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Smile Direct Club Boise Id.
In June, the thin, transparent plastic trays that fit over her leading and bottom teeth came in the mail. McKinney is resolving the series gradually, swapping the very first set for the next, and the next, as her teeth move. It’ll take about nine months in all. However after three months of using these trays practically every day and night, McKinney is delighted about revealing off her new smile (Smile Direct Club Boise Id.).
Danny Menendez/ BuzzFeed News Inside one of SmileDirectClub’s New York City places. SmileDirectClub’s company design seems working. Align Technology– the company that makes Invisalign, SmileDirect’s primary competitor– invested $46.7 million to become SmileDirect’s special provider in 2015, and this year invested another $12.8 million, to own an overall of 19% of the company.
On the other hand, lookalikes have launched with comparable services: Orthly, launched by 2 University of Pennsylvania students, now provides services to customers in Philadelphia, and Honest Co. introduced in New york city this summer season. A SmileDirect client can be matched with among 225 associated dental practitioners or orthodontists in all 50 states. These dental professionals remotely examine patient cases and then create the aligners that SmileDirect sends out in the mail.
The business decreased to call any of the doctor within its network, and would not provide details about its financial relationships with them. “Basically they are collecting payments and paying us marketing charges,” Fenkell said.”I believe that claim is rather fake,” AAO’s general counsel Dillard said. “The customers don’t even see a dentist.
(SmileDirectClub has a two-star rating on Yelp.) And numerous expert dentists are alarmed that customers never ever see a licensed medical professional prior to or throughout their treatment.”It blew my mind,” Casi Stubbs, a Florida orthodontist and member of the American Association of Orthodontists, told BuzzFeed News. Like normal orthodontists, SmileDirect’s dentists base their prescriptions on computer system simulations of mouth scans.
“The teeth don’t move biologically like they do on the computer system,” Stubbs stated. One of her clients, 60-year-old Charlene Burnham, is a SmileDirect customer whose too-tight aligners cut her gums, exposing part of her tooth near the root. Burnham told BuzzFeed News she spent a week attempting– and failing– to speak to a SmileDirect dental practitioner on the phone, then went to Stubbs for help.”They were bleeding, they were cut to the root,” Burnham stated.
“I was horrified.”A SmileDirect representative informed BuzzFeed News by e-mail that company-affiliated dental experts “track the patient’s development throughout treatment at routine periods.”The business “assists in the interactions” of consumers and oral companies, the representative stated. “Oral service providers communicate directly with patients through the customer portal and through SMS or phone when appropriate or indicated.”In a YouTube video that’s been seen over 21,000 times since June, Baltimore orthodontist Jeffrey Miller alerted people far from the service, stating that no orthodontist would ever prescribe aligners without first taking the X-rays that SmileDirect skips.
(The video was gotten rid of after this story released.)Grant Olson, a dental practitioner in Springfield, Missouri, informed BuzzFeed News that the business’s item marketing, which compares itself with orthodontist-fitted Invisalign, is misguiding. Unlike Invisalign trays, which orthodontists can enhance by sticking special accessories on a tooth, SmileDirect’s item is limited to very minor corrections: The aligners can fix a tilt, however can’t move a tooth’s orientation or position along with its root.
He described that SmileDirect-affiliated orthodontists just authorize cases that are suitable for a remote assessment and do not need follow-up dental visits (Smile Direct Club Boise Id.). Laws for dentists differ throughout states, but there are some typical styles in the 36 grievances sent by the AAO: Some states consider making impressions and supplying retainers to be the function of a licensed doctor, but SmileDirectClub typically provides those services.
AAO general counsel Dillard likewise told BuzzFeed News that the business’s organisation model incentivizes dentists associated with SmileDirect to recommend the trays even if they aren’t essential. Danny Menendez/ BuzzFeed News Although the business hasn’t attracted the attention of regulators yet, customer complaints abound online. TL; DR: Get ready for a rough ride.
The large majority of clients in these groups resign themselves to handling the snags due to the fact that there are just no other alternatives (Smile Direct Club Boise Id.).”If you can be patient, want an affordable strategy, SDC IS the right way to go! Having a positive mindset and being patient goes a LONG way,” Melanie Masso wrote to BuzzFeed News.
For lots of other clients, the trip is a bust. Seattle resident Melissa Gulick informed BuzzFeed News that at the end of practically a year of treatment, the aligners have destroyed her bite: Her front teeth touch prior to her molars can make contact (Smile Direct Club Boise Id.). “I’m quite frustrated– food is hard to chew now and they will not repair it!”Gulick said that after complaints to the company, SmileDirectClub consented to continue treatment free of charge.
When inquired about problems that the trays messed up consumers’ bites, a SmileDirect representative informed BuzzFeed News: “Over 95% of our customers complete treatment and validate their ended up new smile. It’s essential to keep in mind that with any orthodontic procedure, bites will continue to shift up until the treatment is completed.”Another consumer, 24-year-old Drexel College student Kacie Durham, told BuzzFeed News that SmileDirectClub sent her a simulated treatment plan that made her teeth look even worse.”It in fact made my teeth appear more misaligned at the bottom,” she stated.
Durham returned her trays and requested a refund. Later, an orthodontist not associated with the business told her that her teeth would need to be submitted and formed before they might be lined up. Durham felt duped: SmileDirect had authorized her for a treatment that would never ever have worked.”If a prospective client is dissatisfied with the 3d sneak peek of his or her smile, there is no obligation to acquire aligners,” the SmileDirectClub agent said (Smile Direct Club Boise Id.).
Minelle Tendler, a Boca Raton orthodontist, signed up with one of the most significant Facebook groups, the 11,800-member SmileDirectClub Assistance, after 2 of her patients asked about the item. In browsing the posts that appear in her Facebook feed, Tendler said that she’s not seen anyone say they have actually been able to speak with a dental expert at the business.
“You’re asking somebody who has no dental background, ‘Is this going to work?'”More than once, Tendler has actually stopped short of responding to threads on the online forum. She rests on her hands since the patients are not hers. “I’m taking a look at the pictures and thinking, Oh my god, you need to get teeth secured, do not do it.”Primarily, she is stressed that individuals who are wooed by SmileDirectClub’s low cost aren’t fully familiar with the disadvantages of skipping a dental visit.
A previous variation of this article misidentified him as an orthodontist. Align Innovation owns 19% of SmileDirectClub. A previous variation of this story specified it was 17%. Likewise, SmileDirectClub began operating in North Carolina in early October. A previous variation of this story, based on an August interview with cofounder Alex Fenkell, stated that the business was not running in North Carolina.
Mail-in aligners may appear like an excellent choice for a small fix. However remember you’re not the expert on how very little a fix your teeth need. “It’s tough to go from something that’s 90% good to make it 100% perfect; in my experience, I discover that these are the harder cases,” Dr.
The results of using undetectable aligners can be very unpredictable, due to the fact that some individuals react well to them and others won’t. “It’s very tough to monitor this on your own, because– like whatever in medication– not everyone reacts the exact same,” he says. The genuine difficulty features figuring out how to correct your smile if you’re not reacting properly to the retainers, he states.
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NASDAQ:AKAM
Akamai Technologies Stock Forecast, Price & News
Adding Akamai Technologies, Inc.
+3.50 (+3.40 %)
Now: $106.35▼
MA: $104.60▼
Volume145,483 shs
Market Capitalization$17.31 billion
Dividend YieldN/A
Beta0.47
Akamai Technologies, Inc. provides cloud services for delivering, optimizing, and securing content and business applications over the Internet in the United States and internationally. It provides Web Application Protector to safeguard web assets from web application and distributed denial of service; Kona Site Defender, a cloud security solution; Bot Manager to identify bots and categorize bots based on business or IT impact; Edge DNS, which translates human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses; Site Shield that prevents attacker from directly targeting the application origin and forces traffic to go through its network, where attack can be better detected and mitigated; identity Cloud, a customer identity access management solution; Prolexic Routed to protect web- and IP-based application; and Client Reputation that assigns risk scores to malicious IP address and enables customers to take action on individual clients. It also offers Enterprise Application Access that enables adaptive access to application; Enterprise Threat Protector to enable enterprise security teams to identify, block, and mitigate targeted attack; Ion, a suite of intelligent performance optimization tool and control; Dynamic Site Accelerator to accelerate and secure interactive website; Image Manager that automatically optimizes online images; CloudTest to conduct load testing and other analysis of website in a pre-production environment; and mPulse that provides real-time website performance data for customers to enhance their digital experiences. In addition, the company provides Aura Managed CDN, DNS Infrastructure, and security and personalization service; and adaptive delivery, download delivery, media service live, and media analytic solutions, as well as NetStorage, a cloud storage solution. It sells its solutions through direct sales and service organizations; and various channel partners. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Computer And Technology Sector
216th out of 1,211 stocks
Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry
34th out of 136 stocks
Akamai Technologies has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.74, and is based on 14 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
According to analysts' consensus price target of $120.94, Akamai Technologies has a forecasted upside of 13.5% from its current price of $106.51.
Akamai Technologies has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.
Akamai Technologies has received 1,151 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Akamai Technologies has received 929 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Akamai Technologies has received 55.34% “outperform” votes from our community.
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Akamai Technologies does not currently pay a dividend.
Akamai Technologies does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
In the past three months, Akamai Technologies insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $754,206.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 2.40% of the stock of Akamai Technologies is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
89.11% of the stock of Akamai Technologies is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.
Earnings for Akamai Technologies are expected to grow by 3.83% in the coming year, from $4.18 to $4.34 per share.
The P/E ratio of Akamai Technologies is 31.23, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.40.
The P/E ratio of Akamai Technologies is 31.23, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 93.08.
Akamai Technologies has a PEG Ratio of 1.93. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Akamai Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 4.70. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Business services, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustryInternet Software & Services
SectorComputer and Technology
Current SymbolNASDAQ:AKAM
CUSIP00971T10
CIK1086222
Webwww.akamai.com
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.46
P/E Growth1.93
Annual Sales$2.89 billion
Cash Flow$6.89 per share
Book Value$22.64 per share
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.61
Net Income$478.04 million
Net Margins18.01%
Return on Equity17.69%
Return on Assets9.46%
Market Cap$17.31 billion
OptionableOptionable
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Akamai Technologies (NASDAQ:AKAM) Frequently Asked Questions
How has Akamai Technologies' stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?
Akamai Technologies' stock was trading at $87.02 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, AKAM shares have increased by 22.1% and is now trading at $106.23.
Is Akamai Technologies a buy right now?
19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Akamai Technologies in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Akamai Technologies stock.
View analyst ratings for Akamai Technologies or view MarketBeat's top 5 stock picks.
What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Akamai Technologies?
Wall Street analysts have given Akamai Technologies a "Buy" rating, but there may be better short-term opportunities in the market. Some of MarketBeat's past winning trading ideas have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new trading ideas, but Akamai Technologies wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five stocks may be even better buys.
When is Akamai Technologies' next earnings date?
Akamai Technologies is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 9th 2021.
View our earnings forecast for Akamai Technologies.
How were Akamai Technologies' earnings last quarter?
Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKAM) posted its quarterly earnings results on Sunday, November, 1st. The technology infrastructure company reported $1.31 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.23 by $0.08. The technology infrastructure company had revenue of $792.85 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $775.85 million. Akamai Technologies had a net margin of 18.01% and a return on equity of 17.69%.
View Akamai Technologies' earnings history.
What price target have analysts set for AKAM?
19 analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Akamai Technologies' shares. Their forecasts range from $105.00 to $150.00. On average, they expect Akamai Technologies' share price to reach $120.94 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.8% from the stock's current price.
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Who are some of Akamai Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Akamai Technologies include Facebook (FB), SEA (SE), Equinix (EQIX), eBay (EBAY), Twitter (TWTR), CoStar Group (CSGP), VeriSign (VRSN), ANGI Homeservices (ANGI), Envestnet (ENV), J2 Global (JCOM), LivePerson (LPSN), Stamps.com (STMP), SPS Commerce (SPSC), Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD) and Cimpress (CMPR).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Akamai Technologies own?
Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Akamai Technologies investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Alibaba Group (BABA), Intel (INTC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Micron Technology (MU), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Netflix (NFLX), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Adobe (ADBE) and salesforce.com (CRM).
Who are Akamai Technologies' key executives?
Akamai Technologies' management team includes the following people:
Dr. F. Thomson Leighton, Co-Founder, CEO & Director (Age 63, Pay $1)
Mr. Rick M. McConnell, Pres & GM of Web Division (Age 54, Pay $1.43M)
Mr. Edward J. McGowan, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 49, Pay $1.07M)
Dr. Robert Blumofe, Exec. VP of Platform & GM of Enterprise Division (Age 55, Pay $1.1M)
Mr. Adam Karon, Exec. VP and GM of Media & Carrier Divisions (Age 48, Pay $1.02M)
Mr. Keith Oslakovic, Sr. VP of Global Performance & Operations
Mr. Mani Sundaram, Exec. VP of Global Services & Support and Chief Information Officer
Mr. Tom Barth, Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Aaron S. Ahola, Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec. (Age 50)
Ms. Kim Salem Jackson, Sr. VP of Global Marketing & Corp. Communications
What is Akamai Technologies' stock symbol?
Akamai Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AKAM."
Who are Akamai Technologies' major shareholders?
Akamai Technologies' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.41%), Endurance Wealth Management Inc. (0.08%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.05%), Gradient Investments LLC (0.02%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.02%) and Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co. (0.01%). Company insiders that own Akamai Technologies stock include Aaron Ahola, Adam Karon, Anthony P Williams, Bernardus Johannes M Verwaayen, Edward J Mcgowan, Ewout L Steenbergen, Frederic V Salerno, James Gemmell, Jill A Greenthal, Madhu Ranganathan, Monte E Ford, Rick M Mcconnell, Robert Blumofe and William Wheaton.
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Which institutional investors are selling Akamai Technologies stock?
AKAM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Sowell Financial Services LLC, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Bremer Bank National Association, Arden Trust Co, Raymond James Trust N.A., Cottage Street Advisors LLC, Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co., and Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.. Company insiders that have sold Akamai Technologies company stock in the last year include Aaron Ahola, Adam Karon, Anthony P Williams, Edward J Mcgowan, Frederic V Salerno, Jill A Greenthal, Madhu Ranganathan, Rick M Mcconnell, and Robert Blumofe.
View insider buying and selling activity for Akamai Technologies or view top insider-selling stocks.
Which institutional investors are buying Akamai Technologies stock?
AKAM stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wedge Capital Management L L P NC, Endurance Wealth Management Inc., IFM Investors Pty Ltd, Investment House LLC, Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, Larson Financial Group LLC, and MADDEN SECURITIES Corp.
View insider buying and selling activity for Akamai Technologies or or view top insider-buying stocks.
How do I buy shares of Akamai Technologies?
Shares of AKAM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
What is Akamai Technologies' stock price today?
One share of AKAM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $106.23.
How big of a company is Akamai Technologies?
Akamai Technologies has a market capitalization of $17.29 billion and generates $2.89 billion in revenue each year. The technology infrastructure company earns $478.04 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.61 on an earnings per share basis. Akamai Technologies employs 3,639 workers across the globe.
What is Akamai Technologies' official website?
The official website for Akamai Technologies is www.akamai.com.
How can I contact Akamai Technologies?
Akamai Technologies' mailing address is 145 BROADWAY, CAMBRIDGE MA, 02142. The technology infrastructure company can be reached via phone at 617-444-3000 or via email at [email protected]
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Avocados From Mexico links Super Bowl buzz to blockchain
Avocados from Mexico
Peter Adams @PatchAdams03
Avocados from Mexico will become the first fresh produce marketer to leverage blockchain as an asset in a Super Bowl campaign, according to a press release.
The brand, making its sixth consecutive big game appearance, has partnered with Vatom Labs to let fans create a custom digital wallet through its AFM Big Game website. Through Feb. 3, the day of the game, Avocados from Mexico will notify users every time a new digital object from Vatom is released and how to collect it. Objects are acquired by completing particular actions, like sharing a piece of news about Avocados from Mexico or following the brand on social media, per the release.
More objects collected means more "digital wealth" accumulated, the release said, and each Vatom token enters the user for a chance to win over $30,000 in prizes. Giveaways will also be offered through Twitter, where users can retweet Super Bowl campaign tweets and messages about Avocados from Mexico with the #AvoNetwork hashtag to try and win a designer tiara valued at $2,745 or cash out their winnings.
Avocados from Mexico, a frequent big game advertiser, is looking to make a bigger splash at Super Bowl LIV by deploying an interactive blockchain giveaway in the lead up to the game. Beyond potentially helping the brand cut through the noise during an event famously crowded with splashy marketing, the move represents one of the bigger applications of blockchain technology in a consumer-facing campaign in recent memory. In that way, the effort could serve as a broader test of peoples' appetites for blockchain elements in marketing.
"When we conceptualize our digital campaigns, we don't look to the present. We look to the future to incorporate those breakthrough technologies that are likely to reshape marketing as we know it," Ivonne Kinser, head of digital marketing at Avocados From Mexico, said in a statement. "We are constantly researching for new and innovative marketing strategies to help push our industry forward."
Blockchain first bubbled up as a mainstream buzzword a few years ago along with the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin and Ethereum, that rely on its distributed ledger-based system. However, like many emergent digital technologies, tangible, scalable manifestations of blockchain in marketing and elsewhere have been rare, leading some analysts to chalk the promise of blockchain up to hype, or at least something that won't be realized in the near future.
One area that has seen more attention of late is the idea of digital wallets powered by blockchain, including Facebook's controversial — and stalled — entry into the space with Libra and Calibra. The promise of winning cash prizes through Vatom Labs' gamified tech could be a way to get more consumers to understand and buy into blockchain and digital wallets as a concept, which could spur more adoption. For Avocados from Mexico, the levers for doling out prizes — including sharing news or following the brands' social channels — double as a means to build online buzz ahead of a 30-second ad that will air during Super Bowl LVI.
Vatom Labs has worked with other big-name marketers on similar activations, albeit not for a stage as large as the Super Bowl. In August, the firm partnered with Miller Lite on a blockchain-based mobile game called Great Taste Trivia. The game appeared in apps, on social media and through geotargeted media to engage mobile users in more than 230,000 bars and restaurants across the U.S.
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The A/V Strato-Sphere
Sound & Vision|October - November 2020
KALEIDESCAPE STRATO S MOVIE PLAYER
Kris Deering
I’VE BEEN keenly aware of Kaleidescape since the company’s start when I first laid eyes on its beautiful onscreen interface at a high-end A/V store in Seattle. Since then, I’ve regularly encountered that same interface in the homes of my video calibration clients, in stores, and at trade shows. Back in Kaleidescape’s early days, when the only comparable media server was early Windows Media Center on home theater PCs, the company’s offering was not only innovative, but awe-inspiring. The home video world has changed drastically since then, and slick interfaces from the likes of Apple TV, Netflix, and others are now the norm. But Kaleidescape has also changed, with the company having now moved to a digital media experience that bypasses shiny discs in favor of internet-delivered content with audio and video quality on par with pre-recorded media.
For this review, Kaleidescape sent me its Strato S 4K Ultra HD Movie Player. The focus of a product review is typically an actual product, but I honestly feel that Kaleidescape is more about the experience than a single product. Yes, with its anodized aluminum case, the Strato S 4K Ultra HD Movie Player is a gorgeous-looking high-tech component that has evolved since Sound & Vision reviewed the original Strato model back in 2016 (review available on soundandvision.com). Specifically, the Strato S case is half the height of the original and it now offers either 6 TB ($5,995) or 12 TB ($8,995) of onboard storage. You can also opt for the smaller Strato C player ($4,995), with no onboard storage. A Strato C can access content stored on a networked Strato S player or one of the company’s Terra Servers (starts at $12,495) from any room throughout your home. Which direction you go will be a matter of need—and also budget—as all of the Strato players offer an identical Kaleidescape experience—the focus of this review.
Kaleidescape started out as a solution to manage a large disc collection via an assortment of playback and storage products—one with an advanced interface that made access and playback as simple as possible. But the company’s solution also came with a rather high price tag. Price remains a consideration as the products still exceed the budget of many, but the Kaleidescape experience has also advanced to a new level that helps justify the steep price points.
The current line of products load content exclusively from Kaleidescape’s online movie store where you’ll find a massive catalog of films, TV shows, documentaries, concerts and more to purchase and download. Titles are available in video formats ranging from standard-definition 480P all the way up to full 4K with HDR for movies. Kaleidescape supports HDR10 high dynamic range, but not Dolby Vision or HDR10+. During my review, I didn’t see any TV shows being delivered in 4K/HDR, but that’s something I expect to see in the future as more shows are delivered in that format on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon.
Kaleidescape’s offerings might sound the same as what you get from services like iTunes, Amazon, and countless others, but Kaleidescape is the only digital platform that delivers movies with the same A/V quality as their disc counterparts. Kaleidescape is not a streaming service—purchased titles are downloaded directly to your Strato S or Terra Server and then accessed by the player. The last time Sound & Vision reviewed a Kaleidescape system, its online movie store could only be accessed from an internet browser on a computer. Now, the store can be accessed directly from the player, a computer, or the Kaleidescape mobile app, along with full access to your account info, movie lists, and more. This makes it easy to add titles to your collection at any time. Hanging out at a friend’s house and hear about a movie that you’d like to check out? Launch the app on your phone, add the title to your collection, and it will download to your system and be ready to view before you return home.
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Watch Rose McGowan’s Visceral Reaction to Harvey Weinstein’s Arrest: ‘We Got You’
By Ken MeyerMay 25th, 2018, 10:16 am
Rose McGowan joined Megyn Kelly on Friday and offered a visceral reaction to the arrest of her sexual tormentor, Harvey Weinstein.
Weinstein surrendered himself to the New York Police Department earlier today, and is now facing charges for various criminal sex acts connected his alleged abuse of multiple women over the years. McGowan began her reaction by saying it was “surreal” but also “today is a good day” to see the disgraced film producer in handcuffs.
“I actually didn’t believe this day would come,” McGowan said. “This is a big strike into the heart of abuse of power, and it shows people worldwide…that this cannot and will not stand.”
As McGowan went through the details of Weinstein’s downfall with Kelly, she brought up the connotations surrounding the fact that it took dozens of accusers like herself to bring him down. McGowan said it was “a tragic thing” that it took so many claims before the accusations were believed and charges against Weinstein were finally filed.
“The system was created to protect men like him.” Kelly said at one point, and McGowan replied: “The system was created by men like him.”
The conversation moved on to whether the powerful men who were disgraced by the #MeToo movement will be ever be allowed to reenter public life and seek absolution. Kelly said it was “offensive” to the victims that people keep talking about how their tormentors’ lives have been ruined, and McGowan followed up by saying “they’re criminals. If they were poor men, they would go to jail.”
When asked if she had anything to say to Weinstein, McGowan had three words: “We got you.”
The conversation continued with McGowan talking about whether she’ll ever be mentally free from Weinstein’s abuse, and how the system must change so people like Weinstein are held accountable.
Watch above, via NBC.
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Streamers Take Note: Even Bingeing Has Its Limits
by Karlene Lukovitz @KLmarketdaily, January 14, 2020
While no one is denying the massive impact that binge watching has had on the home entertainment industry — not to mention our social lives — actual binge behavior tends to be less excessive than its name implies.
In fact, relatively few streaming subscribers are calling in sick to hole up and consume a full season (typically 12 or more episodes) or multiple seasons of a favorite show, a recent survey by Reach3 Insights indicates.
The survey confirmed that bingeing is virtually ubiquitous now: Subscribers report spending an average of 12.5 hours per week watching streaming services, and fully 92% said they binge-watch shows on a regular basis.
However, it also found subscribers, on average, reporting that they binge-watch just four episodes per sitting, with only 8% reporting that they regularly watch more than 10 episodes at once.
So why did scores of Netflix subscribers recently threaten to revolt in response to a (false) rumor that the service was poised to drop its practice of releasing full seasons of new series all at once, in favor of a releasing episodes weekly?
Well, some viewers do engage in true, full-season binges. And many others like watching several episodes at a time because it helps them keep track of plot lines, use blocks of spare time efficiently, and relish a relatively benign indulgence, according to the survey.
Actually, as Netflix has pointed out, it has long released “The Great British Baking Show” in the U.S. on a weekly basis, and that show and other licensed programs on a weekly basis in the U.K. While it recently began releasing “Hustle & Flow” episodes weekly in an attempt to keep the winner a surprise, it has no intention of abandoning its once-revolutionary strategy of releasing full seasons of blockbusters. Or so it insists.
But newer streamers are taking a more traditional tack. Disney-controlled Hulu was already releasing episodes weekly. And now Disney+ is doing the same, making fanatic fans of premiere series like “The Mandalorian” wait for next week’s installment.
Apple TV+, as well as HBO Now, also use the one-episode-per-week model.
Given the multiplying number of streamers jockeying for share by engaging in a game of wildly escalating original content production, some viewers are feeling overwhelmed, confused and frustrated about not having enough time to partake fully in the video smorgasbord.
With streaming still being relatively new, and the choices of services and delivery devices and options changing every day, consumer behaviors are still forming. And media companies are of course experimenting with release frequency, as well as many other aspects of the experience, as they jockey to differentiate themselves and build viewership that, they pray, will eventually convert to enough paid subscribers to turn a profit.
This Reach3 survey would seem to indicate that parceling out releases is actually more in line with how most people consume streamed series.
Which might mean that the trend toward streamers adopting the traditional linear TV model in this respect could have a number of benefits, without that much of a downside.
If viewers are accepting this — perhaps even welcoming the chance to catch up on high-quality shows — as they seem to be with Disney+ and the others, media companies can extend the new-show buzz. Buzz is, of course, a valuable commodity in itself for purposes of building and maintaining audiences.
Perhaps even more important, drawing the buzz out might allow for better controlling the number of big shows and movies they have to produce, notes Leigh Admirand, SVP and founding partner of Reach3. (I was about to write “have to churn out,” and that’s probably the more apt wording, since consumer perceptions of receiving a continuous feed of new content in return for their bucks will most certainly be a crucial determinant in minimizing paid subscriber churn rates. )
Admirand suggests that, instead of full seasons, or one per week, services might consider releasing smaller numbers of episodes at one time.
While I doubt that even that can work for Netflix at this stage — since turning off a significant block of paid subscribers by dropping full-season releases would seem suicidal in the throes of the streaming wars — I certainly think the new streamers are wise to avoid following in Netflix’s path on that score. Or at the very least make full-season releases a rare, much-ballyhooed event when a major infusion of new subscribers is required.
As Admirand points out, finding a balance, rather than pursuing a one-size-fits-all model, probably makes sense.
That’s certainly true with nearly everything else on the consumer front these days. Why should streaming be any different?
Reach3 surveyed 300-plus streaming subscribers in October, via mobile messaging networks, says its method produces scientifically validated insights that are projectable to the U.S. population, and as or more accurate than using email or other traditional response channels. Mobile captures “stream-of-consciousness” attitudes, opinions and feedback by using chat, video and other channels, the firm says.
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2 comments about "Streamers Take Note: Even Bingeing Has Its Limits".
Douglas Ferguson from College of Charleston, January 14, 2020 at 1:03 p.m.
My opinion is that strategic limits ultimately frustrate consumers. For example, you cannot buy some automobiles with that one feature you desire most unless you pay for an entire package of features, many of which you don't want. Programmers who think first about what is best for themselves fit the strategic model. Netflix is a breath of fresh air and viewers responded in a big way. Legacy companies don't really care about their viewers, just the advertisers and whatever financial model made sense 30 years ago when stations were needed to exhibit the product. Viewers will watch in whatever manner that programmers force them to watch, for sure, but look out when new habits form sufficiently to build consumer resistance.
Ed Papazian from Media Dynamics Inc, January 15, 2020 at 11:57 a.m.
The extent of binge viewing is vastly overplayed. For example, if one doesn't stop to think about it, one might assume that the average Netflix subscriber devotes three or more hours per day to binging Netflix "originals"---yet the data actually indicates that the average amount of time spent with Netflix per day, per subscriber, is less than one hour. In other words, while there is a certain amount of what is defined as binge viewing over the course of many weeks and months, the majority of viewing is the same old way---one show---and one episode---at a time---just like regular TV. And the data also tells us that 75-80% of the time people spent---until recently---with Netflix content was to non-original fare---aka reruns of off-network programs and movies.
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Karlene Lukovitz is editor of MediaPost's "Digital News Daily" and writes the weekly "Video Insider" and "Advanced TV Insider" columns. You can reach her at karlene@mediapost.com.
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20 Mar 2020 11:50 am by Charmaine Schwenn
Answers to some common COVID-19 related questions – rights, obligations and tips for employers, employees and businesses.
Written by Charmaine Schwenn, director of Schwenn Incorporated for LexisNexis South Africa.
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It’s alarming how quickly the COVID–19 (or “Coronavirus“) is spreading. Employers and employees need to do all they can to limit the impact of this on businesses, as our economy is already under severe strain! Businesses need to stay open and keep doing business or else!
Here are some answers we have sourced to the most common questions being asked right now:
What is an employee’s sick leave entitlement?
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (“BCEA”) regulates sick leave entitlement. Each permanent employee is entitled to a “sick leave cycle” for every 36 months’ employment with the same employer. During every sick leave cycle, an employee is entitled to an amount of paid sick leave equal to the number of days the employee would normally work during a period of six weeks. Usually (for an employee who works 5 days a week), this equates to 30 days’ sick leave per 36 months of employment.
Must an employee be paid for sick leave?
An employer must pay an employee for sick leave: a) the wage the employee would ordinarily have received for work on that day; and b) on the employee’s usual pay day.
When is an employer not required to pay sick leave?
An employer is not required to pay an employee for sick leave if the employee has been absent from work for more than two consecutive days or on more than two occasions during an eight-week period and, on request by the employer, does not produce a medical certificate stating that the employee was unable to work for the duration of the employee’s absence on account of sickness or injury.
What are the basic requirements for the medical certificate?
The medical certificate must be issued and signed by a medical practitioner or any other person who is certified to diagnose and treat patients and who is registered with a professional council.
What if sick leave is exhausted?
An employer is not required to pay employees for sick leave taken when their sick leave entitlement has been exhausted. However, we recommend that authorised unpaid leave be considered. In those instances, the employee must claim illness benefits in terms of the Unemployment Insurance Act 63 of 2001 (“UIA“). In terms of section 20 of the UIA, a contributor is entitled to the illness benefits contemplated in the UIA for any period of illness if, inter alia, the contributor is unable to perform work on account of illness.
When can an employee be dismissed due to the Coronavirus?
In terms of Schedule 8: Code of Good Practice Dismissals, an employer must investigate the extent of the illness if the employee is temporarily unable to work. If the illness could result in a prolonged absence from work, alternatives to a dismissal must first be considered. The factors to take into account in considering alternatives to dismissal include: the seriousness of the illness, the period of absence, the nature of the employee’s job, and whether a temporary replacement may be secured.
During this process, the ill employee should be given an opportunity to make recommendations as well. Only once all these processes have been followed and no alternative to dismissal has been found, may an employer consider dismissal.
May employers consider retrenchments due to the impact of the Coronavirus?
Section 189 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 applies if an employer contemplates dismissing one or more of its employees for reasons based on its operational requirements. “Operational requirements” is defined as requirements based on the economic, technological, structural or similar needs of the employer.
A retrenchment is as a result of no fault on the part of the employee. In the circumstances, it is not an opportunity for an employer to terminate the employment of ill employees.
At this point, the Coronavirus is unlikely to trigger an operational need. The recommended period for recovery/isolation is 14 days – this in itself cannot trigger a need to retrench. However, should a large number of employees be infected, an operational need could possibly arise in future.
What can be done about employees who refuse to come to work?
Employees remain obligated to come to work, unless instructed otherwise by their employers. Employees who refuse to come to work must have a valid reason for their absence. The mere presence of the Coronavirus in South Africa does not constitute a valid reason to stay away from work. Employees who stay away from work without a valid reason, may face disciplinary action
We encourage employees to rather speak to their employers about their concerns before making a decision to stay at home, without authorisation.
Do employees have the right to work from home?
Employees do not have a right to work from home. Working from home may be considered by employers but should not be implemented by employees without the employer’s consent. We encourage employees to rather speak to their employers about their concerns.
May employees be required to work from home?
Yes. Working from home may be permitted at the discretion of the employer. This is not always viable but could be considered in a corporate environment. Should employers consider this option, we recommend that clear guidelines be set for employees. This may include that the working environment must be safe, the employee must have a secure telephone line and Wi-Fi connection, and employees should remain within travelling distance of the office.
May an employee’s professional or personal travel plans be restricted?
Professional travel plans may be changed or prohibited. However, an employer does not have the right to dictate whether an employee may travel during his/her annual leave or weekends. Employers may, however, require their employees to disclose if they have travelled to any specific locations in order for the employer to assess the risk to other employees or customers.
As an employer, what are my obligations?
The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (“OHSA“), requires an employer to bring about and maintain, as far as reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its employees. For this reason, we recommend that employers adopt contingency plans and communicate with its employees regarding the measures it will adopt in securing the workplace. This may include –
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requiring employees to work from home, should they feel sick in any way.
It may also be necessary to relax the sick leave policy or to permit more flexibility in working arrangements.
As an employee, what are my obligations?
The employee and the employer share the responsibility for health in the workplace. Therefore, both the employee and employer must pro-actively identify dangers and develop control measures to make the workplace safe. For this reason, employees should abide by any policies adopted by the employer to curb the spread of the Coronavirus. Employees should also inform their employer if they are aware of any risk to the health of their colleagues.
The following practical tips may be considered:
The prohibition of unnecessary meetings and the increased use of video conferencing facilities.
The prohibition of any form of physical contact, specifically hugs and handshakes.
Requiring employees to report to their manager if they feel unwell in order to possibly allow that employee to work from home.
Requiring employees to disclose if they have travelled to a high-risk area recently.
A rule that requires employees to wash their hands regularly.
*The answers to these questions are always subject to the specific facts of each matter and we recommend that you contact an employment law expert for advice applicable to your facts
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Lhasa Limited announces the launch of Mirabilis
Lhasa Limited, a leading global supplier of knowledge based software and associated databases, today announces the first release of Mirabilis, software that can help experts assess and predict the likelihood for the potential carryover of impurities.
Mirabilis is the result of collaboration between Lhasa Limited, AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, GSK, Hoffman-La Roche, Novartis and Pfizer to develop a systematic approach for the risk assessment of impurities remaining in a final drug product when introduced or created during synthesis. The ICH M7 Guideline[1]allows for multiple approaches for the control of impurities ranging from reliance on analytical testing, chemistry purge arguments or a combination of the two. Many impurities are highly reactive and thus will not typically survive subsequent synthetic and purification steps and therefore present negligible risk of carry over into the final product. This approach, an extension of previously published methodology[2],[3], is working towards a common industry framework and tool for assessing the purge of an impurity.
The first version of Mirabilis allows a user to enter their synthesis scheme(s), highlight the impurities of concern and estimate the purge values for them at each stage. Supporting expert information is provided to aid the user. The software tracks the impurities from introduction to final product allowing very easy analysis of the route, creating a record of it and any subsequent changes which are made. A key aspect of this collaboration is the creation of a reactivity database of purge values which are rarely reported in the literature and will serve as a significant asset to users. The consortium is heavily involved in the decisions for the future direction of the software and the functionality included.
Andrew Teasdale of AstraZeneca said "I'm hugely excited by the excellent progress made this year, both in terms of the software and the knowledge and data to support predictions. Scientific studies performed to underpin the knowledge base have been truly ground breaking in significantly enhancing our knowledge of the fate of impurities in chemical reactions."
Liz Covey-Crump, Business Development Manager at Lhasa added "The first year of the Mirabilis project has been a great success. Good progress has been made in the development of the software which will be released to Members in December 2014. Members of the consortium have been carrying out experimental work in order to generate data to support the reactivity purge prediction. All the consortium members have participated in expert elicitation, a process to capture knowledge of the reactivity of various impurity classes under typical transformation conditions."
http://www.ich.org/products/guidelines/multidisciplinary/article/multidisciplinary-guidelines.html.
Teasdale, Andrew, Genotoxic Impurities: Strategies for Identification and Control, 221-247 (2010). ISBN: 978-0-470-49919-1, http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470499192.html
Teasdale, A., Elder, D. P., Chang, S.-J., Wang, S., Thompson, R., Benz, N. & Sanchez, I. (2013). Risk assessment of genotoxic impurities (GTIs) in new chemical entities - strategies to demonstrate control. Organic Process Research & Development, 17(2), 221-230. doi:10.1021/op300268u
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We believe in 'Shared Knowledge, Shared Progress'. Our not-for-profit, member driven status is designed to facilitate collaborative working and confidential data sharing between organisations. We run collaborative projects with industry, academia and regulatory bodies to continually enhance all our products.
Lhasa's products include the Derek Nexus expert system for predicting toxicity, Sarah Nexus, a transparent statistical system for predicting mutagenicity, Vitic Nexus for managing chemical data and information, Meteor Nexus for predicting metabolic fate and Zeneth for predicting forced degradation pathways.
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Beatstreet Productions Works on the New ‘Electric Company’
From left: Joe Franco, Matt Longoria and Jeff Malinowski
Beatstreet Productions, a full-service audio production facility in New York City, recently completed audio post-production for 35 episodes of a new version of the children’s educational TV series, The Electric Company, produced then (1971-77) and now by Sesame Workshop for PBS. “We do a lot of children’s television shows and have developed a great rapport with lot of the producers,” says Joe Franco, the owner of Beatstreet Productions, who first gained widespread notoriety as the drummer in Twisted Sister. “So when they put the show together, we were called on to do audio post. We’re actually juggling seven different children’s series right now—for PBS, Nickelodeon, Noggin and Sesame Workshop. It’s a small community.”
Beatstreet Productions also mixes the PBS series Word World and has started the tenth season of music and post for Between the Lions, for which Franco also plays the drums. Beatstreet also contributes to Sesame Street by doing music and audio post for “Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures” and provides music for the hit Nick Jr. show Ni Hao Kai-lan.
The Electric Company combines a 15-minute narrative storyline—which is shot mostly on the streets of New York City—with segments that include curricular clusters of music videos, sketch comedy, animation and short films. The Electric Company’s special guests have included Whoopi Goldberg, Tiki Barber, Jack McBrayer and Wyclef Jean, as well as original songs from Ne-Yo.
“Recording Ne-Yo was a real treat,” notes Beatstreet engineer Jeff Malinowski. “Often, tracking high-profile talent can be hit or miss, but he was a true professional and was genuinely excited about the project.”
“All of the songs and 90 percent of the underscore were delivered to us,” Franco explains. “We did a little music, recorded the ADR and some of the vocals, and provided sound design and final mixing. Our sound designer/mixer, Matt Longoria, provided the glue that tied the many elements of the show together.
“Before the entire shows were delivered to us, we worked on a lot of the [episodes’] modules,” Franco continues, “the short animations for which we created a soundscape. Sometimes there was music; sometimes it was just sound effects or ambience. We worked on all of these first, until the full shows were assembled. Then we took the stems that were created for the modules and conformed them to the finished show. At that point, we just had to mix the live action section of the show.”
Beatstreet Productions’ Matt Longoria handled sound design and mixing for the series. “The show’s polished camera work, slick graphics, and beautiful animations demanded a compelling soundscape, which we were happy to provide,” Longoria says. “I am especially proud of the transition segments. They feature cool grooves, beats, and fun sound effects that mesh with the animations perfectly to segue the show between segments. The transitions, and many other segments in the show, heavily utilize Spectrasonics Instruments Plug-ins: Stylus RMX and Omnisphere. I have found them to be indispensable tools for composition and sound design. We made the sound design as rich as possible, while at the same time using sound effects to focus kids’ attention on the lesson at hand. An indispensable item is our Digidesign ICON D-Control. The D-Control has many useful and intuitive features that allow me to mix quickly and efficiently.
“We also had great collaboration amongst the production and post-production crews,” Longoria elaborates. “Production sound mixer Dan Johnson provided us with great dialog from the set. We worked closely with [Sesame Workshop’s] graphics department in designing the superpower sounds. The graphics guys gave very specific physical properties to the super powers, which we sought to reflect in the sound design. Post-production producer Ryan Cunningham was instrumental in keeping everything moving. We had 35 episodes to mix in a short time, and show-lock was still months down the road. Ryan kept us working piecemeal, premixing segments as soon as they were shot and edited. When the full episodes were locked, we were able to assemble the shows from our premixed stems.”
Beatstreet Productions’ Suite C
Franco mentions that Beatstreet mixed The Electric Company’s first season in its newly opened studio, Suite C, a surround mix room that features an ICON controlling a Pro Tools HD Accel system. He adds, “The show basically took the room over from Oct ’08 through March ’09. Executive producer Karen Fowler kept the mixes lively, often jumping into the booth for walla and general attitude adjustment.
“We’re really proud to have worked on this series,” Franco says. “It takes the essence of the original show and really connects with today’s kids, with lots of singing, dancing and super powers—kind of like High School Musical meets Harry Potter. It’s an inspiring series to work on, as it looks amazing! It was shot so well in HD. Right now it’s played only one day a week, but I think starting in the fall it will be a daily show, and I think it will catch on a lot more.
“We just finished 35 shows and we’re diving right into the second season,” Franco adds. “We already started doing voice-overs for the animations—we did about a dozen of them last week. Like any other show, the more you work on it and bond with the team, the more the elements of music and sound design come together, and I’m really looking forward to the next season.”
Visit Beatstreet Productions at www.beatstreetnyc.com and The Electric Company at pbskids.org/electriccompany.
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Leading sustainability journal publishes white paper on JCPI - In the News
A new white paper by Mohawk College’s Energy and Power Innovation Centre explores how Mohawk’s award-winning Joyce Centre for Partnership and Innovation incorporated sustainable building concepts and technologies to design Canada’s largest net-zero a...
Mohawk supports innovative research in metal 3D printed implants - In the News
Metal 3D printed implants are already considered a surgical game changer. Now, new research from a joint collaboration between Mohawk College and McMaster University is showing how new combinations of materials and manufacturing techniques can improv...
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MEDIC is changing health care around the world
Mohawk College’s mHealth and eHealth Development and Innovation Centre (MEDIC) is changing health care around the world to the benefit of patients and practitioners. Since 2007, staff and students working at MEDIC have helped government organizati...
Mohawk named a top-10 research college in Canada
Mohawk College has been named the seventh top research college in the country, according to RE$EARCH Infosource rankings announced today. Mohawk, with its IDEAWORKS applied research centre, was ranked 16th last year among Canada’s top 50 research ...
2016 edition of Quanta
Quanta is an annual celebration of research and innovation at Mohawk College. In this year's issue, meet some amazing Mohawk faculty, staff and students who are creating the future, today. Learn how researcher Dr. Nafia Al-Mutawaly and a team of stud...
Media Release: Québec-Ontario collaboration to share knowledge and establish a continuing professional development program in additive manufacturing
CRIQ and Mohawk College have signed a collaboration agreement to, among other things, establish a Québec-Ontario community of experts specializing in additive manufacturing—commonly known as 3D printing—and introduce a continuing professional develop...
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MEDIC joins other Canadian innovators on shortlist for Vision to Reality 'Innovator of the Year'awards
Mohawk College's MEDIC team has been chosen as a finalist in PWC's 2016 Vision to Reality Innovator of the Year awards. MEDIC was nominated for its work with private and public partners to co-develop new digital health solutions. The annual awards...
Mohawk joins the call for Ontario to invest more in applied research and college infrastructure projects
The Ontario Government is holding a series of pre-budget consultations across the province in 2016. Mohawk College President Ron McKerlie presented at the consultations that were held in Hamilton on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. McKerlie called on governm...
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Mohawk MEDIC helps MedicAlert saves lives faster by first-responders access Member records on their smartphones
By Blake Mancini When you’re living in an age that is notorious for its dependence on smartphones and new technology- and where we face criticism for this dependency it’s often difficult to see the positive side of our reliance of technology. Ever...
Mohawk College offers Canadian SMEs free access to MEDIC digital health expertise
Canadian digital health SMEs can benefit from Mohawk College’s digital health expertise at no cost, thanks to a new agreement signed between Mohawk’s mHealth and eHealth Development and Innovation Centre (MEDIC) and the National Research Council of C...
ARIE Fund project is ready for take-off with the help of a few drones.
“I’m majoring in Drones” may not be exactly what your parents expect you to go to college for but the cutting-edge field does offer a number of new career opportunities. And a team of professors want to make sure that Mohawk students are ready to wor...
ARIE Fund project to develop better plan to nurture future nurses
A live nursing simulation can be exciting and intense. Just as important as the simulation is the debrief that follows, a process that outlines what the students did right or could improve on. With funding received from the Applied Research and In...
An entrepreneur in every classroom thanks to ARIE Fund.
Melanie Sodtka may just be Mohawk’s chief supporter for entrepreneurship. The McKeil School of Business professor is well known for her involvement with SURGE, Mohawk’s enterepreneurship connection and her commitment to her students in the Small B...
ARIE Fund project is bringing Design Thinking and Creative Problem Solving to the college
Christine Boyko-Head is working on a project to incorporate design thinking and creative problem solving in the program quality review process. Christine Boyko-Head wants to change the way we think about our college. Boyko-Head is from Mohawk’s Ce...
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MoCast Episode 21 is now available on YouTube
Episode 21 is now available on Mohawk’s YouTube channel. This week’s news roundup includes an interview with Mohawk's Chief Innovation Officer Ted Scott on Applied Research at the College. We shine a spotlight on an award-winning professor from the I...
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In the news: Mohawk partners with business to do applied research
yourhamiltonbiz.com has this story about applied research at Mohawk College. Last year, students, faculty and staff worked on 39 applied research projects with small and medium-sized companies and received $2.1 million in provincial and federal fund...
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In the news: App offers life cues to memory-challenged
The Hamilton Spectator has this story about Mohawk College Computer Science Technology graduate Sergio Di Giovanni who worked with Mohawk iDeaWORKS to create QCard, an iPhone app for people struggling with short-term memory loss. iDeaWORKS offers lo...
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In the news: VitalHub harnesses team at Mohawk for Android app
The Hamilton Spectator has this story about an iDeaWORKS team at Mohawk College that has built an app for VitalHub, a Toronto-based ehealth start-up. “They did a really great job,” Ginacarlo De Lio, one of VitalHub's founders, said about the team of ...
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In the news: Local author tips hat to Mohawk's Continuing Education writing program
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Mohawk College is launching an applied research project in energy technology with a second major grant from the Government of Canada. Mohawk is receiving more than $2.2 million over five years through the College and Community Innovation Program. Mo...
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Metal Saves - Best Of A Bad Year - 2020
It's that time again and what a year it's been for all the wrong reasons, no matter what the soon to be infamous 2020 has thrown at us there has at least been some incredible music to help us through it all.
Here's the Metal Saves round up of the best releases to hit the scene and metal community this year.
LABEL OF THE YEAR
Unique Leader Records
It's no secret that I've covered a lot of releases from Unique Leader this year and that's nothing to do with any bias, it comes down to the fact that they have legitimately put out some fantastic albums this year as they continue to go from strength to strength as one of the premier death and deathcore labels.
With a roster of releases boasting Stillbirth's - Revive The Throne, UK death metallers Ingested and their Where Only Gods May Tread, Viscera and their stunning debut Obsidian, Xenobiotic with Mordrake, and the excellent Cytotoxin record, Nuklearth there was a lot to get excited about from ULR in 2020 and if you haven't heard any of the above releases, treat yourself and check them out.
Worm Hole Death & APF Records
Two exciting labels that dropped some excellent releases whilst strengthing their rosters are Worm Hole Death and APF Records.
It seems there is not a month that goes by that Worm Hole Death don't add a band to their line up with records shortly following, some stand out releases that deserve attention from WHD include, Scatter Brain - Pitchfork Justice, The Outliers - Dissipating Eternity, and Chugger - Of Man and Machine,
As for APF, they were responsible for getting the new Possessor album Damn The Light into our hands and recently signed a deal with Corrupt Moral Altar to release their upcoming EP, Patiently Waiting For Wonderful Things which would be enough to gain some recognition but they also oversaw the release of the new Video Nasties album Dominion, the doom-laden EP from Voidlurker titled Industrial Nightmare and a new release from Under with Training Resources #5 to name a few.
BEST RELEASES OF 2020
Possessor - Damn The Light - Mentioned above, a hot release this year from APF, the UK's very own Possessor put out one of the most enjoyable, listenable, and solid sludge. thrash and stoner infused albums I've heard to date. Certainly, a release that has put Possessor on the radar of many people whilst also keeping their loyal fanbase happy.
Infiltration - Point Blank Termination - From Russia with death, Infiltration dropped Point Blank Termination this year and wowed a lot of people and won a lot of fans. A solid release comprising Groove, Thrash, and Death metal. There is a lot more to come from this band so stay aware and check out the album if you haven't already because these boys are going to go places.
Shatter Brain - Pitchfork Justice - Another rager from down under, Pitchfork Justice dropped via Wormhole Death Records this year and quickly gained traction, throwing the spotlight on the chaotic thrash and metal antics from one of South Australia's most successful heavy bands. An album worth of being thrown on repeat, open yourself to the carnage.
Sepultura - Quadra - The mighty Sepultura returned this year, delivering us, Quadra via Nuclear Blast, and in my opinion, this is one of their strongest records to date. Back on form, back with the heaviness, and an all-around tight and consistent album. Derrick Green and co found that sweet spot that the old Sepultura was known for, amped it up to eleven, and added in the current Sepultura skillset and the result was a flawless release.
Oceans - The Sun And The Cold - Another solid release from Nuclear Blast comes from German/Austrian combo Oceans and their debut effort The Sun And The Cold. A refreshing take on melodic, post-death metal, stacked with anthemic and emotionally charged tracks, this album is truly a journey. With the band being very active throughout the difficulties of 2020, it shows there is a lot more to come from them.
This year saw a wave of demos hit the scene, those that stood out for Metal Saves came from black metallers, They Leapt From Burning Windows, Washington Death Metal Crew, Dissrotter and the young but extremely talented Sarcator. Each of these early releases proves that there is still a wealth of talent in the metal pool across all genres and we should all keep our ears to the ground for these bands in 2021.
So that's a warp. 2020 is almost done and dusted (thankfully) there are still hard times ahead but there is light at the end of the tunnel and as long as there is great metal to help along the way, we'll make it through as one.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Awards More than $800,000 to Michigan-Based Organizations
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation recently awarded a total of $842,490 to support research and community programs that identify and address critical issues affecting the health of Michigan residents.
The grants offered by the Blue Cross Foundation allow for a range of applicants and ideas:
Community Health Matching Program: Eleven community-based nonprofit organizations in Michigan will use these grants to develop, test or validate new techniques and programs to address the needs of its community members and produce a tangible effect in their lives.
Investigator Initiated Programs: Four Michigan researchers will use these grants to turn theory into data, and data into knowledge. These grantees often go on to be published in scholarly journals, academic circles and community platforms that inform and shape future thought and improvement.
Physician Investigator Research Award Program: Four Michigan physicians will use these grants to support their studies to address unmet health needs and unsatisfactory medical practices to improve the delivery and quality of patient care.
Student Award Program: Eighteen Michigan students will receive these grants in recognition of their work to create effective and efficient solutions to the many health issues that people contend with every day.
Request for Proposal: To encourage the development of projects aimed at suicide prevention, the Foundation is joining forces with other organizations to make $575,000 available to health care clinicians and behavioral health specialists to develop projects that will decrease the rate of suicide attempts and deaths by identifying children and/or adults who may be at risk; as well as addressing their needs for appropriate medical, social and behavioral services.
The Blue Cross Foundation gives nearly $2 million each year in grants to research quality, cost and access to health care. The funding spans the state, from the metro-Detroit area to the communities of the Upper Peninsula.
An overview of the recipients of the BCBSM Foundation grants by region is below:
Southeast Michigan Grantees
Grantee Name Purpose of grant Amount County
Offering Alternative Therapies with Smiles, Inc. To hire a grant writer to write and submit grant applications to fund and expand O.A.T.S. programming. $3,500 Oakland
Dr. Daniel Arndt To evaluate pediatric patients with epilepsy to determine if epilepsy can be cured by surgery or a less invasive method of laser ablation. $10,000 Oakland
Michigan Parkinson Foundation To develop and produce a free of charge online training that provides an overview of Parkinson’s disease and care management strategies. $34,000 Oakland
Oakland University To support a medical student in a research program. $3,000 Oakland
Dr. Mousumi Banerjee To develop a machine learning tool integrating multiple data sources to predict risk of extubation failure for pediatric cardiac patients. $50,000 Washtenaw
University of Michigan To support five doctoral and medical students in their dissertation research. $15,000
Eastern Michigan University To support a doctoral student in a dissertation program. $3,000 Washtenaw
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Egbe-Etu Emmanuel Etu, Ph.D. candidate To evaluate the performance of hospital emergency departments during a medical surge scenario. $10,000 Wayne
Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities To expand the ability to apply for substance abuse prevention grants to serve youth in Southeast Michigan. $3,500 Wayne
St. Patrick’s Senior Center, Inc. To develop and submit a grant proposal for Emergency Response Funding for seniors. $3,500 Wayne
Dr. Denise White Perkins To reduce Hemoglobin A1c levels through social determinants of health referrals. $50,000 Wayne
Dr. Abdulghani Sankari To assess the long-term cardiovascular outcome of heart rate changes during sleep. $50,000 Wayne
Life Directions To reduce the harm of Adverse Childhood Experiences. $34,000 Wayne
Wayne State University To support five doctoral and medical students in their dissertation research. $15,000 Wayne
Mid-Michigan Grantees
Michigan Health Information Network Shared To validate the effectiveness of leveraging Michigan’s existing statewide health information exchange (HIE) infrastructure to improve speed and accuracy of Michigan’s current medicolegal death investigation (MDI) process. $43,000 Ingham
Michigan State Medical Society Foundation To provide physicians, medical students, health care providers and all other persons interested in biomedical ethics issues with educational opportunities on relevant biomedical issues. $36,000 Ingham
Michigan State University To support a doctoral student in a research program. $3,000 Ingham
Dr. Zaira Khalid To compare Cognivue, an assessment tool for cognitive changes, and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment results in primary care settings. $9,990 Isabella
Central Michigan University To support three doctoral and medical students in their dissertation research. $9,000 Isabella
West Michigan Grantees
Dr. Robin Criter To determine the extent to which hearing difficulty contributes to performance on balance measures known to be predictive of fall risk. $50,000 Kalamazoo
Dr. Silvia Linares To improve maternal and child health outcomes among high risk women in Kalamazoo Co., by providing doula support during delivery and post-partum as part of an integrated care team. $34,000 Kalamazoo
Western Michigan University To support a doctoral student in a dissertation program. $3,000 Kalamazoo
Spectrum Health Foundation
Dr. Cara Poland To address Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome through the dissemination of the GREAT MOMs toolkit to obstetric providers to treat pregnant women with opioid use disorders using medication to treat an opioid use disorder. $34,000 Kent
Our Kitchen Table To pilot a multi-pronged approach to reduce health disparities by addressing food insecurity, food justice, nutrition and oral health. $34,000 Kent
Baldwin Family Health Care To support access to telehealth care and offer virtual care to individuals in the network of clinics that serve residents that geographically span five counties and 2,542 square miles. $50,000 Lake
Bay Area Grantees
McLaren-Flint Hospital
Dr. Julie Thai To utilize motivational interviewing to help individuals better understand why they smoke and how to effectively stop smoking to reduce the risk for health conditions associated with smoking. $10,000 Genesee
Northern Michigan & Upper Peninsula Grantees
Portage Health Foundation To train students, faculty and staff in Capturing Kids Hearts, the Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon school districts will improve the school environment, develop improved social skills and performance. $50,000 Houghton
Michigan Technological University To support a doctoral student in a dissertation program. $3,000 Houghton
Northern Michigan University
Dr. Matthew Jennings To meet the health care needs of the underserved communities of the U.P. by educating high school health sciences and/or science teachers with a 100% online program in the field of Clinical Molecular Genetics – Education Track at Northern Michigan University. $34,000 Marquette
In partnership with Michigan Health Endowment Fund To increase access to education and resources to address the unmet needs of informal caregivers in all 15 counties of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. $30,000 Marquette
West End Health Foundation To train students, faculty and staff in Capturing Kids Hearts, the Negaunee School District will improve the school environment, develop improved social skills and enhance student academic performance. $25,000 Marquette
Statewide Grantees
Statewide Grantees To support Preventing Suicide in Michigan’s Health-Disparate Populations program. $100,000 Statewide
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Preparing for Future Medical Surges
COVID-19 Accelerates Telehealth Expansion at Rural Health Centers
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Podcasts to Listen To: Political Gabfest and the best political podcasts to listen to
Matthew Girard More Content Now
The 2020 presidential election is still more than a year away, but the campaign season for potential candidates has already hit full speed. While numerous Democratic candidates position themselves as the one to retake the White House, Republicans are hoping to keep President Donald Trump in the Oval Office for another four years. As the election season heats up, here are a few podcasts about U.S. politics to listen to.
Political Gabfest
Produced by Slate Magazine, Political Gabfest features Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson and David Plotz as they discuss the latest in U.S. politics. Each week Bazeloln, Dickerson and Plotz focus on the latest high-profile political developments, political banter and incisive analysis of the important issues. Recent episodes include "Prolix Prorogue," "Don’t Worry I’ll Pardon You" and "1619."
Find it: https://slate.com/podcasts/political-gabfest
NPR Politics Podcast
National Public Radio’s Politics Podcast lets listeners follow the latest in political news and issues with NPR’s political reporters. Host Scott Detrow discusses weekly roundups and quick takes on the political news of the day. From the latest scandals to the latest election polls, the Politics Podcast will keep you up to date on the ever-changing political landscape. Recent episodes include "Weekly Roundup: Wednesday, September 11," "Trump Fires National Security Advisor John Bolton" and "The 3rd Democratic Presidential Debate: What You Should Watch For."
Find it: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510310/npr-politics-podcast
Covering the political news of the moment, co-hosts Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Dan Pfeiffer and Tommy Vietor offer in-depth analysis along with guests who are close to the week’s stories. The hosts are also joined by journalists, politicians, comedians and activists for freewheeling conversations. Recent episodes include "Taliban sleepovers and midnight cat videos," "High crimes and weather map misdemeanors" and "2020: Bill de Blasio on tasking the rich and rooting for the Red Sox."
Find it: https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-america/
Produced by news and opinion website Vox, The Weeds features host Matthew Yglesias, who is joined by Ezra Klein, Sarah Kliff, Dara Lind, Jane Coaston and other Vox contributors, discussing the complex world of American politics. On Tuesdays and Fridays each week, the group digs into the weeds of health care, elections, housing and other important issues. Recent episodes include "A plan to revive American unions," "The left’s path to power" and "Trumps primary challengers."
Find it: https://www.vox.com/the-weeds
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A Succinct Guide To Chinese New Years Rats
By Steve Chung
The Chinese culture has a special space for the rat symbol. Let us search about the Chinese New Year rat symbol and it's special characteristics.
Not many people would like to link themselves with the picture of the rat outside of the Chinese culture. For the majority of westerners the rat is a tiny, dirty, shady character that dwells in the dirtiest of places. On the contrary the Chinese thinkers known for their observation skills draw a completely different character sketch of the rat.
Intelligence is one of the moralities given to the rat. The Chinese have also observed the rat to be a hardworking and creative animal that likes to be in control of things. In fact they even classified the animal as a perfectionist. These are some of the qualities that the Chinese philosophers have observed in this particular animal.
As per the Chinese culture, for decades now each year has a particular animal suggested to it. A lot of study and historical background as to what animal should be assigned to which year. But as the Chinese people observe the lunar calendar, there are twelve animals that function every twelfth year in rotation as used by the Chinese.
In the Chinese cultural heritage, the rat holds a position of honor and reverence. According to the Chinese history, the twelve animals that rotate based on the lunar calendar were made to contest in a race. From the beginning of the race, the ox was leading but he was unaware of the fact that the rat was riding on his back all the while. When the ox was about to finish the race first, the rat hopped off his back and took the victory.
Thus, it seems that the whole animal history begins with the symbol of the rat. Hence, after the completion of every twelfth year, a cycle gets completed and a whole new cycle begins with the year of the rat.
Hence, we see that the rat is well-known for his innovative character and intelligence. This shrewd animal can burrow into any kind of problem and find a path to succeed in its aim. Hence, it is appreciated for its sharpness and intelligent personality.
On reading the character sketch drawn up by Chinese philosophers one would actually not feel that bad if one's personality was to be compared with the Chinese perception of the rat's personality traits. Nonetheless the idea is difficult to absorb for the west because of their own traditional perception of the animal.
Yet another feature about the twelve animals of the lunar cycle that might be conflicting and interesting is the compatibility subject. What led to these connections is still quite unfamiliar, but the Chinese thinkers do have reasons for their beliefs about which animal is compatible to which one or whether they will have fights.
Amazingly the rat has great compatibility with the monkey. Where do they get this from? Who knows? But nonetheless this is what the prevailing beliefs are in China. From ancient times the year of the rat has been welcomed by the Chinese as a sign of protection and prosperity.
The traditional Chinese new year rat doesn't hold the same negative associations as rats do in western countries. If you ould like to read more about new year animals in China click on the preceding links.
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Improved service delivery and reduction of business risk
Due to internal changes, our client no longer had an in-house team with the Facility Management (FM) expertise to oversee the suppliers that had been appointed, or to drive the transformation that was required in the FM service needed.
The organisation was also undergoing a significant cultural change and had to adapt to a new competitive position, as well as attract new staff and drive through a new way of working across diverse teams.
We undertook the management as an ‘interim’ Facilities Director for our client, reporting into the Head of Property and Procurement. Our remit included all properties, from the HQ and supporting buildings in Central London through to data centres and processing centres in the North of England.
We provided front-line operational management, a full contract review and analysis of key risks facing our client.
As a result of our first stage of support, we identified key gaps in the services being provided by the incumbent supplier as well as Health & Safety compliance failures and technical issues that represented a risk to business operations.
In addition to carrying out a full audit on the premises and agreeing a change programme, we also undertook the direct responsibility for day-to-day management of the properties and all FM delivery staff.
This allowed us to establish an identity amongst the FM staff, put in place a performance management system to improve service delivery and manage out the risks we had identified.
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Our client, the Managing Director of a successful professional services practice, approached us as he wanted to expand his business by acquiring a bolt-on complementary business and had a number of groups in mind.
However, he wanted to remain anonymous so that his plans could be tested discreetly and to ensure best value was obtained from the earliest stage of any purchase.
The practice was engaged in surveying, project management, design, safety and CDM advice across the UK and in a few regions overseas.
Before approaching the target groups, we undertook research on the sector to identify key growth areas and critical success factors. This allowed us to undertake direct meetings with the target groups where we identified their needs and key issues, which in turn allowed us to prioritise the groups for our client to meet.
This also allowed our client to remain focused on the core business in a highly demanding and competitive environment whilst we identified suitable businesses for our client to acquire.
The result was that a successful acquisition was carried out; the key partners in the acquired business also remained in place and have now become an integral part of our client’s team.
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Our client was buying a business that had a number of production sites in a range of locations (edge of town to rural). These sites were in varying conditions of upkeep and also needed to be able to meet modern manufacturing standards.
By working closely with the operations and the estates team, we were able to quickly identify which properties could be surplus, where best value could be achieved and also how surplus funds could be reinvested in a transformation programme.
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A privacy risk in your DNA
(Nanowerk News) The growing ease of DNA sequencing has led to enormous advancements in the scientific field. Through extensive networked databases, researchers can access genetic information to gain valuable knowledge about causative and preventative factors for disease, and identify new targets for future treatments. But the wider availability of such information also has a significant downside — the risk of revealing personal information.
Researchers from Tel Aviv University and the Whitehead Institute of Biomedical Research in Cambridge, MA, have developed an algorithm that can identify last names using information gathered from the Y chromosome, which passes from father to son. This finding shows how genetic data can be used to compromise an individual's privacy, says Prof. Eran Halperin of TAU's Blavatnik School of Computer Science and Department of Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology, who worked on the project with PhD student David Golan of TAU's Department of Statistics and Operations Research and Dr. Yaniv Ehrlich of the Whitehead Institute.
Using chromosomal data drawn from genetic databases, the researchers were able to identify the surname of one in every eight people from a sample of 911 American men. Sometimes other private information could even be discovered, including their geographic locations or the identities of their relatives. Published in the journal Science, this result should serve as a call to action for safeguards, the researchers note.
Weighing science and privacy
"Having such data is critical to scientific research, so we must look for ways to minimize the risk, including better techniques for encrypting genetic data, education for study participants and researchers, and new legislation to protect such information and prevent its misuse," Prof. Helperin says.
Although information about a person's entire genome is often available, this project sought to determine how much can be discovered about an individual using only a small amount of chromosomal data. The researchers chose to focus on the Y chromosome, which is passed down through the male lineage, because of its connection to surnames, which are commonly passed down through the male lineage as well.
Data relating to the Y chromosome of the sample of 911 American men — whose genetic information was collected through a private company — was used to search for their corresponding surnames in public databases. The researchers' algorithm was able to identify the family name of 12 percent of the participants.
Because they were only looking for near-precise matches, this is a very conservative return, notes Prof. Halperin. A broader search would reveal a short-list of possibilities that could reveal even more identities. And with some additional details that are commonly included in study databases, such as age group or geographic location, there is a much higher chance of tracing a person's identity, explains Golan. Those with rarer surnames were also easier to identify accurately than those with more common names.
While Prof. Halperin believes there are some positive applications of these findings, such as searching for lost relatives or identifying bodies in mass disasters, there are also serious security issues to consider. Even if the genomic data is originally anonymous, it can still be used to invade an individual's privacy — and that of their family as well. Insurance companies could use this genetic information to determine if you are at higher risk for a particular illness and ultimately deny coverage, suggests Golan.
Steps must be taken to ensure that identities are secure while allowing scientists to access valuable genomic information, the researchers say. As credit cards and other forms of ID are encrypted to extract required information while safeguarding personal details, researchers must find a way to publish genetic data in a way that it maintains individuals' privacy but still has scientific value. Those who publish their genomic information, or participate in such studies, should be made aware of the implications. And new legislation concerning the maintenance of private and public databases, as well as anti-genetic-discrimination laws, should be drafted, conclude Prof. Halperin and Golan.
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Music Banter > The Music Forums > Avant Garde/Experimental
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I looked through several pages of this and the classical section but couldn't find any pages specifically dedicated to minimalism, so I don't think I'm at risk of making a repeat thread.
Who are your favourite minimalist artists? This doesn't have to be oriented towards classical music, but that's where a lot of minimalism resides so I'll be focusing my post in that area. The biggest names as far as minimalism goes are Steve Reich and Philip Glass, who make great music but neither of them appear on my favourites list tbh.
I'd have to say my all time favourite is Terry Riley. His most famous piece is In C, which is a piece made for any number of musicians where they choose from a series of phrases and introduce improvisations all In C. Really beautiful piece, but here's one that maybe most people haven't heard that's incredible as well.
Another composer who I've come across whose take on minimalism is really hypnotic and beautiful is Charlemagne Palestine. His album Strumming Music is phenomenal imo.
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Some do come to mind...
Apart from the one's you've mentioned I really like Tony Conrad, especially the collaboration with Faust. I'm sure you know it.
La Monte Young is one of the big names of the genre, but his foray into blues seems to be less known. I really like it.
Michael Nyman has some great music, me being a huge fan of Greenaway's films might be a factor though.
The Necks' "Drive-By" is pretty much easy listening, but it's a great hypnotic album to relax to.
A lot of Evan Parker's solo sax albums are very minimalist and repetitive and should satisfy fans of minimalism without aversion to some nice screeching.
And apropos minimalist solo sax: Colin Stetson
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Originally Posted by grindy
Interesting, I've never really considered these two to be minimalist but they do totally fall under the category. Didn't really like the whole album, but the track Stetson's To See More Light is phenomenal.
To jump a little bit more outside of the classical I mentioned in my post, here's Eleh. Super minimal electronic drone. I think it's best listened to extraordinarily loud, being stoned as hell is a plus as well when you're drowning in the alternating rhythms.
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Stetson's solo albums all have some incredible tracks, but I'm rarely patient enough to listen to them as a whole, the worse tracks, while still good, always seem like pale copies of the better ones.
The "Those Who Didn't Run" EP might be my favourite of his solo releases.
The album with Sarah Neufeld on the other hand is great as an album, the songs are much more distinctive and well thought out.
I'm really curious as to how his music will develop further.
I can listen to Judges all the way through, same with Never Were the Way She Was, which I honestly think is his best as an album. I was a bit worried that he would start to get stale and keep trudging on with somewhat updated versions of New History Warfare, but his latest shows that he's ready to step out of his comfort zone.
I'm trying to figure out which musician I'd like him to collaborate with next.
Peter Evans would be great. Or, if one wants trumpet, Arve Henriksen, although the resulting album might turn out to be a little new-agey with him on board.
Stian Westerhus might also fit nicely. Or even Fred Frith, especially on an acoustic guitar.
I think he should have another go at it with Gustafsson. I don't think they were ready for Stones, but it's a possibility now.
Big yes to that.
When I heard two of my favourite sax players would release an album, I expected a lot more than "Stones" turned out to be.
I respect them for not taking the obvious path with it, but come on, an "obvious" album of Gustafssons deliciously mad wails over Stetson's usual minimalist pulse would have been orgasmic.
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In C is probably my fav Riley piece as well. heres a pretty cool rendition of it as well:
I love quite a few of the names that have already been dropped, particularly Charlamagne Palestine and La Monte Young. maybe my favorite minimalist work is:
Sinking of the Titanic by Gavin Bryars
it's gorgeous. cant forget about all of William Basinski's works as well.
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That's pretty much my favourite version of In C that I've heard. It captures a lot of the fun that the piece is about better than the orchestral versions. That's Sinking of the Titanic, right? Text is a bit small to read.
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Original Perfection: Vairotsana's Five Early Transmissions
By: Keith Dowman (translator)
Author: Vairotsana
Translator: Keith Dowman
Publication Date: Aug. 2013
(Previously published as "Eye of the Storm.")
These early, foundational Dzogchen texts clear, lyrical, and rich in metaphor were smuggled into Tibet in the eighth century on white silk, written in goat-milk ink that would become visible only when exposed to heat. These five texts are the root of Dzogchen practice, the main practice of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism. Vairotsana, a master among the first generation of Tibetan Buddhists, reveals here a truth that is at once simple and deeply profound: that all existence life itself, everyone one of us is originally perfect, just as is. Keith Dowmans sparkling translation and commentary provide insight and historical background, walking the reader through the truths encountered in this remarkable book.
Keith Dowman (translator) has been involved in the arena of Buddhism for more than forty years, living in India and Nepal and in Tibetan refugee society. Gaining inspiration and instruction from the refugee lamas in the holy places of northern India, he received lay ordination in the Nyingma school of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in the lineage of Dudjom Rinpoche Jigdral Yeshe Dorje and Kanjur Rinpoche Longchen Yeshe Dorje and delved deeply into Vajrayana practice. Raising and supporting a family in Kathmandu, Nepal, he has maintained the essential commitment to the Vajrayana ethos on the fringes of the established Tibetan institution, writing, translating, and teaching to form a bridge from East to West. He is the author or translator of Natural Perfection, The Flight of the Garuda, and Sky Dancer: The Secret Life and Songs of the Lady Yeshe Tsogyel, among others.
Pagor Vairotsana (author) was an eighth-century Tibetan translator during the first inception of Tibetan Buddhiam. A disciple of Padmasambhava, monk ordained by Shantarakshita, and lineage holder, he was sent by the legendary king Trisong Detsen to India to study the Dharma. He is one of the main transmitters of Dzogchen to Tibet.
The Venerable Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche (foreword) is a holder of the Tibetan lineage of Rigdzin Pema Lingpa and the founder of the Vairotsana Foundation.
Contents: Original Perfection: Vairotsana's Five Early Transmissions translated by Keith Dowman
Foreword by Bhakha Tulku
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The Cuckoo's Song of Pure Presence
Radical Creativity
The Great Garuda in Flight
Pure Golden Ore
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'We hear you, Dad': A daughter stays on the phone for hours and hours as her father dies alone from coronavirus
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Abby Adair Reinhard pressed her iPhone tighter to her ear, straining to hear the soft rhythm of her father's breath.
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Five miles away, in a hospital bed in Rochester, New York, her father lay dying.
At first, his breaths were steady white noise that any other day would fade into the background.As the hours passed, his breathing became harder. Tortured. Heavy with mucus.
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Reinhard, 41, called her brother, Tom, in Texas. It was late on April 4. They wondered whether an asymptomatic patient in the hospital had passed along the infection. They talked about how the prognosis was good, how his symptoms were minor.
It's a conversation so many Americans are having, fretting late at night, consulting doctors and scouring the internet for signs of hope, looking at the statistics that say most people will never get really sick.
"He was very strong, physically. I'm sure he'll be fine, is what I told myself," she said. "We went to bed thinking, chances are he's going to be OK."
Her husband made the kids french toast. They watched online Palm Sunday services, in which the pastor urged them to approach uncertainty with faith, not with fear.
Then came the call. A Highland nurse said things Reinhard tried to understand: "Aspiration ... deterioration ... suffering ... not much time.”
The nurse put the phone to Adair's ear. He couldn't talk, but he could listen.
Pacing in her bathroom, Reinhard struggled to catch her own breath, to hide her sobs from her three kids. To listen. To speak.
"I love you," she said.
"Thank you."
"I forgive you."
You settled down in between coughs, and I searched my heart for what to say.
I talked about our precious times at the lake. I remembered you playing your guitar around the campfire, and I clung to that image as if it were my saving grace.
The lyrics of those old campfire songs seemed so fitting now– “Milk and honey on the other side” and “He’s got the whole world in his hands.”
Laundry overflowed the basket in the corner. She talked, listened, prayed. She felt like part of her was outside her own body. It was too much to take in.
After half an hour, she realized she could conference in her siblings – Tom, Carrie in North Carolina and Emily in Denmark. They stayed on the phone for hours, singing more campfire songs, telling stories, remembering their childhood.
Over the next many hours, our conversation with you is one I will treasure for the rest of my life. Although we were each sitting in Dallas, Raleigh, Copenhagen or Rochester, we were together, unpacking memories we had stored away long ago. The lake, the Cape, and our Europe trip. Games, projects and important conversations. We also sang more campfire songs. I pray that you could hear it all.
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Reinhard broke away from the call to talk to the doctors. She threw a winter coat over her yoga pants and sweatshirt and headed outside.
It wasn't cold, but she wasn't warm.
Walking her neighborhood, sobbing, she listened through her headphones as the doctors laid out his prognosis: He was so far gone, they told her, putting him on a ventilator would only prolong the inevitable. His lungs, destroyed by the infection, would probably never recover.
She read and reread her father's living will. He was so strong, and she wanted to hope. But she knew what he would want: Pain relief only. No ventilator. No dialysis. No CPR. When she made the decision, the doctor sounded relieved.
She saw her neighbors, and her neighbors saw her, crying on the side of the road. Their first instinct was to hug. They didn't. They couldn't.
Her decision made, Reinhard returned home and dialed back into her father's room. The nurses propped the phone on his pillow, so his children could hear him breathe.
As she listened to his breath, Reinhard settled at a desk and began to type. She wanted to capture the experience, absorb it.
It feels so good to laugh and cry. To be connected on the phone with you and my brother and sisters. To bring the images of us from earlier years back to life. It also feels good to hear you breathe. That rhythmic, white noise is the background music to our call.
At times, his breathing fell silent. Long seconds, a minute. She held her own breath, fearing what silence meant.
Breathe, Dad. We need to hear you breathe.
Then, finally, he would inhale, and she let out a long, grateful sigh.
I have never loved and appreciated breath the way I love and appreciate breath right now.
Evening fell, and Reinhard and her husband put their kids to bed. She typed out her feelings during the long hours and fell asleep to her father's breath.
Monday came. Adair was still hanging on. His breathing became harder, his lungs thick with the mucus that has come to define many coronavirus cases. Reinhard likened the sound to someone using a straw in a cup of paste. She wondered: Should she have pushed the doctors to put him on a ventilator?
My own chest is feeling tight now, as I imagine your lungs filling, while the virus seeps in. You just moaned softly, and I don’t know if you’re trying to say you love us, or if you’re in pain.
I pray you can see angels behind your closed eyes. That you can feel their love – and ours. That you can hear us on the other end of the phone. That you can sense the stirrings of your soul even while your body is becoming numb.
OK, here come faint, short flicks of white noise. Thank God. I just said the Lord’s Prayer, in short bursts between my attempts at squelching my sobs so my kids can’t hear me. I feel the pressure of the wailing behind my eyes, as I whimper like a dog, and wipe the tears away. I feel it in my throat now too, the pressure.
Grief is a strange thing. It comes in unpredictable waves. At one point earlier, I felt slightly guilty because I actually felt OK. And now here I am, pushing back against a huge wave of pain as it crests and I try to breathe through it. I’m breathing. You're breathing. We’re OK.
The phone went silent. Ten minutes without a sound.
You’re back! The phone had slipped. Thank you, God. Now we hear short, shallow breaths – each one a miracle. You’re here. We’re here. With obvious relief, we're each telling you again how much we love you. Baby Skylar is hiccuping on Carrie’s line. This is life, and this is death. The newborn baby on the phone with the grandfather she’ll never meet.
We hear you, Dad.
She could hear the nurses repositioning him. They were heroes, she thought, risking their lives for his comfort. “Goodnight, Don," she heard one say. "I’ll see you tomorrow.”
The siblings tired. The stories slowed. Reinhard ate a slice of pizza. Her 8-year-old daughter, Caroline, popped in to ask if Grandpa Don sounded better. Reinhard told her, truthfully, that he sounded more calm.
"Yes!" Caroline said. "There have been a lot of recoveries." Then her smile faded. "And a lot of deaths."
I wonder how the coronavirus will shape my kids and their generation? I think now about what shaped you and your fellow Boomers. Vietnam... a war against communism in a distant land. Today it’s the coronavirus ... a war waged against droplets in the air, all around us.
Reinhard and her siblings agreed to take a break. They needed to care for themselves, as their father would have wanted. They went to sleep, but no one hung up.
Just after midnight, another call came in. She knew what it was. She braced for it.
Gone. You’re gone.
She'd been on the line with him almost 36 hours. If she'd stayed on just one more hour, she could have been with him when he died. Maybe he didn't want his kids to hear him go.
If I'm honest, maybe part of me didn't want to hear your last gasps of air.
She looked down at her iPhone, still connected to his hospital line.
"I love you, Dad," she said in to the phone.
She paused for a few moments. She pressed the red button to end the call.
Here comes the pain again. So heavy.
First, she emailed her writing to friends and family. They shared it with others. It inspired her husband's colleague to reach out to his estranged father. Moved by their reconciliation, Reinhard posted her writing publicly to Facebook. She wanted people to understand the toll of the virus.
As a business owner, she understands why people are aching to get back to work. She has 36 employees, and she worries about them, too.
Reinhard hopes her words can help other Americans understand that coronavirus isn't an abstract threat affecting only big cities. It's everywhere. It takes loved ones who should have lived healthy lives for years to come.
"To experience that threat on an emotional level makes it more real," she said. "To be 6 feet apart from your mom when you're crying? I haven't been able to hug my mom."
They buried Adair in the lonely new way – a few words, the Lord's Prayer and "Amazing Grace." Nine people and five minutes at a graveside at the family plot 10 miles from where he died. Her siblings couldn't be there. She sent them a video.
"Can you imagine? Seeing a video of your dad's burial?"
Easter came, and her son turned 7.
She still talks to her father. She can still hear him breathing on the other end of the line.
I hear myself gasping as well. He, no longer in his body. And I, not quite in mine.
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Home Breaking News Benteke big signing for Crystal Palace; £32m bid accepted by Liverpool
By Samuel Wells -
Crystal Palace had a £32m bid for Christian Benteke accepted and the big man will continue his career with the South Norwood club.
Benteke has been given permission to travel to London to undergo a medical after the Reds were satisfied with Palace’s offer of £27m with £5m in add-ons as it means they will recoup most of the £32.5m paid for the player a year ago. Liverpool rejected an earlier Palace offer of £23m with £7m in add-ons.
Crystal Palace have been looking for a striker who would give them presence up front and Benteke fits in those plans perfectly. Alan Pardew will expect Benteke to go back to the same role he had in Aston Villa, where he made a name for himself by scoring 49 goals in 101 appearances. Most notably, when he left the club, that’s the season in which Aston Villa got relegated.
Pardew will undoubtedly focus the playing style to utilize Benteke in the best possible way, and if all goes according to plan we could expect the Kinshasa man to go back to his usual 15-goal season. Crystal Palace top goalscorers were Scott Dann, Yannick Bolasie, and Connor Wickham with only 5 goals each, indicating an absence of a proper forward. That matter is now taken care of.
Benteke didn’t fit at all with Liverpool’s high-tempo playing style but seems to be a perfect striker for a smaller club looking for a big man up front. It’s him, Lukaku and Zlatan in this league and those two are unavailable to Palace. The Emmanuel Adebayor experiment has crashed and burned but it showed an indication of what kind of a forward do Crystal Palace want. And now they have him.
Meanwhile, Mario Balotelli is considering a move to Wolverhampton or Port Vale. Let’s hear from the Italian striker first before we start talking about whether he will accept the drop or not. He most definitely should.
Benfica, Sevilla and Valencia are the three Spanish sides interested in Luis Alberto, according to Cadena Ser. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder just came back from his loan spell at Deportivo La Coruna and his good performances – six goals and nine assists in 29 appearances – didn’t go unnoticed among other Spanish clubs. Since the player is unlikely to move up in Liverpool’s pecking order, the club would like to sell him. Luis Alberto joined Liverpool in 2013 on a £6.80m and is now worth half that number.
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Caribbean Sex Work Coalition Consults with OECS on How to Strengthen Networks in the Eastern Caribbean
At a meeting in St. Lucia earlier this month, NSWP member group, the Caribbean Sex Work Coalition (CSWC) was invited by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS, which is made up of Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines) to be part of a Regional Coordinating Mechanism.
20th April 2015 by NSWP
Georgia Proposes Charging Strip Clubs for “Trafficking”
In the United States, the Georgia House has approved a constitutional amendment charging strip clubs to “help combat child sex trafficking.”
The charge would be $5,000 or one percent of revenue on adult entertainment businesses, whichever is greater. The funds will apparently go towards a new commission responsible for coordinating services for victims of child trafficking, although details on this are very vague.
Activists Discuss Toronto Pan Am Games’ Impact on Sex Workers
Despite repeated debunkings of the link between large sporting events and trafficking, hysteria inevitably persists in the run up to every major sport event. With Toronto’s Pan Am Games scheduled to take place in July, church groups have already begun promoting the idea that the city will see an explosion of sex trafficking cases as a result.
7th April 2015 by NSWP
Ontario to Uphold C-36; Sex Workers Respond
On Wednesday, April the 1st, Premier of Ontario, Canada, Katherine Wynne said that Ontario would uphold Canada’s new prostitution law —which criminalises paying for sex, and communicating or advertising for sex—following a review by the province’s Attorney-General, Madeline Meilleur, which found the new law to be constitutional.
3rd April 2015 by NSWP
The Legal Situation in Canada: Update
In December 2013, the Supreme Court of Canada (Bedford Decision) struck down all three sections of the Criminal Code that outlawed prostitution, on the grounds that the laws violated sex workers' right to security of the person. In other words, the laws prevented sex workers from employing precautions that would increase their safety on the job. The Court gave the government one year to make new laws.
Enacted in December, 2014, The Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA) makes it a crime to:
30th March 2015 by NSWP
Forum in the Dominican Republic Addresses Police Abuses of Sex Workers
On Tuesday the 24th of March, sex worker organisations participated in the Public Policy Forum on Violence and Health in Sexual Work in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The forum was hosted by the Domincan Republic’s first sex worker organisation, Movimiento de Mujeres Unidas (MODEMU), (United Women's Movement), and supported by the Latin America and Caribbean Sex Workers Network (REDTRASEX).
Flawed Trafficking Bill Passes New York State Assembly
On Monday March the 16th, the New York State Assembly passed legislation that would allow for tougher penalties for traffickers, sending them to prison for at least five years and up to 25 years.
The Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act (TVPJA) was split off from a package of “women’s equality” bills that had stalled because of a disagreement with the Republican-controlled Senate over abortion rights.
23rd March 2015 by NSWP
Sex Worker Advocates Speak at a UN Panel
On Friday, March the 13th, several sex worker advocates addressed a parallel event during the Committee on the Status of Women Forum at the United Nations in New York City.
Advocates Call for Justice as the UN Reviews the U.S. Human Rights Record.
Geneva- Representatives of U.S..-based sex worker rights organisations will travel to Geneva, Switzerland next week, March 15-21st, to meet with members of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), and to call for greater human rights protections. As the HRC prepares for a review of the U.S.’ human rights record later this spring, civil society organisations from throughout the U.S.. are travelling to Geneva to educate members about violations of civil, political, economic and social human rights in the U.S..
Sex Workers’ Group Takes On Criminalisation in California
Last week, the San Francisco-based sex workers’ advocacy group, Erotic Service Providers Legal, Education, and Research Project (ESPLERP) filed a lawsuit against the attorney general of the state of California and several District Attorneys charging that California’s current law against prostitution, Penal Code 647(b), is unconstitutional. The group’s attorney says that their case could potentially lead to the decriminalisation of prostitution in several states in the western United States.
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Sally's Apizza temporarily closes to 'deep clean' New Haven restaurant
Peter Yankowski
Dec. 2, 2020 Updated: Dec. 2, 2020 3:20 p.m.
New Haven, Connecticut - Monday, November 24, 2020: Ivan Parra, a Sally's Apizza employee serves free takeout pizza to Yale New Haven Hospital employees nurse Alienne Salleroli, R.N. , Priscilla Steve (CQ), and nurse Curri Bower,R.N. as the famous New Haven Wooster Street pizzeria in New Haven is giving doctors, nurses and EMT personnel free small or medium pizza of their choice throughout day Tuesday as a show of appreciation and a tribute to the work they do.
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The parking lot of Sally's Apizza on Wooster Street in New Haven has been converted into a dining area.
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New Haven, Connecticut - Monday, April 20, 2020: Francesca Messina, cashier at Sally's Apizza's shows of a pizza at the pick-up and take-out area at the New Haven pizzeria. Sally's Apizza, which had been closed for several weeks since the state ordered that restaurants only do takeout and delivery, quietly reopened Friday, and later this week, they will do something that Sally's has never done before: getting pizza delivered to your home using online internet delivery services.
NEW HAVEN — Sally’s Apizza will be closed temporarily as a “voluntary precaution to deep clean our facilities,” a message on the eatery’s website said.
The message, posted Tuesday, did not give a date for when the restaurant would reopen.
“We'll be evaluating a re-opening date and will provide a more detailed plan in the coming days,” the message said.
The iconic pizzeria on Wooster Street was started in 1938 by Salvatore “Sally” Consiglio, according to the restaurant’s website.
It was recently ranked among the top pizzerias in the nation by The Daily Meal.
“Thank you for your understanding during these wild times and the incredible support,” the message on Sally’s website said. “We will get through this together.”
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Peter Yankowski is a breaking news reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media. He previously reported for the Danbury News-Times and, before that, the Ridgefield Press.
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Iwata Asks
Iwata Asks: New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Iwata Asks: New Super Mario Bros. Wii Vol3
5. New Courses Two Weeks Before Deadline
1. Mario Couldn’t Jump At First
2. The Reason Mario Wears Overalls
3. I Saw A Pipe On The Way Home From The Office
4. Letting Everyone Know It Was A Good Mushroom
5. Allowing Novices To See the Ending Too
6. A Medal for Skilled Players
7. A Block Floating In Mid-Air Is Unnatural
8. Capturing That Mario-Esque ''Smell''
9. The Correct Way to Enjoy An Action Game
1. It All Began In 1984
2. I’d Never Heard Of Pac-Man
3. It Started With A Square Object Moving
4. Adjusting the Map in a Daily Cycle
5. Applying A Single Idea To Both Land And Sky
6. No Rest After Completing Super Mario Bros.
7. Persistence Led To Mario Riding A Dinosaur
8. Coming Up With Ideas Together For Twenty-Five Years
9. Sucked Into The Development Process
10. New Things To Discover Only After Playing Many Times
1. Solving Multiple Problems with Bubbles
2. Shouting ''Roasted Riceball''?!
3. With His Wife on His Shoulders!
4. The Peer-Evaluated Super Guide
6. Heart-racing Coin Battles
7. Finding Your Own Way To Play
Iwata:
Even if you decide on standards for recording the Super Guide, if you don't get the map nailed down, you can't record anything. For games like Mario in particular, the game is more fun the more you fiddle with the maps, so there must have been a struggle between the clear desire to improve the levels and the need to record the demos.
Mukao:
That's right. We were always going back and forth about that.
I bet people were always saying, "You said you wouldn't mess with this, so I finally recorded it!"
Ikkaku:
Right. There were things like that all the time.
Up until the very end, almost every day, every course, everyone on the staff had to re-record their demos.
Almost every day, every course?!
That's right. For example, if we changed the program - even a little - for the movement of Mario, enemies, or tricks, when we played the guide data, it wouldn't quite match, so we had to re-record it. But towards the end, everyone was getting pretty good. When I asked them to re-record something, they were like, "Okay, sure thing!"
They'd all suffered through it so many times that they had passed beyond it.
I suppose so. But some of the courses were real killers, so I felt really sorry for the staff in charge of those levels.
I can understand that. And in addition to the Super Guide, you can watch the
Video: Super Skills movies
Even if you decide on standards for recording the Super Guide, if you don't get the map nailed down, you can't record anything.
Super Skills movies by the Mario Club8 debuggers, too. That such super playing is possible must have been surprising even for you who made the game. 8 Mario Club Co., Ltd.: Test plays and debugs software being developed by Nintendo.
I thought, "Whoa! You can do that?!" (laughs)
I thought, "I'm glad I didn't have to do that!" (laughs)
(laughs)
At first, the staff itself was going to record the Super Skills movies. Several staff members were confident about it, and we had them do it, but in the end it proved impossible.
They begged to be let off the hook?
Asuke:
I wanted people who had mastered Mario to watch the Super Skills movies and say, "Whoa, that's amazing!" I wanted to set the bar really high.
You wanted even good players to realise that greater heights were possible.
Yes. When I first asked the Mario Club, they made about 100 movies, but none of them were good enough. The level of playing was too low.
So you had to light a fire under them? (laughs)
Yes. (laughs) The ones they recorded were all pretty good, but I said to them, "I didn't think they would amaze a good player who saw them."
They were merely good.
So I gave them some concrete advice, like "Jump on the Koopa Troopas one after the other here," and "If you shake the Wii Remote at this moment, you can jump all the way over there in one shot."
Was there any opposition?
Yeah. At first they would say, "I can't do that!" But the people in Mario Club have a lot of pride, and one hour later they would be saying, "I did it!" (laughs)
In just one hour?!
I only put in a couple of requests, but when they said, "Here, I did it," and handed me the movies, they had about five extra jaw-dropping moves in it.
They went all out. (laughs)
When I saw that, I was surprised. I thought if they could do that, maybe they could do even more.
If they could do all that in one hour, then what could they do with even more time?
Exactly! (laughs) Then, not sure how much to expect, I tried to spur them on, saying, "Do you think you could do this a little more like so?" and they were able to record something even more spectacular. I thought that was enough and gave my OK, but they wouldn't stop. (laughs)
Ah ha ha! (laughs) So while the fire didn't leap up right at the start, it eventually blazed high in the Mario Club.
That's right. They'd say, "I made a better one, so replace the old one." Then before I knew it, we had all kinds of amazing movies. At first, I thought about 30 or 40 Super Skills movies would be enough, but we had so many good ones that in the end we put in 65.
I saw that. Each and every one of them is absolutely astounding. (laughs)
Yeah. You can watch them in Princess Peach's Castle, so when you're playing and you feel like you need a little break, I hope you'll take a detour and go see them.
Let's talk about the
Video: Coin Battles
Coin Battles . After all, we just decided to hold the Japan Championship9. How did the Coin Battles come about? 9 New Super Mario Bros. Wii Coin Battle Japan Championship: A Coin Battle finals tournament held on March 27, 2010 in Tokyo for participants who have advanced from preliminary events in seven areas. Currently there are no plans to bring this tournament outside of Japan.
Even if they're just playing cooperatively as usual, when good players get together, they want to compete. They're like, "I'm gonna reach the goal first!" or "I'm gonna get all the Star Coins first." A competitive spirit emerges. So we thought it would be fun if such people could compete on a special course with special rules just for that.
How many special Coin Battle courses did you make?
At first, we thought two would be fine. But when the Coin Battle Selection Screen opened up, there were ten icons lined up and only two were special courses. Some were of the opinion that at least the top row should be all special courses.
Miyamoto-san and Tezuka-san.
I expected as much. (laughs)
Apparently they wanted to make courses good for Coin Battles as well as a course resembling the original Mario Bros. So we made the five on the top row special courses for Coin Battles, and the bottom five recommended courses taken from the main game.
How many weeks beforehand did we decide that?
Two weeks.
Two weeks before what?
Before completion of the game.
So on short notice we made five special courses, with one designer assigned to a single course.
With just two weeks to go? (laughs)
I can only shake my head and laugh… (laughs)
That was about the time we were making the Super Guide plays, too.
So two weeks before you had to be done, some guys were recording the Super Guide, while other guys were making special courses. Didn't anyone tell you that was impossible?
Yeah, they did.
Yep. Or, in my case, I was saying it myself! (laughs)
But if during that time we'd had to make a demo for each new course, it would have been too much, so Miyamoto-san convinced us that demos weren't necessary for the special Coin Battle courses.
But if you hadn't worked so hard right up to the very end, who knows what would have become of the Japan Championship?
I know. There probably wouldn't have been a Japan Championship. So all our frantic effort paid off.
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Why Microsoft Is The New Apple, Except For The Valuation
Jae Jun
Why Microsoft’s strategic shift to combine software and hardware is working.
How Microsoft is more expensive with higher expectations than Apple.
My intrinsic value range for Microsoft.
Here’s my full disclosure first so that you get an idea of where I’m coming from.
I only have an old iPad 2 that I got from eBay but Apple is my second biggest holding and I outline why Apple is an obvious buy.
100% of my laptops have been Windows and I don’t own any shares of Microsoft – yet.
Now that I’m a firm believer in Microsoft’s shift into the hardware space, I’m having a big case of “shoulda woulda coulda” for not having bought Microsoft in the $20 to low $30 range.
1 My Ignorant Mistakes
2 Why Microsoft Is Not Copying Apple
3 How Microsoft Is Revitalizing The Industry
4 Finally… Microsoft Is Sexy
5 Expect Increasing Cash Flow
6 Microsoft Is Expensive With High Expectations… Compared To Apple
7 Microsoft Reverse DCF
8 Microsoft’s Valuation Range Is…
9 Waiting For A Bigger Margin Of Safety
10 My Final Dilemma
My Ignorant Mistakes
First, my biggest error was assuming that Microsoft would be stuck where it was forever. If you just look at the stock chart, it’s easy to think that because Microsoft was stuck at $30 for a decade.
Second was dismissing Surface Pro and its entry into the hardware space as a short-term test.
“It’s done nothing for 10 years, I’ve got plenty of time. I’ll look into Microsoft when there is nothing else to invest in,” I told myself.
But hindsight is 20/20 and money isn’t made in the stock market by dwelling on misses.
Why Microsoft Is Not Copying Apple
Keep in mind that I have no interest in making this into a tech gizmo article about specs, performance, future products and comparisons of the new Surface product line with the MacBook.
What is happening and is becoming more obvious with each Surface model is that Microsoft’s entrance into the hardware industry is revitalizing the PC space.
The company’s software and hardware combo strategy is finally working.
Why shouldn’t it?
Apple has shown how successful the business model is. Outside of the phone and computing industry, it’s common sense to provide your own software and hardware.
The Bloomberg Terminal provides HW and SW for a massive amount of money and is entrenched in the financial industry.
Square provides fantastic looking and functioning credit card swiping hardware with quality software.
Fitbit (NYSE:FIT) has a gorgeous user interface that functions seamlessly with the HW.
GoPro (NASDAQ:GPRO) will be stupid to distribute Adobe Premier Pro as its video editor.
So it doesn’t make sense to claim that Microsoft is copying Apple. To put it politely, Microsoft woke up from a 10-year beauty sleep.
How Microsoft Is Revitalizing The Industry
Just a few years back, it was unthinkable that Microsoft would be competing with its hardware partners like Dell and HP (NYSE:HPQ). But you can’t hide the cold hard facts that PC shipments dropped 11% last quarter and have declined for 14 quarters straight.
But Microsoft did what no other PC manufacturer was able to do. It created a product that broke boundaries and illustrated the capabilities of its software. This is why Microsoft will succeed and why I’m a firm believer in the company now.
Until recently, pure play hardware companies could only take their products and “innovation” to what the fastest chip was, how light and thin they could make the product. Their thinking and innovation was constrained to hardware specs instead of seeing beyond and breaking through convention.
You had to deal with big fat and ugly laptops from Dell, HP and other manufacturers.
Thank you Microsoft.
Finally… Microsoft Is Sexy
The Surface Pro and Surface Book is a glimpse of Microsoft’s newfound sexiness and control over the entire product development.
Responses to the Surface Book?
Expect Increasing Cash Flow
Microsoft is already a dynamite free cash flow machine thanks to Office, Windows and Enterprise business.
The Office subscription model is growing and now add hardware revenue growth that is sprinting forward. Three years ago, the Surface business generated a whopping zero.
Today, it’s up to $3.6 billion in sales.
Capital expenditures have obviously increased to support such sales, but the level of investment is promising.
MSFT Capex Growth | Enlarge
For comparison, Apple isn’t slowing down either.
AAPL Capex Growth | Enlarge
At the moment, no company comes close to Apple in terms of FCF and the amount of money it holds, but this is a whole new revenue and FCF stream for Windows that is growing quickly.
When you put the $3.6 billion in sales into context, it makes up less than 4% of total revenues today, but my sneaking suspicion is that it won’t be so negligible in 3 years’ time and it will be another huge push to the bottom line.
Microsoft Is Expensive With High Expectations… Compared To Apple
I would never have imagined saying this, but Microsoft is more expensive with higher expectations than Apple.
First, look at the EV/EBIT and P/FCF numbers for Apple.
AAPL Valuation Ratios | Enlarge
Apple’s only receiving a multiple of 10x EV/EBIT. Its highest multiple in the past 10 years was 27x in 2007.
Now, look at Microsoft.
MSFT Valuation Ratios
Microsoft ended 2015 with an EV/EBIT of 17x. The highest it has ever been in over 10 years, higher than Apple and above the industry average.
P/FCF is at 16x which is outside of my desired < 15x range.
Goes to show how quickly market sentiment can change for a stock. To prove this, one of the best ways is to perform a reverse DCF.
A reverse DCF will show you what type of growth is expected from the current stock price. It makes it easier to understand whether a stock is over or undervalued.
Microsoft Reverse DCF
Looks like the market is pricing in a growth rate of around 16% for Microsoft.
Here are the details if you are interested in the numbers.
MSFT Reverse DCF Breakdown | Enlarge
Apple Reverse DCF
Doing the same for Apple shows an expected growth rate of 5% for Apple.
AAPL Reverse DCF | Enlarge
Microsoft’s Valuation Range Is…
Microsoft makes things easier on the valuation side because it’s such a stable business.
It also has plenty of moats.
Office is a moat. Windows is a moat. The Enterprise ecosystem is a moat.
In the reverse DCF, I used the GAAP net income number as that’s what the market uses to price stocks.
However, in the forward DCF valuation side, I could easily use FCF as Microsoft has steady FCF numbers.
Using the following:
2015 FCF of $23.1 billion
Growth rate of 11.1% based on the median of 4 growth numbers I track
Discount rate of 9%
Terminal rate of 2%
Decay rates of 10%
Fair value using a FCF method comes out to $61.
MSFT Forward DCF – Fair Value Calculation | Enlarge
Another viewpoint is using earnings.
I use a Graham Formula method for this and it comes out to $55.
Graham Valuation with Earnings
And lastly, here’s another way to value stocks using a simple EV/EBIT approach.
MSFT EBIT Valuation Scenarios
Combine all these different angles of looking at valuation and the fair value range I get here is $52 to $67.
Current stock price: $47
Waiting For A Bigger Margin Of Safety
In terms of margin of safety, a fair vale of $67 isn’t out of the question, but it also requires a lot of things to go in Microsoft’s favor.
Valuation is both art and science, and from the experience of having valued hundreds of stocks, my senses tell me that Microsoft is more in the mid $50 range. It also makes sense from a probability stand point too.
Predicting the time to hit $55 is out of my control and valuation is a moving target. Even if I took $55 as my target, it only offers a 14% margin of safety to the current price.
My fair values could drop or could increase but my investment philosophy is to be disciplined and not chase.
I miss out on a lot of investments, and by waiting for Microsoft to fall lower to be within my margin of safety buying range, I could be missing out on a great opportunity.
But at the same time, having the willpower to say no and sticking with basic principles has saved my bacon plenty of times.
My Final Dilemma
Do I get the Surface Book or not?
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Valiant Entertainment Teams with Visionbooks for Animated Digital Comics
With SDCC starting, the deluge of news is preparing to flood the internets. Ahead of that wave though is a little bit of news from Valiant Entertainment on the animated comics front. The publisher has announced a partnership with Visionbooks to offer animated digital comics. To kick that off, Valiant is offering X-O Manowar #1 for free. Visionbooks revolutionizes comic book reading by transforming two-dimensional comic books into a digital animation experience. By combining traditional comics with cutting-edge technology, Visionbooks creates dimensional action like explosions, smoke, weather, character conflicts and action, all within static comic panels.
“This partnership with Valiant gives Visionbooks an opportunity to work with classic superheroes and create a cinematic reading experience that engages the next generation of new comic book fans,” said Francesco Scrufari co-founder of Visionbooks.
From Robert Venditti and Cary Nord, X-O Manowar is the acclaimed series that relaunched Valiant’s publishing line in 2012 to critical and commercial success. Named the “Best Revival of 2012” by The Onion/A.V. Club and “Best Ongoing Series” by Ain’t It Cool News, the tale of Aric of Dacia’s transformation from fifth-century freedom fighter to modern-day America’s most powerful superhero begins right here with the chart-topping debut that IGN calls “one of the best books being published right now, period.”
“Visionbooks is pushing the envelope with our new digital technology. Who better to partner with than Valiant, a publisher who is also known for their innovation and creativity,” said Simone Offredo, co-founder of Visionbooks.
Valiant Entertainment and Visionbooks Partner for
Animated Digital Comic Books Cutting-Edge Digital Technology
Brings Best-Selling Superheroes to Life, Beginning with Free X-O Manowar #1
NEW YORK, July 22, 2014 – Visionbooks is proud to announce a new partnership agreement with award-winning comic book publisher, Valiant Entertainment. Launching today with the release of X-O Manowar #1-4 on the Visionbooks app, relive the best-selling first story arc of Valiant’s alien-armored Visigoth hero as realized by Visionbooks’ groundbreaking digital animation process.
Visionbooks revolutionizes comic book reading by transforming two-dimensional comic books into a digital animation experience. By combining traditional comics with cutting-edge technology, Visionbooks creates dimensional action like explosions, smoke, weather, character conflicts and action, all within static comic panels.
From New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Armor Hunters, Green Lantern) and Eisner Award-winning artist Cary Nord (Conan), X-O Manowar is the acclaimed series that relaunched Valiant’s publishing line in 2012 to critical and commercial success. Named the “Best Revival of 2012” by The Onion/A.V. Club and “Best Ongoing Series” by Ain’t It Cool News, the tale of Aric of Dacia’s transformation from fifth-century freedom fighter to modern-day America’s most powerful superhero begins right here with the chart-topping debut that IGN calls “one of the best books being published right now, period.”
Visionbooks’ technology and application showcases comics in a whole new way, while preserving the original narrative and layout found in paper comics. Click here to download Valiant’s X-O Manowar #1, free of charge, right now at Visionbooks.
In addition to Valiant Entertainment, Visionbooks’ current partnerships include: Asylum Press, Arcana, Real Interface Studios, A.P.N.G. Enterprises, Vanquish Interactive, Pavesio and Cavalletto.
For more information visit: http://www.visionbooks.co
Follow Visionbooks on Twitter https://twitter.com/VisionbooksApp
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About Visionbooks: Visionbooks is a division of Visionborne Inc. Founded in 2012, Visionborne created a ground breaking technology, Armid that turns static editorial content into enriched, vibrant and skillfully animated format. Visionbooks believes in the universal language of comics and strive to provide artists and writers the best, most innovative means of getting their message across to others. Prior to launching Visionbooks, Francesco Scrufari and Simone Offredo, founded Ulixe, a well-recognized European provider of web-based services and international solutions for the banking and industrial sectors.
About Valiant Entertainment: Valiant is a leading character-based entertainment company with a library of over 1,750 characters, including X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Shadowman, Eternal Warrior, and many more. Established in 1989, Valiant has sold over 80 million comic books, and today its characters continue to be forged in publishing, licensing, film, video games, and beyond. Since its summer 2012 relaunch, Valiant has returned to the fore as one of the most highly regarded publishers in comics, winning a 2012 Diamond Gem Award for Comic Book Publisher of the Year. Visit them online at ValiantUniverse.com.
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Marvel News Roundup: 'Daredevil' Season 3 Will Be Back Sooner Than You Think...
By Tori Preston | Streaming | September 20, 2018 |
So uh, has anyone been watching Iron Fist season 2? You know, cuz it just launched on Netflix earlier this month? No? Well that’s ok — because in one month their gritty Marvel flagship will be back! That’s right, Daredevil season 3 will stream on October 19th, according to this bloody new trailer:
Ooooh, Matt Murdock’s going dark! The season is supposed to be based on the “Born Again” comics arc from the ’80s, written by Frank Miller. And uh, let’s hope it doesn’t stick TOO closely to the source material (for Karen Page’s sake…).
And for the record, I have been watching Iron Fist — I’m maybe a little over halfway through the season? And it’s, you know, fine. Danny Rand still makes ALL THE WRONG DECISIONS, EVERY GODDAMN TIME. Seriously, the dude would take a wrong turn getting out of a fucking parking lot. But the women on the show redeem it tenfold. The chemistry between Colleen and Misty is still on point, though honestly, it’s starting to feel like Marvel’s just dangling the potential of a “Daughters of the Dragon” team-up to keep us salivating. It’s manipulative, but goddamn it — it works. But the bigger story is that Alice Eve’s take on Mary Walker (Typhoid Mary) has so far been phenomenal. She’s chilling, in a very down-to-earth version of a character that could easily be over-the-top, and I think that’s down to the actress and the writers. All I know is, so far she’s my favorite part of the series (even taking into account Misty and Colleen, which is saying something), and I hope Marvel continues to use her. By which I mean: I hope I’m not getting invested in her only to have her get killed off by the end of the season, but either way, SHHHHH DON’T TELL ME.
Anyway, what else is up in Marvel land? Oh, apparently ABC is bolstering its Marvel hero output with a new hourlong series from Wonder Woman scribe (and Shondaland vet) Allan Heinberg. According to Deadline, the series will focus on an all-female roster of heroes, though based on what we’ve seen from ABC’s other show, Agents of SHIELD, it’s not like he’ll be allowed to play with the really big names. Still, there’s reason to be excited, because Heinberg is also the writer behind Marvel’s Young Avengers comic, which means…
HE CREATED KATE BISHOP, A.K.A. THE BEST HAWKEYE.
Let’s will this shit into being, people.
Also, in case you missed it, Disney is trying to lure us over to their shiny new digital platform with the promise of some exclusive Marvel limited series featuring actual goddamn movie characters, like (rumor has it) Loki and the Scarlet Witch. It doesn’t sound like this platform will impact the shows already in the works at Netflix, Hulu or ABC, mind you. And it’s not like Marvel is the only ace up Disney’s sleeve — apparently, they’re letting Jon Favreau make a Star Wars series too. So, I dunno. Looks like maybe I’ll be paying for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, cable TV, AND Disney… plus motherfucking CBS All Access, because goddamnit Jordan Peele isn’t just producing that Twilight Zone revival, he’s also hosting it.
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— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) September 20, 2018
This is fine. I didn’t need money anyway.
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Launch of African Health Supply Chain Think Tank facilitated by PSA
Supply chain experts representing organisations from across the African continent are collaborating to launch an African Supply Chain Think Tank. The think tank aims to strengthen African health supply chains while maintaining its independence and creating a platform for supply chain experts from across the continent to advocate with one voice for the African people.
Pamela Steele Associates Ltd (PSA) is currently providing a virtual space for supply chain experts to initiate the innovative Supply Chain Think Tank. Although other think tanks exist in Africa, this will be the first that focuses specifically on supply chains. Further, and crucially, this think tank will function independently and maintain autonomy in the projects that it will undertake, engaging with governments, donors, and the private sector, among others. In this way, the initiative will build African supply chain capacity from within Africa.
Cross-country collaboration is paramount for the think tank, which will provide a forum for experts from across Africa, platforming the voices of those who are most familiar with the local context, available resources, and existing challenges. In addition, the Supply Chain Think Tank will provide a space for partnerships within countries, between countries, and across sectors to create solutions for cross-cutting issues. The founders of the think tank anticipate numerous benefits, including the initiative’s critical position between policy and academia. Yet, the think tank’s goal is to leverage the expertise of key decision-makers to induce change on the ground. As Dr Lloyd Matowe, who served as chair of the August 13th meeting, said, ‘a think tank speaks without favour, without fear, and in the interest of outputs.’
Those at the meeting agreed that such an initiative is long overdue. Indeed, the timing of the think tank’s launch is critical given the strain the Covid-19 pandemic has placed on supply chains across the world and in Africa in particular. The pandemic, which exposed weaknesses in the supply chain, provides a unique opportunity to build a resilient system for the future. The coming months will undoubtedly result in increased investment in Africa as donors seek to mitigate the effects of the pandemic. The African Supply Chain Think Tank will centre the expertise of Africans to strengthen health supply chains from the ground up.
Pamela Steele Associates (PSA) specialises in supply chain transformation for public health and humanitarian sectors through consultancy, research and training.
If you would like more information on the African Supply Chain Think Tank, please contact info@pamsteele.co.uk.
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The Future Is Looking Bright For Leeds Residents
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November 9, 2017 1:03 pm Published by Emma Hart
Leeds residents are already lucky enough to live in a thriving city that offers something for young professionals, families and couples. We know we’re lucky to be working in Leeds accommodation at Parklane Properties. But, it’s the future that looks bright for Leeds residents with some amazing developments in the pipeline that aim to regenerate forgotten parts of the city centre. So whether you’re looking for flats to rent in Leeds, or you live in Leeds accommodation already, Leeds is definitely looking like the place to be right now and in the future.
What’s Planned In Leeds?
Development Of The Southbank
It’s been a long time coming but the redevelopment of Leeds’ Southbank area is on its way! This development aims to transform the land into a vibrant and multi-purpose public space that makes more use of the waterways in Leeds. The Southbank redevelopment will also be home to Leeds’ tallest building. It doesn’t have a name yet, but this building will be 136.5 metres high and will be 40 storey residential building that will contribute to Leeds accommodation portfolio.
Leeds’ Version of NYC’s Highline
In recent years, NYC’s Highline – an old railway track converted into a public art space and walk-way – has become one of the city’s main tourist hotspots. Leeds aims to do the same by transforming a viaduct opposite City Island into a green space where people can stroll and take in the skyline of Leeds’ city centre. This is another part of the Southbank regeneration project where more Leeds housing will be developed, giving life to this presently quiet part of the city.
A New and Improved Tetley’s Site
With 850 new homes in Leeds and a 5-acre park, the revamped Tetley’s site is going to be hot property when it’s redeveloped. This site will make the historic Tetley’s building its centre-piece and will create affordable Leeds housing, new office space and a new leisure space on Leeds’ waterfront where residents and office workers can relax and spend their spare time.
Hunslet Mills and Victoria Works
A long abandoned, derelict site is going to be given new life in the form of 699 apartments that will become a key part of developing Leeds housing near the city centre. With connectivity between Hunslet and the city centre due to be improved as part of the project, this will become a much coveted spot for flats to rent in Leeds and brand new, well-located Leeds housing.
Big Plans for Leeds Train Station
With big plans for Southbank, and with rumours of HS2 making its way to Leeds, Leeds Train Station is going to get a well-due overhaul. Not only are the council wanting to improve how people get to the station from Leeds Dock and Temple Works – a specified walking route is being talked about – but New Station Street may also be pedestrianised. This will make the station integrate well with the new HS2 hub but it will create a welcoming atmosphere to the city too. And who doesn’t want that when living in the city or looking for Leeds accommodation?
Do you live in Leeds? What do you think of all the new developments coming to the city? Let us know over on Twitter!
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Mr Alexander Dodds
BSc (Hons), MBBCh, MSc, MD (Res), FRCS (Tr and Orth)
GMC number: 6074858
Practicing since: 2003
Mr Dodds is a specialist knee and hip surgeon, appointed as a consultant in January 2015. He completed his specialist training in London in 2013, gaining extensive trauma experience working in St Mary’s Major Trauma Centre. His advanced training included a UK fellowship where he was involved in knee operations on premiership football and rugby players, and a year in Australia focused on hip and knee primary and revision surgery, soft knee tissue surgery including arthroscopy, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and patello-femoral surgery. Alex has worked as the sports doctor to North Wales Rugby providing pitch side care and managing high impact sports injuries.
Alex is a world expert on the anterolateral structures of the knee and his work is regularly referenced at international conferences. In 2018 he was awarded a Doctorate of Medicine Degree (MD Res) from Imperial College on ‘The anterolateral structures of the knee and the pivot shift’. This is often injured at the same time as the ACL and such detailed anatomical knowledge of the joint helps Alex to identify the best possible surgery to aid recovery.
In 2016 he was voted on to the national BASK council. He is orthopaedic infection governance lead at Gloucestershire Hospitals.
Mr Dodds has a specialist interest in arthroplasty and sports injuries of the knee. This includes arthroscopic (key-hole) surgery for cartilage lesions including microfracture, menisectomy and meniscal repair and ligament reconstruction including anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (hamstring, patellar tendon, quadriceps tendon), posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and multi ligament reconstruction including medial collateral ligament and posterolateral corner.
He regularly performs arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery) including partial knee replacement, total knee replacement and revision knee replacement. He also performs a high volume of primary total hip replacements. He performs other non arthroplasty knee surgery including knee osteotomy and surgery for patellofemoral disorders. He has an interest in sports surgery including decompression for exertional compartment syndrome.
Mr Dodds lives in Cheltenham with his wife and their three young children who keep him busy as taxi driver and side line supporter. He enjoys following the mixed fortunes of Cardiff City FC and the Gloucester and Welsh Rugby team
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Alexander Dodds at Nuffield Health
Knee surgery (ACL repair)
Locations Mr Alexander Dodds works with
Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6SY
Related experience
Dodds AL, Halewood C, Gupte CM, Williams AM, Amis AA. The anterolateral ligament: Anatomy, length changes and association with the Segond fracture. Bone and Joint Journal 2014; 96B: 325- 3
Stephen JM, Dodds AL, Lumpapopong P, Kader D, Williams A, Amis AA. The ability of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction to correct patellar kinematics and contact mechanism in the presence of a lateralized tibial tubercle. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2015; 43: 2198- 207
Dodds AL, Narvani A, Williams AM. Multiple ligament injuries of the knee. Orthopaedics and Trauma 2013; 27: 106-112
Stephen JM, Lumpaopong P, Dodds AL, Williams A, Amis AA. The effect of tibial tuberosity medicalization and lateralization on patellofemoral joint kinematics, contact mechanics and stability. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 20145; 43: 186- 94
Dodds AL, Bauze AJ, Keene GC. Revision surgery for failed anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Orthopaedics and Trauma 2014; 28: 116-122
Al-Hadithy N, Dodds AL, Akhtar KSN, Gupte CM. Current concepts of the management of anterior cruciate ligament injuries in children. Bone and Joint Journal 2013; 95B: 1562-9
Dodds AL, Keene GC. Controlled eversion of the patella during Total Knee Replacement. Ann R Coll Surg Eng 2015; 97: 320
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Insurers Mr Alexander Dodds works with
Mr Alexander Dodds works with the following private medical insurance providers:
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Benenden Health
Mr Alexander Dodds does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Alexander Dodds does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Alexander Dodds does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.
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Non-Executive Director/Trustee
The Hackney New School (HNS) Academy Trust, was founded in 2013 and comprises of both a primary and a secondary academy. They sought to appoint two NEDs with experience in strategic leadership and governance at the senior management level. The core vision for the schools is to provide pupils with access to the widest range of opportunities in life by fostering academic excellence and instilling self-belief, intellectual curiosity and responsibility towards others in society.
Within two days Nurole surfaced Teresa Beach, COO and MD at JLT Group and Alexander Crossman, former MD of Deutsche Bank AG and Headteacher / Trustee at The Charter Schools Educational Trust.
Teresa Beach
Chief Operating Officer / Managing Director, JLT Group
"I’ve been impressed by Nurole’s ability to connect me with opportunities that are interesting and relevant to me. It was easy to apply - and I’m delighted that the skills and experience I could offer were what HNS and REAch2 needed."
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"We were very impressed by the quality of the candidates who applied for our NED role through Nurole, so much so that we appointed two of the Nurole applicants. We’re looking forward to having them both on the board and seeing the positive impact they will undoubtedly have on the Academy Trust."
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/Ai-/Ais Hotsprings and Spa closes due to extensive rain damage
Windhoek, 12 January 2021 – On 5 January 2021, Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR) /Ai-/Ais Hotsprings and Spa experienced heavy rains and flash floods. These flash floods resulted in the rivers along the resort to overflow, causing extensive damage to the resort and campsites.
Ai-Ais Hotsprings and Spa campsite
Mr Robert Hailume, /Ai-/Ais Hotsprings and Spa Acting Resort Manager, narrated his experience “the rain was quite heavy and caused extensive damage to the resort and campsites. Though the resort experienced severe damage, I am grateful that all our clients that were camping that evening were successfully evacuated and are safe”.
In light of the damage to the resort and campsites, NWR had no other option but to temporarily close the resort to visitors for the next three months starting from 11 January 2021 until the end of March 2021. “We will soon commence with the repair work. This will ensure that the resort can begin to operate as soon as possible” says Dr Matthias Ngwangwama, NWR Managing Director.
About /Ai-/Ais Hotsprings and Spa
/Ai-/Ais which literally means “fire” or “burning water” in Namibia’s Khoekhoegowab language, is situated in Southern Namibia’s //Karas Region at the base of the Great Karas Mountains, about 128 kilometres West of Karasburg and 224 kilometres South-West of Keetmanshoop. The /Ai-/Ais Hotsprings and Spa is located in the /Ai-/Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park, near Fish River Canyon, the second largest canyon in the world and the main attraction in Southern Namibia. The Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail is ranked as one of the best hiking trails in Southern Africa.
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The state of the Namutoni Fort
The Fort Entrance has now been officially closed off to avoid public access up until it is renovated
Windhoek, 14 December 2020 – On 13 December 2020, Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR) took note of photos that circulated on social media depicting the condition of the Namutoni fort which was, and is, closed off from general public use. The fort has been closed off for several years with the intent to renovate it to its former state for both the domestic and international market. Returning it to its former state entails the relocation of accommodation facilities back to the fort as was the case in the past. It also involves replacing the wooden deck at the viewpoint.
Inside the Fort
The envisioned renovation is estimated to cost about N$ 20 million, of which NWR does not have at the moment. However, it has been proactively engaging different stakeholders with no success. It is for this reason that the NWR management team a few years ago opted to close off the fort up until they could secure the necessary funds to realise the project. “Though, as NWR, we do not condone the filth that has accumulated within the fort. The removal of dilapidated structures and cleaning is something that has been addressed immediately and going forth we will do periodic cleanups up until we have renovated the fort” says Dr Matthias Ngwangwama, NWR Managing Director.
Entrance to the viewpoint at the Fort that is closed off from the public
NWR welcomes constructive criticism. However, the company is also aware of lobbyist groups pushing for privatisation of the country’s resources, such as parks and resorts, for a self-serving agenda. It is in this light we would like to inform those with such interest that there should be no need to pull NWR down to achieve the above agenda as public-private sector co-operation can be accommodated under the Public Procurement Act (Act No:15 of 2015), Public-Private Partnership Act (Act No: 4 of 2017), State Finance Act (Act No: 31 of 1991).
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Thank you Namibia
Customers lined up early to ensure that they got their Black Friday vouchers before everyone else
Windhoek, 13 December 2020 – When Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR) conceptualised its first-ever Black Friday Special that started from 27 November 2020 up until 2 December 2020, little, did they anticipate the overwhelming response they would receive from the Namibian nation. Over six days NWR sold well over 10 000 vouchers to over 3 000 customers.
“At the time of coming up with the Black Friday Special, we intended to provide every Namibian with an opportunity to visit our resorts at an affordable price. This is why clients could either buy a voucher for the Eco resorts or Classic resorts or both. In our assessment, our agreement with web tickets enabled us to reach many of our clients who could not make it to our Windhoek or Swakopmund reservation offices. From the data that we analysed, our customers bought an average of three vouchers each. In our view, this is a testament of the loyal support from the Namibian market as well as the interest our nation has in visiting our resorts” says Dr Matthias Ngwangwama, NWR Managing Director.
Here is a group of friends that undertook the #Myfriendsarecoolerthanyours package recently at Sossus Dune Lodge
One lesson that NWR learned from Covid-19 was never to place its focus solely on the international market. During the Black Friday Special, NWR saw that there is a great opportunity in developing and focusing on the domestic market. However, NWR believes that first, one must understand the needs and wants of the local market and, subsequently, respond accordingly since their needs are much different from the international market. “Besides the Black Friday Special and other specials, we have been running, we started offering tour packages. The current package that has gained substantial interest is called #Myfriendsarecoolerthanyours, which has been primarily targeting Namibians who would like to visit Sossusvlei or the Etosha National park” says Dr Matthias Ngwangwama, NWR Managing Director.
A group of friends at Sossusvlei that went on the #Myfriendsarecoolerthanyours package
Lastly, NWR has equally made great strides in improving operational efficiencies at its resorts to be in a position to welcome its guests this festive season. “This is why we have allocated the necessary resources to ensure that when our guests arrive at any of our facilities, they will be welcomed by our friendly staff and much-improved resorts/camps. Equally, we would like to advise our guests that should they not receive the service they so desire, they should approach our resort management team on the ground to remedy the situation” says Mr Mufaro Nesongano, NWR Corporate Communications, Online Media & Sponsorships Manager.
A group of friends undertook the #Myfriendsarecoolerthanyours package recently.
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NWR overhauls website
Dr. Matthias Ngwangwama – Managing Director
Windhoek, 3 December 2020 – If anything that 2020 demonstrated is the importance of an online presence. This presence allows for seamlsess and faster communication between organisations and clients. Thus Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR) once again took it upon itself to overhaul its web presence with the sole intent of creating a better user experience for its guests. During the past few months, NWR, with the assistance of a professional web developer, Mr Samuel Kapembe of StalinKay, worked tirelessly to ensure that going forth guests would be in a position to interact, share and book their accommodation with ease and convenience.
“Hence when users log onto www.nwr.com.na they will see how simple yet informative our website has become. Resorts have now been listed under the various National parks they fall under. Guests will now be able to easily share their greatest moments with us via #NWRMoments, which will then appear on our website. At the same time, our specials of which we have become known for are easily accessible. Equally, guests will be able to chat directly with us from the site without the need to call or send an email. These changes are aimed at ensuring that anyone from across the world can find all things NWR at a centralised place” says Mr Mufaro Nesongano, NWR Corporate Communications, Online Media and Sponsorships Manager.
Since the last revamp of the NWR website, several changes have occurred in the industry. One of the major shifts has been for clients to plan and book their accommodation online. Therefore on the overhauled website like on the previous one, clients are going to be able to do this. Also, some of the establishments have 360-degree videos that will allow guests the opportunity to immerse themselves at some of the facilities. Similarly, visitors will have the opportunity to subscribe to our Newsletter in order to be the first to know when the company launches something.
Dr Matthias Ngwangwama, NWR Managing Director, who is a firm advocate for institutions and countries to embrace the 4th Industrial Revolution so that they remain relevant, is pleased with the work that was done on the website. “Although a lot of time and effort was spent on overhauling the website, I am glad that we took this long time to provide a world-class website to our customers. The disruption caused by Covid-19 once again presented us with the opportunity to ensure we remain digitally relevant through our new website in addition to our other digital platforms such as our mobile application which is also undergoing subtle touch-ups”.
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NWR prepares Miles for holiday season
Preliminary work being done at Mile 108 for the new self-containing camping sites
Windhoek, 18 November 2020 – With a few weeks left before the festive season begins, several travellers are looking forward to taking a long-deserved break after the challenging year that 2020 has been. Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR) is pleased to notify the travelling public that Jakkalsputz, Mile 72, Torra Bay will start welcoming guests as from 1 December 2020 while Mile 108 is currently open to the public with new developments currently underway.
Hardap Resort
Mr Sebulon Chicalu, NWR Chief Operations Officer, says that “I am quite delighted that the Miles will once again open to the public. It is also pleasing to note that we are currently adding self-contained campsites at Mile 108 that will cost N$ 400 per site/per day for 1 – 4 people staying less than ten days and only N$ 300 for 11 days and more. Additionally, for those guests of ours that would like chalet rooms, they are welcome to book at Terrace Bay resort”.
/Ai-/Ais Hotsprings & Spa
Over the past few months, NWR has been offering its /Ai-/Ais Hotsprings and Spa, Hardap and Waterberg facilities for isolation services to the Ministry of Health and Social Services. “With the easing of travel restrictions from our Government and the decline in individuals requiring isolation facilities, we have decided to allow the travelling public to make bookings at /Ai-/Ais Hotsprings and Spa, Hardap and Waterberg as from 1 December 2020. The past few weeks saw an increase in guests wanting to stay at these resorts, especially with the steady opening of borders throughout the SADC region” says Dr Matthias Ngwangwama, NWR Managing Director.
For those looking to make bookings, they are advised to send an email to reservations@nwr.com.na or call the Central Reservation Office at 061 285 7200.
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NWR receives N$40 million support (grant) from shareholder
Dr Matthias Ngwangwama – NWR Managing Director
Windhoek, 25 October 2020 – Since mid-March 2020, when Covid-19 broke out in Namibia, the Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR) board and management worked closely with their shareholder (Government of the Republic of Namibia through the Ministry of Public Enterprises) to find ways of mitigating the effects of the pandemic and ensuring the sustainability of the company.
Therefore, as the company has consistently communicated before, the past six months have been the most challenging for most Namibian companies in Namibia. The Covid-19 pandemic has and is still having, an enormous impact on the tourism and aviation-dependent organisations worldwide. Most, if not all, shareholders, company boards, executive management, in private and public sectors alike, have done the same in being first concerned with the wellbeing of their organisations.
It is therefore humbling that through the numerous interactive efforts between NWR and the shareholder since March 2020, a net outcome from these efforts is the N$40 million support availed on 20 October 2020 to the company in the FY2020/21 Mid-Year Budget Review and Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. The last time the company received such financial support from the shareholder was in the year 2017 for an amount of about N$6 million.
With the outline of activities and the current conditions, the company is grateful for the support it has received. “We are therefore grateful to the shareholder, the Government of the Republic of Namibia, for their assistance in the current times. The large amount of the funds received are to be re-injected in the Namibian Economy through immediately settling overdue suppliers’ invoices. Equally, part of the funds received will be used for our employee costs (our wage bill and the current voluntary separation exercise)” says Dr Matthias Ngwangwama, NWR Managing Director.
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NWR embarks on voluntary separation exercise
Windhoek, 18 October 2020 – One of Namibia’s foremost tourism organisation Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR) began a voluntary separation exercise to align its staff numbers in light of the impact that Covid-19 has had on the tourism sector. From 22 September 2020 up until 22 October 2020 NWR has provided its staff with an opportunity to separate from the organisation voluntarily.
The voluntary separation exercise comes on the backdrop of its Board of Directors and Senior management team, taking a 25% reduction in earnings. However, these efforts alone have not been sufficient to place the organisation in a better financial position. Therefore the NWR EXCO submitted a cost-cutting plan to its Board of which they approved. One of the measures in the plan was voluntary separation with the view of ensuring the sustainability of the organisation.
NWR is offering its employees who would like to separate voluntarily the following:
Two week’s salary for every year of uninterrupted service as a severance pay-out.
Any leave balances as at 30 September 2020, subject to a maximum of 60 days will be paid-out.
Any accrued leave days above 60 days will be paid at 50% or half of the excess days.
Any employee entitled to an annual birthday bonus, a proportion equal to the months since the last bonus will be paid out.
One month’s salary in lieu of notice.
Total Pension Fund credit in line with the Pension / Provident Fund Rules / Laws
Transport to the place of normal residence (within the borders of Namibia) for them and their belongings.
“Based on worldwide experiences, we are aware that it would be difficult for us to have the same staff profile pre-Covid. Most companies around the world have begun following the same trend to find ways of reducing their wage bill and other operational costs,” says Dr Matthias Ngwangwama, NWR Managing Director.
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NWR Partners with NTA Apprenticeship Programme
Some of the apprentices at the Khorixas Rest Camp in class
Windhoek, 11 October 2020 – Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) is making solid progress in giving effect to an apprenticeship funding agreement it entered into with the Namibia Training Authority (NTA), earlier this year. The agreement makes provision for the NTA to fund the apprenticeship training of 80 young Namibians, recruited from all fourteen regions, towards acquiring the National Vocational Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism qualification in the areas of ‘Core Commercial Cookery Skills’, ‘Food and Beverage Operations’, ‘Front Office Operations ’and ‘Housekeeping Operations’. Underlining the need for continuous investment in training to enhance the competitiveness of the Hospitality and Tourism sector, NWR Managing Director, Dr Matthias Ngwangwama described the apprenticeship partnership as an important step. “A competitive tourism sector requires continuous training, with a special focus on customer service. Over the years, we fulfilled this responsibility on an ad-hoc basis. However, with the financial support emanating from the NTA-funded apprenticeship programme, we are now able to gain better traction in doing our part to train Namibians in this important economic growth sector”. On his part, Namibia Training Authority Caretaker Chief Executive Officer, Mr Cornelis Beuke commended NWR for giving effect to the agreement. “Apprenticeship is a time-tested channel through which to provide young people with opportunities to enter high-value work-based learning. The NTA has of recent entered into many such agreements with other public and private sector partners. NWR did well amid COVID-19 to firm up arrangements, and we look forward to the first graduates from this initiative to enter the world of work with confidence and competence. Furthermore, Mr Beuke explained that “as an employer, NWR, by investing in talent development through apprenticeship, stands to gain a pipeline of loyal skilled workers to increase its productivity and improve the bottom line”. The NTA will fund each apprentice at the cost of N$ 160,800.00 over three years. As far as theoretical work and assessment preparation are concerned, the apprentices will receive support from two NTA-registered training institutions, namely the Okakarara Vocational Training Centre, in Otjozondjupa and the Homestead Skills and Technical Skills Academy, in the Ohangwena region.
Meanwhile, NWR is making strong inroads towards establishing its training arm. Namibia Wildlife Resorts Hospitality Institute (NWR Hi) is to have its main campus at the Khorixas Rest Camp in the Kunene region and a satellite campus at the Gross Barmen Resort in Otjozondjupa. “We recently applied to the NTA to be registered as a training institution, and we are hard at work to ensure that we meet the requirements”, Ngwangwama concluded.
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NWR Board and Senior Management cut salaries by 25%
Windhoek, 20 September 2020 – For the past six months, all tourism companies have been severely affected by Covid-19. Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR) being one of the dominate players was not spared from the impacts of the pandemic. With the negative effect on the operations of the business, NWR has had to pursue extensive cost-cutting and revenue-enhancing measures that enabled it to continue as a going concern.
“Whilst we aggressively cut-costs and continue to do so, we are not making any significant revenue at the moment. With Covid-19 being a part of us for the foreseeable future, our Board, Managing Director and Senior Management, with an E-Patterson grading, took a decision earlier this month to cut their salaries by 25%, effective from September 2020” says Mr Mufaro Nesongano, NWR Corporate Communications, Online Media and Sponsorships Manager.
It must be noted that this is not a populist decision but a deep-seated desire from the NWR Board and Senior Management team to ensure the company’s longevity and survival. “It is no secret that we play a vital role within the tourism sector as well as the Namibian economy. Thus, this decision is aimed at providing the company with further savings as we continue in uncharted waters” says Dr Matthias Ngwangwama, NWR Managing Director.
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NWR looks to the future
Windhoek, 3 September 2020 – The Namibian Tourism Industry is currently experiencing one of its biggest challenges in recorded history and memory. As with all companies in Namibia and the world over, the past five months have been challenging and distressing.
Dr Matthias Ngwangwama – Managing Director
In response, Namibia Wildlife Resorts Ltd (NWR) adjusted its business operations to withstand the challenges brought about by Covid-19. NWR embarked on various actions, such as signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with its social partner the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) which resulted in cost-cutting measures for the better good of the organisation. Equally, NWR adopted a new pricing model targetting the domestic market, which was able to sustain its operations thus far.
Popa Falls Resort
However, it is no secret that the domestic market alone is not sufficient to sustain the tourism sector. Thus, the official opening of the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) on 1 September 2020 as part of the Tourism Revival Initiative announced by the Namibian Government is a much-needed encouragement to the sector and NWR in particular. “We are aware that the opening of the HKIA is one of the steps towards the revival of the industry. We are hopeful that through its opening, a more positive sentiment will begin to filter into the industry as international travellers start arriving” says Dr Matthias Ngwangwama, NWR Managing Director.
Hobas Lodge
Before the official opening of the HKIA, the industry had been and continues to be affected by the pandemic. Similarly, some of the travel limitations cast further doubt on any company in the industry recovering in the short-term. “We are, therefore, very mindful of the role that we fulfil in the Namibian business arena and social ecosystem. Thus as we look to the future, we understand that there is a long way to go before the sector experiences some of the occupancies it had pre-COVID-19” says Dr Ngwangwama.
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Personal data hack of 100s of German politicians, celebs
By GEIR MOULSON
In this Sept.12, 2018 photo German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) is looking at her mobile phone during the general debate in the German Bundestag. (Kay Nietfeld / AP)
Twitter suspended on Friday an account that posted links to sensitive personal data and documents stolen by hackers from hundreds of German public figures and politicians — from every political party but the far-right Alternative for Germany.
The exposed material included addresses, cellphone numbers and chat records, along with banking, credit card and other financial information, German news media said.
The breach, discovered by journalists on Thursday, affected politicians at all levels, including the European, German and state parliaments as well as municipal officials, said Martina Fietz, a spokeswoman for Chancellor Angela Merkel. She said the country’s cyber-defense agency was investigating.
Interior Minister Horst Seehofer said an initial analysis suggests that the material was obtained from cloud services, email accounts or social networks. He said there was no indication that federal government or parliament computer systems were compromised.
Fietz told reporters that “it appears, at first sight, that no sensitive information and data are included in what was published, including regarding the chancellor.”
The German news agency dpa reported that the information included a fax number and email address belonging to Merkel and several letters to and from the chancellor.
Cybersecurity analysts compared the hack in scale and affected population to that of prominent U.S. Democrats including Hillary Clinton presidential campaign workers and other Americans targeted by state-backed Russian hackers in 2015-2016.
“This hack clearly isn’t about extortion or financially-motivated. This is about attempting to destabilise Germany society,” British security expert Graham Cluley blogged.
Some experts cautioned journalists not to link to or publish the exposed information, saying it would serve the interests of hackers and hurt the victims.
Public broadcaster RBB said there appeared to be no method to what was posted via a Twitter account. However, security experts and journalists who examined the documents said multiple copies were posted on mirror sites, indicating a serious investment of energy and time.
Although the data reportedly include information such as internal party communications and in some cases personal financial records and credit card details — some of the data years old — RBB said there appeared to be no politically sensitive documents.
The Twitter account listed as located in Hamburg was taken offline at midday Friday after gaining about 17,000 followers. It had been active since mid-2017. A related blog was also suspended by Google.
A Twitter spokesperson would not comment other than to say the incident was under investigation. The spokesperson said the company recently updated its rules to prohibit the posting of “hacked material that contains private information, trade secrets or could put people in harm’s way.”
The links it posted led to information on politicians from all parties in parliament except Alternative for Germany that had been shared in daily batches before Christmas along with data on YouTubers and other public figures that media reports said included journalists, comedians and artists. The last post was on Dec. 28.
The head of Germany’s IT security agency, Arne Schoenbohm, said authorities had been aware of individual cases in December but material was posted online on a large scale Thursday evening. He said the agency believes data on about 1,000 people were involved, and confirmed that one party in parliament wasn’t affected — though he wouldn’t name it.
Schoenbohm said “a high two-digit number of attacks” were very successful, with accounts infiltrated and data and documents extracted. His agency was still working to figure out how the attack started and who was behind it. He said authorities couldn’t rule out fake data having been mixed in with genuine information in the leaked data.
Germany has seen mounting cyberattacks on government and parliament computer systems since 2014 in which Kremlin-backed hackers were suspected. Berlin has been a leading backer of sanctions against Russia over its aggression in Ukraine.
German officials didn’t comment Friday on whether there were any indications foreign intelligence services were involved, citing the ongoing investigation.
Tom Kellermann, the chief cybersecurity officer of Carbon Black, was among analysts saying the hack had all the hallmarks of Russian state-backed hackers.
He said it made perfect sense that none of the targets in this hacking campaign was from Germany’s far right, and that it appeared aimed at “undermining the German political process and essentially stoking fires of the mob.”
“It’s in Russia’s best interests for the far-right politicians to be successful,” Kellermann added.
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Friday, February 27, 2015, Falgun 15, 1421 BS, Jamadi ul Awwal 7, 1436 Hijr
Observer TeCH
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8 killed in US shooting
Observer Online Desk
Published : Friday, 27 February, 2015, Time : 10:53 PM, View Count : 3
Eight people are dead and one person has been injured after a series of shootings in south-central Missouri.
Police made the discoveries on late Thursday at five different homes in or near the city of Tyrone.
Authorities believe that they found the body of the shooter in a parked car near one of the crime scenes.
The shooter's motive is not known at this time, and police are continuing to investigate.
"We're currently working six active scenes including the location in Shannon County where the suspect was found deceased, " Sergeant Jeff Kinder of the Missouri State Highway Patrol told reporters on Friday morning.
Residents reported that police went door-to-door on Friday warning them to secure their homes.
Tyrone, Missouri, USA
Around 22:15 local time (4:15 GMT) on Thursday, officers from the Texas County Sheriff's Department responded to an emergency call from a girl claiming she heard gunshots in a home.
The girl fled to a neighbour's house to alert the authorities.
Upon inspection, officers found two people dead in the house.
As they continued searching, they found six additional victims who were killed and one that was injured spread across four other residences.
The body of the suspect, who has only been identified as a 36-year-old man from Tyrone, was discovered in car in nearby Shannon County. He had appeared to die of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Officials have made multiple references to a woman found at one of the scenes "who appeared to have died from natural causes". However, they have not made clear her connection to the victims or he suspect.
Authorities took the injured victim to a nearby hospital, and are working to notify the deceased's next-of-kin. They say that they will not be identifying the victims until the notification process is complete.
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ABM Musa's 84th birth anniv today
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Philosophy with John Searle: Three Free Courses
in Philosophy, UC Berkeley | December 8th, 2010 8 Comments
You can’t dabble in the world of philosophy very long without encountering John Searle. One of America’s most respected philosophers, Searle did important work on “speech act” theory during the 1960s, then later turned to consciousness and artificial intelligence, out of which came his famous “Chinese room” thought experiment. Searle has taught philosophy at UC-Berkeley since 1959, and, until recently, his courses were only available to matriculated students. But this fall semester, the good folks at Berkeley recorded three courses taught by Searle, and made them available online. We have added them to the Philosophy section of our big collection of Free Online Courses. Or, you can simply access the courses below, using your computer or your smart phone.
Philosophy of Language – iTunes – John Searle, UC Berkeley
Philosophy of Mind – iTunes – John Searle, UC Berkeley
Philosophy of Society – iTunes – John Searle, UC Berkeley
Note: All of these courses can also be accessed on YouTube (in audio format) using this big playlist.
brilliant! very entertaining lecturer. one of my favorite philosophers today.
my obsessive need to click over to OpenCulture is validated everyday!
peng says:
the second itunes U link is the same as the first one. Please correct it.
here is the correct itunes link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/philosophy-132-001-spring/id354819361
Dan Colman says:
Fixed. Sorry about that!
Are there links for non users of the … closed … iTunes System?
For these courses, what are the reading lists that accompany them? especially the books for the philosophy 132, spring 2010,
Leland Later says:
I took this course (Philosophy 132) in Fall 2014. There were 3 books for the course, all by Searle:
Intentionality (Cambridge University Press, 1983)
The Rediscovery of the Mind (MIT Press, 1994)
Mind (Oxford University Press, 2004)
Mind was the best complete summary, in my opinion. It touched on all the course material and was the easiest to understand.
From the course reader:
Meditations on First Philosophy: Meditations II and VI (Descartes)
Logical Analysis of Psychology (Hempel)
Nature of Mind (Armstrong)
Brans and Behaviour (Putnam)
Sensations and Brain Processes (Smart)
Mad Pain and Martian Pain (Lewis)
Descrates’ Myth (Ryle)
What Mary Didn’t Know (Jackson)
Naming and Necessity (Kripke)
What is it Like to Be a Bat? (Nagel)
Eliminative Materialism and the Propisitional Attitudes (Churchland)
Consciousness (Searle)
Identity and Necessity (Kripke)
Epiphenomenal and Supervenient Causation (Kim)
Mental Events (Davidson)
Meaning and Reference (Putnam)
Background of Thought (Stroud)
Minds, Brains, and Programs (Searle)
Can We Solve the MInd-Body Problem? (McGinn)
Extended Mind (Clark, Chalmers)
Mind and Cosmos: why the materialist new-Darwinian conception of nature is almost… (Nagel)
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OZY Investigation: Breaking the Silence on Croatia's Rising 'Womb Violence'
By Emily Verdouw
Croatian women are increasingly coming forward with stories of violence on the surgeon's table.
Women in Pain: This series investigates medical and spiritual crises facing women.Women in Pain: Equality is a long road. This OZY series investigates medical and spiritual crises facing women.
Croatian parliamentarian Ivana Ninčević–Lesandrić was struggling with the trauma of a first-trimester miscarriage, and nothing could’ve prepared her for what came next. At the hospital, she was tied to a table as a surgeon performed curettage to scrape out tissue from her uterus — all without administering anesthesia. “Those were the 30 most painful minutes of my life,” she recalls. “And I can recall every second of it.”
It’s an experience that’s all too familiar to an increasing number of Croatian women. A confluence of rising conservatism in Croatia and an exodus of doctors — including many anesthesiologists — is turning the operating table into a theater of violence against women undergoing procedures related to childbirth. But women are fighting back, shining a light on what they’re being forced to endure, and hoping it becomes impossible for authorities to ignore.
Since 2013, more than 620 doctors have left the country of 4 million people. The country, 85 percent Catholic, has swung toward increasing religiosity since the collapse of Yugoslavia and communism, says Branka Mrzić Jagatić, program coordinator at RODA, an advocacy organization led by parents and focused on reproductive rights. Religion today has a “big influence” on politicians, she says.
It was like [the] Croatian #MeToo movement, but the hashtag was #BreakTheSilence.
Valerija Bebek, Croatian journalist who has reported on the crisis.
While abortion is legal, many doctors use a conscientious objection exemption in the rules to turn women away, say experts. More and more Croatian women are crossing the border into Brežice, Slovenia, for safe access to abortion. There were 25 abortions at the border hospital in the first three months of 2019, compared to 54 in all of 2018. Croatia has among the lowest abortion rates in Europe, and patriarchy is a factor too, say experts.
“Patriarchy is the sea, and religion is the boat — you sail on it,” says Valerija Bebek, a Croatian journalist for 100Posto.
Women are challenging that, and Ninčević–Lesandrić has been central to those efforts. In October 2018, she stood up in Parliament and narrated her experience before the country’s health minister, Milan Kujundžić — a trained physician himself. “I wanted everyone to know that he know it,” she says. Kujundžić dismissed her testimony. “This is not how it’s done in Croatian hospitals,” he responded. But Ninčević–Lesandrić wasn’t done. “The minister is not telling the truth,” she shot back in Parliament, her voice level. “You said it’s not done this way, but it is. Because I experienced it.”
The speaker of the Parliament suggested Ninčević–Lesandrić’s detailed testimony had put him in an “uncomfortable” position. But the lawmaker’s words rang true for women across Croatia. That night, her social media feed was flooded with supporting messages. “It was like [the] Croatian #MeToo movement, but the hashtag was #BreakTheSilence,” says Bebek.
RODA issued a call for other Croatian women to share similar stories. Within two days, they had more than 400 testimonies, says Mrzić Jagatić, some of them anonymous. With the permission of those who had written in, RODA members took to the streets, reading out the testimonies in public to draw attention to the issue.
It’s unclear just how much the campaign will change the mindset of Croatia’s government, its medical fraternity and men more broadly, but the growing instances of obstetric violence are beginning to embarrass the country globally. Dubravka Šimonović, the U.N.’s special rapporteur on violence against women, spoke about the crisis during a session at the General Assembly last October, while highlighting that it’s a global phenomenon.
And back in Croatia, Ninčević–Lesandrić’s testimony and the subsequent campaign that has seen Croatian women speak out about their experiences are empowering many among them to question the violence they face. “Until yesterday, I thought that’s how it’s supposed to be, and that labor and stitching hurt, and that simply, you must endure it,” says one of the notes RODA has received since the movement took off. “Thank you for opening our eyes.”
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E-Rozgaar X Google Developers Event Held in Lahore
Nayab KhanLast Updated: Oct 25, 2019
The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and the joint project “e-Rozgaar Program” of Youth Affairs, Sports, Archeology & Tourism (YASAT) featured with Google, trained about 890 candidates in the certification of Google Mobile Sites. In partnership with PITB, Google User Expert conducted two research sessions in Lahore centers with the assistance of e-Rozgaar
While issuing the welcome note, Senior Program Manager e-Rozgaar Mr. Ahmad Islam said “I am proud to announce that Google and e-Rozgaar have trained hundreds of developers in the center across Punjab over the span of 3 weeks. The initial goal was to train 500 certified developers who ended up training in record time on 890 developers.
Mr. Salman Amin, director of entrepreneurship, then took the podium to deliver the closing note and congratulated his group on their efforts. Sharing the stats with the audience, he said, “Out of 1070 developers attending Google’s mobile site certification, 890 have passed and the certification is awarded. The strength consists of 52 percent of females, which are 471 out of 827.
In his closing remarks he said, I believe that if PITB’s greatest achievements are ever written, this achievement would certainly make its place in that list. There was also a very exciting quiz activity at the celebration event and e-Rozgaar & Google co-branded giveaways were offered to the winners. The session ended with all participants on a group photo of PITB and Google officials.
E-Rozgaar
The Punjab Information Technology Board and the Department of Youth, Sports, Archeology & Tourism have decided to set up e-Rozgaar centers in 36 districts of Punjab to provide training for potential freelancers and improve their professional skills. Through this project, Punjab’s government will help young people earn sustainable income. This program is not just a training program, but a movement that will help create jobs and prepare Pakistan for the future of employment worldwide.
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Taiwanese Electronics Giants Deny Reported Tie-up
By Dan Nystedt
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Two of Taiwan's largest contract electronics manufacturers on Tuesday denied reports they were in talks over a tie-up or buy-out, but investors sent their stocks higher on the speculation anyway.
Taiwan's Economic Daily News reported that Hon Hai Precision Industry, which assembles products ranging from Apple iPhones to Sony PlayStation 3 game machines, has been in talks to buy Pegatron, Asustek's contract manufacturing arm, in a stock swap.
The contract electronics manufacturing industry has been one of the key elements of low-cost digital gear for the past several years. Consolidation could mean higher prices overall since currently, there are a lot of electronics manufacturers for vendors to choose from, so vendors have all the pricing power.
Asustek split itself into three companies early this year in a bid to separate its contract manufacturing business from its branded business.
The local newspaper quoted analysts talking about a possible deal between the companies, but quoted Hon Hai as declining to comment and Asustek simply giving information about future plans that have already been decided for Pegatron, none of which include Hon Hai.
Later on Tuesday, Asustek released a statement to the Taiwan Stock Exchange saying neither Asustek nor Pegatron have engaged in any talks regarding a stock swap with anyone.
A Hon Hai representative said his company has denied the report.
Analysts believe a deal between Hon Hai and Asustek for Pegatron would boost Hon Hai's laptop PC manufacturing business.
The report, though denied by both parties during market hours, sent the stocks of both companies up.
Hon Hai gained 1.9 percent to end trade at NT$132, while Asustek stock rose 0.6 percent to end the day at NT$67.2.
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A beautiful Penguin Classics clothbound edition of Tolstoy's magnificent epic novel of love, conflict, fate and human life in all its imperfection and grandeur
At a glittering society party in St Petersburg in 1805, conversations are dominated by the prospect of war. Terror swiftly engulfs the country as Napoleon's army marches on Russia, and the lives of three young people are changed forever. The stories of quixotic Pierre, cynical Andrey and impetuous Natasha interweave with a huge cast, from aristocrats and peasants to soldiers and Napoleon himself. In War and Peace, Tolstoy entwines grand themes - conflict and love, birth and death, free will and faith - with unforgettable scenes of nineteenth-century Russia, to create a magnificent epic of human life in all its imperfection and grandeur.
Translated with an introduction and notes by Anthony Briggs, and with an afterword by Orlando Figes
Anthony Briggs's superb translation combines stirring, accessible prose with fidelity to Tolstoy's original, while Orlando Figes's afterword discusses the novel's vast scope and depiction of Russian identity. This edition also contains appendices, notes, a list of prominent characters and maps.
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HomeNewsRIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT CONDEMNS GOVERNOR GANDUJE'S CALL FOR VIOLENCE.
RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT CONDEMNS GOVERNOR GANDUJE'S CALL FOR VIOLENCE.
Rivers State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr Austin Tam-George, has condemned the governor of Kano State, Alhaji Mohammed Ganduje, for inciting violence in Rivers State, during his speech at the APC campaign rally in Port Harcourt today.
Governor Ganduje had charged APC supporters to resort to violence during the rerun elections in Rivers State on Saturday, saying: "if they shoot you, take cover and shoot them. "
"This is a shameful and egregious invitation to violence by the Kano State governor ", Dr Tam-George said.
The Commissioner called on the Inspector General of Police to immediately remove governor Ganduje from Rivers State, in order to forestall the breakdown of law and order in the state.
Continuing, Dr Tam-George blamed the Minister for Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi for importing thugs and Boko Haram fighters, disguised as APC supporters, to cause mayhem in Rivers State.
The Commissioner urged the people of Rivers State to resist any acts of electoral fraud by the police, INEC and APC before, during and after the elections on Saturday.
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Vestas to deliver turbines for 74MW Yunnan Jianshui Qikeshu wind farm in China
2 February 2015 (Last Updated February 2nd, 2015 18:30)
Wind system manufacturer Vestas has won a contract from Jianshui Suntien Wind Power Energy, which is a part of Hebei Construction & Investment Group, for assisting construction of the 74MW Yunnan Jianshui Qikeshu wind farm in China.
The wind facility will be located in the Yunan province of the country. It will be equipped with 37 units of V100-2.0MW wind turbines, to be supplied and installed by Vestas.
Delivery for the turbines is expected within the third quarter of 2015, following which the facility would be commissioned by the fourth quarter.
"Vestas and Hebei Construction have worked together on several projects in China, and we are pleased they have chosen Vestas technology for this low-wind site project."
Vestas has also agreed to provide active output management (AOM 4000) service for the Chinese wind farm for a two-year period.
Vestas Asia Pacific & China president Chris Beaufait said: "Vestas and Hebei Construction have worked together on several projects in China, and we are pleased they have chosen Vestas technology to meet their requirements for this low-wind site project."
The V100-2.0 MW turbine models are compatible with the low-wind, high-altitude conditions of the region, Vestas claimed.
Vestas has installed more than 52,000 wind turbines globally across 73 countries. Up until September last year, the firm maintained an installed capacity of approximately 4,540MW in China.
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What is the difference between vanilla and vanilla extract?
Asked by Jenske , Last updated: Jan 09, 2021
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Vanilla and vanilla extract are both made from vanilla beans. It seems that people assume that they can interchange the two because they seem similar to each other. The truth is that they are different in the sense that vanilla extract has been mixed with alcohol so it will have a more distinct and bitter taste.
The main compound that you will be tasting when you try out vanilla extract is called “vanillin.” This is something that you can find naturally in vanilla beans. Vanilla in its pure form is composed of different ingredients such as vanilla bean extract, glycerin, and water. Vanilla extract would take longer to make because the vanilla needs to ferment first.
Vanilla and vanilla extract are two types of flavors and ingredients that can be used in recipes. Vanilla obtains its flavor from orchids, which come from the vanilla genus. They can also be known as flat leaved vanilla or V planifolla. They can predominantly be found in Mexico. Vanilla extract is a solution. This solution has the vanilla flavor, but it is not from vanilla. It gets its flavor from a compound that is called vanillin.
Another difference between them is the amount of alcohol that is in the two of them. Between them, vanilla extract has more alcohol than the amount of alcohol that is in vanilla.
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First of all, you should recognize the fact that vanilla is a flavor that is obtained from the orchids of the vanilla genus. These species are also referred to as V planifolla or flat-leaved vanilla, and they are dominant in Mexico. The term vanilla is actually gotten from a Spanish word "vaina," which means a sheath or a pod.
It is not an easy job to grow the real vanilla, and probably they make the second most costly specie of its kind after saffron. Vanilla is also unique for its flavor, and it is really in very high demand. Conversely, vanilla extract is a solution that contains the vanilla flavor, but it is not a flavor gotten directly from vanilla itself. The primary ingredient for it, which is obtained from the vanilla flavor, is known as compound vanillin. A pure vanilla extract is usually prepared by macerating and percolating vanilla beans in a water and ethyl solution. There are also triple and double strength vanilla extract too. And the vanilla extract contains more amount of alcohol than vanilla itself.
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Vanilla is a tropical, climbing orchid of the vanilla genus, bearing podlike fruit-producing an extract used in perfumes or in flavoring food. Although vanilla is now grown in different parts of the world, its origin can be traced to Mexico. While vanilla is mostly discussed due to its powerful flavor in ice cream, it can also be used as spices for different kinds of dishes.
Vanilla extract, on the other hand, is a liquid that is prepared by soaking vanilla beans in alcohol. The proportion of vanilla beans and alcohol to be used is not constant for every country. In some countries, vanilla extract is made to contain 100 grams of vanilla beans and 35 percent of alcohol, whereas, in other countries, the percentage of alcohol in the mixture can be higher or lower than 35 percent. However, the percentage of alcohol in the vanilla is about 3 percent. While vanilla is used to describe the flavor, the substance that is producing the flavor is the vanilla extract.
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The sound design of The Swimmer
Sound designer Paul Davies on creating an aural montage conveying a sense of Britain for the short film The Swimmer, director Lynne Ramsay's contribution to the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.
By Erica Basnicki
The London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics are under a month away but the supporting events designed to show Britain’s cultural and artistic side, away from sporting endeavour, have already begun. These come under the umbrella head of the London Festival and include four short films commissioned from leading directors to examine the country’s image of itself.
Among works by Asif Kapadia, who directed the acclaimed Senna, Streetdance duo Max Giwa and Dania Pasquin and the grand old man of English social comedy-drama, Mike Leigh, is The Swimmer, directed by Lynne Ramsay, whose most recent feature film was We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011).
Ramsay describes the 13-minute short as a “stream of consciousness” that follows a young man on an endurance swim through a shifting background of country rivers and urban waterways. As he powers through the water, British songs and tunes intermingle with snatches of dialogue from classic UK films of the 1960s and 70s.
Because of this the sound design is as much a part of The Swimmer as the moodily sharp black and white images shot by Argentinean cinematographer Natasha Braier. The audio was designed and compiled by Paul Davies, who has worked with Ramsay since her first feature, Ratcatcher, in 1999.
Both are products of the National Film and Television School. Davies was a few years ahead of Ramsay and graduated as she was arriving but does remember her coming in. From 1995 to 2000 Davies worked at the now closed north London audio facilities house Videosonics, where sound for Ratcatcher was post-produced.
Since going freelance he has supervised the sound on Ramsay’s next two features, Morven Callar (2002) and We Need to Talk about Kevin, in between working on other films and TV series, including The Queen (2006) and Shameless. In the eight years separating the release of Morven Callar and the start of production on Kevin, Davies says work processes have changed slightly and this was more fully realised on The Swimmer.
“I was working on the sound at the same time as the pictures were being cut and there was even more collaboration with the picture editor [Adam Biskupski],” he explains. “I use Nuendo and everything is now file-based, so I could provide Adam with clips as we went along. That helps the picture cut and fits in with the very organic, fluid way Lynne likes to work. Having the sound alongside informs the edit.”
Usually Davies is a step removed from the shoot but for The Swimmer he spent four to five days on location, something he says he had not done since leaving film school. The main filming took place at a reservoir in Devon, where Davies recorded wild track audio – he does not think there was any sync sound – on a Marantz PMD660. “It was nothing fancy,” he observes.
The images are primarily a mixture of shots of the swimmer of the title, played by Tom Litten, and scenes along the riverside. There are also point of view shots from the water; as well as seeing what the swimmer sees, the audience hears what he hears. Davies recorded underwater using a DPA 8011 hydrophone hired from Richmond Film Services and mixed those tracks with old songs like The Very Thought of You by Al Bowley, which were processed in post to sound waterlogged.
The sound-track also features Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis, the theme from Peter Brooks 1963 film version of Lord of the Flies, composed by Raymond Leppard – the recording of which Davies describes as “very lo-fi” – and excerpts from other British films such as Billy Liar, Walkabout and If, which convey a decidedly bitter-sweet and edgy sense of Britishness.
Davies also contributed two electronic pieces he wrote and recorded at his home studio. Tracks were assembled on Nuendo and taken to Halo Post Production in London for mixing in the big Studio 1 on its AMS Neve DFC Gemini. “Everything was played live from Nuendo through MADI cards connected to the DFC,” Davies explains. The film was mixed by dubbing engineers Andrew Stirk and Jonathan Rush.
The Swimmer was co-commissioned by BBC Films and Film 4 and so will also be shown on television as well as theatrically. “Because of that the stereo TV mix was important,” says Davies, “but the focus was really on the Dolby Digital 5.1 for the cinematic release.”
The Swimmer is showing in Picturehouse Cinemas round the UK until 9 September.
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The Harrovian wins the Cairns Cup
Aquis splash out $1.5 million for yearling colt
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Jamie Kah (PA Images)
In a recent interview, Australian jockey Jamie Kah labelled the British racing industry as “backwards” when it comes to the opportunities (or lack thereof) it offers the female jockeys.
London’s newspaper The Guardian has quoted Kah as saying that the mooted idea that female riders in Britain be given a weight allowance was ‘’absolutely ridiculous’’.
Kah went on, without holding back, with her opinion of how the British industry works, in comparison to Australia.
‘’I’ve come from Australia, where the trainers have come around to females many years ago, so we’ve all been given a really fair shout,’’ Kah said.
“It’s as fair as it’s ever been.
“If you’re good, if you put in the time and work, you’ll get rides.
“Here, it’s very different. They’re very backward, I reckon, with the times.
“They’re not as accepting of female riders and there are some brilliant riders here.
“I’ve watched Hayley [Turner] and I think she rides as good as any of the boys here.
“I can’t get over how backwards it is. If you ask females back home, they’ll all blow up about the idea of getting a three-kilo allowance.
“But maybe something does need to happen here. Watching these riders, there’s nothing separating them in my opinion, besides opportunities.”
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Fellow Aussie rider Mark Zahra is in England as well to ride for the Rest Of The World team in the Shergar Cup supported Kah’s comments.
“The way Jamie’s riding in Australia at the moment, I don’t want to be giving her any weight” he said.
“On Saturday at Moonee Valley, women won five on an eight-race card.
“They’re going quite well and I would say at the moment they’re doing well enough without it.”
Linda Meech and Adelaide rider Raquel Clark also finished in the top six of the National Jockey’s Premiership which is an achievement that may not been in England in the near future with only two female riders featuring in the top 50 (flat race) riders and neither of them appeared in the top ten.
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Christopher Robin: “a scrappy affair with very little genuine feeling”
Winnie the Pooh is back to help Ewan McGregor’s beleaguered dad, but there’s not enough magic in this tall tale
By Trevor Johnston
Monday, 13th August 2018 at 4:33 pm
A year after Goodbye Christopher Robin used fact-based drama to trace the fortunes of the real boy behind the Winnie the Pooh stories, here’s the rather more fanciful Disney offering, in which the now grown-up master Christopher (Ewan McGregor) returns to Hundred Acre Wood for an effects-assisted adventure with his childhood pals. McGregor manfully puts on his best posh Home Counties accent as the husband and father mired in work commitments impinging on his family life, but the digitally animated reappearance of Pooh and pals could yet signal a welcome reconfiguration of his priorities.
It’s a familiar tale, seen before in Mary Poppins and indeed the dread Hook, whereby a cranky dad needs to forget his career and rediscover his inner big kid. However, Christopher Robin’s five credited screenwriters seem to be in a bit of a pickle about how to achieve this liberating resolution, delivering a decidedly scrappy affair, with much frantic chasing about, a central character who’s a rather tiresome fusspot, and very little genuine feeling.
Where’s the magic we were hoping for? Director Marc Forster also helmed the marvellous Finding Neverland, so hopes were high that he could bring some of the same child-like delight to these proceedings. Curiously, though, part of the disappointment might be related to the decision to render Pooh, Tigger, Piglet et al, as cuddly toys come back to computer-generated life. The Paddington movies, for instance, absolutely made us believe in a digital bear, but the furry animals on display here are surprisingly charmless – not least Pooh’s downright creepy button eyes and the faded tones which drain the colour from the usually irrepressible Tigger.
It’s difficult to credit that this lot are going to change anyone’s life, not least the much-hassled McGregor. Given that Disney’s familiar versions of AA Milne and EH Shepard’s characters are much loved to begin with, there might surely have been a case here for a blend of live-action and regular 2D animation – in the vintage style of Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
As it is, McGregor struggles to relax into the role (fair enough, this Christopher Robin is written as a bit of a fuddy-duddy), so the attention tends to wander elsewhere. Mark Gatiss trowels it on rather too thickly as his unscrupulous boss, although Jim Cummings’ contribution as the voice of Pooh and ever-frolicsome Tigger, whom he’s incarnated on screen for the past 30 years, remains as comforting as ever. It’s not quite clear why Eeyore has an American accent – though voice artist Brad Garrett does a terrific job – but his comically excessive melancholy turns out to be an unlikely scene-stealer. “Oh, no,” he sighs as Tigger is poised to leap into his signature number, “he’s going to do the song again…”
It’s a rare moment of laugh-out-loud fun in a film that knows exactly where it wants to go, but plays out disappointingly forced and superficial in the execution. Younger Disney fans in particular will be puzzled why there’s so much of the boring old dad when it is titled Christopher Robin – and therein lies a warning.
Christopher Robin opens in cinemas on Friday 17 August.
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Cory Littleton
College: Washington
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TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent, May 6, 2016…Signed by Las Vegas Raiders as an unrestricted free agent, March 25, 2020.
CAREER: Fifth-year versatile linebacker enters his firsts season with the Silver and Black after spending the first four years of his career with the Los Angeles Rams…In 2019, appeared in 16 contests for the fourth consecutive season, starting in each one, recording a career-best 134 tackles (75 solo), 3.5 sacks, two INTs, nine passes defensed, two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries…His 134 tackles ranked fourth in Rams history…In 2018, earned Pro Bowl and Associated Press second-team All-Pro honors for his exceptional performance on special teams, while starting all 16 contests for the first time in his career and posting 125 tackles (90) and career highs in sacks (four), INTs (three) including one returned for a TD and 13 passes defensed…In 2017, appeared in all 16 contests with four starts and posted 31 tackles (19), one sack, one INT, three passes defensed and one forced fumbles…As a rookie in 2016, appeared in all 16 contests and earned the Carroll Rosenbloom Memorial Award for being the club's top rookie…Career totals include 64 appearances with 37 starts, 303 tackles (192), 8.5 sacks, six INTs with one returned for a TD, 26 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and four fumbles recoveries…Postseason totals include four games played and three starts that each came during the team's Super Bowl LIII appearance in 2018…Totaled 29 stops (22), one INT and three passes defensed in postseason action.
2019 (with LAR): Started all 16 games in the regular season and led the Rams defense with a career-best 134 tackles (75 solo), adding 3.5 sacks, two INTs, nine passes defensed and a career-high two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries...His 134 tackles ranks fourth-most by a Rams player in a single season...Also became just the 14th player in franchise history to record 250 career tackles…(9/8) at Car.: Started at linebacker and made a team-high 14 tackles (eight)…Forced his second career fumble and recovered the ball on the opening series...Recorded an INT in the fourth quarter, the fifth of his career and first of the season...Also tallied two passes defensed…(9/15) vs. NO: Posted a team-high eight tackles (five), while logging two passes defensed...(9/22) at Cle.: Recorded four tackles (three) and two passes defensed...(9/29) vs. TB: Recorded eight tackles (three)...(10/3) at Sea.: Logged seven tackles (three) and one fumble recovery…(10/13) vs. SF: Tied a career-high with 14 tackles (nine), while also tallying one pass defensed...(10/20) at Atl.: Totaled three solo tackles...Sacked QB Matt Ryan for his first sack of the season and the sixth of his career...Also posted one INT, the sixth of his career, and one pass defensed…(10/27) vs. Cin.: Collected eight tackles (five) and a half-sack…(11/10) at Pit.: Logged 13 tackles (eight), one forced a fumble his third fumble recovery of the season...(11/17) vs. Chi.: Posted three tackles (one)...(11/25) vs. Bal.: Tallied 12 tackles (five)...(12/1) at Ari.: Notched a team-high eight tackles (six)...Surpassed the 100-tackle milestone for the second-consecutive season...Also added one sack...(12/8) vs. Sea.: Collected 10 tackles (eight)…(12/15) at Dal.: Posted 12 tackles (four), his sixth double-digit tackle output of the season...(12/21) at SF: Totaled a team-high seven tackles (six) to secure a single-season career-high…Also recorded one pass defensed, his ninth of the season...(12/29) vs. Ari.: Tallied three tackles and one sack, while recovering his fourth fumble of the season.
2018 (with LAR): Started all 16 regular season games and three postseason contests, including Super Bowl LIII...Led the team with 125 tackles (90 solo), four sacks, three INTs including one returned for a TD and 13 passes defensed...His 125 tackles were the 10th-most in the NFL in 2018...Added two blocked punts and one punt deflection en route to earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro Second Team honors as a special teamer…(9/10) at Oak.: Recorded a team-high 13 tackles (11), one INT and one pass defensed...(9/23) vs. LAC: Recorded a team-leading 10 tackles (five), one pass defensed and a blocked punt, the third of his career...(9/27) vs. Min.: Notched nine total tackles (five), two passes defensed and one tackle for loss...(10/7) at Sea.: Tallied eight tackles (three) and two passes defensed...Deflected a punt in the first quarter...(10/14) at Den.: Logged five tackles (four) and two passes defensed...(10/21) at SF: Notched a team-high 10 tackles (eight), adding two sacks, three tackles for loss and two quarterback hits...Blocked a punt out of the end zone for a safety, his second blocked punt of the season and the fourth of his career...The blocked punt marked his second-consecutive season with multiple blocked punts...(10/28) vs. GB: Tallied a team-high eight tackles (seven) and one sack…Recorded a sack in consecutive weeks for the first time in his career...(11/11) vs. Sea.: Shared the team lead in tackles with nine (six) and one for loss and one pass defensed...(12/2) at Det.: Totaled four tackles (two), including two for loss, one sack and one pass defensed...(12/9) at Chi.: Logged six tackles (five), including one for loss...Reached 100 total tackles in a single season for the first time in his career...(12/23) at Ari.: Posted a team-leading nine tackles (seven) on defense and added one pass defensed...(12/30) vs. SF: Totaled four tackles (three), two INTs, including one returned for a TD, and two passes defensed...Postseason: (1/12/19) vs. Dal.: Tied for the team lead in tackles with seven (five) including one tackle for loss, adding one pass defensed…Marked his first career postseason start...(1/20/19) at NO: Led the team with 12 tackles (11), a new postseason career high...Super Bowl LIII (2/3/19) vs. NE: Started at linebacker and saw action on special teams...Played all 72 defensive snaps, leading the team with 10 tackles (six)...Added two passes defensed and his first-career postseason INT.
2017 (with LAR): Played in all 16 games with four starts and played in one postseason game...Recorded 31 tackles (19 solo), one sack, one INT, three passes defensed and one forced fumble…(9/10) vs. Ind.: Forced a fumble and added one tackle...Also tallied one special teams tackle...(9/21) at SF: Saw action on defense and special teams, registering one tackle...(10/16) at Jac.: Recorded two tackles...Blocked a punt that was returned for a TD...(10/22) vs. Ari.: Registered his first career pass defensed...Tallied three special teams tackles...(11/5) at NYG: Recorded two tackles and one pass defensed...Blocked a punt in the third quarter, his second blocked punt of the season...(12/10) vs. Phi.: Recorded four tackles (three) and one quarterback hit...Added one tackle on special teams...(12/17) at Sea.: Collected four tackles (two), including one for loss...Added two tackles on special teams...(12/24) at Ten.: Recorded a then-career-high seven tackles (three), while also posting his first career sack, one INT and one pass defensed…(12/31) vs. SF: Finished with a career-high eight tackles (five)...Postseason: (1/6/18) vs. Atl.: Saw action at linebacker and on special teams...Notched one special teams tackle.
2016 (with LAR): Played in all 16 games on defense and special teams...Finished his rookie season with 13 tackles and nine special teams tackles...Recipient of the Carroll Rosenbloom Memorial Award as the club's top rookie...(10/23) vs. NYG: Recorded a personal-best two special teams tackles...(11/20) vs. Mia.: Appeared on both defense and special teams...Recorded his first career tackle...(11/27) at NO: Registered two tackles (one)...Added one special teams tackle...(12/4) at NE: Notched a career-high six tackles (five)...Recorded one special teams tackle...(1/1/17) vs. Ari.: Led the team with two special teams tackles.
COLLEGE: Played four years at Washington (2012-15), appearing in 49 games...Registered 178 career tackles (100 solo), 12.0 sacks, six passes defensed, three forced fumble and two fumble recoveries...In 2015, started all 13 games, recording 65 tackles (39 solo), six sacks and two passes defensed...Named honorable mention All-Pac-12...Finished 10th in the Pac-12 in sacks (six)...In 2014, played in all 14 games with four starts...Collected 37 tackles (22), one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery...In 2013, started all 13 games at defensive end...Made 62 tackles, five sacks, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery...In 2012, played in nine games, had 14 tackles (six) and one forced fumble.
PERSONAL: Attended Mount Miguel High School in Spring Valley, Calif. ...Named first-team All-CIF San Diego Section and first-team All-East County as both a junior and senior at defensive end...As a senior, helped Mount Miguel to an 8-2 record and a berth in the quarterfinals of the CIF San Diego Section Division IV playoffs...Also played basketball.
ADDITONAL STATISTICS: Touchdowns: 1, 12/30/18 vs. SF, 19-yard INT return. Blocked Punts: 2 in 2017, two in 2018; NFL totals: 4. Special teams tackles: 9 in 2016, 7 in 2017; NFL totals: 16.
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: TACKLES: Total – 14, two times; last: 103/13/19 VS. sf. Solo – 8, two times; last: 9/8/19 at Car. Sacks – two, 10/21/18 at SF. Forced Fumbles – 1, three times; last: 11/10/19 at Pit. Fumbles Recovered – 1, four times, last: 12/29/19 vs. Ari. Interceptions – two, 12/30/18 vs. SF. Passes defensed – two, seven times; last: 9/22/19 at Cle.
Cory Littleton discusses communication, settling into the defense & 2021 offseason
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Linebacker Cory Littleton addresses the media following the Week 7 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Cory Littleton details challenges of Josh Allen & talks Nick Kwiatkoski
Linebacker Cory Littleton discusses Bills quarterback Josh Allen, growing with the defense, linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski and more.
Cory Littleton locked in with Nick Kwiatkoski on defense, looks to play fast against Panthers
Linebacker Cory Littleton discusses the Panthers offense, communication with linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski and more.
Cory Littleton can't wait to put pads on, discusses value of special teams
Linebacker Cory Littleton shares his excitement for padded practices, discusses the value of special teams, tight end Darren Waller, playing next to linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski and more.
Cory Littleton and Nick Kwiatkoski settling in on defense
Hear from defensive back Damarious Randall and defensive coordinator Paul Guenther as they highlight the work ethic and versatility of linebackers Nick Kwiatkoski and Cory Littleton.
New linebacker duo looks to solidify the middle of the defense
Heading into 2020 Training Camp, the additions of Cory Littleton, Nick Kwiatkoski and draft pick Tanner Muse highlight the reconstructed linebacking corps in 2020.
Highlights: Cory Littleton
Watch highlights from new Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton.
Two-Minute Drill: Darren Waller inches closer on a date with destiny
Waller is now three catches away from claiming the Raiders single-season reception record from the legendary Tim Brown.
Pick Six: Alec Ingold plans to tough it out Sunday, like a true 'throwback' fullback
Ingold and a couple of rookies returning to practice headline Pick Six this week headed into Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
Cory Littleton is redefining the linebacker position with his hybrid size and athleticism
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton has earned the title of one of the premier coverage linebackers in the NFL, but he wasn't always a well-respected prospect.
Duelo de Posiciones 2020: Apoyadores
Las Vegas hizo dos contrataciones claves durante la agencia libre del 2020.
2020 Position Battle: The Raiders snagged two of the league's premier linebackers in free agency
The Raiders have been searching for consistent linebacker play for what feels like a decade, but it seems like General Manager Mike Mayock and Head Coach Jon Gruden have done their best this offseason to remedy the area of need.
Position Battle: A look at the linebackers for 2020 in photos
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Latest Contract News
Rail Operations (UK) orders new Class 93 tri-mode locomotives from Stadler
JSM Construction secures civil contract for Hume station in Singapore
Construction firm PORR has secured a contract from railway company PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PKP PLK) the design and construction of the 131 railway line between Chorzów Batory and Nakło Śląskie in Poland.
Jerzy Dul (PKP PLK, Deputy Director of the Silesian Region) and Siegfried Weindok (Member of the Board PORR). Credit: © PORR.
The project is expected to be completed by Q2 2024 and has been valued at around $341m.
The new line will be part of the C-E 65 rail corridor running between Zduńska Wola Karsznice and Chorzów Batory.
PORR CEO Karl-Heinz Strauss said: “Over the past ten years, PORR has realised numerous key railway projects for PKP PLK. This tender award underlines the successful cooperation of everyone involved, as well as our far-reaching expertise in the infrastructure sector. This technically demanding mega-project will add significant value to the backdrop for goods transport in this metropolitan region.”
PORR will design and build the two-track section of rail line no. 131. The new 23km-long rail line is integrated into the pan-European AGTC network and the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).
During the construction period, PORR will work on a total of 77km rail track, 15 station platforms, 200 sets of points, and 66 engineering structures.
The company will also build the control command and signalling, along with the catenary.
PORR said that the modernisation of different rail sections connecting the Polish regions of Śląskie and Łódzkie would help in enhancing safety, diminishing environmental impact and increase access to those with limited mobility.
In December 2020, PORR and STRABAG secured a tender from Vienna public transport provider Wiener Linien for the first phase of the connected construction project in the city.
Under the metro expansion plan, four new stations will be constructed as part of the redirection of the U2 line, and nearly 7km of tunnel will be driven.
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Asian Currency News
FOREX-Dollar falls in thin trade amid lower safe-haven demand
By Kate Duguid
(New throughout; changes dateline, previous LONDON)
NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Thin end-of-year volumes exacerbated broad weakness in the U.S. dollar on Monday, which dipped for three straight sessions and on Friday suffered its biggest one-day fall since March.
The dollar index, which measures the currency against a basket of six rivals, weakened 0.22% to 96.708 in North American trade. With Friday’s loss, the index’s gains for the year have shrunk to around 0.6%, compared to growth of about 4.4% in 2018.
“We’ve had a downdraft in the dollar for the last three-four sessions. It seemed to have accelerated beginning Friday and into today,” said Greg Anderson, global head of foreign exchange strategy at BMO Capital Markets.
“I don’t think there’s any fundamental story behind it. Maybe the market stocked up a little bit on long dollar (positions) before the turn, and now there doesn’t seem to be a need for the position. And so it’s bleeding out of a very thin market.”
Some analysts argued the move was a continuation of a trend of weaker demand for dollars on increased optimism about U.S.-China trade relations and the global growth outlook. Improved sentiment, which discourages investors from buying dollars as a safe-haven asset, drove the euro to a 4-1/2-month high of $1.121 on Monday. It was last up 0.22% at $1.120.
Signs that the euro zone economy has turned a corner have lifted the EU single currency in recent weeks.
“The main drivers of the weaker dollar have likely been risk appetite holding up in the wake of U.S. comments pertaining to a Phase 1 trade deal recently, as well as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s continued repo operations, which have recently been undersubscribed,” MUFG analysts said.
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will visit Washington this week to sign the Phase 1 trade deal with the United States, the South China Morning Post reported on Monday.
China’s yuan strengthened to touch 6.9742 in the offshore market, its highest since Dec. 13.
Sterling was last trading 0.34% stronger against the dollar at $1.312.
Against the euro, the pound recovered earlier losses and was last up 0.08% at 85.36 pence. Concerns that Britain is headed for a disruptive “hard Brexit” at the end of 2020 had been hurting the pound since mid-December. (Reporting by Kate Duguid and Tommy Reggiori Wilkes Editing by Nick Zieminski)
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The Pixar Image Computer was developed by the graphics division of Lucasfilm in the late 70s because existing graphics hardware did not meet their needs. The graphics division of Lucasfilm was purchased by Steve Jobs in 1986 and renamed Pixar. The per-seat cost of the system was never lowe enough to sell in high volume so in 1990 the hardware group of Pixar was sold to Vicom Systems. Vicom Systems went bankrupt a year later. Fewer than 300 of these systems were sold.
The Pixar Image Computer uses 48-bit memory for each pixel. The pixels use 12 bits for red, green, and blue, plus 12 bits for transparency (alpha channel). The CHAP is made from four bit-slice processors and four hardware multipliers in a SIMD architecture. It can execute instructions a rate of 40 MIPS. That made it 200 times faster than a DEC VAX-11/780, a popular system at the time. This system supports up to three CHAPs. The CHAPS talk to each other and other peripherals across the 80 MB/sec YAPBUS (Yet Another Pixar Bus), and to picture memory across the 240 MB/sec PBUS ( Processor Access Bus). The SYSBUS connects to the host computer. The standard video output board supports 525-line interlaced and 1024 x 768 resolutions.
These systems were part of a 3D medical imaging system donated by Georgetown University's Imaging Source and Information Science section. The complete system included a high-resolution scanner for the CT and MRI images and a scanner interface. The video output board was connected to a Megascan UHR-2008 high-resolution display monitor with 2,560 x 2,048 x 8-bit resolution. A Sun SPARCstation was used as the host computer for the Pixar Image Computer.
Two PII-9 Pixar Image Computers in a single cabinet.
A rear view of the PII-9 Pixar Image Computer.
The three cables at the right are YAPBUS data and control.
From right to left the boards are; CHAP, Memory, Memory,
Memory Control, Memory Control, Gray Serializer, and Gray Serializer.
The Pixar CHAP (Channel Processor) board in each system.
The four large chips at the middle left are 10 MHz 16-bit AMD 21116 bit-slice processors.
The four large chips at the middle right are Logic Devices LMU17 16 x 16 parallel multipliers.
One of two Pixar Memory boards in each system.
This board contains 384 Fujitsu 256K x 4-Bit Fast Page Mode DRAM chips
for a total of 48 MBytes of storage. This was a huge amount of memory at the time.
One of two Pixar Memory Controller boards in each system.
This board contains 384 Fujitsu MB81461B-12 64K x 4-Bit Multiport Video RAM chips
for a total of 12 MBytes of storage.
One of two Megascan Technology Gray Serializer boards in each system.
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Rediff.com » News » Why Arvind Kejriwal's ambition is also his dilemma
Why Arvind Kejriwal's ambition is also his dilemma
January 20, 2014 23:52 IST
Sheela Bhatt in New Delhi
Arvind Kejriwal, Mr Anti-Establishment, wants to play politics without being branded as the typical Indian politician so that he can make a mark in the 2014 general election.
While hiding his political manoeuvring, the Aam Aadmi Party's maverick leader is seeking fresh intervention in the agenda of the nation by agitating on the footpaths of New Delhi, says Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.
In 1947-1948, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, while presiding over the merger of hundreds of kingdoms into the newly-born Indian Union, gave several concessions to the maharaja of Bharatpur in Rajasthan, a principality bordering New Delhi.
Ranbeer Singh, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's father, was present at that meeting. 'Sardarsaab,' the elder Hooda asked Patel later, 'why did you agree for so much? You could have bargained better with him.'
'Bharatpur is closer to New Delhi,' Patel said. 'Even if a sparrow is killed in New Delhi, all of India talks about it.'
Arvind Kejriwal has done exceedingly well by agitating in New Delhi. India has been talking about it since April 2011 and he has got the taste of power as well. But before he could settle down as chief minister, Kejriwal has stepped out of his posh secretariat to squat on the footpath to dominate the headlines once again.
What is he up to?
Kejriwal is a man possessed. He saw how the voters of New Delhi have been eating out of his hands. The adulation for Kejriwal has been melodramatic.
After becoming chief minister, in less than a fortnight, on January 11, he invited people to deliver their complaints personally to him.
A tsunami of issues cropped up in his jansunvai (hearing of the people) literally held on the footpath.
It was if in the last 15 years Sheila Dikshit's Congress government had not done anything. Kejriwal demonstrated that well through that mismanaged meeting on January 11.
There were some tension-filled, risk-fraught, moments when poor people saw Kejriwal pleading with them to keep calm. They obeyed and slowly dispersed without even getting a hearing about their pain.
Kejriwal's political purpose was served even though people suffered in the chaos. It was sheer good luck that no stampede took place and there were no casualties.
There was no blood on the street that Saturday, but Delhi voters saw the face of Kejriwal, the hardcore politician.
Till he became chief minister, Delhi residents focused only on the activist Kejriwal. He was not seen as an an Indian politician as Indian voters understand them.
Kejriwal got adulation and even acquired credibility because he was untainted by the taint of being a politician.
His dress sense, his Hindi, his ideas and vision, his action plan -- nothing matched Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Nitish Kumar or any other politician of note.
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Image: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal leader at a meeting with party leaders and the media.
Photographs: Anindito Mukherjee/Reuters
Tags: New Delhi , Bhupinder Singh Hooda , Kejriwal , Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel , Aam Aadmi Party
The pied piper of New Delhi needs to nurture his future too
Sheela Bhatt
Each and every vote Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aaadmi Party won was the manifestation of the arrogance of the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Kejriwal and AAP won votes of people who were against the corrupt administration run by the bureaucracy, a slow-grinding justice delivery system and an uncontrollable police.
One positive emotion, too, worked for Kejriwal. That was his promise to reduce the price of water and power.
In just 22 days, there have been so many ups and downs in the Aam Aadmi Party and its politics.
When Kejriwal became chief minister, he was supposed to act. That was the apolitical expectations of the aam aadmi.
But the AAP has political ambitions. How do you sit in the edifice of the establishment and still win anti-establishment votes in the critical 2014 general election.
Time is playing a crucial role in what Kejriwal and AAP ideologues Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav are doing.
The pied piper of New Delhi needs to nurture his future too.
While keeping his anti-establishment identity intact, Kejriwal has played enough clever politics without acting on expected lines.
His avatar as the politician took shape the day he decided to form the party in spite of promising on camera that he would never do so.
Then, he consolidated his political position when he accepted, quite brazenly, Congress support to form the government. He broke the vow he took on camera.
Kejriwal's own 'politicisation' accelerated when he awfully supported Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti against whom the Delhi court has passed damaging observations.
The reality check has begun.
The difference between the activist Kejriwal and the politicking Kejriwal reminds one of the lover promising the moon before marriage and the lover-turned husband handing over a paltry salary after marriage.
New Delhi voters are watching Chief Minister Kejriwal with amazement.
'Yeh kuch kar dikhayega ke nahi (Will he perform or not?)' is the anxiety-ridden question most Delhi voters are asking.In the era of Twitter and Facebook, even classical politicians are impatient with Kejriwal and his politics which they dub pure nautanki (melodrama).
Rediff.com spoke to more than a dozen politicians from various parties and a few Cabinet ministers to find out what they felt about the Aam Aadmi Party and Kejriwal.
In off-the-record, but detailed, discussions, many powerful politicians including senior central ministers expressed, not surprisingly, anger about the current events in New Delhi.
One senior Cabinet minister told Rediff.com, with irritation, envy and frustration, "You have no idea! Kejriwal is the jinn released from the bottle. The Congress will regret this for years to come. What Indira Gandhi did in Punjab, Rahul Gandhi has done in New Delhi. To quell the Akali Dal, Indira Gandhi created destructive counter forces. Now to counter Narendra Modi, the Congress has unleashed Kejriwal on Modi and the system."
One Modi admirer in Ahmedabad compares Kejriwal's politics with a cottage industry; Modi, for him, represents sure shot ideas of 'nation building'.
Image: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal greets supporters during a protest in New Delhi.
Tags: Arvind Kejriwal , Aam Aaadmi Party , Indira Gandhi , New Delhi , Aam Aadmi Party and Kejriwal
Leaders are disgusted by Kejriwal's informal way of ruling
Second-rank leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress in New Delhi are shocked and disgusted by Arvind Kejriwal's informal way of ruling and his no-frills approach to his own mobility and his party using transparency in governance as its trump card.
Kejriwal's blue Wagon-R car has become the subject of many debates. Delhi's district-level leaders allege Kejriwal has brought municipality issues onto the national agenda.
An elected BJP member of the Delhi legislative assembly from East Delhi asked, "Don't you media guys have some sense of national priorities? How can the national media not worry about environment, inflation, security, Kashmir and other national issues and waste so much time 0n matters of subsidies which is just an administrative or at most a political issue?"
The jhadu (broom, the AAP's party symbol) is no more untouchable. Many BJP MLAs claimed that Kejriwal is being watched by the other parties only because money is pouring into the AAP coffers -- as much as between Rs 1.5 million and Rs 2 million a day!
Donors are listed on the AAP Web site (external link).
After an initial scare, Congress and BJP leaders now believe that by March 15, Kejriwal will begin wilting. They are confident that once the drama of "item numbers" unleashed by the AAP government like giving missed calls and having janata darbars cease to impress, people will see that Kejriwal has not shown any sign of good governance.
BJP and Congress leaders say the issue with Kejriwal's kind of politics is that it is difficult to assess accurately. Due to his clever politics, he can be underestimated or overestimated, easily.
Veterans of Indian politics occupying space in the corridors of power for decades decry Kejriwal and his politics. He is called childish and foolish by the typical political class. They cannnot bear to see how he dominates the Delhi media completely.
On January 6, the New Delhi edition of the Economic Times newspaper published nine reports on the AAP on its first three pages.
Kejriwal commands more time on television screens than Narendra Modi or the Gandhis.
The Times of India's Delhi edition has more stories on the AAP than on issues affecting the Indian economy. The chief minister's press conference attracts more outdoor broadcasting vans then all the central ministries' events put together. And that makes the old establishment nervous.
In Delhi, the existing hospital management societies, called the Rogi Kalyan Samitis, have been dismantled. They have been replaced by cap-wearing Aam Aadmi Party volunteers. They inspect, they advise and they roam around hospitals.
Similarly, Aam Aadmi volunteers go around inspecting schools to keep Education Minister Manish Sisodia informed about shortcomings in schools.
Image: Aam Aadmi Party supporters at a party rally addressed by Arvind Kejriwal.
Tags: New Delhi , Bharatiya Janata Party , Kejriwal , AAP , Congress
How Kejriwal is a typical politician!
Arvind Kejriwal's actions are too political and have nothing to do with setting the structure and system and good governance to deal with people's woes, says an elected BJP MLA.
The most revealing moment came when Kejriwal's political face overshadowed his previous avatar of the agitator when at a press conference he asked BJP leader Dr Harsh Vardhan to send him proof of former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit being involved in various scams. See the video (external link)
A typical Indian politician, one would think!
That was the beginning of the 'arrogance' in Kejriwal that the Delhi voters has been seeing day in and day out in the Congress and the BJP.
Kejriwal is powerful today also because he promised that would give cheap power and water to the capital's citizens. In both cases there is evidence that voters feel that it is like a dazzling marketing gimmick.
The chief minister has sold the product (external link) that is quite different at time of delivery.
There are so many well-researched articles showing that the AAP is not faithfully revealing all the facts (external link). The facts now known to the larger audience must have been known to him.
Kejriwal has seen that he can't reduce the power subsidy anytime soon. It will -- if ever it happens -- reach consumers only after the Lok Sabha election.
It is also clear that New Delhi voters, whose vote has elevated him to the chief ministership, are too small for him now.
Amitabha Pande, a former Indian Administrative Service officer, wrote on his Facebook page that, 'Am I the only one struck dumb at the imbecility of the idea of making every citizen into an anti-corruption Gestapo?' when he read about Kejriwal's idea of asking people to run sting operations on corrupt officials.
The problem with the AAP is that the party does things like this when it does not have the mandate. Yogendra Yadav, the AAP's sober face, recently noted about the party's success that, 'What is being called success is actually a very partial success. After all, we were technically the runners-up in Delhi. Normally, the party which gets this much of votes and seats should not draw this kind of attention.'
The New Delhi voters' dream romance with Kejriwal was about to end as other news stories started appearing in the national dallies.
Delhi voters first got an uncomfortable feeling that Kejriwal would soon be part of the same old political world when he almost finalised a 10-bedroom house-cum-office on Bhagwan Dass Road.
That was when Kejriwal stumbled badly -- he supported the selection of a house for himself where none of his voters could ever dream of living.
The Kejriwal political story based on an anti-VIP culture was going all wrong and voters could see that. He sensed it and retreated.
Image: AAP supporters at a party meeting.
Photographs: Adnan Abidi/Reuters
Kejriwal is in a dead hurry
The way the politician Kejriwal dealt with the Congress and the BJP and the way he succeeded in placing himself in a win-win situation gave a clear sense that posturing, symbolism and rhetoric will be his tools as it is used with consummate flair by all major political parties in the country.
The leader who could not finalise his home for more than a fortnight, the man who runs the administration of New Delhi from Uttar Pradesh has severe limitations.
Neither Kejriwal nor his party was prepared for the game they were playing. They were not equipped to rule Delhi.
Kejriwal has huge personal capacity, but his mandate is limited to 28 seats and his party does not have enough talent and leaders in a historical and huge city like Delhi.
Kejriwal is lucky that AAP-related negative news are published on pages 2 and 3 of the city pages of the morning dailies and not accessed outside Delhi. His three junior ministers' interviews in the newspapers read like nursery rhymes. They are so bland that it worries people in the know.
It is to his credit once again he saw so quickly that he would have to throw away the 'political identity' that was eroding his support at lightning speed.
So on Monday morning he went straight to the footpath outside Rail Bhavan from where he addressed the people and the police.
In a style very similar to Jayaprakash Narayan ithe days preceding the Emergency in June 1975, he told the police to abandon their uniforms and join him.
He is provoking the Congress to withdraw support so that he can be free of the burden of running a government that is impossible to run without the wherewithal of a nascent party.
It is not Kejriwal's genius alone that has landed him in a win-win situation. It is that time favours him.
Before the rest of India discover the complexities and the weaknesses inherent in his party and his leadership, Arvind Kejriwal wants to spread the charm of his disarming smile.
He wants to fully and finally establish his monopoly on the anti-corruption plank.
Nothing more, nothing less is acceptable to him.
Like the Hindutva identity, like poverty, like class struggle, the issue of corruption is not going to die from our political world any time soon.
Kejriwal is in a dead hurry to take a grip on anti-corruption, clean-public-life and no-VIP-culture politics.
Since 1980, the way the BJP has used different shades of Hindutva in different elections and the way the Congress fights elections on the pro-minority-Dalit card, Kejriwal thinks the 2014 election should be his entrance test to the Lok Sabha, and in the process he wants to register his party for the long haul in politics.
The biggest advantage he has over non-BJP and non-Congress leaders is that he is neither region centric nor does he have a limitation of language identity. Then why confine himself to New Delhi?
Arvind Kejriwal has to leave Delhi to embrace India.
So Kejriwal had to step out today to take the higher orbit. Kejriwal had to give the interview to CNN-IBN Editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai and display political bravery, saying 'Police ko theek kar lenge hum log, police ko theek karna ata hai hum logo ko. (We will make an example out of the police. We know how to make them behave).'
The most pertinent comment came from a Congress leader when he told Rediff.com, "Nikla tha Mahatma Gandhi ban ne, V P Singh bane to bhi kaafi hai. (Kejriwal set out to be Mahatma Gandhi, but it will be an achievement even if he can become V P Singh)."
Fear surges forth in the minds of New Delhi residents when their elected chief minister tells policemen, 'Tujhe theekane kar dunga.'
Not at the aam aadmi's cost, please.
Image: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal with Delhi Urban Development Minister Manish Sisodia, left.
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Initiative recognizes growth, maturity of field
The National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care, a consortium of five palliative care organizations, has released a set of clinical practice guidelines to promote quality palliative care in the United States.
The "Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care" seek to support quality and reduce variation in new and existing programs, develop and encourage continuity of care across settings, and facilitate collaborative partnerships among palliative care programs, community hospices, and a wide range of other health care delivery settings.
The consortium members are the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Glenview, IL; Center to Advance Palliative Care, Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City; Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association in Pittsburgh; Last Acts Partnership in Washington, DC; and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in Alexandria, VA.
"The field of palliative care has grown rapidly," observes Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care and a member of the project steering committee.
"But depending on where you were, there was a great variability in the definition of palliative care.’ It could mean one nursing home program that basically consisted of liberalized visiting hours, or an interdisciplinary team with a certain skill set." As the field grew, she continues, the need for benchmarks — a gold standard to work toward — eventually became obvious.
"It’s so early in the life of the field that we don’t want mandated standards, but we should be planning for a general interdisciplinary team, 24-7 coverage, training, and so on," Meier explains. "These guidelines have been created to try to assure a high level of quality for a growing number of palliative care programs across the country, some level of consistency among and between them, and a set of benchmarks against which programs can compare themselves."
The project’s initial leadership meeting took place in December 2001. Involved in discussions were the five leading palliative care organizations and several hundred leaders in a range of disciplines and health care settings who served as advisors.
"This really does reflect the consensus of a broad group of leaders," Meier asserts. First, existing guidelines from Canada, Australia, and Great Britain were reviewed. "A number of other nations had previously developed guidelines," she explains. Similarities and differences of funding and structure were examined.
An evidence-based literature review also was conducted. "For some issues, there are clearly evidence-based random control trials, like the assessment of pain; for others, like the benefit of bereavement support, there were not," Meier observes.
The steering committee (four representatives from each of the five consortium members) developed a writing subcommittee, which developed a detailed outline that was reviewed and edited. "Then it wrote the actual document, which went through a number of iterations and review by the steering committee and external reviewers," she says. The final product identified these core elements of palliative care:
patient population;
patient- and family-centered care;
timing of palliative care;
comprehensive care;
interdisciplinary team;
attention to relief of suffering;
communication skills;
skill in care for the dying and bereaved;
continuity of care across settings;
equitable access;
quality improvement.
In outlining the guidelines, quality palliative care was addressed in eight distinct domains:
structure and process of care;
physical aspects of care;
psychological and psychiatric aspects of care;
social aspects of care;
spiritual, religious, and existential aspects of care;
cultural aspects of care;
care of the imminently dying patient;
ethical and legal aspects of care.
A number of elements of the guidelines strike Meier as either new or especially significant in terms of general palliative care. "I’d say the first thing is the requirement for an interdisciplinary team. That’s not to say that every hospital should have a full-time nurse, doctor, and social worker, but rather that there should be expertise from those fields available. This is a requirement. I know there are a lot of programs that are only a single physician or nurse practitioner; those programs will now need to look at how to create interdisciplinary resources." she notes.
Another unique element is the provision of bereavement support. "This is not routinely offered in U.S. hospitals, yet we know that over 50% of us die in hospitals, not hospice, so some form of screening and support has to be built in," Meier adds.
Other elements of the guidelines are not unique to palliative care but may not be sufficiently widely recognized or utilized in the field. "They include error reduction and use of routine QI methods, and what goes with that is the requirement to measure — that, too, will be novel," she says. "You can’t be confident you are delivering high-quality care unless you measure."
Meier adds that it’s too early in the life of this specialty to push for required compliance. "People feel they don’t need any more regulatory strangleholds right now. We’ve established these guidelines not as a requirement, but as a gold standard. My hope is that over the next decade, these will become not the exception but the rule."
At present, American Hospital Association membership surveys show 25% of respondents have palliative care programs, she says. "When we get to the point where it’s two-thirds or three-quarters, that will be the point where it’s likely the Joint Commission [on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations] and other accrediting bodies will include guidelines for palliative care as a condition of accreditation." Nevertheless, Meier adds, "This is a huge step forward for the field. When you have consensus guidelines, it’s a statement of maturity."
[For more information, contact:
Diane E. Meier, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, P.O. Box 1070, New York, NY 10029. Phone: (212) 241-6796. E-mail: diane.meier@mssm.edu.
For the new palliative care guidelines, go to www.nhpco.org under "What’s New."]
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Ovidio Guzmán López freed amidst long day of violence in Sinaloa State capital
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Authorities in Mexico arrested and then released one of the sons of notorious drug kingpin, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman Loera, during a violent shootout Thursday, The New York Times reports.
The chaos began after 30 soldiers reportedly took control of a home in Culiacán, the capital of Sinaloa State. They arrested four men, including one of El Chapo’s sons, Ovidio Guzmán López, who is now a leader in the Sinaloa cartel, which his father ran for decades. Cartel gunmen, however, soon surrounded the house and opened fire, ultimately prompting the soldiers to free Guzmán López.
Following the initial incident, fighting continued, with soldiers and cartel forces squaring off in shootouts that lasted well into the night. Videos of the violence were uploaded to social media, including some that showed men in ski masks blocking streets and others that revealed the heavy artillery the cartel forces were using.
Ernesto Martínez, a local crime reporter, told The Times, “In my 21 years of covering crime at the heart of drug world, this has been the worst shootout and the most horrible situation I have ever encountered… The sound of the bullets was so strong I could almost smell the gunpowder.”
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The shootout and the failed attempt to capture Guzmán López is being viewed as a setback and an embarrassment for Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who vowed to crack down on the violence and corruption of the cartels. But even prior to Thursday’s shootout, Obrador and his government have struggled to contain the violence, with murders in the country reaching a record high of 14,603 between January and June of this year (in 2018, there were 13,985 during that same period, per Reuters).
The fighting Thursday also marked a shift in behavior from the Sinaloa Cartel. While the cartel remains powerful, it was hobbled by El Chapo’s arrest, conviction and life sentence in the United States, and has reportedly favored a lie-low approach in recent months. But some analysts believe, El Chapo’s arrest deepened various rifts in the cartel, and the fighting Thursday may have been launched by a faction looking to garner more control over the group.
“The ability to exercise restraint is key to an organization’s survival in the long term,” said Jaime López Aranda, a security analyst in Mexico City. “Successful criminal organizations are able to restrain themselves, and Sinaloa has been successful for a long time.”
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Romanian state airline Tarom orders five new planes from Boeing
Romanian state airline Tarom signed an order for five Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes, the US aircraft manufacturer announced on Monday, July 16. The value of this order amounts to USD 586 million, at current prices, according to Boeing. The new planes will be delivered in five years.
“This is an exciting time for Tarom as we upgrade our fleet and build strong partnerships that will benefit all of our passengers,” said Wolff Werner-Wilhelm, Tarom CEO. “The 737 MAX will provide our customers with exceptional performance, reliability and efficiency, with an extended range that will enable us to better serve our current routes and open new markets. This new acquisition represents a true statement of change for Tarom,” he added.
The deal, which was announced during the Farnborough Airshow in the UK, also includes support from Boeing Global Services on Tarom’s current and new airplanes.
“We are delighted that Tarom is joining the 737 MAX family as they grow their fleet and expand their network,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for Boeing. The 737 MAX is the fastest-selling airplane in Boeing history with more than 4,600 orders from 100 customers worldwide.
Tarom also signed an operational leasing contract for two Boeing 737-800 NG airplanes, which it started using in June this year.
Romanian airline Tarom will order five more Boeing aircraft for its fleet
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Time Bandit
Gone to the "Dark Side" with an Outremer 51.
Getting Desperate.
Marathon New Year
He's Coding!
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03 October 2020 | Penang, Malaysia
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Our Lockdown "Hell"
Stuart Letton
During this Covid imposed sailing hiatus, in the absence of stirring yarns of us battling the high seas, avid blog followers will know I have drawn on the experiences of the past, harking back to my youth, to bring you amusing and heart warming anecdotes to help while away the lockdowns.
Anne's told me to stop. "Nobody's interested in stories of your childhood". I'm not so sure, people are interested in the Royal family, Beyoncé and the like so, brace yourselves, here comes another.
Earlier today, walking along the trench we've now worn in the beach over these last many months aimlessly plodding back and furrit' into town, I spotted a guy whiling away his last few hours of freedom under the present Movement Control Order. The MCO is due to be tightened up later today as, after opening the gates to internal tourism, Malaysia has hit something of a spike. A spike of some magnitude with Covid now scoring two thousand five hundred cases a day as opposed to the eighty we've, "enjoyed" most of the year. You might remember I said this would happen just a few posts ago. But as usual, did anyone in the government think to ask me?
Our new best friend was amusing himself sketching one of the pseudo Arabic towers in one of the nearby hotels. "That's pretty impressive" I said, and we got to chatting.
"Where you from?" he asked. "Just over there" I replied pointing over his shoulder at our island home. "No" he replied, "where are you FROM?".
"Scotland" we said. Then, with a slight look of exasperation, probably much like you're feeling just now, he kind of said, and certainly implied, "Aaargh, NO - where are you FROM?"
"Stirling" we replied, half uttering "between Glasgow and Edinburgh" which we normally add to help folk who've done the usual tourist, lightning tour of Scottish castles and/or golf courses. Before we could get it out he says, "I spent seven years in Dundee".
I was too polite to say, "Oh, which prison was that?" as that's about the only reason people go to Dundee, but instead said "that must make you a doctor or a dentist" as the other gothic fortification in Dundee is the university.
"No" he says, "I'm a crazy cartoonist". Well, you could have knocked me down with a feather., or indeed a large weight that says "1 ton" on it.
So, there we were, on the other side of the world speaking to a local Malay who brought Desperate Dan, cow pies and the like to life every week in the Dandy. The staple reading diet of kids in the sixties.
It's where I learned my literary skills.
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Our brother in law runs marathons. He also does triathlons, you know, a hundred miles swimming on your back followed by many more on a bike sitting on a saddle designed by a masochist. Then I think you run the last bit. Actually, maybe they're all masochists.
He's also a regular participant in Yorkshire's Swaledale marathon. Talk about up hill and down dale. Twenty six miles of misery. Usually in the pouring rain. It wasn't always an organised marathon for masochists. I believe it started life as just normal Yorkshiremen going to town avoiding the bus fare.
All of which is a long way to say he's pretty fit. And has the short arms and deep pockets of a true Yorkshireman......who lives in Aberdeen, when he's not posted to Malaysia.
Jonathan had a significant birthday so we braved the Covid express all the way down to Penang to help him celebrate....... being old. Ha ha.
Now, while we've been exercising rigorously and indeed vigorously, for the last nine months, climbing Penang Hill, all eight hundred and twenty seven metres of it, was a bit of an acid test. 6 1/2 km straight up and 6 1/2 straight down, feet slippin around in yer flip flops from the sweat pouring off your back.
The lesson of the day is don't go walking with a Yorkshireman when there is a perfectly serviceable 50 Ringgit taxi service to the top.
29,358 steps and 278 flights of stairs if anyone's interested and us booked into an hotel with no elevator.
And so, we toughed it out until midnight, if you can call, scallops seared in ginger with caviar, Cod and Wagyu beef "toughing" it, rang in the bells and crawled up the stairs on our hands and knees to bed.
Happy New Year everybody.
One of the many exciting and intellectually stimulating topics of conversation among locked down cruisers is audio visual entertainment, whether The Donald Trump Comedy Hour, (although surely 70 million Americans can't be wrong?), the latest movies doing the rounds, like Forrest Gump or Gone With The Wind, such is the vintage of most folks hard drive collections.
TV series are much sought after as it can be a real challenge to fit in a whole movie between Sundowners and us old timers heading to bed at Cruisers' Midnight.
One series we latched onto was Grey's Anatomy. It was OK for a while but, for me anyway, it got a bit repetitive. Personal problems, stroppy patients, a disaster of some mind blowing proportion and of course, the out of their depth trainee doctor screaming, "he's coding" as yet another poor sucker gets a jolt from the paddles.
A jolt I very nearly needed last week on the way back from Kuah.
It was light airs, maybe 10 knots. We'd just filled up with diesel and, not wanting to actually use any, we upped the main and Solent and wheeched out the anchorage on a nice reach planning to circumnavigate the island. We're not likely to circumnavigate much else at the present rate so might as well do Langkawi we thought. That is, until the wind died a bit and went more behind. Solent away, Code 0 rolled out and off we went again. Until the wind went even more behind. Code 0 away, spinnaker hauled out after twelve months hibernation, and hoisted up what seemed to be a mast taller than I remembered.
"Phew. That was a bit of work"....and we'd only covered about six miles down to the end of the channel and time to turn for Rebak. Gybe, kite away, furled Code 0 down, Code D up unrolled and winched in......and off we went again. For five minutes, sailing right out the island thermal and into the afternoon sea breeze coming at us really fast. Really fast and really windy.
Frantic action to get the Code D furled and down, tack the boat in the transition from land to sea breeze, get the Solent back out, drop the boards and all in the few minutes before the wind hit.
In a previous life, I'd be stood at the wheel while my "people" rushed around like loonies doing the donkey work listening out for the skipper's shouts of perhaps, "Excuse me chaps, we may be gybing soon" or "it looks like we may be tacking RFN ........ so get the flippin' finger out".
Nowadays, it's just us, Anne driving and instead, it's just me running about like a loonie pulling ropes and winching.
The only shout you're likely to hear these days on Time Bandit is, "He's coding" as I lie on the deck, surrounded by acres of sailcloth, half conscious, blood vessels popping and me wheezing like Thomas The Tank Engine, but hey, we sailed all the way and used not a drop of diesel.
I never have been very good at this cruising lark.
(Nothing on the tele? Look for SV Time Bandit on YouTube. Nearly as bad as Greys Anatomy. Especially the episode when they all sing).
My apologies for another reference to an old movie but a scene from Jaws played out in my head this morning, (there’s a lot goes on in there you know).
In the movie, it was peak holiday time, the beach was mobbed but after the recent fatal shark attacks, no one, but no one, was going in the water. Not even for a pee.
Enter the politicians.
Dressed in his best 1970's, multi coloured, checked sports jacket, still very popular today among many European men of a certain age, (is it any wonder we voted for Brexit?), the mayor puts pressure on his colleagues, sunbathing a good ten metres from the water, to show some leadership, save the economy and get back in the water.
And of course, it all goes tits up. One death from a heart attack, another from shark attack.
Our Covid world seems to be re-enacting that scene.
The world's economies are in the tank. The only hope is tourism. (Whatever happened to manufacturing?) And so, the politicians have thrown open the borders and the eager tourists have flooded in.
Two weeks later. Guess what? You really didn't have to be Einstein or indeed Dr Fauci to forecast what would happen.
Covid spikes. Hospitals nearly "overwhelmed". New mutant strains emerging. Total lockdowns reintroduced. Jeez. What next?
All this going on while we sit in Rebak; our "Alcatraz". Delighted to be isolated here. Safe and secure on our own private island, off an island, off the mainland. Until the tourists started arriving.
Arriving from their Hot Spots in the south. We watch their 'planes fly overhead on the approach to Langkawi airport. Seventeen of them yesterday. We watch them climb into our ferry bringing them to our island. We eye them suspiciously from behind our reinforced, inadequate, fancy Batik patterned masks.
We now know exactly how those folks on the Jaws beach felt, not to mention the islanders of Sumatra, Maldives, Madagascar and Reunion who look at strange white sails coming over their horizons. Boats carrying STRANGERS!!!
It's therefore with a real sense of hypocrisy that we make plans to head for these very islands next month, finally en-route to South Africa.
The question is; is it really safe to go back in the water?
Remember our impotent, liquid Viagra fuelled outboard?
Well, we decided maybe we should get it looked at. Not in a Stuart kind of way; where, in an effort to fix some failed part or other I give said part a long and withering glare. Usually to no avail. Instead, I was going to pay, heaven forbid, an expert to look at it.
Our chosen engine medic had done a good job for one of the other cruisers, so, with a sound recommendation, we arranged to meet the mechanics on Kuah beach. We had to meet on the beach as the outboard is so heavy, any attempt to lift it is surely hastening a trip to the hernia clinic. Quite frankly, I’ve no idea how you lift it off the dinghy by man power alone without incurring bodily harm. In the end, it took three of us to get it off the dinghy, up the beach and onto the truck. The thing is, Honda put a wee handle on it as if you could lift it like a shopping bag. Their idea of a joke I guess.
Anyway, Honda despatched, we jumped in a Grab, Asia’s answer to Uber, and headed for the 99 Degrees South Golf Club for their advertised Christmas Fair.
Well, it was like stepping back in time, either twelve months or six decades.
The “golf club” was obviously where the UK ex-pats, or Border Rats as they’re otherwise known, gather for their afternoon Tiffin and G&Ts. Not that I ever been to one but from what I’ve read some of the “chaps” from the British Foreign Office circa 1930 or perhaps the Raj would have felt quite at home.
There was also a strange mind set in place with masks and social distancing nowhere to be seen. Plenty of mwaw mwaw, girly air kissing and manly hugs and folk not giving a fiddle-de-di
about that simply too boring disease that awful man Trump keeps going on about.
We felt like we’d landed in a scene from Downton Abbey. And about as comfortable.
We had a quick drink and left what might well become known as a Langkawi hot spot. And not for its night life.
Funny thing us, given it was an ex-Pat hang out we never met anyone who used to be called Pat.
We re-wrote our “to-do” list. In itself, not news of Blog shattering proportions however, it’s a re-write, finally, with a purpose.
We’re going sailing.
Not, definitely-maybe or definitely-if or definitely-but.
We’re definitely going sailing.
Next year. 
Sometime.
Probably January.
Or March.
Nonetheless, we’ve a new, objective oriented to-do list. (Whoops, apologies for work-speak).
I shimmied up the mast, tightened up the VHF aerial which was waggling a bit, gave the BadBoy aerial a hard look. But it still doesn’t work, never has. Put on a new main halyard. Checked the rig. Had a look at the view.
Serious stuff. See. We’re definitely going.
New engine oil, fuel and oil filters. Diesel supply polished and stocking up on passage grub.
Covid is down en route, there’s a vaccine on the horizon, the new Code 0 should arrive soon and having said nine months ago I’d catch up on all my outstanding videos I need a good excuse to continue not getting round to it.
However, basically, I’m done sitting on my ass.
A few days ago we "cast off the lines" and headed out to the big wide ocean. Well, Langkawi, anyway. Actually, not really. We didn't get that far. We spent our first three nights off a beach on Rebak, according to the AIS, all of 745 metres from our berth, over the hill in the marina. As the eagle flies.
A few days hull scrubbing later we finally made it to Langkawi and anchored of Chenang beach, hopped in the dinghy and headed ashore for a late breakfast. Now Chenang is a very flat beach and while the tidal range is just one and a half metres, it still goes out a long way. Farther than we can drag the overly heavy dinghy, and that's not been an uncommon problem over the last umpty years cruising. Consequently, over time, we've developed our own dinghy mooring system involving anchors, chains, bouys and endless amounts of rope. It's all a bit of a palaver, keeps other cruisers amused, or bemused, but it works.
We were in the final process of laying our "mooring" when Jens and Alison from Rebak wandered up, out for their daily walk along the beach.
"So, how does this lot work?" says Jens. "Well" says I, scratching the basic principles in the sand, "it's like this........." and on I blethered, ending with, "and the great thing is that if, unlike today where it's glassy calm, if there's any surf, once you've dropped the anchor, you can let yourself down from the mooring, reverse into the beach, the anchor system keeping the bow into the waves, step elegantly onto the sand then using the miles of endless rope, haul the dinghy safely back out into deeper water."
"To retrieve, we simply reverse the process. Simpls". And off we went for a stroll up the beach to the Smiling Buffalo for scrambled egg, smoked salmon, toast and......salad.
Over brunch, for by now breakfast time was long gone, the rain, forecast to break about two kicked off early leaving us to walk back into town in the torrential rain, our worn and somewhat perforated umbrellas creating our own misty micro climates under their shelter. In town, we thought we'd chill out in the air con of another favourite lockdown haunt, The Loaf coffee shop and hopefully the rain would ease.
"Oh look" says Anne as we walked in. "You can see the boat from here". Well, actually, we could see the top half of the mast over the back wall of the cafe. As I'm sure most cruisers will agree, it's always a bit of a relief to see your pride and joy safely at anchor after you've been away for a bit. Relaxed and reassured all was well Chez Time Bandit, we settled in, the rain hosing down outside.
"Two of your finest cappuccinos mein host, and how about an almond croissant?"
About an hour later, we paid up and headed for the beach. Turning the corner we were somewhat astounded, nay, panic stricken to see that under the top half of the apparently steady mast, rather than sitting sedately at anchor, Time Bandit was tossing and pitching, her bows leaping into the air, in some pretty big, steep waves and all that, not very far out from a newly developed surf line.
"Oh gosh" I thought. "Where the !?#% did this come from?" The forecast was rain from 14:00 and a measly variable 3.4 knots from anywhere (I just looked back at the data - honest). Next up was, "Where's the flippin' dinghy?"
As a sense of urgency, and a loosening of the bowels overtook us, like an aged version of Baywatch, we sprinted down the road and along the beach to where we'd left the dinghy on our super duper, fancy mooring. For a while we couldn't see it, then, appearing out the foaming breakers and spume, our little RIB was valiantly battling for survival, hooked, bow on to the pounding surf by said super duper fancy mooring, leaping up and down, pretty much awash as the top few inches of each wave were skimmed off into the boat. Not much longer and the whole boat would be awash.
"Pamela" and I quickly made a plan of action. We'd go all Baywatch, wade into the surf, climb in to the boat, haul ourselves out a little deeper and critically, for our hair do's and well being, ensuring the anchor kept us bow into the waves. Side on wouldn't be fun. I'd then start the engine and as we powered into the surf, Anne would haul in the mooring gubbins while throwing herself bodily forward as we hit each crest. So, just like Baywatch, we launched ourselves into the surf, climbed aboard and started to put the plan in action.
What is it they say about plans falling apart after the first engagement? Well, ours kind of held together, except, if the outboard engine's cold, our Honda needs a squirt of magic go juice up the air intake to get it going. A kind of Viagra for reluctant outboards. And it was cold. After a few energetic pulls, I knew we needed the juice. So, while the boat is leaping around like a bucking bronco under a fire hose (I said "bucking" but was feeling otherwise) muggins has to take the cover off the engine, give a magic squirt and a pull.
Cover off, squirt, pull and..........vvvrooooooomm...... Anne starts pulling in the anchor, then nothin'. "What the %#€$."
"Put the anchor back down" I politely suggested, as, side on to the surf, we were toast. Very soggy toast. Anne quickly eased out what she'd got in keeping it all under tension holding us head into the waves. Good skills that girl. I pulled and pulled but nothing. There was so much water around and with the cover off, we weren't going to get many chances to get the beast started.
It was then I noticed that after the magic squirt, when I'd executed my half rotation, triple salco, full extension starter cord pull, the engine fired......then instantly died as my elegant twist whipped out the kill cord, diligently attached to my wrist.
I quickly fished around in the mess and attached the cord to my ankle. If we were going to go upside down, it wasn't going to be in company of a flesh eating whisk. Another squirt of liquid Viagra, a pull and rewarded with a relieving "vvvrooom". Cover on, we motored into the surf, Anne hauling in the endless line as fast as she could.
More Baywatch, or indeed, lifeboat action as with each wave, the bow leapt into the air, in a welter of spray, Anne leaping forward to keep the bow down and get a refreshing hair rinse. We were so awash by this time that we were up to our knees, petrol cans, umbrellas, magic cans of juice sloshing around and worse, stopping us cresting the waves. Half the waves went under the boat. Half over the top, thankfully, as much sloshing out the back as came over the front. It seemed to take forever but finally we cleared the breaking surf and gingerly headed for Time Bandit, still pitching like a wild thing.
As we approached, getting aboard was obviously going to be a bit of a laugh, and a time when boarding up a ladder positioned in a seaman like manner mid-ships would have made life a lot easier. So much for fancy transom steps. One minute ours were totally submerged, the next, up in the air, rudders exposed. Nice and clean I was pleased to notice.
It was all about timing. And luck. Some bruises, rope burns and a chipped tooth, but we made it. It wasn't pretty. All knees, elbows, slithering and scrabbling for a safe hold, but it worked. Pretty much a nautical version of my climbing style.
Aboard, there was no way we could lift the RIB, not without the weight ripping out something, either the davits or the bottom of the dinghy. Something was going to go. Our only option was to put it on a short length of painter and hope it would be there when we got moving. We kept the painter short so it wouldn't foul the prop. We were in a precarious enough position as it was and losing an engine could have been embarrassing. Not to mention being back in the coffee shop faster than planned, Time Bandit parked neatly on the beach like some unwanted Hobie cat.
Engines on, Anne had a salt water shower lying on the trampoline as the waves crashed all around while she dialled in the chain. Fortunately it was still raining hard so she got a rinse as well.
Anchor up, we pulled away slowly, easing the dinghy painter out as far as it would go, lifeboat tow style. All we had to do was haul our semi-submersible the two miles back to the marina and at two knots or less to make sure we didn't break the tow rope. The "pitching hour" hour we called it.
An hour and fifteen minutes later, we're tied up at the dock in the glassy calm that is Rebak marina.
It was an exciting afternoon and after nine months where crossing the road on one of our interminable walks was the stress point of our day, last night, sleep wouldn't come easy.
It was either our poorly timed coffee giving a shock to our caffeine free systems or residual adrenaline. Either way, we just couldn't get over, tossing and turning in the heat the air-con was failing to subdue. Finally, I put on one of my "help you nod off on passage tracks", appropriately called "Atlantis".
Gentle soothing tunes, no melody you'd recognise to get you hooked and start thinking, just anonymous, soothing sounds.........all played to a background of waves breaking on the shore.
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We've been here so long we're now quite well known amongst the locals...... probably as the nutters who walk for miles and miles under the blazing sun. We've also effectively eaten our way around the world as Langkawi is home to quite a diverse population. The Jasmine for the Indian Butter Chicken, the Yasmin for Syrian lamb mandi, the Palm View for Chinese and Arts Cafe for Malay, each offering a range of exotic dishes...... and a dozen or more variations of chicken and rice. Where it goes wrong is when one nationality tries to cook another's food, eg: Scrambled egg, salmon and salad at our favourite haunt, The Smiling Buffalo, but it works. If it weren't for the walking we'd be about fourteen stone by now.
Yesterday morning we went ashore with M & P (nameless, to protect the innocent) and over breakfast, we talked about options for our day's walk. Michael had a suggestion (oops, that's his cover blown). "Yes", says Michael over breakfast, "if you go out of here, turn right, keep left at the river, then you'll be in the workings of the new road. When it's finished it will link the cruise terminal to the main road."
And so, fortified with a breakfast of Scott's porridge oats, bacon, eggs, sausage, fried tomato, beans, slice and a few cups of builders tea, off we went, (in my culinary dreams - actually, it was a breakfast of roti, dahl and curry sauce with tea and condensed milk - just to keep the diabetes moving along).
We knew the road Michael mentioned as we'd walked out to the cruise terminal a few days ago and seen the workings up on the hill. It seemed pretty logical that the road could be joined up into a scenic, albeit, long hike around the headland.
Just as well we had the condensed milk. It was all that kept us going as we climbed higher and higher up the hill, each "last crest" merely leading to the next. Forging deeper and deeper into the jungle, up this mud, rock and gravel half built and ever narrowing road we soldiered on. We didn't see a single soul, just one passing works truck. On and on we went, sweating like a racehorse, although, being British, we merely perspired. Nearly expired as well.
Nonetheless, after 14,324 steps, the next crest was, surely, the last, and, even if the road stopped, as seemed increasingly likely, there surely had to be a workers' path up to the road workings from the cruise terminal.
Our plodding in silence was broken by the sound of a truck labouring and bouncing up the broken track.
"Allo, allo, allo.......... what are you two up to then, out walking around in the middle of the lockdown," said the passenger..... from the door of their dark blue Polis wagon. Or at least that's what I think they said.
We were not only on rocky ground on the track but with new lockdown rules, not sure whether we were actually allowed out and pretty sure the big red warning sign, we'd ignored, a few K back, was Malay for "No Trespassing".
Dancing around their loaded questions about who we were, where we were going, why we're we going and where did we live, we stuck to our "we're dumb, lost tourists" line, which wasn't far from the truth.
It was also clear we were where we shouldn't be and were invited aboard and climbed, for the first time, into the back of a police car......... at least as far as I can remember.
For a while, we weren't sure if we were en route for jail or just being escorted from the premises. Fortunately, it was the latter and our two new best pals drove our sweaty, exhausted bones back to Chenang. "Anywhere particular you'd like to go? This is a good cafe".
And with a cheery wave and possibly Malay for "'evenin' all", off they went. Or maybe it was, “nutters”.
What nice young men.
Vessel Name: Time Bandit
Vessel Make/Model: Outremer 51
Hailing Port: Largs, Scotland
Crew: Anne and Stuart Letton
About: ex dinghy and keelboat racers now tooled up with a super sleek cat and still cruising around aimlessly, destination Nirvana...
Extra: 2020 Malaysia, Thailand then.... we’ll, it’s pick an ocean time. Pacific, Indian or stay put. No idea right now. Tune in and find out. Thanks for reading
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Oakland Hills Fire, 25 years later
Twenty-five years after an uncontrollable firestorm in the Oakland hills killed 25 people and destroyed 3,000 homes, officials say the conditions today are even worse due to drier hillsides, a long drought and hundreds of older non-native trees that were never removed.
25 years later: Oakland hills ripe for another firestorm
The 1991 inferno led to improved policies and equipment for fire and emergency crews, but the highly flammable trees that fueled the blaze have since regrown.
Chronicle Covers: The Oakland hills fire, a terrifying inferno
By Tim O’Rourke
The Chronicle’s front page from Oct. 21, 1991, covers the Oakland hills fire that killed 25 people, injured 150, burned more than 3,000 homes and caused $1.5 billion in damage.
Chronicle Covers: Oakland hills fire left ash, death, scarred
The Chronicle’s front page from Oct. 22, 1991, covers the aftermath of the Oakland hills fire, the most devastating Bay Area blaze in generations.
20 years later, recovery soothes family's anguish
By Kevin Fagan
1991: On the 20th anniversary of the Oakland hills firestorm, those who lived through it said the milestone represents this: Anguish at the memory. But pride in recovery.
Candlestick Memories: Oakland fire made game unforgettable
By John Crumpacker
From the press box at Candlestick Park on Oct. 20, 1991, I could see it, slow-moving and ominous: Something evil this way comes.
Oakland hills fire victims still feel the loss
By Kevin Fagan and Matthai Kuruvila
Even though you carry on, the pain and fear from seeing your world disappear in flames never truly goes away, say those who survived the worst fire in Bay Area history.
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Oakley factory to produce face shields
Oakley has converted part of its Foothill Ranch factory in Orange County, California, to supply face shields in order to meet growing demand for protective equipment against the Covid-19 virus. The 550,000-square-foot facility produces Oakley eyewear and goggles, and the face shields will be manufactured alongside existing products. The brand’s parent company, Luxottica, will donate the first 140,000 face shields to front-line workers in U.S. hospitals. The face shields will be made from a mix of polycarbonate, acetate, PET or APET. They are compatible with N95 respirator masks and protective eyewear and meet ANSI Z87.1 standards for protection against droplets.
Surf Expo was held physically in Florida
Not all the industry’s trade shows are being held virtually these days. Without giving any attendance figures yet, Emerald Holding has reported on a successful in-person edition of its Surf Expo show, held from Jan. 6-8 as planned in Orlando, Florida. A total of 321 exhibitors registered for ...
Prioritizing Covid-19 vaccine for athletes may ensure Tokyo Games take place
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games were postponed to July-August 2021, but the recent resurgence of Covid-19 cases, in Japan as elsewhere, is leaving uncertainty over the actual chances that the event will take place. According to Dick Pound , a senior member of the International Olympic Committee ...
Survey finds that 80% of Japanese people want Tokyo 2020 postponed or cancelled
According to a telephone poll by Kyodo News , around 80 percent of Japanese people would like this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo to be postponed or even cancelled. Japan is currently struggling with a resurgence of Covid-19 cases. The cities of Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa, and ...
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EPOS Audio aims to bring next-level audio to gamers worldwide
The company has its sights set on gamers with plans to offer some of the finest headsets on the market.
Founded earlier this year under the umbrella of healthcare audio giant Demant, EPOS Audio aims to bring the power of high-quality audio reproduction to the gaming headset market. The company will focus on a range of products, including co-branded releases of items currently under the Sennheiser brand.
EPOS also has plans to introduce gaming headsets under EPOS-only branding with the first product release scheduled for October 2020. Founded on the belief in “The Power of Audio” to transport gamers to another dimension, EPOS understands that gaming – and superior gaming audio - provides an unparalleled balm to the brain. EPOS products deliver powerful, visceral experiences for unsurpassed amounts of in-game immersion and flow. Transporting gamers to a different reality, EPOS audio enhances every vital sound cue, delivering total clarity of communication for a spellbinding experience. Each product is created to take technology, design, and performance to unprecedented levels.
The EPOS gaming website already carries listings for some of the world’s most popular headsets that were previously sold under the Sennheiser name, including the GSP 600 and GSP 370. Our own Bill Lavoy reviewed the GSP 370 last year, giving it high marks for both sound quality and unparalleled battery life. If the EPOS brand starts with such products from Day 1, the future of the brand looks pretty bright.
That said, the gaming audio market is very crowded right now with a variety of options from virtually every major gaming peripheral manufacturer. A strong pedigree will help EPOS make a dent in the market. Keep your browser pointed to Shacknews for more news on upcoming EPOS audio solutions as information is made available.
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Swiss Science Today
Research Researchers launch video game exploring the effects of confinement
Researchers launch video game exploring the effects of confinement
An interactive video game created by researchers and students in the EPFL College of Humanities (CDH) and UNIL Gamelab, in collaboration with the Initiative for Media Innovation (IMI) and Le Temps, allows users to explore a series of digital narratives that bear witness to the period of pandemic-induced isolation.
Celia Luterbacher 20.08.2020
Scenes from "Quatre apparts et un confinement" © Mathias Hängärtner
Would you let your children play in the park? How can you stay focused during your distance-learning course? Who are you going to call to pass the time while semi-confined? People across the world are dealing with these questions, and many more, as social distancing and confinement have become key strategies for fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
For CDH scientist and UNIL Gamelab researcher Yannick Rochat, an expert in game studies and digital humanities, a narrative video game seemed like a natural medium for exploring these questions, and how different people struggle to respond to them in different ways.
“Video games can convey information as well as emotions. The idea behind this game is to have a testimony to this period in history that has impacted us all. For a newspaper like Le Temps and for a researcher like myself, it is important to document and keep an account of these experiences,” he says.
On August 20th, Rochat and a team of collaborators from the worlds of gaming, programming, and graphic design released “Quatre apparts et un confinement” (Four Condos and a Containment): a series of interactive, choose-your-own-adventure stories that dramatize the lives of four fictitious neighbors in the same building.
Confinement through the eyes of others
The francophone game was developed in June and July, 2020, thanks to the (socially distanced) collaboration of IMI Director Mounir Krichane, Le Temps journalist Paul Ronga, graphic designer Mathias Hängärtner, EPFL student Andrew Dobis, and UNIL student Saara Jones. It is hosted on Le Temps’ website and mobile app.
Users can click through the digital apartments, visiting each character and participating briefly in their lives: their decisions, their worries, their desires, or their frustrations. Some experiences may seem familiar to users, while some present a window into what others may be feeling during confinement.
“This video game allows us to tell the story of confinement from different angles, while allowing the player to participate. This represents an important opportunity to relive confinement, but from the perspective of another person – for example, a single mother, an elderly woman, or a student,” Rochat explains. He adds that the mobile-friendly, point-and-click format was inspired in part by narrative video games like Florence, but with the added complexity of text and dialogue.
IMI Director Mounir Krichane also explains that beyond the game’s instructive aspect, which reflects educational offerings at EPFL and at UNIL on video games, “Quatre apparts” is also a way for IMI and its partners to explore new modes of storytelling, including interactive formats.
“With most media organizations now facing the question of audience renewal, interactive formats are a way to remain relevant to changing audiences while also attracting new ones, especially among younger generations,” he says.
Thanks to its open-source code, the creators also emphasize that other media and institutions are invited to publish or adapt the unique gaming experience, for example into other languages.
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What Is Meiosis? Definition And Stages
Updated on: 23 Nov 2019 by John Staughton
One of the most impressive things about living organisms, and human beings specifically, is the ability to perpetually regrow our cells through the process of cell division. In humans, this is not applicable to all cells, such as neurons, skin cells, heart cells and fat cells, but for the more than 200 other types of cells in the body, cellular division is their fundamental purpose—passing on genetic material, an instruction manual, per se, to healthy new cells.
There are two forms of cellular division in the body. Mitosis is the method used by somatic cells, which make up the vast majority of our bodies, and are responsible for cellular division in tissues, organs, veins etc. The second form of cellular division, meiosis, is much more specialized and specifically located, namely in the reproductive cells of an organism. For simplicity sake, we will be looking at meiosis from a primarily human perspective, although it occurs in all animals and plants within their respective sex cells and organs. More specifically, meiosis can be found in all sexually reproducing animals, plants and fungi, whether they are single-celled or multicellular eukaryotes.
What is Meiosis?
Meiosis is different from mitosis, in that 4 haploid cells are the end result, whereas the end result in mitosis is 2 diploid cells. Meiosis is only applicable for sex cells, namely the germ line cells that can be found in male testes and the female ovary. These germ line cells in a diploid organism, like a human, are diploid in nature. Diploid means possessing two sets of chromosomes, one from the male and one from the female. Haploid, on the other hand, refers to cells that contain only one set of chromosomes. The sole purpose of meiosis is to produce the gametes—eggs and sperm— and have each of them contain exactly half the number of chromosomes of the original germ line cell.
Explaining the entire cellular life cycle goes beyond the scope of this article, but prior to the start of meiosis, during the S phase of interphase, all of the DNA in the germ line cells is replicated, such that each cell contains two copies of identical genetic material. These replicas are bound by a centromere and are referred to as sister chromatids. At this point, once all the chromosomes have been replicated, meiosis can begin!
Stages of Meiosis
Meiosis can be divided into two main sections—Meiosis I and Meiosis II—as there are two cellular division events that take place. Each of these sections include four smaller stages, prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase, which are also present during mitotic divisions.
Meiosis begins with Prophase I, in which the chromosomes condense into more manageable sizes and densities, and the nuclear membrane dissolves. The homologous chromosomes will pair off and be connected by protein scaffolds, at which point genetic recombination (crossing-over) can occur. At locations on the chromosomes called chiasmata, the homologous chromosomes cross over and exchange genetic material, enabling more genetic diversity in the resultant offspring.
Once this exchange of chromosome sections is complete, metaphase I will begin. The protein scaffold will dissipate and the homologous chromosomes will begin to line up along the metaphase plate, guided by spindle fibers, which emanate from the centrosomes on either pole of the cell. During anaphase I, those same spindle fibers begin to pull the homologous chromosomes apart to opposing sides. Disjunction—a failure to separate the homologous chromosomes properly—at this stage can cause serious abnormalities in the resultant gametes.
(Photo Credit :Rdbickel/Wikimedia Commons)
The final stage of Meiosis I is telophase I, in which the chromosomes will begin to decondense. In some organisms, the nuclear membrane will begin to reform, but this is not always the case. The final step of telophase is the actual division of the two cells into their respective daughter cells, each of which contains one set of chromosomes (two sister chromatids).
Once the two daughter cells have been formed, the second cellular division event begins almost immediately. In those organisms where the DNA decondenses and the nuclear membrane reforms during telophase I, that process will reverse in prophase II. The centrosomes of the daughter cells will also move to the opposite poles of where they were during meiosis I. In metaphase II, spindle fibers once again extend and bind to the centromeres that connect the two sister chromatids. These spindle fibers will help to align the pairs of sister chromatids at the metaphase plate.
(Photo Credit :Ali zifan/Wikimedia Commons)
During anaphase II, the spindle fibers will begin to contract, tugging the sister chromatids apart, which are now referred to as chromosomes. Similar to this stage in meiosis I, it is critical that all of the chromosomes separate properly, or else it can result in aneuploidy—a state where a cell has an abnormal number of chromosomes, which can result in genetic disorders and disabilities. Once the individual chromatids (chromosomes) have migrated to the poles of the cell, telophase II can begin. The chromosomes will decondense into their incredibly long strands of genetic material, while the nuclear membrane reforms. Finally, the long process of meiosis reaches its end, when the two daughter cells divide, leaving behind four haploid cells, each of which contains a unique set of chromosomes (23 chromosomes).
Importance of Meiosis
The significance of this cellular division process should be rather obvious—it results in the production of gametes. In humans, the sperm and eggs produced through the process of meiosis can go on to merge during the process of fertilization, eventually creating a human being! Without these intricate processes—and their precise execution—you wouldn’t be sitting here reading this article right now!
(Photo Credit :Swart et al/Wikimedia Commons)
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Integrator expands board with two technical experts
OCF, the UK HPC system integrator, has appointed two of its long-term employees, Barry Evans and Russell Slack, to its board of directors.
'Our deep HPC technical skills, expertise and knowledge - recognised by our customers and the wider industry – is unique, sets us apart from other non-technical high end storage and HPC resellers and gives us an advantage in an increasingly competitive channel,' says Julian Fielden, managing director, OCF. 'The appointment of Barry and Russell to the board further demonstrates our commitment to supporting the increasingly technical needs of our growing base of customers.'
Working for OCF since 2002, Evans is technical manager responsible for pre-sales, solution architecture and technical strategy recommendations for OCF's clients. With an extensive background in systems engineering and systems management, Evans previously held positions with West Corporation, the US Department of Defense and Utell International in the United States.
Slack is engineering manager working for OCF since 2002 and with its predecessor firm since December 1995. Responsible for a team of six engineers; Slack has worked his way up from trainee engineer, Unix system engineer and senior engineer with OCF. He oversees every part of customers' post-sales installations which includes: coordinating delivery of customers' orders to OCF for pre-installation quality testing purposes; investigating the most effective way of implementing solutions; coordinating the delivery and managing the installation of solutions at customers' sites and the creation and agreement of 'statements of work' to ensure that the scope of work is clearly understood by all parties.
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Did you see the Happy Mondays in Scunthorpe? See if you were pictured ahead of the show
Shaun Ryder and co were rolling back the years at the Baths Hall last night
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Manchester icons The Happy Mondays came to Scunthorpe last night (November 29) to roll back the years.
Shaun Ryder and co took to the stage at the Baths Hall to reel off hit after hit from the Madchester era.
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Did you attend Russell Brand's show at the Scunthorpe Baths Hall?
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Shaun Ryder and Bez perform at the Baths Hall. (Image: David Haber)
Speaking ahead of the show, frontman Shaun Ryder said: "I am really looking forward to the Mondays' shows leading up to Christmas 2017. We're performing better than ever and I love getting together with the band, blasting out all our great tunes we've made together over the decades. It's gonna be great.
"I don't think we have been to any of these places on this tour for about 30 years. It is going to be a really good tour.
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ISC West, 2008
The International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) returns this April to the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. Described by some as the best security event in the nation, ISC West is expected to attract more than 15,300 security buyers and a total of over 24,300 industry professionals—44 percent of whom do not attend any other security event.
ISC Education is one of the special features at the event. Participants have the chance to further their career and earn CEU credits from UNLV to maintain their professional certifications. ISC Education focuses on new applications for the use of current technology in retail, life safety, and more. In addition, a new Signature Series puts attendees in touch with leaders discussing industry trends, case studies, and standards. Program topics are diverse and include networking/IP: systems design, surveillance, communications; mobile/wireless, access control and enterprise security; smart home; urban security; fire/monitoring, and IT security.
The Urban Security section is tailored to those interested in the future of municipality and urban protection. Categories include perimeter/barrier protection, detection, urban services, city emergency and crisis management, port and cargo, and tactical gear.
For those interested in something that hits closer to home, SmartHome, a newly launched publication from SDM magazine, will provide some answers. Publisher BNP Media will be the official media sponsor of the SmartHome@ISC Event. The featured area will focus on home audio/video, networking/communications, home automation controls and home electrical.
Besides these special exhibition areas, seminars and workshops offer another reason to attend the conference.
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“A real hands-on problem-solving workshop of this nature has never before been offered to the industry at large, and is specifically designed by and for the alarm and integration industry,” Harris said. Attendees will role-play to explore effective solutions to many common industry customer challenges. Harris and Eisenstadt invite all attendees to come armed with challenges of their own. The Solutions Challenge Role-Play Workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. For information visit ISC West at www.iscwest.com or Attrition Busters at www.attritionbusters.com.
On April 2, Bill Brousseau, vice president of Secure Global Solutions’ Network Operations Center (NOC) in Milwaukee, Wis., will present a public seminar on the business risks, needs and solutions for central station network security. Brousseau is a CISSP and has 15 years of data security experience including designing, implementing, and testing data security systems for large corporations and utilities. These new threats can come from anywhere in the world, and have all new methods and tactics; this seminar will help participants design defenses against these new threats. Live demonstrations of the tools and tricks used by hackers will show how vulnerable data can be. These are just two examples of the dozens of seminars and workshops planned for ISC West.
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Chelsea falls to John Carroll
By Davis Potter
Published 12:26 am Saturday, September 25, 2010
Chelsea High School quarterback Jake Ganus fires a pass in the Hornets' loss Sept. 24. (Contributed/Cari Dean)
By DAVIS POTTER / Staff Writer
Chelsea (3-2, 2-1 in Class 5A, Region 5) dropped a non-region contest against John Carroll, 21-7, on Sept. 24.
“We didn’t play good, and we didn’t finish drives,” Chelsea coach Wade Waldrop said.
The night was full of blunders for the Hornets, as John Carroll (3-2, 1-2 in Class 5A, Region 4) scored after blocking a field goal attempt and intercepted Jake Ganus three times.
The Hornets trailed by a touchdown at halftime after running back Julius McCall scored from 2 yards out to make the score 14-7.
However, the interceptions — all three came in the second half — and lack of execution were too much for Chelsea to overcome.
“(John Carroll) did a good job of not turning the ball over,” Waldrop said. “We just didn’t execute.”
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Police warn of increased holiday crimes
By Neal Wagner
Published 12:25 pm Tuesday, November 30, 2010
By NEAL WAGNER / City Editor
Along with twinkling lights, brightly lit houses and shopping rushes, the holiday season also brings some less-desirable trends to some of Shelby County’s most populated areas.
“Things have been kind of quiet for us the last few weeks, but with the economy the way it is, people are starting to get desperate,” said Pelham Police Department Lt. Davy Lott.
Every Christmas season, the Pelham Police Department sees a spike in burglaries, shoplifting and other theft cases.
With more shoppers lining store aisles, collections of valuable goods under Christmas trees and families out of town for long periods of time, criminals have more opportunities to commit crimes during December, Lott said.
“With more people shopping later at night, it’s more of an opportunity for criminals to steal things,” Lott said. “Ladies have their purses with them when they shop, and they get busy doing something and leave their purse in their cart. Someone will pick up their purse before they realize it’s gone.
“We have had some burglaries in the past, both before Christmas when everything is under the tree, and after Christmas when everything has been opened up,” Lott added. “We get a lot of shoplifting calls too.”
The Police Department has released a list of safety precautions to follow while shopping and at home.
While shopping, the department warned residents to be alert of their surroundings and always park in well-lit areas, to never shop alone and to never leave valuables visible in a parked car.
“If you do shop alone, especially at night, be especially cautious when returning to your vehicle. Have your keys out and ready when you leave the store,” read a Pelham Police press release, which also noted burglaries from automobiles are among the most common holiday crimes.
The department also warned shoppers to only make purchases from secure websites, and to always keep purses and wallets in their possession while at a store.
“Some online businesses are merely fronts that utilize personal and credit card information for illegal purposes,” the release read.
While at home, the department urged residents to immediately report suspicious vehicles or people in their neighborhood to the police, to avoid allowing strangers access to their homes, to keep gifts in an area not visible from outside the house and to keep all doors and windows locked.
“Pay special attention that the packaging material for large-dollar items, such as electronics, is placed out of view in trash receptacles for garbage pickup,” read the release. “If traveling, leave some lights on and contact the Police Department to request extra patrols for your home.
“Hopefully these tips, along with some diligence on the part of you and your family, will help to protect you from crime during this special time of the year,” the release read.
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Google Staffer Claims She Was Fired Over Worker Rights
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Tom Jowitt, December 18, 2019, 4:49 pm
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Security engineer claims she was fired for Chrome popup about the protection of worker rights at the search engine giant
A Google worker has claimed that she was fired because she was reminding fellow workers at the search engine giant about their rights.
According to a post on Medium, security engineer Kathryn Spiers said she had created a Chrome popup notification to remind her fellow Google workers that they have the “right to participate in protected concerted activities.”
But Google bosses allegedly didn’t appreciate this and Spiers was suspended in November before she was fired last week.
Fired engineer
“My name is Kathryn Spiers. I was at Google for just under 2 years. I worked on the Platform Security team, focusing on Chrome’s use within Google,” she wrote “Part of my job was to write browser notifications so that my coworkers can be automatically notified of employee guidelines and company policies while they surf the web. I was very good at my job and Google has acknowledged this.”
Spiers said that Google was recently forced to post a list of rights that employees have in the workplace.
“So when I heard that Google had hired a union busting firm and started illegally retaliating against my coworkers, I decided to make sure that my coworkers knew about the posting,” Spiers wrote.
“I created a little notification, only a few lines of code, that pops up in the corner of the browser whenever my coworkers visited the union busters’ website or the community guidelines policy,” she said. “The notification said: ‘Googlers have the right to participate in protected concerted activities.’”
Spiers insisted these types of code changes happens all the time, and Googlers often “add things to make our jobs easier or even to just share hobbies or interests. For example, someone changed the default desktop wallpaper during the walkout last year so that the Linux penguin was holding a protest sign,” she wrote. “The company has never reacted aggressively in response to a notification such as this in the past. It’s always been a celebrated part of the culture.”
“During my time on the security team, I’ve had many conversations about the importance of maintaining user trust,” she said. “My code – a small notification about employee rights – does not reduce trust. What does is the Director of Detection and Response signing a letter falsely accusing four of my coworkers. Or the fact that upper management is trying to use the security team to investigate employees and their organising activity.”
“Google’s response to this was to suspend me immediately and without warning,” she wrote. “This was the week of Thanksgiving, the same day they fired the Thanksgiving Four. They also dragged me into three separate interrogations with very little warning each time. The interrogations were extremely aggressive and illegal. They wouldn’t let me consult with anyone, including a lawyer, and relentlessly pressured me to incriminate myself and any coworkers I had talked to about exercising my rights at work.”
“On Friday, December 13 my interrogator called me to tell me that I was being terminated for violating Google’s security policies,” she wrote. “Google has overreacted in an egregious, illegal, and discriminatory manner. The notification I wrote had no negative effect on our users or other employees and Google will do its best to justify my firing in a way that pits workers against each other but they can’t hide behind this fabricated logic forever.”
Staff tensions
Earlier this month the Communications Workers of America union filed a federal labour charge against Google, alleging it unlawfully fired four employees (the Thanksgiving four) to deter workers from engaging in union activities.
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) union is the largest communications and media labour union in the United States, with roughly 700,000 members.
Last month Google fired four employees as they were allegedly in violation of the Alphabet unit’s strict data security policies.
But activist workers claim the move was in retaliation for a demonstration at Google’s San Francisco office, which was attended by more than 200 Google employees.
Some workers also cited Google’s recent moves, such as implementing a tracking tool on employee’s web browsers. Google for its part has denied those charges.
In April this year at a ‘town hall’ meeting, staff alleged that Google regularly retaliates against employees who speak out.
And then on 21 October, several dozen workers at Google’s office in Zurich reportedly held an event about workers’ rights and unionisation, despite their managers’ attempts to cancel it.
In September contract workers for Google in Pittsburgh voted to join the United Steelworkers union.
But the biggest bone of contention in the past 18 months has been caused by sexual harassment concerns.
In November 2018, 20,000 Google staff around the world staged a mass walkout to protest at the lenient treatment and payouts for executives accused of sexual harassment.
Google staff have also previously protested against a number of Google projects, including a censored search engine in China (Project Dragonfly) and a contract with the Pentagon to analyse drone footage (Project Maven).
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Pinterest Enters Into Paid Search Space
Pinterest has announced that it is now offering paid search to advertisers. This release has come after a series of trial advertising campaigns with select companies including Target, eBay and Kenshoo.
The option is now available to all businesses who have Pinterest Ads Manager and who have uploaded a minimum of one pin.
Why You Should Be Interested in Pinterest Paid Search
The unique visual nature of this network presents a variety of opportunities that may not be able on other networks. For example, Pinterest has made it well known that they want to start monetizing the “discovery” phase of search, when a user hasn’t yet decided whether or not they want a product but is open to ideas.
Apart from attracting buyers at an early stage of the sales cycle, here are a few other compelling statistics about Pinterest that may get you interested in Pinterest paid search:
There are over 200 million users on Pinterest (an increase of 50 million since 2016)
Each month, over 2 billion searches are performed on Pinterest
97 percent of Pinterest searches are non-branded
75 percent of saved Pins come from businesses
Taking Advantage of Self-Serve Pinterest Ads
The brand new Ads Manager allows advertisers to create and optimize what appear to be native Pins. The technology will also track and report the performance of your campaign.
The company is hoping that it can offer something new while still delivering the same core performance metrics provided by Google AdWords. It is also promising that its self-serve Pinterest ads
will be more sophisticated in terms of keyword and granularity of audience data than other paid search providers.
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Australian startups to get access to a “world-leading” regulatory sandbox
Denham Sadler
Early-stage Australian fintech startups will soon be able to access a “world-leading” and “potentially game-changing” regulatory sandbox under new proposals outlined by ASIC.
The regulatory sandbox would allow startups operating in the financial services space to trial products or services with real customers for six months without obtaining an ASIC licence in order to validate ideas quicker, ASIC commissioner John Price says.
“We believe the measures proposed will help to lower barriers to entry faced by finch startups by providing cost reductions and promoting efficiency in the provision of financial services whilst maintaining the fundamental principles of the regulatory and licensing framework,” Price says.
“It will allow some fintech businesses to commence testing of certain product offerings in the absence of detailed assessment by the regulator.”
A game-changer
Stone & Chalk CEO Alex Scandurra says the regulatory sandbox is a “potential game-changer”.
“If implemented, not only would Australia’s sandbox lead the world and leapfrog what the UK is contemplating, it would provide a strong proof towards the successful collaboration between leaders in the fintech community, ASIC and the federal treasury that started late last year,” Scandurra says.
“A sandbox will allow for greater user testing and validation prior to starting the licensing process, something which will help reduce the time and costs needed to commercially launch a fintech product or service.”
The paper outlined a six-month period where fintechs could trial products or services with up to 100 retail clients without having an Australian financial services licence.
Startups accessing the sandbox will have to have a “recognised sponsor” and there will be a $10,000 limit on investment per retail client and a total cap of $5 million.
Companies will still have to comply with modified conduct and disclosure obligations and external dispute resolution schemes.
Existing licensed startups will not be able to utilise the regulatory sandbox.
The concept of a regulatory sandbox was one of three core policy proposals submitted to the government in February by Fintech Australia, and its implementation was announced by treasurer Scott Morrison in March.
For KPMG innovate head James Mabbott, it’s another step towards Australia becoming a leading regional fintech hub.
“We pointed to the role of sandbox environments in Level39 in the UK as a means to allow for fintech startups to test propositions and determine early if there is product and market fit,” Mabbott says.
“The ASIC recommendations for a regulatory sandbox is clearly aligned to this outcome and will further underline Australia’s commitment to being a regional fintech centre.”
MoneyPlace CEO Stuart Stoyan says the proposal would be hugely beneficial for Australian fintechs.
“This is a much welcomed and much needed initiative from ASIC that will help fintechs more quickly get to market and prove their businesses,” Stoyan says.
“This is something Fintech Australia has supported since inception, we’re happy ASIC has worked with us to bring it to inception in a relatively quick time.”
But Stoyan says he is concerned with the requirement of having a sponsor, saying it may put an added financial burden on young startups.
“We want to make sure this doesn’t create a situation where fintechs need to go for paid services to access support,” he says.
“The concern here is that if sponsors become gatekeepers they are essentially going to monetise this. While the reliance on sponsorship does provide oversight and additional checks, there needs to be avenues for up and coming fintechs to access the sandbox without having to pay a fee for that service.”
Significantly improving the path to market
Both Stoyan and Six Park CEO Patrick Garrett say their startups would have grown significantly quicker had a regulatory sandbox been in place before their inception.
“It took MoneyPlace around 18 months to get regulatory approval,” Stoyan says.
“We were fortunate enough to have patient investors but this sandbox would have enabled us to test and prove our business model more quickly.”
Garrett agrees, saying a sandbox would have “significantly improved” the process of getting Six Park to market.
“This ability to effectively beta test an innovative business model in a controlled environment would have changed our commercialisation approach,” Garrett says.
“It was a huge challenge for us to build and test our end-to-end offering and secure the appropriate authorisations at the same time.”
Submissions on the ASIC consultation paper are open until July 22.
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High School Coaches Announced
VizaRush is proud to announce the coaching assignments for the upcoming High School age boys teams.
Angelo Tsingerliotis | 2006 Boys Black
Coach Angelo is the current Head Coach for Brien McMahon High School’s girl's varsity soccer team and was a former four-year soccer player at Western Connecticut State University. He originally started as a goalkeeper but eventually transitioned into a starting center back.
Oscar Curras | 2005 Boys Black
Oscar Curras started playing when he was 6 years old for Mostoles URJC from his hometown in Madrid, Spain. When he reached U-17, he made his debut in the fourth division of Spanish football with the same club.
After getting promoted the year after, and playing two years in the third Division, Curras decided to start a new journey in the United States by attending Sacred Heart University, in the NCAA Division I. As a freshman, Curras was selected to the All-NEC Rookie Team and after leading the team to playoffs he was named captain as a freshman. During his third year, he was selected to the All-NEC Second Team.
Edwin Carvajal | 2004 Boys Black
Edwin Carvajal began his soccer career playing locally in Wilton, CT playing for Wilton High School's Varsity team before attending/playing at the University of New Haven.
After a successful collegiate career, Carvajal came back to Wilton High School to coach the freshman team in 2017, ascending to Junior Varisty Head Coach in 2018 and then taking the role of Varsity Head Coach in 2019.
Harry Ocampo | 2003 Boys Black
Coach Harry grew up playing the sport at youth local youth travel (Norwalk Junior Soccer Assoc.) and Premier (Beachside SC). Played Varsity soccer for Norwalk High School (2003-2005) and was a part of FCIAC & State Finalist teams in 2004.
At SoccerViza Harry has worked very closely with high-level coaches (past and present) SVFC Director Joe Funicello, Sacred Heart University Men's assistant coach Anthony Anzevui, and Austin Bold FC (Pro USL Team) assistant coach Michael Alcaraz.
Coaches will be in contact in the coming days to introduce themselves to players and parents.
Please also be on the lookout for an email from SoccerViza regarding upcoming training and winter schedules for all high school-aged teams.
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Home Tech VR Game Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife Announced Based on World of...
VR Game Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife Announced Based on World of Darkness Universe
Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife has been officially announced as the newest production to be offered to virtual reality (VR) players. The horror game, based on the World of Darkness universe, will offer a privacy-focused story similar to the Amnesia series.
Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife, the new virtual reality (VR) game set in the World of Darkness universe, was announced by Fast Travel Games, the developer behind VR games such as Apex Construct and Budget Cuts 2, as a story-driven horror game.
The creative director of the game, Erik Odelahl Wraith, says Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife will focus on a story-based adventure. The new VR game inspired by privacy-oriented games such as Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Alien: Isolation is said to have few combat mechanics, but a deep and engaging story awaits players.
Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife will arrive as a dark adventure for VR players
Wraith: Oblivion – Afterlife is based on White Wolf’s board game that shares the same name. As a Wraith, you will try to unravel the mysteries beyond Shroud, which borders the underworld. Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife is not the only new game from the World of Darkness series. With board games and the new Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, the series is expanding faster than ever.
More details about Wraith: The Oblivion – Afterlife are not given, but we will learn more soon. The Gamescom event will take place on August 27, and we will most likely learn more about the game. Fast Travel Games states that the game will come to all major VR platforms.
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The Captain Midnight Band
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"Head Jamz Festival Recap"
In contrast to their predecessors of the weekend, The Captain Midnight Band offered up an entirely different
musical experience than any previous performers. Costumes adorned both the stage and the crowd. as far as the
eye could see. Although strange, the whimsical air established by the group endured for the rest of the festival. - DeGaetano
- Honest Tune 9/16/2010
"Midnight in Atlanta Oct. 2010"
...we were blown away by both their energy and humor. Some songs make you want to get up and dance, while others are rock that you must sit back and simply absorb. - themusicjunkies.com
"Road To Bonnaroo Round 2"
...Part jam band, part American rock band in the Bob Seger and Tom Petty tradition, the band definitely induced some — to fish out a 1990 phrase — bouncing around the room. - Nashville Scene - Nashville Cream March 2011
"Captain Midnight and His 70's-inspired Rock Ride Again"
In the middle part of the last century, Captain Midnight and his Secret Squadron successfully defended the country from all manner of threats in comic books, films and on the radio. More than 60 years later, Midnight's namesake is trying to keep the world safe for goofy, irreverent, funky rock-and-roll.
"We call it Waterbed Rock-and-Roll," says Midnight, who performs with his eponymous band at Newby's Saturday. "It's very of that era of the waterbed, very '70s-influenced, lighthearted but still with a lot of power. I'm equally into the Bee Gees as I am into KISS. There are aspects of both those bands that I love, not just visually and socially but musically. The crunchy guitars and high falsetto seem to work really together, and if you have a good groove on that, its hard for people not to get into it."
Captain Midnight, who performs with his band Saturday at Newby's, grew up in Oxford, Miss., the son of a college professor.
Like most good super heroes, Midnight comes from humble beginnings. He grew up in Oxford, Miss., the mild-mannered son of a college professor, but all along there was a wild inner rock god inside him waiting to come out. So when he strapped on a guitar in the early '90s to form the band Cardinal Fluff, he took on a new persona. Inspired less by the old '40s serial character than by the handle of John MacDougall, the television satellite technician who hijacked HBO's signal for a brief few minutes in 1986 to protest the cable channel's fees, he became the flamboyant Captain Midnight. And in true superhero style, when he took on the alter ego, it was to protect his loved ones.
"At the height of the grunge movement when everybody was real down on the sex and drugs aspect of sex and drugs and rock-and-roll, my friend and I had started this band to celebrate the insanity and fun of rock music," says Midnight, who still prefers to go by his stage name lest his parents have too much to explain. "(Our parents) were not real keen on us going out and singing about horizontal refreshment and statutory blues and wearing women's clothing and jumping off amplifiers in the town we all lived and they practiced in. So we took on aliases and disguised ourselves."
Cardinal Fluff was a popular regional draw for a few years, but disbanded when Midnight graduated college and moved to New Orleans. Though the band was no more, the name persevered. Midnight joined the New Orleans band Crönk, a hard-touring jam outfit that frequently performed with acts like Galactic and DJ Logic. And as the demands of the gig began to wear on him, the wall between Captain Midnight and his previous self began to crumble.
"The two personas kind of blended into one person," he says. "I didn't have the time or the energy or the wardrobe to maintain much of a difference. So it's really become this one kind of confused but happy character."
In 2003, while still playing in Crönk, Midnight started the first version of the Captain Midnight Band as a side project. Playing a fusion of hip-hop, jazz, and jam rock, the band released two EPs, but was still an afterthought for all involved until Hurricane Katrina presented Midnight with the opportunity to make it something more.
Midnight relocated to Nashville and recruited a new lineup of musicians, which he sometimes augments with a horn section or backup singers known as the Cosmic Trollops. The new band has slowly been earning a spot on the national jam scene, playing Arkansas' Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival and the upcoming Smilefest in North Carolina. They are currently part of a Nashville competition that could garner them a spot on the bill at Bonnaroo.
Since relocating, the group has also issued another EP and two full-length releases, including last year's Cardinal Fluff Rides Again!, which is mostly made up of songs from Midnight's Cardinal Fluff days.
"I'm still real proud of those songs," says Midnight. "It's interesting that some of the songs that we had written in Cardinal Fluff like 'Jug of Wine' and 'Statutory Blues,' when we were playing them in Oxford we had some fans that kind of liked 'em and thought, 'ha ha, that was funny.' But we just started playing 'Jug of Wine' in the Captain Midnight Band in the last year, and people are going nuts for it. It's really funny to me that this nearly 20-year-old song is finally getting the appreciation that I thought it always had deserved. It was definitely ahead of its time." - The Commercial Appeal - gomemphis.com
"Jungle Room Review - Memphis 2011"
The Captain Midnight band from Nashville played an amazing set of their 70's inspired "waterbed rock and roll" music at Newby's on the Highland strip. While they were backed by a rhythm section that couldn't have been any tighter, the captain and keyboardist/vocalist Lil' Rae Rae filled the room with guitar driven Frank Zappa-ish sound playing their songs "Instant Buzz' and "Jug of Wine" while channeling a retro prince mongo-type party vibe. - Jungleroom.com
"Now Hear This"
Led by the enigmatic Oxford native Captain Midnight, this tongue-in-cheek boogie rock act relocated to Nashville from New Orleans in the fall of 2006.
Sort of a Southern version of Ween with a greater focus on '70s funk and AM radio rock, the band mixes lascivious and at times juvenile subject matter with spot-on music. The incendiary guitar playing comes courtesy of Captain Midnight himself on tracks such as Bebe Fatt and Position: Impossible. - Carey Miller
- The Clarion-Ledger
"Guitar Gunslingers"
Captain Midnight is a true Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality. On stage, he�s a flamboyant guitar god, strutting with confidence and leading his band through a futuristic funk and rock universe dripping lyrically with sexual innuendo and songs that speak amusingly to the human weaknesses of romance and interpersonal relationships. Offstage, he�s laid back and insightful, a fellow who can speak with a professor�s clarity on the historical movements of rock music, often referencing KISS, Shalamar and Donnie Hathaway in the same conversation. Billy Thinnes - Where Y'at? New Orleans
"Road Warriors"
Captain Midnight supplies arena rock attitude, hard rock leads and a healthy dose of teenage sarcasm...Midnight can strut the funk with the best of ‘em...- Tom Speed, editor - Honest Tune Magazine
"Ones To Watch"
Captain Midnight, the outrageous and flamboyant guitarist has a great stage presence that is only upstaged by his skillful playing. Crecent City Correspondant - Jambase
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Captain Midnight is probably the most rabid upholder of 70’s rock radio on the local scene...the showboat guitarist celebrates the forthright style of classic American rock. - C. Deittenger - Gambit Weekly Magazine
"Double Decker Artist Spotlight"
"... the butt-wiggling beats of P-Funk, the smooth vocal stylings of Steely Dan, the ribald antics of KISS into an infectious, hormone-soaked subgenre that the Captain has aptly termed “waterbed rock-and-roll." - R. Hynum - Oxford Enterprise
"Captain Midnight Shows Off At Westiville Pub"
"...There's a time and place to call attention to yourself, and that place is onstage" - Take 5 - The Citizen-Times Asheville
"Sound Bites"
Captain Midnight — The term “Southern-fried” takes on new meaning with the music of this outlandish band. Part funk, part classic rock and part comic-book costumes, it adds up to all spectacle. On its own songs, such as the lasciviously humorous “Position Impossible,” the band pairs glam-rock excess with leering lyrical humor. K. Oliver
- Free Times - Columbia, SC 07/21/2010 - 07/27/2010
"Sound Bites Issue #23.29 :: 07/21/2010 - 07/27/2010 - CAPTAIN MIDNIGHT"
The term “Southern-fried” takes on new meaning with the music of this outlandish band. Part funk, part classic rock and part comic-book costumes, it adds up to all spectacle. On its own songs, such as the lasciviously humorous “Position Impossible,” the band pairs glam-rock excess with leering lyrical humor. K. Oliver - FREE TIMES
"Macon.com - Music"
Midnight, the band's leader, knows what's what...arena rock attitude and the spice of Midnight's former hometown of New Orleans. The stage show is more than just music being played, but a show loaded with energy and quirky humor. - Macon.com
You Really Get Me High!! (EP 2001)
Captain Midnight Band Volume II (EP 2005)
Captain Midnight Band Volume III (EP 2006)
Chamber of Thrills!! (2008)
Cardinal Fluff Rides Again!! (2010)
Colder Than A Witch's Tit (2014)
The Captain Midnight Band creates "Water Bed Rock & Roll" for the mind, booty, and soul. Crunchy Rock Guitar, Soaring Vocal Harmonies, and thick R&B grooves create a sonic landscape for the band's suggestive, Sci-Fi imagery and improvisational interplay.
Formed in New Orleans in 2003, The Captain Midnight Band stays true to the Crescent City's celebratory heritage. Midnight Band shows are sweaty, throbbing events, interspersed with humor, eroticism, and dramatic compositions.
Flattering comparisons to genre-defying acts such as P-Funk, Frank Zappa, and Ween are evident in the relationship between band and audience. The tone of each show is mostly dictated by that night's particular audience, upping the ante for nightly weirdness!
Equipped with engaging personalities, uncompromising musical releases, and a wildly-entertaining live show, The Captain Midnight Band is committed to helping restore quality Rock & Roll to its deserved glory.
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Check the following if PlayMemories Home™ cannot display photos and videos stored in the camera memory or an installed memory stick.
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Install the latest version of the PlayMemories Home software .
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When the following message is displayed, click YES.
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When the PlayMemories Home software recognizes the camera, a Thank you for purchasing (model name) dialog box will be displayed.
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While PlayMemories Home is starting, make sure the USB connection between the camera and the computer is secure.
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The youth of today is tomorrow’s future. Sport Singapore believes in equipping the youth of today with the right attitudes, skills and knowledge as the foundation for their future. Through a sustainable and supportive sporting community for youth, guided by the National Standards for Youth Sports (NSYS), our youth will maximise their potential through sports participation, and grow with the values that will see them well into their adult years.
The NSYS is established to ensure that youth sports in Singapore is organised and delivered in a healthy and wholesome environment for our youth, while issues such as violence, abuse and other unsporting behaviours are kept at bay.
The NSYS Framework
The framework is intended to guide the various stakeholders of the youth sports community in Singapore.
Coaches and Sports Instructors
Coaches and sports instructors are encouraged to be youth-centric, focusing on individual athlete’s development while making sure not to exclude any one player in the team. As youths look up to them, they are expected to serve as responsible role models who provide a safe environment at all times. Continual upgrading of skills is vital to their profession.
Parents, Guardians and Educators
Parents, guardians and educators play central roles in the lives of youth athletes. Thus, we encourage them to serve as good role models who are encouraging, inclusive and respectful at all times. They are also advised to be watchful and alert, never compromising on safety. It is crucial for them to manage expectations as they applaud all efforts, so as to develop healthy attitudes towards sports. Refer to the National Standards for Youth Sports Parents’ Guide for more information on how parents can support their youth.
We encourage youth to have fun as they strive to be better in the sport of their choice, play fair and be respectful of their teammates, officials, coaches and opponents while practicing sports safety at all times. By sharing their experiences and applauding all efforts, we believe youth will take away with them the best that sports has to offer.
Sports Officials and Event/Competition Organisers
Recognising the needs of the youth is critical to sports officials and event/competition organisers as they work towards promoting national standards in sports. By encouraging integrity and other healthy attitudes towards sports, they will positively impact youth athletes.
Sports Managers and Administrators
Fairness and transparency are crucial to the decision-making processes that sports managers and administrators undertake. They are encouraged to develop youth-centric policies as they work towards nurturing a safe and healthy environment for youth sports.
Media and Photographers
Members of the media and photographers are encouraged to be fair and sensitive, providing honest coverage that highlights the best sporting values. By avoiding sensationalism and seeking to inform and educate, the media can leave a positive impact on youth athletes, who will be able to enjoy the best that competitive sport has to offer.
Spectators and General Public
We encourage spectators and general public to be respectful in their support for the youth athletes, demonstrating positive behaviour that spur them on.
Corporates and Organisations
Corporates and organisations can be ‘sports-friendly’ employers, supporting staff and their children in their sporting pursuits.
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Virat Kohli under terror threat, Delhi Police asked to tighten the security
Team India is scheduled to play three matches T20I series against Bangladesh, the first match will be played at the Arun Jaitely Stadium on Sunday. The three matches T20 series will be followed by two tests. Meanwhile, Indian captain Virat Kohli and Team India are under terror threat as Virat’s name included in the anonymous list received by NIA (National Investigation Agency). Actually, according to the sources, the list was sent to NIA from All India Lashkar-e-Taiba High Power Committee Kozhikode, Kerala.
As per the Network 18 reports, the list contains the names of Indian President Ramnath Kovind, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satpal Malik, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman, Working President of the Bharatiya Janta Party JP Nadda, senior politician LK Advani and Chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Mohan Bhagwat.
However, this type of threat has already received in the past by NIA and Indian security agencies. But this is the first time when a name of any cricketer included in the hit list. As soon as the information received by NIA, they have passed the information to BCCI and Delhi Police to tighten the security. Meanwhile, upon looking threat under Team India, Delhi Police has asked to tighten the security.
Also Read: Motera Cricket Stadium Plans To Host India vs World XI T20 match
Indian skipper Virat Kohli is currently enjoying time with his family after defeating South Africa in Test Series. And Virat has also opted for a mini-break from Bangladesh T20 Series. He may join team India after the completion of T20 series against Bangladesh. Rohit Sharma will lead team India in the T20 series which is starting from coming Sunday.
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Local nursing homes now getting vaccines
Mike Helenthal
Petersen Health Care, which operates several long-term nursing facilities in Kewanee and throughout Illinois, said Thursday that residents and employees at its local facilities either have been or are in the process of being vaccinated against the coronavirus.
“We are happy to report that the company-wide vaccination effort has already been implemented and the vaccination clinics began taking place the last week of December,” said company spokeswoman Tonya Hill. “Vaccination clinics are currently being conducted at each home and throughout the entire organization.”
Two of the company’s Kewanee facilities, Royal Oaks and Kewanee Care, reported large outbreaks at the end of 2020.
The first outbreak, reported at Royal Oaks by The Star Courier in November, led to a “mission hold” order from company officials as 70 residents tested positive for COVID-19 and operations were effectively shutdown to the outside world and no new admissions taken.
A Henry County Board member called the situation then, “dire.”
In the second outbreak, reported at Kewanee Care by the Star Courier in December, 54 residents had positive tests.
Hill did not by press time provide updated information on the current health of residents and workers at those facilities or how many have died.
She said the vaccine rollout has gone mostly according to plan, and that the timeline has roughly followed an estimated timeline she mentioned in December’s article. The vaccines are being distributed nationally through large drugstore chains CVS and Walgreen's.
It is not known when the general public will gain access to the vaccines, though state officials announced this week that state residents 65 and older would be included in the next round of vaccine distribution. The vaccines are delivered to patients in two separate inoculations.
“We were aware of the impending arrival of the vaccine for a few months, and so we began working with the pharmacies and health authorities as we organized our vaccination plan so that the implementation would be as efficient as possible once it was received,” she said.
Once the vaccines started arriving, “We quickly moved into the next phase of our response to the Pandemic and Covid-19 with the goal of vaccinating the residents and each staff member.”
Hill said that all of the company’s homes should be able to complete their vaccination programs by the end of this month.
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Tyro Payments launches new FinTech startup hub in Sydney
News » News & Analysis » Tyro Payments launches new FinTech startup hub in Sydney
Sydney looks set to become the country’s leading FinTech space with Tyro, a new hub for FinTech startups, opening in the city’s CBD.
Supported by independent EFTPOS provider Tyro Payments, the new coworking space is located on the third floor of the company’s Clarence St offices. The space can accommodate 125 entrepreneurs and, like most other coworking spaces, features meeting and board rooms, a communal kitchen, and areas for relaxing. It will host conferences, hackathons, accelerators, and other startup events.
Tyro is being led by Andrew Corbett-Jones, who said the time has come for Australia’s financial services industry to be disrupted by “a swarm of FinTech entrepreneurs.”
“Startups face barriers in this space, and we want to give them a boost by giving them somewhere to work, learn, collaborate, and drive change. We’re not the cheapest and we’re not the most expensive. What we are is a location in the heart of Sydney’s financial district, with a space that is open, bright and informal, and is also the sort of place you would happily bring a client or investor,” Corbett-Jones said.
Desk costs range from $250 for five days to $625 per month full time. These prices are significantly steeper than other Sydney coworking spaces; for example, a desk at Fishburners costs $400 a month, while a full time desk at EngineRoom is $450 a month.
Of course, a space at Tyro will mean receiving services tailored to – and being surrounded by – the FinTech space. Tyro Payments will be picking a startup to work with each quarter, dedicating resources, banking access, and developers to help build APIs.
Corbett-Jones said, “The Hub doesn’t need to make a profit, but it does need to foster innovation, and that is what we will be measured on. We believe this space will be particularly attractive to anyone thinking about leaving a large, slow-moving employer, whether that’s a bank, an insurance company or a professional services firm, and launching their own startup.”
Tyro’s launch follows the announcement of another dedicated FinTech hub, Stone and Chalk, last month by NSW Premier Mike Baird. Set to open in May, the creation of Stone and Chalk is part of the NSW Government’s plan to unlock Sydney’s potential to become a leading FinTech space in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Japan-Weekly Strategy Report Attention on the Appreciation of the Dollar Against the Yen, Super Apps and Locusts February 25, 2020 129
Report type: Weekly Strategy
Attention on the Appreciation of the Dollar Against the Yen, Super Apps and Locusts
The dollar/yen exchange rate which had a closing price of 1 dollar to 109.86 yen in the NY stock market on 18/2 started showing movement after the end of the trading hours in Japan on 19/2 and rose sharply on 20/2 to 112.22 yen, which was last seen in Apr 2019. With the novel coronavirus infection spreading worldwide, there are indications of a change in the nature of the yen exchange rate, where the trend in the past was that it would be bought during a risk-off period in the same manner as the price of gold, leading to the yen appreciating against the dollar and the dollar appreciating against the yen during a risk-on period. Although this could be due to the supply and demand aspect where a “short squeeze” involving a stop loss occurred during an accumulation of large amounts of dollar selling positions at the 110 yen level, however, real GDP preliminary figures for the FY2019/10-12 period announced on 17/2 at -6.3% at an annualized rate conversion, along with criticism from abroad regarding the Japanese government’s countermeasures for infection on the cruise ship where a mass infection of the novel coronavirus took place, etc. were likely factors which easily led to “Japan selling”. On the other hand, perhaps another major factor was the sudden flow of investment funds to USD buying due to the U.S. economy showing no signs of a fall in pace even after entering February, such as the further increase from January in the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Manufacturing Index and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Empire State Manufacturing Survey for February in the U.S. Although appreciation of the dollar against the yen is generally seen to be a result of a rise in Japanese stocks, despite the sharp appreciation in the dollar against the yen, the Nikkei average fell under 23,500 points after rising to 23,806 points on 20/2.
On 20/2, it was reported that MUFG Bank would be carrying out a capital and business tie-up with Singapore’s biggest ride hailing service Grab, which will invest up to 80 billion yen. It is said that they intend to expand by utilising the customer base of Grab and having joint businesses of financing or insurance via the smartphone app. With the growing importance of “Super Apps”, which offer various lifestyle-related services all in 1 app, we could be seeing manifestations of the sense of danger that businesses will not be able to survive without Super Apps. Grab has been contending with Gojek from Indonesia in the ASEAN region over the supremacy of Super Apps, while in Thailand, a capital business tie-up is being carried out by Siam Commercial Bank with Gojek and Kasikornbank with Grab. Also, in Japan, attention in the future will be on LINE, PayPay and Mercari / Merpay, etc. In addition, it is believed that AEON Mall (8905), which has been expanding across Asia, holds potential in the fintech area from the viewpoint of customer data utilisation.
As a result of unusual weather, there have been occurrences of large swarms of locusts in East Africa, India and Pakistan, which have led to tremendous damage to crops. With risks of climate change becoming apparent, we may have to consider the possibility of a string of unprecedented risks and dangers.
In the 25/2 issue, we will be covering Fuji Oil Holdings (2607), ITOCHU Advance Logistics Investment Corporation (3493), Ryoyo Electro (8068), and AEON Financial Service (8570).
Fuji Oil Holdings Inc. (2607) 2,752 yen (21/2 closing price)
・Established in 1950 via investment from ITOCHU (8001). Mainly carries out the manufacture and retail of oil and fat products, confectionery and bread making ingredients and products and soybean products. Is recognised for their unique technology such as the development of chocolate which does not stick even when touched.
・For 3Q (Apr-Dec) results of FY2020/3 announced on 4/2, net sales increased by 28.6% to 291.499 billion yen compared to the same period the previous year and operating income increased by 4.4% to 16.64 billion yen. Despite a decrease in operating income due to reasons such as the effect of cheaper currency in the procurement of ingredients from Brazil in their industrial chocolate business, there was an increase in operating income in the vegetable fat and oil business, the emulsified and fermented ingredients business and the processed soybean ingredients business.
・For its full year plan, net sales is expected to be 430 billion yen and operating income to be 25.5 billion yen. Rate of change compared to the previous period is undisclosed due to a change in the accounting period of overseas consolidated subsidiaries. In addition to reports that MOS Food Services (8153) is planning to release a 100% plant-based hamburger using a soybean-based meat substitute this summer across Japan as well as major meat manufacturers entering the household plant-based meat market, etc., we can expect growth in the soybean meat market which the company has been focusing their development in.
ITOCHU Advanced Logistics Investment Corporation (3493) 130,200 yen (21/2 closing price)
・Established in May 2018 then listed in Sep 2018. Is a distribution facility REIT sponsoring ITOCHU, which is strong in lifestyle consumption-related businesses that have a high affinity with distribution. Their flagship property is the “i Missions Park Inzai” in Chiba Prefecture.
・For FY2019/7 (Feb-Jul) results announced on 13/9, operating revenue increased by 32.1% to 1.718 billion yen compared to the previous period (FY2019/1), operating income increased by 9.9% to 810 million yen and distribution per unit including profit excess was 2,311 yen. i Missions Park Inzai and i Missions Park Moriya 2 were additionally acquired at 4.99 billion yen. Total acquisition price was 58.83 billion yen.
・For FY2020/1 period, operating revenue increased by 2.7% to 1.764 billion yen compared to the previous period (FY2019/7), operating income increased by 1.5% to 822 million yen and distribution per unit including profit excess increased by 2.4% to 2,366 yen. Predicted annual dividend interest based on the closing price on 20/2 is 3.78%. In addition to having their strength to be stable cash flow from tenants who are mainly clients of ITOCHU Group and the group itself, it is predicted that future expansion of e-commerce will support the demand of distribution facilities.
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The Big Story: Malaysia declares state of emergency until Aug 1 to battle Covid-19
Video of M'sia in nationwide state of emergency for first time since 1969 | THE BIG STORY
Olivia Quay
Jan 12, 2021, 5:25 pm SGT
https://str.sg/JDy8
SINGAPORE - Catch up on the hottest topics on The Straits Times' weekday talk show.
The Big Story, broadcast every weekday at 5.30pm on Facebook and YouTube, has reporters and senior editors discussing the top stories of the day.
The show is helmed by multimedia correspondent Hairianto Diman and assistant video editor Olivia Quay, and airs live from ST's digital studio.
Malaysia has declared a national emergency to battle the Covid-19 pandemic. In a special broadcast on Tuesday (Jan 12), Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin assured Malaysians that the emergency order is "not a military coup and curfews will not be enforced".
The Perikatan Nasional government's previous request for an emergency declaration last October was rejected by King Abdullah Ahmad Shah. The move drew criticism from Mr Muhyiddin's political rivals that it was intended to suspend Parliament and avoid snap polls being called.
On Tuesday, Mr Muhyiddin said there will be no Parliament or state assembly sittings for the duration of the emergency. However, he committed to holding a general election as soon as the Covid-19 crisis was under control.
Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh discusses these developments.
Also on today's show, Dr Stanislav Protassov, co-founder and technology president of global tech company Acronis, weighs in on changes to WhatsApp's terms and services.
These updates will allow the messaging app to share user data, including phone numbers and location, with its parent company Facebook. Although messages will remain encrypted, privacy concerns have made existing users reconsider using WhatsApp. Most notably, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's media office and the country's defence ministry have said that they are quitting WhatsApp.
We will also share the latest news from Singapore and around the world.
LISTEN TO THE BIG STORY PODCAST
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St Saviour’s pupils enjoy celebrating birthday parties with friends at school (December 2020)
St Saviour’s pupils enjoy celebrating birthday parties with friends at school Pupils at St Saviour’s Schools in Bath have been given the chance to enjoy their birthday parties with their friends and still stay within the Covid guidelines.
Remembering Mr George Strong (November 2020)
St Saviour’s School commemorates local people who died in World War One Pupils and staff at St Saviour’s Schools in Bath have been commemorating service men and women who have died in conflicts since the onset of World War One.
We love forest schools! (October 2020)
Headmaster extols the benefits of forest school at St Saviours in Bath Joe Beament, the Executive Headteacher of St Saviour’s Infants and Junior Schools in Bath, is a huge advocate for the power of outdoor education and play. He tells us more…
Brush Monsters on the loose (March 2020)
Well Being Week at St Saviour's (March 2020)
St Saviour’s School celebrate Wellbeing Week for third year running The St Saviour’s Schools in Larkhall, Bath, have held another successful annual Wellbeing Week following on from the success of the event of over the last two years
Relaxation sessions offered during “Wellbeing Week” at Larkhall schools The two St Saviour’s Schools in Larkhall have hailed their latest annual Wellbeing Week a great success, helping to boost mental health in both the staff and children.
Funday Fridays come to St Saviour’s Schools in Bath (February 2020)
Funday Fridays come to St Saviour’s Schools in Bath Fridays are far from typical at the St Saviour’s Schools in Bath, with the Nursery, Infant and Junior Schools introducing Funday Fridays to their weekly schedules.
St Saviour’s Year 5 pupils enjoy a monster-making science day (February 2020)
St Saviour’s Year 5 pupils enjoy a monster-making science day Year 5 pupils at St Saviour’s Juniors School in Larkhall, Bath, have been making and racing brush monsters as part of their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities.
St Saviour’s School introduces free ‘Stay and Play’ sessions for families (December 2019)
St Saviour’s School introduces free ‘Stay and Play’ sessions for families St Saviour’s School in Larkhall, Bath, is introducing free ‘Stay and Play’ sessions for toddlers, young children and their families on the last Tuesday of every month. The sessions will take place from 2-3pm and will include pond dipping, a giant sand pit, the play bus, football, forest school climbing frames and more. There is no need to book please. All children and families welcome – children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
St Saviour’s School plans joint activities for junior and infants pupils (September 2019)
St Saviour’s School plans joint activities The new St Saviour’s Schools formal collaboration is up and running. Last academic year, St Saviour’s Infant School and St Saviour’ Junior School in Larkhall, Bath, decided to formally join. Under this new structure, the schools is aiming to enhance the educational experience of children from the nursery all the way through to Year 6.
Formal Partnership and new leadership structure at the St Saviour's Schools (July 2019)
New beginning for the St Saviour's Schools Plans have been drawn up and communicated to families regarding a new formal partnership between St Saviour’s Infant Church School and St Saviour’s Junior Church School in Larkhall, Bath.
Well Being Week and Healthy Eating (May 2019)
Well Being Week (February 2019)
Annual Wellbeing Week at St Saviour’s extends to nearby infants school and the local community St Saviour’s Junior Church School in Larkhall has held its second annual Wellbeing Week following the huge success of last year’s inaugural week. This year, nearby St Saviour’s Infant Church School joined in for many of the week’s activities, which were aimed at boosting mental health and showing children and staff ways to cut back on daily anxiety and stress.
Erasmus+ - December 2018
St Saviour’s Primary in Bath spearheads green project with schools across Europe A Bath junior school is spearheading an exciting exchange project with a difference – partnering with schools in Europe and beyond to share green ideas with each other to help inspire schoolchildren and their communities across five countries.
Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) Platinum Award - October 2018
St Saviour’s Junior School Bath awarded top national accolade for its playtime St Saviour’s Junior School Bath awarded top national accolade for its playtime 9th October 2018 FEATURED 0 St Saviour’s Junior School in Bath has been rated among the very top in the UK for its innovative playtimes, just one year after becoming part of a radical new programme aimed at improving pupils’ wellbeing and performance by boosting play.
Award for St Saviour's Junior Church School The Larkhall school is set to be awarded the Platinum Award from the prestigious national OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) Project.
St Saviour’s Junior School action-packed visit to Isle of Wight - June 2018
St Saviour’s Junior School action-packed visit to Isle of Wight This year’s leavers from St Saviour’s Junior Church School enjoyed an action-packed trip to the Isle of Wight last week. The Year Six children, who will shortly leave St Saviour’s for schools all over Bath, traditionally spend time away together for the last time on an action-packed trip to the PGL Centre on the island.
St Saviour’s pupils land Formula One sponsorship deals from Bugatti and Intel - May 2018
St Saviour’s pupils land Formula One sponsorship deals from Bugatti and Intel Pupils from St Saviour’s Junior Church School in Bath demonstrated impressive business acumen by securing sponsorship deals from leading national and international companies including Intel and Bugatti as part of a national Formula One design competition.
Bath school children gain international sponsorship as part of F1 challenge upils at a Bath school have shown off their business skills by securing sponsorship deals from leading companies including Intel and Bugatti when they entered a national Formula One design competition.
Bath and Wiltshire Parent Magazine - Year 6 F1 Challenge July 2018.
St Saviour's Junior School show a high level of commitment - February 2018
St Saviour's Junior School in the Bath Chronicle
Wellbeing Week - January 2018
Bath and Wiltshire Parent - St Saviour's Junior School Well Being Week (7th February 2018) A Wellbeing Week at St Saviour’s Junior School in Bath has been a big hit with pupils, parents and staff. The week was designed to boost the mental and physical health of children, staff and parents.
Bath&Wiltshire Parent Magazine - Well Being Week - March/April 2018
Swift family raise £425 for the school - January 2018
Our Bus - November 2017
All aboard as a bus becomes a classroom for St Saviour’s school in Bath (Bath Echo - 8th November 2017) Pupils at St Saviour’s Junior School in Larkhall, Bath have an innovative new play and classroom space thanks to local bus company First West of England, which has donated a bus from its fleet to the school.
Bath junior school get a new classroom from an old bus (Bath Chronicle - November 2017) The children at St Saviour's Junior School in Larkhall 'could not believe their eyes when they saw it'.
Ofsted Inspection - September 2017
Bath and Wiltshire Parent Magazine - Ofsted (Nov/Dec 2017)
Bath and Wiltshire Parent magazine - Well Being (Nov/Dec 2017)
Ofsted Report - Bath Echo (September 2017) St Saviour’s Junior School in Bath celebrates successful Ofsted inspection
Ofsted Report news article - Bath and Wiltshire Parent (September 2017) Saviour’s Junior School in Bath is celebrating after its pupils’ ‘high level of commitment to learning’ and ‘accelerated progress’ were recognised and praised by an Ofsted inspector.
Chess at St Saviour's - June 2017
Four St Saviour’s School chess stars on the way to national final in London (June 2017) Pupils from St Saviour’s Junior School are on their way to the London finals of a major UK chess tournament after being recognised as among the very best players in the country.
St Saviour’s chess stars head for National final (June 2017) Four pupils from St Saviour’s Junior School in Bath are on their way to the London finals of a major UK chess tournament after being recognised as among the very best chess players in the country in the South West regional finals.
Teacher training at St Saviour's - November 2016
Seven Bath schools meet up to share best practices and offer local support (November 2016) St. Saviour's host training session for Bath teachers and staff
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The Family is a Pubis: Motoyuki Daifu and Tokyo
One of the entries in this years ‘Consumption’ themed Fifth Prix Prictet Photography Award was Motoyuki Daifu, a young photographer born in 1985 in the Bubble Economy of Tokyo and now living in Yokohama with his family.
Alongside other shortlisted artists — Adam Bartos, Rineke Dijkstra, Mishka Henner, Boris Mikhailov, Hong Hao, Juan Fernandeo Herran, Ahbraham Oghobase, Allan Sekula and Michael Schmidt — Daifu’s Project Family placed his own family placed at the centre of a universal image of domesticity and consumption.
“Tokyo is an important city for me…”
In a world of plastic products, the ‘age of business’ as Boris Mikhailov explains takes place as much at the supermarket as it does at home or in the office. His “search of formal solutions to translate this monotony of everyday life” is his response to the current social and political situation. Daifu’s search though is less deliberate and more informal, preserving the daily chaos seen from across the dinner table, as if pulled straight from Peter Greenaway’s film The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover — a camouflage of apples, oranges, pineapples taking a showers, cellophane wrap and table cloth.
Seen in relation to other Japanese photographers, like the semi-autobiographical work of Nobuyoshi Araki, the question remains whether these are images of an extremely talented art-director in-the-making? Like Araki however, whats truth or not is of little importance. Photography is no longer a thing unto itself but a way of expressing the consequence of Daifu’s life in a city that places little importance on specific reproduction.
“I was born in Tokyo and I have been living in the vicinity of Tokyo for 28 years. My work is a consequence of my experience of life here (sic) and if I were to live in a different city, I would definitely produce very different work.”
Daifu is a hopeless romantic. The family is a Pubis, so I cover it in pretty panties from which Project Family and Still Life both feature, unflinchingly shows a typical family. Tokyo is the backdrop, along with the kitchen table, the constant distraction, lack of privacy and general lack of space. He’s celebrating Tokyo while laughing at it.
The truth is, Daifu’s equipped with a great sense of humour and compassion, one aimed squarely at loved ones; Ex-girlfriends; Siblings; Parents and in particular his mother. While at his brother is seen lying head on table next to remains of half-eaten fish bearing the same boss-eyed expression, his mother is reimagined in spectacular form, with a little help from friend and collaborator Ken Kagami. Their matriarchal vision is tongue-in-cheek yet undeniably respectful.
Vice Magazine’s Global Photo Collaborations (2013), saw Ken become Daifu’s model wearing the face of Daifu’s mother as a mask, after he proposed they collaborate. Without any explicit instruction of what to wear like they both created an amalgamation neither male or female but with hints of both. ‘Gari-Gari-Kun’ popsicle wrappers covered both nipples over a see-through raincoat. “Pear flavoured. Perfect for the summer” . Despite being November, their only regret was not choosing a different flavour. This probably doesn’t make a great deal of sense but, seen in context, this hardly matters. Initially the image of his mother in the future as homeless lent their piece the title of “FUTURE MOM”. Unconsciously Ken went along with it, stuffing his belly with old clothes and pushing a found trolley.
“As long as I live in Tokyo and am a Japanese photographer, Tokyo will remain an important place, full of a particular meaning.”
His success to date has been unorthodox to say the least, even by foreign standards. Gallery representation has been a very recent event. He’s part of the collaborative group SPACE CADET, a group of artists self-propelling in charge of their own shows and events and no doubt bound for greatness. Before being represented, he was published (Lovesody, Little Big Man, 2012), exhibited in New York at Lombard Freid Projects (2012) and this summer exhibits at Little Big Man Gallery in LA.
With further shows in Tokyo planned for later this year along with an appearance at Frieze London, the demand for Daifu’s very Japanese and Tokyo-centric perspective will see him do great things. Its appeal is in how confounding this life seems to be but one we can all relate to in some small definable way.
Motoyuku Daifu — motoyukidaifu.com
Space Cadet — spacecadet.jp
An abridged version features in Elephant Magazine #20
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Science & Research at Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
Slovak University of Technology is research oriented university. During its existence, the university significantly contributed to development of scientific knowledge, enrichment and utilisation of scientific knowledge for the benefit of mankind. The university pursues research in all the areas in which university education is provided, thus in the areas of architecture, civil engineering, geodesy, cartography, chemical technologies, food processing, machinery, electrical engineering, electronics, informatics, information and communication technologies and applied physics, mathematics, economics, social science as well.
Research activities of the university are financially secured mainly by grant projects VEGA, APVV and national science and research programmes. The university also takes opportunity to join European science and technology cooperation programmes, searches for and gains additional financial resources from EU programmes, primarily from the Framework Programme of the EU for research and innovation - Horizon 2020.
Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava recognizes great potential in extension of communication networks supporting transfer of know-how gained at the university to practice. The objective is to find appropriate way of commercialisation and economic valorisation for the ideas born at the university and let these ideas to contribute to development of entrepreneurial environment of sophisticated activities, thereby contribute to increase of prestige of Slovakia at the same time.
Science and research news:
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New University Science Parks booklet was published. (15.02.2016)
Unique Ion Centre at the Slovak University of Technology
The University has opened new research pavilions with laboratories at the Faculty of Materials Science in Trnava: Slovak Ion Centre called SlovakION and Research Institute for automation and informatisation of manufacturing processes. (11.01.2016)
STU – co-organizer of the international SmartCity 360 Summit
SmartCity 360 Summit was held at the premises of the Slovak University of Technology (STU) in Bratislava and at the Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel from 13th to 16th October 2015. (26.10.2015)
STU opened a brand new Centre for Nano-diagnostics
The new Centre for Nano-diagnostics disposes of devices which are unique with the V4 region. They enable to study the structure of materials at the atomic level. The Centre was opened by the Slovak University of Technology as part of the University Science Park Project entitled "Science City Bratislava". (15.10.2015)
STU opens Centre for Applied Polymer Research
The unique invention of biodegradable plastics from renewable materials attracted the attention of wide public and companies. The latter intend to use the invention in production. (25.06.2015)
STU succeeded in obtaining the ECTS Label Cerificate
Obtaining the ECTS Label indicates to all domestic and foreign students, that the study credit system at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava fulfils strict European standards and its offered education is fully comparable with other countries. (27.09.2013)
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Everything Apple announced at its Times Flies September 2020 event
New Watches, new iPads and some enticing new services, but no phones just yet
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16 September 2020 / 13:45IST
An Apple event is always big news, and right about now, in a normal year, it would usually be hosting its biggest event of all: the new iPhone reveal.
But nobody needs reminding that this is not a normal year, and we’re going to have to wait a little bit longer for the iPhone 12.
That’s not to say that today’s event was a quiet one. We got a pair of new Apple Watches, a few new services and an upgraded iPad Air, so there was plenty for Apple fans to get enthused about.
Here’s everything announced in Apple’s all-virtual event.
1. The Apple Watch Series 6 is an even better health guardian
Last year was a big one for Apple’s market-hogging Watch, with an always-on display being the headline feature.
For the Series 6, Apple is further expanding the Watch’s health monitoring capabilities. The wearable is now able to measure the oxygen saturation (SpO2) of the user’s blood. Sp02 refers to the percentage of oxygen being carried by red blood cells from the lungs to the rest of the body, and indicates how well this oxygenated blood is being delivered.
The Series 6 uses a combination of green, red and infra-red light to take blood oxygen measurements in around 15 seconds, also possible during periods of activity such as sleep (finally, sleep tracking on the Watch), with the data viewable in the health app. Apple is partnering with a number of medical institutions to see how signals from Apple Watch apps like Heart Rate and Blood Oxygen could provide early signs of conditions like flu and COVID-19.
Design-wise, the Watch S6 looks similar to the S4 and S5, with its edge-to-edge, always-on display, but that display is 2.5 times brighter, while a new processor, Apple says, means the Watch S6 runs up to 20% faster than its predecessor. And despite the addition of an always-on altimeter, battery life remains at 18 hours.
There’s a new blue colour option for the aluminum watch case, graphite and yellow gold stainless steel models, and a (Product) Red model with matching red bands. There are new bands too, including the ultralight and stretchy Solo Loop.
The Apple Watch Series 6 ships with watchOS 7, which you can read more about here, and will be available soon, starting at ₹40,900 (GPS) and ₹49,900 (GPS + cellular).
2. The Apple Watch SE is an Apple Watch for the masses
Rumours of a cheaper Apple Watch have been circling for a while, and Apple delivered with the Apple Watch SE.
The big news here is of course the price. Starting at ₹29,900, the SE is a much cheaper proposition than the flagship Series 6 announced alongside it, and for that you still get Apple Watch staples such as an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a built-in compass, GPS, the haptic Digital Crown, the same always-on altimeter that you’ll find on the S6, and health features such as fall detection.
The Retina display, meanwhile, is 30% larger than on the Series 3, and it’s twice as fast to boot.
The Apple Watch SE ships with watchOS 7 and all the benefits that brings, and will be available soon in India.
3. Apple One subscription to rule them all
With Apple now offering six(!) subscription services, something had to give, before everyone’s tolerance for subscriptions did. Apple’s cunning plan: mash them all into one – specifically Apple One, and give anyone who goes for it a few quid off.
The individual plan nets you all the entertainment subs for ₹195 per month, along with 50GB of iCloud storage. For an extra ₹170, there’s a family plan (the same, but with 200GB of iCloud). Want everything? You'll have to wait. For roughly ₹2,800 per month you get the family plan, 2TB of iCloud storage, News+, Fitness+ and, presumably, Tim Cook’s undying gratitude. You can make Tim happy by signing up this autumn. This plan is not available in India just yet.
4. Apple Fitness+ makes you LazyBones
Having successfully reframed Apple Watch as a health accessory rather than Jony Ive’s bling plaything, Apple’s going all-in on fitness. With Fitness+, arriving “late 2020”, you get a slew of workouts from top trainers. These are designed for a range of locations and requirements, whether you fancy high-intensity gym workouts or serene yoga sessions in the park.
But plenty of services offer that kind of thing already — sometimes for free. So why does Apple reckon you’ll splash out a grand a month on Fitness+? It’s all down to simplicity and integration. The app gets you exercising with no fuss, lets you sweat to Apple Music and cleverly puts in-context Apple Watch metrics on nearby screens (iPhone/iPad/TV) while all your muscles scream for mercy. Although, it's not announced for India yet so we'll have to wait till Apple finally decides to launch it here along with an official Indian price.
5. A pair of new iPads should excite tablet lovers
Apple’s stunning all-screen iPad Pro has been the envy of the humble homescreen button-prodders since it was first introduced in 2018. No longer.
If it wasn’t for the fun new colours (green and sky blue to complement the traditional silver, space grey and rose gold options), the new iPad Air looks almost indistinguishable from its more powerful big brother.
At 10.9in, its Liquid Retina Display (2360 x 1640) is is only a fraction smaller than the 11in Pro that sits above it in the lineup, and comes as ever with True Tone support and an anti-reflective coating. No 120Hz ProMotion here though, and no Face ID either, but Apple has smartly moved the Touch ID sensor into the top button, something we’re hoping it’ll do with the iPhone 12 too. Face ID might be clever, but it doesn’t play nice with face masks.
Under the hood is the same flagship A14 Bionic processor we’re going to see in the new iPhones in a few weeks time, and there’s a 12MP rear snapper that can do 4K video capture. Like the Pro line, the iPad Air has also moved to USB-C charging, which is great news, and like most new Apple gadgets these days, it is admirably crafted from 100% recycled aluminum.
Starting at ₹54,900 Wi-Fi-only, it’ll be available to buy next month.
Apple also unveiled a new entry-level iPad, which keeps the 10.2in display but packs in a more powerful A12 Bionic chip. It will be available soon in India, with prices starting at ₹29,990 for the 32GB Wi-Fi only model.
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E3 2016: Day 2 analysis and recap with T3's roaving reporter Marco Zangirolami
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, Gravity Rush 2 and Detroit: Become Human catch T3's eye
By Dr. Marco Zangirolami 2016-06-16T09:40:00.167Z
T3's second day at E3 2016 was just as action packed as the first, so let's get straight to it.
Yesterday, in T3's Day 1 coverage, I said that many games will be available only in 2017, with many developers incredibly vague about when their products would actually come to market. Well, another big title that has now slipped to next year is, sadly, Halo Wars 2, which now has a release date of February 2017.
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On the other hand though, today I got to see a very interesting and – in our opinion at T3 Towers – a very underrated game hype-wise. I am of course talking about the latest effort from Castlevania's game designer Koji Igarashi: Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
It has been revealed that the story behind this new game is the spiritual successor to his Metroidvania style of Castlevania, in which (SPOILER ALERT!) the story will take place in the 18th century and, in news that should deinitely appeal to the T3 reader, in England! The game is basically a 2D platformer with a woman as a main character who can fight against demons and who has the power to enter inside other bodies.
No more details have been disclosed today, but a playable demo of the game was shown. And, in this day an age, that is all you can really hope for.
The look of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is extemely 90s for the pleasure of the Castlevania: Symphony of the Night fans, who even backed the project with $5.5 million on Kickstarter with their own cash, so they should be very happy indeed.
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Igarashi himself confirmed the game will be available from next year (what a surprise! March 2017 to be exact) on every console (second big surprise!) and no 'exclusive' (no words), while the demo will available as early as next week.
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Remember our report earlier in the year where we outlined Sony's effort in Japan to deliver new, creative, IP? If not, then catch up now.
Well, finally after a long wait, the new Gravity Daze 2 (wordwide know as 'Gravity Rush') is here and has been revealed 100%, with Keiichiro Toyama (Project Siren) in attendence in person at E3.
The game, born originally on PlayStation Vita, now after the international success is ready to come back and has been developed primarly for PS4 gamers. And, I can confirm, with Sony securing a higher investment and longer development time for the project to improve the overall game experience, this sequel is simply ASTONISHING.
If you loved this game on your PlayStation Vita, well what I can tell you graphically and technically is its very, very good.
The story will bring you back where the first chapter finished. Raven this time will be at your side and will help you right away in certain critical moments - but as Tokuma said, "it not a co-op".
On release date, nothing is yet official, even if Sony gave assurance that the game will hit the shelves within 2016. But, accoding to the general belief of the press, most probably we will have to wait until 2017 (as for many other games seen today).
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Anyway, let's hope for the best anyway, the game is beautiful and if deserves more time so we' ll wait.
Another killer application for PS4 I saw was Detroit: Become Human. This, in my opinion, is game of show.
From the same studio of Heavy Rain, which was originally released exclusively on PlayStation 3, the game is an intriguing futuristic detective story which, from what I've seen, will capture both the casual as the hardcore player. Its dark and deeply intricate story is all about player-made decisions - an example of what I am talking about is that the gamer can not only answer in different way to both friends and enemies in-game, but also even choose our facial reactions. It's a bit like a slower, more adult version of Batman's Arkham series, with crime scenes to be analysed and explored, so if you loved these games, you'll love this too.
As for the story, it is a neo noir about near human robots, where humans are the bad guys and we - the robots - the good ones with detective skill in a storyline that seems mutuated from a Philip K. Dick book: dark, cynical and pulp, with your decisions determining whether your friends live or die.
I wouldn't say we are in front of an another masterpiece like Quantum used to deliver, but believe me it is one of the few titles that made me stay in its queue for almost one hour! Enough said.
Keep an eye wide open on this title, release date unkown, but most probably at the end of 2017.
2K, throughout the day at the fair, kept promoting their new installment of the Mafia series, with a music band playing all across the fair. Sincerly, I am not a great fan of the series (I played the first one, but always prefered GTA San Andreas), so I tried it but did not find any new interesting features compared to the previous chapters.
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Only for the fans of the series then maybe. As expected, it is available on any platform (even Apple) from October 7 (yes, one of the few of this year).
Right, now let's talk about another gem of the show: Deep Down from Capcom.
I remember when I saw Deep Down for the first time, when it was presented at the Tokyo Game Show for the PS4's launch (we are talking about 3 years ago, in September 2013).
I remember it so well because I completed the demo inside the dungeon, not just because it was already at the time very difficult, but also because I was one of the few from the international press willing to play it anyway, and wrote about it immediately.
Now, what can I say that haven't said already?
Deep Down is beautiful and you should look to check it out, but when it will be out on PS4, I have no idea.
Oh, and of course, I have to mention Zelda, which I finally tried today (the queues since yesterday have been simply monstrous!). It seems to be a reboot (no weapons at the beginning) with an entire Nintendo booth dedicated to this title.
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I am Zelda fan so I cannot say I did not like it, but sincerly I was not happy when I heared that Nintendo had said that what we played there was only 2% of the game! The detail was also officially given by a representative from the Big N at ESA twitch booth during the interview, so this makes me wonder if that February 2017 release date could slip.
And, while we're talking about the Big N, Nintendo today has finally presented 'Pokemon Go', which is basically what we've already played on its handheld systems over the past 20 years but now on smartphones. The AR-style element of finding Pokemon in the real world, while walking around the town, is at least something new.
The problem I see with it, however, is that I'd be bound to get arrested for public disturbances as I roamed around my home city at night looking for elusive Pokemon with my smartphone out (yeah, as in the handheld console games, some monsters show up only at night in specific places). Hmmmm...
The Go Plus add-on for a tag price of $35 (out in July) is an interesting bluetooth accessory with light and vibration that basically let you save the battery of your smart phone while crusing around the city in search of them.
Anyway, let's hope for the best and, as ever, all hail Nintendo.
Now let's talk about EA.
In the US, EA really hits home the idea of what the a multimillion dollar software company can be.
I say this to from a position of authority, as I attend all the industry trade shows around the world (Gamescon, E3 and the TGS), in particular at the Tokyo Game Show, where - and I wonder why - surprisingly this software giant is usually distributed by Sega. Here, it is not just the boss though, but nearly an institution!
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This year NFL Madden and FIFA will come out in September (some of the few titles that will definitely come out for your consoles in 2017) and, between them, they are two of the most sold and played games around the world. No doubt EA will introduce huge and new enhancements to the gameplay of both titles.
Using EA studio Dice's Frostbite engine, these cash cows have been modified (a process that has taken two years in the making) and improved with a whole lot of new physical improvements, that could only be achieved with Frostbit. Expect more realistic physics and high-fidelity models. Oh, and a story mode in FIFA 17 has been introduced to pad out game depth in a genre that seems to be evolving in to something similar to Sega's managerial arcade game World Championship Football.
To be more precise, it feels more and more like a game in which you decide - as a football player and manager - what to say or not to say, on and off of the soccer field, that will affect in one way or an another your career.
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I am very curoius to see how this improvements will be taken by the FIFA's hardcore gamers, and its future with new real football players' stories as DLC.
Out in september for all the platforms.
Last but not least, the E-sport tournaments: Peter Moore at the EA press conference said EA will improve the 'E-sport' concept on social networks, as with real tournaments all around the world. This is not only because, probably, he has understood it will help spread EA sales and revenues, but also the affiliation of the casual or hardcore gamers to the brand will be strengthened.
EA intend to divide the tournaments in three different stages: Challenger, Premier and EA Major, with $1 million the highest price from this year.
So, in conclusion, Day 2 of E3 brought with it a few beautful games, many promises and some interesting ideas that are still to be finalized.
See you tomorrow for the last part of T3's on-the-ground E3 coverage and some unknown secrets about the new Tekken 7.
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Recycling: The Good, Bad, and The Smelly
As we go further into the future, population growth, pollution, and trash is starting to become a big problem. Some nations are pressured into recycling while others are not. Why is this? From the American perspective, people do like the idea of recycling, but since it is viewed as a chore more than a necessity, sometimes it goes unpracticed. In countries where living quarters are closer and real estate is limited, the disparity between rich and poor is large. Recycling and properly disposing of waste becomes a tremendous necessity. A quick look at these documents can give you an understanding of how recycling affects people in different ways. Residents who live in large first world countries where space is not an issue, recycling can also have its benefits as a way to innovate, earn a living, and prepare for the future.
How does India play into the conversation? A country that displays its beauty through language, culture, cinema, music, fashion, and history, while also struggling to maintain a standard of living that can effectively house, feed, and support its citizens with basic public facilities and amenities. According to National Geographic, many people in India would rather save themselves time and the hassle of exposing themselves to the odor and unhygienic conditions of public restrooms (Royte 2017). Trash and waste is a huge problem in India. Not just recyclables, but human feces and how it is being disposed of. Human feces contain millions of diseases and contribute to the production of parasites and cysts that take their toll on the population through nutrient deprivation or from fatalities from intestinal related diseases. There is not a lot of leeway in procrastinating for a solution here.
I had the chance to speak to Vernell Anthony Davis. He explained what he felt, experienced, and learned from his time in India. Davis traveled to India twice to experience the country, attend a wedding, and visit some of his friends' extended family. His initial assumptions were mostly true, but there were things he saw that he was not ready for. He understood that it was rich and beautiful country. He wanted to experience it, but at the same time he knew it was poverty stricken with people who are struggling with their health, finances, and day to day life. He described the environment as busy, congested, and unregulated. He mentions being "...surrounded by traffic, fighting for your space, cops not doing much..." and how people are defecating and relieving themselves in the street. While there were trash cans, no one seems to be using them. There were piles of trash everywhere he went, especially in New Delhi. Davis goes on to explain how people are living so close together in huts, villages, and big houses. All the while, everyone is on different socioeconomic levels are intertwined within these communities. India is pressed for space and better government regulation. It is overpopulated and government support is stretched too thin to support everyone equally. Among the distasteful aromas and drawbacks from improper waste disposal, some are finding new ways to use recyclables to support communities in this part of the world.
2. Bangladesh
Bangladesh is on India's border and currently is on a rate of trash and waste disposal that will destroy its country. According to F.A. Samiul Islam if Bangladesh goes unchecked and does not make huge changes to how it deals with recycling, it is projected to produce 5.52 million tons of urban waste annually with 15,110 tons per day (Islam 2016). These numbers are very scary. A step in the right direction is using scientific innovation as a grassroots program. Currently Bangladesh has an air conditioning problem. It is a very hot country with temperatures rising as high as 45 degrees Celsius or 113 degrees Fahrenheit and as many as 28,000 people live without electricity. Is there any hope for indoor cooling to the masses? Yes there is. Innovation in through education and understanding basic concepts in science and technology has allowed us to think of simple ways to solve current problems. An advertising and marketing company by the name of Grey Dhaka collaborated with Grameen Intel Social Business and volunteers to create low cost and easy to assemble air conditioners without the use of electricity. Yes you heard that correctly, the Grameen Intel Social Business is a joint partnership between Intel Corporation and Grameen Trust, which is synonymous with the ideals of Professor Muhammad Yunus. These great companies created the Eco-Cooler.
Even children can understand how with the invention of the Eco-Cooler from Grey Dhaka. Bear with me, I promise I won't smash your hand in your face as a joke while you are trying this. If you hold up your palm a few inches away from your face and exhale, you will only feel hot air. However, when you purse your lips as if you were blowing on a spoon of hot soup, you will feel cold air instead. How is this possible? When air is funneled into a smaller area it will compress the hot air so it will become cooler. This simple concept was used in the creation of the Eco-Cooler. What makes it even better is that you can make this yourself with materials that you probably already consume and discard. Check out the video to see more.
Next let's look at the United States. Here the pressure to recycle can be felt by some parents, teachers, businesses, or environmentally-conscious people, but why is it that some are lazy to do so? We see the cigarette butts on the floor, takeout food boxes discarded near the trash can, or plastic bags floating down the street like futuristic versions of tumbleweeds from the Wild West. After moving to South Korea things are far different when it comes to recycling. In the United States there is a tax that is implemented to pay for the waste management sector. This includes the employees, the trucks, the designated bins that are appropriated to each household etc. Sometimes there are separate bins for regular trash and the glass, plastic, aluminum, or cardboard. I had a conversation with my dad about what kinds of bins are available in our housing complex. He told me how specific each bin and color dictated how to dispose of paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, aluminum, and tin. The bins clearly label that food, polystyrene, wax-coated products, colored plastic containers, paint, oil, spray or aerosol cans, electronics, appliances, light bulbs, metals, or flammable liquids can be mixed into these containers. My next question was how often do people actually dispose of their recyclables and trash correctly? My dad seems skeptical because most would agree that it's easier to just throw them away in a trash bag, where it can be sorted at the recycling center. This is a huge luxury. We as Americans are paying into the steady increase of landfills. To many it does not pose a threat, simply because it does not directly affect them.
Our trash system in the US is like clockwork. It comes on a designated day. We don't have to sort through too many things. What many people don't realize is that according to fastcompany.com, the average American wastes 4lbs or 2.2kgs of trash per day; California being one the highest producers of trash. This is almost double from the world's average from what is mentioned by weforum.org in an article by Paul Muggeridge. One may only see the difference in these numbers when they go outside of the U.S. and not just in hotels, but by paying attention to how locals or even the restaurants live and recycle respectively as Davis did.
4. South Korea
As for South Korea, I would say that they are role models when it comes to recycling and some ways they aren't. Let's start with the good stuff. Instead of charging a national garbage tax, South Korea has imposed a tax on waste accumulation. Meaning, the more waste a household or business contributes to, the more they will have to pay. How have they regulated this? Different garbage bags are sold at different prices depending on size, use, and region. Depending on the use of food waste, plastic, aluminum, glass, or size of the trash, the more one has to pay. Makes sense right? For conservatives who argue about not wanting to pay to pick up other people's slack, this seems like a great idea. There are some drawbacks; one of them being the smell and the appearance. Since the Korean government did away with large garbage containers, trash piles up near the government issued bins on the sides of the roads. The government thought that introducing this would allow people to be more meticulous in recycling and waste disposal. While this is true, food and compostable trash stink up the roads and sometimes even in apartment buildings. People will leave their food waste bags in the hallway to avoid stinking up their own apartment, but as a result the entire floor smells. Most take it downstairs to the large pile of already accumulating trash by the garbage bins, but some don't. With a population of a little more than 50 million people living in a country that could fit inside the state of California four times over, space is a huge issue. Therefore recycling is a must and is punished if not followed properly.
5. Is It Lucrative?
If the sheer idea that you can make the planet a better place for the future doesn't sell you right out, I would like to present you with the story of Conrad Cutler. You may have heard of this young entrepreneur earlier this year. He graduated from Syracuse University and majored in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. While in University he was managing his own Laundromat. After graduating, he used this degree to start businesses in Laundromats and recycling plants. How much money has he made so far? Solely regarding his recycling company Galvanize Group, Cutler has generated over $10 million a year from collecting cans. His overhead includes paying for 100 contractors to scour the city to collect cans from trash cans or work in the warehouse where they sort and process the materials. While collecting the recyclables in public aren't always done in legal ways, not many people are going to call the police just because contractors are picking them from the dumpsters of private businesses or by having close relationships with building managers and taking them before the recyclables are sent off the recycling to the designated bins on the street. Recycling is still being done for the better, so regulation of this practice won't really happen. As a result, Mr. Cutler at the young age of 26 years old drives a Porsche and is the CEO of his own company. While this is a nice story, many immigrants, unskilled, or elderly people are forced to resort to collecting recyclables on their own without being part of a company to pay their salaries.
For some, subsisting on this alone is not enough. It's good that people like Cutler are providing contract work for people willing to do this, usually at better wages than they can achieve on their own. People like Cutler are not so much the issue. The concern rests with the fact that some are OK with being lazy or not sorting recyclables into their respective areas because they believe it provides work to certain downtrodden people who could be immigrants, unskilled laborers, or elderly pick up after people as a form of an income. This type of thinking will only serve to propagate the idea that recycling is not a priority. Although some countries are fortunate with the space or funds to have public amenities and programs to deal with the recycling demand and issues, it is still the moral duty of developed nations to set the standard of how recycling should be practiced around the world.
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LARGO _ Michael Schaffer, the 6-month-old Largo baby who had spinal surgery Friday, was in stable condition Monday afternoon in a Baltimore hospital. "He's progressing fine and resting comfortably," said his maternal grandmother, Hazel Seiverd of Tampa. Mrs. Seiverd said the baby, born with a rare type of dwarfism called camptomelic dysplasia, was in surgery for 11 hours Friday while doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital attached bone from Michael's leg to his spine to keep it from curving. Doctors had told Michael's parents, Vonnie and Tom Schaffer, that their baby would have been paralyzed before his 13-month birthday if he had not had the surgery.Law to make parking violators pay up
CLEARWATER _ It will be tougher to skirt unpaid parking tickets under an ordinance adopted last week by the Pinellas County Commission. The new law gives tax collectors the authority to withhold automobile registrations or validation stickers from drivers with three or more unpaid parking tickets. Officials say the ordinance is aimed primarily at businesses that fail to pay parking tickets.
Veteran who traveled nation to sign book
PALM HARBOR _ Bob Wieland, who lost both legs when he stepped on a land mine in Vietnam and then walked across America, will be in Palm Harbor today autographing his book, One Step at A Time. Wieland spent three-and-a-half years walking on his hands and what remained of his legs. He has been featured on the television program Wide World of Sports and will be the subject of a motion picture. He will be at Haynes Better Books, 4317 U.S. 19 N, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today. The store is about a half-mile north of the Innisbrook Resort.
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CLEARWATER _ A tar pot caught fire and two kerosene tanks exploded Monday morning at a construction site at Sunset Point Road and Highland Avenue, officials said. The roofing equipment sat on a trailer that was connected to a pickup truck, all of which was destroyed in the fire, said Lt. Paul Revelia, of the Clearwater Fire Department.
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Mass Grave with 27 Bodies Unearthed in Northern Iraq
March, 16, 2015 - 14:54
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - A mass grave containing the bodies of about 27 people has been discovered in Iraq’s northern province of Kirkuk as ISIL terrorists continue their atrocities in the crisis-hit country.
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According to Iraq’s Ministry of Human Rights, the bodies were found near the mainly Shiite Turkmen town of Basheer.
The victims are believed to have been killed by the ISIL terrorists when they rolled into the town last June.
Some reports put the number of corpses at 50, Press TV reported.
Experts have begun collecting DNA samples from the families of nearly 1,600 Iraqi air forces killed by the ISIL Takfiris in Camp Speicher in the conflict-ridden city of Tikrit in northern Salahuddin Province, the ministry added.
Last week, Iraqi forces unearthed at least two mass graves near Albu Ajeel village, east of Tikrit. According to officials, the corpses belonged to soldiers who were massacred after the strategic airbase fell to the ISIL in June 2014.
Earlier on February 7, a mass grave containing the remains of about two dozen members of the Izadi community was discovered in northern Iraq.
On February 2, Kurdish fighters found another mass grave containing the remains of 25 Izadi men, women and children. According to Kurdish Peshmerga fighters, the grave was found near the town of Sinune, located west of the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, during a search for explosives that the ISIL often leaves behind.
ISIL started its campaign of terror in Iraq in early June 2014. The heavily-armed militants took control of Mosul before sweeping through parts of the country’s Sunni Arab heartland.
The terrorists have been carrying out horrific acts of violence, including public decapitations, against all Iraqi communities such as Shiites, Sunnis, Kurds, Christians and Izadis.
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Direct-to-Consumer Fertility Testing: A Viable Alternative or Confusing and Misleading?
News Jan 02, 2020 | by Holly Large, Editorial Assistant, Technology Networks
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A study investigating direct-to-consumer (DTC) fertility testing has revealed that consumers view it as a viable alternative to traditional medical testing. However, it was also found to be confusing and misleading, highlighting the need for education surrounding the purpose and accuracy of DTC tests. The paper is published in Social Science & Medicine.
Fertility testing outside of the clinic
Although their accuracy and reliability are the subject of much debate, DTC medical tests are on the rise; low costs, widespread availability and a population increasingly concerned about their health have seen people turning to DTC testing for information they may not so easily be able to receive from a healthcare professional.
This has extended to “fertility testing” for women; several companies now provide tests for anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH).
AMH levels in the blood are often used to provide an estimate of the “ovarian reserve” i.e. the remaining egg supply. This is primarily used as a diagnostic tool before ovarian stimulation, as part of the in vitro fertilization or egg freezing process. However, it can also potentially be used as an indicator of fertility.
People’s desire to find out more about their fertility is understandable – around 6.1 million women in the US have difficulty becoming or staying pregnant, according to the CDC. With other factors like a lack of insurance coverage potentially playing a role, DTC fertility testing could provide an accessible, alternative means of understanding individual fertility.
But do these tests provide genuine benefits to people looking into their fertility? Or are they misleading, taking advantage of health-concerned consumers?
“They’re attractive, but they don’t deliver on their promise”
To discover more about people’s experiences with DTC fertility testing, author Moira Kyweluk, Ph.D., followed 21 individuals who were interested in pursuing DTC ovarian reserve testing.
In an effort to ensure diversity, Kyweluk used ethnographic methods; participants stemmed from a range of groups, including those of different ethnicities, socioeconomic status and sexual orientation.
The study found that there were some positive views surrounding DTC testing. Particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals and single women, DTC ovarian reserve testing was viewed as an alternative method for family planning. Participants also stated that receiving testing outside of a traditional medical context felt “empowering”.
However, it was not all positive; some participants were uncertain about the accuracy of the test results. Others were unsure of what the next steps were supposed to be in order to confirm fertility status, or how to preserve it.
“Consumers continue to desire these tests, and they’re attractive, but they don’t deliver on their promise.” said Kyweluk in a recent press release. “Though there may be some benefits to consumers using DTC fertility testing, across the board participants were left with incorrect assumptions about the power of hormone testing to predict fertility.”
Education, education, education
“I view DTC testing as an entry point into what I term the ‘new (in)fertility pipeline’ for women today,” said Kyweluk. “Because it is low cost and widely available, it’s reaching a larger demographic, people of diverse identities and backgrounds, and raising awareness of more advanced procedures and technologies like egg freezing.”
However, Kyweluk emphasizes the need to improve consumers’ education around this kind of test, to make it clear what they are getting for their money, reduce confusion around result interpretation, and to increase understanding of fertility treatments in general.
“No test or medical procedure guarantees future fertility—including egg freezing—and these startups directly target women who are concerned about their reproductive futures,” concluded Kyweluk.
Kyweluk. (2020) Quantifying fertility? Direct-to-consumer ovarian reserve testing and the new (in)fertility pipeline. Social Science & Medicine. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2019.112697
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The Experience Economy: Work Is Theatre & Every Business a Stage
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Bookstore shelves are filled with management books that stretch good metaphors to the breaking point. Business is school (the “learning organization”). Business is a machine (reengineering). Business is digital information (the “new economy”). But The Experience Economy has a more elastic organizing concept -or at least one that holds up for a few hundred pages. In this era of standardization and mass consumption, consultants Joseph Pine and James Gilmore believe, more and more people are willing to pay for memorable experiences, not just well-made products.
Today’s most innovative and profitable companies, they argue, sell the theatrical rather than the tangible -experiences “rich with sensations, created within the customer, “rather than traditional commodities, goods and services. Starbucks coffeehouses, for example, didn’t become almost as ubiquitous as McDonald’s
because of the coffee; Americans coped for decades without someplace to spend $2.95 on a grande caramel macchiato. Rather, customers at Starbucks are paying for staged experiences, Pine and Gilmore would say. The company treats patrons to poetry on its wallpaper and tabletops, jaunty apron-clad performers
behind the espresso machine, and an interior ambience that’s both cozy and slick, marked by earth tones, brushed steel and retro music (also for sale). Few people leave without feeling a little more affluent, sophisticated or jazzed.
This story was part of our May 1999 issue
Business as theatre may not be a wholly original metaphor, but Pine and Gilmore present it in an entertaining and usable way. If the workplace is a stage, they point out, effective performances depend on entertaining scripts, expert direction, attractive sets and good acting.”To engage a customer in the Experience Economy, act as if your work depended on it! It is the act of acting that, in the end, differentiates memorable experiences from ordinary human activity.”
Disney takes these maxims literally; employees are called “cast members” and must stay “in character” in guest areas. But Pine and Gilmore argue that even the most mundane businesses can add value to their products and services by delivering them with panache.
Transformations-experiences that change us-are even more valuable, the authors add. Good multimedia software, for example, creates “imaginary worlds that have a special relationship to reality-worlds in which we can extend, amplify, and enrich our own capabilities to think, feel, and act,” as one expert on human-computer interaction is quoted. The Experience Economy, with its own well-developed theme and enriching examples, may transform more than a few managers.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 4 review
Xiaomi's Mi Band 4 offers unbeatable value
By Basil Kronfli 23 July 2019
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The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 delivers fantastic value and features. Upgrades over its predecessor include a color OLED display with significantly improved outdoor viewability and a higher resolution too. The band's battery life is also exceptional, and it has improved tracking, making it an easy fitness gadget to recommend, covering the basics and delivering some flourishes as well - a marked improvement and a worthwhile upgrade.
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The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 was good, but the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 is vying for greatness.
For less than the price of two movie tickets, a couple of tubs of popcorn and two supersized sodas, you could be getting active with a color display, heart rate monitor and a connected GPS. The band even packs swim tracking, and unlike its predecessor, its screen is easy to see indoors, and out.
The body of the band is no more imposing, fitting in Mi Band 3 straps, and it's also no less user-friendly, with a simple menu system.
What the update does bring, however, is a bigger, flat screen for less fiddly swiping, and a slightly larger capacity battery, so the extra color and brightness don't result in worse battery life - impressive, given the 21 days quoted on a single charge.
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 price and release date
Costs $39.99/£34.99/AU$59
Xiaomi is selling the Mi Band 4 now globally. Specifically, in the US it can be bought on Amazon for $39.99, and in the UK, it's available through Xiaomi's official store for £34.99. If you’re in Australia, it’s available from both Amazon or the official Xiaomi Store for AU$59.
There's also a more expensive version available in China, but the only extra feature it packs is NFC, and that’s loaded up to enable payment services that aren't supported in the US or UK.
Same strap fitting as Mi Band 3
Larger 0.95-inch display
Up to 400 nits brightness
The Xiaomi Mi Band 4's design is clean, simple and looks nothing short of run-of-the-mill until the display is fired up in its full-color glory.
The tracker is light on the wrist at 21g, so, by comparison to a smartwatch like the Amazfit Verge or the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active, we didn't even notice we were wearing it.
The front of the Mi Band 4's core unit is the touch screen as well as a capacitive button below it. Interaction across these elements is a combination of swipes and taps. Its undercarriage is where the heart rate monitor sits, alongside a pogo pin connector for charging.
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As for the strap, the simple buckle system is secure, comfortable, and is made from thermoplastic polyurethane. Available in black, it might not seem like a party on your wrist, but a range of styles and colors can be picked up if you shop around for old Mi Band 3 straps (they play nicely with the Mi Band 4).
The screen on the Mi Band 4 is bigger than that of the Mi Band 3, measuring 0.95 inches. It's also higher resolution, and interaction is better this time around too, with less missed taps and swipes.
Viewability is also significantly better thanks to the fact brightness climbs up to 400 nits. This means that indoors or out, it's easy to see, and when combined with smart gestures to wake it up with a wrist twist, it's the first Mi Band device to feel like it could be a smartwatch replacement.
You can take the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 swimming or into the shower too as it's also waterproof up to 50 meters, just like the Mi Band 3.
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SA pays R283m deposit to secure access to Covid-19 vaccines
22 December 2020 - 12:49 By TimesLIVE
SA has paid a deposit to secure the country's entry to the Covax facility. Stock photo.
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The national health department and the Solidarity Fund confirmed on Tuesday that a down payment of R283m had been made to secure SA’s entry to the Covax facility.
The payment was made in line with the fund’s previous allocation of funds and commitment to support the government’s efforts to accelerate the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in SA.
Concerns were raised earlier that SA had missed a December 15 deadline to pay the deposit towards the vaccine programme.
“Covax has confirmed SA’s entry to the facility. The down payment represents 15% of the total cost of securing access to vaccines for 10% [roughly 6 million] of the population. The country’s membership in the Covax facility ensures that SA receives its equitable share of the vaccine once it becomes available,” the department and fund said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
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“There can be no doubt that a Covid-19 vaccine will play an important role in helping SA manage the virus,” said Gloria Serobe, chairperson of the Solidarity Fund.
Health department director-general Sandile Buthelezi said the department would make additional payments in relation to vaccines delivered under the Covax facility “as they fall due over the next year”.
Health minister Zweli Mkhize said the government, international partners and business had come together “for the sole purpose of delivering quality health care to the people of SA”.
“This is what we have been advocating for when we speak of multisectoral collaboration and it is gratifying to see this spirit being harnessed for the good of our people, Africans and the global village,” said Mkhize.
“We convey our sincere gratitude to the Solidarity Fund for their unwavering support to government to ensure that no-one gets left behind as we seek to protect our most vulnerable citizens against the scourge of Covid-19.”
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