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Luton man who set victim on fire while they slept is jailed
Paul Morrison doused his victim with a flammable substance while he slept
Benjamin Turner
Paul Morrison was found guilty in Luton Crown Court of grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent (Image: Bedfordshire Police)
A Luton man who set a his victim alight after dousing him in a liquid has been jailed for seven years.
Paul Morrison, 48, of Adelaide Street, Luton, was found guilty by a jury at Luton Crown Court on March 9 of grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent.
On the morning of September 24, 2018, Morrison poured an unknown substance over his victim as he slept before using a lighter set him on fire.
The victim, who knew Morrison, managed to put the flames out by himself before a neighbour who heard a fire alarm and entered the property called an ambulance.
Due to the nature of his injuries, the victim needed to be transported to a specialist burns treatment unit.
Morrison denied pouring a flammable liquid over the victim, and claimed the victim set himself on fire in a kitchen cooking incident.
Detective Constable Catherine Layton, who led the investigation, said: “Morrison poured an accelerant over the victim when he was asleep and unable to defend himself. It is extremely lucky that this incident was not far worse.
“We are satisfied with this substantial prison sentence, as this was a nasty attack on an unsuspecting victim. Morrison will now spend this time paying for his actions.”
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PortAventura donates 500,000 euros to Tarragona hospitals
The PortAventura Foundation has donated 500,000 euros to buy state-of-the-art respirators that will be installed in the 7 hospitals in the province of Tarragona and more specifically in Tarragona, Reus, Tortosa, Valls, Vendrell and Móra d'Ebre. In this way, the Theme Park Foundation makes its contribution to fight the coronavirus COVID-19.
More than 800 people participated in the Popular Plant to the Francolí
The seventh edition of the Plantada Popular on the Francolí River, organized by the Repsol Foundation and the Aurora Association, has been a success. More than 800 people have wanted to join this activity, which aims not only to improve the environment in the river environment, but also encompasses the social and occupational integration of people at risk of social exclusion.
The Popular Plant organized by Repsol and the Aurora Association will be next March 17 in Tarragona
The Repsol Foundation and the Aurora Association make it possible another year, the Popular Plant, an initiative of an environmental and social nature linked to the city of Tarragona. This 7th edition is carried out again on the right bank of the Francolí river (next to the Santa Tecla bridge). To confirm the participation, you must register through www.reforestatgn.org.
David Bisbal at the Imagina'T Festival of the Tarraco Arena Plaza
The second edition of this festival of music and performing arts will also feature performances by Melendi, Morat, Els Amics de les Arts, Morancos and the show "Pasión Andaluza" by Manolo Carrasco.
Path round the coast of salou
One of the most beautiful and emblematic tour of the Costa Dorada: the Way Rond / elCamí de Ronda. A road remodeled a few years ago and is still unknown to many salouenses, a special beauty and spectacular views.
Salou. TAS. Oncological Simposium.
Tuesday, October 16, at six o'clock in the room TAS Europe will celebrate the opening session of the third oncology conference and will be attended by the Mayor of Salou, Pere Granados, the president of the entity, Murielle Reig and the director of the Social and Health Network Santa Tecla of Tarragona Dr. John Mary Adserà....
Tarragona. La Vaqueria. Concert,
February 4th 10pm $ 10 Pop CRUZ, Tarragona After playing the feast of Santa Tecla in 2010 alongside Maldita Nerea, Cruz is back with his whole hand in Tarragona to introduce his audience to his new album released a few days ago with the name "Natural Sciences" and produced by Tato Latorre (Maldita Nerea, Antonio Orozco). "N...
Tarragona. Santa Tecla 2011.
Open house at the National Archaeological Museum and the Paleo-Christian Museum and Necropolis. From 10 am to 2 pm. As part of the Santa Tecla Town Festival. Santa Tecla's Day Solemn Mass. At 10 am in the Cathedral. Followed by the traditional singing of the "Goigs de Santa Tecla" by the Choir and the Orchestra of the Cat...
Festival ice cream tasting (mandarin orange, caramel, dark chocolate and Chartreuse sorbets). At 6 pm at the Rambla Nova, opposite to the Farggi ice-cream store.As part of the Santa Telca Town Festival. Santa Tecla's Children's Parade. At 7 pm from the Plaça de la Font. Followed by a performance of the children's componen...
Tarragona. Theater Metropol. Show.
Humour show by Carlos Latre "Yes, We Spain". At 9.30 pm in the Metropol Theatre. Admission fee: € 20 to € 40. Ticket sale through Servicaixa and at the ticket office in the Metropol Theatre. As part of the Santa Tecla Town Festival
Castells (human towers) by the groups Colla Xiquets de Tarragona, Colla Jove Xiquets de Tarragona, Colla Vella Xiquets de Valls, Joves Xiquets de Valls and Castellers de Vilafranca. At midday at Plaça de la Font. As part of the Santa Tecla Town Festival. Descent of the Aligueta, the Mulasseta and the Lleonet (Festival’s t...
Tarragona. Breakfast for the town.
Espineta amb caragolins (tuna and snail stew) breakfast street party. At 8.30 am at Carrer Rebolledo (opposite to the El Cortijo Bar). As part of the Santa Tecla Town Festival
Tarragona. Traditional dances.
Traditonal catalan dancing by the Esbart Santa Tecla of Tarragona. At 10.30 pm at Plaça de la Font. As part of the Santa Tecla Town Festival
Tarragona. Tarraco Arena. Concert of Sergio Dalma.
Concert by Sergio Dalma. At 10 pm at the Tarraco Arena (old bullring). Admission fee: € 31 to €35. Ticket sale at the ticket office in the Metropol Theatre, at El Corte Inglés and at www.ticketmaster.es. As part of the Santa Tecla Town Festival
Tarragona. Tasting.
Mamadeta tasting (traditional festival's drink). At 7 pm at Plaça del Forum (opposite to the Toful Bar). As part of the Santa Tecla Town Festival
Tarragona. Sala Trono. Theatre.
Play: No me hables de Felipe IV, by Chema Trujillo. At 9 pm in the Sala Trono. Admission: €15. Comedy. Duration: 80 min. In Spanish. Further information at www.salatrono.com // www.tarragonaturisme.cat. As part of the Santa Tecla Town Festival
Human tower exhibition by the groups Colla Jove Xiquets de Tarragona, Colla Xiquets de Tarragona, Colla Vella Xiquets de Valls and Castellers de Vilafranca. At midday at the Plaça de la Font. As part of the Santa Tecla Town Festival. Further infoirmation at www.tarragonaturisme.cat
Tarragona. Popular tasting.
Espineta amb caragolins (tuna and snail stew) tasting. At 11 am at Plaça de les Cols and porchs in Carrer Merceria. By the Part Alta Restaurant Association. Tapa-tasting: €2. Small glass of beer, vemouth wine or water: €1. As part of the Santa Tecla Town Festival. F
Tarragona. Guided tour.
Guided tour: El tastet del Serrallo. Guided visit to the El Serrallo fisherman's neighborhood with food tasting. By Auriga Serveis Culturals. At midday and 7 pm at Passeig Trafalgar, in front of the Taverna del Mar Restaurant. Free. As part of the Santa Tecla Town Festival.
Tarragona Plaça de la Font. Catalan dance.
Catalan dance exhibiton by the Esbart Santa Tecla of Tarragona. At 10 pm at the Plaça de la Font. As part of the Sant Magí Town Festival in Tarragona.
Halloween in PortAventura: passages of terror and scary shows
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Around the Bend by Judy Steffes
New West Bend Cinema opens to rave reviews
The new West Bend Cinema, formerly the Paradise Theatre, opened after the first stage of an interior remodel was completed by the new ownership group Boppa LLC. The group, which already owns the property, took over operations Feb. 29, 2016.
Flipping the theatre became a passionate project by local owners who thought the community deserved a cinema that featured multiple screens in a family setting with affordable prices. “Challenged” to find contractors in a limited time frame the new owners decided to tackle the project in segments starting with a good cleaning. “Cleanliness and friendliness is our new motto,” said spokesman Troy Hanson.
For the past week the owners have worked alongside staffers to give the theatre a solid cleaning. “The candy we found buried in the seats was petrified,” said Hanson.
Changes include new bathrooms, carpet, paint, and lighting. “In the coming months new seating will be installed,” said Hanson. “On Monday new outdoor signage was installed.”
Employees got raises and new matching grey polo shirts. The West Bend Cinema is working on a website and Facebook page. More information at westbendcinema.com
Bridge-gate: Somebody forgot to check the ‘white’ box
It’s a story we told you about first at WashingtonCountyInsider.com as contractors worked today to move the new bow truss pedestrian bridge in place over the Milwaukee River.
It appeared the bridge delivered was not exactly what the common council approved as they signed off on a white bridge. Mayor Kraig Sadownikow said the contractor made a mistake, it will be white and the contractor has until the end of May to have it all done.
“No joy when someone makes a mistake but it will be corrected,” Sadownikow said.
On a side note: There were some usual suspects hanging out at the scene of bridge-gate on Service Drive – jawing with the contractors. “I know where you can get some white paint – on sale,” said Terry Tennies with Tennies Ace Hardware.
Pipeline issues again in Town of Jackson
Crews from West Shore Pipe Line Co. have been moving equipment into the Jackson Marsh in the area of Division Road north of Highway 60. Neighbors in the Town of Jackson said this “is the area where they replaced a section of the pipeline that failed in 2012. Tom Isaac with the Department of Natural Resources said repairs are being made to a section regional fuel pipeline. He said contractors described the pipe as degraded, however he said this does not mean it’s cracked or that anything leaked in the marsh. Contractors are quoted in an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel saying the work is “routine maintenance.”
Wisconsin School Music Association district-level Solo Ensemble at WBHS
WBHS Bands and Choirs are hosting the Wisconsin School Music Association district-level Solo Ensemble at WBHS on March 19 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visiting high schools include Beaver Dam, Germantown, Living Word, Cedarburg, Grafton, Webster, Central Wisconsin, and Hartford. There are 11 performance sites with piano, woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings, vocal, and various large ensembles, including jazz ensembles. “I still have my Solo & Ensemble medals” is a statement regularly heard by WSMA staff from generations of festival participants who take pride in this long-time tradition, which creates memories and skills for life.
Through the solo and ensemble experience, students learn the discipline of rehearsal, are challenged to advance their musical skills, perform in front of an audience and adjudicator, and receive feedback on their performance. Those that perform at the highest level (Class A) at a WSMA District Festival have the opportunity to receive a 1* (one-star) rating which advances them on to State Solo & Ensemble Festival, which is at Cardinal Stritch University on May 7.
The five primary goals of the WSMA Solo Ensemble festivals are: Improve students’ music performance; Increase students’ understanding of music literature and music concepts; Motivate students to continue their study of music; Establish standards of excellence in music performance and provide opportunities for students to understand the relationship of music experiences to other life experiences. The festival is free, and open to the public.
Herb Kohl Foundation award winner
A note of congratulations to West Bend High School special education teacher Jen Mesko who is receiving the 2016 Herb Kohl Education Fellowship Award.
The award recognizes teachers in Wisconsin who inspire their students. “Jen is an astute professional,” said Badger School principal Dave Uelmen. “She always goes above and well beyond for staff and students. Her work with the at-risk population at the high school has been amazing.”
Mesko has been a teacher in the West Bend School District more than a dozen years. She is a former Rolfs Award Winner in 2011 – 2012.
The Kohl Foundation Award recognizes teachers in Wisconsin who inspire their students Uelmen said that fits Mesko to a “T.”
“She puts together gift drives for students in need every Christmas,” he said. “Her ability to de-escalate situations and students in immediate need is second to none. There have been numerous times she has remained at school well beyond building hours to help students and staff.”
This year for the 25th anniversary of the educational foundation, Herb Kohl tripled the amount of each scholarship, fellowship and school grant to $3,000.
Previous winners in the West Bend School District include Silverbrook Middle School teachers Brian Chesick and Jacquelyn Drover and West Bend East High School teacher Richard Prost.
The Kohl Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship program was established for former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl in 1990.
Penny Wars at St. Frances Cabrini
Students at St. Frances Cabrini raised $966.90 in its recent Penny War. The event is held during Lent as part of a message from Pope Francis who asked us to “give of ourselves to help make others’ lives better.”
“The money raised will be presented to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society,” said Principal Aaron Hilts. “I am very proud of our students’ efforts and it was a fun way for us to help others this Lenten season.”
For this penny war the grouping of the 8th,3rd and 2nd grades finished first. Grades 7,4 and 1 finished second and third place went to the team of 6th, 5th and kindergarten. The winning group will get a pizza party.
Write-in candidates in Wash. Co. for April 5 election
There are a couple of write-in candidates for this year’s Washington County Board race. Denis Kelling is a registered write-in candidate for Washington County Supervisor in District 6 and Andy David is a registered write-in candidate for Washington County Supervisor in District 3. Whoever receives the highest number of votes will be the winner. There is no minimum requirement for the number of votes to secure the seat.
Updates and Tidbits
– In-person absentee voting for the April 5 election gets underway Monday, March 21 at City Halls in Slinger, Kewaskum, Hartford, Jackson and the rest of Washington County. On another note, City Hall in West Bend is closed Good Friday, March 25.
–Common Sense Citizens of Washington County will host a School Board Forum on Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at the West Bend Moose Lodge. If audience members would like to have questions asked please email them to forum moderator Chris Jenkins at info@cscwc.com.
-Rummage sale today at the Washington County Senior Center, 401 E. Washington Street from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be no prices on items; people will pay what they believe is a fair price. We had wonderful firefighters stop by and carry the tons of rummage from our lower level to the upper level in about 10 minutes. Would have taken us all day – and we would have died doing it!
-Individuals, businesses, and organizations can dispose of unused and broken electronic items in an environmentally responsible way at KML’s annual Community Electronics Recycling Event THIS SATURDAY, March 19, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. More information at kmlhs.org/recycle.
-Neighbors in West Bend and Washington County are going to have the best teeth ever as construction of a dental office is underway. The office of Dr. Kunick is being built on E. Washington Street, adjacent to Wingate Street and Trenton Road, which is over by the Klotz’s Piggly Wiggly.
-Students from St. Mary’s School in Barton will perform the last passion play on March 20 at 6 p.m. in the church. The tradition of the passion play is 30 years old.
– Teeing it Up for the Arts golf fundraiser is June 27 at WBCC. For $150 you will receive: 18 holes of golf at WBCC, a cart, lunch, apps after golf with a cash bar, and a seat in the brand new Silver Lining Arts Center at the WBHS. Thanks to generous partners Rick Parks, Tammy Clark at the Principal Financial Group, Ansay and Associates and West Bend the first 90+ players fees will go 100 percent to benefit the high school auditorium.
– All in Books, 136 N. Main Street in West Bend, is hosting its annual Customer Appreciation Easter Egg Hunt. Plastic eggs for children will be hidden throughout the store and parents will have special eggs in a basket on the counter. Eggs for children will have free books, candy, toys, and more and one special egg will have a $10 gift certificate to spend on used books of their choice. The eggs for adults will contain a discount coupon a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. Find more details at facebook.com/events/1700293220240488/
– Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School math teacher, Mr. Tim Kuehl, was awarded an Influential Educator Award from the School of Education at UW-Platteville. Recipients of the award were nominated by former students because of the influence they had on the student in pursuing a career in education.
Exceptional Friend or Family Caregiver Award winner
Wonderful evening at the Great Minds Gala presented by Integrace and Leading Age. The event was held Monday evening at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington D.C.
I was presented with the Exceptional Friend or Family Caregiver Award for my bicycling tours to raise money and awareness for memory care activities at Cedar Community. A huge thanks to Tracey Stroeh for the nomination.
I was able to meet with Dr. Alexander “Sandy” Halperin, the winner of the Senator William and Ellen Proxmire Award. An Excellence in Dementia Care Award was presented to Phoebe Ministries.
The evening was fantastic, like an Academy Award show.
There was opening entertainment from the Saint Augustine Gospel Choir (click on the link to hear them sing) followed by presentations, videos and a dinner of filet Mignon, roasted tomato bordelaise, pan seared day boat scallops, and lemon pepper coulis with broccolini and julienne vegetable. Followed by a sweet trio dessert of black & white mousse square, strawberry swirl cheesecake and chocolate cherry tart.
Some tidbits from behind the scenes:
-During rehearsal the event coordinator, Sharon Sullivan, kept mentioning ‘the band.’ “You’ll take the stage after ‘the band,’” she said. I knew this was a high-end event so, being the reporter I had to ask. “Is One Direction going to be here tonight?” “How about the Fu Fighters… were the Fu Fighters the band she was referring to?” There was quite a bit of secrecy surrounding the evening and I was approaching it like a Nancy Drew mystery with a Rolling Stone twist.
-We were offered to put our acceptance speech on a teleprompter. I passed and figured I’d wing it. I did awesome! …. everybody said so.
-Some scuttlebutt at the ceremony indicated the award winners this year would be presenters at next year’s Gala. WOOT WOOT! A return trip to D.C. What an honor to be a part of this function to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s.
-I totally pulled a R. Douglas Ziegler and approached as many people as possible to see if they would sponsor this year’s Amazing Ride for Alzheimer’s bicycle tour. I asked permission from the organizers and the reps from Cedar Community, just to make sure I wasn’t out of line. Hopefully I’ll have great success and kick the fundraiser past the six-figure mark this year!
-The award is crystal and on display at Cedar Ridge upon my return.
-I did have some concerns about the lighting on stage… especially if you could see through my dress. I felt very Beyonce but figured I was in Washington D.C. and this was not even close to D.C. scandal.
-The next bicycle tour takes off June 22 for New Mexico. I will pedal to Shiprock and then back to Wisconsin. More information can be found at imthebikewriter.blogspot.com
Remembering Dave Wolf
A memorial service was held this past week for Dave Wolf who died March 11 at the age of 73.
Reverend Doug Leonhardt, a Jesuit priest, oversaw the service. “Dave had a sparkle in his eyes and ideas up his sleeve,” he said. “Dave thrived on bringing joy to others. He was a man of few words and made a lasting impression on the community.”
Wolf’s sister Mary Henke provided the eulogy and remembered her brother as the man who purchased Dick’s Pizza which had a 25 cent sundae bar and unlimited toppings. “He mentored hundreds of employees, enjoyed his grandchildren and gadgets he found for sale on TV including the perfect egg cooker, a stump fiddle and the inflatable leg stimulator.”
Wolf was involved in many community and civic groups, including Treasurer of the WB Jaycees, Charter Board Member of the Kettle Moraine YMCA, President of the West Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau, Drive Chairman and President of United Way of Washington County, Board Member of the West Bend American Red Cross, West Bend Columns Organization, and West Bend Chamber of Commerce, three time big brother with the Big Brothers/Sisters of Washington County, and most recently Treasurer of the West Bend Gridiron Club.
Dave and Mary were also responsible for bringing the West Bend Christmas Parade back to the community and Dave served as Sponsor and Chairman for several years. Additionally he had an ongoing role in both the West Bend 4th of July Parade and the West Bend Memorial Day Parade.
Today’s history photo features several pictures from the Dave Wolf service courtesy the Wolf family.
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Michael Will Hit Storm-Weary North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In the storm-weary Carolinas, Hurricane Michael's approach is stoking fresh fears among homeowners who still have tarps on their roofs or industrial dehumidifiers drying their floors from destruction left by Hurricane Florence.
Thousands of homes in North and South Carolina were damaged when the September hurricane smashed trees into rooftops and pushed floodwater into living rooms. Both states are still tallying damage, and homeowners are just starting to tear out moldy carpets, toss ruined furniture and negotiate with insurance adjusters. They fear delays or further damage from the new storm, which is expected to start lashing the Carolinas on Wednesday as it moves inland.
While the Carolinas won't get a direct hit, even a weakening Michael is expected to bring strong winds and inches of rain.
"It absolutely is a concern for me, as my house is still tarped," said Shane Fernando, 38, who lives near downtown Wilmington where trees toppled by Florence blocked roads and fell into houses — including his. "Of course that makes me anxious."
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper warned that Michael is expected to bring tropical-force winds and 2-5 inches (5-12.7 centimeters) of rain across much of the state. While the storm wasn't expected to cause major river flooding like Florence did, he urged people to stay vigilant.
"I know people are fatigued from Florence, but don't let this storm catch you with your guard down," Cooper said.
The state hasn't provided a detailed damage estimate, but it's clear Florence affected thousands of homes. More than 24,000 homeowners and renters have received FEMA housing assistance. Some hard-hit public schools remain closed, such as in coastal Pender County, where the school system announced Monday it would not reopen before Oct. 18.
"We also have repairs beginning in many homes. A number of homes have rooftop tarps that could be damaged or blown away with this wind," Cooper said Tuesday.
In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster estimated to federal officials that Florence's damage would top $1 billion. Earlier this month, the state said about 1,600 homes — and counting — were damaged, including 55 that were destroyed.
South Carolina emergency officials warned of heavy rain, strong winds and possible tornadoes from Michael.
Forecasters don't expect widespread Carolinas flooding, but said Michael's winds could be stronger than Florence's.
"The rivers will go up briefly, but they shouldn't come near the levels after Florence," said National Weather Service meteorologist Carl Morgan.
Michael has been the talk of Cheraw, a South Carolina town of 5,800 where Florence flooded dozens of homes.
"Everybody is saying 'not again,'" Cheraw Police Chief Keith Thomas said Tuesday.
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"Any amount of wind could topple over our older trees," Thomas said.
Back in Wilmington, tarps cover Fernando's house where a tree crashed onto it a few miles from Florence's landfall. He worries about new damage from Michael just as he's drying out from the earlier storm.
"This is ironic, but we just finished the drying phase. We gutted the rooms that were affected and had industrial dehumidifiers to dry it out," he said.
He's working with insurance adjustors while paying for some work out of pocket with hopes of reimbursement: "That's all still being worked out, little by little."
In Pender County, Michael threatened to compound woes for the Cross Creek neighborhood, where Florence damaged houses. Sarah Robles' family has been staying at her father's house after floodwater seeped into floors, mold grew on ceilings and the windows and roof were damaged.
"Trees went through people's houses, and they didn't even get a chance to repair them, and now there's going to be more rain and wind that's going to get back in people's houses," she said. "We're fighting mold as it is."
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The Parader-Bristol City edition
Make sure you pick up a copy of 'The Parader' before sitting down to watch City take on Bristol City at the Coral Windows Stadium this Saturday!
Priced at only £3.00, the club's official match-day magazine will be available to pick up in and around the Coral Windows Stadium before kick off (3:00pm) this Saturday afternoon.
This week's edition includes the usual programme notes from both Bantams boss Phil Parkinson and City skipper Gary Jones, plus a number of exciting extra features.
An interview with Kyel Reid makes up part of the Bristol City match programme, while the flying winger is also chosen as the latest player to come 'Under The Spotlight' - a section which sees City players answer fans' questions.
'Social Corner' will also bring you some of the latest tweets from Parkinson's squad.
Match pictures and reports from some of City's recent festive fixtures are included as well.
If that isn't enough, fans can now get City's starting eleven as soon as it is released via a QR code placed on the bottom right-hand corner of the front cover!
Using a smart phone, supporters can scan the code at approximately 2:00pm on Saturday afternoon to take them through to the team news page on the official City website.
Any fans unable to make it to Valley Parade for the game can still purchase their programme(s) online via the club's printers, O Publishing. Please see link below.
Bradford City vs Bristol City - match programme
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What Is Naturopathic Medicine
Naturopathic doctors use conventional and naturopathic diagnostic tools for assessing health concerns and determining the most appropriate treatment program.
Thorough Health History
The initial intake with a Naturopathic doctor is typically one-and-a-half to two hours in length and includes a detailed history. A naturopathic doctor will take the time to find out about your family history, your lifestyle, the stressors in your life, past medical history, history of accidents or injuries and the significant events in your life that may have affected your health or well being. Often naturopathic doctors will use questionnaires to ensure that they are aware of the factors that may be affecting your current health status.
Understanding your nutritional status, eating habits and patterns and the type of food that you eat regularly is an important part of the naturopathic assessment. Naturopathic doctors will often take the time to assess the effect that diet is having on health and the body’s ability to process and tolerate the foods a patient may consume.
Chinese Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis
Through tongue and pulse diagnosis, a naturopathic doctor is able to understand a person’s health status according to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, which may provide additional insight and information about an individual’s health.
Previous Medical Reports and Diagnostic Testing
All medical reports, such as MRIs, X-rays or scans are valuable assets that a naturopathic doctor will use during their assessment of your health concerns. Naturopathic doctors will refer to another medical health professional when appropriate to ensure that all patients receive the best possible quality of health care and that all required information is available in order to fully understand the causes of a patient’s health concerns.
Comprehensive Laboratory Testing
Laboratory testing, including urinalysis, blood work and saliva testing, is an essential aspect of a complete medical assessment. Naturopathic doctors will use standard laboratory testing to provide further information for a complete naturopathic assessment.
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Rick's Café Américain
Rick’s Aviation Bar and Rick’s Cafe Restaurant and ...
Mon - Sat | 11:00 till late
2 Park Road | Gardens
www.rickscafe.co.za
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Rick's Cafe' Americain
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Rick’s Aviation Bar and Rick’s Cafe Restaurant and Balcony
Re-opening on 103 Kloof St: "I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship (again)"
A classic continues.
In this case in October 2020 on 103 Kloof Street (just before Checkers on the left hand side). For more news make sure you get our weekly newsletter.
Re-opening Rick's Cafe:
Thursday 8th of October @ 15:00 for a soft opening of our Rick’s Aviation Bar and Rick’s Cafe Restaurant and Balcony. Rooftop bar opening in a few weeks.
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Cape Town's latest Rooftop Bar: Rick's Aviation Bar
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== old feature about the Ricks Cafe (on Park Rd) history ==
If you’ve ever seen the 1940’s classic Casablanca you’ve probably fantasised about starring in your very own Moroccan-based love affair that plays out in an iconic gin joint, or you’ve dreamt of sipping something on the rocks while a Sam-like character tinkles ‘As Time Goes By’ on the piano.
Even if you haven’t seen the flick, you’ve likely had a hankering for that one go-to spot where you can score your favourite drink, feast on your favourite food and return over and over again like it’s a second home. We’re talking about somewhere that’s a proverbial safe haven for work-weary locals.
Enter Per Menkö, the owner of the Mother City’s very own Rick’s Café Américain, and though he’s not Humphrey Bogart or Rick Blaine himself, the seasoned chef has afforded Capetonians and out-of-towners their own Casablanca experience on Park Road just off Kloof Street.
On the night my partner and I visit this popular institution, it’s a characteristically cold winter evening, with the wind swirling and wailing loudly through the trees. All of that somehow disappears as soon as we step through the doors of the restaurant and get struck with a warmth permeating from the three open fireplaces. There is an excited energy and the jovial hum of diners and drinkers filling the dark-wooded room around us.
“It’s my favourite movie,” Per says when I ask about the eatery’s inspiration. “The script was voted the best in the 20th century and it’s got it all – revenge, love, drama.” He adds that he chose the motif because he spent a few months travelling around Morocco in a VW van during the 70’s.
The eatery is housed in a 100-year-old converted Victorian building and basically transports those who enter to a North African oasis complete with ornamental lanterns hanging from above and different coloured hookahs lining the extremely impressive bar. Naturally, there’s a TV screening the black-and-white Ingrid Bergman and Bogart film in case anyone didn’t quite catch the Casablanca reference.
The deceptively large space has many different nooks and dens for diners to hide away in, and I imagine that during the warmer months its rooftop bar is simply abuzz with sun-soakers and colourful cocktail drinkers.
The joint is among one of the top drinking spots in Cape Town, both because of the vibrant, happy atmosphere and the fact that there are more roughly 600 beverage options – from wines, whiskies and apéritifs to brandies, beers and cocktails – to suit every drinker on any budget, not to mention Rick's boasts more than 30 different varieties of tequila.
While I decide to go for a local Shiraz, my American dining companion, who spends several mesmerised minutes looking at the multi-page drinks menu, is happy to find a whisky from the States that he’s been missing since coming to South Africa.
Once the matter of what to drink is finally out of the way, we turn our attention and our stomachs to the food menu, which is surprisingly diverse – it has dishes to seemingly suit any occasion. A quick survey of the eatery reveals a table of girlfriends on a catch-up dinner date, each of whom orders a different kind of burger (including ostrich and veggie), and a large group of twenty-somethings nearby sharing several plates of tapas, with morsels like olives, calamari and beef carpaccio being passed around. My companion and I decide that, in keeping with the Moroccan spirit of the restaurant and to warm up from the inside, we’ll try the famous Rick’s tagines. My partner pairs his beloved whisky with a fragrant and rich lamb tagine with dried apricots, almonds and walnuts, while I opt for the Spanish-influenced seafood stew, which is generously populated with mussels, linefish, calamari and prawns.
The eclectic menu is curated and designed by Per himself, and with cooking experience from all over the world, including a stint as executive chef at the Victoria & Alfred Hotel and time at the Mount Nelson, the Bavarian-born entrepreneur could have gone for fancier, fine dining type of fare for Rick’s. But the truth is, he preferred to design an accessible, uncomplicated menu with honest, good food for Capetonians to enjoy. Plus, he adds, “I’m a hands-on guy and I enjoy being in the front. The main thing is that people want to come back and bring their friends for sundowners, for entertainment or for lunch.” It’s all very Rick Blaine isn’t it?
There is no more room for eating and drinking, and we’ve stretched out the evening for as long as it can go, so it’s time to say a fond farewell (for now) to Rick’s. Out in the reality of the rainy street I’m already fantasising about the next time I come here and I’m thinking that, just like an old favourite movie, a visit to Rick’s Café Américain is both a comfort and a pleasure.
Tip: Not many people know about Rick’s upper deck, which is an excellent spot for sundowners in the summertime thanks to the stunning view of Table Mountain. Also, Rick’s has free Wi-fi!
The Bill: Prices are reasonable – tapas range from R58 for fish cakes to R105 for smoked crocodile (exception: a platter costs R165), while mains range from R89 for a falafel pita to R215 for a seafood tajine (exception: a 300-g fillet steak with veggies and a starch costs R245). As mentioned, there really is a wide variety of drinks to suit all kinds of pockets.
Follow @RicksCafeCT for the weekly R69 lunch specials on offer at the eatery, or if it’s drinks you’re after, read more about the happy hour special.
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This Hindustan Contessa was Restored After 16 Years of Rusting!
By Saptarshi Mondal
After lying around a garbage dump for 16 years, this Hindustan Contessa received a stunning transformation job by a garage called Modsters and what a transformation, really! You could even pit it against a Mustang.
Among the Hindustan Ambassadors and Premier Padminis, if there was one another car which really stood out in the 90s and is still fondly remembered today, it would be the Hindustan Contessa. The Hindustan Contessa is even regarded as the first muscle car of India and thanks to the cult status that this car has enjoyed, it is not very difficult to come across a well preserved example of the Contessa even today. Its in fact quite a popular vehicle among car collectors in India. Here however we have an example of a Contessa that was almost a junk car until it was turned into something quite sensational.
This is a Hindustan Contessa that was restored after 16 years of rusting.
This crazy transformation job has been done by a garage called the ‘Modsters’. When found, this particular Hindustan Contessa was rusted to its core. It was abandoned near a garbage dump and it had been out in the open for years. All the body parts including the interiors and the mechanicals were completely rusted. All the four doors and fenders could not even be reused for the transformation due to rust. The folks at Modsters thus went back to the drawing board and sketched out a brand new design for the car.
Almost all the body panels on the transformed car are completely new but its still fairly identifiable as a Contessa. We however have to admit that it looks like a muscle car more than ever after the transformation. The face gets new LED headlamps with a redesigned grille and there’s even a new metal bumper that has been welded on the face of this Contessa. The V-Shaped solid metal splitter at the front has actually been inspired from vintage steam locomotives and it gives the car a really mean look.
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In profile, the 17-inch alloy wheels really stand out for us. And you might even be able to identify these wheels as they come from BMW 5-Series. These wheels however would not fit into the original wheel wells. The wheel arches thus had to be modified and flared out to ensure that the wheels fit properly within them. The flared wheel arches also make the car look more beefy. The wheels have been painted in a smokey dark grey color and coupled with the Midnight black color on the rest of the car, you’l probably only miss it in absolute darkness.
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The interiors too had to be completely redone for this Hindustan Contessa. The interiors get an all new look with custom seats, leather upholstery and diamond stitching all around. Overall, the interiors too have been very tastefully done. It has taken over 400 man hours to completely rebuild this car and it is really desirable now than when it was lying rusting around in a dump yard. We wish more such abandoned cars receive such a glorious transformation.
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Vision Knight Capital Leads $28M Series C Round In XiaoduoAI
Chinese customer service robot developer XiaoduoAI has recently completed two rounds of financings. The latest series C round was completed during this COVID-19 epidemic, led by Vision Knight Capital, and the existing investors Vertex Ventures and Oriza Holdings also participated in the round. The series B+ round was led by Silicon Harbour. The sum of two rounds of financing exceeds RMB200 million (US$28.4 million).
Proceeds of the new round is mainly used for product development, the recruitment of management and marketing talents.
Founded in 2013, XiaoduoAI’s main business is to provide customers with AI customer service robots based on natural language processing. With the e-commerce industry as the core, the company has expanded thousands of customers in many industries including finance and cosmetic medicine. So far, XiaoduoAI has accumulated tens of thousands of users. Well-known customers include Meituan-Dianping, Midea, Haidilao, Hellobike and so on.
At the outbreak of the epidemic, XiaoduoAI helped West China Hospital develop a plan to improve the protection mechanism of medical staffs. Through natural language understanding, the data related to the epidemic outbreak were integrated to obtain the proportion, cause, geographical distribution and infection origin of medical staffs infected with COVID-19.
After the latest round of financing, David Wei, chairman and founding partner of Vision Knight Capital, joined XiaoduoAI as a director. He said: " We see enormous potential in AI-powered niche markets. There are millions of customer service practitioners in various industries across China. Most of the companies in the intelligent customer service track maintain high-speed growth, pay attention to user experience, and deepen their technical barriers. They are highly appreciated by customers and have established high-quality industry reputations. "
The Chengdu-based company raised tens of millions of U.S. dollars in a series B round of financing led by Vertex Ventures in May 2019 and an undisclosed series A+ round from Unity Ventures in January 2019. Previously, it received tens of millions of yuan in a series A round from Chengwei Capital in July 2015 and millions of yuan in an angel round from Wang Xiao, a member of the founding team of Baidu in January 2015.
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Max Londberg
Union Terminal's 85-year lifespan tells a story of regeneration, from train station to shopping mall to haven for museums.
Recently, it became one subject of a New York Times reporter's chronicle of the symbolic importance of train stations in the Midwest.
"The middle of the country has a tortured romance with its train stations, often grandiose structures that shaped local history but stopped serving a purpose," wrote Mitch Smith in a story published Saturday.
He visited seven stations in five states. Some are obsolete, like a demolished depot in Ashtabula, Ohio. Others are thriving, like Union Station in Kansas City.
Cincinnati's terminal seemed to strike a middle ground, one full of potential.
It opened in 1933, with concessions to the technology that would supplant it: the automobile.
Smith wrote of early signs "that it was an architectural overreach."
"The depot’s parking garage and expansive drop-off lanes hinted at an essential problem: Cars were increasingly popular," he wrote.
But the iconic structure is experiencing a "fourth life" as the Cincinnati Museum Center.
More:Union Terminal: Iconic building and its museums will be open for the holidays
A two-year renovation project is coming to an end. The Museum of Natural History and Science, the Cincinnati History Museum and the Omnimax Theater are set to open in November.
Its huge clock received a metaphorical facelift. Mosaics were cleaned. The fountain has new concrete.
Such dedication may be a result of "a sense that civic identity rests, in part, with a train depot," Smith reported.
Many await what's next for the structure after its $212 million renovation project.
Elizabeth Pierce, CEO of the Cincinnati Museum Center, said officials were treating the new opening as a homecoming celebration.
"What you see here is the incredible passion people bring to this," she said. "Everyone has a Union Terminal story."
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Reflections on the Rural Northern Initiative
Christopher J. Dainton
Canadian Family Physician May 2010, 56 (5) 494;
When I finished my medical training in downtown Toronto, Ont, the rural north was the last place I saw myself practising. If anyone had suggested it to me at the end of medical school, I probably would have scoffed.
But somehow I spent a substantial portion of my second-year family medicine rotation away from my familiar downtown Toronto teaching site, managing to secure 2 weeks of rural medicine north of Thunder Bay, Ont. It was the second time that I had exiled myself from the urban medicine that accounted for most of my medical training and residency. A staff physician from my home clinic supervised the trip. The locum position fell under the auspices of the Rural Northern Initiative, a new provincial program that brings academic family physicians (and their residents) to underserviced areas in designated towns across Ontario.
Unlike many towns of its size, our small community was surprisingly well-served by 4 family physicians and locums. It had not yet reached that vortex of demand that so badly outstrips supply that recruitment becomes an exponentially increasing challenge. Naturally, it was a resident’s playground—an endless bounty of minor procedures, which would be done locally or simply not done at all. On weekends, the ultrasound machine sat idly in a darkened room in the x-ray department; it was not long before we were wheeling it out routinely in our assessments of urinary retention, abdominal pain, minor trauma, and even congestive heart failure.
Urban versus rural
Our small-town hospital paid lip service to the trappings of its bigger brothers; the beds, the drapes, and the charts were all the same, but the atmosphere was inexplicably different. In the emergency departments in downtown Toronto, doctor-patient confidentiality meant a conversation behind nothing more than a blue curtain, yet sensitive disclosures were wholly disregarded by the dozens of anonymous passers-by, nurses, and orderlies. In the small-town emergency department, the blue curtain possessed none of these magical properties. We wondered out loud whether a sexual history could be fully trusted when the same passers-by could easily be neighbours, colleagues, or even relatives.
In the short time that I was in town, I encountered patients in restaurants and stores who wanted to discuss their recently sutured fingers. In downtown Toronto, a curt nod would suffice in the unlikely happenstance of encountering a patient outside the clinic. Here, playing a round of golf with one’s physician was not only obligatory but in all likelihood unavoidable.
The rural on-call experience usually meant a few patients added to the end of our clinic schedule; however, a few trickled into the emergency department until the late evening. There was an implicitly neighbourly quality to the emergency department visits: just as one would never knock on a neighbour’s door at 2:00 AM to borrow a cup of sugar, conjunctivitis and coughs came reliably around midday, while hockey injuries, acute abdominal pain, and other items of necessity emerged unpredictably at night. The emergency department was the last line of defence. Failure meant calling the specialist in Thunder Bay—a far cry from calling the specialist upstairs, as was possible in the urban setting. Rural care was immediate and efficient, without a doubt, but whether it was definitive was entirely at the mercy of the physicians and nurses. There was no upstairs. Only Thunder Bay, located many kilometres across the empty wilderness of the Canadian Shield.
Ultimately, this led to a deliciously skewed view of the capabilities of the single regional tertiary care centre, based in a city that was an order of magnitude smaller than Toronto. Thunder Bay Regional Hospital—sight unseen—was the new ivory tower. It was not long before we wondered openly about referring our patients to its presumed pulmonary hypertension clinics. In an urban setting, the patient would be duly processed by the triage nurse, then by several medical students and residents. The wait could be long, the care uneven, and the demeanor aloof, but in the end, anything was possible if you waited long enough in the hallway gurney. The complicated, difficult patient would be shunted upstairs or discharged home to follow up with the histoplasmosis clinic several weeks later.
The change from corporate medicine to a reliance on the comprehensive care model was refreshing. I had never considered the challenge and scope of rural practice. When I did, I found it compelling. For my adventurous side, it offered the opportunity to see a part of the country that I would otherwise never have visited. I remain undecided on whether I would permanently settle in a small town, but as a residency experience, rural practice is not to be missed.
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La traduction en français de cet article se trouve à www.cfp.ca dans la table des matières du numéro de mai 2010 à la page e201.
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Share this Story: North Van pitcher Marklund works on springing into spring training with K.C. Royals
North Van pitcher Marklund works on springing into spring training with K.C. Royals
Talented hurler has a variety of interests, ranging from Elias Pettersson to politics to science
Steve Ewen
Brandon Marklund, a talented pitcher from North Vancouver coming off a superb 2019 season, hopes the COVID-forced layoff from playing won't have a negative impact on his game. Photo by Baseball Canada photo
Kansas City Royals pitching prospect Brandon Marklund has ample interests to help him navigate the excess free time brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 24-year-old right-handed reliever from North Vancouver is a Vancouver Canucks fan. He last appeared on this newspaper’s website during the NHL club’s playoff run last season, thanks to our reporters embedding his tweet exclaiming “Elias Pettersson is not 165lbs. Can NBCSN stop repeating that he is? He hasn’t been 165lbs since we drafted him two years ago,” in a game story post.
North Van pitcher Marklund works on springing into spring training with K.C. Royals Back to video
Marklund was a politics and government major at Bryan College, in Dayton, Tenn. He’s into renaissance art and renaissance architecture. He’s keen on sciences, too, listing Why Does E=mc2? and The Quantum Universe among the books that he’s been reading.
He falls back on that in particular when you ask if minor league baseball being shut down last summer has cost him the momentum he built in 2019 when he fashioned a minuscule 0.46 earned run average in 24 games with the single-A Lexington Legends. Marklund believes these last 10 to 12 months have given him a chance to build up more “potential energy.”
“The idea is that the farther you pull back a spring the more there is for the spring to turn into kinetic energy,” said Marklund, an alum of the North Shore Twins, a B.C. Premier League team.
“The stronger the spring is, the more force it can withstand and therefore result in more kinetic energy when the force is let go. However if you pull the spring with too much force the spring will deform. So the spring needs to be pulled back to its optimal point with optimal force to get the best results.
“The more I train and get closer to optimal strength and mobility, or the more I optimize my pitching mechanics, is the closer I get to the best possible version of myself as a pitcher.”
Elias Pettersson is not 165lbs. Can NBCSN stop repeating that he is? He hasn’t been 165lbs since we drafted him two years ago. The broadcast has been on for seven minutes and they’ve already brought this up AGAIN 2-3 times. #Canucks
— Brandon Marklund🍁 (@bmarklund13) August 6, 2020
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— Brandon Marklund🍁 (@bmarklund13) August 26, 2020
It’s not your typical answer about such things, but there’s little typical in his entire tale.
Marklund was passed over in the Major League Baseball draft after his 2018 senior season at Bryan, who play at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics level, which is the same as the UBC Thunderbirds.
Marklund went to the Auckland Tuatara of the Australian Baseball League afterward and Kansas City signed him as a free agent after seeing him there.
Marklund’s ERA with Lexington — the result of giving up a mere two earned runs in 39 and one-third innings — was the lowest of any minor league hurler at any level who had thrown at least 33 innings in the 2019 season. As well in that South Atlantic League regular-season stint, Marklund was 4-0 with six saves, while allowing 23 hits, striking out 44 and walking 19.
He helped Lexington to the league title and then Team Canada called on him for the Premier 12 Tournament in Tokyo in November.
This past summer’s minor league season was cancelled in June. Marklund took 10-12 weeks off throwing. He says the Royals didn’t require him to take part in their five-week instructional league this fall because of how busy his last couple of years have been.
Marklund spent six weeks at Bryan and worked out there before coming home in October. The 6-2, 205-pound Marklund has a four-pitch arsenal — a fastball, a sinker, a slurve and a change-up — and feels he was throwing his slurve harder and getting more break on it at Bryan this off-season. He is intrigued to try it out on pro hitters. His fastball clocks in around the 95-97 miles per hour range.
Start dates for this coming season remain a work in progress. Baseball America is reporting that players destined for the double-A and two single-A levels will not begin spring training camps until after the MLB and triple-A players have departed the spring training complexes. There’s suggestions that players like Marklund could be asked to report to spring training in April, and then have their seasons begin in May, or about a month after a traditional schedule.
That, of course, is all tied to how Canada and the U.S. are dealing with COVID-19.
“There’s a lot we don’t know yet,” said Marklund. “It’s OK to be frustrated because you care. It’s natural for anyone. It’s silly to get too caught up in that frustration.
“I’d love to have a regular spring training. I’ve love a chance to go get prepared at our complex beforehand. That’s not a reality. It’s OK. I believe that the people who succeed best in these circumstances find ways to make it work instead of making excuses for why it won’t work.”
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Deere tractors offer investors a smooth post-COVID ride
Growing demand for farm equipment and price increases on higher-tech gear point to a blockbuster 2021.
BROOKE SUTHERLAND
Investors looking to ride the industrial recovery could do a lot worse than a Deere tractor.
The maker of the iconic green-and-yellow plows and diggers reported fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, continuing a tradition of pre-Thanksgiving numbers. Even after a banner summer quarter and a significant jump in analysts’ earnings estimates, Deere & Co. still managed to outperform in the three-month period ended Nov. 1. Not only that: Deere is targeting as much as $4 billion in net income in 2021, a record. For context, that’s in line with analysts’ estimates for 2022 — meaning Deere is a full year ahead of schedule.
Deere’s earnings report fits in with the broader narrative of an industrial recovery that’s continuing apace despite a resurgence in coronavirus cases across the world. Separately on Wednesday, data from the Commerce Department showed that U.S. durable goods orders increased at a faster-than-expected rate in October. Core bookings (which exclude defense and aircraft purchases), also surpassed economists’ estimates. That positive momentum — coupled with the recent good news on the vaccine front — has fueled a sharp rally in industrial-related stocks in recent months. Indeed, going into earnings day, Deere shares were up more than 50% for the best year-to-date showing since 2007. But while valuations are getting ahead of themselves in some corners of the industrial world and downright stretched in others, a deeper look at Deere’s latest earnings suggests the stock’s rally has further to go.
Demand is part of it. Whereas many parts of the economy were running hot before the pandemic, the agricultural sector had been mired in a multiyear slump, in part because of the U.S.-China trade war. Farmers are working with the oldest tractor fleet in more than a decade, leaving ample room for a recovery as rising crop prices and improving visibility in export markets at last give them the confidence to start spending again. Through the end of September, China’s agricultural spending was tracking well below the country’s purchasing commitments in the phase one trade deal inked pre-pandemic, says Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Christopher Ciolino. Lately, though, the country has been stepping up its purchases to help feed a hog population that’s recovering from the African swine fever. President-elect Joe Biden’s administration is expected to de-escalate tensions with China, which may help support demand. Deere expects a 10% to 15% sales gain for its agricultural segment in fiscal 2021.
But farmers aren’t just buying any old tractor; they’re paying up for them, too. Operating profit in the agricultural segment was up an impressive 63% relative to an 8% sales gain in the fourth quarter. The biggest factor was higher prices. Deere has stopped trying to sell tractors to everyone in the world and is instead focused on highly differentiated products that can help large farmers improve productivity, Melius Research analyst Rob Wertheimer said this week in a video presentation.
While much of the initial margin improvement opportunities have now been priced in to the stock, Deere is aiming to further press its advantage by investing in software and data-management tools that can drive higher crop yields and increase precision, he said. The idea is to build an ecosystem that makes Deere indispensable to farmers, not just in the physical harvesting and planting operations but the planning of those processes as well.
The most promising of its technology offerings — the Blue River artificial intelligence platform, which can distinguish between weeds and crops and spray herbicides accordingly — is expected to become commercially available in 2021. Deere said on Wednesday that it was targeting an operating margin of 15.5% to 16.5% for its agricultural segment next year. That compares with 13.3% in 2020 and 10.6% in 2019. That kind of profit lift doesn’t come around every day.
It’s been a difficult year in so many ways, but Deere investors at least have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
Brooke Sutherland is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering deals and industrial companies.
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Rep. Paul Harris’ charter school bill signed into law
in: Local News
House Bill 2853 will promote the efficient administration of the Washington State Charter School Commission
Charter schools in Washington scored a victory yesterday, as Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Rep. Paul Harris‘ bill that will enhance administration capabilities at state charter schools.
House Bill 2853 will promote the efficient administration of the Washington State Charter School Commission, by allowing the commission to hire an executive director. The person in this role will also hire employees to help the commission with its duties.
Charter schools in Washington scored a victory yesterday, as Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Rep. Paul Harris’ bill that will enhance administration capabilities at state charter schools.
Harris was not in attendance for the signing, due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and precautions, but he did watch the proceedings from Vancouver.
“I’m very happy for our charter schools,” said Harris, R-Vancouver. “I believe every school in Washington, whether it’s public, private, or chartered, deserves the opportunity to be successful. When our schools are successful, our kids are successful.”
The bill will help the Charter School Commission operate more effectively, with the assistance of the executive director. It will also ensure the right people are in place to help charter schools be properly organized and perform better.
“Now that the governor has signed this into law, I’m confident that Washington charter schools will take several positive steps forward,” added Harris.
House Bill 2853 is set to take effect June 10 of this year.
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Rep. Paul Harris has introduced House Bill 2853, which would promote the administration of the Washington State Charter School Commission. The bill would allow the commis...
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Contributed photo The Ocean Park Wailers are set to rock the Crescent Legion’s Club 240 on New Year’s Eve.
A whole new level for Ocean Park Wailers
New Year’s Eve show rounds out a watershed year for South Surrey band
Alex Browne
Dec. 22, 2017 12:15 p.m.
When the Ocean Park Wailers play for dancing this New Year’s Eve at the Crescent Legion’s newly revamped Club 240 venue (2643 128 St.), it will be the culmination of a year of growth in every respect.
The South Surrey-based band, which started modestly some 11 years ago as a feel-good garage band for a handful of locals revisiting rock ’n’ roll classics, has evolved organically into a tight, dance-oriented act with strong stage presence and a loyal following – and more gig offers than they can, logistically, accept.
“I feel like it has reached a whole new dimension over the last year,” said Jim Widdifield, one-half of a keyboard partnership completed by the equally experienced and versatile Bill Brooks.
The group’s current lineup, headed by charismatic lead vocalist/guitarist/frontman Mike Sheeshka, is rounded out by the instrumental skills of lead guitarist Kevin Irwin, bassist Russ Froese, drummer Paul Sorbara and sax player Elliott Clarkson.
And Widdifield said they have developed into an area favourite that can cover, adeptly, everything from Rod Stewart and ZZ Top to Joe Cocker, The Beatles and Amy Winehouse, add some convincing country twang and some funky R&B and even offer a list of originals that is rapidly approaching album-length (Widdifield said recording may be in the offing in the new year).
Widdifield said he first started with the band as a fill-in, initially swapping dates with Brooks (with whom he also works in the R&B-oriented Cooler Kings).
“Eventually, both bands decided they wanted to go with double keyboard players – we complement each other, because he plays a lot of Hammond and synth and I play more piano.
“When Mike joined a year ago, he started taking the band to a bit of a different level. We’ve spread out in terms of material, but it’s still all about the love of the music and being able to get it out there and help people have a good time.”
He said New Year’s Eve will also be an opportunity to showcase for locals the recently-improved venue characteristics of the club – including an enlarged stage and new lighting and background curtains – and highlight the fact that music at Club 240 doesn’t end, by any means, on Jan. 1.
Widdifield and his partners in the Semiahmoo Music Consortium produce and promote dances at the venue most Friday nights, except holidays, throughout the year, bringing in not only local groups like the Wailers, but also such heavy-hitting dance bands as Incognito, the Mojo Stars, Blue Voodoo, Soul Purpose and Big City Soul; while the legion also promotes dances and other events (including such attractions as Nearly Neil and Bonnie Kilroe’s Divas) other nights, including Saturdays and some Thursdays.
Tickets for the Ocean Park Wailers New Year’s party ($75) include prime rib dinner buffet (with seafood or vegetarian options), party favours and bubbly at midnight, and are available from the legion box office (604-535-1043) or www.club240.ca
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Review: Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
This jungle property, one of a few Ritz-Carlton Reserves in the world, achieves something rare—it feels pristine yet ancient.
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Take us there. Where is the Mandapa? As you arrive, what immediate sticks out to you?
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, achieves something rare—it feels pristine yet ancient. The open-plan open-air lobby, which overlooks an incredible section of the Ayung Valley, is bookended by a black-stone temple and free-flowing lounges. From here, your patih—or "king’s assistant"—will greet you and escort you to one of 35 suites or 25 private pool villas. Mandapa feels like its own village, complete with working rice paddies, steep winding laneways, and lush landscaping dotted with plenty of facilities, including a pool, a spa, a cocktail bar, and a restaurant. Wow. So what does it mean for this place to be a "Reserve"?
One of only a few Ritz-Carlton Reserves in the world, here the label denotes somewhere truly special and distinct to that destination. This is the property-developer owners’ first foray into hospitality, and they’ve lavished every space with love and spared no expense in creating somewhere extraordinary. Tell us more about what makes it so extraordinary. What are the rooms themselves like?
Jeffrey Wilkes is behind the decor and even the lowest-category rooms are magnificent, with dark, dark woods and rich textiles. Designwilkes has shown painstaking attention to every texture and fitting. Ceiling basketry, gold-speckled glass, highest-quality ikats, and specially commissioned Javanese chairs give the quarters a regal quality. It took local artists two years just to hand-paint the gallery-worthy ceiling-to-floor murals in every bedroom. Bathrooms have freestanding tubs-for-two with raised leather headrests either end. This isn't a place that invites relaxation, it insists upon it. Sounds restorative. You know what else is restorative? A good meal. Has the Mandapa got us covered?
Sawah Terrace serves Indonesian cuisine in an incredibly elegant split-level set of greenery-framed verandas. Cocktail connoisseurs need to get to the Library between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. for the Jelajah Indonesia experience, meaning ‘Indonesia Exploration’ where the cocktail menu is a burnt-edged scroll of a map showcasing ingredients from across the archipelago. Kubu promises a parade of high-drama flavors as suited to special-occasion dinners for couples and families and quiet honeymoon moments. Alex Gares' degustation menu is entirely original—especially if you get one of the nine private bamboo cocoons right at the edge of river. Are there any special services we should take advantage of?
The sharp bend in the Ayung right here makes this stretch of the river particularly special and it’s here that the spa's post-treatment relaxation room sits as gracefully as an Orient-Express train carriage, with its staggered partitioned-off day beds. Farming has been the way of life for generations in Bali and you feel Mandapa really recognizes and celebrates that here in leafy Ubud. There’s a farm for little ones too, which lets them learn about chickens, ducks, rabbits, and other cute critters. A tour of the area in the hotel’s Volkswagen 181 is a stand-out experience especially as it’s popular even with outside guests—no doubt time in this convertible classic driving through rice terraces and past temples makes Instagram gold. Who else can we expect to see here?
Naturally, Ritz-Carlton's profile and reach pulls in Americans and Asians who want the assurance of pure luxury, click-of-your-fingers service, and a dream Balinese experience and who have been lured by the hotel having topped many lists of the best in the world. Okay, what about the surrounding area? Any sights we should be sure to check out?
Ubud is the creative and spiritual retreat made famous by the book Eat, Pray, Love—and over the last two decades every version of hotel has appeared in this area: small, big, modest, maximalist—and Mandapa really has elevated hospitality to the highest class possible. The Green Camp offers a nature-based and educational program for children. What kinds of amenities are there?
In addition to a spa and fitness center, there are rentable bikes, a kids' club, and Wi-Fi. Bottom line: Worth it? Why?
If you've got the money and want every possible luxury, Mandapa is worth the splurge.
Jl. Raya Kedewatan No.Banjar, KedewatanUbud, Bali, 80571Indonesia
https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/indonesia/mandapa
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On behalf of Conlon Tarker, P.C. | Jun 6, 2018 | Workers' Compensation
Certain industries, like manufacturing, commercial fishing, health care and construction are infamous for workplace accidents and higher rates of workers’ compensation claims than others. Lately, the warehouses that fulfill orders for online retailers, such as the eight Amazon facilities in Pennsylvania – including one in Pittsburgh – have received heightened attention from regulators and watchdog organizations.
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) included Amazon among its 2018 list of the “Dirty Dozen” employers. National COSH releases the list every year during Workers’ Memorial Week (April 23 through April 30) to draw attention to preventable workplace accidents and repeated safety or health violations. It was Amazon’s warehouses and fulfillment centers that landed the company on the list.
Since 2013, seven workers have been killed at Amazon warehouse facilities in accidents that investigators deemed to be preventable. Included among this “disturbing pattern” were the “preventable deaths” of three workers that occurred over the course of little more than a month in 2017. One of the deaths occurred when a worker was run over by a truck at the Amazon facility located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Many of the deaths and injuries that have occurred at Amazon facilities can be attributed to the company’s emphasis of productivity over safety. Workers must adhere to strict time limits and meet productivity levels when rushing to pick products in order to fulfill orders. Amazon has also received complaints about workers not receiving sufficient time for breaks – even to use a restroom. In spite of the accidents, the company has plans to monitor its workers even more closely.
Source: National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, “The Dirty Dozen 2018: Employers who put workers and communities at risk,” accessed May 7, 2018.
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FTI outlines eight pillars of India's green hydrogen roadmap
11 December 2020 Consultancy.in
FTI Consulting
In a new report, FTI consulting has laid down eight strategies that India should follow to put its green hydrogen ecosystem on track. The roadmap is based on global best practices and inputs from various energy industry stakeholders.
Splitting water molecules into liquid hydrogen and oxygen using a process called electrolysis has been common practice for years now. Oxygen is the only byproduct, while hydrogen can be used as a low-emission alternative to fuel. More recently, energy companies have been using renewable sources to power the electrolysis process in itself.
The resultant fuel-grade hydrogen is produced with no carbon emissions whatsoever – hence the label ‘green hydrogen.’ Major economies around the world – Europe, US, China, Japan – have been giving green hydrogen a fairly central position in their energy landscape. India is lagging behind – a scenario that is far from sustainable given the country’s high emission levels.
“The imperative to decarbonise the Indian economy is drawn from the poor air quality in Indian cities, high fossil fuel import bill and concerns about India’s energy security. Despite national efforts with climate change actions, India’s fossil fuel consumption, of both oil and gas, as well as that of coal, is expected to continue to rise to meet the economy’s voracious appetite for energy in any form,” explained Amrit Singh Deo, Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting.
No doubt, the Indian government has climate initiatives in place, with heavy investments in renewable energy and a targeted electric vehicle policy. That being said, Deo believes the government is missing a trick with respect to green hydrogen, from an emissions standpoint and an economic one.
“India has a domestic manufacturing opportunity to building hydrogen system components for the global supply chain if policymakers and industry players can collaborate closely. An aspirational 4 percent target and funding for large demonstration-stage green hydrogen projects will be important for a renewable energy-backed hydrogen economy in India.”
“Hydrogen, coupled with renewables, electric vehicles and battery technology, offers a clear path to a zero-carbon future.”
The green hydrogen roadmap
With this ambitious target in mind, FTI Consulting researchers sat down with a focus group of 50 energy sector stakeholders to chart the course ahead. From the government, the group had representation from the NITI Aayog, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Ministry of Road and Highways. This was in addition to more than 20 energy companies – 14 global and the rest domestic – as well as energy experts, multilateral organisations, commentators and academics.
Based on their deliberations, the consultancy outline eight pillars of India’s green hydrogen roadmap:
Creation of a National Hydrogen Policy and Roadmap by 2021, in collaboration between government and industry
Creation of the H2India Hydrogen Taskforce and Workgroups, to implement the roadmap
Setting up a Green Hydrogen Investment Fund of $100 million to be deployed in next five years till 2025, followed by a larger $500 million Hydrogen Fund to be raised for 2025-2030
Setting a national aspiration for four percent hydrogen share in national energy mix by 2030
Creation of an Inter-ministerial green hydrogen government cell to ensure adherence to globally harmonised standards
Blending hydrogen production with use-cases across natural gas, exploratory natural gas and coal-gasified grey hydrogen projects
Identify at least ten potential H2India national hydrogen projects for large-scale demonstration projects
Setting fiscal incentives for large-scale national H2 projects among partnerships and industry consortiums
Strategy&: Green hydrogen a major opportunity for GCC market
Market analysis of India's power generation sector As India embarks on the path to economic recovery, business analysis and consulting firm PGA Labs has taken stock of the country’s power generation market and how it’s journey continues despite the c
Tier 1 consulting firms vie for mammoth solar energy project Plans for India’s ‘One Sun One World One Grid’ (Osowog) are moving forward, and some of the biggest names in the consulting sector are looking to get involved.
Deloitte working on privitisation of India's power sector As the Central Government moves to privatise power distribution companies (discoms) across India’s Union Territories (UTs), Deloitte has been brought on board alongside investment banking entity SBI
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India's automotive market poised for electric vehicle boom A number of factors are combining to make India’s electric vehicle (EV) market ripe for growth in the near future, according to new sector-wide analysis from Kearney.
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Microsoft and Accenture team up to back social enterprises Microsoft India and Accenture Labs are set to collaboratively support entrepreneurs who are developing tech solutions that deliver a positive social and environmental impact.
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FTI promotes Strategic Communications leader Amrit Singh Deo Amrit Singh Deo, a leader at FTI Consulting in India, has been appointed a Senior Managing Director. Singh Deo’s promotion comes nearly eight years into his tenure at the global consulting firm.
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Consultancy industry
Consulting market
Inhouse consultancy
Internal Consulting
External vs internal consultants
Internal consultant?
Fees & rates
Consulting rankings
Top Global Firms
Best UK Firms
Best US Firms
Over the past decades, the global consulting market has grown to become a multi-billion industry. The industry has not only grown in size, stature and international reach, it has also navigated its way through several cycles of professionalisation, today making it one of the more developed segments within the professional services industry.
Despite the relatively mature state of the market, the large variety of services (industries, functional areas, market/region focus) that span the consulting industry imply that there is no clear-cut consensus on how the market should be defined. Representative bodies (e.g. the MCA in the UK) and analyst firms (e.g. ALM Intelligence, Gartner, etc) all use different market definitions, and as a result the estimates for the size of the consulting market differ substantially, ranging from just over $100 billion up to $280 billion.
ALM Intelligence, a US-based analyst firm that has been tracking the consulting market since the '70s, for instance finds that the global management consulting market is worth around $240 billion, while FEACO – the European Federation of Management Consultancies Associations (founded in 1960) – estimates the market value at nearly $280 billion. Source Global Research, a UK-based analyst firm, provides the most conservative estimate, at $120 billion, in part due to the fact that the firm focuses on the top segment of management consultancy. Gartner believes that total consulting fee income hovers around $131 billion.
The 'gap' between the estimates follows from, among others, different scoping of markets, varying definitions applied for consulting services, differences in regions/markets considered and the nature of calculation models used.
To ensure data consistency throughout the 'Consulting Industry' chapter, unless otherwise specified, Consultancy.uk follows the methodology of ALM Intelligence, globally the most cited source. See the page 'Market Segments' for details.
UK consulting industry grows 2.5% in spite of pandemic A new study from the representative body for the UK’s consulting industry shows that against all the odds the sector still grew in 2020.
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Consulting M&A rebounds as the industry emerges from Covid-19 While M&A in consulting has taken a hit from the Covid-19-induced downturn, a new report from Boxington Corporate Finance says that deal making activity has recovered over the past months, as the sec
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Industry veteran calls for more focus on consulting excellence In the last few years, Bob Harris, a veteran in the consulting industry and Chair of the Judging Panel for the CMCE Research Awards, has been disappointed by academic research on management consulting.
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J[A-Z]Z / p1ck ( Gettin' Around | Dexter Gordon, 1965
Photo: Francis Wolff / Design: Reid Miles
Dexter Gordon, Le Coiffeur, 1965
Recorded at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on May 28 & 29, 1965
''While this is not Gordon's ultimate hard bop date, it is reflective of his cooling out
in Europe, adopting a tonal emphasis more under the surface than in your face. ''
Michael G. Nastos, AllMusic
Dexter Gordon - tenor saxophone
Bobby Hutcherson - vibes
Barry Harris - piano
Bob Cranshaw - bass
Billy Higgins - drums
J[A-Z]Z / p1ck ( Doin' Allright | Dexter Gordon, 1961
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Πετάει, πετάει | Γεώργιος Δροσίνης, 1880
Επιτραπέζιο παιχνίδι με πιόνια «Πετάει, πετάει, το;». Γύρω στο 1950
Μουσείο Μπενάκη
«― Πετάει, πετάει το πουλί! πετά το περιστέρι!
Πετά η καρδιά!... Τι, πώς, πετά κι εσήκωσες το χέρι;»
― Και μ’ ερωτάς; Δεν ήξερες λοιπόν, ξερό κεφάλι,
Φτερά πως έχουν και πετούν η μια καρδιά ’ς την άλλη.
Γεώργιος Δροσίνης, «Πετάει, πετάει», Ιστοί αράχνης, 1880
Ανθισμένη αμυγδαλιά | Γεώργιος Δροσίνης, 1882
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Book//mark - The Elementary Particles | Michel Houellebecq, 1998
Les Particules élémentaires, 1998 Michel Houellebecq
“The world outside had its own rules, and those rules were not human.”
“Everyday morality is always a blend, variously proportioned, of perfect morality and other more ambiguous ideas, for the most part religious. The greater the proportion of pure morality in a particular system, the happier and more enduring the society. Ultimately, a society governed by the pure principles of universal morality could last until the end of the world.”
“Irony won't save you from anything; humour doesn't do anything at all. You can look at life ironically for years, maybe decades; there are people who seem to go through most of their lives seeing the funny side, but in the end, life always breaks your heart. Doesn't matter how brave you are, or how reserved, or how much you've developed a sense of humour, you still end up with your heart broken. That's when you stop laughing.”
“The terrible predicament of a beautiful girl is that only an experienced womanizer, someone cynical and without scruple, feels up to the challenge. More often than not, she will lose her virginity to some filthy lowlife in what proves to be the first step in an irrevocable decline.”
“What the boy felt was something pure, something gentle, something that predates sex or sensual fulfillment. It was the simple desire to reach out and touch a loving body, to be held in loving arms.
Tenderness is a deeper instinct than seduction, which is why it is so difficult to give up hope.”
“He doesn't know it yet, but the infinity of childhood is brief.”
“When he was six, Victor had made a card for his father’s birthday. On heavy drawing paper, he had written in big, multicolored letters: i love you dad. Now all that was past, over and done with. Bruno knew that things would only get worse, that they would move from mutual indifference to loathing. In a couple of years his son would try to go out with girls his own age; the same fifteen-year-old girls that Bruno lusted after. They would come to be rivals—which was the natural relationship between men. They would be like animals fighting in a cage; and the cage was time.”
“It's a curious idea to reproduce when you don't even like life.”
“As a teenager, Michel believed that suffering conferred dignity on a person. Now he had to admit that he had been wrong. What conferred dignity on people was television. ”
“Back in Paris they had happy moments together, like stills from a perfume ad (dashing hand in hand down the steps of Montmartre; or suddenly revealed in motionless embrace on the Pont des Arts by the lights of a bateau-mouche as it turned). There were the Sunday afternoon half-arguments, too, the moments of silence when bodies curl up beneath the sheets on the long shores of silence and apathy where life founders. Annabelle's studio was so dark they had to turn on the lights at four in the afternoon. They sometimes were sad, but mostly they were serious. Both of them knew that this would be their last human relationship, and this feeling lacerated every moment they spent together.”
“Love binds, and it binds forever. Good binds while evil unravels. Separation is another word for evil; it is also another word for deceit. All that exists is a magnificent interweaving, vast and reciprocal.”
“It is interesting to note that the "sexual revolution" was sometimes portrayed as a communal utopia, whereas in fact it was simply another stage in the historical rise of individualism.”
“Unhappiness isn't at its most acute point until a realistic chance of happiness, sufficiently close, has been envisioned.”
“Talking to morons like that is like pissing in a urinal full of cigarette butts, like shitting in a toilet full of Tampax: nothing gets flushed, and everything starts to stink.”
“At night, he dreamed of gaping vaginas. It was about then that he began reading Kafka. The first time, he felt a cold shudder, a treacherous feeling, as though his body were turning to ice; some hours after reading The Trial, he still felt numb and unsteady. He knew at once that this slow-motion world, riddled with shame, where people passed each other in an unearthly void in which no human contact seemed possible, precisely mirrored his mental world. The universe was cold and sluggish. There was, however, one source of warmth – between a woman’s thighs; but there seemed no way for him to reach it.”
“Historically, such human beings have existed. Human beings who have worked - worked hard - all their lives with no other motive than their love and devotion; who have literally given their lives for others, out of love and devotion. Human beings who have no sense of having made any sacrifice; who cannot imagine any other way of life than giving their lives for others - out of love and devotion. In general, such human beings are invariably women.”
“As soon as the genome had been cmpletely decoded (which would be in a matter of months) humanity would have complete control of its evolution; when that happened sexuality would be seen for what it really was: a useless, dangerous, and regressive function.”
“The greater the proportion of pure morality in a particular system, the happier and more enduring the society.”
“The only conclusion he could draw was that without points of reference, a man melts away.”
“There is no endless silence of infinite space, for in reality there is no space, no silence and no void.”
“The metaphysical mutation that gave rise to materialism and modern science in turn spawned two great trends: rationalism and individualism. Huxley’s mistake was in having poorly evaluated the balance of power between these two. Specifically, he underestimated the growth of individualism brought about by an increased consciousness of death. Individualism gives rise to freedom, the sense of self, the need to distinguish oneself and to be superior to others. A rational society like the one he describes in Brave New World can defuse the struggle. Economic rivalry—a metaphor for mastery over space—has no more reason to exist in a society of plenty, where the economy is strictly regulated. Sexual rivalry—a metaphor for mastery over time through reproduction—has no more reason to exist in a society where the connection between sex and procreation has been broken. But Huxley forgets about individualism. He doesn’t understand that sex, even stripped of its link with reproduction, still exists—not as a pleasure principle, but as a form of narcissistic differentiation. The same is true of the desire for wealth. Why has the Swedish model of social democracy never triumphed over liberalism? Why has it never been applied to sexual satisfaction? Because the metaphysical mutation brought about by modern science leads to individuation, vanity, malice and desire. Any philosopher, not just Buddhist or Christian, but any philosopher worthy of the name, knows that, in itself, desire—unlike pleasure—is a source of suffering, pain and hatred.”
“In revolutionary times, those who accord themselves, with an extraordinary arrogance, the facile credit for having inflamed anarchy in their contemporaries fail to recognize that what appears to be a sad triumph is in fact due to a spontaneous disposition, determined by the social situation as a whole. - Auguste Comte”
“It is possible to construct a history which is logically consistent. It cannot be said to be true; simply that it can be sustained without contradiction. Under a given set of experimental conditions, a finite number of possible histories can be recreated using Griffiths’s method; these are called Griffiths’s Consistent Histories. In these, the world behaves as though composed of separate objects, each having fixed, intrinsic properties. However, the number of consistent histories that can be created from a single set of data is generally greater than one. As a being you are self-aware, and this consciousness allows you to hypothesize that the story you’ve created from a given set of memories is a consistent history, justified by a single narrative voice. As a unique individual, having existed for a particular period and been subjected to an ontology of objects and properties, you can assert this with absolute certainty, and so automatically assume that it is a Griffiths’s history. You make this hypothesis about real life, rather than about the domain of dreams.”
“Some people live to be seventy, sometimes eighty years old believing there is always something new just around the corner, as they say; in the end they practically have to be killed or at least reduced to a state of serious incapacity to get them to see reason.”
“In contemporary Western society, death is like white noise to a man in good health; it fills his mind when his dreams and plans fade. With age, the noise becomes increasingly insistent, like a dull roar with the occasional screech. In another age the sound meant waiting for the kingdom of God; it is now an anticipation of death. Such is life.”
Michel Houellebecq, The Elementary Particles aka Atomised, 1998
The Elementary Particles
Ετικέτες 1990s, 1998, book//mark, Books, Michel Houellebecq
Daily Life in Japan in The Late 19th Century
A Dining Room, 1890
Illustration from the the booklet Au Japon, Types, Costumes & Moeurs, (Paris, 1890)
'La Kago, Transport of Japan', 1890
Illustration from the the booklet Japon, Moeurs et Usages, (Paris, 1890)
'Vegetable Merchant in Japan', 1890
Illustration from the the booklet Japon, Moeurs et Usages, (Paris, c1890)
'Flower Merchant in Japan', 1890
'Rickshaw, Carriage of Japan', 1890
'A Family Dance in Japan', 1890
'A Basket Making Merchant', 1890
Illustration from the the booklet Au Japon, Types, Costumes & Moeurs, (Paris,1890)
'A Ceremony in Japan', 1890
'Spinning Wheel', 1890
'A Removal', 1890
'A Bedroom in Japan', 1890
Ετικέτες 1890s, Daily Life, Japan, Travel
The Tender Abundance of a Moment | Rainer Maria Rilke, 1875 - 1926
Rene Magritte, La memoire IV, 1954
"Among all the graces of our ‘life’ there is also the fact that we have been endowed with all of the means to
survive the tender abundance of a moment, not only in the realm of memories but also in the continuous
interpretations of the pleasures that are bestowed on us."
Rainer Maria Rilke, 1875- 1926
“On Faith,” The Poet’s Guide to Life: The Wisdom of Rilke,
ed. and trans. Ulrich Baer, 2005
Ετικέτες Quotes, Rainer Maria Rilke, Rene Magritte
Ἐγεννήθην ἐν Σκιάθῳ | Ο Αλέξανδρος Παπαδιαμάντης αυτοβιογραφείται (1851-1911)
Σύντομο βιογραφικό σημείωμα του Αλέξανδρου Παπαδιαμάντη, γραμμένο από τον ίδιο.
Μουσείο Παπαδιαμάντη (Σκιάθος)
Ἐγεννήθην ἐν Σκιάθῳ, τῇ 4 Μαρτίου 1851. Ἐβγήκα ἀπὸ τὸ Ἑλληνικὸν Σχολεῖον εἰς τὰ 1863, ἀλλὰ μόνον τῷ 1867 ἐστάλην εἰς τὸ Γυμνάσιον Χαλκίδος, ὅπου ἤκουσα τὴν Α΄ καὶ Β΄ τάξιν. Τὴν Γ΄ ἐμαθήτευσα εἰς Πειραιᾶ, εἴτα διέκοψα τὰς σπουδάς μου καὶ ἔμεινα εἰς τὴν πατρίδα. Κατὰ Ἰούλιον τοῦ 1872 ὑπῆγα εἰς τὸ Ἅγιον Ὄρος χάριν προσκυνήσεως, ὅπου ἔμεινα ὀλίγους μῆνας. Τῷ 1873 ἦλθα εἰς Ἀθήνας καὶ ἐφοίτησα εἰς τὴν Δ΄ τοῦ Βαρβακείου. Τῷ 1874 ἐνεγράφην εἰς τὴν Φιλοσοφικὴν Σχολήν, ὅπου ἤκουα κατ' ἐκλογὴν ὀλίγα μαθήματα φιλολογικά, κατ' ἰδίαν δὲ ἠσχολούμην εἰς τὰ ξένας γλώσσας. Μικρὸς ἐζωγράφιζα Ἁγίους, εἶτα ἔγραφα στίχους, καὶ ἐδοκίμαζα νὰ συντάξω κωμῳδίας. Τῷ 1868 ἐπεχείρησα νὰ γράψω μυθιστόρημα. Τῷ 1879 ἐδημοσιεύθη Ἡ Μετανάστις ἔργον μου εἰς τὸ περιοδικὸν Σωτῆρα. Τῷ 1882 ἐδημοσιεύθη Οἱ ἔμποροι τῶν Ἐθνῶν εἰς τὸ Μὴ χάνεσαι. Ἀργότερα ἔγραψα περὶ τὰ ἑκατὸν διηγήματα, δημοσιευθέντα εἰς διάφορα περιοδικὰ καὶ ἐφημερίδας.
Η υπογραφή του Αλέξανδρου Παπαδιαμάντη (1851-1911), από το χειρόγραφο του διηγήματος «Τ' ἀερικὸ στὸ δέντρο» (1907)
Παιδικό σχέδιο του Αλέξανδρου Παπαδιαμάντη
Ετικέτες 1890s, 1900s, Αλέξανδρος Παπαδιαμάντης, GRεεk Culturε, Manuscripts and letters
Adventures of the Mind | Paintings by Eugene Ionesco, 1980-1986
Eugene Ionesco, Untitled, 1985-1986
"A work of art is above all an adventure of the mind."
Eugene Ionesco, The Apple Tree (from Nr. 13), 1982 Eugene Ionesco, Les hauts danseurs, 1985
"If one does not understand the usefulness of the useless and
the uselessness of the useful, one cannot understand art."
Eugene Ionesco, Tanzende Figur, 1983 Eugene Ionesco, 3 Blätter aus der Serie "Les Insectes", 1983
"Δεν μπορώ να ζωγραφίσω αυτή τη στιγμή, δεν βρίσκομαι στο ατελιέ του Saint-Gall και μόνο η ζωγραφική με ωφελεί.
Η ζωγραφική, αυτή η θαυμάσια γλώσσα χωρίς λόγια.
Η χαρά είναι πολύ μεγάλη να βάζεις μαύρο δίπλα στο πράσινο και στο κόκκινο. Αυτό είναι ήδη ένα έργο.
Η ζωγραφική δεν είναι για μένα μόνο ένας άλλος τρόπος να κάνω λογοτεχνία. Είναι μια αληθινή θεραπευτική.
Σε τρεις εβδομάδες στο Saint-Gall ζωγράφισα εξήντα μία ακουαρέλλες και τελείωσα δυο μεγάλους πίνακες."
Eugene Ionesco, Το όνειρο
μτφ.: Σοφία Μωραΐτη - Καπετσώνη
Eugene Ionesco, Father and child, 1985 Eugene Ionesco, Untitled, 1984
"I believe that in the history of art and of thought there has always
been at every living moment of culture a will to renewal.
This is not the prerogative of the last decade only. All history
is nothing but a succession of crises - of rupture, repudiation
and resistance. When there is no crisis, there is stagnation,
petrifaction and death. All thought, all art is aggressive."
Eugene Ionesco (1909 - 1994)
Eugene Ionesco, La Licence de la Mariée, 1983 Eugene Ionesco, Untitled
Eugène Ionesco in front of his paintings, Saint Gall (Switzerland) 1980s
by Franziska Messner-Rast
Eugene Ionesco, White and black, 1980-1981 Eugene Ionesco, 1985
Rhinoceros / A play | Eugène Ionesco, 1959
Book//mark - Fragments of a Journal | Eugène Ionesco, 1967
Ετικέτες 1980s, Eugène Ionesco, PAINTING, Quotes, Romania
Ένας ναρκοθετημένος κόσμος | Gilbert Lascault, 1975
Joost Schmidt, Relief, Man On The Run, 1932
Ακόμα. Θα προχωρούσες μόνος σ' ένα μαυρόασπρο κι επίπεδο τοπίο. Θα περπατούσες πάνω στην απέραντη σελίδα ενός ανοιχτού βιβλίου.
Εάν επιθυμούσες ν΄αποκρυπτογραφήσεις αυτό που θα γραφόταν κάτω από τα βήματα σου, θα έπρεπε να περπατάς περίπου δύο εβδομάδες,
ώσπου να διασχίσεις το άνετο μαύρο μονοπάτι που φτιάχνει το κάθε γράμμα. Αυτή όμως η απασχόληση θα σου φαινόταν μάταιη. Θα έτρωγες
τα υπολείμματα γόμας, που έχουν σκορπίσει σ΄ολόκληρη τη σελίδα. Θα είχαν τη γεύση του μάνγκο. Δίπλα ακριβώς από μία υπογεγραμμένη, τη
μοναδική ίσως της σελίδας, θα ξεκινούσε απαλά ένας διάδρομος κατά μήκος του βιβλίου· τα τοιχώματά του θα γίνονταν πότε σκοτεινά, πότε
πελιδνά και θα έπαιρναν τη μυρωδιά της μελάνης και του χρησιμοποιημένου πανιού. Ξαφνικά ο διάδρομος θα σχιζόταν στα δυό. Θα βρισκόσουν
αντιμέτωπος μ΄ένα πελώριο έντομο, πού ροκανίζει το χαρτί. Κι αυτό θα σε κατάπινε, χωρίς καν να σε πάρει είδηση.
Gilbert Lascault, Ένας ναρκοθετημένος κόσμος (Un monde miné), 1975
μτφ: Δανάη Μιτσοτάκη
Ετικέτες Bauhaus, Gilbert Lascault, Joost Schmidt
Separation in the Evening | Paul Klee, 1922
Paul Klee, Separation in the Evening, 1922
"Color is the place where our brain and the universe meet."
Notebooks | Paul Klee, 1898-1918
Ετικέτες Bauhaus, PAINTING, Paul Klee, Quotes
The Μeaning of Hands | Robert Bresson, 1943-1983
Robert Bresson, L'Argent, 1983
Robert Bresson, Pickpocket, 1959
Robert Bresson, Au Hasard Balthasar, 1966
Robert Bresson, Mouchette, 1967
Robert Bresson, Une Femme Douce, 1969
Robert Bresson,The Ladies of the Bois de Boulogne, 1945
Robert Bresson, A Man Escaped, 1956
Angels of Sin, 1943
Robert Bresson, The Devil, Probably, 1977
“Another thing I was aware of was that nearly all gestures, all of our ways of talking, are mechanical.
It’s true. You put your hand like this. Look. There are two pages in Montaigne about the way our
hands go where we don’t want them to go. He’s a writer who isn’t really difficult. You can always
read a page or two and find something. Theatre consists of well controlled gestures and words.
Cinema must be something different—not controlled. It must be the equivalent of life, like any art,
but certainly not copied or simulated.”
(from a conversation the director had with Ronald Hayman, published in The Transatlantic
Review No. 46/7, Summer 1973 (London) and transcribed for Doug Cummings for www.robert-bresson.com)
Hands of Bresson from kogonada on Vimeo.
Hands of Bresson (2014) / Created for the Criterion Collection
A work of archival criticism that forgoes the language of rigour for that of rapture...
here are hands – votive, tender, purloining, trembling – that make me want to raise
my own hands in gratitude to this mysterious poet.”
Sukhdev Sandhu, Sight & Sound (best films of 2014)
"The things one can express with the hand, with the head, with the shoulders!...
How many useless and encumbering words then disappear! What economy!"
On directing > Notes | Robert Bresson, 1901 - 1999
Flick Review < Pickpocket | Robert Bresson, 1959
Flick Review < Diary of a Country Priest | Robert Bresson, 1951
The Book and the Movie: Mouchette | Georges Bernanos / Robert Bresson, 1966
Ετικέτες Films and Feelings, Hands, kogonada, Robert Bresson, Short
Book//mark - The Elementary Particles | Michel Hou...
The Tender Abundance of a Moment | Rainer Maria Ri...
Ἐγεννήθην ἐν Σκιάθῳ | Ο Αλέξανδρος Παπαδιαμάντης α...
Adventures of the Mind | Paintings by Eugene Iones...
Beautiful words: Serotinal / Late of time
Direction / Security / Time | Paul Bowles, 1910- ...
Ημερολόγια | André Gide
My Bohemian Life (Fantasy) | Arthur Rimbaud, 1870
J[A-Z]Z / p1ck ( At the Pershing: But Not for Me |...
Horses | Eugène Delacroix, 1823-1828
Flick Review < Mademoiselle | Tony Richardson, 196...
On the way to school II | Ansel Adams / Eve Arnold...
In Quiet Times | Margaret Wise Brown
Stereosc2pe + Hands | Gerda Wilhelm / René-Jacques
Πετραδάκια | Virginia Woolf, 1931
Alphabetarion # Navigation | Charles Simic
Book//mark - Patrimony | Philip Roth, 1991
Ships | T. Lux Feininger (1929-1978)
Δια λεπτών μεμβρανών | Αριστοτέλης Νικολαΐδης, 195...
Flick Review < I Am Twenty | Marlen Khutsiev (1965)
Waiting for my lover | Tennessee Williams, 1943
Herbarium *|c - Brugmansia suaveolens
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Listening to the narratives of students’ sexual exposures in selected tertiary institutions in Abia state of Nigeria
Author(s): EE Enwereji, MC Ezeama and KO Enwereji
Abstract: Background: Sexual violence is now increasingly practiced in many tertiary institutions in both developing and developed countries. There is need to listen to the students, especially from the perspectives of affected individuals on the types of sexual exposures they experience in tertiary institutions. This will assist researchers to package along with the students, relevant intervention strategies that will minimize the incidence of sexual violence in tertiary institutions.
Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study using self-administered questionnaire on Students sexual behaviours was done. Three tertiary institutions, federal, state and private universities were randomly selected for study. Purposively, 30 participants were used in each university. Participants were selected to ensure maximum variation in age, gender and exposure. Narrative methods that considered how individuals’ sex, age and level of education shaped sexual exposures and experiences were used. To elucidate the practical and feasible steps that could minimize sexual violence among students, integrated narrative analysis grounded with feminist intersectional theory was used to obtain information from the students. This was done realizing that young people's faces, voices, thoughts, inputs, and creativity are useful in suggesting how to reduce sexual violence in tertiary institutions.
Findings: Results showed that in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUA), 5 (17%) and 4 (13%) of the students respectively practiced anal and oral sex. In ABSU, 2 (7%) and 5 (17%) respectively indulged in anal and oral sex while in Rhema, 8 (28.8%) and 7 (26%) respectively, gave narratives on their involvement in anal and oral sex. Also some students in the three universities narrated being involved in group sex, self- masturbation, Hetro-masturbation, and homosexual relations showing that probably, a good number of them had unprotected sex. The common reasons given for practicing other forms of sex apart from vaginal sex were: to prevent HIV&STIs, to avoid group sex, for quicker sexual satisfaction and to prevent pregnancy.
Conclusion: The study provides further evidence that in order to reduce sexual violence among youths in tertiary institutions, their views, inputs and creativity should be explored.
DOI: 10.33545/comed.2020.v3.i1a.109
EE Enwereji, MC Ezeama, KO Enwereji. Listening to the narratives of students’ sexual exposures in selected tertiary institutions in Abia state of Nigeria. Int J Adv Community Med 2020;3(1):15-21. DOI: 10.33545/comed.2020.v3.i1a.109
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Video Of Park Ranger Tasing Navajo Man And His Dog For Going Off-Trail To Pray Sparks Outrage
Koh Mochizuki
@hou5edm/Instagram
A video of an Indigenous man getting Tased by a park ranger at Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico for going off the designated path sparked major online fury.
Darrell House, who is Navajo and Oneida as well as a Marine veteran, told KRQE he was walking through the Petroglyphs at the Piedra Mercado trail with his sister and dog, Geronimo. They went off-trail to avoid a large group of hikers they spotted up ahead in order to maintain social distancing.
A park ranger approached House from behind and advised him to get back on the trail, to which he complied. But when the park ranger asked for identification, House refused before eventually giving a false identity.
He was consequently tased repeatedly by the ranger.
The five-minute footage filmed by his horrified sister showed House being repeatedly tased while on the ground, crying for help and showing his hands as the park ranger demanded.
Warning: contains violence
The park ranger kept demanding for House to show his hands, even though both of his hands were already visibly out in front of him.
"I don't have anything. I apologize for going off the trail," House said as his sister screamed and pleaded for the ranger to stop.
With the taser still pointed at House, the ranger told him:
"You're being detained because you refused to identify yourself. If you resist, I will tase you."
The video ended showing a second officer handcuffing House.
House grew up on his tribe's reservation. He experienced no prior issues as a frequent visitor to the park to pray for the land and his ancestors.
He told NBC News:
"I didn't see a reason to give my identification. I don't need to tell people why I'm coming there to pray and give things in honor to the land. I don't need permission or consent. And I don't think he liked that very much."
According to KRQE, House and his dog Geronimo both got tased since he was holding the pet in his arms.
"he felt everything. I ended up dropping him when I fell."
After the incident, House could only come up with one reason for the stun gun attack.
"He wanted to show power, dominance, keep me in order. That's what authority figures are trained to do, to keep people like me in order. To make the 'Indian' look crazy, to make them look insane."
"Here, you will see a White man abuse his power," House wrote in his Instagram post with the video.
"Both men pulled tasers on me after the first 1 couldn't keep me down. This could have been a civil interaction. The law doesn't work for the Indigenous. The government doesn't give a sh*t about us. This was uncalled for."
"You see I'm clearly on the trail. I explained my reason for being off trail (which I shouldn't have too.) If anyone has the right to be off trail and wonder this land, it's the NATIVE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY!"
"What hurt me the most was when my baby Geronimo felt the shock. Officer Mr. Graden (Guy who tased me and Geronimo) and Mr. Wineland (f'k boi)."
House said he felt it was not necessary to identify himself to the park ranger for doing "absolutely nothing wrong."
He described his lingering shock and emotional state since the incident.
"I'm traumatized. My left leg is numb and still bleeding. Geronimo is shaking and hasn't stopped. I'm shaking."
"You would think with George Floyd and Breonna Taylor with the Black Lives Matter Movement authorities would try to avoid having to pull a weapon out. Imagine I disarm him from the taser then what I get charged with assault or worse he grabs for his gun and ends me."
"These scenarios have been going through my head since this afternoon. I'm a son, I'm a brother, I'm a father. More importantly, I'm a human being."
"I'm good people, The Marines I served with would agree. The many people I've crossed paths with, you know me. This was the [cherry] on top of my 2020."
Of course the usual chorus of "if he just complied" was one reaction to the video.
But House stepped off the trail and immediately complied with the ranger's request. The demand for identification was the first non-compliance, but since House and his sister were compliant in returning to the trail, the ID demand is questionable for many.
Is every park goer who leaves the trail but returns to it once asked required to produce identification? Or is that demand reserved for only some park goers?
People expressed outrage over how the ranger handled the situation that could have ended with House and his sister complying with his request to return to the trail.
@davenewworld_2 That's traumatizing. I'm so sick of these power tripping, ego filled officers with weapons that do more harm than good.
— I've got a good heart but this mouth (@I've got a good heart but this mouth)1609248694.0
@vidadulcecc @davenewworld_2 They were probably bullies in school, too.
— Randy Waltrip (@Randy Waltrip)1609260382.0
@davenewworld_2 For being off-trail? That's it? Place some people in positions of power over others and they'll ab… https://t.co/MzRMjIy75R
— Ｍ Ｏ Ｅ Ｂ Ｙ Ｍ (@Ｍ Ｏ Ｅ Ｂ Ｙ Ｍ)1609260419.0
@SuddenlySuzan @davenewworld_2 It's so sad that this is so unsurprising. Absolutely disgusting.
@davenewworld_2 @bonecho5 This is infuriating! 😡
— SW (@SW)1609266663.0
@DerekPew @davenewworld_2 @MichaelJoyce5 Back it up... you are witnessing the result of an officer treating a minor… https://t.co/8JNBPAMVhv
— 𝙀𝙡𝙫𝙞𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙮 (@𝙀𝙡𝙫𝙞𝙨 𝘿𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙮)1609252206.0
@davenewworld_2 Have gone out to several National Parks to hike with my son this year in AZ. Do you know how man… https://t.co/bzoNBpxVU8
— Sid (@Sid)1609252701.0
@CSisto66 @davenewworld_2 The ranger needs to be arrested. What he did was a crime.
— Steven Demarest (@Steven Demarest)1609249153.0
@davenewworld_2 @rediornot49 Wtf? What's the penalty for being off trail, a ticket? They tassed & traumatized this… https://t.co/r3lDosPvf2
— Allie S. 🇺🇸 #BoycottNRA #Resist (@Allie S. 🇺🇸 #BoycottNRA #Resist)1609252699.0
House was given three citations by the federal park ranger—interfering with agency function and resisting; going off the designated trail; and for giving false identification.
House also believed the park's rules asking visitors to remain on designated trails should not apply to Indigenous people when the purpose of the trail is to protect Indigenous sacred spaces. Freedom of religion in the 1st amendment and the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978 protects Indigenous people's rights to practice their spiritual traditions.
While requesting House return to the trail, the ranger even stated the trails purpose was because the petroglyphs and surrounding area are sacred to Native Americans.
"We don't have a set time, we don't have set places, we don't have buildings, and we don't have things built to worship."
"Nature is what we've been worshiping ... and protecting it has always been our job."
"I am Native, you know. I have rights to this land. I have rights off the trail."
@davenewworld_2 At what point do the people put a stop to all of this nonsense! These so-called officers are not he… https://t.co/OY9ti0MJri
— Dane Perk (@Dane Perk)1609248653.0
@davenewworld_2 Dumb ranger is so fearful for some reason. A couple walking their little poodle like dog, is not th… https://t.co/wF3K822qZD
— Jen #GoodTrouble 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏾💪🏽💪🏼🌊🌊🌊🌊 (@Jen #GoodTrouble 💪🏿💪🏾💪🏾💪🏽💪🏼🌊🌊🌊🌊)1609248772.0
For many Indigenous the repeated tasing is a chilling reminder of the 2017 killing of Zachary Bear Heels by Omaha, Nebraska police officers.
Bear Heels was tased 12 times while he lay on the ground. He was later declared dead at a hospital.
Four of the officers involved in Bear Heels death were fired after an investigation, but the police union appealed and in 2020 three of the officers were reinstated with backpay.
According to national crime statistics, Native Americans—men and women—are more likely to die during encounters with law enforcement than any other ethnic or minority group.
Many of those deaths are the result of wellness checks—like Bear Heels—and not during the commission of any crime. Many of the remaining deaths occur during minor infractions like loitering or trespassing.
For Indigenous people, violence at the hands of law enforcement is an all too common occurrence.
According to Vanessa Lacayo—a spokesperson for the National Park Service—the agency is conducting an investigation into the ranger's decision to demand ID and repeatedly tase House.
Lacayo said:
"We take any allegation of wrongdoing very seriously, and appreciate the public's patience as we gather the facts of this incident."
@davenewworld_2 I'm sick of "The incident is under review and has been referred to our internal affairs unit. We ta… https://t.co/RA9l8slI0U
— Mando Resists (@Mando Resists)1609258303.0
The national park issued the following statement in response to the incident.
"On December 27, a law enforcement park ranger contacted two visitors who were walking in a closed area off-trail, which is a violation of National Park Service regulations within Petroglyph National Monument."
"A video capturing part of their interaction and posted to social media has generated question and interest from the public."
"In accordance with National Park Service policy, this incident is under review and has been referred to the NPS Office of Professional Responsibility, our internal affairs unit, for a thorough investigation."
"While we work to gather the facts of this specific situation, we cannot speculate on the events leading up to what was captured on video. We take any allegation of wrongdoing very seriously, and appreciate the public's patience as we gather the facts of this incident."
"Full performance NPS law enforcement officers complete extensive law enforcement training programs along with many other Federal law enforcement agencies at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia, as well as on-the-job training in the NPS Field Training and Evaluation Program."
"Throughout their careers, officers complete required annual training to ensure skills proficiency and current knowledge of law enforcement issues."
"Additionally, NPS officers are required to undergo initial and ongoing specialized training to carry an electronic control device, commonly known as Tasers."
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Man Utd losing £12.4m transfer battle to land 20-year-old starlet, La Liga giants lead race
Ron Carne
Atletico Madrid are reportedly leading Man Utd in the race to land Trabzonspor youngster Yusuf Yazici in a deal worth £12.4m.
The 20-year-old has attracted plenty of interest with his displays in Turkey, as he’s made seven appearances so far this season and produced two assists after initially make an impression last year.
As noted by The Sun, via Hurriyet, Atleti have emerged as the most likely destination, as they have already put forward a £12.4m bid for the midfielder.
However, with the Turkish outfit in no rush to sell and with Yazici continuing to progress and develop his game, it could be wise for both parties to continue together for a little while longer.
That’s easier said than done though with the likes of Atletico and Man Utd knocking on the door, while the report adds that Liverpool, AC Milan and Monaco are all keen too.
Yazici has already made his breakthrough with the Turkish national team, making his senior debut earlier this summer, and is widely tipped to be a star for club and country in the future.
For now, it looks as though Jose Mourinho could be set to miss out, but if Man Utd are serious, then they will have to move quickly to surpass Atleti in the race to land his signature.
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Game intelligence, selection miscalculations, second best
By Paul67 on 18th April 2016 CQN BLOG & Comments
Celtic got what they deserved yesterday. Alarm bells were ringing from the opening minutes when Newco Rangers created several chances. Their goal on 16 minutes was reward for their ability to get inside the Celtic box with remarkable ease.
So much about football is down to game intelligence, something which bypassed Dedryck Boyata in the move which led to the opening goal, as he clumsily barged into the back of an opponent who was running away from goal. After Dedryck went off injured for Erik Sviatchenko midway through the first half, Craig Gordon had little to do.
This fact illuminates the only positive aspect of Celtic’s performance – the defence. Sviatchenko and Charlie Mulgrew both played well, while Kieran Tierney would have collected the Man of the Match award, had his team-mates delivered near to his level.
Sviatchenko wasn’t in the starting line-up because he’d been out injured, but with extra time, he played (well) for 95 minutes. Leaving him out, presumably over concerns he would be unable to play 90 minutes, was a miscalculation.
From midfield forward we were individually and tactically second best. Scott Brown provided more evidence that he’s not regained top form after his injury lay-off. His touch and decision-making were both off. He had an opportunity to clear at the first goal but his contact wasn’t strong enough.
This is a real concern. Scott’s 31 in the summer, young enough to have several good years at this level, but my expectation is that we need to manage the remainder of his career carefully, in light of the cumulative effect of injuries. If this concern is valid, it will have a big impact on Celtic next season.
I did a fair amount of shouting at Nir Bitton during the first half. We were regularly overloaded 3-against-2 on the wing, while Nir remained in a central position, 5 yards away from being able to effectively press. If this was down to team orders they were complicit in a dreadful first half performance. If it was a personal reluctance to press, it was inexplicable. I could believe either scenario.
It was all too much for Gary Mackay-Steven and Patrick Roberts. Gary’s form has been underwhelming this season, but when I questioned his inclusion ahead of the game the point was made that he’s chipped in with a number of goals recently. Ronny Deila turned and walked to the dug-out to instruct Gary’s substitution after one inaccurate pass too many.
In the starting line-up, only Gary, Patrick Roberts and Leigh Griffiths had scored in our previous 7 league games. I suspect we were caught asking the wrong question here – who’s going to score the goals? Instead of asking how best to win the middle of the park. With Roberts, Mackay-Steven, Griffiths and Johansen occupying the advanced four positions we were lacking in kilograms – literally lightweight.
Contrast to when Gordon Strachan plucked Charlie Mulgrew from defensive cover to play left side of midfield at Ibrox; winning a game well against the odds.
Stefan Johansen was another unable to judge the weight or accuracy to apply to a pass, he was hooked injured after 84 minutes but could have gone earlier due to performance. His replacement, Tom Rogic, brought a considerable improvement to our use of the ball. Had we started with Rogic and Sviatchenko it would have been a different result.
The plan didn’t work for Leigh Griffiths. He was unable to hold play up, get in behind or craft a proper opening. He’s been our charm this season, but he’s no miracle worker.
More on the big picture stuff later in the week.
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clogher celt on 18th April 2016 3:53 pm
Roy Keane? Although I’d love it to work, I would fear he would lose the head with our CEO and be out the door in a flash.
I wouldn’t fancy John Park’s chances talking through the recruitment policy.
On another note Mick McCarthy has a 6.4% higher winning average at Ipswich than Roy at Ipswich. I remember in Roy’s book he said that he didn’t like managing a team in blue though.
jeez_I_thought_blinker_was_pants on 18th April 2016 3:54 pm
This guy is currently without a job
The games would be entertaining, if nothing else:)
archdeaconsbench on 18th April 2016 3:54 pm
http://www.philmacgiollabhain.ie/key-performance-indictaors/
MoonbeamsWD on 18th April 2016 3:54 pm
Can you imagining waking up this morning and having had 24 hours to digest yesterday’s result, assuming you had the capability to think logically and analytically putting yesterdays result into context not only the performances you have witnessed in person or on TV this season & last, allied with the in your face mismanagement of the main product the business sells to it’s customers, you were still capable of being happy with all in the world that is Celtic.
Not to down play those who struggle with mental issues but the person described above must be overdosing on Citalopram.
Go tell the Spartim on 18th April 2016 3:55 pm
Will this catch on
http://www.goal.com/en/news/13712/extra-time/2016/04/18/22522592/psv-fan-presses-charges-against-referee-after-controversial-ajax-?ICID=HP_BN_8
Everyone has their favourites for the job, but for me Moyes would get football stopped, Martinez is a clone of RD (makes a good team less than the sum of its parts). MON wouldnt come, Lenny had his go, Keane hasnt done anything of note in a managerial sense, so its a tough call to please at least most of the people.
Whoever comes in must have autonomy over the squad, if you dont act professionally get rid. I think the common hearsay in this regard is well known and they’d be first out the door.
Joe Filippis Haircut on 18th April 2016 3:55 pm
I think the posters saying that the Old Firmists among the Celtic support will buy season tickets for next season may well be wrong there are a good many current season ticket holders who say they wont be re-newing for one reason or another next season.The only reason for paying up front for a season ticket is to ensure your seat now if because many current season ticket holders do not renew there will be plenty of empty seats in the ground and you will be able to pay at the gate and not have to lay out to pay for a season for many games that you will not attend.It remains to be seen but the future for Celtic at this moment in time does not look to clever. H.H.
ItaliaBhoy on 18th April 2016 3:57 pm
Phil having a dig at Paul67?
Canamalar it looks like OCD obsession on 18th April 2016 3:58 pm
IKI,
There is no signed resolution from Paul67 amongst those who supported.
Yet Peter Lawwell uses him to relate news to us, Paul67 knows more about the boards plans for Res12 than any of the Res12 representatives that’s how the board have been operating.
So it’s not a great leap of the imagination to work out where Tony Donnelly gets his information and his attitude to Res12 during the last few years. Tony has been working against Res12 at who’s behest ?
But for now, I’ll leave it at that like Tony did, suffice to say serious moves are afoot and Tony is as sick as a pig :)
!!Bada Bing!! on 18th April 2016 3:59 pm
What if Celtic were to release a statement tonight or tomorrow morning, confirming Ronny’s departure at the end of the season?
Just throwing it out there…
I don’t think they will change the manager until the end of the season,but if they pulled the trigger,we could do worse than Davie Hay,Tom Boyd and Willie McStay to get us over the line. HH
Captain Beefheart on 18th April 2016 4:06 pm
Some of the comments towards Paul 67 aren’t fair in my opinion.
govan x bhoy on 18th April 2016 4:06 pm
On the percentages Coyle 20.1%, Keane 17.7%, both have clearly been backed though Moyes remains an uneasy Fav.
Next manager betting is extremely volatile and unpredictable so not reading too much into it, Keane was as short as 1/8 before Ronny appeared from nowhere.
It’s all about opinions and
iki on 18th April 2016 4:07 pm
Canamalar
hmmmmmm
Paul, to his immense credit, allows a range of opinions on here.
GerryBhoy on 18th April 2016 4:08 pm
If there is no immediate change in the management structure, I will be surprised if we have more than an average of 20K attendees for the last few home matches.
i'vehadtochangemyname on 18th April 2016 4:11 pm
completely agree p67, we were shi*
Greenpinata on 18th April 2016 4:11 pm
ITALIABHOY on 18TH APRIL 2016 3:57
Phil having a dig at Paul67 ?
Maybe, but at least Paul 67 watched his team. Phil had more important things to do.
Maybe Phil should stick to repeating the same stuff about Sevco.
HH.
MO’N no thanks. No thanks to Coyle either. Keane would bring the thunder back but is a gamble. However, he is a worthwhile gamble.
67 European Cup Winners on 18th April 2016 4:12 pm
Its like you and I
if we have a job or the option of another job and we go to an interview and our reputation has a bit of clout (Rogers Moyes Monk even Keane O’Neill Lennon) – we are a bit more ‘demanding” about the terms, a bit more “inquisitive” about the responsibility , a bit more “interested” in the day to day responsibility
When you meet/interview with Big PL you realise your job is to put the cones out and do the interview’s you think f–k that
However if you don’t have a job or your job is pathetic or you come from Strongborgset (or wherever it was) you don’t ask any questions
I fear our next manager will not be a “proper” tried and tested Manager because if they are they will not accept the PL strategy
Unless big Peter takes a “Non Exec Job” and abdicates a bit of responsibility we are just as well going on The Apprentice for our next Manager
67ECW
commiserations to anybody who had face huns in work today – must have been painful
It’s a blog that’s what blogs are supposed to do, allow people to have opinions, no ?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36072788
If Coyle got the job I would have a decision to make,knocked us back to stay at Burnley ffs,then went to Bolton,where 54 appearances makes you a ‘legend’
The Green Man says SACK THE Board on 18th April 2016 4:18 pm
Its bad enough Celtic being shafted by half-witted hun cheats and their blazer buddies of the secret society.
But to be shafted by the Celtic PLC themselves is much worse.
They have sold the jerseys with atrocious mismanagement and an arrogant superiority based on personal wealth.
The stupidity is totally off the scale….to think that the bigot card will solve all our problems, is the agenda of idiots.
They are clueless.
Total change at board and management level.
They cannot escape responsibility.
Brendan Rodgers has a big painting of… Well, Brendan Rodgers has a big painting of himself in his hoose. Can Paradise sustain such an ego?
....PFayr ..SACK THE BOARD on 18th April 2016 4:19 pm
Constant comment re next seasons CL qualification
A touch premature IMO … Notwithstanding how far ahead we are the league isn’t in the bag should we continue to play poorly as we have been this year
From the BBC article on Moyes… hmmmm
“Moyes was still at Real Sociedad when Villa’s head of recruitment Paddy Riley flew to Spain for talks.
He questioned the quality of the 12 players Riley had helped bring in at a cost of £55m and the talks did not progress very far.”
TheOriginalSadiesBhoy on 18th April 2016 4:20 pm
Thank you for your reply to my earlier post on the last blog.
I agree with you that the question of leadership is of paramount importance. As things stand there will be no appetite for wholesale change from DD and the Board without the threat of revolt from the supporters. Revolt in the form of withholding season ticket money.
Matt McGlone and Celts For Change, led the successful campaign which ousted the previous dynasty and installed Fergus. In my view we are at that stage again. There is a need for change. The current incumbents, led by an individual, Dernott Desmond who is not the majority shareholder but gets to call the tune on club policy and direction, have squandered the advantage we held during the last four years. Their gamble – to keep the club ticking over and doing just enough to keep the natives happy until something better comes up has failed. Mr. Desmond is an absentee landlord and he treats us like his peasants. His bailiff, Mr. Lawell has mismanaged the club and snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Victory being our Generation of Domination domestically. Yesterday, we were humiliated and forced to listen to the triumphalist baying of the Sevco hordes on the Hampden slopes.
Money is the fuel that keeps Celtic moving along. I intend to hold onto mine until I see some changes taking place. I think thousands of others will do the same. This is the time to effect change by speaking in a language that the Board understand, ” Listen to our demands or lose our custom.”
I realise that Dermott is not likely to worry too much over the threat of losing TOSB’s money but if sufficient numbers do the same then you never know. It would, of course, be much better if we had that leadership that you talked about Auldheid. The chances of success would be much greater. Such leaders are much needed but few and far between.
Davidopoulos on 18th April 2016 4:21 pm
Phil’s article is designed to distance Dermot Desmond from the blame for this season.
His “shill” dig may well be aimed at Paul, but Phil ain’t exactly squeeky clean on that front. A bit rich me thinks.
Managers will be clamouring for the job.
Now that NEWclub are ‘back’ then the league is hugely attractive, fans flocking to the games, all the MSM attention raising the profile of the SPFL and the challenge that comes from playing against the best players that £30 million warchest can buy.
CultsBhoy can not relate to Celtic Board ambitions on or off the park on 18th April 2016 4:23 pm
DD could cut costs and keep Lawwell hPpy by making a left field Managerial appointment. …
He could just formalise Lawwell as the new manager. Let’s face it he’s been doing 80% of it for a long time…
johann murdoch on 18th April 2016 4:23 pm
A combination of Jim McIntyre and Peter Houston would be infinitely better than RD and crew.
Brendan Rogers and Davie Moyes would be my first choices..though doubt [but hope] one may come Hh
still hurting..Viva la resolutioners!
bankiebhoy1 on 18th April 2016 4:23 pm
So huns back,…………..
remembering how Scoddland treated Neil and M O’N…………..
let’s get “Keano” in……….
oh aye…………………………………that makes real SENSE
…an’ he’s no’ a Manager, he’s a Millionaire.
It wont be Moyes or Keane, thats for sure.
It will be someone that PL can control.
Any manager worth his salt….would not put up with PL.
Thats why imo…..it will be NL.
He isnt hanging about for nothing….and probably the only quick solution.
And probably, the only one who could stand working with DD and PL.
Same old bs.
Dontbrattbakkinanger on 18th April 2016 4:28 pm
I do my best to keep things in perspective but it is many, many years since I felt so despondent after a Celtic game.
Changing the manager is a quick fix [dear God not Roy Keane!], but there is something rotten in the state of Celtic, and has been for some time.
I am loathe to give the MSM any credit but the BBC hack who said Celtic fane are in ‘purgatory’ was pretty close to the mark.
Scottish football needs a strong Celtic.
What is the Stars on 18th April 2016 4:29 pm
Greenpinata
In fairness if you read Phils Article he was visiting a sick child in hospital,
Slightly more important than football ..maybe
Tontine Tim on 18th April 2016 4:32 pm
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CANAMALAR IT LOOKS LIKE OCD OBSESSION on 18TH APRIL 2016 11:17 AM
Physios etc? January I think.
Do you think they’re going to tough it out? Interesting.
*I believe that a former physio or doctor that was let go remarked they would be back soon.
I agree just changing the mgr is only rearranging the deckchairs in the dugout!
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Floss-dancing Cork priest Fr Con Cronin on his internet fame and dance inspiration
The Passage-West priest has brought a smile to many faces since his video went viral
Cormac O'SheaDeputy Editor
The floss-dancing priest who went viral earlier this month said it was a "once off moment of madness".
The Passage-West priest brought out the dance at a Communion Mass in the parish and it blew up all over social media.
Father Con said the kids had taught him the dance and he thought why not bring it out for the occasion.
Fr Cronin told Cork Beo: "I've heard a big fuss about it since it happened but there wasn't much to it really.
"The kids had been showing me this dance and they were all doing it so I had a moment of madness and did it myself.
"It was good fun and the kids loved it, I've had loads of people come up and say it to me on the street to say that they enjoyed it.
Watch Cork priest perform the 'Floss Dance' at Holy Communion mass
"It was a once off moment of madness, just for the occasion, I won't be doing it again until maybe they teach me some new dance."
The priest is not on social media himself and said he still isn't sure exactly where the floss dance started or how it became so big.
Originally from Bantry, the popular man spent 25 years in Nigeria which he joked gave him some inspiration for the dance.
He added: "It's a great place, marvellous country.
"Over there they loved dancing and expressing themselves a bit more and they all have great rhythm.
"So maybe that was a bit of inspiration."
Fr Con Cronin along with Cllr. Michael Murphy
The priest has become somewhat of an internet sensation since and his video has been viewed a few hundred thousand times.
National newspapers such as the Irish Mirror as well as all the other big sites in Ireland have shared the video to their masses of followers.
Parishioners are also very proud of their priest who is loved in the community.
One local told Cork Beo: "We're lucky to have such a wonderful person in our midst. He is well loved in Passage West."
East Cork
TwitterCork author and illustrator releases first children’s book while isolating after positive Covid testStick Boy is already a hit with younger readers.
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The Science Behind Habit Formation
This article was adapted from Mental Health Academy’s “The Neuroscience of Habits” professional development course.
Oh, here we go again! You’ve got a wonderful new smart phone – or maybe a computer – with all the bells and whistles, but how do you make it work? How do you get from one screen or one app to the next? Chances are, the first day will involve a bit of brainwork; you’ll notice what happens when you push this button or come to that screen and you may feel slightly clumsy working it, but after a day or two, you will be so used to the new device that you will forget how the old one operated. So, from the brain’s perspective, what just happened? The short answer is that you used your “thinking” brain to figure it out, and then – from repeatedly moving around in the device – were able to automate your movements, forming habits: that is, habitual ways of operating the new machinery. The longer answer about what happened, involving the neuroscience behind switching from thinking it through to doing it automatically, is the subject of this article.
Goal-directed > action-outcome associations
In essence, when we do something the first time, it is purposeful, goal-directed behaviour. You carefully read the instructions to make a latte with your new coffee machine. You take in all the choices for which buttons to push when heating up something in your new microwave oven. And you pay particular attention to the G.P.S. when it directs you to a new address for your crucial job interview. Assuming you get the latte, the heated-up food, and arrival at the correct place for the interview, you have created, in behavioural terms, an “action-outcome association”: that is, you have engaged a goal-directed behaviour in which you performed an action which has been reinforced (rewarded) (Joye, 2018). Maybe you even get further reinforcement by getting the job!
Outcome-sensitive stimulus > response associations
Let’s fast forward a few months. Let’s say you’ve been doing this wonderful new job whose interview the G.P.S. helped you get to. Every working day, you back out of your driveway and head into work via the same route along which the G.P.S. originally guided you. Are you thinking about it so intently now: noticing signposts along the way, carefully observing everything on the route? The answer is: no, probably not. With “training” and repetition – going to work each day – you have made an initially strange new behaviour into an automatic one: that is, a habit. You now have a learned association between an “event” and a behavioural response. Your automatic behaviour of driving to work becomes an “outcome-insensitive stimulus-response association” (Joye, 2018). The “stimulus” of knowing it’s a workday and seeing it’s time to depart for work leads to the automatic response of getting into the car and driving there – and hopefully, you continue to be rewarded by enjoying your time at work!
But even if you have a bad day at work on Tuesday (meaning: it’s not that rewarding), you will typically still get in the car and go on Wednesday, because the mere response of going has now become automatic. At the very least, the fact that you have created a habit of driving to work means that you have freed up precious processing space in your brain by “saving” an automatic stimulus-response association (knowing it’s time to go and getting in the car and going) that can be triggered with almost no thinking.
For decades, we have understood that this was how our minds operated – a stimulus, a response, and hopefully a reward (but even without an obvious reward, some automaticity) – without means of more in-depth exploration. With the advent of fMRI and other technology, however, we can now examine not just what our brain is doing, but also what part of our brain is doing it. Let’s translate this long-known behavioural knowledge into emergent neuroscientific understanding.
The habit loop: Three or four phases?
The loop according to Duhigg
With an interest in exploring habit, New York Times business writer Charles Duhigg wrote The Power of Habit (Duhigg, 2012). It highlights the psychological pattern Duhigg calls “the habit loop”: a process he says occurs in three phases, consisting of cue, routine, and reward. The “cue”, or trigger (a.k.a., the stimulus), tells your brain to go into automatic mode and allow a behaviour to be enacted; it tells it which habit is to be deployed. The “routine” (meaning in behavioural terms, the response), is the “behaviour” itself, which can be physical, mental, or emotional. Obviously, that is the part of the habit loop that we see, or which we think about when we think about habits. Finally, there is the “reward” (the reinforcement, in behavioural terms): the bit that your brain likes, which motivates it to remember the habit loop in the future if it thinks the loop is worth remembering.
Figure 1: The habit loop according to Duhigg (2012)
Over time, the loop – cue, routine, reward, cue, routine, reward – becomes more and more automatic. Duhigg cites multiple studies to show that, once the cue, the routine, and the reward start to happen together, the being (human or animal) that repeatedly experiences the loop begins to cultivate a craving that drives the loop. Not only that, but the cue and the reward become intertwined until a powerful sense of anticipation and craving causes the same spike in brain activity as the reward, but before the reward arrives. At this stage, a habit is born (Duhigg, 2012; Farnam Street, 2019).
It is not hard to understand, once we “get” the habit loop, why a gambler will sit at the slot machine for quite a while without the reward of a win. Once the gambling habit is formed, his brain is getting the dopamine hit of a reward just anticipating a possible win – even as the wheels are still spinning. If you are thinking that this is at least part of why habits are so pernicious, congratulations; you are an astute reader, but bear with us for another moment here. There is another model for the habit loop as well.
The loop according to Clear
James Clear (2018), in considering similar research, offers a slightly different conceptualisation of the habit loop. He notes that the first stage of the habit loop – also a cue in his model – is the bit of information that predicts a reward: important for our prehistoric ancestors who were constantly surveying the environment for the primary (i.e., survival-critical) rewards of food, water, and sex. While modern “rewards” are different (i.e., more like money, power, praise, or personal satisfaction), they still are important, so when we “sniff” that one is close because we register a cue, it naturally leads to a “craving” for that reward.
Craving is the second stage of Clear’s four-stage model, as opposed to Duhigg’s sense that the craving underlies and powers the whole loop. As the second step, Clear says, cravings are the motivational force behind every habit. Without some level of motivation or desire, we have no reason to act. Clear backs up this assertion with research showing how rats that were chemically manipulated to lose their desires began to die. This occurred even though they enjoyed the foods and treats that were given to them without the rats proactively seeking them. They began to die because they were not motivated to act to supply their needs (2018). We note here that cues are meaningless until they are interpreted. It is the thoughts, feelings, and emotions of the observer that turns them into cravings, which obviously differ from person to person.
The third step is response. This is the actual habit you perform, which can take the form of a thought or an action. Whether a response occurs depends on how motivated the person is and how much physical or mental effort is required to perform the behaviour.
Finally, the response delivers a reward. Rewards are the end goal of every habit. The cue is about noticing the reward. The craving is about wanting the reward. The response is about obtaining the reward. We chase rewards both because they satisfy us (the first purpose of rewards: satisfying the craving) and because they teach us. That is, they teach us which actions are worth remembering in the future. Regarding the brain as a reward detector, we can see how both feelings of pleasure and those of disappointment or aversion are part of the feedback mechanism that helps our brain to distinguish useful actions from useless ones. Rewards close the feedback loop and complete the habit cycle. If a behaviour is absent or insufficient in any of these four stages, says Clear, a habit will not form (2018).
Moreover, once we become aware that all behaviour is driven by the desire to solve a problem, we can understand how the first two stages – the cue and the craving – are the problem phase, and the third and fourth steps – the response and the reward – are the solution phase, where we take action and achieve a desired change. Thus, Clear’s model for habit formation, as seen in Figure 2, looks slightly different from Duhigg’s.
Figure 2: The habit loop according to Clear (2018)
So now let’s get even more scientific as we contemplate where in the brain all these processes are occurring.
What’s happening in the brain?
PFC for thinking
During the process of learning goal-directed associations (that is, extract coffee first and then froth milk in order to get reward of latte), a part of the pre-frontal cortex or PFC is active. The PFC is responsible for higher-level cognition and executive function, such as in decision-making and planning. On day one with the new computer, your PFC is actively searching for the buttons/routes to the sites and parts of the computer that you want to access (Joye, 2018).
Basal ganglia for automaticity
Neuroscientists, meanwhile, have traced our habit-making behaviours to a part of the brain in the limbic system called the basal ganglia (which also plays a key role in the development of emotions, memories, and pattern recognition). As you get better and better at operating the new coffee machine or the new computer, your brain sees that it can delegate decreasing amounts of brainpower to the making of the coffee or the operating of the computer; the tasks become more automatic and the decision-making PFC goes into a kind of sleep mode (Joye, 2018; Oppong, 2018).
Chunking
Early in the learning process, however, before the behaviour is automatic, a signal arises in the basal ganglia region known as the dorsolateral striatum (DLS). The DLS “chunks” the task-related events together so that the brain sees the whole task from beginning to end as one event. In our example, that would mean that each time you made coffee in your new machine, the DLS was noticing that you (1) filled up the unit with water; (2) grabbed a coffee pod from the pantry; (3) grabbed a cup from the cupboard; (4) poured some milk into the milk jug to be frothed, placing it on the machine; and (5) pushed the buttons to turn on the machine and then to begin the coffee extraction and milk frothing. Remember how we said that the brain tries to be as efficient (ok, seemingly lazy) as possible? Once it sees that you do all of the above steps every time you make that latte, it says, “OK, we can chunk these steps together and call them a single task”. By saying that, when you do this routine, you are only doing one thing, not five, the DLS is freeing up mental space for you to think about something else.
And there is more. Neurons related to the task of making that latte fire at the beginning or end of the task, or likely both, while neurons unrelated to the task do not activate at all. Thus, the entire (chunked) task is represented as a single event within the DLS, one bracketed by the beginning and/or ending neuron activation. Recall how we said that, at the beginning of a new task, you are thinking more, and there is probably some trial-and-error going on? Maybe the second time you made a latte, you remembered most of the steps, but failed to do step (3), placing a cup underneath where the coffee was to come out, so when you did step (5), pushing the buttons to extract the coffee, the precious liquid poured out onto your bench instead of into a cup: oops! But as you got more and more practiced at that latte-making – rendering an increasingly consistent response – the strength of your “chunked” sequence of steps would have been increasing (Joye, 2018; NPR/Duhigg, 2012; Farnam St., 2019).
One brain, two systems
With our simple act of making a latte, we have seen how our rather fancy mental equipment has invoked at least two systems: the PFC to figure out what to do and the basal ganglia (specifically, the DLS) to streamline the task by automating it. But how did our brain know which system was best used, or in other words, how do these systems work together to create a habit that occurs so seamlessly we barely notice it? Stay with us for this next part. This is where the theories – based on various scientific investigations with rats and people – become complex.
Until recently, it was believed that the brain circuitry underlying goal-directed actions and habitual actions (that is: you on Day One of making coffee and you on about Day 49, respectively) were competing with one another for dominance in the brain. The idea was – as you might hypothesise yourself from what we have already discussed – that all actions would begin as goal-directed ones, and then the habitual action system would take over, inhibiting the goal-directed connections and, as we stated above, freeing up the brain processing for other things.
Recent evidence, however, suggests that the two systems actually work together. It may be that the goal-directed action circuitry is needed in order to initiate a given routine, but habitual automaticity is used to complete a sequence or complex set of behaviours that the brain has learned to see as one unit (that is: a chunked routine, like making the latte, that the DLS has told the brain is really just one behaviour).
The implications of this are interesting. If these systems are complementary, it would help to explain some of our seemingly absent-minded errors. Dr Asha Bauer, psychologist and productivity coach, relates her own example of deciding not to go to the gym after work one day as she habitually did because she was feeling under the weather; she decided she would go straight home. But lo and behold, she soon found herself sitting in the gym car park (without her gym bag, obviously, given her PFC decision not to go!). In fact, her automatic systems (think basal ganglia and DLS) had basically taken over the wheel of her car, driving her to the gym as per normal, even when she had made a conscious decision otherwise. It would seem that Dr Bauer had “finish-work-go-to-gym-then-work-out” as a chunked response, one in which her PFC did not interfere, because its job was not to govern automatic responses (Bauer, n.d.). In neuroscience-speak, Dr Bauer’s goal-oriented action (going home because she didn’t feel well) was overtaken by a habitual routine (going to the gym) (Bauer, n.d.; Joye, 2018).
How do we know which system we are using: goal-directed or habitual?
If you’ve followed along with us to this point, you might very well be asking: well, how do we know whether we – or any being – may be performing goal-directed behaviour or just repeating a habit? It’s a good question, inasmuch as researchers estimate that 40 to 50% of our actions on any given day are done out of habit – and habits expert James Clear reckons the percentage is much higher (Clear, 2018). To answer the question, researchers in one study (Packard & McGaugh, 1996) put some rats into a plus-shaped maze and taught them to turn right to get their food reward; there were a total of four trials a day for 14 days: that is, many more than needed to form a habit, so the rats were “overtrained”.
At Days 8 and 16, the researchers conducted what they called “single probe trials” (Packard & McGaugh, 1996). For both of these, they kept the reward in the same arm of the maze, but this time put the rats on the other side of the maze: that is, 180 degrees around from the original starting arm. This meant, of course, that in order to get the reward, the rats had to turn left. Three minutes before the trial began, half of the rats were given a bilateral injection with saline solution; thus, they functioned as the control group because the solution would not affect them neurally. The other half were bilaterally injected with a 2% lidocaine solution, in order to produce neural inactivation. Half of these rats were injected into their hippocampus, with the other half injected into their dorsolateral striatum (DLS).
Results showed that the control group – injected only with saline solution – used their brains to change strategy (turning now left) at the Day 8 trial, but by the Day 16 trial, the “overtraining” meant that there was a shift in learning mechanism controlling their behaviour. In simple English, they created and were governed by habits by the end of the experiment. The rats whose hippocampus had been injected showed no preference for either way of operating at Day 8, but by Day 16, chose to continue turning right, according to their habit from training. This was as the researchers predicted, because their learning centre had been inactivated by the lidocaine and they had to rely on habit. The rats whose DLS had been injected, conversely, continued to work out which way to turn (that is, turning left to get the reward) at both the Day 8 and the Day 16 trial: again, predicted by the researchers because the DLS, the part of their brain involved in habit formation, had been inactivated with the lidocaine, and they had to figure it out freshly each time. The researchers concluded that the hippocampus and the DLS (basal ganglia) selectively mediate expression of learning, with the latter governing the learning of a habit-controlled response (Packard and McGaugh, 1996).
Influence of the environment: context cues
Research has also demonstrated that context cues – that is, triggers from our environment – play an important role in habit formation. When researchers trained subjects on a sequential task (performing Step 1, then Step 2, then Step 3), repeated practice resulted in fast reporting of the next step when primed with the prior step. When people became fast at reporting the next step (interpreted as having a strong habit), their habits were likely to persist, even when they intentionally wanted to add, remove, or change one of the steps (Joye, 2018). This type of research has huge relevance for mental health professionals, particularly those working in the area of alcohol and drugs. The demonstrated influence of environmental cues on habitual action can explain clients who maintain sobriety very well while in the controlled environment of rehab, but relapse into alcohol or drug misuse once back in the environment in which they formerly used. Simply, the new habit of the rehabilitation environment (i.e., no alcohol or drugs) masks or temporarily replaces the habit of using in the old environment. In rehab, the client is “safe” from relapse, but once back in the old environment, the established habit routines take over again, causing the person to use.
Want to change habits? Go on holiday
Duhigg insists that this understanding gives rise to an obvious and quite appealing solution. Do you want to replace a bad habit, he asks? Take a vacation. If you, say, want to give up smoking, do it while away on holiday. The old cues and rewards aren’t there anymore in the new environment, so there is a fresh opportunity to form a new pattern, which you can hopefully carry over into your life after the holiday is over (NPR/Duhigg, 2012).
There is much more to the process of changing habits. For further reading on the topic, we recommend searching (on Google) for James Clear’s framework based on his four-stage habit loop model, which he calls the Four Laws of BehaviourChange (2018).
Bauer, A. (n.d.). Science! Basal ganglia take the wheel: The neuroscience of habits. The Consistent Creative. Retrieved on 4 December, 2019, from: Website.
Clear, J. (2018). Atomic habits: An easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones. London, United Kingdom: Random House Business Books.
Duhigg, C. (2012). The power of habit: Why we do what we do in life and business. New York: Random House Trade Paperbacks.
Eakes, S. (2018). The neuroscience of new habits. The Systems Thinker. Retrieved on 11 December, 2019, from: Website.
Farnam Street. (2019). The science of habit formation and change. Farnam Street. Retrieved on 4 December, 2019, from: Website.
Joye, D. (2018). New year, new me: The neuroscience of habit formation. BrainPost. Retrieved on 4 December, 2019, from: Website.
NPR/Duhigg. (2012). Habits: How they form and how to break them. Npr.org (interview with Charles Duhigg). Retrieved on 4 December, 2019, from: Website.
Oppong, T. (2018). The neuroscience of change: How to train your brain to create better habits. The Startup; Medium.com. Retrieved on 4 December, 2019, from: Website.
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More than 87,000 South Carolinians filed unemployment claims last week
by: Tim Renaud
Posted: Apr 16, 2020 / 08:48 AM EDT / Updated: Apr 16, 2020 / 08:48 AM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – South Carolina initial unemployment insurance claims saw another rise for instate workers last week, according to the SC Department of Employment and Workforce.
The advance numbers for the week ending April 11th totaled 87,686, an increase of 3.14%, compared to the previous week’s count of 85,018 – which was a 4,293% increase from the week of March 14th, when only 1,996 claims were filed.
This means 87,686 people who live and work in the state filed an initial claim last week.
The SC Department of Employment and Workforce has processed 268,614 claims in the four weeks since the pandemic began as opposed to the four weeks prior to the pandemic when the agency processed a total of 7,783 initial claims
$114 million has been paid in $600 CARES Act benefits and regular South Carolina Unemployment Insurance benefits Sunday-Tuesday of this week alone. This is before the additional funds for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance have even reached the state.
Lowcountry breakdown:
Charleston County: 6,877 claims
Berkeley County: 4,102 claims
Dorchester County: 2,792 claims
Colleton County: 494 claims
Georgetown County: 709 claims
Williamsburg County: 341 claims
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by JEFFREY COLLINS, The Associated Press / Jan 21, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A divided South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled a prosecutor investigating Statehouse corruption overstepped his authority, but also upheld an 18-month prison sentence for one of the lawmakers caught up in the probe.
Rep. Jim Harrison appealed his 2018 convictions on misconduct in office and perjury charges.
by MICHELLE LIU, The Associated Press / Jan 21, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is making some parents eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says parents who are home caregivers of medically fragile or severely disabled children can now get the shot.
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Myth: if a drug makes it to market, it's safe for everyone
Adverse drug effect
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Mythe: un médicament mis sur le marché est un médicament sans danger
Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
One of the series of Mythbusters information sheets that examines drug safety issues. Discusses the safety of pharmaceutical drugs after they have been approved and how drug approval does not necessarily mean a drug is fully tested or that it's effects are fully understood. Points to the need for consumers to thoroughly understand the potential benefits and harms of any drug so that they make make informed decisions about drugs they may take. Approves of the establishment of the federally-funded Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network, which will fund research on the safety and effectiveness of drugs in the “real world”.
Mythbusters is a series of two-page articles that summarize the best available evidence to challenge widely held beliefs about issues in Canadian healthcare.
Available online.
URLs:
http://www.chsrf.ca/PublicationsAndResources/Mythbusters/ArticleView/10-10-01/f1ca3fcf-f9aa-4dcb-a64c-a95f2bbadd8d.aspx
http://www.chsrf.ca/Libraries/Mythbusters/MYTH_Drug_Approval_FINAL.sflb.ashx
How healthy are rural Canadians? An assessment of their health status and health determinants
Rural populations
Marie DesMeules (ed.)
Raymond Pong (ed.)
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Examines the differences in health between rural and urban Canadians. Explores the disadvantages and disparities facing rural communities.
ISBN-10 1553928814 (PDF)
ISBN-13 9781553928812 (PDF)
http://secure.cihi.ca/cihiweb/products/summary_rural_canadians_2006_e.pdf
Advancing the health of girls and women: a women's health strategy for British Columbia
British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (BCCEWH)
Centres of Excellence for Womens Health (CEWH)
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Ann Pederson
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BCCEWH WOMH.P43 2004
http://www.cewh-cesf.ca/PDF/bccewh/bccewh_pwhs.pdf
Factors associated with women's medication use
Medication use
Facteurs associés à la consommation de médicaments chez les femmes
Jennifer Payne
Ineke Neutel
Robert Cho
Marie DesMeules
BMC Women's Health
Looks at the extent that social roles and other risk factors are associated with medication use (prescription and over-the-counter use). (From Women's Health Surveillence Report: A Multidimensional Look at the Health of Canadian Women)
http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/4/S1/S29
Synthesis: pulling it all together
Arminée Kazanjian
Heather MacLean
Donna Stewart
Bilkis Vissandjée
Presents key messages with respect to quality of life, health of Canadian women across the life cycle, and health of more vulnerable women. (From Women's Health Surveillance Report: A Multidimensional Look at the Health of Canadian Women)
Women's health surveillance: implications for policy
Gender-based analysis
Health status indicators
Sari Tudiver
Mireille Kantiebo
Jean Kammermayer
Monica Mavrak
Underlines the need for a policy framework for women's health surveillance in Canada and points to some elements that such a framework might include. (From Women's Health Surveillance Report: A Multidimensional Look at the Health of Canadian Women)
Integrating ethnicity and migration as determinants of Canadian women's health
Immigrant women
Zheynuan Cao
Shelly Abdool
Looks at the association between ethnicity and migration and self-perceived health and self-reports of chronic conditions. (From Women's Health Surveillance Report: A Multidimensional Look at the Health of Canadian Women)
Health care utilization by Canadian women
Health services utilization
Denise Morettin
Provides an overview of health care utilization by Canadian women and focuses on access to care and patterns of utilization. (From Women's Health Surveillance Report: A Multidimensional Look at the Health of Canadian Women)
Integrating socio-economic determinants of Canadian women's health
Socioeconomic determinants
Looks at socio-economic determinants of health and self-perceived health and self-reports of chronic conditions. (From Women's Health Surveillance Report: A Multidimensional Look at the Health of Canadian Women)
Some initial recommendations for potential women's health and disease surveillance indicators
Presents examples of possible indicators for assessing women's health in a gender relevant way. (From Women's Health Surveillance Report: A Multidimensional Look at the Health of Canadian Women)
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Thomas: I pushed my weight loss too far ahead of the Tour de France
By Daniel Benson 17 December 2016
Sky Welshman to start 2017 season in Tour Down Under
Geraint Thomas celebrates on the podium after he won the 74th edition of the Paris-Nice
A sore Geraint Thomas (Great Britain) approaches the line (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
Baby faced Geraint Thomas in the points jersey at the 2010 Tour (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
Team Sky's Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
Geraint Thomas with Chris Froome on the finish line of the 2016 Tour de France (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
Geraint Thomas' pursuit of perfection in the build up to this year's Tour de France saw the Welshman drop too much weight, too quickly, according to the Team Sky rider.
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In the build up to the race Thomas was earmarked as Team Sky's plan B with the defending champion, Chris Froome, expected to lead. Thomas won Paris-Nice in the spring but was unable to back up that result at the Tour of Romandie or the Tour de Suisse, where he eventually finished 17th overall.
"Suisse wasn't great and it certainly knocked my confidence but looking back I could see the mistakes that I made with losing too much weight, too quickly, while doing a load of training," he told Cyclingnews.
"That just took me a while to regroup mentally as well as physically. Going into the Tour I wasn't sure how I was going to ride. My weight had been up and down and it wasn't what I was used to. When I've gone to the Tour before I've been confident but this year it was totally different. I just pushed it too far with the weight loss, losing the last bit too quickly. There was more travelling and I was training hard. It caught up with me, and then at Suisse, well I'm Welsh so I'm used to the rain, but it was tough after seven days of that. I was drained and it really knocked my confidence, especially after being second in that race the year before. I was too eager and just pushed it too much."
The knock he took at Suisse saw Thomas revert back into a domestique role for Froome and he used the opening week to find his legs and most importantly, his confidence. He eventually went on to finish 15th overall – the same position he attained in 2015.
Thomas has already told Cyclingnews that he may change his race programme for 2017, with the Giro d'Italia a possibility. What is certain is that he will start his programme in Australia once more.
"I'll start in Down Under and head there on January 2. I'll get in a good month block and set myself up for the year. I feel like that really works for me."
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There will be blood: How to legally maximise your performance
The blood coursing through our capillaries is fundamental to our fitness. How can understanding it better help us – legally – maximise our cycling performance? Nick Busca and David Bradford investigate
Nick Busca November 29, 2020 10:45 am
(Daniel Gould)
“Lance, all you need is red blood cells.” In ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary, Lance Armstrong recalled this snippet of conversation with his doctor Michele Ferrari. While the notorious doper was eager to find yet another way to leapfrog his competitors, his Italian physiologist was insistent that red blood cell (RBC) levels remained the most effective way to boost performance.
CW is ardently opposed to all foul play, but the fundamental importance of blood highlighted by this form of physiological manipulation raises a fascinating question: Are RBCs the most important component in endurance performance? And if so, what do we need to do to make sure our blood is in the best possible (legal) health to support our riding?
Why blood matters
RBCs are blood cells that carry oxygen to the body’s tissues. They contain a protein called haemoglobin (Hb), which binds to oxygen (O2) and delivers it to tissues. At sea level, one molecule of haemoglobin can bind to four molecules of O2 – and this isn’t RBCs’ only function.
“As well as O2 transport, RBCs fulfil a variety of other functions, all of which may improve endurance performance,” says Austrian exercise physiologist Peter Leo.
One of these other functions is helping to regulate blood pH. RBCs transport carbon dioxide (CO2) to the lungs for exhalation and bind hydrogen ions (H+) to haemoglobin; they also take up metabolites, such as lactate released from skeletal muscle cells during high-intensity exercise.
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“When exercise intensity goes up, the amount of hydrogen ions increases, and it depends on the buffering mechanism in the body to keep the balance,” says Leo. “When hydrogen ions cannot be buffered by lactate, the pH level in the blood declines, and we are confronted with acidosis. And that’s a problem. Most people think lactate is the bad guy, but in fact it’s a fuel source. It’s hydrogen ions that are the bad guys.”
Haematocrit and hydration
One of the key parameters often cited in conjunction with RBCs is haematocrit – what is it?
“Haematocrit is the proportion, by volume, of the blood that consists of RBCs,” says Leo. “It’s expressed as a percentage. For example, a haematocrit of 40 per cent means there are 40 millilitres of RBCs in 100 millilitres of blood.”
Trained endurance athletes may have a lower-than-average haematocrit value, which is sometimes called ‘sports anemia’. This is not anemia in a clinical sense, but rather a lower relative value connected to an increased volume of blood plasma (the fluid content of the blood) – the result of training. Compared to sedentary individuals, athletes have a greater total mass of RBCs, despite a lower haematocrit.
Sludgy blood
If the haematocrit is more than 50 per cent, it means the majority of blood is composed of viscous parts, which can lead to dangerous clotting. In the Nineties, when tests to detect illegal EPO use didn’t yet exist, haematocrit levels were seen as an indirect form of detection. Marco Pantani was disqualified from the 1999 Giro for his haematocrit being higher than 50 – a measure intended to protect health.
Illegal EPO use isn’t the only thing that can make your blood thicker – dehydration has a similar effect, reducing blood plasma volume.
“The thicker and more concentrated your blood becomes, the harder it is for your cardiovascular system to work and maintain blood pressure,” says Leo. “When you’re dehydrated, your body works harder – just like when you’re exercising intensely, or experiencing heat stress. The risks of exhaustion, overheating or collapse increase.”
Ideally you want optimum haematocrit and haemoglobin ratios, together with plentiful blood volume to ensure high cardiac output. This is the primary driver for VO2max and endurance performance parameters.
The iron link
One of the essential elements of blood and of the production of RBCs is iron, a mineral that is a critical component of haemoglobin. Almost 70 per cent of our body’s iron is found in RBCs and muscle cells’ protein myoglobin; 25 per cent is stored as ferritin, and five to six per cent contributes to other respiratory and energy production mechanisms. At a cellular level, iron plays a role in the function of mitochondria (the ‘powerhouse’ of our cells), but it’s also crucial for immune functioning and cognitive processing.
Sports endocrinologist Dr Nicky Keay explains: “To make a decent amount of RBCs and good haemoglobin, you need three hematinics [nutrients]: iron, vitamin B12, and folate. But it’s the iron component that’s the most important, because after all haemoglobin has a molecule of iron right in the centre of its structure. That’s why iron is so crucial to have a good oxygen-carrying capacity.”
A lack of iron may result in lowered performance because of the limited capacity of binding O2 with haemoglobin. It can also negatively influence your overall health – including bone health and hormones. Signs of deficiency include a persistent sense of fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, and difficulty recovering from training. Blood loss, decreased RBC production and underlying health problems may cause anemia.
Relative energy deficiency (REDs) from a limited diet and extreme physical stress can cause iron deficiency too. Blood loss remains the most common cause. In women, genitourinary blood loss often accounts for increased iron requirements; some oral contraceptives reduce menstrual blood loss, while some intrauterine devices increase it.
Keay suggests getting your blood tested at least twice a year, ideally at the start of the off-season and then again before racing commences. It’s essential to address any deficiency that may be affecting your performance, primarily as a way to take care of your health. If you order a home blood test kit from a private provider, make sure you get professional help in interpreting the results. Keay is chief medical officer for Forth Edge, where her analysis services come as part of the package.
As well as iron, the other vital markers you should check with a blood test are B12, folate, cortisol, creatine kinase, testosterone, oestrogen, thyroid hormones, urea, white cells, lymphocytes, and vitamin levels. The blood sample must be collected on a rest day, in the morning, when you’re well-hydrated and not feeling unwell.
Blood food
The primary source of iron remains the food you eat. You only need to take supplements or get injections (a last resort) if your level is low – and following the recommendation of a professional.
“Red meat is generally a good source of iron, since it contains heme iron, which is better absorbed than the iron found in plant foods [non-heme iron],” says Peter Peeling, research director for the Western Australian Institute of Sport. “This is a potential reason why vegetarian athletes might struggle a little more with obtaining adequate iron in their diet.”
What is the best food for iron absorption for meat-eaters? If you can face it, chicken liver: it contains 11mg iron per 100g of the liver and an estimated absorption of one milligram per portion. For vegetarian and vegan athletes, the best source of iron is partially dried figs and apricots (three to four milligrams per 100 grams), but only around 0.2mg per portion is absorbed.
However, it isn’t enough just to consume iron-rich foods, since various factors influence the absorption of iron – you need the right combination of foods. “Inhibitors include phytates – found in whole-grain cereals, legumes, nuts, and seeds; polyphenols and phenolic compounds – herbal and non-herbal tea, coffee, red wine, and chocolate; calcium – yoghurt, milk, and cheese; supplements and other minerals, zinc, and manganese,” adds Peeling.
Enhancers include vitamin C and ascorbic acid – oranges, kiwi, grapefruit, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes; carotenoids – pumpkin, carrots, grapefruits, apricots; and fermented foods – sauerkraut, kimchi, miso. Cooking your food, instead of consuming it raw, reduces the amount of phytates and thereby enhances iron absorption.
“Try to have higher iron-containing meals or take supplements in the morning, since the body’s iron regulatory hormone hepcidin tends to be higher in the afternoon,” suggests Peeling. Hepcidin levels are also higher after exercise, for around three hours after a workout. If you don’t tolerate iron supplements – they can cause stomach distress – Peeling suggests taking them every other day. Finally, he urges cyclists to take professional advice on iron.
“I cannot stress this enough,” Peeling says. “Taking iron supplements or getting an infusion when it is not needed can be detrimental to your health. When it comes to iron, more is definitely not better, and each individual is different.”
The effects of altitude
As we have seen, training adaptations bestow us cyclists with superior blood. A well-trained bike rider has up to 40 per cent greater blood volume than an untrained person, and yet we still want more. There is one way to trick your body into producing more red blood cells – without cheating. That is, by exposing yourself to altitudes of above 1,800m, which triggers the production of natural EPO and, in turn, more red blood cells (usually measured as haemoglobin mass), as well as non-blood-related changes such as enhanced mitochondrial gene expression and muscle buffering capacity.
Oxygen makes up 21 per cent of the air we breathe, but at altitude there is less barometric pressure, so the air is thinner – the proportion of oxygen is the same, but the molecules are fewer and farther between. Over time, your body adapts to this scarcity (hypoxia) by using oxygen more efficiently – primarily by boosting your red blood cell count, which can ultimately improve (sea level) endurance performance by up to five per cent. According to the research, those who spend a prolonged time at altitude can expect a haemoglobin mass increase of around one per cent per 100 hours of exposure, up to a ceiling of around six per cent. Note the hefty time requirement – it’s a mistake to regard altitude training as a quick, easy or straightforward way to make fitness gains.
Psychological acclimatisation: A few rides over high mountain passes during your annual overseas training camp won’t do much to your blood, but will get you used to the feeling of riding at altitude. This is a worthwhile part of your preparation if you’re targeting an event that features high altitude sections. But if you’re looking for blood-based gains, you need to get serious about altitude.
‘Live high, train high’: One option is to base yourself at a moderate altitude of 1,800-2,500m, living and training high, for two to four weeks at a time. The evidence for this form of altitude training is quite mixed, not least because it’s hard to separate out the effects of the training from the effects of the altitude. Another problem is training is harder at altitude – VO2 max drops by around 6.3 per cent for every 1,000m you climb – so there’s an added risk of overtraining or failing to hit your optimal intensities.
‘Live high, train low’: Living at altitude, then dropping down to sea level for your training has been shown to be effective, but is thought to require at least four weeks, provided you spend all day bar training time at over 2,000m. Which is hardly very practical for most of us.
‘Live low, train high’: This is where athletes live at regular low altitude, but undertake hypoxic training sessions two to five times per week either in an altitude chamber or by using a mask that delivers hypoxic air. Though this form of altitude training may yield physiological benefits, it is thought insufficient to induce an increase in red blood cells.
Avoiding the pitfalls: Pro cyclists and athletes tend to combine both of the above approaches over the course of the year, timed to suit their race preparation. In this way, it is likely that they accrue benefits from altitude gradually over many years – all the while guided and monitored by exercise physiologists. None of which is very realistic for most amateur riders. Adding to the difficulty, altitude can cause sleep disturbance, immune suppression, iron deficiency, dehydration and reduced appetite, so it’s harder to stay in tip-top condition for training. If you’re going to try it, you need to be very serious about your preparation and planning, and allow two to three days of acclimatisation.
Given all of the above, is altitude training really worth the effort (and risk) for an amateur rider whose only access to high mountains is during a two-week holiday from work?
“It may be worth it, yes,” says Gareth Turner, altitude specialist at the English Institute of Sport. “Some research has shown that amateur riders have greater scope for improvement – whereas an elite rider’s physiological capacity is already very close to their optimum, an amateur has greater unexplored potential to tap into by applying a different stress or new stimulus.”
Going to altitude for shorter periods is not solely about blood gains.
“Camps of a week or two may not enhance RBCs,” cautions Turner, “but some non-haematological adaptations, such as enhanced muscle buffering capacity, increased mitochondria and capillarisation of the muscle can occur.”
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Simulated altitude: More practical than travelling to stay at altitude for weeks is using a simulated altitude tent or chamber (see box). However, simulated altitude is not the same as real altitude. A tent set up at home does not produce thinner air, it simply replaces some of the oxygen with nitrogen – reducing the percentage of oxygen you’re breathing. Some scientists believe that makes it less effective at inducing physiological changes. What’s more, sleep quality may be affected, not least by the hum of the generator – unless you’re able to situate it in a different room and don’t mind turning your home into a laboratory. Even then, you’d need to use the tent for several weeks to see any significant gain.
Unfair advantage?
Isn’t using an altitude tent to change your blood profile uncomfortably similar to doping? Legislators in Italy and Norway decided that yes, it is, and banned the practice.
“I suppose you could call it a form of financial doping,” says Harvey Galvin, performance scientist with altitude training specialist Sporting Edge, “as you’re using a technology that some of your rivals cannot afford. Then again, the same applies to expensive components on your bike, or paying for a nutritionist or coach – which may result in bigger gains.”
Unlike doping, altitude offers no guaranteed performance boost.
“Research has been done comparing blood doping and altitude,” continues Galvin. “Blood doping induces a similar response in all, whereas with altitude there is a high degree of variability.”
Three miles high – Campenaerts’ venture into the death zone
Back in June, it was reported that current Hour record holder Victor Campenaerts was sleeping at an extreme simulated altitude of 4,700m, and spending up to an hour at 10,000m – above the so-called ‘death zone’. For most people, this level of hypoxia would be unsafe, but according to sports physician Ruud Van Thienen, Campenaerts has oxygen saturation levels at 4,700m that other people would have at around 2,500m.
“You and I can’t keep that up for a minute,” said Van Thienen, “so don’t do this if you are not professionally guided, because you risk becoming deathly ill. ”
Are these extreme levels of altitude really a good idea, even for someone with exceptional altitude tolerance?
“This is known as intermittent hypoxic exposure,” says physiologist Harvey Galvin. “Really high doses, but usually for just five to seven minutes at a time with the mask on. The theory is that it starts the signalling cascade for your body to start adapting to altitude.”
“Theoretically yes, there is some benefit, but this is the first report I’ve heard of a high-performance athlete trying it.”
This feature originally appeared in the print edition of Cycling Weekly, on sale in newsagents and supermarkets, priced £3.25.
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Cross country skier signs with Egan Bernal’s old team after showing ‘exceptional values’
The 22-year-old Spaniard only took up cycling this year and already has a pro contract
Alex Ballinger November 27, 2020 10:55 am
Martí Vigo (left) (Credit: Soobum Im/USA TODAY Sports/Sipa USA/PA)
Egan Bernal
A cross country skier who has been cycling for less than a year is the latest signing with Egan Bernal’s old team.
Italian ProTeam Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec have signed 22-year-old Martí Vigo del Arco on a two-year deal, after the Spaniard showed “exceptional values” in fitness testing.
Vigo only started cycling in 2020 after his partner joined a professional team, and he quickly turned his attention to competition.
Having previously competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics as a skier, where he finished 19th in the team sprint, Vigo began racing with the Telco’m-On Clima-Oses cycling team this year.
Vigo then underwent testing with former pro Patxi Vila, the head of performance at Movistar, and his results were found to be “exceptional,” according to Androni.
He was then picked up by agent Poalo Alberati, which led him to Androni team boss Gianni Savio.
The team said: “Hence the contact with the team manager of Androni Giocattoli Sidermec Gianni Savio who did not miss the opportunity to bet on a new talent, following the team’s youth project.”
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Androni and Savio have been famed for the signing of Egan Bernal in 2016, who quickly became the biggest talent in professional cycling, joining Ineos after just two years with Androni then winning the Tour de France the following season.
The squad has been a platform for developing riders who later go on to success in the WorldTour.
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DUNGY'S 'D' NO SECRET'
ALAN SCHMADTKE The Orlando SentinelDaily Press
The "Tampa 2" defense is spreading all over the NFL.
Indianapolis coach Tony Dungy laughs. His NFL defenses have been on videotape -- all available for dissection -- for nearly two decades now.
What works, what wins -- it's all out there for the eyes to see, for others to copy.
There are no secrets.
"No secrets at all," Dungy said. "We all talk and joke about it, but there are no secrets. ... It's fundamental. It's a fast, aggressive defense."
Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin doesn't laugh. He stares at the ground with a slight grimace and a small pause. How do you lie without telling a lie?
"We like to share things with college coaches, high school coaches," Kiffin said. "I like to help guys, but you can't give out too much. You try to keep things pretty tight."
Bucs linebacker coach Joe Barry smiles. He wasn't around when Dungy and Kiffin concocted the NFL's trendiest defense. Back then, in the early 1990s, he wasn't part of the family. Then, five years ago, Barry was invited in when he was hired by the Bucs.
Under Kiffin (who worked for Dungy), the Bucs tweaked a pass-coverage scheme and came up with what is known as the "Tampa 2." Under Kiffin (by then working for Jon Gruden), the Bucs won a Super Bowl with it.
Barry hasn't seen the original drawings, but he knows the architects and has blueprints. But that's as far as he'll go.
"We definitely get bombarded with questions," Barry said. "College (coaching) friends of mind, high school, even the NFL. When we're at the Senior Bowl and at the (draft) combine, they try to pick your brain. But we have to be very careful as coaches in the system not to let the secrets out of the family."
Soon, the "Tampa 2" family might not have many secrets. The number of NFL clubs that prefer the scheme has doubled from three to six.
What is the "Tampa 2"? And why is it so popular?
The "Tampa 2" is the Dungy/Kiffin version of an age-old zone pass coverage, the "Cover 2," which every team in the NFL uses in some form. In the "Cover 2," one safety is responsible for the left half of the secondary, the other for the right half.
Bud Carson fell in love with it when he headed Pittsburgh's "Steel Curtain" defense in the 1970s. What Dungy discovered as a safety with the Steelers is that the scheme, when played correctly and aggressively, makes a group of defensive backs better than the best cover man by himself.
When Dungy coordinated Minnesota's defenses in the early 1990s, he and Kiffin added a twist: a linebacker to run the field vertically. That helped take away the middle of the field, the area offenses try to exploit in two-deep coverage.
The current popularity of the "Tampa 2" stems from what we'll call the "Hollywood Factor," where blockbusters beget sequels. Defensive turnarounds in Tampa, Indy and Chicago could not be ignored.
"This is a copy-cat league," said Jacksonville secondary coach Dave Campo, who had a top-10 defense with the "Tampa 2" in his years as Dallas coach. "If somebody's winning games, everybody else is going to take note of what they're doing-and they're more likely to try it."
Last season, the Bucs led the NFL in total defense. No. 2 was Chicago, which runs the "Tampa 2" under coach Lovie Smith, a former Dungy assistant with the Bucs. Dungy's Colts were 11th. All three were playoff teams.
When new Minnesota coach Brad Childress made former Bucs secondary coach Mike Tomlin his defensive coordinator, the Vikings converted to the "Tampa 2."
Ditto in Detroit, which hired former Bucs defensive-line coach Rod Marinelli to be its new coach.
In Buffalo, new coach Dick Jauron hired Perry Fewell as his defensive coordinator. Fewell learned the "Tampa 2" in Chicago under Smith.
It's enough to make a grown man cry.
"I hate to see it spreading around the league," Kiffin said. "For a while, we were the only ones out there running 'Tampa 2.' It was like the wishbone. Teams didn't see it every week so they weren't used to preparing for it. Now more and more teams are trying (it)."
Other reasons for the scheme's popularity: Players say it's easy to learn and coaches believe they can win without having All-Pro linebackers and defensive backs.
"I've played in four or five systems," said Bucs nickelback Juran Bolden, a nine-year veteran in his second season with Tampa Bay. "It's pretty complicated sometimes, but in other aspects it's not. Everybody has an area, and everybody has to run to the ball every play. If you ask me, that's the key."
"Tampa 2" has not made converts of everybody. Fact is, nobody talked about the "Tampa 2" when New England won three Super Bowls playing a multi-purpose 3-4.
Some coaches see it as "soft" and some don't like it because it limits blitz possibilities.
When Dungy and Kiffin refined the "Tampa 2," one of their first conversations outside their meeting room was with the Bucs' player-personnel department. There, they outlined the kinds of players needed for each position.
Valuing speed, quickness and agility over size was one tenet, a history of ball-hawking another. (One college coach said the Bucs, in their pre-draft evaluations, gave extra credit to college players who had a string of intangibles such as fumbles caused or fumbles recovered-statistics that indicated they had a knack for being around the football.)
Because the "Tampa 2" is grounded in "Cover 2" fundamentals, which most players see in college, the learning curve is mild. Coaches appreciate that.
"With free agency nowadays, guys come in and out," Smith said. "You need something players can adjust to fairly quick, and I know this system allows that."
"This system" uses holistic teaching: Linebackers learn what safeties are doing, and vice versa.
"Here, they teach you total defense," said Bucs linebacker Jamie Winborn, who signed in the offseason. "They teach you where your help is and where it isn't. Sometimes you feel like you're out there in no-man's land, but once you understand the safety has your guy, you don't feel so bad. You look over and get his guy."
Winborn would share more but, well, he can't. "I can't give up all the secrets," he said.
Proponents of the "Tampa 2" say it's like any plan in the game at any level: It's only as good as the players who play it on a given day.
"Two reasons the 'Tampa 2' works so well in the NFL and is harder to run in college is the predictability of offenses in the NFL and the fact you rarely have to defend the quarterback," said a former NFL defensive assistant who's now in college ball.
In Indianapolis, Dungy said he doesn't mind talking specifics when he sees Kiffin and others in the "Tampa 2" family because, he said, every "Tampa 2" is a bit different. "These guys have all added to it, given it their tweaks, put their stamp on it," Dungy said. "When I say there are no secrets, there are a couple. But everybody knows what they are. It's just getting the players to buy into it and getting the right players to play hard and play fast."
And, if possible, to keep their mouths shut. *
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Rank Team Coach The buzz
1. New England Bill Belichick Looks to face most difficult season since run of Super Bowl titles.
2. Pittsburgh Bill Cowher Monkey is off his moustache. Let's see how he handles prosperity.
3. Washington Joe Gibbs Inspired incredible late-season run to playoffs. He's 65 and still has it.
4. Seattle Mike Holmgren Answered any doubters by guiding Seahawks to first Super Bowl.
5. Denver Mike Shanahan Dethroned New England in playoffs, then choked at home vs. Steelers.
6. Tampa Bay Jon Gruden One of his best coaching jobs last season. Bucs have big expectations again.
7. Carolina John Fox Manages to hold team together through injuries better than anyone.
8. Dallas Bill Parcells "Big Tuna" headed for T.O showdown. It's inevitable -- and should be fun.
9. Indianapolis Tony Dungy Still has a scarlet letter ("P" for playoffs) on his bib.
10. Philadelphia Andy Reid His star dimmed with T.O. fiasco last season.
11. Tennessee Jeff Fisher First time on the hot seat, and he has a quarterback controversy.
12. N.Y. Giants Tom Coughlin Still can't inspire his players to look past his caustic ways.
13. Cincinnati Marvin Lewis Good coach, horrible judge of character.
14. Miami Nick Saban We'll know a whole lot more about this guy after this season.
15. Baltimore Brian Billick Remember when he used to be known as an "offensive genius?"
16. San Diego Marty Schottenheimer Oversaw one of most disappointing 9-7 seasons ever in '05.
17. Kansas City Herman Edwards Emotional wreck at times, but now he has an offense.
18. Arizona Dennis Green His Cardinals teams look like all the others, and that's a little surprising.
19. Jacksonville Jack Del Rio The Jaguars take after their coach -- not much personality.
20. Chicago Lovie Smith Went 5-11 (last place), then 11-5 (first place). Which is he?
21. Oakland Art Shell Gets benefit of the doubt based on last time, but his '06 team will be awful.
22. Atlanta Jim Mora The Falcons just might have a crazy man on their sideline.
23. Cleveland Romeo Crennel If the bad Browns win this season, Crennel shoots way up the list.
24. Houston Gary Kubiak Still can't believe Kubiak signed off on bypassing Reggie Bush.
25. New Orleans Sean Payton He still can't believe he got Bush, but the Saints have no defense. None.
26. Buffalo Dick Jauron The league's No. 2 retread for '06 -- behind new Bills GM Marv Levy.
27. San Francisco Mike Nolan Overrated ex-defensive coordinator has way too much power with 49ers.
28. St. Louis Scott Linehan Ideal fit for offensive coach, but the Rams need to start stopping people.
29. Minnesota Brad Childress Came on kind of strong for a guy with no head-coach pedigree.
30. Detroit Rod Marinelli Former Bucs defensive-line mentor looks like a boom-or-bust guy.
31. N.Y. Jets Eric Mangini Young, paranoid and in New York. Stay tuned.
32. Green Bay Mike McCarthy So in over his head, he better hope the water doesn't freeze.
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HELP and LINK of Hampton Roads provide shelter for homeless
By Lisa Vernon Sparks
From left Melissa Hazelwood, Ferguson Cares manager, Mike Monteith, CEO, Peninsula Community Foundation, accepting for LINK of Hampton Roads, Ann Ruffin, program director and Jasmine Boyer, senior case manager; Marisa Porto, publisher and editor-in-chief, Daily Press Media Group. (Judith Lowery / Daily Press)
HAMPTON — Providing shelter for the homeless is a yearlong job and without outside assistance, there would be no space for thousands of Hampton Roads residents.
LINK of Hampton Roads and Hampton Roads Ecumenical Lodging and Provision offer various shelter options for adults, families and veterans.
They are two organizations among the 19 that benefited from the Daily Press-Ferguson Holiday Fund in 2017.
For nearly 90 years, the fund has raised money for nonprofit organizations around the Greater Peninsula area.
During the 2017 campaign, the holiday fund raised more than $145,000, which was disbursed on Oct. 18. Ferguson matches 50 cents for every dollar raised, up to the first $100,000.
Hampton Roads Ecumenical Lodging and Provisions, which provides shelter services for hundreds in Hampton, received $10,000 from the holiday fund.
“That kind of funding is indispensable to provide those services,” says Matthew Stearn, its executive director. Throughout the year, he added, “We provide over 13,000 bed nights for Hampton.”
Without it, “we would have to reduce our services,” he said.
HELP also has “A Nights Welcome,” program which provides shelter space for dozens of individuals who need a hot meal and place to sleep for the night during the colder winter months.
HELP began in 1982 when 11 churches came together. Today the nonprofit has 21 churches assisting it and another 20 that give support.
With an annual operating budget of $400,000, HELP staff and volunteers also run a primary care health, dental clinic and a day center.
From left, Melissa Hazelwood, Ferguson Cares manager, Matthew Stearn, executive director, Hampton Roads Ecumenical Lodgings and Provisions, Inc., Mike Monteith, CEO, Peninsula Community Foundation, Marisa Porto, publisher and editor-in-chief, Daily Press Media Group. (Judith Lowery / Daily Press)
Newport News-based LINK of Hampton Roads started in 1990 by leaders from the interfaith, civic and business community with a vision to break the cycle of poverty, according to its website.
With the help of volunteer power, the organization’s goal is to help people help themselves through education, direct services, advocacy and outreach.
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Lynne Findings, its executive director, said the nonprofit has to raise some $51,000 a year or more, to support about a dozen programs.
They include CANLINK, which provides permanent supportive housing to homeless adults with disabilities, and the PORT emergency winter shelter program, she said.
For this year, LINK received $10,000 from the Holiday Fund.
“It’s such as struggle to raise the money. We wouldn’t be able to continue with these programs, which is why it’s so needed,” Findings said. “We are always so grateful for the any ancillary money … because it helps us leverage funds … to help these folks stay stable.”
Donations for this season's campaign are being accepted through January. To donate to the holiday fund, visit dailypress.com/holidayfund or call 757-247-4862 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Lisa Vernon Sparks
Lisa Vernon Sparks covers Hampton for the Daily Press. Previously, she was an assistant digital editor at WYDaily.com and a staff writer for the Providence Journal, the Star-Ledger and the Home News Tribune. She holds feature writing awards from the Rhode Island Press Association.
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Cross-dresser bludgeoned fiancee to death after she complained about his fetish
Roderick Deakin-White, 38, killed Amy Parsons, 35, in their east London flat in April
Tom TowersSenior News Reporter
Roderick Deakin-White left Amy Parsons lying in a pool of blood (Image: Facebook)
A cross-dresser beat his fiancee to death with a metal bar after she cheated on him and said she was “unhappy” with his sexual fetish, a court heard.
Roderick Deakin-White, 38, – who admits manslaughter but denies murder – bludgeoned Amy Parsons, 35, on April 25 as she showered in their flat in Tower Hamlets, east London.
He left her lying in a pool of blood and walked out of the flat before handing himself in to police the following day, jurors were told.
The pair had been in a relationship for several years and unemployed Deakin-White was “dependent” on his girlfriend, who was born in Australia.
Amy – a Personal Assistant in an insurance company in the City – started having an affair at work with a colleague called James Saunders a few weeks before her death.
The pair had been in a relationship for several years and unemployed White was “dependent” on his girlfriend (Image: Facebook)
She told Deakin-White, who became jealous and began stalking the victim.
Prosecutor Gareth Patterson QC told Snaresbrook Crown Court: "One bone of contention was he like to engage in cross dressing.
"She was unhappy about this and this was something he often wanted to do when they were together and they were intimate. She didn't like it."
He added" "He (Deakin-White) described the new man in her life as a 'b*****d', a 'creep', a 'scumbag', a 'bloody k******d', a 'complete tool' and a 'f*****g t**t'.
"He messaged him saying 'back off'. He began stalking Amy, following her home from work and going to a restaurant to try to see her with this new man.
"He tried to monitor what she was doing, accessing her laptop and studying on her account her use of Uber taxis.
She began having an affair with a colleague at work and told Deakin-White on April 19 (Image: Facebook)
"He described her as a 'sneaky b***h' and as a 'nasty, nasty person'. He wrote to one friend 'why are women so horrible?' and called her 'a f*****g liar' and wrote 'I hate her'.
"To another friend he messaged 'I'm going to do something stupid, I just know I am."
Jurors heard one of the messages Amy sent to her friends read: "I woke up to 123 text messages and 17 missed calls."
James, an IT worker, said they first slept together at jobs flat in Beckenham, south east London, after messaging each other for hours 11 days earlier.
Amy later told him: "I'm just scared James. I'm scared of what's going to happen.
(Image: Facebook)
"You make me feel happy, comfortable, safe, wanted and needed, all wonderful things."
She told White about their affair on April 18, the court heard.
The prosecutor added: "Unwilling to accept that she was going to leave him, he used a heavy metal bar to hit her repeatedly around the head while she was showering in the Docklands flat which they shared.
"By his blows with that bar he caused her horrific injuries and fractures to the head and to her face and to her brain.
"He left her lying in her own blood in the bath of her flat and walked out of the flat doing nothing to help her or to get her any treatment."
He said Deakin-White had drunk four beers and champagne with Amy on the night of the killing but answered "no comment" when asked if he was drunk at the time by police.
Mr Patterson QC said: "He does accept that he caused Amy Parson's death but his case is that he is not guilty of murder but the lesser offence of manslaughter.
"He will say however that he was provoked. We anticipate that he will tell you that he lost self control, that any reasonable and sober man in his circumstances might equally have lost self control and acted in the same way.
"We say (this) is wholly unrealistic."
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2018 in review: the year Trump stole the magazine cover
Two years after his election, Donald Trump is still a rich source of ridicule for magazines, and never more so than when he’s the cover star
By Emma Tucker 17/12/2018 11:39 am
This year, he’s been portrayed as a flaming toddler, a pig, and an emoji poo, as magazines have capitalised on Trump’s potential for parody. And although we’re well past his shock win, he remained a recurring cover feature in 2018, giving designers and illustrators plenty of material to work with.
“He’s a source of such polarised discourse, however he’s also a bit of an easy hit – I feel we’ve reached a saturation with Trump,” says The Guardian’s Deputy Creative Director Chris Clarke. “There’s always new ways to portray him or reference him and his politics. Just picturing his face doesn’t cut it anymore, nor is it often relevant to. The most creative Trump covers reference him but often convey something much deeper that resonates on a more emotional level.”
Top image: Time’s ‘Year One’ cover by Edel Rodriguez
Looking back across this year’s raft of covers, it’s clear that Trump’s trademark swoop of hair and his perma-tanned face remained important visual motifs. The New York Daily news did little more than stick a blonde wig on an emoji poo to make it clear who they were talking about, while the New Statesman turned a bawling baby orange and gave it a burning American flag. At the start of the year, the New Yorker showed his mop of blonde peeking out from a hole in the ground, followed by a series of covers illustrated by Barry Blitt – more in the vein of classic satirical cartoons.
Time magazine also capitalised on his infamous hair for its Meltdown cover, created by Edel Rodriguez and showing the presidential mop as a blaze of yellow. Rodriguez created similar orange-and-yellow illustrations for Der Spiegel this year – continuing a series he started for the magazine in 2017.
The New Yorker cover by Barry Blitt, who’s a regular contributor to the magazine
Illustration by Edel Rodriguez
“Part of what I was trying to do was establish this brand, that I can do anything to this image and you can see it anywhere and it just reminds you, ‘Oh wow, that guy’s making that again, I should pay attention,’” he told Time. “It’s sort of like an anti-branding campaign, where you’re branding something so that people recognise it and kind of critique it strongly.”
Svenja Kruse, former Cover Designer at Der Spiegel, says they were surprised by how much feedback the covers received worldwide. “We did expect some controversy, but not that much,” she says. Kruse believes it’s less Trump’s visual power that compels readers, but more his political behaviour. “You wouldn’t put him on the cover that often and in this way if he was acting like a President,” she says.
However, while Trump’s tangerine tint might be winning laughs, is there a danger of turning him into nothing more than a caricature, and missing the bigger issues as a result? It’s notable that Trump didn’t appear on any New York Times magazines this year, particularly as the title is known for its deft visual approach.
Cover by Barbara Kruger
Illustration by Tyler Gross
Crying girl photography by John Moore
“It’s too easy to take a cheap hit, and find it will ultimately harm or muddy the true conversation around him,” says Clarke. “For me, the covers that cut deeper are the ones that reference him on a more subtle level – speaking to the human side, and the people his politics are affecting.”
Kruse agrees, saying, “It’s not about mocking him, but showing how serious it is that he’s not acting deliberately. I don’t think ignoring him is a good thing. Of course it feeds his supporters in one way, but hopefully also makes people think about him.”
There are signs that magazines aren’t just splashing their covers with orange and hoping for the best. New York Magazine’s ‘Prump Tutin’ cover by Barbara Kruger is just as powerful, despite being only monochrome typography, as is Time’s ‘Welcome to America’, which shows the President glaring down at a crying girl – shot by John Moore as her mother was being searched by Border Patrol agents. The Guardian Weekly also avoided the obvious route, instead borrowing some of Trump’s supporters’ symbols – showing a corn cob adorned with a MAGA hat and an America First badge.
Illustration by Anthony Russo
“If we put Trump on the cover, we almost feel like we’ve lost and we actively don’t want to give him more air time than he requires – we tend to look deeper at what is really driving the story,” say Clarke.
But while 2018 proved magazines were still willing to make a mockery of Trump, how long much longer is it going to be until we’re tired of this particular tyrant?
“I think we’re already seeing less than in the beginning,” says Kruse. “Unfortunately people get used to him and his way of acting and thinking. It’s similar with covers on terror attacks or war – after some time they don’t surprise, people don’t want to think about it, and they don’t sell well anymore. Still, it is important to cover them, of course.”
Clarke is not sure he’s going away any time soon, however. “I think historically we’re at really volatile period in politics and Trump will be the dartboard we pin a lot of this too for decades to come,” he says.
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Gift card survey 2011: E-gift cards take center stage
by Tamara E. Holmes
Though the economy may be struggling, a CreditCards.com/Bankrate.com survey of gift card issuers shows that the gift card industry continues to innovate, with digital gifting offerings breathing new life into an already strong segment of the retail market
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Editor’s note: This story has been updated. See the 2013 gift card survey and accompanying chart.
Though the economy may be struggling, a CreditCards.com/Bankrate.com survey of gift card issuers shows that the gift card industry continues to innovate, with digital gifting offerings breathing new life into an already strong segment of the retail market.
Gift cards remain one of the most popular gifts among consumers. In fact, the gift card market is growing at least as fast as the general consumer spending market, says Michael Hursta, vice president of payments transaction company First Data Prepaid Services. A $91 billion market, the gift card industry is expected to reach $100 billion in sales by 2012, according to the research firm TowerGroup. But the biggest area of growth and excitement is the digital arena, as gift card issuers increasingly look to ways for consumers to send gift cards via email, mobile devices and even social media sites.
What the survey found
We surveyed 63 gift cards from major brands (see gift card comparison table). More than half — 32 — have e-cards available. For many issuers in the survey, this was the first year that they had explored digital gifting For example, American Express, Best Buy, Gap and Pizza Hut all offered e-gift cards for the first time. Many issuers also embraced technology as a way for customers to manage their gift card accounts, with 55 brands letting consumers check their balances on the Web.
Gift cards are divided into two major categories. Open-loop gift cards are those issued by banks or credit card companies and are redeemable by any retailer. Closed-loop, or merchant-branded, gift cards are those issued by retailers for use exclusively with that retailer. Typically, closed-loop cards have fewer fees associated with them than their open-loop counterparts, and this year is no exception. In fact, in this year’s survey, only two closed-loop cards — those by HEB grocery store and Pilot Travel Center — bear dormancy or maintenance fees.
When it comes to purchase fees, banks are more likely to charge them than retailers, though Toys R Us does charge a $1.95 purchase fee when a physical card is bought online. American Express, Discover, Harris Bank MasterCard, KeyBank MasterCard, U.S. Bank Visa and Wells Fargo Visa all have purchase fees attached to their cards. Chevron/Texaco and Exxon charge purchase fees for their cards, as well.
Some bank-issued gift cards are becoming more consumer-friendly. Fifth Third Bank and Key Bank both eliminated dormancy and maintenance fees this year. Other bank-issued gift cards without dormancy and maintenance fees are Wells Fargo Visa, Harris Bank MasterCard and American Express. Discover, Chase Visa and U.S. Bank Visa all continue to charge maintenance or dormancy fees.
If you’re not planning to use your gift card right away, you’re in luck, since most of the gift cards included in the survey have no expiration dates. A number of cards issued by banks — Fifth Third Bank MasterCard, Harris Bank MasterCard, Chase Visa, U.S. Bank Visa and Wells Fargo Visa — do give consumers a deadline by which the cards must be used.
All eyes on digital
Though plastic gift cards overwhelmingly make up the gift card market, digital gifting is clearly the rising star of the industry. There have been 6 million e-gift card purchases in the past six months, according to David Stone, chief executive officer at CashStar, a company that provides digital gift card solutions for such brands as Starbucks, Staples and The Home Depot. Not only that, but for the first time, more than 50 percent of retailers offer digital gift cards as an option, Stone adds.
“There are two reasons why consumers don’t use gift cards today — we don’t have time to go to the store or wait for the plastic to be shipped and they’re not personal enough,” says Stone. But the digital age changes that. Not only can consumers buy and have an e-gift card sent instantly from a Web browser or mobile phone, but they can personalize the message with photos and video, creating an individualized gifting experience.
Digital gift cards come in three varieties:
Email gifting is the most widespread, accounting for about 95 percent of the digital gifting market, Stone says, with recipients receiving the gift card in their email box.
Mobile gifting lets consumers use a smartphone app to send a gift card or have a gift card sent to a mobile phone. This year, Target and Starbucks each added mobile gift cards.
Social gifting lets consumers send gift cards via social media sites. For example, Amazon.com lets customers send friends gift cards by posting the cards on their Facebook walls. “Social gifting is growing at a rate of about 400 percent,” Stone says.
While digital offerings give consumers new options in gifting, they’re unlikely to overtake their plastic counterparts in the near future, experts say. For one thing, many people still want a physical product and some consumers perceive more value in attractively designed cards. Likewise, some are still uncomfortable with the technology. “I think we’re still several years away from virtual cards becoming the majority, but they’re still going to be for the next several years the fastest-growing segment,” Hursta says.
Though First Data found that consumers have been increasing the amount of money loaded onto gift cards, digital gifting may in the long run lead consumers to spend smaller amounts, Hursta points out. The ease with which digital gifting is done may lead consumers to send them more often, but consumers won’t have more money to allot to those extra gifts.
Embracing the challenges
While the immediate future for gift cards looks bright, the industry has its challenges. Mobile gifting utilizes bar code technology and “there’s still an adoption process going on with retailers to update their point-of-sale systems to read the bar codes,” says Rebekka Rea, executive director of the Retail Gift Card Association (RGCA).
Fraud is another concern. For example, there have been scams in which counterfeit and fraudulent gift cards have been sold on some Web sites or stolen credit cards have been used to purchase gift cards that are then re-sold. In fact, to address fraud, the RGCA and “several companies and associations have come together to form the Prepaid Anti-Fraud Forum,” Rea says.
Though gift card issuers have put in place changes mandated by the Credit CARD Act of 2009, such as the elimination of dormancy fees for the first 12 months after a gift card is purchased, other regulatory challenges remain, Rea says. For example, there are calls to collect more information from gift card buyers, a move that the industry staunchly opposes. “We’re creating jobs, we’re bringing forward innovation that stimulates consumer spending. So why do you want to kill a growth industry?” Rea says.
Despite the challenges, retailers are still happy with the popularity of gift cards and its promising future. Consumers, including Torrence Wimbish, of Bowie, Md., are also happy because “gift cards have that convenience factor,” Wimbish says.
All in all, the state of the industry is strong, Rea says. “We’re excited about the new products that are coming out and we’re helping out the economy.”
See related:An inside look at the Credit CARD Act of 2009
Tamara E. Holmes is a freelance journalist who has written extensively about personal finance, health and business. She has reported and edited for print and online news organizations for more than 15 years, with her work appearing in numerous magazines, newspapers and websites.
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designboom met do-ho suh at his family home in seoul,on december 18th, 2007.
what is the best moment of the day?it’s different from day to day. maybe it is rightbefore I go to bed. I enjoy that quiet moment alone.
what kind of music do you listen to at the moment?everything really. in the studio my assistants listen to theradio for background noise. mainly korean pop music.but, when I am alone I listen to a lot of classicrock from the 60’s and 70’s.
left: ‘cause and effect’, 2007installation at the gallery lehmann maupin, new yorkimage courtesy gallery lehmann maupin
right: uni-form/s: self portait/s: my 39 years’, 2006installation at art baselimage courtesy gallery lehmann maupin, new york
do you listen to the radio?yes, just in the studio. it’s not what I want to hear, but what my assistants wantto hear.
what books do you have on your bedside table?I have a lot of books that I read over and over again.one of the subjects I read about is fish – I was goingto be a marine biologist before I decided to be an artist.when I was younger, it was the passion of my life.I still have books on fish on my bedside table.recently I bought a book called ‘the deep’. it’s about fishin the deep sea. I haven’t finished it yet. right now I havethree books on fish on my bedside table in new york.they are quite relaxing, and help me fall asleep too.
left: ‘reflection’, 2005large scale installation at the hermes gallery in tokyo.it consists of two gates made from nylon fabric which are separated by a translucent fabric‘floor’, appearing to be a reflection. see more imagesimage courtesy gallery hermes, tokyo
right: the ‘gate’ is based on the former entrance to his family’s home in seoul,it was intended to encourage contemplation on how we remember images and space.image courtesy gallery hermes, tokyo
do you read art – and design /architecturemagazines?yeah, sure. there are a couple of art magazines I regularlyread like ‘art forum’, ‘cabinet’ and ‘parkett’ for example,and I do read architecture magazines.‘detail’, ‘architectural record’ and ‘dwell’. what else?sometimes ‘domus’, ‘blueprint’, ‘metropolis’ …I like ‘dwell’ because they deal with and feature pre-fabbuildings and low-budget housing. I think their angle is alittle bit different than others. it’s not totally architecture.it’s more about accessible housing.
where do you get your news from?these days I pretty much get it from the internet,I hardly watch TV.there’s ‘channel 10, new york one’, it’s a local new yorkcity news channel, and I actually watch that when I’m in NYC.
‘screen’, 2004installation at the museum for world culture in gothenburg, swedenimage courtesy gallery lehmann maupin, new york
I assume you notice how women dress.do you have any preferences?umm, that’s a tough question,I laughed when I read this one in your other interviews.I think we should skip it and come back to it later…(in a second moment)I think I prefer the traditional, the refined.I’m not interested in the big fashion houses.even though I have exhibited at ‘hermes’, and they do havevery nice things, I don’t really feel that I am a partof that. so my preference would be something veryelegant but not brand name.in general, I prefer a minimal look.
‘paratrooper I’, 2004installation at the gallery lehmann maupin, new yorkimage courtesy gallery lehmann maupin
‘paratrooper I’ (detail)image courtesy gallery lehmann maupin
what kind of clothes do you avoid wearing?that’s another tough question…I don’t think I wear nor have any leather items.I don’t really have an occasion to wear ties, I’m an artist.I go to funerals sometimes here in korea, so I have ablack suit and tie. Apart from that there are veryfew occasions where I dress up.
when you were a child, did you want to becomean artist?no, like I said, up until the 11th grade, I wanted to study fish,so becoming an artist was a last minute change, right beforeI went to college in korea. although my father (se-ok suh)is an artist and has an influence on me, I wouldn’t say henecessarily introduced me to the art world itself, but morehis aesthetics. his taste definitely somehow influenced myaesthetics. he never directly explained his artwork to me,but to his students. they always gathered around my father,as if they were in a huddle, admiring an antique piece,drinking and having discussions. he had a group of followersand I always joined them and just listened in on theirconversations. it was a very artistic environment, so Iwas definitely exposed to that. they would talk about painting,sculpture, architecture, and gardening. my father is verykeen on plants and gardening.
the perfect home II (detail), 2003installation at the gallery lehmann maupin, new yorkimage courtesy gallery lehmann maupin
how much did the korean society influenced you?a unique part of my father and my growing up was actuallyhis practice, although he was a professional painter,he was pretty much the last sort of scholarly painter in korea.he is a renaissance man. it is a tradition from the past –in the far east – and a scholar must master poetry, literature,calligraphy, painting and things like that as part of their virtue.you have to study everything. he lives that tradition.my grandfather was also a scholar. even though my fatherhad a modern education he still writes his poems in classicalchinese. those were the main influences…my mother also loves art. she’s a housewife, but is alsovery involved in preserving korean heritage and culture.she has a tremendous amount of knowledge abouttraditional art, costumes and architecture.so I’m not just influenced by my father.
where do you work on your designs and projects?I have two studios, one in new york and one near seoul.that is where I make my work, where I give form to mywork. the conceptualization part happens in-betweenplaces, when in transit, like in an airport,on the airplane or on the train – those in-between places.I think I have more inspiration when I don’t actually makesomething. in the beginning, I didn’t like traveling too much.but now it’s part of my job. I have to travel a lot and I sortof developed a habit to use that time for more creativethings. for example, instead of reading, I actually do a lot ofsketching during a flight. I carry a very small sketchbook.that has been the same format since my college days.I travel light too, so I always carry those little things andmake sketches.
‘karma’, 2003installation at the artsonje center, seoulimage courtesy artsonje center
in your work I can see a lot of social criticism,did you have periods in your life characterizedby rebellion?maybe, my work has social criticism, once in a while…but it doesn’t come from any sort of rebellion.I’m a slow starter. I can’t be reactionary as fast as others. It takes some time for me to digest things and show mythoughts and opinions in my work. by the time I do that, it is not criticism any more…
new york influenced you a lot?my work started from that slippage or discrepancy,the crack. the difference between my mother tongueand foreign tongue. I think new york city allows me torelate to myself in a different way.whenever I come back, I come to korea quite often,it is always different. it’s not the same place anymore,once you leave your home. it’s quite an unsettlingexperience, because you feel like you don’t belonganywhere. I guess we don’t really need to belong to aplace in today’s society. that is what I like about new york.it’s not perfect, but you can have pretty much anythingthere. it’s a tough city, but I think it’s the perfect cityfor strangers, because pretty much nobody isfrom there.
left: ‘who am we?’ (detail) 1996/2001photograph © designboomwallpaper shown in the italian pavilion of venice biennial, 2001
right: ‘who am we?’ (detail)photograph © designboomthe portraits are of about 40 000 teenagers and were taken from photographs in theartist’s high-school yearbooks. at a distance, the faces cannot be distinguished.on closer viewing dots become recognisable as photographs.
do you discuss your work with other artists?not in the sense of the turn of the century europeantradition, proust’s gatherings and all of the paris salons.I do have a few people, a few artists in new york, or inseoul, that i discuss my work with.
could you compare the current art scene innew york and korea – any preferences?there are a lot of good contemporary artists in korea.but new york, in terms of art world, is a much bigger place.I personally have a lesser personal attachment to thingsin new york, and the friends that I made in new york,I made them relatively later in my life.in korea, I have childhood friends and memories.there are more complicated relationships in korea.some times it’s suffocating because of this tight web ofrelationships here. for art making, I prefer new yorkbecause I feel freer and more independent.
left: ‘floor’ installation, venice art biennial, 2001photograph © designboomin the italian pavilion, viewers were encouraged to walk on a thick glass floor withthousands of tiny plastic human figures.they represent the multiple, the diverse, the anonymous mass… supporting andresisting the floor.
right: ‘floor’ (detail)photograph © designbooma small section of this large ‘floor’ installation has since been cut by the artist and donatedto his father who uses it as a coffee table.
describe your style, like a good friend of yourswould describe it.this is another tough one…if my friends would say anything about my work, it’s that‘he is good with space, he deals with space very well.’(and I would agree with this too).
what project has given you the most satisfaction?those you’ve worked on for a long time?I think it’s almost the opposite. it doesn’t really comefrom the amount of time that I spend on a particular project.the most satisfactory ones came really fast, in theconceptualization stage. there is one piece, it’s called‘who am we?’ it’s a wallpaper piece. I really like thiskind of work because it looks very simple and subtle.a lot of people would miss it so easily. it’s still one of myfavorites. I’m surprised every time I look at it.how was I able to come up with that idea?
who would you like to create something for?it is always for me at the beginning.but then my art becomes for others.oddly enough, people from different cultures…for someone who is not familiar with my ideas.so hopefully my work can blur boundaries.
‘some/one’, venice art biennial, 2001in the korean pavilion the floor is blanketed with a thousands of military nickel dog tags.evocative of the way an individual soldier is part of a larger troop or military body,these tags swell to form a hollow, ghost-like suit of a traditional korean dress.photograph © designboom
is there any artists from the past, you appreciate a lot?felix gonzalez torres, he is one of my favorite artists.there is also one chinese painter from 19th century,ch’ing (quing) dynasty. his name is ba-tai-sar-ren.
and those still working / contemporary?there are so many! ann hamilton, robert gober,matthew barney, kara walker, bruce nauman…you name it.
‘some/one’ (detail)photograph © designboomdo-ho suh showed us the first prototype of this sculpture
what advice would you give to the young?keep your sanity! ha ha ha…I think it is a key for the survival of young artists.because being an artist is very difficult like all other things.having fun while making art is important.
what are you afraid of regarding the future?global warming and its consequences.but I am not that pessimistic.It could be a beginning of new cycle on earth…
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The Content of Character Ethical Sayings of The Prophet ﷺ
The Content of Character - Ethical Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him)
Translation and Introduction by: Hamza Yusuf
Collected by: Shaykh Al-Amin Ali Mazrui
Foreword by: Ali Mazrui
As a scholar, Shaykh Al-Amin Mazrui attempted to be a bridge between Islam and modernity. He argued that while Christianity became the vanguard of progress when it became more secular and less Christian, Islam was the vanguard of progress when it was more Islamic and less secular. According to Shaykh Al-Amin, progress among Muslims required not the abandonment of Islam but the recovery of the original spirit of Islamic enlightenment. Shaykh Al-Amin's choice of these favored sayings of the Prophet (pbuh) in The Content of Character--translated and introduced here by the well-known American scholar Hamza Yusuf--was influenced by his effort to be a bridge--builder, especially between the values of tradition and the norms of modernity, between the wisdom of religion and the compassion of humanity.
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Freight Rates Hold Steady, but Midwest Heats Up
Matt Sullivan on August 10, 2016 9:33 am
Van and reefer rates were mostly in a holding pattern last week. The national averages for both stayed the same as the previous week: $1.64 per mile for vans, and $1.93 per mile for reefers. This stability held, despite a 1¢ decline in the average fuel surcharge.
Reefer trends will likely have a big influence on van rates in August. If apple harvests are strong, van rates will tend to rise, as fewer reefer trucks compete for van loads. All in all, we're seeing positive trends as we get closer to the fall freight season.
Lighter colored states have lower load-to-truck ratios, meaning there's more competition for loads
Most price changes on the top 100 van lanes were slight, but demand on regional lanes boosted load-to-truck ratios in the Northeast. Rates on the lane from Buffalo to Allentown, PA¸ were up 13¢ to an average of $2.59/mile. The Midwest has also been improving, with outbound prices up in both Columbus and Chicago. The lane from Columbus to Memphis was up 22¢, which is a good sign for retail traffic. Almost every major outbound lane from Memphis paid better last week.
On the flip side, prices keep falling in Atlanta and Dallas. Those markets are numbers 1 and 2 for load posts on DAT Load Boards, but they’re also numbers 2 and 3 for truck posts. The extra competition for loads has kept rates from going up.
Demand was up for reefers last week, even though there seems to be plenty of trucks in most locations. Outbound volumes and rates got a boost out of Ontario, CA, and prices surged out of Elizabeth, NJ. Apples have already started rolling out of Grand Rapids, which could lead to higher rates soon.
Florida is in off-season, so if you’re hauling freight into Miami, you’ll need to make your money on the way down. When you’re lucky enough to find a load out, it probably won’t pay much. Prices also tumbled out of Nogales, AZ, near the Mexican border.
Buffalo to Allentown, PA is a great roundtrip, and the average rate per mile is up to $2.20 for vans. Not bad. The length of haul is 674 miles for the roundtrip. That would be great mileage for one-day trip, but you probably can’t do the full 674 in a single day with loading and unloading. If you want to add more loaded miles on that second day, look for a TriHaul.
There are lots of options. For example you could take a load from Buffalo to Allentown, and then take a second load from Allentown to Pittsburgh. Then you get your third load to close the loop from Pittsburgh on a relatively short hop, 219 miles back to Buffalo. You’ll make more than $2,100 instead of the $1,500 that you’d get for a straight round trip. You shouldn’t have a hard time finding loads for those three legs, and the rates are trending up on all three lanes.
Lane-by-lane rate information and TriHaul route recommendations are available in DAT load boards. Rates are based on DAT RateView, with $28 billion in lane rates, updated daily, for 65,000 point-to-point lanes across North America.
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Spot rates stall for van freight in uncertain market conditions
Pat Pitz on March 2, 2020 5:34 pm
Van carriers may be glad to see February recede in the rearview, as rates and volume slid lower for the first few weeks of the month in a typical winter slump. As of last week, however, rates seemed to have hit a plateau, and truckload volumes were starting to pick up. But the much-anticipated spring recovery may be delayed or canceled, due to the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus on supply chains worldwide.
The coronavirus and related quarantines led to extended closures of factories throughout China, well beyond the usual Lunar New Year vacation, so there's a gap in the volume of container freight that should be arriving at U.S. seaports. Those containers would ordinarily have started landing last week, which could explain why we're not seeing a big impact yet on over-the-road truckload freight.
We're keeping an eye on shipping schedules from Asian ports to the U.S., as well as West Coast port traffic and drayage, and we'll publish regular updates -- but spot market trucking has proved resilient so far, as we head into the first week of March.
Find loads and trucks in any season on DAT load boards, the largest and most trusted truckload freight marketplace.
Outbound van capacity was plentiful last week in most markets on the West Coast, while rising load-to-truck ratios signaled rising rates in the South Central and Southeast regions. Hot Market Maps are included in DAT Power and DAT RateView.
First, the not-so-bad news. Rates are actually trending up on some high-traffic lanes. You'll notice that none of these rising lanes originates in port cities. That's probably not a coincidence.
Memphis to Columbus added 12¢ per mile last week, to $1.95, and Columbus to Memphis paid $1.65, down only 2¢. The roundtrip lands squarely on this week's national average of $1.80 per loaded mile.
Dallas to Laredo rates rose 6¢ but that lane still pays only $1.25. Laredo to Dallas lost 2¢ to $2.08. Not fabulous, but there's plenty of freight.
Chicago to Los Angeles, at $1.47, was up 7¢, and L.A. to Chicago dropped 6¢ to $1.22. That's a lot of miles for not a lot of money.
Denver to Albuquerque was up 9¢ to $1.92, which is pretty good for Denver. The return trip from Albuquerque to Denver paid $1.86 last week, down 4¢, and there aren't a lot of loads.
Allentown, PA, to Richmond, VA gained 6¢ to $2.35, and Richmond to Allentown held steady at $2.70 per loaded mile. This 600-mile roundtrip could pay well if it works with your schedule.
This graph is a feature of the Hot Market Maps in DAT Power and DAT RateView.
Surprisingly, load-to-truck ratios rose out of the Los Angeles market throughout February, to end the month at a high of 2.6 loads per truck for van equipment, as seen in the above graph. Outbound ratios and inconsistent rate trends signal that the coronavirus closures in China have yet to affect over-the-road trucks in the U.S. That could change any day, as ocean cargo shortfalls pose an increasing challenge to U.S. port volumes.
Falling prices
Other rate trends were not so good. Some lanes will improve this week, but probably not in port cities on the West Coast.
Columbus to Buffalo still paid $2.84 last week, but that was a drop of 18¢ from the previous week. Buffalo to Columbus paid $1.78, which could have been influenced by snowstorms and protests in Canada that held up rail service.Dallas to Chicago rates are low and going lower, down 6¢ last week to $1.15. Chicago to Dallas also declined, losing 2¢ to $1.96 per loaded mile. Pass.
Denver to L.A. dropped 6¢ to $1.17, and L.A. to Denver lost 4¢ to $2.21. (Look for a TriHaul from Denver to L.A., maybe via Las Vegas.)
Philadelphia to Charlotte slipped 5¢ to $1.45, and Charlotte to Philly lost 3¢ to $2.19. Charlotte to and from Allentown pays about the same, but you get 100 more loaded miles.
Stockton to Seattle rates fell 7¢ to $2.19, and Seattle to Stockton lost 4¢ to $1.33, with more loads moving.
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Van rates lose traction heading into winter slump
Peggy Dorf on January 20, 2020 5:18 pm
Here comes the winter slump. Van rates slipped below December levels last week, after an unexpected surge in the first half of January. The national average rate dropped another penny to $1.93 per mile for vans. That's 1¢ below the December average but higher than any other month since December 2018. Volumes declined week over week, but there were still plenty of loads moving, even when compared to the pre-holiday rush that peaked a month ago.
Find loads and trucks in any weather, on DAT load boards, the largest and most trusted truckload freight marketplace.
This year's slump is starting late and is expected to end early, which is good news for truckers. We're likely to see a rebound as soon as six weeks from now, and the 2020 rate forecast puts year-over-year comparisons solidly in the plus column by the end of March. Also, there are some markets and lanes where shippers and freight brokers are still clamoring for trucks and rates are stable or rising. So hang in there.
Hot Market Maps display the load-to-truck ratio for each of 135 freight markets. These interactive maps can be found in DAT Power and DAT RateView.
The forecast this week is more snow across the top half of the country, from the West to the Plains and Midwest, and onward to the East Coast, while heavy rain is expected in the South from Houston to the Florida panhandle, and as far north as Tulsa and Memphis. By the end of the week, the whole cold, soggy mess is expected to stretch from Minneapolis to Miami. Yuck. Double-check your wiper blades right now.
Rates are rising on lower-priced lanes
Unfortunately, most of the lanes with big rate increases didn't pay all that well to begin with, and the rate for the return trip often falls, offsetting the gains. Here are the lanes where the roundtrip average is improving or is already priced well for carriers, in light of the seasonal trend.
Seattle to Spokane jumped 12¢ to $3.29 and Spokane to Seattle lost 4¢ to $2.84, although there aren't a lot of loads in that direction. The roundtrip takes a little over two days, at an average of $3.06.
Denver to Phoenix was up 4¢ to $1.34 per mile, and Phoenix to Denver paid $2.27, down 10¢. That roundtrip at $1.81 is not great. Try Denver to Albuquerque and back instead, at $2.06 per loaded mile.
Dallas to Memphis gained 5¢ to $1.33 per mile, while Memphis to Dallas dropped 4¢ to $2.38. The roundtrip comes to $1.86 per loaded mile, which is below the national average. Not fabulous.
Chicago to Los Angeles added 5¢ to reach $1.55 and L.A. to Chicago declined 2¢ to $1.37. Those rates still aren't great at a roundtrip average of $1.46, but at least there are lots of loads.
Northeast and West Coast rates slip lower
Many lanes with price fluctuations are in the projected storm zone this week, so rates and routes could change. Check road conditions before negotiating, and proceed with caution.
Allentown, PA, to Cleveland dropped 8¢ to $1.67 and Cleveland to Allentown fell to $3.13. The roundtrip paid an average of $2.40 per loaded mile. If the weather holds up, that could be good enough.
Buffalo to Chicago lost 15¢ to $1.62, and the return trip from Chicago to Buffalo paid $2.61, for an average of $2.12 per loaded mile on the roundtrip. Watch the weather report on that route.
Los Angeles to Stockton, CA, plummeted 20¢ to $2.68, and Stockton to L.A. fell to $1.59 per loaded mile, a 14¢ drop. Roundtrip average was $2.14 last week. Not terrible, and there's a lot of freight.
Whether you're on the road in a big rig or just shoveling your own driveway, stay safe, warm, and dry.
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Dr. Charash is a principal in Dive Medicine and Hyperbaric Consultants LLC. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine in Emergency Medicine and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine and a certified Wound Specialist. Dr. Dave Charash is a Fellow in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine and a certified Wound Specialist through the American Board of Wound Management. He has over 28 years of clinical practice in Wound Care, Hyperbaric Medicine and Dive Medicine. In addition, he has had leadership roles as Medical Director in Wound and Hyperbaric Medicine with a focus on Quality, Patient Satisfaction and Engagement. David Charash works closely with industry experts in the fields of Quality, Coding, Billing, and Electronic Medical Records.
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COVID-19 vaccinations becoming more widely available
By Mary Stewart mary@douglas-budget.com
While the number of lab confirmed positive COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the county and state, there is good news on the horizon with Converse County beginning the next phase of the vaccine rollout to include essential workers and the elderly.
The number of positive cases rose by 30 Jan. 5-11 with 811 cases, however the number of active cases decreased from 38 to 30 as of the afternoon of Jan. 11.
While the cases continue to climb, the county has completed Tier 1a of the vaccine rollout program, according to Converse County Public Health Nurse Manager Darcey Cowardin. Tier 1a includes hospital and clinic workers, providers and first responders.
“We worked with the Memorial Hospital of Converse County to get everyone in the first tier who wanted a vaccine done,” Cowardin said. “The patients at Douglas Care Center were also included in that tier and anyone who wanted the vaccine has received it.”
The next step, Tier 1b, will be those in the community who are 70 years old or older or are considered essential workers, which include people who work with the public like postal workers, grocery story and convenience store clerks, etc., according to Cowardin.
The public health department is giving out the vaccines in a drive-thru style like they did with flu shots and COVID-19 testing.
“We are using the city of Douglas’ CodeRed system to send out messages to those next on the list,” she said. “That message will give the location and time for the next immunization.”
The health department is averaging 100 vaccine doses a week. The alerts will ensure that the immunization drive-thrus won’t be inundated with people and they will have enough vaccine to ensure that everyone will be able to get vaccinated. The department receives a limited number of vials and the shelf life further could limit supplies, according to Cowardin.
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“The vial contains 10 doses and once opened needs to be used within six hours,” she said. “We are allocated a certain number of doses based on our need and population.”
MHCC also received the vaccination and is working with public health to get the doses out to the community.
Those who have received the vaccine have been grateful, Cowardin said.
“Not one person we’ve given a dose to hasn’t been thankful,” she said. “We’ve had a lot of positive feedback, and no one has reported any major side effects.”
Most people will experience a sore arm, feeling run down or achy and can even run a low-grade fever, Cowardin said.
“We’ve given out 150 doses without wasting a single dose, something that we are very proud of,” she said.
No one knows when the next group, Tier 1c, will start. It depends on the CDC recommendations which are then evaluated by Wyoming Medical Ethics Committee and the state Department of Health.
If you are 70 or older, or an essential worker and wish to receive the vaccine, please call the public health department at 358-2536 to add your name to the list.
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By Larissa | July 26, 2019
Bluegrass music is typically mistaken for the blues. Country music additionally picked up on the development of promotional movie clips to publicize songs. In the case of fashionable musicians, these tend to involve epic alcohol and drug use, tumultuous love affairs, stadium-sized triumphs and the crushing defeats of falling out of cultural favor.
In 1980, the music video to David Bowie ‘s ” Ashes to Ashes ” grew to become the most expensive ever made , having a manufacturing price of $582,000 (equal to $1.seventy three million in 2017), the first music video to have a production cost of over $500,000.
The video’s smooth and casually surreal aesthetic was as ubiquitous on the time because the track itself, and now 15 years later it stays a blast to re-watch, particularly for its cameos by the similarly-ageless Pusha T, Chad Hugo, and Lauren London, not to mention Snoop’s younger sons on the time.
With our simple-to-install Plex Media Server software program and Plex apps on the gadgets of your choosing, you can stream your video, music, and photo collections any time, anywhere, to whatever you need. Music makes a implausible gift any time of the year, so contemplate making a wish checklist of albums you’d love and encouraging your loved ones and associates to do the identical.
Performing music in front of an viewers dancing to the music of a big band They are writing music for a brand new album. The song’s adherence to its weed-rap lineage reveals something about how younger Latin musicians relate to their friends who rap in English — and how they affect them.
We’ve additionally heard feedback that folks want to see the words to songs while lip syncing, so we’re beginning to add lyrics to Lip Sync Stay. A flood of young rappers is scoring hits with music that baffles grown rap fans with its slurry boneheadedness — plus they’re as alarmingly devoted to prescription drugs as rock stars once have been to heroin.
Her greatest songs are called Teenage Dream” and Last Friday Evening (T.G.I.F.)” and Firework.” A few of her excellent songs are called Birthday” and This Is How We Do.” As soon as, at the 2015 Tremendous Bowl halftime present, she managed to each resurrect Missy Elliott and make a star of a dancing shark.… Read More..
Bluegrass music is typically mistaken for the blues. In 1980, the music video to David Bowie ‘s ” Ashes to Ashes ” turned the costliest ever made , having a manufacturing cost of $582,000 (equivalent to $1.73 million in 2017), the primary music video to have a production price of over $500,000.
Her ideas have been large; her budgets were catching up. But the video for Dangerous Romance,” the lead single from 2009’s The Fame Monster, went beyond the type of spectacle that rising superstars like her had the assets to drag off. Love songs.
He’s a guitar prodigy who barely touches his guitar, an electronic-music nodder who’s handy with jazz melody, a lo-fi punk who loves clear guitar sounds and frilly horns. The 2-time Oscar winner — who attended the occasion with wife Rita Wilson and joked to FOLKS, I couldn’t score with ladies till I met her” — also recalled one in all his earliest memories hearing Mitchell’s songs.
Nation music additionally picked up on the development of promotional film clips to publicize songs. In the case of popular musicians, these are inclined to contain epic alcohol and drug use, tumultuous love affairs, stadium-sized triumphs and the crushing defeats of falling out of cultural favor.
Make sure you and your songs are registered with the ISNI Authority , which can help us affirm we’ve got the very best information to symbolize you and your music. At its launch, Apple ‘s iTunes Store offered a section of free music videos in prime quality compression to be watched via the iTunes software.
Normally we’re allowed to take heed to music any way we like, so long as we don’t talk over the quiet elements and we keep our iPhones out of other folks’s line of sight. He continued to write down and record, working arduous on Queen’s final album, Innuendo, launched in the closing year of his life.… Read More..
By Larissa | June 24, 2019
When most people think of Scotland, they picture men in kilts and parades of bagpipers enjoying, however there is so much more than that to Scottish music. If there are two issues pop music — and reality-show competitions and Simon Cowell, too — demand, it is individuality and ruthlessness. Music videos have been launched commercially on physical codecs similar to videotape , LaserDisc , DVD and Blu-ray Much like an audio album , a video album is a longform release containing a number of music videos on a disc.
Nevertheless, the channel did air Olivia Newton-John ‘s 1981 video for the hit track ” Bodily “, which lavished digicam time on male fashions understanding in string bikinis who spurn her advances, in the end pairing off to stroll to the lads’s locker rooms holding hands, though the community ended the clip earlier than the overt gay “reveal” ending in some airings.
But as Sean Wilentz , consummate Dylan fan, Princeton professor of history, and writer of Bob Dylan in America , points out , the Dylan legacy carries a lot weight not only due to the singer’s voracious studying habits, however as a result of he emerged in a culture wherein songwriting has all the time been a major power” on the tradition.
But of course, it’s been an attention-grabbing journey for the music video to get up to now: From the tail end of MTV’s peak to the introduction of YouTube and the minting of the viral star to the rise of social media and the countless completely different types the video can now absorb 2018.
Beyoncé stopped the world for the umpteenth time when she dropped the explosive tune and video for Formation,” simply a day before performing the anthem at Super Bowl 50. Frequent collaborator Melina Matsoukas could have shot the video in Los Angeles, however each second is deeply rooted in Louisiana and its Creole background – the ancestral origin of Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles Lawson.
Although bagpipes are the universal image for Scottish music, there are an important many devices which can be used in the country’s native songs. Bruno Mars’s information are workouts in time travel, evoking pop’s past at a subatomic stage, right down to the most microscopic fillips and filigrees.
Two of the movies directed by Romanek in 1995 are notable for being two of the three costliest music movies of all time : Michael and Janet Jackson ‘s ” Scream “, which allegedly value $7 million to supply, and Madonna’s ” Bedtime Story “, which cost a reported $5 million.… Read More..
By Larissa | March 1, 2019
Music is an artwork form that is inherently mathematical, an organization of sound and silence at its broadest stage, it’s coordinated vibration. These musical favorites faucet deep recollections not lost to dementia and might convey participants back to life, enabling them to feel like themselves again, to converse, socialize and stay present. One other important development in music videos was the launch of The Chart Present on the UK’s Channel four in 1986.
But then there’s the real stars of the video – three little girls with higher moves than most grown-ups (including now-professional Alyson Stoner), and a closing picture that might be Elliott’s most sensible contact of all: a mural depicting the late Aaliyah, Lisa Left Eye” Lopez, and Jam Master Jay, reminding her viewers that, just maybe, the business could concentrate on more necessary things than gossip, of us.
seventy seven One of many early video albums was Eat to the Beat (1979) by American rock band Blondie , a videocassette containing music movies of all tracks from their fourth studio album of the same identify. Combine the extremes of ardour or heartbreak with fans’ hunger for insight into the love lives of artists and celebrities, and a bit of music can wind up endowed with almost mythical power.
Extra brief film than music video, the genius of “Runaway” comes from its stark simplicity, and the which means seemingly imbued inside it. After the solo repetitive piano observe that opens the music summons a troupe of black-clad ballet dancers, West begins to deliver every line with an increasing look of urgency and desperation on his face, ultimately climbing on prime of the white piano earlier than giving technique to Pusha T’s verse and the dancers’ sleek stoicism.
However SZA isn’t ashamed or confined by needing to really feel sizzling enough to maintain her man; she is legitimately freed by the act of expressing it. After more than a decade of pop’s relentless calls to self-love, admitting you sometimes hate your self — admitting you’re lonely sufficient to allow you to deal with me like this,” as SZA sings on Drew Barrymore” — is a relief, an act of rise up.… Read More..
When most individuals consider Scotland, they picture males in kilts and parades of bagpipers playing, but there may be a lot greater than that to Scottish music. At one point in the video, a younger boy is seen dancing in front of a line of gun-clad officers, who reply by putting their fingers up. In a time the place racial tensions have been climbing to new, uncomfortable heights, Formation” served as an lively reminder that black individuals could not be silenced.
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Sport-Specific Athletic Development
At Dynamic Sports Training, we’re committed to excellence. Our clients all have one thing in common: they want to compete at the highest level possible. We want our clients to be the best they can be and that doesn’t happen unless we’re willing to do the same. Our staff is constantly learning, innovating, and pushing harder to be the best at what we do. No matter your sport, athletic ability, or skill level, we have the knowledge and the resources to help you achieve your goals. We provide athletic development and sports performance for athletes in all sports and of all levels – from Pro Athletes to Youth.
Learn about our team here, and explore more about us by visiting the following links:
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Lee Fiocchi, CSCS
Lee is the Founder and Owner of Dynamic Sports Training. He is also the Head Strength & Conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He has been featured on ESPN as well as in USA Today, the LA Times, Houston Chronicle, and The Boston Globe. Lee played football at the collegiate level. There, he discovered his desire to help athletes reach their goals. He founded DST in 2008 with the vision to challenge every individual athlete’s genetic potential in their sport(s).
Contact: Lee@DynamicSportsTraining.com
Kevin Poppe, CSCS, RSCC*D, FRC, FMS Pro Level 1
Kevin joined DST in 2011 and is an owner of DST as well as Director of Operations at DST North. He has been featured on MLB Network as well as in ESPN Magazine, The Athletic and The Houston Chronicle for his work with many of the top athletes in the country. Poppe played and coached baseball at Concordia University in Nebraska. Poppe is Rapsodo Pitching Certified and a member of the Diamond Kinetics Hitting Council.
Contact: Kevin@DynamicSportsTraining.com | @thekevinpoppe
Jordan Ainsworth, CPT
Jordan is our Off-Site Trainer at DST. He has a CPT certification through ACSM. Prior to working at DST, Jordan played basketball at the collegiate level and coached at the high school level. He received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology from Mississippi College. Since joining DST, Jordan has become an expert at prepubescent development and become proficient in training athletes of all ages and all levels. His knowledge and experience continually prepare our athletes for the next level.
Contact: Jordan@DynamicSportsTraining.com | DST_jordan44
Kyle Kleeman, NFPT
Kyle is in charge of our NFL Combine preparation training. He runs the strength & conditioning at Houston Christian High School where he’s also on the football coaching staff. Prior to working at DST, Kyle played collegiate football and won a national championship at Northwest Missouri State University. Kyle earned a Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Recreation & Wellness and is NFPT certified.
Contact: Kyle@DynamicSportsTraining.com | @DST_Combine @kyleklee
Sammy Knox, NSCA-CSCS; FMS Professional Level 1 & 2
Sammy is a Certified strength & conditioning coach through the NSCA and Sports Performance Specialist at our DST South location (coming April 2018). Sammy received his Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Houston and has been training athletes since 2011. As an athlete, Sammy played baseball at Cisco junior college and has a background in powerlifting. His passion is to guide athletes on how to get the most out of their given abilities.
Contact: Sammy@DynamicSportsTraining.com | @sammyknox2
Chelsea Bellinger, CPT
Chelsea Bellinger is the Director of Adult Fitness at DST North. Chelsea received a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from Miami University (OH). With a CPT certification through ACSM and background in Nutrition, Chelsea helps individuals improve their overall health through fitness and nutrition.
Contact: Chelsea@DynamicSportsTraining.com | @crbellingerfit
Dennis “DK” Koenck
Dennis is the Director of Strength at DST San Antonio. He grew up in Houston and graduated from Bellaire Highschool in 2010. He played baseball at Jarvis Christian where he was a team captain and received a Gold Glove award. He graduated with a Bachelors in Kinesiology and made the Deans/President Lists academically. Dennis loves training because it shows how much passion he has for making people around him better in all aspects – whether it’s finishing a rep, or in life itself.
Contact: Dennis@DynamicSportsTraining.com | @DST_Dennis
Garrett Kelly, MS, SCCC
Garrett is the Director of Strength and Conditioning at DST Arizona at Arizona Christian University. He works with many of our professional athletes in Phoenix as well as student athletes at ACU. Before joining the DST team in January of 2017, Garrett played college ball at Tarleton State University where he garnered All-Conference honors and won Conference Tournament MVP. Upon graduation, Garrett stayed at Tarleton as an intern under Rod Cole. After that, he joined the Strength and Conditioning staff at Houston Baptist University under Rene Peña.
Contact: Garrett@DynamicSportsTraining.com | @gkelly_dst
Kevin Williams, CSCS
Kevin Williams is a sports performance specialist at DST North. Originally from Angleton, TX, Kevin played baseball for Tyler Junior College and LSU Shreveport. He graduated from LSU Shreveport in 2016 with a B.S. in Community Health with a concentration of physical activity. After college Kevin pitched professionally for one year with the Tampa Bay Rays organization in the Gulf Coast League. Kevin began his internship with DST in September of 2017, officially hired as staff in February of 2018. He has experience working with athletes of all ages and levels, from youth to our professional athletes.
Contact: KWilliams@DynamicSportsTraining.com | @dst_kev
Jimmy Kizer
Jimmy is a sports performance specialist at DST West. He grew up in Corpus Christi, TX , where he graduated from Flour Bluff High School in 2011. He played baseball at North Arkansas Junior College and East Texas Baptist University. He started his training experience in late 2012 as an assistant Strength Coach for Coastal Bend College in Beeville, TX. Jimmy trained at DST as an athlete in the summer of 2014, and came back for his internship in January of 2018. Jimmy‘s favorite part of training is the different types of relationships he gets to build with each individual athlete.
Contact: Jimmy@DynamicSportsTraining.com | @dst_jimmy
Josh Graber, BBA
Josh is the Director of Business Operations at DST. Prior to working at DST, Josh co-founded an online marketing company after graduation from Baylor University, where he received his BBA in marketing in 2010. Josh joined Team DST in 2014. He is passionate about sports having played multiple sports & coached football at the high school level.
Contact: Josh@DynamicSportsTraining.com | @dst_josh
Ryan Henry
Ryan Henry is a Business Operations Associate at DST South. He received a bachelor of arts degree in multidisciplinary studies with focuses in business, communications, and math, graduating in December of 2016 from the University of Texas in San Antonio. He was president of the club baseball team for three years where he managed, coached, and played. He was named pitcher of the month in May of 2012 where he led his conference in strikeouts and ERA. He joined the DST team in 2017.
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Hayden Letts, CSCS, RSCC
Hayden is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, and a Sports Performance Specialist at DST North. Originally from Danville, CA, Hayden interned at DST North in the summer of 2018. He was hired in October 2018. Since then he has gained experience training athletes of all ages, and assists management of DST North’s professional baseball offseason.
Contact: Hayden@DynamicSportsTraining.com | @dst_hayden
Dr. Steven Islas, PT, DPT, CSCS
Dr. Islas is our in-house sports physical therapist at DST. He grew up in Big Spring, TX playing multiple sports at the high school level. While living in west Texas, he received his undergraduate degree in kinesiology from The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB). Steven completed a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University – Houston in 2018. He is passionate about helping athletes return to throwing, running, and sport performance.
Jamie Balevic
Jamie Balevic is a sports performance specialist and hitting coach at DST Arizona. He works in the weight room and cages with the youth athletes, as well as ACU’s baseball team. Prior to joining DST in August of 2019, Jamie played college ball at Wayland Baptist University where he received his BBA, interned at True Grind Systems under hitting coach Scott Lacey, and was a baseball coach for Arizona Christian University. His favorite part of training is helping athletes transfer their new strength and speed to the field
Ray Karvis, MSEd, CSCS
Coach Ray Karvis joined the DST-Az Team as an assistant strength coach in September of 2019 and serves as the assistant director of sports performance. He brings over twenty years of experience as an S&C coach to the team. Coach K recently completed a chapter on speed and agility as a co-author to the NSCA high school strength and conditioning manual slated to come out in the spring of 2021. He is married to his wife Mandi and resides in Phoenix Arizona.
Julianna Leyva
Julianna Leyva is a Business Operations Associate at DST North. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from New Jersey City University in May of 2017. She was a competitive gymnast and cheerleader for the majority of her childhood and teenage years; she also was a coach for her former high school’s cheerleading team. Julianna joined the DST team in 2021.
Chris Sampson
Chris Sampson is a Performance Coach and Client Relations Representative for DST and operated out of DST North. Sampson played several years in MLB as a starting pitcher for the Houston Astros. Sampson has coaching experience at the youth, high school and collegiate levels. All three of his sons are current DST athletes.
Ryan DeRouen
Ryan DeRouen is a DST Pitching Consultant & Analyst / Performance Coach certified by both Driveline and Rapsodo. Ryan graduated from San Jac in 2020 with an Associates of Science in Computer Science. Ryan started his internship in January of 2020 and was hired in August of that same year. Since joining DST he has performed numerous pitch analyses, biomechanical assessments, and gained valuable experience training athletes of all ages and skill levels. Among the services Ryan provides are in-depth pitching reports, RapScores by Rapsodo, pitch design, repertoire building consultations and throwing programming.
Michael Goodrich
Goodrich is an Arizona native and a Performance Coach at DST San Antonio under Dennis Koenck. He played baseball at Trinity University where he is a 2-time All-Conference Catcher.
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Author : Heather Blake
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The national bestselling author of Gone with the Witch returns as wish-granting witch Darcy Merriweather uncovers dangerous skeletons in the closet—and the garage.... When Darcy moved to Salem, Massachusetts, she never expected her life to change as drastically as it did. But within a short time, the Enchanted Village has become her home, its mystical residents have become her family, and As You Wish, the personal concierge business formerly run by her Aunt Ve, has become her calling. Still, the time has come for change—and for Darcy to move out of Aunt Ve’s house. Darcy’s belongings are stashed in Aunt Ve’s garage, alongside a mess of memories, forgotten possessions, and, to both Ve and Darcy’s horror, a pile of old bones. It turns out they belong to Ve’s long missing second husband. Now Darcy must unpack old secrets to solve a cold case—and make sure her aunt isn’t looking at a spell behind bars.
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Dead Witch Walking
Author : Kim Harrison
Publisher : Zondervan
All the creatures of the night gather in "the Hollows" of Cincinnati, to hide, to prowl, to party . . . and to feed. Vampires rule the darkness in a predator-eat-predator world rife with dangers beyond imagining—and it's Rachel Morgan's job to keep that world civilized. A bounty hunter and witch with serious sex appeal and an attitude, she'll bring 'em back alive, dead . . . or undead.
Between The Living And The Dead
Author : Eva Pocs
The author, one of the most highly respected scholars of historical anthropology, has undertaken extensive research on folk beliefs related to communication with the supernatural sphere. In this book, she examines the systems of such communication known by early modern Hungarians, and the role these systems played in the everyday life of the village. New types of mediators are identified such as "the neighborhood witch," the healing witch, and the demons seen in dreams. Representing a major contribution to the most up-to-date international research, Eva Pocs draws on significant East European material and literature not previously coordinated with that from the West. In so doing, she makes a valuable contribution to a subject that has recently attracted the attention of several leading scholars.
The Witches Book Of The Dead
Author : Christian Day
Genre : Body, Mind & Spirit
Publisher : Weiser Books
Witches are creatures of magic. They cast spells, heal, and foretell the future. What you might not know is that Witches can also commune with the spirits of the dead. In The Witches' Book of the Dead, modern-day Salem Warlock Christian Day shows how the spirits of our beloved dead can be summoned to perform such tasks as helping you to discover hidden opportunities, influence the minds of others, seduce the object of your affection, and even reach into the dreams of the unwary. According to legend, the Spirits of the dead can confer magical talents, fame, love, and wealth on those brave enough to summon them. The Witches' Book of the Dead explores the enduring relationship between witches and the dead and teaches rituals and incantations to help readers open doorways to the spirit world. Topics include: Legendary Witches who have raised the dead, including The Witch of Endor, Circe, and Erichtho Creating ancestral altars and building relationships with spiritsThe tools of Necromancy: the bronze dagger, yew wand, iron keys, graveyard dust, the offering cauldron, spirit powders, the human skull, and more.Methods of spirit contact, including automatic writing, scrying mirrors, spirit boards, pendulums, and spirit mediumshipThe ancient arts of necromancy as a method of conjuring the dead to assist in magicRidding yourself of unwanted spirits using rituals of cleansing, banishing and exorcismGhost hunting techniques that combine psychic wisdom with modern technologyCommuning with the dead in dreamsSacred holidays and powerful celebrations of the deadResources on where to ethically obtain the tools of the tradeAn overview of the feared deities of the UnderworldRituals, recipes, exercises, and more! Dare to walk between the worlds with Christian Day as he guides you across the River Styx into the shadowy realms where the dead long to connect with us once more!
Dead Witch On A Bridge
Author : Gretchen Galway
Publisher : Eton Field
Is her magic strong enough to stop a killer? On her first assignment as a demon-hunting witch, Alma was unable to kill. Now broke and unemployed at twenty-six, she lives in Silverpool, a remote town in a redwood forest north of San Francisco, where she sells magic-infused jewelry and tries to live a drama-free life. When fairies draw her to the dead body of her ex-boyfriend, she must defend herself and the hidden power in Silverpool from an influx of supernatural trouble. The only way to make peace—and stay alive—is to find the killer. Drawing upon years of formal magical training she’d rather forget, and using other abilities she’d like to keep secret, Alma goes up against bloodthirsty fae, a dangerously charming demon, her infamous father, and other ambitious witches with agendas of their own. This time, an inability to kill might be not just the end of her job, but of her life... DEAD WITCH ON A BRIDGE is the first book in a new paranormal mystery series by USA Today bestselling author Gretchen Galway.
Witches are creatures of magic. They cast spells, heal, and foretell the future. What you might not know is that Witches can also commune with the spirits of the dead. In The Witches' Book of the Dead, modern-day Salem Warlock Christian Day shows how the spirits of our beloved dead can be summoned to perform such tasks as helping you to discover hidden opportunities, influence the minds of others, seduce the object of your affection, and even reach into the dreams of the unwary. According to legend, the Spirits of the dead can confer magical talents, fame, love, and wealth on those brave enough to summon them. The Witches' Book of the Dead explores the enduring relationship between witches and the dead and teaches rituals and incantations to help readers open doorways to the spirit world. Topics include: Legendary Witches who have raised the dead, including The Witch of Endor, Circe, and Erichtho Creating ancestral altars and building relationships with spirits The tools of Necromancy: the bronze dagger, yew wand, iron keys, graveyard dust, the offering cauldron, spirit powders, the human skull, and more Methods of spirit contact, including automatic writing, scrying mirrors, spirit boards, pendulums, and spirit mediumship The ancient arts of necromancy as a method of conjuring the dead to assist in magic Ridding yourself of unwanted spirits using rituals of cleansing, banishing and exorcism Ghost hunting techniques that combine psychic wisdom with modern technology Communing with the dead in dreams Sacred holidays and powerful celebrations of the dead Resources on where to ethically obtain the tools of the trade An overview of the feared deities of the Underworld Rituals, recipes, exercises, and more! Dare to walk between the worlds with Christian Day as he guides you across the River Styx into the shadowy realms where the dead long to connect with us once more!
Every Which Way But Dead
Publisher : Harper Collins
Rachel Morgan's back! Bestselling author Kim Harrison returns with a new supernatural adventure that fans of Laurell K. Hamilton and Charlaine Harris won't want to miss. Some days, you just can't win. Witch and former bounty hunter Rachel Morgan's managed to escape her corrupt company, survive living with a vampire, start her own runner service, and face down a vampire master. But her vampire roommate Ivy is off the wagon, her human boyfriend Nick is out of town indefinitely and doesn't sound like he's coming back while the far-too-seductive vampire Kisten is looking way too tempting, and there's a turf war erupting in Cincinnati's underworld. And there's a greater evil still. To put the vampire master behind bars and save her family, Rachel made a desperate bargain and now there's hell to pay—literally. For if Rachel cannot stop him, the archdemon Algaliarept will pull her into the sorcerous ever-after to forfeit her soul as his slave. Forever.
As Dead As A Vampire
Author : April Fernsby
Genre : Young Adult Fiction
Publisher : April Fernsby
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It was only a matter of time before someone put an end to the evil vampire, Uriah Firenze. Uriah had made himself extremely unpopular in the paranormal town of Brimstone. His scathing comments and nasty actions gained him many enemies. Justice witch, Cassia Winter, investigates Uriah’s murder with the help of her cat, Stanley. Cassia has more than one opportunity to use her magical powers as their investigation progresses. They probe deeper into the mystery and discover a shocking secret from Uriah’s past. Is it related to his murder? More secrets are revealed and the sleuthing duo are taken down a new path. They get closer to the killer but at what cost to their own safety? A gripping mystery with a surprising conclusion.
Dead To The World
Author : Charlaine Harris
Psychic Sookie Stackhouse has her hands full with an amnesiac vampire in the fourth seductive novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. When cocktail waitress Sookie Stackhouse sees a naked man on the side of the road, she doesn’t just drive on by. Turns out the poor thing hasn’t a clue who he is, but Sookie does. It’s the vampire Eric Northman—but now he’s a kinder, gentler Eric. And a scared Eric, because whoever took his memory now wants his life. Sookie’s investigation into why leads straight into a dangerous battle among witches, vampires, and werewolves. But a greater danger could be to Sookie’s heart—because the kinder, gentler Eric is very difficult to resist...
The Bone Witch
Author : Rin Chupeco
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
A Publishers Weekly Most Anticipated Young Adult Book of Spring 2017! In the captivating start to a new, darkly lyrical fantasy series for readers of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir, Tea can raise the dead, but resurrection comes at a price... Let me be clear: I never intended to raise my brother from his grave, though he may claim otherwise. If there's anything I've learned from him in the years since, it's that the dead hide truths as well as the living. When Tea accidentally resurrects her brother from the dead, she learns she is different from the other witches in her family. Her gift for necromancy means that she's a bone witch, a title that makes her feared and ostracized by her community. But Tea finds solace and guidance with an older, wiser bone witch, who takes Tea and her brother to another land for training. In her new home, Tea puts all her energy into becoming an asha—one who can wield elemental magic. But dark forces are approaching quickly, and in the face of danger, Tea will have to overcome her obstacles...and make a powerful choice. Memoirs of a Geisha meets The Name of the Wind in this brilliant new fantasy series by Rin Chupeco!
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17171 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness, CA, 94937
Lunny Ranch
About Lunny Ranch
Kevin Lunny grew up on the 1,500 acre ranch on the Pt. Reyes peninsula that he now shares with his parents Joe and Joan, wife Nancy and their teenage triplets. Back then it was a dairy, and Kevin, his two brothers and three sisters began working with cows as soon as they could walk. In the 1970's Mr. Lunny Sr. converted the operation from dairy to beef, switching from milk to meat production. However, during the 1980's and '90s when economic pressures began squeezing the beef industry, the family was almost forced to leave the ranch.
Then, just a few years ago, Kevin decided to take a chance and convert the herd to grass-fed and organic. Today, Lunny Ranch holds the largest acreage of organic pasture in Marin County. In order to diversify his operation, he also planted 5 acres of artichokes, the very kind that used to grow in that region before it became a National Park.
Lunny Ranch's organic beef is sold at the Point Reyes Farmers Market, as well as directly from the Ranch. Call for more information about pricing and availability. Orders can be picked up at the ranch, or shipping can be arranged.
Peter Worsley, Grower
Individual crops grown or produced: Garlic, lettuce, salad greens, basil, broccoli, squash, scallions, carrots, beets, Asian vegetables, tomatoes, melons, peas, beans, dry beans, broccoli, apples,...
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Corporate Social Responsibility: Planet Fitness Takes a Stand Against Bullying
Sherry Gray
Planet Fitness is well known for a lot of things; its iconic yellow and purple color scheme, affordable pricing and the Judgment Free Zone commitment to making every member fee comfortable while working out. No drama, no showing off and no intimidation. Their message is clear: Fitness is for everybody.
Given their mission statement, their anti-bullying initiative seems like a natural fit. Nearly one in five kids feel bullied at some point, and it's a valid concern for about 80 percent of parents. We all want to feel our kids are safe, and most of us don't.
The consequences of bullying.
Bullying takes different forms. Bullying behaviors specifically targeting girls include making fun of, name calling, insulting, starting rumors and excluding them from activities. Boys experience a higher incidence of physical behaviors -- pushing, shoving, tripping or spitting.
Related: This 19-Year-Old Aims to Stop Bullying With an Anonymous Smartphone App
Kids who are bullied, either online or in person, are more likely to:
Use alcohol and drugs
Skip school
Experience in-person bullying
Be unwilling to attend school -- 160,000 kids are absent from school per day for fear of being bullied
Receive poor grades
Have lower self-esteem
Have more health problems
Feel suicidal
As adults, bullying victims are far more prone to depression, anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia.
Suicide rates in the U.S. are up 24 percent. It is the second most common cause of death among people in the 15 to 24 age range. The relationship between bullying and suicidal thoughts is crystal clear.
The internet provides even more opportunity for bullies to strike at their victims, making the situation more dangerous and volatile. Cyberbullying can happen 24 hours a day,and it's next to impossible to remove a kid from the situation without destroying their very identity. Social media can be a lifesaver to a lonely child, but it can also leave vulnerable children open to devastating personal attacks where the source is difficult to track down. The 2013 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey found that 15 percent of high school students are victims of cyberbullying.
In 2014, writer Francie Diep wrote a heartbreaking article in "The Atlantic." In the post, she describes the lasting effects of being cyberbullied in the 90s -- before social media made such things public and invited others to pile on and make a personal situation far worse. She talks about anguish, pain, and suicidal thoughts, and describes how contacting her tormentor to write the article still made her afraid and anxious after 13 years.
Bullying must stop. Being a kid is hard enough.
Tackling the problem.
“At Planet Fitness, being judgment free is core to what we stand for as a brand, and we have seen first-hand the great things that people can accomplish when they feel welcomed and accepted. Today, we are excited to expand this philosophy beyond our clubs and into our communities,” said Chris Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer of Planet Fitness. “By collaborating with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and STOMP Out Bullying, we will empower today’s teens to choose kindness and create a generation where everyone feels like they belong.”
Related: This 17-Year-Old Fought Back Bullying By Starting a Company to Unite Teens
In March, Planet Fitness teamed up with STOMP Out Bullying and Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA), the nation’s leading youth development organization, to launch a new national philanthropic initiative, The Judgment Free Generation.
Together, their goals are to reduce and prevent bullying in all its forms, including sexting and other digital abuse. The initiative also addresses homophobia, racism and hatred through education programs in school and online.
By reducing bullying and teaching effective counter-measures, STOMP Out Bullying hopes to reduce school absenteeism and deter the rising tide of violence that plagues out school system. In addition, the campaign offers help for those in need and at risk of suicide.
Bullying cuts both ways.
The problem of bullying is far deeper than schoolyard antics. While most consideration extends only to the victim, in many ways, the bully is also a victim. People who do not learn to control their aggressive tendencies are 60 percent more likely to end up in jail or with a significant criminal history and at higher risk for substance abuse, depression, anxiety and hostility. They are more likely to have antisocial personality disorders, which, left untreated can have a detrimental effect on their lives and the lives of people around them.
Does education work?
In the 1970s, with a failing school system and growing immigration issues, Finland went all in on school reform, a program centered on providing everything children need to succeed -- free lunch, free health care, transportation, learning materials and counseling.
The result of programs such as equal opportunity schooling, equitable (not competitive) allocation of resources, and early intervention on behavioral issues put Finland at the top of global school performance metrics.
Related: Are Our Politicians Leading to the New 'Bully Boss?'
Even with a high level of academic success, Finnish schools were still dealing with higher levels of bullying than neighboring countries. After implementing KiVa anti-bullying program, researchers found a reduction of more than 50 percent of incidents -- both bullying others and being bullied at the primary school level, and a 6 percent reduction in being bullied and 40 percent reduction in bullying at the secondary school level.
The dramatic results in Finland show that education programs and widespread adoption are critical to anti-bullying initiatives.
How you can help.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of America provides a safe haven and activities for more than 4 million disadvantaged kids after school and in the summer. Make a donation here.
Stomp Out Bullying is dedicated to making the world a more inclusive and safer place for our kids. Get involved, learn, volunteer or donate here... and help make the world a better place.
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Lakshya Sen and co. return to India after testing negative for COVID-19
Lakshya Sen Arjun Kalra/ESPN
The Indian badminton contingent, that was stuck in Germany, returned to India on Tuesday after testing negative for coronavirus for the second time.
The second round of tests were conducted by the German authorities on November 1. Lakshya Sen, Ajay Jayaram and Subhankar Dey were part of the contingent.
Defending champion Sen had to withdraw from SaarLorLux Open in Saarbrucken after his father and coach DK Sen returned a positive test for the virus. Former world number 13 Jayaram and 2018 winner Dey were also forced to pull out of the Super 100 event and put in isolation.
The three players, along with physio Abhishek Wagh, had tested negative ahead of the tournament.
While Sen, his father and Wagh reached Bangalore, Dey and Jayaram took a flight from Frankfurt to Delhi.
"We reached Bangalore at home this morning around 5am. We all are fine and healthy," DK Sen told PTI.
"We were in quarantine since my first test came positive. The German official did the second Covid test for all five of us on November 1, and thankfully, the reports came negative, so we immediately returned home."
While DK Sen was asked to stay in isolation till November 6, the rest of them were asked to undergo a mandatory quarantine till November 9.
Jayaram had asked for help from sports minister Kiren Rijiju, the national badminton federation and BWF, saying that the organisers had not given them any information or assistance apart from asking them to isolate.
Dey, too, had demanded compensation for the ordeal in his social media post.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) then assured that they will pay for the expenses to be incurred by the two players "for the length of their quarantine in Germany from October 30 to November 10, on humanitarian grounds."
Sen, who claimed five titles in the senior circuit last year, including two BWF World Tour Super 100 top honours -- SaarLorLux Open and Dutch Open -- had received a bye in the opening round of the event. Dey, too, had received a bye.
Jayaram, however, had won his opening-round clash against against Belgium's Maxime Moreels before being forced to pull out.
The world calendar has been severely curtailed this year because of the pandemic and after a seven-month shutdown, it restarted with the Denmark Open earlier this month.
The upcoming tournaments include the Asia Open and World Tour Final, scheduled to be held in January next year.
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Two People From Championship Club Test Positive For Covid-19
by admin | May 24, 2020 | Sports | 0 comments
Championship side Hull City have confirmed two people at the club have tested positive for coronavirus.
The English Football League earlier said there were two positive cases out of more than 1,000 players and staff tested at the 24 second-tier clubs.
In a statement, Hull said the pair were asymptomatic and feeling no ill effects, but would self-isolate for seven days in line with EFL guidelines.
They will both be tested again at a later date.
The Tigers did not confirm whether the positive tests were from players or staff.
It comes after reports that Hull vice-chairman Ehab Allam wrote to the EFL twice to say the season should be voided.
With Championship clubs set to return to training on Monday, a total of 1,014 tests were undertaken on players and staff over the past 72 hours, with all but the two at the Tigers coming back negative.
Those who had returned negative tests would be allowed to enter training grounds, but prior to going in, everyone must complete a screening protocol to detect any symptoms in a manner devised by the club doctor.
In the Premier League, an unnamed Bournemouth player was one of two new coronavirus cases discovered by the latest round of top-flight tests – taking the overall total of positive results to eight.
The tests, which are being funded by the clubs and will not affect NHS testing, are not 100% accurate but meet government and NHS standards.
The Championship, which has been suspended since 13 March, is hoping to restart the season at some point in June.
Meanwhile, no testing programme is in place for League One and League Two clubs.
On 15 May, teams in the fourth tier “unanimously indicated” they wanted to bring their season to an early conclusion, although talks between sides in League One stalled after they failed to agree on a resolution.
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→→Former Department of Linguistics→Past Research & Resources→Language History→Quantitative approaches to lexical comparison
Michael Cysouw
Hagen Jung
Lexical material ("words") is one important source of information to establish genealogical relations between languages. We investigated quantitative methods to assist linguists in this kind of historical-comparative research.
The comparison of words (i.e. strings of characters) is strongly reminiscent of the comparison of strings of DNA. The major difference is that the strings of DNA are normally much longer than words in human language. This means that in principle there is more information in the DNA-strings to properly assess their similarities. In contrast, each character of a linguistic word is much more informative than the 'letters' of DNA. In DNA there are only four letters (A, C, G, T), while a human language has between 15 and about 100 different letters (phonemes). This means that each individual character in strings of human language carries more information than the 'letters' of DNA.
We expected that these different kinds of data are roughly equally informative, and consequently we were adapting approaches from DNA comparison for the comparison of words in human language. As for the data, we were using the various wordlists that were collected in our department to investigate and test different kinds of quantitative methods of lexical comparison.
Selected recent publications produced within this project
Cysouw, Michael & Hagen Jung. 2007. Cognate identification and alignment using practical orthographies. Proceedings of Ninth Meeting of the ACL Special Interest Group in Computational Morphology and Phonology, 109-116.
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Sport / Football / Aberdeen FC / Latest Dons News
Ryan Hedges after Rangers defeat – One result does not make Aberdeen a bad team
by Sean Wallace
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Ryan Hedges has played as the right wideman at times.
Attacker Ryan Hedges has called for perspective after the heavy loss at Rangers, insisting one bad result does not make the Dons a bad team.
Aberdeen were unbeaten on the road in the Premiership for the entirety of 2020 – but that impressive run came to a grinding halt at Ibrox.
Hedges points to the mitigating factor of eight first-team players being ruled out for the clash with the undefeated Premiership leaders.
None of those eight absentees will return for tomorrow night’s clash away to Hamilton in the Premiership.
However, Welsh international Hedges, 25, is determined the Dons immediately recover by seeing off bottom side Hamilton.
He said: “One result doesn’t make you a good or a bad team. Over the season we have done pretty well. We have put in some good performances.
“Over the 90 minutes we didn’t have that performance on Sunday, but there were things that were working well.
“There are things we need to do better and Hamilton away is the perfect opportunity.
“Having a quick turnaround before the next game is the best thing for us as we won’t be dwelling on this. We will look at the things we have done well and things we haven’t done well. We will look at what we can improve and hopefully put that right tomorrow.”
Prior to the defeat at Ibrox the Dons, sitting in third spot in the Premiership, had enjoyed their second-best start to a season in 20 years.
Hedges is confident losing to Rangers will not dent confidence or derail momentum.
Aberdeen have suffered bigger setbacks this season already, such as having eight players self-isolating after attending a busy city bar in the aftermath of the 1-0 loss to Rangers on August 1.
The Dons had three games postponed because of the coronavirus breach, with one of those rescheduled games taking place tomorrow night.
They rallied from that setback to elevate themselves into the European qualification spots.
Hedges said: “We are one big squad, fighting for the same cause and heading in the right direction.
“Hopefully that will be evident over the next couple of weeks.”
The unity of the squad was underlined by the way they rallied together behind Ross McCrorie, Lewis Ferguson and Connor McLennan, who were caught up in the Scotland U21 Covid-19 chaos.
Midfielder McCrorie tested positive having returned from international duty with the U21s at Euro qualifiers against Greece and Croatia.
Ross McCrorie tested positive for coronavirus, which also ruled out Lewis Ferguson and Connor McLennan.
Pittodrie team-mates Ferguson and McLennan were both in the same squad, but tested negative. However, they were subsequently ruled out as they have to self-isolate having been a close contact to a positive test.
Boss Derek McInnes slated the SFA’s Covid-19 protocol for international meetings.
It was a further setback for a team already minus six players for the match against a Rangers side unbeaten in 20 games this season in all competitions.
Hedges revealed although the trio couldn’t be with the team in body, they were there in spirit.
He explained: “We had a little FaceTime with them on the coach down on Friday.
“You can see the togetherness of the squad. It was very disappointing, especially as it happened outwith Aberdeen’s control.
“At the moment, these things happen. We just have to try to keep moving forward.”
Aberdeen fell behind at Ibrox to a Ryan Kent goal after 15 minutes, then conceded further through Kemar Roofe to make it 2-0 at the break. Scott Arfield made it three soon after the break before James Tavernier netted a penalty.
Hedges, Aberdeen’s top performer at Ibrox, said: “It was obviously a disappointing result.
“We can take a few positives out of the game. In spells, we were the better team.
“The second goal came against the run of play, but we can’t start the second half the way we did and expect to get something out of it.”
Hamilton Accies
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Papergraphica
192 Bealey Ave, Christchurch
www.papergraphica.co.nz
Situated in Christchurch, New Zealand, PaperGraphica is a printmaking studio that specialises in fine lithographs, woodcuts and etchings.
Artists travel to the studio, generally staying for a week, and work with master printer Marian Maguire and her team on single images or suites of work.
Each printmaking medium has its own characteristics and it is the response the artist makes to their chosen medium that enlivens the work. All the images produced at PaperGraphica are limited edition original multiples. They are not copies of previously existing artworks, and both artist and printer work intimately with the process.
Maguire, who received her BFA from Canterbury University and then trained further at the Tamarind Institute of Lithography in 1986, has been a collaborative printmaker for 13 years. She has worked with some of the leading figures in New Zealand art and believes that printmaking brings out an aspect of an artist's vision that is often unexpressed in their other work.
PaperGraphica's philosophy is to maintain quality at every step of the process, to ensure that the work environment is always supportive and creative, and to experiment and challenge the medium so that artists can find visual expression within printmaking.
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Let’s Accelerate – with Fiege
Fiege joins international Logistics Tech Accelerator
Greven, 18th October 2016. Anything from drones to driverless vehicles to completely transparent, digitised storage – the future of logistics thrives on innovation and interconnectedness. The logistics company Fiege, based in Greven in Westphalia, has joined the international Logistics Tech Accelerator in search of start-ups wanting to advance such innovations. By partnering with San Francisco’s RocketSpace technology campus and Spain’s Kaleido, Fiege wants to support start-ups that offer viable future technology solutions in warehousing, transport and trade.
“The Accelerator offers start-ups the opportunity to draw on the know-how of Fiege and other experts over a period of four months”, says Executive Board member, Felix Fiege. Top managers or consultants will offer training, and mentors will supervise the start-ups on a totally individual basis. The best solutions can even be tested in practice and rolled out with Fiege. A four-week course covering topics such as fundraising, marketing, sales and product development kicks off the Accelerator programme. “I think this is a unique opportunity for start-ups to turn a good idea and a first product into a business model that is both, scalable and profitable”, says Felix Fiege.
Start ups that were already able to secure seed financing and have already launched a product in the market or are about to launch a product, can apply for registration with the Accelerator until the end of October. The start-ups are free to continue their cooperation with either Fiege or any of the other partners once the programme has been completed. A long-term co-operation with Fiege is possible. More information about the Accelerator, on how to apply, and the available options can be found at www.fiege.com/logisticstechaccelerator.
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The Fiege Group, headquartered in Greven/Germany, is one of Europe’s leading logistics providers. Its competence lies particularly in the development and realisation of integrated supply chain systems, and it is considered a pioneer of contract logistics. In 2019, the Group generated a turnover of Euro 1.7 billion world-wide with a workforce of 19,000. More than 150 locations and co-operations based in 12 countries form a dense supply-chain network. 3.3 million square metres of warehouse and logistics space vouch for the company’s efficiency.
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Sun takes Q4 hit and 2018 looks worse as FDA problems at Halol undermine U.S. sales
Sun Pharma reported a 34% drop in U.S. sales and 8% fall in revenues overall. Execs said that growth has been impacted by the fact that the company cannot launch products from a key plant in India because of an FDA warning letter and ongoing FDA concerns over manufacturing there.
Sun Pharma has suffered a gut-wrenching drop in its sales in the U.S. as ongoing regulatory restraints for Sun Pharma’s key API plant in India, along with generic pricing pressures, did a number on the drugmaker’s final quarter.
The company issued a release on Friday reporting that sales in the U.S. were off 34% to $381 million for its fourth quarter ended March 31. The U.S. shortfall contributed to an 8% fall in revenues across the board for India’s largest drugmaker. Sun’s profit was down 14% to $189.6 million in the quarter.
Sun's Managing Director Dilip Shanghvi said on a recorded earnings call that propopects for next year are no better. "We may even have a single digit decline in consolidated revenue for full-year 2018 versus full-year 2017."
A part of that hit in the U.S. was because Sun benefited in last year's fourth quarter from its 180-day exclusive of its generic of Novartis’ cancer fighter Gleevec, and part of it was the pressure on prices that all generics makers have felt. Its problems in the U.S. were further complicated by a 26% sales drop at its U.S. subsidiary, specialty generics drugmaker Taro, where sales were down 26% to $196 million.
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New drug launches might have made up for some of those issues, but Sun execs acknowledged in an earnings call that “Growth has been partly restrained by the delays of approvals because of the problems at Halol.”
They said that since the company has yet to satisfy regulators with the fixes they have put in place so far at the plant, the company is looking at transferring applications for some yet-to-be-approved drugs to other facilities to mitigate revenues pressures this year.
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Halol is the plant from which Sun expected to launch most of its new drugs for the U.S. market, but in 2014 the FDA raised concerns about the facility, citing it with a Form 483. Then in 2015, the agency slapped the plant with a warning letter citing a variety of issues, from not having controls on computers to keep data from being altered by employees, to a leaky ceiling that could contribute to production contamination.
The company brought in consultants and invested in new systems to meet FDA expectations. Sun believed that with all of that effort, a return visit by FDA inspectors late last year would finally clear the plant of its regulatory overhang, allowing Sun to again launch new products from the facility. Instead, the FDA cited the facility again, leaving Halol in limbo for new drugs while the company continues to address issues.
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American Regent Initiates Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Sodium Bicarbonate Injection
Jan 3, 2011 1:21pm
American Regent Initiates Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 7.5% and 8.4%, 50mL Single Dose Vials Due to Particulate Matter
December 23, 2010 - Shirley, NY - American Regent is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall to the consumer and user level of ALL unexpired lots of the following products: Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 7.5%, 44.6 mEq/50 mL, Single Dose Vial NDC # 0517-0639-25 and Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 8.4%, 50 mEq/50 mL, Single Dose Vial NDC # 0517-1550-25
PLEASE NOTE: This recall, initiated on December 23, 2010 to the User or Consumer Level is for ALL unexpired lots of Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 7.5% and 8.4%, 50 mL Single Dose Vials. See attached APPENDIX for ALL the lots subject to this voluntary recall.
This voluntary recall was initiated because some vials of these lots contain particulates. Potential adverse events after intravenous administration include damage to blood vessels in the lung, localized swelling, and granuloma formation. American Regent is undertaking this recall in consideration of the potential for safety issues if these lots of product are administered to patients.
Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, is indicated in the treatment of metabolic acidosis which may occur in severe renal disease, uncontrolled diabetes, circulatory insufficiency due to shock or severe dehydration, extracorporeal circulation of blood, cardiac arrest and severe primary lactic acidosis.
Sodium bicarbonate is further indicated in the treatment of certain drug intoxications, including barbiturates (where dissociation of the barbiturate-protein complex is desired), in poisoning by salicylates or methyl alcohol and in hemolytic reactions requiring alkalinization of the urine to diminish nephrotoxicity of blood pigments. Sodium bicarbonate is also indicated in severe diarrhea which is often accompanied by a significant loss of bicarbonate.
The product was distributed to wholesalers and distributors nationwide.
Hospitals, infusion centers, clinics and other healthcare facilities should not use American Regent Inc., Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, 7.5% and 8.4%, 50 mL Single Dose Vials with the lot #s on the attached list for patient care and should immediately quarantine any product for return.
"The safety of patients receiving our products is our primary concern. All of us at Luitpold Pharmaceuticals and American Regent are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect patients from any potential safety risks with our Sodium Bicarbonate Injection," said Mary Jane Helenek, President and CEO of American Regent.
While American Regent continues to investigate this issue, the company is taking precautionary action and initiated this voluntary recall. American Regent has informed the FDA of its actions and is maintaining ongoing discussions with the agency.
As is standard practice, and as stated in the Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP Product Package Insert, "Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit."
American Regent is notifying its distributors and consumers by email, facsimile and/or overnight courier and is arranging for return of all recalled product. Consumers/distributors/retailers that have product which is being recalled should stop use.
American Regent will credit accounts for all returned product with these lot #'s. Those with questions about the return process, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-645-1706: Monday thru Friday from 8:30AM to 7:00PM ET.
Hospitals, infusion centers, clinics and healthcare providers, or patients with other questions may contact the Professional Services Department at 800-645-1706.
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Gays Rally Against Methamphetamine Addiction
Methamphetamine use has been linked with a spread of a new virulent strain of HIV in the Gay community (by a gay man who frequented Methamphetamine - fueled sex parties).
New York's Gay community is fighting back. Read the story here:
NEW YORK (AP) -- It's a Friday evening, traditional kickoff time for the party scene in New York's gay community, but the 75 men packed into a small room at a gay health center aren't in a partying mood. Through a humbling 12-step program modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous, they are battling to kick their addiction to methamphetamine, and in doing so escape an epidemic that is roiling urban gay communities nationwide with disease, despair, embarrassment and anger.
Meth is an equal-opportunity menace - many thousands of men and women, gay and straight, have fallen prey to it in rural villages, placid suburbs and city slums. But gay leaders in New York, California and elsewhere bluntly acknowledge that their communities have distinctive problems with the drug, and an unavoidable responsibility to combat it.
"Years from now we'll look back, as gay men, and be pretty despondent that we popularized and glamorized this drug," said Dan Carlson, an ex-addict who has become one of New York's leading anti-meth campaigners.
"I'm not anti-partying or anti-sex," he said. "But how can we fight for our rights as a sexual minority if we don't establish what's right and wrong in our community, and look out for each other."
Crystal meth - which can be snorted, smoked or injected - has been a popular gay party drug on the West Coast for more than a decade, and in New York since the late 1990s. In many cities, however, gay activists and health officials were not quick to confront the fact that the drug, by curbing inhibitions and boosting energy, encourages unsafe multi-partner sex and thus increases the risk of HIV transmission.
In New York, alarm over meth intensified in February, when health officials reported a rare strain of highly resistant, rapidly progressing HIV in a gay man who regularly engaged in meth-fueled sex parties. But the tide began turning against the drug a year earlier, when gay activists held the first of several forums on the epidemic and an ex-addict named Peter Staley circulated posters with an eye-catching message: "Buy Crystal. Get HIV Free."
Staley, a bond trader-turned-AIDS activist, is guardedly optimistic that the forums and ad campaigns are helping stigmatize the drug.
"A year and a half ago, this was a whispered-about epidemic," he said. "If it came up, it was someone bragging about their wild weekend on meth, and no one had the courage to say, 'What the hell are you laughing about?..."
Another story is here.
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Straight or Gay Methamphetamine remains an Unnecessary Epidemic which needs to be terminated.
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Watch Rachel Bloom Channel Katharine Hepburn in her ‘Saturday Night Live’ Audition Tape
By Lara Zarum
Before she was a Golden Globe-winning actress starring in her own TV show, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend‘s Rachel Bloom was just another comic with a dream: To land a coveted spot on the cast of Saturday Night Live. After SNL tweeted out a call on Wednesday asking for suggestions on show should host the upcoming season, Bloom responded with a tweet of her own, teasing, “I could finally do the impression of Kate Hepburn auditioning for ‘Space Jam’ that was on my SNL audition tape!”
On Thursday, she went ahead and posted the video on her Twitter account, and it is, as promised, a video of Bloom auditioning for SNL…as Katharine Hepburn auditioning for the role of Bugs Bunny in the classic 1996 animated/live action movie Space Jam. Here’s hoping Bloom actually does end up hosting an episode of SNL this year!
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Comedy about a small town insurance salesman (Ed Helms,The Hangover) who heads off to the "big city" of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to try and save his company. Also stars Sigourney Weaver and John C. Reilly. From the director of The Good Girl.
Tim Lippe (Helms) was the guy people always thought would go places, but he didn't. He's lived in a small town his whole life, is "pre-engaged" to his 7th grade teacher Millie Vanderhei (Weaver), and sells insurance.
But Tim's stalled life gets a kick-start when for the first time in his life he leaves his home town to attend an insurance convention that is taking place in the "major" metropolis of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
2011Rating: R16, contains offensive language,drug use and sexual content that may offend88 minsUSA
Miguel Arteta ('Youth in Revolt', 'The Good Girl', 'Chuck & Buck')
Phil Johnston
Ed HelmsSigourney WeaverJohn C. ReillyAnne HecheIsiah Whitlock Jr.
Flicks, Steve Newall
The ensemble cast is fantastic, with Kurtwood Smith a pleasure to see as ever and Isiah Whitlock Jr. (The Wire) turning in a great performance as an insurance agent quite fond of, um, the HBO television series The Wire. Whilst the film is carried by Helms, there are plenty of other folks for him to bump off and the end result is engagingly funny.
Stuart-Bland
It's as conventional as its Midwestern setting, but Cedar Rapids boasts a terrific cast and a script that deftly blends R-rated raunch and endearing sweetness.
Though not as uproarious as "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," director Miguel Arteta's consistently entertaining white-collar laffer could do for Helms what that film did for Steve Carell.
Not exactly laugh-aminute, Cedar Rapids’ mix of crude and sweet is an acquired taste. But all hail the mighty Ed Helms for yet another masterclass in comedy and pathos.
Tim isn't super anything (though he proves heroic), and what makes Cedar Rapids a low-wattage pleasure is its insistence that his ordinariness - with his decency and sense of wonder - is pretty extraordinary.
Cedar Rapids has something of the same spirit of "Fargo" in its approach to the earnest natures of its small-towners.
It's not exactly "The Hangover," but the dialogue and situations often get distinctly gamey.
One of those sunny-natured indie comedies that comes out of nowhere to put a smile on your face.
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Add all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
3/4 ounce rye whiskey
3/4 ounce Cognac
3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
1/2 ounce Benedictine Liqueur
1-2 dashes Peychaud's Bitters
1-2 dashes Angostura Aromatic Bitters
Garnish: cherry
Strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry or lemon peel.
The History of the Vieux Carré Cocktail
Walter Bergeron created the Vieux Carre at New Orleans' Hotel Monteleone in the 1930's, naming it after the French phrase meaning for 'old square' which referred to the French Quarter. This remains a specialty of the establishment and sipping one at the Monteleone's spinning Carousel Bar is a memorable experience.
The recipe was first printed in the 1937 edition of "Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em" and it was a big hit in its first years. Though it has never been forgotten, the cocktail did fall out of favor for a number of decades and went into relative obscurity.
All of that changed during the recent resurgence of interest in classic cocktails and the revitalization of great rye whiskey. With the skills of bartenders and the availability of fine ingredients, the Vieux Carre is once again on every cocktail enthusiast's list of truly great drinks.
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Prosecution: Court Needs More Testimony Before Sentencing the DeCosters
By Dan Flynn on September 29, 2014
Pre-sentencing investigative reports (PSIRs) for America’s one-time king of egg production, Austin (Jack) DeCoster, his son Peter, and their Quality Egg LLC business, have turned into a legal mess. While the PSIRs themselves are sealed, the public now knows a little more about details of the disputed information from a new motion that’s been filed with a potential solution for working through the controversy.
Jack (left) and Peter DeCoster
Jack DeCoster was one of the most dominant figures in U.S. egg production before a 2010 Salmonella outbreak, which sickened thousands of people, was linked to two of his large Iowa egg production facilities. It resulted in more than a half-billion eggs being recalled, the largest market withdrawal involving shell eggs in history. Peter DeCoster ran the northern Iowa egg farms. The two men pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count each of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce. In addition, their corporate entity, Quality Egg, pleaded guilty to one felony count of bribery of a public official and to two misdemeanors — one count of introducing misbranded food and one count of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce. A federal judge in Sioux City, IA, accepted those pleas last June 3, but the dispute over the PSIRs is turning out to be more than a legal speed bump. The assistant U.S. attorney prosecuting the case, Peter E. Deegan, wants to consolidate the sentencing proceedings for a possible weeklong evidentiary hearing. Separate sentencing hearings would then follow. According to Deegan, defense attorneys are split over his plan. He says that Stuart J. Dornan, the Omaha, NE-based defense attorney for Peter DeCoster, “has no objection to the relief sought in this motion.” However, Thomas C. Green, the Washington, D.C.-based defense attorney for Jack DeCoster and Quality Egg does “object to the relief sought ….” Under the plea agreement they have with the government, the DeCosters were to each pay a $100,000 fine for their misdemeanor pleas, and Quality Egg agreed to a $6.8-million fine. Sentencing is mostly about whether either man will serve any jail time. In late August, first the government filed objections to the PSIRs. Then Green filed objections for Jack DeCoster and Quality Egg. The most recent objections were filed Sept. 18 on behalf of Peter DeCoster. Government and defense attorneys have agreed that sentencing guideline calculations will have to be approved by the court. The defense apparently finds much of the “offense conduct” section of the pre-sentence investigative reports to be either irrelevant or “not otherwise supported by the evidence.” In his pitch to the court, Deegan says that the “greatest difference of any significance” among the parties concerns the write-ups about how “Julian dates” were changed and then the misbranded eggs were sold into commerce. “Despite this difference in the Draft PSIRs, the government submits that the fact Quality Egg sold old eggs is relevant to the circumstances surrounding the Salmonella Enteritis contamination at issue with regard to Count 3, and therefore all three sentencings,” Deegan wrote. The assistant U.S. attorney argues that since disputed facts among the three defendants are consistent, one hearing would be the most efficient for the court and prevent witnesses from having to testify three times. “A consolidated evidentiary hearing would not appear to cause prejudice to any defendant or other interested party,” Deegan added. “To the extent defendants Quality Egg and Jack DeCoster are concerned that certain evidence may prove to be irrelevant to one sentencing or the other, the Court would be able to make such a determination after a consolidated hearing.” Deegan said it might even be more appropriate for the court to make such determinations after hearing the evidence.
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Investors Are Giving Up on Costco Wholesale Corporation
Shares of the wholesaler dipped after its recent earnings report despite strong numbers, a sign investor sentiment is turning against the stock.
Jeremy Bowman
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Oct 9, 2017 at 3:07PM
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There's a retailer that just posted a 5.7% increase in adjusted comparable sales, along with a 17.5% jump in earnings per share and a 15.8% increase in revenue, albeit aided by an extra week in the quarter.
The company beat estimates on both top and bottom lines, yet the stock fell as much as 6.3%. Under normal circumstances, this stock would be soaring, but that's not the case in today's retail environment, especially when you're Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST), facing off against a supercharged Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and a resurgent Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT).
Image source: Costco.
No way to win
At a time when brick-and-mortar and mall-based retailers are seeing comparable sales plummet and rare is the retailer that is even able to grow same-store sales, Costco's performance is remarkable. The company benefited from an increase in membership fees earlier in the year, but there's no question that its buy-in-bulk membership model continues to perform. Despite intense competition, shoppers are still flocking to the warehouse wholesaler for its rock-bottom prices and unique shopping experience.
But investors don't seem to care. Costco shares are down 2% year-to-date, compared to a 14% increase for the S&P 500, and the stock has fallen 13% since Amazon announced it would buy Whole Foods.
COST data by YCharts.
Costco faces a catch-22. More so than most retailers, the company's model translates poorly to the online world. Much of its sales come in the fresh and frozen foods format, which are difficult to deliver, and it relies on the "treasure hunt effect" to pad sales as a portion of its merchandise is constantly rotating. Shoppers can only make such impulse purchases when they are in the stores.
Additionally, the company operates on a bare-bones model in order to keep costs and prices low. It eschews advertising and displays merchandise on pallets inside industrial warehouses. Its margins are too thin to absorb the additional costs the company would need to take in order to aggressively move into e-commerce.
Still, Costco trades at a premium compared to brick-and-mortar competitors like Wal-Mart and Target so its earnings multiple is likely to compress until the company can demonstrate more sustainable growth through e-commerce or other growth initiatives.
Steps in the right directions
For the first time ever, Costco reported e-commerce growth in its earnings release, posting 21% growth in the quarter and a 13% increase for the year, however, the dollar amount of online sales was not reported.
Management also announced two initiatives that show the company is getting serious about e-commerce. First, it has launched a platform called Costco Grocery, which offers two-day delivery for non-perishables and sundries with free shipping on orders over $75. Second, Costco is now offering delivery through Instacart at 376 of its U.S. stores with more to come. Through Instacart, Costco offers same-day delivery of dry and fresh goods.
Those moves should help drive increased sales and offer some reassurance for investors, however, in terms of technology and delivery infrastructure, Costco is still worlds behind Amazon and that is unlikely to change.
CFO Richard Galanti spent much of the recent earnings call responding to questions about slowing membership growth or increased competition from Amazon, and Costco's numbers should inspire investors.
However, the elephant has entered the room, and it's not leaving. Until investors feel more confident that Costco can defend itself against Amazon Prime especially with the combination of Whole Foods, the stock is likely to languish, and there's little Costco can do about that.
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Arsenal press conference live: Mikel Arteta on Ozil's future, Omar Rekik transfer, Partey fitness
The Gunners boss is facing questions from the media ahead of Arsenal's FA Cup clash with Newcastle
Chris WheatleyArsenal correspondent
Kaya KaynakArsenal writer
Mikel Arteta is speaking to members of the press (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Mikel Arteta is set to face the press ahead of Arsenal's FA Cup third round tie with Newcastle on Saturday.
The Gunners go in to the game off of the back of three consecutive wins in the Premier League, and they will want to keep momentum going with a win.
Arteta will be keen to rotate his side after a hectic Christmas schedule, but he will also want to lay down a marker as Arsenal seek to defend the trophy they have won four times in the past seven years.
The Spaniard also has his hands full with the transfer window. Sead Kolasinac and Willian Saliba leave the club with several others expected to follow, but the Gunners will be keen to ensure some players come into the club to bolster their options after a slow start to the season.
We will have live coverage of what Arteta has to say to the media coming up with our Arsenal writers Kaya Kaynak and Chris Wheatley. We will also have a full transcript with everything Arteta had to say online later this morning.
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10:57 Kaya Kaynak
On whether he'll block loan moves for Joe Willock and Reiss Nelson
We have already made some decisions as you can see there are some players that have left the club in different ways and the squad was too large. And it’s really difficult to handle that situation even in training. So that was one of the priorities in this window, and I think slowly we are doing that.
On deciding to leave Ozil out of the squad
We know we have a really important player that is one of the key players in the past few seasons for this football club. We had to make a decision, I had to make a decision I made it. I knew the consequences of it. And now we will have to make another one in January, and we will just put in the balance what is the best thing for the club, what is the best thing for the team, what the intentions are of the player. And try and find the right solution for that.
On whether Ozil could be involved on Saturday
We will decide what we do.
On whether youngsters have affected his thoughts on Ozil
The young players they have moments in the season you know, it’s really difficult for them to be at that level for ten months. But sometimes players develop, players have moments and you have to take those moments. If that means they are pushing somebody else then I think it’s a really healthy competition for the team and the team always gets better when that happens
On the importance of cup competitions
I think we are doing something good in the country that every competition is becoming more important. You see for example the Carabao Cup the teams that were involved in the finals and semi-finals compared to the last eight, ten years and it’s improved. Because everybody wants to win a trophy, everybody knows how difficult is it to win a trophy. So you have to stick to every competition and that is raising the level certainly.
On the rise of COVID in football
What we try to do is to maintain the infections as low as possible, follow all the protocols. The doctors are doing an incredible job to try and maintain a safe environment for us. And we have to try to keep insisting not just to our players but to all the staff and everybody involved around the place to be very of conscious of how difficult the situation is that we are in and how lucky we are to still do what we do.
On Ozil not playing
I think every player wants to play football. This is why we picked this profession and we are so lucky to be doing what we do. And for every player who’s not playing it’s always hard.
On how strong a side we can expect against Newcastle
Absolutely. We’re gonna go after every competition. We are the holders we have to defend that title. We know what it means for the football club and the history that is related to the FA Cup. It’s a great competition to play for us.
On memories of the FA Cup win
Well, it was a beautiful day. It’s the last game of the season. Everybody takes off after that. It was a really difficult end of the year with all the COVID situations that we have in place. And obviously it was a great day to finish on a high.
Arteta on team spirit
Yeah, it’s great to win the last three games obviously. The spirit the energy around the place, the vibe is always better. I’ve been better myself. On this Christmas period to win three games in a row is never easy in this league. And we’ve done it and hopefully we can pick a much better run.
On Thomas Partey's fitness
Well, we’ve got an extra two training sessions. We will assess after that whether he’s completely fully ready to start or participate against Newcastle or if we’re gonna leave it another few days for the Palace game. But he’s been training really good. He’s comfortable. He’s not aware of the injury right now. He’s done more than what he did after the injury when he played against Spurs. So he’s in a good space, a good mood and you can see the player he is when he’s training.
On why Saliba has been sent out on loan
Yes, well, we signed a big project that we had some issues with because he hasn’t played enough football in the last eighteen months. At that age and in the development phase he is at that is crucial. And I was very conscious when he came back, when he didn’t do the step that he had to do before joining us that to start a relationship with a new manager, with a new club, with new teammates in a situation where he is not having any game time it’s really difficult and I think it’s really damaging for the future.
10:13 Chris Wheatley
On Balogun future
The club wants to make a deal, the manager wants to make a deal, the player wants to stay and I’m not sure about the agent.
Arteta on Saliba
He will come back for pre-season and he will be with us. Hopefully he will come back after playing a number of games and his performance raising and his development progressing in the right way. That’s why we made that decision.
More on Ozil
If something is sorted this month it's because it's good for both parties, because it's good for Mesut and his future and because it's good for the club. If that's the case we'll move forward and if not the player will continue here.
He's been training with us but he had some days because we decided to give him some days for something personal but he's training with us all the time."
Arteta on Ozil
Obviously now he's free to negotiate with other clubs. We will discuss internally what's the best situation for him what's the best for the near future, with the player and the agent and try to find the best solution for everybody.
Arteta on Rekik
He's a young talent we've been following for a while that we believe has a bright future.
Omar Rekik
We're expecting Mikel Arteta to confirm the transfer of Rekik today.
The highly-rated defender has signed from Hertha Berlin and is training with Arsenal Under-23s already.
Omar Rekik of Hertha BSC U23 (Image: (Foto of Moritz Eden/City-Press GmbH))
Want to know all the latest Arsenal transfer news?
Our Arsenal reporter Kaya Kaynak has been answering your questions. Watch the video below to see more.
Macey to depart
Matt Macey is set to become the third Arsenal player to leave the club this month when his move to Hibernian goes through.
The 26-year-old has played just two games in ten years at the club and is in need of a move. But how does this affect the Gunners' pursuit of Emi Buendia and Julian Brandt? football.london has taken a look.
Matt Macey is set to leave Arsenal. (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Balogun's future
Another player whose future is up in the air is Folarin Balogun. The 19-year-old striker has been linked with Liverpool, Stuttgart and Swansea in recent weeks although Arsenal remain publicly confident they will be able to get him to sign an extension.
If the Gunners do end up letting him go then they'll be breaking a key transfer promise they made to fans not too long ago.
Gabriel is feeling well and showing no signs of illness ahead of Saturday's FA Cup match against Newcastle. Thomas Partey, as reported last week, is back in training and will be assessed ahead of the game.
Thomas Partey could return this weekend. (Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images).
Ozil has to decide
Speaking of Mesut Ozil he has been in the news quite a lot this week after football.london was able to exclusively reveal that he is in talks with DC United over a potential move.
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I was reading about Amy Johnson when I painted this, everyone seems to think it might be Amelia Earhart, which I suppose it could be if you wanted it to but for me I think about Amy Johnson, an English aviator in the 1930's who was the first solo woman to fly from London to Australia and also flew in the second world war as part of the air auxillary. She left London on May 5th and landed in Darwin on May 24th having flown 11,000 miles! She received the Harmon Trophy as well as a CBE in George V's 1930 birthday honors. What an inspiration she is to achieve something that you dream of.
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An unfortunate reality in the corporate world today is that although there are state and federal laws to protect older workers, there are still common instances of workplace discrimination. This ranges from small business to large corporates throughout Fresno. Reports show that almost 100,000 employment discrimination lawsuits are filed on a yearly basis in the U.S. California has no shortage of these types of cases especially since our state has a disproportionate number of aging workers. Therefore, if you believe that you suffered from age discrimination or know someone who has, California’s laws have made it easier to file claims and protect your rights. Our knowledgeable and experienced attorneys are here to fight for your rights and, if necessary, represent your interests in court.
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Aside from protections for California workers against age discrimination, there are many laws that add additional prohibitions against retaliation for filing a report or claim with enforcement agencies, your supervisor, or the Human Resources (HR) department. It is important to note that even if the underlying age discrimination claim is unsuccessful, the retaliation claim may still stand. Common types of retaliation may involve negative treatment against employees who participate in government investigations, serve on juries, act as witnesses against the company, or report company violations through whistleblowing activity.
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California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) and the federal Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) prohibits Fresno employers from discriminating against or allowing harassment of, their employees based on age (over 40). When you contact Stephen Danz & Associates, we will schedule a complimentary call between you and an attorney to review the facts of the case with you and guide you on the steps needed to protect your rights. Consequently, your allegations of discrimination must first be filed with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing within one year from the date of the alleged discriminatory act. Then, once we secure the proper Notice of Right to Sue, we may initiate a private lawsuit against your employer (or previous employer) unless we chose to settle the claim outside of court. Further, federal laws such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) protect employees from employers who use age as the central factor in employment-related decisions.
On many occasions, both the California and federal law apply. However, the different laws cover particular types of workers and apply to employers of certain sizes. Regardless, our experienced employment attorneys can assist with this determination and ensure that you’re on the right path.
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FEHA applies to employers who have five or more employees. On April 1, 2016, new anti-discrimination and anti-harassment regulations went into effect that expanded the definition of “covered employer.” Now, out-of-state employees, as well as employees out on maternity leave, count toward the five employee minimum. In sum, more employers must abide by FEHA’s discrimination and harassment laws. Importantly, to establish an age discrimination claim under FEHA, the employee must demonstrate that he was:
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Then, after the employee establishes the above elements, the burden shifts to the employer to show a non-discriminatory reason existed for its adverse employment action(s). If the employer satisfies that burden, the employee must then prove that the reason shown by the employer constitutes mere pretext (or ploy) for unlawful discrimination.
Under Federal Law, the ADEA applies to employees age 40 years and older. However, please note that both the ADEA and FEHA do not apply to non-employees such as independent contractors.
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California age discrimination and harassment cases demand the attention of attorneys who are familiar with the local court rules, judges, and marketplace, well-versed in the range of laws, have the experience and resources to take on the biggest companies, and the determination to fight defense firms.
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4 AI Trends Set To Accelerate In 2021
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I explore all things Digital Transformation.
There’s one thing that none of us saw coming this year — rapid digital transformation that saw years of innovation in about 5-6 months (and in some cases less). We saw companies shifting and technologies getting adopted almost overnight, and I don’t think it’s going to stop, especially in some areas like AI, which was already seeing rapid acceleration. Those of us working in the tech field see a solid expansion and development of the use of AI in really cool, important, and meaningful ways in 2021 and beyond. While the past few years have allowed many companies to dip their toe into AI, ML, intelligent automation, and other similar solutions, 2020 proved to be the year to dive in headfirst.
The proliferation of AI is happening at a great pace both at the chip level and the software level, and make no mistake; the two things are deeply intertwined. Chipmakers like NVIDIA, Intel, and Qualcomm are rapidly developing AI into their systems. This translates to greater democratization of AI that enterprise and software developers can apply to data and applications—which has been notable with cloud providers like AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle, and IBM all embedding and expanding their AI offerings for public and hybrid cloud deployments. Ultimately, this translates to more accessibility to the compute power, frameworks, and algorithms required to apply AI to everything from your smart speaker to your mobile device to your enterprise sales and planning software.
With all of this in mind, It’s my guess that the coming year will be a big year for AI growth where many AI applications themselves take off, truly delivering insights, efficiencies, and cost savings for the digital marketplace. While AI is going to continue to impact our lives in dozens of ways, from chatbots to assisted driving (ADAS), the following reflects a few solutions that I have my eye on for 2021 as we close out this year.
The Growth of RPA and AI-Driven Automation
In my 2020 digital transformation predictions, I said that RPA would catch its second wind this year. And that definitely happened. With the pandemic forcing us all to keep a close eye on budgets, businesses were turning to RPA and IPA to do tasks in order to free up employees to do other more complex things. This isn’t going to slow down in 2021 with the growth of RPA companies like UiPath.
One company, Automation Anywhere, has developed a digital assistant, AARI, which goes beyond consumer use cases to help employees learn to “connect the dots” in business processes to help expand automation. Scaling has traditionally been a difficult process for robotic process automation (RPA), with only 15% of companies using it scaling past 50 bots.) AARI also helps employees get more comfortable working alongside AI, empowering them to make their work lives better.
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This has been a big focus of the RPA space as we move toward greater levels of intelligent automation that ties traditional robots used for process automation to intelligent processes powered by cloud, ML, and AI. Microsoft has been deeply entrenched in this area as well with its rapidly growing Power Automate offering. Bottom line, companies recognize the power of matching traditional process automation with AI to deliver greater efficiency and accuracy of enterprise automation efforts.
A Consistent and Accelerated Shift Toward Cyber Security and AIOps
Heading into 2021, we’ll finally be seeing AI used specifically for preventative cybersecurity and automated resolution of IT issues through AIOps. That’s huge, especially in a time when we’re seeing even more employees working from home—often on unsecured devices. Several companies like HPE have set their sights on improving AIOps to deliver what customers need. At the securities analyst meeting in October, HPE CEO Antonio Neri reaffirmed the company’s mission to continue to improve HPE InfoSight, the AIOps platform that can currently predict and resolve 86% of issues. And they’re not the only ones making headlines in the field.
This morning, IBM announced its second acquisition this week, a deal to buy Chicago-based applications performance management platform, Instana. This deal fell squarely into the AIOps category. This follows another recent announcement from the company that it was expanding its partnership with ServiceNow to make its Watson AIOps program even stronger, enabling the reduction of resolution times by 65%, according to the company’s release.
Splunk is another platform seeing massive adoption and growth in AIOps and its near neighbor Security Ops. The company, which has recently expanded its offerings to scale more rapidly in the cloud, shared its growth trajectory at its annual .Conf event where it was able to tout more than seven straight quarters of 50% recurring revenue growth, making it an even faster growth trajectory than Workday, Salesforce, and ServiceNow at the same revenue stage (~$2 Billion).
It’s clear that many innovative tech companies worldwide are making investments in this area, indicating strong momentum in this space.
Confluence with the IoT
It took a while, but we’re finally starting to see seamless confluence between AI and the Internet of Things (IoT), which has been slow to get up on its feet, at least in the way most of us initially imagined. With AI’s prevalence of sensors and its quick ability to offer actionable insights, we’ll likely see strong foundational growth in the IoT in the coming year. Indeed, in the past, the IoT may have been able to monitor and store data—sometimes enabling some type of process or automation to occur.
With the help of AI (AIoT), systems can take actions on the data it monitors, locking doors, redirecting traffic, reducing in-home air temperatures, turning off lights, etc. For instance, it’s estimated that 28% of U.S. homes will be “smart” by 2021. This is unquestionably powered by affordable sensor-driven devices, integrated UX from companies like Amazon and Google, and improved machine learning and AI that can interact with real-time data and automate processes at scale. Of course, this will scale to smart buildings, cities, retail environments, and more, as the capabilities are similar, but the data can be captured and applied uniquely to deliver everything from greater security, and improved sustainability practices, to improved customer experience and real-time offer optimization. AI+IoT is a powerful combination that is still in its earliest days.
Personalized AI for Marketing
AI needs data. Marketing needs data. Put those two together, and you open up a world of possibilities. We’ve already seen how companies can use small bits of data to target the right audience (and some real misses as well) — so much so that Apple is making companies more open about the data they collect on you. I’m going to guess even with these new data “nutrition labels,” companies will still collect bits of information to use to target you, but that targeting — thanks to AI — will be better.
Much like how AI+IoT can use data for customer experience, the intentional application of personalized AI for marketing will take this one step further. As more data continues to be collected and optimized about a customer, the ability to predict the next best action or the perfect offer will continue to improve. Add more data, and AI can learn and further infer user preference. This cycle continues, and over time, the delivery of best in class personalization is the target outcome. Companies investing in personalized AI using the best of breed tools from CX platforms from the likes of Salesforce, Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP, to rapidly growing CDP tools from Segment (Twilio), Treasure Data, and ActionIQ, will enable better customer experiences and increased company loyalty, which is the ultimate goal in digital transformation.
If one thing is clear, AI is seeing notable momentum across use cases and is becoming an increasingly “normal” part of human life, even in a year that is anything but normal. From where I’m standing, at least from a technology standpoint, 2021 looks to be another year of strong adoption and expanding use cases for artificial intelligence.
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I am a principal analyst of Futurum Research and CEO of Broadsuite Media Group. I spend my time researching, analyzing and providing the world’s best and brightest companies with insights as to how digital transformation, disruption, innovation and the experience economy are changing how business is done. Bringing together the technology layer with the human layer, I seek to solve the biggest challenges that companies have today; how to grow, scale, change and adapt to a world where technology and media shift at breakneck speed. So what does this mean? It means that I spend my life learning about what drives people to adopt new technology so I can share those secrets with companies that are ready to take their business to the next level. From keynoting on the world’s largest stages to weekly insights on Forbes, Entrepreneur and our Blog, my goal is to provide our clients with what they need to know to out innovate and turn disruption from threat, into a business model for success.
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Settle-Carlisle Line was closed by snow, now open again
SETTLE -.CARLISLE BULLETIN
Thursday 1st March 2018.
The quite dreadful weather conditions ruling over the past few days have finally resulted in services on the Settle- Carlisle Line being suspended until further notice.
With a strong wind now resulting in drifting in the cuttings, the extreme cold creating ( presumably) large icicles in the tunnels and the difficulty experienced by key staff in reaching their place of work, there was no option but to close the railway meantime.
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WCML diversions update
The Transport Secretary delegated the task of replying to Travel Watch North West to one of his Rail ministers. The response was unsatisfactory, showing little understanding of the needs of WCML passengers and repeating what we'd heard ages ago from Virgin Trains.
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The 20th Cumbria Easter Commercial Vehicle Rally
The UK’s biggest, free classic commercial vehicle rally celebrates 20th Anniversary
31ST MARCH – 1ST APRIL 2018
KIRKBY STEPHEN AND BROUGH, CUMBRIA
Over 250 vintage buses, lorries and commercial vehicles on show. Free admission, free bus rides, Saturday evening road run through the fells, food & drink stalls and vintage funfair.
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New Connections for the S&C?
Steve Broadbent, highly experienced transport writer, has written a superb article in RAIL magazine's issue no 846 on the S&C organisations' aspirations for the future of the Settle-Carlisle Line's services. In it he concentrates on through services from Leeds to Glasgow via Settle and Carlisle, and direct services to Manchester via Hellifield and Clitheroe. Our thanks are due to Rail magazine, https://www.railmagazine.com/ for this.
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FoSCL & TWNW lobby for diversions over the S&C
In conjunction with Travel Watch North West, FoSCL has been running a campaign for Virgin Trains to divert trains along the Settle-Carlisle Line from Carlisle to Preston via Hellifield and Clitheroe, when the West Coast Main Line suffers scheduled or unscheduled closures. High level meetings have been held with Virgin Trains and politicians, but to date there has been little progress. This is a great pity, as Virgin used regularly to divert over the S&C when scheduled engineering work closed the WCML between Preston and Carlisle. Trans Pennine Express have always been
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Explore the Settle-Carlisle area with vouchers!
The Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company have launched vouchers for local businesses, available to anyone. Read on...
Everybody loves a bargain. Money-saving coupons have been around for decades and, with the advent of online shopping, it’s now really easy to find discount codes when you’re looking for a cheeky deal.
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Kirkby Stephen station path to be improved
Rory Stewart MP has tweeted:
"Terrible path to Kirkby Stephen station - particularly for wheel-chairs - looking forward to working with @networkrail @NorthenrailF and @yorkshire_dales to sort it out"
Good news! This is the short path up to the down platform from the main road. People have been complaining about this for years and it's great that it looks as though something will finally be done about it.
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Settle Waiting Shelter highly commended
At the Railway Heritage Awards in London recently the new waiting shelter on Settle Station was highly commended.
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Letter to The Times praises S&C volunteers
The Times has published a letter from Bryan Gray, Chairman of the Settle and Carlisle Railway Trust, praising the work of FoSCL and other volunteers in caring for England's most scenic railway.
"Sir, I agree with Christian Wolmar (“Green light for reopening derelict rail lines”, letter, Nov 30, and news, Nov 29) that the government’s rail strategy fails to recognise the efforts of voluntary groups. The best returns will come from supporting existing railways and those who support them.
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Special train Carlisle-York, Saturday 25th November
Santa’s polishing his boots and the elves are getting excited – it’s nearly time for the Christmas Comet excursion to York.
If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, there are still a few places left in standard class. For passengers travelling from Settle or Skipton, there are cheeky deals to be had, with a group ticket for four people at £100 or a ticket for 2 at £50.00.
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RMT strike action 8 November
Info from Northern Rail:
The RMT union has announced further strike action on Northern services on Wednesday 8 November 2017. More information regarding services on that day will follow, but any services we are able to run are expected to be very busy.
For more information on the strike click here
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Latest Settle-Carlisle Newsletter
The October edition of the Settle-Carlisle electronic newsletter is available to be viewed here. Thanks to the Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company for producing this.
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Opening of Ribblehead Visitor Centre
The new Managing Director of Northern, David Brown, opened the refurbished Visitor Centre at Ribblehead Station on Monday 2nd October. David Brown was until recently Chief Executive of Transport for the North, and this was his first official engagement in his new role. He arrived in the driver’s cab of the 12.02 train from Leeds and was accompanied by Paul Barnfield, Chris Jackson and John Kitching of Northern.
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Industrial Action 3 and 5 Oct
The RMT have called for further industrial action on 3 and 5 October.
Rail services through Northern’s franchise area will be affected. You can find out more about the services being operated in due course at Northern’s website https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/industrial-action
It is recommended that you check Northern’s website prior to any journey to ensure you are aware of the most up-to-date information
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Waverley Route reinstatement gathers steam
Campaign for Borders Rail
Press Release – Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Carlisle and Campaign put Railway Development on the Agenda.
Carlisle City Council’s Leader, Cllr Colin Glover, has held joint talks with the Campaign for Borders Rail, agreeing to stimulate economic growth through reinstatement of the railway between Carlisle, Longtown, and the Scottish Borders.
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An Update From Northern Rail
RMT Industrial Action Friday 1 and Monday 4 September
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New Midland Railway Company "timetable finding aid"
The National Railway Museum and the Midland Railway Study Centre have recently launched a timetable finding aid for the Midland Railway and its constituent companies. This takes the form of a comprehensive listing of the printed timetables currently available for public viewing by visiting the Midland Railway Study Centre in Derby, the National Railway Museum in York, and the National Archives in Kew. The timetable finding aid covers the period 1848 to 1922 and takes the form of a 36-page (2.1Mb) pdf document. For further information - and to download the document - see:
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New Attraction at Ribblehead
‘ExploreMore’ goes live at Ribblehead Visitor Centre.
A new way of looking at the Settle Carlisle line has gone live at the refurbished Ribblehead Visitor Centre. Using a touch screen you can now view the line between Settle and Blea Moor tunnel using aerial photography and 3D models. By clicking on the main features of the line (Ribblehead, Horton and Settle stations, Blea Moor and Settle signal boxes, Helwith Bridge quarry etc) you can explore further. Each feature has a gallery of images and stories including personal reminisences.
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Northern train refurbishment
Northern have informed us that the refurbishment of their fleet continues apace and at the present time there can be as many as six units in works undergoing refurbishment.
The refurbishment of each unit will be done in two stages and as such work will be spread over several months ahead.
With so many units out of traffic this may lead to some services being formed of a lesser number of carriages than normal.
Read more about Northern train refurbishment
New frontage for Ribblehead waiting shelter
The front panels of the northbound waiting shelter at Ribblehead station have been replaced by volunteers from the Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line and the Settle and Carlisle Railway Trust working in partnership with Network Rail. Although the shelter Is only some 20 years old, dating from the building of a new northbound platform to replace the one demolished to make way for the quarry siding, it had seriously deteriorated and the timber decayed.
Read more about New frontage for Ribblehead waiting shelter
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Did Darwin Skip Over Email?
By Foundry Group on April 28, 2008
In a time when many folks view Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn as the new darlings of the Internet, we still believe that email has been and will long continue to be one of the Internet’s few enduring killer apps.
Several of us at Foundry Group have been deeply involved with the email industry as insiders and investors at a number of email-related companies, including early email service providers (Email Publishing and MessageMedia), email hosting companies (Critical Path), email security companies (Postini), and email delivery assurance companies (Return Path). Email has been a successful theme in our historical investments over the past dozen years, and we believe it has an equally bright future.
So, perhaps we’re biased. Nonetheless, not many people would dispute the critical role that email plays in our daily lives.
Nowhere is that truer than within the enterprise. Knowledge workers (the cornerstone of the U.S. economy’s future) live and breathe email. Our email is where we start our workday, and it’s usually the last thing we look at before we leave the office. In between, whether we’re sitting at our desks or out of the office but still glued to our cell phones and wireless email, much of our day revolves around our inbox.
And yet, for all our dependency on email, email tools have evolved little since the day they left the mainframe world. Remember the early networked email systems? Microsoft Outlook 2007—the de facto enterprise email client—certainly has more bells and whistles than the first email clients such as cc:Mail, but the interface and, more importantly, its substantive capabilities really haven’t changed:
Send. Receive. Read. Store.
The first email clients did all that when they were first introduced, and all email clients/servers created since have faithfully replicated that paradigm with little variation. The biggest “advance” since the advent of client-side email has been the integration of contact management and calendaring with email.
Why haven’t enterprise email solutions evolved? Certainly, the pervasiveness and the role of email have changed dramatically since then. The sheer volume of email that the typical knowledge worker deals with is well beyond what we could have imagined in the early days of email. And more than simple communications, the email infrastructure is now being used for more than just email—it’s a collaboration tool, a document exchange mechanism, and even a de facto file storage system (to many this is a huge problem in itself). Email is the core, and without doubt knowledge workers need a new generation of tools to manage it effectively and get the most out of it.
However, we believe the next generation of email is about more than individual productivity. The amount of explicit and implicit data, knowledge, and relationship information stored in a typical corporate email store is staggering. Take, for example, just the enterprise social graph data in Exchange. With the right analysis, one can determine not only who knows whom (within or outside of the enterprise), but also the length, depth, frequency and velocity of that communication and relationship. Indirect connections between multiple individuals (akin to what LinkedIn does) can be discovered but without requiring any explicit user data entry or behavior modification. The ability to piece all of this together—across an entire organization—is a very powerful concept.
Beyond the enterprise social graph, think of the implications for knowledge management if the enterprise could effectively tap into the email store (using tools such as content analysis and unstructured data management) to discern and expose expertise across its workforce. Past knowledge management approaches have often suffered because they depended on individual users to explicitly enter data or take actions beyond their normal day-to-day routine, with little immediate benefit to them. What if knowledge management was instead seamlessly driven by our existing behavior?
Unfortunately, the lack of innovation in enterprise email has left us with inadequate tools to manage the massive amount of information that resides in and passes through our inboxes. And, more importantly, it has locked some of the enterprise’s richest data just beyond our reach.
In contrast to enterprise email, mainstream Web applications and platforms have experienced hyper-evolution. Indexed search has existed on the Web since [1993]. Outlook/Exchange users, however, had to wait until 2007 for that native capability. (Never mind that this newly-added capability is slower and less useful than Lookout Software’s Outlook plug-in for indexed search, which Microsoft acquired and shelved in July 2004.)
Social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace have garnered popularity in good part because they recognize that the social graph is what matters. Companies such as Salesforce.com have thrived because they view themselves not just as an application but as a platform to facilitate the gathering, organization and integration of data across disparate sources and applications and because they recognize that data are more useful and actionable when freed rather than trapped.
Fortunately for all of us knowledge workers, there’s hope. Xobni’s approach to exposing the meta-data in Outlook is a good leap forward (albeit, only part of what we think is the solution). Clear Context is promising tools to help email users manage their inboxes more effectively. And even Microsoft, with its announcement that it will be opening its entire set of APIs for Exchange and Outlook 2007, is showing a glimmer that maybe they now understand that Exchange wants to be a platform, not an application.
With folks like Om Malik and Microsoft insider Don Dodge and mainstream media like the New York Times shining a spotlight on the email inbox as the next beach head for social networking, it’s inevitable in the consumer space. Similarly, in enterprise we think that the next generation of email is going to make today’s technology look as antiquated as the GNU Emacs that many of us email old-timers used for our first email interface. Let’s just hope it doesn’t take too long.
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The 5 Mac games you need to play from May 2019
Total War: Three Kingdoms, Void Bastards, and Elder Scrolls Online’s Elsweyr expansion top May’s big releases.
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May's best Mac games
Total War: Three Kingdoms ($59.99)
Void Bastards ($29.99)
The Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr ($39.99)
Vectronom ($9.99)
Kids ($2.99)
Blue Manchu
May has been a banger of a month for Mac gaming, especially for those of us who like to play the good stuff at the same time it drops for our friends over on the PC. The merry month gave us one of the best strategy games in years, an enjoyable MMORPG expansion with lots of dragons, a rhythm platformer, as well as a cool comic book-styled FPS from some of the folks behind BioShock. There’s even a thought-provoking new art house game if you’re into that kind of thing.
May was also notable because it finally marked the arrival of the Steam Link app on the iOS App Store. It’s not a game, but it is a way to play your Mac games on Steam with either your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV (so long as you have a great Wi-Fi connection). If you’re interested, be sure to check out our how-to. For more great Mac games, be sure to check out our list from April.
Total War: Three Kingdoms draws from the quasi-historical 14th-century Chinese novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which is fitting because it’s a good game for falling in love with the strategy genre—whether it’s for the first time or all over again. You can tackle its campaigns in a down-to-business “Records Mode,” but I suggest going with the “Romance Mode” that features everything from faster battles to duels between rival generals.
Most strategy games tend to get bogged down with stats and faceless globs of units, but Three Kingdoms takes the right cues from developer Creative Assembly’s Warhammer games and emphasizes personality. Everything from maps and skill trees to battlegrounds brings ancient China to life in ways few other games have managed before. It also stands out thanks to a comparatively intuitive interface that communicates most important information through a system of popups.
Blu Manchu
Void Bastards is a game about exploring derelict ships and ransacking them for supplies so you can escape to a safer sector, and it’s made by some of the same minds behind BioShock and System Shock 2. But this delightful spacefaring rogue-lite doesn’t bother with those games’ weighty philosophical themes. Instead, it’s all about staying alive, and it peppers that desperation with some great one-liners. It’s about taking along the right crew and crafting the right items across the roughly 15-hour campaign. Sometimes it’s a first-person shooter, sometimes it’s a galactic explorer, but it’s almost always a blast.
It’s also about as fun to look at as it is to play. Void Bastards uses a comic book aesthetic that plasters the screen with KBOOMs and VROOPs during intense action sequences, and even the interface elements resemble text boxes you might find in the latest rag from Marvel or DC. Be warned, though: As with many games with roguelike elements, some repetition inevitably settles in.
The Elder Scrolls Online’s new Elsweyr chapter is a smart destination if you’re seeking a dragon fix now that Game of Thrones is done. The flying lizards rule the skies here, although they’ll occasionally land and let you and a bunch of friends clobber them until they drop some loot. Beyond dragons, Elsweyr is filled with necromancers commanding legions of undead, nasty family politics, and a race of cat-people struggling against the aforementioned forces. And we all know how much the internet loves its cats.
Further goodies include the new Necromancer class, a new raid that’s welcoming to newcomers, and a swanky new player house that will get bigger when new DLC drops over the coming months. And as is standard for ESO’s chapters—its fancy name for expansions—you can jump right into the dragon content even if you’ve never played ESO before (although you’ll have to pay $60). You can read my early thoughts on the dragons over at PCWorld.
Ludopium
Plenty of games have great music, but few use those tunes so well as the rhythm-based platformer Vectronom. Gameplay involves little else besides the WASD or arrow keys, and it gets maddeningly difficult shortly after the first few levels. So far, so Super Meat Boy.
But there’s a twist familiar to anyone who’s played Crypt of the Necrodancer. Vectronom especially gets rough if you play it with the sound off. It’s all about moving your boxy avatar in sync with the thumpin’ beats of club music as you hop from Point A to Point B. Along the way, holes open and wide passageways quickly shrink to one lane. Spikes erupt from the gridded ground. And yet I always found I did better when I just surrendered myself to the music and tapped my fingers to the beat. If you’re sick of dancing with yourself, you can also jam with up to three other players in the multiplayer mode.
Playables
Kids is an experimental “art house” game that only lasts for 30 minutes or so, so I’ll kick this off by saying you only “need to play” it if you’re prepared to tackle that kind of thing. But I find myself thinking about it more than the other games on this list. The appeal lies in how you interpret it, and so I like to think of it as a kind of gamified Rorschach Test.
There is a theme, though: Kids is an open-ended commentary on crowds and how they behave. In one scene, you hover your mouse over faceless figures huddled around a hole and watch as they leap in. In another, you get them all to choose a specific person. In still another, you guide a body along what…looks like a digestive track? Trust me, it's all very weird.
Kids isn’t a traditional game, and developers Michael Frei and Mario von Rickenbach are careful to call it a “short interactive animation” instead. It’s even part of a traveling art exhibit. But if you’re the kind of person who likes games that break from the bounds of the familiar, consider it three bucks well spent.
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Payette National Forest
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Maps of the Payette National Forest, the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, and other selected National Forest maps in Idaho may be purchased in person at the Weiser, Council, New Meadows, and McCall Ranger District Offices, and the Forest Supervisor's Office. Please contact us for more information.
You may purchase maps by mail from the Interagency Visitor Center (USDA Forest Service/USDI Bureau of Land Management) in Boise, Idaho. Please see attached order form for more information.
MOTOR VEHICLE USE MAPS (MVUM) Commonly referred as "Travel Maps"
Motor Vehicle Use Maps are free to the public and highlight the routes on the Forest where motor vehicles are allowed to travel. Be sure to have and use these maps in order to stay out areas on the Forest where motorized vehicles are not allowed. As the major roads through the Forest were not distinguished from minor roads, it may be helpful to use MVUM maps in conjunction with Forest Visitor Maps. MVUM maps can be picked-up at all of our Forest Service offices, or can be download from this website by clicking the links below. It is prohibited to possess or operate a motor vehicle on NFS lands on the Payette National Forest other than in accordance with the designations displayed on the MVUM (36 CFR 261.13). This prohibition applies regardless of the presence or absence of signs. Violations of 36 CFR 261.13 are subject to a fine of up to $5,000. or imprisonment for up to 6 months or both (18.U.S.C.3571e).
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2020 FUELWOOD MAP: Please click the link to view the 2020 Fuelwood map that shows important information regarding the cutting of fuelwood.
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National Forest Wilderness Maps are topographic maps, which show natural features, such as mountains, valleys, plains, lakes, rivers, and vegetation. This is done through contour lines depicting elevation gain or loss. This way you will have a sense about how steep that mountain is that you'll be climbing this weekend! Each map covers all or part of one wilderness area and the scale is generally 1 inch per mile (1:63,360).
"Topographic Maps" provide the greatest level of detail and only cover small portions of a forest. These maps are available to purchase from the US Geological Survey, many individual forests, and many retail outlets. To view these maps online go to the USGS National Geological Map Database. You will be offered a variety of links where you can view maps online.
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Runaway Bride gets to New York
THE 2tenfm Runaway Bride got all the way to New York – blagging her way across 3,400 miles.
Tracey Vickers-Jones
Tracey Vickers-Jones (pictured) of Calcot, triumphed over rival bride Kelly Dillon, who only managed to get as far as Glasgow in the 48-hour race devised by 2tenfm.
Wearing a wedding dress and armed with just £10, Miss Vickers-Jones, 42, managed to persuade Air India to give her a flight to New York.
She and Miss Dillon started out from the radio station offices in Calcot at 8am on Monday, both trying to get as far as possible in two days.
Using hand held PCs they sent regular updates to 2tenfm letting them know where they had reached.
Miss Vickers-Jones is to marry fiancé Brian Weir in April and her prize in the competition is a two-week honeymoon in Antigua.
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Business insolvency changes threaten small businesses
A Government overhaul of insolvency fees has been criticised by industry experts, who warn that it will be small companies that are hit hardest.
Labelled as a “tax on creditors”, the changes to insolvency fees mean that much of an insolvent company’s assets will be absorbed by officials’ fees, leaving those owed money out of pocket.
Among the changes, the introduction of a new £6,000 fee will come into effect in every compulsory liquidation or bankruptcy, even when handled by a private insolvency firm.
The Insolvency Service said that the move will stabilise its income and help bridge the £9 million budget shortfall predicted for 2016/17.
An additional fee of 15 per cent of all realisations will apply to official receiver-run cases, estimated to cost creditors a further £8 million. The Insolvency Service can also choose to handle more cases itself, when previously it had only dealt with basic cases with no assets to be realised.
Insolvency body R3 has criticised the plans, labelling the overhaul as “a very bad deal for the UK’s creditors”.
“The additional £6,000 charge for every case, even on the simplest case where the government does nothing, is essentially a tax on creditors who have already lost money”, said Frank Brumby, R3 eastern branch chairman.
Previously, only insolvent companies with significant assets would be charged, with subsidies given to those with low values.
Around 19,000 companies filed for bankruptcy or compulsory liquidation last year. If you require business insolvency advice, contact Gibson Hewitt today.
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The Point Of Purchase division of Gigantic Signs has won both National and International acclaim for its creative designs and technical expertise. Award credits include…….
“Permanent Display of the Year” – San Francisco
“Platinum Global Award” – Chicago
“Gold” – Outstanding Merchandising Achievement Award (OMA) – New York
“Bronze” – Outstanding Merchandising Technical Merit – New York
“Best of Industry Technical Award – Sydney
“Silver” – OMA – Sydney
“Best of Industry Permanent Award – Sydney
“Bronze” – OMA – Sydney
The coveted award of Permanent Display of the Year had its beginnings in New York during the annual Point-Of-Purchase Advertising Institute (POPAI) Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) Awards Competition, winning the only Gold OMA in the ‘Beverages – Liquor’ section for its “Wild Turkey” floor display.
The brief was to provide a Wild Turkey Display stand to increase sales in premier bottle shops and selected liquor outlets. The theme of ‘Too Good to Keep Cooped up’ had to be portrayed in the design of the stand.
The following set of criteria were to be observed:
The stand had to openly display four dozen bottles of product.
Each stand had to be packed in a Knock Down form for easy transportation.
Construction of the stand on site in the liquor outlet, had to be a quick and easy process for the sales rep.
It was desired that the stand be assembled without the use of any tools – screwdrivers, spanners, drills etc.
The stand had to look “rustic” and made to appear as a “cage” from which a Turkey had broken loose.
In the 19 different sections, a total of 44 gold OMA’s were awarded from over 1,200 entries.
Having won Gold in New York, this entry earned the right to be judged in the “Display of the Year” competition, together with other Gold winners from all 19 categories. The Display of the Year is the most prestigious and most sought after prize in the Point-Of-Purchase industry as it acknowledges superior design, creative use of materials, excellence in manufacture and the ability to generate sales for the product it displays – it sets a precedent for all POP displays.
In San Francisco, during the 1998 Annual POP Industry Conference, on January 24th, in the ballroom of the Sheraton Palace Hotel, Gigantic Signs was awarded Display of the Year for its Wild Turkey floor display.
“Winning this most sought after award, will open up export opportunities for us in South Australia.” said Peter King – Managing Director and head designer for Gigantic Signs, in his acceptance speech at the Sheraton Palace Hotel.
The winning permanent floor merchandising display was made for Wild Turkey bourbon and has generated dramatic increases in sales ranging from 300 – 500%. The “birdcage” like display features the slogan, “too good to keep cooped up” and carries four cases of product which is illuminated through a central light source. The structure incorporates laser cut and randomly “rusted” steel sheeting, aluminium tube bars and black melamine shelves.
Entries were judged on design, construction, creativity, use of retail space, ability to drive sales and overall, the ability to set merchandising and design precedents for today.
“Immediately following the award presentations I was approached by several different companies, interested in doing joint ventures to supply P.O.P. displays into the US marketplace.” said Mr King. “The Wild Turkey display is to be featured in the next issue of the US market-leading publication – POP Times.”
“The specially commissioned 400mm tall Baccarat crystal trophy, which now takes pride of place in the office of Gigantic Signs will serve as a timely reminder that South Australians can be proud of their creative and manufacturing skills anywhere in the world.” Mr King said.
Gigantic Signs are expert designers and manufacturers of Point Of Purchase (POP) displays products with particular expertise in the Beverages Liquor area. Our focus is NOT to create award winning displays. Our awards are a bi-product of producing great eye-catching displays the make money for our clients by engaging and enticing customers to select product from the displays.
Gigantic Signs are supporters and promoters of the benefits of the global organisation Point Of Purchase Advertising Industry (POPAI). POPAI serves members from both the POP display manufacture and product retail sectors. For more information about this organization, contact POPAI direct.
To find out more about the POPAI award program and how best to present your work, listen to this informative video presentation from POPAI
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Sinio ng Fliptop, May Realtalk Para Sa Mga Kababaihan
Sinio was one of the known best emcee on Fliptop Battles, he is famous for his honest lines whenever he fights for the arena. He was featured on TV on some talk shows and has been on several videos on YouTube and Facebook where he is doing his fliptop battle.
But this video who has come to the attention of the netizens tells something about how women treats their men. In the video Sinio is inside his car with his partner Tintin on the passenger’s seat. In the video, SInio raises this concern on women on why would they always ask their partner to carry their bags, may it be shopping bags, shoulder bag.
Carrying it for them is no problem, but the design of the bag seems troubling for Sinio. He says, girls did not even consider buying their bags if it would agree to the taste of their man. Where the bag is color pink or peach that is very feminine and the macho lover would feel humiliated carrying one. He added that he should let the man choose the bag that he wishes his girl to carry since, he would be the one to carry it in the end.
With this, Tintin hides herself with shame while still laughing and tries to defend herself that the pouch she is asking SInio to carry was just a gift from someone else, and she did not choose that color, and asks Sinio to stop, which the latter thinks otherwise.
Moreover, he mentioned that he would hear complains that if the man refuses to carry the bag, his woman would complain how chivalry is really dead, and she had a barbaric partner who does not mind the situation of his woman.
Netizens was not able to help themselves but commented on this video of Sinio, expressing their sympathy and agreement with Sinio’s dilemma, while the other’s defended TIntin that men should always be ready to carry their partner’s bag to help her. While the other’s suggested that the two should start doing vlogs together for they look fun talking with each other and netizens were entertained.
Ito na Pala Ang Bagong Buhay ng Dating Aktor Na Si Dino Guevarra
Being a celebrity is no permanent. It can take a while before you hit the spotlight. Some would risk auditioning through talent management, while others will take their chance to join reality shows. Some would grab an opportunity to showcase their talents on gameshows. Nowadays, because of technology, you can easily earn fame by uploading videos or photos that would really appeal to the netizens to qualify for the “entertainment value” Unlike with the celebrity of the 90s. Because of good looks and talents, you can be discovered. If you are a child or a teen of 90s, the shows GMik, TGIS, Tabing Ilog which are local shows on the television will be all familiar to you. It is either you heard of this, or you are an avid fan or you even buy your notebooks with their faces printed on it. But after almost two decades, where are they now? Dino Guevarra is one of the teen heartthrobs of their batch in TGIS. source: youtube source: youtube source: youtube He was paired wi
Angel Locsin, Bea Alonzo and Other Famous Celebs Reacts on Liza Soberano New Instagram Photo
Liza Soberano left all her supporters in awe after she posted on Instagram her recent photo on Tuesday, August 3. She wrote a caption on it saying, “Wherever life plants you bloom with grace.” Netizens could not help but be amazed at her angelic and innocent face. On her viral photo, it seemed that she was just wearing a very minimal makeup but her beauty just radiates effortlessly on the photo. No wonder that a lot of netizens could not help but admire her incredible beauty. Even some famous celebrities commented on Liza’s viral photo including “Ang Probinsiyano” star Yassie Pressman, and one of the sought-after leading ladies today Kapamilya actress Bea Alonzo among others. They commented their admiration towards her stunning picture. No doubt that Liza is considered as one of the most beautiful faces in the industry today. Even her on and off-screen partner Enrique Gil commented on her beautiful photo. The LizQuen love team came from their vacation abroad and at
Heaven Peralejo Gives Hint on Why She Broke Up With Jimuel Pacquiao
Just last year, it has been revealed that the oldest son of Manny Pacquiao, Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr., or Jimuel is already in a relationship. It is no wonder that this could possibly happen, for Jimuel is already on the right age to explore and be on a relationship. Photos of him and his girl were all over their respective social media accounts, and people got curious whether the two are already in a relationship or just began dating. But later on, the relationship has been confirmed. The lucky girl is a former Pinoy Big Brother housemate, Heaven Paralejo. Her surname might ring a bell, and looking at her, she shared the same semblance and beauty of the Paralejo sisters, Rica and Pula. Heaven Paralejo here is actually the sister’s niece. It might have been a great struggle of the two for maintaining their relationship, for Heaven Paralejo being a celebrity and might have been busy with her acting career, while on the other hand, Jimuel Pacquaio needs to live up with the name connect
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News BREAKING: ‘Lockdown will last as long as necessary’ – President Buhari
BREAKING: ‘Lockdown will last as long as necessary’ – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the restriction of movement in several states will remain as long as experts find it necessary.
Buhari had ordered a 14-day lockdown in Lagos, Ogun and the federal capital territory to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Some state governments had also declared curfew to restrict movement of persons and ensure social distancing.
In a statement on Saturday, Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, quoted Buhari as saying the lockdown is a major attempt to tackle the spread of COVID-19.
He acknowledged the efforts of Nigerians as well as the sacrifices made during the stay at home period.
“We realize that today, there will be sons and daughters unable to visit their parents, and elders that are isolated from young ones. And there will be those who live day-to-day, eating as they earn, who face real and present suffering,” he said.
“No elected government could ask more of the citizens of the country that elected them than today we ask of you. But we must ask you – once more – to observe restrictions on movement where they are in place, and follow the instructions of our scientists and medical advisers: stay home, wash your hands, save lives.
“The freedoms we ask you to willingly forsake today will only last as long as our scientific advisers declare they are necessary. But they are essential – world over – to halt and defeat the spread of this virus.”
He also spoke about palliatives, asking people to get updates on how to be beneficiaries from the media.
The president said no vaccine has been found to cure to the virus, adding that the defeat of coronavirus in the country lies in the hands of Nigerians.
“For those who suffer most egregiously, the Government has announced multiple measures to assist: 70,000 tonnes of grain is being released from the National Strategic Grain Reserves for distribution to those in most need; distribution of small cash payments are also being made, and will continue to be made by the federal government in the states and local government areas,” he said.
“We ask you to listen and follow public announcements via the mass media for instructions as to how to receive this government support – and learn of more public assistance in the coming days.
“All that the Government is asking you to endure is because nowhere in the world today is there any known way of defeating this pandemic. There is no vaccine. And that means there are choices to be made: between continuing as usual, or accepting the restrictions even when they come with unintended consequences.
“But at this darkest hour, it remains our duty to offer you the full and unvarnished truth: This is a global pandemic. 210 countries and territories across the globe are affected. We cannot expect others to come to our assistance. No one is coming to defeat this virus for us.
“Instead, the defeat of the virus in our country will be in our hands, alone. We cannot wait for others. We can only depend on ourselves now. And so we must – and we will – end this outbreak ourselves as Nigerians, together”.
Nigeria has continued to record an increase in number of confirmed coronavirus cases.
As of Friday evening, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced the confirmation of 17 new cases, bringing the total figure to 305.
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ONCE UPON A TIME: What You Missed on Your Summer Vacation
September 29, 2013 by Marisa Roffman
ONCE UPON A TIME is back tonight!
Take a look at everything you missed this summer, including photos from tonight’s season premiere, an episode tease, and all the links you’ll need to catch up…
ONCE UPON A TIME - "Heart of the Truest Believer" - As Emma, Mary Margaret, David, Regina, Mr. Gold and Hook enter Neverland to search for a kidnapped Henry, they're greeted by a school of not-to-friendly mermaids who threaten to end their search before it begins; Henry finds himself on the run from the Lost Boys with another escapee from Peter Pan's encampment; and Neal, recovering from his wounds, travels through the Enchanted Forest with Mulan in an attempt to learn the fates of Emma and Henry, on the Season Premiere of "Once Upon a Time," SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/Jack Rowand)JOSH DALLAS, JENNIFER MORRISON, GINNIFER GOODWIN
ABC’s description of the premiere: “As Emma, Mary Margaret, David, Regina, Mr. Gold and Hook enter Neverland to search for a kidnapped Henry, they’re greeted by a school of not-to-friendly mermaids who threaten to end their search before it begins; Henry finds himself on the run from the Lost Boys with another escapee from Peter Pan’s encampment; and Neal, recovering from his wounds, travels through the Enchanted Forest with Mulan in an attempt to learn the fates of Emma and Henry.”
And the links to catch up on:
ONCE UPON A TIME: Giancarlo Esposito to Return
ONCE UPON A TIME Casts a Lost Boy
ONCE UPON A TIME at Comic-Con: A Little Mermaid Tease, Season 3 Promo, and GOOD MORNING STORYBROOKE
ONCE UPON A TIME at Comic-Con: Check Out Photos From the Panel
ONCE UPON A TIME Casts Tinkerbell
ONCE UPON A TIME: JoAnna Garcia to Guest Star as Ariel
ONCE UPON A TIME: Season 3 Promo
ONCE UPON A TIME: SUPERNATURAL’s Gil McKinney Cast as Prince Eric
ONCE UPON A TIME Season 3 Premiere: ‘Heart of the Truest Believer’ Photos
ONCE UPON A TIME: Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis on Going to Neverland and Having a Split Season. Plus, Teases for the First Two Episodes of Season 3!
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Two Malaysian Women Publicly Caned for Same-Sex Relationship
Politicians and advocates won’t tolerate the country’s strict homosexuality laws.
LGBTQ people around the world are still targets of abuse and discrimination. We need more leaders to stand up for inclusion. Global Citizen works to promote diversity, acceptance, and tolerance for all. You can join us in taking action here.
Human rights advocates and politicians are standing up against Malaysia's strict homosexuality laws after two Muslim women were caned Monday for same-sex relations.
The two unidentified women, ages 22 and 32, were arrested by Islamic officials in April, after they were caught engaging in sexual activity in a car. They pleaded guilty, were punished with a 3,300 Malaysian Ringgit fine, and sentenced to caning, BBC reports.
Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia under colonial sodomy law and can warrant a 20-year prison sentence. This was reportedly the state’s first public caning and conviction for same-sex relations.
Islamic laws have become stronger and stricter in Malaysia recently. In the country Muslims must follow Islamic law while those with other religious beliefs abide by civil law. Under Malaysian civil law, caning women is illegal but allowed in some states that enforce sharia religious laws. The Sharia High Court in the state of Terengganu caned the women six times in front of 100 people.
The Malaysian group Women’s Aid Organization said it was “appalled by this grave violation of human rights,” according to Reuters. "Sexual acts between two consenting adults should not be criminalised, let alone punished with whipping."
Politicians weren’t shy about voicing their objections, either. Charles Santiago, a Malaysian Member of Parliament representing Klang, called for laws that end the criminalization of homsexuality on social media. Khairy Jamaluddin, Rembau’s Member of Parliament, tried to spread Islam’s tolerant values.
We need to stop targeting the LGBT community. We need to stop invading their privacy. We need to stop abusing them. We need to grow up as a society and learn to embrace diversity.
— Charles Santiago (@mpklang) September 3, 2018
Banyak lagi cara untuk menangani isu LGBT. Walaupun termaktub dalam undang2, tak wajar dilaksanakan sebatan di khalayak ramai. Islam teaches us to look after the dignity of every human being. And that mercy is preferable to punishment. https://t.co/FqkTqeoZeA
— Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) September 3, 2018
Read More: 15 LGBTQ Activists of the Past and Present You Should Know
Syariah High Court Judge Kamalruazmi Ismail said caning under Islamic law is not meant to cause pain, but to serve as a lesson, according to The Star.
Malaysia’s LGBTQ community needs advocates to help protect their safety as the government poses a serious threat to their well-being. In August alone, a minister had portraits of LGBTQ activists removed from a public exhibit, a transgender woman was violently attacked, and 20 men were charged for ‘illicit behavior’ during a gay club raid.
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By Helen Lock
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Women Are Bearing the Brunt of COVID-19 Lockdown Anxiety in the UK
Six out of 10 women are finding it hard to stay positive day to day.
Global Goal 3 promotes good health and wellbeing and Global Goal 5 calls for gender equality, both essential to ending extreme poverty. This research adds to growing evidence that the pandemic exacerbates gender inequality, and shows that women are bearing a lot of the mental and emotional strain of lockdown. Join us by taking action here to help communities fight COVID-19.
Women are bearing the emotional brunt of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic in Britain, according to a survey from the Fawcett Society, a campaign group for gender equality and women’s rights at work.
The research — released on Wednesday during the UK’s mental health awareness week, held from May 18 to 24 — suggests that women are taking on greater levels of stress and anxiety during the country’s lockdown.
Six out of 10 women (61%) said they are finding it harder to stay positive day-to-day, compared with 47% of men; while women are more likely to be worried about the state of the country too. That is despite the fact that men are at an increased risk of dying from COVID-19.
Almost half of women (49%), for example, said they were very concerned about the risks posed by coronavirus to the UK, compared with 36% of men; and a higher percentage of women felt that economic conditions would get worse (35% compared with 18% of men.)
The analysis was done by polling company Ipsos Mori, which examined the results of opinion surveys conducted between February and May.
It shows that women are more likely to have experienced disruption to work and finances too: 33% of women in employment prior to the pandemic said their workplaces have been closed, compared with 25% of men.
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The analysis follows research from the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, and Zurich, published on May 6, which found women’s mental health had been more greatly impacted during lockdown in the US too, increasing the gender gap for mental health by 66%.
It was suggested this might be partly to do with the extra domestic labour that studies show women still do compared to their male partners, Quartz magazine said — but this is likely not the only factor, as single women who hadn’t lost their jobs were also more affected.
.@fawcettsociety@IpsosMORI new analysis finds 61% of women finding it harder to stay positive vs 47% men. #MakeWomenVisible#COVID19.
UK women bear emotional brunt of Covid-19 turmoil – pollhttps://t.co/0XCfva9ub8
— Sam Smethers (@Samsmethers) May 20, 2020
According to the Ipsos Mori analysis, women are also taking greater responsibility for caring for others: 44% of women say they have contacted someone lonely or vulnerable, compared with 33% of men; 78% have checked in on friends and family to ensure they are okay, compared with 63% of men; and 21% have delivered supplies to someone self-isolating, compared with 16% of men.
“The medical evidence suggests that men are more at risk from the coronavirus and one in four men and women recognise this. However, on a range of other perception measures, it is women who are feeling more of the pressure,” says Kully Kaur-Ballagan, a research director at Ipsos Mori.
“In particular, they have found keeping positive in lockdown more difficult than men. They are also more concerned about coming out of lockdown, such as sending children to school, shopping, and travelling on public transport,” Kaur-Ballagan added.
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This data follows warnings from some charities in April that lockdown conditions were exacerbating the gender divide, with the non-profit legal service Working Families reporting a spike in calls from women being discriminated against at work. Similarly, the charity for single parents Gingerbread, predominantly representing women, warned that many feel “alone and overwhelmed."
The situation could have different consequences for men and women’s careers too.
Ipsos Mori and the Fawcett Society refer to a public opinion survey conducted before lockdown that suggested that absence from the office might be more likely to damage women’s careers. Some 15% of people said that working from home regularly is likely to damage the career of a woman, compared with just 3% for a man.
Sam Smethers, the chief executive of the Fawcett Society, said that the organisation’s research illustrates how gender needs to be taken into consideration by the government as the country looks to emerge from lockdown.
“Women are bearing the brunt of the emotional and financial fall out,” Smethers said. “Government needs to take a gendered approach as we lift the lockdown and begin to turn our attention to how we emerge from this crisis.”
He added: “One thing is certain: an economy which leaves women and girls behind will fail to recover at all.”
TopicsPay GapGender InequalityGender Pay GapMental HealthDomestic LabourGirls And WomenCoronavirusCOVID-19
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‘Chelsea have a great chance to win the title’ – Anelka expects big spend to deliver challenge
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The former Blues striker believes Frank Lampard’s new-look squad is capable of chasing down Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the table
Chelsea have “a great chance to win the title” in 2020-21, says Nicolas Anelka, with Frank Lampard’s elaborate spending spree expected to help the Blues close on Liverpool and Manchester City.
A top-four finish was delivered at Stamford Bridge last season, but ambitions in west London stretch far beyond that.
Roman Abramovich is prepared to invest heavily in the pursuit of tangible success, with the Russian billionaire bankrolling another squad refresh in the current transfer window.
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Anelka believes fresh faces will allow the Blues to be more competitive in the upcoming campaign, with there every reason to believe that they can challenge for the biggest prizes on offer.
The former Chelsea striker told Stadium Astro: “I think they have a great chance to win the title. It depends on what Liverpool and Manchester City will do as well.
“But he’s [Lampard] got the quality to finish fourth in the league last season and, with the signings, he’s got the quality to win it.
“It depends after in terms of the experience of the players whether they are strong enough to race until the end but the quality is in Chelsea as well.
“So I believe first, second or third. We will see a great Chelsea at the end.”
Brazilian defender Silva has bucked Chelsea’s trend of acquiring and promoting younger stars, but Anelka is pleased to see Lampard blending youth and experience.
The Frenchman added: “You need something more to win the title. If you look Liverpool and you look at City, they have young and experienced players.
“I think Frank is clever, he knew what he needed to be able to win and compete against big teams and you need experience.
“When I was playing for Chelsea and Arsenal, we had a young team but also experienced players.
“You still have space for the youngsters to play, they just have to be strong mentally to compete every week.
“This is football, you always have to compete to be able to play. When you’re at a big club, it’s like that.”
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UP Diliman experiment wins 1st place in Space Mission Idea Contest in Japan
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STAMINA4Space – PHL-Microsat Full Anechoic Chamber testing facility at UP Diliman Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute, home of the UP ULyS3ES space research. Photo from STAMINA4Space.
We may soon see Filipino designed technology aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as Filipino science researchers from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) won First Place in the 2019 Space Mission Idea Contest (MIC6) at the 7th University Space Engineering Consortium-Global (UNISEC-Global) Meeting in Japan.
A laudable feat by our researchers from the UP Diliman and DOST-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) team as the Philippine team bested other countries in their first participation at the 6th edition of the global science competition held in December 2019.
Team Philippines took the top prize in the IVA-replaceable Small Exposed Experiment Platform (iSEEP) category for their entry, the “Spectrum Monitoring from Space with i-SEEP (SMoSiS)”.
SMoSiS is credited with the ability to “Capture and Map the Digital Divide from Space” with the use of radiofrequency (RF) spectrum measurements. The SMoSiS aims to provide measurement data of RF spectrum occupancy on earth to detect the presence or lack of telecommunication and broadcast services.
The collected data will help locate and determine un-served and “under-served” areas, detection of anomalies, including the disruption and subsequent recovery of wireless technology services during disasters like what just happened in the recent Taal Volcano Eruption.
It provides very important information for proper utilization and better planning management for vital resources and necessary infrastructures in support of fulfilling UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and eventually providing opportunities to the marginalized sector.
The space Mission Idea Contest (MIC) is actually an avenue for people who are interested in the field of space research to introduce their creative ideas on payloads for the International Space Station (ISS) platform. These research ideas may also lead to breakthroughs, new possibilities on space exploration research and technologies.
The winning MIC6 SMoSiS is presented by Dr. Marciano and Engr. Hilario to DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Pena. Photo from DOST-ASTI.
The research team is composed of Dr. Joel Joseph Marciano, Jr., Engr. Calvin Artemies Hilario, Genedyn Mendoza, and Mar De Guzman.
Dr. Marciano, the newly appointed Director-General of the just-established Philippine Space Agency, is a professor at the UP Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute and the head of the UP Diliman-DOST microsatellite program that built and launched into orbit Diwata 1, 2 and Maya 1.
Dr. Marciano revealed the team was going to pursue the research whether they win or not, but that their victory was a pleasant surprise and an added bonus for the whole team.
“Our expectation was ‘let’s just have fun explaining this idea to a big audience’ that this is not your typical science experiment. It’s an experiment for the public good, illuminating the state of this infrastructure and connectivity in sharing it openly,” according to an official press statement.
The UP ULyS3ES has been established as the new home for Filipino space scientists, engineers, and technology research.
SEND congratulations to the UP Diliman-DOST team for their landmark win at the 2019 MIC6!
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ERDOĞAN’S ILLEGAL WAR MUST BE STOPPED
More support needed for democratic forces in Syria
German MEP Özlem Alev Demirel has laid out the steps in which the European Union must follow in response to the Turkish army’s violation of international law by invading Syria.
She said: “Just as the Turkish economy deteriorates, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government is also now a much weaker force in domestic politics.”
“This war of aggression is also an exercise in ‘patriotism’ for the Turkish leader in order to distract from his problems at home.”
“The European Union must take action by applying economic pressure on the Erdoğan regime, and make clear that existing and planned projects of economic co-operation are to be halted if the offensive against the Kurdish population and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is not stopped immediately.”
“Furthermore, political and diplomatic pressure must increase. Whilst criticisms have been directed by certain quarters within the EU, Erdoğan is still highly valued when it comes to the refugee agreement and as a NATO partner. With this dual EU policy in place, member states that oppose Turkey must make a decision. This includes stopping all arms exports to Turkey.”
“No country has the right to intervene in the territorial constitution of another country. We need clear statements from the international community to denounce this as a violation of international law.”
“If there is one force in this region that is democratic and progressive, it is the self-governing structure in Rojava. We cannot let them down and we must recognise the self-governing apparatus that is already in place.”
“The continuous criminalisation of Kurdish organisations in Europe represents a massive coup for the Erdoğan regime. The EU must show solidarity with the beseiged Kurdish population and the democratic forces of Syria – men and women who had done and sacrificed so much in the fight against I.S. terrorists.”
“Anyone who does not want to see a resurgent I.S. must show solidarity with the Kurdish people.”
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TK Smith: The Quickest Way to "Pick Up" Undeniably Vintage Tone
By Damian Fanelli 10 October 2018
TK Smith pickups could very well help make your 2018 guitar sound like a sizzling 1958 jazz/rockabilly/blues machine.
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Although Yucca Valley, California, is just three hours east of L.A., it might as well be a world away. In fact, you could say It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World away, since the town provided some of the striking desert scenery in Stanley Kramer’s classic 1963 comedy. Sadly, a lot of the wide-open spaces in the film have been replaced by Walmarts and Starbucks. But Yucca Valley, bordering Joshua Tree National Park, is still slow paced enough to recall a simpler time.
In that sense, it’s the perfect setting for TK Smith Electronic Guitar Service. That’s where TK Smith produces — by hand — his midcentury-modern Paul Bigsby–inspired Smith Special guitars; axes that would’ve looked right at home in the hands of Grady Martin or Merle Travis.
“I’m a Paul Bigsby nut,” Smith says, referring to the pedal-steel and solidbody pioneer of the Forties and Fifties who’s best remembered for the vibratos that bear his name. “In the Eighties, I played in a Western swing band. Our steel-guitar player owned a Bigsby pedal steel, so he turned me on to Bigsby’s guitars. Before that, I only knew about the vibratos.”
While Smith’s guitars come with the sort of price tags you’d expect from high-end, handmade custom axes, his pickups cost about the same as everyone else’s — and they could very well help make your 2018 guitar sound like a sizzling 1958 jazz/rockabilly/blues machine.
Here’s a primer on Smith’s pickups:
C.A.R. (medium output), from $320: The Cast Aluminum Replica is just right for traditional jazz, swing, rockabilly, Travis picking or blues. Use it in the bridge if you want the “Grady Martin sound”; use it in the neck for jazz, swing and blues. It’s got a distinct hollow, wooden tone that floats very nicely on top of an ace rhythm section.
CCII BLADE (medium vintage output), $159: The CCll Blade has a big, even, woody tone that’s well balanced for most guitars. Low-mids are accentuated and top end is naturally compressed, giving it a slightly rolled-off but clear voice. It’s responsive and dynamic at low volumes for jazz, Western swing and vintage jazz yet excels harmonically when pushed with harder picking dynamics or driving an amp into greasy overdrive.
CCII POLE PIECE (medium vintage output), $159: This version has the same dynamic range, responsiveness and punch as the Blade, but the high mids and top end are more pronounced. There’s more natural growl and bite while maintaining the CCll tonal palette. It’s a great alternative for players who find the CCll a little too mellow.
SUMMERTONE (medium to vintage output), $195: The SummerTone is a direct replacement for a dog-ear P-90 and offers woody, articulate, big, clear tones. It shares tonal characteristics with the CC II and C.A.R. but leans closer to the C.A.R. in terms of voicing.
Check out tksmith.net for more info.
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Top Places to Visit in Kuala Lumpur According to Your Traits
There seems to be a fair chance that any traveller would find something that they love about Kuala Lumpur.
Petaling Street Heritage House
By Shahida Sakeri on July 10, 2019
Kuala Lumpur (KL) is home to a little bit of everything, from awe-inspiring heritage and cuisine to exhilarating treats for friends and family. There seems to be a fair chance that any traveller would find something that they love about KL. We’ve assembled some of the city’s best attractions below – according to your traits – for your touring convenience.
For Heritage Lovers
Petaling Street Heritage House.
Do you know that Petaling Street was once a flourishing hub for Chinese entertainment in the city? Neither did we. Before the quarter becomes famous for its cheap retail offerings, and way, way before Youtube becomes a thing, the Cantonese community used to go to many teahouses at Petaling Street to listen to singers performing ballads. Others went to opera houses to watch actors perform engaging plots based on popular Chinese history, classics and myths. 1920s were the peak time of such activities, but sadly, time and technology changed this. Discover more of this intriguing past by visiting the Petaling Street Heritage House, a two-storey pre-War shophouse that aims to revive the musical heritage that once defined the area. Follow along the guided tour to learn about the development of theatre in Petaling Street through well-described explanations and exhibits ranging from age-old song lyric books, elaborate costumes, intricate stage and antiques. There is also a restaurant at the lower ground of the house.
Royal Museum
Royal Museum.
Are you always curious on how the modern Malaysian royal palace looks like from the inside? Well, wonder no more because the former National Palace at Jalan Istana is giving the public access to some of the most private chambers and hallways. For over 80 years, the National Palace served as the official residence of Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Malaysia’s Supreme Head of State or King) until it was closed in November 2011. Take time to explore the palace on your own or with the guide and marvel at the grandeur of each of the space within the palace such as cinema, bedrooms, and even a royal clinic. We personally love the glamourous His and Her Majesty’s bathrooms that exude Great Gatsby vibe, making us inexorably envious. Entrance fee is MYR5 for adults with MyKad (MYR10 for non-myKad holders) and MYR2 for children with MyKid (MYR5 for non-MyKid holders).
Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman.
Between the skyscrapers and other concrete modern buildings of Kuala Lumpur, it can be hard to find any trace of Malay vernacular architecture that once dominated the landscape. But thanks to the award-winning restoration and conservation initiative by Badan Warisan Malaysia, travellers can find the beautifully-preserved gem sitting at the corner of Jalan Stonor, in the form of a Malay Kedah style structure raised on stilts high above ground. The elaborate woodcarvings and the enormous size reflect the high status of the family, in this case the reputation of Abu Seman as a penghulu (local headman). The house comprises three parts namely Rumah Ibu, Selang and the Balai that were built in stages respectively. Visitors may roam around the house freely, but access into the building requires a guided tour that takes place twice daily (11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.) except on Sundays.
Telekom Museum
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A gorgeous architectural wonder at Jalan Raja Chulan was about to be torn down when it caught Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s attention as he was passing by the road some time in 1985. He then stalled the plan and urged for the building to be conserved as a national heritage instead. Today, it houses the Telekom Museum, specialising in the evolution of telecommunications in Malaysia. Students can also take the chance to experience a ‘Night at the Museum’ through an educational package offered by the museum, which includes activities, meals, sleeping bags and access to KL Tower.
Jadi Batek Gallery
A popular handicraft centre selling a wide range of ready-to-wear batik, this gallery offers the opportunity for visitors to pick up a new skill: batik-painting. The price of the class starts at MYR60 per person, and rather easy and fun to follow: pick a design, choose the colours and then paint. A group of experts will also be around during the class to give guidance.
For Thrill Seekers
Laser Battle, Berjaya Times Square
Photo Credit to Laser Battle Kuala Lumpur.
Let’s be honest, paintball is painful; in fact, make a misstep, an unexpected shot at a close range could leave you bruised for days. But don’t let that diminish your inner ‘secret agent’ spirit by going for the next best thing: laser tag game. It is equally fun, challenging and not to mention a lot safer too. Step into the battle ground equipped with combat gear and a high-tech laser gun, where your tactical and aiming skills are put to the test as you go head to head against your opponents to gain points. Entrance fee is MYR45 per person.
Escape Room, Berjaya Times Square
Photo Credit to Escape Room.
If mystery intrigues you and mind challenges excite you, then head no further than to the Escape Room, where participants will be locked in a room until they find and decode a series of clues to complete the assigned mission and find the key to escape, all while managing the pressure against the clock. Each game requires two to six participants and varies in terms of difficulties and themes. We personally tried the ‘The Insidious Art Thief’ theme, whereby the mission was to steal a priceless painting – and needless to say the whole experience was absolutely nerve-racking yet enjoyable! Entrance fee is MYR32 per person on weekdays, and MYR36 per person on weekends and public holidays.
For Instagram Royalties
Museum of Illusions
Hailing from Zagreb, Croatia, the Museum of Illusions boasts over 70 exhibits of mind-blowing optical illusions for visitors’ visual feast. Try your hand at interactive puzzles, use the camera to create trick-eye images, or walk through the dizzying Vortex Tunnel that seems like it constantly rotates when it actually doesn’t. In fact, whatever fascinating exhibits that you stumble upon, each will definitely tease your mind! The Instagram-worthy illusions also make a photographic dream, so get your camera or smartphone ready and shoot away! Entrance fee is MYR35 for adults with MyKad (MYR45 for non-myKad holders) and MYR25 for children with MyKid (MYR35 for non-MyKid holders).
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Mural at Jalan Alor
Feast your eyes with vibrant three-dimensional artworks gracing one of the capital’s popular strips, Jalan Alor, where local talents do not only leave signature marks on the city’s canvas, but also paid tribute to the area’s history. There used to be a lush vegetation with a flowing stream in the area in the 1920s, but a lot has changed since then due to progress. In recapturing the area’s sylvan origins, Kuala Lumpur City Hall commissioned a group of young talents to create colourful murals that reflect the olden days, when a waterfall, a river, flora and fauna dominated the landscape.
Lost in ChinaTown
Photo Credit to Lost in ChinaTown.
Fans of pop culture should not miss the opportunity to pose in front of colourful pop art backdrops made up of 200 iconic celebrities from around the world. Spot your favourite and be moved by their inspiring quotes. Other than that, the gallery also educates visitors on what makes the Malaysian identity, from local Manglish slangs to the best local food in the country. Entry is free!
Malayan Railways Limited Building
With its grand whitewashed façade, distinctive arches and domes, the Malayan Railways Limited Building is one of the most beautiful heritage buildings that one could find in the capital. It features ‘Neo-Moorish/Mughal/Indo-Saracenic/Neo-Saracenic’ style, conceptualised by Arthur Benison Hubback who was also behind various iconic architectural gems in British Malaya.
Also read: What to See, Do & Eat in Labuan?
For Always-hungry Gourmands
Merchant’s Lane
Photo Credit to Merchant’s Lane.
Dubbed as one of the best in town, consider yourself lucky if you managed to get a seat less than 10 minutes after arriving. Merchant’s Lane is always busy, and the well-executed dishes explain why. The baristas and chefs are excellent in bringing out so much flavours and varieties, but in case you need a suggestion, our favourite is the ‘South China Sea’: grilled salmon served with 63°C eggs, salsa and home-made mash.
Ali, Muthu & Ah Hock Kopitiam
Photo Credit to Ali, Muthu & Ah Hock KL.
If you’re looking for a fuss-free café that delivers quality quintessential Malaysian favourites like nasi lemak, toast, lontong and assam laksa, then look no further than Ali, Muthu & Ah Hock Kopitiam. Their emphasis on quality ingredients in each of their offering results in seductive flavours that ceaselessly satiate the taste buds. We also love the humble yet intimate ambience, reminding us Malaysians of the good-old kopitiams that we used to visit when growing up.
Urban Artisan
Photo Credit to Urban Artisan.
On a hot sunny day, there’s nothing like a soft-serve to quench the heat. The brand originates from Penang, offering colourful unicorn soft-serves that are light, less sweet and absolutely yummy! There are over 50 inventive flavours available that the owner, Joe, rotates weekly, but the most-beloved hits are Oceanic Sea Salt, lychee, French Valrhona Cocoa and Coal Black Thai Coconut.
Nasi Lemak Saleha
Photo Credit to Nasi Lemak Saleha.
We love a hearty and satisfying meal as much as the next person, so nasi lemak would be that one dish that we Malaysians hold dearly. One nasi lemak joint that is known for its consistency is Nasi Lemak Saleha that serves the rice cooked in coconut milk that is always light and fluffy, accompanied by spot-on sambal. However, to us, the star on the plate would definitely be the crispy chicken that is deep fried to perfection and not allowed to remain on the serving counter for more than 10 minutes.
Banana Bro
Photo Credit to Banana Bro.
Banana Bro is set to be a strong contender in serving the tastiest banana leaf rice in Klang Valley. The spread includes steamy white or brown rice with rasam (sweet and spicy soup), tairu (fresh yoghurt), papadom (crisp snack made of dried lentil and spices), and four types of curry (chicken, dhal, fish and mung bean) that are rich and full of spices, guaranteed for finger licking goodness. To amp it up a notch, take a pick between spicy dry mutton curry, fried tenggiri (mackerel) or fried boneless chicken – trust us when we say that one single serving will never feel like enough. And oh, the fried bitter gourd is also equally addictive!
Sunway Putra Hotel
The fish head curry at Coffee House, Sunway Putra Hotel, will satisfy any foodie at heart. The curry is fragrant, thick and rich in flavour, while the portion is undeniably generous. The ambient here is pleasant and the service is excellent!
Atmosphere 360 Revolving Restaurant KL Tower
Photo Credit to Atmosphere 360.
The view of KL from above is stunning, but the food spread here is equally glorious. The restaurant’s culinary team comprises some of the country’s finest chefs, so customers may expect nothing but a plethora of scrumptious seasonal spread. The restaurant slowly rotates 282 metres above ground a few times a day, creating a unique dining experience, especially ideal for special occasions.
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GEICO, TY DILLON, GERMAIN RACING, INK EXTENSIONS
GEICO, Ty Dillon and Germain Racing Ink Multi-Year Contract Extensions
Mooresville, N.C. (09-5-2017) – Germain Racing’s ten-year relationship with GEICO kicked off in 2008 and the Mooresville, N.C.-based team is proud to announce that the GEICO logo and legendary Gecko will continue to appear for years to come on the No. 13 GEICO Chevrolet, driven by Ty Dillon in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. In addition to its sponsorship of Germain Racing, GEICO continues to have an expansive presence within NASCAR, including the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, the popular GEICO campgrounds, a large midway display at various racetracks, as well as the newest component, the GEICO Restart Zone, all of which are complemented by a sizeable multilevel media platform.
“Being able to partner with GEICO all these years has been a source of great pride for our race team and for me personally. They're an incredible company and they support our sport in so many different ways. We're very fortunate to be the team that gets to represent GEICO on the race track. I appreciate their support and I look forward to working with them in the years to come,” says team owner Bob Germain, Jr. “Ty Dillon has given us some very exciting races in his rookie season. We have extended Ty’s contract, and look forward to crew chief Bootie Barker and Ty leading the team to more success. They will be supported by all of the same great team members who have helped build Germain Racing.”
In addition to GEICO, Germain Racing has been successful in building many successful sponsor relationships that have spanned multiple years, such as Caymus Vineyards, WIX Filters, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and ZAK Products. In 2017, the organization and its driver kicked off a multi-year agreement with Twisted Tea that has seen the drink company experience a demonstrated increase in sales with their specially branded 'No. 13' packaging..
“GEICO is an amazing sponsorship partner and a great supporter of NASCAR as a whole. I love having the chance to represent them and be a part of their widespread footprint in the sport, along with their long-standing relationship with Germain Racing. We’ve experienced success together during my rookie season and I’m excited for what the future holds for our No. 13 GEICO team,” says driver Ty Dillon, a 2017 Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender.
Germain Racing will continue its technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing (RCR), one of the most prestigious organizations in NASCAR. The partnership with RCR, as well as the power of ECR Engines, provides the single-car team with the opportunity to experience continued growth as they race side-by-side each week with NASCAR’s top teams.
To follow Germain Racing, visit www.GermainRacing.com or on social media Twitter @GermainRacing and Facebook.com/GermainRacing. Driver Ty Dillon is active on Twitter @TyDillon, Facebook.com/TyDillonMotorsports and Instagram @ty_dillon.
Germain Racing PR GEICO Racing PR
Lori Smith Sahling Doug Barnette, Player Management International, Inc.
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US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 47-02 Green Bay, WI
Until 2018, one of only a few Auxiliary-operated stations in the US. Auxiliarists perform duties around and over 265 sq nautical miles of Green Bay waters
Flotilla 47-02 is one of a select few remaining AUXOP (Auxiliary-operated) Stations in the United States. Green Bay auxiliarists perform operational coxswain, crew, and watchstanding duties, in accordance with USCG regulations. Green Bay's area of responsibility (AOR), which covers approximately 265 square nautical miles, extends from the Fox River on the southern end to the Second County Park (just north of Oconto on the west side of the Bay of Green Bay), to Sugar Creek County Park on the east side of the Bay of Green Bay.
Mission: Traditional missions include: 1. Teaching PUBLIC EDUCATION classes 2. Conducting courtesy VESSEL EXAMINATIONS 3. Visiting established MARINE DEALER businesses 4. Promoting safe boating practices at PUBLIC EVENTS 5. Sponsoring ACADEMY INTRODUCTION MISSIONS (AIM) candidates 6. Enjoying the BENEFITS OF AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP
2020 Naval & Maritime Photo Contest
U.S. Coast Guard photos win top two spots in Naval & Maritime Photo Contest. All great photos!
Winners of the 2020 Naval & Maritime Photo Contest
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Sturgeon Bay-Algoma
The Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay (WTGB-103) underway this morning headed for Lake Michigan. Photos shot from top of new tower at Door County Maritime Museum (Photos R.K. Osgood SO-PA 095-47). #DCMaritime #USCG
Navy Region Hawaii
We gather virtually this year to commemorate the 79th Anniversary of the Attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu, live from #PearlHarbor, Hawaii.
Pearl Harbor: 5 things you didn’t know about the Coast Guard that day « Coast Guard COAST GUARD COMPASS
Today we pause to remember those lost on this day 79 years ago in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. #NeverForget . Several U.S. Coast Guard units saw action that day. #PearlHarbor79
https://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2014/12/pearl-harbor-5-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-coast-guard-that-day/
While most know that Coast Guard Cutter Taney took part in the battle of Dec. 7, 1941, with the attacks on Pearl Harbor, many don’t realize that the Coast Guard had quite a number of units and personnel who took part in the U.S. defense of Hawaii on that Sunday.
Busy morning on the Fox River in Green Bay. USCG assisting.
Early this morning we received a report of a vehicle that drove off a railroad bridge into the Fox River off McDonald St. The male driver was able to get out of the vehicle on his own and swam to shore. He was taken to a local hospital to be checked for hypothermia. He was subsequently arrested for OWI. The driver gave conflicting statements if anyone else was in the vehicle. The GBPD Dive Team was called out. Divers located the vehicle and did not find anyone else inside the vehicle. The vehicle was removed from the Fox River with the help of Heavy Duty Towing. Also on scene to assist was the US Coast Guard and the Green Bay Metro Fire Department. Thank you to St Mary's Cement Inc for allowing us access to their property to make the search and subsequent removal of the vehicle easier.
Please, don't drink and drive. There are many options for a safe ride home.
A Non-Rate bought a stranger’s dinner in Nuuk, Greenland. Here’s what happened next. - Cooke Cape May
A story well worth the read. About one of the most junior positions in the Coast Guard having a huge impact.
A Non-Rate bought a stranger’s dinner in Nuuk, Greenland. Here’s what happened next.By Senior Chief Petty Officer Sara Muir
Bravo Zulu Chief!!
SANDWICH, Mass. – David McClure of Wareham, Mass., a 30-year member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, has been named an “Honorary Chief” by the U.S. Coast Guard – a rare honor for a member of the Auxiliary volunteer force.
McClure, who has been a Communications Watchstander at Coast Guard Station Cape Cod Canal for the past ten years, was nominated for the honor by U.S. Coast Guard Chief Boatswain’s Mate Nicholas Crews, Officer-In-Charge at Station Canal, in recognition of McClure’s long and helpful service to the unit. Crews’ recommendation was unanimously supported by the other chief petty officers in Sector Southeastern New England, and final approval followed from the Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, Master Chief Jason M. Vanderhaden, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Karl L. Schultz.
The citation was presented to McClure during the monthly “Chiefs’ Call” of the Sector’s top enlisted cadre held at Station Canal on Nov. 20. “I was absolutely amazed and very pleased to receive this award,” said McClure... “it was a surprise that I never expected. Thanks to all the Coast Guard members who thought me worthy to receive this award.”
The “Honorary Chief” designation permits holders to participate in the tradition-laden “Chiefs’ Mess” dining, fellowship and social activities aboard any Coast Guard vessel or shore station.
In addition to his watchstanding duties over the past decade, McClure is a certified Auxiliary Food Specialist who has provided support to the station’s galley – helping to prepare and serve meals on holidays and other special occasions. A former schoolteacher who holds a doctorate in education, McClure has also spent many hours providing educational counsel and advice to the unit’s active duty members. Recently, McClure and his wife Carolyn – also an Auxiliarist – worked to make protective face masks for the Station’s crew to help minimize risks from the COVID-19 virus.
McClure is also a qualified instructor in the Auxiliary’s Public Affairs Directorate and was recently elected Chief of Staff for the Auxiliary’s First District-Northern Region, an area that includes all Auxiliarists from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine.
🇺🇸 BRAVO ZULU David McClure! 🇺🇸
Photo (l): Auxiliarist David McClure (center) receives his “Honorary Chief” citation from Master Chief Petty Officer Manuel Gonzalez (left), Officer-In-Charge of Aids-To-Navigation Team Woods Hole and Master Chief Petty Officer Maria D’Angelo, Command Master Chief of Sector Southeastern New England.
Photo (center): Coast Guard Auxiliarist David McClure (left) received designation as an “Honorary Coast Guard Chief” from Station Cape Cod Canal’s Officer-In-Charge, Chief Petty Officer Nicholas Crews.photo by Reid Oslin, DVC-AM.)
Photo (r): Auxiliarist David McClure accepts congratulations from Petty Officer Third Class Jalil Ellis and other members of STATION Cape Cod Canal crew after the presentation ceremony.
Auxiliary photos and news release submitted by Reid Oslin, DVC-AM.
#OTD a #legend was born
Some call it courage; he called it #duty. Today, we honor the birthday of one of our greatest heroes, Joshua James. During his time serving in the U.S. Life Saving Service, James is said to have saved more than 1,000 lives.
Read more here: http://ow.ly/bNbN50Cofl2
Bravo Zulu Commodore Cady!
Meet Commodore Kevin Cady
Commodore Cady joined the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in 2003, training at MSO Portland, ME, and has devoted his time primarily to the area of Marine Safety with a collateral duty in #EmergencyManagement and #ForceReadiness.
He has been afforded many interesting roles by the U.S. Coast Guard. He believes it is all about seizing upon opportunity. At US Coast Guard Sector Northern New England he served in the rotation as the Response duty officer of the day. He deployed on a number of occasions to serve on Incident Management Teams in the 8th Coast Guard District in support of hurricane relief. Earlier this year he was assigned to a Marine Casualty investigation, investigating the vessel sinking and deaths of two commercial fishermen fifty nautical miles off the coast of Maine. He says there is not a more honorable mission than determining the cause factors of a complete vessel loss and subsequent mariner deaths and writing the report of the investigation and having a say in resulting safety recommendations. He was very fortunate to be honored as the inaugural National Coast Guard Auxiliarist of the Year for 2005!
On 01 November he advanced to Assistant National Commodore overseeing four national Directorates: #Response, #Prevention, #InternationalAffairs, and #EmergencyManagementadDisasterResponse. He recently relocated to Tampa. At CGD7 he assists in Prevention/Marine Casualty investigations, esp. illegal uninspected passenger vessels.
He serves because he is allowed to represent the finest maritime lifesaving / military organization in the world. He is humbled and honored to wear the uniform and represent the U.S. Coast Guard, a fact he does not take lightly. During 2019 he logged over 1,559 hours of volunteer time towards #marinesafety missions, primarily augmenting the active duty #CoastGuard. He says he is but one of 23,000 Coast Guard Auxiliary members that volunteer their precious time and expertise to help ensure the U.S. Coast Guard meets its missions.
He was an #NHL equipment manager with both the Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres
Admiral Karl Schultz
Please join me in welcoming the new National Commodore of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Alex Malewski! Commodore Malewski previously served as Vice National Commodore and Deputy National Commodore Atlantic East and Operations. I am excited to work with you as you lead the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the 23,500-strong uniformed volunteer component of the Service.
Furthermore, I want to personally thank Commodore Larry L. King for his years of dedication to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The significance of Auxiliary support to recreational boating safety, awareness, and many other Coast Guard missions has never been greater and remains essential to our Nation’s maritime homeland security.
Fair winds and following seas Commodore King!
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville
Packed house at U.S. Coast Guard Station Port Canaveral as U. S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety & Security Team Houston - 91104 & U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Heron make preps to get underway for tonight’s launch of Crew Dragon’s first operational mission with 4 astronauts onboard. Remember, the Coast Guard safety & security zones will now be activated at 4:27 p.m. If needed, you can contact the Coast Guard on VHF Channel 16, stay safe everyone!
#LaunchAmerica #CrewDragon #Crew1 #nasa
Canaveral Pilots Association Propeller Club of Port Canaveral Port Canaveral U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Moray USCGC Margaret Norvell WPC-1105 U.S. Coast Guard Southeast U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command Brevard County Emergency Management MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife
The U.S. Coast Guard is hiring!
Are you ready to jump into a career unlike any other? Chat with a recruiter today at http://ow.ly/8rsG50CiLlw
#SemperParatus #USCG #GoCoastGuard #militarycareer #USA
Capt. Jimmie Harris Hobaugh was the captain of the Coast Guard Cutter Woodrush 45 years ago today.
As the only available U.S. Coast Guard cutter available to respond to the Fitzgerald sinking on 10 November 1975, Woodrush was ordered from Duluth at "full speed" through a "gale and high seas" and arrived on scene within 24 hours.
The crew combed the area along with the SS William Clay Ford and the SS Arthur M. Anderson until daybreak, when debris and oil were finally located.
The following summer, Capt. Hobaugh and the crew of the Woodrush served as a support vessel for the United States Navy ROV, the CURV, that was used to survey the Fitzgerald wreck.
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 095-47 Green Bay
"We are holding our own."...
At 1415 hours (2:15 pm) on November 9, 1975 the Great Lakes freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald departed Superior, Wisconsin, en route Detroit, Michigan. She would never arrive, lost in a violent storm on Lake Superior the next day. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Woodrush (WLB 407), the only cutter available to respond to the Fitzgerald sinking, was ordered from Duluth at "full speed" through a "gale and high seas." Arriving on scene, Cutter Woodrush combed the area along with the merchant vessels SS William Clay Ford and SS Arthur M. Anderson until daybreak, when debris and oil were finally located. Fitzgerald's crew of 29 perished, no bodies were ever recovered.
Timeline for the the last voyage of SS Edmund Fitzgerald
2:15 p.m. The Edmund Fitzgerald, captained by Ernest McSorley, finishes loading 26,116 tons of taconite in Superior, Wis., and departs for Detroit's Zug Island. The storm that would sink the ship is gathering force over Kansas on a northwest path toward Lake Superior.
5 p.m. Fitzgerald encounters Arthur M. Anderson, captained by Jesse Cooper, and the two ships proceed east on similar courses, separated by about 10 to 20 miles. Three hours later, the National Weather Service issues a Gale Warning for all of Lake Superior.
1 a.m. Fitzgerald passes approximately 20 miles due south of Isle Royale.
2 a.m. Fitzgerald and Anderson agree to take northern route across the lake for protection from the gale. NWS upgrades forecast to a Storm Warning, predicting northeast winds 35 to 50 knots and waves 8 to 15 feet.
7 a.m. Fitzgerald calls company office to report a delayed arrival due to worsening weather conditions. Ship is approximately 35 miles north of Copper Harbor.
1 p.m. Fitzgerald is 11 miles NW of Michipicoten Island. Anderson is approximately 20 miles northwest of the island, reporting 20-knot winds and 12 foot waves.
1:40 p.m. Fitzgerald radios Anderson to talk weather and course changes. Capt. McSorley reports his ship is "rolling some." Fitzgerald cuts closer to Michipicoten Island while Anderson cuts west a bit to take rising seas from astern.
2:45 p.m. Anderson changes course to avoid Six Fathom Shoal area north of Caribou Island. Fitzgerald is about 16 miles ahead. Heavy snow begins to fall and the Fitzgerald is lost from sight. It's the last time the ship would be seen by human eyes.
3:20 p.m. Anderson records 43-knot winds and 12 to 16 foot waves.
3:30 p.m. Fitzgerald calls Anderson to report damage and say the ship would slow to let Anderson catch up. Minutes later, Coast Guard issues directions for all ships to find safe anchorage because the Soo Locks have been closed.
McSorley: "Anderson, this is the Fitzgerald. I have sustained some topside damage. I have a fence rail laid down, two vents lost or damaged, and a list. I'm checking down. Will you stay by me til I get to Whitefish?"
Cooper: "Charlie on that Fitzgerald. Do you have your pumps going?"
McSorley: "Yes, both of them."
4:10 p.m. Fitzgerald radios Anderson to request navigational help.
4:30 p.m. Fitzgerald passes 3 to 5 miles east of Caribou Island. Many theorize the ship unknowingly struck the poorly marked 6 Fathom Shoal on the island's north side, but that has never been conclusively proven. The debate rages to this day.
4:39 p.m. NWS revises forecast again, predicting northwest winds 38 to 52 knots with gusts to 60 knots and waves 8 to 16 feet.
5:30 p.m. Fitzgerald is advised by Swedish ship Avafors the Whitefish Point beacon and light are disabled by power failure.
Avafors: "Fitzgerald, this is the Avafors. I have the Whitefish light now but still am receiving no beacon. Over."
Fitzgerald: "I'm very glad to hear it."
Avafors: "The wind is really howling down here. What are the conditions where you are?"
Fitzgerald: (Undiscernable shouts overheard) "DON'T LET NOBODY ON DECK!"
Avafors: "What's that, Fitzgerald? Unclear. Over."
Fitzgerald: "I have a bad list, lost both radars. And am taking heavy seas over the deck. One of the worst seas I've ever been in."
Avafors: "If I'm correct, you have two radars."
Fitzgerald: "They're both gone."
6 p.m. Anderson struck by 25-foot wave.
7:10 p.m. Anderson calls Fitzgerald with navigation instructions. The ship is about 10 miles behind the doomed freighter.
Anderson: "Fitzgerald, this is the Anderson. Have you checked down?"
Fitzgerald: "Yes we have."
Anderson: "Fitzgerald, we are about 10 miles behind you, and gaining about 1 1/2 miles per hour. Fitzgerald, there is a target 19 miles ahead of us. So the target would be 9 miles on ahead of you."
Fitzgerald: "Well, am I going to clear?"
Anderson: "Yes. He is going to pass to the west of you."
Fitzgerald: "Well, fine."
Anderson: "By the way, Fitzgerald, how are you making out with your problem?"
Fitzgerald: "We are holding our own."
Anderson: "Okay, fine. I'll be talking to you later."
7:15 p.m. Fitzgerald disappears from Anderson radar. More than an hour later, the Coast Guard begins an active search. The 29 crew members aboard all perish.
Bravo Zulu Station Mayport!
#BREAKING: A U.S. Coast Guard Station Mayport crew rescued 4 adults, 4 children and a dog from the water near St. Mary's Inlet, #Georgia after their 30-foot sailing vessel became disabled and crashed into the north jetty.
“We are extremely fortunate this case resulted in eight lives saved, but it also serves as a critical reminder to recreational boaters that conditions throughout the Southeast are extremely unpredictable and dangerous right now." -Capt. Mark Vlaun, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville commanding officer.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y5vnzm7e
#ThrowbackThursday #OTD in 2012 ...
#ThrowbackThursday #OTD 2012 In the early morning hours while caught in the impact zone of Hurricane Sandy more than 90 miles off the coast of Hatteras, North Carolina, HMS Bounty lost power and eventually capsized spilling her 16 crew members in to the sea.
Aircrew aboard C-130 and MH-60 aircraft were launched from Air Station Elizabeth City, NC and braved the hurricane conditions to rescue 14 crew members who had made it into life rafts. Another crew member was later recovered unresponsive and the Captain was never found.
#AlwaysReady #Responsive #Relevant #SemperParatus #SearchandRescue
STA Green Bay : 100 Bay Beach Rd #A
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Coast Guard sets Francis Scott Key memorial buoy
The Crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James Rankin, homeported in Baltimore, set the Francis Scott Key memorial buoy in the Patapsco River, June 15, 2020. The buoy, which serves no navigational purpose, sits between the Francis Scott Key Bridge and Fort McHenry to mark the approximate location where Scott, a prisoner aboard a British warship, wrote our National Anthem.
#MaritimeHonors from the USCGC Mobile Bay (WTGB-103)
Sturgeon Bay WI - Friday 22 May is National Maritime Day. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mobile Bay (WTGB-103) participated in harbor wide delivery of a 'master's salute' to all essential workers, first responders and healthcare workers who have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight. #MaritimeHonors #USCG #DCMaritime
We're taking on water at Station (small) Green Bay.
Due to record high water on Lake Michigan, the U.S.Coast Guard Station (small) in Green Bay Wisconsin has been flooded several times over the last year. Again today the Great Lakes showing they will always win, as the station is really taking a beating. The station is the white building you see at :20 in...
Know Your Inflatable Facts
They have their place - but not every place!
Kiddie Fire Extinguisher Recall
Make sure your fire extinguisher is not a part of this recall - if it is, replace it now before you get out on the water! More inforamtion here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-with-plastic-handles-due-to-failure-to-discharge-and
Coast Guard Sailboat Rescue off Oregon Coast
Coast Guard crews rescued five people aboard a sailboat off the Oregon coast, Oct. 16, 2019. The captain of the 50-foot sailing vessel said that he was struggling to make way to safe harbor and was unsure if he could safely cross the bar. (U.S. Coast Guard video)
Hearing"Mayday" on the VHF radio, the response is swift ... Coast Guard air & surface assets respond to a vessel fire about 8 miles off Oahu, Sept. 17, 2019. After arriving on the scene, the HC-130 Hercules aircrew was able to vector in a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium (RB-M) from Small Boat Station Honolulu, and the boat crew successfully pulled all seven survivors from a liferaft and ferried them to shore. The USCGC Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) recovered the liferaft and remained on scene to ensure that the burning vessel did not become a hazard to local maritime traffic. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Garth Booye and Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Perez/Released)
Surface Rescue Swimmer Deployed to Save Stranded Paddler
A Coast Guard Station Bodega Bay 47-foot Motor Lifeboat crew deploys a surface swimmer to rescue a paddleboarder stranded on the Bodega Bay, California jetty, June 25, 2019. The paddleboarder was beset by strong winds and used a portable VHF radio to call for assistance. (U.S. Coast Guard video)
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro crew interdicts suspected drug smuggling vessel
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755) crew members intercept and board suspected drug smuggling semi-submersible in the Pacific Ocean. (May 17, 2019). The Coast Guard seized cocaine from the boats, and then due to the distance from land, inadequate tow points and flooding in the engine rooms of the boats, the boats were sunk as a hazard to navigation. (U.S. Coast Guard video)
A Drunk Boater Did This...
OPERATION DRY WATER IS HAPPENING NOW ON NE WISCONSIN WATERWAYS. Be Safe. Be Smart.
Operation "Dry Water" is now.
THINK... IS IT WORT IT? #OPERATIONDRYWATER
Sunday (30 JUNE) patrol on the Upper Fox River passing the Phillip R. Clarke and sending a salute. (Photo Credit: K. Osgood, 095-47-02 FSO-PA)
Sunday in the Upper Fox nearly to lower Green Bay, our AUX Patrol passed alongside the Cason J. Calloway, one of the ships of the Great Lakes Fleet.
Boating Safety: Alcohol on the Water
Drinking on the water? It'll take its toll and then some.
Warm Weather & Cold Water, the Mix is Deadly
If you're going out on a boat, dress for the water, not the weather. Wear your PFD, if you fall in now, you have 10-minutes of motion and 50 minutes of life. The water in Green Bay is only 38-degrees! Track water temp here until the NOAA buoys are set: https://www.seatemperature.org/north-america/united-states/green-bay.htm
A Float Plan Can Save Your Life
A Float Plan. If you head out on the water, tell someone where you're going and when you'll be back. Don't be left out there alone when you need help the most. Search USCG APP for a great tool to help you file a plan with your family and friends.
The mighty Mackinaw is underway from Sturgeon Bay starting the Spring break out.
Thank you to all who have served this great nation and who continue to serve. We're proud to have been a part of the Veteran's Day ceremonies held at the Green Bay Yacht Club. #VeteransDay2018
Join the Coast Guard Auxiliary
When you join the Coast Guard Auxiliary, you could find yourself saving lives, protecting the environment from polluters, guarding our shores from terrorists and much more. That’s our job – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. That's life in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. We don't just train. We train and perform.
Since 1939 the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has safeguarded our Nation’s maritime interests in the heartland, in the ports, at sea, and around the globe.
We protect the maritime economy, the environment, and we save those in peril. This history has forged our character and purpose as America’s Maritime Guardian — Always Ready for all hazards and all threats.
Today’s U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, with more than 27,000 men and women, is a unique force that carries out an array of responsibilities touching almost every facet of the U.S. maritime environment.
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Who’s who of motrcycling at the Mike Pero Motofest
This weekend’s Mike Pero MotoFest is going to be a sensational motorcycling experience, the likes of which has never been seen before in New Zealand.
The inaugural Mike Pero MotoFest (March 3-4) promises excellence on all fronts, with former champions (and perhaps future ones too), from across the entire motorcycling spectrum, all coming together for a spectacular two days of action at Hampton Downs and it will also the same weekend be hosting the third round of four in this year’s New Zealand Superbike Championships.
The jam-packed weekend will be a unique Kiwi festival of motorcycling, with speed, power, poise, balance, daring and high-octane expression by the bucket-load.
With names such as American MotoGP icon Randy Mamola, English legend Steve Parrish, Australian international superbike idol Robbie Phillis and our own Kiwi superheroes – men such as superbike stars Aaron Slight, Graeme Crosby, Hugh Anderson, Stu Avant and nine-time former national superbike champion Andrew Stroud, alongside New Zealand’s 1996 500cc motocross world champion Shayne King, among others – assembled for the event, it’s going to be difficult for fans to know which way to look.
As part of the weekend’s activities, Hamilton’s Stroud will demonstrate the world-renowned Kiwi-invented Britten V1000 superbike.
Record eight-time former New Zealand moto trials champion and twice Australian moto trials champion Jake Whitaker, international X Games favourite Levi Sherwood and fellow Kiwi freestyle great Nick Franklin will also be among the “glitterati” expressing themselves at Hampton Downs, not to mention Whakatane’s injured current national superbike champion Tony Rees, Wellington’s 2016 superbike champion Sloan Frost, Christchurch’s 2014 superbike champion Dennis Charlett and Australian five-time former New Zealand superbike champion Robbie Budgen, flying in especially from Brisbane.
Whitaker will command the spotlight in the Motul Stadium Moto Trial event, featuring alongside fellow Kiwi internationals such as Wellington’s rising young star Nick Ball, seven-time former national moto trials champion Warren Laugesen, from Napier, and the always impressive Blake Fox, from Dunedin.
The Hampton Downs event will feature the Franklin Farm freestyle motocross team, there to thrill the crowd with aerial action on the main Skid Pan, at the heart of the circuit’s vast pit area, while the Kawasaki Public Trail Ride, which will be run on adjacent farmland, will give families and enthusiasts the chance to go for a ride and then enjoy all other aspects of the events – including the Star Insurance Bike Show and the Alpinestars Legends Dinner, which is being staged on Saturday night (March 3).
In addition, as we have already mentioned, the weekend also stands as round three in this season’s New Zealand Superbike Championships, presented by DHL Express NZ Ltd, with a bulging programme of races to help decide national champions in half a dozen separate bike categories, including sidecars.
The superbike nationals are delicately poised, but it could be mission impossible now for anyone hoping to catch Wellington-based Frost in this year’s New Zealand Superbike Championships title chase.
The trophy is not entirely out of the reach of Frost’s rivals in the premier superbike class, but the task ahead for them certainly looks ominous, the Suzuki man a whopping 24 points in front, with the four-round series now ready to nudge past at the halfway stage at Hampton Downs.
This weekend’s the third round of four at Hampton Downs will be the perfect time for Frost’s main challengers – Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (Honda), Glen Eden’s Daniel Mettam (Suzuki) and Christchurch’s Alastair Hoogenboezem (BMW) – to begin their fight-back, while Bugden arrives to make his first appearance in this year’s series and he’s sure to be a real cat among the pigeons.
Besides all of this, with 25 points available for a race win and three superbike races on the programme for that weekend, Frost cannot afford to relax just yet. A crash, flat tyre or a mechanical failure could so easily wreck his campaign.
Re-joining the superbike action after a long break following injury will be the youngest of Tony Rees’ two sons, the 23-year-old Damon Rees (brother of 25-year-old Mitch), and the 2017 national Supersport 600 champion will be keen to confirm he’s just as potent on a 1000cc machine as his big brother.
The man who finished runner-up to Damon Rees in last year’s Supersport 600 title chase, Wainuiomata’s Shane Richardson, will make his only New Zealand appearance in the 2018 nationals this weekend, racing in the Supersport 600 class at Hampton Downs before he heads back to continue racing in the United States.
Other class leaders in the national series after the second round of four are Christchurch’s James Hoogenboezem (Supersport 600 class); Tauranga’s Regan Phibbs (Supersport 300); Hamilton’s Jordan Burley (650 Pro Twins); Christchurch’s Nick Cain (250 Production); Huia’s Nathanael Diprose (Superlites); Rodney’s Blayes Heaven (125GP); Pukekohe’s Thomas Newton (GIXXER Cup), and Auckland’s Peter Goodwin and Kendall Dunlop (Sidecars).
The superbike championships will wrap up with the fourth and final round at Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park in Taupo on March 17-18.
But Hampton Downs is certainly be the place to be this weekend, a “Mecca of motorcycling” for what is expected to be one fantastic weekend of high intensity.
This extravaganza of motorcycling excellence features the elite of two-wheeled racing and riding exponents, the most precise of practitioners and most sublime of specialists from all the many exciting bike codes – superbikes, sidecars, classic bikes, moto trials, freestyle motocross, trail bike riding and more.
If the Mike Pero MotoFest doesn’t get your heart racing, then you probably need to check your pulse.
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Warwick Castle – Warwick, Warwickshire
Warwick Castle - Warwick
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Here is your opportunity to explore the much revered Haunted Warwick Castle.
This place echoes with the spirits of the history of its well documented chequered past. A past of over 1000 years. The records show a settlement on this site dating back to 914. Following William, The Conqueror’s invasion of England the site became the first to adopt the building of a Motte and Bailey Castle in 1068. Is it the past Earls of Warwick or the other numerous people associated with the building that creates the paranormal activity recorded on this site. Who is the malevolent aggressive entity that pervades the castle? Haunting cries of help and plummeting room temperatures have all been experienced by those investigating the castle. Perhaps you will lucky enough to view the full body apparition of the tower? Will it manifest itself on your visit?
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St Catherine’s Sanitarium Hospital – Doncaster
Haunted St Catherine's Hospital housed children's wards, infectious diseases unit, a psychiatric unit and sanatorium. This former Hospital has been reported as a spine-chillingly active and ominous location. A location with reported encounters of cries, screams and dark whispers. Ghostly apparitions of supposed former patients or inhabitants are amongst the other recorded paranormal activity from this location The Hospital was originally the victorian residence of the Bank's family. After the family lived here for 90 years the building and contents were purchased for use as a mental institution.It is then when the house was renamed St Catherine's Institution. The isolated hidden location was deemed to a perfect location to hide away societies mentally challenged citizens . Footsteps, voices, cries and apparitions are just some of the reported paranormal activity here. Is this caused by the anguish of the long lost spirits pervading these abandoned wards?There are some areas of this building, where remaining working staff refuse to enter alone. And that is even in daylight hours. Take this opportunity to try and discover the truth behind ghostly activity.Enjoy your very own ghost adventure if you dare.
St Catherine's Sanitarium Hospital - Doncaster
Turton Towers – Bolton
The haunted Turton Towers of Bolton is considered to be a spooky and hair-raising location. The building, with parts dating back to the early 15th Century, has seen various uses and countless visitors through it's long history. There were two skulls which are said to have been uncovered at this location. One skull was found to be male and the other was female. Could these remains be the catalyst for the presence of evil spirits that reside within the fabric of the building? The mystery that surrounds the exact cause of this couples demise is still unresolved to this day. As a way to try and placate the anger of the resident spirits these skulls are now kept on top of the Holy Bible. Could the male figure that has been witnessed walking through walls be the owner of one of the mysterious skulls? Is he still walking aimlessly around the rooms searching for his lost head? Could it be the disembodied female spirit that touches visitors and whispers and whistles in the darkness? Who is the evil spirit that has been heard to shout into guests ears “GET OUT” “GET OUT NOW”. This is your opportunity to investigate these paranormal phenomena. Take part in a vigil and try and discover the truth behind the intrigue. Enjoy your own ghost adventures and immerse yourself in your own ghost story.
Turton Towers - Bolton
Tettenhall Towers – Wolverhampton
Tettenhall Towers was built as a country house and now forms part of Tettenhall College .It is considered one of the most haunted locations in Wolverhampton. The Towers has a frightening reputation and contains so many areas where people have refused to enter. This is a building comprising of dark repressive corridors and spooky stairways leading to a maze of rooms. The reported spirits and apparitions visit many areas to the sounds of heavy footsteps. Whispers and voices can often be heard echoing around the many eerie spaces of this building. One possible source of the paranormal activity could be this story. A former eccentric owner and keen inventor, Colonel Thomas Thorneycroft, purchased the property in 1853. The story goes that the Colonel killed his faithful butler in a crazy experiment. He pushed the butler off from the top of the towers as part of a test of one of his inventions, a flying machine. See what you can discover about this building’s dark secrets on your own ghost adventure of this haunted location..
Tettenhall Towers - Wolverhampton
Tatton Old Hall – Knutsford, Cheshire
The 15th century Tatton Old Hall, was originally built as a manor House . The building is steeped in history atmosphere. The Old Hall It is situated in an isolated wooded area of the park. During the day the staged for display period rooms look open and welcoming . This atmosphere immediately changes as darkness falls and the many paranormal entities begin to stir through the house. The poltergeist activity begins. Objects are thrown or moved. Whispers are heard as are distant voices and whistles. You need to be of strong character to explore this Hall. The terrifying atmosphere ,the evil presences and the sound of heavy phantom footsteps all add to the this eerie ghostly location. Tatton Old Hall irradiates so many instances of paranormal phenomena ,that it has become a firm favourite of The UK Most Haunted Team . And many many other paranormal investigation teams have followed suit. Much of the activity has been captured in these programs, so well worth a watch to see what you might encounter. Listen to some of evil EVPs that have been recorded on site. As you walk around the rooms of the Great Hall you will always be warey of what lurks in the dark and creepy shadows. What will you encounter around the next corner or move behind you? The Tatton Old Hall is certainly very haunted and frightening location. Beware of the malevolent entity who is believed to be a gamekeeper called Tom. Is it he agitator responsible for the more evil paranormal activities ? I think you will find The Old Hall is just the place to make your own ghost adventure and stories spring to life.
Tatton Old Hall - Knutsford, Cheshire
Skirrid Inn Abergavenny, South Wales
At least 900 years old the Skirrid Inn has a phenomenal paranormal reputation. Some say it is one of Britain’s scariest places. The buildings notoriety has attracted many popular TV Ghost hunting programs as well as paranormal investigation teams. They all looked to engage the many residential spirits and witness the paranormal phenomena associated with the Inn. It is believed that the first floor of the Skirrid Inn was once used as a Court of Law. The evil spirit presences of a hangman, a former a sheep rustler and a Judge have all been reported on various occasions. Which one these malevolent visitors walks and paces the upper floors of the Skirrid? Judge, hangman, or Thief? The friendlier spirits of a local clergyman Father Vaughn has been known to visit the Inn. Sometimes the strong fragrance of perfume pervades the room accompanied by phantom movement of glasses. These occurrences haves been associated with the spirit called Fanny, who likes to move around audibly rustling her elegant dress. Sightings of a ghostly White lady apparition and the sound of soldiers crossing the courtyard all add to the catalogue phenomena. Some previous visitors have complained that they suffered a nauseating dizziness whilst investigating the Skirrid. Others have disturbingly described how they felt the sensation of being strangled by unseen hands. Will you brave the paranormal activities rife in this location? Will you leave with your own ghostly tales to tell.
Fluxton Farm, Devon
The popular Fluxton Farm in Devon, Is a very haunted Location. The investigations will normally include en-suite accommodation . The 16th Century Devon Longhouse farm is located in a rural hamlet, surrounded by stunning views of the countryside . Behind this quaint picturesque setting lies a house full of paranormal activity of poltergeist, ghostly apparitions and moving shadows. When night falls the spirits of a limping man , a catholic priest and a hanging man ,may creep from the shadows of this innocent looking farm. The spirits of playful children have been known to interact with toys as trigger objects. Why not take along a toy as a gift for them to play with 🙂 Experience the energy of this building for yourself- if you last the night
Margam Castle – Port Talbot, Wales
This sinister and frightening haunted castle has been investigated by many of the well known ghost hunting TV programmes. This site has featured in Most Haunted and Ghost Hunters International episodes. Margam Castle did not disappoint theses investigators and produced some exciting and disturbing paranormal results. You too can investigate the ghostly Margam Castle white lady who is often seen on the gothic stairs . She has been often photographed, and sensed, so will you see her on your ghost adventure? Dating back the 1800's. Margam Castle is really one sprawling Gothic Mansion. Some report they feel unwelcome in this very sinister and dark location. Margam has the foreboding figure of the murdered game keeper . He always makes sure his anger and presence is felt by those brave enough to visit. Is it his disturbed spirit pushing guests down stairs, slamming heavy doors and causing other poltergeist activity? The mansion has so many cold rooms and dark corridors, that it is no surprize there is so much activity within its walls. Children have been heard in the nursery and soldiers seen in the back of the stairwell. Who will be watching or stand next you? What will discover?
Margam Castle - Port Talbot, Wales
Oxford Castle – Oxford
Do not let the Oxford Castle's daytime attraction seduce you, as it it's dark terrifying history awakes at the fall of darkness. Instances of ghostly happenings and poltergeist activity all have been frequently experienced. The Castle's chequered history involving, battles, executions ,witches, and sacrifices all add to the paranormal notoriety of this former Castle. A Norman Castle where human remains have been recovered from the 16th century Well Chamber. The paranormal activity is constantly experienced throughout the building.The crypt is especially a great area for communicating and channelling with the resident spirits. In its former history around 1071 the castle became an infamous Jail.This site continued being used for imprisonment ,with a new facility being built in 1785 and 1876. this Gaol operated until the final closure of HM Prison in 1996. This could explain the many reports of the loud bangs of cell doors and evil echoey whispers . Are the screams and the throwing of objects caused by the many evil anguished souls of past inmates. Is it the angry spirits of the many condemned and tortured prisoners that crave attention with their poltergeist activity. This is your chance to discovery the many spirits and paranormal phenomena. Spirits that have inhabited this castle from The Norman invasion to more recent history. Have your own ghost adventure and become a temporary inmate/ visitor for the night
Oxford Castle - Oxford
The Annison Funeral Parlour – Hull
The Annison Funeral Parlour - Hull The Annison Building was constructed on a site which was originally part of the North Block house. This was part of the fortifications of Hull and was sometimes used to house captured catholic prisoners. Later in life it was used as a local Jail. Later in the late 18th century a new building was constructed to house a Funeral Parlour . This included embalming rooms , ice storage rooms, mortuary and stables for the hearse pulling horses. These are still in place today even after the business closed over 30 years ago. The site is no longer used to care for the dearly departed, but there is much unexplained phenomena that still remains in this building. You would be right to think that a funeral parlour would be the last place someone would wish to remain after their death. So can it be the disembodied voices , the regular poltergeist activity, the dragging sounds, wails and whistles are from the time time before the days of the undertakers days. It is a little wonder that this site has so many forms of paranormal activity.This frighteningly haunted location has played witnessed to the passing of many spirits as well assisting those that have already passed. The Anniston Building was the last place Mary Jane Langley was seen alive.In 1891 , Mary visited the down stairs photographers to have her photograph taken for her mother . She left this building and her throat cut blood soaked was later discovered in a ditch in Preston, This murder is still one of Hull's notorious unsolved murders. Some believe Mary still remains in the fabric of the building searching for justice for her murder. This location has been investigated by Most Haunted with some fascinating occurrences. Follow in their footsteps and feel the the pressures and atmosphere of this haunted location.
The Annison Funeral Parlour - Hull
Mill Street Barracks, St Helens – Merseyside
Built in 1861 Mill Street Barracks, has seen its fair share of paranormal activity. Ghostly figures of soldiers, nurses , animal and nurses have all been witnessed at this location. The Barracks echos the past military and local history. It has seen the billeting of many branches of the armed forces throughout its life. This building has witnessed many comings and goings that have involved numerous wars, including the last 2 World Wars. During its military use the Mill St on site morgue has seen many deaths from previous campaigns. A tunnel from the Barracks leads to the local church and nunnery . This is where it is believed that the dead were brought to be to blessed, before being sent on to their final resting place. The location has several other uses, amongst them acting as a TB Isolation hospital. This may also explain some of the Paranormal Phenomena around nuns and nurses. There are friendly spirits associated with the location. Look out particularly for the one with wandering hands 🙂 With it past military a civilian history, The Mill street Barracks has drawn many visiting paranormal investigators. Will you discover the truths behind the ghostly stories of the site? Enjoy the adventure of discovery.
Mill Street Barracks, St Helens - Merseyside
Craig Y Nos Castle, Wales
Investigate one the most active and frightening castles in Wales, Craig Y Nos Castle . The many reported apparitions of children and those of the Castle’s past inhabitants are just a few of paranormal phenomena experienced, within the walls of this active building. Explore the many abandoned rooms that are normally off-bounds to all visitors to this castle. There have been reported confrontations with a dark spirit and many rooms have repressive atmospheres are these connected with Captain Powell. He created this castle in 1842 on the site above the river, close to his father's home Powell became the county magistrate and the local High Sheriff. The family‘s tragedy began when cholera took his younger son in 1851. He then suffered further with the loss of his wife and his daughter before he died in 1862.
The building has been used as a hospital in the past, but now is a hotel as well as a home. Investigate and experience your own ghost adventure. Stay the night and enjoy a 3 course meal before proceeding into the unknown. Will you have your own ghost stories to tell after this night?
Fort Amherst, Chatham – Kent
The dark and foreboding Fort Amherst in Chatham.This place has drawn many Ghost hunters to explore and investigate the reported activity of this historic Fort. The Forts's labyrinth of tunnels were constructed in 1756 to defend London and the Medway towns from the threatened French invasion. The fort now is the s the finest example of a complete Napoleonic fortress in Britain today. Apart from its service during the Napoleonic wars, Fort Amherst was also utilised during both World Wars In the 2nd World War the location was used as a command post and observation platform . The Fort was opened to the public in 1983, and since then there have been frequent unexplained incidents reported. Many times dark shadows have been witnessed ,some even in the daytime. Voices are often heard in empty tunnels and many occasions guest have had chilling whispers spoken directly into their ears. This has caused some people jump in shocked disbelief. and they then hurriedly leave the area The sounds of children crying and a woman wailing are regularly heard echoing around the empty tunnels. Combine this phenomena with the other presences and poltergeist active within the rooms and tunnels make this a place that needs investigation . WIll this be your very own ghost adventure?
Fort Amherst, Chatham - Kent
St Briavel’s Castle, Gloucestershire
St. Briavel's Castle was built in the early 12th century around 1110. The official residence of the warden of the Forest of Dean, who was the protector of the royal hunting ground . The game was protected and the King alone was allowed to hunt in the forest. With the conquest of Wales completed by the end of the 15th century, the castle’s importance declined rapidly and unused buildings were demolished in 1680.Today St Briavel’s enjoys a peaceful life as a youth hostel with visitors sleeping in the old gatehouse prison. The gatehouse became a prison for those illegally hunting the King's forest area. They were locked away here until they were sent for trial. The castle was still being used as a debtors’ prison up until 1842. Are you brave enough to sleep the night in one those known haunted rooms? Visit the Hanging Room, so named as it was where prisoners awaited their execution by the rope. Some often experience the terrifying sensation of being gripped by the throat.
St Briavel's Castle, Gloucestershire
Here is your opportunity to explore the much revered Haunted Warwick Castle . This place echos with the spirits of the history of its well documented chequered past. A past of over 1000 years. The records show a settlement on this site dating back to 914. Following William The Conqueror's invasion of England the site became the first to adopt the building of a Motte and Bailey Castle in 1068. Is it the past Earls of Warwick or the other numerous people associated with the building that creates the paranormal activity recorded on this site. Who is the malevolent aggressive entity that pervades the castle .Haunting cries of help and plummeting room temperatures have all been experienced by those investigating the castle. Perhaps you will lucky enough to view the full body apparition of the tower? Will it manifest itself on your visit?
Warwick Castle - Warwick, Warwickshire
Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood – Essex
Kelvedon Hatch secret bunker was built in 1952 . The facility was designed to accommodate some 600 military and civilian personnel . These were the privileged who would be looked upon to organise the survival of the population. Government and military personnel protected to maintain the country's operations in the event of a Nuclear attack. Hidden from the world and deep in the Essex woodland the Hatch is built 125 feet (38m) below ground. Kelvedon was a Top Secret location until publicly revealed in 1992. This decommissioned bunker is now the scene of much unexplained paranormal phenomena . Many paranormal teams have witnessed ghostly apparitions, poltergeist activity such as thrown objects and equipment malfunctions. Some guests have screamed and ran out of the location. The site has been visited by several TV Paranormal programs and they have picked up on the many ghost stories attached to this facility. The foreman that died in wet concrete accidentally buried alive, apart from his hard hat. It has been rumoured that there was at least one suicide in this location. Some believe ancient burial grounds were disturbed by the construction of the Hatch. Could this be the cause of the malevolent spirit visitations? Growls and loud heavy thumping echo in the tunnels.Are these the lost spirits of the past residence of the dormitory and medical areas or something more sinister? Are the ghosts of the past still working in the generator room and command centre oblivious to the world? The Hatch was inhabited until 1992, but now is available for you to explore and have your own ghost adventures. That is if you have the stomach for it .
Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood - Essex
Guys Cliffe House – Warwick, Warwickshire
The secluded Guy’s Cliffe House was originally built on pagan land. This building in its past history has opened its doors to the likes of ecclesiastical bodies, the infamous Guy Earl of Warwick and tragic Fair Felice. With the fact that this building was utilised as a hospital in both world wars it is no wonder that this location is bursting with paranormal activity. The whispers of the past merging with ghostly figures and much reported poltergeist activity make this a great place to explore. Will you hear the report sound of bells or the pitter patter of children echoing around the rooms? Are the bells heralding an anticipated execution? Nowadays The Guy’s Cliffe House is used as a secret society meeting place for the Freemasons. This house will open its doors and will allow you to investigate in some of the most haunted areas. That is if you are feeling brave of course?
Guys Cliffe House - Warwick, Warwickshire
Drakelow Tunnels, Kidderminster
The Secret Drakelow Tunnels. These tunnels are hidden beneath Kingsford Country Park near Kinver in Staffordshire. These eerie tunnels were utilised during the 2nd World War as an underground engine factory. Later the installation stood ready to be utilized as a Nuclear Bunker in the tense cold war period of history. The Tunnels where designated to be the Regional Seat of Government in the event of nuclear war. There are some 3.5 miles of tunnels to explore for paranormal activity. Over the history of this once secret area reports of apparitions ghostly sounds and phantom footsteps have been common place. Could the chilling poltergeist activities be attributed to the restless spirits of the workers, that lost there lives in roof collapses? Or are the unknown phenomena just past residence or workers unwilling to depart the dark tunnels of this secretive installation
Saltmarshe Hall, Near Howden – Yorkshire
The Saltmarshe Estate has remained in the same family for over 900 years. The present building was built in 1825 . You will be able to carry out your own investigating of the North Wings abandoned servants quarters .This area has remained untouched since the 1930's. Visit the immense old dark unused cellar area . This is an area that staff still refuse to go into! Explore the many reported ghostly activities which include sightings of a white lady, dark. Many times dark shadowy figures have been glimpsed. Is it these spirits or entities causing the often encountered poltergeist activity or the temperature changes. Step into your own ghost story. You decided what is really here at Salt Marsh Hall. Follow in the footsteps of the famous TV investigators of Most Haunted, that have investigated this location. Check out their discoveries
Saltmarshe Hall, Near Howden - Yorkshire
Leeds Thackray Museum, Leeds. Yorkshire
The Leeds Thackray Museum has an infamous past as it was once the local workhouse. Now it is a vast museum with many areas to probe and investigate. Will you experience the reported ghostly dark shadowy figures. Will you feel the temperature drops and hear the eerie cries and moans , all things associated with this location. Poltergeist activity has been recorded in this spooky haunted building.
Armley Mills – Leeds- Yorkshire
The Mills of Armley seem to be a stimulus for the promotion of poltergeist and ghostly activity of this dark and satanic site. This vast building spans 4 scary floors and includes the Mill owners cottage . All areas have witnessed paranormal activity. Sightings of shadowy figures, the sounds of sighs heavy breathing, and phantom footsteps , have all been reported by other visitors. Will you experience your own ghostly adventure of Poltergeists? Will you see objects thrown or feel the cold touch of unknown hands?
Armley Mills - Leeds- Yorkshire
Ancient Ram Inn, Gloucestershire
The Ancient Ram Inn was built in 1145. The inn was previously used by local priests as place to accommodate local slaves and workers. This labour force was used to assist in the construction of nearby St. Mary Church. Standing on land at an intersection of 2 ancient Ley Lines. The Ram Inn is believed to be a sponge absorbing the highly charged spiritual energy. The location of the building has been attributed to the reported haunting and poltergeist activity. Many visitors report on entering the Ancient Ram Inn feelings of extreme oppression and a very dark and evil atmosphere. This site has had numerous paranormal investigations. Many have left experiencing the malevolent and sinister spirits within the very fibre of the building. So be very sure this is a place you wish to investigate.
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot – Devon
The Paranormal activity reported and experienced at Old Forde House are intriguing and is formidable. History shows that amongst others the like s of King Charles I, ,Oliver Cromwell and Colonel Fairfax have used this very haunted location. Ghostly shadows and apparitions have been recorded moving around the building . Could these be the long departed spirits of the aforementioned historical figures?
Old Forde House, Newton Abbot - Devon
The Towers Mental Asylum Leicester
You do not need to be mad to visit this sinister Location, but many may question your sanity. The now abandoned Towers Mental Asylum in Leicester's haunted isolation wards hosts an area of a great deal of ghostly paranormal activity. These happenings have been witnessed and experienced by visitors. This is a is a very frightening, haunted and unwelcoming location. Dare you set foot in this daunting place?
Newsham Park Mental Hospital Liverpool
This old former Mental Hospital, Newsham Park has an unnerving and unwelcoming half acre site to explore. Visit the disused morgue, wards and the chapel of rest. These are just some of the many eerie sections of The Newsham Park where others have refused to enter.
Kielder Castle, Northumberland
The isolated Kielder Castle lies in the Kielder Forest. This hunting (or should that be haunting) lodge is considered very haunted with a long reported foreboding ghostly history. Many apparitions and spirits have been witnesses at Kielder Castle, by staff and visitors alike. It is a favourite location for many Ghost Hunters. They report experiences of being touched, watched and pushed during their investigations of this frightening location.
Pendle Hill Witch Hunt, Clitheroe, Lancashire
Pendle Hill draws the world's attention as a leading paranormal active location. The Pendle Witch trials began in 1612 and seem to have been the catalyst to the start of the now frequent happenings in this evil and terrifying location. The ghost hunting adventures of TV Show "Most Haunted" can bear witness to that. Others as well as Most Haunted team have experienced ghostly apparitions as well as eerie voices of woman . Are these the malevolent and evil spirits of those witches that were condemned and Pendle Hill?
Tolhouse Gaol Great Yarmouth Norfolk
Immerse yourself in this truly haunted location.The Tolhouse Gaol is steeped in history and tales of Witches pirates & murderers . This Gaol has seen an housed them all. Many of its former inmates and residents are said to still walk the once familiar corridors and cells Many can testify that this site is one dark and eerie place and not for those easily frightened The Gaol has reported activity in the nature of visitors being pushed by unseen entities. Chilling echoey screams and voices are often heard as are the shadowy ghostly apparitions or former guests of this establishment.
Bodmin Jail – Cornwall
In this dark place over 55 executions have been dispatched. So as you would expect Bodmin Jail is a very haunted & frightening location. This location has a fully restored & working Execution Pit , that was discovered during renovation works. You see how this demonstrates how the wretched condemned inmates were sent to meet their maker.
Bodmin Jail - Cornwall
Poltergeist House, 30 East Drive – Pontefract -Yorkshire
30 East Drive
This Haunted House experience is normally a very limited space event. Home to the "Black Monk of Pontefract" reputed to be one of the most violent poltergeist in European History. This residence has a catalogue of unexplained paranormal happenings. The notoriety of this residence has been so acclaimed , that it has been featured in many TV programs & Books. The House was shown in its true light as a place of menace and potential evil in 2 of the scariest episodes of TV's Most Haunted.
Poltergeist House, 30 East Drive - Pontefract -Yorkshire
Ordsall Hall – Salford, Manchester
Ordsall Hall has a such an intense paranormal reputation, that CCTV cameras are in place to capture any activity 24 hours a day 7days a week. Ordsall was originally a moated Tudor Mansion, its history dates back some 800 years. It has a long and intriguing history. One family owned and occupied the building continuously for more than 300 years. There are many legends and stories surrounding Oldsall Hall. One is that it is purported that Guy Fawkes and other conspirators planned the infamous Gunpowder plot within these very walls. The building was heavily involved in the English Civil War which caused the Royalist family extreme to endure suffering and financial difficulties. This was even further compounded as the owner was imprisoned for his support of the King. The building itself houses what some describe as malevolent evil spirit. This pervades the location casting feelings of anguish and heartache. The cries of a child that drowned in the well have been heard in in the kitchen. The apparition of a lady has been on the stairs a she cries with grief. Is this the lady that is believed to be have committed suicide by throwing herself from the balcony. Whilst moving through the rooms ,the hall, and the Star Chamber many visitors have heard the loud phantom knocks and, bangs. The sounds of estranged voices and unaccountable footsteps, have all become synonymous with this location. Will you be brave enough to venture into the eerie dark attic area, said to be the haunt of the most evil spirits. What tales will you have to share after your night at Oldsall Hall? %5Bwpi_designer_button text='Watch the Ghost Cams of Ordsall Hall' link='http://www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk/culture/ordsall-hall/ghostcam' target='_blank'%5D
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Home / Entertainment / Bollywood / Angrezi Medium box office day 2: Coronavirus shutdowns hit Irrfan film hard, earns Rs 6.78 cr after 20% drop
Angrezi Medium stars Irrfan, Radhika Madan, Kareena Kapoor Khan among others in prominent roles.
Angrezi Medium box office day 2: Coronavirus shutdowns hit Irrfan film hard, earns Rs 6.78 cr after 20% drop
Angrezi Medium box office day 2: The Irrfan Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan film’s downward trend continues. The film made only an estimated Rs 2.75 on day 2.
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
The box office fortunes of Irrfan and Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer Angrezi Medium show no signs of revival. As per a Box Office India report, its collections further dropped on Saturday, with the film making an estimated Rs 2.75 crore nett on day 2.
This has taken the total in two days to Rs 6.78 crore. Writing about the day 1 collection trade analyst Taran Adarsh had written on Saturday, “#AngreziMedium Fri ₹ 4.03 cr. #India biz. Note: Biz has been severely affected due to closure of cinema halls in several states. #CoronaVirus #COVID19.”
#AngreziMedium Fri ₹ 4.03 cr. #India biz.
Note: Biz has been severely affected due to closure of cinema halls in several states. #CoronaVirus #COVID19
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 14, 2020
The film was to serve as actor Irrfan’s first film after two years as he underwent treatment for cancer. The film’s makers had taken great pains to ensure that Irrfan’s treatment and recovery was not hindered in anyway. The film was extensively shot in London, where he had reportedly been undergoing treatment for the last two years, and Rajasthan. The actor was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2018 and had been getting treated for it since.
He had returned towards the end of 2019, ostensibly having recovered from the dreaded disease. Sadly, he had to return to treatment soon after and was unable to promote the film.
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The outbreak of coronavirus has affected the Hindi film industry adversely. A release of a number of big budget films such as Sooryavanshi, Vicky Kaushal’s Udham Singh biopic and Fast and Furious 9 have been postponed. While the makers haven’t announced Sooryavanshi’s new release date, Fast and Furious 9 will arrive only in April next year. Vicky Kaushal’s film will also hit the screens in January next year. Not just that, shooting of a number of films such as Jersey, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Brahmastra were cancelled too due to coronavirus. However, the shoot of a few films such as Salman Khan’s Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, Vidya Balan’s Sherni, Bhumi Pednekar’s Durgavati and John Abraham’s Mumbai Saga continue as per schedule.
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Kajol revealed why she found herself 'attractive' and even 'sexy', but never 'beautiful'. It took her many years to associate that adjective with herself.
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Entertainment NewsPSA: Zac Efron's House Is Up For Sale So It Looks Like His Move To Aus Is Official!
PSA: Zac Efron's House Is Up For Sale So It Looks Like His Move To Aus Is Official!
For $7.8 million!
Well, well, well if you needed some lighter, more delicious news today, this is it!
After we first found out our American sweetheart, Zac Efron was hiding out in Australia's very own Byron Bay, the question on everyone's minds has been (including his new Aussie girlfriend - well, probably) will he move back home?
Well, it seems to be that the High School Musical star has officially listed his LA home on Realtor and you bet it looks like the ultimate pad, if you can afford it.
It's been listed for a whopping $7.8 million with panoramic views of LA, four-bedroom across two storeys, a waterfall-like pool, a gym, a sauna, some skateboard decor and two fireplaces (that we've counted, so far).
So, assuming he's not selling it because he wants to buy another American home, it's pretty safe to say it looks like his move to Aus with his new partner might just be permanent.
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I guess it's just because I use a Macintosh. Crashed after I cast Summon Fire elemental spell. I tried to cast it again at the very start and it...
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Okay, thanks! I'll try that. Great, it worked! Thanks!
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I've done maps for a few years (all for solo play though) and just recently I faced an error message. It pops up when I try to save and it has...
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I'm not good with the WE, so I'm here to learn something new about it. I'm 15 years, I like to complain from things and I don't like ice hockey....
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Should The U.S. Relax Foreign Ownership Rules For Domestic Airlines?
At CAPA's 2018 Americas Aviation Summit in Houston, Aviation attorney Anita Mosner moderated panel on rethinking United States foreign ownership rules for domestic airlines.
The U.S. applies one of the most restrictive regimes for foreign ownership of airlines of any developed country. While there is a great deal of rhetoric surrounding the reasons for this, there has not been a great deal of empirical evidence that it is in the national interest – or even that of the incumbent domestic airlines themselves. One argument sometimes raised is that in times of strategic emergency a largely foreign owned airline might not be available for national uplift. The panel addressed these concerns and compared foreign ownership rules of the U.S. with other countries, discussed the benefits of higher limits in the market and considered the advantages and disadvantages of more relaxed rules.
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Iceland : Dam Nation
Merrick, 1st August 2005ce
With the growing awareness of climate change, carbon emission restrictions may not be to far off. Because countries that pollute the most may well get the heaviest restrictions, rather than seeking to reduce their emissions many industrial corporations are looking to move operations abroad.
Iceland, despite modern European levels of education, welfare and wealth, has almost no heavy industry. Their carbon rations will be up for grabs. Seeing the extra pollution coming, Iceland got a 10% increase on their CO2 limits under the Kyoto treaty.
The problem is that the lack of heavy industry means a lack of the major power supply needed for such things. But Iceland has glacial rivers in vast areas unpopulated by humans; land for hydroelectric dams that can be seen as carbon-neutral.
So Alcoa, the world’s largest aluminium company, approached the Icelandic government with a view to building an enormous aluminium smelter there, and the government readily agreed.
Alcoa proposed the Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Project. In the east of the country on one of the largest pristine wild landscapes left in Europe, they are to build a colossal project of dams, pipelines, and tunnels, diverting two of Iceland’s largest glacial rivers and a dozen other clear-water rivers into a reservoir.
At 190m high and 730m wide, Kárahnjúkar will be the tallest rock-and-gravel dam in Europe. Together with two smaller dams, it will create the Hálslón reservoir, submerging 57 sq km of glacial river valley in the process.
It’s not just the submerged land that will be obliterated, but the land beyond the dam will be deprived of its water. This is intact wilderness, the oldest surviving areas of Iceland’s original vegetation. Around 380 square miles will be directly affected, with a far larger area secondarily impacted.
And that’s before we mention the pollution the smelter will put into the air, the groundwater and pump out to sea.
Silting of the dams will start as soon as the reservoir is filled. Collected there, when the water level seasonally falls the exposed silt will dry out. The strong winds in the area will carry substantial quantities of dust over great distances, damaging the delicate plantlife and in turn the fauna that feed on it.
That silt would otherwise have flowed down to the Herardsfloi delta as it does today, forming banks that are home to a sizeable seal population and a moulting ground for geese. Instead, these banks will erode and take the habitat away.
Over several centuries, the dams will silt up completely, becoming full and unusable within 400 years.
The mix of latitude and geothermal activity makes Iceland an ecologically unique place. Glaciers and volcanoes on the same land. Whilst most of the seismic activity is west of the dam site, the prospect of a large seismic event rupturing the dam cannot be discounted.
The government has issued carefully worded statements saying that the risks are very small on the basis of known data. The amount of known data has been made deliberately small; a nearby volcano has had no hazard evaluation done on it, and the only good reason to be deduced is that the government don’t want the wrong answer.
It’s an opinion held by those who know most about the subject. Former director of the Nordic Volcanological Institute Guðmundur E Sigvaldason has criticised the government’s wilful paucity of information, adding, ‘The observed heavy fracturing of the crust at the dam site combined with ongoing crustal deformation due to fluctuations in glacier loading is a serious matter of concern for the proposed project’.
Aside of the dangers and environmental loss, the Icelandic people get none of the power generated, it will be solely for the use of the Alcoa aluminium smelter.
Such a scheme is so obviously crazy that it was rejected by the Iceland Planning Agency in August 2001, citing ‘substantial, irreversible negative environmental impact’.
Iceland has a population of under 300,000 - around the same as Bradford or Cardiff – and with barely 60 MPs making up the parliament it’s not difficult for vested interests to hold power and correspondingly corrupt decisions to be made.
The appeal against the project’s rejection went to the Environment Minister, Siv Fridleifsdottir, who duly overturned it for no good reason in December 2001. The smelter is on. Construction has already started. Hillsides are already being blown up.
Alcoa claims the new smelter will be super-green. Funny, then, that they got the Environment Ministry to give them permission to emit 12kg of sulphur dioxide (SO2) per tonne of aluminium produced, when the World Bank says 1kg is reasonable for a modern smelter.
When a minerals firm refers to a desire to ‘play a sustainable role’ – as Alcoa’s Hrönn Pétursdóttir does – you know you’re being greenwashed.
The area of the Kárahnjúkar project is not a popular tourist destination. Indeed, there are no roads on much of it, and Alcoa have said the dam project could provide access roads for a possible national park (carefully mapped to avoid the area Alcoa want to use). It’s precisely this absence of humanity that gives the area its enormous ecological value. The tourism touted by Alcoa and the Icelandic government as mitigation is actually a furthering of the damage humans will inflict on the area. We have to learn to stop valuing the natural world in terms of its usefulness to humans.
But at least national park status would protect land from future industrialisation, right? There is no reason to think so. The Kárahnjúkar project will submerge about a third of the Kringilsarrani environmentally protected area. Environment Minister Fridleifsdottir has justified it by explaining that ‘protected’ did not mean ‘for ever protected’.
What is the meaning of environmental protection if it is only protected until wanted by an American industrial corporation?
Alcoa and the Icelandic government claim the impact on ecosystems won’t be so great. When faced with the fact that they’re affecting reindeer calving grounds, they suggest that perhaps the reindeer will find somewhere else. Part of the solution they’re implementing is a cull of a third of the reindeer in order to offset the problems of reduced feeding areas.
Any talk from Alcoa about the environmental soundness of their plans is exposed as guff when you consider that the same money put into aluminium recycling would mean the same output and far greater emission reductions. The only difference comes in less profitability.
They see possible fossil-fuel rationing or taxing in the pipeline, so they’re just moving to where the electricity is cheaper. It’s nothing to do with environmental concerns at all.
CO2 is only a bit player here. Aluminium smelting produces serious quantities of tetra-fluoromethane and hexa-fluoromethane which are literally thousands of times more powerful in producing the greenhouse effect.
We need to be finding ways to scale back our consumption, not just move it around the world. The climate doesn’t give a damn where we emit CO2 and other greenhouse gases, only that we do it at all. Even if we find power supplies that use less fossil fuel, we are still burning, polluting, transporting. Industrialisation itself needs to be scaled back.
This should be clearer in Iceland than anywhere else, which already shows dramatic evidence of climate change. Glaciers are in retreat, and at the present rate will be completely gone within 300 years.
Italian construction company Impregilo won the contract to build the dams, primarily on the grounds that they made the cheapest offer, the only bidder to bid below the consultant’s estimate. That fact in itself speaks volumes about any mitigation of environmental damage they might splash out on.
Impregilo was a contractor on the Yacyreta dam in Argentina. That project cost billions more than had been planned, in no small part due to financial corruption. Impregilo was also part of the consortium that would have built the notorious Ilusu Dam in Turkey before that was stopped by a concerted global campaign. In Iceland, Impregilo have subsequently had over a thousand exemptions written into their contract to avoid a vast range of liabilities.
The Icelandic government and their power company Landsvirkjun have engaged in a sustained publicity campaign for the projects, not just in terms of promoting it but also in smearing those who oppose it.
Environmental consultant Dr Ragnhildur Sigurdarsdottir was commissioned to write a on the Thjorsa hydropower project. ‘I was asked to falsify my report to justify the larger-scale power plans Landsvirkjun wanted,' she said. 'When I refused, it was altered anyway.’ When she made this public, all other jobs she had lined up were cancelled.
Landsvirkjun’s managing director Fridrik Sophusson dismisses Sigurdarsdottir’s allegations with the curiously uncontradictory word ‘unsubstantiated’.
Even if the smelter were to be built, it could be powered by a smaller dam and geothermal energy. But Siggurdur Arnalds, the project’s PR man, says that making the dam any smaller would be ‘a waste of our national resources’.
The Icelandic government has underwritten the loans for the project, and so Barclays arranged the final $400m loan required by Landsvirkjun in July 2003. This happened despite the fact that a month earlier Barclays had signed up to ‘Equator Principles’ which were to guarantee ‘sound environmental management practices as a financing prerequisite’.
In a globalised freemarket, the prices on which the whole project was calculated will change. The profits envisioned depend upon a consistently high price for aluminium. If it falls, it’s the Icelandic taxpayer who’ll get the bill, effectively paying for the destruction of their own country.
The smelter will create about 600 jobs. Not a lot and, in a country with only 3% unemployment, hardly something that’s desperately needed. It will, however, be a major exporter, it will generate some income for those with a stake. Many of those will be Alcoa’s employees abroad. As with most foreign investment, it will act to siphon money away more than bring it in.
Furthermore, the aluminium will be exported unworked; this means the real money will be made elsewhere. The use of it, the bit that adds value, will happen abroad. Iceland will be the equivalent of underpaid cocoa farmers, suppliers of essential raw material but the money is made by the rich-nation chocolate companies that turn it into finished products. The profits will go home to Alcoa’s American boardroom.
This is about the Icelandic government’s image, the desire to be seen as a world player and using the hydroelectric potential as the springboard. The only real benefits for anyone will be in the form of corporate profits. It’s no more than a way for the rich to become richer at the expense of the environment.
There is depopulation occurring in the eastern highlands, but a smelter is not going to change that. Iceland’s low unemployment and enormous middle class (some 80% of the population) mean that such jobs are not going to appeal. The two smelters already working in Iceland are staffed using a lot of foreign labour. Likewise, the construction work on the project is being undertaken with the use of foreign workers.
The Kárahnjúkar project divides the Icelandic population, with about half in favour and half against. The issue is arousing passions and garnering attention like no other.
Campaigning group Saving Iceland has worked on many fronts, and this summer has been running SOS Iceland, a camp on land due to be drowned, where protests are planned and co-ordinated. Activists from all over Europe have been visiting, many passing on skills learned on previous protests elsewhere. On 19th July, the first political blocade in Iceland’s history took place. Vehicles going to work at the dam were locked on to and work on the dam was halted. The police had to make up a word for ‘lock-on’ on the spot!
The camp issued a press statement:
From the Narmada Dams in India to the proposed Ilisu Dam in Turkey, the story is one of big business and oppressive government. The struggle to save our planet, like the struggle against inhumanity, is global, so we have to be too. We’re here to prevent the Kárahnjúkar Dam project from destroying Western Europe’s last great wilderness.
The industrialisation of Iceland’s natural resources will not only devastate vast landscapes of great natural beauty and scientific importance, but impair species such as reindeer, seals and fish, and the already endangered pink-footed goose and several other bird species. Through this mindless vandalism against nature, the Icelandic tourist industry will also be affected and the health and quality of life of the Icelandic people.
This industrialisation will bring pollution such as Iceland has not seen before. Sulphur dioxide, nitrogen, and many other chemicals used to process aluminium, are all products of the unnecessary and short-sighted profit-driven environmental barbarism of the aluminium industry. Under the burden of Kárahnjúkar, only one of many dams planned, rivers will choke, and people will choke.
If this dam goes ahead, it will pave the way for similar dams of glacial rivers all over the Icelandic highlands; Thjórsárver (protected by the international treaty of Ramsar), Langisjór (one of Europe´s most beautiful lakes), the rivers in the Skagafjördur region and Skjálfandafljót. All just to generate energy for aluminium corporations. If this will be allowed to happen Iceland will face the same sad fate as other global communities, which have suffered under similar projects.
The camp has cost a lot of money to put on, and many activists have run up debts for it. Donations can be made online at the Saving Iceland website.
There is still a lot to play for. Despite the damage of construction, the major impact will be when the waters are diverted and dammed. Until that point, there is a lot of reason to protest.
Also, as the SOS Iceland statement says, there are plans in the pipeline for more industrial damming projects in Iceland. If this one proves too be too costly, financially and/or politically, then others will not go ahead.
Icelandic concern for the opinions of foreigners has a large part to play here. Aside from appeals to sense, to have concerns other than short term financial gains for the very rich, there is a way to appeal to those who do only care about money. Tourism is Iceland’s second biggest industry, and it’s largely based on that eco-angle; the geological weirdness, the unspoiltness. To build the dams is to tarnish that image and so have a detrimental effect on an industry far more important to Iceland than aluminium.
If those further dams are stopped then there’s a broader global knock-on push against such schemes. Whereas if the dams go ahead, there’s gathering momentum to keep on with our overconsuming ecocidal ways, merely changing the source of our energy.
Outside pressure is starting to show. Environment Minister Fridleifsdottir has started to refuse interviews with foreign media. It seems that, as a physiotherapist with no qualification or experience in environmental concerns, she fears well-informed questions.
The 10th World Aluminium Conference was held in Reykjavik in June. During a seminar with the oxymoronic title 'An Approach to Sustainability For A Greenfield Aluminium Smelter', activists showered bigwigs from the Kárahnjúkar project with green skyr (a sort of Icelandic runny yogurt) to symbolically throw their greenwash back at them. This marks a new turn in Icelandic politics, as direct action has been previously unknown.
Also in June, the Icelandic High Court ruled that the construction of the Alcoa factory was in breach of Icelandic law without an Environmental Impact Assessment. But a government is a hefty thing to turn around. Construction goes ahead unabated.
Icelandic writer Gudbergur Bergsson says of his compatriots, ‘What they perceive as 'in' right now is globalisation, so they want to be part of that. If the international community can show them how truly ridiculous it is to destroy nature, the very thing they love most, for one aluminium smelter, they may start to think for themselves. They might finally have the guts to speak up and tell their dictatorial government how absolutely they have got this wrong. You have to shame us into change.’
Saving Iceland
Icelandic and foreign activists opposed to the dam - if you want to donate money, these are the people to give it to.
Náttúruverndarsamtök Íslands (Iceland Nature Conservation Association)
NGO whose main current campaign is against the dam
Damned Nation
Excellent eyewitness article by Mark Lynas
Protests have taken place at Icelandic embassies. People have also written to their Icelandic ambassador. You can do it too!
For the UK;
2A Hans Street, London SW1X 0JE
020-7259-3999.
icemb.london@utn.stjr.is
For the USA;
1156 15th Street NW, Suite 1200, Washington DC 20005-1704
icemb.wash@utn.stjr.is
More contact info for these and other Icelandic embassies can be found here
Incidentally, if you’re wondering why you’ve not heard about this before, it isn’t only because of Iceland’s remote location. There has been a peculiar silence from Greenpeace. Whilst WWF and Friends of the Earth have made representations, Greenpeace have said nothing.
Clearly, Greenpeace cannot be unaware of the Kárahnjúkar project. It’s just that they are busy ‘offering to help the government promote nature tourism as an alternative to whaling’. They have a pledge to sign where you say you’ll visit Iceland if whaling stops. So they encourage the pollution from tourists flying to Iceland and sweep all other concerns, even one as mighty as Kárahnjúkar, under the carpet.
A September 2003 visit to Iceland by the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior met with American diplomats, but didn’t mention the dam and smelter being built for an American company. They tell their members that the only ecological concern in Iceland is the slaughter of 500 whales. The colossal unnecessary destruction of unique habitat and monstrous pollution is ignored as inconvenient.
Aside of lying by omission, they have lied outright too. Frode Pleym, one of the Rainbow Warrior crew on that mission, said, ‘Iceland is actually a model nation environmentally in many respects, and a strong ally to Greenpeace internationally on several issues - from ocean pollution to fisheries management to climate change - that whaling needs to be seen as the anomaly it is.’
Greenpeace members are being deliberately kept away from an important environmental issue that they have the power to affect. I suspect a majority of Greenpeace members – especially those who’ve been convinced to sign the pledge - would be shocked to find this out, rightly feeling deceived and betrayed.
Just like the way the National Trust reneged on its ‘for ever for everyone’ motto by doing swaps with the government for land on the Newbury Bypass, so with Greenpeace’s silence over the Icelandic dams we see those who act in our name prove themselves unworthy.
If ever there was an example of why we shouldn’t use the unwieldy corporate behemoth scale of working; why trusting others to do your political work for you is a last resort; why we shouldn’t get dragged into compromise with the ecocidal forces that run the world; this surely is it.
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Home » Paper-mess to Paper-less Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
Paper-mess to Paper-less Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1451991003825{margin-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/4″ offset=”vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-9″][vc_single_image image=”2368″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1500415644798{margin-top: 40px !important;}”]Access Rights: Permissions defined by system administrators which limit the folders and document a user can access. This is one of the key components of security in an ECM.
ADF: Automatic Document Feeder. This is the part of a scanner that feeds the paper to be scanned automatically.
Annotations: Notes, highlights and other digital markups made by a user. A well-designed ECM stores these annotations in a separate file so the original document is not altered. The system overlays the annotations over the original document automatically, as if the original document had the annotations.
Audit Trail: The process that tracks all access to an ECM system, document or record. This can include the date, time and the names of the users who accessed, modified, deleted or added documents to the system.
Bar Code: A pattern of lines that represents text characters. A bar code can be created simply in your word processing tool by highlighting some characters and changing to a bar code font.
An add-on component to ECM, bar-code recognition is designed to increase the speed that documents can be stored and eliminate the need to annually enter file names and index information.
Batch Processing: The technique used to input a large amount of information in a single step (as opposed to individual processes).
A great example would be accounts payable files. If these documents are filed by PO number, the first page being the PO, followed by packing slips and other information, then a number of POs could be scanned at once.The batch processing system would recognize the first page of the PO by using zone OCR. It would then capture the PO number from the page and validate it by looking it up in the accounting database. The system would continue to scan until it found the next new PO.
Then, it would take those pages, create a file, name it, and add index information that would relegate it to the accounting database. Finally, the system would file the document in the proper folder and continue on to process the remaining documents.
Document Management System: Software used to store, manage, retrieve and distribute digital and electronic documents as well as scanned paper documents.
Full-Text Indexing and Search: A search capability that enables users to find a document by searching any word or phrase in that document. This requires that every word in every document is indexed into a master word list, which has pointers to the documents and pages where each occurrence of the word appears.
Image Enabling: A process that allows simple integration between an ECM and a third-party software application.
For example, image enabling allows a user to find a PO in the accounting software and, by hitting certain keys, to then launch a search into the ECM, displaying all documents associated with that PO number.
Index Fields: Database fields that can be used to store additional information about a document or folder. These fields can be used for searches and for integration with other applications.
OCR: Optional Character Recognition. This is a software process that recognizes text on a scanned image. You must have a scanner with OCR capabilities in order to enable full-text searching of documents.
Open Architecture: Hardware or software that uses standard technology rather than proprietary technology. This makes supporting and integrating with third-party devices and applications easier.
SQL: Structured Query Language. This is the most popular standard for running database searches. It is often used to refer to Microsoft SQL database.
Scalability: The capacity of a system to expand to include more document capacity, users, or modules without requiring major changes or reconfiguration.
TIFF: Tagged Image File Format. This is a non-proprietary image format that has been widely used since 1981. It allows for several different types of compression. TIFFs can be either single or multiple files; a single-page TIFF is a single image of one page of a document.
WORM: Write-Once-Read-Many. These are discs which are an optical storage archival media. Included in this media type are CR-R and DVD-R media. Industries like financial and government are required to keep an archive copy of ECM data for disaster recovery purposes.
Zone OCR: An add-on feature of ECM that allows information to be extracted from a page using OCR on a specific area or zone. This information is often called a token and can be used to name a document, populate an index field or perform a number of other functions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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