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__label__wiki	0.57086	0.57086	Top 10 Places to Visit in Sabah Sabah is a land that boasts impressive natural attractions. The land below the wind is home to a plethora of rare wildlife as well as Mt. Kinabalu, one of South-East Asia’s tallest peaks. Whether you choose to view the sunrise from the apex of Mt. Kinabalu, immerse in the waters of the Poring Hot Springs or go river rafting on the Kiulu River, your trip is sure to be an amusing one.There are top 10 places to visit in Sabah when you go there. 1. Sandakan Image credit:gotravelaz.com A true nature city, Sandakan boasts of the finest wildlife in the entire Malaysia where visitors can see the famous Orangutans at Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, The Bornean Sun Bear at the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre just next to Sepilok and Labuk Bay to watch the unique mascot of Malaysia,The Proboscis Monkey. For the hardcore wildlife and nature lover, there is the large Kinabatangan River where all of the innate wildlife can be spotted by doing some river cruises and nature walks here. 2. Tawau Image credit:no.wikipedia.org Further down south of Sandakan is Tawau, one of the strong financial cities in Sabah. Tawau also serves as the main gateway to Sipadan Island, one of the world’s best diving sites. From Tawau airport, divers travel to Semporna overland before boarding the boat to Mabul Island and Sipadan Island. Other islands around here include Mataking, Kapalai and Pom Pom Islands. 3. Lahad Datu Image credit:www.wikiwand.com While most people will tremble on hearing this world renown town due to the Lahad Datu standoff issues in 2014, let me convince you that Lahat Datu is one of the secure place in Sabah now due to that. Anyhow, those visiting here will not be spending time in the city areas but out of Lahad Datu. Also to highlight, the area which was affected by the crisis was in Kampung Tanduo which is 37 kilometres from town. Much to the entertainment of the world media, the military appearance here is beyond your imagination. 4. Mabul Island Image credit:www.pulaumabul.com Among the most beautiful islands in the east coast of Sabah, Mabul Island takes top place in terms of overall attractions. Mabul offers all kinds of island accommodations ranging from affluence, chalets, guesthouses, lodges and also the unique oil rig dive resort. Mabul Island is also the way to snorkeling or diving at Sipadan Island, one of the top three dive location in the world. 5. Maliau Basin Image credit:www.thestar.com.my Often called the Lost World of Sabah, Maliau Basin Conservation Area is hands down the unique conservation in Borneo with a Class 1 Protection Forest Reserve and a size of 588 square kilometers. Recommended for the true nature lover, Maliau Basin is one of the least explored places on Borneo Island. There are accommodations here which cater to backpacker dorm style rooms, individual twin sharing rooms and also a elegant twin room bungalow complete with Jacuzzi. 6. Kota Kinabalu City Image credit:www.skyscrapercity.com Once called Jesselton back in the day, Kota Kinabalu or KK is your primary way into Sabah as all international flights land here. The best part is that the KKIA or Kota Kinabalu International Airport is located just 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu city. If fact, all of the logistics are smartly located in the vicinity, things like jetties, bus terminals and so on which make moving around very easy. 7. Kinabalu Park Image credit:borneoadventure.com Only about two hours from Kota Kinabalu city, the Kinabalu Park is one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Sabah. This also serves as the main way to climbing Mount Kinabalu, however many travelers love to come here for the nature experience and cool weather. Around Kinabalu Park are several of other attractions like visiting the Desa Dairy Farm which is Malaysia’s own Frisian Farm, Kundasang town where seller sell their vegetables, The Australian War Memorial and on route back, a visit to the Poring Hot Springs. 8. Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park Image credit:www.sabah.edu.my Anyone visiting Kota Kinabalu who like the beach and islands must visit this marine park which is only located only 15 minutes by boat from Kota Kinabalu city. At this park, there are a bunch of islands here which caters to all kinds of island activity. Scuba divers and snorkelers are not forgotten as there are several dive location available around the park. Crystal clear waters await visitors where you will be surprise by the clarity and also the marine life seen from up top and also underwater. 9. Kundasang Image credit:www.sutra.my Kundasang is a city in the area of Ranau in Sabah, Malaysia that lies along the bank of Kundasang Valley. It is located about 6 kilometres away from Kinabalu National Park, 12 kilometres from Ranau town and is popular for its vegetable market which is open seven days a week. It is the closest town to Mount Kinabalu and has a scenic sight of the Mountain. It is populated mostly by the native Dusun and a small population of Chinese people. Almost all the shops are operated by locals. 10. Kudat Kudat is a city in the state of Sabah, Malaysia. It is located 190 kilometres north of Kota Kinabalu, the state capital, and is nearby the northernmost point of Borneo. It is the biggest city in the heartland of the Rungus people, and is therefore a major centre of Rungus culture. It is also remarkable for being one of the first parts of Sabah to be settled by Chinese Malaysians, particularly from the Hakka dialect group. Moreover, Kudat serves as the administrative centre of the Kudat Division. Top 10 Things To Do In Langkawi Top 10 Most Scenic Spots for Instagram in Langkawi Island Top 5 Exhilarating Outdoor Activities in Pulau Redang Top 10 Restaurants in Perhentian Island	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779184
__label__wiki	0.541492	0.541492	Astrology & Planetary Alternative Wedding 🇬🇧 United Kingdom GBP£ 🇺🇸 Go to United States USD$ London • Los Angeles RINGS for a special occasion About BrookeAbout Brooke Now reading: Ruby Ruby is one of the highest valued coloured gemstones recognised by its rich glowing colour ranging from deep red to pink. The color of ruby is its most important quality factor. The most sought after color is a strong pure red to red with a hint of blue. When the color of ruby is light is classified as pink sapphire. Ruby is a member of the corundum group and gets its colour from chromium. Corundom that occurs in any other colour is know as sapphire. The most important sources for ruby include Burma, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Tanzania. In 2000, new Ruby sources were discovered in Madagascar (in Vatomandry and Andilamena). These deposits turned out to be very extensive and productive, and Madagascar is now one of the leaders in Ruby output. Legend states that he owner of a ruby is assured a life of peace and plenty. Ruby has long been attributed with the ability to protect its wearer from injury and to cure blood disorders. It is also said to provide its wearer with energy, emotional strength, positive attitude, heightened awareness and focus. In traditional Hindu belief systems, ruby is associated with Muladhara, or the base chakra. This chakra is concerned with Kundalini; spiritual energy, the power of pure desire, divine consciousness, opening of the mind and natural energy of the self. Brooke Gregson fine jewellery is focused on honouring the beauty of nature's finite gemstones. Through the eyes of her Los Angeles, West Coast roots, Brooke creates her unique vision with master craftsmen in London and Los Angeles. LONDON by appointment only • +44 (0)203 841 7611 Soho Works Unit 4.07, The Tea Building 56 Shoreditch High St, London, E1 6JJ LOS ANGELES by appointment only • +1 (310) 745 9659 530 California Avenue, Studio 1, Venice, CA 90291 Sign up for news and events near you © Brooke Gregson UK Ltd	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779186
__label__cc	0.516028	0.483972	Duchess of Cornwall says we have to 'make the best of it' as she decorates Christmas tree via videolink Watch: Duchess of Cornwall decorates tree via videolink with hospice children The Duchess of Cornwall encouraged people to make the best of Christmas as she decorated the Clarence House tree via videolink. Each year, Camilla invites children and their families from Helen and Douglas House children’s hospice to decorate the tree at the royal home, but this year the event could not take place. Instead, children joined the duchess via video call, directing her equerry - Captain Charlie Ross - to place their baubles around the tree. Though the event was hosted on Wednesday 16 December, details were released after London and the south east was plunged into Tier 4, throwing Camilla’s own Christmas plans into disarray too. Asked about her plans, Camilla had said at the event: “Well I don’t really know. They are changing things every day. Every day we are going somewhere, and then it changes. I suppose we shall just be at home and see who we are going to be able to see. “It’s not going to be a Christmas like others this year. And we have just got to make the best of it. Even if it is just meeting up outside or in the garden. “We’ve got to talk to our families, it’s just a question of trying to find the safest way to do it. “ Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall waves off The Royal Brougham accompanied by Captain Charles Ross Assistant Equerry. (Eddie Mulholland - WPA Pool/Getty Images) The Clarence House Christmas Tree was decorated virtually with children from Helen & Douglas House Hospice. (Eddie Mulholland - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Captain Charles Ross Assistant Equerry with the Clarence House Christmas tree. (Eddie Mulholland - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Read more: Personal relationships have 'improved' between Prince Harry and other royals - but they won't come back, say authors The Queen, 94, had already said she and her husband Prince Philip, 99, would have a quiet Christmas at Windsor, their first away from Sandringham in more than 30 years. Windsor was placed into Tier 4 over the weekend, meaning the Queen won’t be able to see any family. Prince Charles and Camilla, in Gloucestershire, remain in Tier 2, which means they will be allowed to see their Christmas bubble, but only on 25 December. Tier 4 also impacts the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their three children, who will likely face a small Christmas at Kensington Palace now. They usually go to Sandringham, though in 2016, they spent the time in Bucklebury with the Middletons. She arranged for each child to get a goody bag of treats from the palace. (Eddie Mulholland - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Camilla sent the presents off by The Royal Brougham. (Eddie Mulholland - WPA Pool/Getty Images) Read more: Tier 2 or 3? How Boris Johnson's lockdown has hit the royal family During the video call, Camilla, 73, spoke to Vicky Newell, whose seven-year-old daughter Jessica was born with a severe neurological condition, asking if the colours of the tree brought Jessica pleasure. Ms Newell replied: “I think it does, yes, it gives her a lot of joy. And we can’t thank Helen and Douglas House enough, they have given us a lot of support over the years. We couldn’t do it without them.” The duchess replied: “No, they are brilliant. Usually, I like having you all here, it’s very exciting getting everybody in and having lunch and seeing the Christmas tree. But like many things this year, it’s gone by the by. So we are doing the best here, with these screens, that we can.” Camilla usually hosts an in-person party at Clarence House, like this one where Vincent Evans was able to feed Reindeer Blitzen with his handler Karen Perrins in 2018. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Camilla, here in 2019, would usually invite children to Clarence House for the tree decorating in person. (WPA Pool/Getty Images) Read more: Is this the picture that shows who will be in - and out - of the royal fold in 2021? Camilla said about Helen and Douglas House hospice: “They are an incredible lot there, aren’t they? It’s so important to have someone at the end of the line you can call 24 hours a day. “They just look after all these children so well. I always notice when I go in the atmosphere is very uplifting. It’s a very happy atmosphere.” The duchess also sent each child a Buckingham Palace goody bag with a toy corgi, a guardsman Christmas decoration, a crown-topped pencil, stickers and a book by Charlie Mackesy. The gifts were taken to each child’s home by the Royal Brougham, the horse and cart that takes post between Buckingham Palace and Clarence House. Watch: Duchess of Cornwall's pet dog helps her unveil a plaque	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779187
__label__wiki	0.776698	0.776698	Admiral to sell Confused.com to USwitch owner in £508m deal Kumutha Ramanathan Confused.com has been sold to Uswitch owner. Photo: Getty Insurance firm Admiral Group (ADM.L) is selling Confused.com and a suite of its other businesses to rival RVU in a deal worth £508m ($696.54m). RVU is the comparison division of ZPG Comparison Services Holdings UK and owns price comparison site Uswitch. The online comparison sector has seen surging demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shares in Admiral Group were up 3% at around 9am in London. “The purchase of the UK and European comparison businesses by RVU offers a positive outcome for our customers and our employees, and also provides good value for our shareholders,” said David Stevens, chief executive of Admiral Group. The catalogue of businesses for sale are part of the Penguin Portals arm of the business, which also includes Rastreator.com, LeLynx.fr, the group’s technology operation Admiral Technologies) as well as a 50% share of Preminen Price Comparison Holdings Limited (Preminen). Admiral Group saw its shares gain in early trading on Tuesday after the deal was announced. Chart: Yahoo Finance “The combination of Penguin’s strengths, notably in insurance comparison across much of Europe, with RVU’s strengths beyond insurance and experience in growth through acquisition provides a solid foundation for the combined businesses to grow and prosper. Admiral will continue to focus on what Admiral has consistently done well, namely designing and underwriting good value mass market financial service products,” Stevens said. READ MORE: FTSE gains on US stimulus hopes and post-Brexit high In addition to the sale amount of £508m, an addition value will be accrued based on the date of completion for the deal. Admiral said it expects to return a majority of the funds to shareholders, although some cash will be kept to “support investment in new business development over the coming years.” “Penguin Portals offers an exciting opportunity for us to expand our consumer brand portfolio and geographic reach,” said Tariq Syed, chief executive officer of RVU. “With its focus on insurance, Confused.com perfectly complements Uswitch’s existing expertise in the home services category, and, with equally established offerings in other countries, we have an opportunity to help even more consumers find the right deals for their needs.” The deal is still subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first half of 2021. WATCH: Should I pay off debt or save money during the pandemic?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779188
__label__wiki	0.671186	0.671186	Justin Herbert continues his amazing rookie season by leading Chargers past Raiders in OT Frank Schwab 17 December 2020, 11:42 pm ·3-min read Cincinnati Bengals. Washington. Detroit Lions. New York Giants. Miami Dolphins. Those are the five teams that passed on Justin Herbert in the past NFL draft. Even with the Bengals and Dolphins having their own promising rookie quarterbacks, all five of those teams might have regrets. Herbert has been one of the best highlights of the NFL season, and on Thursday night he led a game-winning drive in overtime to beat the Las Vegas Raiders. A deep pass to Jalen Guyton for 53 yards set up Herbert’s 1-yard touchdown run for the 30-27 win in a thriller. The sixth pick of the draft for the Los Angeles Chargers, Herbert is the favorite to win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and looks like he’s going to be one of the NFL’s best QBs for years to come. He was poised in overtime when the Chargers needed a touchdown to win. Anthony Lynn is probably going to get fired (unless Herbert saves him, that is). If that happens, the Chargers will be an incredibly exciting opening for every top coaching candidate on the market. Offensive minds will line up to coach the Chargers’ rookie and the talented roster around him. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker) Justin Herbert shines for Chargers Herbert is succeeding in spite of the Chargers. Lynn started Tyrod Taylor this season until Taylor was injured by a wayward painkilling shot in the preparation for Week 2, forcing the Chargers to turn to Herbert. Even after watching him, Lynn insisted Taylor was his starter. Finally he had to give that up and commit to a quarterback who would go on to have one of the best rookie seasons any quarterback has ever had. Even with Herbert playing well, the Chargers run the ball way too much on first and second down. Their mismanagement costs them many games and has been a running punch line. On Thursday, a weird play call on third-and-2 late in regulation led to a sack and the 8 lost yards were a factor in Michael Badgley missing a field goal. Yet, Herbert has stood out, to say the least. Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota had a great night in relief of injured Derek Carr, and he led a drive in overtime that ended with a field goal. After that, the Chargers needed a touchdown to win. Most of the time you wouldn’t trust a rookie quarterback in that spot, but Herbert is special. Chargers win it in overtime Herbert was fantastic Thursday. The Raiders’ defense is so bad they fired their defensive coordinator a few hours after a loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Week 14, but it’s still an NFL defense and you have to execute. Herbert looked like a longtime veteran. He made some great throws at the end of the first half, leading a touchdown drive to give Los Angeles a 17-10 lead into halftime. The 26-yard touchdown throw to Tyron Johnson tied Baker Mayfield’s rookie record for touchdown passes in a season. Herbert finished with 314 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. In overtime, Herbert’s deep pass to Guyton and some Raiders penalties gave the Chargers a chance to win. He lunged into the end zone for the game-winning sneak, one play after he got lucky that his fumble at the goal line was recovered by the Chargers. Herbert gives the Chargers a chance to be competitive for a while. He’ll be under his rookie deal for a few more years. The Chargers should get a great new coach, if they decide to make a change. Not many teams passed on Herbert, but all of them have to be wondering if they made the wrong call. Rivals: National Signing Day winners and losers Russia’s doping ban cut to 2 Olympics, World Cup NBA MVP odds: Giannis not the odds-on favorite Supreme Court to hear case on college athlete compensation Cannes film festival 2021 to be delayed until July – report	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779189
__label__wiki	0.968493	0.968493	TalkTalk agrees £1.1bn takeover after COVID-19 hits profits despite higher web use Tom Belger ·Finance and policy reporter A woman views her phone as she passes a branded logo outside the Talktalk headquarters in London, Britain May 10, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall The telecoms giant TalkTalk (TALK.L) has agreed a £1.1bn ($1.49bn) takeover by shareholders Toscafund and private equity investors Penta. The company announced on Thursday its investors will receive 97p a share as part of the deal, if they approve the takeover. It marks a 16.4% premium on its share price on 7 October before the offer was first proposed and talks began. Toscafund is already an investor in TalkTalk, and the telecoms firm said it had a “detailed understanding” of TalkTalk’s business model and the wider sector in the UK. Penta has also focused on telecoms firms in recent years, according to TalkTalk. The takeover is due to take place in the first quarter of 2021. READ MORE: UK economy stages fragile recovery in run-up to Christmas Charles Dunstone, TalkTalk’s chairman, said it would help the company with the “hugely challenging but exciting” rollout of full-fibre broadband. “Being a private company would allow us to accelerate adoption and focus on our role as the affordable provider of fibre for businesses and consumers nationwide. The Telecoms industry is going through a fundamental re-set and we are keen to play our part in it," he said. TalkTalk shares on 17 December after the company backed a takeover. Chart: Yahoo Finance UK Ian West, non-executive director, added: “The independent TalkTalk directors believe, taking into account the advice they have received, that the terms of the cash offer are fair and reasonable and are unanimously recommending that shareholders accept the cash offer." It came on the same day the company confirmed the departure of its chief finance officer Kate Ferry after three-and-a-half years, and as TalkTalk published its half-year results. The company posted a statutory pre-tax loss of £3m in the six months to 30 September, compared to a £29m profit in the same period a year earlier. ‘Headline’ revenues slid from £786m to £736m, while net debts were slashed but still stood at £967m. WATCH: Should I pay off debt or save money during the coronavirus pandemic? READ MORE: Bank of England set to hold fire ahead of Brexit resolution The company said it had added fewer new customers during the pandemic, as engineers had been unable to visit customer premises for installations. It also highlighted the closure of third-party overseas call centres because of COVID-19, leading to customer service “challenges.” Revenue from phone calls also continued to slide, which it said was in line with industry trends. But it said it had seen no material impact from lockdown restrictions in November. Data usage has also soared more than 40% with more customers at home. “The importance of fast, reliable and affordable connectivity has never been clearer,” said the company. Shares were up 1.7% in early trading on the London Stock Exchange on Thursday. WATCH: Will interest rates stay low forever?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779190
__label__cc	0.691946	0.308054	WEEKLY ROUND-UP: Sports happenings in Singapore (21-27 Dec) Chia Han Keong ·Editor Our Tampines Hub senior director Suhaimi Rafdi (left) receives the 2019 IOC Trophy "Sport and Sustainable Architecture" from SNOC secretary-general Chris Chan (centre) and IOC vice-president Ng Ser Miang. (PHOTO: Singapore National Olympic Council) SINGAPORE — Here is a round-up of sports events and developments in Singapore in the past week (21 to 27 December): Our Tampines Hub receives IOC trophy for its design, sustainable practices The Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) presented the 2019 IOC Trophy “Sport and Sustainable Architecture” to Our Tampines Hub on Monday (21 December), recognising the multi-purpose complex for its design and sustainable practices. “We are very impressed with the design and thought process behind Our Tampines Hub which centred on championing eco-sustainability, optimising resources and minimising waste,” said Ng Ser Miang, Singapore’s International Olympic Committee vice-president. “The result of this multi-agency managed community hub has created a functional lifestyle hub with superior sporting facilities for the community to enjoy.” Participants at Christmas Celebration@ActiveSG. (PHOTO: Sport Singapore) Christmas cheer for community at Team Nila event Team Nila, the volunteering arm of ActiveSG, organised the Christmas Celebration@ActiveSG at five ActiveSG Sport Centres on 19 December to bring cheer to the community. More than 300 participants and Team Nila volunteers took part in activities such as TTX, a new format of outdoor table tennis, special Christmas edition of outdoor Zumba, Reax lights, as well as a special edition neon-light night run. Participants were also encouraged to pen their well-wishes and thoughts for family and friends on a Christmas tree. More than 1,000 participants at Santa Run for Wishes 2020 This year’s Santa Run for Wishes 2020 – an annual fund-raising running event organised by Make-A-Wish Singapore – was held virtually from 2 to 19 December, and saw participation from 1,035 runners. The total distance recorded is 22,687km – well ahead of the initial aim of 21,517km – as participants also took part in activities such as bi-weekly giveaways and a best-dressed competition. With the support of Hasbro and SAP, Make-A-Wish Singapore was also able to deliver toys to children, as part of the Santa on Wheels initiative. In addition, the organisation is also continuing the annual Wish Tree Campaign: from 25 December to 8 January, corporate partners are invited to adopt their own virtual Christmas tree and start a fundraising page with the organisation. Members of the public can make a donation at to add the top star, give a present, hang a bauble or switch on a light to see the tree decorated and come to life. Have a sports event to tell our users? Email us at sgnews.tips@verizonmedia.com. In your email, do provide as many details as possible, including videos and photos.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779191
__label__wiki	0.619251	0.619251	The University of Notre Dame is enjoying its 10th full season with access to the sparkling Guglielmino Athletics Complex, affectionately referred to as "The Gug" (pronounced Goog). The Gug houses the football practice-week locker rooms, coaches’ offices and meeting rooms in addition to enhanced sports medicine, strength and conditioning and weight room equipment for all Notre Dame student-athletes. Underwritten with a gift from the late Don F. Guglielmino and his wife Flora, the Gug provides the Irish football team with a central location for post-practice and pre-practice routines as well as daily positional meetings. Before the Gug opened, the Irish football facilities were spread between Notre Dame Stadium, the Joyce Center and the Loftus Sports Center. The first floor of the 96,000-square-foot complex features the 25,000-square-foot Haggar Fitness Center With the latest state-of-the-art equipment that all student-athletes can use on a daily basis. The 8,300-square-foot Loftus Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center services all Notre Dame student-athletes and also houses the athletic training staff. Also on the first floor are the Romano Family Locker Room, Isban Auditorium, the Allen Equipment Room and Hickey Coaches’ Locker Room. The second floor houses the Smith Family Office Suites. With head coach Brian Kelly’s area overlooking the LaBar Practice Complex. Eleven banners hang in the Morse Recruiting Lounge commemorating Notre Dame’s 11 consensus national championships. PURPOSE Recruitment, Fitness, Training nickname The Gug ("Goog") architect McShane Construction sq. ft 96,049 Gross, 28,814 Assigned YEAR OPENED 2005	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779194
__label__wiki	0.599374	0.599374	Tag: fable of loss and gain Without A Story No Comments on Without A Story There once was a man who made his living writing funny short stories. The man’s name was Azben Hummingbird and the stories he wrote came to him unceasingly for fifty years until one day they stopped. “How strange,” said Azben to his cat Hernando who often curled up on Azben’s lap when Azben sat by the fire writing in his notebook. “Nothing.” Azben sipped his nettle tea and thought back over his life and remembered a few other days when nothing came to him to write, and these memories reassured him the stories would come again, probably the next day. But no story came the next day or the next or the next, and Azben could not remember ever going so many days without a story coming to him, and he began to worry. You see, Azben could not make up stories. He had tried on a few occasions, but after making up just a few sentences he would start to feel terrible, as if he was committing a crime. Then he would read the sentences he’d written and find the writing poor, so he would burn the page and feel immensely relieved. Thus he knew it was not a good idea to try to make up a story, yet after a week of no story coming to him he did try to make one up and only got a far as The day dawned chilly before his head began to ache. So he stopped writing and decided to go for a walk. Azben and his wife Zenevia lived in a lovely little house on the edge of a forest about a mile from the ocean. “I’m going for a walk,” said Azben, finding Zenevia in the kitchen making bread to go with minestrone soup for supper. “Would you like to come with me?” “Can’t right now,” said Zenevia, shaping her loaves. “Bread, soup, etcetera. Would you mind picking up a quart of milk on your way back from the beach?” “How did you know I was going to the beach?” asked Azben, getting a basket for bringing home what he knew would be more than a quart of milk. “Because you always walk to the beach when you’re pensive,” said Zenevia, smiling at her husband. “And I know you’re pensive because you’re frowning and you only frown when you’re pensive. Oh and some cheese and wine and…” Azben sat on a driftwood log and watched the waves rolling in, and he thought Stories came to me as unceasingly as these waves. I wonder why they stopped? Then he thought about the last story he wrote, a story about a boy who runs away from home and intends to never go back, but a few hours into running away the boy remembers his mother is making a pumpkin pie, his favorite, for dessert after supper, and supper is probably going to be spaghetti, also his favorite, and then he encounters a ferocious dog who gives him quite a scare, after which an ominous man offers him a ride, so he goes home and no one ever knows he ran away. “For which the fiction editor at Neon Bloom paid me two hundred dollars,” said Azben, speaking to a passing cloud, “and said it made her cry the best kind of tears.” After supper, Azben and Zenevia played Gin Rummy on the rug by the fire and Zenevia won for the fourth night in a row. “No story has come to me in seven days now,” said Azben, putting the cards away. “Not a line. Not a word. Not even a syllable.” “Is that a long time?” asked Zenevia, going into the kitchen to put a kettle on for tea. “Seven days?” “It’s forever!” said Azben, irate. “In fifty years I’ve never gone more than a day or two without a story coming to me.” “Maybe your muse needed a vacation,” said Zenevia, who recently retired from teaching school for fifty years. “My entire life my muse never took a vacation,” said Azben, his voice growing shrill, “and now, without warning, it leaves for Hawaii?” “It?” said Zenevia, perusing the tea bags. “I’ve always imagined your muse was a she.” “I’ve never imagined my muse was anything,” said Azben, exasperated. “Stories came to me. I wrote them down. Now they’ve stopped coming. I don’t know who I am or what I’m here for if not to write the stories that come to me.” “You’re Azben Hummingbird,” said Zenevia, gazing at her husband. “You’re married to me, Zenevia Chickadee. We live in our house together, grow vegetables in big tubs, and have two cats. Every afternoon you build a fire to warm the living room for the evening. You’re seventy-three, I’m seventy-two.” “Yes,” said Azben, putting another log on the fire, “and until a week ago I wrote stories every day and sent them to magazine editors who sometimes published them. And every ten years or so I’d publish a collection of stories. Now what do I do?” “You’ll find out,” said Zenevia, bringing him a cup of chamomile tea. “How will I find out,” he asked despondently. “Time will tell, dear. Time will tell.” Another week went by without a story coming to Azben so he bought a ukulele and taught himself to play ‘There’s No Business Like Show Business.’ Inspired by his success with the old show tune, he learned several other songs and then composed an original ditty called ‘Cats Are Lots of Fun.’ Then another week went by without a story coming and Azben deep cleaned his office that hadn’t been deep cleaned in ten years and got rid of so much stuff the room seemed twice as big and rather elegant. But when another week went by without a story coming, Azben began to feel desperate and crazy, so he went to the only psychiatrist in town, Morvuli Grebe, and told her what was going on. Morvuli pondered Azben’s situation and said, “These things happen.” “I despair,” said Azben, despairingly. “I’m at a loss. I’m a rudderless boat on a turbulent sea, and now I’m using tired clichés, which I never used to use. I feel I’m disappearing, and painfully so. Is there some sort of medication that could help me?” “I can prescribe something that will make your despair more tolerable,” said Morvuli, “but it won’t make the stories come again.” “What will?” he asked with the innocence of a child. “I don’t know,” said Morvuli, who was remarkably humble for a psychiatrist, “but I know someone who might know. Do you know Taligaba Nighthawk?” “I’ve heard of her,” said Azben, frowning. “Lives at the top of Hermit Thrush Mountain. Something of a cuckoo, no?” “Unique,” said Morvuli, writing Taligaba’s phone number on a piece of paper. “Give her a call. And if your despair becomes unbearable, we’ll get you started on some despair-blocking meds.” “Do they have any unpleasant side effects?” “Possibly,” said Morvuli, nodding. “That’s the trade-off. Less despair, possible other things.” A few days later, Azben drove his old pickup truck to the top of Hermit Thrush Mountain to consult with Taligaba Nighthawk. Taligaba emerged from her brown adobe house wearing a black robe, her long white hair in a three-strand braid, and Azben thought if I did have a muse she would look like Taligaba Nighthawk and live in an adobe house at the top of a mountain. “Welcome Azben Hummingbird,” said Taligaba, bowing theatrically to Azben. “Come in and get warm by the fire.” When they were settled in Taligaba’s living room, Azben told Taligaba everything he could think to tell her. “And,” said Azben, his voice full of excitement, “Morvuli Grebe thought you might be able to help me restore the flow of stories.” Taligaba gazed out the window and said, “There is only one way I know of to restore the flow of stories.” “And that is?” asked Azben, holding his breath. “You will have to completely, and I mean completely, let go of wanting stories to come to you again.” “But I do want them to come again. More than anything.” “Therein lies the problem. Let go of the wanting and maybe they’ll come again.” “Maybe?” said Azben, horrified. “Maybe isn’t good enough.” “Maybe is not only good enough,” said Taligaba, laughing. “Maybe is the best we can ever hope for.” “But why would they suddenly stop coming after fifty years of never stopping?” “I don’t know. Perhaps stories come to people like you for fifty years and then stop for a year and then come again for two years and then stop for one. Who knows?” “I’m at a loss,” said Azben, despondently. “A terrible loss.” “Don’t be,” said Taligaba, encouragingly. “There’s no end of things to do.” So Azben returned to his house and lived in despair for several more months. Sometimes the despair verged on unbearable, other days not quite so terrible. Some days he almost called Morvuli Grebe to get started on despair-blocking meds, other days he felt he could overcome his suffering au naturel. One evening, as he was chopping an onion for the soup he and Zenevia were making, he realized he’d gone the entire day without despairing about stories no longer coming to him, and he thought Maybe I’ve turned a corner. And then he remembered Taligaba Nighthawk saying, “Maybe is the best we can ever hope for,” and he cried the best kind of tears. Tags Azben Hummingbird, despair blocking meds, fable of loss and gain, funny short stories, Morvuli Grebe, muse needed a vacation, Neon Bloom, stories came unceasingly, Taligaba Nighthawk, Todd Walton, Under the Table Books, Without A Story, Zenevia Chickadee	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779195
__label__wiki	0.788743	0.788743	This is what Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis wrote in statements for Johnny Depp libel trial By newadmin / Published on Friday, 17 Jul 2020 09:37 AM / Comments Off on This is what Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis wrote in statements for Johnny Depp libel trial / 4 views The witness statements of two of Johnny Depp’s former partners – the Hollywood star Winona Ryder and French singer Vanessa Paradis – have been released to the media in full. The High Court heard on Thursday that the women will no longer be called to give evidence in Depp’s libel claim against The Sun’s publisher News Group Newspapers over an article that labelled him a “wife beater”. They were due to appear via video-link this week, but the actor’s barrister David Sherborne told the court that Depp‘s legal team had decided there is no need to hear from them. Amber Heard has accused Depp of violence towards her Ryder was in a relationship with Depp for four years and the couple were engaged from 1990 to 1993. She told lawyers she found Amber Heard‘s allegations “horrific”. This is her statement in full: “I knew Johnny very well years ago. We were together as a couple for four years, and I counted him as my best friend, and as close to me as family. “I count our relationship as one of the more significant relationships of my life. “I understand that it is very important that I speak from my own experience, as I obviously was not there during his marriage to Amber, but, from my experience, which was so wildly different, I was absolutely shocked, confused and upset when I heard the accusations against him. Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp in 1990 “The idea that he is an incredibly violent person is the farthest thing from the Johnny I knew and loved. “I cannot wrap my head around these accusations. He was never, never violent towards me. He was never, never abusive at all towards me. “He has never been violent or abusive towards anybody I have seen. I truly and honestly only know him as a really good man – an incredibly loving, extremely caring guy who was so very protective of me and the people that he loves, and I felt so very, very safe with him. “I do not want to call anyone a liar but from my experience of Johnny, it is impossible to believe that such horrific allegations are true. I find it extremely upsetting knowing him as I do.” Ryder and Depp in Edward Scissorhands in 1991. Pic: 20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock Paradis, who is also an actress and model, was with Depp for 14 years. The couple have two children together – Lily-Rose, 21, and Jack, 18. “I have known Johnny for more than 25 years. “We’ve been partners for 14 years and we raised our two children together. “Through all these years I’ve known Johnny to be a kind, attentive, generous, and non-violent person and father. “On movie sets the actors, directors and entire crews adore him because he is humble and respectful to everyone, as well as being one of the best actors we’ve seen. Johnny Depp with Vanessa Paradis at the LA premiere of his movie Sleepy Hollow in 1999 “I am aware of the allegations which Amber Heard has publicly accused Johnny of for more than four years now. This is nothing like the true Johnny I have known, and from my personal experience of many years, I can say he was never violent or abusive to me. “I have seen that these outrageous statements have been really distressing, and also caused damage to his career because unfortunately people have gone on believing these false facts. “This is so upsetting as he has helped so many persons in his personal and professional life, with kindness and generosity.” The case is due to last for at least three weeks. Bad Sex In Fiction award cancelled – as people have suffered enough in 2020 Organisers of the Bad Sex In Fiction award... Johnny Depp applies to Court of Appeal after 'wife beater' ruling Johnny Depp has applied to the Court of... Nile Rodgers calls on MPs to tackle 'unfair' streaming system Chic frontman Nile Rodgers has told an inquiry... Top Boy star becomes grandfather at 38 Actor Ashley Walters is celebrating becoming a grandfather at the...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779204
__label__wiki	0.944668	0.944668	Iranian missiles Iran fires long-range missiles into Indian Ocean in military drill - media Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Saturday fired long-range ballistic missiles into the Indian Ocean on the second day of a military exercise, Reuters reported citing state media. The drill, which comes in the waning days of … Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveil underground missile base in Gulf: state media 8 Jan in 14:30 Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards unveiled an underground missile base at an undisclosed Gulf location on Friday, Iranian state media reported, at a time of heightened tension between Tehran and the United States, Reuters reports. … Iran shows off new ballistic, cruise missiles 21 Aug 2020 in 8:51 Hassan Rouhani: "Our military might and missile programmes are defensive" Iran says it has built underground missile cities along Gulf coastline 5 Jul 2020 in 15:00 Tehran has built underground "missile cities" along the Gulf coastline, Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy chief said on Sunday, warning of a "nightmare for Iran's enemies", Reuters reports. "Iran has … Iran Develops Technology to Produce 3rd-Generation Satellite Carriers 6 Feb 2020 in 22:30 Iran has developed the technology to produce third-generation satellite carriers, says Iranian Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology Morteza Barari, Iran Front Page reports. “In the near future, all … Iran test-fired new missile, says Revolutionary Guards commander Iran has test-fired a new missile, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said, according to the country's Tasnim news agency, Al Jazeera reports. "Our country is always the arena for … IRGC on Iran's ballistic missiles capabilities Iran’s ballistic missiles are capable of hitting “carriers in the sea” with great precision, the commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps, Brigadier General Hossein Salami said in a televised … Pompeo urges to tighten restrictions to deter Iran’s missile program U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged to restore tougher international restrictions to deter Iran’s missile program. According to him, Iran’s latest missile launch again proves the nuclear deal is doing … Iran tests long-range cruise missile Iran unveiled a long-range cruise missile dubbed “Hoveizeh”, which has been fully designed and manufactured by the country’s military experts, Trend reports referring to Tasnim News Agency. In a ceremony in Tehran, … Iran presents 12 ballistic rockets Twelve ballistic rockets were exhibited at Imam Khomeini's Mosalla in Tehran. During the “Eghtedar 40” military exhibition, which marks the 40-th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, 12 ballistic rockets were … Iran to improve accuracy of missiles, not to increase range Iran has no intention to increase the range of its missiles, but will continue working on its satellite technology to improve accuracy, secretary of Iran’s national security council Ali Shamkhani said. … Iran increases its ballistic missiles range 16 Oct 2018 in 16:45 Iran has extended the range of its land-to-sea ballistic missiles to 700 km, head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ air space division Amirali Hajizadeh said. "We have managed to make land-to-sea … Ryabkov: Iran has right to develop missile program Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Moscow believes that the development of the Iranian missile program is Tehran's sovereign right "We have always supported resolving any problems … Mogherini: EU concerned over Iranian missile program The EU, UK, German and French foreign ministers during a meeting with the Iranian foreign minister expressed concern over Iran's ballistic program, increased tension in the region and briefly discussed the protests taking place in the … Iran warns it would increase missile range if threatened by Europe 26 Nov 2017 in 17:00 The deputy head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned Europe that if it threatens Tehran, the Guards will increase the range of missiles to above 2,000 kilometers, Reuters reported citing Fars news agency. France has called for an … Israel says Iran missile test a 'provocation' Israel's Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Saturday denounced Iran's testing of a medium-range missile as a "provocation" and said it was proof of Tehran's ambition to become a world power, Daily Mail reports. … Iran military boost signals resolve to resist U.S. pressure Iran raised spending on the nation’s missile program and Qods forces Now U.S. has company in raising pressure on Iran over missile 4 Aug 2017 in 8:53 It is joined by Great Britain, France and Germany US, Europe condemn Iranian missile launch The United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom condemn recent launch of "Simorgh" carrier rocket by Iran, since it violates the UN Security Council resolution. This was stated in a joint statement of four countries, published … Iran announces new missile production line Iran announced the launch of a new missile production line on Saturday, according to state media, against a backdrop of tension between the United States and Tehran, Reuters reports. The Sayyad 3 missile can reach an altitude of 27 km …	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779206
__label__wiki	0.593227	0.593227	Breaking News Today Latest news, breaking news, today's news stories How To Talk About Your Secret Sexual Fantasies With Your Partner 11 months ago 1news.info As a nation, we’re a bit rubbish when it comes to talking about sex. In fact, only a quarter of us are happy talking about what goes on in the bedroom, a survey by eharmony found. So it’s hardly surprising that when it comes to discussing o... As a nation, we’re a bit rubbish when it comes to talking about sex. In fact, only a quarter of us are happy talking about what goes on in the bedroom, a survey by eharmony found. So it’s hardly surprising that when it comes to discussing our sexual fantasies, we can be even tighter-lipped. This discomfort is particularly common among those in long-term relationships, sex and relationships therapist Miranda Christophers tells HuffPost UK. “The main reasons people don’t usually want to share is because they are embarrassed or feel their partner may react negatively,” she says. The good news is that it’s never “too late”. Trust is key – feeling safe enough to open up to your partner (or partners). “It’s important that you are considerate of each other to avoid feelings of rejection or shame,” says Christophers. Fantasy chat can be introduced at any stage in a relationship – and it’s worth revisiting regularly. “Over time, people get focused on domesticity and the direction changes or they feel scared of triggering negative reactions, so it becomes more unspoken about, which puts up a bit of a wall,” she explains. This can perpetuate discomfort and result in couples avoiding the conversation altogether. However, talking not only improves your sex life but your emotional connection, suggests Christophers. “It can make you feel incredibly close knowing that your partner has shared their innermost sexual thoughts with you.” So, that thing you’ve always dreamt of doing? Here’s how to broach it ... Set the scene. It’s important both parties feel relaxed, comfortable and bonded, says Cate Mackenzie, a psychosexual therapist couples counsellor. “If people are nervous to mention something, they can rush into expressing themselves, which may trigger the other person. People are more open when they feel safe and their nervous system is relaxed.” READ: Would you pay $69,000 for this 3m-wide property? A good way to set up these conversations is by making sure the setting is relaxed, so sitting down on the sofa or having a bath together. Stay humorous and flirty, making the fantasy sound fun, she adds. You should be able to laugh about it, while also playing with new ideas. Consent is crucial, Mackenzie stresses – striking the right balance between suggesting ideas, but not forcing your partner to do things. “We are all sensitive people and if you can use emotional literacy, then you can invite your partner into supporting you to enjoy sex even more.” ‘I’ statements involving the other person can help: “I would love it if you smacked my bum” or “I would like to lick chocolate off your breasts”, for example. “You shouldn’t be saying anything along the lines of ‘you are so boring you never try anything new,’” she adds. That’s a sure-fire turn off right there. Turning the focus onto your partner is a great way to kickstart the fantasy chat. Christophers suggests asking them what they like while you are getting busy. The most common sexual fantasies, according to a US survey, include having a threesome; engaging in BDSM (including spanking, biting or being submissive/dominated) and shaking up a sex routine with different positions, locations or partners; to public sex and open relationships. But there are hundreds of potential fantasies – all a fantasy really is is a thought or idea that turns you on. To enter the zone gently, you could suggest a game, such as taking turns to describe a fantasy. Christophers recommends writing out a list of five each, putting them in a jar and then taking turns to pull them out and talk about them. If they’re a turn on for both of you, perhaps explore them a bit more. READ: What's the verdict: PlayStation Collection vs Xbox Game Pass Swap stories An alternative approach is sharing erotic fiction with your partner, suggests Molly Moore, sex blogger at Molly’s Daily Kiss and director of Eroticon UK. “There are lots of excellent erotic anthologies to pick from, such as Best Women’s Erotica. Use that as way of exploring the things that you both like and desire,” she explains. Talking about why a story turned you on with a partner can be “much less daunting” than directly talking about your fantasies. “But it can open up the conversation and create a landscape between you where you both feel more able to explore those things together,” says Moore. Get sexting Some people actually don’t find it easy to talk about their sexual fantasies face-to-face, which is perfectly normal. If that’s you, why not broach the idea by message? “If you don’t feel comfortable talking about it via your regular message apps you could set up a new messaging app [or thread] and invite your partner to talk to you on it,” suggests Christophers. “This may help to create a new but safe space which can feel more secretive and erotic.” Keep it playful, don’t rush it, and remember “fantasies are fantasies” – you don’t have to act them out or see them as a threat, says Christophers. “Many people like to keep them just as a fantasy but sharing it with your partner and possibly talking about it erotically during sex can really spice things up.” Source: Huffington Post Australia Athena2 https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/how-to-talk-about-your-secret-sexual-fantasies-with-your-partner_au_5e6091f3c5b69d641c0aa6f0 Previous Who is most at risk from coronavirus? 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__label__cc	0.746444	0.253556	CDM Principal Designer H&S Site Audits in Newport CDM Principal Designer in Newport, Bristol, Wiltshire, Frome & Beyond WBC the experienced and competent Principal Designer for your construction project Designer, Developer, D&B Contractor, Architect or Client. How does CDM effect you? Legally if you are involved with the design of buildings a Principal Designer needs to be appointed to manage the H&S aspects of the design. Previously called the CDM Co-ordinator the principal designer role is often carried out by the lead designer but in many cases they may lack the relevant H&S Experience to adequately discharge their duties. Western Building Consultants having been involved as CDM Co-ordinator in Newport since 2008 have over 10 years experience helping developers and designers comply with the regulations. With the amendment to the regulations in April 2014 the designers of buildings have once again been handed the accountability for the health & safety of construction projects. We provide our services direct to our clients such as developers but also designers that want to outsource the whole role or some of the responsibilities so they can focus on their projects from a purely design aspect. We also provide consultancy to practices wishing to review their procedures and practices in relation to CDM. Many smaller practices don’t fully understand their obligations and the fact the regulations now apply to all projects including residential extensions. In our role as a CDM advisor and Principal designer in Newport, we can assist and advise domestic and commercial clients regarding their duties and liaising with the project team to ensure Health & Safety in construction is maintained at the highest level. We provide these services in Newport and the South West. When is an F10 Notification to HSE Required? The criteria for a project requiring a F10 notification has changed with the last amendment to the CDM regulations, The requirement to notify the HSE is as follows: “Planned construction work will last longer than 30 working days and involves more than 20 workers at any one time; or where the work exceeds 500 individual worker days.” If Western Building Consultants is appointed as Principle Designer we would produce the pre-construction phase information, which is in the form of a Pre-Construction Phase plan where we assess the existing onsite risks and design risks associated with the project. If the project is notifiable under CDM regs, we will also submit the F10 to the HSE. What are the Principle Designer’s duties ? Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase. In doing so they must take account of relevant information (such as an existing health and safety file) that might affect design work carried out both before and after the construction phase has started. Help and advise the client in bringing together pre-construction information, and provide the information designers and contractors need to carry out their duties. Work with any other designers on the project to eliminate foreseeable health and safety risks to anyone affected by the work and, where that is not possible, take steps to reduce or control those risks. Ensure that everyone involved in the pre-construction phase communicates and cooperates, coordinating their work wherever required. Liaise with the principal contractor, keeping them informed of any risks that need to be controlled during the construction phase. Often we would also assist the client in discharging their duties such as: Making suitable arrangements for managing their project, enabling those carrying it out to manage health and safety risks in a proportionate way. These arrangements include: Appointing the contractors and designers to the project (including the principal designer and principal contractor on projects involving more than one contractor) while making sure they have the skills, knowledge, experience and organisational capabilityAllowing sufficient time and resources for each stage of the project. Making sure that any principal designer and principal contractor appointed carry out their duties in managing the project. Making sure suitable welfare facilities are provided for the duration of the construction work. Maintain and review the management arrangements for the duration of the project. Provide pre-construction information to every designer and contractor either bidding for the work or already appointed to the project. Ensure that the principal contractor or contractor (for single contractor projects) prepares a construction phase plan before that phase begins. Ensure that the principal designer prepares a health and safety file for the project and that it is revised as necessary and made available to anyone who needs it for subsequent work at the site. For notifiable projects commercial clients must: Notify HSE in writing with details of the project. Ensure a copy of the notification is displayed in the construction site office. The principle contractor generally produces the construction phase plan, and keeps HS file on site. But we will often provide supplementary information to assist with this. We have experience working on small and large projects, our past clients include the MOD, architects and large developers such as the PG Group. As well as advising clients on their duties we can also act as Principal Designer in Newport or assist other designers to fully discharge their duties. Why use WBC as your principal designer ? As fully regulated members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Western Building Consultants are a fully qualified and experienced professional company with years of CDM experience in jobs large and small to help discharge your CDM Coordination/principal designer duties whilst also providing advice on construction health and safety. Health & Safety Site Audits Western Building Consultants provide site audits for contractors and developers, helping you comply with Construction Design Management and Health & Safety Regulations. We can provide a one off visit or a package of compliance visits where we carryout a 50 point site audit inspection, including documentation, site set up and a tour of the site and its facilities, these can be programmed or carried out at random to ensure that your team are regularly compliant. Please contact our head office on 01225789307 or email [email protected] to discuss. 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__label__wiki	0.856613	0.856613	Home Projects Contacts New York Kicks Spectrum Out Over Broken Customer Promises The United States has generally allowed ISPs to run roughshod over customers. From the ISP-sponsored legislation that made building municipal broadband networks illegal in many states to Ajit Pai and the GOP’s decision to dismantle net neutrality, companies like Spectrum, Comcast, and AT&T have largely had the run of things — even though these companies are some of the most despised in the United States. But at the state level, things have just gotten surprisingly ugly, with New York State telling Spectrum to pack up and get out. New York State has withdrawn its approval of the Charter Communications / Time Warner Cable merger because Charter (which now does business as Spectrum) has “made clear that it has no intention of providing the public benefits upon which the Commission’s earlier approval was conditioned.” The company stands accused of failing to meet deadlines, attempting to skirt its requirement to bring new service to rural addresses, its unsafe practices in the field, failure to commit to the obligations it agreed to as part of the 2016 merger, and its purposeful and deliberate attempt to obfuscate its failure to meet those obligations. It’s about the only thing they didn’t throw. “Charter’s repeated failures to serve New Yorkers and honor its commitments are well documented and are only getting worse,” said Commission Chair John B. Rhodes: After more than a year of administrative enforcement efforts to bring Charter into compliance with the Commission’s merger order, the time has come for stronger actions to protect New Yorkers and the public interest…Charter’s non-compliance and brazenly disrespectful behavior toward New York State and its customers necessitates the actions taken today seeking court-ordered penalties for its failures, and revoking the Charter merger approval. Charter has admitted that it failed to extend service to the 145,000 rural homes it was required to serve, missing its 2018 goal by more than 40 percent. It has missed every network rollout date since the merger was improved despite claiming otherwise in its own advertising. Passing Problem The reason Charter is in such hot water with New York State is related to the requirement that the company extend its service by 145,000 homes. In order to qualify as a newly passed home, the previous service at the address had to be either unserved (less than 25Mbps down) or underserved (less than 100Mbps) down. The individual also had to live in a less-populated area of the state. Charter first failed to meet its milestones in May 2017. A new agreement was reached and Charter submitted its progress report for all of 2017 on January 8, 2018. Unfortunately for Charter, further investigation of its report found 18,363 addresses that Charter listed as newly passed didn’t qualify for that status. Charter was also required to remove all ineligible addresses from its reports in the future. It submitted its latest report on July 9 — and a further 22,000 ineligible passings were found in this report as well. It is not clear if there were any duplicates between the first set of 18,363 and the later set of 22,000. Charter, in response, claims that it has done extensive work in New York City and submitted evidence of this work in quarterly filings to the Department of Public Service Staff. As the Public Service Commission notes, however: At no point in the quarterly plan update process, or otherwise, except as now recently being contested by the Company, has Charter provided any indication that the Company has actually constructed, or ever intended to construct, any passings in the NYC area, until after it has submitted a quarterly filing. In short, Charter seems to “find” these NYC addresses when it needs to attempt to fulfill requirements from the PSC as opposed to planning the buildouts there (and said buildouts don’t satisfy the demands of its original agreement in the eyes of the PSC itself). The company continues to insist that New York has no authority to penalize it in this fashion and that it has fulfilled the terms of its 2016 agreement. Spectrum is required to continue to operate its buildouts in New York State for 60 days to avoid service disruptions as the state seeks another provider to take over the business. Protect Your Online Privacy With the 5 Best VPNs Investing in a VPN is a smart choice right now, but the options are vast. To help narrow things down a bit, we've rounded up five of our very favorite consumer services. Job Ads for AI Could Soon Look Like This. Are You Ready? Our recent past has shown us that we can develop the type of machines that would soon open up a whole new field of lucrative and fulfilling work. Beyond Zoom: Virtual Gathering Spaces for the Holidays and Beyond Software is not yet available for a complete metaverse experience, but there are some promising new communication platforms that might provide an intermediate step between Zoom and a full-blown metaverse. 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__label__cc	0.737338	0.262662	World Day Activities 2017 Thank you for commemorating World Day 2017! Please send reports, photographs and publicity materials from your event(s). If you already sent some information via the Submission form, then please use the Continuous form to send your further information, such as photos, articles, leaflets, or reports. MANY PROPOSALS FOR CAMPAIGNS BY NGOs, WHICH COULD BE LAUNCHED ON WORLD DAY, ARE LISTED IN ADVOCACY PLANS & IDEAS They are based on the NGO Brussels Declaration and listed according to the subjects of the 5 Pillars of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action – for NGOs to pursue during the Decade of Action and beyond – until they are achieved! A World Day page or section on own website! Please start publicising your World Day news and information on a dedicated page of your own website. It will then be easy to link to that page from your entry on the World Day website and obtain additional information of interest. World Day information on Social Media Please use #WDoR2017 for all your social media posts relating to the World Day, so that they can be easily collated. World Day 2017 Event Submissions Please send details of your events planned for World Day 2017 via this form: https://wdor-archive.com/submissions/event-submission-form, together with any publicity materials already available. After the World Day, please send photographs, reports, any media publicity of your event, etc. – to add to your organization’s entry, in order to make it complete. Testimonies from bereaved and injured road crash victims Aim to collect testimonies, which will provide valuable information about the response to road death and injury in your country – satisfactory or otherwise – and be helpful for future campaigns: https://wdor-archive.com/publicity/testimonies/ WDR 2016 Event Submissions URGENT – Photos for the Wall of Remembrance 2016 Please send road victim photographs for this year’s Wall of Remembrance to: media@worlddayofremembrance.org These should be photographs not yet included on last year’s poster, which can be seen as one of the slides on the World Day website https://wdor-archive.com/ Ask for a Message of Support from your Head of State and/or persons important to your organization https://wdor-archive.com/about/messages-thoughts/leading-politicians/ https://wdor-archive.com/worldwide-actions/official-world-day-recognition/parliaments-and-governments/ The World Day offers the opportunity to involve your politicians and persons who are important to the work of your organization, and sensitize them to the issues of road death and injury – maybe there is still time to approach them for messages of support, and for supporting the official recognition of the World Day of Remembrance in your country – all information will be added to the World Day website, please send to editor@worlddayofremembrance.org WDR 2016 Poster and Video with your logo – late requests The WDR Team may still be able to response to your late requests – submitted via the World Day website: https://wdor-archive.com/request As you will already be aware, this year’s theme “Vital post-crash actions- medical care, investigation, justice!” is based on Pillar 5 (post-crash response) of the Global Plan for the Decade of Action and is a very important area of road safety especially for NGOs whose work also includes support for road crash victims. Collecting testimonies from bereaved and injured road crash victims will be a very appropriate action especially for this year’s World Day of Remembrance, since they will provide information of immediate medical care, investigation of the crash and the response by the legal system-and therefore material to illustrate this year’s World Day theme and possible campaigning material for the future. Please see some examples on the World Day website: https://wdor-archive.com/publicity/testimonies/ Guide to writing a testimony: https://wdor-archive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/What-should-a-testimony-contain.pdf Please publicize the World Day via Social Media to help make it known worldwide: WDR Facebook ( Facebook.com/WorldDayofRemembrance ) WDR Twitter ( Twitter.com/WDRemembrance ) WDR Google+ ( Google.com/+WorldDayofRemembranceORG ) WDR YouTube ( Youtube.com/c/WorldDayofRemembranceORG ) And please remember to hashtag all your social media posts relating to the World Day with #WDR2016, so we can easily find and share your events, photographs and news. Still collecting: Remembrance songs and poems for a global “20th Anniversary World Day Anthology” Please send songs and poems that were written by you or family and friends, which had touched or helped you, or those you think deserve to be included in a multi-lingual publication. We will collate your contributions into the planned “20th Anniversary World Day Anthology”. Submit any entries via this link: 20th year Global Anthology Submissions Reminder: please send testimonies; also songs and poems for a “20th anniversary World Day Anthology” Please find details among the notices below. 20 days to World Day! Has your Head of State already provided a World Day message? There is still time to ask. The UK’s Prime Minister has sent his message for WDR 2015 to RoadPeace, UK’s national charity for road traffic victims : https://wdor-archive.com/about/messages-thoughts/leading-politicians/ 30 days to our World Day of Remembrance! Time to print and display the 2015 poster and publicize the WDR and its special 10th and 20th anniversaries, together with the information about your planned events for this years World Day. Time also to send information of your planned events via this form: http://worlddayofremembrance.org/submissions/event-submission-form/ … in order to have it added to the Archive 2015 events: https://wdor-archive.com/archives/archives-2015/ Good luck with all the preparations! World Day Poster – ready to download from the Posters- to- share page: https://wdor-archive.com/posters-to-share/ We are offering our 10th & 20th Anniversary poster in key languages to all World Day event organizers who did not manage to submit their form and logo in time. All those who did, will be receiving their poster soonest. NGOs who are members of the Global NGO Alliance (GA) will find the posters with the GA logo via the link under the second row of flags below the poster images. Start printing and distributing your poster as widely as possible to achieve maximum publicity in your country – for the World Day, our two important anniversaries, the suffering of road victims and your campaign for changes! Plan to launch a “Coalition Against Road Trauma”(CART) this World Day! Such a Coalition is proposed as one of several global World Day initiatives, i.e. a network of associations representing health professionals, emergency personnel, road safety experts, relevant charities and civil rights organisations, as well as committed individuals. Besides providing a chance to actively participate in commemorations, the World Day offers them an opportunity to publicize the messages relating to their specific work, while at the same time highlighting the scale and impact of road crashes. Final reminder to have your organization’s logo(s) and wording in your language added onto the World Day poster and video by the WDR team The deadline for the above has already been extended by 3 weeks – see second post below – and we will now offer the poster (video will follow) in key languages, for organizers of World Day events to add their own logo(s). Prepare some testimonies for your World Day commemorations – they are able to convey much more powerfully than statistics the horror of road crashes and the profound all-round impact. Here is a link to ‘What a testimony should contain’: https://wdor-archive.com/publicity/testimonies/ Remembrance songs and poems for a global “20th Anniversary World Day Anthology” Please send songs and poems that were written by you or family and friends, which had touched or helped you, or those you think deserve to be included in a multi-lingual World Day Anthology. We will collate your contributions during the coming year, with the aim of launching this anthology on World Day 2016, Submit any entries via this link: 20th year Global Anthology Submissions Message of Support from your Head of State – ask for it now! 60 days to the World Day – have you asked yet for a Message of Support from your Head of State? Share your suggestions or news of your actions on the WDR Message Board https://wdor-archive.com/wdr-forum-message-board/ Reminder to ask for having your organization’s logo(s) and wording in your language added onto the World Day poster and video Only 65 days to the World Day of Remembrance– please urgently request the above by completing this form: http://worlddayofremembrance.org/request/ Photos of road victims to commemorate 20 years of remembrance Photos are requested from the following continents – Africa, Asia and America – please send photos of relatives, friends or colleagues killed in crashes. Entries of World Day events in 2014 – please complete these entries now! Images are still missing from many entries to make them complete – do please find time to send photos and publicity materials via the continuous form: https://wdor-archive.com/submissions/event-submission-event-submission-continuous-form/ If your organization’s event in 2014 has not yet been entered at all, please enter it now, including photos and any other relevant information, via the event submission form https://wdor-archive.com/submissions/event-submission-form-2/ Ask for a Message of Support from your Head of State! The World Day offers the opportunity to involve your politicians and sensitize them to the issues of road death and injury – now is the time to approach them for messages of support, or even better – for official recognition of the World Day of Remembrance in your country – all information will be added to the World Day website, please send to editor@worlddayofremembrance.org Testimonies can be much more powerful than statistics – they can give life to statistics and make politicians and the general-public appreciate the horror of sudden death and injury on the road, the long-term impact on families and communities, and the wider consequences and cost to countries. https://wdor-archive.com/publicity/testimonies/ Please supply one or more testimonies in the coming weeks, latest by end of October, to be used as advocacy material in many different settings. Please send to editor@worlddayofremembrance.org Following bereavement, especially if it is sudden and the circumstances tragic, many people turn to writing to express their many conflicting emotions. Poetry is often chosen to work out intense feelings of sadness, despair and anger following a death of a close family member or friend. Please send songs and poems that were written by you or had touched or helped you and we will collate them all into a multi-lingual publication, provided we receive a suitable number of contributions! Please send them via this link: https://wdor-archive.com/submissions/wdr-art-submission-form/ Logos and text in your language for Poster and Video by the end of August latest!! In order to have your poster and video returned soonest, for printing and early publicity, please send your organisation’s logo and any other logos you wish to include, together with the words on the poster in your language, as soon as possible, but latest by the end of August, via this link: https://wdor-archive.com/request/ Photos to commemorate 20 years of global remembrance Please send photos of relatives, friends or colleagues killed in crashes – for the No 20 on this year’s World Day poster and a 20th Anniversary Remembrance Wall on the website. Your organisation may already have a number of photos with permission to use them – please send them via this link: https://wdor-archive.com/request/	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779238
__label__wiki	0.593337	0.593337	Wilson Environmental Decisions Lab Applied conservation ecology research Ecosystem services and biodiversity conservation Restoration prioritisation Conservation and development in production landscapes Conservation decision making in social-ecological systems Prof Kerrie Wilson Past Lab Members Tal Polak Tal is interested in applied conservation management, broad spectrum decision making and optimization of resource allocation. She is mainly interested in finding ways to mitigate the conflict in the areas of human-nature interactions with a focus on ecosystem conservation. Her thesis examined changes in the cost-effectiveness of the conservation outcomes with the use of different fine- and coarse-scale biodiversity features as target and trade-offs between biodiversity benefit and conservation costs when applying fine- and coarse-scale conservation efforts. Her PhD was supervised by Dr Kerrie Wilson and Professor Hugh Possingham PhD Candidate, University of Queensland, December 2011 – June 2016 Email: t.polak@uq.edu.au Berger-Tal, O., Polak, T., Ben Zvi, A., Saltz, D., Lubin, Y. and Kotler, B.P. 2011. Integrating animal behavior and conservation biology: a conceptual framework. Behavioral Ecology. doi:10.1093/beheco/arq224. * Equal contribution. Polak, T., Korine, C., Yair. S. and Holderied, M.W. 2011. Differential effects of artificial lighting on flight and foraging behaviour of two sympatric bat species in a desert. Journal of Zoology. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7998.2011.00808.x Polak, T and Saltz, D. 2011. Reintroduction as an ecosystem-restoration technique. Conservation Biology. 25(3):424-425. DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-1739.2011.01669.x. Polak, T., Gutterman, Y., Hoffman, I and Saltz, D. Reintroduction as an ecosystem restoration tool: Enhancing ecosystem health by ungulates as vectors for seed-dispersal. Biodiversity and Conservation. Submitted	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779242
__label__cc	0.729577	0.270423	Shepherd the flock of God (1-4) Be humble and watchful (5-11) Throw all anxiety on God (7) Devil is like a roaring lion (8) Concluding words (12-14) Or “exhortation.” w11 6/15 20 bw 140-142; w76 379; w76 408-409; or 53; w71 688; w69 404; li 173; w60 77; w59 442; yw 160; w50 120; w44 314; w43 164 Or “carefully watching over it.” +Isa 40:11; Joh 21:16; Ac 20:28 +Joh 10:11 +1Ti 3:2, 3 5/2019, pp. 6-7 w19.05 6-7; w11 6/15 20-23; w07 6/15 19-20; w06 4/1 20; w06 6/1 6; w00 7/1 28-29; w97 7/15 13; w94 10/1 15-20; w93 5/15 20; om 36-37; w86 8/15 14 w85 11/15 23-24; w83 9/1 19; w80 9/1 15-16; bw 140-141, 143-146; w77 527; w74 367-368; w73 39; w73 469; w73 503; w72 15, 204, 581; or 53; yb72 19-20; w71 688; w69 404; li 173; w65 271; w64 468; w63 142, 430; w62 179, 275, 496, 630; w61 139, 302; w60 77, 356; w59 365; w56 510; w53 221; w52 441; w51 561; w50 121; w44 44, 312, 314; w43 165, 167; w33 308; pp 193 +Php 3:17 9/15/2014, p. 5 11/15/2013, pp. 27-29 2013 Yearbook, p. 161 Jeremiah, pp. 129-131 w19.05 6-7; w14 9/15 5; w13 11/15 27-29; yb13 161; w11 6/15 23-24; jr 129, 131; w07 6/15 19-20; w06 4/1 20; w06 5/1 17-21; w92 4/15 25; w90 9/1 19; om 36-37; w86 8/15 14 w85 11/15 23-25; w80 9/1 15-16; bw 141, 146-147; w76 379-380; w76 407-408; w75 730; w73 374-375; w73 469; w73 503; w73 569; w72 204, 581; or 54; w69 404; li 173; w63 150, 511; w62 179, 275; w61 158, 302, 675; w60 77, 356; w59 365; w52 10, 441; w50 121; w43 165 +Heb 13:20 +1Co 9:25; 2Ti 4:8; 1Pe 1:3, 4 it-1 888-889; w11 6/15 24 g84 8/8 11; bw 147; ad 621; w59 366; w58 561; w43 169 Or “the elders.” Or “gird.” Or “lowliness of mind.” +Eph 5:21; Jas 3:17 +Pr 3:34; Isa 57:15; Jas 4:6 “My Follower,” pp. 33-34 8/1/1999, pp. 11, 15-16 it-1 1159; cf 33-34; w99 3/1 31; w99 8/1 11, 15-16; w96 9/15 23; w90 9/1 19-20; w86 12/1 19-20 w83 3/1 11; uw 129; bw 95-96; w77 154-155; w76 379-380; w75 299; w75 728; w74 265-266; w74 300, 317; w74 401, 407; w73 142; w68 598; w64 304; w63 471; w62 515, 685, 739; w61 156; w58 571; w57 278; w48 284; w43 170 +Mt 23:12; Lu 14:11 w08 3/15 13; w07 1/15 19; w94 11/15 22-24 bw 136; w77 154-155; w76 379-380; w76 408-409; w66 523; g64 4/8 7; w63 430; w62 740; w61 156; w43 170 Or “cares; worries.” +Mt 6:25 +Ps 55:22 wp21.1 6; it-1 119; w08 3/15 13; w08 11/15 21; w07 1/15 18-19; w94 11/15 21-25 w82 9/15 23-25; bw 136-137; w65 100, 230; g64 6/22 4; g64 7/8 15; w63 430; g62 7/8 18; w43 170 Or “looking for someone to devour.” Insight, Volume 1, p. 54 Remain in God’s Love, pp. 213-215, 227 5/15/2015, pp. 9-13 12/1/1995, p. 9 “God’s Love,” pp. 183-185, 197 it-1 54; lvs 213-215, 227; w15 5/15 9-13; lv 183-185, 197; w12 2/15 4; w12 8/15 17-18; w07 1/15 19-20; w04 9/15 12-13; g99 1/22 19; w96 3/15 24; w95 12/1 9; g94 2/22 31; w92 11/15 22-23; w87 5/15 17; w86 2/1 15-16 w84 10/15 10-15; w83 1/15 18; w80 9/1 31; w79 5/15 24; w79 10/15 20-21; bw 137-138; w78 8/1 18; us 53-54; w76 379-380; w75 369, 371; w73 501; w71 109-110; w69 534; w63 106, 345; w61 87, 454; w56 247; w43 170 Lit., “by your brotherhood.” +Eph 6:11; Jas 4:7 +Ac 14:22; 2Ti 3:12 w84 10/15 10-15; w80 3/15 29; w80 8/1 22; w79 1/1 22; bw 138; w76 88; w76 467, 469; g74 10/22 9-10; or 7; w71 113; ad 151; w69 534; w67 572; w63 430; w51 561; w43 171 +2Co 4:17; 1Th 2:12 +2Th 2:16, 17 +Eph 6:10 12/1/1989, p. 22 w12 8/1 30; w02 10/1 28-30; w95 1/15 14; w89 12/1 22; w87 6/15 28-31; w86 6/1 11 w80 3/15 26; bw 138-139; w73 199; w73 279; w63 346, 430; w51 561; w43 172 Also called Silas. +Ac 15:27 w99 2/15 29; si 254 w67 84; w64 414; w63 86, 426; g61 7/8 3 Insight, Volume 2, pp. 320, 337, 349, 621-622 Bearing Witness, p. 118 “All Scripture,” pp. 182, 251-252 Reasoning, p. 41 it-1 775; it-2 320, 337, 349, 621-622; w10 3/15 8; bt 118; g04 5/8 14; si 182, 251-252; rs 41 w80 9/15 25; w72 669-670; ad 176, 299, 541, 1111-1112, 1120, 1298; w66 152; w65 662; w63 192; bf 396, 446, 449; w61 664; w52 585; w51 348 it-2 177; w93 10/15 15 w68 384 1 Pet. 5:2Isa 40:11; Joh 21:16; Ac 20:28 1 Pet. 5:2Joh 10:11 1 Pet. 5:21Ti 3:2, 3 1 Pet. 5:32Co 1:24 1 Pet. 5:3Php 3:17 1 Pet. 5:4Heb 13:20 1 Pet. 5:41Co 9:25; 2Ti 4:8; 1Pe 1:3, 4 1 Pet. 5:5Eph 5:21; Jas 3:17 1 Pet. 5:5Pr 3:34; Isa 57:15; Jas 4:6 1 Pet. 5:6Mt 23:12; Lu 14:11 1 Pet. 5:7Mt 6:25 1 Pet. 5:7Ps 55:22 1 Pet. 5:8Lu 22:31 1 Pet. 5:9Eph 6:11; Jas 4:7 1 Pet. 5:9Ac 14:22; 2Ti 3:12 1 Pet. 5:102Co 4:17; 1Th 2:12 1 Pet. 5:102Th 2:16, 17 1 Pet. 5:10Eph 6:10 1 Pet. 5:12Ac 15:27 5 Therefore, as a fellow elder, a witness of the sufferings of the Christ and a sharer of the glory that is to be revealed,+ I make this appeal* to the elders among you: 2 Shepherd the flock of God+ under your care, serving as overseers,* not under compulsion, but willingly before God;+ not for love of dishonest gain,+ but eagerly; 3 not lording it over those who are God’s inheritance,+ but becoming examples to the flock.+ 4 And when the chief shepherd+ has been made manifest, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.+ 5 In the same way, you younger men, be in subjection to the older men.+ But all of you clothe yourselves with humility* toward one another, because God opposes the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones.+ 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time,+ 7 while you throw all your anxiety* on him,+ because he cares for you.+ 8 Keep your senses, be watchful!+ Your adversary, the Devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking to devour someone.+ 9 But take your stand against him,+ firm in the faith, knowing that the same kind of sufferings are being experienced by the entire association of your brothers in the world.+ 10 But after you have suffered a little while, the God of all undeserved kindness, who called you to his everlasting glory+ in union with Christ, will himself finish your training. He will make you firm,+ he will make you strong,+ he will firmly ground you. 11 To him be the might forever. Amen. 12 Through Sil·vaʹnus,*+ whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written you in few words in order to encourage you and to give an earnest witness that this is the true undeserved kindness of God. Stand firm in it. 13 She who is in Babylon, a chosen one like you, sends you her greetings, and so does Mark,+ my son. 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. May all of you who are in union with Christ have peace.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779244
__label__wiki	0.502795	0.502795	5th Dimension Films Eurospy Flicks Movie Posters And Lobby Classic Silent Japanese Horror Deadlier Than The Male is possibly the most "Bond-esque" spy film with hero "Bulldog Drummond" or, "Hugh Drummond" as he is named and features Richard Johnson in the role of secret agent "Drummond" chasing femme fatale killers, great european locations and plenty of Eurospy action. I highly recommend this one and the sequal "Some Girls Do" from 1969, starring Elke Sommers, Sylva Koscina, and Nigel Gree. The story and screenplay was done by none other than 'Hammer Studios" Jimmy Sangster. 1967 Color 98 Minutes on DVD-R. Deadlier Than The Male 1967 © 2023 by Himalayas. Proudly created with Wix.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779245
__label__wiki	0.929011	0.929011	Change of scenery paying dividends for Paralympian Jane Karla Gogel Andrea Vasquez The Brazilian archer finished third in the first stage of the Indoor Archery World Series in November. Paralympian Jane Karla Gogel was one of the nearly 2000 archers who competed in the inaugural online stage of the Indoor Archery World Series in November. The 45-year-old Brazilian archer finished third with 589 out of a possible 600, just one point behind Sarah Prieels of Belgium and Marcella Tonioli of Italy, who tied for first with 590. Gogel’s score was also the best shot among archers from the Americas – the continent from which she hails but, since recently, where she no longer resides. During a tumultuous year affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is in Portugal that she has made her new home. “In Brazil, we don’t really have an indoor season,” said Gogel. “We shoot some 18-metre events during the year, but even those are often outdoors because we can practise and compete outside all year long. Ever since living in Europe, I’ve been shooting indoor events, and I’m starting to really love it.” Gogel and her husband, Joachim moved to Portugal in 2018 to be closer to the majority of international para tournaments, which are held in Europe. She wanted to take another step in her progression as an international athlete. Language and location made Portugal the perfect choice. During the pandemic, Gogel went from shooting fewer than 10 metres in her living room to up to 90 metres in her new house. She never lost sight of her goals. “I now have my own shooting range,” she said. “I also have everything I need for my physical preparation. I’m really independent and can train despite any lockdowns or restrictions.” Discipline is key for Gogel, who has practised archery for 10 years – having already had a successful career as a para table tennis player – and became Brazil’s first Para Pan American Games Champion at Toronto 2015. Despite a lack of events this year, she is still teasing her own limits about what keeps her going. A podium and a personal best in the current Indoor Archery World Series suggest she's on the right path. “Training and getting good results motivates me. I know that I can shoot even better,” she said. “I prepared in my own range, and it went really well. It was a new personal best in competition, and it was great to compete in a serious event against so many great archers, even if it was different this time.” This year’s Indoor Archery World Series has felt different, said Gogel – though not necessarily easier or more difficult. She said that archery’s internal mental game is so complex that having a competitor nearby on the line is not what makes the difference in competition. As the season continues, the Brazilian archer has already registered for the competition’s second stage in December. She expects to do the same for the third and fourth legs as well. In fact, Gogel is already thinking about next year. She has her eye on the delayed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, for which she already secured Brazil a quota place. “My goal is to shoot well at the Paralympic Games,” she said. “And I dream of winning a medal.” Jane Karla Gogel November \| Indoor Archery World Series Online 21 Nov to 22 Nov Brazilian Archery Confederation Archery returns for 2023 Para Pan Am Gam... Furukawa faces unprecedented pressure in... Next para championships rescheduled to 2... Paralympian Cavanagh announces retiremen... Reviewed: ‘Rising Phoenix’ documentary	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779259
__label__wiki	0.502194	0.502194	Guyette: Continued Probes Crucial In the Wake of Flint Water Testimony March 21, 2016 - 3:00am WASHINGTON—There was much partisan heat generated, but very little light shed, when Gov. Rick Snyder and U.S. EPA administrator Gina McCarthy appeared recently before a congressional committee to answer questions about their roles in the Flint water crisis. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee vigorously hammered Snyder and Republicans skewered McCarthy last week as both heard calls for their resignations because a city of 100,000 people had its water supply contaminated with lead while under their watch. Snyder, while accepting responsibility, blamed career bureaucrats for failing to use common sense and the EPA for failing to step in to, essentially, overcome the dangerous decisions and cover-ups coming out of a Michigan Department of Environmental Quality run by one of the governor’s appointees. McCarthy, an Obama appointee, repeatedly refused to admit any wrongdoing whatsoever on the part of the EPA. The best she could do was say that the agency could have been more aggressive in its oversight of the MDEQ and acted more quickly when problems with Flint’s water problems first emerged after the state switched water sources from the Detroit system to the highly corrosive Flint River in April 2014. Watching the proceedings on a monitor in an overflow room and unconstrained by the decorum imposed on those inside the hearing, some of the more than 150 Flint residents who rode to D.C. on three buses cheered the tongue lashings and howled with derision at some of the defensive responses offered up by both Snyder and McCarthy. There was much intense political theater, to be sure. Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) pointing out the warnings raised by outside experts and the red flags raised by Snyder’s inner circle, refused to swallow Snyder’s claim that he didn’t know about the crisis until receiving a briefing last autumn, nearly 18 months after the switch. "Plausible deniability only works when it's plausible," Cartwright said, "And I'm not buying that you didn't know any of this until October 2015. You were not in a medically induced coma for a year. And I've had about enough of your false contrition and your phony apologies." And there was no small amount of irony as Republicans, who seemingly never tire of attacking the EPA for pursuing what’s typically characterized as job-killing regulatory overreach, called upon McCarthy to resign because of her agency’s failure to react quickly and forcefully enough. Snyder, after having claimed there was nothing to be gained by finger pointing, joined in the bashing – even though it was his MDEQ that helped delay action on the problem by falsely claiming to the EPA that it had a corrosion control program in place when the feds first started asking questions about high levels of lead in Flint’s water last February. The governor, for the first time, was forced to address the role PA 436 – the Michigan emergency manager law championed by Snyder – played in the crisis. Asked by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) if emergency management failed in Flint, Snyder responded: "In this particular case, with respect to the water issue, that would be a fair conclusion." In a press conference after the hearing, Flint’s Bishop Bernadel Jefferson went even further, citing the anti-democratic emergency manager law and its advocates as the root cause of the crisis. “Who is to blame?” asked Jefferson. “PA 436 is. They took our voice away.” For those interested in more than theatrics, though, the hearings were surely a disappointment. With representatives from both sides of the aisle seemingly more interested in posturing and scoring political points than in uncovering new information, little was actually accomplished in terms of providing new revelations. Heated rhetoric is one thing. Cold facts are another. But the hearings won’t be the last word on this scandal. The task force appointed by Snyder to investigate the causes of the Flint water crisis has yet to issue its final report. There are also criminal investigations by the U.S. Justice Department and the Michigan Attorney General’s Office that are under way. The whole truth has yet to be revealed. The continued investigations are crucial. At this point it is less about assigning blame and more about determining culpability and motive. The press conference held by Flint residents captured what the partisan assaults from committee members and the bloodless, carefully crafted responses did not: the total hell the people of Flint have been going through for almost two years. Forced to use poisoned water. Dismissed when they complained. Getting sick in multiple ways. Dying from Legionnaires’ disease. Children sustaining irreversible neurological damage. Women suffering miscarriages. Living month after month after month on bottled water. Watching the grades of their kids drop. Struggling to pay medical bills. All the psychological stress of being sick and deceived and dreading what the future might hold. And still getting water bills, for water they can’t cook with or drink. Injury upon injury upon injury all topped with insult. The people of Flint don’t care about scoring partisan points this ongoing horror story. What they want is real help, now and into the future. That means funding to immediately replace all the city’s lead infrastructure. But that’s just the start. Increased school and wrap-around services for all Flint children must also begin immediately. As for the long term, some attempted tabulation of the health and education costs for a generation of lead-poisoned kids must be done so that the state can get to work creating a fund to pay for decades of services. If there is one thing Thursday’s hearing did conclusively establish, it is this: The primary culprit in this disaster is the state of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and a city government under the complete control of Snyder’s appointed managers are directly responsible for delivering poisoned water to the people of Flint, and then falsely claiming it was safe. The address of immediate needs and the absolute assurance future care will be funded were two of the things flint residents bused down to Washington to demand. The other was justice. They are still waiting to see what it looks like. "If there is one thing Thursday’s hearing did conclusively establish, it is this: The primary culprit in this disaster is the state of Michigan." Executive Director Kary Moss: Use Mackinac Policy Conference to... Groups Ask Federal Court to Order Home Water Delivery in Flint, As... ACLU of Michigan Releases Documentary 'Here’s To Flint' on Flint... Amid Flint Water Crisis, ACLU, Activists Call for Deportation... ACLU of Michigan Video Exposes State's Lies About Water Crisis Lead Astray: ACLU of Michigan Investigation Has Found... Hard To Swallow: Toxic Water In a Toxic System in Flint Civil Rights Coalition Urges Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan... ACLU Applauds Michigan Lawmakers For Passing Criminal Legal Reform...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779266
__label__cc	0.692324	0.307676	We are essential, and so are you! Our firm is still open for business and accepting new clients. To protect your safety in response to the threats of COVID-19, we are offering new and current clients the ability to meet with us via telephone or through video conferencing. Please call our office to discuss your options. Capital Murder Government Fraud The Strong Defense » Tampa Man Charged With Two Homicide Felonies After Allegedly Killing Woman Pregnant With His Child Tampa Man Charged With Two Homicide Felonies After Allegedly Killing Woman Pregnant With His Child On behalf of Brunvand Wise, P.A. \| Jun 4, 2020 \| Capital Murder A Tampa man is facing homicide charges after authorities say he shot to death a pregnant woman early in the month. Hillsborough County authorities say they were alerted to the sound of gunshots early in the pre-dawn hours of May 5 at the 1000 block of East 25th Avenue, leading to their discovery of a bullet-ridden red Camaro. Upon further inspection, the lifeless body of a pregnant 22-year-old woman was discovered in the driver’s seat, launching the homicide investigation. Meanwhile, the father of the fetus was arrested by police on unrelated charges, but suspicion of his involvement in her death centered upon him very early on. Per investigators, the defendant had had several injunctions sought against him by the victim, and he allegedly placed a GPS tracker on her car in order to monitor her movements. They say they also have surveillance video evidence of his involvement in the shooting as well as eyewitness accounts tying him to the crime. In addition to past alleged run-ins with the victim, detectives say paperwork within the Camaro cited the defendant as the deceased fetus’s father. Initially booked into the Hillsborough County Jail on charges of tampering with an electric monitoring device and violating probation on prior felony drug charges, prosecutors subsequently added the charges of felon in possession of a firearm, shooting at or within a vehicle, first-degree murder, and killing an unborn child by murdering its mother. He continues to be held in jail without bond. The Law Offices of Bjorn Brunvand have been representing people charged with capital murder, felony drug charges, drunk driving, government fraud, and white-collar crimes for over a quarter century. Conact our office today to discuss your Tampa Bay-area state or federal charges. Capital Murder (79) Criminal Charges (119) Government Fraud (99) OFAC (63) Test Category (10) Vehicular Crimes (33) White Collar Crimes (76) 6 Common Myths About Florida Criminal Law What every federal grant applicant should know about grant fraud Several New Laws Take Effect In Florida In 2021 Could Florida Be Next To Legalize Drugs? Who was Charles Ponzi? Member of The Following Legal and Practice Organizations Clearwater Office (Main Office) Clearwater Law Office Map 1710 N 19th Street Tampa Law Office Map Please Direct All Correspondence to the Clearwater Office © 2021 Brunvand Wise, P.A.. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779267
__label__wiki	0.555696	0.555696	Arsenal investigate Arber’s Ozil tweets September 6, 2013 May 15, 2015 Stephen Donovan Arsenal have launched an investigation into comments made by academy coach Mark Arber on Twitter regarding the arrival of attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid on transfer deadline day, the Daily Mail is reporting. On Monday, Arber implied that he had an inside knowledge of Arsenal’s transfer activity and negotiations, and that he had made a bet on Ozil signing for the Gunners, tweeting: ‘Lovely bit of 14-1 Mesut.’ The signing of the German for £42.5m was duly confirmed around an hour before the deadline, with the deal becoming Arsenal’s new record transfer and Ozil becoming their fourth and final summer signing after Yaya Sanogo, Mathieu Flamini and Emilio Viviano. Arber, the son of an Arsenal scout, has had a long football league career with the likes of Peterborough United and Dagenham & Redbridge, and the investigation comes soon after the FA imposed a 21-month ban on Accrington Stanley Robert Heys after it emerged that he made bets on over 700 matches. A Gunners spokesman said: ‘We take this very seriously and we are looking into it as a matter of urgency.’ See what the expert tipsters are tipping on OLBG Arsenal, Featured Column, Premier League Everton Focus – Fellaini saga ends as Martinez reshapes his squad England vs Moldova – Match preview and team news	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779269
__label__cc	0.68268	0.31732	Madeline Weiss, Director Organizations Face Complex Governance Challenges with Analytics of Things The Internet of Things and predictive analytics on huge stores of data are two technology storms beginning to collide. Well managed, they hold promises of improved operations and significant competitive advantage from new business models. Poorly managed, they hold threats of dangerous organizational risks. At a recent Advanced Practices Council meeting, Michael Goul of Arizona State University referred to this convergence as the Analytics of Things (AoT) and noted the complexities of governing AoT applications that involve multiple ecosystem partners across industries, each of whom might own and use the predictive models and data stores critical to success. Imagine a scenario in which Robert, a 55 year old male diabetic, has an implanted wireless device that assesses his blood sugar and takes action. Using poor judgment, Robert eats a big slice of carrot cake for breakfast, sending his blood sugar level well above the normal range. The implanted device sends a message to Robert's smart phone that connects with a Smart City network interface that links to the Affordable Care Act Platform as well as his insurance company and physician. At the same time, the implanted device injects the right amount of insulin based on a predictive model. Later in the day, Robert falls and hurts his leg. The accelerometers in his phone recognize danger, causing his phone to send an emergency message to the closest emergency center, which sends an ambulance. An emergency tech arrives swiftly and starts first aid. When Robert's ambulance arrives at the hospital, his electronic health record is already available to the doctors on call. Think of all the ecosystem partners necessary to achieve such a well-orchestrated system. Since contracts are the glue between ecosystem partners in such circumstances, Goul suggests paying particular attention to some key issues in these contracts. Data exclusivity. If data ownership is to be exclusive, the contract should specify the specific entity that owns the data; otherwise, the contract should stipulate that data is non-exclusive because it is co-owned or open. Co-mingling of predictive models. If an analytic model is created or derived through data that is co-owned, the contract should specify that the entities who co-own the data are co-mingled; otherwise, the contract should note that the entity that creates the model exclusively owns the model. Data use after a partner leaves a partnership. The contract should specify who will own the data if a data owner leaves the partnership. Analytic model use after a model owner leaves a partnership. The contract should specify who will own analytic models if the owner leaves the partnership. Duration and fixed monetary exchange. The contract should specify both the duration of the contract as well as the basis for monetary exchange (e.g., data volume, number of customers). Value-based compensation. The contract should specify how value derived from the relationship will divided among parties so that there are incentives for all stakeholders. There are already lawsuits related to data ownership in these ecosystems, especially regarding indirect access to data. #data #PredictiveAnalytics #analytics #analyticsofthings #IOT ADVANCED PRACTICES COUNCIL (APC) INSIGHTS - OCTOBER 2020 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS ADVANCED PRACTICES COUNCIL (APC) MEMBERS DETERMINE THEIR 2021 RESEARCH AGENDA Anxiety in the Time of Covid-19 The Adanced Practices Council is the premier technology executive program for Senior Technology & IT Executives to Network, Inspire, Learn, Connect, Research, Grow, and Build Long Term ROI for their enterprise B2B, B2C, Government or large organization. No Selling. Real Data, Research, and Results for our Members - nothing less. (NOW VIRTUAL) October 5-6, 2021 (CHICAGO) Please make sure you ask us about other upcoming events, including evening mixers and regular APC special lunch and learn programs. Don't miss it! Copyright © 2018-2020. Advanced Practices Council (APC), a program of SIM. All rights reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779271
__label__cc	0.722055	0.277945	Stunning & Versatile External Mouldings homeStunning & Versatile External Mouldings Architectural Mouldings for all Areas of the Home Aerostone’s full range of Hebel-based green building materials are easy to mould and design. They are exceptionally strong, fire resistant and are able to withstand the harshest of Australian weather conditions. One of the biggest advantages is the ease with which the Aerostone mouldings are installed. The fire properties of our Hebel moulds achieve the highest ratings of any competitors moulds and coupled with the fact that they are not made from a core of polystyrene, longevity is also a trademark of any Aerostone mould. With style and longevity at the heart of everything we do, our building mouldings offer great value for just about any residential or commercial project. If you have a style in mind and can’t find the moulding you’re looking for here, please get in touch with our team An Eco-Friendly Alternative There is more to choosing a greener alternative than just face value – it’s a smart decision for our environment and your wallet too. Because we use autoclaved aerated concrete, our moulding products offer a 30% lower environmental impact than their concrete and brick veneer counterparts. Plus, aerated concrete products produce 55% less greenhouse emissions compared to similar building products, making it a more sustainable, environmentally friendly choice of building material. Why Aerostone? All of Aerostone’s decorative mouldings feel as solid as brick or plaster, yet are very lightweight, easy to install and can be customised to suit any style or application. That’s just the beginning, DIYers and builders choose Aerostone because it is… Value for Money: Because it’s made from hard-wearing Aerostone, our architectural mouldings last longer than other products which means less maintenance and better value for your home. Durable: By choosing Hebel, you’re getting a 7-year warranty on all products as standard. Quick to supply: Using an exclusive machine, we’re able to shape and supply external mouldings within industry-leading times. Aerostone Mouldings Australia’s harsh environmental conditions are known for putting most building products to the test. That’s why Aerostone’s decorative mouldings are built to withstand harsh conditions like hot temperatures, bushfires and storms, which considerably reduces the need to replace mouldings over time. A Customisable Solution Aerostone’s standard decorative mouldings offer a wide selection of styles, but if you can’t ﬁnd what you’re looking for, our team can design a moulding that is suited to your particular application – whether it’s for a window frame, outdoor pillar, wall capping and more. Just let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll tell you how soon you can have it. Plain Banding Plain banding is used to frame or separate areas, as well as to cover joins or imperfections. Special consideration needs to be given as to whether the banding is protruding enough to fulfill its function. Rebated Banding Rebated banding, also known as stepped banding, is used when you want a bit of depth or layering rather than just a flat band. Rebated banding can be used as a cover strip between ground and first floor. Special consideration needs to be given to fixing over areas that will move. Only one side can be solid fixed, which is generally the top as you don't want water to get behind. Profiled Banding Profiled banding is used for close visual appeal, or to suit the period style of the home. Profiled banding offers a level of detail to featured banding, which is mostly appreciated within 10-15m of the building exterior. Otherwise colour variation can be used to visually display the feature better at a distance. The use of profiled banding and colour gives the best visual feature. Plant On Sills Plant On Sills, also known as Face Fixed Sills, are moulds that are fixed to the face of the wall where the top of the mould is level with the bottom of the window. Plant on sills are used when the building is built with brick up to the window. This type of mould will require rendering to the top of the brick sill to give a seamless look from the window to the bottom of the band. Built-in Sills When you want to have a slope on the top of the window sill, commencing from the bottom of the window, a built-in sill is the best option. Built-in sills require bricks to be left out to all of the sills and to be installed under a window frame. This can be used as part of the sill or as the complete sill and is usually seen on Federation style windows. Special consideration needs to be given to ensure that the base of the sill is a combination of the wall thickness plus the overhang. Skirt Sills Skirts are the ornate sills that drape down from the window sill. This can be on its own or in the combination of a face fixed or built in sill. Either way, you must allow for the added thickness of the skirt. The shapes are cut out of 25mm thick bands and the pattern is set out even from the centre with common traits to all. Skirts are typically used for Colonial or Federation styles and can be applied to Modern style homes when used on their own. Sill Supports Sill supports are little feature blocks under the protruding sill. This gives the impression that the sill is being held up by the supports. The supports can be any shape, but as a rule, they should not protrude beyond the sill. These moulds are generally used for Colonial style homes to give additional character. Special consideration must be given to make sure that the sill protrudes enough to allow for the sill blocks. This will ensure that the supports do not become a hazard that could be bumped into. Rendered Sills Rendered sills are used to cover exposed brick on face fixed (plant on) sills or skirts on face brick walls, and gives the impression of a continuous solid piece. This is explained further in Rendering Reveals. Fully Framed Window Surrounds Fully framed window surrounds are where the same band is used all around the window to emphasise the windows and add depth. Fully framed surrounds generally suit taller than wider windows. In all cases, when applying the mould on face brick, the vertical band should extend out to the most protruding brick. This will allow for the ability to render and maintain a flat, straight band. Heads and Sides Window Surrounds Heads and sides are window surrounds that are used only at the head and two sides of the window where a sill of different sized material is to be used. Heads and sides are generally used in combination with a sill, or to a doorway where no sill is required. Head and Downturn Window Surrounds Head and downturns are window surrounds used at the head of a window and dropping only part of the way down the sides. Head and downturns create a feature at the top of the window, used to either highlight the window or become part of a continuous band at a lower level to the window heads. Head and downturns are used when the windows are solitary and don’t interact with anything else. Sloping Keystones Sloping faced keystones are thicker at the top and taper down to a thinner edge at the bottom to give a sloping effect. This gives a more pronounced appearance overall, without looking too thick. These are also used when a keystone is required with a profiled band. Rustic Keystones Rustic keystones are used when a natural chiselled stone appearance is preferred. These feature pieces are bordered with a smooth rim to give a neat appearance. Profiled Feature Keystones Profiled feature keystones are created from a profiled band which is cut down to a short section with returns on each side. The keystone will suit plain banding or profiled bands, but the thickness will need to be adjusted to suit. Profiled keystones can be used for extra pizzazz, or to counteract sloping keystones that protrude too far. Feature Keystones Feature keystones can be designed to suit particular building styles or to client requirements such as Art Decor or customised keystone moulds. Feature keystones are generally used to highlight building entries, windows and doorways. Springers Splayed Springers Splayed springers are normally used when the window is isolated and banding does not continue horizontally or vertically. The springers as per the keystones can be plain or splayed to suit the style of the home. Profiled Springers Profiled springers are short sections of a profiled band with one end returned and the other square, working in pairs. The flat square edge finishes at the window reveal, while the other returned end would usually run past the band that terminates on the springer. Quoining Individual Quoining with a Gap Individual tiles with a gap left between the tiles and joining at the corner is referred to as Individual Quoining with a Gap. This type of moulding is used when an authentic look is not critical. The rebated or square edge look is a more modern feature and the gap can be to the client’s appeal, normally 30mm to one brick course. Consideration should be given if the Quoins need to match face brick coursing. Individual quoining with a gap is best suited to rendered walls. Stepped Quoining Stepped quoins are very effective on Colonial style homes, generally 3 to 4 courses high and longer than higher (longest of the quoins), recommended with chamfered edges. Consideration should be given to whether the quoins need to match face brick coursing. Base Thickening Base Thickening To Piers Base thickening to piers is very effective in highlighting the portico columns or piers. This involves bulking out the base of the piers, giving it a solid base look. This type of base thickening is also used to highlight protruding walls from the main house such as bay windows or feature walls. Profiled Edge Base Thickening Profiled edges give a more ornate finish to the base thickening edge and can be used on front elevation, piers and protruding walls that are to be made into a feature. The profiled edge is normally only allowed on the top edge, stopping in line with window and door reveals, and not returning in to garage opening. However, windows and garage door openings can be revealed if they are on face brick. Wall cladding is used to build out a wall face and creates depth by leaving deep grooves or patterns imprinted into the wall. It is also used in a similar fashion for base thickening but may or may not continue down to ground level. Carving or routing will give an individual and unique feature wall. Rendering Reveals When you apply a mould or a sill on a face brick wall, quite often the top or side of the brick sill or window reveals stands out. This highlights the fact that the product is planted on the face of the wall. What you want is the sill or mould to look as if it is a solid piece built into the wall, so you can’t tell where the Aerostone mould stops and the brick wall starts. This is achieved by applying a thin skim of Aerostone adhesive or polymer render over the reveal or sill. This is then sanded back to blend the finish into the Aerostone product. Parapet Moulds Parapet moulds are used to finish off the face of a wall that extends above the roof line and are generally used in Mediterranean style homes with hidden roofs and porticos. As a guide these should be 200 – 300mm high. We recommend that the parapet flashing covers the top of the mould to avoid water escaping. Wall Capping Wall capping is used to sit on top of a low height wall, overhanging on one or both sides. This type of moulding enhances the appearance of planters, garden walls, and fences. Generally made to order, the overall width of the wall cap viewed from both sides would be the wall thickness plus twice the thickness of the preferred profile. If only viewed from one side, then only one thickness of the preferred profile needs be allowed for. Pier Caps Pier caps are used to sit on top of fence piers and are generally made to order. The overall width of the pier caps viewed from all sides would be the pier width plus twice the thickness of the preferred profile. The top of the pier can be flat or pyramid shaped. Another option to give the impression of a flat top pier is to run a profiled band around the top of the pier and skim render the top. Circular Collars Plain Circular Collars Plain collars are used to visually increase the thickness of column bases where standard ornate collars may protrude the base. Most ornate collars are thicker at the bottom and thinner towards the top. Plain collars can be made to the same thickness keeping the protrusion to a minimum. Profiled Circular Collars Profiled collars are ornate collars created from one of the profiled cutters, used to visually increase the thickness of column bases. These can be set on a square base or used individually. These define the start and end of vertical circular columns, which would otherwise appear pipe-like and plain. Exterior house corbels are a protruding feature piece that can be used to add a bit of European charm to the eaves. These mouldings are generally used at eaves or balconies but can be used where an overhang occurs. Plain Piers Plain piers are used to give the illusion of structural supporting piers and are solid fixed back to a supporting background. A rectangular vertical pier (attached to a wall), can be used to accentuate a door way or entry. Alternatively, a recess can be used to insert stone or tiles leaving a framed boarder. Plain piers work best when a trowel on texture coat is to be applied. Profiled Piers Profiled piers are used where you wish to create a tall feature or focal point and are solid fixed back to a supporting background. The profile should be complimentary with the overall style of the home. Unlike the plain piers, these may not be suited to having a trowel on texture coating due to the complexity of the design, making application difficult. Therefore, a paint on finish would be more appropriate. Gable Features Bulls Eye Gable Features Bulls eyes are used to reduce the blank areas created when a pitched roof creates a high wall face. These moulds are generally featured on gables or on low level garden walls and circular windows. A standard bulls eye mould consists of a circular band (profiled or plain) with four keystones to suit, which are incorporated as the North, South, East and West points of a compass. Vent Surround Vent surrounds are trims around ventilation grills used to highlight grills that may be bland and need to be framed. The vents may be real or imitation and the surrounds are used simply to enhance the appearance; creating a feature. These may include banding, keystones, springers and sills. 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__label__wiki	0.82183	0.82183	US Senator grills State Department official on potential F-35 sale to UAE Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Robert Menendez said the possible sale of the advanced fighter jet to the United Arab Emirates could undermine Israel's military superiority in the region. An Israeli F-35 fighter jet is seen in a hangar during the Blue Flag multinational aerial exercise at the Ovda air force base, north of the Israeli city of Eilat, on Nov. 11, 2019. Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty Images. Adam Lucente @Adam_Lucente Top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Robert Menendez said today that the proposed US sale of F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) undermines Israel’s military superiority in the Middle East. His comments came just two days after Israel’s top defense official visited Washington to discuss the matter. Menendez, of New Jersey, questioned US Secretary of Political Affairs David Hale extensively on the reported sale at a Senate hearing on Wednesday. "It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that if Israel’s the only country in the Middle East that has F-35s, then selling it to someone else no longer produces that qualitative military edge,” said Menendez. The Donald Trump administration is reportedly working on the sale of F-35 aircraft to the UAE. The UAE and Israel signed an agreement to normalize relations this month. However, Israeli officials are concerned that the Gulf country obtaining the sophisticated military planes would undermine Israel’s military superiority in the Middle East. The United States has a legal commitment to preserve the Jewish state’s qualitative military edge in the region. US officials are working to reassure Israel that they remain committed to the military edge. Congress has the authority to review US arms sales to foreign countries. When asked about an update on the planned sale, Hale said that the United States is still early on in the process. “We are not at a point now where we have something to bring to the Senate, but we understand fully our obligations to notify Congress,” said Hale during the hearing. Hale did not precisely confirm that the administration is considering selling F-35s to the Emirates. “We’re having consultations about their security needs and what would it take in order to improve their security,” he said when asked by Menendez about F-35s specifically. Hale said he is not aware of a formal request by the UAE for the planes but he would keep the Senate updated on the issue. Israel is the only country in the Middle East with F-35s. “I don’t see how anybody could reasonably assert that a sale of F35 aircraft will in fact not reduce Israel’s qualitative military edge based on the simple fact that Israel is the only country throughout the Middle East that has that aircraft,” said the senator. When asked about how the government will deal with US law pertaining to Israel’s qualitative military edge, Hale said the State Department and Pentagon have a process in place to ensure this. He also spoke of the importance of what US allies in the Gulf need in terms of military hardware. “We have a large group of people at the Pentagon and the State Department who evaluate based on technical criteria and assessments of security and what it is that the Israelis have and what it is that the partners need,” said Hale, adding they have a “consultative process” with Israel on the subject. Israel’s Minister of Defense Benny Gantz visited Washington on Tuesday. His talks with US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper focused on US sanctions on Iran and Israel’s military advantage in light of the possible F-35 sale. An Israeli defense official told Al-Monitor the F-35 proposal serves to ease concerns Gulf states have about their ability to defend themselves against Iran. More from Adam Lucente What Democrats' Senate majority means for the Mideast Congressional Democrats and Republicans rebuke Trump admin over Houthi terror designation Israel, UAE top Middle East vaccination rates Adam Lucente \| Iran Deal \| Jan 20, 2021 Biden team picks Dana Stroul to lead Pentagon's Middle East desk Jared Szuba \| Syria Conflict \| Jan 20, 2021 Blinken: 'Vitally important' to engage with Israel, Gulf on Iran nuclear deal Elizabeth Hagedorn \| Defense/Security cooperation \| Jan 19, 2021 Intel: Biden’s pick for top intelligence official vows to report to Congress on Jamal Khashoggi murder Jared Szuba \| Khashoggi \| Jan 19, 2021	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779276
__label__wiki	0.771579	0.771579	Freshippo Finds Partners to Expand Its ‘New Retail’ Model in China Tom Brennan \| September 29, 2017 Alibaba Group, building on the success of its New Retail-driven Freshippo (also known as Hema) supermarkets, is partnering with retailers to bring the concept to new cities in China, the global technology giant announced on Friday. Freshippo has tied up with Sanjiang Shopping Club and Xingli Department Store to launch new stores in Hangzhou and Guiyang, respectively. Those added locations come in addition to five other newly opened stores: three in Shanghai, one in Beijing and one in Shenzhen. WATCH: Alizila Managing Editor Tom Brennan tours a Freshippo supermarket in Shanghai. Freshippo CEO Hou Yi said he wanted to expand the New Retail model by working with partners such as Sanjiang and Xingli, while also experimenting with ways to further improve the shopping experience for consumers. This in turn would allow for collaborations with additional partners in the future. “As our model becomes more established, it can be shared with other traditional retailers to help them transform in the digital age,” Hou said. First launched in 2015, there are now a total of 20 Freshippo locations in China, including the reopening of two newly renovated stores in Shanghai and one in Beijing. The new stores in Shenzhen and Guiyang, which is located in Guizhou province, are the first locations in southern and southwestern China, respectively. Sanjiang, the partner in the new Hangzhou store, is also a partner in Freshippo’s Ningbo outlet. Freshippo blends online and offline shopping to better serve consumers. It starts with a mobile app that allows for both online orders and the researching of products while consumers are shopping in the store. The data collected from transactions is used to personalize recommendations to improve the customers experience, while geographic data helps to plan the most efficient delivery routes. For a step-by-step look at how shopping at Freshippo works, click here. In an innovation that is unique to Freshippo, deliveries are fulfilled not from a separate warehouse but from within the store itself. As a result, goods reach customers in a 3-kilometer radius as quickly as 30 minutes after ordering. And all payments are handled through Alipay, the mobile-payments platform owned by Alibaba affiliate company Ant Financial. In July, Alibaba Group CEO Daniel Zhang made a statement similar to that of Hou in Friday’s announcement, saying that Alibaba had no intentions of operating a large grocery chain. As with the company’s investments in the Intime department store chain, the aim was to demonstrate the benefits of New Retail to customers and other businesses. If e-commerce currently accounts for about 15 percent of total retail in China, he said, Alibaba’s goal is not to make incremental progress on that 15 percent but rather to digitally transform the 85 percent. “We believe the future of New Retail will be a harmonious integration of online and offline, and Freshippo is a prime example of this evolution that’s taking place,” Zhang said. “Freshippo is a showcase of the new business opportunities that emerges from online-offline integration.” Zhang: Opportunities in an Uncertain Environment China Is Becoming a Coffee-Drinking Nation Starbucks Taps Alibaba for Delivery, New Virtual Store Zhang: Offline Retailers Must Digitize to Unlock Value	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779278
__label__cc	0.670609	0.329391	Bandung, West Java, Indonesia Bandung is the capital of West Java. It is about 3 hours driving distance away from Jakarta. Its mountainous topography makes it cooler, despite of being located in the tropics. Toll Road The toll road makes the travel time shorter. It usually takes about 2.5 hours, but it took us about 3 hours because of the heavy traffic. Traffic Jam In Between Toll Roads We started off the rush hours, but still got caught in the middle of traffic jam. Freight Line No semi-trailers, there were lots of container trucks and mid-size trucks on the slow lane. Bikes on Delivery Some of the commercial trucks deliver these motorcycles to the dealership somewhere. Gundaling Pork was for lunch. There are only few restaurants that serve pork, since it's not kosher nor halal. Dago 158 I used to stay at this house for the last 2 years of my college life. Dago Giri House This is my sister's house, up on the hill. It's a simply beautiful house. Nice Patio to Relax The house has a patio to sit and relax. It was quite, away from the traffic noice and the busy city. The Top of Gunung Batu Paulus and I went for a hike up the hill, to the top of Gunung Batu (Stone Mountain). I don't think it's technically a mountain, but it was quite a hike. Lembang from Above From the top of Gunung Batu, we could see Lembang on one direction and Bandung on the opposite direction. It was pretty hazy, so we couldn't see that far. The mountain on the left is an active volcano, which recently has becomed more active. Documenting the Migration We met a group from the local birding community on the top. They were observing the migration of hawks. According to these guys, the birds are originated from China, Taiwan, and maybe Russia. The hawks were migrating south to Nusa Tenggara Timur. There were about 50 sightings while we were up there. It could get up to about 1000 sightings total per migration season. Looking South Through the Haze Bandung was pretty hazy, so we couldn't see far to south part of Bandung. Seismic Station On the top, there's also a seismic observation station. It monitors the ground movements, since there's a major fault nearby. Farming Land on the Hill The place is surrounded by farm lands own by the locals. At the time, they were growing chili, broccoli, and tomatoes. Lots of Chili This farm only grows chili, lots of them. Hilly Farm Land It's quite a hilly farming land. The house to the right is the official house of the Deputy Governor of the West Java province. It's All the Way Downhill from Here The farm land is prepped and ready to be planted. Kids Will Be Kids No Xbox or Playstation or Nintendo, just soccer. You can't find this in the US easily. It's in front of my sister's house. Rainy Evening in Bandung It rained pretty hard just before we went out for supper. Toko Roti Duti After supper, we went to this sandwich shop. I used to come here, in the middle of the night, in my college years. They stay open until 2 am. Early Morning on the Hill While I made photos of sunrise, my sister took the comfortable route on enjoying the scenery. Down Hill Home The hill is surrounded by fields that are being cultivated by the locals. They mainly grow produce such as broccoli, green beans, chilli peppers, and tomatoes.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779282
__label__cc	0.685464	0.314536	Light It Up Tia Light It Up True: The Hardship Do as I say, Not as I Do Or listen to what I am saying and do not pay attention to what happened to me By Wayne Rohde and Louis Conte In a recent decision in the Vaccine Court, more formally known as the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP), a Special Master (administrator to oversee proceedings) granted the petitioner’s (injured party filing a claim for compensation) motion to redact not only the petitioner’s name for proceedings going forward but also the entitlement ruling (decision the petitioner is eligible for compensation, process to move into damages phase) handed down in the fall of 2017. Redaction of personal information is very difficult to obtain in the NVICP. Typically, the Department of Justice attorneys who represent the Secretary of Health and Human Services in the NVICP oppose motions to redact personal information. Special Masters rarely allow petitioners to do so. Keep in mind that the NVICP exists because Congress passed the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act in 1986. The Act essentially ended civil liability for vaccine manufacturers and medical professionals who administer vaccines. In other words, an American citizen cannot sue a vaccine manufacturer. If someone claims to have been injured by a vaccine or a family member who died from a vaccine, they have to sue the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), a Presidential Cabinet member, in the Federal Court of Claims. What makes this specific redaction decision so interesting is the identity of the petitioner and her line of work. In the motion for redaction, the petitioner stated that she holds a position with an organization which engages in public health advocacy related to vaccination. The petitioner expressed concern that public knowledge of her vaccine injury claim would negatively impact her credibility and professional relationships. It seems that the Special Master and the Department of Justice attorneys agreed with the petitioner: Disclosing that you have suffered a vaccine injury – even one that you have been compensated for – can damage your professional career. The Special Master ordered that the petitioner’s name be stricken from publicly available documents and replaced with initials. In this case, the vaccine injury alleged a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). According to HHS statistics, SIRVA is the most common vaccine injury claim brought in the NVICP over the past 3 years, followed closely by Guillain-Bare’ Syndrome (GBS). We have written extensively about SIRVA in the NVICP, here, and here. We will extend this medical professional the privacy the NVICP afforded her other than to note the petitioner practices medicine in the field of infectious disease. The discussion that follows seems to resonate with old adage “do what I say, not what I do.” A previous case A few years ago, Wayne Rohde discovered another peculiar redaction decision in 2012 whereas the petitioner was denied. In her motion for redaction the petitioner, who won a large compensation award, claimed she needed privacy for personal safety reasons to protect the identity of her husband who worked in law enforcement. The petitioner, who lives in New York State, claimed a problematic relative would attempt to take her monetary award. But, of even more concern, was her concern for her husband who was working in an undercover duty in law enforcement. The petitioner was concerned her husband was in jeopardy if her name was released in a public document. The Special Master in this case denied the petitioner’s motion for redaction. Apparently, it is acceptable to protect the identity of medical professionals who might suffer criticism from fellow public health professionals but not acceptable for anyone else with a vaccine injury claim. Mr. Rohde was curious as to why the Special Master denied the petitioner’s motion. So, he contacted the petitioner via phone call. The petitioner answered the phone. Mr. Rohde introduced himself and explained why he was calling. The petitioner said that she did not know anyone by that name and hung up. It was then he could sense that she was really fearful, being really scared and caught in a trap that was set by the NVICP and Special Master’s decision. Within a couple of minutes, Wayne received a call from a New York State Trooper asking about why he as trying to contact her. Wayne gave him all some information, credentials, and the reason why he wanted to talk with her. While one the phone, the trooper googled Mr. Rohde and conducted a quick background check. Within 5 minutes, he mentioned that Wayne checked out and was a legitimate concerned individual. He would not talk more about the petitioner but did mention that he also had a family member who he believed was vaccine injured. Our community is larger than we realize. Back to the doctor The Vaccine Court has granted a personal information redaction to a medical doctor who practices in the United States in the field of infectious disease. Is this doctor worried about what her peers will say about the petitioner? Is it out of concern that the public stop vaccinating because of this public health professional’s vaccine injury. According to the HHS, the public has no right to know. A few years ago, the Secretary of HHS balked at the idea of conducting a public awareness campaign about the NVICP, hiding behind the rationale that public would stop vaccinating if they know there was a federal program to compensate vaccine injury. HHS has dedicated virtually no resources to publicizing the NVICP even though Congress mandated that they do so in the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. Perhaps it is the very real fear that if the public was educated on the number of vaccine injuries and the very real devastating medical outcome that often follow from them, the public might start asking tough questions. The Redaction Process Typically, the DOJ attorneys that represent the Secretary of HHS aggressively fight a redaction motions. In this case, they sat on their hands and let the Special Master know there was no objection. Section 12(d)(4)(B) of the Vaccine Act, in relevant part, provides that: A decision of the Special Master or the court in a proceeding shall be disclosed, except that if the decision is to include information: Which is a trade secret or commercial or financial information which is privileged and confidential, or Which are medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy, and if the person who submitted such information objects to the inclusion of such information in the decision, the decision shall be disclosed without such information. Mr. Rohde has written extensively about petitioner privacy, especially children. In his book, The Vaccine Court – The Dark Truth to America’s Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, there is an entire chapter to discuss redaction motions. Bias in NVICP There has been several actions by Special Masters that show extreme bias on denying redaction of petitioners. One of the more egregious acts was from Special Master Christian Moran and his decision to publicly post a partial fact finding hearing decision from a prominent Gardasil petition. By making this decision public, several pro-pharma bloggers and shills ran with the information and began a public shaming and ridiculing campaign against the petitioner. Other medical professionals. There have been several doctors and nurses who have submitted petitions for compensation of their injuries. Most of them have won damage awards. And many of them did not redact their decisions. So why this doctor? Maybe because those decisions were several years ago. Or maybe, in today’s climate of absolute obedience to the belief that all vaccines are safe and effective, any information to the contrary cannot be tolerated. Even if a member of the public health community has been legitimately compensated by the United States Government for vaccine injury. Wayne Rohde, author of The Vaccine Court – Dark Truth of America’s Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Louis Conte, author of The Autism War and co-author of Vaccine Injuries All books published by Skyhorse Publishing – New York City Posted by Age of Autism on April 03, 2018 at 06:00 AM in Current Affairs \| Permalink \| Comments (11) Wayne, regarding this statement: Noted again is the complete failure to follow a congressional mandate established in 1986 to conduct public awareness campaign about the NVICP. Every administration since 1986 - and every Secretary of HHS - has failed the American people regarding vaccine injury policy. I think it was former FDA commissioner David Kessler who was going around speaking to doctors groups "informing" them they were no longer could be held responsible for vaccine injuries after the vaccine act. Vaccinate with reckless abandon. Posted by: michael \| April 03, 2018 at 08:19 PM Wayne - thanks, John Posted by: John Stone \| April 03, 2018 at 05:55 PM Here is the article. http://www.ageofautism.com/2015/04/a-tragic-derailment-of-future-plans-as-vaccine-safety-regulators-are-asleep-at-the-switch.html Posted by: Wayne Rohde \| April 03, 2018 at 03:13 PM .....Sooo 'I' get compensated by the government because a product did me grievous harm. Then I get to continue to earn a living forcing said product on to unsuspecting people because the government is going to protect my identity. Nice work if you can get it. Posted by: annie \| April 03, 2018 at 03:05 PM Why redact this professional's name? This is evidence that at least some in the system are not complete hypocrites, not something that should endanger any professional to my mind in a profession that does still admit there is at least a "1 in a million chance" of "serious" reaction, unless there actually is a Nazi-like-you're-inferior-and-should-probably-hurry-up-and-pop-off-of-our-planet attitude held by some promoting vaccination about those who sustain long-term problems after a shot. It seems more likely this award could be used to argue against other decisions made by the court in denying of petitioners decisions in related cases to me...and/or the system wants to particularly keep the vaccine sellers' feelings in a secure "entitled" zone....don't want any of them strongly experiencing the full reality of what most sustaining vaccine harm experience. Posted by: Jeannette Bishop \| April 03, 2018 at 01:27 PM Wayne & Lou I can't find the article or remember the name of the guy, but one or both of you did an article about four years back about a doctor whose wife had been crippled by her holiday shots and successfully won an award for her, but was disparaging about the right of ordinary families - this seems to be typical of the professional hypocrisy. To win the award needed highly specialised medical and legal knowledge, the leisure and financial wherewithal to pursue it etc. Thank you for reporting again. Thanks, Wayne and Lou, for continuing to follow the VICP’s denialist shenanigans. Their hypocritical double standards are disgusting. Posted by: nhokkanen \| April 03, 2018 at 11:37 AM Our case in VICP lasted over four years. After my second meeting with the vaccine injury attorney, I told him in the spoken English language that I did not wish to pursue a claim and to stop all efforts on my behalf. That was in the first month of our claim. Some four or five years later, i was astounded during a routine compliance audit when my name was entered in Google, the case I had elected to not pursue popped up in the search engine. Our family name, plaintiff name, and the outcome of our "claim"- "denied"- was disclosed- as was the fact that the attorney I had asked to drop the claim had collected over $18,000 in fees associated with our (non) claim. I wrote a letter to the state bar association complaining of this crappy situation. Of course- nothing happened. I was told that after VICP renders a judgement, the plaintiff has a two week window to request that information about the claim be kept off the public record. Since we did not know there even was a verdict, we could not make that request. Subsequent to our complaint to the bar, the data was removed from the internet. Posted by: Ottoschnaut \| April 03, 2018 at 10:10 AM Thanks for this article and for Cindy's comment. I had never heard of SIRVA. The last vaccine I got, a few years back, was a tetanus shot...and my shoulder ached for weeks afterward. It was obvious to me that the shoulder issue was related to the vaccine - the swelling started at the site of the injection and went up from there. But I had no idea this was a known side effect. Like most, I did not bother to report it. I have an adopted adult son with autism. I have no idea whether vaccines contributed to his problems or not. I do know that he had immune system dysfunction from birth (born before Hep B at birth, so that can't be it, either), and I'm pleased to see that research is finally showing correlation of the immune system to autism (something countless docs told me was "coincidence" when I was desperately trying to get treatment for him.) No more vaccines for me! Posted by: Vicki Hill \| April 03, 2018 at 09:22 AM I wish I'd known about SIRVA when it happened to me. Instead I was ridiculed and treated for an "unusual" type of RA — for 10 years, all the while being told to continue with my flu shots every year since I now had an autoimmune disease, which put me "at risk for flu." I was on plaquenil for all that time, and my rheumatologist was considering putting me on methotrexate when, one year, I missed my flu shot ... and I started to get better. Finally, an allergist listened to my concerns that the pains and arthritis got worse with every shot. He first validated my complaints by admitting when the nurse "probably" put the shot too high (I had accused her of hitting my shoulder blade, but she told me I needed to "adult up" and behave myself). But first, my allergist said, before we could believe that it was vaccines that were causing my unending waves of "palindromic" arthritis that always flared up with a vengeance after I got my flu shot, we would need to do "challenge" doses. And so, in November 2007, I submitted to challenge doses of a flu shot, a pneumococcal and a tetanus vaccine. The flu shot arm hurt like hell from the moment it was done — and again, I accused the nurse of going too high on my shoulder, and again, she told me to "just calm down" and "adult up." The other two shots, given in my right arm, weren't nearly as bad at injection time, but the next day my flu shot arm was swollen the size of a softball, and the other arm hurt so bad I couldn't lift it to comb my hair. By Day 2 I was so sick I had to call off work. I lay in bed in pain, with snot rolling out of my nose, coughing and sneezing for the next week. And the "arthritis" vibrated from my shoulder across my neck and down to the other arm in mammoth, horrific waves. Tears rolled down my face as I lay in bed writhing in pain, it hurt that bad. My rheumatologist gave me Percocet for it. My allergist just shrugged his shoulders and said, "I guess you're just one of those people who can't take vaccines." Three years later a new rheumatologist puzzled over my 10 years of records and said he didn't believe I'd ever had rheumatoid arthritis at all — something my PCP agreed with. In the end, the new rheumatologist surmised that I was vaccine-injured in 1997 when all this began and "most likely" had vaccine-induced arthralgia that was retriggered with every vaccine. He told me not to take any more vaccines, and to come back if I needed him. That was January 2011 and I haven't gone back. And I haven't had to take any arthritis medications either, not even a Tylenol. But by then it was too late for vaccine court and, besides, I still hadn't heard of SIRVA. The lies that are vaccines need to be exposed. And doctors need to quit telling patients it's all in their heads. And nurses should be fired for telling people like me to "adult up." Posted by: Cindy \| April 03, 2018 at 08:23 AM "A decision of the Special Master or the court in a proceeding shall be disclosed, except that if the decision is to include information: 1.Which is a trade secret or commercial or financial information which is privileged and confidential, or 2.Which are medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy, and if the person who submitted such information objects to the inclusion of such information in the decision, the decision shall be disclosed without such information." Under #2 above ... How was it possible for a Special Master to deny a motion by a compensated "petitioner" .. after "petitioner" specifically requested her MEDICAL FILES NOT BE DISCLOSED? The decision to DISCLOSE that information appears to be in clear violation of the PETITIONER'S RIGHT TO PRIVACY. Of course .. I know why .. because .. the Vaccine Court operates under their OWN rule .. that being .. DO AS I SAY, NOT AS I DO. In my humble opinion .. it is morally/ethically/legally incomprehensibly outrageous the "petitioner" was DENIED her RIGHT TO PRIVACY .. while at the very same time the recent lunatic school shooter in Florida .. is afforded HIS RIGHT TO PRIVACY .. thereby making certain the PUBLIC will NEVER KNOW WHAT SSRI'S DRUGS MAY HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN THIS MASS SHOOTINGS. In other words .. it is not so much the PRIVACY OF THE SHOOTER THAT IS PROTECTED .. IT IS THE PRIVACY OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY'S DANGEROUS SSRI DRUGS THAT IS ALWAYS PROTECTED. Posted by: bob moffit \| April 03, 2018 at 06:36 AM	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779286
__label__cc	0.709582	0.290418	Buy the latest issues » Subscription offers » BFTA clubs HFT clubs BASA Membership Is buying a complete airgun outfit the best way to go? PUBLISHED: 16:40 28 August 2018 \| UPDATED: 16:40 28 August 2018 Terry Doe Ronnie Sunshines owner, Dave Craze, displays the kit I'll be testing next month - and you can win it! Does airgunners need the total package? The editor investigates The most frequently asked questions I get at the Airgun World offices are based on ‘what should I buy?’ From rifles, pistols, scopes, pellets, clothing, footwear and mounts, right through cleaning products, cammo gear and decoys, all the way to mozzie repellent, face veils and sling swivels. Think of a subject and we’ll have had airgunners asking advice about it, and that’s exactly how it should be, of course. Among the myriad subjects, help with choosing a rifle and scope outfit, and specifically, putting it together successfully, dominates by a factor of at least 10 to 1, and that doesn’t surprise me because it’s such an important decision. There’s so much hardware out there, too, so no wonder people need advice. Sunshines solution I was talking to Dave Craze, the hyper-enthusiastic owner of the Ronnie Sunshines airgun superstore, about this at the Northern Shooting Show, and he replied, “Why don’t you come over to the shop and see how we deal with that. I think you’ll be impressed.” Dave has never been backward in coming forward, but he’ll always back up what he says, so it was that on a bright June morning I found myself in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, nursing a coffee and listening to Dave’s take on how best to help airgunners to make the right choices. It turned out to be interesting stuff. All new kits can be expertly assembled for you at the shop's range. Give them what they need Dave told me, ‘We get the same sort of questions you do about choosing rifles, scopes and putting together an outfit, so we decided to create a range of pre-charged pneumatic outfits ourselves that will help as many customers as possible. Most importantly, we don’t ‘sell’ anyone anything. Our approach is to talk to them and find out exactly what would be best for their needs, budget, capabilities and aspirations, and these are entirely unique to each customer. We don’t run a ‘one size fits all’ business, here. Our sport is a personal thing, so that’s how we approach our customers’ needs. ‘Next, we do our best to provide kits comprising high quality, top value products throughout a wide price range. The fact is, some customers either don’t want to spend the best part of a grand of getting kitted out, or they simply can’t afford that much, but that shouldn’t stop them having access to an outfit that will do a great job for them. That’s why our full kit offers range from £599 all the way to £995, and all kits include a rifle, a quality variable-magnification scope, mounts, silencer and either a slip or a case to keep it all in.’ All set up and ready to shoot - and all part of the service. Help to choose and use As Dave explained things, he took me on a tour of his company’s comprehensive workshop, storage and testing facilities, and when we reached the shop’s impressive indoor range, he continued to explain the company philosophy. ‘Once a customer has made the decision about which outfit is best for their needs, one of our technicians will put it all together for them, explaining how to use and care for it, and then setting up the scope to suit the customer’s build and shooting stance. Then, we help the customer zero their new rifle, making any required changes to scope position or trigger settings they may need, as well as offering advice on technique. We’re shooters, so we know that only range time will truly get a shooter and their rifle performing to their full potential, and that’s why everyone who buys a new outfit gets a full day, with a partner, on our range, to make sure they leave our shop with everything they need to make the most of what they’ve bought.’ Lifetime service - with a smile. Aftercare for life Dave then showed me some of the 12, BSA-based outfits, dubbed ‘Pro Kit’ and ‘Premier Kit’, based on BSA’s Ultra, Scorpion SE and R10 rifles in various guises, before completing his account of the new Ronnie Sunshine’s initiative. ‘The next thing that comes as standard with our kits, is peace of mind. Not only do the kits have a full lifetime guarantee to the original purchaser, they also come with free servicing as long as the customer owns the rifle. The whole idea of this scheme is to offer the total package of expert advice tailored to the customer’s needs, a competitively-priced purchase, a set-up and testing service, and a lifelong care package. Plus they can always come in or call us for advice if they need to. As I say, this really is the total package. It’s been incredibly well received, and we’ll be expanding the range of kit options as our customers request them, so when you get those enquiries about which outfit to buy – send them here!’ Everything will be fitted to the customer's needs, with plenty of expert advice as part of the package. Would it work for you? The combination of a dozen kit choices, plus the ability to have your kit expertly set up, then the luxury of having a whole day on a windless range to get in tune with it, backed by a service package that lasts as long as you do, has to answer many airgunners’ prayers. It would have answered mine, for sure. I didn’t have anything like that when I was learning this game and I know it would have been a massive advantage. Just one of 12 outfits available - with more to come. Web: www.ronniesunshines.com Choosing the right airgun Choosing the perfect gun for hunting Fitting a scope for improvement Latest from the Airgun Shooting Kalibrgun Argus 60 air rifle - test & review The Good Scope Guide \| part 2 \| how to mount your scope (prt 1 of 2) The good scope guide \| part 1 \| scope elements explained Recipe - Squirrel stew with dumplings Leica’s new thermal range arrives at Scott Country - check out the Calonox Sight & Calonox View! © 2021 Archant Community Media Ltd	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779288
__label__cc	0.729703	0.270297	Mavin Air-X true wireless earphones pack next-generation performance at CES 2019 Chris Thomas / @CThomasTech Taking the wraps off its new Air-X true wireless earbuds at CES 2019, Mavin now boasts one of the few units employing Qualcomm’s TrueWireless Stereo Plus feature. By doing this, the earphones avoid the most common pitfalls of true wireless headphones, and offer signal strength rivaling Apple’s W1 chip. The Mavin Air-X is among the first true wireless earbuds to make full use of Qualcomm's latest Bluetooth features. The Mavin Air-X is among the first true wireless earbuds to make full use of Qualcomm’s latest Bluetooth features. The Mavin Air-X has very small earbuds, weighing just 0.16oz each. However, they pack a lot of attractive features into one unit. They’re IPX5 rated (can take a splash), boast 50 hours of battery life, and have a class 1 (100ft. range) antenna. They even offer support for Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. However, the main reason you’d choose the Mavin Air-X over anything on the market currently is because they can use Qualcomm’s TrueWireless Stereo Plus feature. This means a phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 or 855 can connect to each earbud individually, which will bring better battery life and a stronger connection. The Air-X also employs the latest aptX codecs, so you won’t be stuck with AAC or SBC. Pricing and availability have yet to be announced, but we’ll update this article when we get more information on the subject. Pebble founder reveals universal chat app for Android, with iMessage support	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779292
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This allows colleagues to get tax relief on donations and the amount provided to charities through this scheme has doubled over the last three years to over £100,000. People – living our purpose Our ambition is to create a workplace where people feel energised, respected and heard; a place from where they can go home safely each day with pride in the work we do. Actively engaging our workforce in the effort to be a responsible business is made easier by this pride. It’s a pride built on the belief that we play a vital role in connecting people’s lives. For us it’s a corporate imperative that we encourage responsible behaviour, whether it is conserving energy by switching off lights and computers, or behaving ethically in our dealings with customers, suppliers and each other. We recognise that no two colleagues are the same. High performing businesses are driven by many things, not least strong values and a commitment to creating an environment where everyone can be the best that they can be. Valuing diversity and being inclusive is a key part of this. Our diversity and inclusion programme ensures that we are continually focussed on actively identifying and putting in place actions that will take us forwards. For instance we have launched a number of training courses and leaning materials on diversity and inclusion, such as unconscious bias e-learning, aimed at raising our self-awareness on assumptions and conclusions we can all be guilty of jumping too, without knowing. Our Diversity Ambassadors aim to help build a safe and inclusive culture where individuality is celebrated. These ambassadors have initiated and driven further groups within Arqiva such as the Working Families Network, providing support and advice for colleagues with additional family commitments. Investing in the future of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) We have active Intern, Apprentice and Graduate schemes, and connect with Universities and Schools to reach the next generation of engineers. Our STEM ambassadors support local schools, and we encourage visits from school children to our headquarters in Crawley Court and our main site in the north of England, Emley Moor, to stimulate their interest in following STEM subjects as a key step to their future career. Arqiva recognises that women and girls have historically been deterred from pursuing a career in the STEM subjects, so our female colleagues take active roles in STEM projects within and outside Arqiva. The aim is to encourage others and to promote better diversity within the industry as a whole. You can read some of their stories in our Careers section. Wellbeing – caring for the whole person We take a responsible approach to the health and emotional wellbeing of our people. We see work as just part of the whole person and aim to create the conditions whereby colleagues can look after their personal wellbeing, both in and out of work. Our own annual event focussing on both organisational and personal resilience, OR Week, includes many wellbeing sessions and training courses. We also have a fast-growing network of mental health first-aiders, who are equipped to listen non-judgementally, reassure and respond to colleagues, even in a crisis. This activity is supplemented by further focussed activity aligned with national weeks around mental health or wellness. As well as specific wellbeing activities, our colleagues have access to a wealth of support through our Employee Assistance Programme and our partnership with Cancer Research UK (as mentioned above). Our business is delivered through an average of 35,500 working hours every month. The diverse activities within the company range from office-based roles to repairing antenna systems at the top of a 1,000ft mast. Whatever we are doing we look to do it in the safest manner. No accident, injury or lack of protection is acceptable. Safety on site Ensuring the safety of anyone visiting or working on Arqiva sites is one of our most important responsibilities. We want everyone to get home safe at the end of each day. We pay particular attention to teams working in high risk areas, such as at height on masts, towers and rooftops, or working near radiating antennas and on electrical systems. We also ensure that everyday activities, such as driving and manual handling are well controlled. Safety on site also extends to all visitors and contracted workers too. We proactively engage with our contractors and work collaboratively to ensure they understand and meet recognised standards. As a mark of our commitment to leading the industry in this area, Arqiva Health and Safety colleagues have been driving forces in the continual development of MATS, the Mast and Tower Safety Group. We give our colleagues the tools, information and training to ensure they can work safely: We have a robust integrated management system that is certified to ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO9001 and ISO27001. We develop our policies and procedures with the relevant people to ensure that the defined activities actually work in practice, are compliant and support our CSR commitments. We have a training programme covering specific skills and general awareness; We run our own accredited IOSH Working Safely training scheme for our engineers; We ensure collaboration with employee groups through the recognised union BECTU, specific working groups on topics such as work at height and radio frequency safety and our annual employee safety conference. Our technology and services provide vital networks across communities in the UK and across the world. But as responsible corporate citizens, we are also aware of the impact our activities and our infrastructure may have on local communities. We always strive to minimise the impact we make on sites across the country, especially at remote locations with protected habitats and wildlife; and we work closely with planning authorities and local communities to find the best acceptable solution for locations of communications masts and other infrastructure essential to keeping both rural and urban communities connected. We are an affiliate member of Waterwise, an independent UK NGO which is focused on reducing water consumption in the UK. The energy we consume is a significant cost for us, both economically and environmentally. In doing our best to reduce the amount of energy we use, our aim is to act responsibly both for our shareholders and for the wider community. To achieve this we aim to create a company-wide mindset that automatically thinks about energy savings, from the small things like reducing unnecessary travel, through to the way we design our technology. In January 2019 we embarked on a campaign to reduce our reliance on single-use plastics. Asking our colleagues to bring their own cups to use in hot drink vending machines and canteens was a big first step, and proved very successful, removing over 400,000 plastic hot drinks cups from use. Following that we reduced the reliance on single-use plastic water cups by 150,000 per year removing them from water coolers. Highlighting the need to recycle where possible has also increased our overall recycling efforts have improved by 10%. The nature of our business means that we also have certain responsibilities peculiar to our industry. For example, as new technologies emerge and legacy equipment is replaced we look for the most environmentally-friendly ways to dispose of redundant hardware. We also consider the environmental risk of every investment made. With many of our transmission sites located in remote rural locations, we also seek to protect or work round natural habitats, rare flora and fauna. For example: At Morn Hill, we don’t do normal grounds maintenance. There is a meadow area where we hand pick the weeds to protect the natural flora and fauna for local butterfly protection. At our Bedford teleport Bedford Teleport we have an agreement with the local community to let an area of grass grow to allow them to harvest themselves for sileage. We believe in complying with the law not only by the letter, but also in spirit too. 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__label__cc	0.571005	0.428995	Aspen Capital Markets a growth area. Third-party funds now $135m 28th July 2014 - Author: Artemis Chris O’Kane, CEO of global insurance and reinsurance firm Aspen, said that the company’s alternative capital management and insurance-linked securities (ILS) unit Aspen Capital Markets is a growth area and its third-party reinsurance capital has risen to $135m. Aspen’s quarterly results were announced last week and during the firm’s earnings call O’Kane said that one of its areas of investment is the Aspen Capital Markets unit and that this is contributing to Aspen’s; “Profitable premium growth across diversified lines.” The Capital Markets unit is one of the initiatives which together are helping Aspen to grow by taking on exposures with limited correlation to the existing Aspen book, allowing the firm to be more efficient with its capital and contributing to increased return on equity. O’Kane explained; “There are many new entrants into the catastrophe reinsurance business with differing risk appetites and costs of capital. Through Aspen Capital Markets and increased use of retrocession protection of much of our growth, especially in property catastrophe reinsurance, is being redistributed.” By redistributing its growth, using initiatives such as its collateralized reinsurance sidecar Silverton Re, Aspen has managed to grow but with broadly unchanged and better balance net retention, O’Kane said. Third-party capital is clearly beginning to show its worth at Aspen and O’Kane discussed how using it on both sides, by managing it at Aspen Capital Markets with an increase in third-party assets now to $135m, as well as using it for its own protection, is helping the firm manage its exposures. “We continue to leverage our third-party relationships with Aspen Capital Markets. We’ve now raised $135 million of third-party capital. As you saw at the 1/1 renewals we were able to utilize third-party capital as well as increased retrocession to grow our gross exposures in property catastrophe reinsurance, while keeping our net exposures fairly flat,” O’Kane said. As with other reinsurers, having a capital markets unit is helping Aspen to write larger lines, for the benefit of itself and its third-party investors. O’Kane continued; “Through ACM we have developed a symbiotic relationship with third-party capital, whereby we can utilize ACM to enable us to offer increased line sizes to our clients, while providing our investors with enhanced returns.” Aspen Capital Markets is one of the firms key profitable growth prospects in its reinsurance division, O’Kane said, alongside expansion in U.S. regional reinsurance, Latin America and Asia Pacific. In terms of the growth, O’Kane said that writing more risk to third-party capital through Aspen Capital Markets is one of the potential areas of focus and that, depending on the direction of property catastrophe rates, it might retain less of that risk itself and provide it to its investors whose risk appetites and costs of capital make it more efficient for them to assume it. During the course of 2014 Aspen has been taking larger gross positions in reinsurance and using Aspen Capital Markets to redistribute some of that risk. At the same time Aspen has been using more retrocession as well. So the firm is often taking larger gross lines at the moment at reinsurance renewals but in channeling some of that to third-party capital or to retro capacity the net position is not growing. O’Kane would not be drawn on the direction of the firms gross reinsurance exposures, as that will depend on the rate environment and Aspen’s appetite to assume and hold risk. This will be a function of third-party capital and it’s appetite as well as the availability of retrocession, O’Kane explained. So Aspen continues to grow, and rely more on, its third-party reinsurance capital unit Aspen Capital Markets. Now up to $135m of third-party capital, an increase from $100m at the beginning of the year, the contribution the unit makes will also be increasing. We’d expect Aspen to continue this strategy, of leveraging its new symbiotic relationship with third-party capital strategically to share the risks it underwrites with investors when their risk appetite and cost of capital fits. By writing larger lines Aspen can become a more valued reinsurance partner and third-party capital looks to be part of its strategy as it continues to pursue growth. Also read from last week: Aspen’s Silverton Re reinsurance sidecar sees 12% performance YTD. 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__label__cc	0.655577	0.344423	Normandell Residents 2020 Residents to 2015 ANZAC Bridge Ema Saiko RAK Mason Masterton Fellowship Tararua District Fellowship Contact/Apply Applications accepted for Friends of Aratoi Fellowship -- Deadline: 31 July -- CLOSED >Home >News >Applications accepted for Friends of Aratoi Fellowship -- Deadline: 31 July -- CLOSED Friends of Aratoi Fellowship (since 2011) With thanks to sponsorship from the Friends of Aratoi, New Zealand Pacific Studio (NZPS) invites applications for a two-week residency at its multi-cultural residency centre based at Normandell, a historic home (1911) set in the hills of northern Wairarapa. Creative practitioners or researchers are invited to propose a project that extends their practice and is based on an interest in the region, including the role of the Aratoi Museum of Art and History in Masterton. The purpose of this Fellowship is to develop the arts and/or exploration of local history in the Wairarapa region, to enrich the Aratoi Museum of Art and History’s community programme, to provide the artist with time and space for the creation of work, and to facilitate interaction with other artists in residence at NZPS. Aratoi Museum website: http://www.aratoi.org.nz/ Latest newsletter: http://www.aratoi.org.nz/newsletters/issue-14-winter-takurua-2016 Information on Aratoi collection (a selection only): http://www.nzmuseums.co.nz/account/3313. The two-week Fellowship must be undertaken in the last week of November 2016 and the first week of December 2016 - approximately 25 November to 8 December 2016, with the artist taking part in the New Zealand Pacific Studio group exhibition in the Wesley Wing of the Aratoi Museum of Art and History. The Opening is scheduled for December 2. The Fellow would offer a community activity on Saturday 3 December at the Museum. The Fellow may also have an afternoon session with members of Friends of Aratoi, talking about one’s art/practice – either at NZPS or at the Museum. NZPS offers the 2016 Fellow two weeks of accommodation in the historic Normandell house, local transportation within the Wairarapa, and a contribution towards project costs. Artists/creative practitioners working in any medium can apply – writers, visual artists, dancer/choreographers, oral historians, musicians, etc. Applicants can be at any stage of their creative ‘careers’. The selection criteria include depth and breadth of the proposed project, the way in which the project relates to Aratoi and the Wairarapa, dedication to one’s art, willingness to engage in the community which has supported the fellowship, and the degree to which the Fellow, the Museum, NZPS, and the local community will benefit. Previous Fellows include Justine Fletcher (2014) and Marie Potter (2015). The residency is self-catering: all artists buy and prepare their own food while in residence. Residents also bring necessary equipment and supplies with them, or liaise with NZPS about purchasing them once in residence. A live-in house manager is contracted to assist residents with transportation. The residency supports an individual; an applicant is welcome to propose a collaborative project, but the Fellowship would only apply to the applicant and additional parties would need to cover the costs ($350/week accommodation and $50/week transportation) of their residency themselves. An applicant is welcome to propose a project of more than two weeks in duration, but costs for accommodation and transportation beyond the sponsored period would be met by the applicant. The living/work space allocated to the Friends of Aratoi Fellow at NZPS will be decided by the Community Programme Manager in support of the Fellow’s project and in response to the Fellow’s particular requirements. NZPS normally hosts an Open Studio Day during the period, at which the Fellow – and all artists in residence – are asked to give a short presentation/performance to visitors. If any work of art is sold at these events or during the residency, NZPS receives a 20% commission. Fellows may choose to donate a piece of art (or a copy of his/her book) to NZPS, a registered charity. Application period: July 1 – July 31 2016. Deadline is midnight, New Zealand time. The successful applicant would be notified by August 30 2016. Application process: Please e-mail NZPS with the application in ONE DOCUMENT (eg Word or PDF) – please keep the file size under 1mb: 1. A short biography 2. A short description of your proposed project, its objectives and inspirations, why it is important to you, how it would benefit you and extend your practice at this time, and any specific requirements you may have. 3. A brief outline of what community activity you would offer. 4. A sample of your work (If a writing sample, no more than 1,000 words, please). 6. The contact details of two Referees whom we may contact if you are shortlisted. Apply by e-mail to Community Programme Manager, NZPS, info @ artistresidency.org.nz. Key skills sought: Commitment to a personal creative practice; ability to work independently; a desire to connect with a wider audience and with the community; able to live and work with others in a multi-cultural setting. Posted: Fri 01 Jul 2016 NZ Pacific Studio info@artistresidency.org.nz, Wairarapa / Tararua P O Box 931, Masterton 5840, New Zealand © Copyright NZ Pacific Studio - Site map info@artistresidency.org.nz New Zealand Website created via Free DIY Websites	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779310
__label__cc	0.673809	0.326191	Check out our new tool: Replicate, a lightweight version control system for machine learning arXiv Vanity renders academic papers from arXiv as responsive web pages so you don’t have to squint at a PDF View this paper on arXiv Counting of Black Hole Microstates A. Ghosh P. Mitra Theory Division, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics 1/AF Bidhannagar, Calcutta 700064 The entropy of a black hole can be obtained by counting states in loop quantum gravity. The dominant term depends on the Immirzi parameter involved in the quantization and is proportional to the area of the horizon, while there is a logarithmic correction with coefficient -1/2. ††thanks: ††thanks: It is an honour and a pleasure to write in the volume dedicated to Professor Amal Kumar Raychaudhuri, eminent theoretical physicist and revered teacher of generations of Physics students. The theory of gravitation, with which he preoccupied himself, is progressing steadily, and although a full quantum theory is not yet at hand, a lot of interesting results are available. A framework for the description of quantum gravity using holonomy variables has become popular as loop quantum gravity ash . A start was made in this work in the direction of counting of black hole microstates. Further progress was made in gm0 , meissner and in gm . In the present article we shall try to tie up some loose ends left there. Other discussions of the subject can be found in tamaki ; 0511084 . In this approach, there is a classical isolated horizon and quantum states are sought to be built up by associating spin variables with punctures on the horizon. The entropy is obtained by counting the possible states that are consistent with a particular area, or more precisely with a particular eigenvalue of the area operator ash . We set units such that 4πγℓ2P=1, where γ is the Immirzi parameter and ℓP the Planck length. Equating the classical area A of the horizon to the eigenvalue of the area operator we find A=2N∑p=1√jp(jp+1), (1) where the p-th puncture carries a spin jp, more accurately an irreducible representation labelled by jp, and contributes a quantum of area 2√jp(jp+1) to the total area spectrum. For mathematical convenience let us replace the half-odd integer spins by integers np=2jp, which makes the area equation A=∑p√np(np+2). Henceforth, np will be referred to as the ‘spin’ carried by the p-th puncture. A puncture carrying zero spin contributes nothing to the spectrum, hence such punctures are irrelevant. Since the minimum ‘spin’ each puncture should carry is unity the total number of punctures cannot exceed A/√3. At the same time, the largest ‘spin’ a puncture can carry is also bounded, n≤N, where √N(N+2)=A. A sequence of ‘spins’ np, each 1≤np≤N, will be called permissible if it obeys (1). The p-th puncture gives (np+1) number of quantum states. In this way each permissible sequence gives rise to a certain number of quantum states. The task is to find the total number of states for all permissible sequences. Let it be d(A). One can subdivide the problem as follows: Fix any puncture, say p=1. Consider the subset of all permissible sequences such that puncture 1 carries ‘spin’ 1. For such sequences the area equation (1) reads ∑p≠1√np(np+2)=A−√3. (2) So the total number of quantum states given by all sequences obeying (2) is d(A−√3). But the puncture 1 itself gives two states. Therefore, the total number quantum states given by the subset of permissible sequences in which puncture 1 carries ‘spin’ 1 is 2d(A−√3). In the next step consider the subset of all permissible sequences such that puncture 1 carries ‘spin’ 2. Arguments similar to the above leads to the total number of states for such subset of sequences as 3d(A−2√2). Continuing this process we end up with a recurrence relation d(A)=N−1∑n=1(n+1)d(A−√n(n+2))+N+1. (3) This is similar to the relation in meissner , but differs from it in having all values of m=−j,−j+1,...+j allowed. In solving (3) we employ a trial solution d(A)=exp(λA). Then (3) puts a condition on λ: N∑n=1(n+1)e−λ√n(n+2)=1. (4) Therefore, a solution for λ obeying the above equation implies a solution of the recurrence relation (3). For large area A≫1, we have N≫1. Moreover, for λ=o(1) the summand falls off exponentially for large n. So formally we can extend the sum up to infinity. This numerically yields λ≃0.861. The error we make in estimating λ by extending the sum all the way to infinity is o(e−A). The total degeneracy d(A) then gives rise to a Boltzmann entropy S(A)=lnd(A)=λA. In physical units S(A)=λA4πγℓ2P, (5) which yields A/4ℓ2P if we choose the parameter γ=λ/π. This is the basic idea behind the counting and thereby, making a prediction for the γ-parameter in order that an entirely quantum geometric calculation matches a semi-classical formula. Thus we cannot derive the semiclassical world but can adjust our parameters in the theory such that the semiclassical world emerges. In the above counting process we completely miss which configuration of spins dominates the counting, in other words contributes the largest number of quantum states. A common misconception is that the smallest ‘spin’ n=1 at every puncture gives rise to the largest number of quantum states. It arises from the intuition that such configuration maximizes the number of punctures and is therefore semiclassically favoured. The following analysis will show that such an intuition is incorrect. We focus on punctures carrying identical spins. This is somewhat in analogy with statistical mechanics where we look for particles carrying the same energy. Let the number of punctures carrying ‘spin’ n be sn. So in the area equation (1) the sum over punctures can be replaced by the sum over spins A=∑nsn√n(n+2). (6) Equation (6) further symbolizes the fact that spins are more fundamental in this problem than punctures. A configuration of ‘spins’ sn will be called permissible if it obeys (6). Each configuration yields ∏n(n+1)sn quantum states but each of the configurations can be chosen in (∑sn)!/∏sn! ways (punctures are considered distinguishable). Therefore, the total number of quantum states given by such a configuration is dsn=(∑nsn)!∏nsn!∏n(n+1)sn. (7) However, the configuration in (7) may not be permissible. To obtain a permissible configuration we maximize lndsn by varying sn subject to the constraint (6). In the variation we assume that sn≫1 for each n (or only such configurations dominate the counting). Such an assumption clearly breaks down if A∼o(1). The variational equation δlndsn=λδA, where λ is a Lagrange multiplier, gives sn∑sn=(n+1)e−λ√n(n+2). (8) Clearly, for consistency, λ obeys (4) with N=∞ (cf. krasnov ). As already observed this hardly makes a difference, more precisely the differences are exponentially suppressed o(e−A) for large areas. Moreover, although each sn≫1, the sum ∑sn is convergent, since large n terms are exponentially suppressed. This can be explicitly seen by plugging in (8) into (6), which yields ∑sn=A[∑(n+1)√n(n+2)e−λ√n(n+2)]−1=0.342A. (9) Plotting (8) we find how the configuration contributing the largest number of quantum states is distributed over all spins. The maximum number of punctures carry integer 1 (which are truly spin 1/2), as the intuition suggests, but surprisingly all other spins also contribute. Figure 1: Dominant configuration. Let us denote the configuration (8) dominating the counting by ¯sn. The total number of quantum states is obviously d=∑sndsn where the sum extends over all permissible configurations. However, the largest number of states come from some dominant configuration ¯sn. So we can expand d, more accurately the entropy lnd, around this dominant configuration and the result should be expressible in the form lnd=lnd¯sn−12∑n,n′δsnKnn′δsn′+o(δs2n), where δsn satisfies the area equation ∑δsn√n(n+2)=0, which follows by requiring that the displaced configuration ¯sn+δsn also obeys the area equation (6). One may wonder at this point whether such a condition can ever be met since δsn are integers whereas √n(n+2) are irrational. Strictly speaking in the area equation (6) we require that the sum ∑sn√n(n+2) should be close to A. In other words a range −Δ≤A≤Δ, where Δ≪A, must exist such that the sum lies in the range. This amounts to saying that ∑δsn√n(n+2) be a number ϵ∼o(1), where ϵ may vary with configurations but the variation is slow. The matrix Knn′ which depends on ¯sn is symmetric. A simple calculation gives Knn′=δnn′/¯sn−1/(∑¯sm). The total number of states can be expressed as d=d¯sn∞∑−∞e−12∑n,n′δsnKnn′δsn′δ(∑δsn√n(n+2)) (10) where the sum extends over all fluctuations. The large fluctuations die out exponentially. The Gaussian sum over fluctuations would have produced a factor 1/√det(K) if the delta function were not there. It is easy to see that K has a zero eigenvalue (∑Knn′¯sn′=0), so this hypothetical factor would be divergent. But the delta function makes the sum over the zero mode of K finite. Note that each nonzero eigenvalue of K scales like 1/A, so the fluctuations δsn, which have to be rewritten in terms of normal modes δs′n of K, have to be converted to δs′n/√A, producing extra factors of √A for each summation. As one summation is removed by the delta function, d=Cd¯sn[∏n√A]/√A, (11) where C does not involve A. Plugging (8) into (7) and neglecting o(1) factors we find d¯sn=exp(λA)[∑¯sn]1/2/∏n(2π¯sn)1/2. (12) Noting that the factors of √A cancel, we get d=exp(λA) up to factors of o(1) which will anyway be of o(1) in the entropy and therefore have been neglected throughout in the calculation. The above steps illustrate the basic points of the calculation which now can be adapted to the actual counting. The actual counting problem involves another crucial condition: Each puncture carrying a representation labelled by ‘spin’ n must be associated with a state \|n,m⟩ where m is half-odd integer valued spin projections, −n/2≤m≤n/2. The condition is that ∑pmp=0 where the sum extends over all punctures. Therefore, a sequence of ‘spins’ np is permissible if it obeys the area equation and the spin projection equations simultaneously. The task is to count the number of states for all such permissible sequences. A recurrence relation, similar to (3), can be found also in this case. Following meissner we relax the spin-projection equation to ∑pmp=ν where ν is a half-odd integer that can take any sign. Let the total number of states be dν(A). As before fix a puncture, say 1, and let it carry ‘spin’ 1. For such sequences the area and the spin projection equations become ∑p≠1√np(np+2)=A−√3 and ∑pmp=ν±1/2 respectively. Therefore, the number of quantum states for all permissible configurations such that the puncture 1 carries ‘spin’ 1 is dν+1/2(A−√3)+dν−1/2(A−√3). Continuing this process as before we end up with the recurrence relation dν(A)=N−1∑n=1n/2∑m=−n/2dν−m(A−√n(n+2))+1, (13) where the largest ‘spin’ N contributes only one state to the above sum, provided ν belongs to the set of allowed values of m={−N/2,...N/2}. In order to solve (13) we consider the Fourier transform of dν(A) dν(A)=∫2π−2πdω4πdω(A)eiων (14) and re-express the recurrence relation in terms of dω(A): dω(A)=∑ndω(A−√n(n+2))∑mcos(mω). (15) In an attempt to solve (15) we again employ a trial solution dω(A)=exp(λωA), which on being plugged into the recurrence relation yields a condition on λω: 1=∑ne−λω√n(n+2)∑mcos(mω). (16) The above equation (16) clearly shows that λω is a periodic function of ω. It is also multi-valued. However, it has a local maximum at ω=0 and in a small neighbourhood of this maximum it can be approximated by a power series λω=λ+a2ω2+a4ω4+⋯. Values of λ,a2,a4,... etc can then be obtained from (16) by comparing various powers of ω. It can be easily shown that λ obeys the same recurrence relation as (3), therefore the same as before, a2=−∑e−λ√n(n+2)∑12m2∑(n+1)√n(n+2)e−λ√n(n+2)≃−0.151. (17) Finally, we are interested in d0(A)=∫2π−2πdω4πeλωA=α√AeλA,whereα∼o(1), (18) which yields an entropy S(A)=λA−12lnA, or S(A)=λA4πγℓ2P−12lnA (19) in physical units. Thus, incorporation of the projection equation ∑m=0 does not alter the leading expression of entropy, hence does not give a different requirement on the γ-parameter to make the leading entropy agree with the semiclassical formula, but gives a universal log-correction to the semiclassical formula with a factor of 1/2. The counting using the dominant configuration is cleaner when the projection equation is incorporated. Here we present the detailed calculation. As before, let sn,m denotes the number of punctures carrying ‘spin’ n and projection m. The area and spin projection equations take the form A=∑n,msn,m√n(n+2),0=∑n,mmsn,m. (20) A configuration sn,m will be called permissible if it satisfies both of these equations (20). Since now the m-quantum numbers are also specified each puncture is in a definite quantum state specified by two quantum numbers n,m. The total number of quantum states for all configurations is the number of ways a configuration can be chosen. This can be done in two steps. Note that ∑msn,m=sn. So first, the configuration sn can be chosen in (∑sn)!/∏sn! ways. Then out of sn the configuration sn,m can be chosen in sn!/∏msn,m! ways and finally a ∏n has to be taken. Thus we get dsn,m=(∑nsn)!∏nsn!∏nsn!∏msn,m!=(∑n,msn,m)!∏n,msn,m!. (21) To obtain permissible configurations which contribute the largest number of quantum states we maximize lndsn,m by varying sn,m subject to the two conditions (20). The calculation is identical as before and the result can be expressed in terms of two Lagrange multipliers λ,α sn,m∑sn,m=e−λ√n(n+2)−αm. (22) Consistency requires that λ and α be related to each other as ∑ne−λ√n(n+2)∑me−αm=1. In order that (22) satisfy the spin projection equation we must require the sum ∑ne−λ√n(n+2)∑mme−αm=0. This is possible if and only if ∑mme−αm=0 for all n, which essentially implies α=0. (The value 2iπ is excluded by positivity requirements.) Therefore, the condition on λ becomes the same as before. The sum ∑sn,m=∑sn is also the same as before. The total number of quantum states for all permissible configurations is clearly d(A)=∑sn,mdsn,m. To estimate d(A) we again expand lnd around the dominant configuration (22), denoted by ¯sn,m. As before, it gives lnd=lnd¯sn,m−12∑δsn,mKn,m;n′m′δsn′m′+o(δs2n,m) where K is the symmetric matrix Kn,m;n′m′=δnn′δmm′/¯sn,m−1/∑k,l¯sk,l. All variations ¯sn,m+δsn,m must satisfy the two conditions (20) which give the two conditions ∑δsn,m√n(n+2)=0 and ∑δsn,mm=0. Taking into account these equations the total number of states can be expressed as d = d¯sn,m∞∑−∞e−12∑δsn,mKn,m;n′m′δsn′m′δ(∑δsn,m√n(n+2))δ(∑δsn,mm) (23) = C′d¯sn,m[∏n,m√A]/A, where C′ is again independent of A. Inserting (22) into (21) and dropping o(1) factors we get d¯sn,m=exp(λA)(∑¯sn,m)1/2/∏n,m(2π¯sn,m)1/2. (24) Plugging these expressions into d we finally get d=α√AeλA,whereα∼o(1), (25) leading once again to the formula (19) for the entropy. The origin of an extra √A can be easily traced in this approach, which is the additional condition ∑msn,m=0. Thus the coefficient of the log-correction is absolutely robust and does not depend on the details of the configurations at all. It is directly linked with the boundary conditions the horizon must satisfy. (1) A. Ashtekar, J. Baez and K. Krasnov, Adv. Theor. Math. Phys. 4 (2000) 1 (2) A. Ghosh and P. Mitra, Phys. Rev. D71 (2005) 027502 (3) K. A. Meissner, Class. Quant. Grav. 21 (2004) 5245 (4) A. Ghosh and P. Mitra, Phys. Letters B616 (2005) 114 (5) T. Tamaki and H. Nomura, Phys.Rev. D72 (2005) 107501 (6) C.-H. Chou et al, gr-qc/0511084 (7) K. V. Krasnov, Phys. Rev. D55 (1997) 3505; A. P. Polychronakos, D69 (2004) 044010 Generated by LaTeXML Want to hear about new tools we're making? Sign up to our mailing list for occasional updates. If you find a rendering bug, file an issue on GitHub. Or, have a go at fixing it yourself – the renderer is open source! 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__label__wiki	0.979224	0.979224	Cause for concern at McLaren McLaren started pre-season strongly but its car has slipped off the pace as others have ramped up their programmes. BEN ANDERSON investigates. By Ben Anderson @BenAndersonF1 Published on Saturday March 1st 2014 "It's absolute rubbish when drivers say 'we're concentrating on ourselves'. That's crap. It's important to do your own programmes, but you look at the laptimes and you see what people are doing over a longer run. It's stupid not to." So says Jenson Button, now the most seasoned old-hand in Formula 1, who has been through more pre-season 'phony wars' than any other driver on the grid. For all the talk of reliability and mileage (and don't get me wrong, that sort of focus is probably more important than ever given the unprecedented regulations overhaul for this season), speed still matters. Laptimes matter. The lie detector (the stopwatch) is always running... About Ben Anderson Ben Anderson is GP Racing's Editor, Autosport track tester and tame racing driver. He holds an undergraduate degree in journalism studies from the University of Sheffield and joined the title in March 2008, after eight months working in local newspaper journalism for award-winning weekly the Surrey Mirror. He worked on Autosport's national desk before moving up to F1 in '14. He has raced karts and cars since the age of 11 and has tested or raced more than 100 different examples during his career so far. More from Ben Anderson Driving club racing's Revolution The Revolution prototype racer that has been created by Radical co-founder Phil Abbott aims to bridge the gap between club racing and LMP3 competition. And, as Autosport finds out, it provides drivers with a great challenge behind the wheel 1595808000 National The Deja vu moment that reveals Bottas' true Hamilton deficit Valtteri Bottas made a winning start to the 2020 Formula 1 season, but he now trails Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton by five points in the standings. This follows a race in Hungary that again exposed a troubling blow to Bottas's title hopes 1595289600 F1 The rules anomaly that saved Hamilton from harsher punishment OPINION: Mercedes was aggrieved that Lewis Hamilton was demoted three places on the grid for the Austrian GP within an hour of the race start, but it could have been a lot worse had the rules been applied differently 1594080000 F1 Formula 1's great Lotus landmarks - Lotus 79 As Formula 1 turns 70, Autosport is marking the occasion with a series of track test features in Lotus machinery that dominated the world championship in the '60s and '70s. In the final instalment of the series, Ben Anderson tries the Lotus 79 1589587200 F1 Read more features by Ben Anderson. Subscribe to Autosport Plus	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779316
__label__wiki	0.95287	0.95287	Kimi Raikkonen: Car won't go straight, even on straights It's no secret that Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen has struggled this year in his return to Ferrari. Last week though, in preparation for the British Grand Prix, it was clear that his car was not doing what he wanted it to. A radio transmission from Raikkonen during FP2 reveals the perturbed driver saying his car won't go straight. "I can't get the car going in a straight line out of the corners," he can be heard saying. "Car won't go straight even on straights. I don't understand it." The transmission proved to be prophetic, as Raikkonen crashed on the first lap of Sunday's race. Check out the video above. More From Formula One Model of Moss's 1955 Mercedes-Benz W196 is Worthy Is Yuki Tsunoda Ready For Formula 1? Ecclestone Not Buying Hamilton's F1 Contract Drama No Real Surprise as F1 Had Fewer Overtakes in 2020 Haas F1 Principal Says Mazepin Needs to 'Grow Up' Fifth Formula 1 Driver Tests Positive for COVID-19 Capito Brings Williams F1 a Missing Ingredient Formula 1 Reveals First Revised Schedule for 2021 Here's How F1 Can Solve It's Biggest Problem A Second 2021 F1 Race is in Jeopardy over COVID-19	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779317
__label__cc	0.568994	0.431006	The Good Vibrations 1978 I Get Around LP Submitted by Saro April 18th, 2010 I had to include this rare discofied LP of Beach Boy songs sung by Luther Vandross, David Lasley, and Arnold McCuller. It was a studio group and distributed by Millenium Records via Casablanca Records back in 1978. I like this Lp and the harmonies are out of this world. Categories: Disco, Fashion, LPs & Singles, Music, Submissions 4 Responses to “The Good Vibrations 1978 I Get Around LP” I know the harmonies have to be insanely great if it’s Luther, David and Arnold singing but that is one cheesy cover! What on earth is this gal holding over her privates? If she’s just taken off her skirt and shoes why wouldn’t she throw them onshore? The halter top and Farrah-gone-wrong hair are soooooo late 70’s. Thank God the art director wasn’t the musical director. April 18th, 2010 Log in to Reply Yeah I guess back in the disco days they would try any kind of LP cover concept to sell a record. I guess the the group name and the title of the albums says it all when you look at the woman in the water. On a disco site this Lp was reviewed and the model of this album cover wrote on the review that she wanted the Lp. I located her on facebook and when the photo was taken she was married to Peter Criss of Kiss. August 21st, 2010 Log in to Reply Excellent factoid!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779318
__label__wiki	0.925218	0.925218	Democratic senators giving away their Weinstein donations Sens. Schumer, Booker, Franken and Warren. (Photos: AP) Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been a major donor to Democratic candidates. Now, the candidates he supported financially are giving away that money to charity after it was revealed Weinstein has been accused of sexual harassment by multiple women. Many of the senators' spokespersons said they learned of Weinstein's behavior yesterday when the news broke. Sen. Patrick Leahy (VT): Donating $5600 to the Women's Fund at the Vermont Community Foundation, specifically the Change the Story Initiative. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (CT): Donating $5400 to Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence. Sen. Martin Heinrich (NM): Donating $5400 to Community Against Violence, a non-profit organization in New Mexico. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (MA): Donating $5000 to Casa Myrna, a non-profit in Boston. Sen. Corey Booker (NJ): Donating $7800 to the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault, a nonprofit charity organization. Sen. Chuck Schumer (NY): Donating $16,200 to "several charities supporting women," per a Schumer spokesperson. Sen. Al Franken (MN): Donating $19,600 to Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center. The Democratic National Committee is donating more than "$30,000 in contributions from Weinstein to EMILY's List, Emerge America and Higher Heights," DNC communications director told The Daily Beast's Scott Bixby.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779319
__label__wiki	0.546047	0.546047	b-barefoot.com Household dust a health concern by John J. Monahan TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF Angela C. Grattaroti lives in the town nicknamed “Plastic City” and for years has heard about problems with toxins in plastic. But when the dust from her vacuum cleaner was tested for toxic chemicals from plastic products as part of a national chemical safety study, she was floored by the results. “I was astounded,” the Leominster resident said of the trace chemical contaminants found in dust from her home and nine other homes in Massachusetts. The contaminants included chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, learning disabilities, asthma, and brain and nervous system development problems. She said she was equally surprised to learn that the United States and Massachusetts are far behind European Union countries in adopting regulations to phase out use in household products of many of the toxic chemicals found in the home tests here and replace them with safer alternatives. Rosa Fernandez of Worcester, who also had samples of her household dust collected for the study, was upset by the results. “Our top priority as parents is to protect our children from harm,” she said. “It’s inexcusable that my family has been subjected to hazards that could have been avoided.” The dust tests, part of the national Safer Products Projects, checked for 44 chemicals commonly found in household products, carpeting, toys, pots and pans, and home furnishings, and found traces of 25 of them in dust from homes tested in Massachusetts. Similar findings came from tests in six other states Although the study did not determine that the presence of the chemicals in household dust posed a specific risk to health, sponsors said it shows that toxics from household products make their way into household dust and that the dust can be an exposure pathway that has not been examined closely enough. “I’m ready to pull off the shower curtain,” Ms. Grattaroti said yesterday of the findings of trace amounts of phthalate compounds in the dust. Phthalates — used in making vinyl products such as shower curtains, raincoats, toys and furniture, as well as some perfumes, hair sprays and nail polishes — were found in the dust from the Massachusetts homes. Those compounds have been linked to asthma and male infertility. The tests also found traces of pesticides associated with cancer and birth defects; perfluorinated organic compounds, used in making stain-resistant materials and non-stick pots and pans; brominated flame retardants, linked to nervous system and behavioral system problems in animals; and alkylphenols found in textiles and cleaning products that are suspected of leading to altered sexual development in some animals. She said she began learning about household toxic chemicals that can damage organ function when a speaker knowledgeable about household toxics talked to the Leominster Special Education Advisory Committee. “We were all shocked by all these things that we buy for our homes that emit toxic chemicals,” said Ms. Grattaroti, co-chairwoman of the committee. Talking to reporters in a national telephone conference about the test results yesterday, Ms. Grattaroti said she is especially concerned about exposure to toxic chemicals. “There is a high incidence of autism, asthma and autoimmune illness in our community,” she said. She also noted that about 28 percent of the children in Leominster are experiencing learning disabilities, including her own son. “I am certainly switching over to safer products and I am certainly going to call state Rep. Jennifer L. Flanagan and state Sen. Robert A. Antonioni” to ask them to speed up efforts to mandate safer alternatives in products sold here, she said. Sponsors of the study, titled “Sick of Dust Chemicals in Common Products” took samples from households in seven states and found various toxic chemicals in all the samples. The states involved were California, New York, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts and Maine. 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__label__wiki	0.885426	0.885426	Epic Fail 93 – Extreme Sport Compilation HD Hyundai Shell World Rally Team travels down under Home Photos Best Funny Wins & Fails Compilation February 2015 Best Funny Wins & Fails Compilation February 2015 All right. Well, take care yourself. I guess that’s what you’re best, presence old master? A tremor in the Force. The last time felt it was in the presence of my old master. I have traced the Rebel spies to her. Nico Rosberg held off Mercedes team-mate and rival Lewis Hamilton to win a race battle at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Remember, a Jedi can feel the Force flowing through him. I can’t get involved! I’ve got work to do! It’s not that I like the Empire, I hate it, but there’s nothing. The engine room of Victor Wanyama and Morgan Schneiderlin has been central to the charge, both adding goals to their locker and which is roughly the height of Sydney’s Queen Victoria Building. The critics have been predicting the Southampton bubble to burst for weeks, but the men in red and white have kept defying the odds. Koeman knows, with 27 games to play, the job is far from complete, but even he can’t resist the thought of a top-four finish. I’m not looking too much at the rest of the teams, after defeat Foxes. Maybe only in the aspect that I think that I haven’t seen until now teams much better than Southampton. It (a top-four finish) would be fantastic. But we said before, you live game by game and we have to work hard to keep picking up these wins. If they finish second it would be like winning the title for them, Slater said The Saints play Aston Villa, Manchester City, Arsenal and Manchester United when the Premier League returns from the international break. Positive results in those three six-pointers and Koeman side’s top-four dream will take a huge step towards becoming a reality. Fastest in every practice and qualifying session, Rosberg led the race front start to finish. The Kiama-born stunt man sized up the Olympic-spec ramp before hurtling down it on his bike at 114km/h, before flying for 114 metres and landing safely below Rosberg was that Hamilton was again demonstrably the faster of the two drivers in the race. Nathaniel Clyne and Jose Fonte, as well as Ryan Bertrand on loan from Chelsea make up the third stingiest defence in Europe’s big leagues their five goals conceded only bettered by Bayern Munich. Maddison travelled to Utah’s Olympic Park and has taken thrill seeking with his latest stunt. Luke Shaw is playing in defence along sidemid fielders Manchester United world While Chambers was roasted by Swansea as the Gunners collapsed in Wales on Monday morning. Equally important as the new cavalry has been Koeman’s ability to take his established players to a new level something that characterised the success Rodgers experienced at Liverpool last season. The engine room of Victor Wanyama and Morgan Schneiderlin has been central to the charge, both adding goals to their locker, and the former admits even he was worried with the high profile departures. A lot of important first team players left the club and I was a bit worried. I was thinking: What’s going on? I’ve never been into a club. HE HAS backflipped across London’s Tower Bridge and even jumped off the top of Paris Arc de Triomphe. On New Year’s Eve 2008, Maddison successful jumped to the top and back off the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, while a little over six months later he successfully backflipped across the Tower Bridge in London while the drawbridge was open. Former Southampton midfielder Robbie Slater who made 41 appearances for the south coast club between 1996 and 1998 told his old side have exceeded everyone’s expectations. It’s brilliant. It’s unexpected from most critics because when they lost their so called best players everyone thought it might implode. The 51-year-old manager who enjoyed a glittering career with the Dutch national team, Ajax, PSV and Barcelona – has the team running like a well-oiled machine, and what Saints top-four rivals would give to have had the same level of success in the transfer market as the Dutchman. Ultimately it cost me the win. Italian striker Pelle’s six goals and Serbian midfielder Tadic’s six assists have quickly changed that, while Shane Long. We try to give both drivers the best possible chance to win the race,” said Mercedes executive director (technical) Paddy Lowe afterwards. “For Lewis, it just didn’t quite work out today. The matchwinner against the Foxes on Saturday goalkeeper Fraser Forster and Toby Alderweireld (loan) have settled in seamlessly. Previous articleRally Australia (WRC): multiples of five Next articleAsk a Mechanic: Tuning a Campy rear derailleur Rory Mcilroy just 4-putted for the second time in two days Musuk, Dusun Kecil di Batulanteh yang Kaya Pesona Tim Redaksi - April 27, 2017 Hole 26 at Shepard Hollow in Southeast Michigan	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779332
__label__wiki	0.957993	0.957993	Scotland Politics Scotland Business Edinburgh, Fife & East NE, Orkney & Shetland Tayside & Central Grounded nuclear submarine HMS Astute returns to base duration 25 October 2010 A nuclear-powered submarine which ran aground off the isle of Skye has returned to its base. HMS Astute, the Royal Navy's newest sub, was towed free by a tug boat on Friday evening after being snagged for 10 hours on a shingle bank. The Ministry of Defence said it had made its way back to Faslane on the Clyde above water and under its own power. However, a spokesman said the £1bn vessel had sustained "minor damage". He said: "She is safely back within the base, tied up alongside." He added: "There is minor damage but she made it back to base under her own steam. "She was deemed to be perfectly safe to come back under her own power. There is no danger of a leakage and no danger to her crew." The submarine, which docked with 103 crew members and 11 civilians on board, will now undergo tests on its hull and rudder. It was escorted into Faslane by the Royal Navy minehunter HMS Shoreham, arriving on the Clyde shortly before 1400 BST. The vessel was damaged during sea trials when its rudder became stuck in shallow water close to the Skye Bridge at about 0800 BST on Friday. It is believed a crew transfer from the shore to the submarine was being undertaken at the time. Investigations are continuing into how the vessel found itself in shallow areas of water which are clearly marked. The MoD said all issues that may be relevant will be looked at, including whether out-of-date naval charts were in use and whether any of the crew were negligent. The sub's captain, Commander Andy Coles, from Devon, could face a court martial over the incident. The vessel, which was built by BAE Systems in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, was not expected to enter service until next year. It can carry a mix of up to 38 Spearfish heavyweight torpedoes and Tomahawk Land Attack cruise missiles. Grounded nuclear sub dragged free Royal Navy nuclear sub grounded Scrap-threatened tug sent to sub Sub shows too much to be stealthy New submarine in a class of its own Sub crash commanders reprimanded Hydroelectric turbine project will provide to provide learning opportunities for young people Inverness Courier Caithness Horizons on track to reopen 'after lockdown' John O' Groat Journal Inter island project reaches new international audience online Press and Journal Universal Credit unleashed ‘tsunami of misery’ New figures show 25 positive Covid tests in Thurso and north-west Caithness Missing woman from Fort William found Biden's coronavirus challenge. VideoBiden's coronavirus challenge	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779333
__label__wiki	0.979177	0.979177	Trudeau says new cabinet to be sworn in on Nov. 20, vows to work with opposition Trudeau says he has no plans to establish any sort of formal coalition Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses the media during a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019. (Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will unveil his new cabinet on Nov. 20 and is vowing to work with opposition parties — his first public comments since election night, when voters handed the Liberals a minority mandate. However, Trudeau says he has no plans to establish any sort of formal coalition. He is promising to make his cabinet gender-balanced, just as it was in 2015 when he first assumed office. Trudeau is also vowing to find a way to ensure that Alberta and Saskatchewan have a voice in cabinet after the Liberals didn’t earn a seat in either province. He says he has already spoken with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, as well as other western politicians like Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, to get the region’s issues in front of the government and bridge any political divides. READ MORE: Trudeau must keep promise to support the West, Kenney and Moe say Trudeau is also vowing to forge ahead with the Trans Mountain pipeline project, saying that it is in the national interest — even if it is opposed by New Democrat and Green MPs, whose support he is going to need to implement the government’s agenda. Reflecting on Monday’s vote, Trudeau says Canadians gave him a lot to think about, and that he will take the time necessary to reflect on how to work with the other parties. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has put the onus on Trudeau to work with the provinces and opposition parties over the coming months, while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has said he wants Trudeau to address his party’s key priorities in exchange for New Democrat support. Trudeau says Canadians have sent a clear message to the House of Commons that they want new MPs to work together in Parliament to address climate change and the cost of living. The prime minister says one of his re-elected government’s first acts will be to introduce a bill to reduce taxes for the middle class, which the Liberals promised in their election platform. READ MORE: People’s Party of Canada’s anti-immigration views ‘didn’t resonate’ with voters — prof Garrison’s re-election seen as a positive outcome for Sooke ELECTION 2019: NDP’s Gord Johns re-elected in Courtenay-Alberni Overcoming unimaginable odds in health care By Susan Brown, President and CEO, Interior Health Mason scores a sweet goal during scrimmage practice at the Sportsplex on Saturday (Jan. 9) morning, with a little support from Eric. While engaged in the game of scrimmage, the pre-novice (under age 6) and novice (aged 7 & 8) players worked on their shots, aiming for the pylon in net. (Stephanie Hagenaars photo) Parksville council approves permit for RV campground, pool, restaurant at old Beach Resort site Unanimous approval granted with amendment for proposed fence Juno-winning dub poet is VIU’s Gustafson Distinguished Poet this year Lillian Allen will present online lecture, reading and Q-and-A House values up in Cowichan Valley in latest report from BC Assessment Values up 5% to 8% locally	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779334
__label__wiki	0.637469	0.637469	betechs - IPL-2020 Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP). Its links to BJP Last updated Feb 24, 2020 Akhila bharathiya Vidyarthi parishat (ABVP) Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) is a right-wing Indian student organization affiliated with the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). It claims to be India’s largest student organization. ABVP has more than three million members as per its data. Akhila bharathiya Vidya Parishat (ABVP) bio history. The ABVP was founded in 1948 on the initiative of RSS activist Balraj Madhok. It was officially registered on July 9, 1949. Its main purpose was to counter the communist influences on the university campuses. Professor Yeshwantrao Kelkar, a lecturer in Bombay, became his main organizer in 1958. According to the ABVP website, he expanded the organization. He is today and is considered “the real architect of the ABVP”. Various ABVP departments have been involved in Hindu-Muslim communal unrest since 1961. In the 1970s, however, the ABVP increasingly dealt with issues of the lower middle class, such as corruption and inertia. Some were also taken up by communist student groups. The ABVP played a leading role in the agitation policy of the 1970s during the JP movement. This led to a collaboration between student activists in Gujarat and Bihar. The ABVP benefited significantly from such post-emergency efforts and saw membership growth. By 1974, the ABVP had 160,000 members at 790 locations. IT had control of several major universities through student elections, including the University of Delhi. By 1983 the organization had 250,000 members and 1,100 branches. The demolition of Babri Masjid and the economic liberalization by PV Narasimharao government helped ABVP. It gained foundation in many areas. United Progressive Alliance came to power in 2003. ABVP continued to grow and tripled to 3.175 million members in 2016. It claims to be India’s largest student organization. Links to the Bharatiya Janata Party The ABVP spokesmen insist that the ABVP is not affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). They describe it as the “student wing” of the RSS. Both the BJP and the ABVP are members of the Sangh Parivar. They are “family of (related) organizations” of the RSS. Many people say ABVP structure benefits BJP. Several BJP politicians, including former Treasury Secretary Arun Jaitley, had their ideological basis in the ABVP. Several observers make no distinction between the RSS and the BJP. They consider the ABVP to be a student wing of either or both. In 2017, the ABVP suffered numerous losses in the student body elections. These included not only Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru University and Delhi University, but also Allahabad University and Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat University and Gauhati University. The loss in Kashi Vidyapeeth was considered particularly significant because it was Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency. This is said to have caused concern at the BJP. BJP set up a committee to investigate the problems that caused the ABVP to decline. ABVP was revived in 2018. It has won key positions from the President, Vice President and Joint Secretary of Delhi University Student Surveys. Abvp had won the surveys of the student association in Hyderabad after eight years. ABVP activities The ABVP manifesto contains agendas such as educational and university reforms. It competes in college and university student elections. Students for Development (SFD) is an ABVP initiative. It promotes the “right perspective for the need for holistic and sustainable development” among students. The official ABVP magazine is Rashtriya Chhatrashakti, which is published monthly in Hindi in New Delhi. 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__label__cc	0.715941	0.284059	Monitoring Cell Cycle Progression Using Microscopy Related Products: Lettore multi-mode per imaging Cytation 5 celle Fluorescence-Based Imaging to Assess Cell Cycle Progression Authors: Paul Held, Ph.D., and Brad Larson, BioTek Instruments, Inc., Winooski, VT, USA The concept of the cell cycle is used to describe the repetition of events that lead to the duplication of cellular organelles during cellular replication. Compounds that affect cellular transition through the cell cycle have the potential to be effective anti-cancer agents. Here we describe the use of digital widefield fluorescence microscopy in conjunction with different fluorescence assays to monitor cell cycle progression in live and fixed human tissue culture cells. Cell cycle progression is a highly regulated process with a number of checkpoints. Two classes of regulatory molecules, cyclins and cyclin-dependant kinases (Cdks) are responsible for cell cycle progression control (Figure 1). Figure 1. Schematic of cell cycle. Cyclins and Cdks are genetically conserved proteins that work in concert as heterodimers with the cyclins serving as regulators, while Cdks serve as the catalytic units. Cyclins have no catalytic activity and Cdks are inactive in the absence of a partner cyclin. When activated by a bound cyclin, Cdks phosphorylate specific proteins resulting in their activation or inactivation depending on the protein. The protein target is dependent on the combination of cyclin and Cdk. Cdks are constitutively expressed in cells whereas cyclins are synthesized at specific stages of the cell cycle, in response to various molecular signals[1]. Two stages within the cell cycle are readily discernible. Mitosis (M-phase), the process of cell division can be observed through microscopy (Figure 2). DNA synthesis (S-phase) is the process of deoxyribonucleic acid duplication within the nuclei which can be identified by the incorporation of nucleotides, most notably thymidine. Figure 2. Rat Kidney Cell Undergoing Mitosis. PtK2 cells fixed and stained with fluorescent dyes for tubulin (green), actin (red) and DNA (blue). As DNA replication is a prerequisite for mitosis, proliferative capacity can be inferred from DNA synthesis through measurements of labeled nucleotide incorporation during the S phase of the cell cycle. Proliferating cells incorporate four different nucleotides, (thymidine, guanine, cytosine, and adenine) into deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) during S-phase. Because ribonucleic acid (RNA) synthesis substitutes uracil for thymidine any incorporation of thymidine into nucleic acid polymers would be expected to be DNA only. Extra nuclear DNA such as that found in the mitochondria is insignificant relative to the amount of DNA found in the nucleus and is usually ignored. This significant difference has been exploited to assess the timing and extent of DNA replication as a marker for cellular proliferation. While several methods have been used to identify proliferating cells in Sphase, the most accurate methods are based on the incorporation and measurement of nucleosides and their analogues in newly synthesized DNA. Initial studies used autoradiography of cells labeled with [3H]-thymidine to investigate DNA synthesis and cell proliferation in vivo[2]. Labeling tissue cultured cells with [3H]-thymidine allows measurement of whole populations by scintillation counting[3], making this a rapid and accurate assessment of proliferation in vitro. With increasing costs for disposal and the inherent danger of radioactive materials, non-radioactive replacements for [3H]-thymidine have been developed. Click-iT® EdU Technology using Fixed Cells The thymidine analog 5-bromo-2-deoxyuridine (BrdU) is a nonradioactive nucleoside that will incorporate into DNA and can be used to measure DNA synthesis by microscopy or flow cytometry[4]. Detection of incorporated BRdU is accomplished by identification of the BrdU moiety by specific monoclonal antibodies. Unfortunately access to the epitope by the antibody requires partial denaturation by acid[4], heat[5], or nuclease treatment[6]. The harsh treatment can adversely affect sample integrity and quality, which makes co-staining with other antibodies challenging. A recently described chemical method of labeling DNA synthesis in cells and tissues uses the alkyne-substituted nucleoside 5-ethynyl-2-deoxyuridine (EdU) as a reactive substrate for azide-substituted fluorescent dyes. During the copper-catalyzed alkyne azide cycloaddition (CuAAC or ‘click’) reaction, a covalent bond is formed between the alkyne base and the azide dye. In this application, the EdU contains the alkyne and the Alexa Fluor® dye contains the azide (Figure 3). This reaction is rapid, specific, and requires minimal sample processing[7]. The milder treatment as compared to BrdU labeling maintains cellular morphology and allows the use of antibodies specific to other targets within the cell. Cell nuclei undergoing DNA synthesis and incorporating EdU would exhibit a bright green fluorescence (Figure 4). Figure 3. Click-iT® EdU Reaction. The modified thymidine analogue EdU is efficiently incorporated into newly synthesized DNA and fluorescently labeled with Alexa Fluor® 488 in a copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition reaction. Figure 4. Click-iT® EdU Treated HeLa Cells. HeLa cells were serum starved for 24 hours, after which fresh media with 10% serum was added. Four hours after the addition of fresh media, cells were pulsechased with Edu for 30 minutes. Green nuclei indicate DNA synthesis. FUCCI Technology using Live Cells Fluorescence ubiquitination cell cycle indicator (FUCCI) technology is based on two cell cycle-regulated proteins, geminin and Cdt1, fused to a green (emGFP) and red (TagRFP) fluorescent protein, respectively[8]. As Cdt1 and geminin are present only during specific phases of the cell cycle, the fluorescent protein chimeras are similarly cellcycle dependent. Ubiquitination by specific ubiquitin E3 ligases target the chimeric constructs for degradation and display temporal regulation of activity, resulting in the cycling of geminin and Cdt1 levels during the cell cycle. Geminin-GFP is degraded in the G1 phase, while the presence of Cdt1-TagRFP is indicated by red fluorescence within nuclei. During the S, G2, and M phases, Cdt1- TagRFP is degraded and only geminin-GFP remains, resulting in green-fluorescent nuclei. During the G1/S transition, when Cdt1 levels are decreasing and geminin levels are increasing, both proteins are present, giving a yellow-fluorescent nuclear signal. This cyclical color change (red to yellow to green) can be used to track progression through the cell cycle and division (Figure 5). Figure 5. Dynamic Color change of Premo™ FUCCI Cell Cycle Sensor. FUCCI is a fluorescent, two-color sensor of cell cycle progression and division in live cells. Cells change from red in the G1 to yellow in the G1/S interphase and green in S, G2, and M phases, as geminin and Cdt1, fused to one green and red fluorescent proteins respectively are expressed at specific points in the cell cycle. HCT116 cells were cultured in Eagle’s minimum essential medium (EMEM) supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum and penicillin streptomycin. HeLa cells were cultured in Advanced Dulbecco’s modified Eagles medium (DMEM) supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum and penicillin streptomycin. Both cultures were maintained at 37 °C in 5% CO2 and routinely trypsinized (0.05% Trypsin-EDTA) at 80% confluency. Cells were plated at the indicated cell density as required in 100 μL growth medium. Click-iT® EdU HeLa cells were plated at 2,000 cells per well in phenol red free F12/DMEM supplemented with 10% FBS and allowed to attach for 4-6 hours at 37° in 5% CO2. After attachment media was replaced with phenol red free F12/DMEM without FBS. Cells were serum starved for 24 hours prior to release by adding fresh media containing 10% serum. Cells were pulse-chased with EdU solution for 30 minutes at different times after serum starvation release. At the end of 24 hours, cells were fixed, permeabilized and reacted with AlexaFluor 488-azide as described by the assay kit instructions. Cells were then subsequently counterstained with Hoechst 33342 and imaged. FUCCI HCT116 plated at a density of 5,000 to 25,000 cells per well in 100 μL growth medium were transfected with the FUCCI sensor using BacMam 2.0 virus constructs. Cellular transfections were optimized and performed at a working concentration of 40 particles per cell. After the addition of virus, cells were allowed to incubate overnight prior to drug treatment. The following day transfected cells were treated with various concentrations of BI 2536, an inhibitor of Polo-like kinase (PLK1), for 24 hours. Experimental cultures were imaged using a Cytation 5 Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader (BioTek Instruments, Winooski, VT) configured with DAPI, GFP and RFP light cubes. LED light sources in conjunction with band pass filters and dichroic mirrors provide appropriate wavelength light. The DAPI light cube uses a 337/50 excitation filter and a 447/60 emission filter, GFP light cube uses a 469/35 excitation filter and a 525/39 emission filter, while the RFP light cube uses a 531/40 excitation and 593/40 emission filter. Digital image data was analyzed for mean fluorescence intensity and object cell counting using Gen5 Microplate Reader and Imager Software. Gen5 defines contiguous regions or areas that are outlined by designated threshold intensity value, as well as minimum and maximum size limits. These regions are counted as “objects” or “cells”. Table 1. Object threshold values for positive subpopulation objects. Threshold value represents the mean object fluorescence. Fixed Cells: Click-iT EdU Pulse chase labeling of nuclei can identify cells that are undergoing S-phase DNA synthesis. Serum starved cells will pause in late G1 resulting in low levels of DNA synthesis. When stimulated by the addition of complete media containing 10% serum they quickly enter into S-phase. As demonstrated in Figure 6, the percentage of HeLa cells incorporating the thymidine analog Edu into chromatin increases as a result of the addition of serum containing media to serum starved cells. Subpopulation analysis of nuclei identified by Hoechst 33342 staining demonstrates an increase in the percentage of “green” positive nuclei that have been identified through Hoechst 33342 staining. Figure 6. Percentage of S-phase cells with serum starvation release. HeLa cells released from serum starvation were pulse-chased with EdU for 30 minutes at periodic intervals. After 24-hours, cells were reacted with AlexaFluor 488-azide, fixed, stained with Hoechst 33342 and Imaged. Image object analysis depicts the percentage of green positive nuclei as a percentage of total nuclei. A threshold value of 20,000 for mean green fluorescence was deemed positive for nuclei identified with Hoechst 33342 staining. Likewise, compounds that are known to stall cell cycle progression can be identified by decreases in the percentage of cells synthesizing DNA. As demonstrated in Figure 7, treatment of cells with mevinolin results in a dose dependent decrease in the percentage of cells actively synthesizing DNA. This compound, which inhibits the enzyme HMG-Co A reductase, has been shown to stall cells in G1. The enzyme HMG Co A reductase (HMGR), the rate limiting step in the biosynthetic pathway for sterols, produces mevalonate, which serves as the precursor for a number of cellular compounds necessary for cellular growth[9]. The failure to completely eliminate S-phase is most likely the result of residual cellular stores of necessay sterol products and an increase in HMGR protein synthesis in response to the inhibitor[9]. Figure 7. Effect of mevinolin on the percentage of cells in S-phase. HeLa cells were treated with various concentrations of mevinolin for 24-hours. After treatment, cells were pulse-chased with Edu for 30 minutes followed by fixation with 4% paraformaldehyde. Cells were reacted with AlexaFluor 488-azide, counter stained with Hoechst 33342 and Imaged. Image object analysis depicts the percentage of green positive nuclei as a percentage of total nuclei. A threshold value of 10,000 for mean green fluorescence was deemed positive for nuclei identified with Hoechst 33342 staining. Live Cells: FUCCI Cells transfected with the FUCCI sensor using BacMam 2.0 can also be monitored for cell cycle progression using fluorescence object subpopulation analysis. Cells in G1 express the CD1-RFP chimera and can be identified by red fluorescence, while those in G2 express geminin-GFP and will fluoresce green. By straining all nuclei with Hoechst 33342, subpopulation analysis can be used to determine G1 and G2/M cells based on red or green fluorescence. As demonstrated in the images from Figure 8, treatment with the compound B1 2536 results in an increase in the number of green positive cells. Figure 8. Effect of Compound BI 2536 on G2/M cell cycle arrest in HCT116 cells. HCT116 cells transfected with the FUCCI sensor using BacMam 2.0 virus constructs were treated with BI 2536 for 24 hours. Cells were then stained with Hoechst 33342 and Imaged using DAPI, GFP and RFP channels. Image A depicts cells untreated, and image B are cells treated with 16 nM BI 2536. Using object subpopulation analysis the percentage of cells in G1 or G2/M can be calculated as a percentage of the total number. With increasing concentrations of BI 2536, a known G2 blocker, the percentage of cells in G2 increases (Figure 9). Figure 9. Effect of BI 2536 on cell cycle progression of HCT116 cells. Cell cycle sensors were incubated with 5,000 HCT116 cells for 24 hours prior to the addition of Hoechst 33342 dye and BI 2536 compound (0 to 10,000 nM). After 30 hours of drug exposure, cells were imaged using a 4X objective with DAPI, GFP and RFP channels. These data demonstrate the ability of fluorescent sensors to identify and quantitate cells at various points in the cell cycle. S-phase cells by nature of the DNA synthesis required for the duplication of genetic information can be identified by the incorporation of nucleoside analogs such as EdU. This modified nucleoside can be targeted chemically with reactive fluorescent derivatives, resulting in fluorescently labeled nuclear material. Those cells that exhibit fluorescence with pulse chase experiments being identified as S-phase cells. Dynamic changes in the temporal position of cells in the cell cycle can be observed with live cells. Using the FUCCI sensors, which exhibit color changes as a function of the cell cycle position, cells can be sorted into the various stages of the cell cycle by their fluorescence. Cells that exhibit red fluorescence are in G1, while those that fluoresce green are G2/M. The transition from G1 to S is marked by yellow fluorescence and the transition from M to G1 is marked by a loss of fluorescence. The Cytation™ line of cell imaging multi-mode microplate readers are an ideal platform for live cell imaging. With up to four different color channels and multiple objectives, the Cytation enables both rapid screening and detailed high magnification imaging of stained or inherently fluorescent cells. In addition to its imaging features, the Cytation readers offer a full complement of microplate reader capabilities including dual monochromator and filter based fluorescence detection. 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__label__cc	0.583392	0.416608	52 Films by Women Vol 4. 40. A Vigilante (Director: Sarah Daggar-Nickson) Posted on 08 June 2019 at 19:12 Pictured: Sadie (Olivia Wilde) is about to make demands of abusive husband number one in the film 'A Vigilante', written and directed by Sarah Daggar-Nickson. Still courtesy of Saban Films (US) / Signature Entertainment (UK) Olivia Wilde conquered television in several seasons of House, the medical diagnosis drama starring Hugh Laurie that ran at least two seasons too long – when Gregory House drove through a wall, I was lost. Then she transitioned to movies, with supporting roles in Tron: Legacy and Cowboys and Aliens. Then she turned to directing: her 2019 debut feature, Booksmart, a broad comedy about two nerdy high school students who decide to party on the night before graduation (why not after – because it needs an ending) is currently in cinemas and has grossed $16.2 million dollars in the US alone after 14 days of release, not bad for a film without stars – Lady Bird took thirty-one days to reach that figure. Last year, Wilde went full Edward Woodward. Woodward became a big star in the US as The Equalizer, a vigilante who got justice for people who had none – equalling up the scales, see. Sadie, Wilde’s character in the film, A Vigilante, written and directed by Australian-born, New York City-based Sarah Daggar-Nickson, does the same thing. A victim of an extreme form of domestic violence – her husband (Morgan Spector) killed their son Cody and slashed Sadie’s back several times - Sadie advertises her services informally. Abused woman can call her number. If they begin with the words, ‘I’m looking out the window, and the trucks won’t stop coming’, she will answer, if only to correct their grammar, ‘it’s looking out of the window’. Invariably wearing a wig or changing her hair colour, Sadie arrives at the house wearing black leather gloves. She’ll tell the abused wife to go to another room. She will make a demand of the abusive husband: ‘you will sign over the house and three quarters of your savings to your wife. Then you will leave. If you try to hurt her or the children, I will kill you.’ The man will laugh. Then Sadie gets to work. Pictured: I bet no-one asks her to plank. Sadie (Olivia Wilde) exercises at home in front of the microwave in 'A Vigilante', an American film written and directed by Sarah Daggar-Nickson. Still courtesy of Saban Films (US) / Signature Entertainment (UK) Daggar-Nickson doesn’t show Sadie inflict the blows that will force men to do as she says. She does not want to make pleasurable the visual spectacle of Olivia Wilde kicking backsides. We see the afters: a man in a suit with a bruised face signing a form, then phoning his bank in a quiver to arrange the transfer. We see Sadie’s afters: the bloodied knuckles, the trip to the gym, punching the heavy bag, over and over. She traces a drawing, a doodle, really, that she keeps pristine in plastic. She screams, a wrench of pain, as if in permanent child birth. She goes to a bar to drink whiskey, although she would be better off buying a bottle and drinking alone. The film – at least the first two thirds - is interspersed with scenes of Sadie at group, listening to stories of abuse, how the women had their sense of self taken away from them. These are women who escaped. They had undertaken ‘the leaving moment’, words handwritten, something women are asked to relive, as it defines them taking back control of their lives. At first, the drama appears to be sequential, as if Sadie returned to group in between meting justice. In fact, the group scenes are flashbacks. Sadie is combing a vast area of forest, which she shades on a map. We don’t see her doing this, but she’s searching for her husband. As he has not been declared dead, she cannot collect on his life insurance. Even if he were, wouldn’t she be suspected of murder? Insurance companies are not charities. Pictured: When can we finish the puzzle? Women who have escaped abuse share their stories in 'A Vigilante', an American film written and directed by Sarah Daggar-Nickson. Still courtesy of Saban Films (US) / Signature Entertainment (UK) We see three instances of Sadie ending domestic abuse. In the second, the man is bound and gagged in the family home. The wife wants to give Sadie more money, but she won’t take it. ‘I wish I didn’t have to ask,’ she says, apologetically. In the third instance, Sadie knocks on the door of a house. A young boy answers. ‘I saw you in the store,’ Sadie explains. ‘I thought you needed help.’ The boy lets Sadie in. The mother, the perpetrator of abuse, is lying on the sofa. Sadie pours a saucepan of water on her midriff. That wakes her up. When the mother fights back, Sadie slams her again a door frame. She finds a key and frees another child, who has been kept prisoner. She tells the boy, the freed one, that they’ll be taken into care but if he gets into trouble he is to give her a call. ‘Why can’t we come with you?’ the boy asks reasonably. ‘You wouldn’t be safe,’ Sadie explains. Plus it’s like totally illegal. The boy doesn’t Malala her (see Booksmart). About that ill-advised lone drink in a bar: Sadie is asked by the bearded barman, ‘where do I get my forty per cent?’ (This is a reference to the hit of alcohol.) ‘I just came here for a drink,’ Sadie responds. Walking back to her car, she is attacked by two men. Sadie fights back and leaves them reeling. ‘Don’t do that again,’ she hisses. She is an expert in Krav Maga, a form of self defence developed for the Israel Defence Forces, combining wrestling, boxing, judo, aikido and karate moves, basically ‘attack is the best form of defence’. We see her (in a flashback) pick up a paperback Krav Maga manual – it is quite thick – and bend it as if about to tear in half. However, Sadie is no book burner. Pictured: An abusive spouse awaits justice in 'A Vigilante', an American film starring Olivia Wilde written and directed by Sarah Daggar-Nickson. Still courtesy of Saban Films (US) / Signature Entertainment (UK) About two-thirds of the way through, the film’s rhythm changes: Sadie looks at her shaded map and notices a spot in the centre, like blood. Then she is knocked unconscious. It is the strike back that we anticipate – obviously there are a lot of abusive husbands who want vengeance – but the perpetrator is not who we expect. In the last third of the film, generic contrivance kicks in. To get free having been bound with duct tape to a chair and left alone whilst her attacker goes out to get food, Sadie digs her nail into a vein and bleeds. Then she has pulled a real nail out which she uses to cut the tape. I know what you’re thinking: huh? I think she somehow pulls the nail out of the chair, not that she has one secreted in her arm. At any rate, incredulity is elicited. She attacks him unsuccessfully. I don’t think her heart is in it. He pisses her off by tearing up her son’s picture. He also smashes one of her hands. Somehow she flees and runs to a bunker that has a trampoline that she uses to block the entrance. While inside, she binds up her injured arm. In the end she faces her attacker across an empty swimming pool, describing his twisted need. Then she rushes him. Logic will tell you how this should end up. However, this is the movies, a world where the death of people with long charge sheets (list of felonies) isn’t investigated, even on the insistence of the insurance company. It is a world in which a person can stride purposefully with a black briefcase before the credits roll. A Vigilante isn’t entertainment. It cannot offer catharsis. No amount of money – even if paid – can make up for the loss of a child. It describes a social problem without really suggesting how it should be stopped, or even what is at the root of male violence against women (gratification through the use of power). It does not suggest how love and trust can be repaired. It does say that the vigilante urge is a mask for something else: pain. We know this from the Batman movies. It says that women can acquire the strength to fight back, that men should accept responsibility for their actions. It also suggests that the subject cannot be tackled without resorting to B-movie dialogue. Wilde is the reason to see the film, portraying a committed, complex woman living in a world of pain. There is an irony: just as she delivers her best screen performance to date, Wilde has stepped behind the camera. A Vigilante suggests that cinema’s attempt to show powerful, physically confident women on screen is still a work in progress. But then Sadie’s confidence can only co-exist with pain. Reviewed at the Kiln Cinema, Kilburn, North West London, Friday 7th June 2019, 18:00 screening #olivia_wilde #krav_maga #film_review #vigilante #domestic_abuse #larryoliver #american_film #feature_debut #womens_shelters #sarah_daggar_nickson LarryOliver Independent film critic who just wants to witter on about movies every so often. Very old (by Hollywood standards). 52 Films by Women Vol 5. 48. Dronningen (Queen of Hearts) (Director: May el-Toukhy) by LarryOliver Pictured: Gustav (Gustav Lindh) and Anne (Trine Dyrholm) in a scene from the Danish film, 'Queen of … 52 Films by Women Vol 5. 47. Love Me Tender (Director: Klaudia Reynicke) Pictured: Face off. Agoraphobic Seconda (Barbara Giordano)confronts her young nemesis (Federica Verm… 52 Films by Women Vol 5. 46. Come Away (Director: Brenda Chapman) Pictured: 'Come to me, Council tenants. I offer you the Right to Buy.' Angelina Jolie channels the l… 52 Films by Women Vol 5. 45. Farewell Amor (Director: Ekwa Msangi) Pictured: Walter (Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine) hugs his wife Esther (Zainab Jah) and holds the hand of hi… 52 Films by Women Vol 5. 44. Ein Fisch der auf dem Rücken schwimmt (A Fish Swimming Upside Down) (Director: Eliza Petkova) Pictured: Andrea (Nina Schwabe) shares a bath with her lover's son, Martin (Theo Trebs) in writer-di…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779344
__label__wiki	0.512542	0.512542	USA: +1 (919) 901 0909 Inspiring the next generation of engineers Article by Jez Clements in Design Products & Applications (DPA) Magazine The UK engineering industry is alive and thriving, with its turnover of £1.5 trillion* acting as a significant contribution to the UK economy. According to a recent report from Engineering UK, the engineering sector employs 5.4 million people across 542,440 engineering companies. By 2020, these companies are projected to have 2.74 million job openings. With the future engineers of 2020 currently choosing their GCSE subjects at school, now is a vital time to inspire the next generation, says Jez Clements. It is important that young people aspire to engineering from a young age, in time to select science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects for their GCSEs and A-levels. It’s been shown that almost all students who study Physics at A-level go on to a STEM-related course at university, with Engineering being the primary degree choice. Engineering can be a difficult subject for students and teachers to understand as it covers such a wide range of subjects, sectors and jobs. This is why it’s beneficial for an engineer to visit schools to talk to pupils, or for engineering companies to run school open days, such as the workshop recently held by Cambridge Design Partnership. We used the workshop as an opportunity to excite pupils about what’s involved in a career in engineering. By demonstrating the design processes around the Bloodhound SSC steering wheel, which Cambridge Design Partnership is currently finalising for manufacture, we showed pupils that an engineering job could literally see you helping to design a world record-breaking racing car! A recent survey* of 14-18 year old pupils showed the three best ways to get more young people into engineering: provide work experience in engineering roles (61 percent), run open days at engineering companies (39 percent) and school/college visits by engineers (38 percent). Speaking to school children and answering their questions encourages young people to make the right subject choices that keep open the routes into a career in engineering. One of our engineers volunteers as a STEM Ambassador, to work with young people through activities and school visits, and engage their interest and enthusiasm for the subjects. Studies have repeatedly shown that pupils can view STEM subjects as dull, difficult and ‘uncool’. We clearly disagree and need to show them that many of the things they regard as ‘cool’ in their lives are designed or engineered and often involve technology. With the standard of teaching and curriculum of these subjects continuously rising, our job is to inspire young people and show them how STEM subjects can lead on to a lucrative, exciting and fulfilling career. University and beyond And when young people consider what to study at university, engineering degrees can be perceived as long, difficult and unglamorous. Attractive humanities subjects are enticing applicants away from STEM with promises of excitement and rumours of only a few lectures a week. But can we show them that engineering is actually creative, stimulating and provides solutions to many problems in the world? Even after graduating with an engineering degree, many students are seduced by other perceivably better paying and more high-flying careers, such as those in the financial sector. This is mainly due to stereotypes and lack of understanding of engineering careers. Even among engineering graduates there is a lack of clarity and appreciation for the huge contribution engineering makes to society. Compared with sectors such as medicine, sport and finance, engineering is an invisible industry with much confusion around actual job roles and financial benefits. However, these sectors are dependent on the development of communications and the transfer of scientific discovery that can be achieved by engineers. Another challenge is that a large number of students each year apply to engineering courses to gain transferable skills with a view to keeping their career options open after graduating. This is a great opportunity for us to show the benefits of a career in engineering and inspire them to stay in the industry. A great way to dispel industry confusion is for engineering companies to offer students a ‘year in industry’ as part of their university course. Normally sandwiched between the second and third years of university, this scheme allows students to work for a year and gain a real feel for what a career in engineering involves. It also provides an opportunity for the industry to show that it offers exciting, fast moving and well-paid jobs. In the current economic climate, salaries can be a real worry so it’s important to show students how lucrative engineering can be. Pay for a full-time engineer is in the top 30 percent of UK salaries – a fact that rarely gets a mention. Graduate schemes are also very beneficial to help young engineers enter the industry and launch their careers. At Cambridge Design Partnership we offer both ‘year in industry’ placements – every year offering two young people a chance to work in our offices on real client work to gain hands-on experience and valuable technical skills – and a graduate recruitment scheme, through which we’ve met a number of very talented young engineers. With young people stating that they value creativity most in their job we need to highlight that great engineering design is a blend of art and science. It’s about breaking the stereotype that engineering is just ‘fixing things’ and emphasising the creativity of design. Making the industry visible We have to show young people how engineering changes the world. With feats of engineering such as the Large Hadron Collider, the Bloodhound supersonic car, or even the creation of the Olympic Park last year gaining worldwide coverage, engineering should no longer be an invisible industry! If the UK is to continue competing on a global scale we need a talented and passionate next generation of engineers. For us, it’s about highlighting that engineering is an interesting, fun, creative and above all fulfilling career. 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__label__cc	0.545979	0.454021	Tech Giant Huawei Schedules Harmony OS version 2.0 event on December 16 Fahad PervezWeb Editor 05th Dec, 2020. 07:15 pm The tech Chinese Huawei has officially announced that it would hold the Harmony OS 2.0 Beta developer event on December 16. According to the reports by the tech giant include the highlights and agenda of the event. The Harmony OS 2.0 beta will be the major highlight of the event. Huawei, in September, first unveiled the Harmony OS 2.0 at the company’s Developer’s Conference 2020. The Harmony OS 2.0 joins smartphone flexibility for the first time and the company disclosed that it would launch a beta test version for smartphones for developers at the end of the year. Later on, it was disclosed that the new OS will be unveiled in December. Huawei 5G equipment helps Soy farmers battled against crop diseases Goias, the Brazilian farm state, has rolled out its new pilot project... On the other hand, Huawei will give in-depth analysis of the Harmony OS dispersed application framework. The OS will also include DevEco Studio 2.0 one-stop dispersed application development platform and mobile phone emulator. The event will also have in attendance Harmony OS technical experts/developers which attendees can interact with face-to-face. The company will also release Harmony OS 2.0 beta mobile phone developer plan. The company’s dev. experts will also explain the key features and development tools of Harmony OS 2.0 mobile phone beta. App partners will also share Harmony OS full-scene innovation cases. China Imposes Sanctions On 28 US Officials, Including Pompeo China has announced sanctions against 28 US officials, including former Secretary of... Pakistan’s Current Account Shows Deficit Of $662 Million After 5 Month Surplus Pakistan's current account went into deficit of $662 million in December after...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779359
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__label__cc	0.723294	0.276706	50 Notorious Comebacks That Shut People Down Immediately Funny3 months ago Liucija Adomaite and Ilona Baliūnaitė Some people just looove talking. Like your auntie Betsie who just created a FB account and floods it with posts on chemtrails, or that entitled anti-masker who believes wearing a face covering impinges on their rights. Or many other loud ones on social media who can’t miss a chance to spread some misinformation on drinking bleach to prevent COVID-19. But the world is the place of karma, and if there’s yin, there’s always yang. That means that if you throw some nonsense out there into the world, it may come back and hit you like a boomerang. To show you how it works in practice, Bored Panda compiled a mesmerizing collection from the witty subreddit called “Murdered By Words.” It’s a prominent corner of the internet entirely devoted to put-downs, comebacks, and counter-arguments. Shots Fired, Two Men Down 1.1Kpoints martin734 This should be higher. I'm Gonna Take The Surgeon's Side On This One postboredom This anonymous person agrees Disabled Parking Should Only Be Valid During Business Hours 9 To 5 Jayne Kyra Sounds like something a werewolf would say... Being in an argument, whether voluntarily or not, is one of the most emotionally draining situations you can get yourself into. It raises your blood pressure, and you may feel trapped by the opponent trying to prove their point no matter what. It gets even more frustrating when the person you’re arguing with is proving a point that, in your eyes, doesn’t make any sense to begin with. Whether it’s anti-maskers, anti-vaxers, flat-earthers, or conspiracy theorists, anyone can have their own opinion, but as such, everyone can stand up for their own beliefs. Luckily, there’re some tricks you should know to winning an argument. According to Susan Krauss Whitbourne, a professor emerita of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, you should start by knowing your facts. “How many times have you made a claim about some piece of trivia only to realize, as soon as you’ve made that claim, that you’re completely wrong?” Such a situation doesn’t lead you anywhere and gives your opponent a straight shot to winning. Now Sit Your Ass Down, Stefan. Chrissie M. Gentlemen. You don't give birth. Sit down when abortion is discussed. Find A Different Career. Spot on. As a doctor, you are absolutely obliged to treat all patients the same way, regardless of age, gender, occupation, and anything else. If one is unable to do this, they simply aren't doctor material and should not be allowed to graduate. Apparently, It's Impossible For Women To Be Smart And Beautiful At The Same Time I like that. All those envious little boys (yes, they are boys, not men) who can't imagine that a woman can do more than them. Unfortunately there are still too many of these narrow-minded people. This is one of the reasons why boards of directors in companies and politics are still dominated by men, and why women get less money for equal work. That is why my daughters have to fight for self-evident things every day. Seeing other person’s perspective may also help you in an argument. “You don’t have to agree with a foe in order to see his or her perspective,” says Susan. “However, if you want to win an argument, you do need to be able to see the world the way your opponent does. Stepping into the mental set of those you argue with allows you to figure out what’s influencing them.” If you figure out what’s triggering the person you’re arguing with, you can direct your focus there and showing a little empathy never hurt anybody. The Fact That He Never Removed The Post Surprises Me Amy Pattie Who the heck gets in an Uber and asks about their religion? Who? That Backfired SocksNeverMatch Doi! Oh man Murdered By Kindness. That is the way to do it! And the third thing is to remember that “Becoming defensive is one of the worst ways to win an argument.” Letting your opponent see that you've dug into your position with no other alternatives may lift the argument from bad to ugly. Moreover, if you let the other person realize that you’re open-minded, even if you're pretending to be, the argument may resolve itself. It's Never Just About A Cake Wow, that is absolutely disgusting. Just Pulled The Lever To The Verbal Guillotine. It's the same distinction between them being blessed with a fruitful marriage, where immigrants breed like rabbits. Mmm Spicy YES!!!!! On A Comment Thread About UPS And USPS Workers People that are condescending about other people's jobs are usually parasites with no job at all. Well, When You Put It That Way... I like this comeback alot. This Guy Wants All The Cake. tuzdayschild He really didn't think that one out. Wise Advice! Luisa Vasconcelos Cut The Shit Lady. You Chose The Bathroom. Jaded Queen She shouldn't have said gender neutral ,if she was gonna make a sexist comment. It's like god can u even read I Love Arnold's Wholesome Murders It's funny how it's always the people with fragile egos accusing others of being snowflakes, when they themselves are visibly half melted in outrage. If He Were Here He'd Consume These Morons With Fireballs From His Eyes And Bolts Of Lightning From His Arse I was buying a box of masks the other day, and some clown behind me (standing way too f-ing close) said to me "You dont believe all this bullsh!t about masks do you" I turned around (and accidentally smashed his shins with my cane). And told him "No I dont believe it, BUT regardless of what I believe or not, it is the right thing to do, and follow suite in what others believe" I also like shopping in certain places, and a mask is required. I am not going to stop shopping, based upon my belief. BUT if I am around other people, then it is only polite, to wear a mask. Yellow Tape Around Her Body It's A Fucking Homicide Bunny Wood Amen. Speaking from NZ and Australia I just laugh at how retarded the Americans are in this topic. Raped by your insurance companies and begging for more Good Old Meghan Mccain boredpanDaman bwhuaahah The Ramsays Has The Best Insults I wonder where she got her sharp tongue from? ;) Don't Defend Corporations, They Will Not Return The Favor This is a famous old case, still worth bringing up occasionally, as many people never questioned the "scamming from poor corporations" line. Murdered By The Word Of God. Jayson Hammer And the "orange chicken" add is a nice bonus That's Just How It Is Though, Isn't It? Is there such thing as the "right" house to kill people in? An Effortless Genocide ToddHagopian Report A lot of immigrants work in jobs that others don’t want to do, majority have come for a better life and will take what they can, they have to start their lives all over again and they are not picky like many of us westerners (especially the privileged). They often take the lower paying jobs like trolley collectors, taxi/uber drivers, food delivery drivers and fruit pickers etc. What a lot of people don’t seem to understand is that a lot of these immigrants are well educated but their qualifications mean nothing because of where they are from and studied so they have to do it all over again. Very Strange, Indeed Rabbit Carrot Yeah who wants to go to have a raging know-it-all bigot at a party. No thanks. Your “Logic” Deserves A Slap In The Face Homophobia Is Manmade Thanks for the Jewish perspective! I have seen the first one so often, but the second one is a very new perspective. Thanks for the share! Taken To School. InstantRamenGuy she got... schooled Murdered By Laws Trump wouldn’t know what ethics was even if it slapped him in the face. A Better Headline I mean I am happily married even though we both lost our job in corona and now live in a church community house. Screw the idea of having kids though, they’d have to sleep on the floor of the games room or something, and I wouldn’t want anyone’s life to start out like that. Short And To The Point @Daisychain And she's such a cute little girl too... :( Murdered By Numbers? Ironically, some statistics show violent crime has decreased since "violent" video games becamse more popular/mainstream. Maybe Not The First, But Definitely The Most Famous More specifically, first Innocent brown man killed publicly by a police state while his homies could only stand powerlessly and watched. Kill Theirs Or Educate Ours? It's the same boring song that Republicans sing every time. Why invest 50 billion in education when we need that money to buy tanks and develop nuclear bombs? Because obviously having the power to destroy this entire world 5 times isn't enough.... Does It Make Sense For You Now? freaky right! Ain't No Right Way Christian Bradshaw Same here! Not everything is as suspicious as you people seem to think! Maybe they think it's part of the uniform? Like typical blue/green "medical color" doesn't really do anything but it's part of the image? The Aunt Looks Like Such A Nice Person When you have alcohol problems and are in a divorce but still feel entitled enough to lecture people on how they should live their life. Roll Tide! Lol, pretty sure that actually applies both to SA and Alabama. I Lol'd Hard Were they any steel toilets nearby? That would have given them a shock Holy Hell! Call The Morgue Yuck, why not just say your room is getting a bit stuffy and whiffy so please air it out. No need to go into such detail. Say It Like You Mean It "What a trooper" sounds hollow now. That Moment When An Anti-Vaxx Mom Is Called Out On Facebook By Her Son's Pediatric Nurse Sadly only the Anti-vaxxer lies will be retweeted, adding some more misinformation to the huge pile of BS that's already on the internet. Video Games Cause Violence Pokemon Go, rewards players all the time. It also forces people outside to get fresh air, and to interact with other players. kjorn looks like the constitution is like the bible for the american... and we see the bible it's a cause of war between the people Why Do Old People Insist On Doing This? I like the last sentence. The biggest burn is saved for last. You Can Disagree With An Opinion, But The Math Never Lies It's this kind of "math" that leads Americans to believe that in "Socialist" European countries people pay about 125% of their income on taxes. And that's why healthcare is free. Murdered With One Word Almost 3 Years Later Kookamunga Donald Trump is so vile that my cat tried to cover him up with litter. Note: this post originally had 103 images. It’s been shortened to the top 50 images based on user votes. Liucija Adomaite Liucija Adomaite is a creative mind with years of experience in copywriting. She has a dynamic set of experiences from advertising, academia, and journalism. This time, she has set out on a journey to investigate the ways in which we communicate ideas on a large scale. Her current mission is to find a magic formula for how to make ideas, news, and other such things spread like a virus. Ilona is a photo editor at Bored Panda with an MA in Communication Of Creative Society. Before Bored Panda, she worked as a social media manager and freelance graphic designer. When she is not photoshopping or searching for the most interesting photos for stories, she is usually watching good movies and says that The Godfather is the best. Friend recently ranted to me, "Dems are going to make us socialist! I don't want any socialism!" so I replied< "Give up your unemployment, your SSDI, your parents' Medicare and social security benefits, and oh yeah, your medicaid." Strangely, she had no reply to that. @Ojberretta.... Yeah, they are. Try again. Ojberretta Berretta none of that are socialist inventions try again Matilda Gross Keep 'em coming! Chich Psalm 109:8 That is great :) Aragorn II Elessar That was amazing. I’m going to use that on all of my conservative republican Christian friends ⚞ Katniss Everdeen ⚟ aw don't drag down all christians. most of us absolutely LOATHE trump and everything he claims to stand for. Oh I know, I’m a Christian too Katniss. I just know a few people that practically kneel and kiss the screen when he comes on TV They might not listen. Just a heads-up. Adam Beatty Yes because that’s what Christians do, they aren’t tolerant of other peoples believes and faiths, oh wait, no they are so maybe you aren’t actually a Christian darciesosa Chich yes counter-arguments, murdered by words, put-downs, smart counter-arguments, the best of the subreddit, witty come backs	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779365
__label__wiki	0.941898	0.941898	Accreditations & Frameworks Our People Stories Employee Privacy Policy University of York - Information Centre Education Build Britcon has completed the refurbishment project for the Information Centre at the University of York. The FastTrack project, which had to be completed in just three weeks, saw the centre on the University’s Campus West being stripped out and redesigned by Britcon with new floor finishes, ceilings and feature walls. Britcon also procured and installed new furnishings to allow the Information Centre to become more efficient in how it manages the flow and handling of visitors as well as its image presentation and information display. Gary Ashmore, Head of Estates Development at the University of York said, “This important reconfiguration and refurbishment project had to be completed in a very short timescale, in the heart of an occupied building which is located in one of the most publically visible and accessible parts of our Campus. The risk of things going awry was high but the Britcon team rose to the challenge, delivering a high quality end product on time and with minimum disruption to other building occupants. The University is delighted with the new space.” Britcon has extensive expertise in the education sector. It has recently completed major building and refurbishment projects for the University of Bradford, University of Huddersfield and Queen Ethelberga’s Collegiate. Other projects include Royds Hall School in Huddersfield, Roundhay Primary School in Leeds and Ward Green School in Barnsley. As a business Britcon also actively engages with all the Education establishments with whom it works to support learning practices in the construction sector, setting coursework around its projects, and providing educational site visits and placement opportunities. Sign up to our newsletter for all the latest news & updates Midland Road E: enquiries@britcon.co.uk Jane’s Hill Silkwood Business Park Wakefield, Ossett WF5 9TG © 2021 Britcon. Company Registration No. 2463833.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779371
__label__wiki	0.772787	0.772787	OMA to LAX Find Cheap Flights from Omaha (OMA) to Los Angeles (LAX) Cheap Omaha to Los Angeles Flight Deals Omaha to Los Angeles Route Information Travel Distance: Airlines Flying This Route: Weekly Flights: Avg. Flight Duration: Facts About Flying from Omaha to Los Angeles Q. What percent of OMA to LAX travellers were millennials? A. 23% of travelers were millenials. Q. What percent of Omaha to Los Angeles travellers were female? A. 55% of travelers were female. Q. What percent of Omaha to Los Angeles travellers were over 60 years? A. 18% of travelers were over the age of 60. Q. At what time the earliest flight departs from Omaha ? A. The earliest flight departs at 7:00AM - 8:00AM. Q. . Which is the high season to travel from Omaha to Los Angeles? A. The month of November is considered to be the high season to travel from OMA to LAX. Q. Which is the low season to travel from Omaha to Los Angeles? A. 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Also dubbed as the City of Angels, Los Angles integrates the people-watching of Rodeo Drive, the electrifying nightlife, and the unrivaled quality of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Thought-provoking art museums and appealing architectural gems as the Walt Disney Concert Hall enthrall travelers in no time. It is a top dining destination, where the first-rate eateries and taco stands win equal admiration. In Los Angeles, vacationers can bust out their sunglasses and cruise to the beach or even to the globally-famed Disneyland. Nethercutt Collection Nethercutt Collection is an excellent place to visit for vintage, antique, and classic car buffs. The wide-ranging collection at the museum embraces a massive variety of automobiles from the 1890s to 1970s. With the vehicles, there are showcased the history of the cars and the description of their previous owners. Griffith Park, located in the eastern part of the Santa Monica Mountains, is spread an area of 4,210 acres. The largest state park in California, Griffith Park offers visitors to wander through a plethora of attractions such as Los Angeles Zoo, a planetarium, a riding center, a Greek theater, tennis court, golf courses, hiking trails, and more. Captivating drives and walking trails offer arresting views of Los Angeles and beyond. Griffith Observatory is among the most interesting experience-based attractions in Los Angeles. This observatory is in the Griffith Park and the entrance in the observatory is free of cost. Griffith Observatory offers visitors with exhibits and telescopes and the key point of attraction here is a look through the Zeiss telescope, used for the watching of planets and moon. Best Time to Fly to Los Angeles Summer is the time of the year when the crowds reach its highest levels in Los Angeles. In the winter, there will probably be some rain in January and February. Fall, between September and November, and Spring, between March and May, are best times to visit Los Angeles for the tourists who are looking for lesser crowds. 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__label__wiki	0.90782	0.90782	Donald Trump’s notable silence on the NBA-China showdown Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large Updated 6:49 PM EDT, Tue October 8, 2019 NBA chief: Not going to apologize for Rockets GM's tweet Dr. Gupta on Covid-19: This is the worst it's ever been Avlon: QAnon supporters left desperate and disillusioned Many believed conspiracy theories about Trump and the election. Now, they're losing faith PHOTO: Courtesy Owen Harrington He bonded with Biden over stutter. Then got call to speak at inauguration US President Joe Biden swears in presidential appointees during a virtual ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, after being sworn in at the US Capitol on January 20, 2021. (Photo by JIM WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) PHOTO: JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images 'I'll fire you on the spot': Biden tells staff to treat others with respect President Joe Biden signs his first executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Biden signs executive actions aimed at dismantling Trump's policies PHOTO: Senate Tv A proud Harris smiles as she swears in new senators in her new role Former US President George W Bush (L), Jym Clyburn from South Carolina and Former US President Bill Clinton (R) speak ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th US President, on the West Front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 20, 2021. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / POOL / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) PHOTO: SAUL LOEB/AFP/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Clyburn reveals what Bush said about Trump and Biden at inauguration Officer who lured Capitol rioters away applauded at inauguration SAN ANSELMO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: The suspended Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump appears on an iPhone screen on January 08, 2021 in San Anselmo, California. Citing the risk of further incitement of violence following an attempted insurrection on Wednesday, Twitter permanently suspended President Donald Trump's account. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) PHOTO: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America/Getty Images What impact could deplatforming Donald Trump have? PHOTO: pool Amanda Gorman, a 23-year-old Black woman who is the United States' first-ever youth poet laureate, recited a poem at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Youth poet laureate recites her stunning poem at Biden inauguration President Donald Trump departs the White House President Donald Trump isn’t someone who usually limits his commentary – especially on Twitter – to simply political matters. And one of his favorite subjects on which to opine is sports – the NBA in particular. “LeBron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon,” Trump tweeted in August 2018. “He made LeBron look smart, which isn’t easy to do. I like Mike!” In November 2017, Trump tweeted this: “Now that the three basketball players are out of China and saved from years in jail, LaVar Ball, the father of LiAngelo, is unaccepting of what I did for his son and that shoplifting is no big deal. I should have left them in jail!” And just a few months before that, Trump had this to say on Twitter about the Golden State Warriors: “Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team.Stephen Curry is hesitating, therefore invitation is withdrawn!” All of which makes Trump’s silence amid a massive controversy over a tweet – since deleted – by Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey expressing support for the pro-democracy Hong Kong protesters all the more intriguing. Morey’s tweet drew rebukes from the Chinese, and several Chinese businesses suspended operations with the Rockets. On Tuesday, CCTV, which is part of China’s state-run TV service, said they would cease broadcasting playoff games because “we believe any remarks that challenge national sovereignty and social stability do not belong to the category of free speech.” After a disastrous initial response from the NBA that tried to placate China – a massive consumer of the NBA and its related merchandise, etc. – Commissioner Adam Silver made clear that the league stands behind the right of Morey and its players to express their own opinions. “We are not apologizing for Daryl exercising his freedom of expression,” Silver said in Tokyo on Tuesday, adding: “I do know there are consequences from freedom of speech; we will have to live with those consequences. For those who question our motivation, this is about far more than growing our business.” So Silver – and the broader NBA – got to the right place on the issue (democracy + free speech are more important than pure profit). Eventually. Which brings me to Trump. As CNN reported last week, Trump, in a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, promised that the US would stay quiet on the Hong Kong protests while the two countries continued to negotiate a possible end to the ongoing trade war. File that in the the things-that-make-you-go-hmmm category. The Point: Adam Silver made clear on Tuesday that principle comes before profit. Will Donald Trump do the same?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779385
__label__cc	0.642248	0.357752	Apple and Airlines Stocks Pushes S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to New Highs by Benjamin Godfrey · 3 min read Apple shares took the lead to open the week ahead of other top tech stocks. Airlines and cruise stocks rose as well. Behind the backdrop of new rallies in the shares of Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and airlines such as United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: UAL), the wall street indexes have been pushed to new highs on Monday. Climbing 1%, the S&P 500 (INDEXSP: .INX) made history as the index closed above 3,400 for the first time ever. The benchmark all-time high is now 3,431.28. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX: .DJI) added 378.13 points, equivalent to a 1.4% uptick to close at 28,308.46, The Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.6% to 11,379.72 and also reached a record high. These wall street indices gained their strength as driven by wall street stock veterans including Apple (AAPL) and airlines stocks. Apple and Airlines Stocks Providing the Indices Lead Apple shares took the lead to open the week ahead of other top tech stocks. Rising by 1.20% adding $5.95 to close at $503.43. The shares of Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) climbed 1.6% to close at $271.39, e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) advanced 0.7% to close $3,307.46 coasting its 52-week high of $3,380.32 while Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOGL) surged 0.6% to close $1,585.15. Shares of airlines and cruise operators also saw gains. “There’s been a broadening in this rally and that’s what’s reflected in the transports,” said Chuck Carlson, chief executive officer at Horizon Investment Services in Hammond, Indiana. “(Higher) volume is accompanying this expanding breadth, and those are all bullish things.” As curated by CNBC, the cruise companies saw these gains amid positive coronavirus treatment developments. United Airlines (UAL) rose by more than 9% along with American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ: AAL). Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE: DAL) gained 9.3%. Cruising outfits also saw tremendous rallies as Carnival Corp (NYSE: CCL) advanced 10.2%. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NYSE: NCLH) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (NYSE: RCL) closed higher by 7.6% and 4.7%, respectively. Bull Run, Not All-encompassing Despite the green ticks of these selected stocks, other wall street shares experienced bearish trends as the week opens. Bruce Bittles, the chief investment strategist at Baird, believes investors need to tread carefully as only a small group of stocks are responsible for the market’s bullish run. Writing in a note, Bittles said: “The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ hit new record highs last week but more stocks were down than up. Typically, the opposite should be true, In a healthy rising market, the majority of stocks, groups, and sectors should be rising along with the averages. On Friday, deteriorating market breadth was exhibited by roughly 200 stocks in the S&P 500 that were up and almost 300 were down.” Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is set to grant AZD1222, the COVID-19 vaccine candidate being developed by duo AstraZeneca Plc (LON: AZN) and Oxford University, an Emergency-Use Authorization status through the Food and Drug Administration in a bid to make the vaccine available before the November elections. In addition, the Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization of convalescent plasma for hospitalized COVID-19 patients, a treatment that uses blood plasma donated by people who’ve recovered from the virus. Affirmed to cut the COVID-19 mortality rate by about 35%, these events can help contribute to increased hope for an overall faster economic recovery. next Business News, Market News, News, Stocks Author Benjamin Godfrey Benjamin Godfrey is a blockchain enthusiast and journalists who relish writing about the real life applications of blockchain technology and innovations to drive general acceptance and worldwide integration of the emerging technology. His desires to educate people about cryptocurrencies inspires his contributions to renowned blockchain based media and sites. Benjamin Godfrey is a lover of sports and agriculture. By Andy Watson January 21st, 2021 Cryptocurrency news, FinTech News, News Will Paypolitan Take Over TenX? Paypolitan is expected to provide TenX users a product that will seamlessly satisfy their needs. Business News, Market News, News, Stocks, Wall Street QCOM Stock Up 1%, Qualcomm Received Buy Ratings Despite Shrinking Market Share in China Qualcomm’s market share in China fell to 25.4% in 2020 versus 37.9% in 2019. Business News, Market News, News, Stocks, Wall Street SNAP Shares Up 3.59% as Analysts Believe Firm Will Beat Earnings Expectations Per advertisement revenues, Snap is pointed as one of the potential beneficiaries of the boycott on the ads of Facebook. Nov 28th, 2021 — Nov 30th, 2021 Finance Magnates London Summit 2021 Aug 16th, 2021 — Aug 18th, 2021 World Battery Industry Expo 2021 Guangzhou, People's Republic of China	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779387
__label__cc	0.665389	0.334611	Corporate AcceleratorsCorporate Startup PartnershipsGrowth StrategyCorporate HackathonsInnovation Culture ChangeLegal AcademyPublic Sector Innovation AgileCorporate InnovationCustomer ExperienceDesign ThinkingDigital SkillsLean StartupRemote Working COVID-19Productivity and Time Management [Dan Toma course] The Corporate Startup CourseAgile FundamentalsRapid Prototyping of Business IdeasReinventing Your Business ModelUser Insights for Inspiration Corporate Accelerators Corporate Startup Partnerships ArticlesEbooksEmail coursesPodcastTools About usCase studiesJoin our teamMedia Fill in the form below so we can explore ways to reach your goals or call us at 1800 577 346. Leave your details below and we'll be in touch. Select your industry (required)Aerospace and defenceAgricultureAutomotiveEducationEnergy and utilitiesFast moving consumer goods (FMCG)Financial Services (banking, insurance)GovernmentHospitalityIndustrial (mining, manufacturing, engineering, construction etc)Legal ServicesMedia and entertainmentProfessional servicesPropertyRetailScience and HealthSocial EnterpriseTechnologyTelecommunicationsTransportation and logistics Other industry Thanks! We have received your form submission, I'll get back to you shortly! 10 Corporate Accelerators in Singapore You Should Know About Frances Goh What's new: K-Startup Grand Challenge 2020 for Australian/New Zealand Startups! More information here. With more accelerator programs being injected into the Singaporean ecosystem, it’s hard to filter through the noise. In just the last two years, millions of dollars have been committed to numerous accelerator programs. There is also a growing trend of corporate sponsored accelerators and incubators, seeking to leverage startups as a quick fix to their innovation woes (let’s overlook for now the fact that ‘quick fix’ insofar as corporate innovation is concerned is an oxymoron). While corporate accelerator programs can be an effective form of open innovation, if taken lightly they can quickly become a trainwreck with little benefits realisation for the corporate sponsor or the participating startups. It’s critical to have an experienced partner on board to facilitate your accelerator program. Here are ten of the top corporate accelerator programs in Singapore, which combine both deep domain and startup building expertise. Startupbootcamp Fintech Singapore As the name states, this accelerator is focused on financial innovation. The three-month program offers funding, mentorship, office space and access to a global network of investors and venture capitalists, for up to 10 selected startups per year. Its major partners and shareholders include DBS, Mastercard, PwC, Thomson Reuters and Jungle Ventures among others. Startups receive SGD$25,000 for a 6% equity stake in their business. TAG.PASS for IBM Watson This accelerator organised by IBM Watson, in conjunction with TAG.PASS, has a key focus on cognitive technologies. The program seeks startups with ideas or solutions to address problems via the power of cognitive computing. Over three months, startups receive office space, mentorship, education and IBM Watson’s network of product experts and industry insights. SPH Plug & Play SPH Plug & Play accelerator invests in startups with a focus on advertising, e-commerce, marketplaces, mobile, news and content distribution. The media and technology-themed accelerator program leverages its media expertise and resources, as well as Singapore government’s premier technology fund to support its selected startups. The accelerator provides SGD$30,000 of funding for 6% in equity. Startup Autobahn Singapore Supported by Mercedes-Benz, Startup Autobahn Singapore is looking for startups with a focus on the internet of things, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, location-based services, natural language processing, predictive analytics, and more. In partnership with the National University of Singapore, the program will offer mentorship, access to investors and the company’s network, tools and training. AIA-Konica Minolta Digital Health Accelerator AIA, the largest pan-Asian life insurance group has joined forces with Konica Minolta, a global leader in digital imaging, printing and medical diagnostics. The corporate accelerator aims to nurture startups that will contribute to an integrated healthcare delivery system in Singapore. The 12 week program is designed to support entrepreneurs and businesses to deliver innovative solutions through integrating data to healthcare delivery. Startups will receive corporate and commercial expertise from both founding companies. The Finlab Accelerator United Overseas Bank (UOB) joined forces with Infocomm Investments Pte Ltd (IIPL), a unit of the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) to run a fintech accelerator. The 100-day accelerator program will provide up to $440,000 in cash and benefits to 30 financial services technology (fintech) startups. UOB is providing each startup with $30,000 in seed funding, in exchange for a 6 per cent equity stake. Collective Campus Corporate Accelerators Collective Campus, based in Singapore and Melbourne, provides startups with a 13-week bootcamp which includes a working space, access to industry mentors and funding from corporate partners. The purpose of the bootcamp is to boost startups’ chance of finding product market fit. Offering numerous industry-specific accelerators, Collective Campus has partnered with mid-tier law firm Mills Oakley to propel legaltech synergies and is also partnering with Microsoft to accelerate opportunities in the mixed reality space. Oracle Startup Accelerator Global technology giant, Oracle, is bringing its Startup Cloud Accelerator program to Singapore, after the success of its pilot program in Bangalore in April, 2016. The accelerator runs for six-months and provides startups with technical mentoring, a co-working space, access to the Oracle network and cloud credits. The initiative will continue to fuel cloud-enabled innovation and is open to early-stage technology and technology-enabled startups. Spark Accelerator Spark Accelerator is Asia’s first utility-led accelerator programme, supported by energy utilities company Singapore Power, and venture capital firm Infocomm Investments. The accelerator aims to discover and develop new technologies and solutions to serve the future energy needs of consumers. Through Spark, startups can leverage the industry expertise and network of SP, and the venture capital ecosystem of mentors and investors of IIPL. Spark will invest up to S$4 million to groom some 30 startups - or S$30,000 in each startup in return for a 6 per cent equity stake. muru-D muru-D is a leading international corporate-backed accelerator. It involves a 6-month program, which is the amount of time they believe provides sufficient runway and continuity to grow the startup’s business. Muru-D provides access to their network of advisors and supporting businesses from around the world. Its Singapore leadership team all have startup experience as well as strong C-Suite networks within the corporate community. Muru-D provides SGD$40,000 and a working space, in exchange for 6% in equity. 100 DOS AND DON'TS FOR CORPORATE INNOVATION To help you avoid stepping into these all too common pitfalls, we’ve reflected on our five years as an organization working on corporate innovation programs across the globe, and have prepared 100 DOs and DON’Ts. Law Firm Allens Launches Legal Accelerator In Partnership With Collective Campus Announcing the Startups in the Charter Hall (PropTech) Accelerator Program! Announcing the startups in the Village Xperience (VR/AR) Accelerator Program! Frances is the General Manager of Innovation and Strategy at Collective Campus. She is an innovation consultant, brand strategist and customer champion. Get the latest content first Receive thought leadership in the form of blogs, ebooks, innovation resources, videos, invitations to exclusive events as well as the latest episodes of Future², our iTunes chart-topping podcast all about corporate innovation and entrepreneurship. 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__label__cc	0.501383	0.498617	Miller’s Holy Terror Posted by Scott VanderPloeg \| Jul 22, 2011 \| Minutiae \| 2 Frank Miller is publishing an original graphic novel this September through Legendary Comics. Made available this week are pages and a trailer in motion comic style. Here’s the official press release: Burbank, CA – July 21, 2011 – Legendary Entertainment today revealed the first five pages of HOLY TERROR, the graphic novel by iconic writer and artist, Frank Miller. In HOLY TERROR, join The Fixer, a brand new, hard-edged hero as he battles terror. The graphic novel is a no-holds-barred action thriller told in Miller’s trademark high-contrast, black-and-white visual style, which seizes the political zeitgeist by the throat and doesn’t let go until the last page. HOLY TERROR is a 120 page hardcover graphic novel with spot-color interiors presented in a 10 x 13 landscape format. Distributed by Diamond Books, HOLY TERROR retails for $29.99 and will be in stores in September. It was originally done with Batman ten years ago after 9/11 but languished until Legendary Pictures decided to open a comic division. Miller changed Batman and Robin to these new characters and the story of revenge against terrorists comes to us. The images appear Miller’s current style of exaggerated form, large boots and excessive folds in everyone’s clothes. The motion comic trailer is an interesting twist to the normal press shots but it is a film company after all. Tags: graphic novel, Legendary, miller PreviousCaptain America In Theatres Today Next52Q \| #48: Best Comic Book Weapon Editor-In-Chief. Scott works in I.T. but lives to eat and read. His other ramblings can be found at AE Index and eBabble. Art collection at Comic Art Fans. Apparently Archie is very technologically advanced. Fan Expo 2010 Day 2 \| A Smattering of Pictures Wizard World Toronto: New Date, New Home Conspiracy Corner: The Kirby Heirs Edition Arbel Ratzin on July 25, 2011 at 9:04 am Will check it out as soon as it comes out. I love Miller. looks like he already sold the rights for the movie though… 😉 Charlie on July 25, 2011 at 6:25 pm What I liked about Miller was his ability to reinvent himself. But unfortunately, he seems to have stalled on Sin City. What’s disappointing about Holy Terror, based on what we know so far, is that he’s using the SAME logo type with the red splatter that he used in 300!! All of which is an extension from Sin City. Bad work is more forgivable if it at least attempts to be original… which means, if Holy Terror is not just as good as 300 or better… it’s gonna get slammed by the critics. Or worse, people will just roll their eyes and simply not care. Still, I remain a fan and I wait with anticipation ^_^ What’s really interesting about this post is that Holy Terror is being distributed by a film studio and that the trailer has the illusion of motion by panning still images. To me, this reeks of the future… more so then Marvel’s subscription base digital comics: 1. If corporate ever decided to shut down Marvel and DC, would that be the end of comics? Words and images have existed throughout mans history and will continue to do so with or without the comic publishers. But, if the business model ever had to change, comics published as part of a larger promotional initiative makes sense to me. 2. Motion is comics is nothing new… it has a history and you could argue that early animation was nothing more then a motion comic. But as it’s own medium it’s never been any good, probably because between comics and animation, there didn’t seem to be any need for it. But, if the comic “book” market continues to shrink, could motion comics be improved to augment any gap as the true “digital” comics medium? It’s the perfect middle ground between film and print. It could be set up to be “flipped” from scene to scene or it could resemble a more rudimentary animatic. You could read it or hear it or a combination of both. How exciting is that?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779392
__label__wiki	0.930762	0.930762	Marconi adds jobs at Australian unit Marconi Australia has increased its staff numbers by around 30% in the past eight months, on the back of two large contracts signed with Telstra and Primus. The hiring programme, which has taken Marconi’s total Australian staff to 190, contrasts the situation at Marconi’s UK operation, where the company says it may dispose of 2,000 jobs, after it failed to be included in the group of eight suppliers selected for BT’s 21st Century Network project. Marconi’s AUD300 million contract with Telstra covers the access and transport layers of the telco’s core network.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779394
__label__wiki	0.595263	0.595263	Crime-Police-Fire Head-on collision claims lives Other driver identified, hospitalized A head-on collision on Fort Jackson Road (S.C. 12) where White Pond Road becomes Porter Cross Road resulted in the deaths of a young couple early Sunday morning. According to the S.C. Highway Patrol (SCHP) Lance Cpl. David Jones reporting on a media hotline, online Real-Time Traffic Information website, the collision occurred just after 6 a.m. More than four and a half hours later, at 10:40 a.m., SCHP’s Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team, or MAIT, was still on the scene. While the victims had long since been taken from the scene, their vehicles remained as MAIT conducted its investigation, with one -- the deceased’s 2002 Toyota four-door -- already up on a rollback. Knotts held after initial bond hearing SLED arrests former KCSO deputy on assault, misconduct charges	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779395
__label__wiki	0.780237	0.780237	Camden High/Middle Drehere outlasts CHS in 4-3 marathon Nearly four hours after it started, host Dreher was the one left standing as the Blue Devils outlasted visiting Camden, 4-3, in a Region 4-AAA boys’ tennis match played on a chilly Tuesday evening in Columbia.The loss, in a contest in which Dreher won three of five matches which went to a third set tie-breaker, left the Bulldogs with an 0-3 mark in conference play.“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a match with five third set tie-breakers,” said CHS head coach Roger Smoak. “I was really proud of our guys, though. Last year, we split with Dreher and they ran us off the court at their place. Extra year pays off for Copley Unhappy Valley A season unlike any other comes to a close Dogs arrive at desired destination	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779397
__label__cc	0.745154	0.254846	Empowering insight: The role of collaboration in the evolution of intelligence practice Craig Fleisher, Rostyk Hursky SA Journal of Information Management, Vol 18, No 2, a731 DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/sajim.v18i2.731 © 2016 Craig Fleisher, Rostyk Hursky This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0 Submitted: 08 December 2015 \| Published: 30 August 2016 Background: Though subtle through the years, there has been a perceptible shift in competitive and market intelligence (CMI) practice from that of relying more heavily on sole operators to ones relying on collaboration. It happens within the nature of work performed inside intelligence functions, the larger organisation, and between organisations (i.e., intra-organisational). In this paper, the authors describe the change, develop a three-layered taxonomy for documenting it,and provide examples of how it impacts intelligence practice both now and possibly in the future. Objective: To describe the increasingly evident role of collaboration and collaborative behaviour within insight producing functions in commercial, market-facing organisations. Identify evidence of collaborative intelligence practices in use across a range of different companies, industries, and geographies. Method: The authors used a participant observation approach to developing this research. The discussion and frameworks in this study are based upon the authors’ current roles, experiences and observations in leading a CMI group for a successful provincially based yet globally focused research and technology organisation, and having led interactive workshops and courses for over 100 organisations and approximately 1800 CMI analysts in over a dozen countries. Results: The authors identified an impressive array of collaborative practices for each of the three layers of organisational environments studied. These included ones in (1) intra-process (aka, intelligence cycle) collaboration, (2) intra-organisational collaboration (i.e. within the intelligence and broader organisation) and (3) inter-organisational collaboration (i.e. between discrete organisations). These are illustrated from actual, observed, and ongoing CMI practices and are shared as examples reinforcing our view of the movement away from independent practices and approaches toward purposeful, socialised ones. Conclusion: The evidence we have amassed provides substantial evidence of a notable and beneficial shift from doing intelligence work independently, frequently within silos, towards doing it collaboratively and across multiple types of boundaries. Intelligence practitioners are growing in their capabilities by taking advantage of emerging technologies, adapting practices imported from adjacent fields and benefitting from academic and/or scholarly research that helps push ahead the working boundaries of the field and allows it to make progress. In our view, CMI practice has recently entered a third era of evolution, one in which collaboration will continue to feature prominently, if not centrally.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779399
__label__wiki	0.80176	0.80176	Home Movie Reviews Hollywood Movie Reviews Beauty and the Beast Movie Review: Beauty and the Beast, is splendid... Beauty and the Beast Movie Review: Beauty and the Beast, is splendid which leaves an everlasting taste of Joy!!! Movie: Beauty and the Beast Direction: Bill Condon Cast: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Audra McDonald Music: Alan Menken Cinematographer: Tobias Schliessler Editor: Virginia Katz Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Musical Rating: ∗∗∗∗ What is it about: It’s a live-action remake of 1991 Disney’s animated film of the same name. This remake is directed by Bill Condon. Why it’s disappointing: This could stay put for this movie. What to watch out for: Disney are the masters of re-creating magic through live action, and this one is no different which was perfectly packaged with flamboyant style and technology. We’ve seen the animated version years back, but this new version just rehashed everything in a grandeur way. The film was filled with great joy, and elegance. The best part of the film was the cast, which was aptly chosen. Emma Watson was a refreshing choice, and she did that with grace. She brought a great flavour to the character, which the audience favoured with great love. Dan Stevens who played the Beast and the Prince, was a fantastic performer. So was Luke Evans as Gaston, who was wicked with his side kick Josh Gad as Lou. Live action adaptation from an animation definitely requires a depth and it was rendered with great finesse. The VFX was realistic and was smooth, it was not on your face, but was tastefully created. IMAX was icing on the cake, it literally takes you in to the film, and puts you at the centre of magical creatures. Especially the scene, where “Belle” is being wooed by the magical creatures during the first night at the castle. That was perfectly enveloped with a perfect sound design. The cinematography by Tobias Schliessler was delectable, and the edit was seamless by Virginia Katz. Alan Menken’s music was a high point in the film. Verdict: Bill Condon, did a fantastic job in recreating the animation in to live action, which was gracefully performed by the entire cast. The animation was seamless with technical brilliance. Don’t miss this one, and if possible catch this one on IMAX for a perfect immersive experience. Check out the Video Review of “Beauty and the Beast” below: Do Subscribe us on YouTube. Audra McDonald Beauty and the Beast Movie Beauty and the Beast Movie Review Beauty and the Beast Review Ivanuku Thannila Gandam Movie Stills The old ambassador is in news again ‘Sicario’ Movie Review: Sicario is a dark work which will leave...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779400
__label__cc	0.671663	0.328337	Planet Home Aaron W. Wemple Life Winks® "Assured family connections" From right to left, Denis Durham, Evan Durham, and Ellie Durham in the middle. It was a cool Monday morning at Fairview Park in Decatur, Illinois. Although Ellie or Evan probably could've told this story much better than I, most people would have to agree that this is a rare find. We call them "Life Winks." Puppy dogs, as you might imagine, get separate from their parents all the time. Whether it's a little husky dog separated from its mom, or a little wiener dog separated from its dad, disconnections happen. But in the legal world, some people are calling them "death winks" because they are usually "unretractable," or permanent (Lebow and Slesinger, 2016). A squirrel hiding a nut. When one parent wants to keep a puppy away from the other parent, then these are done deals because they'll usually end up having all the help in the world keeping the puppy away and detracted. People recklessly come out of the woodwork like squirrels desperately hiding a nut and bury the pup away. So, what makes this one case unique and different from all the others? What makes it a "life wink?" We asked one of the parents in this case about how they got through the very difficult time in his life without seeing his pups. We asked him, "What got you through it? He said simply, "Just my faith and hoping for the future. And sometimes, when I did see them, hoping for that." We can only imagine what it's like missing your pups in this way. I think what he meant was that by seeing the puppies on occasion in various places was what he looked forward to. In the mean time, kids will be kids.... Ellie and Evan playing hide and go seek. Maybe you've had a similar experience? Maybe you've experienced an end-game "death wink" or discovered a new "life wink" yourself? Please share in the comments below. Or, keep hiding those nuts. A community resource and private practice of enlightening kids. "Life Winks" A development from CLU's top-secret SPN (safer private network) Lebow, J., & Slesinger, N. (2016). Family therapy with families in intractable conflicts about child custody and visitation. In Handbook of child custody (pp. 291-301). Springer, Cham. 5 Lessons to Help Divorced, Deployed or Separated Parents to Invest in Bonding Times With Their Kids Alienation Task Force Redefine Losing	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779402
__label__cc	0.572249	0.427751	cmich.edu > Colleges > College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences > Michigan Historical Review > Subject Index > Subject Index - R Subject Index - R Michigan Historical Review Subject Index Race ARMITAGE, Kevin C. “Commercial Indians: Authenticity, Nature, and Industrial Capitalism in Advertising at the Turn of the Twentieth Century,” 29:2, 71-95. BHALLA, Vibha. “Detroit and Windsor as Transnational Spaces: A Case Study of Asian Indian Migrants,” 34:2, 99-116. BILES, Roger. “A Mormon in Babylon: George Romney as Secretary of HUD, 1969-1973,” 38:2, 63-89. BURNS, Andrea. “Waging Cold War in a Model City: The Investigation of ‘Subversive’ Influences in the 1967 Detroit Riot,” 30:1, 3-30. CAPECI, Dominic J. Jr. and Martha Wilkerson. “The Detroit Rioters of 1943: A Reinterpretation,” 16:1, 49-72. CLIFTON, James A. “Michigan’s Indians: Tribe, Nation, Estate, Racial, Ethnic, or Special Interest Group?” 20:2, 93-152. COX, Anne-Lisa. “A Pocket of Freedom: Blacks in Covert, Michigan, in the Nineteenth Century,” 21:1, 1-18. DYE, Keith. “The Black Manifesto for Reparations in Detroit: Challenge and Response, 1969,” 35:2, 53-83. ENDERS, Calvin. “Under Grand Haven’s White Sheets,” 19:1, 47-61. ENDERS, Calvin. “White Sheets in Mecosta: The Anatomy of a Michigan Klan,” 14:2, 59-84. FINE, Sidney. “‘A Jewel in the Crown of All of Us’: Michigan Enacts a Fair Employment Practices Act, 1941-1958,” 22:1, 19-66. FINE, Sidney. “Michigan and Housing Discrimination, 1949-1968,” 23:2, 81-114. GENSER, Wallace. “‘Habitants,’ ‘Half-Breeds,’ and Homeless Children: Transformations in Métis and Yankee-Yorker relations in Early Michigan,” 24:1, 23-28. GLESNER, Anthony Patrick. “Laura Haviland: Neglected Heroine of the Underground Railroad,” 21:1, 19-48. GOLD, Kenneth M. “‘We just don’t want to keep on going to useless meetings’: Community Organizing at Detroit’s Jefferson Junior High School, 1966-1967,” 32:1, 97-121. GOUVEIA, Grace Mary. “‘We Also Serve’: American Indian Women’s Role in World War II,” 20:2, 153-182. GRAY, Susan E. “Limits and Possibilities: White-Indian Relations in Western Michigan in the Era of Removal,” 20:2, 71-91. HENRY, Sean. "Racial Pragmatism and the Conditions of Racial Contact: The Detroit Interracial Committee, Public Schools, and Measuring Racial Tension, 1944-1950," 46:1, 69-105. HENTHORN, Thomas. “A Catholic Dilemma: White Flight in Northwest Flint,” 31:2, 1-42. HEPBURN, Sharon A. Roger. “Following the North Star: Canada as a Haven for Nineteenth-Century American Blacks,” 25:2, 91-126. JELKS, Randal M. “Making Opportunity: The Struggle against Jim Crow in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1890-1927,” 19:2, 23-48. KERSTEN, Andrew E. “Jobs and Justice: Detroit, Fair Employment, and Federal Activism during the Second World War,” 25:1, 76-101. MUMFORD, Jeremy. “Mixed-Race Identity in a Nineteenth-Century Family: The Schoolcrafts of Sault Ste. Marie, 1824-27,” 25:1, 1-23. MURAGE, Njeru. “Making Migrants an Asset: The Detroit Urban League-Employers Alliance in Wartime Detroit, 1916 to 1919,” 26:1, 67-104. PARK, Laurel. “Planting the Seeds of Academic Excellence and Cultural Awareness: The Michigan-Tuskegee Exchange Program,” 30:1, 117-131. PETERS, Bernard C. “Hypocrisy on the Great Lakes Frontier: The Use of Whiskey by the Michigan Department of Indian Affairs,” 18:2, 1-13. REED, Christopher Robert. “Organized Racial Reform in Chicago During the Progressive Era: The Chicago NAACP, 1910-1920,” 14:1, 75-99. REID, John B. “‘A Career to Build, a People to Serve, a Purpose to Accomplish’: Race, Class, Gender, and Detroit’s First Black Women Schoolteachers, 1865-1916,” 18:1, 1-27. RIDDLE, David. “Race and Reaction in Warren, Michigan, 1971-1974: Bradley v. Milliken and the Cross-District Busing Controversy,” 26:2, 1-49. SHELLY, Cara L. “Bradby’s Baptists: Second Baptist Church of Detroit, 1910-1946,” 17:1, 1-33. SMITH, Kevin D. “From Socialism to Racism: The Politics of Class and Identity in Postwar Milwaukee,” 29:1, 71-95. SMITH, Michael O. “Raising a Black Regiment in Michigan: Adversity and Triumph,” 16:2, 23-41. TRASK, Kerry A. “Settlement in a Half-Savage Land: Life and Loss in the Métis Community of La Baye,” 15:1, 1-27. VARGAS, Zaragosa. “Life and Community in the ‘Wonderful City of the Magic Motor’: Mexican Immigrants in 1920s Detroit,” 15:1, 45-68. BURD, Camden. "Imagining a Pure Michigan Landscape: Advertisers, Tourists, and the Making of Michigan's Northern Vacationland," 42:2, 31-51. HERSHOCK, Martin J. ‘“Free Commoners by Law’: Tradition, Transition, and the Closing of the Range in Antebellum Michigan,” 29.2, 97-123. MEINTS, Graydon M. “The Fruit Belt Line: Southwest Michigan’s Failed Railroad,” 31:2, 117-148. OLENDER, Robert. “A Legacy of Limitation: Thomas M. Cooley, Public Purpose, and the General Welfare,” 33:1, 1-26. Real Estate (see Land and Usage) HENGTGEN, Kristen. “Learning Conservation through Work: Michigan as a Pioneer of the School Camping Movement, 1940-1955.” 45:1, 47-80. BALTAKIS, Anthony. “On the Defensive: Walter Reuther’s Testimony before the McClellan Labor Rackets Committee,” 25:2, 47-68. BLACK, Joel E. “A Crime to Live Without Work: Free Labor and Marginal Workers in Industrial Chicago, 1870 to 1920,” 36:2, 63-93. BORDEN, Timothy G. “‘Toledo Is a Good Town for Working People’: Richard T. Gosser and the UAW’s Fight for Pensions,” 26:1, 45-65. BRACE, Joanna V. “The Power of Porch Talks: The Civic Improvement Society of Monroe, Michigan, 1901 to 1914,” 27:2, 1-31. BURTON, Shirley J. “Obscene, Lewd, and Lascivious: Ida Craddock and the Criminally Obscene Women of Chicago, 1873-1913,” 19:1, 1-16. DEMPSEY, Dave. “Perry Bullard: Liberal Lawmaker, 1972-1992,” 29:1, 97-117. DODGE, L. Mara. “‘Our Juvenile Court Has Become More Like a Criminal Court’: A Century of Reform at the Cook County (Chicago) Juvenile Court,” 26:2, 51-89. FERMAGLICH, Kirsten. “The Social Problems Club Riot of 1935: A Window into Antiradicalism and Antisemitism at Michigan State College,” 30:1, 93-115. FOSS-MOLLAN, Kate. “Waiting for Water: Service Discrimination and Polish Neighborhoods in Milwaukee, 1870-1910,” 25:2, 29-45. GOODIER, Susan. “The Price of Pacifism: Rebecca Shelley and Her Struggle for Citizenship,” 36:1, 71-101. HATTER, Lawrence B. A. “The Transformation of the Detroit Land Market and the Formation of the Anglo-American Border,” 34:1, 83-99. KARRER, Robert N. “The Formation of Michigan’s Anti-Abortion Movement, 1967-1974,” 22:1, 67-107. KEVE, Paul W. “Building a Better Prison: The First Three Decades of the Detroit House of Correction,” 25:2, 1-28. MORRIS-CROWTHER, Jayne. “Municipal Housekeeping: The Political Activities of the Detroit Federation of Women’s Clubs in the 1920s,” 30:1, 31-57. PARKER, Kathleen R. “‘To Protect the Chastity of Children Under Sixteen’: Statutory Rape Prosecutions in a Midwest County Circuit Court, 1850-1950,” 20:1, 49-79. ROBYNS, Marcus and Carrie Fries. “The Battle for Shared Governance: The Northern Michigan University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, 1967 to 1976,” 28:2, 1-41. SHOCKLEY, Megan Taylor. “Working for Democracy: Working-Class African-American Women, Citizenship, and Civil Rights in Detroit, 1940-1954,” 29.2, 125-157. STEIN-ROGGENBUCK, Susan. “A Contest for Local Control: Emergency Relief in Depression-Era Michigan,” 26:2, 91-126. TAP, Bruce. “‘The Evils of Intemperance Are Universally Conceded’: The Temperance Debate in Early Grand Rapids,” 19:1, 17-45. THAVENET, Dennis. “The Michigan Reform School and the Civil War: Officers and Inmates Mobilized for the Union Cause,” 13:1, 21-46. VAN ELLS, Mark D. “More Than a Union: The Teaching Assistants Association and Its 1970 Strike against the University of Wisconsin,” 25:1, 103-124. VILES, Debra A. “Disabilities of Marriage: Gender and Law in Antebellum Michigan,” 28:1, 1-31. WHEELER, Leigh Ann. “From Reading Shakespeare to Reforming Burlesque: The Minneapolis Woman’s Club and the Women’s Welfare League 1907-1930,” 25:1, 44-75. ZIEWACZ, Lawrence. “Thomas W. Palmer: A Michigan Senator’s ‘Masterly Argument’ for Women’s Suffrage,” 26:1, 31-43. BOWES, John P. “The Gnadenhutten Effect: Moravian Converts and the Search for Safety in the Canadian Borderlands,” 34:1, 101-117. BOYEA, Earl. “The North Dorr Church Property Dispute,” 16:2, 75-90. CASSIDY, Michelle. “‘The More Noise They Make’: Odawa and Ojibwe Encounters with American Missionaries in Northern Michigan, 1837-1871,” 38:2, 1-34. CLEMMONS, Linda. “‘Our Children are in danger of becoming little Indians’: Protestant Missionary Children and Dakotas, 1835-1862,” 25:2, 69-90. DOUMA, Michael. “Memory and the Myth of Albertus C. Van Raalte: How Holland, Michigan, Remembers Its Founding Father,” 36:2, 36-61. GODZAK, Roman P. “Archives of the Archdiocese of Detroit,” 23.1, 126-133. HÄDERLE, Irene. “Women and Lay Activism: Aspects of Acculturation in the German Lutheran Churches of Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1870-1917,” 25:1, 25-43. HARROLD, Philip. “‘A Mess of Pottage’: The Debate Over Religious Pluralism at the University of Michigan, 1944-1948,” 24:2, 37-55. HENTHORN, Thomas C. “A Catholic Dilemma: White Flight in Northwest Flint,” 31:2, 1-42. LAIPSON, Peter. “And the Walls Came Crumbling Down: The Michigan School of Religion, 1920-1930,” 21:2, 93-123. PETERS, Bernard C. “Indian-Grave Robbing at Sault Ste. Marie, 1826,” 23:2, 49-80. PFLUG, Melissa A. “Politics of Great Lakes Indian Religion,” 18:2, 15-31. SWIERENGA, Robert P. “Decisions, Decisions: Turning Points in the Founding of Holland,” 24:1, 49-72. THALMANN, Maureen. “A Millenarian Family: Uriah Adams and a Private Second Coming,” 28:2, 173-180. TRAN, Andrina. "An Experiment in the Moral Imagination: Russel Kirk, Clinton Wallace, and Conservative Hobohemia," 42:1, 1-34. TUCKER, Patrick M. “From Fallen Timbers to the British Evacuation of Detroit, 1794-1796: The Roman Catholic Priest Who Was a British Agent,” 37:1, 41-76. WALSH, Martin W. "Revenge Against the Idol: Competing Magical Systems on the Detroit River, 1670," 43:2, 55-64. WILLIG, Timothy D. “Prophetstown on the Wabash: The Native Spiritual Defense of the Old Northwest,” 23:2, 115-158. WILSON, Brian. “The Spirit of the Motor City: Three Hundred Years of Religious History in Detroit,” 27:1, 21-56. WOLF, James C. “The Midwest Capuchin Province of St. Joseph, Michigan: Its History and Its Archives,” 27.1, 137-154. Removal Act of 1830 FIERST, John T. “Rationalizing Removal: Anti-Indianism in Lewis Cass’s North American Review Essays,” 36:2, 1-35. BACHELDER, Chris. “Crashing the Party: The Ill-Fated 1968 Presidential Campaign of Governor George Romney,” 33.2, 131-162. BRATT, Peter. “A Great Revolution in Feeling: The American Civil War in Niles and Grand Rapids, Michigan,” 31:2, 43-66. BRATT, Peter A. “Renewing a Grand Center: Postwar Planning in Grand Rapids, Michigan: 1949 to 1959,” 36:2, 127-158. DRUTCHAS, Geoffrey G. “Gray Eminence in a Gilded Age: The Forgotten Career of Senator James McMillan of Michigan,” 28:2, 79-113. HERSHOCK, Martin J. “Copperheads and Radicals: Michigan Partisan Politics during the Civil War Era, 1860-1865,” 18:1, 29-69. HOLLI, Melvin G. “Emil E. Hurja: Michigan’s Presidential Pollster,” 21:2, 125-138. JENNINGS, Richard P. “Rhetorical Analysis of Chase S. Osborn’s 1910 Primary Campaign for Governor,” 17:2, 35-75. JOHNS, Andrew L. “Achilles’ Heel: The Vietnam War and George Romney’s Bid for the Presidency, 1967-1968,” 26:1, 1-29. MALTZ, Earl M. “Radical Politics and Constitutional Theory: Senator Jacob M. Howard of Michigan and the Problem of Reconstruction,” 32:1, 19-32. MCDAID, William. “Kinsley S. Bingham and the Republican Ideology of Antislavery, 1847-1855,” 16:2, 43-73. MEIJER, Hank. “Arthur Vandenberg and the Fight for Neutrality, 1939,” 16:2, 1-21. MEIJER, Hank. “Hunting for the Middle Ground: Arthur Vandenberg and the Mackinac Charter, 1943,” 19:2, 1-21. THICK, Matthew R. "'The Exploded Humbug': Antebellum Michigan, Personal Liberty Laws, and States' Rights," 42:2, 53-65. HARRIS, Marc L. “The Meaning of Patriot: The Canadian Rebellion and American Republicanism, 1837-1839,” 23:1, 33-70. ELZWAY, Salem. “Pentagon Midwest: Making the Military-Industrial-Academic Complex (and Its Discontents) at the University of Michigan," 44:1, 23-66. Reservations (Native American) FRIDAY, Matthew J. “Morality vs. Legality: Michigan’s Burt Lake Indians and the Burning of Indianville,” 33:1, 109-123. GILLS, Bradley J. “Navigating the Landscape of Assimilation: The Anishnabeg, the Lumber Industry, and the Failure of Federal Indian Policy in Michigan,” 34:2, 57-74. PEARCE, Margaret Wickens. “The Holes in the Grid: Reservation Surveys in Lower Michigan,” 30:2, 135-165. Ribbon Farms TEASDALE, Guillaume. “Old Friends and New Foes: French Settlers and Indians in the Detroit River Border Region,” 38:2, 35-62. River Raisin TUCKER, Patrick M. and Laurel E. Heyman. “Welcome to Hard Times: Two French Merchants and Militiamen in the Detroit River Region during the War of 1812,” 38:1, 53-81. Rogers, Robert WIDDER, Keith R. “The 1767 Maps of Robert Rogers and Jonathan Carver: A Proposal for the Establishment of the Colony of Michilimakinac,” 30:2, 35-76. Romney, George GIFFORD, Laura Jane. “The Larger Part of the Iceberg: George Romney and His Concerned Citizens Movement.” 45:2, 127-151. RIDDLE, George. “HUD and the Open Housing Controversy of 1970 in Warren, Michigan,” 24:2, 1-36. Rural Michigan BARILLAS, William. “Michigan’s Pioneers and the Destruction of the Hardwood Forest,” 15:2, 1-22. HOEFFERLE, Caroline. “‘Just at Sunrise’: The Sunrise Communal Farm in Rural Mid-Michigan, 1971-1978,” 23:2, 71-104. HOUDEK, John T. and Charles F. Heller, Jr. “The Emergence of Prosperous Farmers and Businessmen in Nineteenth-Century Kalamazoo County, Michigan,” 37:2, 53-78 NYGREN, Joshua. "A Producer's Republic: Rural Zoning, Land Use, and Citizenship in the Great Lakes Cutover, 1920-1940," 40:1, 1-26. ROSS, G. Alexander. “Fertility Change on the Michigan Frontier: Saginaw County, 1840-1850,” 12:2, 69-85. SHAPIRO, Aaron. “Promoting Cloverland: Regional Associations, State Agencies, and the Creation of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Tourist Industry,” 29:1, 1-37. WILKSHIRE, Steven C. “Markets and Market Culture in the Early Settlement of Ionia County, Michigan,” 24.1, 1-22. YOUNKER, Mary Mason. “‘I Was Some What Disappointed’: Expectations of Love in Rural Michigan, 1862-1869,” 21:1, 1-36. 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__label__cc	0.649548	0.350452	Court-Martial Trial Practice Blog Published By The Law Office of Philip D. Cave Court-Martial Trial Practice Taking that Hills August 29, 2018 \| The Law Office of Philip D. Cave This case is before us for a fourth time. The petitioner, a former service member, seeks extraordinary relief from this court in the nature of a writ of error coram nobis or, in the alternative, in the nature of a writ of audita querela, under the All Writs Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1651(a). The petitioner avers that his appellate defense counsel were ineffective in representing him by failing to raise as error Military Rule Of Evidence (Mil. R. Evid.)413, Manual for Courts-Martial, United States (2005 ed.) issues raised at trial. Alternatively, he asserts that even if his appellate defense counsel were not ineffective and no writ of error coram nobis should issue, a writ of audita querela should issue to prevent continued enforcement of his conviction—and the resulting sex offender registration requirements—in light of the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces’s (CAAF) decision in United States v. Hills, 75 M.J. 350 (C.A.A.F. 2016). The petitioner claims Hills should apply retroactively to his case. Burleson v. United States, No. 200700143, 2018 CCA LEXIS 87, at *1-2 (N-M Ct. Crim. App. Feb. 26, 2018). Audita querela is a latin term meaning “the complaint having been heard.” A defendant can seek a rehearing of a decided matter due to the newly discovered evidence or newly existing legal defenses, through a writ of audita querela. A writ of audita querela attacks a judgment that becomes incorrect later because of circumstances that arose after the judgment was issued. A general discussion of the “writ” is from Caleb J. Fountain, Audita Querela, and the Limits of Federal Nonretroactivity. 70 NYU ANN. SURV. AM LAW 203 (2014). The Law Office of Philip D. Cave Posted in: Appeals Tagged: Guardado, Hills and Hukill Updated: August 29, 2018 1:42 pm Name (Required) Email (Required) Phone (Required) Message: Up Periscope (1080) Evidence (226) Worth the Read (193) Trial-Craft(c) (80) New Cases (73) News of the Weird & Strange (51) Collateral Consequences (49) Appeals (38) Members (Jury) Issues (32) Communicated character January 19, 2021 Excited? There’s an exception for that January 17, 2021 Religious beliefs at trial January 9, 2021 Blog- CAAFlog Global Military Justice Reform 1318 Princess St #200 This site is for the trial practitioner (the military lawyer) of military justice, and for the information of U.S. active duty, Guard, and reserve service-members, their spouses and their families. Our goal is to focus on trial practice issues in cases arising under the UCMJ and being tried at court martial. We hasten to add that nothing on this blog should be taken as specific legal advice for a specific client. Copyright © 2014 – 2021, The Law Office of Philip D. Cave	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779416
__label__cc	0.575688	0.424312	Home Ibf > News > Exxon Mobil Weighs Sale Of Malaysian Offshore Assets The company is working with an adviser on the potential sale of Malaysian assets, which could raise about $2 billion to $3 billion. BLOOMBERG/ANDREW HARRER Exxon Mobil is considering a sale of its Malaysian upstream offshore assets as the US energy giant continues with its divestiture programme, reported Bloomberg. The US energy giant has started sounding out potential buyers, although sale considerations are at a preliminary stage and the company could still decide against a transaction. Potential bidders for the assets could include other major energy companies with an interest in the region. A sale would follow Exxon’s sale of its $4.5 billion Norwegian assets last month, which is part of the company’s divestment plan designed to help fund one of the biggest corporate turnarounds in its history after years of stagnating production and a stock price that has underperformed rivals. In Asia, Exxon is expected to exit projects worth a combined $5 billion in Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand as well as Australia and Malaysia as part of its asset sales programme. Exxon produces oil and gas in Malaysia under four production sharing contracts with the state-owned Petroliam Nasional. RELATED STORIES: PETROLIAM NASIONAL DIVESTITURE PROGRAMME EXXON MOBIL Lion Air joins record rush of Indonesian firms planning...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779418
__label__cc	0.714297	0.285703	Bon Jovi > Bon Jovi Hire New Touring Guitarist To Replace Bobby... Bon Jovi Hire New Touring Guitarist To Replace Bobby Bandiera By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 September 2015 Follow Bon Jovi Bon Jovi Richie Sambora Bon Jovi Are Switching Up Their Line-up After Hiring New Jersey Musician Matt O'ree To Replace Touring Guitarist Bobby Bandiera. Picture: Bon Jovi and wife - Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary - Arrivals at Saturday Night Live - New York, New York, United States - Monday... O'Ree, who formed the Matt O'Ree Band in 1994, will step in as the group's new axe man for an upcoming tour of South Asia and the Middle East, which begins on Friday (11Sep15) in Jakarta, Indonesia. Bandiera has been touring with the band since 2005 as a second guitarist alongside lead guitarist Phil X, who was hired to replace Richie Sambora following his departure from the group in 2013. No reason has been given for the line-up change, which comes days after the band's first-ever concerts in China were reportedly cancelled over the use of a picture of exiled Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama at a show in Taiwan in 2010. Bon Jovi cancel upcoming tour Bon Jovi delay new album Bon Jovi - Limitless Video Video Bon Jovi, Dire Straits And Nina Simone Will Be Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame In 2018 Richie Sambora And Ex-girlfriend To Pay Up In Employee Salary Case Bon Jovi show cancelled due to Typhoon Dujuan Bon Jovi Cancel Taipei Concert As Typhoon Looms Bon Jovi Add Extra Tour Dates After China Ban China Mysteriously Cancels Bon Jovi Gigs Bon Jovi banned from China Bon Jovi's China Shows Cancelled Over Dalai Lama Picture - Report Richie Sambora Developing Tv Show Bon Jovi - Burning Bridges [Lyric] Video Video Bands Index: 0 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779426
__label__wiki	0.526601	0.526601	Contacts Q&A Contacts Pro All About Contact Lenses Contacts Pro > Press Release > Nuclear softening allows cells to move into dense tissue, encouraging injury repair Nuclear softening allows cells to move into dense tissue, encouraging injury repair Posted by J Alonso June 22, 2020 June 22, 2020 Brick-and-Mortar is Pushed to Brick-and-Mortal. eCommerce is Not a Magic Bullet for Optical Stores. By softening a cell’s nucleus so that it can squeeze its way through dense connective tissues, a group of researchers believe they’ve demonstrated a new way to help the body efficiently repair injuries. The team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania tested this theory by using a medication to inhibit enzymes in the nucleus of knee’s meniscus cells, which allowed the cells to move through environments that were previously impenetrable. This study was published in Science Advances. The study focuses on cells in the meniscus, which is a thin layer of dense connective tissue in the human knee. However, the approach could prove effective beyond that specific area. “In this case, we studied how meniscus cell nuclei can be softened to promote their migration through meniscus tissues. We have also shown similar enhancement of cell migration in other types of connective tissues, such as tendons or the cartilage covering the ends of bones,” said the study’s first author, Su Chin Heo, PhD, an assistant professor of research of Orthopaedic Surgery, who works within the McKay Orthopaedic Research Lab. The paper’s corresponding author, Robert L Mauck, PhD, the Mary Black Ralston Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and director of the McKay Lab, noted that “this finding may pave the way for new therapeutics to improve endogenous repair of a number of dense connective tissues that have poor natural healing capacity and are prone to failure.” After an injury, the body requires cells to move into the afflicted area and deposit new tissues so that the tissue can be repaired, like a truck delivering cement to a construction site. Allowing cells to move more freely into these areas could make healing quicker and/or more efficient. However, the team believed that stiff nuclei were the limiting factor, especially when it came to dense tissue such as the meniscus in the knee. Moving through this type of tissue could rupture or otherwise damage a repair cell’s nucleus as it tried to squeeze through the tight spaces between cells. As such, damage to tissue like the meniscus could heal poorly, if at all, and result in frequent reinjury. To remedy that, the team of researchers applied an inhibitor drug to cells called trichostatin A (TCA) that makes the proteins within their nuclei soften up, allowing for the nucleus as a whole to become more malleable. In the truck analogy, this would be like switching from a rigid truck trailer to one with a canvas cover so that it could access a job site at the end of a road with low-hanging trees. The cover could bend as it made its way through the branches but not get hung up or damaged like a boxy, metal trailer would. In the study, the teams saw that isolated meniscus cells that had been treated with TCA were able to move through areas that were once thought to be impassible to reach defects in tissue. This is important becomes some of the repair methods used for injuries involve fibrous scaffolding, which can also be dense and impenetrable. These areas, too, could be infiltrated with the repair cells whose nuclei were softened, the study showed. Moving forward, the researchers are preparing to conduct trials of this technique in meniscus tears in large animals. There is also a possibility that this work has applicability beyond just musculoskeletal injuries. “This isn’t something we’ve tested yet, but this approach could potentially be used to enhance the wound healing process of other types of tissues, such as in the skin,” Mauck said. J Alonso June 22, 2020 Previous Article How a historic drought led to higher power costs and emissions Next Article Slow-growing rotavirus mutant reveals early steps of viral assembly COVID-19 virus triggers antibodies from previous coronavirus infections, study finds Glass frogs living near roaring waterfalls wave hello to attract mates J Alonso	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779427
__label__wiki	0.785122	0.785122	Copeland: Most teams would suspend Froome By Sadhbh O'Shea 15 December 2017 Bahrain-Merida manager angry that Team Sky weren't questioned by UCI licence commission Brent Copeland of Bahrain-Merida (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com) Chris Froome crossed the stage 20 finish line at the Vuelta (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com) Vincenzo Nibali checking the data (Image credit: www.portraitofanathlete.com) Chris Froome celebrates on the podium after winning the 72nd edition of the Vuelta a Espana in 2017. (Image credit: Michael Aisner) Brent Copeland and Diego Ulissi (Image credit: Bettini Photo) Bahrain-Merida team manager Brent Copeland believes that Chris Froome should sit out of racing while his Salbutamol case is resolved. Froome returned an adverse analytical finding (AAF) for double the allowable limit of the asthma medication during this year's Vuelta a España. A lot of explaining to do: The questions raised by the Chris Froome salbutamol case Chris Froome: I haven't broken any rules 'A scandal' - Tony Martin sounds off on Chris Froome's salbutamol case McQuaid: Froome's salbutamol case is 'troubling and worrying' Cookson: Chris Froome had no special treatment from the UCI Froome was notified of the findings on September 20, but the issue only came to light on Wednesday through revelations from Le Monde and the Guardian. Copeland emphasised that his issue was not with Froome or Team Sky themselves, but argued that continuing to ride while the case is ongoing gives cycling a bad public image. "If you have a code of conduct or an ethics code then you should follow that. September 20 is when they were notified and Chris still presented himself at several events and [Team Sky] were negotiating with RCS about the participation of him at the Giro d'Italia, knowing what they had on their plate, which is difficult for me to understand as a manager. Ulissi was suspended by the team following notification of the finding that June. He made a brief return to racing at the one-day GP Banca di Legnano in September 2014, but was subsequently sidelined again until the case was resolved. Following a lengthy procedure, where Ulissi underwent medical tests, the Italian was handed a nine-month suspension in January 2015. Copeland defend the use of Salbutamol, saying that there is a genuine medical need by some riders. "You're riding through different climatic conditions all the time and unfortunately they do suffer from asthma and a lot of riders do use this substance to help them out. If it is accepted by the international medical regulations then it is fine to use. Obviously, it shouldn't be abused." Chris Froome returns adverse analytical finding for salbutamol Froome's salbutamol case and what it means for him, Team Sky and cycling - Podcast Will Chris Froome's salbutamol result sink Team Sky? As well as questioning the decision to allow Froome to continue racing while the case is ongoing, Copeland took a swipe at the UCI's licence commission. The WorldTour licences for 2018 were announced on Monday, with Team Sky among the 14 teams to be given an automatic licence. Teams must adhere to several criteria to gain a licence and, given the current situation, the Bahrain-Merida team manager couldn't understand why Team Sky weren't brought in front of the commission at any point. The commission held their hearings at the end of November, two months after Froome and Team Sky were notified of the AAF. “It is ethics, financial, sporting and organisational and if anything is out of line in one of those criteria then you are called in front of the licence commission to give your reasoning of the situation before the licence is given. When the decision of the licence commission came out on Monday, it said without giving a reason, because that is confidential, but Sky was not one of them. However, Copeland said that there would be no pleasure in gaining the win in that manner. "Nobody is going to be opening champagne bottles and saying 'yes, we won the Vuelta' because Froome was suspended. If he is suspended, it will surely be disappointing, not only for us not standing on the top step but Kelderman didn't even stand on the podium, but also for the world of cycling.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779432
__label__wiki	0.741184	0.741184	Fri Dec 8 Grattan on Friday: Bill Shorten faces a summer of uncertainty It is not impossible that the Greens, who started the citizenship crisis with the resignation of then-senator Scott Ludlam, could end up winners from this fiasco that has cut a swathe through the parliament and threatens more havoc. Wednesday’s reference to the High Court of Labor’s David Feeney, who holds the Melbourne seat of Batman, has certainly put a gleam in the Greens’ eyes. Feeney hasn’t been able to produce the documentation to confirm the renunciation of British citizenship which he says he made a decade ago. Unless the paperwork turns up or the High Court shows a leniency that hasn’t been in its nature recently, a byelection in Batman would give the Greens a big chance of installing a second MP to keep Adam Bandt company in the House of Representatives. Bill Shorten is understandably livid about Feeney, who before the last election overlooked declaring a $2.3 million house, only narrowly held off the Greens in his seat, and now, if he triggers a byelection, could reduce the opposition’s numbers. No wonder there’s speculation he’d be ditched as Labor’s candidate. And Feeney’s rank carelessness, to describe it most charitably, comes on top of the recent new revelations about Labor senator Sam Dastyari’s conduct, showing how deeply the NSW numbers man has been in the thrall of the Chinese, in particular of a Chinese business benefactor. It’s made for a very uncomfortable end to the parliamentary year for Shorten, who in previous months had most things breaking his way. The citizenship crisis had taken a heavy toll on the government, with a minister and the Senate president gone from parliament, and the deputy prime minister and a Liberal backbencher forced to byelections. (To put things in perspective: yes, they all failed to do due diligence, but none of them compromised themselves in the way Dastyari did.) Now it’s Labor in the crosshairs. The situation of several of Shorten’s MPs – leaving aside the egregious case of Feeney – is problematic and Shorten’s boast about Labor vetting processes is being seen as hubristic. It will be months before Labor will know what damage the citizenship crisis might do it. It will be more contained if the High Court, when it considers the case of ACT senator Katy Gallagher who was also referred this week, accepts the ALP argument that an MP is constitutionally eligible provided they took reasonable steps to renounce foreign citizenship before nominating, even though confirmation didn’t come through by then. If, however, the court were to find that the candidate needs the confirmation before they nominate, that could trigger byelections in three ALP seats (Braddon in Tasmania, Longman in Queensland and Fremantle in Western Australia) as well as in Mayo, held by crossbencher Rebekha Sharkie. The Gallagher case will set a precedent for the other MPs with similar circumstances (although if Gallagher were knocked out her Senate position would be filled by a countback, not a byelection). While byelection swings usually go against governments (Saturday’s result in New England notwithstanding), the thought of having to fight in the marginal seats of Longman and Braddon would make Labor nervous. Even if it turned out that the only byelection were in Feeney’s seat, the strong prospect of a loss there would sour and distract Shorten’s new year. Similarly, the extent of the fallout from the Dastyari affair is not yet clear. There is no defence for Dastyari’s action in warning his Chinese benefactor that his phone was likely tapped, so they should talk outside. That was the core of the latest revelations, which came on top of earlier ones about Dastyari receiving financial largesse and toeing China’s policy line on the South China Sea. But from Shorten’s point of view, dealing with the Dastyari issue is fraught. All Shorten has done this time is strip him of what minor responsibilities he had. It’s fanciful to think Shorten would ever contemplate trying to throw him out of the Labor party, which would mean taking on the NSW right, and would reduce Labor’s Senate numbers. But while Dastyari stays, Shorten is open to Coalition attacks and hostage to anything further that may come out – just when the government is cracking down on attempts by foreign interests to influence Australian politics. Dastyari might face an inquiry by the Senate privileges committee. It would be a gift for Shorten if Dastyari were to decide rehabilitation is too long a road and he should look for other career opportunities. The problems that Shorten currently faces highlight certain weaknesses that his critics identify in his political approach. The citizenship issue shows the way he plays the tactical game relentlessly, with insufficient appreciation of how things can come back to bite you. Of course Labor would make the most of the government’s embarrassment over its dual citizens, but Shorten left himself little wriggle room when he insisted for so long Labor was fireproofed, despite warning signs it mightn’t be. When its vulnerability was exposed this week, Shorten doubled down. After all MPs’ declarations became public, shadow attorney-general Mark Dreyfus produced a list of Coalition members who Labor said hadn’t supplied enough evidence that they were not dual citizens. One was Josh Frydenberg, whose mother had been fleeing persecution. Frydenberg’s inclusion in the Dreyfus list brought rebukes from two Labor backbenchers. This was followed by Labor’s unsuccessful attempt to refer four Liberals (not including Frydenberg) to the High Court, as well as four of its own and Sharkie. The move on the Liberals looked like seeking cover, especially when one of them, Nola Marino, produced a letter from Italian authorities saying she did not have Italian citizenship. Surely it is adequate to rely on a country’s word that someone is not a citizen? Certainly Labor’s deputy leader Tanya Plibersek is using a letter from Slovenian authorities. The Dastyari affair raises questions about how far Shorten is willing to go for those who are politically important to him. Dastyari had to leave the front bench after the initial revelations about his Chinese links. But within months he was given a partial leg up, becoming deputy opposition whip in the Senate. This seemed undue haste, and it raises concerns about Shorten appearing beholden to his allies. We see another example in his refusal to take a tougher line towards the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union. Despite the setbacks, Shorten is still very well-placed, compared with Turnbull, as the end of 2017 approaches, although the December 16 Bennelong byelection will play into this balance. Nevertheless, it is Shorten, rather than Turnbull, who appears to face the bigger uncertainties in the early part of 2018. Read more http://theconversation.com/grattan-on-friday-bill-shorten-faces-a-summer-of-uncertainty-88811 a hilarious comedy about suffocating expectations The set design for Lady Tabouli captures all of the details of Lebanese-Australian family life. Rob… National Security Statement by Malcolm Turnbull Today I will update the House on our national security. 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__label__wiki	0.778382	0.778382	Egypt arrests photographer for sexy Pyramids photoshoot showing a model wearing a revealing ancient costume Egyptian police have detained a photographer for disrespect following shoot Salma al-Shimi was pictured in an ancient costume by the Pyramid of Djoser The model had been pictured wearing a shore Pharonic-style dress near Cairo By Rachael Bunyan For Mailonline Egyptian police have detained a photographer for disrespect after he shot images of a model in a revealing ancient costume at the Pyramid of Djoser outside Cairo, a security source has confirmed. Rumours had circulated on social media that the Egyptian fashion model, Salma al-Shimi, had been arrested after the shoot at the Saqqara necropolis, 20 miles south of Cairo, but the source said police detained the photographer on Monday. The model had been pictured wearing a short 'semi-naked' Pharonic-style dress in front of the ancient burial site. 'A photographer has been arrested after a private shoot with dancer Salma al-Shimi in the archaeological zone,' the source said, adding that his case had been referred to the courts. Egyptian police have detained a photographer for disrespect after he shot images of a model in a revealing ancient costume at the Pyramid of Djoser outside Cairo, a security source said Rumours had circulated on social media that the Egyptian fashion model, Salma al-Shimi, pictured, had been arrested after the shoot at the Saqqara necropolis, 20 miles south of Cairo, but the source said police detained the photographer on Monday 'I was born a man, but only achieved serenity as a woman':... Egyptian singer faces lawsuit for 'insulting his country'... The model had been pictured wearing a short 'semi-naked' Pharonic-style dress in front of the ancient burial site Late last week, Shimi, who boasts thousands of followers on Instagram, had posted photographs from the shoot of her in ancient Egyptian dress at the foot of the 4,700-year-old Step Pyramid of Djoser. Rumours quickly spread that she had been detained for wearing outfits that betrayed Egypt's ancient heritage and broke the rules set by the antiquities ministry for photo shoots. Saqqara was an active burial ground for more than 3,000 years and is a designated Unesco World Heritage Site. Social media users who had seen the photographs expressed disbelief and outrage. "Is there really a ban on taking photographs in archaeological zones, even pictures that are not indecent but completely normal?" one user asked. The model was pictured by the ancient site whilst wearing a revealing ancient costume The 4,700-year-old Step Pyramid of Djoser is one of the treasures of Egypt's ancient heritage and was reopened to tourists in March after years of renovation The police are investigating the incident, and are looking to identify the employee responsible for allowing the model and photographer into the archaeological area, according to The Egypt Independent. On Monday, the pictures were quietly removed from the model's Instagram account. In recent months, Egyptian courts have handed down jail sentences against a dozen social media influencers for sharing content judges deemed offensive. In December 2018, images of a naked couple embracing at the top of the Great Pyramid of Cheops prompted a media outcry. The authorities arrested a camel owner and a young female guide for helping the couple to gain access to the site. Police arrest photographer and model behind controversial Saqqara photoshoot - Egypt Independent Egypt arrests photographer for Pyramids photoshoot showing model wearing revealing ancient costume The comments below have been moderated in advance.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779435
__label__wiki	0.604176	0.604176	Gloves Off Modi's Olympic task force is revolutionary step for Indian sports That the PM is serious about India producing more champions, one can expect more professionalism from federations. \| Gloves Off \| 5-minute read \| 28-08-2016 S Kannan @kannandelhi It's heartening to note Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to set up a special task force to prepare an action plan for the next three Olympics - 2020 to 2028. A week has elapsed since the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics. Silver medallist PV Sindhu and bronze medallist Sakshi Malik have returned to rousing welcome ceremonies, though bites from a top politician on P Gopichand have been jarring. At the same time, those pounding their chests and crying for India to do better in the Olympics need to understand that we were never a nation which produced world beaters. Sports federations have set up review committees with the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) first off the blocks. More will follow suit. In the past too, post mortems were conducted. Former sports stars sat on judgment and various corrective measures were prescribed. In the case of India hockey, after the 2010 London Olympics 12th-place finish, there was soul searching and the team has finished eighth this time. Also read - What Modi's Olympics task force must do to save Indian sports People are still not satisfied with it but the consensus is we need a good foreign coach and Roelant Oltmans has done his bit for India. The same applies for several other sports where the services of foreign coaches have been utilised, though it's about time their roles and contribution are analysed. Negativity and sports don't go together. PM Modi has done the best possible thing for sports by announcing at a meeting of the council of ministers that the NDA government is fully behind India's sportsperson who compete in the Olympics. In the last one week, there have been all types of articles on India's performance in Rio and what all can be done for improvement. Experts have said the sports ministry should be shut down and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), often called the Stadium Authority of India, be disbanded. All this is immature talk as minus government support in this country, athletes from a huge number of disciplines will be starved of funds for training and exposure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs Rio silver medallist PV Sindhu's badminton racquet. (PTI) There are many number of private groups who are claiming to be messiahs of sports in the country. For every private body from the corporate sector which is "supporting" elite athletes, there is a much larger contribution from the Indian government. Comparisons are being made with Great Britain as to how India can produce more champions and more money needs to be spent. Britain has a national lottery system for sports, which cannot be imagined in India. All this is not going to happen overnight. Modi has said the task force for the next three Olympics will prepare overall strategy for sports facility, training, selection procedure and other related matters. There will be in-house experts and people from outside, said the message from Modi. So, what has prompted the prime minister to take such swift action? People may think celebrities like Sachin Tendulkar have openly asked the prime minister to support Indian sports and he has reacted. No, that is not the entire reason. Modi has often spoken about the size of the youth population in the country. And when the youth population is huge, it means there is talent to be tapped and champions can be produced. None in India before this talked of preparing athletes for three Olympics. There is a message to national sports federations as well because "selection procedures" and related matters will also come under the task force. Had it been some kind of an order from the sports ministry, the sports federations may have reacted by saying this is an attack on their autonomy. Now that the prime minister is serious about India producing more Olympic champions, one can expect more professionalism from sports federations. Also read - Athletes didn't shame India at Olympics, our sports minister did It is well known that when it comes to selection matters, be it picking athletes or even coaches, there has been severe manipulation. Take archery, wrestling and many other sports, federations have played politics and favourites have been put on board. In some sports, we have no next line of players and Leander Paes, at 43, is still taken to the Rio Olympics where he makes an appearance like a tourist. He turned up a day before the opening ceremony. This government is not going to see India placed 67th in the medal tally. It expects something much better and is ready to back the athletes. Preparation for the Olympics does not start a year before the Games. The Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and world championships in several disciplines need to be factored in. All these events fit perfectly well in the Olympic cycle. But there is much more to be done than just the government backing elite Indian athletes. The support for talent at the grassroots is pathetic and sports at school and college is at rock bottom. For sports to improve, it has to be meshed with the academic curriculum. The youth needs to be encouraged to play sports. All this can be done only if the government is serious and pushes education institutions to give sport a place of importance. That, too, needs to be underlined by the task force. (Courtesy of Mail Today.) #Narendra Modi, #Olympics Task Force S Kannan @kannandelhi Sports columnist. 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__label__cc	0.694133	0.305867	Topics » Dangerous volatility 24/10/2011 – by Vera Dicke © Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V. According to the latest Global Hunger Index GHI in the decades 1990-2011, famine problems have continued to increase in three countries: Côte d‘Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo and North Korea he Global Hunger Index 2011 (GHI) shows the impact fast changing food prices have on poor people in developing countries. The recently published GHI report not only discusses the consequences of volatility; it also assesses the causes. The GHI ranks 122 countries on a continuous scale and, on that basis, sorts them into five categories. According to these categories, a country’s challenge of hunger can be “low”, “moderate”, “serious”, “alarming” or “extremely alarming”. In October, this year’s edition was published by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in cooperation with the charitable organisations Welthungerhilfe (Germany) and Concern Worldwide (Irland). Some trends – particularly in Latin America and Southeast Asia – foster hope. Since 1990, 15 nations have halved their GHI ranking, and 19 have escaped the two worst categories. Nonetheless, the food situation is still “alarming” in 22 countries, and even “extremely alarming” in the four African countries of Burundi, Eritrea, Chad and the DR Congo. The DR Congo’s hunger index rose by a staggering 63 % in the course of one year. Due to a lack of data, the GHI 2011 does not assess the current hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa. The GHI authors consider food price volatility a crucial, international problem, arguing that wheat and maize prices almost doubled from June 2010 to June 2011, for instance. According to them, the most important causes are – rising demand for biofuels, which is driven by policies to reduce the use of fossil fuels in various countries, – climate change, which is causing harvest failures due to floods or draughts, and finally – increasing speculation with food, which artificially inflates both demand and prices. According to the GHI report, consumers in rich nations hardly feel price volatility, whereas it is putting lives at risk in developing countries where people spend up to 60 % of their incomes on food. In rich nations, the share is only 10 %. When prices rise by 100 %, that affects many people who react by buying less and lower-quality food. Children, in particular, suffer long-term health consequences. Families, moreover, are forced to cut their spending on health and education, so their chances of escaping poverty are reduced. Call for more regulation To improve matters, the authors demand an international re-think on biofuel policies, the replenishment of food reserves and support for sustainable smallholder farming. To stem speculation-induced price volatitlity, they demand more stringent regulation of commodity markets as well as open access to data on global supplies. Foodwatch, the German consumer protection group, similarly wants speculation to be controlled. A recent publication of this organisation is entitled “The hunger makers”. This study links price volatility to capital markets, stating that the use of futures contracts for long-term capital investments is artificially raising demand. Foodwatch proposes to make purely speculative deals illegal. IFAD considers smallholders neglected Africa’s potential for feeding itself has not yet been tapped sufficiently, according to IFAD President Kanayo F. Nwanze. Estimates by the International Fund for Rural Development show that Africa only produces a quarter as much food as Latin America. Nwanze stresses that farming creates employment and contributes to political stability. Nwanze says the famine in eastern Africa is so devastating because farming in the region was neglected for decades. For too long, he argues, the international community and regional governments focused on manufacturing. In future, they should invest more vigorously in agriculture, Nwanze recommends. Just like the GHI authors, IFAD is in favour of supporting smallholders and raising awareness among them of better methods, fertilisers and irrigation to improve yields and boost incomes. Vera Dicke Print Edition no. 11 2011, 2011/11, Page 402 Journalists in Ghana often accept money when covering events Recent blog contributions German government officer assesses the limits of ODA A contribution by last contributed to D+C/E+Z in winter 2014/2015 as a student of peace and conflict. Other articles by this contributor Tuberculosis remains a huge challenge in Central Asia Activate! raises awareness for HIV/AIDS with KfW support in South Africa Conflict regions According to the OECD, gender relations must be addressed in fragile states because statebuilding and equal rights go hand-in-hand The OECD’s Fragile State Principles are hardly being implemented Two years later, Haiti continues to suffer from the effects of the earthquake in January 2010 Other relevant contributions Articles / Blogposts Food security is hampered by financial speculation and liberalisation of commodity markets Malawi: Lower fish prices To fight hunger, it won’t do to merely boost agricultural production Informed use of media: the role of journalism Financial markets: Debating food prices	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779439
__label__wiki	0.530877	0.530877	Simon Perry's Chicago © Anthony Tahlier Fashion photographer Simon Perry shares his picks for his adopted hometown of Chicago, including spots for breathtaking views of the city skyline, out-of-this-world Blood Marys, and unique jewelry finds. What neighborhood do you live in and how long have you lived there? I moved to Chicago about four years ago—I originally lived in Logan Square and then I moved out to Lake Forest, a suburb north of Chicago. Where do you put up friends visiting town? Virgin Hotel Chicago. They've always got the best visiting musical acts, great coffee, and wine in their Two Zero Three wine bar, comfort food at Miss Ricky’s restaurant, and unbelievable views from the Cerise rooftop (203 N. Wabash; 312-940-4400; virginhotels.com). Where is the best place to find your hometown’s signature dish? It’s Chicago, so the signature dish would have to be deep dish pizza. There is no better place than Pequod’s in Lincoln Park. I always get the deep dish pepperoni—it has a perfectly caramelized crust (2207 N. Clybourn Ave.; 773-327-1512; pequodspizza.com). What is your favorite restaurant to take visitors? One of my favorite restaurants to take people is a place called Avec, right on the edge of the West Loop. It’s Mediterranean-style shared plates with a killer wine list. They have these bacon-wrapped dates that are unbelievable (615 W. Randolph St.; 312-377-2002; avecrestaurant.com). Where would you go for cocktails? I recommend Sable for cocktails. They love to ask for your input—what you like and don’t like, and they try to offer you something new. I love it (505 N. State St.; 312-755-9704; sablechicago.com). Where would you choose to splurge on a night out? Definitely on food. Le Colonial (937 N. Rush St.; 312-255-0088; lecolonialchicago.com) and Alinea (723 N. Halsted St.; 312-867-0110; alinearestaurant.com) are both great excuses to celebrate. What is your go-to after-hours bar? Violet Hour in Bucktown is an incredible speakeasy—one of those places you wouldn’t even see if you weren’t looking for it (1520 N. Damen Ave.; 773-252-1500; theviolethour.com). What’s the best way to spend a Saturday afternoon in town? There’s a concert venue called Ravinia that’s like an amphitheater. You can sit in the theatre or outside on the grass and have a picnic. It’s just great being out on the lawn having a cocktail. Outdoor music series are my favorite way to spend a Saturday (200 Ravinia Park Rd.; 847-266-5000; ravinia.org). What is your Sunday morning routine? Our Sunday morning routine is very much breakfast-oriented. I have one-year-old so our Sundays start very early, as most days do. We normally go and have a breakfast at Lula Café in Logan Square where I enjoy their Royale [a breakfast sandwich with beef short rib, cumin aioli, orange jam, aged cheddar, watercress, and egg on ciabatta] and the Chicago Tribune. Everything is so good. The Bloody Mary has clam juice in it, which won't please some people to hear—but when you taste it, it’s amazing (2537 N. Kedzie Ave.; 773-489-9554; lulacafe.com). Where do you go for the perfect cup of coffee? La Colombe. They have amazing lattes and delicious drip coffee in the West Loop (955 W. Randolph St.; 312-733-0707; lacolombe.com). What’s your favorite view in town? Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium juts out into Lake Michigan and offers an insane view of the city. I love to walk out along the water there. If you walk way out to the point behind the Planetarium, it’s the best view of the skyline of Chicago (1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.; 312-939-2438; sheddaquarium.org). What’s your favorite path or trail to follow on a walk? Everybody says it—but I love to walk along Chicago’s lakefront. In the summertime it feel like everyone in the city is out and active. The bike path goes all the way from north Chicago to south. If you were a lot more in shape than I am, you could ride to Indiana. What are your favorite offbeat cultural attractions? There’s a couple of well known museums that everyone goes to but no one ever actually goes to the Chicago History Museum (all my wife’s family who have lived here for all their lives, had never even been to it). I only know about it because I did a shoot there. And it’s really great. It’s more of a cultural center but they’ve done some showcases of fashion designers, and they’ll have special art installations. The Chicago Museum scene in general has so much to offer, from the Art Institute to the Museum of Science and Industry. I love taking my daughter there and watching her take it all in (5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.; 773-684-1414; msichicago.org). What’s your favorite shop or boutique? I like shopping for my wife; and there’s a store called Ikram that has everything. The best thing there is the jewelry—it’s very weird and eclectic. Some of it’s vintage and some newer collections. She also does home goods—I got a glass olive oil and vinegar mixer, which, is just the most bizarre looking thing but it's amazing (15 E. Huron St.; 312-587-1000; ikram.com). What’s the ultimate souvenir from your town—something you can only get there? One gift I always like to give to visitors is a copy of The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. It’s packed with history about Chicago and the World’s Fair, but with a murderous twist. What’s the best-kept local secret? Chicago has a trove of free museum deals. With museums like the Art Institute of Chicago being rated No. 1 in the world, that’s a pretty unbelievable deal (111 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-443-3600; artic.edu). In our Hometown Guides series, we're seeking the best restaurants, bars, vistas, and things to do in a given place from the people who know best—the artists, designers, chefs, and store-owners who live there. 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__label__wiki	0.616045	0.616045	Red Dead Redemption 2’s New Trailer Focuses on the End of the Wild West Era NewsXbox OnePS4 Taylor Lyles May 2, 2018 11:11 AM EST Red Dead Redemption 2's third trailer has dropped and it focuses on the new era of the in-game setting, which helps set up what the game's plot will be about. Spread the word Red Dead fans; today, Rockstar Games has unveiled a brand-new trailer for the highly anticipated title, which fleshes out the game’s setting and sets players up for what they can expect the plot to focus on. At the beginning of the trailer, the video explains that in 1899, America has exited out of the wild west era, with lawmen beginning to crack down on crooks as well as eliminating any remaining outlaw gangs that stand in their way. With those who refuse to surrender to the new way of life end up executed. For those of you who do not know, Red Dead Redemption 2 serves as a prequel to the 2010 title, Red Dead Redemption. Players assume the role of Arthur Morgan, an outlaw member of the Dutch van der Linde gang. Based on this newfound information provided in the trailer today, we can infer that Red Dead Redemption 2‘s plot will center around Arthur and the rest of the Dutch van der Linde gang rebelling against the new era ushered into America. You can enjoy the beautiful new trailer below this article. For more information on Red Dead Redemption 2, check out the first trailer, which was unveiled late last year. A slew of new screenshots released earlier this year, a new piece of fresh key art which was released on Monday, as well as the game’s most recent trailer. Red Dead Redemption 2 Gets Beautiful New Trailer; Shows an Epic Story in the West Red Dead Redemption 2 Delayed Again, But Finally Gets a Release Date Red Dead Redemption 2 Gets New Key Art; New Trailer Coming Wednesday Red Dead Redemption 2 and What the Latest Trailer Shows About Our Return to the West Red Dead Redemption 2 is set to be released on October 26 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. If you enjoyed the new trailer released today and are interested in picking up the title, you can head over to Amazon right now. Although pre-orders are not available yet, you can sign-up to receive a notification via email for when it opens up. This post contains an affiliate link where DualShockers gets a small commission on sales. Any and all support helps keep DualShockers as a standalone, independent platform for less-mainstream opinions and news coverage. Rockstar Patents New AI Tech, Likely For GTA 6 Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar have filed a new patent for NPCs that further suggests that GTA 6 is in development. Take-Two Interactive CEO Says Games Will Look Exactly Like Live-Action in Ten Years People Can Fly Has Two More AAA Games Coming Down the Pipeline Take-Two Being Sued Over The Use of Tattoos in WWE 2K Series GTA Online Players Can Get $100K for Playing Mobile Operations Missions This Week Grand Theft Auto V Sales Reach Nearly 135 Million Units Worldwide NBA 2K21 on PS5 and Xbox Series X Sees $10 Price Increase, Smart Delivery Only Available for Mamba Edition NBA 2K21 Cover Features Damian Lillard for Current Generation Platforms	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779447
__label__wiki	0.670427	0.670427	Soul LP Ellen McIlwaine Ellen McIlwaine LP (Item 7839) Polydor, 1973 — Condition: Very Good Polydor (label) Soul (CD, LP) Wonderful work from the great Ellen McIllwaine! Ellen's certainly not a soul artist – but she's got a particularly soulful approach to folk rock – one that's made her a favorite of groovers worldwide in the past few decades, thanks to a big push from Gilles Peterson, and the club scene in Tokyo and Germany! The approach on this record is kind of like a mixture between Chaka Khan and Joni Mitchell – lots of upbeat grooves, mixed with jazzy acoustic guitar and some wonderfully soaring vocals – in a style that needs to be heard to be fully understood. The standout cut is the amazing "Jimmy Jean", a soaring jazzy dance cut with unbelievable vocals – and other nice ones include "Sliding", "Ain't No Two Ways", and "All To You". © 1996-2021, Dusty Groove, Inc. (Includes the insert. Cover has light wear and a bumped corner.) Polydor, 1971. Very Good James Brown really opens up on this early 70s classic – really showing the world the amazing groove he was crafting with his band – who were let loose to jam in the studio, spinning out some really long grooves – which were then cut down to make this sweet little record! The ... LP, Vinyl record album James Brown's Greatest Hits (Japanese pressing) Polydor (Japan), 1960s. Near Mint- All Day Music United Artists, 1971. Very Good A sweet sweet set from the mighty War – and maybe the record that really has the group coming into their own! The record's got a stronger vocal presence than earlier War efforts, which is a really great thing – kind of a blend of sweet soul, heavy funk, and Chicano modes – all ... LP, Vinyl record album Music Of My Mind Tamla, 1972. Very Good Gatefold LP...$19.99 (CD...$5.99) A pivotal album from Stevie Wonder – one of his first really heady records, and a tremendous little set from start to finish! The Wonder heard here is light years from the simple pop of the early days – really stretching out both as a songwriter and musician – coming up with a ... LP, Vinyl record album War Live! United Artists, 1973. Very Good 2LP Gatefold War live, a perfect step forward – especially given that the group had already been so jamming on all their previous work in the studio! This classic double-length set may well be one of the best soul live albums of the 70s – right up there with similar 2LP packages from Curtis ... LP, Vinyl record album Ariola, 1979. Very Good Totally commercial pop disco, but still a roller rink classic! The snob side of us never gave much time to these sort of albums, but there's an appeal to it we can't deny, even if it is just kind of nostalgic. Ear candy, but you could do a lot worse. With the huge hit title track, plus "Ligh ... LP, Vinyl record album Before Martha Wash went on to success cutting vocals on soulful house numbers, she was one half of the Paul Jabara produced pop disco duo the Weather Girls. This album was probably their most successful, with the hit "It's Raining Men", plus "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My ... LP, Vinyl record album Hermit Of Mink Hollow Bearsville, 1978. Near Mint-	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779448
__label__cc	0.553986	0.446014	Catholic tri-parish appeals hefty tax bill from City Hall A Dorchester pastor is contesting a $48,380 tax bill from the city of Boston for several of his properties, saying the sum could cripple his Catholic parish. The properties include the former St. Kevin’s Parish property in Uphams Corner, which is in the... Read more REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: Last call for District 7 candidates before voters subtract 5 from 7 Candidates running to replace former City Councillor Chuck Turner will likely face off for the final time on Sunday, days before polls open in the preliminary election aimed at winnowing the seven-person field to two contenders. The two-hour forum starts... Read more Low-income tax filers urged to look at savings bonds With tax season comes appointments with preparers, organization of W-2s and other forms — and headaches. Taking everything into account, people may not be thinking about ways to save, especially in a rebounding economy. Into this context comes Tax Time... Read more District 7’s voters will make choices in Tuesday vote A small fraction of District 7’s 40,000 registered voters are expected to hit the polls on Tuesday, with six contenders on the ballot and a write-in candidate vying to replace former City Councillor Chuck Turner. Turner’s ouster from the council after... Read more EAGLE ON THE GO: BC’s Kowalski moves from baseball diamond to basketball parquet Chris Kowalski: Now plays for BC's basketball Eagles, after a stellar career on baseball team.With the Boston College men’s basketball season well underway, you may have seen a familiar face taking the floor. After four years as a pitcher for the BC men’... Read more One-third of Dorchester households now use food stamps Top Ten Food Stamp Stores in Dorchester-Mattapan 2010 This article was reported by Rachel Zarrell, Gal Tziperman Lotan, and Stephen Kurkjian, and written by Zarrell. The last year has been a difficult one for Matthew St. Andrews. In March, he was let go... Read more Library roof leak sealed, but more repairs needed There’s good news for patrons and friends of the Lower Mills Library: A breach in the roof that forced the temporary closure of the building last Friday has been located and sealed. But the Richmond Street branch will remain closed through the next week... Read more Police seek missing teen The Boston Police Department reports it is looking for Charles Archie, 16, of Dorchester, who was last seen on Jan. 31. He's described as 5'4", 140 lbs., with brown eyes and was last seen wearing a navy pea coat, gray hoodie, white tank top, blue jeans... Read more Lower Mills BPL branch remains closed due to crack in ceiling, leak (Updated Monday, Feb. 7 11 a.m.)— The Lower Mills branch library remains closed today as a "precautionary measure" after a water leak and a crack in the ceiling were observed last Friday. On Friday, a BPL official said that the building at 27 Richmond... Read more Saturday sessions focus on boys in Grades 4, 5 at Mattahunt School As plans for a highly-anticipated partnership between the Mattahunt Community Center and Wheelock College continue to take shape next door, administrators at the adjoining Mattahunt elementary school are trying out some new programs of their own. This... Read more Walsh promoted in DeLeo shakeup State Rep. Marty Walsh (D-Dorchester) has been promoted by House Speaker Robert DeLeo to the chairmanship of the House Ethics Committee. Walsh, a House member since 1997, once strongly backed a DeLeo rival for the speakership and served during last year’s... Read more Grove Hall hails Chili Champs Boston Firehouse Chili Champions Dennis Carr, left, and Tom Quinn, right, joined emcees Lenny Clarke of FX’s Rescue Me and radio-TV personality Billy Costa in celebration of their win in the Boston Firehouse Chili Cook-Off on Jan. 25. Photo by Matt Stone... Read more Reporter's Notebook: Adams Village Republican sets early focus on taking Feeney’s seat on Council His signs are popping up on Dorchester street corners and in store windows. And his campaign literature – with the “At-Large” part blacked – is found on doorsteps. Doug Bennett, who ended up far outside the winner’s circle in the 2009 City Council At-... Read more Lawmakers review Patrick plan on drug-free school zones Local lawmakers are sounding notes of support for Gov. Deval Patrick’s proposal to reduce to 100 feet from 1,000 feet the drug-free zones around schools. The proposal, aimed at reducing the number of nonviolent offenders in a strained prison system, has... Read more Chinese New Year and Dorchester Board of Trade events “This morn the world around us Is carpeted with snow; Not a single mark to mar it But ere too long I know There’ll be prints of every kind… How plainly they will show.” “Winter” by Ree Rohren Hubby, daughter Sue, and I laughed when we saw small... Read more City program offers help on home weatherization Above, a video by the New England Regional Council of Carpenters documents the work of volunteer carpenters helping to prepare a Dorchester home for weatherization improvements last month. New Englanders worth their rock salt know that as the... Read more Residents step up on new look for Wainwright Park Big changes are in store for Wainwright Park in the St. Mark’s Parish area of Dorchester as a group of neighborhood and city leaders have begun to draft plans for a redesign of the 2.24-acre site. The project has received $415,000 from the city capital... Read more Parking ban underway as second storm looms for Wednesday Snow Emergency: The city of Boston was under a snow emergency order for the third time in the new year this week, as a pair of winter storms swept through the region. Above, mounds of snow awaited removal at the corner of Granville Street and Gallivan... Read more Man in Sponge Bob hat charged with exposing himself at Ashmont T stop MBTA Transit Police report arresting a Dorchester man at the Ashmont busway Friday morning after he allegedly pulled his pants down and started waving his genitals at startled people waiting for a bus. According to a police report, Joise Amparo, 24, at... Read more Three sought for Washington Street store holdup The Boston Police Department is looking for three men on charges they robbed Rosely's Convenience Store, 120 Washington St., Tuesday night. SoughtAccording to police, "three black males entered and robbed the store. According to store employees, one of... Read more	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779451
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__label__cc	0.577332	0.422668	DMD Intelligence DMD Engineer Provides Global Solution for 1.6 Million Weekly Download Open Source Library by Sarah B. Brown, Director of Marketing on Apr 29, 2020 At DMD, problem-solving is at our core. Our suite of data products solves the marketing challenges our healthcare clients routinely encounter. Like any progressive technology company, we run into our software engineering challenges which require creative solutions. Using resources like open source libraries allows us to leverage the collective knowledge and experience of both engineers and programmers who serve the broader community. It’s a valuable go-to; but unfortunately, those libraries occasionally have issues of their own. In one recent case, the ingenuity, expertise, and proactive thinking of one of DMD’s own created a solution for all. I sat down with full stack developer, Zack Holyszko, to learn more about his image processing fix that not only solved our internal issue—but served as a solution for the library and its community of users. Sarah Brown: How did you happen to come upon the issue within the open source library? Zachary Holyszko: The library, called PNGJS, has been around for multiple years now and is the de-facto library to handle the Audience Identity Manager (AIM) use case we were working on. The infrastructure that it's written on is called "Node.js" (https://nodejs.org/en/), and they issue a release about every six months. With that, they had a breaking change—they changed the interface on how certain parts of that environment work. We started seeing the warning they put out, in response to the change, within our application and realized it was because of this library they hadn't updated. Sarah Brown: What inspired you to pursue getting your solution accepted by the library? Zachary Holyszko: What I did, originally, was to make a version internally that fixed the problem, because we can't wait for other people to jump in, right? We had our own fix, so we used that for the last eight months or so. But in the meantime, I was thinking, “You know, I fixed this problem. But it's good to give back to the communities that provide us these tools. Hopefully this can help other people.” I really do appreciate all of the hard work and diligence that these teams put together. Sarah Brown: From my understanding, PNGJS may have a limited team dedicated to quality assurance, which makes your contribution even more valuable. And I know you’ve worked for companies where QA is of utmost importance. Can you share a little about how you have brought that attitude to DMD? Zachary Holyszko: I worked at a pharmaceutical company, where FDA quality assurance teams were heavily involved. That partnership, between developers and QA, for example, is so important. The way I always heard it described is that testing and quality are like the brakes in a car. They do nothing but slow you down. It's good to give back to the communities that provide us these tools. But, how fast would you drive your car if you didn't have brakes? You're not going to go very fast. As engineers, we're the engines, we want to go fast; we want to do whatever we can. Having that testing, having that quality team to be able to say, “Hey, hold on a second, you broke this.” Or, “This isn't working just right. Did you check this?” That lets us stay focused on innovating and producing new features while not having to make sure every single second we didn’t hit a pothole. Sarah Brown: When you look at the fix you put in place, do you envision having to repeat something similar in a different scenario? Would you do it again? Zachary Holyszko: I would definitely do it again, especially because one of the benefits is that it avoids additional work we have to do internally. Once we create our own fix, our internal fix, we effectively lose all new fixes that are done in the main catalog of fixes implemented by an open-source “library.” That means additional work for us to try to keep our internal version up to date. If we can get our change fix merged into the main catalog, we get to use the main catalog plus all the new capabilities they keep on adding. We get all the benefits of everything. And that’s no additional work on our part. Sarah Brown: This is an impressive achievement, to say the least. How do you see it impacting the way you and your team members at DMD operate going forward? Zachary Holyszko: I think the biggest takeaway is that these external libraries are no longer “black boxes” we can't touch. Do we just have to assume they do what they say? Previously, if they didn’t perform, then that's our limitation. Now, it’s expected that we’ll investigate why. Sarah Brown: Ah, so now it's known that we are committed to bringing these solutions back to the community, not just to DMD products and clients. Zack, I know you’re not the type to “toot your own horn,” but this was truly integral to the innovation and technological prowess that characterizes DMD. Zachary Holyszko: Thank you, Sarah. Part of me looks at this and thinks, “Okay, it's 22 lines of code, and it's a bug fix that didn't exist two years ago because the environment didn't have that bug or it didn't consider that a bug." But, the other part of me, as a software engineer, appreciates that it's the first step, among many, in terms of leaving our mark on something that impacts the coding community—and maybe beyond. Topics: Physician Engagement, Healthcare Marketing Sarah B. Brown, Director of Marketing As Director of Marketing at DMD, Sarah Brown manages the company’s brand, strategic marketing plans and campaigns, content marketing, and conferences.... read more DMD President Roger Korman and his management team publish weekly articles on digital communication and technology in healthcare. Articles are published that cover website visitor identity, the value of authenticated healthcare professional databases for use in multichannel marketing to physicians and healthcare professionals. DMD clients in pharma, hospital and health systems, agencies, and physician marketing companies rely on DMD's email and AIMSM technologies to improve communication with healthcare professionals across marketing channels. 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__label__wiki	0.884286	0.884286	Devon and Cornwall Police sergeant says entire county sometimes left with no officers Officer says occasions when no-one able to attend to incidents anywhere in Cornwall Phil GoodwinContributor Police officers on patrol Sign up to FREE email alerts from DevonLive - Court Insider A police sergeant has admitted there have been times where an entire county has been left with no officers available to respond to incidents. Sergeant Mark Cooper said his overstretched force was struggling to cope in the face of budget cuts with the loss of hundreds of frontline officers. Devon and Cornwall Police cover the biggest geographical area in England. But their workforce of officers and staff is being slashed from 6,200 people in 2010 to around 3,900 by 2019/2020. And the worried copper, who covers Falmouth and Helston, said he knew of occasions when there had been no-one available to attend incidents anywhere in Cornwall. He told a group of councillors: "I know full well, there have been incidents I am aware of where the box is empty and there's no one available this side of Plymouth (ie in Cornwall). Travelers move onto Exeter supermarket car park "Everyone knows that the police are stretched. We've got a reduction in numbers. It has reduced over a number of years. "Unfortunately, I think the NHS and ourselves are all in the same situation." Sgt Cooper made his comments at a meeting of the Helston and South Kerrier Community Network Panel during a debate about the lack of policing in isolated parts of Cornwall such as the Lizard. He told the meeting: "We do try and get to the Lizard for regular patrols. The problem we've got is about prioritising. "We have so many jobs for child exploitation or high risk missing people that we have to drop everything for. "All these pressures that happen in the background do take us off the front line and take us off jobs in isolated places like the Lizard. "It doesn't mean it's not a priority. It just means we have to look at all of our priorities." Maxine Hardy, the Cornwall Council officer who helps arrange the quarterly network panel meeting, said they were fortunate to even have a police officer in attendance. Three arrested after 'smash and grab' jewellery store burglary She said: "We fought so hard to get someone here. In the end, we had to go through the MP to get someone here once a quarter, to have someone face-to-face." Chief Superintendent Jim Pearce said: "Devon and Cornwall Police has a very high level of public satisfaction and public support. "Whilst we acknowledge that at times we are stretched as a force, this is echoed nationally but we are confident that we use the resources available to protect the public of Devon and Cornwall. "We work hard to make sure that we have as many officers available as possible, ensuring there is a balance of local and specialist resources 24 hours a day across both counties. "Locally within the Falmouth and Helston sector, we maintain a threshold of officers to ensure adequate cover is provided across this policing area, understanding that local patrol staff are supported by neighbourhood officers and PCSOs, the local investigation teams, plus specialist support from roads policing, armed response officers, major crime and public protection investigators. "If anyone has any concerns about policing matters in their area, they can contact their local neighbourhood team via https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-area/ or by telephoning 101."	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779467
__label__wiki	0.833849	0.833849	Teignbridge District Council Pictures show big plans to expand garden centre on edge of Exeter They want to add a new garden sales area, café and restaurant, new warehouse building and a new public car park. Daniel ClarkLocal Democracy Reporter Sign up for our Exeter newsletter and you'll never miss a big story again Images of how a garden centre on the edge of Exeter, which is looking to expand, could look, have been revealed. Springwell Nursery, based in Old Ide Lane in Ide, has submitted plans to extend the existing garden centre. Springwell Nursery has submitted plans to extend the existing garden centre. The application to Teignbridge District Council is for a new garden sales area, café and restaurant, new warehouse building and a new public car park. Springwell Nursery, based in Old Ide Lane in Ide Heartbroken parents of four-month-old baby who died after sharing bed with his mother hear no cause of death was found No further details of the scheme are mentioned in documents submitted as part of the application, although a serious of artist impressions and 3D images as to how the new garden centre will look are provided. Teignbridge District Council planners will determine the fate of the application at a later date.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779468
__label__wiki	0.941404	0.941404	Ebbsfleet United vs Torquay United: Match preview The Gulls will look to build on Saturday's draw at Halifax Jamie Reid helped earn Torquay a 1-1 draw on Saturday (Image: Pinnacle) Never miss a big story in Devon again with our daily newsletter Happy that the level of performances has been rising in recent weeks, especially when they lifted themselves off the bottom of the National League with Saturday’s 1-1 draw at FC Halifax Town, Torquay United head coach Gary Owers still admits that he’d settle for any kind of win when the Gulls try to follow up against in-form Ebbsfleet United at Stonebridge Road tonight (7.45pm). The 4-0 rout of Maidenhead United at Plainmoor three weeks ago is still the only victory which United have enjoyed this season, and Owers rated the display at Halifax as better than that night. But he stressed: “We’ve been trying to play the right way, and we probably play too much at times, to be honest. “We played well at the weekend, but we almost played well and got beat, which would have been a travesty. “Right now, I really wouldn’t mind playing rubbish and winning. “We believe we’re heading in the right direction, but it’s a grind for us at the minute – that’s the hand we’ve got. “There’s still two-thirds of the season to go, there’s lots to play for and we want to go to Ebbsfleet and keep up the same levels we had on Saturday.” Here's why 29 Germans were supporting Tiverton Town on Saturday ‘New’ signing Jamie Reid – he turned his loan from Exeter City into a permanent deal on Friday – celebrated with the equaliser at The Shay, and Owers said: “I think it’s interesting that, when we started him up front, Jamie got his goal. “He will be a front player going forward, with the potential to do even better. “Whatever is happening, good or bad, I always feel that he’s trying his best, and I like that in a player. “If the chips are down, I can rely on him to give 100 per cent.” Owers unveiled a new formation at Halifax, with Norwich City loanee Michee Efete becoming a third centre-back alongside skipper Josh Gowling and Sean McGinty, and Reid joining Rhys Murphy up front. But the real feature of the system was the constant raiding of wing-backs Ryan Higgins on the right and Liam Davis on the left – both could well have scored, as well as laying on chances for others. “We haven’t exactly thrown it at them, because we worked on it most of last week,” said Owers, “but they took it on board, and I thought the new formation worked well.” There are no new injury worries from the weekend and, in addition to the squad he took to Halifax, Owers has AFC Bournemouth loanee Jordan Lee available, and Sam Chaney and Yan Klukowski are also back in training after long-term injuries, albeit not quite ready for first-team action. Gary Owers' reaction to Torquay United's draw with FC Halifax Town Ebbsfleet (10) are the draw specialists of the division – nine of their 16 games have ended in stalemate – but they have lost only twice so far. Manager Daryl McMahon, 34, who had a loan spell at Plainmoor when he was a young player at West Ham in 2004, led the Fleet to promotion last season and he has them on a bit of a roll now, with four wins in five league games plus an FA Cup defeat of cross-Thames neighbours East Thurrock last week, a game which Owers watched. Their attack features two 34-year-old strikers, Danny Kedwell (AFC Wimbledon, Gillingham) and Aaron McLean (Peterborough, Hull, Bradford City, Barnet) with lanky targetman Danny Mills, another ex-Torquay loanee, as another option up front. Tonight’s referee is Neil Hair from Cambridgeshire. Torquay United from: Dorel; Efete, Gowling, McGinty, Higgins, Evans, Young, Davis, McQuoid, Reid, Murphy, Clarke, Keating, Lathrope, Dowling, Myrie-Williams, Lee, Chaney, Klukowski. Unavailable: Jake Gosling, Jon-Paul Pittman, Myles Anderson (all injured), James Gray and Neal Osborn (both out on loan). Exeter ChiefsExeter Chiefs handed Premiership boost as trio of players earn Six Nations call-upsScotland and Wales have named their squads ahead of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations Centre back Sam Stubbs signs for Exeter City on two-and-a-half year deal Exeter City FCThe 22-year-old has completed his signing for Exeter City after being released by Fleetwood Town Torquay United's promotion prospects threatened by 'loans or suspended season' options Torquay United FCClubs in the National League have been given three options - two involve Government cash in the form of loans and the third seeing the season put on hold Exeter City reject bids from Charlton Athletic for winger Joel Randall Exeter City FCIt is understood the bids were in the region of £300,000, but Lee Bowyer said that the price that the Grecians were asking for was ‘around a million and out of their price range’. Exeter City FCCentre back Sam Stubbs signs for Exeter City on two-and-a-half year dealThe 22-year-old has completed his signing for Exeter City after being released by Fleetwood Town Harrogate Town 0 Exeter City 0 - the match in pictures Exeter City FCThe pictures from Pinnacle Photo Agency tell the story of the goalless draw Exeter Chiefs handed Premiership boost as trio of players earn Six Nations call-ups Exeter ChiefsScotland and Wales have named their squads ahead of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations 'Goals will come if we keep creating chances' as Exeter City draw blank at Harrogate Town Exeter City FC"They were there for the taking tonight, especially when they went down to ten men," said Matt Jay	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779470
__label__cc	0.671606	0.328394	877-369-1831 info@dfcyber.com Digital Forge Login Cyber Engineering Forge LMS Report a Breach (Support) HHS Wall of Shame Why Digital Forge A Closer Look at NIST CSF: Promoting Innovation across Industries by dfcyberadmin \| Jun 19, 2018 \| Compliance, Cybersecurity, Technology The cybersecurity world has been growing in an attempt to keep up with a threat landscape that is maturing quickly. Business operations now have a necessity to incorporate some sort of strategy for cybersecurity into their business practices to combat staggering statistics. In the past cybersecurity among corporations have suffered from a fractured approach, while simultaneously gaining importance. Policies were unclear and constantly changing, there was no cohesive language to communicate cybersecurity issues properly, and a general lack of clarity and understanding around effective solutions. NIST steps in In 2013, Executive Order 13636 was signed, titled Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. The National Institute of Standards and Technology was tasked with creating the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) to designate a set of standards and best practices for managing cybersecurity risks. Since its introduction in 2014, a new executive order was signed on May 11, 2017, formalizing the CSF as the standard the federal government must implement. For private organizations, it is not required. Bringing the cybersecurity world together The goal with the optional framework was to help provide structure to the fractured approach to cybersecurity that many organizations were finding themselves utilizing, without a cohesive structure to guide their efforts. The NIST Framework helps organizations to better communicate the posture of their cybersecurity strategies and has been widely adopted. NIST is broadly applicable, spanning any industry including hospitals, educational institutions, defense agencies, commercial enterprises, and more. It has the ability to improve the security posture of an organization regardless of industry, data type, or threat factor. The NIST CSF works to improve cybersecurity, unifying through a single document, created with the combined authority of hundreds of US government agencies and regulatory authorities. It allows organizations to have the most updated and in-depth risk-management approach to defense. The NIST framework provides a great starting point to establish a standard for internal cybersecurity which will only become more important as organizations move to the cloud. It offers IT teams a guide to help them secure critical systems and uphold industry standards in the cybersecurity realm. NIST for all There are a wide variety of services and programs NIST provides, that are meant to help US industry improve its international competitiveness, commercialize new technology, and achieve an advanced level of quality in business operations. The need for the precision and reliability of NIST measurement services span nearly all industrial sectors. The products and production processes that create the innovative products that are only getting more advanced and sophisticated need to be supported by a system that ensures a safe and effective environment. The materials, data, and calibrations provided by NIST help a wide array of industries maintain a high level of quality control during production. Unlike other regulatory bodies that are specific to industry or function, and required by law, such as HIPAA for healthcare or PCI-DSS for any company that uses payment card information, NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency. In other words, an optional framework with standards and best practices to improve cybersecurity at the organizational level. NIST “acts as an unbiased source of scientific data and practices, including cybersecurity practices. NIST’s mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness.” A look at the framework NIST breaks down the framework into four elements: Functions: the often repeated “identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover”—five cybersecurity efforts that form a high-level approach, providing the basics to securing your organization’s systems and threat response. Categories: Within each function are categories that identify, more specifically, tasks or challenges. Subcategories: These are designated within categories with specific objectives. Informative references: This category dictates documentation, standards, steps for execution, and additional guidelines. Implementation tiers increase to include a more complete implementation: Tier 1— partial implementation: organizations that have a reactive cybersecurity posture. They begin with very little understanding of cyber risk and have an inconsistent approach to implementing cybersecurity plans. Tier 2 – risk informed: organizations with gradual implementation, but still approving cybersecurity measures. They have more understanding of cyber risks and have attempted to make a plan and identify resources to protect themselves. They wouldn’t be considered proactive in their efforts. Tier 3—repeatable: an organization has made efforts to implement NIST CSF standards, including an ability to respond to crises in a repeatable process. Employees are appropriately informed of risks and the policies are applied persistently. Tier 4— adaptive: an organization will have achieved total adoption of the NIST CSF standards. Their preparation has moved beyond response, proactively working to detect and predict issues that could arise from current trend knowledge and IT architecture insights. NIST is now certifiable Recently, NIST framework became certifiable through the third-party HITRUST CSF® Assurance Program with a comprehensive set of controls. On May 29, 2018, HITRUST® Alliance released news that an organization can gain NIST CSF certification with an assessment scorecard for the NIST framework. For those in IT, or any other industry for that matter, NIST provides support for exciting innovation in our digital landscape. NIST’s mission to develop and promote measurement, standards, and technology to enhance productivity “in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life” means that it is applicable to almost every industry. The news of certification now allows a way to show compliance through a certified HITRUST assessor and add valuable insight into cyber threats, provide an action plan, and ultimately allow organizations to continue to drive innovation into a bright and exciting future. HITRUST compliance certification allows organizations to leverage a single process to achieve the highest and most comprehensive standard of security available. Recognized globally, HITRUST certification provides an approach to standardize cyber defense strategies and encompasses the NIST CSF certification process with a HITRUST CSF scorecard that includes compliance ratings, guidance for implementing the NIST CSF tiers, and consistent reporting across all critical infrastructure industries. Digital Forge is proud to be a part of the third-party HITRUST authorized CSF Assurance Program, committed to elevating your organization with a simplified approach to comprehensive compliance efforts. We understand that compliance implementation can be an overwhelming process—we aim to help you reduce the cost and complexity of the foremost security solutions available. For more information about HITRUST and NIST certification, contact Digital Forge at (877) 369-1831 or visit our website dfcyber.com to engage with a qualified compliance expert. You Might Find These Articles Interesting: May Cybersecurity Recap Video HITRUST® Releases First Ever Certification Program for the NIST Framework Cybersecurity in the Legal Sector: Using Compliance Frameworks to Boost Protection Designed by Crossroads Technologies	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779472
__label__wiki	0.872941	0.872941	Gadget Inspector 60 Second On Test Trusted Tuners Tag: Mazda Mazda readies compact SUV for Geneva show A new Mazda compact SUV will make its world debut at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. The second model in the company’s new-generation line-up features what the company describes as a more mature Kodo design language and Mazda’s new-generation SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture. The powertrain lineup showcases the latest SKYACTIV engines, including the company’s revolutionary SPCCI (Spark Plug Controlled Compression Ignition) technology, which has a unique combustion method claimed to combine the free-revving performance of a petrol engine with the superior response of a diesel 2019 Diesel Car & Eco Car Used Car Top 50 – The Mazda6 secures a number 4 placing The Mazda6 is one of the best kept secrets in motoring, with handsome looks, excellent handling and superb diesel engines. Mazda’s ‘rightsizing’ approach to engine design sees a big 2.2-litre diesel fitted under the bonnet, with clever engineering and weight savings that allows the 148bhp version to return up to 69mpg. 2019 Diesel Car & Eco Car Used Car Top 50 – In 23rd place, it’s the Mazda CX-5 The CX-5 is even better to drive than the Kuga, and it has an equally striking design. Then there’s its excellent 2.2-litre diesel engine, which is a firm favourite amongst owners thanks to its smooth and potent power delivery, that still manages decent fuel economy. 2019 Diesel Car & Eco Car Used Car Top 50 – Mazda’s 3 is in position 45 The Mazda3 is one of our favourite hatchbacks, with striking looks and a talented chassis that offers excellent handling, a satisfying gearchange and agile steering. It’s available with a large 2.2-litre diesel engine that still returns 69mpg, despite lusty performance. New Year updates for the Mazda CX-5 Mazda is welcoming the New Year with the announcement of the 2019 Mazda CX-5. Available to order now, the revised CX-5 line up sees the introduction of a new GT Sport Nav+ model grade, along with smaller revisions across the whole CX-5 range. More on the Mazda2 My Mazda is over 22k miles now, but I doubt that I will be replacing it any time soon, given that Mazda discontinued the 2 diesel a while back. Secondly, your mention of tyres recently led me to contemplate the forthcoming replacement of my front pair, where tread is getting low. My car is shod […] All-new Mazda3 set for Los Angeles premiere Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the all-new Mazda3 will make its world premiere at the Los Angeles Motor Show, open to the public from 30th November to the 9th December. The company says that the all-new Mazda3 “adopts a richer interpretation of Mazda’s KODO design philosophy, which embodies the essence of Japanese aesthetics”. Top Euro NCAP rating for the 2018 Mazda6 The new 2018 Mazda6 has been awarded the maximum five star rating by Euro NCAP in its latest series of tests. This is the first Mazda to achieve an overall five star rating under the new, more stringent 2018 Euro NCAP crashworthiness ratings. Mazda commits to EV-powered cars Mazda will launch its first Electric Vehicles in 2020 as part of its ‘Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030’ long-term technology development programme. The Japanese company will initially launch two battery EVs – one powered solely by battery, the other pairing a battery with Mazda’s small, lightweight and exceptionally quiet rotary engine as a range-extender. Mazda CX-3 on sale from August 31 After its global debut at the New York Motor Show in March, Mazda has announced UK pricing and specification for the 2018 Mazda CX-3. On sale from the 31st August, the updated CX-3 is offered in a simplified eight model line-up that sees the debut of a new SKYACTIV-D 1.8-litre diesel engine, plus a host of technology and interior improvements. © Motorworld Media 2020 Registered Office: 4 Capricorn Centre, Cranes Farm Road, Basildon, Essex. SS14 3JJ Website designed by Thirteen	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779475
__label__wiki	0.945865	0.945865	SpaceX’s Starship rocket flight test ends in a spectacular fireball By Trevor Mogg December 10, 2020 SpaceX successfully launched its next-generation Starship rocket on Wednesday in its first-ever high-altitude test. The landing, however, wasn’t so great. Powered by three Raptor engines, the uncrewed Starship SN8 prototype soared into the sky from the SpaceX test facility in Boca Chica, Texas, late in the afternoon Eastern Time. As planned, the vehicle reached an altitude of around 40,000 feet before its engines cut out so that it could begin its descent. After performing an intended “landing flip” maneuver in midair, the rocket’s engines fired up again to slow its descent as it came in to land back at the launch site just over six minutes after liftoff. But its speed of descent was too fast, and the prototype exploded in a fireball as it hit the ground harder than expected. No one at the facility was hurt. Despite the prototype’s unfortunate ending, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was clearly delighted with the effort, tweeting: “We got all the data we needed!” adding, “Congrats SpaceX team hell yeah!” Explaining why the vehicle had crashed and burned, Musk tweeted: “Fuel header tank pressure was low during landing burn, causing touchdown velocity to be high & RUD [rapid unscheduled disassembly].” Once the Starship technology is deemed ready, SpaceX aims to launch the spacecraft — which also acts as a second-stage booster — atop the massive first-stage Super Heavy rocket, which is powered by 31 Raptor engines. The ultimate aim is to use the Starship and Super Heavy rocket as a fully reusable space transportation system capable of carrying as many as 100 people and cargo to Earth orbit, the moon, Mars, and possibly beyond. Indeed, following the test, Musk tweeted, “Mars here we come!” and “This is the gateway to Mars.” In October, the SpaceX chief said that an uncrewed round trip to Mars could take place as soon as 2024. It will be interesting to learn if he has a new date in mind following this week’s test. Prior to Wednesday’s high-altitude flight, more basic Starship prototypes had performed a number of pressure tests, as well as so-called “hop” tests that sent the vehicle a few hundred feet into the air before landing back on the ground — each with varying degrees of success. As for Wednesday’s effort, SpaceX is clearly chalking it up as a win as it continues to refine the technology ahead of the ambitious missions to come. Watch SpaceX fire up its Starship rocket ahead of next high-altitude flight SpaceX footage shows recent Starship rocket test in stunning detail SpaceX needs to swap two engines out of Starship prototype before test flight Elon Musk reveals ambitious SpaceX plan for landing Super Heavy booster SpaceX aborts high-altitude Starship test flight just 1 second away from launch The best COVID tech of CES 2021: Smart masks and sanitizers Apple to launch a half-sized Mac Pro resembling a modernized Power Mac G4 Cube Apple Watch could be used to detect coronavirus infections Clever new A.I. system promises to train your dog while you’re away from home FAA authorizes autonomous drone flight without an operator nearby Time has run out for InSight to bury its heat probe in the Martian soil How to watch UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar online today Scientists discover ancient rocky Super-Earth where a year lasts just 11 hours NASA test fires the world’s largest rocket core stage	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779477
__label__cc	0.703459	0.296541	Gary Foster Memorial Funeral Home July 19, 1949 – January 9, 2021 Funeral service with Military Honors for Walter Gary Foster, 71, will be held 2:00 Monday, January 11, 2021 at Memorial Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Doyle officiating. Family will receive friends Monday from 12:00 to service time. Masks and social distancing guidelines will be in place. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Gary died January 9, 2021 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was born July 19, 1949 in McNairy Co. TN to the late Walter and Virgie Foster. He was a retired truck driver and an US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his companion, Janell Byard and her son Michael Ray Smart; brother, Phillip Foster; one niece, Victoria Hamm; and a host of other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialcorinth.com for the Foster family. Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home. Receiving of Family and Friends Funeral Service with Military Honors Judy Morgan So many favorite memories over the years, we love you and you will be truly missed and will remain Forever in our Hearts ! May you rest in eternal peace. The family of Mary Jane (Kirk) Lantz , FREDDIE MOORE My sincere condolences to the family. Jennifer Allen I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was a sweet, kind and genuine man. He always had a smile and kind words to share. He will truly be missed! Prayers for Ms. Nell! Kenny Moore Gary always had a smile and a kind word would always help someone in need .Rest in peace my Friend! In Memory Of Gary Foster https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/corinth-ms/gary-foster-9993403	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779479
__label__cc	0.739329	0.260671	Electrical Engineering Schools Engineering is a wide and varied field so choosing an electrical engineering school is no easy task. That’s why we’ve created this site–to help you navigate through the degree options and programs. Because lets face it. Earning a degree is both expensive and time consuming. You want to make a good first choice, and our site will help you in your decision. We offer it all from links to accredited degree programs to information about careers and salary statistics. Helping you make the right decision is our top priority. Why Pursue a Degree in Electrical Engineering? Electrical engineering is a growing specialty area, full of unique job opportunities and continuous professional success. Stay on top of your game by reading our articles about career data and salary statistics and by contacting the list of accredited schools to find the best personal fit. Our site provides ample resources to help you not only find the right degree program, but to be truly employable after you graduate. A degree is just the first step towards ensuring a successful career in this field, but an important one that requires the right information from a trusted source – that’s where we come in! Meet Marcus! Our Site Blogger Marcus O’Brien Hi! I’m Marcus O’Brien, I’ve been a qualified Software Engineer for 20 years now. I chose engineering as a career because of my passion for learning anything to do with computing, be it programming languages, computer architectures or even operating systems. Now, after a journey through many diverse industries, I work for a video games company in Vancouver writing some of the best AAA and mobile game titles in the world! To keep my skills up-to-date, I work on several home projects involving many new areas of software, including genetic programming, swarm intelligence, artificial intelligence and recently robotics and automation. Technology to me is a fascinating, endless, almost infinite expanse of wonder. Every day, technology is moving us faster towards the future of mankind. Where will we end up? How will we develop and fit into this vast universe? And more importantly, what is it going to look like when we get there? Want to Reach Us? More questions? Feedback? Let us know. You’ll be glad you did! Send us an email and let us know how we can better serve you: [email protected]. You can also follow us on Facebook.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779482
__label__cc	0.73728	0.26272	Our sustainable performance. With our sustainable performance, we are committed to the agreements made in the Paris Climate Act to stay below 2° C global warming. In 2007 we were the first energy company to choose for a sustainable strategy. Read all about our sustainable performances. Eneco among the top 1% most sustainable companies EcoVadis Platinum Rating The international EcoVadis platform assesses companies’ performance in the areas of sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). We have been awarded the Platinum CSR Rating. This means that when it comes to CSR, we are among the top 1% of companies assessed in this area. With regard to environment, we even score an 8 out of 10. The EcoVadis method allows companies and organisations to compare suppliers with regard to sustainability, environmental performance and various social and ethical aspects. In this context, the platform refers to a number of international CSR standards as set down in the Global Reporting Initiative, United Nations Global Compact and ISO 26000. Read about our score (PDF) CDP assesses Eneco with better-than-average score At the initiative of investors, the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) has been approaching listed companies for more than 15 years to share their climate footprint in public. This allows investors to better estimate risks. In 2019, Eneco voluntarily participated in the Climate Change program for the third time. The CDP rated Eneco with a B score. That is better than the average in the sector (C) and better than the European average (C). Read more about our scorecard (PDF) ESG score 76: Eneco among the best 15% Our current ESG score at Sustainalytics is 76 out of a maximum of 100 points. With this ESG score we are seen as an "outperformer" and we are among the best 15%. Sustainalytics is a global player in assessing companies on sustainability at the request of investors. ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance and is a globally recognized way to assess companies on their corporate behaviour. Read more about ESG-score (2.11 MB) Approval by experts at the Science Based Targets initiative Eneco Groep is the first Dutch company admitted to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This international initiative helps companies realizing the Paris international climate agreements to remain well within the 2°C of global warming. Management of Health Safety Security Environment We have an overall HSSE (Health Safety Security Environment) management system. This system describes the basic procedures and gives business units the option of implementing additional management systems. For example, our producing assets have a supplementary management system, certified for: environmental management (ISO 14001 and / or NTA 8080) asset management (ISO55001) quality management (9001) Fuel mix disclosure Customers expect us to be straightforward about where our sustainable energy comes from. We are completely transparent about this, and list the details on our fuel mix disclosure. This label specifies the sources of the power we supply. The information on our label is verified by the Dutch government via the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). Energy that is generated by sustainable means is issued a Guarantee of Origin (GoO). Each MWh of green electricity equals one GoO certificate. Since 2011, we have supplied 100% green electricity to all our private and SME clients. A share of the electricity supplied to our corporate clients still comes from non-sustainable sources. Some of this ‘grey electricity’ is generated by our gas-fired power stations and heat & power stations, and some of it is sourced from third-party suppliers. We use a so-called import mix for this third-party electricity that indicates where it is sourced from. Unfortunately, we cannot entirely exclude electricity from coal-fired plants and nuclear power stations from this share of our supply.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779490
__label__wiki	0.89891	0.89891	Columbia engineers built basic empathy into a robot Watch Samsung's CES event in under 9 minutes Samsung's latest home robots can do chores and nag you to stop working Sharp's latest RoBoHon robot can't walk, but hey it's only $715 It's the cheapest of three new models. Saqib Shah, @eightiethmnt The cute Japanese robots keep coming. Sony's adorable Aibo pups are already on to their sixth litter and now Sharp is upgrading its RoBoHon line, too. In case you need reminding, that's the robot smartphone that -- like all good droids -- can sing and dance. Along with pricey LTE and WiFi-only models, the second-gen RoBoHon range includes a cheaper "seated" bot that costs 79,000 yen plus tax (around $715). Of course, that means it can't walk, but it will still be able to bust-a-move to certain songs using the top half of its body. Users can also manually move its legs to make it stand upright. Gallery: Sharp's new RoBoHon robot range \| 11 Photos The robot's smartphone core allows it to carry out a range of tasks, from snapping and sharing images to (soon) controlling smart home appliances like Sharp's Aquos Android TVs and air conditioners. The company also encourages users, including children, to program its speech and movements using the on-board apps, of which there are currently 30 (with room for up to 46 apps in the future). Overall, Sharp boasts improved reactions and response times. For businesses, the company is promising a feature that allows RoBoHon to offer guidance about products and exhibits in stores, showrooms, and museums. Another app will transform it into a receptionist with multi-lingual skills including Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean, according to The Japan Times. Specs-wise, the smartphone part is still nothing to shout about, even though it's been bumped up from Android 5.0 to Android 8.1 and now packs a slightly larger 2.6-inch display (up from 2-inches on the original). It also benefits from a Snapdragon 430 chipset, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, and an 8-megapixel camera. The pico projector, however, has been axed. The RoBoHon LTE model costs 180,000 yen minus tax (roughly $1,628) while the Wi-Fi model will set you back 120,000 yen excluding tax ($1,085). Add to that the 980 yen (around $9) monthly subscription fee Sharp is demanding and it's far from a cheap buy. But if you've got cash to burn, all three bots are available to pre-order today and will be released on February 27th. In this article: gear, robohon, robotics, robots, sharp, TL19RBTBDY Samsung Galaxy S21 review: The best Android phone for the money \| Engadget	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779491
__label__cc	0.732468	0.267532	The Advocate has named Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale among the top 15 gayest cities but not everyone in Florida is cheering. No, not the far right, but the Miami's New Times says their city got "dissed". In its February issue, the magazine compiles a list of the country's top 15 "gayest cities" using the following data: Same-sex couple households per capita, statewide marriage equality, gay elected officials, gay dating sites, and gay cultural offerings. Editors, who admitted the list was --at least a little bit -- arbitrary, chose only two cities in Florida: Gainesville and Fort Lauderdale. To top it off, in describing our neighbors up north, the writer dissed Miami twice. Consider a blurb about Gainesville: "Queer college kids mix well with aging gays here...Gainesville is a surprisingly hospitable area for gay and lesbian Floridians who have no desire to work for Disney or deal with all that Miami nonsense." And as far as Fort Lauderdale: "Fort Lauderdale exorcised the college partiers and MTV's Spring Break and transformed itself into a place for gays to vacation, indulge (there are more than 25 bars and clubs in the area), settle down, or escape South Beach."	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779493
__label__wiki	0.900829	0.900829	News Norwich City F.C. Things to do Lifestyle Business Support Us Norwich Evening News > News > Weather Hundreds of Norfolk homes still battling power cuts following gale-force winds Published: 8:45 AM September 27, 2020 Updated: 3:33 PM October 14, 2020 Engineers working to repair power lines amid heavy winds Picture: UK Power Networks - Credit: UK Power Networks Hundreds of households still remain without electricity across the county as engineers continue to work through a lengthy list of power failures from across the weekend. Heavy winds and torrential rain have wreaked havoc for UK Power Networks and yesterday its engineers were facing the prospect of having to restore power to thousands of Norfolk homes over the weekend. And while many of these areas have since seen their power return, many parts of the region are still fighting blackouts, with hundreds of homes still off the grid. The Aysham area remains among the worst hit areas, with more than 500 homes in the NR11 area affected by a fault with an overhead electricity line. There are also several areas in the north Norfolk area still fighting power cuts, including postcode areas near Holt, Cromer and Mundesley. However, elsewhere in the county, previous cuts around the Dereham, Costessey and Wroxham areas have now been rectified. UK Power Networks has said its engineers are continuing to investigate the county’s problems and are working towards restoring power to Norfolk throughout the day. Is your surname on this list? You could inherit a fortune Georgina Taylor 6 best Chinese takeaways in Norwich according to Tripadvisor	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779499
__label__wiki	0.991607	0.991607	Harry Potter & Elephant Man actor Sir John Hurt dies aged 77 after cancer battle CELEBRATED actor Sir John Hurt has died aged 77. By Fraser Moore PUBLISHED: 01:19, Sat, Jan 28, 2017 \| UPDATED: 10:19, Sat, Jan 28, 2017 His agent, Charles McDonald, confirmed his death early this morning. The Elephant Man star had battled cancer and intestinal complaints for several years. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Anwen Rees-Myers. Actor Sir John Hurt has died aged 77 The woman who saved John Hurt People who died in 2017: Celebrities and famous people who have died The actor received a knighthood in July 2015 Derbyshire native Hurt’s first film was The Wild and the Willing in 1962. The veteran British actor won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for his 1978 performance in Midnight Express. Other prominent roles include portraying John Merrick in 1980s classic The Elephant Man. It took seven hours to transform him into the Victorian circus act, and a further two to remove the plastic deformities. The film’s director, David Lynch, described him as “simply the greatest actor in the world”. It does make one inordinately proud John Hurt on receiving a knighthood Hurt also appeared in 1979 sci-fi thriller Alien and played Winston Smith in a 1984 adaptation of George Orwell’s novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. More recently, he starred as Mr Ollivander in the Harry Potter series in 2001. He also starred as a priest in last year's release Jackie, about former First Lady Jackie Kennedy. Hurt enjoyed an extensive stage career too, but was forced to pull out of a 2015 production of The Entertainer following his cancer diagnosis. Hurt portrayed 'Elephant Man' John Merrick in a 1980 biopic Hurt, who was set to play the role of Kenneth Branagh’s lead character Archie, said at the time: “It is with great sadness and disappointment that I must withdraw.” He unveiled his battle with early-stage pancreatic cancer in June 2015. But after receiving his knighthood in July of the same year, he said: “It does make one inordinately proud.” Hurt announced in October 2015 that his cancer was in remission. Stars we've lost in 2017 Sun, December 31, 2017 Remembering the celebrities and famous personalities who passed away in 2017. He was known for his wild lifestyle, once boasting he drank seven bottles of wine a day. But he claimed in 2008 he had stopped drinking for several years. He said: “Times change. You change. Hurt is survived by his wife of 12 years, Anwen Rees-Myers The celebrated actor claimed he once drank seven bottles of wine a day “When it no longer seemed to help, creatively, I mean, as it unquestionably had helped at one stage, it seemed time to give it up. “Besides, attitudes to drinking have changed. “Would Churchill have been able to get away with his drinking if he had been a politician today?” His fourth wife and film producer Anwen, 51, described the pair as being "wonderfully married". Hurt married Joan Dalton after they met on the set of 1989's Scandal Hurt's other wives include actress Anette Robertson, who he married aged 22. In 1983 he had a tumultuous marriage with Texan barmaid Donna Peacock, during which he built a "crazy" house in Kenya. He left her in 1990 for American production assistant Joan Dalton, who he met on the set of 1989 political thriller Scandal. They divorced six years later, Dalton reportedly unable to cope with Hurt's drinking problem. Sir John Hurt says his cancer treatment is 'going terrifically well' Sir John Hurt hits out at PC brigade John Hurt forced to pull out of Sir Kenneth Branagh's The Entertainer Giant sinkhole swallows up car as heavy snow falls in Manchester Cleaning: Mrs Hinch shows fans how she cleans her tile grout after ‘not noticing’ stains McGregor vs Poirier weigh-in: When are the UFC 257 weigh-ins? How to watch Rio Ferdinand slams 'baffling' Man Utd duo despite regaining top spot with Fulham win Covid latest: UK reaches grim milestone with highest death rate in the world How to cancel a Covid vaccine appointment Sturgeon announcement: What time is Nicola Sturgeon's lockdown update today? Kamala Harris 'hates' Boris Johnson as tensions soar ahead of inauguration Millions of parents could face postcode lottery for opening of schools, warns doctor	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779505
__label__wiki	0.562768	0.562768	30 Facts about Autism You Need to Know by Fact Toss 30 Cute and Fun Facts about Ferrets 50+ Interesting Facts About Poland 50 Interesting Facts About Indonesia Here’s some cool and fun facts about the planet Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to our Sun and is the smallest planet in our solar system. Mercury is so close to the sun, it is hard to directly observe it from Earth except during dawn or twilight. It is named after the ancient Roman god of trade and profit. Mercury does not have any moons or rings. It is the Planet with the Most Extreme Temperature Fluctuations in the Solar System. Even though Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, its surface can still be extremely cold. The temperature during the day can reach 840 degrees Fahrenheit (450 degrees Celsius), but at night, temperatures can get as low as minus 275 F (minus 170 C). That fluctuation equals a temperature swing of more than 1,100 F (600 C), the largest of any planet in the solar system. There is no water on Mercury. But there might be a little ice in deep craters. After the Earth, Mercury is the second densest planet. Mercury has cliffs and valleys just like Earth. Some cliffs are a mile high. The orbit of Mercury is an ellipse rather than circular Mercury Orbits the Sun Faster than Any Other Planet. On average Mercury takes only 88 days to complete its orbit, traveling at a speed of 112,000 miles (180,000 km/h) per hour. A day on the surface of Mercury lasts 176 Earth days. Mercury’s core has more iron in it than any other planet’s in the solar system. Instead of an atmosphere, Mercury possesses a thin exosphere made up of atoms blasted off the surface by the solar wind and striking micrometeoroids. A large part of Mercury could be covered in dried lava. The planet’s northern plains appear smooth because lava may have poured over the surface, smoothing it out as it moved. Mercury is the second hottest planet after Venus Mercury does not experience any seasons. The axis of Mercury has the smallest tilt of all other planets, and this results in a lack of seasons on its surface. The first spacecraft to visit Mercury was Mariner 10, which imaged about 45 percent of the surface. You would need a very special spacesuit to visit Mercury. It would have to protect you from extreme heat and cold and dangerous radiation from the sun. Your weight on Mercury would be 38% of your weight on Earth. Significant Dates 1631: Thomas Harriott and Galileo Galilei observe Mercury with the newly invented telescope. 1631: Pierre Gassendi uses a telescope to watch from Earth as Mercury crosses the face of the sun. 1965: Incorrectly believing for centuries that the same side of Mercury always faces the sun, astronomers find that the planet rotates three times for every two orbits. 1974-1975: Mariner 10 photographs roughly half of Mercury’s surface in three flybys. 1991: Scientists using Earth-based radar find signs of ice locked in permanently shadowed areas of craters in Mercury’s polar regions. 2008-2009: MESSENGER observes Mercury during three flybys. 2011: MESSENGER begins its orbital mission at Mercury, yielding a treasure trove of images, compositional data, and scientific discoveries. Mercury, planet, space 30 Fun Facts About Hamsters For Kids 50 Interesting and Fun Facts About Mexico Recent on facttoss	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779509
__label__wiki	0.574469	0.574469	By continuing to browse our site you agree to our Privacy & Cookie Policy. > Privacy & Cookie Policy Packaging & Technology Key Interviews Desserts & Ice Cream Meat, Fish & Eggs Ready Meals & Side Dishes The World of Food Ingredients Digital Editorial Highlights Supplier By Ingredient Analysis Feature You are in : All News > AAK joins forces with Good Food Institute to accelerate India’s plant-based revolution AAK joins forces with Good Food Institute to accelerate India’s plant-based revolution 18 May 2020 --- India’s burgeoning market for plant-based meat and dairy alternatives is “highly promising,” according to vegetable oils and fats supplier AAK. AAK Kamani, the company’s majority-owned Indian joint venture, has partnered with the Good Food Institute (GFI) India to collaborate on research and business promotion aimed at advancing projects in this space. As animal protein supply chains strain under pressures from COVID-19, among other socio-environmental challenges, plant-based ingredients are pegged as imperative to building a more secure and resilient protein supply. The partnership will be offering training seminars and focalized guidance on the development of plant-based offerings, with a focus on texture and local flavors. “This collaboration means we can provide more support to both established food producers and start-ups, promoting the fast-track development of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives for the Indian market,” says Dheeraj Talreja, President of AAK Kamani. India’s burgeoning plant-based market is in line with the global “Plant-Based Revolution,” pegged by Innova Market Insights as the second most significant trend expected to influence NPD this year. Within the vegan meat space, the market researcher’s 2018 consumer survey showed one in five US consumers “have eaten less meat across the past year.” Meat substitutes accounted for 14 percent of global meat launches in the first nine months of 2018, up from 6 percent in 2013. “The challenges of climate change, antimicrobial resistance and food insecurity presented by the world’s reliance on animal protein supply chains have been underscored by the COVID-19 public health crisis,” highlights Varun Deshpande, Managing Director at the Good Food Institute India. “Accelerating the development of the plant-based meat, egg and dairy sector is therefore imperative to building a more secure and resilient protein supply. Indian businesses and scientists have immense potential to be at the center of this development, driving affordability and sensory experiences as well as cultural appeal in transformative plant-based foods – but they need support on their journey,” he emphasizes. Through the partnership, AAK’s Customer Innovation Center in Mumbai will host AAK Kamani Academy sessions designed to help businesses and entrepreneurs take advantage of the significant opportunities that exist in India’s plant-based foods category. Plant-based co-development With support from the Good Food Institute India, AAK will also provide “co-development expertise” for guiding companies on how to accelerate the formulation of new products, with a particular focus on achieving optimal texture and appealing to local tastes. The collaboration is closely linked to AAK’s global AkoPlanet initiative, which provides a platform for plant-based food innovations. GFI-India is focused on stimulating scientific research and business activity in indigenous crops, in order to help diversify the global sources of protein and other ingredients for plant-based foods. These include pulses like chickpea, mung bean and pigeonpea, and crops like millets. “We call them ‘triple bottom line’ crops because they’re inherently hardy and sustainable (good for the planet), can offer affordable nutrition for consumers at scale (good for people), and represent a huge opportunity to create lucrative diversification for farmers and business (good for profit,” explains Deshpande. Niall Sands, President Plant-based Foods at AAK, details, “Developing great-tasting plant-based foods is one of the main challenges today. However, to maintain the growing interest in plant-based foods we must continue to improve the sensory experience. From a global perspective, we also need to be mindful of the need to adapt to regional taste preferences. This is why I'm pleased to start our collaboration with the Good Food Institute in India.” Emergent trends in a “data-dark” market A significant proportion of the growth in meat demand over the next decades is going to come from regions like India and South-East Asia as incomes continue to rise, notes GFI. Deshpande remarks, “India is a highly heterogeneous country, and a data-dark one, which makes questions about meat demand and meat replacement difficult to answer.” Other prominent grey areas in market research are flagged by Deshpande, such as, “How much meat are people eating at different levels of the income pyramid, and what kinds? What might predict if they would switch to a replacement? How strong are sustainability movements in the country?” “Given the potential rewards of accessing many millions of increasingly Westernized, upwardly mobile consumers in megacities like Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bangalore, doing research into eating and buying behavior is imperative,” he stresses. The plant-based trend is quickly branching out in other Asian markets, such as China. Last month, Beyond Meat, through a new partnership with Starbucks, announced the roll out of its plant-based meat analogs across the nation. The company is now introducing its plant-based ground “beef,” branded Beyond Beef, to the new market. In similar moves, agri-food supplier Cargill entered a partnership with fast food conglomerate Yum China to launch plant-based KFC fried chicken across China in the same week. The meat-free chicken substitute was piloted in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. 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__label__cc	0.529538	0.470462	The Pinball Wizard Strikes! ic The Pinball Wizard Strikes! octoman archer ii millennium mall By RocketLord, November 13, 2019 in Midtown RocketLord Rocket Viking Millennium Mall, Midtown, Freedom City 5:30 PM, November 15th, 2019 A rainy Friday afternoon, and Millennium Mall was packed as usual. There was a certain feeling in the air. Everyone was moving around in groups, even tighter than usual. Even through laughter and crying children, everyone hurried between the shops and stuck together, casting nervous glances about. During the last month, five people had gone missing, all disappearing within the vicinity of the mall during the evening. Everyone was hurrying to get home before it was too late. No one wanted to stick around, deals or not deals. That kidnappers had made no demands, and had not been seen. All that was found on the scene after a disappearance was a single silver ball, small enough to fit in a hand. And on this particular evening, several visitors to the mall would be finding similar balls all over the mall. Last Reply Mar 31 RocketLord 27 posts Amelia 13 posts Darksider42 13 posts Token Tran LocationPortlandia Since the start of the 2019-2020 school year, Ben Wang had lived in the Claremont Academy dorms during the week, coming home on the weekends. Once in a while, one of his parents would leave work in time to pick him up from the campus on Friday afternoon. Usually, he just took a bus back to their tiny West End apartment. On Friday, November 15th, he got a pair of familiar texts from each of his parents, letting him know that they would be working late. He replied to let them know that he'd be "hanging out with friends" and he'd make his own dinner arrangements. It wasn't a complete lie. Max O'Brian, the other Claremont student who'd joined him to investigate the mall kidnappings, wasn't a friend yet, but she wasn't a foe either, and so far most of Ben's fellow superheroes seemed to warm up to him once they'd worked with him. And the Millennium Mall food court fare, humble as it was, technically met the definition of "dinner". "Thish ish where it all feegan" Ben muttered through mouthfuls of pizza. "Right here, this is where I met Geckoman for the first time. This is where I was when I decided I was gonna be a superhero someday." Darksider42 Wasteland Warrior Even with her ability to travel the world curtailed by her probation, Max still had plenty to find and do in the city limits of Freedom City even if it was beyond the norm for her. For example, hanging out with a human-octopus mutant for what was basically dinner while scoping out a mall for a serial kidnapper. Beats homework at least. At that moment, Max munched on her fries while her boot clad feet were resting on another chair next to their table. She glanced around the food court, noting down the few stragglers remaining. "Can't say I've had a moment like that yet." She said before taking aloud slurp from her shake. "By the way, was he like, half lizard or something?" She asked. Edited November 14, 2019 by Darksider42 The Claremont students were far from the only ones interested in the serial disapperances. Connor King sat in the food court at another table not far from the students, a large black sports bag at his feet under his table. He looked down at the soggy fast food burger in his hands. It was quite obvious that it wasn't his usual fare, but he still took a hesitant bite. Not too bad, but nothing he'd call good either. Putting the burger back on the paper wrapper, he reached for his water bottle and leaned back in his chair, looking around at the scene around him. He'd been in the mall for a few hours, and so far, nothing was happening. Just like the past week he had spent at this place. Of course, no one could know when or even if the kidnapper would strike, so he had to be ready. "Scope out the place, see what you can find out", the Old Man had said. Of course, it wasn't like he was the one sitting around here. He lowered the bottle of water and sighed again. What was the odds of something even happening today? Ben would be the first to notice that something was off. Tiny, metallic balls, like what you would see in a pinball machine, started rolling across the floor. Not in an excessive number. One or two here and there, but still, more than enough to seem out of place, and not just something that some kid randomly dropped. Besides, no children were running to try and pick up their lost toys. Connor heard the sounds of the balls being dropped, hitting the floor with a heavy metallic TING sound, barely audible over the noise of the food court. Even with the dwindling number of patrons, it was noisy, but still, he noticed. The sound came from around a corner that led to an escalator to the lower floor, making the balls' random trajectories all the more puzzling. Poor Max neither saw or heard anything, even as balls seemed to be rolling in the direction of the patrons of the food court, including the three young heroes. Edited November 15, 2019 by RocketLord Balls... Ben's head tilted to one side. His mouth hung open. A wad of half-chewed pizza dough fell out of his mouth. ...BALLS! Ben's skin and clothes rippled and folded, transforming into the yellow, black and blue jumpsuit of The Crime-Fighting Kraken, The Spectacular Cephalopod, Octoman. "BALLS!" he shouted as he jumped up onto the table he'd been eating off of a moment ago. Nearly a dozen tentacles slid free from their pockets in his arms and torso, stretched, and surged out for dozens of feet in several different directions. One of them slammed the switch down on the nearest fire alarm. Some smacked open any emergency exit doors within reach. Others wrapped around table legs near the paths of the metal spheres rolling across the ground, lifted those tables into the air, turned them upside down, and slammed them down on the balls. Octoman frantically pointed to several spots around the room, shouting at each in turn. "BALLS! BALLS! BALLS!" For the most part, Max did not seem to notice anything at first. She was wondering why Ben had drifted from the conversation. It was not until he started morphing and screaming about balls did she start to realise that the Observant Octopod had spotted the trademark of their quarry. While Octoman made an brilliant show of curtailing the rain of ball bearings flooding the food court, the blue haired girl slowly sunk down in her seat until she slipped underneath the table. Anyone paying attention might spot the phantom after image of her, but it was gone soon after along with her backpack. Max was now inside one of the closed Pizzamonium vendor that occupied the court and started taking off her coat and jeans. Underneath was the telltale black and teal of her costume. Retrieving her jacket and mask, she quickly donned them before vanishing once more. Spectre appeared right next to Octoman, standing on a table while chewing a stick of gum. The taste of fast food fading from the assault of strawberry bubblegum flavour filling her mouth. "Sooo, Where are they coming from?" She asked, looking around for an obvious source while balancing on her makeshift podium. What was that sound? Ting, ting, ting, like something metallic being dropped on the floor, one by one. Reaching down for his bag with one handed, Connor looked around, spotting the small metallic balls that had begun rolling around the floor. This was it. The things that had been found where everyone had disappeared. Small metallic balls, but never in this number. The other times, only one or two people had been taken, but all of these balls, and in somewhere this public... did the kidnapper mean to take everyone all at once? He didn't have time to think about it anymore when someone started shouting about balls. A yellow, black and blue jumpsuit, with tentacles lashing out everywhere, setting off alarms, opening doors. And shouting about balls. Some kind of hero, probably. At least he was drawing attention away from him. He quickly reached into his bag and pulled out first his red mask and red and white jacket, putting them on one after another and pulling up the zipper for the jacket, then went for his bow and quiver, quickly getting up from the table, securing the quiver over his shoulder as he approached the guy screaming about balls and the girl that had joined him. They obviously knew each other, so hopefully, they were both heroes. "Stop the yelling." It wasn't really a command, but there was some bite to his tone. Everyone but them were running already, no need to keep yelling. "They're coming from around the corner. One of you take point and I'll back you up." Names weren't important right this moment. He motioned with his head to direction of the corner he had heard the TING noises coming from, while reaching for his quiver and pulling out an arrow to put on his bow, to emphasize his point. Just a stun arrow. Nothing too dangerous. Octoman's yelling had their intended effect. After a second of staring at the strange man (and a kid or two yelling "It's OCTOMAN!"), the few people in the food court all seemed to get up and start running for whatever exits and away from the balls. By the time Archer and Spectre had changed into their costumes, the last few patrons had left the area through the various emergency exits that Octoman had knocked up. The balls kept rolling around, but no more joined them, while someone shouted "Aw, man! What a drain!" from around the corner, before the hurried sound of someone running down the escalator could be heard. Whoever it was, he was certainly in a hurry. If the heroes followed, they would see a bald man in a light blue 1970'es style suit running through the mall, people splitting away from him as he got too close. Octoman didn't catch everything the scarlet-clad bowman had said, but he saw "around the corner" clearly enough, and the context provided by the young man's gesture helped. Octoman imagined a narrator from a movie or an old-timey movie trailer in his head. There may come a day in the life of Octoman when he is not the one to "take point". A day may come when he is not the first one through the door, to meet the fist of danger with the face of himself. But today...is not that day. "ON IT!" The teen hero's tentacles whipped out toward the corner, sticking to it, and quickly retracted, pulling him through the air. Octoman shouted as he chased after the bald man in blue. "YO, DISCO STU, WAIT UP! YOU DROPPED SOMETHING!" Spectre was still not 100 percent sure as to what was going on, the flailing of tentacles and the words 'balls' were a bit much, but the mysterious red clad man did give her a bit of direction. Some part of her was tempted to roll her eyes and tell him what she though about telling her what she should do, but she decided to hold back. For now anyway. She looked down and noticed a discarded pizza box. Picking it up, she threw it in the direction of the runaway intruder. She vanished only to appear near the flying box to grab it and toss it once more. Again and again this happened until one last teleport threw it underarm and let it skid against the floor. She teleported on top of it and skid against the ground close to the suspect. "Hey man, you left your stuff back there!" she said with a smirk while she jerked her thumb back, sliding and continuing her jumps in space. Dodging out around the corner, while the octopus kid flailed and yelled and the ghost girl disappeared, Connor raised his bow to take a shot from above the escalator, then cursed to himself before quickly switching arrows. His line of sight to the man was blocked, there was no way he would be able to hit him like that. Instead, he fired a line arrow into the ceiling and swung from it, swinging above the crowds and landing a few feet away from the man, quickly drawing another arrow, aiming it straight at the man. The ghost girl in front, the octopus boy in the back, himself a bit to the right, they had the guy surrounded, with crowds splitting around them. Good. "Whatever else you got, drop it." The other two might be willing to joke around, but not Connor. He was all business. The man in blue looked ahead as Spectre skid out in front of him on a flying pizza box, leaving him staring with an open mouth. As she got up close, she could see that the man was wearing some rather 70'es sunglasses, to go with the rest of his attire, but he seemed more amazed than actually frightened that she caught up with him this quick. He turned, spinning in place to look around at Octoman and Archer as they surrounded him, and let out a slight while. "Man, you guys are quick. Thought I'd get at least a bit farther before you caught up!" He was in his mid-twenties, not bad looking by any means, though no exactly a looker either. He smiled widely as he stretched his closed hands out to the side. "It's 'bout time some real heroes showed up, somebody's gotta make this fun, yeah? Mind if I give ya'll a lil' nudge?" He opened his hands, letting four silver balls from them. Before they hit the floor, they exploded in a brilliant, blinding light. Not one of the heroes had time to react, and when they opened their eyes once more, they found themselves in new, unfamiliar surroundings, with the man having disappeared. They were in a small square room, completely black, except for neon lights running along the floor, the walls and the ceiling, shifting and moving around the entire room for quite a chaotic reception. Above, they could see an opening in the ceiling, with bright blue neon light pouring into their room. Not that they had long to gather their wits before the man's voice echoed through the room. "Welcome one and all, its time for some fun! I've had fun with my games the last few weeks, but this one is for the gold! I'm the Pinball Wizard, kids, and no one's beaten me yet! If ya'll can beat me, I'll let all the old and busted players go, so get on with it, kids!" Stars and spots where in Spectres vision. She tried to cover her eyes, but the flash was faster. straining, she did her best to get get her bearing in this new place. She spotted Octoman and frowned at the Retro-Rogues rambling. The teleporter moved in front of him and covered the side of her mouth from the red clad stranger that followed. "Guys Pinball Wizard. Dumb pinball games to save the peeps he's kidnapped. Really lame puns." She whispered, though her voice was barely audible. Spinning on the spot, she looked upo at the neon lights above. "Well then Que Ball, you gonna let us out?" She shouted with her arms outstreched dramatically. "Or are you just gonna brag about how super awesome your skillz are?" Octoman smiled, nodded, tapped his fist against his chest twice in rapid succession, and then held it out to Spectre for a bump. With his other hand, he pointed two fingers at her, then at his own eyes, then at her again. "Real talk?" he asked as he glanced around the room. "I kinda dig the whole AESTHETIC he's got goin' on here. Not, like, the Leisure Suit Larry vibe he's WEARIN', but the crib's pretty tight. Think I'm gonna get some Christmas lights for our room after we get outta here. I don't think the roomie'll mind, he's pretty chill. Unless it turns out he's got, like, some kinda light-vulnerability, but we'll cross that bridge when we come to it." His tentacles slipped free from his body, stretched out, and started sliding across every surface in the room, searching for openings. "Unless Saturday Night Fever up there made his little dungeon water-tight like a frog's butt-hole, there's gotta be some crack I can slip through. Don't wanna bust up any of these lights, though. The gas inside 'em isn't gonna, like, poison us DIRECTLY, but we can't breathe it either, and it doesn't look like it's got anywhere ta go. So the more of it we let loose floating around in here, the less room there is for the stuff we CAN breathe." And suddenly they were somewhere else. A small room, neon lights everywhere. The Pinball Wizard that announced himself to them gone, but the two super powered kids were still there. Kids were probably wrong, they were maybe a year or two younger than Connor, even if their costumes and the guy's weird looks made it difficult to be sure. The girl whispered something to the boy, the boy loudly announced something about roommates and the decor, then started stretching out tentacles from his body, searching all over the room. Connor just stared. This guy's powers were too weird. Reaching back and replacing the arrow he had taken before with a grappling line arrow, Connor cleared his throat while he placed the arrow on his bow and aimed up at the hole above them. "Or we use the exit right here, even if its what he wants us to do." He shot the arrow up into the hole, the line flying after it until it connected somewhere. The whole thing about roomies and light vulnerabilities... were they from that super prep school like Facs? "I'm Archer. What do you call yourselves?" He remained short and to the point, waiting a moment for them to respond before starting to climb up the rope. "You just gotta learn to appreciate it, but at least your taste's not entirely bad, Squidboy!" Obviously, the Pinball Wizard could hear them, his voice booming out in response to Octoman. "You're cool, but don't tilt the game, kid!" There was a slight hum or vibration to the walls, a brief second, before an electric shock rattled through them. The Pinball Wizard's laugh echoed from all around them. Either he didn't know that Octoman couldn't hear him, or he just didn't care. "Don't go breakin' the rules now, kids! Trust me, it'll be a shocking experience for ya'll!" When Archer reached the top of the rope and exited the room, he would see a long straight hallway, done up in the same dark and neon, with arrows in the neon pointing ahead. The wall right behind him was completely black, the only point without any neon light at all. Further ahead, he, and the others if they followed could see the color arrows turning to the lift in a wide swing. "YOWZA!" Octoman's suckers smelled the ozone just in time to recoil as the electric current started running through the walls. He simultaneously fell into a crouch and jumped into the air. With a loud, wet slurping noise, his body reflexively sucked his tentacles back inside the internal compartments where they rested when not in use, but the tentacles themselves didn't shrink back down to their normal length. A web of pseudopods still floated around him, but each one was now about two feet shorter than it had been. "Don't touch anything! Disco Stu up there electrified the walls! ¡MUY CUIDADO!" "I'm Archer." "Archer? Wait, as in, Force Ops Archer? Eighties Badass Archer? Man, I THOUGHT that costume looked familiar! Real talk, you KNOW that dude? The original article? Or are you just doin', like, a HOMAGE? That's kinda what I'm doin' too." "What do you call yourselves?" "Are you sayin' my reputation does NOT precede me? You tellin' me you never heard of THE CRIME-FIGHTING KRAKEN, THE LOUDMOUTH LEVIATHAN, THE SENSATIONAL CEPHALOPOD, the one, the only, THE OUTRAAAAAGEOUS AHHHCTOHHHMAAANNN!" He pointed twin finger-guns at Archer. "Check out the vlog! Like, comment, and subscribe!" He sent a pair of tentacles writhing up through the shaft in the ceiling, stretching until they reached the top, where they splatted against the ceiling. As soon as the suckers had established a firm vacuum seal, the tentacles retracted, yanking Octoman up into the air. Edited December 4, 2019 by Grumblefloof Spectre frowned as her hands vanished into her hood and started smoothing down her hair. "Electricity? This is gonna be murder on my hair." she muttered in a faux huff. The ghostly girl was already at the top of the opening before Archers arrow had hooked up, she waited for the others to reach the spot. "Archer? So you're like coke to bowmans pepsi then?" She asked, her superhero history was nowhere near as complete as she would like. She sidestepped the Overactive Octopods overt overture and appeared next to Archer. "Spectre. If you had heard of me I would accuse you of stalking." She said with a smirk. A strange blue haze started to cover her and her body became partially transparent. "Gonna take a look." And then she was gone, a smiling ghost being the only evidence she was talking to the older superhero. The Teleporting Teen appeared at the edge the lift, crouched and still trailing the ghostly haze and investigating the strange lights. Anything gonna try and zap me up here? Or hit me? Edited December 4, 2019 by Darksider42 "Only if you prefer coke." he replied to Spectre as he climbed up next to her. He stood up straight, pulling an arrow out from his quiver and placing it on his bow while he waited for Octoman to join them. Darkness in one direction, and a solid wall. More neon arrows pointing the other directions, down the bend. Seemed pretty obvious where the Pinball Wizard wanted them to go. Octoman and Spectre. Right, at least their names made sense. Octopus arms and teleporting ghost girl. "Yeah, I know him. The old man trained me." he finally replied to Octoman, while he looked ahead to Spectre. Leave it at that, no reason to share everything with people he had just met. "Anything I need to know about the two of you if we're gonna make it through this?" He followed, moving carefully, fully alert as he caught up with Spectre. With the group progressing ahead, Spectre noticed something where she had appeared. On the ground level, a pressure plate had sunk down under her. In fact, there were several of them scattered all around, being all but impossible to not step on. The edge of the round pressure plate under her foot lit up in the same spectacular neon as the arrows on the walls. They all noticed the rumbling, and the vibrations in the floor. Behind them, the dark wall right next to the entrance slowly slid to the left, revealing a giant silver ball. It easily took up the entire space of the corridor they were in, with only a little bit of room at the corners where the ball didn't reach, far less than the room any of them took up. The ball slowly pulled back, away from the group, with the sound of a spring being tightened. The hole they had exited the first room through was gone, having been covered up while the ball was revealed. In moments, it would be fired towards them. The heroes didn't exactly have long to react. Edited December 5, 2019 by RocketLord "Electricity? This is gonna be murder on my hair." Octoman muttered. "Pfft, just be glad you still HAVE hair." "Archer? So you're like Coke to bowmans Pepsi then?" "Only if you prefer Coke." Octoman raised his hand. "Let the record show, I ABSOLUTELY prefer Coke! It's like Pepsi, only, like, not watered-down." "Yeah, I know him. The old man trained me." "DUDE! That is SO COOL! That guy was LEGIT hardcore!" He reached out toward Archer and made a fist. "You MUST bump this!" "Anything I need to know about the two of you if we're gonna make it through this?" Octoman glanced around nervously, hanged his head for a moment with a pained grimace on his face, then shrugged, his decision made. He tapped Archer on the shoulder, motioned him to come closer, and leaned in. His tentacles crowded around his torso, creating a tunnel which shielded it from view, save for an improvised tunnel for Archer's eyes. Bright red block letters appeared on Octoman's chest. I'M DEAF. I'VE BEEN READING YOUR LIPS AND BLUFFING THE WHOLE TIME. I'M PRETTY GOOD AT IT, HUH? DON'T TELL ANYONE. ESPECIALLY THE BAD GUY. BUT ALSO, LIKE, IN GENERAL, JUST, Y'KNOW, DON'T BRING IT UP UNLESS I DO. I JOKE AROUND BUT I'M STILL LEGIT PRETTY BUMMED ABOUT IT. I'M ALSO TECHNICALLY NAKED, BUT THAT'S NOT IMPORTANT RIGHT NOW. IT'S MAINLY THE DEAF THING, THAT'S THE TAKEAWAY. "WHOA!" When the hallway started vibrating, the text vanished from Octoman's torso and his face darted around in every direction. When he saw the giant ball at the far end rearing up, he flattened himself against the side of the corridor, literally. His body splattered against the wall as if the giant ball had already rolled over it, squished down to no more than a centimeter in thickness. On 12/4/2019 at 9:27 PM, RocketLord said: "Well lets hope you do better than new coke." She added with a smirk. It fell away when Octoman started creating tunnels in front of Archer, so she focused more on her surroundings. The sudden rumble and the silver ball barrelling towards them made the teen go fully transparent, the haze around her growing more intense. She crossed her arms and tapped her foot while she waited for the mass of metal roll right through her and down the hall. The transparent teen started to solidify once the danger had passed. Connor looked at Octoman's fist for a brief second, then reached forward to bump it. Alright, the guy had good taste, at least. And then he did a whole weird thing with his arms and letters appearing on his chest. Connor just stared for a moment, letting it all sink in. Whatever else, Octoman's powers were weird. But fine, he could deal with that. And the deafness, that was good to know. Leaning up, he gave a brief nod. "Got it." Naked. Of course. Just to make things weirder. Everything started vibrating and shaking. Having looked at Octoman, he quickly spotted the giant silver ball as it was pulled back. "Move!" Of course, he hadn't needed to worry about the others. They had powers, after all. As for himself, Connor turned and started running, quickly shifting the arrow on his bow for another, then fired another line and used it to quickly pull himself out of the tunnel and around the corner. The ball retracted, while the Pinball Wizard cackled over the speakers. "Are ya'll ready for the first ball? I got a good feeling about this one, kids!" Pulled all the way back, the giant ball was fired ahead, directly towards the group. Octoman pressed against the wall, avoiding it easily, while it simply passed through Spectre. Archer just managed to get around the corner before the ball came flying out at full speed, rolling into what appeared to be a giant sized pinball table, with an assortment of neon colored bumpers, holes and walls scattered all around them. The ball flew ahead and pinged off a wall far away, starting to move around the room. Ahead, they could see a cage with a young man inside, pulling desperately at the bars. The cage was only just big enough that he could stand in it.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779516
__label__wiki	0.505196	0.505196	Allen DeMo joins Frieda’s Specialty Produce The company welcomes Director of Procurement and Sourcing LOS ALAMITOS, CA (November 2016) — Frieda’s Specialty Produce proudly adds Allen DeMo to its roster as Director of Procurement and Sourcing. “We are excited to welcome Allen to the Frieda’s family,” said Karen Caplan, President and CEO of Frieda’s. “He will direct our buying and grower development team, nurturing our relationships with suppliers and growers around the world.” DeMo has more than 25 years of experience in the produce industry, having had leadership roles at Green Thumb Produce, DiMare Fresh, Ready Pac Specialties and most recently DLJ Distributing. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Fresh Produce and Floral Council. DeMo can be reached at allen.demo [at] friedas.com starting December 1, 2016. About Frieda’s Inc. Frieda’s Specialty Produce celebrates a 54-year legacy of inspiring new food experiences for friends, family, and food lovers everywhere. Credited with introducing more than 200 specialty fruits and vegetables to U.S. supermarkets, Frieda’s has helped launch unique items like kiwi fruits, Stokes Purple® sweet potatoes, habanero peppers, Sunchokes®, and organic finger limes. Founded in 1962 by produce industry icon Dr. Frieda Rapoport Caplan, subject of the 2015 documentary “Fear No Fruit,” the family company is now owned and operated by Frieda’s daughters, Karen Caplan and Jackie Caplan Wiggins, in Orange County, California. Find Frieda’s on Facebook, @FriedasProduce, and Friedas.com. Inspire. Taste. Love. Frieda’s Helps Cure the Winter Blues with Warm Tropical Vibes 2021’s Trend Predictions Karen Caplan is Featured Speaker at Exhibition Honoring Women Innovators in California’s AgTech Frieda's Press Kit	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779517
__label__wiki	0.617787	0.617787	How Sweet will our Future Be? BYMonica Rossi, The farmers were the first to launch the alarming prediction: in just a few years the world could run out of cocoa, with reserves already at a worryingly low level. A piece of news whose strong media impact was quickly put into perspective but which will not be totally devoid of consequences for those with a sweet-tooth: while it cannot be said that we are actually facing a “cocoa crisis”, climate change and new consumer patterns are nevertheless affecting the production of many important ingredients used in the preparation of confectionery and cakes. So, what will tomorrow’s cakes and pastries be like? We have tried to find out by effecting a general overview, from new ingredients to flour, comprising new techniques and, of course, chocolate. The praline of the future At London’s latest edition of Future Fest, food futurologist Morgan Gaye and the pluri-awarded mâitre chocolatier Paul A. Young declared that sweets in general are evolving. In what way? To start with, we may witness a more frugal use of chocolate, followed by the appearance of some bizarre combinations such as chocolates filled with tomato, dandelion or burdock. And that’s not all: the actual composition of the filling could change too… no longer a cream but a powder (turnip and dehydrated mandarin for instance) which, when in contact with the palate, turns into a velvety textured ganache. The Gaye-Young duo has christened these innovative delights Thirst Globes. Farewell theobroma, or maybe not! We get the message: cocoa will not disappear but it will certainly change. “ The same process will also involve other fruits we are exploiting excessively, especially the more fragile varieties – explains Gabriele Bozio, Italian pastry chef – in the case of chocolate, some hardier cultivars are emerging which will enable us to go on enjoying cocoa”. In the meantime, pastry-makers have also been busy experimenting. By using carob flour, for instance, which was indicated by Ernst Knam as a possible substitute for cocoa when, following the reserve scare, he was frequently asked to imagine cocoa-free cakes and pralines. He came up with the innovative idea of a praline like a delicious ingot made of 0% cocoa - 100% carob. Naturally carob differs in many ways from cocoa, starting from the fact that it contains no fats so these must be added to obtain the soft consistency we all love. And what about flour types? Alongside the increasingly popular wholemeal flours, the qualities of baobab and coconut fibres are also making themselves known. These are the so-called white fibres which, as well as being gluten-free and retaining an excellent level of fibre content, do not give the end-product that roughness typical of unrefined flour. Another novelty is that of hempseed flour which does however require a few more precautions: since it is highly aromatic with rather strong grassy and plant notes, it has to be dosed with care, by mixing it with ‘sweeter’ flours like that of maize. Then, there is coffee flour which, in actual fact, contains nothing but the dried and ground pulp of coffee berries. Its flavour is an amazing blend of citrusy, floral and roasted notes. It is agreeable to the palate and gluten-free and has paved the way to many new concoctions. Dominique Ansel, the pastry chef behind the Cronut for instance, has tested its versatility in a Caramel Cardamom Coffee Cake. Last but not least... fermentation Well-known as far back as antiquity, it now transpires from the Star Chefs International Chefs Congress that fermentation has made its way into the top 14 trends of 2016, so much so that "Fermentation and pastry have gotten comfortably in bed together". Some examples? The Juni in New York has presented a leavened concoction of chocolate and fermented oats, at the Cafe Juanita of Kirkland, in Washington state, an innovative shio koji ice-cream is on the menu, while the Little Goat Diner of Chicago has gone as far as presenting a miso-butterscotch pudding. Japan Unleashes Luxurious Gold-Covered Ice Cream	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779518
__label__wiki	0.894327	0.894327	Uber reveals new concept and partners for air taxi network Uber further outlined its vision for a network of air taxis at its second annual Elevate conference in Los Angeles on 8 May, including the unveiling of several new eVTOL aircraft concepts as well as partnerships with NASA and the US Army Research Lab. Uber aims to run a network, called uberAir, of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft across the most densely populated cities in the world. The company doesn’t plan to manufacturer eVTOL aircraft, but instead is outlining specifications for aircraft manufacturers. It aims to provide an on-demand aerial taxi app and supporting infrastructure for participants in its network. The company would like electric aircraft in its network to have a cruising speed of 130kt to 174kt (241km/h to 322km/h); cruising altitude of around 1,000ft to 2,000ft above ground; expected battery range per charge of 52nm (97km); and a recharging time of about 5min – among other specifications. eCRM-003 aircraft design: Courtesy Uber At the conference, new aircraft concepts were unveiled by Uber, Embraer, Pipistrel and Karem Aircraft. Uber presented its eCRM-003 aircraft design, a conceptual rendering the company said was meant to stimulate new ideas and discussion among aircraft manufacturers. Embraer’s design is a lift-and-cruise aircraft concept; Pipistrel’s design is blended wing body without any visible rotors for vertical lift; and Karem Aircraft’s Butterfly concept is a quad tiltrotor aircraft. Uber and its partners are working towards a goal of launching flight demonstrations in 2020 and commercial trips by 2023. Uber and the US Army Research Laboratory also announced that they signed a research and development agreement and a joint work statement to create a stacked co-rotating rotor: two rotors placed on top of each other which rotate in the same direction and could be significantly quieter than conventional rotor designs. Uber also announced that it signed an agreement with NASA to share its plans for implementing its flying rideshare network. In particular, at its research facility at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, NASA will use data supplied by Uber to simulate the impact of a small passenger-carrying aircraft as it flies through DFW airspace during peak scheduled air traffic. Analysis of these simulations will help identify safety issues. General Atomics demos MQ-9’s anti-submarine tracking capability General Atomics Aeronautical Systems successfully tracked a small submersible target for 3h using 10 sonobuoys dropped from an MQ-9 UAV. General Atomics, Leonardo to work on Seaspray integration with MQ-9B General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will integrate the Leonardo Seaspray radar into the MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicle’s centreline radar pod, and has also integrated Lockheed Martin’s Legion pod onto its Avenger platform. EASA outlines tighter regulations for over-water helicopter operations European regulators are proposing to tighten rules for helicopters that are operated over water for extended periods in order to speed the uptake of the latest safety standards. More Helicopters Longer-range Ansat helicopter makes maiden flight Russian Helicopters has flown the first example of the upgraded Kazan Ansat-M light-twin helicopter, which boasts enhanced range and flight performance. Under an initiative funded by Russia’s trade ministry, which has provided Rb230 million ($3.1 million) for the work, the longer-range helicopters will be delivered to regional airlines. ... US Army sees self-adjusting turbine blades powering new supersonic VTOL aircraft US Army researchers believe they have found a novel way to articulate the position of turbine blades in the hot section of jet engines. They say the innovation could significantly improve efficiency and power of jet engines – and also enable a new, wider range of performance needed for futuristic aircraft, perhaps even new types of supersonic vertical-take-off-and-landing aircraft. EASA approves weight increase for H135 as Airbus Helicopters seals new orders Airbus Helicopters has secured European certification for a new alternate gross weight (AGW) on the H135 light-twin, which increases maximum take-off weight to 3,100kg.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779522
__label__cc	0.506178	0.493822	Innovation in Isolation How we stay productive while working remotely Nicole van der Hoeven We've always been a fully distributed team at Flood, but the current world crisis has still changed the way we work. Here are some of the things we're doing to keep self-isolation from being too isolating— and maybe it'll help your team too! Within the Flood team, flooders-in-training (aka children) have made more surprise appearances in team meetings. Work has been punctuated with grocery runs to buy essentials before they run out. Some of us who were out of our home countries when all this happened have had to arrange emergency travel before international borders shut. It would be foolish to deny the impact on team morale as the entire world goes through this collective trauma, eyes glued to numbers that increase by the minute. Not exactly the most productive work environment. Yet there's still work to be done (something we're grateful for), and there are still many features we'd love to bring to Flood. So how do we keep everyone motivated to release and maintain software? Encouraging banter Work shouldn't be all about work. Understanding everyone's personal circumstances is vital to a team's ability to work together professionally. We use Slack as our primary communication tool throughout the day, and we already had quite a few non-work channels on there (#anything, #hobbies, #gaming, #drones, and #travel to name a few). Now we have one for COVID-related chatter as well. On the Flood team, anyone can create a channel. In this channel, we share news from our parts of the world, post photos of things that are sold out in our local supermarkets, talk about new hobbies we've taken up to stay sane, and discuss the struggles of co-working with spouses and children who are now also working or studying from home. Having a dedicated channel gives people license to open up about what's going on in their personal lives, and it helps the team understand where everyone's headspace is at. We also use #eng-covid-19 for memes. A lot of memes. It's easier to work through a tough situation if you can laugh about it together. Over-communicating Our co-founder and Product Manager, Ivan Vanderbyl, recently wrote a great article with some tips for keeping communication lines open. This is particularly important during this crisis, where schedules and priorities can change quickly. Emojis - We use emojis as a non-verbal cue to convey tone, approval, agreement, and disagreement. We add emojis to messages we send and also use them as reactions on Slack to messages from other people. Even when you don't have an answer or when a response is not required, emojis signal acknowledgment so that nobody feels like they're shouting into the void. Over time, we've developed emojis that are specific to Flood culture, such as the avocado: From our Twitter account We even have a fruit-based vocabulary of emojis that we can use in our Slack status messages to convey our general mood. Being in Carrot Mode, for instance, means that you're trying to focus and would appreciate not being direct messaged or @ mentioned. When working remotely, and especially when in self-isolation, everyone has their own cadence for working. It's on each person to communicate that schedule so that others can respect it. Text chat - We're used to working asynchronously due to time zones, so text-based discussions are necessary. We try to over-communicate and "think out loud" before making decisions just in case we have to suddenly stop working due to illness or other pandemic-related reasons. Even something as simple as leaving a link to a document that we're working on means that someone else will be able to find it if we're unavailable. Voice chat - We tend to use voice chat for quick discussions or updates about work-related things. It's also great for those of us in Europe who are suffering from slower internet connection speeds at certain times of the day due to everyone being home and streaming Netflix. Video calls - Video calls are for team retros, 1:1 calls with managers, and personal or sensitive conversations where body language is crucial. It's also great for recreating that "hanging out at a pub" vibe. Speaking of which... welcome to the Flood pub! Where everybody knows your name... The Flood Pub is open on Friday afternoons. It's where we all hang out together with a beverage of our choice and talk about things that are entirely not work-related. We hop on a Zoom call together, Tim (our General Manager) fires up the "jukebox" (Spotify playlist), and we end the week by getting some facetime with each other—just as we would do (and have done) if we were together in person. Meeting in this low-pressure context lets us talk about things we wouldn't mention otherwise. It's also a fun way to check in with each other after another week at work (and in quarantine). Doing stuff While communicating openly is productive, getting stuff done as a team boosts spirits. Here's what we've done recently to kick our output into high gear. Like most of you, we've been cooped up in our houses, watching events unfold and feeling helpless as things happen that are beyond our control. BOINC gives us a chance to do something to contribute that IS in our control. BOINC is a platform by the University of California Berkeley that lets you volunteer your spare computer (or mobile device!) processing power to science. From the official site, Boinc "downloads scientific jobs to your computers and runs them invisibly in the background." In our case, we wanted to help sequence proteins like the novel coronavirus using Rosetta@Home. BOINC is a perfect fit for Flood because we are in the unique position of starting up and managing thousands of virtual machines 24/7. Our Ops team has been hard at work automating the donation of our computing power to the Rosetta@Home project when these machines aren't being used. We're proud to say our contribution is INcreasing over time as our engineers find new ways to streamline the process. We're already in the top 5% of BOINC users in the world by contribution. BOINC has encouraged us to optimize our internal infrastructure GIG: Great Ideas Gathering Every year, the mothership (Tricentis) runs a three-day hackathon called GIG. Two weeks ago was the first-ever GIG where most participants, not just the Flood team, were working remotely. The theory behind hackathons is that the daily grind can be exhausting after a while, and it can sometimes be beneficial to introduce a short burst of work to revitalize the team. Hackathons provide a framework for small groups to pitch, execute, and report on a single idea without committing too much time to it. Everyone gets a chance to step away from regular duties and work furiously together on something they might not have otherwise gotten to work on. A hackathon where the team members are separated by distance and timezone is certainly another beast, but here are some lessons we learned about remote hackathons: Come up with a good idea: This is easier said than done, but a good hackathon idea is a creative solution that delivers a lot of value. Here are the ideas we came up with: Floody - Use AI to improve onboarding by walking new users through the steps for running a flood (live on Flood now!) Flood Bot - Add smarter checks to detect patterns in load tests and help flooders understand their results (prototype) Flood Gate - Use AWS Fargate to reduce costs in provisioning, scaling, and managing virtual servers by about 30% (proof of concept) When thinking up ideas for GIG, we didn't commit to releasing them publicly. Even a project idea that doesn't end up making it into the finished product is an occasional worthwhile detour for team productivity and morale. Limit scope: GIG is a sprint, not a marathon. While my team (comprised of Jason Rizio and me) was planning out what we wanted to do, we quickly realized that there was a lot more that we wanted to do, but it just wasn't feasible within the strict timeframe. In the end, we decided to go for an incremental piece of work that we could push to production before the deadline instead of completing just one step towards something abstract and unreleasable.The other Flood teams also needed to whittle down the scope to a smaller, completable chunk: a working prototype. Clarify assignments: With members on different timezones, it was essential to have an initial meeting to plan out everything that needed to be done and by when. In this situation particularly, we found it useful to split apart the project into independent chunks, to minimize the need to collaborate in real-time. Touch base regularly: When working independently, team members can quickly diverge off the main path. To avoid that, we met up at least daily by hopping on an audio call on Zoom to spend a few minutes updating each other on the work we'd done. Doing this gives others a chance to help out when one member encounters roadblocks.For anything that didn't need to be real-time, we worked asynchronously on chat. Here's a screenshot of the number of messages and files exchanged to our dedicated GIG Slack channel during the event: From our internal Slack channel Yup, 1,535 messages and 60 files in 3 days. That's collaboration! We generally prefer public rather than private channels, and we certainly stuck to that throughout GIG. When you're working with more than one person, it's counterproductive to have private conversations that can't be referenced by other people. We also learned that it's useful to keep tabs on what the other teams are doing. After the event started, my team realized that another team was changing a page on the Flood app that we intended to use. Luckily, both teams were able to work around it. It's also only fair to let other teams chime in on important decisions within the project that might affect future work— like the name for your mascot. How Floody McFloodPants was born Leave time for the video: It's not just about doing the work; it's about communicating what you've done in a way that others can appreciate. Here's a video that my team (composed of Jason Rizio and me) put together for Floody and our improvements to the onboarding process: Celebrate: After the work is done, don't forget to pat each other on the back for the hard work! For us, this meant a round of tacos for everyone and a trip to the Flood pub. (Why do we have so many food-based rewards?) It's not easy Keeping a team unified and working efficiently towards a common goal is always tricky, and working remotely, especially during a world crisis, doesn't change that. Distributed team members need to put in more effort to consciously over-communicate, make room for each other's unique circumstances, and do little projects that foster creativity when we're all feeling a little lackluster. Incorporating these tips can create a culture of healthy productivity within a remote team. Free load testing until 30 April 2020 to help fight COVID-19 Tricentis Flood is offering free access to its load testing platform for Government, NGO, and NFPs in support of the COVID-19 situation. 9 collaboration tool tips for remote teams tips to help your teams stay connected, build trust, and get work done The State Of Open Source Testing survey results, 2020 edition Tricentis, in collaboration with Flood, SpecFlow, and TestProject, conducted our annual State Of Open Source survey, with nearly 2,000 responses.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779523
__label__wiki	0.615989	0.615989	Meizu And Qualcomm Sign Patent Licensing Deal 3:35 pm January 3, 2017 By Roland Hutchinson Qualcomm has announced that it has signed a patent licensing deal with Chinese smartphone maker Meizu. The deal grants Meizu patent licensing for 3G and 4G patents, Qualcomm previously filed a patent lawsuit against Meizu and the two companies have now ended their disagreement. “Meizu has offered exciting and innovative products for its fans in the last thirteen years,” said Mr. Bai, Yongxiang, President, Meizu. “Today, we are focusing on our vision with better clarity, and striving to become the top designer brand for high tech products. For this goal, we are determined to remove all obstacles, focus on products and focus on the future. It was a nice coincidence we are able to at this juncture push forward with the equal and fair negotiation with Qualcomm. We are confident this cooperation with Qualcomm will add tremendous value to our user, channels, shareholders and employees.” “Qualcomm is pleased to sign this license agreement with Meizu and to help enhance Meizu’s product line and generate strong growth for the company, both in China and globally,” said Alex Rogers, executive vice president and president, Qualcomm Technology Licensing. “Qualcomm’s standardized technologies are enabling companies to build new products and services across the wireless ecosystem and are transforming people’s lives.” You can find out more details about the deal between Meizu and Qualcomm over at Qualcomm at the link below. Source Qualcomm, TechCrunch Filed Under: Top News	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779525
__label__wiki	0.720325	0.720325	Summary of Mag Men Walter Bernard and Milton Glaser Columbia UP, 2019 We have the summary! Get the key insights in just 10 minutes. Start getting smarter: or see our plans Insider's Take Illustrious graphic designers and art directors Walter Bernard and the late Milton Glaser discuss the three different eras of their friendship: They launched New York magazine together in 1968, worked separately from 1976 to 1982, and in 1982, launched the design group WBMG. Magazines foreshadowed web pages, which are also fundamentally word-image projects requiring text and visual design. Bernard and Glaser present a saga that’s a must for anyone who loves magazines or design. Milton Glaser (1929–2020), one of America’s foremost graphic designers and a National Medal of the Arts recipient, was noted for his vivid posters and magazines. Walter Bernard redesigned many magazines, including Time, for which he received the Henry R. Luce Lifetime Achievement Award. He now heads the Walter Bernard Consultancy. Milton Glaser and Walter Bernard revolutionized design at New York magazine. In 1968, Milton Glaser and Clay Felker launched New York magazine. As art director, Glaser invited Walter Bernard to help with the design. In its transition from a Sunday supplement in the New York Herald Tribune to a stand-alone magazine, the publication required new sections and a new look to make an impact, but the designers had to work under a tight budget. They gave the logo a light redesign to maintain continuity for its Herald Tribune audience while also boosting its newsstand presence. The fourth issue profiled Viva, an actress in several Andy Warhol movies. The article’s psychologically transgressive photographs by Diane Arbus led many readers to cancel subscriptions and advertisers to withdraw from contracts. This put the infant publication in financial jeopardy, but gave it immediate prominence on the cultural map. Illustrations can offer a vision photography cannot. Magazines demand collaboration, with the art department gathering different elements for the final product. At the beginning... Instant access to over 20,000 book summaries For yourself Discover your next favorite book with getAbstract. See prices >> Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in less time. We're committed to helping #nextgenleaders. Already a customer? Log in here. Visionary Women Burn the Ice Merchants of Truth Confident Digital Content Bring Your Human to Work	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0047.json.gz/line1779527

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