greyhound Station. They both share not only many friends and musicians dating back to the early 80’s but also the love for Brazilian music, which became obvious the first time they played together.
German-born, national touring, award winning singer songwriter Hans York has quickly made himself a name as an extraordinary DADGAD player and strong, engaging performer with a distinctive style and an irrepressibly delightful and approachable manner. His intimate voice draws comparisons to Paul Simon, Sting, Kenny Rankin or Michael Franks and captures the audience with its honesty and clearness.
He accompanied Robert Palmer on German TV, toured as bass player with the New York Broadway Ensemble, played with US national Scottish Fiddle Champion Jamie Laval all over the US and in Scotland, toured throughout Europe with master harp player Rüdiger Oppermann, and performed a Concerto as Soloist on fretless bass with the "Ars Quittilinga" Chamber Orchestra. (Concerto written by contemporary East German composer Thomas König) Hans York co- founded the German Worldmusic cult band Moka Efti and recorded three CDs with them. The third album, “Fata Morgana” features US saxophonist Charlie Mariano and producer/saxophonist Heinrich von Kalnein (Vienna Art Orchestra).
Tobias Langguth is a mainly self-taught guitarist who was born in Karlsruhe, Germany, in 1957. In 1979, he started his career as a professional musician performing bebop and modern jazz styles of music.
He went on to play in many different bands like Joe Wulf’s Gentlemen of Swing, Jan Jankeje's Mobil Jazz Band, Acoustic Avenue, and performing with solo artists like Viviane de Farias, Hans "João" Limburg, and Ignez Carvalho, to name a few.
Beyond that, he developed a deep interest in Brazilian music. This inspired his own compositions in which he combined Brazilian bossa nova and samba with jazz and fusion styles. From 1988 on, he has had his own band publishing various albums. In 1999, he discovered his interest in singing and the Portuguese language. Consequently, he started with his own interpretations of the world famous bossa nova hits. In the meantime, his long-established interests in rock'n'roll, blues and country style music have also revived. Today Tobias Langguth offers a highly flexible mix of jazz, rock and bossa nova.
Hans York Website
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The NHL Forum
Gino Reda: Plus/Minus in the NHL
Gino Reda
A minus to the horrendous crowd in St. Louis Thursday night. True the weather was bad, and the team is even worse, but this is ridiculous. The official attendance was announced at 5,410, which would make it the fifth smallest crowd in franchise history, but according to some accounts, the real number was about half that.
A plus to the University of Vermont. Not only did the school boast three alumni in Thursday night's game between Tampa and Boston, but all three made big contributions. A goal for Martin St. Louis, a goal and an assist for Eric Perrin, and Tim Thomas was the hero in the shootout.
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Wow St.Louis will be moving cities soon if it doesnt get some fans to the games. The stadium can seat over 3x that amount of people.
Canuck said:
It's pretty sad eh?
I don't even know how they can afford to pay the salaries there, even with the cap? :dunno:
I don't know if the new arena is paid for or not?
Will they NHL have to move the team if things keep going this way?
It would take more then one season low attendance to force a move.
Here's their average attendance for the years posted:
2000-01 - 19,518
2003-04 - Lock-Out Season
2006-07 - 10,813 (So far this season)
I don't think the St. Louis faithful like Checketts? It seems, ever since there was talk of, then him buying the team, the attendance as gone down?
wow there is more in attendance at OHL games than there is in St.Louis at the moment
panoo said:
2003-04 was lockout season? Wasn't it 2004-05!
http://www.hockeyforum.com/nhl-forum/1228-most-strongest-team-2006-07-a.html#post6117
check this thread and vote there...
BE-LEAF-ABLE
Slight mistake I suppose...
The point trying to be made I guess is the drastic fall in interest in the team. They were really throwing around the money before the Cap came into play, and they were one ofthe team hurt most. The team was terrible at best.
They're getting better now, but are St. Louis citizens finding other sports of more interest?
Maybe they just want a winner/more competitive team/team that made the playoffs 24 season in a row.
Whatever the case be, that's really sad.
"It's not the way it's going to be. We have to be very, very patient and build this the right way. We have to go through a process. It may be painful. I hope it isn't. But we're prepared for all the bumps and pratfalls and potholes in the road ahead. I'm prepared for it anyway, or I wouldn't have come." - Ron Wilson, Head Coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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I don't think the Blues should go anywhere. The pre-lockout attendence #'s where great and with a winning team I'm sure more people would care. You gotta give them a few more years and to see if when the team improves so does the attendence.
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20 fun things to do in Dorset
Posted by Kate A on 9th March 2020
From the pristine golden beaches and dramatic fossil-rich cliffs of the Jurassic Coast to the verdant rolling countryside of Hardy Country, it’s easy to see why Dorset is a top choice for a staycation. This beloved UK holiday destination holds a treasure trove of things to do, including exciting family attractions, intriguing museums, and some of the most spectacular houses and gardens to be found anywhere.
We have chosen 20 fun things to do in Dorset, whether you’re visiting the county as a couple, a family or a group. Walk the cobbles of the famous Hovis advert, explore an abandoned ghost village, enjoy a tipple in a vineyard, or make a splash at a waterpark; you’re about to discover the best days out that Dorset has to offer.
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Explore a ghost village at Tyneham
Nestled among the Lulworth hills lies the lost village of Tyneham which was evacuated in 1943 during the Second World War. Incredibly atmospheric and one of the top free things to do in Dorset, this scattering of crumbling buildings was once home to 225 farming and fishing folk. The village was commandeered by the Ministry of Defence to enable the military to conduct training exercises in preparation for D-Day, and the residents were given notice to pack up and leave within 30 days. Sadly, they were never permitted to return, and the village remains an eerie time capsule which you can explore most weekends – some of the buildings have even been restored to show what country life would have been like before the war.
Location: Tyneham, East Lulworth (BH20 5QF)
Prices: Free (parking charges may apply)
Opening times: weekends and selected dates
Stay nearby at: The Grain Store - West Lulworth | Sleeps 5
Hunt for fossils at Lyme Regis
The Jurassic Coast is renowned for its bounty of fossils strewn along its beaches and cliffs. Ammonites, belemnites, shells and even the occasional dinosaur bone can be found if you know where to look. Therefore, one of the best things to do in Dorset is to visit one of the beaches along the coast and see what you can discover. Lyme Regis is high on the list of places where you’re likely to find these natural wonders – the town became famous after local lady Mary Anning discovered the first complete ichthyosaur in England. There’s even an annual Lyme Regis Fossil Festival!
Location: Lyme Regis (DT7 3JH)
Opening times: Always open. Dogs are not allowed on the main beach between 1 May to 30 September
Stay nearby at: Higher Holcombe Farm | Sleeps 6 + 2 dogs
Discover more beautiful beaches in Dorset with our ultimate guide.
Admire the views from Golden Cap
Arguably one of the most rewarding free activities in Dorset is climbing to the summit of Golden Cap. This is the highest point on the South Coast, standing at 191 metres tall which is about twice the height of the White Cliffs of Dover. From the top of this striking gold-coloured cliff you can drink in the incredible views – on a clear day you can see all the way across Lyme Bay to Dartmoor and there are spectacular vistas east to Bridport and Chesil Beach.
Location: Golden Cap Estate, Morcombelake (DT6 6EP)
Opening times: Always open
Stay nearby at: Guard House Cottage | Sleeps 6
Spot some deer at RSPB Arne
One of the best free days out in Dorset with the kids is a trip to the RSPB’s Arne Nature Reserve. Overlooking Poole Harbour, this is a great spot to introduce children to nature, with family-friendly walks, a Bird Bingo game, and Wildlife Explorer backpacks for kids to borrow on their adventures. Amongst the dramatic open heathland and ancient oak woodland, there’s the chance to glimpse all six of the UK’s native reptiles, as well as the Dartford warbler, ospreys, and a great number of wading birds. It’s also one of very few places in England where it’s possible to see sika deer in the wild.
Location: Arne, Wareham (BH20 5BJ)
Opening times: The reserve is always open, the car park is open 8.30am-6pm, and the facilities are open 9.30am-4.30pm
Stay nearby at: The School House – Arne | Sleeps 6
Kids days out in Dorset
Go bananas at Monkey World
Take a walk on the wild side with a visit to Monkey World in Wareham, one of the best family days out in Dorset. This 65-acre sanctuary is home to more than 250 adorable primates of more than 20 different species, rescued and rehabilitated from all over the world. Gain an insight into life at the park during daily keepers' talks, enjoy a guided tour, and watch your own little monkeys swinging and climbing through the play area. Children will love the Chimpanzee Nursery, where the youngest inhabitants are cared for, and keep an eye out for special events throughout the year, including the Easter Egg Extravaganza.
Location: Wareham (BH20 6HH)
Prices: View the prices here
Opening times: Open every day (except Christmas Day) 10am-5pm
Stay nearby at: Honey Cottage – Wool | Sleeps 6 + 2 dogs
Make a splash at Dorset Adventure Park
This family-friendly attraction in Dorset has plenty to offer your little ones. Spread over two lakes and surrounded by 18 acres of woodland, Dorset Adventure Park is home to a huge aqua assault course full of inflatable fun. Conquer the Action Tower, the Rodeo Splash, the Flip Bag and many more obstacles on this wet and wild adventure. Alternatively, challenge your family members to the tricky Mud Trail, featuring 50 different obstacles over a 2km trail. There are rope swings, balance beams, tunnels and tyre mangles to face.
Location: Corfe Castle (BH20 5JG)
Opening times: View the opening times here
Stay nearby at: Honeypot Cottage - Corfe Castle | Sleeps 4 + 1 dog
Conquer the mighty Corfe Castle
If you’re looking for things to do with kids in Dorset, then treat your budding young knights and princesses to a day out at Corfe Castle. Managed by the National Trust, this 1,000-year-old royal fortress is known to be one of Britain's most iconic and evocative survivors of the English Civil War. All ages are sure to be captivated by these dramatic ruins built by William the Conqueror, along with the breathtaking views across Purbeck. Set within the village of the same name, there are often battle re-enactments and archery demonstrations to bring history to life and, if you want to make the day extra special, arrive by steam train via the Swanage Railway which stops in the village.
Location: Corfe Castle (BH20 5EZ)
Stay nearby at: Wyncott Cottage - Corfe Castle | Sleeps 6
Meet Alice at Adventure Wonderland
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Adventure Wonderland credit: Instagram @adventure_wonderland_park
When it comes to theme parks in Dorset, Adventure Wonderland promises a fantastic day out for young children. Based on Lewis Carol's timeless classic, Alice in Wonderland, this exciting family attraction boasts over 30 fun rides including rollercoasters, turbo teacups, water boats, flying elephants and giant swings. Kids will love meeting Alice, the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, Mr Rabbit and the cheeky Cheshire Cat, and if you fancy a challenge, you can attempt to find your way out of the huge hedge maze, the third-largest in the UK.
Location: Christchurch (BH23 6BA)
Stay nearby at: Coast – Bournemouth | Sleeps 4
Adult days out in Dorset
Browse the Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum
Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum credit: Instagram @russellcotes
One of the best Dorset tourist attractions that adults are sure to enjoy is the Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum in Bournemouth, filled with a treasure trove of exotic memorabilia from all around the globe. Admire the finest art, experience in-depth talks, tours and workshops, and wander beautiful cliff-top gardens. Once the home of two Victorian collectors and travel enthusiasts, Sir Merton and Lady Annie Russell-Cotes, this remarkable Grade II-listed seaside villa dates to 1901 and was gifted along with its contents to the people of Bournemouth following their deaths.
Location: Bournemouth (BH1 3AA)
Prices: Adults £7.50, children (5-17 years) £4, under 5s free
Opening times: Open Tuesday to Sunday (and Bank Holiday Mondays) 10am-5pm
Stay nearby at: Pier Retreat | Sleeps 3
If the weather’s not on your side, we’ve got some great ideas for days out in this guide.
Make a toast at the English Oak Vineyard
Sipping cool, sparkling wine amidst rolling vines and majestic oaks in the peaceful countryside has surely got to be the perfect way to spend a warm summer’s day. One of the finest days out in Dorset for adults, the English Oak Vineyard offers special tours on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer months where you can discover the fascinating stages involved in skilfully crafting their award-winning wine. Stroll through seemingly endless rows of Pinot and Chardonnay vines, before indulging in a wine tasting and, if you want to make your Dorset day out even more special, the vineyard also offers a Vineyard Picnic which can be booked along with your tour.
Location: Lytchett Matravers (BH16 6BX)
Prices: Public tours £20 per person
Opening times: Fridays and Saturdays between June and September
Stay nearby at: Quarr Barn Loft | Sleeps 2 + 2 dogs
Visit Thomas Hardy’s Cottage
Fans of the literary great, Thomas Hardy, should definitely add this popular Dorset attraction to their holiday itinerary. This evocative cob and thatch cottage in Higher Bockhampton, built by his grandfather, was where the author was born in 1840 and little has altered since the family left. In this quintessential country cottage with its pretty garden and roses around the door, Hardy penned several of his early short stories, poetry, and novels, including 'Under the Greenwood Tree' and 'Far from the Madding Crowd'. Now owned by the National Trust, it is a great way to experience rural Victorian life, and to learn how his early years in the countryside formed the connection with nature which runs throughout his written works. To get the full Thomas Hardy experience, visit nearby Max Gate, the house the author designed and moved to on the outskirts of Dorchester.
Location: Higher Bockhampton (DT2 8QJ)
Prices: Adults £7.90, children £3.95, family £19.75
Stay nearby at: Well Cottage | Sleeps 4 + 1 dog
Tantalise your taste buds at the Dorset Seafood Festival
Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival credit: Instagram @dorsetseafoodfest
Why not time your holiday in Dorset around the annual Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival? A perfect day out for foodies, you can sample delicious local produce, be entertained by celebrity chefs, and gain a better understanding of the superb seafood available just off our wonderful shores. This two-day event along Weymouth Harbour is bustling with around 100 stalls, with plenty of live music and entertainment. Indulge in a glass of English sparkling wine from title sponsors Nyetimber, bring an appetite and plenty of cash!
Location: Weymouth (DT4 8BG)
Prices: Free to attend, but you’ll need cash for the various stalls
Stay nearby at: Goliath | Sleeps 2
Unusual things to do in Dorset
Marvel at a mysterious colour-changing pool
The Blue Pool credit: Instagram @dronemagic_photography
One of Dorset’s lesser-known attractions, the Blue Pool at Furzebrook on the Isle of Purbeck is a hidden oasis. Enveloped by glorious sun-dappled woodland, heathland and wildlife, this large pool in a former chalk pit dates to the 17th century. The reason why this dazzling natural wonder is so special and unique is that the water changes colour, as if by magic! Transforming across a spectrum of colours, sometimes it’s blue, sometimes green or turquoise, and sometimes even red, all caused by light diffracting from the fine clay suspended in the water. Delight in a peaceful stroll around the pool before tucking into a cream tea at the Blue Pool Tea Rooms.
Location: Wareham (BH20 5AR)
Stay nearby at: Nightjar Cottage | Sleeps 4 + 2 dogs
Spend the day with some swans
Considered by many to be one of the best experiences in Dorset, at Abbotsbury Swannery you’ll find yourselves in the heart of a vibrant colony of Mute Swans. This unique Dorset attraction is the only place in the world where you can get up close to around 600 of these majestic birds as they nest. On the site of a former 11th-century Benedictine monastery, this fenceless sanctuary is best enjoyed during the midday and late afternoon feeding sessions, along with the nesting and hatching period between the end of May and June – at this time, you will often find yourself standing right beside the hatching eggs, watching the fluffy cygnets being born.
Location: Abbotsbury (DT3 4JG)
Prices: Adults £12.75, children £9.75, family £47
Opening times: Open daily between 18 March and 28 October 10am-5pm
Stay nearby at: The Old Sweet Shop – Weymouth | Sleeps 5 + 1 dog
Throw yourself off a Jurassic cliff
For those who want to take their days out in Dorset to the next level, why not book an adrenaline-fuelled coasteering expedition? Enjoy an exciting day exploring the Jurassic Coast, by throwing yourself off it! There are many companies dotted along the coastline who offer the chance to test your nerve swimming through caves, scrambling across rocks and climbing through tunnels. Lulworth Outdoors offers a host of challenging activities, as well as the chance to hire a kayak and explore the coast at a more relaxed pace.
Location: West Lulworth (BH20 5RQ)
Opening times: Open daily 9am-5pm
Stay nearby at: Christopher Cottage | Sleeps 6
Trek the rolling Dorset hills with a llama
UK Llamas credit: Instagram @ukllamas
When it comes to unusual things to do in Dorset, it doesn’t get much more unique than setting out on a scenic hike with a llama by your side. At UK Llamas you can enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, navigating the undulating pathways of the spectacular Jurassic Coast, or weaving your way along the idyllic patchwork countryside of West Dorset, in the company of one of these gentle animals. Known for their calming influence, spending the day with these hardy Andean creatures is sure to be a relaxing one, and there’s even a delicious cream tea to round off your walk afterwards.
Location: Beaminster (DT8 3HE)
Stay nearby at: Bramley Cottage – Beaminster | Sleeps 6 + 4 dogs
Places of interest in Dorset
Be wowed by Old Harry Rocks
One of our top recommendations for things to see in Dorset is Old Harry Rocks, three astonishing 65-million-year-old chalk outcroppings which mark the end of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. Perhaps one of the best views in Dorset, these dramatic white pillars which rise from the swirling waters, stand guard over the coastline. According to legend, the stacks were named Old Harry as a euphemism for the devil, who allegedly used to nap on the rocks. Another story tells of the pirate and smuggler Harry Paye who stashed his loot somewhere near the rocks. You can reach this mesmerising spectacle via the easy 3.5-mile Old Harry Rocks Walk from South Beach car park in Studland.
Location: Handfast Point, Studland (BH19 3AX)
Stay nearby at: Heatherview – Studland | Sleeps 6
Explore Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
Two of Dorset’s most iconic landmarks are Lulworth Cove and neighbouring Durdle Door, which can both be admired on a stroll along the Jurassic Coast. These Dorset points of interest are a must for any photographer, geographer or family day out and are true wonders of nature. Begin with a picnic at Lulworth Cove, a scallop-shaped pebbly cove which was formed around 10,000 years ago by the power of water. Lapped by the crystal-clear sea, this is a wonderful beauty spot to relax for a while. Then, follow a short but steep cliff path to Durdle Door and be wowed by the enormous limestone arch, chiselled into this distinctive shape over many years by sea erosion.
Stay nearby at: Bricklesey Cottage | Sleeps 6
Our guide to walking in Dorset highlights some more great beauty spots to visit.
Spot red squirrels on Brownsea Island
Accessible by ferry, Brownsea Island is one of the most popular attractions in Dorset, thanks to its abundance of wildlife and captivating scenery. Owned by the National Trust, this is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour, yet is still only 1.5 miles long and less than a mile wide, making it easy to explore on foot. Once the scene of the formation of the worldwide Scout movement back in 1908, the island is today a nature reserve, and one of the only places in southern England where indigenous red squirrels can be spotted in their natural habitat. Explore the visitor centre and museum, enjoy a cuppa in the café and don’t miss the open-air theatre performances during the summer.
Location: Poole (BH13 7EE)
Stay nearby at: Woodridings | Sleeps 8
Visit the street from the Hovis advert
Nestled in the quaint hilltop town of Shaftesbury is one of Dorset’s most famous streets, Gold Hill. Considered one of the prettiest places in the entire county, this charming cobbled street lined with stone cottages is true Instagram perfection, especially when it takes on a golden hue in the summer sun. If you’re thinking this picture-postcard scene looks familiar, then that’s because this is the iconic street featured in the famous 1970s TV advert for Hovis. Why not recreate the famous scene by cycling down the cobbles just as the boy from the advert once did?
Location: Shaftesbury (SP7 8HB)
Stay nearby at: Well Cottage - The Pump Yard | Sleeps 2 + 1 dog
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11/14/2012 05:04 pm ET Updated Dec 06, 2017
Jake Bickelhaupt, Chicago Chef, Turns To Kickstarter To Launch Dyne Restaurant
By Joseph Erbentraut
He's worked in the kitchens of some of Chicago's most highly-regarded restaurants -- including Alinea, Charlie Trotter's and Schwa -- and won considerable praise for Sous Rising, the underground "guestaurant" he runs out of his home, but Chicago chef Jake Bickelhaupt is hungry to take his craft to the next level.
Late last month, Bickelhaupt launched a Kickstarter campaign with the ambitious goal of getting a new 36-seat BYOB brick-and-mortar restaurant, named Dyne, off the ground. In exchange for funding pledges, he is offering prizes including autographed aprons, engraved chefs knives and -- for $500 or more -- a 12-course dinner and a "chef for a day" experience.
But funders have been slow to bite. With less than ten percent raised of the fundraising goal of $125,000 and a mere two weeks to go before the campaign is up as of this writing, The Huffington Post spoke with Bickelhaupt about his vision for what he hopes will one day be one of the city's best restaurants.
The Huffington Post: Your Sous Rising dinners obviously have a really solid reputation and have gotten killer reviews, why take the jump now to Dyne?
Jake Bickelhaupt: Sous Rising isn’t the end goal for me; it's the beginning. For me, the move to Dyne isn't a jump. I see Dyne as a natural progression to or evolution of what I've been doing with SR. Sous Rising dinners started as an outlet for me to do what I love, a way to share my particular style and food vision with people equally passionate about the experiences associated with food. Dyne will be a new challenge and push me to be better than what I am now.
HP: Tell me more about the dining experience you are aiming to offer at Dyne, how will it compare to what you've created at Sous Rising?
JB: When Dyne eventually gets off the ground, the creativity and passion that I put into Sous Rising will be applied in equal measure. From the standpoint of service and dishes Dyne will be Sous Rising, but on a larger scale. Even though service is limited to my wife and myself, we're attentive to every detail and believe that the best service is when your server anticipates your needs. I believe that we accomplish that and there is no higher purpose in life than serving others. The experience at Sous Rising is intensely focused on the guest. Dyne will have the same mission; we want to give our guests an experience that leaves them satiated on all levels.
I currently order the highest quality food I can afford: Kurobuta pork, winter truffles, Matsutake mushrooms, Lubina sea bass from Spain, and Blis trout roe to name a few. My style of cooking is to redefine expectations (like a cupcake served as a roe course). I evoke emotions from diners with unique flavor combinations or surprises. My dishes have been described as "whimsical," but make no mistake everything on the plate has a purpose. The foundation of my dishes comes from years of learning proper technique.
HP: Do you have any general locations in mind for Dyne?
JB: Nothing specific. Does it sound new-age to say that I believe that a space will find me when the time is right? I don’t mean to be weird, but life is like that sometimes. These things have interesting ways of finding you and I’m going to leave it be until the time comes to put energy towards it.
HP: Why did you choose the Kickstarter funding model?
JB: I first learned about Kickstarter a couple of years ago through either a magazine or online article (the source escapes me). I was blown away by all the positive stories and projects that had been funded. Then in early 2011, a couple of the Kickstarter founders came in to eat at Schwa and I told them I liked what they were doing.
As I got underway with Sous Rising earlier this year and began to gain confidence in the idea of making ‘a go’ of it Kickstarter just seemed like the natural choice. The more I poked around on the site the more I started to think "Why couldn't I try this?" Dyne is a chance for me to operate on my own terms. Maybe it's my affinity for Cinderella stories, but crowdsourced funding seems to champion the underdog, the little guy. Who doesn't dream of making a living doing what they love and also being their own boss?
HP: Attempting to fund the opening of a brick-and-mortar restaurant via Kickstarter seems uber-ambitious -- what is your message to the naysayers?
JB: If you’ll indulge me a quote: Vincent Van Gogh said, "If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."
To the naysayers I simply say, "Why not?" I don't think there are any negatives I haven't already thought of. But ultimately, what have I got to lose by trying? I've had this dream for ten years, Kickstarter has been around for the last three. If anything, they should be asking what took me so long.
HP: If the funding does not come through with the Kickstarter, what do you think will be your next steps?
JB: I will continue looking for a way to make it happen, whether that’s investor dinners, a small business loan or trying Kickstarter again. I've set my sights on this goal and I'm working at it every day in one way or another. Anyone in the restaurant industry can tell you that there are a lot easier ways to make a buck, but this is what I love.
With two weeks to go as of Wednesday, Bickelhaupt's Dyne Kickstarter has raised about $7,675 toward its $125,000 fundraising goal. Help the campaign get the rest of the way there or learn more.
It's back! If you have a Chicago-based Kickstarter or IndieGoGo project that you'd like to see featured in "Can They Kick It?"? Get in touch at chicago@huffingtonpost.com.
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Acacia is a bellwether NPE and well-placed to ride out current market uncertainties
Acacia Research has in many ways been a trailblazer for the NPE market. It initially pursued a large-scale approach to licensing through a volume-based strategy before shifting to a focus on marquee portfolios. It has expanded its horizons to take advantage of opportunities in both Europe and Asia, giving it a useful geographical hedge as the IP climate continues to worsen in the US. And it has maintained a litigation-heavy approach to help drive initial licensing deals.
All of these elements have become part of the NPE playbook, confirming Acacia’s position as one of the most closely followed public IP companies (PIPCO).
A new piece of research by IP analyst and investor David Hoff has thrown further light on the NPE and is well worth reading for anyone interested in the PIPCO sector. A summary can be found at his blog with the full version available for purchase. This is the second in-depth study that Hoff has written on a PIPCO after he published a report on Marathon Patent Group earlier this year. As anyone who follows the PIPCO sector will know, there is a dearth of good quality analysis and so Hoff’s studies fill a significant gap in the market.
More than anything his Acacia research underlines just how fundamentally the company has changed its business in the last three years. Its shift to an asset base concentrated on marquee patents essentially began in 2012 with its acquisition of the Adaptix portfolio from private equity firm Baker Capital. That shift reflects the much tougher assertion climate that has developed over the last few years in the US as the advent of the America Invents Act, particularly the introduction of new review procedures, and the impact of various court decisions have made enforcement much tougher.
According to Hoff’s research, that shift maybe about to pay off and lift Acacia’s share price from its currently depressed state in the $8 to $9 range. He estimates that the company’s potential licensing universe is considerable. Here’s how he puts it: “I estimate there to be roughly $1.6 billion in future licensing agreements if the company was to take all of their portfolios to trial and win them all.” That, of course, is not going to happen, but it does give an indication of the size of opportunity available to Acacia.
As Hoff discloses in the report he is an investor in the NPE so he, like anyone who has put their money into a company, has an interest in its share price rebounding from its recent lows. However his basic premise that there’s significant upside in Acacia stock looks sound.
As any patent market observer knows, the equity markets have a strange way of treating the PIPCO sector - often over-reacting to a single judgement (both on the upside and downside) in a way that ignores the fact that NPEs typically wage multi-faceted litigation campaigns. However, with patent reform still being debated in Washington DC and key court decisions continuing to cloud the market in uncertainty, there is a clear logic to backing a company that has high-quality patents to license across a range of industries and geographies, as well as a large enough balance sheet to sustain lengthy litigation battles. Seen that way, Acacia looks as well positioned as any NPE to weather the current patent storm.
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The Chaperone (Paperback)
By Laura Moriarty
This is a fascinating story of two women who become unlikely companions
in 1922. Louise Brooks, who really lived and was a silent film icon, is
only 15 when she leaves Wichita, Kansas for New York City with her
chaperone, 36 year old matron Cora Carlisle, who is truly the heart of
this book. The many layers of her story will captivate you. This is a
well developed portrayal of the social upheaval the Jazz Age brought to
every corner of American life. I found it a very satisfying read.
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— Louis
“Silent film star Louise Brooks was accustomed to being the center of attention, but that is not the case in this exquisite novel about the summer of 1922 when 15-year-old Louise traveled to New York for dance training. At the center of this story is her chaperone, 36-year-old Cora Carlisle, who has reasons of her own for traveling to New York that fateful summer. Cora's story is one of casting after the classic American dream with a few unexpected twists, and Moriarty's writing captures it perfectly.”
— Katherine Osborne, Kennebooks, Kennebunk, ME
Soon to be a feature film from the creators of Downton Abbey starring Elizabeth McGovern, The Chaperone is a New York Times-bestselling novel about the woman who chaperoned an irreverent Louise Brooks to New York City in the 1920s and the summer that would change them both.
Only a few years before becoming a famous silent-film star and an icon of her generation, a fifteen-year-old Louise Brooks leaves Wichita, Kansas, to study with the prestigious Denishawn School of Dancing in New York. Much to her annoyance, she is accompanied by a thirty-six-year-old chaperone, who is neither mother nor friend. Cora Carlisle, a complicated but traditional woman with her own reasons for making the trip, has no idea what she’s in for. Young Louise, already stunningly beautiful and sporting her famous black bob with blunt bangs, is known for her arrogance and her lack of respect for convention. Ultimately, the five weeks they spend together will transform their lives forever.
For Cora, the city holds the promise of discovery that might answer the question at the core of her being, and even as she does her best to watch over Louise in this strange and bustling place she embarks on a mission of her own. And while what she finds isn’t what she anticipated, she is liberated in a way she could not have imagined. Over the course of Cora’s relationship with Louise, her eyes are opened to the promise of the twentieth century and a new understanding of the possibilities for being fully alive.
Drawing on the rich history of the 1920s, ’30s, and beyond—from the orphan trains to Prohibition, flappers, and the onset of the Great Depression to the burgeoning movement for equal rights and new opportunities for women—Laura Moriarty’s The Chaperone illustrates how rapidly everything, from fashion and hemlines to values and attitudes, was changing at this time and what a vast difference it all made for Louise Brooks, Cora Carlisle, and others like them.
Laura Moriarty is the author of The Center of Everything, The Rest of Her Life, and While I’m Falling. She lives in Kansas.
"The Chaperone is the enthralling story of two women . . . and how their unlikely relationship changed their lives. . . . In this layered and inventive story, Moriarty raises profound questions about family, sexuality, history, and whether it is luck or will—or a sturdy combination of the two—that makes for a wonderful life."—O, The Oprah Magazine
"In her new novel, The Chaperone, Laura Moriarty treats this golden age with an evocative look at the early life of silent-film icon Louise Brooks, who in 1922 leaves Wichita, Kansas, for New York City in the company of 36-year-old chaperone, Cora Carlisle. . . . A mesmerizing take on women in this pivotal era."—Vogue
"With her shiny black bob and milky skin, Louise Brooks epitomized silent-film glamour. But in Laura Moriarty's engaging new novel The Chaperone, Brooks is just a hyper-precocious and bratty 15-year-old, and our protagonist, 36-year-old Cora Carlisle, has the not-easy mission of keeping the teenager virtuous while on a trip from their native Kansas to New York City. After a battle of wills, there's a sudden change of destiny for both women, with surprising and poignant results."—Entertainment Weekly
"Throughout The Chaperone, her fourth and best novel, Laura Moriarty mines first-rate fiction from the tension between a corrupting coastal media and the ideal of heart-of-America morality. . . . . Brooks's may be the novel's marquee name, but the story's heart is Cora's. With much sharpness but great empathy, Moriarty lays bare the settled mindset of this stolid, somewhat fearful woman—and the new experiences that shake that mindset up."—San Francisco Weekly
"Film star Louise Brooks was a legend in her time, but the real lead of The Chaperone is Cora Carlise, Brooks' 36-year-old chaperone for her first visit to New York City in 1922. As Cora struggles to tame Louise's free spirit, she finds herself moving past the safety of her own personal boundaries. In this fictional account of Cora and Louise's off-and-on relationship, Laura Moriarty writes with grace and compassion about life's infinite possibilities for change and, ultimately, happiness."—Minneapolis Star Tribune
“When silent film star Louise Brooks was a sexually provocative and headstrong 15-year-old from Kansas, she traveled with a chaperone to new York City to attend dance school. In this fascinating historical novel, her minder, Cora, struggles to keep her charge within the bounds of propriety but finds herself questioning the confines of her own life. Thorough Cora the world of early 20th-century America comes alive, and her personal triumphs become cause for celebration.”—People
"Captivating and wise . . . In The Chaperone, Moriarty gives us a historically detailed and nuanced portrayal of the social upheaval that spilled into every corner of American life by 1922. . . . [An] inventive and lovely Jazz Age story."—Washington Post
"#1 Summer 2012 novel."—The Christian Science Monitor
"A fun romp."—Good Housekeeping
"Devour it."—Marie Claire
"The novel is captivating, and the last lines about Cora (you might think I’m giving everything away, but I’m not giving anything away—the story rolls through changes in terrain so subtle that it’s like a train from Wichita to New York and back) capsulate it all, revealing the richness of the saga.”—The Daily Beast
"The Chaperone," an enchanting, luminous new novel by Laura Moriarty, fictionalizes the tale of the very real caretaker who accompanied a 15-year-old Louise Brooks on the first leg of her journey to silent-movie stardom. . . . Moriarty is a lovely writer, warm and wise."—Cleveland Plain Dealer
"It is [Louise Brooks's] endearing and surprising companion Cora Carlisle—a sharply drawn creating—who is the heart and soul of this stirring story.”—Family Circle
"Captivating and wise."—Newsday
“While Louise lends The Chaperone a dose of fire, the novel’s heart is its heroine, who has a tougher time swimming in the seas of early-20th-century America than her ward does. As the story carries on, Moriarty’s greatest strength proves to be her ability to seamlessly weave together Cora’s present, future and colorful past.”—Time Out
“Set to be the hit of the beach read season.”—Matchbook
“The challenges of historical fiction are plentiful—how to freely imagine a person who really lived, how to impart modern sensibility to a bygone era, how to do your research without exactly showing your research. And yet, when this feat is achieved artfully (we’re talking Loving Frank or Arthur and George artfully), it can transport a reader to another time and place. Laura Moriarty’s new novel,The Chaperone, falls into this category.”—Bookpage
“It’s impossible not to be completely drawn in by The Chaperone. Laura Moriarty has delivered the richest and realest possible heroine in Cora Carlisle, a Wichita housewife who has her mind and heart blown wide open, and steps—with uncommon courage—into the fullness of her life. What a beautiful book. I loved every page.”—Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife
“What a charming, mesmerizing, transporting novel! The characters are so fully realized that I felt I was right there alongside them. A beautiful clarity marks both the style and structure of The Chaperone.”—Sena Jeter Naslund, author of Ahab's Wife and Adam & Eve
“The Chaperone is the best kind of historical fiction, transporting you to another time and place, but even more importantly delivering a poignant story about people so real, you'll miss and remember them long after you close the book.”—Jenna Blum, author of Those Who Save Us and The Stormchasers
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Birth Day: February 17, 1991
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6ix was born on February 17, 1991 in Bowie, MD. Music producer known as 6ix who became popular for working as the in-house producer for rapper Logic. He has also produced for Dizzy Wright, Michael Christmas, and former Visionary artist QuESt. He has been associated with independent record label Visionary Music Group.
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Currently, 6ix is 29 years, 11 months and 2 days old. 6ix will celebrate 30rd birthday on a Wednesday 17th of February 2021. Below we countdown to 6ix upcoming birthday.
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Occupation Music Producer
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born February 17, 1991 (Bowie, MD)
Birthday February 17
Town/City Bowie, MD
Nationality MD
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6ix’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs
6ix was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
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Music Producer known as 6ix who became popular for working as the in-house Producer for Rapper Logic. He has also produced for Dizzy Wright, Michael Christmas, and former Visionary Artist QuESt. He has been associated with independent record label Visionary Music Group.
He met Logic at a beat battle in Washington DC in 2011. He produced Logic's Young Sinatra mixtape later that same year.
He dropped out of pre-med at the University of Maryland to move to Los Angeles to pursue music with Logic in 2013.
He was born Arjun Ivatury to a father who was a Doctor and a mother who was an Engineer in Bowie, Maryland.
His production style has been said to resemble that of Kanye West's earlier work.
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New Ideas for Sustainable Business and Lessons from Pioneers in Circular Economy and Climate Change
On 7 June 2019, as a part of the exhibition and conference “ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2019” in Bangkok, a number of specialists and scholars, senior government officials, and representatives from the business sector joined a multi-stakeholder seminar, “New Ideas for Sustainable Business and Lessons from Pioneers in Circular Economy and Climate Change”. This was co-organized by the Embassy of Japan in Thailand, the Thai Pollution Control Department (PCD), the Thai Department of Industrial Works (DIW), the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO), the Federation of Thai Industry (FTI), the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), and UBM Asia, and held at the Bangkok International Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre (BITEC).
More information is available here, at the website of ASEW-Expo:
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On 7 June 2019, as a part of the exhibition and conference “ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2019” in Bangkok, a number of specialists and scholars, senior government officials, and representatives from the business sector joined a multi-stakeholder seminar, “New Ideas for Sustainable Business and Lessons from Pioneers in Circular Economy and Climate Change”. This was co-organized by the Embassy of Japan in Thailand, the Thai Pollution Control Department (PCD), the Thai Department of Industrial Works (DIW), the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO), the Federation of Thai Industry (FTI), the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), and UBM Asia, and held at the Bangkok International Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre (BITEC). The conference shared useful experiences from private companies and governments at the forefront of circular economy and climate change, including corporate commitments to sustainability, new industrial and energy policies in Thailand, and past discussions among relevant stakeholders. The participants also expressed a range of views and ideas on ways to overcome challenges to realizing sustainable business, in support of a low-carbon and circular economy. Some examples are the potential of growth in the recycling business by improving plastic waste collection and product design, networking and matching with possible partners, more effective and persuasive approaches to the management of people, and policies to orient market-based businesses toward sustainability, so that business activities and investment independently favor sustainable business.
In the opening session, high level speakers shared the Thai government's national plan on plastic waste, its strategic plan on industry, the Eco-Industrial Town initiative, T-VER, and JCM, emphasizing the urgency of climate change and circular economy issues.
The first session, Challenges towards ASEAN Circular Economy, was moderated by Prof. So Sasaki, Visiting Scholar, Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University with panelists from two private companies in Thailand, Wongpanit, and SCG Plastic, and an international agency, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). The panelists agreed that the Chinese import restriction on plastic waste other recyclable waste has significant impacts in Asian countries, and Marine Plastic Litter Issue is an international problem that can not be solved by single country, and building a circular economy is the key. On the other hand, the discussion also indicated that such situation can offer businesses opportunities for proper recycling industries. Some ideas to support such direction include reducing the difficulty for recycling by better product design including under voluntary guidelines, securing the demand for recycled products such as by setting industrial standards, and improving the efficiency in the recyclables collection.
The second session, “Emerging Opportunities Presented by Climate Actions and Technological Innovation”, was moderated by Mr. Toshizo Maeda, IGES, with panelists from two government agencies, DEDE and IEAT, and two private companies, Azbil (Thailand) and TMB. The panelists discussed how responses to climate change and local environmental challenges, such as CO2 emissions reductions and pollution controls, have been addressed by government agencies and the private sector. The discussion confirmed that there is still huge untapped potential for energy conservation in factories and buildings, and that private banks have ample funds to support this. Although government agencies have been promoting the right policies and initiatives, such as energy efficiency and smart city development, the scale and extent may be insufficient to address the profound climate and environmental challenges. As further enforcement of green financing requires clear policy direction and support from shareholders, more concerted efforts are required from the public and private sectors.
The third session, “Frontrunners of Sustainable Business in Asia”, was moderated by Mr. Koji Fukuda, Chief Advisor, JICA Technical Assistance for Capacity Development to Accelerate Low Carbon and Resilient Society Realization in Southeast Asia. The session was joined by Toyota Daihatsu Engineering and Manufacturing, Coca-Cola ASEAN, Siam Compressor Industry, and UN Environment, and showcased a concrete set of actions that have already been implemented. The discussion indicated a key motivation to integrate environmental sustainability into business, beyond the conventional CSR, is the sense of risk perception and business sustainability. Practical challenges shared by the panel included, inter alia, balance between costs and measures, greening the mindset of employees, operational alignment by corporate businesses with competing priorities, partnerships to lift up entrepreneurship, and deregulation to expand renewable energy. More frequent and structured Government to Business (G-to-B) dialogue was also called for, in order to nurture common perceptions and strive for complementarity, by exploring next steps that fill existing gaps in action.
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20190607_Programme.pdf(106.1 KB)
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Keynote Remarks Yoshinori Suga, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Thailand
Plastic Waste Management in Thailand
Pralong Dumrongthai, Director General Pollution Control Department (PCD)
Circular Economy in Thailand
Supakit Boonsiri, Deputy Director General, Department of Industrial Works (DIW)
Climate Change and Business in Thailand
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Session 1 Challenges towards ASEAN Circular Economy
So Sasaki, Visiting Scholor ChulalongkornUniversity PDF(1.8MB)
Plastic and Other Material Recycling in Thailand
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Latest Trend of Circular Economy
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Toshizo Maeda, Deputy Director, IGES Kansai Research Centre PDF(1.7MB)
Energy Efficiency and Energy 4.0
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How to Use Data for Energy Saving and Value Maximization
Keiji Hashimoto, Assistant General Manager, Azbil (Thailand) PDF (3.4MB)
Attapon Jirawatjanya, Deputy Governor Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) PDF (3.0MB)
First Green Bond by Thai Commercial Bank
Andrew Kent Jan, Head of Balance Sheet Management TMB PDF (697KB)
Session 3 Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050
Yoshiaki Ishimoto, Vice President, Toyota Daihatsu Engineering and Manufacturing PDF (2.6MB)
Sustainability Programs
Leopoldo Becerra, Quality, Safety and Environment Director Coca-Cola ASEAN PDF(898KB)
Green Company Project
Kajonsak Suwattanakorn, Deputy Managing Director Siam Compressor Industry
Circular Economy business models enabling low carbon lifestyles - emerging leadership from Asia-Pacific’s entrepreneurs
Janet Salem, Programme Officer UN Environment PDF(594KB)
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Home World News Massive power outage in Pakistan
Massive power outage in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Several cities and towns in Pakistan plunged into darkness after a huge blackout, according to media reports.
The outage was reported shortly before midnight on Sunday almost simultaneously in many cities, the Dawn reported.
Residents of Karachi, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Islamabad, Multan, and others faced the blackout, the reports stated.
Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat tweeted that the National Transmission Despatch Company’s (NTDC) lines have tripped, causing outage.”It will take sometime before everything gets back to normal,” he added.
The NTDC teams are working to ascertain reasons behind the sudden fall in frequency of the national distribution system, the Express Tribune quoted a Power Division spokesperson as saying.
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G is for Guidelines. Professional medical societies including the AAP, AAO and AAPOS issued published guidelines on instrument-based vision screening, including photoscreening, in 2012.
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Have the key medical professional societies for pediatricians and ophthalmologists published guidelines or recommendations related to instrument-based vision screening?
Yes. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS), and the American Association of Certified Orthoptists (AACO) issued a joint policy statement titled, “Instrument-Based Pediatric Vision Screening Policy Statement,” which was published in Pediatrics journal in November, 2012. (Pediatrics 2012; 130:983–986).
“Instrument-based screening is quick, requires minimal cooperation of the child, and is especially useful in the preverbal, preliterate, or developmentally delayed child,” the American Academy of Pediatrics and the other professional societies (AAO, AAPOS & AACO) said in the statement.
Did the policy statement or guidelines from AAP, AAO, AAPOS and AACO specifically mention photoscreening?
Yes. AAP, AAO, AAPOS and AACO had this to say, among other things, in the joint statement: “Photoscreening uses optical images of the eye’s red reflex to estimate refractive error, media opacity, ocular alignment, and other factors, such as ocular adnexal deformities (eg, ptosis), all of which put a child at risk for developing amblyopia. Photoscreening instruments, which assess both eyes simultaneously, have been found to be useful for screening children, and their output is interpreted by operators, by a central reading center, or by computer.” iScreen Vision uses a central reading center to interpret, or analyze, its photoscreening images. The statement also said, “Both photoscreening and autorefraction offer hope in improving vision-screening rates in preverbal children, preliterate children, and those with developmental delays, who are the most difficult to screen.”
Did the policy statement and guidelines issued by AAP, AAO, AAPOS & AACO discuss at what ages photoscreeningcan have the greatest benefits as part of a wellness visit or routine physical at a pediatrician or doctor’s office?
Yes. The policy statement said, “In children younger than 3 years, few professionals can reliably determine acuity in each eye by using a vision chart. Therefore, for younger children, the preferred methodology is instrument-based detection of risk factors for amblyopia—primarily photoscreening and autorefraction.” It also noted, “Photoscreening and handheld autorefraction are recommended as an alternative to visual acuity screening with vision charts from 3 through 5 years of age.”
Did the guidelines and recommendations from the AAP, AAO, AAPOS & AACO discuss payment or the CPT code that should be used for photoscreening?
Yes. The policy statement had this to say about Current Procedural Technology Code 99174 for instrument-based vision screening, also known as CPT 99174. “Additionally, visual screening is often inappropriately bundled into a global fee for the health maintenance visit, despite the fact that this is a separately identifiable service with real costs and established relative value units (RVUs). The adoption of any such technology will be highly dependent on the payment decisions of third party payers. Primary care physicians will likely be slow to adopt these new technologies, despite their merit, if they are expected to absorb the cost without adequate payment for their up-front costs and their time. A level-1
Current Procedural Terminology code, 99174 with RVU 0.69, has been assigned to photoscreening. The adequacy of such an RVU depends on the cost of the screening device.”
Where can I find the full-text of the policy statement and recommendations for instrument-based vision screening?
The full text of the policy statement is available on the website for Pediatrics journal at:
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/130/5/983.full
Professional Society Guidelines FAQ
These FAQs discuss vision screening guideline from professional societies including: the American Academy of Pediatrics (known as the AAP Vision Screening Guidelines or American Academy of Pediatrics Vision Screening Guidelines); the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (known as the AAPOS Vision Screening Guidelines or American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Vision Screening Guidelines); and the American Academy of Ophthalmology(known as the American Academy of Ophthalmology Vision Screening Guidelines or AAO Vision Screening Guidelines).
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