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New iPhone lawsuit seeks US$2.6B in damages
Apple's claim that unlocking could damage the iPhone was a lie, suit charges
Gregg Keizer (Computerworld) on 12 October, 2007 08:54
A class-action lawsuit targeting Apple and AT&T, filed last week in a US federal court, accuses the companies of illegally conspiring to tie iPhone customers to the telecom company's wireless network.
The lawsuit, which was filed in court in San Francisco the same day another was filed in a Sacramento state court, slaps the two companies with six charges, claims that they broke numerous state and federal laws and regulations, and seeks punitive and other damages in excess of US$2.6 billion.
According to lawyers for Paul Holman in Washington state and Californian Lucy Rivello, Apple and AT&T conspired to block all modifications of Apple's iPhone to stymie any attempt by a user or competitors to diminish or tap into the Apple-AT&T revenue stream. Specifically, the suit charges that Apple blocked third-party applications, barred any ring tones but those it sold via iTunes and disabled unlocked phones with last month's 1.1.1 version update.
Apple updated the iPhone's firmware to 1.1.1 two weeks ago after warning users that the upgrade might "brick," or disable, their devices. Several days before that, Apple claimed that software hacks that unlocked the iPhone could pose a risk. "Apple has discovered that some of the unauthorized unlocking programs available on the Internet may cause irreparable damage to the iPhone's software," the company said in a warning in late September.
The Holman-Rivello lawsuit asserts that the 1.1.1 update was digital bullying, while the warning of "irreparable damage" to an iPhone by unlocking was a lie. "Apple and AT&T agreed to go beyond these [previous] tactics and to take affirmative steps to break the iPhones of consumers who lawfully unlocked the AT&T SIM card or who installed third-party apps," the suit read.
As to the warning of unlocks doing damage, that was just standard fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD), the suit claims. "Apple had no reason to believe that statement was true," according to the 24-page filing. "None of [the antiunlock, antioutside applications changes in 1.1.1] were technically required for the purposes of the upgrade but were designed solely to advance Apple's unlawful purposes and conduct, and not due to any 'unavoidable' conflict or damage resulting from third-party apps or SIM unlock procedures."
Like the class-action lawsuit filed in California state court, the federal action seeks damages, although Holman and Rivello's demands are considerably higher, totaling no less than US$2.6 billion. The suit also wants the court to void any agreement between Apple and AT&T judged unlawful and to bar the companies from any similar moves in the future.
A spokesman for AT&T declined to comment on the lawsuit; Apple did not reply to a request for comment.
No information is available on the iPhone's release here, however the product is already popular in Australia thanks to eBay.
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Nottinghamshire Police set to launch body worn video devices and software framework
David Bicknell 16 November 2018
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The East Midlands Strategic Commercial Unit (EMSCU) is setting out to establish a major procurement framework across the public sector for body worn video (BWV) devices and an associated DEAMS (Digital Evidence and Asset Management Software) application.
EMSCU tender documents detailing the framework, issued on behalf of Nottinghamshire Police, are due to be made available from today for three lots on the EU Supply Bluelight procurement network.
The first lot is for the devices themselves. Lot 2 covers the DEAMS solution, with Lot 3 covering an integrated BWV devices and DEAMS solution. Estimated values for the lots are £45m for Lot 1, £27m for Lot 2 and £18m for Lot 3, though these potential values may need to be scaled back if the framework gets more limited traction.
The dynamic purchasing system framework is due to run for an initial four year period, with two possible single year extensions from January 14 next year.
The Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner, in launching the framework, said the three lots had been established with the goal of attracting a wide range and varied supply base for UK police forces, police and crime commissioners and wider UK public sector bodies, including central government departments and agencies, NHS bodies and local authorities.
Discussing the Lot 2 DEAMS software solution, the tender indicated that the software solution could be delivered either via the cloud, as an on premise solution, or as a combination of the two. It added that the solution where required can include ongoing support, management and maintenance. The tender said it expected software provided under the dynamic purchasing system to be “off the shelf” and not bespoke, the tender said.
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Nancy Overman signed coronavirus_petition 2020-04-13 23:33:30 -0400
Sign the "Free America Now" Petition to Get America Working Again!
Federal, state and local governments have effectively shut down huge portions of the U.S. economy and stifled the liberties of American citizens like few times in our history.
Americans have lost TRILLIONS in the stock market, entire sectors of the economy are at risk, and we now face a HUGE spike in unemployment that will only escalate if the shutdown/lockdown continues. Plus, Congress is doing what it does best -- turning to government-centered answers and spending TRILLIONS of dollars that our nation simply doesn't have!
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Nancy Overman signed "Censure Schumer!" Petition 2020-03-06 12:37:30 -0500
Sign The National "Censure Schumer!" Petition NOW!
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) may have thought he was simply delivering an "applause line" in front of a "friendly" crowd of abortion supporters on the front steps of the Supreme Court of the United States on March 4, 2020. But, in fact, it was a totally inappropriate threat against two excellent and esteemed jurists: Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh.
"I want to tell you Gorsuch, I want to tell you Kavanaugh, you have released the whirlwind," Sen. Schumer yelled. "And you will pay the price! You won't know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions."
As a direct response to Schumer's hateful rhetoric, Grassfire is empowering our team members to call on Congress for the immediate censure of the Senior Senator from New York. His totally inappropriate verbal attack against the judicial branch, which exists to protect the rights of EVERY AMERICAN, demands a retraction, full apology AND his immediate resignation.
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The "Censure Schumer!" Petition States:
I'm calling on members of Congress to censure Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) for his appalling threats against two highly esteemed jurists for the Supreme Court of the United States: Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. In fact, I think the Senior Senator from New York should resign immediately for his offensive, inappropriate verbal attack on members of the judicial branch.
Americans are tired of the hateful rhetoric that has infected Congress and its so-called "leaders." The fact that it came out of the mouth of the highest-ranking Democrat in the United States Senate is especially troubling. The Senate Minority Leader knows better and should immediately retract his awful, threatening statements, personally apologize to the Justices and resign from the Senate. Please respond to this petition by taking swift action to censure Mr. Schumer and see him removed from office.
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Nancy Overman signed "Rush, Get Well Soon" Petition 2020-02-11 13:47:39 -0500
Tell Rush Limbaugh: "Thank You And Get Well Soon!"
Join more than 20,000 who have signed Rush's "Get Well Soon" Card!
For more than 30 years, Rush Hudson Limbaugh III has been one of the nation's leading conservative voices. He has championed America's founding ideals of liberty and limited government like few talk radio hosts ever.
Following his shocking announcement of "advanced lung cancer," Grassfire is giving our team members the opportunity to thank the recent Medal of Freedom recipient for his service to our great nation and to wish him a quick and full recovery from the dreaded disease. Please sign this national get-well card for Rush Limbaugh now.
Please add your name and then share this website with your friends and family members. When we reach our goal, we will deliver this get-well card to the Excellence in Broadcasting (EIB) Network offices in New York, NY. Add your name by simply completing the form below.
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Thank you for your service to this great nation as a leading voice of conservatism for more than 30 years. I join thousands of Grassfire team members in wishing you a quick and full recovery. Like millions of other patriotic Americans, I'm praying for you and your family at this difficult time. May God bless and strengthen you in this fight.
Nancy Overman signed Say "No" To Nike 2019-07-20 16:18:38 -0400
Say "NO" To Nike...
NIKE said NO to our first American flag. Just say NO to NIKE!
After a complaint from Colin Kaepernick, NIKE withdrew a sneaker that featured an image of the 13-star Betsy Ross flag. Kaepernick and others are claiming that the iconic flag -- considered by many to be the first official flag of the United States -- is somehow racist.
It took just hours for NIKE to bow to Kaepernick, and the shoes were pulled from the market.
Grassfire is launching a "Just Say NO To NIKE" CITIZEN STATEMENT, rallying patriotic Americans to take a stand against NIKE and others who are determined to purge our nation under a false pretense of division and racism. Let's tell NIKE we're saying NO until the company stops it's attacks on our nation!
To: NIKE Officials
I'm joining the "Just Say NO to NIKE" campaign to let you know I am outraged by your purging of the Betsy Ross flag. Because you bowed to politically correct pressure and said no to one of our nation's first official flags, I'm just saying NO to NIKE and NIKE products until you stop these attacks.
Nancy Overman signed abortion_petition 2019-02-18 16:44:15 -0500
Stand With The President And Support Life!
Sign The Petition To "End Abortion In America"!
Abortion is the scourge of our generation -- tens of millions of babies have been lost despite the overwhelming scientific and medical evidence proving that life begins at conception. Yet, eight states and Washington, D.C. have legalized abortion until the very moment before live birth
Enough is enough! It's time for citizens to take a stand! Please sign the national petition to "End Abortion In America" now.
By speaking at the 2020 March for Life Rally, President Trump proved he's one of the most pro-life presidents EVER. There has been no better time since the horrific 1973 Roe v. Wade decision for pro-life patriots to act against abortion!
Please add your name and then share this petition with your friends and family members. When Grassfire reaches the important 25,000-signature plateau, we will hand-deliver your petition to congressional leaders. Add your name to the "End Abortion In America" national petition by completing the form below.
I'm taking a stand by signing the petition to "End Abortion In America." I am calling for Roe v. Wade to be reversed, and I support the confirmation of Supreme Court justices who will end abortion. I support any and all judicial and legal remedies that will declare abortion illegal and unconstitutional. I strongly oppose my tax dollars being used to fund any organization or entity that funds or provides abortion services. Finally, I am praying that God will remove the scourge of abortion from our land.
Nancy Overman signed "Stop The Invasion" Petition (2018) 2018-10-31 15:51:16 -0400
Sign Now: Tell Congress To "Stop The Invasion"!
Make Your Voice Heard In The Fight Against Illegal Immigration!
Grassfire appreciates your willingness to take a position on President Trump declaring a national emergency to build a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico. If you agree that Congress should take action to "Stop The Invasion," we want to give you the opportunity to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill.
Patriotic Americans need to speak up and tell lawmakers in D.C. that they support our Commander-in-Chief's efforts to protect America's safety, sovereignty and way of life. You can do that by adding your name to the national petition calling on the U.S. government to "Stop The Invasion!"
Simply complete the form below to sign, and Grassfire will deliver your petition and thousands of others to the White House and leaders in Congress once we reach 20,000 signatures. If you think America's leaders need to take bold, decisive action to stop illegal immigration, please add your name to "Stop The Invasion" now!
As a concerned, tax-paying American citizen, I am adding my name to this national petition calling on the U.S. government to "Stop The Invasion” of illegal immigration.
I oppose all forms of illegal immigration and demand that our nation uphold the laws for legal entry into our country.
I demand that President Trump and Congress take immediate action to BUILD A WALL along our southern border and implement other measures to stop the flow of illegal immigration.
I call for Congress and the President to END CATCH AND RELEASE and other policies that cause hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens to be granted access to our country.
I also urge lawmakers to take strong, immediate action to STOP THE FLOW OF ILLEGAL DRUGS and criminal activity coming across our border.
This current crisis amounts to an illegal INVASION that threatens our sovereignty, our culture, and our security. Please note, I am monitoring your response to this crisis.
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Accompanist – David Mawson PhD, LRSM, LTCL, LMusA
Born in New Zealand, David holds a MusB Hons and MMus degree from the University of Otago, a PGDipMus in piano performance from the RSAMD and a PhD in practice-led performance research from the University of Leeds. He has been awarded numerous music prizes and scholarships and as a pianist has broadcast on New Zealand radio and television. He has taught piano and music history at the University of Otago and the University of Leeds, and has served as Administrator and Trustee of the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition and as Coordinator of the AHRC Research Centre for Musical Performance as Creative Practice (CMPCP) based at the Faculty of Music, University of Cambridge. David has been an accompanist with Harrogate Male Voice Choir since October 2015.
Accompanist – David Ward-Campbell
David has lived in Harrogate for most of his life, and has been involved in the local music world since about 1980, when he joined Junior Strings as a young violinist (at Harrogate Music Centre) and St Robert’s Church choir in Pannal. Since then he has been involved in many choral and musical groups, locally, further afield and internationally. He was Organist at St Robert’s Church, Pannal in the 90’s/00’s while also holding organist positions at Beckwithshaw and Killinghall Parish Churches.
David studied Music, Organ and Singing at Liverpool University and then went on to enjoy almost 15 years of expat life – in Bangkok, Prague and southern Spain. He was accompanist for the Bangkok Music Society and has also accompanied various choral groups in Spain, with repertoire as diverse as Handel’s Messiah, Mozart’s Requiem, Karl Jenkins’ ‘Armed Man’. He has taught piano and singing for many years, mainly for the International School circuit abroad, and he continues to do so after returning to the UK.
David became an accompanist with Harrogate Male Voice Choir in April 2018 and has also recently taken up a new appointment as Organist/Director of Music at Ripley.
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President: Marilynne Davies BA,MEd,LRAM,PGCA,FRSA Vice President:
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View our future concerts. Book the choir for your function.
New members are always made very welcome.
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Notary & ApostillesNotaries > Notary Public Application
Notary Public Application Form
Georgia Notary Public Application Form
For New Appointments or for Reappointment
Georgia notaries public are commissioned for four-year terms by the Clerk of Superior Court in their county of residence (with a neighboring-state resident exception, see Notary Public Frequently Asked Questions).
The fee for a new notary appointment or for reappointment is $36.00 - $51.00. Please check with the county in which you are applying for the exact fee.
If you are a legal resident of the State of Georgia, you may only apply in your county of residence. (You may notarize documents in any county within Georgia.)
If you are a legal resident of a state bordering on the State of Georgia, and are regularly employed or carry on a business or profession in Georgia, you may only apply in the county of employment. (You may notarize documents in any county within Georgia.)
The Application Process for New Appointments or for Reappointment in 4 Easy Steps:
(For county specific questions, such as acceptable payment methods or office hours, contact the commissioning Clerk of Superior Court’s office. Click here for county contact information.)
Step 1: The majority of Georgia counties participate in a web-based application process. Click here to determine if your county participates in the web-based application process.
Does your county appear in the list of counties participating in the web-based application?
Yes -
Step 2: Click here to begin the web-based application
Select your county.
Enter the 3-digit code that displays on the screen. (If the code does not appear, contact GSCCCA Customer Support at 800-304-5174 or 404-327-9760.)
Enter the appropriate application type (new or renewal).
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the form.
If endorser signatures are required, have your endorsers sign the application. (Endorsers are character references who live in your county of application, have known you for over 30 days, and are not related to you.)
Step 3: Take the signed application to the Clerk of Superior Court in the county of application to finish the application process, pay the appointment fee, and take the oath of office.
Step 4: Purchase a notary seal (metal emboss type or rubber ink stamp) from an office supply store or from a notary trade association. Note: For renewing notaries: you may use your existing notary seal/stamp if the information on the seal matches exactly the information on the new commission.
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Step 2: If the county you are applying in does not participate in the web-based process, please contact the Clerk of Superior Court to obtain an application. For a complete listing of offices, visit our Superior Court Clerks Section.
Complete the application.
Notary Public FAQ
The following is general information based on our experience in administering Georgia's notary public laws. Georgia Notary Law is located in Title 45 Article 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA). Access the online version of the OCGA through the Georgia General Assembly website located at http://www.legis.state.ga.us/. Questions regarding the application of laws to a particular situation should be addressed to private legal counsel.
What are the qualifications to become a notary in Georgia?
An applicant must:
Be at least 18 years old.
Be a citizen of the United States or a legal resident of the United States.
Be a legal resident of the county in which he or she applies (or, if a non-Georgia resident, he or she must reside in a state bordering Georgia and carry on a business or profession in Georgia or be regularly employed in the Georgia county of application).
Have an operating telephone number and provide it at the time of application.
Be able to read and write English.
How do I become a notary?
Georgia notaries public are commissioned for four-year terms by the Clerk of Superior Court in their county of residence (with a neighboring state resident exception, see FAQ # 8).
Complete a notary application and bring it to the Clerk of Superior Court in your county of residence (note the neighboring-state resident provision).
Pay the application fee and take the oath of office.
The clerk's office issues a notary certificate of appointment.
Purchase a notary seal (metal emboss type or rubber ink stamp) from an office supply store or from a notary trade association.
Details: Many Georgia counties participate in a web-based notary application process. This process allows the notary to submit the application data directly to the county. The applicant is then instructed to print the application packet, gather any necessary signatures, such as endorsers (i.e. character references), and bring the signed application to the clerk's office for final processing and payment. The web-based application is found on the Notary Public Application Form page. Follow the instructions to select your county and the appropriate application type, either new or renewal. Note: If your county does not appear in the county list, your county does not participate in the web-based process. You must contact your county's Clerk of Superior Court to obtain an application and for any additional details. Click here for county contact information on the Clerks Page.
What is the term of office for a notary public?
A notary commission is for a four-year term.
What is the fee to become a notary public?
What type of training or educational materials are available and does Georgia require mandatory training?
Georgia does not have mandatory training requirements; however, a web-based training course is available free-of-charge at http://training.gsccca.org. This course explains Georgia notary law, and presents basic notary procedures. The course is not required in order to receive a commission but is recommended.
"The Georgia Notary Handbook" is an excellent reference book for Georgia notary law, notary procedures and best practices, and includes forms and definitions. For more information, click on this link: Notary Handbook Order System
Can a Georgia notary perform notarial acts in all Georgia counties?
Yes, a notary public can perform notarial acts anywhere within the boundaries of the state.
Are Georgia notaries required to be bonded?
No bond is required of Georgia notaries.
May an out-of-state resident become a notary public in Georgia?
A legal resident of a state bordering the State of Georgia may apply to become a notary public. The applicant must be regularly employed or carry on a business or profession in Georgia, and may only apply to the Clerk of Superior Court in the county of his or her employment. The applicant must be at least 18 years of age, be a citizen of the United States or a legal resident of the United States, be able to read and write English, and provide his or her telephone number at the time of application.
How do I renew my notary commission?
A notary public may apply for re-appointment using the renewal application form if they hold an active commission in the county of application. Some counties allow notaries to renew by mail. Please contact the county for specific instructions.
Complete a notary application and bring it to the Clerk of Superior Court in your county of application.
Purchase a notary seal of office (metal emboss type or rubber ink stamp) from an office supply store or from a notary trade association. Note: You may use your existing notary seal/stamp if the information on the seal matches exactly the information on the new commission.
Many Georgia counties participate in a web-based notary application process. This process allows the notary to submit the application data directly to the county. The notary is then instructed to print the application packet, gather any necessary signatures, such as endorsers (i.e. character references), and bring the signed application to the clerk's office for final processing and payment. The web-based application is found on the Notary Public Application Form page. Follow the instructions to select your county and the appropriate application type, either new or renewal. Note: If your county does not appear in the county list, your county does not participate in the web-based process. You must contact your county's Clerk of Superior Court to obtain an application and for any additional details. Click here for county contact information on the Clerks Page.
How soon prior to term expiration can I renew my notary commission?
Typically a notary may submit a renewal application no more than 30 days prior to the current term expiration date.
Will I be notified that my notary term of office is nearing expiration?
If you provide the GSCCCA with an e-mail address, a renewal notification will be sent thirty days prior to expiration. The web-based application has an e-mail address field, or you can complete the "Notary E-mail Request Form" or "Notary E-mail Correction Form" located in the Notary Files and Forms section.
What is the procedure for changing a name, address or phone number during a term of office?
A notary whose name, address or phone number changes must notify the appointing clerk in writing within thirty days of the change and provide a copy to the GSCCCA. The notice shall be signed by the notary and contain both the old information as well as the new information. A "Notary Public Contact Information Change Form" is located in the Notary Files and Forms section.
In the event of a name change, the notary must provide a new signature sample to the clerk's office. A notary with a new name may begin to officially sign the new name when the appointing Clerk of Superior Court has received the notice; a confirmation of the name change has been received from the appointing Clerk of Superior Court (typically an amended notary certificate of appointment); and a new seal bearing the new name has been obtained.
Many counties require personal appearance to complete changes to the notary's commission. Please contact the appointing Clerk of Superior Court's office for county-specific instructions. Click the following link for county contact information: Clerks Page.
If I move to another county, do I transfer my commission to that county?
No. Your commission continues in the county of appointment until your current term expires. You must notify the appointing clerk within thirty days of the change and provide a copy to the GSCCCA. A "Notary Public Contact Information Change Form" is located in the Notary Files and Forms section. Within 30 days of term expiration, you may submit a new notary application to the clerk's office in the new county of residence.
I've lost my seal or it has been stolen. Who do I need to notify?
Provide written notification to the appointing Clerk of Superior Court with a copy to the GSCCCA within 10 days of loss or theft. The GSCCCA recommends altering the way the notary is commissioned to distinguish between the old seal and new seal. Click here for county contact information.
I've lost my notary certificate of appointment. How can I get a copy?
Contact the commissioning or appointing Clerk of Superior Court and request a duplicate certificate. Click here for county contact information.
Does Georgia require an embossed (raised seal) or will a rubber stamp be acceptable?
Georgia accepts either type of seal and makes no distinction between an embossed seal and a rubber ink stamp as long as the four required elements are present:
The name of the notary as it appears on the commission certificate.
The words "Notary Public."
The word "Georgia" or "GA."
The name of the county where the notary was commissioned.
Must a notary use a seal or stamp when notarizing documents?
Yes. A complete notarial act requires a notary's signature and seal and the exact date of notarization.
Is a document valid if the notary fails to include the expiration date of his or her term of office?
A document is generally valid if the expiration date is mistakenly left out. The wise notary will always include the expiration date. If no stamp is handy, the expiration date may be handwritten.
May a notary refuse to witness a document?
A notary may, and should, refuse to witness a signature whenever any question exists as to the identity of the signer, the sanity of the signer, or the voluntariness of the signature. A notary should confirm the identity of the signer based on personal knowledge or satisfactory evidence.
Can I sign as a witness in addition to acting as a notary on a document?
No. A notary is disqualified from performing a notarial act when he or she is also a party to the document for which notarization is required.
Can a notary notarize documents for relatives?
Georgia law does not specifically address performing notarial acts for relatives. However, the role of a notary public is to be a disinterested witness. Requests to perform notarial acts for any family member may create serious problems and should be avoided.
Statutes that may apply:
O.C.G.A. §45-17-8 (c) a notary shall be disqualified from performing a notarial act in the following situations which impugn and compromise the notary's impartiality:
When the notary is a signer of the document which is to be notarized; or
When the notary is a party to the document or transaction for which the notarial act is required.
O.C.G.A. §45-17-12 (b) Stipulates that a notary who is an employee of a corporation may act and sign as official witness to the execution by any party of any written instrument executed to or by such corporation.
Does Georgia issue commission numbers to their notaries public?
No. Georgia does not issue commission numbers to notary public appointments. Any numbers that appear on a notary certificate of appointment are internal database identifiers and are not to be used as state-issued commission numbers.
What is an "endorser" on the notary public application?
An endorser is in essence a character reference. As part of the notary application, Georgia requires two people to submit an affidavit stating the applicant is a person of integrity and good moral character and is capable of performing notarial acts. The endorser cannot be related to the applicant, must be at least 18 years old, must live in the county of application, and must have known the notary applicant for more than 30 days.
I wish to file a complaint against a notary. What is the procedure?
The complaint must be filed with the notary's appointing Clerk of Superior Court. Georgia law gives the commissioning Clerk of Superior Court the authority to revoke the notary's commission or deny reappointment. Click here for county contact information.
In Georgia, can a notary public perform marriage ceremonies?
No. Georgia has not granted notaries public the authority to perform marriage ceremonies.
GSCCCA/Notary Division
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Year : 2020 | Volume : 10 | Issue : 2 | Page : 97--101
Effect of Vitamin K epoxide reductase complex 1 polymorphism on warfarin dose requirement among patients in tertiary care hospital
Sahana Hadihalli Veeregowda1, Bhuvana Krishnaswamy1, Sharath Balakrishna2, 3,
1 Department of Pharmacology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, Karnataka, India
Bhuvana Krishnaswamy
Department of Pharmacology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka
Background: Warfarin, anticoagulant is used for thromboembolic disorders. Inter-individual variation in clinical response to warfarin is due to various factors, including polymorphism of Vitamin K epoxide reductase complex 1 (VKORC1)-1639G>A. The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of VKORC1 polymorphism on the maintenance dose of warfarin. Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted by the departments of Pharmacology, Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics on patients attending cardiology clinic, receiving warfarin for at least 2 months. Genomic deoxyribonucleic acid was extracted and genotyping was done by Polymerase Chain Reaction - Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism. The correlation between VKORC1 gene polymorphism and warfarin maintenance dose was analyzed. Results: A total of 102 patients with a mean age of 47.72 ± 10.31 years, of which 58 (56.86%) were male. The frequency of VKORC1 G>A for GG, GA, and AA genotypes was 74.51%, 19.61%, and 5.88%, respectively. Variant allele AA was less frequent than the wild type. Mean weekly warfarin dose was 23.12 ± 8.08, 22.93 ± 8.21, and 15.6 ± 5.35 mg in patients with GG, GA, and AA genotypes, respectively. Patients with GG genotype required therapeutic dose compared to variant type (P = 0.001). Multiple stepwise regression model showed 26.3% variability in warfarin dose was due to VKORC1 genotype (R = 0.513, R2 = 0.263, adjusted R2 = 0.256, P = 0.0001). Conclusion: VKORC1 polymorphism alone influence 26.3% variability in warfarin dose and AA genotype patients required lower dose.
Veeregowda SH, Krishnaswamy B, Balakrishna S. Effect of Vitamin K epoxide reductase complex 1 polymorphism on warfarin dose requirement among patients in tertiary care hospital.Int J App Basic Med Res 2020;10:97-101
Veeregowda SH, Krishnaswamy B, Balakrishna S. Effect of Vitamin K epoxide reductase complex 1 polymorphism on warfarin dose requirement among patients in tertiary care hospital. Int J App Basic Med Res [serial online] 2020 [cited 2021 Jan 15 ];10:97-101
Available from: https://www.ijabmr.org/text.asp?2020/10/2/97/281837
Anticoagulants interfere with the function of clotting factors thereby interrupt the coagulation cascade and prevent the formation of a stable fibrin meshwork. Warfarin, an oral anticoagulant acts by inhibiting the enzyme Vitamin K Epoxide Reductase (VKOR) resulting in reduced production of Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X. It is used for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic conditions.[1] Warfarin to be effective and safe necessitate using the correct dose to achieve the therapeutic concentration because low dose can cause therapeutic failure and increased dose can result in fatal bleeding.[2] Hence, warfarin dose has to be monitored by estimating prothrombin time which is expressed as the international normalized ratio (INR). In addition, various factors such as age of the patient, lifestyle, body mass index (BMI), body surface area, environmental and genetic factors play a role in clinical response to the prescribed dose of warfarin.[3],[4]
Warfarin exhibits more than ten-fold interindividual variability in dose requirement to attain therapeutic concentration.[3] Interindividual variability in warfarin dose requirement is influenced by two genes, CYP2C9 which encodes for the enzyme cytochrome P450, family 2, subfamily C, polypeptide 9 (CYP2C9) involved in warfarin metabolism and VKOR complex subunit 1 (VKORC1) which encodes for VKOR, the target enzyme for warfarin. Genetic variations in CYP2C9 gene alters the rate of metabolism of warfarin.[5]VKORC1- 1639G >A in the promoter region of the gene which influences the VKOR enzyme activity is the most widely studied single nucleotide polymorphism.[6]VKORC1- 1639 genotypes are GG (wild), AA (homomutant), and GA (heteromutant).[7] The identification of polymorphisms affecting these genes, oral anticoagulation therapy can be tailored to the patient requirement. These genetic polymorphisms are widely distributed and may vary by region and ethnicity.[3],[5]
Genetic polymorphism involving VKORC1 is associated with approximately 25% of the variation in the maintenance dose requirement of warfarin.[8],[9] There is limited information available from Karnataka on VKORC1 polymorphism and its influence on warfarin dose requirement. Hence, this study was undertaken to determine the relationship between VKORC1 polymorphism and warfarin dose requirement and INR.
A cross-sectional study was conducted by the Department of Pharmacology on patients attending Cardiology Centre in association with the Department of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics from January 2015 to June 2016. The protocol was approved by Institutional Ethics Committee and written informed consent was obtained from all the patients. Patients of either gender aged between 18 and 65 years with BMI of 18–29 kg/m2 and who were on oral warfarin therapy for at least 2 months were included in the study. Patients with specific systemic disorders such as renal or hepatic insufficiency, receiving concomitant medications such as phenytoin, rifampicin, isoniazid, tetracycline, erythromycin, metronidazole, cephalosporins, barbiturates, and oral contraceptive pills, those addicted to smoking and alcohol, pregnant, and lactating women were excluded. A proforma was given to all participants to capture the demographic details such as age, gender, occupation, BMI, daily warfarin dose, change in warfarin dose, INR values, diet history, and any bleeding complications.
The experiments were carried out in the Central Research Laboratory of the institution by the principal investigator and the entire work was supervised by a molecular biologist who is a coinvestigator. Three milliliters of venous blood were collected from each participant under strict aseptic precautions. Deoxyribonucleic acid was extracted using standard salt extraction method and was stored at −40°C until further analysis. Genotyping of VKORC1 was performed using Polymerase Chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). Genotyping of VKORC1 was performed as described by Sconce et al.[10] Sequences for the forward and reverse primers are 5'-GCCAGCAGGAGAGGGAAATA-3' and 5'-AGTTTGGACTACAGGTGCCT-3', respectively.
The PCR was performed using BIORAD C1000 touch thermal cycles at 25 cycles of 1 min at each of the following temperatures, 94°C, 61°C, and 72°C. The PCR product (10 μL) was digested with ten units of restriction enzyme Msp1 in a final volume of 20 μL in the appropriate digestion buffer at 37°C for 16 h. The digested product was visualized on 2% agarose gel stained with ethidium bromide. PCR-RFLP pattern of VKORC1- 1639 for GG is 168-bp (base pairs), GA 122-bp, and AA 290-bp. To validate the PCR - RFLP tests, positive controls were used for each batch of sample testing. 10% of the samples were repeated to confirm and the results were 100% concordant.
A precision of 4%, desired confidence interval of 80%, to have an expected proportion of polymorphism of 0.86, the sample size was calculated to be 92. Demographic data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and expressed as mean ± standard deviation. The regression tool was used to study the association of independent variables on warfarin dose. P <0.05 was considered statistically significant.
A total of 125 patients were screened for the study, among them 102 patients were recruited, and genotyping was performed using PCR-RFLP method. There were 58 (56.86%) male and 44 (43.13%) female patients with mean age of 47.72 ± 10.31 years and 42.95 ± 11.98 years, respectively. The characteristics of patients with GG, GA, and AA genotypes are represented in [Table 1].{Table 1}
Majority of the patients in wild GG genotype were male (56.57%), prosthetic/mechanical heart valves following valve replacement surgeries, and valvular heart diseases were the most common indications for warfarin use and digoxin being the most commonly used concomitant medication. Majority of the patients (84.31%) had INR in the therapeutic range. INR in subtherapeutic range was observed in 16 (15.7%) patients, among these 10, 4, and 2 belonged to GG, GA, and AA genotypes, respectively [Table 1].
The major type allele G is digested to two fragments of 168-bp and 122-bp, and the minor allele A being resistant to digestion by restriction enzyme is represented as a single band of 290-bp. The presence of all three bands indicates GA (variant heteromutant), two bands indicate GG (wild) and one band indicates AA (variant homomutant) genotype as shown in [Figure 1].{Figure 1}
The allele and genotype frequency of VKORC1 are shown in [Table 2]. Among 102 patients, 76 had wild genotype, 20 were heterozygous, and 06 homozygous having both the mutant alleles. The VKORC1-1639G >A minor allele frequency was found to be 15.68%.{Table 2}
Mean weekly warfarin dose was 23.12 ± 8.08, 22.93 ± 8.21, and 15.6 ± 5.35 mg in patients with GG, GA, and AA genotypes, respectively. Mean weekly warfarin dose was compared between the wild and the variant genotypes of VKORC1 and a significant difference in dose requirement was found between VKORC1 wild and mutant genotypes. The weekly warfarin dose requirement of patients with wild type was significantly higher compared to AA genotype [Figure 2]. Patients with GG and GA genotypes required therapeutic dose of warfarin whereas AA genotype required subtherapeutic dose.{Figure 2}
Multiple linear regression analysis was carried out for factors which are known to influence the warfarin dose requirement. Age, BMI, gender, duration of therapy, and VKORC1 polymorphism were the independent variables considered to analyze the association with mean warfarin maintenance dose requirement. VKORC1 genotype was found to be significantly contributing to 26.3% variability in the warfarin dose requirement (P = 0.0001) [Table 3], and there was no significant association between age, gender, BMI, language spoken, duration of therapy, and warfarin dose.{Table 3}
Warfarin is the most commonly used oral anticoagulant for thromboembolic conditions. The drug exhibits narrow therapeutic window, with wide variability in dose requirements among different ethnic groups and individuals. Factors such as age, gender, BMI, diet, race, and concomitant medications may contribute to the variability in warfarin dose along with the genetic factors.[3],[4],[11] Warfarin when used in therapeutic doses may result in INR either below or above the recommended range predisposing to thrombosis or increased risk of bleeding in certain individuals. Hence, individual dose adjustment is a challenge in clinical practice. At present, in our country warfarin dose adjustment is based mostly on the INR value or by trial and error method.[3] Including genotyping of the patient to decide the dose of warfarin can be considered before starting treatment with warfarin.[12] The prevalence of gene polymorphisms is known to vary across different ethnic-geographical populations.[3] In our study, we have determined the frequency of VKORC1 polymorphism among patients from Kolar district.
In this cross-sectional study, genotyping for VKORC1-1639G >A was performed on 102 patients who were on the maintenance dose of warfarin. In the present study, majority of the patients were in the third and fourth decade of life [Table 1] which is similar to most other Indian studies.[7],[13] The number of male and female patients in our study were almost the same. Mechanical heart valves replacement was the most common indication for warfarin therapy and digoxin followed by furosemide were the most common concomitant medications.
The wild type of polymorphism was the most common type in our study population accounting to about 74.51% and this finding is in concordance with other Indian studies. Madan et al.'s study on South Indian population observed frequency of 79.9% and a study on North Indian population showed 76% of wild type polymorphism.[7],[13] The VKORC1-1639 G >A minor allele frequency observed in our study was 15.68% and 10.4% in Madan et al.'s study which is slightly lower than our study finding.[7] A pilot study conducted on 50 patients from North India found minor allele frequency to be 22% which is higher compared to findings in other South Indian studies and our study.[13] Rathore et al. conducted study on 102 North Indian healthy volunteers and showed that minor allele frequency was 14.22%.[14] This implies that region may contribute to variation in gene polymorphism. The VKORC1 minor allele frequency in our study population is smaller compared to Caucasians and rest of the world. Similar other studies conducted in various parts of our country have shown a lesser frequency of the homozygous mutant genotype compared to our study population among whom the variant genotype is slightly higher.[7],[12],[13],[14],[15],[16],[17],[18]
Individuals with wild genotype required therapeutic dose of warfarin in comparison to the variant genotype individuals who required lesser dose [Figure 2]. We observed a significant association between VKORC1-1639G>A polymorphism and mean weekly warfarin dose which imply that polymorphism in VKORC1 gene is an important determinant of warfarin dose.
VKOR enzyme function in patients with variant homozygous genotype (AA) is least, leading to decreased availability of Vitamin K hydroquinone. This results in reduced action of clotting factors, and hence, they require a lesser dose of warfarin to inhibit the enzyme. In case of variant heterozygous genotype, the enzyme will have intermediate activity and hence require slightly lower than therapeutic dose. Patients with wild genotype whose enzyme is fully functional require the defined therapeutic dose. Thus, carriers of even one variant allele (A) compared to those having major allele (G) were observed to require lower warfarin dose suggesting the requirement for genotyping of patients to be treated with warfarin, to avoid side effects like bleeding due to excess anticoagulation and to administer the correct dose of warfarin to these patients.
In our study, we observed that two patients with mutant homozygous genotype (AA) received the usual adult dose of warfarin and they presented with complications such as malena, epistaxis and bleeding gums. Their INR values were high (INR = 6). Warfarin was withheld, Vitamin K injection was given. Genotyping helped in adjustment of dose of warfarin and on follow-up the INR was within the therapeutic range with no bleeding complications. These events emphasize the need for pharmacogenetic testing at the time of initiation and maintenance of warfarin therapy. Warfarin has been listed by the US Food and Drug Administration under the recommended category of genomic biomarkers for pharmacogenetic testing.[19]
In our study, VKORC1 gene polymorphism has contributed to 26.3% variability in the warfarin dose requirement [Table 3]. A study conducted by Bodin et al. has shown that VKORC1 polymorphism alone accounted to 37% variability in the dose requirement of coumarin drugs among the healthy individuals.[20] In our study, we did not find any association between age, gender, BMI, duration of therapy, and warfarin dose. Dang et al. observed that even after all confounding factors were adjusted, warfarin maintenance dose varied across ethnic groups suggesting genetic variations to be the cause for interindividual variability.[21] However, Madan et al.'s study has found that 36.1% variability was attributed to combined effect of CYP2C9, VKORC1, age, BMI, and duration of the treatment.[7] In our study, we did not assess the influence of other factors such as diet, concomitant medications, and smoking on the patients response to warfarin.[3],[4],[8] However, all our patients were strictly instructed to restrict intake of green leafy vegetables, cabbage which might have contributed toward reducing diet-related fluctuations in dose.[3],[4],[22]
VKORC1 polymorphism alone influence variability in warfarin dose, and variant genotype patients required lesser dose. Hence, VKORC1 genotyping while initiating warfarin therapy can improve patient's response to treatment and limit the bleeding complications.
The authors of this article gratefully acknowledge Dr. Sarala N, Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College for her guidance and support in carrying out this study.
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The Charmed Wife
by Olga Grushin
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Midas M32R Digital Console with 40 Input Channels
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Missouri’s Josh Hawley Strikes Back With ‘Schaefer-isms’
by Mahsa Kashani
One week before the Missouri primary, Republican Attorney General candidate Kurt Schaefer finds himself in the line of fire by his opponent and fellow Republican Josh Hawley.
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In October 2020, EFRAG Board President Jean-Paul Gauzès invited all interested stakeholders to contribute views related to his ad personam mandate from the European Commission to develop proposals for possible changes to the governance and funding of EFRAG in the context of non-financial reporting standard-setting.
Accountancy Europe response to ad personam mandate on non-financial reporting standard setting
Accountancy Europe has responded to the request of the President of the EFRAG Board to share views on the future governance and framework of EFRAG in the context of possible changes to non-financial reporting by companies.
Deloitte response to ad personam mandate on non-financial reporting standard setting
The Deloitte firms in the European Union have responded to the request of the President of the EFRAG Board to share views on the future governance and framework of EFRAG in the context of possible changes to non-financial reporting by companies.
European Union formally adopts IFRS 16 amendments regarding COVID-19-related rent concessions
The European Union has published a Commission Regulation endorsing 'Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions (Amendment to IFRS 16)'.
Summary of responses to the EC consultation on the revision of the NFRD
In February 2020, the European Commission (EC) launched a public consultation on a revision of the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). A summary of responses is now available on the EC website. However, the summary ignores the many calls the consultation elicited for global standard-setting as opposed to regional standard-setting in non-financial reporting.
ESMA, EBA reiterate that IFRSs do not hamper sustainable investment behaviour
In April 2020, the European Commission (EC) published a consultation on a renewed sustainable finance strategy and in that context tried to reopen the debate on whether IFRS rules hinder sustainable investment behaviour despite contrary findings from the Fitness Check on the EU framework for public reporting by companies in 2018, corresponding analyses by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) following the Fitness Check, and the European Banking Authority (EBA) report on undue short-term pressure from the financial sector on corporations.
EFRAG to undertake preparatory work for possible EU non-financial reporting standards
In February 2020, the European Commission (EC) launched an initiative to review the European Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). One of the aspects of the review looks at whether to mandate the use of a common set of non-financial reporting standards and whether these should be especially developed European standards. The EC has now sent two letters to the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) asking it to undertake preparatory work for the possible elaboration of such standards.
Responses to the EC consultation on the revision of the NFRD show desire for global standard-setting in this area
In February 2020, the European Commission (EC) launched a public consultation on a revision of the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). Among the proposals included in the consultation document was the suggestion that an EU standard-setter could be installed that would set European non-financial reporting standards.
EC review of the NFRD postponed by three months
In February 2020, the European Commission (EC) launched an initiative to review the European Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). The COVID-19 pandemic has now led to changes in the timetable.
European Union formally adopts IFRS 3 amendments regarding the definition of a business
The European Union has published a Commission Regulation endorsing 'Definition of a Business (Amendments to IFRS 3)'.
EC launches consultation on renewed sustainable finance strategy
In the context of the European Green Deal and building on the 2018 Action Plan on financing sustainable growth, the European Commission (EC) has launched a consultation on its renewed sustainable finance strategy. Despite contrary findings of a recent study commissioned by the EC, the wording and the options for answering one of the questions of the consultation document seem to suggest that IFRSs may hamper sustainable finance.
EC consultation on the revision of the NFRD — Deadline extended
In February 2020, the European Commission launched an initiative to review the European Non-Financial Reporting Directive. The deadline for comments has now been extended to 11 June 2020.
EC publishes consultation on the revision of the NFRD
Following the launch of the initiative 'Revision of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive', the European Commission (EC) has now opened the consultation itself for public comment.
Alliance for Corporate Transparency launches research report on sustainability reporting
At a launch event on 17 February 2020 in Brussels, the Alliance for Corporate Transparency presented a report that analysed the information that companies disclosed on their environmental and societal risks and impacts following the requirements introduced by the EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive. The launch embedded the research into discussions around 'The State of Corporate Sustainability Reporting in the EU'.
EC launches initiative to update the NFRD
The European Commission (EC) has launched an initiative 'Revision of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive'.
EFRAG's final advice on the measurement of long-term investments in equity instruments
In 2018, the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) received a request from the European Commission (EC) to advise on alternative accounting treatments on the measurement of long-term investments in equity instruments. EFRAG has now submitted its final advice.
Executive Vice President of the European Commission calls for European non-financial reporting standards
Speaking at a conference on implementing the European Green Deal today, Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis announced that the European Commission will support a process to develop European non-financial reporting standards.
European Union formally adopts IBOR amendments
The European Union has published a Commission Regulation endorsing 'Interest Rate Benchmark Reform (Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7)'.
Latest IFRS updates integrated into the ESEF taxonomy
The second version of the European Commission’s delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2100 on regulatory technical standards for the specification of a single electronic reporting format (ESEF) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 16 December 2019.
European Union formally adopts amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8 regarding the definition of materiality
The European Union has published a Commission Regulation endorsing 'Definition of Material (Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8)'.
European Union formally adopts updated references to the Conceptual Framework
The European Union has published a Commission Regulation endorsing 'Amendments to References to the Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards'.
Recent sustainability reporting developments
A summary of recent developments at the European Commission, GRI, Deloitte, CFA Society Denmark, CDSB, and SSE.
Deloitte comment letter on the consultation on the renewed sustainable finance strategy
Deloitte comment letter on the consultation on the revision of the NFRD
Presentation on the EU fitness check at the March 2019 IFASS meeting
IFRSF Trustees' search for a new Chairman and other appointments
Monitoring Board
Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB)
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Bidissolm History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Bidissolm is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when a family lived in the Pas-de-Calais region of Normandy here the family lived before coming to England with the Norman Conquest and settling in the county of Essex. Other records show the name could have been a baptismal name derived from the expression the son of Beatrice from the nickname Bete.
Early Origins of the Bidissolm family
The surname Bidissolm was first found in Shropshire, where "Walter De Betton had a freehold estate at Betton-Strange, near Shrewsbury, in the reign of Edward I. William Betton, fourth in descent from Walter, was seated at Great Berwick prior to the reign of Henry IV." [1] Betton Strange is today a hamlet in the civil parish of Berrington and home to Betton Strange Hall which was built in the 1800s.
Early History of the Bidissolm family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bidissolm research. Another 230 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1285, 1316, 1327, 1379, 1397, 1399, 1543, 1582, 1583, 1598, 1620, 1625, 1661 and 1779 are included under the topic Early Bidissolm History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Bidissolm Spelling Variations
Sound was what guided spelling in the essentially pre-literate Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Also, before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Therefore, spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Bidissolm family name include Bettin, Bettinson, Betin, Betun, Betonessone, Betissone, Betonson, Bittinson, Bettine, Betenson, Bettenson, Bettinsoonne, Betinson and many more.
Early Notables of the Bidissolm family (pre 1700)
More information is included under the topic Early Bidissolm Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Bidissolm family
For political, religious, and economic reasons, thousands of English families boarded ships for Ireland, the Canadas, the America colonies, and many of smaller tropical colonies in the hope of finding better lives abroad. Although the passage on the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving, those families that survived the trip often went on to make valuable contributions to those new societies to which they arrived. Early immigrants bearing the Bidissolm surname or a spelling variation of the name include : J. Bettinson who arrived in Ontario in 1879.
^ Shirley, Evelyn Philip, The Noble and Gentle Men of England; The Arms and Descents. Westminster: John Bower Nichols and Sons, 1866, Print.
Bidissolm (English)
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SoftMaker Office Public Beta's formally available
It has been known about for several days, and is certainly no secret - but at least it's now official. The press releases have filtered out and in a formal capacity (al be it a little tongue in cheek) as German software house SoftMaker GmbH have announced the final piece of their puzzle and released the beta version of SoftMaker Office for Handheld PC and Windows CE.
SoftMaker started their quest to give Microsoft Office a run for its money right here on the Handheld PC - and they certainly took Pocket Office out of the equation, describing Pocket Office as but a "Toy Office" compared to their offering. The public beta continues to nod towards that tradition bringing new editions of TextMaker and PlanMaker to the Handheld PC as a unified package.
The fully functional Office 2006 beta is time trialled to operate until 31 January 2007, and will enabled the public to experience the SoftMaker formula first hand before the RTM early next year.
SoftMaker has also released preliminary pricing details for the suite. Priced at $69.95 USD/€69.95 EUD (£50.00 GBP, ¥10,000 JPY est.), the fully Microsoft Office compatible application bundle is set to take on the premium-priced dominance of Microsoft Office, particularly in the embedded device sector.
More information on the release can be found on the SoftMaker website.
SoftMaker Office 2006 Beta
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How Monarch Butterflies Are Surviving The Texas Trip
By Mose Buchele, KUT • Nov 27, 2018
Originally published on November 27, 2018 4:48 am
Take a look around the next time you’re outside and you might see wings of orange and black fluttering in the sky.
Monarch butterflies are making their way through Texas to wintering spots in Mexico. The butterfly’s population has plummeted over the last 20 years, so Austin and a string of other communities have instituted land-use policies to help them out. This fall will be a big test to see how much those efforts help.
Think of Austin as a rest stop for migrating monarchs. Just as you need to fill up your tank when you drive down I-35, monarchs need to stop to eat. In the fall, they fill up on the nectar of certain flowers; in the spring, it’s milkweed they need to lay their eggs on. Austin adopted policies to grow milkweed in the spring and summer and encourage the growth of native pollinator plants.
“I think people have a conception that it always has to be large landscapes that are [butterfly] preserves. But really, just a few hundred feet matter when you’re going from one section of town to the other,” says LaJuan Tucker, a park ranger with the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department.
This year, the city’s butterfly gardens at Zilker Park, the Mueller development and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center might be a little more busy than usual.
More monarchs are expected to fly through Austin than have in 10 years, thanks to exceptionally good weather up north, where monarchs lay their eggs during the summer. Preliminary estimates say 180 million of them could pass by this fall, twice the number from last year.
“[The number] this year is going to represent as many monarchs as we can produce with the current amount of milkweed and the absence of weather disasters,” says Tierra Curry, a scientist with the Center for Biological Diversity.
Even with the weather cooperating, monarch numbers are still well below the 225 million needed to stabilize the population.
That’s what makes this fall a true test of how much places like Austin can really help. Curry says this season will show how well these little oases of food created along the flyway can help sustain such a big generation of butterflies.
If a lot of monarchs don’t reach Mexico, it could mean they’re not finding enough sustenance on their way. If they do, conservationists can be more confident that efforts cities like Austin are making actually help.
It’s especially important because things are expected to only get worse for the monarchs weather-wise.
“By in large, what’s going to happen is that we’re not going to see these favorable conditions come together very often in the future,” says Chip Taylor, director of Monarch Watch at the University of Kansas. “Maybe never. It depends upon how fast things change out there.”
The change he’s talking about, of course, is climate change.
Global warming is expected to bring more extreme weather like droughts, freezes and wildfires all up and down the monarchs’ route. That will further threaten their numbers.
That’s one reason many conservationists would prefer to see the butterflies listed as endangered species. That would create federally mandated laws to help them.
What Austin and other communities are doing is essential, Curry says, but “it would be awesome if the was a big coordinated response to save them.”
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is supposed to decide on whether to list the monarch as an endangered species next year. Given the Trump administration’s record on conservation, and its plan to erect a wall through a monarch preserve along the U.S.-Mexico border, Curry doesn’t think the butterflies will be listed.
So, monarchs pit stops like the ones you can grow in your backyard may be the next best thing – if not to restore the species, then at least to keep them on a sort-of life support in the face of growing threats.
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Growing on the High Plains: Monarch Meetings
By Skip Mancini • Jan 11, 2018
As our short days of winter flutter by, many High Plains gardeners (like myself) have our minds on the forthcoming growing season. Today's Growing on the High Plains comes as a response to one of these foliage-focused friends that asked me about planting for pollinators—namely, monarch butterflies. They do have plants of preference, and I'll share some tips for those interested in showing these "flying flowers" some hospitality.
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Genuine Gaming partner with Maniax Gaming Hub
Australasian esports organisation, Genuine Gaming, has been making waves in the Pakistani Fighting Game Community with their signing of both Awais Honey and Atif Butt. Following their huge performance at the Tokyo Masters for Tekken, Genuine Gaming has announced a partnership with Maniax Gaming HUB, the go-to training facility for Pakistani FGC players in Lahore, Pakistan.
Maniax Gaming HUB has previously played host to both of Genuine Gaming’s Tekken players, Awais Honey and Atif Butt, allowing them to practice free of charge and even going as far as lending them sticks to practice in their hour of need. Zamin, owner of Manix Gaming HUB, is a well respected member of the wider Fighting Game Community thanks to his passion for the community and attitude towards working with teams and players.
Royce An, Managing Director at Genuine Gaming, expressed his excitement for this partnership by stating “I am extremely excited for the year ahead and this partnership, as we look to work together to showcase all the hidden gems that are in and around Pakistan.”
Above: Genuine Gaming logo at Maniax Gaming HUB
With that being said, it looks like Genuine Gaming plan on expanding their FGC roster by acquiring more players from Pakistan and helping them progress to the world stage. Genuine Gaming has certainly helped players compete on the world stage, as on their debut event at the Tokyo Masters, Atif Butt and Awais Honey walked away with first and second place respectively.
It’s been made aware to us that Genuine Gaming’s plan with this partnership is to nurture the Pakistan community and talent, create a home in Pakistan where players can practice and coach others, whilst also running tournaments for the community to enjoy. With that being said, they also plan on streaming a lot of content from the venue via their Twitch and YouTube channels.
Genuine Gaming’s approach to esports within Oceania is something that hasn’t been seen before locally; acquiring overseas talent and expanding their reach to a region like Pakistan. But it seems to be paying off, with the engagement from their social media platforms being phenomenal ever since opening up a new demographic in Pakistan.
We wish Genuine Gaming nothing but the best with their partnership and look forward to seeing how it progresses coming into 2020.
You can stay connected with Genuine Gaming by following them on Twitter.
Written by Ben Scott
Edited by Adam Taylor
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Visiting the house
Jongkindstraat 12, Rotterdam
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Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00 - 17.00
Sundays and national holidays: 11.00 - 17.00
Closed on Mondays, New Year's Day, King's Day, Christmas Day
The Sonnveld House provides limited access to disabled persons. Please contact Het Nieuwe Instituut's Service Centre for more information: 010-4401200 or service@hetnieuweinstituut.nl
Adults: € 10.00
Children and under 18s: free
Friends of Het Nieuwe Instituut: free
Senior citizens / European Youth Card (CJP) / students: € 6,50
Groups of 15 or more persons: € 6.50
Rotterdam Welcome Card: € 6,50
Museumkaart, ICOM card and Rotterdampas: free
The ticket of Het Nieuwe Instituut also provides access to the Sonneveld House, and vice versa.
A free audio tour is available for all visitors to Sonneveld Museum House. During the tour you can walk through the house at your leisure and experience the modern surroundings in which the Sonneveld family lived.
In the “Lodging with Leonard” audio tour, children can discover Sonneveld Museum House in a playful manner. Leonard, the grandchild of Mr and Mrs Sonneveld, takes children on a voyage of discovery as he shares with them all the secrets of the house. Children also receive a small suitcase containing items that illustrate Leonard’s story.
Group visits are limited to 15 visitors a group and at least one mentor per 15 students. Students (to 18 years) and mentors have free admission to the house. Please announce your visit in advance to the Service Centre. Information and reservations via 010-4401200 or service@hetnieuweinstituut.nl
Huis Sonneveld is a house museum where museum pieces such as precious glassware and works of art form part of the interior. The Nieuwe Instituut has opted not to place these objects in showcases in order not to disrupt the atmosphere in the house and to create as authentic an interior as possible. Instead, the most precious objects are protected with sound alarms that go off when someone gets too close. We ask that you take the vulnerability of the house, interior and objects into account and respect the house rules that serve to maintain and protect them.
Wearing slippers over your shoes is required.
Coats and bags must be stored in the lockers or on the coat hook.
Cabinets and doors may be opened but keep sufficient distance from the works of art and other objects.
Please do not touch the objects. The slightest contact could result in damage.
Eating and drinking in the house is not permitted.
You may take photographs but not with a tripod.
Phone calls are not permitted.
Follow the instructions of the staff.
Please be aware that CCTV is used throughout the house
Sonneveld House Museum
Sonneveld House Museum, situated on the edge of Museumpark in Rotterdam, is one of the best-preserved homes built in the Dutch Functionalist style. It was designed in the 1930s by architecture office Brinkman and Van der Vlugt, renowned for the Van Nelle Factory and Feyenoord Stadium. They also worked on the interior in close collaboration with W.H. Gispen. Sonneveld House shows how a prominent Rotterdam family embraced modernism, and how that choice coloured their everyday surroundings. The interior has been enriched with art and utensils acquired through donations, purchases and loans. A ‘designer-in-residence’ programme invites contemporary designers to respond to the house and interior with present-day design interventions.
Sonneveld House, which enjoys national heritage status, was opened to the public in 2001 after undergoing restoration work to recreate the original condition of the house and interior. Sonneveld House has, however, enjoyed a long history and been home to various residents. Above all else, the museum had to reconstruct the house of the Sonnevelds and offer a glimpse of how they lived there at the time. The benchmark for the restoration was therefore the condition of house when it was completed in 1933. Alterations made to the house while it was occupied by the Sonneveld family were also regarded as authentic. All alterations made after the family’s departure have been reversed.
Role of the archive
The original condition of the house can be traced almost entirely from records held in the collection of Het Nieuwe Instituut, including those of the architects Brinkman and Van der Vlugt. The records include a series of detailed interior drawings of all rooms in the house. Moreover, the personal archive of the Sonneveld family and the business archive of W.H. Gispen contain vast amounts of useful information about daily life in the house and about the interior. As a result, and owing to colour research carried out inside the house, it was possible not only to preserve the house but also to reconstruct it meticulously, including the original colour scheme, soft furnishings and furniture.
Sonneveld heirs
Thanks to the Sonneveld heirs, almost half of the furniture, lamps and utensils are originals dating from 1933. The heirs have loaned their family archive to Het Nieuwe Instituut, which responsible for the management of Sonneveld House. This archive contains not only objects that belonged in the house but also a wealth of information about the occupants, in the form of documents, correspondence and photographs. All this material is administered by a foundation called Stichting Beheer Interieur Huis Sonneveld (BIHS), set up by Leonard Kooy, the grandchild of Albertus and Gesine Sonneveld. This foundation is also dedicated to sourcing and acquiring original items.
During and after the restoration of Sonneveld House in 2001, the condition of the interior when it was completed in 1933 was recreated as faithfully as possible. This was largely achieved with objects owned by the Sonneveld heirs, among them items of furniture and lamps, as well as personal belongings acquired by the family when they lived in the house from 1933 to 1955. Photographs and other historical material confirm the presence of these objects in the house, enabling as complete a reconstruction as possible of the original interior. In some cases replicas have been made according to original designs. For example, the tea trolley in the dining room has been remade on the basis of drawings from the archive of architects Brinkman en Van der Vlugt.
In addition, art and design from the 1930s, in particular glasswork, have been added to enliven the interior of Sonneveld Museum House. Although not among the original contents of the house, these objects could easily have graced the interior, given the preferences of the family, or because they blend harmoniously with the style of the house or the spirit of the times. Examples include the canary yellow breakfast service by H.P. Berlage and Piet Zwart on the dining table, a tea service, and various vases on loan from the National Glass Museum.
Iconic Houses
Sonneveld Museum House is a member of the Iconic Houses Network. The Iconic Houses website offers an overview of modern museum houses and houses belonging to architects all over the world that are open to the public. The organisation also serves professionals responsible for looking after museum houses and aims to share knowledge and expertise on conservation, programming and public outreach. See the special focus on Sonneveld Museum House on the Iconic Houses website.
Sonneveld Museum House
Owner: Stichting Volkskracht Historische Monumenten, Rotterdam
Management: Het Nieuwe Instituut
Restoration 2001: Molenaar & Van Winden Architecten
Refurbishment: Het Nieuwe Instituut.
With special thanks to Stichting Behoud Interieur Huis Sonneveld (BIHS) and Leonard Kooy, and to the National Glass Museum in Leerdam for the loan of objects.
Concept development, picture and text editing: Het Nieuwe Instituut
Photography: Johannes Schwartz (unless otherwise stated)
Graphic design: Marc Hollenstein
Interaction design: Thomas Bircher
Technical aspects: Hoppinger
The management of Sonneveld House and the completion of the website were made possible through financial contributions from
Stichting Volkskracht, Rotterdam
Stichting Volkskracht Historische Monumenten
Film and photo shoots
Thanks to its exceptional colours, purity of style and authentic interior, Sonneveld House is very suitable as a setting for film and photo shoots. Sonneveld House can, in principle, be hired exclusively on Mondays only, without the presence of visitors. Exceptions can, however, be made in special circumstances.
For more information, prices and enquiries about availability, please send an email to verhuur@hetnieuweinstituut.nl or call 010-4401200.
Huis Sonneveld is een van de best bewaard gebleven woonhuizen in de stijl van Het Nieuwe Bouwen. De vrijstaande villa uit 1933 werd ontworpen door architectenbureau Brinkman en Van der Vlugt in opdracht van Albertus Sonneveld, een van de directeuren van de Van Nellefabriek. De architecten ontwierpen een totaalconcept waarin architectuur, interieur en inrichting minutieus op elkaar zijn afgestemd en elkaar versterken. De woning is licht en ruim, met veel balkons en grote raampartijen die uitzicht bieden op het groen van de omliggende tuin. Bijna alle meubels en lampen in het huis zijn afkomstig van de firma Gispen, soms speciaal voor de Sonnevelds gemaakt. Juist dit maatwerk verraadt de hang naar luxe en comfort van de familie. Daardoor is Huis Sonneveld geen dogmatisch voorbeeld van functionalisme, maar een persoonlijke leefomgeving.
Tijdelijke sluiting Huis Sonneveld
Vanwege de aangescherpte coronamaatregelen is Huis Sonneveld vanaf 15 december gesloten tot ten minste 9 februari 2021.
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Dieter Rams’s 10 Principles of Design, illustrated by his ingenious products
Every designer alive has heard of Dieter Rams’s 10 Principles of Design–the legendary
designer’s quick-reference rules for making products, developed in his early days at Braun.But never has the list been presented with such a strong visual thesis as it is in the documentary Rams, by Gary Hustwit. The documentary was released in select theaters in 2018 (read my story on it here) but Hustwit recently shared this intriguing new clip online. It’s a fascinating, four-minute thesis about how Rams articulated his design philosophy through consumer products.
In the documentary, the 10 Principles of Design sequence feels quite different than what comes before or after. While Hustwit films Rams himself with a locked-down tripod, creating crisp, impeccably balanced frames, the list breaks out of this stoicism, embracing multi-panel animations and a bit of whimsy.
“I wanted this section to feel different than the rest of the film to try to put a new spin on his list,” says Hustwit.
Rosie Garschina, who was creative director at branding and design firm Trollbäck+Company, led the production of this segment. Her goal was to figure out how to illustrate the commandments of Rams through the objects he designed. Over the course of several months, Garschina’s team storyboarded and concepted ideas, eventually pairing rules like “Good design makes a product understandable” with a butt coming in from off-screen and plopping down on top of Rams’s 740 stool.
The multiple video panels should feel dated, like a trick out of early-1980s broadcast TV segment–but in this case, it works. The panels solve a real problem: “We wanted to make sure, first of all, having the panels provide the opportunity to show more than one functionality at the same time,” as Garschina explains.
Gary Hustwit on set during the shooting of the sequence. [Image: courtesy Gary Hustwit]
Besides, if the list was shot like an Ikea catalog, with one full-frame product and a bit of text, it would just get dull. “To carry you through the experience, we wanted to have a cadence to it that would speed up and ramp down, so there was a consistent interest throughout the whole sequence,” says Garschina, “because it was quite long.”
In any case, the segment is a superb palette cleanser in the film, and a charming visualization of Rams’s ideas on its own–even if those ideas were never meant to be set in stone. If you didn’t catch Rams in the theater, you can buy the film on Vimeo now. It comes to iTunes and Amazon this March.
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Home > News > Revival Of Industrial Sector And Promotion Of Tourism In Punjab In Its Full Strength : Punjab Govt.
Revival Of Industrial Sector And Promotion Of Tourism In Punjab In Its Full Strength : Punjab Govt.
2018-11-26 Announcements Engineering Northern India
Terming the revival of Industrial Sector in its full strength in near future in state as the top priority of the Punjab government, Industries and Commerce Minister, Punjab, Mr. Sunder Sham Arora has said that the state government is fully committed to evolve every step necessary to ensure more and more investments in industrial sector and promotion of tourism sector in Punjab.
Mr. Arora, after inaugurating Punjab Day celebrations at Hamsadhwani Theatre organised by the Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department during the ongoing India International Trade Fair 2018, said that the tourism tagline of punjab goes `India Begins Here` and the same is true in more ways than one. The Iconic Golden Temple in Amritsar has been acknowledged as the most visited destination in the world as per London based Book of World Records. It is also cleanest religious place in India. Mr. Arora announced that the state has notified its first cultural policy and revised the tourism policy with an aim to promote cultural and natural heritage of the state.
Mr. Arora said that the Punjab Government led by Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has notified Business and industrial policy-2017 under which signed 143 MOUs with renowned industrialists of the country focusing on investment to the tune of Rs. 4335 crore and this step would play a pivotal role in strengthening the industrial sector in Punjab and would generate employment opportunities on large scale as well. The state government is also giving special emphasis and providing incentives to the investors for the development and promotion of tourism in the state. The minister has said that punjab has taken a big leap in foreign tourist visits in the state and it is now ranking in the 7th position in the country. With an aim to provide ease to the new investors, Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion has been established as One-Stop Authority for approving new commercial and investment proposals, said Mr. Arora adding further that state has recently launched Business First Portal Website to provide platform for regulatory services.
The Cabinet Minister revealed that in order to revive the traditional industries in the state the approval has been given to honey cluster in Bathinda, Wooden inlay in Hoshiarpur and to other few under MSME(Medium and Small Scale Enterprise) Scheme of the Central government. He also said the state government is laying special emphasis in development of traditional craft specially the handicraft such as phulkari, would inlay work with the involvement of department of tourism department.
Mr. Arora also informed that the state government has also constituted District Level Micro Small Enterprises Facilitation Counsels in seven districts including Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Mohali and Sangrur under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioners so as to ensure early disposal of cases of delay in payments, disputes of interest and other ones at the district level. ``The main focus of the state government is to make the industrial sector as pivotal driver for strengthening the state’s economy and make it able for contribution in creating job opportunities, said Mr. Arora adding further that the main aim of the new industrial policy is to strengthen the economy of Punjab and the state government is fully committed to evolve every step necessary for ensuring the same. Renowned Punjabi singer Pammi Bai and this troupe enthralled the audience with Punjabi folk songs and bhangra. The Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs department honoured the chief guest and other dignitaries. on the occasion Director Punjab Tourism Mr. M.S.Jaggi, Joint Director Mr. Lakhmir Singh and Mr. Sukhdeep Singh Sidhu from PSIEC were also present.
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IRS issues procedures for reinstated transit benefits parity
By Sally P. Schreiber, J.D.
The IRS issued procedures for employers to use to handle the retroactive application of the increased amount of the 2014 income exclusion for monthly transit benefits. The Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, P.L. 113-295, retroactively reinstated parity between the benefits for parking and the benefit for transportation in a commuter highway vehicle or a transit pass for 2014 under Sec. 132.
The parity expired at the end of 2013, so for all of 2014 the maximum that could be excluded from income for transportation in a commuter highway vehicle or a transit pass was $130 per month, while the amount allowed for parking was $250 per month. As a practical matter, taxpayers received their benefits for 2014 at these rates, and it was unclear what the mechanism would be to refund the income and Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax paid on amounts that would have been excluded from income under the higher $250-a-month level (referred to as “excess transit benefits”).
On Thursday, the IRS released Notice 2015-2 to provide simplified procedures for employers to use in filing Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, for the fourth quarter of 2014 to reflect changes in the excludable amount for transit benefits provided in all quarters of 2014, and in filing Forms W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.
The procedures address only the overcollected FICA taxes resulting from the lower transit benefit amount. In cases of overcollected FICA tax, employers are generally required to repay or reimburse to employees the amount of overcollected FICA tax. However, employers cannot adjust overpayments of income tax after the end of the calendar year (Regs. Sec. 31.6413(a)-1(b)). In addition, although employers can refund overcollected FICA taxes after the end of the tax year, they cannot refund overcollected additional Medicare tax after the end of the year (Regs. Secs. 31.6413(a)-1(a)(2)(ii) and 31.6413(a)-2(a)(1)).
Special rules for employers that have not yet filed their final Form 941 for 2014
To use this special administrative procedure, employers must repay or reimburse their employees the overcollected FICA tax on the excess transit benefits for all four quarters of 2014 on or before filing the fourth-quarter Form 941. The employer, in reporting amounts on its fourth-quarter Form 941, may reduce the fourth-quarter “Wages, tips, and other compensation” reported on line 2, “Taxable social security wages” reported on line 5a, “Taxable Medicare wages & tips” reported on line 5c, and “Taxable wages & tips subject to Additional Medicare Tax withholding” reported on line 5d by the excess transit benefits for all four quarters of 2014. Employers who use this special administrative procedure will avoid having to file Forms 941-X, Adjusted Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund, and Forms W-2c, Corrected Wage and Tax Statement.
Employers may correct only the employer share of FICA tax that corresponds to the employees’ share of FICA tax that has been repaid or reimbursed to the employees. Employers using this special procedure do not need to obtain written statements from each employee confirming that the employee did not make a claim (or if the employee did make a claim, the claim was rejected) and will not make a claim for refund of FICA tax overcollected in a prior year, which is usually required when employers refund FICA tax to employees.
Employers that have not repaid or reimbursed some or all employees who received excess transit benefits in 2014 by the time they file their fourth-quarter Form 941 must use Form 941-X to make an adjustment or claim for refund for the excess transit benefits provided to those employees and must follow the normal procedures, which include obtaining a statement from employees.
Rule for employers that already filed final fourth-quarter Form 941 for 2014
Employers that already filed a final fourth-quarter Form 941 for 2014 must use Form 941-X to make an adjustment or claim a refund for any quarter in 2014 for the overpayment of tax on the excess transit benefits, after repaying or reimbursing the employees or, for refund claims, securing consents from employees.
Special instructions for Forms W-2
Those employers that have not yet furnished 2014 Forms W-2 to their employees should take into account the increased exclusion for transit benefits in calculating the amount of wages reported in box 1, “Wages, tips, other compensation,” box 3, “Social security wages,” and box 5, “Medicare wages and tips.” Employers that have already repaid or reimbursed their employees for the overcollected FICA taxes before furnishing Form W-2 should reduce the amounts of withheld tax reported in box 4, “Social security tax withheld,” and box 6, “Medicare tax withheld,” by those amounts. Employers, however, must report in box 2, “Federal income tax withheld,” the amount of income tax actually withheld during 2014. In addition, the amounts reported under box 6, “Medicare tax withheld,” will not be reduced by the additional Medicare tax. The employee will be able to apply this additional income tax and additional Medicare tax withholding against the employee’s taxes on Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, for 2014.
For those employers that repaid or reimbursed their employees for the overcollected FICA taxes after they furnished Forms W-2 to their employees, but before filing Forms W-2 with the Social Security Administration (SSA), the procedures require them to check the “Void” box at the top of each incorrect Form W-2 (Copy A), prepare new Forms W-2 with the correct information, and send these new Forms W-2 to the SSA. The employers should also furnish the employees new copies of Form W-2 marked “CORRECTED.” Employers that have already filed with SSA their 2014 Forms W-2 must file Forms W-2c to reflect the increased exclusion for transit benefits.
— Sally P. Schreiber is a JofA senior editor.
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CBSE Class 12th Physics Notes: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter (Part ‒ II)
CBSE chapter wise notes based on chapter 11, Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter of Class 12 Physics NCERT textbook are available in this article. These notes are important for CBSE class 12 Physics board exam
Mayank Uttam
CBSE chapter wise notes based on chapter 11, Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter of Class 12 Physics NCERT textbook are available in this article. These notes are continuation of CBSE Class 12th Physics Notes: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter (Part ‒ I).
In part I, we have studied about electron emission, methods of electron emission, photoelectric effect, Hertz’s observation, Hallwachs’ & Lenard’s observations and experimental study of photoelectric effect etc. Now in part II we will study about the topics given below
Photoelectric Effect and Wave Theory of Light
Einstein’s Photoelectric Equation: Energy Quantum of Radiation
Threshold frequency
Intensity of Light
Kinetic Energy of Photoelectron
Number of Photoelectrons Emitted
Photoelectric Current
Einstein Photoelectric Equation and Stopping Potential
Photoelectric Cell
Wave Nature of Matter
Davisson’s and Germer’s Experiment
The complete notes are given below
The phenomena of interference, diffraction and polarisation were explained by the wave picture of light. But the experimental study of photoelectric effect cannot be explained with the help of wave theory of light. The wave picture is unable to explain the most basic features of photoelectric emission. So, photon picture of light (a new theory) was proposed to explain the phenomenon of photoelectric effect.
CBSE Class 12 Physics Syllabus 2017
Photon is a packet of energy or quanta of energy associated with electromagnetic radiation. The energy of a photon is given by E = h v, where, v is frequency associated with photon and h is Planck’s constant.
In 1905, Albert Einstein proposed a radically new picture of electromagnetic radiation (quanta of energy of radiation) to explain photoelectric effect.
Each quantum of radiant energy has energy hν, where h is Planck’s constant and v is the frequency of light.
In photoelectric effect, an electron absorbs a quantum of energy (hv) of radiation. If this quantum of energy absorbed exceeds the minimum energy needed for the electron to escape from the metal surface (work function ϕ0), the electron is emitted with maximum kinetic energy given by
Kmax = h v ‒ ϕ0
The value of work function for a particular material is constant and it depends on nature of material.
For a given photosensitive material, there is a certain minimum cut off frequency vo for which stopping potential is zero this minimum cut off frequency vo is known as threshold frequency.
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Intensity of light depends upon the number of photons present in it. It does not depend on the frequency of incident light.
Kinetic energy of photoelectron depends on frequency of incident light as Kmax = h v ‒ ϕ0 or Kmax ∝ v. It does not depend on intensity of radiation.
Number of Photoelectrons Emitted & Frequency of Incident Light
In photoelectric effect, photoelectrons emitted depend only on the intensity of light. It is independent of the frequency of incident light, provided v > vo.
Photoelectric Current is defined as the rate of emission of photoelectrons from the metal surface. It is directly proportional to the intensity of incident radiation.
Einstein Photoelectric Equation & Stopping Potential
Stopping potential is the minimum retarding potential which should be applied across a photoelectric tube in order to make photoelectric current zero.
Suppose, VS is required stopping potential, e is charge on electron then eVo = ½ m (vmax)2.
Now, Einstein equation can be rewritten as h (v ‒ vo) = ½ m (vmax)2 = eVo.
From above equation we can easily observe that,
Stopping potential is directly proportional to the frequency of incident light and inversely proportional to work function.
Stopping potential is independent of
• Intensity of incident light
• Distance of the source from metal surface
• Illuminating power of the source
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A photocell is a technological application of the photoelectric effect. It is a device whose electrical properties are affected by light. It is also sometimes called an electric eye. Photocells are used in the reproduction of sound in motion pictures and in the television camera for scanning and telecasting scenes. They are used in industries for detecting minor flaws or holes in metal sheets.
The wave nature of light shows up in the phenomena of interference, diffraction and polarisation. On the other hand, in photoelectric effect and Compton effect which involve energy and momentum transfer, radiation behaves as if it is made up of a bunch of particles – the photons.
A natural question arises: If radiation has a dual (wave-particle) nature, might not the particles of nature (the electrons, protons, etc.) also exhibit wave-like character?
de Broglie hypothesis attributes a wave like character to matter. If radiation shows dual aspects, so should matter.
De Broglie proposed that the wave length λ associated with a particle of momentum p is given by, λ = h/p = h/(m v), where m is the mass of the particle and v its speed.
The above equation is known as the de Broglie relation and the wavelength λ of the matter wave is called de Broglie wavelength.
The above equation shows that λ is smaller for a heavier particle (large m) or more energetic particle (large v).
The experiment by Davisson’s and Germer’s provides experimental proof of the concept of wave nature of material particles.
The experimental arrangement used by Davisson and Germer is schematically shown in figure given below:
In the experiment, an electron gun was used to produce a beam of electrons. This fine beam of accelerated electrons was made to fall on a nickel crystal and atoms of the crystal scatter these electrons in different directions. The intensity of electrons beam scattered in a given direction was observed by a detector. This detector was made to rotate on a circular scale. From the experiment, scientists observed the intensity of scattered beam of electrons for different values of latitude angles or scattering angles which are the angles between the incident and the scattered electron beams.
The experiment was performed by varying the accelerating voltage from 44 V to 68 V. It was noticed that a strong peak appeared in the intensity (I ) of the scattered electron for an accelerating voltage of 54V at a scattering angle θ = 50º.
The appearance of the peak in a particular direction is due to the constructive interference of electrons scattered from different layers of the regularly spaced atoms of the crystals. From the electron diffraction measurements, the wavelength of matter waves was found to be 0.165 nm.
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Eye-opening Job Statistics
Dec 9, 2013 Tom Burnett TomBurnettMT0 Comments
(Editor’s note: A table of recent graduates’ wages, by major, appears below.)
College degrees are not created equal. Would you buy your child just any old degree? A folk art and artisanry degree? A dance degree? A psychology degree?
Students might take more care in choosing and taxpayers might properly care what programs are offered at state universities if they had some idea of their value in the market.
Americans are told over and over that “college pays,” but on closer examination, that claim depends on a wide range of outcomes. Some kinds of college training lead to jobs that pay very well, but some lead to jobs that pay barely more than diligent work in fields requiring no college.
Several state governments are tracking and publishing earning and workforce participation. Virginia’s data, compiled by the State Higher Education Council of Virginia (SHCEV), tells us to a fair extent how well various degrees prepare students for work. It also tells how much graduates really make.
With these data, we can learn how much graduates who took a particular course of study are making. For example, a drama graduate may find work as a hotel desk clerk: the Virginia data would average that person’s earnings with the earnings of all drama graduates. This is much more revealing than knowing that drama professionals working in theatre make X dollars per year; many trained in drama never break into the craft and have to work in unrelated fields.
The Virginia data show earnings within 18 months after graduation. Guidance counselors might tell students that aerospace engineers make $70,000, but that doesn’t mean that a person graduating will earn that immediately after getting a diploma. (Unlike Virginia, Bureau of Labor Statistics data average earnings for everyone in the field and thus represent a mid-career number, not an entry number.)
Virginia’s data have an important shortcoming. The state only tracks graduates who enroll in other institutions in the state or who work in the state. Since, for example, many aerospace jobs are in Washington, California, and Texas, graduates who went there would show up in the “no information” column. Data for degrees with many homegrown jobs, say in education, accounting, or nursing, would therefore be more meaningful than fields like aerospace engineering that draw many students out of Virginia. In spite of that limitation, cross-degree comparisons offer some insight.
Psychology is a very popular undergraduate field of study, but how much value is there in a four-year psychology degree? Colleges in Virginia minted 3,027 of them in 2008-09. Nationally, colleges produced about 100,000 psychology degrees. (We’re only considering four-year degrees in this article.) Thirty-four percent of Virginia graduates with this degree had full-time employment after graduation, and 13 percent had part-time employment. Eighteen percent went on to further education in a Virginia institution. No information was available for 35 percent.
Earnings for those in full-time work were $27,211, or $13.61 per hour. We do not, however, know in what fields they were working; they could have been waiting tables, pouring concrete, designing websites, working in government, or grooming dogs.
At the other end of the scale is aerospace engineering, where recent graduates made $54,825, well above the median. Graduates numbered 652, of which 21 percent reported full-time earnings in-state, a comparatively low figure for Virginia graduates, offset by the fact that 18 percent went on to further education. But for 57f percent, no information was available. As noted, this gaping hole is explained by the great number of these highly-skilled jobs that are to be found in other states.
For students who took certain majors, average earnings are low. The lowest paying four-year degrees are: photography at $20,569, painting at $21,915, craft, folk art and artisanry at $22,258, drama and theatre arts at $22,636, dance at $22,696, fine arts at $23,117, kinesiology and exercise at $24,049.
People with those degrees were earning only $10.28-$12.02 per hour. Moreover, students who earned degrees in those fields had low labor force participation, ranging from 21 percent to 44 percent. Drama, dance, fine arts and kinesiology not only pay poorly, but few students with those degrees end up at work—any kind of full-time work—soon after graduation.
I know of young people with degrees in exercise science who work as desk clerks at our local health club for minimum wage, seduced into a low-reward educational path by the Hollywood glamour of muscles, tans and fitness.
If federal and state taxpayers had not paid (or allowed them to defer, through loans) the bulk of their costs, many students might have taken a more financially prudent course than the college degrees they chose.
At the high end of the scale, among the most rewarding degrees are:), systems engineer ($59,716), computer engineer ($55,590), and chemical engineer ($53,080).Students contemplating a college degree should be informed about these numbers, as should their parents and taxpayers. The most popular degree, psychology, has a below-median tendency to lead to work, and low pay. Psych may be fascinating to study, but what then?
Of course, there may be benefits to students that aren’t revealed in a strictly financial analysis, such as wisdom and aesthetic appreciation. But the often-made claim that students will enjoy a large earnings premium as a result of their college degrees is worth careful consideration. Clearly, that is often not the case.
I spoke to a professor at our local land-grant college about the trouble with degrees that do not launch students into work or increase their pre-matriculation earnings much. He teaches in one of the programs where graduates’ earnings are comparatively good. He said, “It’s my observation that employers are looking for graduates who can do things.” He believes that educational paths should set up graduates with skills that are useful in the employment marketplace. Some do; some don’t.
The improved data we’re getting on actual outcomes for college graduates shower cold rain on the presumption of the financial prudence of each and every college endeavor. For most, students, investing in a photography degree won’t prove to be a smooth financial move. Same for a dance, drama, exercise, or psychology degree. College degrees are not created equal.
Author Tom Burnett
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Last week, Congress approved the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, a $2.4 trillion spending package that includes $23 billion in aid for public and non-profit colleges and universities. The relief package will provide about $286 million in new Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding (HEERF) to UNC system schools. Of that amount, almost $90 million is … Continue reading “Did You Know? UNC Schools Will Get Millions in COVID-19 Funding”
Did You Know? In 2020, Students Stopped Transferring Dec 31, 2020
Students listened to public health advice for 2020: stay at home. A report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that transfer students fell by 8.1 percent compared to fall 2019. That was more than three times the 2.4 percent decline in overall student enrollment. Rather than make a change in an uncertain environment, … Continue reading “Did You Know? In 2020, Students Stopped Transferring”
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Movie week @ TENOHA Milano
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The great events of TENOHA Milano are back with the STUDIO GHIBLI movie marathon in the MOVIE WEEK! What could be better than these wonderful movies together with the only aperitifs of TENOHA Milano? But let’s take a closer look at what Studio Ghibli is.
Marathon Studio Ghibli in TENOHA Milano
Author: SaiKaiAngel
Studio Ghibli, Inc. is a Japanese animated film studio. Its anime is known and appreciated throughout the world.
Founded in 1985 by the famous director Hayao Miyazaki together with his colleague Isao Takahata, it was originally founded in 1983 with the beginning of Nausicaä in the Wind Valley (1984), previously serialized in 1982 as a manga by Tokuma Shoten.
“Ghibli” is the name of a hot wind used by Italian pilots in North Africa in World War II and their reconnaissance airplanes. Hayao Miyazaki, who has always had a passion for old aircraft, decided to use this word as a name for the new studio with the phrase: “Let’s blow a hot wind in the world of Japanese animation!”
• 18 September 2020 – The Wandering Castle of Howl – ハウルの動く城 (2004)
Young Sophie, 18, works tirelessly in the hat boutique that belonged to her father. During one of her rare outings in the city, she met Howl the Magician. Misunderstanding their relationship, a witch casts a terrible curse on Sophie and turns her into a 90-year-old woman. Prostrate, Sophie flees and wanders the wastelands. By pure chance, she enters Howl’s Wandering Castle and, hiding her true identity, gets hired as a cleaning lady. This “old lady”, as mysterious as she is dynamic, will soon manage to give new life to the old dwelling inhabited only by a young apprentice, Markl, and the one who runs the Castle, Calcifer, the fire demon. More energetic than ever, Sophie performs miracles. What fabulous fate awaits her? What will happen between her and Howl?
• 19 September 2020 – The Enchanted City – 千と千尋の神隠し (2001)
Chihiro, a 10-year-old girl, and her parents are moving when the girl’s father takes the wrong road. Thinking he has found an abandoned amusement park, the father enters the complex to visit it, followed by his wife and, reluctantly, Chihiro. The three of them cross the bed of a dry river and find themselves in a city composed entirely of restaurants and clubs, and on a counter they find a rich buffet. Parents sit down and start eating, thinking they will pay when someone shows up. Chihiro meanwhile explores the area and finds a large spa complex. A young boy, Haku, orders her to leave, but on her way back she discovers that her parents have become pigs and that she can’t cross the flooded river.
Kaze no tani no Naushika
• 20 September 2020 – Nausicaä in the Wind Valley – 風の谷のナウシカ
Following a cataclysm that devastated the entire planet, a toxic forest covered most of the Earth’s surface. In this apocalyptic scenario, where a new war is about to explode, the kingdom of the Wind Valley – ruled by Jihl, father of the brave Princess Nausicaä – is one of the few areas still populated. Nausicaä has two gifts: being able to ride the wind flying like birds and being able to communicate with the Ohm, the giant insect guardians of the forest. Thanks to her skills and the love and esteem of her people, Princess Nausicaä will undertake a courageous challenge to restore peace and reconcile humanity with the Earth.
When: September 18 – 19 – 20
Aperitif from 18:00 to 20:00
Screening from 18:00
Where: & | DISCOVER, TENOHA MILANO via Vigevano 18, 20144 Italia
Cost: special aperitif € 12 + free entry to the cinema
Seats: 20 Max (subject to availability)
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Horrible News Day, 8-22-18: Headlines
1. Two Women Murdered By Illegal Migrants - Mollie Tibbetts Found
2. Military Buys $8 mill in Chinese Boots Falsely Labeled 'Made in USA'
3. Muslim Democrat IT Spy Given No Jailtime
4. Manafort & Cohen Guilty - but not of Russia
Brooklyn, Iowa:
Mollie Tibbetts Found
8-21-18, Rob Tibbetts, father of his 20 year old daughter, Mollie reported that she has been found. She was murdered and dumped in a corn field. The accused killer, 24 yr old Christhian Rivera has been living in the U.S. illegally for several years has been charged with first degree murder and is being held on an federal immigration detainer and cooperating with authorities.
Shakopee Minnesota: Illegal Migrant killed former girlfriend
8-21-18, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced it placed an immigration detainer on Fraider Diaz-Carbajal, illegal migrant from Mexico, for immigration violations following his local arrest for second-degree murder. He has criminal history tincluding "numerous misdemeanor convictions, including three DUIs and one for domestic assault. On Dec. 17, 2012, a federal immigration judge ordered Diaz-Carbajal removed (deported) to Mexico; ICE officers removed him two days later. Since then he illegally re-entered the United States, which is a felony.
Government Contractor Gets Jail Time for Chinese Boots Labeled "Made in the U.S.A" Boots
8-21-18, The company sold more than $138 million worth of boots to the government ... The president's former lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to eight counts, ... Ferguson then had the factory sew-in a “Made in China” label that ...
Judge Gives No Jail Time To Imran Awan
8-21-18, Former Democrat IT aide Imran Awan received no jail time; federal judge said he had “suffered enough.”
Manafort & Cohen Guilty
Tax Evasion & Campaign violations...
8-21-18, Cohen pleads guilty and said Trump knew ... paid off woman ...
Jury found Paul Manafort guilty on eight criminal charges [nothing to do with Trump, the campaign or Russia].
In 2013 Obama was charged $375,000 for campaign violations but not charged or jailed. The major sticking point for the FEC appeared to be a series of missing 48-hour notices for nearly 1,300 contributions totaling more than $1.8 million — an issue that lawyers familiar with the commission’s work say the FEC takes seriously. The notices must be filed on contributions of $1,000 or more that are received within the 20-day window of Election Day. [Much worse than what Cohen is charged with.]
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While recent adoption in next-gen smartphones and other technologies may make it seem like a new, cutting-edge technology, UWB has seen applied use for decades. In many years, its use was limited or restricted and most typically seen in military radar and communication applications, under the name “pulse radio”. In 2002, the FCC authorized its unlicensed use. Since that decision, UWB technology has seen great innovation and development that are beginning to unlock transformative location-based capabilities.
Growing Adoption of UWB
Many major players have begun to realize the many possibilities of UWB and have started developing or releasing UWB-enabled solutions. Among the most notable, Apple, began implementing UWB into their technology with the release of the iPhone 11, which came equipped with their new U1 ultra-wideband chip. Other companies, such as Samsung, have followed suit, implementing UWB into some of their newly released smartphones and other devices. Google is also working on developing an API that will help enable UWB powered applications in Android devices.
It is now a cost-effective option with small enough hardware components to embed in many different types of devices. The NFL even uses ultra-wideband to track the real-time location and movement of players, putting UWB chips in their shoulder pads that allow for the league to analyze how players move throughout the field during games. NXP and Volkswagen are also exploring the possibilities of using UWB in cars to allow for more secure, convenient and safe vehicle experiences. Alongside these organizations, pioneering the development of UWB technology, are a multitude of UWB hardware vendors that offer various UWB chips, anchors, and tags with different characteristics for specific use cases, as well as consortiums including the UWB Alliance and FIRA. UWB technology will soon be as ubiquitous as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and some experts anticipate it usurping BLE as the premier standard for short range communication and localization.
UWB's Unique Advantages
UWB has many unique advantages that have led to it swiftly setting a new standard for RF technology. It can transmit very high data rates over short ranges, and pinpoint exact location in real-time. UWB operates with a high bandwidth over a very wide frequency spectrum between 3.1 to 10.6 GHz. It also consumes very little power, allowing for affordable and efficient hardware options, such as tracking tags with coin cell batteries that can operate for multiple years without being recharged or replaced.
The reason UWB can so precisely detect location is due to its distance-based measurement via time-of-flight (ToF), that calculates location based on how long it takes for pulses of radio to travel from one device to another. While this only works over short ranges (0-50m depending on the RF output power), the location of UWB signals can be determined with an accuracy of less than 50 centimeters, and extremely low latency. Other standards like BLE and Wi-Fi , usually cannot be used to do this, and instead typically determine location via rather unreliable received signal strength indicators (RSSI) only showing rough categories of “weak” or “strong” received signals, which grants location accuracy into the meter level.
The low transmission power and wide spectrum of frequencies UWB signals are sent with, allow for little to no interference with surrounding narrowband technologies. UWB also appears to be “invisible at noise floor”, making it a good choice for coexistence with narrowband RF technologies. These unique properties are why UWB is quickly emerging as a premier indoor positioning technology for location-based and short-range communication applications.
How Does Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Positioning Work?
UWB makes it possible to determine location via ToF. This can precisely measure distance between transceivers by calculating the time it takes for signals to travel amongst the devices. In certain scenarios the X,Y, and Z coordinates of a device’s location can be detected, adding an additional dimension to the localization UWB can provide. Based on the use case or application, the exact technique of the ToF calculation can differ.
For UWB positioning, there are two primary techniques that can be used: Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA) and Two-Way Ranging (TWR).
Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA)
TDoA utilizes UWB anchors or sensors that are deployed in a fixed position throughout an indoor space. These sensors then detect and locate a transmitting UWB device, such as a tracking tag. To work properly the fixed anchors need to be accurately synchronized to run on the same clock. The UWB tag, or other device will transmit signals in regular intervals. These signals will be received by any anchors in the communication range and time-stamped by the anchors. All the time-stamped data is then sent to the central IPS or RTLS.
The location engine will analyze each anchor’s data and the differences in arrival times to each anchor and use multilateration to calculate the tag’s coordinates. Those coordinates can be used to visualize the location of the device on an indoor map of your space or leveraged for other uses depending on the specific application.
Two Way Ranging (TWR)
While in TDoA multiple fixed anchors work together to determine the location of a mobile object, TWR primarily uses two-way communication between two devices, such as smartphones, to sense the distance between them. With TWR, when a device is in close proximity to another, the two devices will start ranging with each other to determine their distance, even as they communicate. The time it takes a signal to travel between them is then multiplied by the speed of light and used to determine their relative positions, frequently to enable location-aware communication.
The determined location from one device to another is then harnessed depending on the specific application. TWR can also be used by fixed anchors and UWB devices, however the TWR process can only use one ranging partner to locate the device at a time.
How Accurate is UWB Positioning?
UWB’s ability to detect via ToF, quick nanosecond pulses, and limited interference with other RF transmissions, allow for precise indoor positioning at an accuracy of less than 50 centimeters, with real-time results that also quickly track device movement and motion.
Compared to other technologies for indoor positioning, UWB yields far superior location accuracy. Other standards typically utilize Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) to determine location and can usually only do so at an accuracy in the meter range, such as BLE (1-5 meters) and Wi-Fi (1-10 meters). Some UWB technology can also use Angle of Arrival (AoA) to even more precisely measure location with direction finding, which requires devices with multiple antennas that can measure the angle of an incoming signal.
What is the Range of UWB?
UWB can detect the location of a device over a range of up to 100 meters. However, it operates most effectively over short ranges, generally between 10-50 meters, and works best with line of sight between devices or anchors. Across short-ranges UWB can deliver highly accurate, quick and secure communications, with minimal interference.
How is UWB Different From Other Positioning Technologies?
Ultra-wideband, like each RF standard, offers unique characteristics and advantages that may make it a suitable option depending on individual needs, budget, facility, and specific location-based use case. The most critical differences between UWB and other technologies are its wide frequency spectrum and the level of accuracy it can provide. UWB’s precision makes it an effective option, particularly in advanced indoor positioning use cases such as asset tracking scenarios, where absolute location and real-time movement is crucial.
UWB vs. Bluetooth
UWB and BLE have many common attributes - low power, low cost, strength as an asset tracking technology, etc. However, UWB can deliver far superior accuracy than Bluetooth. This is in large part due to UWB’s precise distance-based method to determine location via ToF. BLE positioning technology typically locates devices via RSSI, which estimates distance and yields a considerably lower level of accuracy based on whether a device is transmitting a strong or weak signal relative to a beacon or sensors. BLE also has a much shorter range and data rate than UWB, and is more prone to signal interference. Bluetooth does have an enormous ecosystem and has been a leading indoor positioning technology for quite some time. It is used by so many of today’s wireless devices and a very popular option for locationing, offering an extensive set of flexible hardware options that can easily be implemented, such as BLE beacons.
UWB vs. Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi’s vast presence in our devices and indoor spaces, have made it a key RF technology for indoor location. In advanced location-based scenarios, Wi-Fi can be limited due to it’s low accuracy and flexibility. UWB excels in these more advanced applications where a high degree of accuracy is required. Wi-Fi’s accuracy is far less than UWB, because it typically measures location not by distance, but rather signal strength, just as Bluetooth. It is also more likely to experience signal interference, which UWB has strong immunity to. UWB also requires less power, allowing for more useful and affordable tools, such as asset tracking tags that can be powered by long lasting coin cell batteries. However, the wide array of Wi-Fi enabled devices and ability to leverage existing infrastructure, such as Access Points, make it a very important indoor positioning technology, especially when a high degree of accuracy is not required.
Location Accuracy
UWB <50 cm
BLE 1-5 m
WiFi 1-10 m
UWB Optimal: 0-50 m
Up to 100 m
BLE Optimal: 0-25 m
WiFi Optimal: 0-50 m
UWB < 1 ms to get location
BLE Typically 3-5 s to get location
WiFi Typically 3-5 s to get location
UWB Low, option for coin cell battery in select hardware options
BLE Low, option for coin cell battery in select hardware options
WiFi Moderate
UWB $$
BLE $
WiFi $$ (Low $ with existing Wi-Fi access points)
UWB 3.1 – 10.6 GHz
BLE 2.4 GHz
WiFi 2.4, 5 GHz
UWB Up to 27 Mbps
BLE Up to 2 Mbps
WiFi Up to 1 GBps
Precision Accuracy
UWB technology provides accuracy down to the centimeter level, making it the premier choice for advanced location-based applications, unlocking a multitude of capabilities never before possible.
Real-Time Positioning
UWB delivers lightning-fast location results. Quick nanoseconds communications allow for true real-time indoor positioning and locationing with incredibly low latency and refresh rates beyond 100 times per second, allowing users to instantly sense location, movement, and motion of personnel, assets or vehicles.
Reliable & Secure
With limited-to-no interference or overlap with other radio transmissions, UWB allows for very reliable communication. Using the precise location of the receiving device, UWB can also be used for incredibly secure communications between devices over a small distance.
Use Cases for UWB
UWB’s accuracy makes it an effective option particularly in advanced indoor positioning use cases where a high degree of precision is required. It shines as the RTLS enabler of the future and is exceptionally adept in various asset tracking applications. Here are some use cases and applications where UWB is currently being used, as well as might be used in the future:
Physical Asset Tracking
UWB’s pinpoint accuracy makes it an important RF standard for asset tracking. Organizations across many different industries can leverage UWB’s accuracy, quickness, and reliability to track the real-time location and status of key assets and equipment, with unmatched precision.
Enterprise: Improve productivity and resource allocation by creating a clear picture of resources, assets, and equipment throughout large corporate campuses and facilities
Healthcare: Leverage asset tracking capabilities that help quickly find and track the precise location of key equipment such as ventilators and wheelchairs
Smart Manufacturing: Create visibility into the location and movements of equipment, machines, and resources to drive operational efficiency and situational awareness throughout the manufacturing process
Warehouse Management: Locate equipment, tools, and inventory throughout large facilities, especially when knowing the exact location of inventory is needed
Employee & Personnel Tracking
Organizations can leverage UWB’s powerful accuracy to create visibility into the precise location of employees & personnel, to power a multitude of location-aware applications.
Workplace Optimization: Drive operational efficiencies and productivity by leveraging low cost, low power tags and employee badges to create visibility into space utilization and the real-time location of employees or personnel
Employee Safety: UWB’s precision accuracy can be critical in emergency situations and evacuations where you need to quickly get the precise location of employees or personnel
Workplace Readiness: Support protocols and regulatory requirements that help prevent and mitigate the spread of illness throughout indoor spaces with tools that enable precision contact tracing using UWB personnel tags and badges, awareness of physical distancing compliance, efficient sanitation direction, and more
With UWB, organizations can create smart buildings that leverage the precise location of people and devices to facilitate various interactions, and messaging, among other capabilities.
Proximity Messaging: Create engaging customer experiences by identifying destinations near users and assets and leverage this data to directly engage visitors with hyperlocal content such as coupons, marketing campaigns, nearby points of interest, and more
Geofencing: Create virtual geographical boundaries around different areas of indoor spaces that trigger a specific action when users enter, exit, or dwell within specified areas
Location Sharing: Enable users opt-in to share their live location, or locate others, including family members, friends, or colleagues, inside large buildings
Make spaces instantly familiar and explorable with indoor navigation and wayfinding powered by the precision of UWB positioning.
Blue Dot Wayfinding: Enable turn by turn navigation and wayfinding with a blue dot experience that shows users exactly where they are in an indoor space. Create extraordinarily accurate indoor experiences for facilities across many different industries, including corporate enterprises, healthcare, retail, hospitality, transportation, and more
Augmented Reality (AR): UWB’s ability to provide precise location throughout an indoor space will unlock new opportunities for organizations to deliver hyperlocal, immersive augmented reality experiences
UWB can be harnessed to capture incredibly precise location data that can be translated into powerful insights.
Analytics and Business Intelligence: Locate and monitor the movement of assets, personnel and devices and analyze this location data over time, creating visibility into how visitors interact with indoor spaces so you can make smarter, more informed business decisions
Consumer-Based and Peer-to-Peer Use Cases
UWB is poised to enable many game-changing consumer-based use cases for short range communication and location:
Smart building and access control
Peer-to-peer communication
Smart medical equipment
Secure location-based mobile payment
What’s Next for UWB?
UWB is poised to see continued adoption into consumer and enterprise technology. UWB-enabled chips will likely be embedded into more devices like smartphones, wearables, cars, and more. Indoor spaces will likely begin to implement fixed UWB infrastructure for various location-based applications. It is predicted that between 2022-2024, upon completion of IEEE 802.15 4z standard development, which is used to combine sensors and actuators into a single wireless network, UWB technology will be more actively used in both mass market and enterprise solutions. This adoption of UWB technology will unlock powerful new capabilities and tools that will add a new dimension to indoor positioning and short range communication.
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Wireline Engineering hits £1 million in sales in one month
An oil well technology company has broken s1 million of sales in a month for the first time.
Wireline Engineering hit the milestone during November last year and that helped it to a record s7 million turnover during 2010.
During 2011 it plans to add 10 new staff and is aiming for sales to reach more than s12 million by 2013.
The Aberdeen company manufactures flow control, well intervention and well completion technologies for the oil and gas industry and does business in more than 50 countries worldwide.
Wireline recently showcased a new borehole technology, the 'Open Hole Roller Bogie' in the North Sea, which it said brought savings of around s130,000 for each operation completed for the customer.
Bill Petrie, Wireline Engineering's managing director, said: "2010 was a landmark year.
"Delivering strong growth in a difficult economic climate and doing it across the global marketplace shows that we are providing an innovative, cost effective service for our clients.
"We are steadily growing our global customer base and investing in our R&D to ensure that Wireline Engineering continues to stand apart from its competitors.
"Our Roller Bogie technology is acknowledged as the world-leading wireline conveyance solution that has revolutionised wireline operations and brought huge efficiencies in the process.
"The original Cased Hole Roller Bogie tool has now successfully completed more than 80,000 runs with an impeccable performance record and our new Open Hole Roller Bogie recently saw its first use in the UK North Sea, saving our customer a six figure sum per wireline operation we anticipate strong demand for this tool in the North Sea next year."
Wireline Engineering was established in 1998 and has international offices in the Americas, Middle East and Far East. The company employs 50 people worldwide.
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Rock Out To Stripped And Barren Beatification Mass For Oscar Romero
“Everywhere there will be extraordinary wonders, as true faith has faded and false light brightens the people. Woe to the Princes of the Church who think only of piling riches upon riches to protect their authority and dominate with pride. Our Lady of La Salette 19 Sept. 1846 (Published by Mélanie 1879)
People will think of nothing but amusement. The wicked will give themselves over to all kinds of sin. Our Lady of La Salette 19 Sept. 1846 (Published by Mélanie 1879)
The priests, ministers of my Son, the priests, by their wicked lives, by their irreverence and their impiety in the celebration of the holy mysteries, by their love of money, their love of honors and pleasures, and the priests have become cesspools of impurity. Yes, the priests are asking vengeance, and vengeance is hanging over their heads. Woe to the priests and to those dedicated to God who by their unfaithfulness and their wicked lives are crucifying my Son again! The sins of those dedicated to God cry out towards Heaven and call for vengeance, and now vengeance is at their door, for there is no one left to beg mercy and forgiveness for the people. There are no more generous souls; there is no one left worthy of offering a stainless sacrifice to the Eternal for the sake of the world. Our Lady of La Salette 19 Sept. 1846 (Published by Mélanie 1879)
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“Woe to the inhabitants of the earth! God will exhaust His wrath upon them and no one will be able to escape so many afflictions together. Our Lady of La Salette 19 Sept. 1846 (Published by Mélanie 1879)
“The chiefs, the leaders of the people of God have neglected prayer and penance, and the devil has bedimmed their intelligence. They have become wandering stars which the old devil will drag along with his tail to make them perish. God will allow the old serpent to cause divisions among those who reign in every society and in every family. Physical and moral agonies will be suffered. God will abandon mankind to itself and will send punishments which will follow one after the other for more than thirty-five years. Our Lady of La Salette 19 Sept. 1846 (Published by Mélanie 1879)
“The Society of men is on the eve of the most terrible scourges and of gravest events. Mankind must expect to be ruled with an iron rod and to drink from the chalice of the wrath of God. Our Lady of La Salette 19 Sept. 1846 (Published by Mélanie 1879)
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Ellis Island Casino, Hotel & Brewery and Konami Gaming Launch Successful Field Trial of Marker Trax® Cashless Casino Markers
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Las Vegas, NV — July 22, 2020
Konami Gaming, Inc. announced that its award-winning SYNKROS® casino management system has powered the launch of Marker Trax cashless casino slot markers at Ellis Island Casino, Hotel & Brewery, as the gaming industry’s first field trial of cashless slot credit lines in the state of Nevada. Guests at Ellis Island can apply, get approved, and begin using their slot credit in under five minutes, all electronically. Rather than receiving physical cash for a casino marker, guests enrolled in a PIN-protected SYNKROS cashless wagering account can use their Marker Trax slot credit line to play electronically on any slot machine on the property. The integration of Marker Trax with SYNRKOS enables Ellis Island Casino to seamlessly issue, record, manage, and track these cashless credit lines, for optimal collections and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance.
“The convenience and security of Marker Trax allows players to access an approved credit line in minutes, while eliminating touchpoints with physical cash and multiple personnel,” said Gary Ellis, owner of Ellis Island Casino, Hotel & Brewery. “It’s incredibly simple for guests, and truly streamlined within SYNKROS for staff and supervisors.”
“Using the Marker Trax system at Ellis Island is a very easy way to play and allows me to never have to withdraw at an ATM machine,” said Ellis Island Passport Players Club Member D'Ante Garner. “It's a unique and convenient way of gaming and I believe it's the future.”
Garner is one of several participants in Nevada’s first field trial. Another is Jeanette Disbrow, who credits Marker Trax for effectively advancing the gaming experience, “Marker Trax is changing the face of gaming. It's a safe and easy alternative for slot players to enjoy, rather than having to use an ATM. It's the kind of innovation that's been needed in gaming for years.”
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“The player response and business results with Nevada’s first Marker Trax field trail has been incredibly encouraging,” said Charlie Skinner, chief operating officer at Marker Trax. “Our goal is to take the risk out of slot markers, to ultimately advance play activity for the benefit of players and properties. Add the electronic cashless component, and it’s even more safe and convenient for all involved.”
As Ellis Island patron Gev Danielian explained, “The ability to be able to walk into a casino after work without having to stop by an ATM or having to go home and pick up cash has been a game changer for me when it comes to me enjoying my time.”
SYNKROS’ robust data analytics combined with Marker Trax technology allows administrators to track all activity associated with an extension of credit. This creates a verifiable audit trail to ensure casino credit is enjoyed within the casino environment. Players can receive automated notifications about their available credit, with the ability to access electronically from any machine within the property. When a player wishes to withdraw from their cashless account, the Marker Trax outstanding balance must be paid prior to receiving payout.
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Stimulus update: Pelosi pushes White House on virus testing as cases surge
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Posted: Oct 26, 2020 / 02:52 PM PDT / Updated: Oct 26, 2020 / 02:52 PM PDT
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin spoke for nearly a hour Monday, but chances of a stimulus deal happening before the U.S. presidential election remain slim.
“As the nation faces record spikes in new COVID cases, we continue to eagerly await the Administration’s acceptance of our health language, which includes a national strategic plan on testing and tracing,” Pelosi’s spokesman Drew Hammill said in a tweet. “We are hopeful their response will be positive as we also await the outcomes of talks between committee chairs.”
The statement appeared to reference another round of stimulus checks or direct payments, adding that one of the goals of any comprehensive bipartisan legislation is to “put money in the pockets of the American people.”
Along with the Trump administration, Pelosi is also putting pressure on Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as many Republicans in the Senate have declined to jump behind a large spending bill, despite the surge of coronavirus cases.
“It is clear that our progress depends on Leader McConnell agreeing to bipartisan, comprehensive legislation to crush the virus, honor our heroes – our essential workers … “
With just 8 days until the general election, Pelosi “remains optimistic” and says she’s not giving up on passing another coronavirus relief economic package before November 3.
Record surge: US shatters single-day mark of COVID-19 cases
At issue is a huge virus relief bill that would send another $1,200 direct payment to most Americans, restart bonus unemployment benefits, fund additional testing and vaccines, provide aid to schools and allocate money to state and local governments, a Democratic priority.
Pelosi says she wants a relief bill that is predicated on steps that science dictates should be taken to deal with the coronavirus, and “if we don’t, we’re just giving money to the president to spend any way he wants and that has not been in furtherance of crushing the virus.”
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said Sunday the administration has made many offers, but Pelosi “continues to move the goalposts.”
Meadows noted the relief bill being negotiated would cost about $1.9 trillion. Pelosi is hoping for a $2.2 trillion package. Meadows says he has a commitment from McConnell to bring a bill to the floor if negotiations with Pelosi conclude successfully.
Second stimulus checks: White House less optimistic than Pelosi on pre-election deal
During Thursday night’s debate, President Donald Trump blamed Pelosi for the fact no deal has been reached saying she doesn’t want to do anything that would help him.
Democratic candidate Joe Biden raised his voice as he reminded viewers of Thursday’s presidential debate that the Democratic-controlled House passed a relief bill months ago. He asked Trump why he isn’t talking to his “Republican friends” about a deal.
A $1.8 trillion rescue plan in March passed virtually unanimously. The Pelosi-pushed package today is even larger but has run into resolute opposition from Republicans. Taking care of the issue would clear the decks for a fresh start on the congressional agenda next year.
Senate Democrats blocked a Senate GOP plan that McConnell brought to a vote last week. The measure contained more than $100 billion for schools, a $300 per week supplemental unemployment insurance benefit, and more subsidies for businesses especially hard hit by pandemic-related downturns and closures. It did not include the $1,200 direct payments that are so important to Trump.
Second stimulus checks: Pelosi optimistic sides can agree on new aid package
Trump says that if he wins reelection, aid will flow immediately. If he loses, it’s unclear whether his enthusiasm for delivering it will be as strong.
“I’m never very optimistic about the lame duck and I’ve never been surprised,” said Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo. “You don’t get near as much done as you think you’re going to get done.”
Those Republicans willing to speculate about a Trump loss say not to expect much, either.
“I think Democrats would want to wait until the new president is sworn in and do it then and I think Republicans probably would say … the economy’s taking care of it,” said Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.
by Jessi Turnure / Jan 15, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC (NEXSTAR) — House Democrats officially relaunched their push to abolish the Electoral College this week.
The member leading the charge, Rep. Steve Cohen, D-TN, argues Congress should never have a chance to decide who the next president is, but even his caucus’s control of the House, Senate and White House probably won't be enough to push the effort forward.
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Cabinet approval to set up a land data infrastructure and information services system
September 23, 2020 Biz , Business , Sri Lanka Business Edit
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted their approval for the proposal submitted by the Minister of Lands to establish a ‘digital land data infrastructure and information services system’ with Korean funding worth US$ 60.3 million, subject to the recommendations from the Sri Lanka Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA). The establishment of the control network of the Department of Survey of Sri Lanka utilizing novel technology would speed up the process of its survey activities and enhance productivity, the state information office said. Accordingly, the requirement to establish a land information service system with modified infrastructure facilities has been identified to enable those who utilize the service to use those resources conveniently, it further stated.
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Top 5 airlines serving Columbia Metropolitan to Central America
WestJet 7.7
American Airlines 7.2
United Airlines 7.0
Pros: "The snacks and water were great. Smooth flight."
Cons: "Nothing."
Pros: "Seat comfort was average for a small jet. Bottled water was cold."
Cons: "Cabin was too warm"
Cons: "Better choices for food"
Pros: "The seats were extremely comfortable! I"
Pros: "Quiet economy service let me sleep on the redeye."
Cons: "Delays both in DETROIT and a huge delay in Shanghai."
Cons: "Take off on time"
Cons: "We ordered special meal, and it was even confirmed in the boarding pass but it was never delivered on board.... attendant said they did not get any special meal"
Pros: "We actually did not fly this route. We bought a car and drove home!"
Pros: "Although the take off was delayed (having nothing to do with the crew or airplane or LAX), we arrived right on time. Good food. Great in flight entertainment. I appreciated the low lighting levels while we were trying to sleep/rest."
Cons: "The plane needs more bathrooms."
Pros: "Delta service is always great!"
Cons: "It was great"
Cons: "We paid for comfort plus but the seats were no different than main cabin. Comfort plus experience on other legs was much better."
Cons: "Went from LA to Guangzhou, China. My family checked 6 bags in. Only 5 arrived in China. My bag with ALL my clothes and ALL my meds was the one missing. I had nothing to wear (and that includes underwear) and no meds for 2 freakin’ days. Worst experience EVER!!!!"
Cons: "Very slow plane turnover."
Pros: "Early departure"
Cons: "Absolutely nothing"
Pros: "It is only a 40 minute flight how bad can it be. No in flight entertainment or beverage service, there never is, no time. Understandable"
Cons: "As with any flight since they started squeezing seats tighter, I am over 6 foot so there is no such thing as being comfortable!"
Pros: "New plane with great entertainment arrived 30 mins early"
Cons: "Arrived 30 minutes late. The food is ridiculous."
Pros: "From the gate agent to flight attendants the flight was great"
Cons: "The sky lounge to few bathrooms"
Cons: "That I mis my conecting flight to Washington do to one of the crew members being late"
Pros: "left on time and arrived early"
Cons: "no legroom even in first class."
Cons: "Did not serve the food we asked Limited choice of movies"
Pros: "The flight was fine. I don’t do 5 stars ever since they started pushing the limits on seating. I also have a problem with the wide swing in prices for the same flight but know that is marketing."
Cons: "Seating is too crowded for anyone to be truly comfortable"
Pros: "Wonderful. Food was great.i"
Cons: "I love everything"
Pros: "Friendly crew and on time flight"
Pros: "We were deplained twice from two different plains going to LGA. We are now booked on a third plain going to JFK. Hope we can get home. I have a surgical appointment tomorrow."
Cons: "We bought First Class tickets. But we were downgraded How do you think we should feel ? We have been in Charlotte since 9:30 AM It is now 6:45 PM Should we use the train to go home?"
Pros: "Airline and airport staff were great"
Cons: "There was no time to eat. Nothing other than snacks. The time allotted was *barely* sufficient to get from gate to gate. We were starving when we got to our destination."
Pros: "Nice plane. Efficient crew"
Cons: "Not their fault but they were delayed 4 hours. At least they texted updates fairly frequently but I can’t give a 5-Star review because of the huge delay"
Pros: "On time take off."
Pros: "On time, free beer , good price"
Cons: "No movie, no charging telephone"
Pros: "Gluten free snacks, hooray!"
Pros: "Truly, everyone of the flight attendants were delightful, professional and caring."
Cons: "Food. I didn’t remember to bring food this time but thankfully I was far enough forward there was some. Thanks"
Pros: "I liked the check-in kiosk, but only because I had no bags to check. I liked being able to choose my own seat. I liked that the flight was uneventful. I liked the staff at all stages, they were friendly and helpful."
Cons: "They made me shove my purse into my knapsack to fit within their two bag policy. That's a first for me. My Delta flight did not do that."
Pros: "I've always wanted to go to all five Manhattan boroughs in one day. Thanks to Delta, that happened."
Cons: "The plane broke down as we were about to take off. Delta rebooked everyone on to new flights because it was pretty obvious that plane was not going to be fixed in time. The crew did their best given the situation. The situation was absolute bs though - we had to take a cab to JFK for our new flight and do the whole security thing again and all that annoying stuff. Thanks for wasting 8 hours of my life, Delta."
Pros: "On time flight arrival"
Cons: "Baggage Claim was very disorganized. They indicated bags were to be picked up at a carousel that was under construction. When we went to the service desk, they directed us to another carousel which was incorrect. There was no announcement made and there was a delay in updating the baggage claim board."
Pros: "First time with AmExp Delta so no baggage fee, zone 1 boarding. seats are fine, newer aircraft, snacks were good and entertainment was good and easy to use. Staff and attendants were friendly p. All good"
Cons: "As far as flying goes today no complaints. As compared to 30 years ago I could do a book but nothing to do with Delta"
Pros: "Quick flight, great landing and takeoff."
Cons: "Everything was great today."
Pros: "Friendly cabin crew"
Pros: "I liked that flight time was shorter than expected"
Cons: "no screens, only wify entertainment, app is working only with ios and android. seats don't have much leg room, and not very comfortable. i paid for extra luggage, and they were strict about the weight(had to take any items out of the bag, even that i had one large bag, and one small bag(2nd bag was underweight)"
Pros: "Nice smooth flight"
Cons: "Boarding was a little slow and a few minutes late taking off but still made it on time"
Pros: "I liked that the plane was newer and the box snack was really good."
Cons: "Nothing really"
Pros: "Crew was excellent and the timing of the flight was very good."
Cons: "Nothing to do with personnel but my seat was changed from when I booked. I wound up in the last row at the very back versus what I had booked. I think they changed the type of plane."
Pros: "The in flight entertainment and the pilot being informative about what was going wrong at the Atlanta airport."
Cons: "The insane process that followed the flight of rebooking - it would have been VERY HELPFUL to have access to the inflight internet so that I could have rebooked my missed connection before we landed in the ATL airport where it was past midnight and there were hardly any staff available for us to talk to and the lines to speak to anyone took literal HOURS to get through."
Pros: "The moviea"
Cons: "The time of night"
Cons: "No food or beverage service"
Pros: "The quickness of the flight. We left on time and made if a few many prior than scheduled."
Cons: "Felt sort of cramped. My neighbor in the windo seat got up four times so I had to get up."
Pros: "Cramped hot plane sitting in sun for half hour with no announcements"
Cons: "Less mask nazis. Not flying again"
Pros: "Overall not bad at all :)"
Cons: "All was good"
Pros: "Average comfort compatible with all airlines"
Cons: "WestJet is a good airline"
Pros: "The head stewardess could not do enough."
Pros: "The crew was very friendly, helpful and accommodating. We were in business class and appreciated the use of the Clubroom Lounge at Gatwick airport, (although none of the ground people told us about it, we happened to ask on our own.)"
Cons: "Baggage check in was a hassle. Too automated."
Pros: "Quiet flight. Great landing. Excellent staff on board"
Pros: "Arrived early"
Cons: "Cut out the drink and snack service. Just offer water and ditch the drink cart in the aisle."
Cons: "Flight got cancelled. Still not to Vancouver. Wasted a whole day traveling, about 19 hours due to delay, canceling and try to get rebooked. West Jet does not run on time."
Pros: "Roomie seat. Professional curdious crew. Fast smooth flight. Westjet connect access for entertainment."
Cons: "We lost an entire day of our vacation to managing flight changes that were poorly communicated to us. We received a number of mixed messages and our entire group spent hours on hold, on the phone, in line for literally hours at check in, and several mistakes were made with our party’s information."
Pros: "Friendly crew and good snack options"
Cons: "Bigger seats"
Cons: "It was all good."
Pros: "the flight was short and convenient"
Cons: "the flight was good and met our expectations"
Cons: "Always a ‘full flight’ and they run out of spacein the overhead storage"
Cons: "Not recling chair"
Pros: "The service was great!"
Cons: "A little bit delayed"
Pros: "Read above"
Cons: "Read above please"
Pros: "every Single employee treated us great. Seating was very comfortable."
Cons: "The discontinued the tablets in plus after booking without notifying us. Not too impressed that we flew 9 hours plus time change and got breakfast followed by breakfast. On the way home we get dinner followed by dinner I guess"
Pros: "I slept throughout the flight"
Cons: "Morning flight but flight was late leaving even though the plane was at the terminal. Sat on the tarmac for a half hour waiting in line to takeoff."
Pros: "That I didn’t have to pay extra to check my bike as luggage. The crew and folks who work for west jet were really really friendly and helpful."
Cons: "That my bike didn’t arrive with me on the plane and that it wasn’t trackable once I arrived so I have no idea it’s status. It might interfere with my ability to complete my bike trip as planned, depending on how long it’s delayed."
Pros: "WE HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL TO HELPING USE WITH ARE NEEDS THANKS SO MUCH IT WAS A PLEASURE TO FLY WITH WEST JET CHEERS monica formosa and josephine formosa thankyou to all west jet employees such wonderful kind hearted people"
Pros: "Made it home faster than thought."
Cons: "Could use a pillow/blanket on a long, overnight flight like this. Small amounts of turbulence also cancelled in-flight services. Very uncomfortable flight."
Pros: "Nice customer service pleasant flight. Fkight attendants are really nice"
Pros: "Affordable, great service, and easy"
Cons: "The internet and TV service were both broken on the flight. I missed out on much of the work I had to do. I was very disappointed that we were only told just minutes before boarding. I was not prepared to spend 5 hours on a flight with a screaming baby, unable to work or watch tv."
Pros: "Delayed 2hours 30 min"
Cons: "Never flying with wast jets any more"
Pros: "Option to watch movies on your device"
Cons: "Not useful if you don’t have a device"
Cons: "No wifi’s connect but overall great flight"
Pros: "Smiling staff. Very helpful"
Cons: "No complaints"
Pros: "Crew was great cabin service was good, entertainment was good"
Cons: "Start loading at 10 takeoff at 11:45 late because of loading luggage. Maybe if we start loading at 11 we would not have to sit ther for so long"
Pros: "Snacks and service. Left on time."
Cons: "Seats didn't have charging slots."
Pros: "flight was on time and arrived on time"
Cons: "i think it is terrible that one must pay for their baggage, and this will give me a reason to seek an alternative carrier during my next trip"
Pros: "Tall dark haired flight attendant from Prince Edward Island was very accommodating is very professional. He had his jacket the whole time and it made flying on west jet seem sophisticated and like we were important enough to dress up for. Also the female flight attendant that did the announcements was great. She made the announcements in a friendly, slightly humorous way rather than sounding bored and businesslike and "let's just get through this" manner."
Cons: "Lack of ice for drinks and snacks. Also, I have noticed that on many flights now, they start with paid service and then free beverage service and often that is about 2 hours into the flight. I realize you probably do that to keep those who need booze from getting anxious or angry, etc. and to make money, but it makes me, who paid the same for my ticket, feel iike steerage class. It would be nice if those of us who aren't puchasing booze (which also includes those who want booze) could get served first, then do the paid. These are little things, but would distinguish you from others. If I knew when I flew with West Jet I could have several packs of crackers or cookies or a small cheese and cracker pack along with ice in my drink and quick soft drink service along with flight attendants that were allowed to be friendly and have a sense of humor, I would consider West Jet more often and even pay a little more. I would pay to be treated a little better than the others."
Pros: "The leg room"
Cons: "They didn’t have wifi so couldn’t watch anything"
Pros: "The boarding process wasn't to bad"
Cons: "The crew did not ask if we wanted a snack. I had cranberry juice and thencupnwas barely full. Crew did not ask if I wanted a snack or even offer d a snack. . Yet the people behind me was asked if they wanted a snack. Rude ."
Pros: "No stops in US."
Cons: "Small seats."
Pros: "Excellent crew - very friendly and witty!"
Cons: "Not enough space. Delayed"
Pros: "Planes were clean and crew was polite. Plenty of leg room."
Cons: "I was not able to check online. Their kiosks at the airport were out of order. All of them! All their baggages were being photographed and double tagged. They had to call some where to get me a boarding pass. It seemed like they were doing their best to discourage me, never to fly with WestJet. And they might have just succeeded."
Pros: "Great leg room, flight was on time. Flight attendants were super nice and accommodating."
Pros: "Seats and the crew"
Cons: "Checking in takes a long time"
Pros: "It was a great flight . It wasn't full so there was a lot of room . It was on time and the Crew was very friendly"
Pros: "I felt comfortable"
Cons: "Hearing announcements weren't clear"
Cons: "Took 30 minutes from push-back to runway in TO. Cabin was unpleasantly hot."
Cons: "Having to pay to watch a movie and ear plugs"
Cons: "It had over 1 hour delayed no wifi no screen"
Pros: "Flight attendants were nice don't know who's fault it"
Cons: "Almost an hour to get any luggage out is not acceptable"
Pros: "Friendly, helpful cabin staff"
Cons: "In flight entertainment worked only intermittently"
Pros: "The stewarts made the best out of a full flight."
Pros: "The crews on Westjet have always been great. They, more than anything else, make flying on Westjet very enjoyable. :)"
Cons: "It feels like the seats get a tiny bit closer to the ones in front of you every time we fly!!! We wish you had more "plus" seats -- haven't been able to book them the last couple of times that we flew. :("
Pros: "Pues con la nueva pandemia esto se me hace muy regular"
Cons: "Be on time el vuelo fue retrasado 2 horas"
Pros: "Nothing in particular"
Cons: "A more organized boarding process"
Pros: "Crew was good, food was good."
Cons: "The entertainment, I saw the Wifi stuff when I bought the ticket, but there was no internet connection there. Besides, no movies, no screen... boring."
Cons: "Be in time, over 1 hr delayed."
Pros: "Great flight. The only uncertainty with this level of tickets, is not knowing the seats you will get in advance, even thought they are in the back of the plane. In general, it is worth what you pay for."
Cons: "Knowing the seats you will get in advance, even thought they are in the back of the plane. They can save the food!!! It's owfull."
Cons: "Over booked"
Pros: "No complaint at all, I am very satisfied."
Cons: "Gate no printed on boarding passes. I understand that gate no are subuject to change, but at least it would point me on the Wright direction"
Cons: "Delayed our flight and we missed our connection. They made us pick up our bags and wait overnight outside the terminal. It was cold (no doors). Only concrete slabs to sit on. It’s our honeymoon...no compensation given. Not even a blanket"
Pros: "Luggage was found that was good"
Cons: "Horrible day nobody here to guide you or help you and then charge you an arm and a leg."
Pros: "Flight on time, all personal was very helpful and kind"
Cons: "No choices for breakfast and the one served on first class not so great."
Cons: "I missed my connection because my flight was delayed 3 hrs, no one told me not no pick my suitcase because it was going straight to my final destination, there is not good communication and I had to stayed 9 extra hours in the airport."
Cons: "2.5 HOURS DELAYED"
Pros: "Ease in ticketing."
Cons: "The hardest part was the long layover. I didn’t dress warmly enough, so I had to keep moving!"
Pros: "La puntualidad, la amabilidad del personal y la comodidad"
Cons: "Cambian la sala de espera para el abordaje de el avion sin previo aviso. La comida no fue un plato completo, si no que solo fue un refrigerio"
Pros: "Servicio. Puntualidad."
Cons: "Todo bien"
Pros: "Food, entertainment, leg room much better than any US airline. Crew is smart and efficient."
Pros: "Staff was friendly and very welcoming."
Cons: "Rough Landing"
Cons: "No personal entertainment. The plane was too old. No previously allowed to choose seat."
Pros: "Vuelo acorde con el horario establecido"
Cons: "Regular atención del personal en el aeropuerto"
Cons: "Crew standing in the back talking to each other with their backs on us"
Pros: "Close for connecting and had lots of staff to get you there on time."
Cons: "Food mediocre"
Pros: "The in flight meal was just what we needed and they got us to San Jose safe and sound. No complaints!"
Pros: "I was able to get home."
Cons: "Check-in at GDL airport is completely insane! They should have a line for those who have already pre-checked themselves and just need to drop off their luggage."
Pros: "Ontime and pleasant"
Cons: "Food"
Cons: "Aeromexico did not offer alternative accomodating flights until I waited about 40 mins to take to a supervisor/manager. Then the agent I was dealing with suddenly called herself the supervisor. Only then she was able to put me on a 7am flight with 2 additional stops to make it home in the evening."
Pros: "I was able to watch free movies. It was a 4-hour flight and usually, I cannot sleep the whole flight. I definitely loved that I was able to watch a movie at no charge. I made my flight feel a lot shorter than my other flights."
Pros: "It was a direct flight."
Cons: "The delay when departing, and the attention of the flight attendants. Also very limited kind of beverages."
Pros: "La comodidad la amabilidad de las personas."
Cons: "La comida"
Pros: "Nothing. We’re not there yet"
Cons: "Everything. AM customer service is beyond horrible and unhelpful."
Pros: "Cleanliness of plane as well as entertainment options. Staff was courteous and attentive to passenger needs."
Cons: "Boarding process at Mexico City airport was frustrating. Three seperate flights boarding in the same 15 minute window at the same gate created chaos. This was after a last minute gate change from one end of the terminal to the other with no announcement."
Pros: "No turbulence at all, smooth take off and landing."
Cons: "Knees hit the passenger seat in front of me. Hardly any leg room, we were all packed in like sardines."
Pros: "Flight attendants are nice from the moment we walk in the airplane."
Cons: "The food needs to be changed. They have been serving the same menu for years. The breakfast menu is too heavy for the morning."
Pros: "The food and drink"
Cons: "Flight left almost an hour late."
Pros: "The snack - such as it is - is certainly a step above what I get when I fly the same route on United. Also the entertainment system is much better, and free! Cabin staff are friendly and efficient. The seating is about the same as on every other airline. I was in steerage for the Mexico City - San Jose leg. A lady was seated in my window seat when I boarded, and seemed surprised when I insisted on reclaiming my seat (She had the middle seat). In contrast to Mexico City, the San Jose airport is a model of efficiency. Immigration is rapid, luggage comes out on the carousel in good time, and best of all there is a duty free shop right in the luggage claim area, so it is unnecessary to buy liquor ahead of time."
Cons: "Mexico City is a terrible airport to have to pass through. Everyone has to go through Immigration (similar to US airports in that regard) even if just in transit. However, they have few officers there, and almost half of the available booths weren't even manned. The result was chaos, with the immigration hall filled with grouchy travellers, and other travellers stuck in aircraft waiting to disembark. Expect to be stuck in Immigration for a minimum of an hour after landing; maybe plan on 1 1/2 hours just to get through Immigration and Customs. And if you are making a connection, whatever you do don't go through the sliding doors on the other side of Customs - I made that mistake once! I speak Spanish, so the following comments are not coloured by language difficulties ... Security staff are unfriendly. While there is supposed to be free wifi in the departure lounge, I couldn't figure out how to use it. A gate agent told me there wasn't any free wifi, all the time standing beside a sign that said there was. I was also singled out for a spot check of my hand luggage right in the jetway. The unfriendly lady doing that search so disarranged my stuff that I couldn't find my Kindle when I got on the plane, so was without my planned reading material."
Pros: "very smooth flignt"
Cons: "boarding took a long time due to last minute checkups"
Pros: "A few seat empty xso we all could stretch"
Pros: "Good legroom, nice to get free snack"
Pros: "Excellent legroom, no hidden charges, nice friendly service, on time arrival, great price"
Pros: "Everything. Everybody very helpful"
Pros: "Meals provided on plane. TV on every seat, flight crew very good"
Pros: "Un pequeño retraso a la salía de México, sin mayores inconvenientes"
Pros: "I was impressed and very happy the flight was early. I had low expectations with Aeromexico because in the past every flight I took with you was delayed or late."
Pros: "Great selection of movies to watch"
Cons: "The crew seemed to be in a bad mood that night. One of the flight attendants hit my elbow as he was speeding through the aisle, causing me to knock over my drink. He didn't apologize or try to help. The other one"
Pros: "the inflight movie."
Cons: "The flight was suppose to take off from Mexico City at 945 PM however nobody gave an explanation nobody knew the time or even the GATE I got to the airport at 6 PM, the flight took off at 1210 AM not only that I get on the plane and the AEROMEXICO crew had a really messed up attitude like they didnt care, I wanted to buy a gift for my wife from the magazine they had and the lady with a attitude simply said we dont have it, and I could keep going but It was a really bad experience for me."
Pros: "the crew was great!"
Cons: "The boarding was a little delayed movies or series might be interesting to have as an option to watch"
Pros: "Exc"
Pros: "Boarding process was efficient."
Cons: "The air conditioning was almost non-existent - then we landed at DFW, and it kicked on full blast. I was extremely uncomfortable the entire flight, but it was maddening to know it could have been much better."
Pros: "They were ensuring everyone wore the requirements of masks on the flight or you didn't fly."
Cons: "There was no social distancing on the flight due to it being full. We had to switch out planes which caused an hour delay. No food and no one came for trash which I just left my empty cup on the seat. No flight attendants came through during the duration of the flight. The Wifi didn't work but I didn't need that for once."
Cons: "Foood"
Pros: "Our flight attendant was wonderful, she worked so hard the whole flight and was so pleasant. I am sorry I don’t know her name, but she’s beautiful!"
Cons: "Absolutely nothing! Great flight"
Pros: "On time, only one gate change!"
Cons: "Cheaper. Ran out of food on the incoming flight. Should have planned better"
Pros: "Crew was nice and comfort was okay."
Cons: "There was no internet most of the flight it only worked for the first 20-30 minutes of the flight then they tried resetting it but it didn’t work for the rest of the flight."
Pros: "We landed Friendly crew"
Cons: "Tray table broken Entire flight too cramped. Grateful I didn’t have the last seat in the back across from the lav. can you squ3eze any more seats into that aircraft?!"
Pros: "Yes all good"
Cons: "Nothing I can think on to improve."
Pros: "comfortable"
Cons: "boarding delay, we must arrived at 13:48hrs, but our flight return to miami due to problems in navigation, we have to await at airport and arrived at Guatemala at 18:30hrs."
Cons: "Would have been better if the flight attendant didn’t drop another passengers drink on me. They gave me nothing for being sorry."
Cons: "Could have been better without mechanical issues, delay."
Pros: "The crew was friendly. The airline brought out some snacks for the passengers after an hour or so."
Cons: "There was a mechanical failure. We all had to deplane. The flight was delayed longer than the travel time to the destination."
Cons: "The plane was broke and had to wait an hour and half did another one"
Cons: "There was a delay on the departure"
Pros: "Boarding was quick and well organized. Crew was friendly."
Cons: "By the time the snack service was completed, the plane was already descending and the crew had to pick up the service items before people had a chance to finish."
Cons: "Our already delayed 1 am flight was cancelled a little before midnight. It was rescheduled to 8am. It was a big headache trying to get a hotel, meal vouchers. Then, there were no shuttles to the hotel available so has to wait in line again for taxi vouchers."
Pros: "There was a hood vibe from crew. I believe the good nature of the crew had a positive effect on me and follow travelers. A pleasant experience."
Cons: "I can't think of anything that would have improved the experience."
Cons: "I’m never ever in my life flying with American Airlines Again. I want my money back honestly. I’ve had 4 flights with AA. 2 to get to Columbia and 2 to get back to Washington. 3-4 HAD ISSUES OR WAS WAY LATE. Unexceptional"
Pros: "Easy access and commute"
Pros: "The crew was great! The ride was smooth and the plane looked brand new!"
Cons: "Food was payable so should not even be a criteria here We had to collect our luggage coming from portugal to check them in Again in Miami. Really a burden. After 20 hours flying this was really annoying. Again Iberia saving money at the cost of clients"
Cons: "The flight was delayed 40 minutes but then they intentionally lied to the passenger's and boarded the airport to tell them they will be moving away from the gate and park for 1.5 hours. Sneakly little unethical you know what ."
Pros: "Everything in order and on time."
Cons: "-"
Cons: "Having to check our carry ons. We noticed another passenger had placed two carry ons in the overhead. If others are doing that, it forces others to check their carryons."
Pros: "While the incoming flight arrived late causing us to board late, the flight still landed almost 2o minutes early. The staff was very friendly as well."
Pros: "Flight attendants"
Cons: "Late flight"
Pros: "Comfort, promptness, and food."
Cons: "The space between seats is very short!!"
Pros: "Overall a good flight"
Cons: "The boarding at phl continues to be the stuff of nightmares. Get organized PHL!!"
Pros: "Liked the plane and the entretenimiento was good the crew was a little rude"
Cons: "Crew was a little rude when they offering the cards I wanted one and the guy just said you don’t leave in the USA right ? So is USA residents only, Am sure there are several ways explained this without being as rude as he was"
Pros: "my seat assignment"
Cons: "wish the crews were more pleasant. some were pretty rude to some passengers"
Pros: "The quickness at which they discovered my suitcase was missing even before I got to the luggage carousel and sent me text. The quickness at which my suitcase was found, put on another plane and returned to me the next day by noon to my home. There was nothing missing."
Cons: "That damage on my suitcase is not covered. Corner was torn 8 inches and a tear in the fabric. But it wasn't my expensive suitcase. It got caught on the carousel I sure because the paper identifying strips got caught somewhere."
Pros: "AA staff in Guatemala are great, everything else about AA is bellow any other airline, definitely the worst airline."
Cons: "AA is the worst airline in everything, but worst of all is the AA staff attitude in Miami airport, AA staff in Guatemala are great."
Pros: "Nothing, American Airlines is the worst major airline now."
Cons: "The staff in Miami Airport is really bad, worst attitude I have seen, old planes, not comfortable, definetly the worst major airline now."
Pros: "Right on time."
Cons: "I wish more food"
Pros: "Crew were pleasant Arrived safely"
Cons: "Seats are way too cramped especially for my broad shoulders. Beverage service was minimal"
Cons: "No screens in each seat."
Pros: "one more bag"
Pros: "movie."
Cons: "a little loud in the cabin."
Pros: "The flight was on time."
Cons: "The seats are hard and uncomfortable"
Pros: "Shabby Cramped"
Cons: "Cramped Uncomfortable"
Pros: "Comfort level on the plane was beyond my expectations. Seats, noise level, and elbow room excellent. I will definitely take another flight with American."
Pros: "Flight attendant"
Cons: "Delays Was told my ticket had been canceled"
Pros: "Service, attitude, great hospitality. Was never treated this nice on any flight ever."
Cons: "Fact that I have to fly different airlines in the future"
Pros: "The entertainment had major amount of movie and the veriety of beverages were wide also."
Cons: "The check in progress."
Cons: "Customer service was not great. They canceled my flight without any great reason. While I learned about another situation regarding my flight, I was not treated well on the phone by costumer service. I don't think I want to fly with American Airlines again."
Pros: "The plane was really nice."
Cons: "The food was not good."
Cons: "I had reserved seats 31A and 15C for my flights 1561 and 6779, goinf Frankfurt to Dallas, and Dallas to San Jose. The charge for reserving seats was $182.03. Instead, I was put in mid-row seats 42D and 24E, on both flights. No notification or explanations from American Airlines or Kayak, and no refund...yet. Any comments?"
Pros: "It's pretty rare I can sleep on a plane, but I actually got some rest; very grateful for that."
Cons: "At 6'7", basic coach on a 737 is painful on the knees. I realize I can exit row for an upcharge, but that's kind of messed up, isn't it?"
Pros: "Polite, friendly helpful staff. Plane left on time."
Cons: "There were no window or aisle seats available for free, so I had to pay for the extra cost seats."
Pros: "Inflight movies"
Pros: "The food and the crew"
Cons: "Entertainment system, it is outdated"
Pros: "Amabilidad de la tripulacion"
Cons: "Podrían dar comida, el viaje no es tan corto. Aire acondicionado demasiado frío, muchos pasajeros solicitaron regular l temperatura, no habían suficientes mantas"
Cons: "Flight was canceled due to United's mismanagement of crews."
Pros: "Clean, comfortable and on time."
Cons: "No screens in the seats. Food options are the usual limited fair"
Cons: "I’m 6’3, misty in my legs, so the diminishing legroom is a problem. Can’t afford business class either. You should really have entertainment for a 5 hr flight."
Pros: "Comfortable seats with screens"
Cons: "Mediocre snack"
Cons: "I didn't get to get on the flight."
Pros: "The flight got me to my destination"
Cons: "Flight was delayed by an hour, leg room was very cramped, we sat on the tarmac at O’Hare for almost an hour upon arrival"
Cons: "Slow boarding, no food no drinks, no tv."
Pros: "Más espacio, al menos una película que ver, y algún bocadillo por ser un vuelo de tantas horas"
Pros: "The pilot"
Cons: "Everything else"
Pros: "Entertainment worked on this flight! And once again, I had an empty seat next to me - that's always a huge plus so I can stretch a bit."
Pros: "The flight crew was very attentive and friendly. Probably one of the nicest crews I have encountered on my flights."
Cons: "Me and this other person were waiting in the back for the two bathrooms to become available. We waited over 10 minutes."
Pros: "It was fast"
Cons: "No peanuts"
Pros: "Multiple passengers were assigned the same seats so we had to do some shuffling once everyone had boarded. There were however enough seats for everyone."
Cons: "The staff was very pleasant and professional."
Pros: "The plane took two hours to leave the ground due to weather. This was unfortunate and made the passengers uncomfortable but it was not the fault of the airline."
Cons: "The airline gave all the passengers access to the movies and television channels."
Pros: "Great UA crew on flight to SFO."
Cons: "UA plane stayed a long time on O'Hare tarmac waiting for takeoff to LA. Then parking at gate in LA took a long time. The result was I missed my UA connection to SFO. UA put me in the next LA-SFO flight."
Cons: "3 delays, but United refused to cancel the flight which would allow the passengers to rebook. Pilots were dismissed and we were given vouchers to the worst motel that I have EVER stayed in. Since I had to be in Washington the next morning, I purchased a $600 ticket online after the gate agent told all of the passengers that United could not get them to D.C. until the next evening. To top it off, they used the same plane with mechanical problems the next morning, which caused further delays. Terrible and costly."
Cons: "My luggage didn't make connnection."
Pros: "The cabin crew themselves were great. The pilots offered my child to go see the cabin and everyone on the actual plane was great."
Cons: "The United employees at check in kiosk were very unorganized and unhelpful. I was traveling internationally with a small child and had two pieces of luggage to check in. Normally you just go to the counter once and they do everything including taking your luggage once they weigh it. Instead, I had to go to the self check in kiosk, then back to the counter to weigh my luggage, take off the one luggage from the scale, weigh the second one, then go back to the self check in kiosk, then was told to take off the second luggage as well, then finally went to a second counter where the lady handwritten my luggage tags and then was told to take both pieces of luggage and put them somewhere else altogether with specific directions on where to put them. This is something normally handled by the actual employees. Also, the check in dude yelled at my kid for putting in his name into the check in kiosk while we were waiting on the check in dude to do all those unorganized activities. He claimed it would break the software if my kid were to enter his name. I have told him that no, the software will not break if my child enters in his name."
Cons: "Seats and food were disappointing ."
Pros: "So they lost my bag but where super helpful and nice!"
Pros: "First flight delayed once board to check a broken light. Then waisted 40 minutes taxiing on tarmac in Houston because they couldn't find a gate. Missed our connection. They put us up in a low end hotel overnight. Then we had our morning flight again delayed as we waited for planes to the take off, so further delays. Arrived in Costa Rica 1 hour late. Now with too many other flights so immigration packed and took another hour and twenty minutes (when we finished there was only a 5 minute wait). Thanks United"
Cons: "Coffee and cookies. Moscow mule"
Cons: "Snack offering was caramely sugar cookie"
Cons: "Fligh delay."
Pros: "Attendants were amazing"
Cons: "We spent the whole delay on the plane and wasn't notified of a problem until after an hour. A lot of my time was wasted. That's not okay. Keep your customers informed."
Pros: "The boarding process is terrible, because communication breakdown is inevitable. The crew on the plane are sometimes rude, and have no patience when passing seated passengers. One air hostess constantly bumped into my arm like a bull as she passed walking down the isle. Entertainment is practically non-existent on long flights unless you pay for it. Two of my flights were cancelled last minute with little to no remorse, and I had to wait 2 days to catch the next flight. That flight was even delayed more than an hour. I was sick by time I reached my destination. Overall, United would not be my 1st choice due to bad experiences numerous times."
Pros: "Since we were the last ones to arrive at the gate because of our delayed flight they had to check our carry-on baggage with the luggage we didn't have locks and nomally what we carry in that bag are fragile or valuable things. They should at least have plastic gauzes or fragile stickers to put on the bags. I don't know the reason but the flight attendants left about the last 6 rows of passengers without pretzels or drinks. There was no device to view movies. Leg space too tight."
Pros: "Nice and comfy seats, good service on plane, fast boarding"
Cons: "No good food and the entertainment was not the beat"
Pros: "Just the crew"
Cons: "Now when I fly united i feel like flying with spirit or jet blue o any other cheap airline, they charge for everything but sodas. They don't even carry blankets. The fact that for a long (3h- 4h and 5h) flight (took 4 overall during the holidays) united didn't offered ONE movie for free at least was very disappointing. Not one of my flights were on-time!"
Pros: "Was fine"
Cons: "Same. No ffood ..poor Service and allso charging. To much for extra weight. $200 for 3 extra pounds. Ridiculous. Also charged for one check in bag..Todo much"
Cons: "Viajar en United es desastroso. Los asientos son demasiado pequeños, yo mido1.57 metros y no me podía ni mover."
Cons: "i had to pay $25.00 for my one bag on my flight home but didn't have to pay from indy to washington"
Pros: "Good flight."
Pros: "The professionalism of the airline stewardess says that's what I like the most"
Cons: "I really can't say that I truly would call something I didn't like"
Pros: "Staff was professional. Flight was on time"
Pros: "Everything except the delay"
Cons: "Flight was delayed with little communication or reassurance. When I had to rebook my connection, the counter was woefully understaffed and they were not equipped with new enough computers to quickly address my problem."
Pros: "The staff was really polite and were willig to answer all questions with a smile."
Cons: "The seat I was on could not be reclined. This was most unpleasant because it was an overnight flight. You should earn the clients - even economy passengers - when this seat is the one being assigned to them. I would payed beforehand to get a more comfortable seat if I'd known I was to fly on a no-reclining seat on an overnight flight."
Cons: "They delayed the flight due to "operational difficulties". I understand this happens, however, their communication towards customers was unacceptable. They first announced a 20 min delay, followed by another 30 min, then 30 more and then 30 more than then 30 more! They basically kept us at the gate for 2 1/2 hours until the found another plane. For a business like United, and flying out of their hub this is completely unacceptable. We ended up leaving at 11pm for a flight scheduled at 8. They didnt give anything in the plane to make up for it. No food, no free wifi, nothing."
Pros: "The staff was nice and friendly."
Cons: "Dirty plane. The air smelled bad. We were delayed, on both flights."
Pros: "Nice good and movie selection. Seats were very comfortable."
Cons: "No tv in headrest."
Pros: "The seat next to me was empty"
Cons: "United put my bags on the next flight to San Jose, so I had to wait an extra 2.5 hours in the airport for the next plane to land in San Jose, Costa Rica while my ride waited for me."
Cons: "The seats were so small, with no space between rows that you couldn't even recline. The tv on the seat in front was so close you couldn't watch it. Miserable flight, and I'm only 5'5"."
Pros: "Terrible"
Cons: "I felt like tuna in a can."
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Constitution and Bylaws of the Kenneth Burke Society
[Ratified November 14, 1986. Revised May 8, 1993; July 1, 2008; May 29, 2011]
Section 1. The name of this organization shall be the Kenneth Burke Society.
Section 2. Official use of the Kenneth Burke Society's name shall be made only through the authority of the officers of the Kenneth Burke Society or by members of the Kenneth Burke Society at the triennial conference business meetings.
Section 1. The purpose of the Kenneth Burke Society shall be to promote the study, understanding, dissemination of, research on, critical analysis of, and preservation of the works of and about Kenneth Burke.
Section 2. The Kenneth Burke Society, a not-for-profit organization, exists for educational, scientific, and literary purposes only. No part of the organization's net earnings shall inure to the private benefit of any individual or group. No substantial part of the activities of the Kenneth Burke Society shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting, to influence legislation. The Kenneth Burke Society shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.
Membership in the Kenneth Burke Society shall be open to any person or institution interested in promoting the Kenneth Burke Society's purpose.
The officers or by members of the Kenneth Burke Society at triennial conference business meetings, may upon petition from an association whose objectives are consistent with those of the Kenneth Burke Society, grant to such an association the status of affiliate organization.
Section 1. The officers shall be: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Editor of Publications.
Section 2. The Vice President shall succeed to the office of President.
Section 3. The officers shall be nominated and elected as specified in the Bylaws.
Section 4. The duties of the officers shall be as specified in the Bylaws.
Section 5. In the event of the incapacity of any officer, the remaining officers shall, at their discretion, elect a replacement or establish a nomination and election procedure for so doing.
Members of the Executive Committee of the Kenneth Burke Society shall be the officers, the immediate past President, and the immediate past Conference Planner(s). All members are voting members. This committee shall have authority to act on behalf of the Kenneth Burke Society between the business meeting at one triennial conference and the business meeting at the next. Any action by this committee may be reconsidered at a triennial conference business meeting.
The Kenneth Burke Society shall have such ad hoc committees (e.g., career award committees) as shall be created by the President or by members of the Kenneth Burke Society at the triennial conference business meetings and such ad hoc committees as shall be created by any other officers with advice and consent of the President or by members of the Kenneth Burke Society at the triennial conference business meetings.
Program Sessions and Business Meeting
Section 1. Program sessions to promote the purposes of the Kenneth Burke Society shall be held as specified in the Bylaws.
Section 2. Business meetings for all members of the Kenneth Burke Society shall be held as specified in the Bylaws.
Section 3. A quorum for a business meeting shall be one percent of the members of the Kenneth Burke Society.
Section 1. With the advice and consent of the officers of the Kenneth Burke Society or by members of the Kenneth Burke Society at the triennial conference business meetings, members of the Kenneth Burke Society may form Chapters within other professional organizations and associations whose principles are consistent with the purposes of the Kenneth Burke Society.
Section 2. Each Chapter may elect the officers and adopt an organizational arrangement that is appropriate to the organization and association in which it functions.
Section 3. Each Chapter may sponsor program sessions, hold business meetings, elect its own officers, distribute publications, and sponsor other activities consistent with the purposes of the Kenneth Burke Society.
Section 4. Each Chapter shall delegate a representative of the Chapter to report on the activities of the Chapter at triennial business meetings of the Kenneth Burke Society.
Triennial Conference
Section 1. The Kenneth Burke Society shall sponsor a conference for all members of the Kenneth Burke Society every three years referred to, in this document, as the triennial conference.
Section 2. The Executive Committee or the triennial conference business meeting of the Kenneth Burke Society shall elect a Chief Conference Planner(s) whose primary responsibility shall be to plan the triennial conference in consultation with the Executive Committee and any additional committees deemed necessary. The Executive Committee shall announce the time and place of the triennial conference at least nine months in advance.
Section 3. The Chief Conference Planner(s) shall submit a final conference report on costs, attendance, etc. to the Executive Committee no later than six months after the conference.
Section 1. The officers, by majority vote, may initiate amendments to this Constitution.
Section 2. Any member of the Kenneth Burke Society may petition the officers, which shall then mandate them to consider a proposed amendment.
Section 3. Any 25 members of the Kenneth Burke Society may present a petition that will mandate the officers to submit a proposed amendment to the members.
Section 4. Any amendment initiated as specified in the Sections above shall be voted on by the Kenneth Burke Society membership at the triennial conference business meetings. Such an amendment shall be approved by a simple majority of the members voting.
The Kenneth Burke Society may be dissolved only at a special meeting called for such purposes, and in the manner prescribed by the relevant federal and state laws, by vote of the three-fourths of the members present. Upon any such dissolution of the Kenneth Burke Society, the Treasurer shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all of the liabilities of the Kenneth Burke Society, dispose of all of the assets of the Kenneth Burke Society exclusively for the purposes of the Kenneth Burke Society in such manner, or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, literary, or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 ( or corresponding provisions of any subsequent Federal tax laws), as the officers may determine.
Bylaw I
Section 1. Annual dues for members of the Kenneth Burke Society shall be determined by the members of the Kenneth Burke Society at the triennial conference business meetings.
Section 2. Upon petition of 25 members of the Kenneth Burke Society, the officers must submit any decision to change dues to the members at the next triennial conference business meeting of the Kenneth Burke Society. A simple majority of those voting shall constitute approval.
Bylaw II
Section 1. Meetings of the Kenneth Burke Society and of its constituent bodies are normally open to all members. Each body shall establish its own rules.
Section 2. The Kenneth Burke Society shall assume no responsibility for statements of opinion expressed by participants in program sessions sponsored by the Kenneth Burke Society or in such other conferences and meetings as it may sponsor or which may be sponsored by any Chapter of the Kenneth Burke Society.
Section 3. The Kenneth Burke Society shall sponsor program sessions at its triennial conferences. Program sessions shall be under the direction of the Chief Conference Planner(s) (or whomever the Chief Conference Planner(s) may designate for this purpose). Policy implementation and financial obligations of such program sessions shall be subject to the approval of the Executive Committee and Chief Conference Planner(s), governed by the policies approved by members of the Kenneth Burke Society at triennial conference business meetings.
Section 4. Program sessions shall be organized by the Chief Conference Planner(s) (or whomever the Chief Conference Planner(s) may designate for this purpose). Whenever possible, a call for papers shall be distributed to all members of the Kenneth Burke Society and papers shall be competitively selected if necessary, through a "blind review" process if appropriate, by a Selection Committee appointed by the Chief Conference Planner(s) (or whomever the Chief Conference Planner(s) may designate for this purpose).
Section 5. The Kenneth Burke Society shall hold periodic business meetings for all members of the Kenneth Burke Society, at least at the triennial conference of the Kenneth Burke Society, and at other times and places to be determined by the officers of the Kenneth Burke Society. The officers shall notify all members of the Society of the date, time, location, and agenda of each business meeting at least two months prior to the meetings. Business meetings may be held in association with the scheduled activities of other professional associations and organizations.
Bylaw III
A person must be a member of the Kenneth Burke Society to be eligible for (1) nomination to candidacy for any elective office of the Kenneth Burke Society; (2) appointment to any appointive office or committee position in the Kenneth Burke Society; and (3) election to any elective office in the Kenneth Burke Society.
Bylaw IV
Nomination and Election of Officers
Section 1. Any member of the Kenneth Burke Society may nominate any eligible person, provided this person is willing to serve, for any Kenneth Burke Society office during a scheduled election at a triennial conference business meeting of the Kenneth Burke Society.
Section 2. The nominee for any office receiving a simple majority of the votes cast at a triennial conference business meeting of the Kenneth Burke Society shall be elected. Should no candidate receive a majority of votes cast, a runoff election shall be held between the two candidates receiving the largest number of votes.
Section 3. Elected officers shall assume office at the conclusion of the triennial conference business meeting immediately following their election.
Section 4. Elected officers shall serve three (3) year terms of office. The Secretary and Treasurer may each be re-elected, serving six (6) consecutive years altogether.
Section 5. The business meeting at a triennial conference may authorize an email (or mail) ballot.
Bylaw V
Section 1. The President shall serve as presiding officer of the Kenneth Burke Society at its triennial conference business meetings and shall discharge the responsibilities normally adhering to the office. The President shall be responsible for the administration of the Kenneth Burke Society's business meetings.
Section 2. The Vice President shall discharge the responsibilities normally adhering to the office and shall succeed to the office of the President in the event of the death, disability, or resignation of the President. The Vice President shall succeed automatically to the office of President at the conclusion of the President's term of office.
Section 3. The Secretary shall perform the usual duties adhering to the office. If the secretary is unable to attend the triennial conference, the President will appoint another Executive Committee member to take minutes during the business meeting. The secretary (or appointed substitute) will submit these minutes to the Executive Committee for approval within 3 months of the conference.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall perform the usual duties adhering to the office. The Treasurer shall present a report on Society finances at the triennial conference. If the Treasurer is unable to attend the conference, s/he will submit a report to the Executive Committee for presentation at the conference.
Section 5. The Editor of Publications shall oversee any publications sponsored by the Society. Sometime during the year prior to a triennial conference, the Editor will solicit nominations for a new editor and make a recommendation to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee's choice of a new editor will be announced to members. . The Editor will normally serve a term of three years, though this term limit may be waived by the Executive Committee and the business meeting of a triennial business meeting if exigent circumstances deem a waiver to be advisable.
Bylaw VI
Section 1. The Kenneth Burke Society shall publish scholarly publications as shall be determined by the membership of the Kenneth Burke Society at its triennial conference business meetings.
Section 2. The Kenneth Burke Society shall assume no responsibility for statements of opinion expressed by individuals in any publication sponsored by the Kenneth Burke Society or sponsored or published by any Chapter of the Kenneth Burke Society.
Bylaw VII
Parliamentary Authority
In the absence of any provision to the contrary in the Constitution or Bylaws, all business meetings of the Kenneth Burke Society or the subsidiary bodies of the Kenneth Burke Society shall be governed by the parliamentary rules and usages contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Orders, Newly Revised.
Bylaw VIII
Section 1. Amendments to these Bylaws may be initiated by a majority of the officers or by a petition addressed to the officers and signed by 25 members of the Kenneth Burke Society.
Section 2. Proposed amendments to these Bylaws shall be presented to the members present at the triennial conference business meeting of the Kenneth Burke Society for vote. Such an amendment shall be adopted if it is approved by a majority.
Bylaw IX
A majority vote of the Executive Committee or the business meeting of a triennial business meeting may authorize the listing (see below) of significant actions under article IX for the purposes of institutional memory.
The business meeting at the 1996 conference established a three-year membership option and determined that dues for this option shall be $25 for graduate students and $50 for others. (See October 1998 Newsletter, p. 32.)
The business meeting at the 1999 conference established a lifetime membership option and determined that dues for this option shall be $150. Complimentary memberships were also offered to members of Burke's family. (See June 2000 Newsletter, p. 24.)
Bylaw X
Section 1. The Kenneth Burke Society shall present awards at the triennial conference for: (a) Emerging Scholar, recognizing promise of a Burke scholar who has established a record of publication (a book or journal articles/book chapters) as a graduate student or assistant professor (or, for independent scholars or non tenure-track faculty, within his/her first 6-9 years of work); (b) Lifetime Achievement, recognizing extraordinary achievement in Burke studies; and (c) Distinguished Service, recognizing extraordinary service to the Society.
Section 2. The Executive Committee shall select three Awards judges from among past recipients no later than three months prior to the triennial conference. Judges should represent more than one discipline whenever possible.
Section 3. The Executive Committee shall issue a call for nominations no later than three months prior to the triennial conference. The call should list past recipients and ask for nominations to be submitted to the Awards judges no later than one month prior to the conference. Nominees must be Society members. The Emerging Scholar nominee may be a new member; Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service nominees must have been members for at least fifteen years or, in cases where membership records are unclear, must have attended the triennial conference five times and/or served the Society as an officer, conference planner, etc. Awards judges should submit their decision to the Executive Committee and/or Conference Planner no later than two weeks prior to the conference so plaques may be prepared.
Section 4. The Kenneth Burke Society shall present an annual award for best article in the KB Journal. Every January, the Executive Committee shall select three judges to evaluate the articles published in the course of the year and to select a best article for the year the following January. Judges should be people who don't expect to appear in the journal during the year and should represent more than one discipline whenever possible. Judges may be members of the editorial board or past recipients but need not be. Recipients will be announced in KB Journal; at each triennial conference, the previous three annual recipients will be honored.
Section 5. A list of past recipients of the Society and journal awards will be maintained by the Executive Committee and posted on KB Journal.
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Law firms need to become agile and adaptable post COVID-19
Practice August 11, 2020 By Jacob Maslow
Across the U.S., the legal fraternity experienced a slowdown during the global coronavirus pandemic that put their income at risk. Most industries are poised to make huge changes as the world moves into the post COVID era, and the legal industry must not be left behind.
Affects COVID-19 has had on the legal system
Since late February, the number of legal matters opened each week in the U.S. dropped considerably as consumers preferred to delay legal matters during this time of uncertainty. Depositions were canceled or rescheduled, deadlines extended and hearings postponed.
However, more people than ever before suddenly found their finances in disarray. They needed their lawyers to act rapidly to help them access various funds from endowments, structured payment plans, and other investments. They also increased their collection efforts, fearing defaults, forbearances, etc.
Attorneys who deal with estate planning have had a busier time as have those who deal with employment issues. There has been an urgency to help clients in both these legal categories.
Changes law firms made to accommodate clients
Even as many courts shut down and cases were postponed for nonessential court services, essential services continued as courts implemented virtual and remote proceedings. Law firms were also quick to adapt to remote work wherever possible but found that older clients are more reluctant to have online meetings.
Agile and adaptable law firms will survive
A transformation can bring law firms many benefits and one of the most significant is how the work environment needs to change. Innovative law firms have already moved away from the idea of working from a central office location. They have successfully adopted a model where lawyers work full-time from home, largely enabled by the fast advances in technology.
This has decreased the need for huge office spaces but has also proved less stressful and more conducive to their productivity, with these attorneys saving time on long commutes.
Virtual and remoted proceedings in courts appear to be here to stay even after the pandemic subsides, and an automated court system promises a silver lining for the bar and the bench. Many in the legal industry feel will make the law accessible to previously disadvantaged groups within the population.
The senior editor of Legal Scoops, Jacob Maslow, has founded several online newspapers including Daily Forex Report and Conservative Free Press
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Reigning Cats & Dogs
Bald Eagles Soar Over Long Island Once Again
Jungle Bob
Bald eagles soar over LI once more. (Shutterstock)
Growing up on Long Island in the 1960s, I had the pleasure of seeing many wide-open spaces with abundant wildlife. Yearning for more, I devoured animal books and dreamed of seeing lions, hippos, polar bears, and perhaps a raptor.
Their name stems from the Latin rapere, meaning to seize or take by force. Raptors are birds of prey such as hawks, falcons, owls and eagles. With keen eyesight and razor-sharp talons, raptors rule the skies and fascinated me at an early age — although it was unlikely that I would see one from my suburban perch. Once abundant, raptors were tragically decimated when the pesticide DDT weakened their egg shells, which broke or failed to hatch in their nests.
“Using DDT to control mosquitoes was like torpedoing the QE2 to get rid of the rats on board,” said Dennis Puleston, a local environmentalist.
His persistence and the efforts of Silent Spring author Rachel Carson prompted a nationwide DDT ban. The ban worked and slowly raptors’ numbers grew. Red-tailed hawks were the first I spied and they are now commonly seen perched on parkway light poles.
Ospreys, aka fish hawks or sea eagles, are now routinely found along our shores in summer. Birdlovers erect poles with platforms for ospreys to build their magnificent nests. This bird is found on every continent but Antartica and migrates great distances, returning to LI each spring to raise their young.
The raptor species list is long, but the granddaddy of them all, the bald eagle, soars across LI skies once again. Designated our national symbol in 1782, bald eagles once blanketed America with hundreds of thousands of nesting pairs.
Their collapse began when farmers and fishermen shot bald eagles to “protect their livelihoods.”
Standing three feet tall with six-foot wingspans, they require large trees to nest; habitat loss further reduced their numbers. DDT nearly delivered the final blow when fewer than 500 nesting pairs remained nationwide in the ’60s.
I saw a bald eagle in the skies over my Islip home recently. I’ve seen a lot of wildlife in dozens of countries, but this sighting choked me up. Seeing its wings spread, talons dangling, that magnificent white head of feathers, eyes piercing, was like a dream come true for me. I understood why our forefathers selected it to represent America.
We live in politically polarizing times, but we should stop, look up and be thankful for who we are, what we have, and what this bird represents: strength, dignity, and tenacity.
Jungle Bob’s Reptile World is located at 984 Middle Country Rd. in Selden. It can be reached at junglebobsreptileworld.com 631-737-6474.
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Concept was to design a restaurant which carries the HRC DNA and also reflect the local culture and herritage.
The building itself is situated in (historical) center of Zagreb, Bogovićeva street, near main square and city's bussiest streets. This part of Zagreb was mostly built in the art nuveau period and it strongly reflects the style. The architects were mostly educated in Vienna and they were influenced by Otto Wagner (Majolika house) and his style. In this building we can also see the elements of that style which remained in the ceramic tiles, walls ornaments, plastering, coffered ceilings and the entrance door. We tried to keep the heritage by copying the ornament from the old ceramic tiles to the perforated metal which is placed on the front part of the bar and lit from the back so the pattern is even more emphasized with lihgting. We have it also on the railing on the first floor, on the base of the tables in the central dining area and the motif is repeated literally as the top on the high sitting tables in the bar area. The colors derive partly from HRC and partly are inspired by Zagreb. Zagreb is a green city, hence the green, which is also very elegant,purple is one of the HRC colors andred is one of the characteristic colors for Zagreb and also for Croatia. Some interior details (stage sign and shelves) are made of copper cladding. Copper is very caracteristic for Zagreb , almost evrey significant historical building has a copper roof.
The ceiling (and the instalations) of the ground floor restaurant part, is covered with suspended metal guitars, actually guitar-shaped metal plates with incorporated side lights.. flooring is like a positive-negative to the ceiling in the ground floor. The floor in the restaurant is epoksid with metal wires in the shape of guitars in the central part where we don't have the guitars on the ceiling. The entrance hall is thought to be like a red carpet zone with the crowd cheeringand camera lights flashes, so that the visitor walk like a Rock star into HRC. On the 'photo point'you can make a photo with that crowd graphics in the hall and then buy it in the Rock shop. From the hall you enter the Rock shop which is like a backstage; large mirrors with mounted lamps and chlotes where you can get ready like a Rock star. The floor there is black and white ceramic tiles which evokes the "Crno bijeli svijet" which is a famous song from the New wave period and sort of a symbol of that period of the Croatian punk-rock music, which is like the most famous and important era for Cro music. And then it takes you to the open space of restaurant and stage. Central piece is large chadelier which evokes the old chandeliers that were used in castles, old dancing hall and ball room. It is made of dark strings that create the form and big bulbs in the end so it is luxurious but transparent.
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Home News 2 Lawmakers Want Bong-Cuttington Documents Reviewed
2 Lawmakers Want Bong-Cuttington Documents Reviewed
-Frowned on hike in tuition fees
Mr. George Mulbah says "ancestors" mandated him in a dream to gather support for Rep. Moye's Senate Bid.
Representatives George Mulbah and Lester Paye, both of Bong County, have called for a review of the documents that permitted the Cuttington University (CU) to operate in the county.
The two lawmakers told local journalists on Saturday, March 18, in Gbarnga that their decision to request for the documents stems from the unprecedented hike in tuition by the school’s administration.
With Liberia being an impoverished country where parents find it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to meet their children’s basic needs, including education, the lawmakers said the increase in school fees at CU is a clear indication that they want to deprive the disadvantaged from acquiring higher education.
“We believe that CU was purposely established in Bong County to complement government’s efforts to educate its citizens, and not to increase tuition at the detriment of poverty-stricken parents,” the two lawmakers said.
They also told journalists that they will write a formal communication to the House of Representatives to invite the CU administration to appear before plenary to explain why it hiked school fees although the national government provides a subsidy to the institution.
“In the 2016/2017 fiscal year, CU received more than US$1 million as subsidy, but school fees are yet high,” they said.
CU was moved to Suakoko, Bong County in 1948 from Harper, Maryland County, on 1,500 acres of land provided by the people of Bong County.
“We are of the strong opinion that the CU administration may not have paid money for those huge acres of land. There is a pressing need for CU and us to go back to the drawing board and review the documents,” the two lawmakers declared.
On March 2, 2016, the CU administration informed students and other stakeholders of its revised payment plan policy that requires self-sponsored students to deposit 75 percent of tuition and 100 percent of all other fees, including dormitory, laboratory, meals, as well as semester required fees, in cash at registration, and to the make payment of the remaining 25 percent at mid-term.
The revised payment plan explained that the registration fee, which was previously US$155 during Dr. Henrique Flomo Tokpa’s administration, that was stepped-up by 25 percent under Dr. Evelyn Kandakai to US$194 (now US$232.50), is expected to climb a further 25 percent every semester to 100 percent.
The revised payment plan says, “considering the continuous downward trend in the Government of Liberia’s financial support (subsidy) to CU and the undue delay in payment of tuition by self-sponsored students and scholarship donors resulting into accumulation of huge receivables at the end of every semester; for this, CU’s executive council has resolved to revise the tuition payment plan for all students including those at the graduate school.”
Although the revised tuition payment policy did not mention increment in school fees each semester, it is, however, increased every semester by 25 percent until it reaches 100 percent.
The CU administration has persistently maintained that until the government can live up to the agreed 80 percent support it previously signed with CU, the school will not lower its fees.
Because of the unprecedented hike in tuition, hundreds of students including graduating students may not attend this semester as registration closed on Saturday, March 18, 2017.
Meanwhile, the CU administration headed by its president, Dr. Herman B. Browne, is yet to comment on the proposal.
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S Daa Wono March 21, 2017 At 7:54 am
The decision by two Bong County law makers to ask Cuttington University to bring documents for review to show who permitted the college to operate in the county because registration fees went up does not make any common sense because the two lawmakers probably never went to college and don’t know how college operates. Cuttington University like many universities in Liberia is a private college and Liberians have the right to attend or not to attend. The college is a boarding school that have to pay professors, feed the students and maintain the operation of the college. The registration and utilities fees compare to colleges around the World is about the least expensive. If you two law makers are concern about high registration fees at the college, why don’t you donate part of your salaries to the students? I think you should worry about your re-election bid and not who permitted the college to operate in Bong County
Kpanneh Doe March 21, 2017 At 4:57 pm
What daftness of the lawmakers? Bong County Community College, which has been embroiled in corruption scandal for more than a year, depriving the children of Bong of a good education, should be their focus; fixing this problem so the young people can return to school. Cuttington University College is a private institution and it is none of their business!
Momolu W. Pewu March 21, 2017 At 9:46 pm
Bold re-election move by the two lawmakers! Let them help pay the Bong County students’ registration fees first, then we will know indeed they mean business. These are the same people who demand bribes (in the name of lobbying fees) from these struggling institutions, before they can even make a single allotment in the budget for them. So that one million they talking about, Cuttington can’t receive all yah, my people?
Henry Freeman March 25, 2017 At 1:12 am
The questions/concerns should not be about where/why Cuttington U/C is located in Bong County. There are circumstances beyond the controls of any Institution of Higher Learning. If Economic environment is changing; for the worst, as it is the case inLiberia, C.U may have no choice, but to raise the necessary fees in order to make up the short falls. The two Law Makers should in fact be talking about ways to raise funds in support of Cuttington University. They should be rallying the alumini; as well as the Liberian Leadership and Public, to come to the “AID OF C.U.C”. Make no mistakes about it. A University Education is Precious And Priceless. Calling and Liberians: Cuttington University College, C.U.C needs our help; for a “MOST WORTHY CAUSE”… [email protected].
NB. *Calling all Liberians; Cuttington University College, needs our help; for a “MOST WORTHY CAUSE”.
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Home News Development 50 Motorcyclists Trained in Peace Building
50 Motorcyclists Trained in Peace Building
Ishmael F. Menkor
Some of the commercial motorcyclists, shortly after the workshop ended.
The Catholic Relief Services “Connect For Peace” (C4P) project recently conducted a three-day training workshop for about 50 commercial motorcyclists in Ganta, Nimba County.
The training was designed to strengthen vertical and horizontal social cohesion between and among citizens, including some of the motorcyclists, with the broader aim of contributing to the country’s peace. Those trained are expected to serve as ambassadors for peace in their respective communities.
The motorcyclists, most of whom were young people, were trained to harmonize disputes among themselves as well as to avoid participating in violent acts that would cause chaos and undermine the peaceful co– existence of citizens.
The C4P project was designed to apply its principles through people to people training, workshops, consultative public gatherings and social and cultural events by connecting peaceful activities.
Ganta’s motorcyclists have over 2,000 registered motorbikes on commercial purposes, the president, through the reading of statistics, has said.
The issue of violent activities attributed to commercial motorcyclists remains one of the cardinal factors affecting the society in post-conflict Liberia.
However, at the training, many of the participants were happy as they expressed interest, because they believe that the C4P project will help motorcyclists to constructively address some conflict prone issues without resorting to violence
“Activities have been designed to build individual or institutional capacity, and further offer desperate adversarial groups opportunities for reconciliation,” said the chief trainer, Brezhnev D. Paasewe.
Additionally, he said, “the project will support the establishment of trust between citizens and state, reinforcing Indigenous Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms so that all members of the civil society, public sector institutions, and traditional authorities can embrace diversity, resolve differences constructively and establish conditions for positive peace in Liberia.”
Accordingly, in the project, the positive peace context refers to the restoration of relationships and the creation of social systems that serve the needs of the whole population, while resolving conflict in a constructive way.
The project will align with key government policies such as “Liberia Agenda for Transformation, Steps to Liberia Rising 2013, and the Strategic Roadmap for National Healing, Peace Building and Reconciliation in the country.
The 4CP project is a 36-month initiative implemented by Catholic Relief Services (CRS), with support from USAID (United States Agency for International Development)’s Conflict Mitigation Management program, while the training of motorcyclists was sponsored by the United Nations Peacebuilding Office.
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Line Up The Books
Alphabetical by author surname A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Below is a complete list of every book recommended and reviewed by this blog. But kids are all different! Some books will be more or less successful depending on your child's unique interests and needs. Click on the link to the blog article(s) to learn more about each book.
A running list of the books my children most enjoyed can be found on my page for Luke's Favorite Books and Harry's Favorite Books.
Agee, Jon. Life on Mars (Dial Books for Young Readers, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 2), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes, and 10 Picture Books for Practicing Theory of Mind Skills
American Museum of Natural History. ABC Universe (AMNH ABC Board Books) (Sterling Children's Books, 2015), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Anderson, Derek. Ten Hungry Pigs (Orchard/Scholastic, 2016), 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism
Anderson, Derek. Ten Pigs: An Epic Bath Adventure (Orchard/Scholastic, 2015), 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism
Ashburn, Boni; Julia Denos (Illustrator). I Had a Favorite Dress (Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2011), Days of the Week: 9 Great Picture Books and 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing
Austin, Mike. Fire Engine No. 9 (Random House Books for Young Readers, 2015), 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Baker, Buddy and Xavier Atencio; James Gilleard (Illustrator). The Haunted Mansion (Disney Parks Presents) (Disney Press, 2016), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Barner, Bob. Dem Bones (Chronicle Books, 2016), 13 Halloween Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Barrett, Judi & Barrett, Ron. Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing (Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books, 2016), Obsessed: 12 Books For Kids Who (Really) Love The Alphabet
Barrett, Judi & Barrett, Ron. An Excessive Alphabet: Avalanches Of As To Zillions Of Zs (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 1988), Two silly monkeys jumping on a bed: 7 seriously funny picture books
Barton, Byron. Trains (HarperFestival, 1986), Obsessed: 9 Picture Books for Kids Who (Really) Love Trains
Baruzzi, Agnese. Opposite Surprise (Minedition, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 1)
Basaluzzo, Constanza (Illustrator). Five Green and Speckled Frogs (Sing & Read Storybook series) (Scholastic, 2008), 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
Bennett, Artie; Lester, Mike (illustrator). The Butt Book (Bloomsbury USA Children's, 2010), 10 Picture Books for Potty Training Readiness
Blechman, Nicholas. Night Light (Orchard Books, 2013), 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism and 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Bogart, Jo Ellen; Smith, Lori Joy (illustrator). Count Your Chickens! (Tundra Books, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 2)
Bos, Miriam (Illustrator); based on the original song by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II. Do Re Mi (Broadway Baby) (Walter Foster Jr., 2017), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Boynton, Sandra. Blue Hat, Green Hat (Little Simon, 1984), Two silly monkeys jumping on a bed: 7 seriously funny picture books, 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism, and 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing
Boynton, Sandra. Eek! Halloween (Workman Publishing, 2016), 13 Halloween Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Boynton, Sandra. The Going to Bed Book (Workman Publishing), Goodnight noises everywhere
Boynton, Sandra. Spooky Pookie (Workman Publishing, 2017), 13 Halloween Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Boynton, Sandra. Your Personal Penguin (Workman Publishing), Imagine Me, Your Personal Penguin and 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Breen, Steven. Stick (Dial, 2007), 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
Brett, Jan. The Mitten (G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1989), 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing and Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Brigs, Raymond. The Snowman (Random House Books for Young Readers, 1978), 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing and Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Brown, Margaret Wise & Hurd, Clement (illustrator). Goodnight Moon (HarperFestival), Goodnight noises everywhere
Brown, Ruth. A Dark, Dark Tale (HarperFestival, 1981), Once upon a time there was a dark, dark moor
Browne, Phillipa-Alys. African Animals ABC (Barefoot Books, 1995), Obsessed: 12 Books For Kids Who (Really) Love The Alphabet
Burton, Jeffrey. Food Trucks!: A Lift-the-Flap Meal on Wheels! (Little Simon, 2016), 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Campoy, F. Isabel & Howell, Theresa; López, Rafael (illustrator). Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2016), 10 Books to Introduce Race & Ethnicity to Kids with Autism
Carle, Eric. 1, 2, 3 to the Zoo (Philomel Books, 1982), Obsessed: 9 Picture Books for Kids Who (Really) Love Trains
Carle, Eric. The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse (Philomel Books) In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf and 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
Carle, Eric. Draw Me a Star (Philomel, 1992), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Carle, Eric. Dream Snow (Penguin Young Readers Group, 2000), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Carle, Eric. Mister Seahorse (Philomel Books) In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf
Carle, Eric. My Very First Book of Colors (Philomel Books, 2005), 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
Carle, Eric. My Very First Book of Numbers/Mi primer libro de números (Bilingual Edition) (Penguin/Philomel Books, 2013), 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism
Carle, Eric. Today is Monday (Puffin Books, 1997), Days of the Week: 9 Great Picture Books and 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Carle, Eric. The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Philomel Books), In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf and Days of the Week: 9 Great Picture Books
Carle, Eric. The Very Lonely Firefly (Philomel Books), In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf
Carter, James; Mar Hernández (Illustrator). Once Upon a Star: A Poetic Journey Through Space (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2018), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Chapman, Jared. Vegetables in Underwear (Harry N. Abrams, 2015), 10 Picture Books for Potty Training Readiness
Chodos-Irvine, Margaret. Ella Sarah Gets Dressed (Harcourt Children's Books, 2003), 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing
Coffelt, Nancy. Dog's in Space (Voyager Books/Harcourt, 1996), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Colandro, Lucille & Lee, Jared D. (illustrator). There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly! (Cartwheel Books), Q&A with special ed teacher and former librarian, Tara Brescio and 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Colby, Rebecca; Steven Henry (Illustrator). It's Raining Bats and Frogs (Feiwel & Friends, 2015), 13 Halloween Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Collicutt, Paul. This Train (Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, 1999), Obsessed: 9 Picture Books for Kids Who (Really) Love Trains
Cooper, Elisha Big Cat, Little Cat (Roaring Brook Press, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 2)
Cotter, Bill. Don't Push The Button (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, 2013), Two silly monkeys jumping on a bed: 7 seriously funny picture books
Cousins, Lucy. Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales (Candlewick Press, 2009), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Crews, Donald. Freight Train (Greenwillow Books), 7 Parent-Certified Books for Your Preschooler with Autism and Obsessed: 9 Picture Books for Kids Who (Really) Love Trains and 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
Crews, Donald. Truck (Greenwillow Books, 1997), 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Cronin, Doreen; Betsy Lewin (Illustrator). Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type (Little Simon), This land was made for you and me
Dahl, Michael; Derrick Alderman and Denise Shea (Illustrators). On the Launch Pad: A Counting Book about Rockets (Picture Window Books/Capstone, 2004), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Daniel, Danielle. Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox (Groundwood Books, 2015), 10 Books to Introduce Race & Ethnicity to Kids with Autism
Davidson, Susanna and Mike Gordon (Illustrator). Little Red Riding Hood (Usborne Books, 2013), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Daynes, Katie. Lift-The-Flap Questions and Answers About Space (Usborne, 2016), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Dean, James. Pete the Cat: Five Little Pumpkins (HarperCollins), Once upon a time there was a dark, dark moor
Dean, James. Pete the Cat: Old MacDonald Had a Farm (HarperFestival, 2014), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Dean, James. Pete the Cat: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (HarperFestival, 2014), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books and 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Dean, James. Pete the Cat: Wheels on the Bus (HarperFestival, 2013), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Dempster, Al. Walt Disney’s The Three Little Pigs (A Little Golden Book) (Golden/Disney, 2004), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Dewdney, Anna. Little Excavator (Viking Books for Young Readers, 2017), 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Dewdney, Anna. Llama Llama Holiday Drama (Viking, 2010), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Dewdney, Anna. Llama Llama Red Pajama (Viking, 2005), Goodnight Noises Everywhere and No more llama drama: A goodbye letter to Anna Dewdney
Dewdney, Anna. Llama Llama Misses Mama (Viking, 2009), No more llama drama: A goodbye letter to Anna Dewdney
DiPucchio, Kelly; Gris Grimly (Illustrator). Sipping Spiders Through A Straw: Campfire Songs for Monsters (Scholastic, 2008), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
DK Publishing. My First Board Books series (DK Publishing), grader, scraper, paver, roller
DK Publishing. My First Colors: Let's Learn Them All! (Tabbed Board Books) (DK Publishing, 2010), 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
DK Publishing. My First Trucks and Diggers: Let's Get Driving! (Tabbed Board Books) (DK Publishing, 2013), 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Dodd, Emma. Dog's Colorful Day: A Messy Story About Colors and Counting (Puffin Books/Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers, 2003), 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism and 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
Donaldson, Julia; Axel Scheffler (Illustrator). Room On The Broom (Puffin Books), Once upon a time there was a dark, dark moor
Donaldson, Julia; Axel Scheffler (Illustrator). Stick Man (Scholastic, 2009), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Dunrea, Olivier. Gossie: A Gosling on the Go! (Gossie & Friends) (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2002), 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing
Dyckman, Ame; Climo, Liz (illustrator). You Don't Want a Unicorn (Hachette Book Group, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 2)
Ehlert, Lois. Planting a Rainbow (HMH Books for Young Readers), Q&A with special ed teacher and former librarian, Tara Brescio, Recommended by Tara Brescio
Elting, Mary & Folson, Michael; Kent, Jack (Illustrator). Q is for Duck: An Alphabet Guessing Game (Clarion Books, 2005), Obsessed: 12 Books For Kids Who (Really) Love The Alphabet
Emberley, Ed. Go Away, Big Green Monster! (Little, Brown and Company), Once upon a time there was a dark, dark moor
Emberley, Rebecca; Ed Emberley (Illustrator). If You're A Monster And You Know It (Orchard, 2011), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Emberley, Rebecca; Ed Emberley (Illustrator). The Itsy Bitsy Spider (Two Little Birds, 2013), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Engel, Christiane (Illustrator); SteveSongs (Performer). Knick Knack Paddy Whack (A Barefoot Singalong) (Barefoot Books, 2009), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Eone (illustrator). Peppa Pig: Peppa's Halloween Party (Scholastic, Inc., 2016), 13 Halloween Season Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Falwell, Cathryn. Feast for 10 (Clarion Books, 1993), 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism
Faulkner, Keith; Lambert, Jonathan (Illustrator). The Wide-Mouthed Frog: A Pop-Up Book (Dial Books, 1996), 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
Feierabend, John M.; Julia Love Miller (Illustrator). The Other Day I Met A Bear (First Steps in Music) (GIA Publications, 2014), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Finch, Mary and Roberta Arenson (Illustrator). The Three Billy Goats Gruff (Barefoot Books, 2007), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Fleming, Denise. 5 Little Ducks (Beach Lane Books, 2006), Days of the Week: 9 Great Picture Books
Fleming, Denise. Count! (Square Fish, 2005), 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism
Fleming, Denise. Maggie and Michael Get Dressed (Henry Holt and Co., 2016), 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing
Fleming, Denise. Pumpkin Eye (Square Fish/Macmillan, 2001), 13 Halloween Season Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Fox, Mem. Boo to a Goose (Dial Books for Young Readers, 1998), Two silly monkeys jumping on a bed: 7 seriously funny picture books
Fox, Mem; Horacek, Judy (Illustrator). Where is the Green Sheep? (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2004), 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
Frederickson, Lane; Robertson, Michael (illustrator). Monster Trouble! (Sterling, 2015), 13 Halloween Season Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Freedman, Claire; Cort, Ben (illustrator). Dinosaurs Love Underpants (Simon & Schuster, 2008), 10 Picture Books for Potty Training Readiness
Friend, David & Michael Rex (Illustrator). With Any Luck, I'll Drive A Truck (Nancy Paulsen Books, 2016), 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Galdone, Paul. The Three Billy Goats Gruff (HMH Books for Young Readers, 1981), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Garcia, Emma. Toot Toot, Beep Beep (Boxer Books, 2008), 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
Geist, Ken and Julia Gorton (Illustrator). The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark (Cartwheel Books, 2016), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
van Genechten, Guido. How Many Baby Animals? (Clavis Books, 2017), 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism
Ghahremani, Susie. Stack the Cats (Abrams Appleseed, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 1)
Gibbs, Edward. I Spy with My Little Eye (Candlewick Press/Templar Books, 2011), 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
Gibbs, Edward. I Spy on the Farm (Candlewick Press/Templar Books, 2012), 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
Goetz, Steve & Eda Kaban (Illustrator). Old MacDonald Had A Truck (Chronicle Books, 2016), 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Gomi, Taro. Everybody Poops (Kane/Miller Book Publishers, 1993), 10 Picture Books for Potty Training Readiness
Gordon, David. The Three Little Rigs (HarperCollins, 2005), 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks and Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Guthrie, Woodie & Jakobsen, Kathy (illustrator). This Land is Your Land (Little Brown & Company), This land was made for you and me and 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Hall, Michael. Perfect Square (Greenwillow Books, 2011), Days of the Week: 9 Great Picture Books
Harris, Trudy; Carrie Hartman (Illustrator). The Clock Struck One: A Time-Telling Tale (Math is Fun!) (Milbrook Press, 2009), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Harter, Debbie; Fred Penner (Performer). Animal Boogie (A Barefoot Singalong) (Barefoot Books, 2005), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Haskamp, Steve. Eight Silly Monkeys (Bendon Publishing, 2003), Two silly monkeys jumping on a bed: 7 seriously funny picture books
Heling, Kathryn and Deborah Hembrook; Andy Robert Davies (Illustrator). Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do (Charlesbridge, 2012), 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing
Henkes, Kevin. Kitten's First Full Moon (Greenwillow, 2004), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Hillenbrand, Will. Down By The Station (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2002), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Hirao, Amiko; Jack Norworth (Lyricst); Carly Simon (Performer). Take Me Out to the Ball Game (Charlesbridge, 2016), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Hopgood, Tim (Illustrator). Walking in a Winter Wonderland (Henry Holt and Co., 2016), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Hopgood, Tim (Illustrator). What a Wonderful World (Henry Holt and Co. , 2014), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Hopkins, Jackie Mims and S.G. Brooks (Illustrator). The Three Armadillies Tuff (Peachtree Publishing Company, 2011), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Horáček, Petr. The Mouse Who Ate the Moon (Candlewick, 2014), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Hurley, Jorey. Ribbit (Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 1) and 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
Hutchins, Pat. Rosie's Walk (Aladdin, 1971), 10 Picture Books for Practicing Theory of Mind Skills
Hutton, John & Cencko, Doug (Illustrator). Dogs! (blue manatee press, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 1)
iKids; Conger, Holli (Illustrator) Poke-A-Dot! An Alphabet Eye Spy (innovativeKids, 2015) Obsessed: 12 Books For Kids Who (Really) Love The Alphabet
Isadora, Rachel. Say Hello! (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2010), 10 Books to Introduce Race & Ethnicity to Kids with Autism
Isadora, Rachel. There Was a Tree (Penguin Young Readers Group, 2012), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Jarrie, Martin. ABC USA (Sterling, 2005), Obsessed: 12 Books For Kids Who (Really) Love The Alphabet
Jeffers, Oliver. How to Catch A Star (Philomel Books, 2004), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Jeffers, Susan. Jingle Bells (HarperCollins, 2017), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Johnson, Stephen T. Alphabet City (Viking Books for Young Readers, 1995), Obsessed: 12 Books For Kids Who (Really) Love The Alphabet
Kalan, Robert; Byron, Barton (Illustrator). Jump, Frog, Jump! (Greenwillow, 1989), 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
Kang, Anna; Christopher Weyant (Illustrator). You Are (Not) Small (Two Lions, 2014), 10 Picture Books for Practicing Theory of Mind Skills
Katz, Alan; David Catrow (Illustrator). On Top of the Potty (Silly Dilly Songs) (Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2008), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Katz, Karen. The Colors of Us (Square Fish, 2002), 10 Books to Introduce Race & Ethnicity to Kids with Autism
Katz, Karen. Twelve Hats for Lena: A Book of Months (Margaret A. McElderry Books, 2002), 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing
Keats, Ezra Jack; Olive A. Wadsworth (original poem by). Over In The Meadow (Puffin Books, 1995), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Kelley, Marty. Almost Everybody Farts (Sterling Children's Books, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 1)
Ketteman, Helen; Nate Wragg (Illustrator). At the Old Haunted House (Two Lions, 2014), 13 Halloween Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Ketteman, Helen; Adam Record (Illustrator). The Ghosts Go Haunting (Albert Whitman Company, 2014), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Khan, Hena & Amini, Mehrdokht (Illustrator). Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors (Chronicle Books, 2012), 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
Kontis, Alethea & Kolar, Bob (Illustrator). Alpha Oops: The Day Z Went First (Candlewick, 2012), Obsessed: 12 Books For Kids Who (Really) Love The Alphabet
Kontis, Alethea & Kolar, Bob (Illustrator). Alpha Oops: H is for Halloween (Candlewick, 2010), 13 Halloween Season Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Krejtschi, Tobias. Monster Munch (Minedition, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 2)
LeFranc, Karin. I Want to Eat Your Books! (Sky Pony Press, 2015), 13 Halloween Season Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Lehman, Barbara. Trainstop (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2008), Obsessed: 9 Picture Books for Kids Who (Really) Love Trains
Leppanen, Debbie; Carpenter, Tad (illustrator). Trick or Treat: A Happy Haunter's Halloween (Beach Lane Books, 2013), 13 Halloween Season Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Levine, Arthur A. & Hector, Julian (Illustrator). Monday is One Day (Scholastic Press, 2011), Days of the Week: 9 Great Picture Books
Light, Steve. Trains Go (Chronicle Books, 2012), Obsessed: 9 Picture Books for Kids Who (Really) Love Trains
Lionni, Leo. A Color of His Own (Scholastic, 2004), 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
Lionni, Leo. The Alphabet Tree (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1968), Obsessed: 12 Books For Kids Who (Really) Love The Alphabet
Lionni, Leo. Swimmy (Dragonfly Books), This land was made for you and me
Lithgow, John; Robert Neubecker (Illustrator). I Got Two Dogs (Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2008), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Litwin, Eric & Dean, James (Illustrator). Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes (HaperCollins, 2010), Interview with NY Times bestselling author (and former special ed teacher) Eric Litwin and 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
Litwin, Eric & Dean, James (Illustrator). Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes (HaperCollins, 2011), Interview with NY Times bestselling author (and former special ed teacher) Eric Litwin
Litwin, Eric & Dean, James (Illustrator). Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons (HaperCollins, 2012), Interview with NY Times bestselling author (and former special ed teacher) Eric Litwin
Litwin, Eric & Dean, James (Illustrator). Pete the Cat Saves Christmas (HaperCollins, 2012), Interview with NY Times bestselling author (and former special ed teacher) Eric Litwin
Litwin, Eric & Lichtenheld, Tom (Illustrator). Groovy Joe: Ice Cream and Dinosaurs (Orchard Books/Scholastic, 2016), Interview with NY Times bestselling author (and former special ed teacher) Eric Litwin
Litwin, Eric & Magoon, Scott (Illustrator). The Nuts: Keep Rolling! (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 1)
Lobel, Arnold; Lobel, Adrianne (Illustrator). The Frogs and Toads All Sang (HarperCollins, 2009), 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
London, Jonathan; Remkiewicz, Frank (Illustrator). Froggy Eats Out! (Froggy series) (Puffin Books, 2001), 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
London, Jonathan; Remkiewicz, Frank (Illustrator). Froggy Gets Dressed (Froggy series) (Puffin Books, 1994), 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing
London, Jonathan; Remkiewicz, Frank (Illustrator). Froggy's Best Christmas (Puffin Books, 2002), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Long, Ethan. The Croaky Pokey! (Holiday House, 2011), 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
Long, Ethan. Fright Club (Bloomsbury USA Children's, 2015), 13 Halloween Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Lunde, Darrin P. Whose Poop Is That? (Charlesbridge Publishing, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 1)
Mack, Jeff. Ah Ha! (Chronicle Books, 2013), Interview with Author and Illustrator Jeff Mack and 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
Mack, Jeff. Frog and Fly in Six Slurpy Stories (Philomel Books, 2012), Interview with Author and Illustrator Jeff Mack and 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
Mack, Jeff. Good News, Bad News (Chronicle Books, 2012), Interview with Author and Illustrator Jeff Mack and 10 Picture Books for Practicing Theory of Mind Skills
Mack, Jeff. Look! (Philomel Books, 2015), Interview with Author and Illustrator Jeff Mack
Mack, Jeff. Mine! (Chronicle Books, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 2)
Mack, Jeff. Playtime? (Philomel Books, 2016), Interview with Author and Illustrator Jeff Mack
Macken, JoAnn Early; LeUyen Pham (Illustrator). Sing-Along Song (Viking Juvenile, 2004), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Mallet, David; Ora Eitan (Illustrator). Inch By Inch (HarperCollins, 1997), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Manning, Maurie J. Laundry Day (Clarion Books, 2012), 10 Books to Introduce Race & Ethnicity to Kids with Autism
Mansfield, Andy; Flintham, Thomas (illustrator). One Lonely Fish (Bloomsbury, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 2) and 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism
Maranville, Amy; Palin, Tim (illustrator). Padmini is Powerful (Mascot Books, 2015), 7 South Asian Picture Books for Kids With Autism
Marie Pace, Anne; Pham, LeUyen (illustrator). Vampirina Ballerina (Disney/Hyperion, 2012), 13 Halloween Season Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Markes, Julie; Kathleen Hartung, Susan (illustrator). Where the Poop? (HarperFestival, 2004), 10 Picture Books for Potty Training Readiness
Martin Jr., Bill & Archambault, John; Ehlert, Lois (illustrator). Chicka Chicka Boom Boom (Little Simon, 2012), 7 Parent-Certified Books for Your Preschooler with Autism and Two silly monkeys jumping on a bed: 7 seriously funny picture books
Marshall, James. The Three Little Pigs (Grosset & Dunlap, 2000), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Marshall, James. Red Riding Hood (Picture Puffins, 1993), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Mayer, Mercer. a boy, a dog, and a frog (Dial Books, 1967), 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
Marzolo, Jean; Walter Wick (Author/Photographer). I Spy Christmas: A Book of Picture Riddles (Cartwheel Books, 1992), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
McDermott, Gerald. Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti (Scholastic, 1993), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
McElligott, Matthew. Even Monsters Need Haircuts (Walker & Company, 2010), 13 Halloween Season Picture Books for Kids with Autism
McKellar, Danica; Padrón, Alicia (illustrator); Goodnight, Numbers (Random House Children's Books, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 2) and 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism
McMillan, Bruce. Growing Colors (HarperCollins, 1994), 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
Medina, Juana. 1 Big Salad (Viking Books for Young Readers, 2016), 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism
The Metropolitan Museum Of Art. Museum ABC (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2002), Obsessed: 12 Books For Kids Who (Really) Love The Alphabet
Milgrim, David. Santa Duck (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2008), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Miller, Margaret. I Love Colors! (Little Simon, 2009), 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism
Mitchell, Melanie. Earth (Lerner, 2003/2004), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Mitchell, Melanie. Moon (Lerner, 2003/2004), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Mitchell, Melanie. Stars (Lerner, 2003/2004), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Mitchell, Melanie. Sun (Lerner, 2003/2004), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Moore, Tim; Pete Whitehead (Illustrator). Must Be Santa (Big Little Golden Book series) (Random House Children's Books, 2011), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Mortimer, Anne. At the Old Haunted House (Katherine Tegen Books, 2011), 13 Halloween Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Munsch, Robert; Martchenko, Michael (illustrator) I Have to Go! (Annick Press, 1987), 10 Picture Books for Potty Training Readiness
Murray, Laura; Mike Lowery (Illustrator). The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2011), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Neitzel, Shirley; Nancy Winslow Parker (Illustrator). The Jacket I Wear in the Snow (Greenwillow, 1989), 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing
Nelson, Kadir. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands (Dial Books, 2005), 10 Books to Introduce Race & Ethnicity to Kids with Autism and 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Newgarden, Mark & Montague Cash, Megan. Bow-Wow's Nightmare Neighbors (Roaring Brook Press, 2014), 13 Halloween Season Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Nicoll, Helen & Jan Pieńkowski. Meg on the Moon (Picture Puffin/Penguin, 1978), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Niemann, Christoph. Subway (HarperCollins Children's Books, 2010), Obsessed: 9 Picture Books for Kids Who (Really) Like Trains
Nikola-Lisa, W.; Mike Reed (Illustrator). Shake dem Halloween Bones (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2000), 13 Halloween Season Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Nosy Crow; Ed Bryan (Illustrator). Little Red Riding Hood: A Nosy Crow Fairy Tale (Nosy Crow, 2015), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Nosy Crow; Ed Bryan (Illustrator). The Three Little Pigs: A Nosy Crow Fairy Tale (Nosy Crow, 2016), 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism and Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Numeroff, Laura Joffe; Felicia Bond (Illustrator). If You Take a Mouse to the Movies (HarperCollins, 2000), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Numeroff, Laura Joffe; Felicia Bond (Illustrator). It's Pumpkin Day, Mouse! (Balzer + Bray), Once upon a time there was a dark, dark moor
O'Connell, Jennifer. Ten Timid Ghosts (Cartwheel Books, 2000), 13 Halloween Season Picture Books for Kids with Autism
O'Connor, Jane; Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator). Splendiferous Christmas (Fancy Nancy) (HarperCollins, 2009), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Palatini, Margie. The Three Silly Billies (Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2007), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Pallotta, Jerry; Bersani, Shennen (Illustrator). Butterfly Colors and Counting (Charlesbridge, 2013), 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism
Pallotta, Jerry; Masiello, Ralph (Illustrator). The Frog Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta's Alphabet Books series) (Charlesbridge, 1990), 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
Paprocki, Greg. B Is for Boo: A Halloween Alphabet (BabyLit) (Gibbs Smith, 2017), 13 Halloween Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Park, Linda Sue & Lee, Ho Baek (Illustrator). Bee-bim Bop! (Sandpiper/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2005), 10 Books to Introduce Race & Ethnicity to Kids With Autism
PatrickGeorge, Animal Rescue (Boxer Books, 2015), A Smile in a Child's Mind: Interview with Children's Book Creator Patrick George & Publisher Ann Scott
PatrickGeorge, Magic Colors (Boxer Books, 2013), 20 Color Concept Books for Kids with Autism and A Smile in a Child's Mind: Interview with Children's Book Creator Patrick George & Publisher Ann Scott
PatrickGeorge, Magic Numbers (Boxer Books, 2014), 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism and A Smile in a Child's Mind: Interview with Children's Book Creator Patrick George & Publisher Ann Scott
PatrickGeorge, Magic Opposites (Boxer Books, 2012), A Smile in a Child's Mind: Interview with Children's Book Creator Patrick George & Publisher Ann Scott
PatrickGeorge, Oh No! (Boxer Books, 2013), A Smile in a Child's Mind: Interview with Children's Book Creator Patrick George & Publisher Ann Scott
PatrickGeorge, When I Grow Up (Boxer Books, 2013), A Smile in a Child's Mind: Interview with Children's Book Creator Patrick George & Publisher Ann Scott
Petty, Dev; Boldt, Mike (Illustrator). I Don't Want To Be A Frog! (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2015), 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads
Phoenix International Publications. Potty Time With Elmo: 7 Button Little Sound Book (Phoenix International Publications, Inc., 2005), 10 Picture Books for Potty Training Readiness
Pierce, Terry & Schwartz, Carol (Illustrator). My Busy Green Garden (Tilbury House Publishers, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 1)
Pinkney, Jerry. The Three Billy Goats Gruff (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2017), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Raffi; Wolff, Ashley (Illustrator). Baby Beluga (Raffi Songs to Read) (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1997), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Raffi; Bernard Westcot, Nadine (Illustrator). Down By The Bay (Raffi Songs to Read) (Crown Books for Young Readers, 1999), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Raffi; Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey (Illustrators). Five Little Ducks (Raffi Songs to Read) (Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1999), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Raffi; Kelley, True (Illustrator). Spider On The Floor (Raffi Songs to Read) (Dragonfly Books, 1996), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Rankin, Laura. The Handmade Alphabet (Puffin Books, 1996), Obsessed: 12 Books For Kids Who (Really) Love The Alphabet
Rathmann, Peggy. Good Night, Gorilla (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 1996), 10 Picture Books for Practicing Theory of Mind Skills
Ravishankar, Anushka. To market! To market! (Tara Books, 2007), 7 South Asian Picture Books for Kids With Autism
Reidy, Jean; Geneviève Leloup (Illustrator). Too Purpley! (Bloomsbury, 2011), 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing
Reynolds, Aaron; Brown, Peter (Illustrator). Creepy Carrots (Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2012), 13 Halloween Season Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Rex, Michael. Goodnight Goon: a Petrifying Parody (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2008), 13 Halloween Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Robins, Arthur (Illustrator); based on the original poem by T. S. Eliot. Mr. Mistoffelees: The Conjuring Cat (Old Possum Picture Books) (Faber and Faber, 2015), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Rollins, Walter & Steve Nelson; Sam Williams (Illustrator). Frosty the Snowman (Cartwheel Books, 2013), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Rosenthal, Amy Krouse; Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator). Duck! Rabbit! (Chronicle, 2009), 10 Picture Books for Practicing Theory of Mind Skills
Roode, Daniel (Illustrator); based on the original song by Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II. My Favorite Things (Broadway Baby) (Walter Foster Jr., 2017), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Ross, Tony. Red Riding Hood (Andersen Press, 2017), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Savage, Stephen. Supertruck (Roaring Brook Press, 2015), 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Savage, Stephen. Ten Orange Pumpkins (Dial Books, 2013), 13 Halloween Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Scarry, Richard. Cars and Trucks and Things That Go (Giant Little Golden Book) (Golden Books, 1951, first ed.), 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Schertle, Alice & McElmurry, Jill (illustrator). Little Blue Truck (HMH Books), This land was made for you and me and 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Scholastic, Inc. Planets: A LEGO Adventure in the Real World (Scholastic, 2016), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Scribens, Sunny; Mark Collins (Illustrator); David Sim (Performer). Space Song Rocket Ride (A Barefoot Singalong) (Barefoot Books, 2014), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books and 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Scieszka, Jon and Lane Smith (Illustrator), The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! (Puffin Books, 1996), Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs
Sehgal, Kabir & Sehgal, Surishtha; Golden, Jess (illustrator). The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk (Beach Lane Books, 2016), 10 Books to Introduce Race & Ethnicity to Kids with Autism, 7 South Asian Picture Books For Kids With Autism, and 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book! (Random House Books for Young Readers), The quick Queen of Quincy and her quacking quacker-oo
Dr. Seuss. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Random House Books for Young Readers, 2017), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Shaskan, Stephen. A Dog is a Dog (Chronicle, 2011), Interview with "Toad on the Road" Author & Illustrator Stephen Shaskan.
Shaskan, Stephen. Max Speed (Simon & Schuster, 2016), Interview with "Toad on the Road" Author & Illustrator Stephen Shaskan.
Shaskan, Stephen. The Three Triceratops Tuff (Beach Lane Books, 2013), Interview with "Toad on the Road" Author & Illustrator Stephen Shaskan and Fairy Tales & Fables Part 1: Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, & The Three Little Pigs.
Shaskan, Stephen. Toad on the Road: A Cautionary Tale (HarperCollins, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 1), 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads, and Interview with "Toad on the Road" Author & Illustrator Stephen Shaskan.
Shaskan, Stephen. Toad on the Road: Mama and Me (HarperCollins, 2018), 18 Picture Books for Kids Who REALLY Love Frogs & Toads, 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks, and Interview with "Toad on the Road" Author & Illustrator Stephen Shaskan.
Shertle, Alice; Petra Mathers (Illustrator). Button Up!: Wrinkled Rhymes (Harcourt Children's Books, 2009), 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing](/dressing/)
Shiefman, Vicky & August, Louise (Illustrator). Sunday Potatoes, Monday Potatoes (Simon & Schuster, 1994), Days of the Week: 9 Great Picture Books
Siddals, Mary McKenna; Jimmy Pickering (Illustrator). Shivery Shades of Halloween: A Spooky Book of Colors (Random House Books for Young Readers, 2014), 13 Halloween Picture Books for Kids with Autism
Sima, Jesse. Not Quite Narwhal (Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 2)
Simon, Tanya & Richard; Mark Siegel (Illustrator). Oskar and the Eight Blessings (Roaring Book Press, 2015), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Snickett, Lemony; Lisa Brown (Illustrator). The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming: A Christmas Story (McSweeny's, 2007), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Sobel, June & Cole, Henry (Illustrator). Shiver Me Letters: A Pirate ABC (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2006), Obsessed: 12 Books For Kids Who (Really) Love The Alphabet
Sobel, June & Huliska-Beith, Laura (Illustrator). The Goodnight Train (HMH Books for Young Readers), Goodnight noises everywhere and Obsessed: 9 Picture Books for Kids Who (Really) Love Trains
Staines, Bill; Nelson, Kadir (Illustrator). All God's Critters Got A Place In The Choir (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2009), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Starr, Ringo; Cort, Ben (Illustrator). Octopus's Garden (Aladdin, 2014), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
Stoeke, Janet Morgan. A Hat for Minerva Louise (Minerva Louise series) (Penguin Young Readers Group, 1997), 15 Picture Books About Clothes and Dressing and 10 Picture Books for Practicing Theory of Mind Skills
Stoeke, Janet Morgan. Minerva Louise on Christmas Eve (Minerva Louise series) (Dutton Books for Young Readers, 2007), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Sutton, Sally & Brian Lovelock (Illustrator) Roadwork (Candlewick Press, 2008), 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Sutton, Sally & Brian Lovelock (Illustrator) Demolition (Candlewick Press, 2012), 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Sutton, Sally & Brian Lovelock (Illustrator) Construction (Candlewick Press, 2014), 20 Books for Autistic Kids Who REALLY Love Trucks
Tafuri, Nancy. The Big Storm: A Very Soggy Counting Book (Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2009), 15 Counting Books for Kids with Autism
Tafuri, Nancy. What the Sun Sees, What the Moon Sees (Greenwillow, 1997), 20 Picture Books for Autistic Kids Who Love Space Themes
Tankard, Jeremy. Grumpy Bird (Scholastic Press, 2007) Two silly monkeys jumping on a bed: 7 seriously funny picture books
Teckentrup, Britta. The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Peek-Through Picture Book (Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2016), Countdown to the Holidays with a Picture Book Advent
Tekavec, Heather; Curnick, Pippa (illustrator). Different? Same! (Kids Can Press, 2017), 2017 Children's Summer Reading List (Part 2)
Testa, Maggie; Fruchter, Jason (illustrator). Daniel Goes to the Potty (Simon Spotlight, 2014), 10 Picture Books for Potty Training Readiness
They Might Be Giants; Pascal Campion (Illustrator). Kids Go! (Simon & Schuster, 2009), 40 of the Best Singalong Picture Books
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Molecular Magic or Deus Ex Machina?
December 14, 2017 by the lyoness
Senior researcher Ramanarayanan Krishnamurthy at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has recently made a captivating, if not fanciful, statement regarding the remarkable capabilities of a little molecule bearing a quite mundane moniker: diamidophosphate, or DAP:
“It [DAP] reminds me of the fairy godmother in Cinderella, who waves a wand and poof, poof, poof, everything simple is transformed into something more complex and interesting.”1
Krishnamurthy is referencing DAP’s newfound, transformative qualities as described in an article published in Nature Chemistry: “Phosphorylation, oligomerization and self-assembly in water under potential prebiotic conditions.”2 The title is a bit more detached but sure to invoke at least a bit of giddy excitement among those who follow the origin-of-life (OOL) question. Has a new incarnation of spontaneous generation, a DAP phoenix, risen from the ashes? Has the secret recipe for “life in a jiffy” been revealed? Is prebiotic soup back on the table? In the researcher’s own whimsical words, “Poof, poof, poof!”
Remarkably, DAP can phosphorylate three distinct types of biologically significant molecules: nucleosides/tides, amino acids, and lipid precursors. Adding phosphoryl groups to these molecules allows a progression of chemical reactions necessary to advance bottom-up OOL scenarios. DAP reacts with these diverse prebiotic molecules so that they may further assemble into larger biologically significant molecules: oligonucleotides, peptides and liposomes, respectively. Furthermore, DAP’s phosphorylating reactions occur readily, not requiring condensation reactions to drive particular chemical processes to completion.
To their credit, the research team carefully crafted their experimentation using as many plausible prebiotic reagents and primordial conditions as possible. Even so, the initial DAP reagent was synthesized from the “prebiotically available trimetaphosphate by reaction with ammonia, at relatively high pH.” This synthesis is problematic since ammonia levels were very low on the early Earth3 and because the subsequent experimentation was carried out in neutral conditions. The scientists acknowledge that alternative DAP production pathways should be sought out. Intelligent agency, courtesy of the research team, is still a de facto catalyst in these reactions.
It is also important to note that although the experimental conditions were similar for each synthesis, the various molecular assemblages were all acquired separately. The researchers later hypothesized that “the commonality of conditions for the oligomerization [assembly] of different building blocks suggests that productive and mixed chemistries might be possible.” On the other hand, mixed chemistries might compete or otherwise prove to be detrimental, yielding undesirable products that interfere with the production of the targeted compounds as well as with the original experimental conditions that have been so carefully standardized. Robust reactivity can both work for you and against you in a chemical milieu.
Although this work strives to create uniform prebiotic conditions for the emergence of first-life, one must note that life would immediately alter its own habitat upon arrival. Waste products and metabolites change the environment in short order, so adaptability (which presupposes genetic information) would seem to be necessary from the start. Although conflicting environments cannot be plausibly posited for bottom-up OOL scenarios, the inevitability of changing environments must be considered. Hence the importance of a bilayer phospholipid cell membrane that can both provide both a protective barrier and homeostatic intermediary. In The Cell’s Design: How Chemistry Reveals the Creator’s Artistry, Fazale Rana concurs that “[t]he origin of cell membranes has to be one of the first steps in the origin of life.”4
In Krishnamurthy’s research, the lipid-building DAP experiments formed “micelles and vesicle-like bilayer and multilamellar structures in the range of 30–110 nm…[as well as] liposome-like structures with diameters around 280 nm.” In addition, transmission electron microscopy images “impl[ied] the formation of giant bilayer vesicle-like structures with diameters of 9.2 µm on average, with some structures nearing 20 µm.” Impressive as these structures might sound, the unilamellar, phospholipid bilayer required for critical cellular function is notoriously difficult to produce and sustain.5 Micelles and multilamellar structures are much easier to generate, but they are not likely to have formed the first cell membranes. On the other hand, more promising lipid bilayer compositions are “generally impermeable to the types of molecules needed to maintain the activity of encapsulated self-replicators.”6
As previously noted, genetic information is required to invoke and sustain adaptation. The OOL-linchpin molecule, RNA, is quite fragile and relatively short-lived as a “naked replicator,”7 but intact RNA seems to operate quite well within its wide variety of living hosts. As clearly demonstrated in extremophiles, the hardiness of a whole organism is greater than that of its constituent parts. In this way, homeostatic mechanisms appear to be irreducibly complex and are only afforded the fully viable entity.
Just as the DAP-induced liposomes do not necessarily become biologically responsive phospholipid bilayer membranes, DAP-induced assemblies of sugars8 and nucleotide strands do not necessarily form self-replicating molecules, much less bio-relevant information. Likewise, the selective phosphorylation of certain amino acids may not necessarily lead to the production of bio-functional proteins. In naturalistic terms, there is absolutely no reason for chemicals to preferentially tend towards increased complexity in an ongoing fashion, and there can be no meaningful form of natural selection until a reliable replication system is in place to reproduce favorable selections. In the end, the phosphorylation and subsequent oligomerization reactions made possible by DAP might lead to the rapid, concurrent assembly of some potentially useful cell components. Top-down OOL researchers, who already possess all the fully developed cell components, know that the complete assembly and arrangement of the parts is another very real OOL challenge.
Although ardently opposed to intelligent design arguments, OOL researcher Iris Frye makes the following statement (which strangely sounds like an acknowledgement of irreducible complexity):
“Every living system, as revealed particularly at the molecular level, is organized in a much more complex way than any ordered physical system known to us. The unique character of this complexity lies in the ability of an organism to maintain and reproduce its organization according to specific internal instructions, or information, manifested in specific macromolecules. This character is connected with the purposeful, functional nature of biological organization, in which each part serves the survival of the whole.”9
Frye actually attributes this “informed organized complexity” to evolutionary processes with “natural selection,” “physiochemical constraints,” and “alleged principles of self-organization” making potentially significant contributions towards this end.10 The researcher’s quote above is in sharp contrast to her own description of Steven J. Gould’s initial response when meteor-bound evidence of past Martian life was discovered (and mischaracterized) in 1996:
“Pointing out that life arose on Earth almost as soon as environmental conditions permitted,’ Gould went on to state ‘the standard expectation of paleontologists’: We can only infer from this rapidity, he said, “that it is not ‘difficult’ for life of bacterial grade to evolve on planets with appropriate conditions. The origin of life may be a virtually automatic consequence of carbon chemistry and the physics of self-organizing systems, given favorable conditions and the requisite inorganic constituents.”11
Regarding “the requisite inorganic constituents” as they relate to the DAP research, we should not overlook the obvious: phosphorous is clearly a life-essential element. It is critical to both structural and metabolic chemistries (e.g., adensosine triphosphate). Although the Earth’s crust is “the most phosphorous-rich source known,” it yields a concentration of only about a thousand parts per million.12 Phosphorous is a limited resource, irregularly distributed across the Earth and rarely found in concentrated forms.13 Minerals containing phosphorus are almost always in the maximally oxidized state,14 and it is well-known that oxidative conditions are destructive to prebiotics. So, inorganic phosphorous would be necessary, yet not conducive, to naturalistic OOL scenarios.15 Ross and Rana note that “[w]ithout life molecules (already assembled and operating), no known natural processes can harvest the amounts of phosphorus necessary for life from the environment. All the phosphate-rich deposits on Earth are produced by life.”16
The inadmissible alternative
At the most basic level, there is no naturalistic reason for any chemistry-enabling atom (phosphorous or otherwise) to exist at all. Why should the Big Bang have yielded anything more than widely distributed, discrete subatomic particles or, alternatively, nothing more than all-consuming black holes?17 If mainstream physicists can accept the existence of additional dimensions beyond our experience18 or multiverses beyond our detection,19 why then is it unscientific to consider that life’s source of information and irreducibly complex design features might lie beyond our full apprehension? At an intuitive level we sense that materialism’s mechanisms are more reductionist than rational, and a DAP fairytale featuring molecular characters does not suffice. There is no reason to expect a purposeless naturalistic process to ultimately produce an organism that seeks to understand its origin, but we humans insatiably seek our story — our grand meta-narrative in which both mystery and meaning ring true.
The Fellowship of Performing Arts (FPA) founder and artistic director Max McLean recently recounted a common criticism of their group’s theater performances:
“One of the critiques of FPA’s productions is that we rely on supernatural or improbable events to solve a play’s main problem…God comes in and changes the outcome. This device is known as “deus ex machina.” I didn’t realize this has become a literary taboo…To guardians of contemporary theater, this literary device generates an eye roll. It might be okay for children, but educated people know that ‘real’ life doesn’t work that way. The world is naturalistic. There is no divine intervention.”20
Although the artistic elites now echo the theme so familiar to scientists, McLean goes on to defend the much-maligned “deus ex machina” plot solution:
“It doesn’t cheapen or weaken the story. Rather, it reintroduces a reality that many have forgotten: that ‘God is there, and He is not silent.’ We believe it makes for a far greater story.”21
The fact of life’s origin is incontrovertibly grounded in realism, yet its veiled narrative is as mystical as a fairytale. Only the concurrent immanence and transcendence of Christ the Creator can reconcile these seemingly divergent storylines into a unified plot that accounts for the harshest of realities while eagerly awaiting the happiest of endings. He is the only satisfying denouement in a drama truly Divine.
“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary;
his understanding is unsearchable.” Isaiah 40:28
1 Scripps Research Institute. “Potential ‘missing link’ in chemistry that led to life on Earth discovered.” ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171106112301.htm (accessed December 7, 2017).
2 Clémentine Gibard, Subhendu Bhowmik, Megha Karki, Eun-Kyong Kim, Ramanarayanan Krishnamurthy. Phosphorylation, oligomerization and self-assembly in water under potential prebiotic conditions. Nature Chemistry, 2017; DOI: 10.1038/nchem.2878.
3 Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross, Origins of Life: Biblical and Evolutionary Models Face Off (Covina, CA: Reasons to Believe, 2014), 105.
4 Fazale Rana, The Cell’s Design: How Chemistry Reveals the Creator’s Artistry (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2008), 273.
5 Ibid, 229-32.
6 Ibid, 240.
7 Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross, Origins of Life: Biblical and Evolutionary Models Face Off (Covina, CA: Reasons to Believe, 2014), 90-1.
8 Krishnamurthy, R., Guntha, S. & Eschenmoser, A. Regioselective αphosphorylation of aldoses in aqueous solution. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 39, 2281–5 (2000).
9 Iris Fry, The Emergence of Life on Earth: A Historical and Scientific Overview (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 2000), Chapter 14.*
10 Ibid.*
12 Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross, Origins of Life: Biblical and Evolutionary Models Face Off (Covina, CA: Reasons to Believe, 2014), 96.
13 Wikipedia contributors, “Peak phosphorus,” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Peak_phosphorus&oldid=805719116 (accessed December 8, 2017).
14 Wikipedia contributors, “Phosphorus,” Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Phosphorus&oldid=814149017 (accessed December 8, 2017).
15 Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross, Origins of Life: Biblical and Evolutionary Models Face Off (Covina, CA: Reasons to Believe, 2014), 203-5.
16 Ibid, 96.
17 See Why the Universe Is the Way It Is by Hugh Ross.
18 See Beyond the Cosmos: The Transdimensionality of God by Hugh Ross.
19 See Who’s Afraid of the Multiverse by Jeffrey Zweerink.
20 McLean, Max. 2017. “Deus Ex Machina.” Fellowship Circle, Fall 2017.
*Page numbers not available in Kindle version.
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SpaceX's Dispute With The Air Force Just Got Even Uglier
Armin Rosen
The Air Force plans on spending $60 million to certify SpaceX for carrying its payloads, but that apparently doesn't mean the ongoing dispute between Elon Musk's aerospace startup and the federal government is over. There's still the matter of several dozen launch contracts that SpaceX believes were awarded to a competitor without a fair bidding process — possibly because of a corrupt Air Force official that Musk has now called out by name.
In April, Musk's company sued the Air Force for allegedly granting no-bid launch contracts to United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin. And last night on Twitter, Musk claimed that a specific Air Force official helped ULA obtain the contracts for 36 launches in exchange for employment at a ULA-affiliated company:
V likely AF official Correll was told by ULA/Rocketdyne that a rich VP job was his if he gave them a sole source contract
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 23, 2014
Why air such a specific and public accusation in the midst of a lingering and still-unresolved dispute with the Air Force? It's possible that SpaceX is just really confident that both the political winds and changes in the U.S. aerospace industry are working in its favor.
On April 25, Senator John McCain sent a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force asking her to clarify testimony related to the launch program. Perhaps more significant, he sent a letter to the Department of Defense's inspector general asking for an investigation into the bidding process for the launch contracts and saying that "the Air Force’s recent actions in this massive procurement program do not appear to conform to instructions from the Office of the Secretary of Defense or the Air Force’s own public commitment to competition."
And SpaceX has racked up some high-profile successes lately: It's launched a reusable rocket and a reusable transport capsule the company built and delivered to orbit arrived on earth from the International Space Station last week. Musk's accusations could be another sign that the company thinks it's succeeding in opening up the launch industry — and that it's equally convinced the federal government will have no choice but to adapt to a changing status quo.
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Property deal bolsters successful San Jose school
Big San Jose real estate deal bolsters successful school operator
Owner of Basis Independent School buys site where school is located
Basis Independent Silicon Valley, a school located at 1290 Parkmoor Ave. in San Jose. Google Maps
By George Avalos |
PUBLISHED: January 4, 2021 at 12:24 p.m. | UPDATED: January 7, 2021 at 7:47 p.m.
SAN JOSE — The principal owner of Basis Independent School Silicon Valley has bought the property where the school now operates in a deal that ensures the educational complex will continue to operate at that site for many years to come.
Spring Education Group, acting through an affiliate, has bought a site at 1290 Parkmoor Ave. near downtown San Jose where one of its subsidiaries, Basis Independent Silicon Valley, operates a school.
“This deal creates a very solid and long-term landlord and tenant relationship for Basis Independent,” said Sean Powell, vice president of real estate for Spring Education Group, which provides private education through several brands, including Basis Independent.
Saratoga-based Spring Education Group’s affiliate, School Realty Owner I, bought a 3.1-acre site at the corner of Parkmoor Avenue and Race Street that includes an existing school building totaling 80,600 square feet, Santa Clara County County public documents filed on Dec. 31 show.
Spring Education paid $77.7 million for the property, according to public property records.
The seller was an affiliate of ERP Properties, a Kansas City-based real estate investment trust.
“This was a way to create a new long-term school-friendly finance agreement for the property,” Powell said.
The deal means that the education company that owns Basis Independent Silicon Valley also becomes the landlord for the school, which has garnered a reputation as an education center that has parlayed a new academic model into a successful facility.
“There will be zero change in the operation,” Powell said.
At the time the school opened in 2014, Basis Independent officials stated the tuition was around $22,500 a year, according to school officials.
“Basis public charter schools are modeled on rigorous international standards,” Amanda Ripley, author of a 2013 book “The Smartest Kids in the World,” stated in her book.
That approach has paid off, according to Ripley’s assessment.
“The average Basis student not only outperformed the typical American student by nearly three years in reading and science and by four years in math, but outscored the average student in Finland, Korea, and Poland as well,” Ripley wrote in the book.
Students with Basis Independent also fared well when compared with the very best students in the world, according to Ripley.
“The Basis kid did better even than the average student from Shanghai, China, the region that ranks No. 1 in the world,” Ripley stated.
Basis Independent Silicon Valley is operating in an office building once occupied by tech titan IBM. The building was extensively revamped to prepare it as a school campus.
“There are long-term agreements and long-term leases to ensure the school will stay here,” Powell said.
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Compton v. Toyota: N.L. Appeal Court Eliminates the Expert Fact Witness
By Raymond G. Critch, Lawyer at McInnes Cooper
On December 23, 2019, the Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal effectively eliminated the category of “knowledgeable fact witness” in favour of broadening the category of “expert witness” and imposing the stringent requirements that come with it. The Appeal Court’s decision in Compton v. Toyota Canada alters the landscape for fact and expert witnesses in Newfoundland and Labrador: when an individual with specialist knowledge or experience is providing evidence taking into account that specialty, their evidence is likely to be deemed expert evidence. Parties (and their legal counsel) must be prepared to have that individual’s evidence admitted as an expert witness under the “Mohan” criteria (relevance, necessity, absence of an exclusionary rule and a properly qualified expert), and not as a fact witness, whenever their expertise comes into play in their evidence.
In Compton v. Toyota Canada, the self-represented plaintiff, Ms. Compton, sued Toyota claiming defective brakes caused an accident in her vehicle. Toyota applied to the court for a summary trial. Its application evidence included an affidavit from Nicholas Manz, the Toyota employee who inspected Ms. Compton’s brakes and the “black box” data recorder in her vehicle. Mr. Manz provided Toyota with a report on his inspection and what the “black box” data showed, reaching conclusions on the basis of his investigations in each report. The trial court accepted Mr. Manz’s evidence as fact evidence from an individual with specialist knowledge and relied heavily on it in dismissing Ms. Compton’s claim. Ms. Compton appealed the trial court’s decision – and the Court of Appeal overturned it on the basis of that reliance:
Line between fact & opinion. Toyota argued Mr. Manz’s evidence wasn’t an opinion, but was a presentation of his findings upon examining Ms. Compton’s vehicle. The Court of Appeal rejected this approach. Acknowledging the line between fact and opinion evidence, or even lay opinion and expert opinion evidence isn’t always clear, Mr. Manz’s evidence went beyond stating facts and instead provided conclusions and opinions.
Training & experience. It was also important to the Court of Appeal that Mr. Manz’s training and experience made it such that his ability to investigate the brakes on Ms. Compton’s vehicle and to extract and understand data from the “black box” went beyond “common ordinary knowledge and experience”. Because he was an “expert”, the Court decided, his evidence couldn’t be regarded as “lay opinion evidence”. Rather, any evidence he gave would likely be the evidence of an expert.
Expert affidavits in summary trials. The Court of Appeal did not, however, explain how the expert accreditation process would work in a summary trial. In full trials, evidence is entered by expert reports and the court traditionally hears about the Mohan criteria for expert evidence and admissibility before a party tenders any other evidence; in summary trials, however, all evidence is entered by affidavit that is subject to cross-examination. How trial courts will handle this practical difference is an open question for now.
Please contact your McInnes Cooper lawyer or any member of our Litigation Team @ McInnes Cooper to discuss this topic or any other legal issue.
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We again held our popular all day meeting at the Scout Hall, Menstrie (near Stirling) on 19th May for model building, demonstrations and a general chat. We also held our annual special race/competition. This year it was a "Reversing Vehicle" competition. See the Competition Rules page for more details.
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The Challenge was fought out at the annual Menstrie Constructor's Day and attracted eleven entries in all. Of these two were exactly the same design (although realised with slightly different parts) and came from David Lawrence in the USA. Another two entries were from the same person (Chris Shute) but were radically different from each other.
To produce a vehicle which will automatically reverse as many times as possible between a pair of obstacles 4 feet apart
Rules:-
The motive power shall be a post Second World War Magic clockwork motor.
All parts of the model must be standard numbered Meccano or Meccano replica parts and appear in the ISM Inclusive Parts list.
The Magic clockwork motor shall be an integral part of the moving model.
The maximum size of the vehicle to be width 9 inches and length 12 inches.
The model must start without assistance.
Once an attempt is under way, the competitor may not touch it except to straighten its course if necessary.
Each entrant shall be allowed three attempts, the most number of reversals accomplished in any one attempt being the one taken in consideration when deciding the winner.
The winner will be defined as the entrant whose model covers the greatest number of reversals on a level floor in one winding.
Proxy contestants are welcome.
The aim and rules are repeated here because they turned out to have a particularly unexpected influence on the result.
The track was a four foot long varnished wooden board set up with weighted Meccano boxes at each end. First off was Chris Shute Mk1. This model went very fast and struck the end boxes with such enthusiasm that it kept knocking its track off line and had to be frequently corrected as allowed under Rule 6 In spite of this it managed thirty three and a bit traverses of the track on its first run. General opinion among the spectators inclined to the view that the winner had appeared already.
Subsequent models achieved up to 9 traverses - with one notable exception. This was Tim Edwards' entry which, on its first run did no less than fifty three (53) reversals. The success of this entry appeared to be down to three main features.
very careful engineering and construction
no reliance on gear driven reversing mechanism (crash gear changes caused some models to fail prematurely - i.e. when there was still spring power available).
no flexible drive band - the Magic Motor was coupled directly to the drive mechanism by a wheel pressing against the motor's drive pulley around which an elastic band had been wound.
Although the model travelled quite slowly (compared to the Shute rocket) it was quite heavy and so momentum ensured a clean direction change at each end of the course. Overall a total distance travelled of over 70 yards was a considerable achievement.
Complete results were as follows:
Name First run Second run
Chris Shute Mk1 33+ 33+
Doug Carson 4 5+
Alan Blair Withdrew
Tim Edwards 53 44+
Margaret Tattersfield
David Lawrence (no.3) 9 7
Bill Jack 3
Chris Shute Mk2 8+ 8+
Robert Jones Not counted (see below)
Two models gave rise to some concern regarding Rule 2. One of these (that of Bill Jack) contained a 5 1/2" strip of non-Meccano manufacture. The ends of the strip were not totally radiused. As the neither the strip itself, or the unusual shape of its ends was fundamental to the operation of the model this minor breach of the rules was allowed to pass. Concern was also raised regarding the unusual 1" spoked wheels on the David Lawrence model. These wheels which were Meccano having been included in one of the Crazy Inventor sets and being only suitable for tri-flat axles were clearly within the rules.
Robert Jones model on the other hand was disqualified. It was over 13" long and therefore clearly in breach of Rule 4. This was a considerable relief to the organisers as this unusual model did not cover the entire distance between the two end stops but instead oscillated back and forward with a period of about 1" The number of oscillations was never counted but probably amounted to over 100. When the Aim is examined it simply says "automatically reverse as many times as possible between a pair of obstacles 4 feet apart". It does not say that the vehicle has to cover the entire distance between the end stops or touch them - nor is there anything in the Rules to this effect. Had this vehicle not been in breach of Rule 4 it would have had to be declared the winner.
The losers in all of this were those responsible for making up the rules, who had better be prepared to take counsels opinion if they are to be employed for the purpose next year!
Pictures from Menstrie 2007
High resolution versions of the photos are also available for download if desired.
Photo - Tim Edwards
Menstrie 2007 - A general view (19/05/2007)
Click here to see higher resolution photo
Menstrie 2007 - A Live Steam Car by Douglas Carson (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Army Vehicles by Ian Soutar (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Collection of Small Models by ??? (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Two Cylinder Marine Engine by Alan Blair (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Steam Powered Gantry Crane by Douglas Carson (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Swinger by Alistair Nicoll (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Lorry by Alistair Nicoll (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Underneath of the Lorry by Alistair Nicoll (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Chris Shute and his Models (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Mechanical Man by Chris Shute (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Perpetual Calendar by Chris Shute (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Rear of Perpetual Calendar by Chris Shute (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - An Interesting Mechanism by Chris Shute (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - A Tug of War Machine by Chris Shute (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - A View of all the Competition entrants (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - First place- by Tim Edwards (53 reverals) (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - A close-up of the first place- entry by Tim Edwards (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Second place- was achieved by Chris Shute (33 reversals) (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Third place- was gained by David Lawrance (9 reversals) (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Entry A by Bill Jack (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Entry B by Douglas Carson (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Entry C by ???? (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Entry D by ???? (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Chris Shute's Mk2 entry (19/05/2007)
Menstrie 2007 - Robert Jones' Disqualified entry (19/05/2007)
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REVERSING BLUES
Bill Jack
The recent competition at Menstrie produced some ingenious models. I was pleasantly surprised and indeed deeply humbled by efficacy of the entries and admired all of them. Many "thought" hours and physical hours must have gone into each one.
Mine started from scratch, as I had never built anything since my first Meccano was neglected when I was fourteen. It was lost, so I had to dig up bits of odd sets here and there to get going again. My final model was Mark 11 (eleven) having been built up and dismantled and reconfigured and rebuilt ten times. The motor was mounted here there and everywhere, inside and outside, and upside down, to try to get the best effect. Yet I still did not come up with the layout of many of the others, nor anything like the quality and only achieving three bumps. The main problem I found was with the gearbox which would reverse but required quite a dunt on the end to end control rod, to shift them and hold them in gear. I was at it on and off for many weeks and even enlisted the help of my colleague's mechanical knowledge and hoard of Meccano bits and pieces.
So, if ever the competition comes up again, hopefully I will have learned something from Menstrie. Meantime, roll on the next annual competition which presumably will be announced soon. Congratulations all round to the organisers and competitors
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Additional Treatments Offer Little Benefit for Pancreatic Cancer: Study
In continuation of my updates on Erlotinib, gemcitabine and capecitabine
Additional treatments for locally advanced pancreatic cancer don't appear to boost survival, a new French study reports.
Researchers looked at the effects of adding a second drug -- erlotinib (Tarceva) -- to the initial round of chemotherapy. They also tested whether adding radiation to a second round of chemotherapy (chemoradiotherapy) would offer any survival benefit.
erlotinib (Tarceva)
Unfortunately, the addition of the second drug didn't help people live longer, and those on chemoradiotherapy didn't fare any better.
"Chemoradiotherapy was not superior to chemotherapy," said the study's senior author, Dr. Pascal Hammel. Hammel is from the department of gastroenterology-pancreatology at Beaujon Hospital, in Clichy, France.
The study was funded by the pharmaceutical company Roche, the maker of Tarceva, and the French National Institute of Cancer.
More than 53,000 Americans are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer annually, the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) says. About 42,000 Americans die each year from the disease, the NCI reports.
The new study focused on 449 people with pancreatic cancer. Their average age was just over 63.
All received standard four-month chemotherapy with the drug gemcitabine (Gemzar). Gemzar is currently used to treat a range of cancers, including pancreatic, ovarian, breast, and non-small cell lung cancers, the drug's labeling information says. For the study, about half the patients (219) also took Tarceva along with Gemzar.
gemcitabine (Gemzar).
After completing initial treatment, imaging tests revealed that 269 patients appeared to have tumors that were under control. That meant their cancer was stable and didn't appear to have spread, or metastasized.
But the tumors couldn't be surgically removed because they had developed around the arteries surrounding the pancreas, study authors said.
About half this group of stable patients (136) received two additional months of the same chemotherapy regimen. The other half (133) was treated with a combination of radiation and the chemotherapy drug capecitabine (Xeloda).
capecitabine (Xeloda)
After three years of follow-up, the researchers found that patients given Gemzar chemotherapy alone survived an average of 13.6 months. Those given the combination of Gemzar and Tarceva had an average survival of 11.9 months, the study found.
Patients treated with chemoradiotherapy lived an average of 15.2 months. Those who got chemotherapy alone lived an average of 16.5 months, the study found.
Hammel said there's still work to be done to improve the results of both chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments.
But for now, Dr. Deborah Schrag agreed that "the French trial demonstrates that routine addition of chemo-radiation following initial chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer does not improve survival compared to continued chemotherapy." Schrag, chief of the Division of Population Sciences, Medical Oncology, at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, wrote an accompanying editorial in the same issue of the journal.
"[And] given the burdens of daily radiation therapy, there is no routine role for the application of this treatment strategy," added Schrag.
Schrag said it's possible there might be a certain group of pancreatic cancer patients who could get some measurable benefit from radiation. "Further evaluation of the tumor samples from the study participants might help to more precisely determine who might benefit from radiation, and such data are eagerly awaited," she said.
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Federal Judge Orders That Border Families Be Reunited
Marcia Frellick
A federal judge in California has ordered that children and families separated because of the Trump administration's zero-tolerance border policy be reunited in the next 30 days.
The American Civil Liberties Union was granted a preliminary injunction by Dana Sabraw, from the Federal District Court in San Diego, in response to the lawsuit it filed to stop the separations. The government is now ordered to reunite parents and children who are younger than 5 years within 14 days, and children who are 5 years and older within 30 days, although it does have the option to appeal.
In issuing the order late Tuesday night, Sabraw cited a brief from the Children's Defense Fund, which reads: "There is ample evidence that separating children from their mothers or fathers leads to serious, negative consequences to children's health and development. Forced separation disrupts the parent–child relationship and puts children at increased risk for both physical and mental illness."
"The psychological distress, anxiety, and depression associated with separation from a parent would follow the children well after the immediate period of separation, even after eventual reunification with a parent or other family," the brief continues.
Some of the separated children are now at the Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City, reported Ruth Gerson, MD, who is director of the children's psychiatric emergency program.
"Being separated from their families in such an abrupt and uncertain way is traumatizing. It also complicates our treatment of them, because it's a trauma that's ongoing," she told Medscape Medical News.
A child involved in an accident can begin healing in a safe place when the initial trauma is over. For children who have been actively separated from their parents by the government, the trauma is ongoing because they don't know where their parents are and whether or when they will see them again, Gerson explained.
"That is a huge psychological strain that makes recovering from a trauma like this extremely difficult," she said.
Psychiatrists in the New York system, which includes Bellevue, are seeing separated children as young as 5 years, she pointed out.
Depression, Cutting, Suicidal Thoughts
"We see depression a lot in young children and in adolescents that may look like irritability or behavior outburst," Gerson said.
"We have seen kids so depressed that they are thinking about suicide or that they are cutting themselves or hurting themselves in some way," she explained.
Some have flashbacks so severe that they report hearing voices or display psychotic symptoms, but "it's important for clinicians to remember that these symptoms can be due to the trauma; it doesn't necessarily mean a child is psychotic," she said.
Psychiatrists are also seeing developmental regression in separated children, such as a toilet-trained child reverting to bed wetting. And treatment is complicated because the foster parents seeking help do not know the child's medical history.
"It's difficult while children are in this transitional state to do real trauma treatment," Gerson said. "We're trying to support them as best we can."
The California order states that the government was not prepared for the mass influx of children.
Order: Government Wasn't Prepared for Influx
"Measures were not in place to provide for communication between governmental agencies responsible for detaining parents and those responsible for housing children, or to provide for ready communication between separated parents and children. There was no reunification plan in place, and families have been separated for months," the order reads.
The May 7 implementation of the Trump administration's zero-tolerance policy for all adults crossing the border illegally resulted in 2300 children being separated from their parents.
The American Medical Association, the American Psychiatric Association, the American Academy of Nursing, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Physicians are among the organizations that called on Trump to put an immediate end to the separations.
On June 20, the President signed an executive order aimed at ending the separation of families at the border by detaining parents and children together indefinitely.
As of June 23, US Customs and Border Protection had reunited 522 of those children.
However, an online Medscape poll shows that physicians are divided over the issue. As of today, 58% of respondents strongly agree and 20% strongly disagree with the executive order ending the practice of separating children from families at the border.
Follow Medscape on Twitter @Medscape and Marcia Frellick @mfrellick
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Dwayne Johnson Previews New Jumanji Trailer
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Home » News » MedColl signs €7m distribution deals in Middle East
MedColl signs €7m distribution deals in Middle East
Published: 28th April 2015
Mullingar based biotechnology firm will supply its skincare and anti-aging supplements into UAE, Lebanon and Iraq
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Goldplat Takes Control of Kilimapesa Gold Project
27 September 2009 (Last Updated September 27th, 2009 18:30)
Goldplat has become the sole owner of the Kilimapesa Gold project in Kenya having completed its acquisition of the 50% stake-owned by International Gold Exploration (IGE) for $2.7m. Goldplat has completed the buy-out through IGE’s subsidiary Gold Mineral Resources for the site located i
Goldplat has become the sole owner of the Kilimapesa Gold project in Kenya having completed its acquisition of the 50% stake-owned by International Gold Exploration (IGE) for $2.7m.
Goldplat has completed the buy-out through IGE’s subsidiary Gold Mineral Resources for the site located in south-western Kenya in the Migori Archaean Greenstone Belt.
Goldplat has already paid $1.2m, with the remaining amount to be paid in six monthly instalments of $250,000 beginning when Kilimapesa Gold’s mining licence is authorised by the Kenyan authorities.
Goldplat expects it will announce a JORC compliant resource at Kilimapesa Gold in the near future, the company said.
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BepiColombo successfully launched
The European-Japanese space probe is now on its way to Mercury. It will reach the innermost planet in seven years.
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ESA’s and JAXA’s space probe BepiColombo successfully embarked on its journey into space today. At 3.45 AM (CEST), the spacecraft took off from Kourou Space Center in French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5 rocket. After a seven-year journey and a total of nine flybys past Earth, Venus and Mercury, BepiColombo will swing into an orbit around the innermost planet in December 2025. The spacecraft carries four scientific instruments on board, to which the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) contributed.
At 3.45 am (CEST) the Ariane-5 lifts off Kourou spaceport.
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BepiColombo is only the third mission to investigate Mercury from close up. Unlike its predecessors Mariner 10 and MESSENGER (both NASA missions), BepiColombo consists of two space probes: the Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO), which will study the planet itself, and the Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (MMO), that will orbit at a greater distance from mercury in order to explore the planet’s magnetosphere and exosphere.
The MPS contributed to the laser altimeter BELA, the X-ray spectrometer MIXS and the instrument package SERENA on board MPO as well as to the plasma particle experiment MPPE on board MMO. The researchers from Göttingen are hoping for an overall picture of the smallest planet in our solar system - from its inner structure to its surface and extremely thin atmosphere.
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The Spectre of an Advertising Meltdown: What You Need to Know
By Nicholas Weaver
Thursday, January 4, 2018, 12:48 PM
DayZero: Cybersecurity Law and Policy
The information security world is focused on two new security vulnerabilities, “Spectre” and “Meltdown”, that represent vulnerabilities embedded in computer hardware. Lawfare readers should respond in two ways: keep their operating systems up to date and, critically, install an ad-blocker for your web browser. (Here are guides on how to do so in Chrome and Firefox.) In fact, a proper response to Spectre should involve ad-blocking on all government computers. Other than that, don’t worry.
Readers who just wanted to know what to do can stop reading. But for those curious about some of the technical background on these vulnerabilities and why ad-blocking is an essential security measure for a modern computer, read on.
Modern Computers: Caches, Parallelism, and Isolation
Modern computers are incredibly complicated but almost all the performance comes from attempting to exploit two concepts: caches and parallelism. And modern computer security often rests on a principle of isolation, blocking the ability of one program to learn or affect what else is happening on the computer. Spectre and Meltdown exploit breaches of isolation due to the interaction of caches and some parallelism features.
A cache is just something holding the previous result, under the assumption that “what you do in the future is often the same as what you do in the past.” So you have instruction caches that hold previously executed instructions, since a program is likely to execute the same instruction again, and data caches that hold previously accessed memory. But there are also more obscure caches, such as the “Branch Target Buffer” (BTB), which records where previous instructions jumped to in an attempt to predict that branch in the future, or the “Translation Lookaside Buffer” (TLB), which remembers mappings between virtual addresses and the actual locations in the computer’s main memory. If a relevant result is in the cache, an operation happens quickly, otherwise that operation is slow.
Parallelism just means doing multiple things at the same time. This can be at a low level, such as observing that in the following miniature program, “X = A + B; Y = C * D,” it is possible to compute X and Y at the same time. Or it can be at the scale of a Google data center where tens of thousands of computers are all working on different parts of the problem.
One particular method for increasing performance is speculative and out of order execution. So if the computer sees a program like “if (X) then (Y = A + B)”, even if it hasn’t discovered what X is, it can still try to compute Y = A + B. But the computer will only actually write the value Y if it discovers X is true and will only attempt to compute Y if it thinks the branch will be taken based on the branch predictor and its BTB. Of course how long this process takes depends on the state of all the caches as well as the final result of determining the value of X.
While processor designers attempt to squeeze every last bit of performance out of a combination of caches and parallelism, security engineers rely on isolation. If two programs are running on a computer, it is critical that one program is not able to deduce information about the other. There are several important barriers to that effect.
A user program should not be able to read information contained in operating-system memory while a JavaScript program should not be able to read out information from other web pages or the web browser. If this isolation fails, we lose our security guarantees, as a hostile program can read passwords out of memory or other sensitive information such as authentication cookies or cryptographic keys. Both Spectre and Meltdown exploit the interactions between speculative execution and various caches to read information across security barriers by observing how long various operations take.
Meltdown, which exploits a weakness in Intel’s TLB to allow a normal program to read the operating system’s private memory, is easy to exploit, but there are already robust patches available. Unfortunately, these patches substantially degrade performance as they require clearing the TLB whenever the operating system returns. Since the TLB is a particularly critical cache, losing the cache state can be particularly hard on performance. Some computer workloads, such as those that rely on a lot of operating system calls, may see a worst-case 20% reduction in performance.
Spectre, on the other hand, exploits a more general flaw in the interaction between the branch predictor and speculative execution to read information across an isolation barrier. It takes considerably subtler code to exploit but, unlike Meltdown, can specifically enable a JavaScript program to read secrets from the web browser. And subtlety in exploitation is not a substantial protection, as it only takes one clever hacker to create some code every other miscreant can use.
Spectre-type vulnerabilities can affect all modern out-of-order CPUs—whether designed by Intel, AMD, or ARM—and although there is effort by browser vendors to mitigate the threat of Spectre-type attacks in JavaScript, these patches are not considered robust even if they do block the initial Spectre-JavaScript proof of concept. So Spectre attacks remain a potential threat even on a fully patched system, even though there is no known attack currently working.
Modern Web Advertisement: Auction and Syndication
The danger from Spectre attacks is substantially magnified by how modern advertising works on the internet. The web browser maintains a key set of isolation barriers, called the same origin policy, that are designed to prevent JavaScript running in one website from reading key information (such as authentication cookies) belonging to a different website. If this isolation barrier ever fails, malicious JavaScript can steal secrets at will.
And it is relatively easy for an attacker to cause a victim’s browser to run the attacker’s JavaScript. Often when you visit a web page with advertisements, an online auction decides who gets to provide you with a JavaScript-laden ad. The process, although fast, can include multiple auctions as an intermediary bids for your pageview and then immediately auctions it off again in a different marketplace. You may be bought and sold several times in a few hundred milliseconds. And it only takes bids from one bad actor somewhere along the chain to have your browser running the attacker’s advertisement.
This naturally results in “malvertising,” malicious advertisements where the JavaScript attempts to do something bad. This could be as innocuous as a fraudulent pop-up claiming you can get a “free Nexus for winning the Google Lottery,” as annoying as a cryptocurrency miner that slows down your browser while it runs, or as dangerous as a browser exploit attempting to either steal secrets or exploit your computer. Spectre-type attacks are particularly well-suited for distribution through malvertising, since there is no current robust defense widely deployed against them.
Malvertising has been a problem for a decade, and the web advertisement ecology has completely failed to make headway. Thus, I have long recommend ad-blocking not to remove annoyances but simply to eliminate a huge security problem. The rise of Spectre-class attacks in JavaScript is just merely one more reason to eliminate advertisements from the browser both on an individual and network-wide level.
So although both vulnerabilities are fascinating and yet another great show of the security industry dancing madly on the lip of a volcano, most Lawfare readers only need to know two things: keep your systems patched and install an ad-blocker. And there is one policy prescription: deploy government-wide ad-blocking.
Nicholas Weaver is a senior staff researcher focusing on computer security at the International Computer Science Institute in Berkeley, California, and a lecturer in the Computer Science department at the University of California at Berkeley. All opinions are his own.
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First Impressions: Gatchaman Crowds
The last anime I plan to follow through the summer season is Gatchaman Crowds, a new sequelto /reimaginging/show based on the classic 1972 series Science Ninja Team Gatchaman (also known as Battle of the Planets or G-Force in the West) from Tatsunoko. With such a big reputation behind Gatchaman, anticipation was running rather high for this series. But did the first episode deliver?
In this first episode we are introduced to our main character, 16-year old highschool girl Hajime Ichinose. Chosen to become the latest member of the Gatchaman Crew (or G-Crew for short), she is quickly introduced to the rest of the team, including serious samurai boy Sugane, the quiet Jō, effeminate male O.D., bikini-clad lolicon Utsu-tsu and their leader - panda-like alien Paiman. The Gatchaman's mission is to protect the Earth from alien attacks, primarily from identities known as MESS. Using special notebooks called NOTEs, the G-Crew are able to transform into armoured fighters, using an "amnesia effect" to make sure no innocent people know of the alien attacks.
This first episode moved at a very frantic pace, with Hajime gaining her Gatchaman powers (although we don't see them manifest until the very end) before she's even had a proper introduction. Her guided tour of the G-Crew base infodumps the team introductions and what exactly they do, and before you know it the episode is over. Things are happening at breakneck speed, and you can't help feel that this might be a lot easier to take in if they took a minute to just slow things down. However one thing I will say is this is VERY inkeeping with Hajime's rather hyperactive nature.
And while the art style is by no means awful, it is a little on the strange side. Hajime's weird proportions aside (I can't tell if she has huge breasts/hips or the clothes are just drawn baggy), everyone's eyes are very disconcerting. The eyes are very sketchily drawn, but the vivid colours make it feel like they are staring into your soul - particularly in Sugane's case. The Gatchaman suit designs have "TOY" written all over them (I'm expecting Figuarts but we'll see), with quite busy designs and brought to life with CGI animation.
I can't honestly say I was expecting Gatchaman Crowds to be like its 70s counterpart but I was at least expecting it to feel a bit more similar. My knowledge of Ninja Science Team Gatchaman is admittedly hazy, but this felt less like a successor and more like a show quite shamelessly trying to cash in on the success of Tiger & Bunny. The only obstacle is that Tiger & Bunny was a REALLY good show, so Crowds is going to have to do a lot better than this first episode to be considered a worthy comparison.
Posted by: Alex at Monday, July 15, 2013
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Galaxy simulations shed light on Milky Way's origins
(Nanowerk News) Rutgers astronomers have produced the most advanced galaxy simulations of their kind, which could help reveal the origins of the Milky Way and dozens of small neighboring dwarf galaxies.
Their research ("Ultra-faint dwarfs in a Milky Way context: Introducing the Mint Condition DC Justice League Simulations") also could aid the decades-old search for dark matter, which fills an estimated 27 percent of the universe. And the computer simulations of “ultra-faint” dwarf galaxies could help shed light on how the first stars formed in the universe.
“Our supercomputer-generated simulations provide the highest-ever resolution of a Milky Way-type galaxy,” said co-author Alyson M. Brooks, an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. “The high resolution allows us to simulate smaller neighbor galaxies than ever before – the ‘ultra-faint’ dwarf galaxies. These tiny galaxies are mostly dark matter and therefore are some of the best probes we have for learning about dark matter, and this is the first time that they have ever been simulated around a Milky Way-like galaxy. The sheer variety of the simulated galaxies is unprecedented, including one that lost all of its dark matter – similar to what’s been observed in space.”
The Rutgers-led team generated two new simulations of Milky Way-type galaxies and their surroundings. They call them the “DC Justice League Simulations,” naming them after two women who have served on the U.S. Supreme Court: current Associate Justice Elena Kagan and retired Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Computer simulation of a galaxy resembling the Milky Way (center) and its small (dwarf) galaxy neighbors. The center panel shows the amount of dark matter (brighter is denser). The small panels show what a telescope might see. (Image: Elaad Applebaum) (click on image to enlarge)
These are cosmological simulations, meaning they begin soon after the Big Bang and model the evolution of galaxies over the entire age of the universe (almost 14 billion years). Bound via gravity, galaxies consist of stars, gas and dust. The Milky Way is an example a large barred spiral galaxy, according to NASA.
In recent years, scientists have discovered “ultra-faint” satellite galaxies of the Milky Way, thanks to digital sky surveys that can reach fainter depths than ever. While the Milky Way has about 100 billion stars and is thousands of light years across, ultra-faint galaxies have a million times fewer stars (under 100,000 and as low as few hundred) and are much smaller, spanning tens of light years.
For the first time, the simulations allow scientists to begin modeling these ultra-faint satellite galaxies around a Milky Way-type galaxy, meaning they provide some of the first predictions for what future sky surveys will discover.
The formation of the stellar halo of a Milky Way-mass galaxy. The immediate surroundings of a Milky Way-like galaxy. Only stars are shown, and are color coded by their chemical composition, with blue=fewer heavy elements and red=more heavy elements. The main Milky Way-mass galaxy is at the center, and is saturated (white). Other, smaller galaxies can be seen falling into the gravitational well of the main galaxy, with many being destroyed and building up the stellar halo of the Milky Way. Some of the smaller galaxies seem to appear/disappear as they go into/out of the field of view of the "camera." This simulation contains gas and the gravitational influence of dark matter, but neither are shown in this movie. The frame is roughly 150 kpc across (500,000 light-years).
In one simulation, a galaxy lost all its dark matter, and while real galaxies like that have been seen before, this is the first time anyone has simulated such a galaxy. These kinds of results tell scientists what’s possible when it comes to forming galaxies, and they are learning new ways that neighbor galaxies can arise, allowing scientists to better understand what telescopes find.
In about a year, the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, recently renamed the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, will begin a survey targeting the whole sky and scientists expect to find hundreds of ultra-faint galaxies. In recent years, surveys targeting a small patch of the sky have discovered dozens of them.
“Just counting these galaxies can tell scientists about the nature of dark matter. Studying their structure and the motions of their stars can tell us even more,” said lead author Elaad Applebaum, a Rutgers doctoral student. “These galaxies are also very old, with some of the most ancient stars, meaning they can tell us about how the first stars formed in the universe.”
Scientists at Grinnell College, University of Oklahoma, University of Washington, University of Oslo and the Yale Center for Astronomy & Astrophysics contributed to the study.
Source: Rutgers University
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History of Navajo Weaving
There are many tales and stories regarding the rich Navajo history in America. None may be more intriguing and exciting than that of Spider Woman. A deity that holds a special place in the Navajo culture, it is believed that she is the one that taught the Navajo to weave.
It's said that the first loom was made from sky and earth cords, and that the weave itself was made from sunlight, lightning, crystals and white shells. For more tales about Spider Woman, Read "Spider Rock, Home of Spider Woman".
However, anthropologists believe is was the Pueblo people who taught the Navajo how to create Native American hand-woven blankets and that Navajo artists were influenced in part by the Spanish who had introduced cotton to the Pueblo long before 1650.
Initially, the Pueblo men would weave the textiles; but the Navajo, being a matriarchal society in which the women owned the sheep and were the ones to weave with the wool.
What began with weaving women's dresses (two identical blankets sewn together), eventually became single blankets (mantas), then Chief's blankets, and evolved on to different styles and designs of blankets and rugs.
Over time, the Navajo Indian rug scene became more beautiful, diverse and sought after with each passing year. Yarn's changed, from natural hand-carded, hand-spun, and hand-dyed yarns, to Germantown yarns, to native wool spun in small mills, to some of the prized Navajo Churro wool pieces of today.
Spider Woman's teachings can still be found in modern-day craftsmanship, as the Navajo weaving is done the same way it now as was on the first Navajo loom: using a hand-made upright loom, with one continuous warp, and each stand of woolen yarn is placed into the warp, by hand, one strand at a time. That is why if a Navajo rug is cut of compromised in anyway – it will not unravel. This is a process that cannot be mechanized – making the Navajo weaving one of the most unique in the world.
From the very first "Black Design Blanket" the Spider Woman created; to the gorgeous Two Grey Hills or historic Storm Patterns weavers craft today, each textile has one thing in common; they are carefully and spiritually created by expert hands who understand the value of earth and the gifts it gives us. Navajo weaving is a transformation of what mother nature offers to us to give life, the Navajo have used this gift to live off of the land and prosper for hundreds of years.
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LA Galaxy Sign Mexican Star Jonathan dos Santos in Bid to Make Playoffs Push
The Galaxy have just 14 league games left and face mounting pressure to avoid missing the playoffs
By Associated Press and Jonathan Lloyd • Published July 28, 2017 • Updated on July 28, 2017 at 1:50 pm
It's been a busy week for the Los Angeles Galaxy as they scramble to recover from a disappointing month and avoid missing out on a shot at the MLS playoffs.
Just hours after their coaching change Thursday, the Galaxy signed 27-year-old Mexican midfielder Jonathan Dos Santos as their third designated player. Dos Santos leaves Villarreal of Spain's La Liga to join his brother, Galaxy star Giovani Dos Santos.
The Galaxy fired coach Curt Onalfo just 20 games into his first season and re-hired veteran coach Sigi Schmid to run the struggling MLS powerhouse.
The moves indicate President Chris Klein's desire for urgent improvement by the Galaxy (6-10-4), who sit ninth in the 11-team Western Conference after losing six consecutive games across all competitions in July, including an embarrassing 4-3 loss to New England last weekend.
The Galaxy have just 14 league games left and face mounting pressure to avoid missing the playoffs with a high-priced roster of international talent.
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The Galaxy host Seattle on Saturday night, but Jonathan Dos Santos won't be available to play. Team officials expect an immediate impact from the talented 27-year-old member of the Mexican national team.
"He can fit into our lineup at a number of different positions and improve our team in multiple ways," Schmid said. "He still has his best years of playing in front of him, and we are excited to add him to our team."
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Best of 2006 #4: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
28/12/2006 Olly Leave a comment
I love my immersive, coherent worlds, me. Make a good one of those and you’re halfway onto my top ten of the year list. One of the best ones won last year, in fact. This is also one of the best.
The scale of Oblivion is the amazing thing. As I type this I’m playing Final Fantasy V Advance, originally released in 1992, and it strikes me that what was a large game then can now be done in full 3D, fully voiced with proper actors, and just looking absolutely phenomenal. It had technical issues that were maybe symptomatic of overreaching on current hardware – or possibly unfamiliarity with it – but the magnitude of Bethesda’s vision was just phenomenal.
But give an ambitious and talented team the time and budget (and possibly the Lord of the Rings licence), and this shows what you can get. The moment when you first walk out of the sewers and up the hill – possibly getting held up or attacked by an ogre on the way – to look back at the city you’ve just come from is burnt indelibly into the memories of everyone who saw it, whatever they thought of the game.
Memorable towns and innumerable settlements and landmarks that can be endlessly explored make a great game, marred only by some technical quibbles. It’s unmissable.
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I’ve just seen the news that Oblivion has been re-rated by the ESRB to change the rating from its previous T to the more adult M. I’m surprised because although the game does have violence, there’s little in the way of excessive gore and I’ve seen far worse in T-rated games as most enemies in this game just fall down and die. The more interesting factor in the decision to rescind the T rating is this one:
partial nudity in the PC version of the game can be created by modders
Besides the fact that I have no problem with a 15-year-old seeing a “partially nude (topless) female” (how many of them haven’t?), I’d hoped that the ESRB had learnt something after the backlash surrounding Hot Coffee. Apparently not. I think I’m right in saying that almost any game can have its art assets hacked by a modder and made nude (or anything else) but that’s besides the point. As with San Andreas, this content wasn’t intended to be seen. Can you really hold them to blame when someone else modifies their code from its original state?
The assertion that they should is absurd, especially when they took steps to make it inaccessible in the first place. It’s funny to me that many of those who decry mod content and blame the developer for it are often the same ones who bang the drum of not holding gun manufacturers responsible when someone decides to play a “murder simulator” for real. I’m not saying that they should (the ethics of the gun industry is something that I’m not touching here), but that double standards such as that completely undermine the argument.
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Oblivion First Impressions
24/03/2006 Olly 4 Comments
I couldn’t let a 360 game as big as this go by without giving some impressions now, could I? Just as The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind hit the Xbox a few months after launch, the sequel does the same thing to the 360 in an infinitely bigger way. Bigger in every way, in fact. So big that I’m just giving some first impressions since I can’t hope to capture it with only a few hours of play.
The first thing I need to say is that I didn’t like Morrowind at all. I tried it, but after a couple of hours I could tell that it wasn’t the sort of thing I was up for pouring hour upon hour into. I honestly can’t remember why since it was so long ago, but whatever it was Oblivion hasn’t suffered from the same thing so far. It’s much the same in that it opens slightly slowly – this time with a slog through a dungeon – but once you get into the spectacular overworld the sense of awe is up there with when I first played Shenmue.
It’s kind of strange in that it’s a very deep and customisable RPG that plays somewhat like an FPS crossed with an MMORPG, but it works in making the combat feel involved and allowing the player to feel a part of the adventure. I’m sure everyone reading this is familiar with that feeling in any RPG of finding a new and bustling town to explore, and I spent most of the time in Oblivion experiencing that. I don’t want to spoil the early story, but suffice it to say that there’s a fairly early moment which goes up there with that infamous scene of Sephiroth in Nibelheim for me, and overall I’m certainly enjoying it as much as can be hoped with a swords and sorcery RPG. As much as I like Lord of the Rings I’m not often too big on playing it.
I’m going to be writing something slightly more in-depth for a first impressions feature over on Pro-G early next week, so keep an eye out for that.
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Life on Mars A Review of The Mars Assignment at Collaboraction
October 29, 2016 at 3:00 pm by Mary Kroeck
by Mary Kroeck
October 29, 2016 November 5, 2016 Filed under:
Georgann Charuhas/Photo: Joel Maisonet
The stigma against mental illness is still as strong as ever. Yet, according to the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), millions of Americans—one in five to be precise—have experienced mental illness. So, why isn’t this issue as talked about—or seemingly cared about—as much as other ailments? What are the signs of mental illness and how is it different than just having a bad day?
These are some of the questions “The Mars Assignment,” directed by Ronan Marra, seeks to answer.
The show centers on a homework assignment given to Alison (the young and very talented McKenzie Franklin). She and her grade school classmates are to give presentations on the solar system. Alison is supposed to present on Mars.
Outside of the classroom, this project seems like it would be a slam-dunk A for Alison. She’s well prepared and has practiced with her parents to the point where she has facts memorized. Her presentation board looks like a ribbon-winning science project. That all changes when she has to actually stand in front of a room of her peers and tell them what she knows.
Her parents, Amy and Eric (Kristin E. Ellis and Joe McCauley), are stressed by parenthood and their jobs. Amy’s only client is a comedienne, Diane (the amusing Georgann Charuhas), whose act centers around her history of depression. Seemingly every character in the show has struggled or is struggling with mental illness. Though this may seem far-fetched, it’s pretty true to reality given the statistics.
Watching “The Mars Assignment” is like putting daily life under a microscope. No one really knows what’s going on in someone else’s head or what someone else is struggling with. However, until society shifts its idea of what mental illness looks like, which isn’t always people shaking in anxiety or screaming in straitjackets, some who struggle might always feel like Martians. (Mary Kroeck)
Collaboraction, 1579 North Milwaukee, (312)226-9633, collaboraction.org, $10-$30. Through November 20.
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Work Of Life: A Review of Traitor at A Red Orchid Theatre Directed by Michael Shannon, Brett Neveu's adaptation of Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People" presents a confounding series of escalations fueled by self-righteousness and ignorance.
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Lian Hoe Huat Enterprise (M) Sdn Bhd
Lian Hoe Huat Enterprise (M) Sdn Bhd 1101662-P
Johor Singapore Taman Lagenda Putra Kulai Johor Bahru (JB)
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Lian Hoe Huat Enterprise (M) Sdn Bhd (1101662-P)
IOI Mart, Lot 8, Jalan Alor Bukit, Taman Lagenda Putra, 81100 Kulai, Johor, Malaysia.
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11 Kaki Bukit Road 1, #01-03 Singapore 415939.
Our core business is in the import, export and distribution of fruits and vegetables. Currently, we have over 300 varieties of fruits and vegetables that we source locally and also imports from countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and China. We are mainly exporting our pre-packed produce to our sister company, LHH Vegetable Pte Ltd which supply to over 1,500 food establishments in Singapore. Locally, we are distributing our products to food establishment and vegetable retailer.
On 18 January 2018, our company relocated to a 30,000 sq ft premise that is almost 3 times bigger than our previous facility. The relocation allows us to accommodate our growing business that has tripled over the years. The new premise also features a bigger cold room and temperature controlled processing and packing facilities that improves our cold chain management. It also improves the work flow and provides a better working environment for our workforce of over 140 employees.
Lian Hoe Huat Enterprise (M) Sdn Bhd is established on 16 July 2014 by our 4 directors, Ms Toh Choon Huay, Mr Huang Zijian, Mr Ng Yip Shian and Mr Tee Ching Guan. Before the company was founded, Ms Toh and Mr Huang were running a vegetable distribution business in Singapore while Mr Ng and Mr Tee were in the business of vegetable trading in Malaysia. They believed that their experiences and knowledge in the respective countries when put together can takes them to greater height and hence the establishment of the company.
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Unit 2 Kingsbury Business Park
Unit 2 Kingsbury Business Park, Kingsbury Road, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 9DL
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Location The premises are situated on Kingsbury Business Park, which fronts the A38 Kingsbury Road and benefits from excellent motorway access with Junction 5 of the M6 Motorway, Junction 9 of the M42 Motorway and the M6 Toll approximately 2 miles distant. Description The subject premises are of steel portal frame construction in two bays, with internal blockwork to approximately two metres and externally of a combination of feature block work and profile metal cladding surmounted by a profile metal sheet roof incorporating Perspex roof lights. Internally, single storey office accommodation has been constructed in blockwork with a concrete plank roof which benefit from suspended ceilings, carpet tiled floor and ladies & gents w/c facilities. Additionally, a works w/c facility has been constructed within the warehouse. Externally, the premises are accessed by three sectional "up and over" style loading doors, demised car parking to the front elevation and block pavior yard area with a shared access point for the benefit of the subject premises and Unit 1. Amenities - Roof lights - Offices - Car parking spaces - Service yard
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Audit Finds Widespread Use Of Antipsychotic Drugs In Nursing Homes : Shots - Health News About 14 percent of elderly nursing homes residents receive a so-called atypical antipsychotic medicine despite an increased risk of death when the medicines are used to manage dementia in older people.
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Audit Finds Widespread Use Of Antipsychotic Drugs In Nursing Homes
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Seroquel, made by AstraZeneca, was the most prescribed of the atypical antipsychotics scrutinized in a federal audit of nursing home claims. Anonymous/AP hide caption
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Seroquel, made by AstraZeneca, was the most prescribed of the atypical antipsychotics scrutinized in a federal audit of nursing home claims.
About 1 in 7 elderly residents of nursing homes receives a so-called atypical antipsychotic medicine, a federal audit finds, despite an increased risk of death when the medicines are used to manage dementia in older people.
A review of medical records found that most of the atypical antipsychotics were being used outside the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the medicines to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Indeed, 88 percent of the Medicare claims for the drugs show they were prescribed for elderly people with dementia.
"Despite the fact that it is potentially lethal to prescribe antipsychotics to patients with dementia, there's ample evidence that some drug companies aggressively marketed their products towards such populations, putting profits before safety," wrote Daniel Levinson, Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services, whose office did the analysis.
The top three drugs, based on the number of claims found in the 2007 audit, were:
Seroquel from Astra Zeneca
Risperdal from Johnson & Johnson
Zyprexa from Eli Lilly.
To Levinson's point on marketing, nursing home pharmacy chain Omnicare agreed to pay the federal government $98 million in 2009 to settle charges it took kickbacks from J&J to boost sales of Risperdal.
The OIG made some recommendations for improvement, such as better education and halting payments for unnecessary use of medicines.
Despite the risks, the prescription of the medicines isn't likely to disappear. As psychiatrist Daniel Carlat told the New York Times, there aren't very many other good options. "Doctors want to maximize quality of life by treating the patient's agitation even if that means the patient will die a bit sooner," Carlat said.
Indeed, as NPR's Joanne Silberner reported back in 2005 when warnings were raised about both the newer, atypical antipsychotics and their predecessors it treating the elderly, a doctor told her he would continue to use the medicines carefully and in low doses because they still carried benefits.
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Forest owners will be targeted on death and injury
5 Dec, 2013 02:06 AM 3 minutes to read
Workers prepare logs in a Silverdale Forest. Photo / Natalie Slade
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Corporate owners of forestry estates with lax health and safety standards leading to serious injury or death will be easier to target under the new regulatory regime, according to Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment chief executive David Smol.
The forestry sector has come under scrutiny in recent months, with nine deaths in the workplace this year, a level Smol told Parliament's commerce select committee was unacceptable. The ministry has put more resource into monitoring and investigating health and safety issues in high-risk areas, and Smol said he expects new workplace safety regulations will help bring down the number of fatalities and injuries, which the government wants to cut by a quarter within seven years.
"We're not saying for a moment the rate of fatality in the forestry industry is acceptable," Smol told the committee. "We have been far more proactive and allocated more resource in the past. Is the current state satisfactory? No its not. We know we have more to do."
Speaking to reporters after the committee, Smol said MBIE has stepped up its regulatory action, including stopping operations that were dangerous, and anticipates a strong regime under the new legislation, which has yet to be finalised.
"We need to make sure wherever the source of the problem is, the regulator can be effective in addressing it," he said.
Health and safety issues came to the fore after several explosions at the Pike River Coal mine on the West Coast in late 2010 killed 29 men, resulting in a Royal Commission of Inquiry, and the writing of an Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety report to inform the government on options to re-write the law, which will be introduced to Parliament next year.
Among the measures embarked on to bring down deaths and injuries in the forestry sector, MBIE has released a new code of conduct for best practice for forestry and is taking a more proactive approach in dealing with safety issues in the sector. That's included some 146 assessments, of which 48 per cent resulted in some enforcement action, including the shut-down of 14 operations.
Brett Murray, MBIE general manager high hazards and specialist services, told the committee the regulator is of the view that health and safety starts at the boardroom.
Still, the current legislation doesn't allow it to be as effective in targeting forest owners, because "it depends on the relationships in terms of direct links around the chain of duty holders responsibilities," Murray said.
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From John Lennon's peace suite to Michael Jackson's baby balcony: The world's ten most rock'n'roll hotels
11 Jun, 2018 11:14 PM 3 minutes to read
Welcome to The Hotel California: The Beverly Hills was immortalised by The Eagles' hit. Photo / Supplied.
"If these walls could talk" is the phrase that springs to mind when used in reference to the hotels listed below.
They are the places where rock stars have got up to all kinds of shenanigans, including motorcycling along corridors and throwing TV's out of bedroom windows.
Below is a pick of the world's most Rock 'n' Roll hotels.
Yoko and John Lennon gave peace a chance during a week-long 'bed in' at the Amsterdam Hilton, during March 1969. Photo / Getty
1. Where Lennon gave peace a chance
Hilton, Amsterdam
In March 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono used their honeymoon in suite 902 to stay in bed and promote peace. The world's media joined them. Now called the John and Yoko Suite, the room has Yoko-approved furnishings.
Rooms from NZ$380 (the John and Yoko Suite from NZ$2500). hilton.com
2. Join the hell raisers of Riot House
Andaz West Hollywood, Los Angeles
As the Continental Hyatt House (1967-1976), it was affectionately dubbed the Riot House. Led Zeppelin motorcycled along its corridors, Jim Morrison was ejected for hanging from a balcony and Keith Richards tossed his TV from the window of room 1015.
From NZ$580, westhollywood.andaz.hyatt.com
Michael Jackson and son on the balcony of his $40000 suite at the Adlon Hotel in Berlin, Germany. Photo / Getty
3. Go wild where Jacko went wacko
Kempinski Adlon, Berlin
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Occupants of the Royal Suite get a view of the Brandenburg Gate. In 2002, Michael Jackson famously dangled his nine- month-old son over the suite's balcony to show his fans.
From NZ$570 (the Royal Suite from NZ$43350), kempinski.com
4. Take a throne at Jay Z's hotel
Mercer Hotel, New York
In 2011 rappers Jay Z and Kanye West took over the second floor of this SoHo hotel while recording their joint album Watch The Throne.
From NZ$700, mercerhotel.com
The revolution will not be... Gil Scott Heron outside the Chelsea Hotel. Photo / Clarence Davis, Getty Images
5. A vicious ending now a new beginning
Chelsea Hotel, New York
Scheduled to reopen next year, this is the rock 'n' roll hotel par excellence.
Madonna and Patti Smith lived there, and Sid Vicious stabbed to death his girlfriend Nancy Spungen in room 100.
6. Finding satisfaction in Morocco
Es Saadi Resort, Marrakech
When Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones stayed here in 1967, Cecil Beaton photographed them by the pool.
From NZ$240, essaadi.com/en
7. Branching out into the desert
Joshua Tree Inn, Joshua Tree, California
Country star Gram Parsons put this desert motel on the map in 1973 when he died of a drug overdose in room 8 – there's a guitar-shaped memorial to him in the courtyard. Donovan stays in room 11.
Gram Parsons Room from NZ$150, Donovan Suite NZ$220, www.joshuatreeinn.com
8. Pillow fight in Paris
George V, Paris
The Beatles stayed here in January 1964 and, when news that I Want To Hold Your Hand had topped the US charts, the Fab Four celebrated with a pillow fight.
From NZ$2000, fourseasons.com/paris
9. You can check out any time you like but...
Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles
The Eagles' Hotel California was not about a specific establishment but the album cover featured the Beverly Hills Hotel – and the publicity helped the venue triple its bookings.
From NZ$985, dorchestercollection.com
Roll up, Roll up: The Beatles George Harrison (Left) and John Lennon (right), with Mike Love of the Beach Boys, in New Dehli. Photo / Getty
10. Roll up for a magical mystery tour
Oberoi, New Delhi
En route to London from Manila in 1966, The Beatles stopped in Delhi to buy musical instruments from Rikhi Ram in Connaught Circus. Music tutors then visited them in the Oberoi's suite 438 to give them sitar lessons.
From NZ$280 (luxury suites from NZ$5260), oberoihotels.com
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Sard Verbinnen Tops US M&A PR Advisors; Brunswick Wins Globally
Sard Verbinnen & Co was the top M&A PR advisor in the U.S. for 2012 by both deal value and volume, according to mergermarket, as the firm counseled 123 transactions worth nearly $216B.
Globally, Brunswick Group topped M&A PR firms in both categories, working 217 transactions worth more than $296B.
Mergermarket said global M&A activity was flat from 2011, while the U.S. saw its best year by value since 2007. In the fourth quarter, alone, U.S. transactions were up more than 45% by value to $305.4B. Energy, mining and utilities were the most active sectors domestically.
Among its big U.S. deals, Sard counseled Softbank Corp. in its $35.5B acquisition of Sprint Nextel (Abernathy MacGregor Group), as well as Equity Residential and Avalonbay Communities in their $16.3B buy of Archstone-Smith Trust (Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher) from Lehman Brothers.
By deal value among U.S. transactions, Sard was trailed by Brunswick Group ($169B), Kekst ($118B), Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher ($116B) and Abernathy MacGregor Group ($101B).
Ranked by number of deals, Kekst ranked second with 115 transactions, followed by Brunswick (103), Joele Frank (90) and FTI Consulting (85).
Globally by deal value, Brunswick was followed by Sard Verbinnen ($227B), RLM Finsbury ($138B), Pelham Bell Pottinger ($135B) and FTI ($124B). By volume, FTI (217) was second, with Sard (132), Kekst (121) and Joele Frank (94) rounding out the top five.
Brunswick, FTI, Pelham Bell Pottinger and Stockwell Communications worked the target in the second largest global deal of the year -- Glencore International's $46B stake in Xstrata. RLM Finsbury repped Glencore. Brunswick also repped Mondelez' Kraft unit in its $26.B spinoff, and Anheuser-Busch InBev in its $20B purchase of nearly 50% of Grupo Modelo.
View full rankings at mergermarket (PDF).
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Italy's Defense Giant Hires Trump-Tied Firm
Mon., May 21, 2018
Leonardo DRS, the US arm of Italy’s top defense, aerospace and security contractor, has hired Trump-connected Ballard Partners for military procurement matters.
Brian Ballard, a Republican fundraiser who chaired the Trump Victory organization in Florida, heads the lobbying team that includes Daniel McFaul, who was campaign manager for ex-Florida Republican Congressman and now “Morning Joe” Trump critic Joe Scarborough.
Earlier this month, Leonardo DRS replaced Northrop Grumman as incumbent on a $65M contract from the US Navy and Japan for radars designed to detect low-flying cruise missiles. If all contract options are exercised, the pact's value could increase to $265M.
Leonardo DRS is pitching the Air Force to build its next-generation trainer aircraft. The planes would be manufactured at Alabama’s Moton Field, which is where the Tuskegee Airmen trained before being deployed to Italy during WWII. The T-100 engines would be built in Arizona and its flight simulators made in Florida.
The Leonardo Company, which changed its name from Finmeccanica in 2016, builds training aircraft for air forces in Italy, Singapore, Poland and Israel.
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Olivet Boys & Girls Club gets donation of 2,800 cases of water from Coca-Cola
by Olivet Boys & Girls Club | Mar 28, 2017 | Announcements
READING, PA- Olivet Boys & Girls Clubs received a refreshing donation Monday.
The Coca-Cola Co. donated 2,800 cases of Smartwater to the clubs.
“This is definitely going to help during the summer to keep the kids hydrated,” said Chelsey Reichelt, marketing coordinator for Olivet. “We will not have to buy water for a while.”
The gift will save the club an estimated $30,000, she said.
The majority of the donation is being stored at Lentz Milling Co.’s location in Fleetwood, said Ted Simes, director of operations at Lentz.
A portion of the donation was presented Monday at Lentz’s distribution center in Reading to Olivet kids from the Clinton Street location.
Lentz is storing the water at no cost to the clubs, Simes said.
The donation will help quench the thirsts of kids in the similarly named SMART Moves program, Reichelt said.
In the program, which promotes exercise, healthy lifestyles and drug-abuse prevention, kids focus on skills, mastery and resistance training, or SMART.
The water will also be available for summer camp programs and members at the seven club Reading locations and the one in Pottstown, Reichelt said.
Courtesy of: http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/olivet-boys–girls-club-gets-donation-of-2800-cases-of-water-from-coca-cola
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Nova Kreditna Banka Maribor d.d. announces signing of the Sale and Purchase Agreement of Abanka d.d. | NKBM
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Nova Kreditna Banka Maribor d.d. (Nova KBM) signed a sale and purchase agreement for the acquisition of 100% shares of Abanka d.d. (Abanka) with the Slovenian Sovereign Holding (SSH). The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year, subject to receiving all mandatory authorisations and approvals from the relevant authorities. NKBM has been selected as the buyer after submitting the best offer for 100% of shares of Abanka in a competitive sales process managed by the SSH.
The combined bank will have improved access to customers in all segments nationwide and will support the competitiveness of the Slovenian banking sector. At today’s signing, President of the Management Board John Denhof emphasized the advantages for both banks and their customers: “We are pleased to have successfully signed the Abanka purchase agreement. This historic moment is an incredible opportunity for us and for Abanka to create a stronger combined bank, which is positive for the Slovenian economy. With the acquisition of Abanka, we are making great progress towards realizing our strategy, which is based, among others, on objective such as growth, profitability and client excellence. We look forward to the successful cooperation with the Abanka management team, its employees and the regulators to close the transaction as soon as possible and realise the potential.”
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Assassin's Creed Origins Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks
CPU eater. While frame rates in games usually scale with the performance of the graphics card, Assassin’s Creed Origins also requires a fair bit of CPU power. We examine whether the hardware requirements of Assassin's Creed Origins are justified.
Florian Glaser, ✓ Stefanie Voigt (translated by Frank Xia), 11/08/2017 🇩🇪 🇫🇷
For the original German review, see here.
Like its predecessors Unity and Syndicate, the latest installment in the successful Assassin’s Creed series is based on Ubisoft’s in-house engine AnvilNext 2.0, which is also used by other Ubisoft titles (e.g. Rainbow Six Siege, For Honor & Ghost Recon Wildlands). These titles have done well in our technology tests in the past; that is to say, the quality of the graphics on offer was in line with the system requirements.
Assassin’s Creed Origins somewhat bucks this trend. Although demands on the GPU have hardly increased in comparison to Ghost Recon Wildlands, the demands on the processor are significantly higher without a corresponding increase in the visual display.
One sign of the game’s surprising CPU hunger is the fact that stronger GPUs only find limited performance gains when the display resolution is reduced. On the other hand, systems with identical GPUs but varying CPUs measure vastly different frame rates. There is - depending on the settings used - a difference of greater than 30 FPS (103 vs. 67 FPS @ 1280x720 & Very Low) between a desktop computer with a Core i7-6700K and a GeForce GTX 1060, and a laptop with a Core i7-6820HK and a GeForce GTX 1060, which works out to be a disparity of over 50%.
Although Origins shows good signs of “multithreading” upon inspection of the CPU under load, which in itself is a positive characteristic and speaks in favor of modernized task sharing, the fact that dual-core chips with Hyper-Threading, or quad-core chips without Hyper-Threading tend to be overstrained, and indeed, the fact that even quad core chips with eight threads working in parallel are pushed to their limits, would appear to point to rather poor optimization. As we’ve recently reported, the high CPU usage could be related to the copy protection software Denuvo, which has already been the frequent cause of negative headlines in the past.
Were we to forget for a moment the limitations of the game caused by the processor, Ubisoft delivers a thoroughly decent technical experience, which - other Assassin’s Creed titles send their regards - scores points with its lush long-range views, high quality details and harmonious lighting effects.
The Egyptian setting is very new and refreshing, which is why Origins appears to be more than just another soulless installment in the Assassin’s Creed series. It’s only in the sharpness of the textures where room for improvement could be found.
We praise the developers above all for the first-class graphics menu that is not only very clean to navigate but is also extensive. Because of the practical comparison images and explanatory texts, we will even speak about the current options, of which other companies should make note. We’ll start with the display menu, which includes brightness controls, display mode, aspect ratio, resolution, refresh rate and field of view. There is also the option to change the internally rendered resolution, as well as turn V-Sync and FPS limits on or off.
The graphics menu is especially comprehensive. Here you can find various buttons and sliders for controlling levels of detail (shadows, environment, textures, background, fog, water, characters, etc.) as well as other technical features. Along with tessellations, Origins has options for screen space reflections, ambient occlusion and volumetric clouds. The type of anti-aliasing is unfortunately undefined. We’re assuming it’s a type of post processing like TAA.
Those wanting to change the graphics settings in one click can simply use one of the preset options. There are six presets in total, four of which - Very Low, Medium, High and Ultra High - we have tested. In contrast to the wide range of graphics options available, it is somewhat of a shame that so many of them require a restart of the game. This is not too annoying in light of the skippable intro scenes, although starting the game anew takes a while even with an SSD. “Takes a while” also describes installing the game. The retail version comes with five discs, and the digital download size is roughly 37 GB (about 41 GB on the hard drive).
In contrast to other triple-A games from 2016 and 2017, Origins is by the by relatively efficient when it comes to video memory. While some titles (such as Middle-Earth: Shadow of War) already require more than 4 GB of graphics memory at maximum details at 1920x1080, the newest Assassin’s Creed title seems to be content with approximately 2.7 GB. The current usage at any stage can easily be read off the VRAM display.
A game with so many graphics options also has in turn so many ways to analyze and measure performance using the integrated benchmarking tools. With the exception of Watch Dogs 2, this feature is shared by all of Ubisoft’s recent triple-A games (Ghost Recon Wildlands, For Honor, The Division, Far Cry Primal, Rainbow Six Siege), although none of their benchmarks are quite as detailed as in Origins.
In addition to showing the most important hardware information (CPU, GPU, API, drivers), the utilization, or rather the temperature of the processor and the graphics card can also be displayed with a push of the F1 key. There is, of course, also an FPS indicator.
At the end of the almost two-minute tracking shot, whose performance - as far as we can tell - is geared towards actual gameplay, there appears an informative summary that breaks down the performance into multiple levels. A similar feature exists in the game itself, with which one can analyze the frame rates of the past 30 seconds.
Frame rates should be on average at least 35-40 for one to reasonably be able to enjoy the Origins experience. Unfortunately, the minimum FPS given by the benchmark tests don’t really carry much weight because of its extreme variance. One should also be careful about using Fraps; in our tests, Fraps caused the mouse speed (keywords: camera navigation) to constantly vary, making normal gameplay impossible.
Although Assassin’s Creed Origins could be better optimized here and there, a high-end PC/laptop is not necessarily needed for the Egyptian adventure. The game is playable with mid-range graphics cards such as the GeForce MX150 on a resolution of at least 1280x720 and minimum graphics settings.
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MSI GT62VR Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB GDDR5) Intel Core i7-6820HK 4 x 8 GB DDR4 Windows 10 64 Bit
MSI GE72 Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (4 GB GDDR5) Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2 x 4 GB DDR4 Windows 10 64 Bit
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MSI PE60 Nvidia GeForce GTX 950M (2 GB GDDR5) Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2 x 4 GB DDR4 Windows 10 64 Bit
MSI PL62 Nvidia GeForce MX150 (2 GB GDDR5) Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2 x 8 GB DDR4 Windows 10 64 Bit
MSI CX72 Nvidia GeForce 940MX (2 GB DDR3) Intel Core i7-6700HQ 2 x 8 GB DDR4 Windows 10 64 Bit
MSI GP62 Nvidia GeForce 940M (2 GB DDR3) Intel Core i7-5700HQ 1 x 8 GB DDR3 Windows 10 64 Bit
MSI CX61 Nvidia GeForce 920M (2 GB DDR3) Intel Celeron 2970M 1 x 8 GB DDR3 Windows 10 64 Bit
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Jewish Online School Celebrates Jewish Women
What do Tzipah and Racheyli have in common, despite living 2,886 miles apart? The Jewish Online School!
These two students (and 285) around the world, log into their classroom at the Nigri International Jewish Online School. The Jewish Online School offers daily, bi-weekly and weekly classes.
Tzipah and Racheyli attend the Day School program, evening track. A highlight of this year was a special curriculum reserved for their Level 8 class - “Jewish Women through the Ages.” On their last day of school, parents and grandparents were welcomed to a special online event: “Jewish Online School celebrates Jewish Women!!”
Going back in time from Chava in Eden, to the midwives in Mitzrayim, from Rashi’s daughters in France to Dona Gracia in Spain, the students went on a journey to discover what qualities made these women so powerful, and how they can emulate them.
Through beautiful creative arts pieces, the Level 8 students demonstrated what they learned from these Jewish women and how THEY can be a Jewish hero. As Chana Rosenthal from Pennysilvania wrote in her Jewish women newspaper, “One big lesson that impacted me throughout this project is the lesson of leadership. I would like to make a difference in this world by being a leader. Whether it is something small like a group project or something big like raising money, I want to be a leader. Many different Jewish women have shown the lesson of leadership, including Miriam, Dona Gracia, my personal role model, Golda Meir, and so many more.”
Miriam Hunter from Washington made the Meorat Hamachpela out of lego and shared that Sarah was her personal hero since second grade. This year, she was able to learn more about her and what we can learn from her, including sticking to your principles.
Hadassah Perez from California created a series of hand drawn stop motion videos, and at the end of year ceremony, presented one about Queen Esther and the lesson of giving things up for the greater good.
“It’s hard to describe the meaningful projects made by these creative students. Watch the videos and read the newsletter to get the full effect!” Mushkie Lipsker, the program director suggests.
“The point of the Creative Arts Project was to give the girls a chance to internalize what they’ve learned and make it their own.” Morah Avianna Dahan, the level 8 teacher, explained, “Bridging the gap between what they learned and their artistic expression allowed for the girls to learn in a unique way and express themselves. And through their creative forms they were really able to harness the different life lessons we learned from each of the Jewish women. I am so proud of their amazing projects.”
"We are so proud of all our Jewish Online School students, from across the country and the globe, on completing another successful year of online learning!” Mrs. Mushka Minsky, the Jewish Online School principal said. “It is amazing to see the great academic achievements and the incredible friendships they create through the virtual classroom. Our dedicated teachers build close connections with their students and their families, lasting beyond the school year."
While students usually graduate to high school after JOS level 8, these students hope to stay. “I just wanted to say thank you for being such an amazing teacher. I feel like I really learned from you a lot and if I do this next year I hope to have you again!” Another student said, “JOS is Amazing! They were so kind and caring, they helped me move up to my correct level. I want to come back next year!!!!!!!!! :)))) I'm going to miss my Morahs and classmates!!”
The Jewish Online School, sister school to the Shluchim Online School, offers a Hebrew School, Day School/Yeshiva and Cheder education to Jewish children around the world.
Registration for the Nigri International Jewish Online School is now open. Register and learn more at JewishOnlineSchool.com or contact Leah at outreach@jewishonlineschool.com / 718-713-3080.
Hadassah’s videos:
https://shluchim.wistia.com/medias/byzdfou8hl - Queen Esther - Giving up for the Greater Good
https://shluchim.wistia.com/medias/y104iyr9ht - Doña Gracia_Chana - Never Stop Climbing
The Shluchim Office and the Nigri International Online School have launched their annual fundraiser, with the goal of raising $360,000 in 36 hours. You can donate now at TogetherForShluchim.com.
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Minor parties fear state commission trying to secure more power for major parties
Nassau Democratic chairman Jay Jacobs on Feb. 13, 2019 in Garden City. Credit: Howard Schnapp
By Michael Gormley michael.gormley@newsday.com @GormleyAlbany Updated October 29, 2019 8:17 PM
ALBANY — Critics took on a powerful state commission Tuesday for considering a proposal they said would limit or end the influence of minor parties such as the liberal Working Families Party, which has challenged Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the Democratic Party he leads.
Nassau County Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs, one of Cuomo's appointees to the Public Financing Commission, proposed changing "fusion voting" to require that political parties attract thousands more voters before they can maintain their permanent line on statewide ballots. The commission could also decide to ban fusion voting, which allows a major party candidate to seek cross-endorsement by a minor party because in New York, all votes count toward the candidate’s total.
The proposal became a hot topic in Buffalo during the fourth and final hearing of the commission.
The panel is charged with developing a voluntary system of using state funds to help pay for political campaigns, but Cuomo and other legislative leaders also tasked the commission with looking at the merits of fusion voting. The system provides the liberal Working Families Party influence with the Democratic Party and the Conservative Party influence with the Republican Party.
Jacobs, however, proposes that minor parties face a much higher bar before they can secure a permanent place on the ballot. He said minor parties should have to attract up to 250,000 votes — five times the current threshold — to qualify for an automatic line on ballots, in a proposal first reported by The New York Times.
That could knock the Working Families Party off the automatic ballot line they’ve held for decades. In 2018, the Working Families had endorsed activist/actress Cynthia Nixon for governor against Cuomo. Cuomo defeated Nixon in the Democratic primary, but the challenge angered many of his supporters.
In an interview after Tuesday’s commission hearing, Jacobs said he’s not committed to a 250,000-vote threshold, but minor parties need to attract some higher level of votes to appear on ballots automatically. Without that automatic line, minor parties face an expensive and laborious task of securing petitions statewide to secure a ballot line in each election cycle.
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Several speakers at Tuesday’s hearing said the proposal is aimed at punishing or eliminating the liberal Working Families Party, which ran a candidate against Cuomo 2018 and has battled with more centrist Democratic Party leaders.
“Fusion voting is basic to our democratic system,” said Phil Rumore, the longtime Buffalo Teachers Federation union president and a founding member of the Working Families Party. “Eliminating fusion voters allows the would-be dictators to prevail.”
On this point, the Working Families Party members had some unlikely support from state Republican Party Chairman Nick Langworthy.
Cuomo is “extracting retribution on the Working Families Party, who had the audacity to support Cynthia Nixon for governor of New York,” Langworthy said at the hearing.
Jacobs denied the effort is aimed at hurting the Working Families Party, which he said has tried to portray him as a tool of Cuomo. Instead, Jacobs said, minor parties need to show they are legitimate forces and that 50,000 votes every two years is too low a bar. He would also require minor parties to meet a new, higher threshold every two years, which could be difficult in an off-year election without any statewide candidates on the ballot.
Cuomo defended the concept Tuesday.
“This is all politics on steroids,” Cuomo said at an event in Manhattan. "Everyone has their own politics and are trying to maximize their own political advantage."
The commission plans another meeting Nov. 14 in Westchester as well as another potential meeting Nov. 15. A final meeting is set for Nov. 25. It’s report is scheduled to be final on Nov. 27, the day before Thanksgiving, and will become law 20 days later unless the Legislature returns to Albany and changes it.
By Michael Gormley michael.gormley@newsday.com @GormleyAlbany
Michael Gormley has worked for Newsday since 2013, covering state government, politics and issues. He has covered Albany since 2001.
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Deadly Rabbit Virus Spreads to Los Angeles County – NBC Southern California
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A deadly virus targeting domestic and wild rabbits has been detected for the first time in Los Angeles County, public health officials said.
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV2) was found in wild rabbits in Littlerock in the Antelope Valley and Juniper Hills in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Aug 4.
The disease was detected in Palm Springs in May, later spreading to San Bernardino, Orange and San Diego counties, state wildlife officials said.
It had shown up in Mexico, and New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Texas before being found in a black-tailed jackrabbit carcass submitted from private property near Palm Springs in May — its first sighting in California.
RHDV2 is not related to the novel coronavirus and does not affect humans or animals other than the lagomorph species, which includes all wild and domestic rabbits, hares and pikas.
Wildlife officials consider it a threat to local ecosystems due to its expected impact on predator species. Decreased wild rabbit populations will likely drive coyotes and raccoons into urban areas in search of food.
Owners of domestic rabbits are concerned about the virus because it carries a 90% mortality rate, and deaths are sudden and violent.
“Infected rabbits and jackrabbits may exhibit no symptoms leading up to their sudden death, or may suffer from fever, swelling, internal bleeding and liver necrosis,” a statement from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
All rabbit owners and veterinarians are being urged to learn about the virus and how to protect rabbits. A vaccine has been developed, and domestic rabbit owners are encouraged to contact their veterinarian for more information. A list of Southland veterinarians offering the vaccine can be found at www.larabbits.org/articles/rhdv2.
Officials have issued the following guidelines for those who own domestic rabbits or who come into contact with wild hares:
House rabbits should remain inside at all times to minimize potential contact;
Any sick or dead rabbits should be reported to state wildlife officials (https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Laboratories/Wildlife-Investigations/Monitoring/Mortality-Report) and should NOT be touched;
Any unusual illness or sudden rabbit deaths should be reported to your veterinarian immediately;
The virus is highly contagious, and can be spread by direct contact with infected animals and/or their urine/feces; can also be spread on contaminated objects, insects, etc., therefore good hygiene practices are necessary
i.e. wash hands thoroughly before and after handling rabbits, thorough disinfection, leave shoes outside, insect control, etc.
Know your hay/feed sources and if they are near areas affected by the outbreak;
Keep dogs on a leash when outside so they don’t interact with wild rabbits; consider having dogs wear booties when outside, or wash their paws before they come inside. Keep dogs and rabbits in separate areas of your home.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued a quarantine on May 12 in which “No rabbit, hare, or their product (meat, pelts, hides, carcasses, etc.) or equipment used to process rabbits may enter California from states or counties where RHD has been diagnosed within the previous year.”
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BREAKING: Katsina students abductors have contacted us –Masari
Monday, December 14, 2020 Motunrayo 0 Latest News in Nigeria
Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari, has said the abductors of at least 333 students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, have contacted his government.
He made this known when he briefed the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), in Daura on Monday.
This was contained in a statement by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
It was titled, ‘Gov Masari Briefs President Buhari On Kidnapped School Children, Assures Of Steady Progress In Rescue Efforts’.
The statement partly read, “President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Daura, Katsina State, received more briefing on children kidnapped from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, with an assurance from Governor Aminu Bello Masari of steady progress to bring them out unharmed.
“The Governor, who was accompanied by the Deputy Governor of the state, Manir Yakubu, said the kidnappers had made contact and discussions were already on pertaining to safety and return to their homes.
“The Governor said the President was fully committed to the rescue of the school children, adding that it was only appropriate to visit the President and give him more details of rescue efforts.”
Bandits had stormed the school on Friday night and abducted the students after a gun duel with the police. The President had arrived in the state on Friday, hours before the abduction took place.
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Wii U - Timeline
Tuesday18th Jul 2017
Rumour Wii U System Update Hints That Miiverse Is Coming To An End Soon
So long, and thanks for all the doodles
The recent Wii U system update apparently brings with it more than just increased stability - dataminers have discovered a message which hints that Miiverse is coming to an end. Deep within Wii U system update 5.5.2, the following text has been unearthed: The Miiverse service has ended. Miiverse and any...
Tue 18th Jul 2017
News Wii U OS Version 5.5.2 Is Now Live
Now this was unexpected
It’s been months since we last saw an update for the Wii U, but that’s not necessarily surprising given that Nintendo jumped ship with the thing just about as fast as they plausibly could’ve. Indeed, the Wii U died a quick death as Nintendo moved on to greener pastures with the Switch, but it seems that perhaps the...
News Teased Wii U Mod Switches Things Up by Outputting TV View on GamePad
Splatoon is the obvious candidate
Nintendo hardware is often targeted for homebrew, hacks and exploits, and we've seen a fair amount of them with 3DS and Wii U - attempts are also being made with the Switch. It's a relatively niche area of course, especially as Nintendo often forces modders offline by closing exploits through firmware updates. Now...
GamePad. Mod
Monday10th Jul 2017
News Europe Is Getting The Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Champions amiibo Four-Pack
Remember that lovely Zelda: Breath of the Wild amiibo four-pack that was confirmed for Japan a while back? Well we hope you've resisted the temptation to buy the Champions individually because it has now been confirmed that Europe is getting them all in a single pack as well. A listing has appeared on Nintendo's German site,...
Friday7th Jul 2017
News You'll Still Be Playing As Link In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Next DLC Pack
The lobster shirt from Wind Waker will be included, too
Ever since it was confirmed that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would be getting DLC, fans have speculated about whether or not this new game content will give players the chance to step into the shoes of other characters, such as Princess Zelda herself or one of her four Champions...
Fri 7th Jul 2017
Monday3rd Jul 2017
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's New DLC Contains A Weird Hidden Area
And it's strangely beautiful
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's first helping of DLC is now live, and includes a brutally difficult challenge which involves working your way through a series of dungeons armed only with the items you find inside. While this new area will already have many of you gnashing your teeth in frustration, one...
Mon 3rd Jul 2017
Friday30th Jun 2017
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Tough Trail Of The Sword DLC Has Been Beaten Already
Spoilers contained within!
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Trial of the Sword challenge - which launched today as part of the game's Master Trials DLC pack - has been beaten already. The 45-floor dungeon is packed with enemies that can only be defeated using gear you find inside - all of your current gear is removed when you enter. ...
Fri 30th Jun 2017
Wednesday28th Jun 2017
News Tingle Shocked Zelda: Breath of the Wild Designer Right Down To Her Bones
"He's such an unsettling character...but...he's also so adorable..."
Love him or hate him, Tingle is here to stay in the Zelda universe. First appearing in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask back in 2000, we've seen him pop up time and again since then and he even got his own game on the DS in the shape of the amazingly...
Wed 28th Jun 2017
Monday26th Jun 2017
News Nintendo Shows Off the New Armour in Zelda: Breath of the Wild's The Master Trials DLC
Korok Mask and Phantom Armor are first up
This week's big release isn't in stores, as it is The Master Trials DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; for those that have paid out on the Expansion Pass on Wii U or Nintendo Switch it's finally time to enjoy some new content. For players keen to play the game yet again (like this writer)...
Mon 26th Jun 2017
Friday23rd Jun 2017
Feature The (Sadly Fictional) Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch Fighter Ballot - Results!
Y’all pulled through
Back in May we launched our very own “fighter ballot” to hopefully gain some excitement for the possible E3 announcement of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch. Unless you completely missed all-things E3 2017, you'll know that this sadly never happened. Nevertheless, you all voted by the thousands – 13,824 to be exact...
Fri 23rd Jun 2017
Tuesday20th Jun 2017
Review Darksiders: Warmastered Edition
War is upon us, at long last
Just when you thought it was safe to bid farewell to your Wii U, a lone figure appears on the shadowed horizon. Unhindered by multiple delays, primed for war and ready to impress; the horseman cometh. Darksiders originally released back in 2010, and was hailed as a hidden gem of the last generation. While it...
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News Nintendo of America Launches E3 2017 eShop Discounts
Up to 50% off Wii U and 3DS games
With E3 now well and truly underway, Nintendo of America has launched a special E3 2017 eShop sale, with various discounts across Wii U and 3DS. Unfortunately there's no equivalent European sale at present. Let's get to the details, shall we? Wii U eShop discounts Super Smash Bros. for Wii U - $41.99 / (normally...
News DLC Details and New amiibo Confirmed for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
DLC Pack 1 arrives on 30th June
It was one of the safer bets ahead of the Nintendo Spotlight at E3 2017, as Nintendo revealed more details on the Expansion Pass content for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The first pack, in good news, will arrive on 30th June, while we also learnt more about the Holiday content which will be called The...
News No Really, Ubisoft Is Going To Release A New Wii Game In 2017
No prizes for guessing what it is, either
One of the least surprising elements of Ubisoft's E3 show this year was the confirmation that the Just Dance series is continuing with Just Dance 2018. Proudly billed as the best-selling music game franchise of all time, Just Dance 2018 offers more than 40 new songs as well as access to another...
Video The Top 5 Most Embarrassing E3 Moments by Nintendo
All that glisters is not gold
E3 is a time for most video game fans to get excited and hyped about upcoming releases, and to see all the newest tech that various games companies have to show off. It is sometimes, however, an event of disappointment. Hopefully this year's E3 will be able to surpass the moments in the video above, which highlights...
Thursday8th Jun 2017
News Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition Confirmed For Physical Release On Switch
Alongside the Wii U version
Badland Games has revealed that it is bringing Axiom Verge to the Nintendo Switch this August in the form of Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition. This new edition includes a specially commissioned documentary by 2 Player Productions regarding the making of the game. Also included is a deluxe booklet with...
Thu 8th Jun 2017
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Wednesday7th Jun 2017
News The Witcher 3 And Assassin's Creed Devs Heap Praise On Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
"They've raised the bar"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has gone down as one of the finest video games of recent memory, not only selling impressively but also securing widespread critical acclaim as well. GamesIndustry.biz has been speaking to two major developers about what makes this Switch and Wii U title so groundbreaking, and what it...
Wed 7th Jun 2017
Thursday1st Jun 2017
News Capcom Kicks Off a Massive Sale on the North American Wii U and 3DS eShops
Mega Man! Monster Hunter! DuckTales!
Though Nintendo made many large strides with the eShop on the 3DS and Wii U compared to the DSi and Wii digital storefronts, and one such improvement it made was the introduction of sales. While the sales were rarely (if ever) comparable to the flash sales that often pop up on Steam and PSN, they still could be...
Thu 1st Jun 2017
Wednesday24th May 2017
Video Cars 3: Driven to Win Looks Decent In Its Gameplay Trailer
Getting into gear
We know, movie tie-ins for Nintendo consoles don't normally get the pulse racing. Yet based on the number of them that grace the big N's hardware they're evidently popular, and we must say that Cars 3: Driven to Win might turn out rather well. That's not necessarily a surprise, as Avalanche Studios has produced it - that team...
News Teslagrad Was Most Profitable on the Wii U Compared to Other Platforms
The Wii U will not likely go down as a high point in Nintendo’s long history with games, the console failed to draw in the masses that came out to buy the Wii and ultimately ended on a rather embarrassing note given the company’s history of success. Still, there’s good to be found in any bad situation, and one positive of the Wii U...
Teslagrad
Tuesday23rd May 2017
News An Adventure Time Mashup Pack is Coming to Minecraft
Well, why not?
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition is just the latest edition of the phenomenally successful franchise. The Mojang-developed and Microsoft-owned IP has progressed from a scruffy but clever PC sandbox game to being dominant in the industry, proving successful on any platform it calls home. Part of its ongoing success is due to...
Tue 23rd May 2017
Monday22nd May 2017
News Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Enjoys a Reasonable Debut in UK Charts
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remains the best performer on Switch
Nintendo had a major new release in the UK charts this week, albeit serving as a reminder that Switch isn't the company's only current-gen hardware. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia arrived on 3DS and has landed at 5th place in the all-format chart - multiplatform title Injustice...
Mon 22nd May 2017
Random Mario Kart 8 Mod Adds Everyone's Favourite Pink Blob To The Starting Grid
Kirby Air Ride 2?
Thanks to the modding community Kirby is the latest character to join the Mario Kart 8 ranks on Wii U. Previously we wrote about Sonic the Hedgehog and Captain Olimar from Pikmin joining the roster, now it's the pink puffball's turn to join the race - albeit unofficially, of course. This is not the first time Kirby has been...
Tuesday16th May 2017
Random Sonic Joins The Mario Kart 8 Roster In This Cheeky Mod
The Blue Blur gets in on the action
While Sonic may have had his own karting games in the shape of the rather lovely Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, that hasn't stopped lovers of the blue blur from wishing that he could be a playable character in Mario Kart 8 also. As you can see from the...
Tue 16th May 2017
Monday15th May 2017
Video How To Get To The Top Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Sheikah Towers The Easy Way
Travel by tree
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's sandbox approach means that players are finding all kinds of cool tricks tucked away in the world of Hyrule - some of which exploit glitches within the game itself. Those of you that have been following the game closely will already know about the infamous flying machine glitch which is handy...
Mon 15th May 2017
Feature Ten Wii U Games That Would Find a Loving Home on Nintendo Switch
Though all of them would maybe be overkill...
The Nintendo Switch has a number of strengths, and one of them is delivering some quality Wii U games on a hybrid format. We can now play Mario Kart 8 on the go thanks to its Deluxe iteration, and you can also highlight the fact that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a Wii U game first,...
News Masahiro Sakurai Compares Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Horizon Zero Dawn
"They really are masterpieces"
Kirby and Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has a regular column in Japanese magazine Famitsu, and the topic of his latest entry - kindly translated by Source Gaming - is two of 2017's biggest open-world video games: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Horizon Zero Dawn
Tuesday9th May 2017
News Eiji Aonuma Aims to Keep Surprising Fans with The Legend of Zelda
"Provide surprises that exceed everyone’s expectations”
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been nothing short of a smash hit with critics and fans alike, who are still exploring everything and everywhere in the new world of Hyrule. What is next for the series juggernaut though? It may be years away before production for the next Zelda...
Tue 9th May 2017
Video This Has To Rank As The Most Epic Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Yet
"The Master Sword has returned to the forest"
We already know that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has a few interesting glitches which can be exploited to benefit the player and even break the game, but this latest discovery is perhap
News Cemu Wii U Emulator Version 1.7.5 Shows Daunting Progress With Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Nearly 8000 backers continue to fund development, too
Cemu, for quite a while, was a relatively low-key Wii U emulator. Its efforts to run games like Super Mario 3D World and Nintendo Land were mixed at best, often struggling to achieve playable framerates on impressive PC builds. Yet the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild seemingly...
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Wii U - Features
Feature Potential Switch Port Round-Up - The Wii U Games That Haven't Come To Switch
Sun 6th Sep 2020
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Prayer and Prayer Requests
"According to the writings of the Gospel,
it is prayer that wins workers for the Lord's vineyard.
More than the effort and the ability of the preacher,
prayer makes the preaching of the Gospel fruitful."
-- St. Vincent Pallotti --
PRAYER, MISSION and YOUTH are special areas of focus for us. PRAYER is certainly what sustains us in our daily life. St. Vincent Pallotti was a man who prayed daily, not only in words but through actions. As followers of Christ and St. Vincent Pallotti we gather in daily community prayer to pray for the many needs of the world and for all those who walk with us on the journey of life. Please feel free to complete the form below with your special intentions so that we can pray with you and for you and your intentions.
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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops provides a site for you to access the daily readings.
We have listed this site below. Use this site for the scripture readings of each day...
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Weekly reading
Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 / Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 [11b] / Acts 10:34-38 / Mk 1:7-11 or Is 55:1-11 / Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [3)] / 1 Jn 5:1-9 / Mk 1:7-11
Monday: Heb 1:1-6 / Ps 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9 [cf. 7c] / Mk 1:14-20
Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12 / Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 7] / Mk 1:21-28
Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18 / Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [8a] / Mk 1:29-39
Thursday: Heb 3:7-14 / Ps 95:6-7c, 8-9, 10-11 [8] / Mk 1:40-45
Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11 / Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8 [cf. 7b] / Mk 2:1-12
Saturday: Heb 4:12-16 / Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c] / Mk 2:13-17
Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 / Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a] / 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20 / http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/011721.cfm
Lecturas semanal
Domingo: Is 42, 1-4. 6-7 / Sal 28, 1-2. 3-4. 3. 9-10 [11] / Hch 10, 34-38 / http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/011021.cfm
Lunes: Heb 1, 1-6 / Sal 96, 1 y 2. 6 y 7. 9 [cfr. 7] / Mc 1, 14-20
Martes: Heb 2, 5-12 / Sal 8, 2 y 5. 6-7. 8-9 [cfr. 7] / Mc 1, 21-28
Miércoles: Heb 2, 14-18 / Sal 104, 1-2. 3-4. 6-7. 8-9 [8] / Mc 1, 29-39
Jueves: Heb 3, 7-14 / Sal 94, 6-7. 8-9. 10-11 [8] / Mc 1, 40-45
Viernes: Heb 4, 1-5. 11 / Sal 77, 3 y 4. 6-7. 8 [cfr. 7] / Mc 2, 1-12
Sábado: Heb 4, 12-16 / Sal 18, 8. 9. 10. 15 [cfr. Jn 6, 63] / Mc 2, 13-17
Domingo siguiente: 1 Sm 3, 3-10. 19 / Sal 39, 2. 4. 7-8. 8-9. 10 [8. 9] / 1 Cor 6, 13-15. 17-20 / http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/011721.cfm
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PC World New Zealand
SAP Hana users warned of security vulnerability
Default encryption keys are the problem
Katherine Noyes (IDG News Service) on 19 June, 2015 06:47
SAP's S4/Hana at Sapphire Now 2015
Hard on the heels of the release of a newly updated version of SAP Hana, a security researcher has warned of a potentially serious vulnerability in the in-memory platform.
"If an attacker can exploit this vulnerability, he can get access to all encrypted data stored in an SAP Hana database," said Alexander Polyakov, CTO with ERPScan, which presented the details Thursday at the Black Hat Sessions XIII conference in the Netherlands.
Polyakov's firm specializes in testing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software from companies such as Oracle and SAP for security purposes. Last year, it had already found SAP Hana installations to be vulnerable to SQL injection attacks, he said.
More recently, "our goal was to understand if we can get access to more data and to other servers in the company," Polyakov explained.
What it found was that it was possible to get access to information such as user passwords and root keys because they were typically stored using the same default encryption key across Hana systems, giving potential hackers relatively easy access.
"The key is the same for every installation until the administrator changes it," Polyakov said. "After a couple of other penetration tests we found out that nobody was really changing this key."
The same issue exists on SAP mobile platforms, he added. Specifically, the application password stored in the configuration file was encrypted with the same default key in every installation.
At least one of the SQL injection vulnerabilities in Hana has already been patched, Polyakov said. In addition, SAP's own guidelines and security recommendations stipulate that the master key should be changed, Polyakov noted.
"Unfortunately, very few customers follow those recommendations," he said.
SAP works closely with external companies including ERPScan to ensure the security of its products, the company said in a statement.
"Our recommendation to all of our customers is to follow the advice in the SAP Hana Security Guide and change the static master keys that are issued with our products," it said.
If such problems exist in SAP's code, it's likely there's a similar issue in custom applications developed by third parties or by in-house developers "who are much less aware of secure development and can make more mistakes," Polyakov said.
It used to be common for software to use default passwords, he noted.
"Now we have a new problem: encryption keys with a default value," he said.
Eventually, Polyakov added, "vendors will give users the option to enter a security key during installation rather than putting somewhere in 160 pages of documents that the default key should be changed."
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Warming Up the Community: Local McAlister's Deli Team Volunteers with Meals on Wheels
Knoxville, TN. (November 16, 2020) — For the entire month of November, McAlister's Deli donated 10¢ of every cup or bowl of soup sold to Meals on Wheels. Through this campaign, McAlister's Delis nationwide were able to raise over $100k for Meals on Wheels to help combat senior hunger and isolation this holiday season. Peak Restaurants, which operates McAlister's Delis in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, raised $3,025.90 for the non-profit locally.
As a part of this initiative, several members of Peak Restaurants' management team in the Knoxville area lead by example, volunteering their time with their local Meals on Wheels affiliate.
"We had a great time delivering Meals on Wheels to senior citizens," said Chris Graves, Area Director of McAlister's Delis in Knoxville. "It was an honor and extremely rewarding, especially during this pandemic. Speaking with some of the community members was a real treat and we enjoyed them sharing stories. Volunteering for this event was nourishing to the soul."
Representing McAlister's alongside Chris Graves were McAlister's GMs from across the Knoxville area: Zander Benson from Turkey Creek, Candace Reeves from Alcoa, Josh Bisig from Schaad Road, Debra Culver from Pigeon Forge, Rob Wellen from Fountain City, and Matt Marshall from Deane Hill.
We're proud of leadership they showed in volunteering to give back, and thankful to Meals on Wheels for the opportunity to partner with them this holiday season.
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Federal prison in Central Florida banned masks for staff as pandemic began, report says
Attorney for UCF professor says he was a victim of ‘First Amendment retaliation’
Feds now say no ‘direct evidence’ Capitol rioters meant to ‘capture and assassinate’ elected officials
Rays ride 3 RBI from rookie Brandon Lowe to topple Indians 6-4
By By Steve Herrick
CLEVELAND — Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash is excited about how his team is playing. The only thing missing for the Rays: a clear path to the playoffs.
Rookie Brandon Lowe homered and drove in three runs, and the Rays hung on in the ninth inning to defeat the Cleveland Indians 6-4 on Sunday, taking two of three from the AL Central leaders.
The Rays have won 11 of 13 and are a season-high 10 games over .500 (73-63). The stretch includes a three-game sweep over Boston and splitting two games with Atlanta.
"Right now I don't think you could ask for much more," Cash said. "The guys, we talk about how they come to the ballpark prepared every single day. The effort's there every single day."
Although moving into postseason contention is a long shot — Tampa Bay trails Oakland by eight games for the second wild card spot in the AL — Cash is pleased with how his team is progressing.
"We gotta have a lot of things go our way," he said. "I couldn't be more impressed and excited about how this team has played here recently and looking forward to how they'll continue to play for the month of September."
The Rays have pioneered the use of a reliever to open games before moving to a more conventional starting pitcher in the early innings.
"The guys they pitch are really good," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "Cashie is doing a really good job with their pitching. You can tell he's having fun with it."
Ryan Yarbrough, another rookie, allowed one run in five-plus innings of relief for opener Diego Castillo, who was removed after Yandy Diaz's leadoff single in the second.
Yarbrough (13-5), who earned his major league-leading 11th relief win, was pulled after Jose Ramirez's RBI single in the seventh.
"I know they're a really aggressive team and for me it's been lately, just a matter of attacking the strike zone and mixing speeds," Yarbrough said.
Adam Kolarek pitched two scoreless innings before Cleveland made it closer in the ninth.
Francisco Lindor singled off Hunter Wood to lead off the ninth. Jose Ramirez drew a one-out walk and Diaz had an RBI single. Jose Alvarado replaced Wood and struck out Yonder Alonso, but Melky Cabrera's two-run double cut the lead to two.
Alvarado struck out Jason Kipnis for his seventh save in 10 opportunities.
Lowe homered to lead off the second and added a two-run double in the seventh for his first-ever three-hit game.
Carlos Carrasco (16-7) allowed five runs in 6 1/3 innings and lost for the third time in his last 11 decisions.
Carrasco appeared to wince after throwing a pitch to Jake Bauers in the fourth. Several infielders talked with him on the mound and were soon joined by Francona and a team trainer. Carrasco remained in the game and said that he was taking extra time between pitches.
C.J. Cron began the fourth with his team-leading 26th homer. Joey Wendle, who made two outstanding plays at third base in the sixth, had an RBI double in the seventh that was followed by Tommy Pham's run-scoring triple.
Wendle charged Greg Allen's slow roller and threw the speedy center fielder out at first. Lindor followed with a grounder, and Wendle made a diving stop and threw him out to end the inning.
SCOOTER UNDER FIRE
Francona and Cash have been close friends for several years, which has led to a series of pranks between the two. Prior to Friday's series opener, Francona had the scoreboard operators at Progressive Field post Cash's career batting numbers, including a .183 average, under the headline, "How Bad is Kevin Cash at the Plate?"
Cash got his revenge before Sunday's game by stealing the scooter Francona rides from his downtown apartment to the ballpark every day. Cash rode the scooter on the field and it was placed between second and third base as the Rays took batting practice. The scooter was hit by a couple of line drives before an Indians clubhouse worker drove it to safety.
The chair Francona sits on in the dugout mysteriously showed up in the Rays dugout before Friday's game. Cash was a suspect, but it appears an Indians pitcher was responsible.
Cash played for Boston when Francona managed the Red Sox and was on Cleveland's coaching staff for two seasons before taking the job in Tampa Bay. The practical jokes will surely continue when the Indians are in Tampa next week.
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DOE Patents Patent: Cryogenic, high-resolution x-ray detector with high count rate capability
Title: Cryogenic, high-resolution x-ray detector with high count rate capability
A cryogenic, high-resolution X-ray detector with high count rate capability has been invented. The new X-ray detector is based on superconducting tunnel junctions (STJs), and operates without thermal stabilization at or below 500 mK. The X-ray detector exhibits good resolution (.about.5-20 eV FWHM) for soft X-rays in the keV region, and is capable of counting at count rates of more than 20,000 counts per second (cps). Simple, FET-based charge amplifiers, current amplifiers, or conventional spectroscopy shaping amplifiers can provide the electronic readout of this X-ray detector.
Frank, Matthias [1]; Mears, Carl A [2]; Labov, Simon E [3]; Hiller, Larry J [4]; Barfknecht, Andrew T [5]
Windsor, CA
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
The Regents of the University of California (Oakland, CA)
W-7405-ENG-48
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Frank, Matthias, Mears, Carl A, Labov, Simon E, Hiller, Larry J, and Barfknecht, Andrew T. Cryogenic, high-resolution x-ray detector with high count rate capability. United States: N. p., 2003. Web.
Frank, Matthias, Mears, Carl A, Labov, Simon E, Hiller, Larry J, & Barfknecht, Andrew T. Cryogenic, high-resolution x-ray detector with high count rate capability. United States.
Frank, Matthias, Mears, Carl A, Labov, Simon E, Hiller, Larry J, and Barfknecht, Andrew T. Wed . "Cryogenic, high-resolution x-ray detector with high count rate capability". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/875091.
title = {Cryogenic, high-resolution x-ray detector with high count rate capability},
author = {Frank, Matthias and Mears, Carl A and Labov, Simon E and Hiller, Larry J and Barfknecht, Andrew T},
abstractNote = {A cryogenic, high-resolution X-ray detector with high count rate capability has been invented. The new X-ray detector is based on superconducting tunnel junctions (STJs), and operates without thermal stabilization at or below 500 mK. The X-ray detector exhibits good resolution (.about.5-20 eV FWHM) for soft X-rays in the keV region, and is capable of counting at count rates of more than 20,000 counts per second (cps). Simple, FET-based charge amplifiers, current amplifiers, or conventional spectroscopy shaping amplifiers can provide the electronic readout of this X-ray detector.},
A simple and robust niobium Josephson junction integrated circuit process
Barfknecht, A. T.; Ruby, R. C.; Ko, H. L.
IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Vol. 27, Issue 2
DOI: 10.1109/20.133873
Improved 1 V and 10 V Josephson voltage standard arrays
Kohlmann, J.; Muller, F.; Gutmann, P.
IEEE Transactions on Appiled Superconductivity, Vol. 7, Issue 2
Superconducting tunnel-junction x-ray detectors with niobium absorbers and aluminum quasi-particle traps
conference, October 1992
Labov, Simon E.; Mears, Carl A.; Morris, George W.
San Diego '92, SPIE Proceedings
Josephson junction integrated circuit process with planarized PECVD SiO/sub 2/ dielectric
IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity, Vol. 3, Issue 1
High resolution, multiple-energy linear sweep detector for x-ray imaging
Patent Perez-Mendez, Victor [Berkeley, CA]; Goodman, Claude A [Kensington, CA]
Apparatus for generating plural electrical signals in a single scan in response to incident X-rays received from an object. Each electrical signal represents an image of the object at a different range of energies of the incident X-rays. The apparatus comprises a first X-ray detector, a second X-ray detector stacked upstream of the first X-ray detector, and an X-ray absorber stacked upstream of the first X-ray detector. The X-ray absorber provides an energy-dependent absorption of the incident X-rays before they are incident at the first X-ray detector, but provides no absorption of the incident X-rays before they are incident atmore » the second X-ray detector. The first X-ray detector includes a linear array of first pixels, each of which produces an electrical output in response to the incident X-rays in a first range of energies. The first X-ray detector also includes a circuit that generates a first electrical signal in response to the electrical output of each of the first pixels. The second X-ray detector includes a linear array of second pixels, each of which produces an electrical output in response to the incident X-rays in a second range of energies, broader than the first range of energies. The second X-ray detector also includes a circuit that generates a second electrical signal in response to the electrical output of each of the second pixels.« less
High resolution collimator system for X-ray detector
Patent Eberhard, Jeffrey W [Schenectady, NY]; Cain, Dallas E [Scotia, NY]
High resolution in an X-ray computerized tomography (CT) inspection system is achieved by using a collimator/detector combination to limit the beam width of the X-ray beam incident on a detector element to the desired resolution width. In a detector such as a high pressure Xenon detector array, a narrow tapered collimator is provided above a wide detector element. The collimator slits have any desired width, as small as a few mils at the top, the slit width is easily controlled, and they are fabricated on standard machines. The slit length determines the slice thickness of the CT image.
High count rate thermal neutron detectors and electronics
Patent Ianakiev, Kiril; Iliev, Metodi; Swinhoe, Martyn; ...
Improved, high count rate thermal neutron counters and electronics enabling new, higher measurement capabilities are disclosed. Next generation 3He and 10B tubes may include an electronics package capable of operating at higher count rates and in higher gamma fields and providing more efficient use of 3He gas. Conventional detector systems may also be upgraded, providing a possible solution to measure spent nuclear fuel with high neutron efficiency previously not possible in 235U fission counter systems. Switching the number of tubes per amplifier allows use of the measured nuclear material for a calibration standard for dead time correction, increasing accuracy ofmore » neutron measurements systems. An optimized detector geometry and advanced electronics with double pulse filtering and a dual channel readout may be provided. A bipolar shaper may improve dead time, provide efficient detector use, reduce double pulsing, facilitate high count rate measurements, and allow remote threshold setting.« less
High collection efficiency X-ray spectrometer system with integrated electron beam stop, electron detector and X-ray detector for use on electron-optical beam lines and microscopes
Patent Zaluzec, Nestor J.
An X-ray spectrometer systems and methods are provided for implementing signal detection for use on electron-optical beam lines and microscopes. The X-ray Spectrometer System (XSS) includes an X-ray detector (XD) measuring the X-ray signal and positioned proximate to a specimen. An environmental isolation window together with an electron beam stop is disposed between XD and the specimen. The environmental isolation window and the electron beam stop protect XD from electrons directly transmitted through the specimen. An electron detector is located between the electron beam stop and the specimen allowing the measurement of scattered electrons. The XD measures an X-ray signalmore » in the X-ray spectrometer system.« less
High spatial resolution X-ray and gamma ray imaging system using diffraction crystals
Patent Smither, Robert K [Hinsdale, IL]
A method and a device for high spatial resolution imaging of a plurality of sources of x-ray and gamma-ray radiation are provided. The device comprises a plurality of arrays, with each array comprising a plurality of elements comprising a first collimator, a diffracting crystal, a second collimator, and a detector.
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Employers need to ensure they have the appropriate policies and procedures in place to deal with age discrimination and should raise awareness of it so that acts of discrimination on the grounds of age can be prevented. If you are an employer or employee in the Chelmsford area we, at Pocknells, can provide you with assistance or any additional information required.
The Equality Act 2010 replaces all previous equality legislation, including the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006. The Equality Act covers age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. These are now called ‘protected characteristics’.
The Act protects people of any age, however, different treatment because of age is not unlawful if you can demonstrate that it is a proportionate means of meeting a legitimate aim. Age is the only protected characteristic that allows employers to justify direct discrimination.
Employers need to ensure they have the appropriate policies and procedures in place to deal with age discrimination and should raise awareness of it so that acts of discrimination on the grounds of age can be prevented.
Discrimination occurs when someone is treated less favourably than another person because of their protective characteristic. There are four definitions of discrimination:
Treating someone less favourably than another person because of their protective characteristic
Having a condition, rule, policy or practice in your company that applies to everyone but disadvantages people with a protective characteristic
Associative Discrimination
Directly discriminating against someone because they associate with another person who possesses a protected characteristic
Perceptive Discrimination
Directly discriminating against someone because others think they possess a particular protected characteristic
Examples of Age Discrimination
An example of direct discrimination would be where someone with all the skills and competencies to undertake a role is not offered the position just because they completed their professional qualification 30 years ago. Other examples could include refusing to hire a 40 year old because of a company’s youthful image, not providing health insurance to the over 50’s, colleagues nicknaming a colleague ‘Gramps’ and not promoting a 25 year old because they may not command respect.
A business requiring applicants for a courier position to have held a driving licence for five years is likely to be guilty of indirect discrimination. A higher proportion of people aged between 40 and above will have fulfilled this criteria than those aged 25. Other examples of indirect discrimination could include seeking an ‘energetic employee’, requiring 30 years of experience or asking clerical workers to pass a health test.
An example of perceived discrimination could be where an older man who looks much younger than his years is not allowed to represent his company because the Managing Director thinks he is too young.
However, different treatment because of age is not unlawful if it can be objectively justified and you can demonstrate that it is a proportionate means of meeting a legitimate aim. For example, an employer might argue that it was appropriate and necessary to refuse to recruit people over 60 where there is a long and expensive training period before starting the job. However, cost by itself is not capable of justifying such an action.
Harassment on the basis of age is equally unlawful. For example, a mature trainee teacher may be teased and tormented in a school on the grounds of age during the teaching experience. If no action is taken by the head teacher, this may be treated as harassment. An employee may be written off as 'too slow' or 'an old timer'. This too could be seen as harassment.
The Equality Act 2010 covered harassment by a third party, making employers potentially vicariously liable for harassment of their staff by people they don't employ. However, this has been repealed with effect from October 2013, and employers will no longer have the risk of being held responsible if an external third party harasses an employee. However, employers must continue to take "all reasonable steps" to ensure that employees don't suffer harassment at work; therefore it is recommended that your harassment policy still states that you show "zero tolerance" towards such behaviour.
Employers must be aware of the significance of the legislation at all stages in the recruitment process and to avoid breaking the age rules they should consider:
removing age/date of birth from adverts for example: ‘Trainee Sales Representatives… envisaged age 21-30 years’
reviewing application forms to ensure they do not ask for unnecessary information about periods and dates
avoiding asking for ‘so many years of experience’ in job descriptions and person specifications for example: ‘graduated in the last seven years’
avoiding using language that might imply a preference for someone of a certain age, such as ‘mature’, ‘young’, ‘energetic’ or ‘the atmosphere in the office, although demanding, is lively, relaxed and young’
ensuring that other visible methods are used to recruit graduates as well as university milk rounds, to avoid limiting opportunities to young graduates
focusing on competencies to undertake a role and not making interview notes that refer to age considerations
never asking personal questions nor make assumptions about health or physical abilities
never ask health related questions before you have offered the individual a job.
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Employers are allowed to use a length of service criterion in pay and non-pay benefits of up to five years’ service. Benefits based on over five years service are also allowed if the benefit reflects a higher level of experience, rewards loyalty or increases or maintains motivation and is applied equally to all employees in similar situations. It is for the employer to demonstrate that the variation in pay/benefits over five years can be objectively justified.
Employers are recommended to review their pay and benefits policies to ensure that they are based on experience, skills and other non-age related criteria.
The existing statutory payment provisions remain in place. Employers can, as before, pay enhanced redundancy payments. However, to avoid discriminating, employers should use the same age brackets and multipliers as used when calculating statutory redundancy pay.
The default retirement age and the statutory retirement procedure were abolished from 6th April 2011.
Employers that wish to prescribe a compulsory retirement age may do so only if it is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.
Action for employers
Employers need to undertake the following to ensure that they are not breaking the law:
review equality policies
review employee benefits
review policies and procedures on retirement
undertake equality training covering recruitment, promotion and training.
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Tales From The Shelf
Tales From The Shelf: Kids Are Weird
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It’s been a while for a new Tales From The Shelf post and I hope to get some more up soon.
Kids are Weird by Jeffery Brown who is best known for his Darth Vader and Son and Vader’s Little Daughter books takes a look at what it’s like observing kids as a parent. I myself do not have children I am Uncle Steven to a lot of kids of friends. Trust me I can relate to this book quite well. The thing that I really enjoyed about the book is that it’s very relatable because we all know that kids say the first thing that come to their minds and you never know what you are going to get from them.
The book is 108 pages of Brown’s autobiographical stories from his son Oscar and the crazy things that he says. The synopsis from Chronicle Books is, As he’s shown in his previous hugely popular books, Jeffrey Brown has a real gift for finding humor in quirky yet universal truths. Now the bestselling author of Darth Vader and Son and Vader’s Little Princess brings his witty comic observations to terrestrial parenting in this perceptive book celebrating the more surreal moments of raising a child. In charming colorful panels, Brown wryly illustrates his five-year old son’s take on the world around him, from watching TV (“Elton John looks pretty in that shirt”) to playing with toys (“This truck can survive on very little water”) to odd requests (“Don’t feel happy at me”), capturing the sweetly weird times that mothers and fathers everywhere experience with their own curious, pure-minded kids.
While the book is a really short read it is very satisfying. If you are familiar with Brown’s other books then you already know what to expect from him. For new comers you are in for a real treat with this book. While his Star Wars books are really fun there is something about his more personal work that I really like. The structure of the book is like a daily strip and he really captures the innocence of what children say and do. While the stories are both touching and funny it’s Brown’s artwork that really makes the book shine. On the surface his art style is pretty simplistic but it’s the subtle details that you really notice when you go back and re-read the book again. Even if you don’t have kids I think that the book is still a great read because the wonderful way that Brown captures that childhood innocence that anyone can relate to.
Is this book worth your time and money? The book list for a bargain price of $14.95 and can be found HERE at Cheap Graphic Novels for $11.24. It’s a nice little hardcover book that will make you laugh and touch you at the same time. Brown capture those special moments that we have with kids and make you feel like a kid all over again. Brown is really at the top of his game with this book and this is a real must have book to add to your collection. Not only is it a great book for your collection, it make a wonderful gift for friends and family. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Chronicle BooksDarth Vader and SonJeffrey BrownKids Are WeirdTales From The ShelfVader's Little Daughter
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After Curiosity, a Dead Zone in Mars Exploration: Analysis
In just days, the Curiosity rover begins its daring descent onto the Martian surface. But while this may prove to be an inspirational moment, veteran astronaut and PM contributor Tom Jones writes that the future of Mars exploration beyond Curiosity is getting dimmer.
If the Mars Science Laboratory survives its do-or-die landing in the wee hours of the morning of August 6 (U.S. Eastern Time), its Curiosity rover will begin searching Mars' Gale Crater for evidence of life-friendly chemistry and climates in the Red Planet's past. But as the world watches for the rover's arrival, scientists and Mars exploration boosters wonder if Curiosity will turn out to be our high-water mark—the last in the U.S.'s long run of exploration triumphs on Mars.
Just as Curiosity is ready to begin its years-long trek, the Obama administration is scaling back NASA's planetary exploration and Mars programs. The White House's 2013 budget would trim spending on Mars exploration and planetary science by 20 percent. In February, the U.S. pulled the plug on a Mars Sample Return mission with the European Space Agency—an ambitious project that planetary scientists ranked as the top priority for robotic Mars exploration. Examining Martian rocks and soil in terrestrial labs will answer many questions about Mars's geologic past, its ability to sustain life forms, and what chemical or physical hazards astronauts could someday encounter.
The White House and its Office of Management and Budget view Mars Sample Return as unaffordable and refused to commit to building an orbiter and a return vehicle for the mission. The effects of NASA's withdrawal were immediate, though: The Europeans have solicited Russian help in building and launching their own rover mission, called ExoMars.
Because NASA failed to convince the White House of the importance of U.S. leadership in Mars exploration, the agency will not have the money to replace Curiosity should it fail, or follow up with a new mission if it succeeds. NASA's only planned Mars mission is MAVEN, an atmospheric science orbiter set to launch next year. The agency is studying how to continue Mars exploration, but cutting-edge rovers are costly. The reduced budget means future probes will probably be small orbiters with narrowly focused science goals, not wide-ranging scouts for human exploration, or hunters of Martian microbes. If the 20 percent budget cut stands, NASA may well have no spacecraft ready for the 2016 and 2018 Mars launch opportunities.
The retreat from robotic Mars exploration undercuts NASA's human spaceflight goals too. Despite his declared goal of first sending explorers to nearby asteroids and then to Mars around 2040, President Obama has ignored space policy since his single "I expect to be around to see [a Mars landing]" speech in April 2010. The administration has placed little priority on actually realizing those goals. Nuclear propulsion technology, advanced Mars landing systems, and the heavy-lift rocket needed for deep-space exploration have all lagged due to funding cuts.
NASA's current budget is $17.7 billion, less than half of 1 percent of federal spending. Restoring planetary and Mars exploration, and human expeditions to follow, will take a sustained commitment of about $25 billion annually, still less than 0.7 percent of the $3.8 trillion federal budget.
A healthy robotic exploration program is essential to scout the way for future astronaut journeys. We simply don't know enough about the surface environments on either asteroids or Mars to enable human explorers to tackle the complex scientific questions waiting for us there. We need a new generation of deep space probes to the moon, asteroids, and Mars.
Those same scouts, along with commercial spacecraft, can help to tap the readily accessible resources on the moon and near-Earth asteroids. Mars, with its deep-seated appeal to human imagination and scientific curiosity, will remain beyond human reach until we first develop and industrialize Earth–moon space. Creating a thriving space-based economy will require private investment, steady congressional support for NASA, and, most important, visionary leadership. Opening up the economic potential of space can pay for future Mars expeditions and provide a lasting legacy to any nation wise enough to make a vigorous investment in space exploration.
Tom Jones is a veteran astronaut, planetary scientist, and co-author of Planetology: Unlocking the Secrets of the Solar System.
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Generative typography: Symbols and animations with variable fonts
by Tanita Wensky Sep 14, 2018 Sep 12, 2018
Often undervalued, typography is in fact one of the most important facets of design, and one that should rarely be left to chance or personal preference. Designing or setting a reader-friendly font means combining knowledge about the writing system with creative expertise. Variable fonts show just how closely the design of typefaces correlates with technological advancement.
Since typography is traditionally a craft that requires precision, generative typography represents a game-changer – one that is set to overhaul to process of designing fonts and symbols. By altering one or several parameters, it is now possible to create multiple designs based on a single font. Different widths, line thicknesses, and font angles or styles are interpolated based on specified limits; alongside typical settings like extra-thin or semi-bold, these yield countless possibilities. The variations cover over 64,000 axes that may affect not only the typeface’s width or thickness, but can also influence properties such as the serif form.
Another function enables short typographical animations to be created through interpolation – a feature that is especially suited to experimental display fonts. This generative sort of typeface design also allows the user to produce (typographical) animations that are particularly suited to animated banners. In theory, it could also be used to create non-alphabetical shapes to be integrated into animations. The Wind typeface, an experimental display font, designed by Hansje van Halem and published by the Typotheque type foundry, is just one of many examples of this kind of moving typography.
How Hansje van Halem’s display typeface Wind, published by Typotheque, looks in use
The foundation for variable typeface design was developed in collaboration with leading global tech giants Apple, Adobe, Google, and Microsoft. The project was presented as an expansion of the OpenType specification at the 2016 Concergence typography conference in Poland. The main objective was to make digital fonts easier to develop, share, and use.
The idea is not a new one, however. Back in the early ’90s, Adobe were at work on a similar project, Multiple Master Fonts; their aim was to meet the demand for limitless variation in typeface design. Due to compatibility issues and complexity, however, the project did not come to fruition. Since Adobe is now collaborating with other companies, today’s project – which, unlike the previous model, is user-friendly – is set to establish itself for web, and later for desktop use.
Yet further variations do not necessarily ensure that more typefaces will be selected, or that they will be put to better use. For graphic designers, variable fonts mean, above all else, that they can choose a font family from a larger selection. For example, in Autumn 2017, typographer Robert Slimbach’s Acumin became one of the first fonts to be presented via Illustrator CC and Photoshop CC with over 90 variations for users. It could be manipulated using sliders on the Axes tool, creating new font styles. In contrast to the many modifiable features and endless choices that variable fonts provide, there are limitations that used to be increasingly rare in digital typography. For instance, Acumin, as well as other variable fonts, lacks special characters, since often only the most necessary characters are available. Of Acumin‘s 90 font variations, there are just two in italics – the individual characters can only be tilted using an axis.
A further problem for users working with moving fonts is that combining typefaces, for which there are now infinite possibilities, calls for greater finesse and skill. After the fonts have been automatically generated, the application stage becomes a true balancing act. Another small hurdle that still prevents variable fonts from being used to their fullest potential online is their incompatibility with browsers; they only work with the newer versions of Chrome and Safari. Indeed, even on websites and apps, text used to be an exclusively static element. Entire font families can now be saved to a single font file with more styles and (using codes) additional colours. They therefore not only adapt to the designer’s specifications, but also make for improved visuals and a more pleasant reading experience. For example, David Jonathan Ross’s Merit Badge typeface brings together variable typography and colour. A result of his ‘Font of the Month’ project, the multicoloured font changes it colour based on additional code.
Merit Badge is a variable colour font by David Jonathan Ross
Made for testing variable typefaces, Variable Fonts – or v-fonts, for short – is a practical web-based tool designed by Nick Sherman. The site aims to enable users to test out variable fonts with ease. It also conveniently provides information on the font styles, their designers, and much more.
The website Variable Fonts provides information on variable fonts
A further source of information is Very Able Fonts by Dutch type foundry Underware. Predictably, the website only works on browsers that support variable fonts.
Underware’s ‘playground’ Very Able Fonts
Variable fonts are revolutionising typography, posing not only new challenges, but also new questions – particularly when it comes to payment processing and licensing: do the prices for high-quality typography decrease with the smooth and simple interpolation of fonts? How much is a font family worth if it contains numerous font styles that are generated, to some extent, automatically? Are differences in quality part and parcel of variable fonts? These questions will certainly require some attention going forward.
Designing for Luxury
The Visual History of Type: interview with Paul McNeil
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Federal report: 2016 Canton gas explosion caused by contractor
Nick Vlahos Journal Star @vlahosnick
Dec 3, 2018 at 6:23 PM Dec 3, 2018 at 11:49 PM
CANTON — A contractor violated state law in causing a natural-gas rupture that resulted in a fatal explosion two years ago in downtown Canton, a federal investigation revealed.
Representatives of Sure Shot Communications of Brimfield were installing underground fiber-optic cable Nov. 16, 2016, when they cut a gas line behind the Opera House Professional Center annex.
A few hours later, the annex — located on the east side of the downtown square — exploded.
A National Transportation Safety Board investigation report issued Monday blamed the gas line damage for the blast.
Sure Shot personnel also did not excavate a concrete sidewalk atop the gas line before drilling. Illinois law states such drilling is to be inspected visually while in progress, according to the report.
The explosion killed one man, Ameren Illinois employee Arturo Silva Jr. of Mapleton. There were 11 others injured, including two Ameren workers. More than 50 buildings were damaged.
"Unfortunately, it has come to light that this tragedy was entirely avoidable and occurred as the result of the circumvention of state laws that were put in place to keep our communities safe," U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos, whose constituency includes Canton, stated in a news release.
The federal agency also faulted Sure Shot and Ameren for not evacuating the area adequately once the gas line breach was discovered.
Attempts Monday night to contact a Sure Shot representative were futile. Sure Shot was working at the behest of Mid Century Communications, a Fairview-based telephone and fiber-optics cooperative.
The report stated the Sure Shot crew had been drilling for about seven hours on that mid-November Wednesday when the gas-line breach took place, about 4 p.m.
According to the federal report, the contractor reported the problem to Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators, a not-for-profit organization known commonly by its acronym, JULIE.
Sure Shot also notified Ameren, which sent four technicians to the scene initially.
Ameren sent a backhoe excavator to the site along North First Street to help uncover the gas leak, the NTSB report stated.
By about 5 p.m., nearby Ameren customers reported gas odors indoors and outdoors, the report stated. Ameren representatives told them to leave their buildings.
Gas flow was shut by 5:37 p.m., seven minutes before the explosion.
The 1-inch plastic line was connected to a 2-inch gas main, according to the report. It appeared the smaller line was cut when the drill was pulled back into its housing.
Sure Shot and Mid Century did not have a written contract for work, the report stated. Sure Shot also did not have a written project plan, nor an emergency response plan.
The Sure Shot crew leader was in his first day of field work.
"I was shocked at the lack of training the people had there," Canton Mayor Kent McDowell said after he read the report. "That's the first thing that jumped out at me right away."
The crew leader told federal investigators the Sure Shot owner instructed him not to excavate under the concrete slab, to avoid replacing it, the report stated. The concrete was relatively new.
Nobody from Sure Shot or Ameren called the 911 emergency telephone number, the report stated. Those representatives believed JULIE would handle that, although state law mandates the excavator also call 911.
"We didn't know anything that was going on until it went 'Boom,'" McDowell said.
Ameren employees also did not take gas readings inside the Opera House, although they took exterior readings.
In a statement issued Monday night, Ameren Illinois Chairman and President Richard Mark said the utility was reviewing the report.
"Ameren Illinois employees and the people of Canton will never forget the tragic events of Nov. 16, 2016," Mark stated. "We continue to grieve for Arturo and his family and for all others who were impacted by the explosion."
McDowell estimated downtown-area property damage exceeded $10 million. Eventually, what was left of the annex and the century-old Opera House was razed.
The report did not recommend safety or policy changes. It also isn't clear what legal actions might be taken now that the report has been released.
A report apparently is required to process some litigation related to the explosion. Insurance payments are among other things affected, according to Peoria attorney Jay Janssen. He represents a Canton chiropractor who was injured in the blast and whose office was destroyed.
For at least three months, Bustos' office has been attempting to expedite the NTSB report, which had been expected within a year following the explosion. In September, Bustos met with NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt to discuss the investigation.
Release of a report was anticipated in October, then in November, after that initial deadline came and went.
"My hope is that the conclusion of this investigation will help provide clarity about what happened, bring closure to the community and help them move past this tragic loss," Bustos stated.
Nick Vlahos can be reached at 686-3285 or nvlahos@pjstar.com. Follow him on Twitter @VlahosNick.
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India and United States agreed to explore new models for educational institutions to take knowledge partnership to a higher level. This will also help in further deepening the bilateral strategic cooperation. In a Joint Statement issued at the end of the India-US Higher Education Summit in Washington, the goals of the partnership were outlined.
Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal, during discussions in the summit, made it clear that India is keen to strengthen teacher exchange programmes to promote development of human resources. India intends to sponsor initially up to 1500 faculty and junior scholars to leading universities and research institutes in the United States.
A 14-day long India-Bangladesh joint military exercise started on 9 October 2011 at Jalalabad Cantonment in Sylhet division, some 240 km northeast of capital Dhaka. The military exercise between the two nations was codenamed Op Sampriti.
Under the joint military exercise, counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations will be practiced as per the UN mandate. India fielded around 40 troops of its elite 21-Para (Special Forces) battalion for the exercise while the Bangladesh Army deployed one of its Para Commando battalions. Around 40 to 50 troops took part in the exercise.
Afghan president Hamid Karzai was on a two-day visit in India on 4 October and 5 October 2011. The visit meant for both the countries to consolidate their strategic partnership and discuss bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. On 4 October 2011 India signed three agreements with Afghanistan for both the countries greater strategic partnership.
The agreements were singed between Afghanistan President, Hamid Karzai and India’s Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh. The Three arguments that were signed during the visit were:
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2. MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Development of Hydrocarbons.
3. MoU on Cooperation in the Field of Mineral Resources Development.
India and Iran on 5 October 2011 agreed to set up a mechanism for payment of crude oil and ensure bilateral trade. Both sides agreed that the mechanism would cover the payment to Indian exporters and some other areas.
The two countries have decided to continue their dialogue on the issue. Earlier, Iran had threatened to stop crude oil supplies to India if a mechanism to pay for imports is not found quickly. India has to pay Iran 9 billion dollars, which is now seven months in arrears. The problem over payment to Iran happened after the Reserve Bank of India on 23 December 2010 scrapped the Asian Clearing Union (ACU).
As an alternative to Asian Clearing Union, India tried to make payments through countries like the UAE, Turkey and Russia. However, these nations had objections to routing big amount of 13 billion dollars that India pays for Iranian oil annually. They wanted to route small payment up to 6-7 million dollars. Iran is second only to Saudi Arabia as an oil supplier to India, while India is Iran's second-biggest crude buyer after China, accounting for about 20 per cent of its exports.
President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, HEU Thein Sein visited India from 12 to 15 October 2011. This was the first State visit of any political head from Myanmar to India following the swearing in of a new government in Myanmar in March 2011.
During this visit, India and Myanmar agreed to step up cooperation in oil and natural gas with discussions touching on new gas pipelines. India also offered an additional 500 million US dollars line of credit. India agreed to resolve border issues and step up energy and trade links.
In security, India and Myanmar agreed to increase the effectiveness of coordinated operations on either side of the border through better intelligence sharing. India also agreed to increase training slots for Myanmar students and establish more I.T. training centres. India and Myanmar discussed the Moreh-Mae Sot road that would connect India and Thailand via Myanmar. This will open a direct road link between India and Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). This direct road link will also accelerate the plans of ASEAN for the Mekong-Ganga corridor.
India and Vietnam signed six agreements on 12 October 2011 during the visit of Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang to India. The agreements are as follows:
India and Vietnam signed an extradition treaty.
Oil exploration agreement in South China Sea.
Friendship pact to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the diplomatic relations in 2012.
Agreement in the field of agriculture and fisheries.
Cooperation in sports and tourism.
Agreement on Cultural Exchanges India and Vietnam also decided to launch a biennial Security Dialogue between their home ministries.
The two nations also decided to increase the trade target to 7 billion US dollars by 2015 from the present mark of 2.7 billion US dollars.
India and South Africa on 11 October 2011 signed a pact to facilitate exchange of Knowledge and experience in the field of election management and administration in New Delhi. It was signed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India, SY Quraishi and the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of South Africa, Brigalia Bam.
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Kamal Nath Minister of Urban Development, Government of India and Gregory Clark, Minister of State for Decentralization and Cities agreed to work towards a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and UK on 14 October 2011 at London.
The MoU would aim at enhancing cooperation and deepen the engagement between India and UK in the areas of capacity building, land economics, heritage management, sustainable master planning, transport planning etc. Another area of cooperation would be the sharing of knowledge in the formulation of Public Private Partnership Models.
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Camera Icon2020 Jayco Herald Sun Tour winner Jai Hindley of Team Sunweb (centre), with placegetters Damien Howson (Mitchelton-Scott) and Sebastian Berwick (St George). Credit: News Corp Australia, Michael Klein
2021 Jayco Herald Sun Tour called off amid COVID-19 uncertainty
Chris CavanaghHerald Sun
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Tour organisers have made the tough decision to cancel next year’s Jayco Herald Sun Tour because of the uncertain COVID-19 environment but are confident a bumper event will return in 2022.
Organisers this week made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 Jayco Herald Sun Tour and Women’s Herald Sun Tour, which had been slated to be held next February.
First run in 1952, the Jayco Herald Sun Tour across regional Victoria has attracted some of the biggest names in international cycling, including 2012 Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins, who won the event in 2009.
Fellow international stars Dylan van Baarle (2019), Esteban Chaves (2018) and Chris Froome (2016) have been among other recent winners of the event.
Jayco Herald Sun Tour chairman Tom Salom said the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 — including state border closures and the recent second-wave in Victoria — made it too hard to proceed with next year’s events.
“We have not taken this decision lightly, however the high level of uncertainty created by the current COVID-19 environment in Victoria presents too many challenges to proceed,” Salom said.
“We appreciate the support of Visit Victoria and Cycling Australia, who understand the rationale behind our decision and have indicated their continued support for both events, and for the return of the events to the cycling calendar in 2022.”
Camera Icon2020 Women’s Herald Sun Tour winner Lucy Kennedy of Mitchelton-Scott lead a chasing pack up Falls Creek. Credit: News Corp Australia, Michael Klein
Salom said the postponed event mean organisers could put more time and resources into planning bumper tours for 2022, highlighting the importance of the event to supporting regional tourism.
“It is critically important for both cycling and regional Victoria that we deliver a high quality Jayco Herald Sun Tour for years to come,” he said.
Jayco owner Gerry Ryan, a long-time supporter of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour, said he understood many people would be saddened by the decision to postpone but it was the right decision to make.
“It’s certainly disappointing for everyone involved; the riders, the officials and the public,” Ryan said.
“We look forward to coming back bigger, better and stronger in 2022.”
West Australian Jai Hindley won the 2020 men’s tour in February, while Queensland’s Lucy Kennedy is the reigning women’s champion.
Originally published as HS Tour called off amid COVID uncertainty
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Week 13 fantasy football start ’em or sit ’em for IDP leagues
Nov 22, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints center Cesar Ruiz (51) blocks Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) during the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
By Jonathon Macri
Arguably the most crucial week of the fantasy football regular season is upon us. While some teams are on the cusp of making the fantasy playoffs, we first have to make the correct start and sit decisions. We all have our studs who we trust in every week, but let’s look at some of the names that are less obvious as we make our final playoff pushes in Week 13.
START — DE Emmanuel Ogbah, Miami Dolphins (vs. CIN)
Emmanuel Ogbah has been one of the hotter names in IDP this season due in large part to his eight sacks, three forced fumbles and team-leading 45 pressures this season. And while the past couple of weeks have been quiet for Ogbah and his fantasy managers, that doesn’t mean the production is over.
One component that has made Ogbah so great this season has been his snap volume. At nearly 600 snaps, he is among the top 15 at his position in playing time, and such high volume provides him immense opportunity to put up strong fantasy numbers. This is very unlikely to change given his success this season, so we may start to see that production return in Week 13.
Ogbah gets a matchup against Brandon Allen and the Cincinnati Bengals, who hold a 58.9 pass-blocking grade as a team, which is the sixth-worst mark in the NFL. Miami's defense should be in for a nice matchup this Sunday to help put Ogbah back on track to what we’ve come to expect from him this season.
SIT — DE Derek Barnett, Philadelphia Eagles (vs. GB)
Derek Barnett got a chance to shine in primetime Monday night, and he made the most of it with some big plays — including a stop on fourth down and a sack on Russell Wilson. While this was nice to see for those who roster Barnett, he isn’t always able to come up with these big games. In fact, he is often stymied when going up against some of the better left tackles in the NFL.
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Stan Lee expresses love for fans in a heartfelt video
"I cannot tell you how much I love my fans."
By Virginia Streva
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Stan Lee arrives at the "Spider-Man: Homecoming" Los Angeles Premiere held at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA on Wednesday, June 268, 2017.
As the tributes to comic book icon Stan Lee, who died Monday morning, keep rolling in, the co-creator of the Marvel Universe had his own message to his fans in a video that was posted to Lee’s official Twitter account on Wednesday.
The video was posted with the caption: “So many wonderful moments with Stan came spontaneously. As we were setting up the camera one day, he casually started talking about his fans. We know how much Stan meant to you, and we thought it would be nice for you to hear how much your support meant to him.”
In his last video, he begins by saying, ”I love my fans. I cannot tell you how much I love my fans. Sometimes at night, I am sitting here thinking, 'What's it all about?' And then I get a letter from a fan or I read something or I see something or I remember something. And I realize, it's so lucky to have fans, fans who really care about you. That's the reason I care so much about the fans because they make me feel so great."
He adds to his touching message, “And there's something, if you think about it, wonderful about someone caring about you — as I care about them — whom you've never met. They may live in another part of the world. But they care and you have something in common, and occasionally you contact each other. But this business of fans I think is terrific, and I love them all."
His death at age 95 has left many fans saddened by the news, and many replied to the video with heartfelt messages and images.
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Okay...I am now a beautiful happy sobbing wreck...over this one...I read this and heard his voice in the marvel power hour...."Stay turned true believers"....thank you Stan Lee and Jack Kirby for keeping me alive for 51 years
— Arcadia Dragon (@CencakMichael) November 14, 2018
Watch the video below.
So many wonderful moments with Stan came spontaneously. As we were setting up the camera one day, he casually started talking about his fans. We know how much Stan meant to you, and we thought it would be nice for you to hear how much your support meant to him. pic.twitter.com/WTX8U1afLm
— stan lee (@TheRealStanLee) November 14, 2018
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Review – Sonata Arctica – The Ninth Hour – by Kevin Thompson
Prog/Symphonic Metal is a crowded market and each band has their devoted following. I have my favourites, fully aware there are many more out there doing well for themselves in this genre that I have never heard. It doesn’t mean they aren’t any good or they do not tickle my earbuds, merely the fact I can only listen to so many in the time I have.
And so it is with Sonata Arctica, a lively bunch of lads from Kemi in Northern Finland. The roots of the band grew from a hard rock band Tricky Beans formed in 1995, changing direction and band name to Sonata Arctica (on the suggestion of a friend) inspired by fellow Fins Stratovarious.
With emphasis on the strong keyboard/keytar melodies of Henrik Klingenberg, bolstered by Pasi Kauppinen’s bass and Elias Viljanen’s guitar rhythm line, Tommy Portimo’s ice shattering drums line up alongside Tony Kakko using both his cool falsetto and tenor voices (fleshed out further with backing vocals from the rest of the band) to bring a heavy snowstorm of sound across the frozen wastes for your pleasure.
‘The Ninth Hour’ is also their ninth album, funnily enough, but it is also a reference to the moment Christ is said to have died on the cross. Whilst not religious Tony Kakko says it echoes some of the lyrical themes and also inspired the idea for the rather fabulous album cover painted by Toxic Angel. It can be seen as a metaphor for a society skirting the edges of war again, in a world where environmental pollution is a daily concern and people ignore the damage we cause to Mother Nature at our peril, a common theme for many bands recently.
It’s a very polished album from a band confident in their sound with the songs never seeming downbeat, whilst the lyrics may illustrate the doom ridden earth we are creating. The quality of music shows why they have been asked previously to tour with their fellow Fins and Nightwish among others.
Closer to an Animal, first track and single is not as heavy as I expected and at times reminds me of Magnum in it’s structure. A lively little number to start and sets the tone for the album with swathes of Henrik’s keys and flourished guitar soloing from Elias as Tony warns we abuse what we have.
There’s a slight Celtic feel in places as Life starts with a Nightwish style introduction on this warm song encouraging you to live your life, blowing away the cold icicles of day to day mundaniety from your mind.
Don’t believe all you are told comes the warning in the chilling Fairytale, blindly following like sheep and allowing ourselves to be manipulated by those corrupted with power. Edited, this catchy number would make a good single with it’s sing along chorus and it is one of my favourites on the album.
Time to seek shelter from the cold and relax in warm comfort to contemplate why We Are What We Are, the destroyers of worlds. Can we turn it around? Is it too late? Can we save what we are losing on this powerful refrain to the Earth.
Thrown from our reveries into the Arctic winds of tumultuous affairs of the heart, Till Death’s Done Us Apart sees us stung by the frozen crystals of emotion as they get buried in the snowy drifts of rampaging instrumentation. As the evening closes in we find ourselves Among The Shooting Stars. Tinkling keys echo in the night on this rock ballad full of streaking lights of emotion and rousing chorus as you wander under the moonlit sky, the warmth of love protects you from the chill.
A Husky sled full of guitars hurtles towards you in Rise a Night, to carry you across the glistening flows of ice and snow. The evening air rushes past with Kauppinen’s bass heightening your senses on a flurry of guitar riffs as the vocals whip around your head, whilst the the thrumming of Portimo’s drums like sled rails bouncing across the ground, quicken the pulse and spray key-notes into the atmosphere. A ride of pure adrenalin before you Fly, Navigate, Communicate and you ease to the steady pace of a fairly generic rock song which then picks up in the latter half. Whilst Tony’s vocal range is displayed extensively on this track it feels like an unused tune from a Europe album and the singing doesn’t quite match Joey Tempest.
Lights flicker in the darkness as Klingenberg’s piano plays on the Candle Lawns, issuing in the lovingly written ballad on this Finnish fairytale of an album, caressed with sweet soloing guitars on a track reminiscent of Darren Wharton’s ‘Dare’.
The lapping waters of an icy sea and cries of sea-birds carry us on to the epic track White Pearl, Black Oceans Part II “By The Grace Of The Ocean”, which I believe is a sequel to a track of the same name on the 2004 album ‘Reckoning Night’ (that’s my homework done). Steadily building orchestration and delicate keys, interwoven with heavy guitars and lit by a fireball of a guitar solo from Viljanen, mid-tune, reflecting on the ocean of sound around him as the song sails away.
Which brings us to the grand finale as we cruise On The Faultline (Closure To An Animal), a crowning glory to a frozen throne. It feels like all the previous tracks were made to lead to this on a song which starts with piano led vocals so dramatic they could have been written for a West End premier musical production. It slowly drifts, so gently you struggle to remember when the the rest of the band join in so seamless is the transition on this delicate, heart-achingly beautiful tune. Then as if snatched by a last chilled gust of wind it fades away the final notes dissipating in the rarefied atmosphere as a distant whistle signals a close.
This has been an adventure for me, guided warmly through this wintry landscape of an album warning of portents we bring upon ourselves, the variations catching my ears and nestling in my head. I shall definitely be giving this a few more spins and if you are a fan of the sub-genre then I can heartily recommend ‘The Ninth Hour’.
Released 7th October 2016
Buy ‘The Ninth Hour’ from Nuclear Blast Records
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A group helps clear debris from fallen trees blocking a road in Orleans near Ottawa (Justin Tang- CP)
Tornado hits national capital region
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Posted: Monday, June 3, 2019 10:33
Residents in eastern Ontario and western Quebec around the national capital Ottawa, were surprised to see funnel clouds racing across the region on Sunday evening.
The tornadoes also surprised weather officials who saw no typical warning signs in their radar images. There was some criticism that tornado warnings were late, even after the tornadoes had passed some areas.
Looking at one of the many damaged roofs where the shingles have almost all been blown off a home in Orleans near Ottawa (Justin Tang-CBC)
The tornadoes were classed as EF-1, meaning winds up to 135 km/h. Fortunately however, damage was limited, mostly to shingles ripped off roofs and broken trees with some downed power lines, and only one minor injury was reported
Video via CBC
This weekend’s severe weather comes only several months after a series of tornadoes ripped through the same region last September causing severe damage to a number of neighbourhoods and towns in the region, with several homes and businesses destroyed along with power blackouts. At that time at least one was classed as EF-3 with winds of 265 km/h, with others classed as EF-2, and EF-1.
Jackie and Rick Morris of Stittsville took aerial photos of Dunrobin on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, two days after a tornado swept through the area near Ottawa. Fortunately this past weekend, the tornadoes were not as powerful. (Jackie & Rick Morris via CBC)
Tornados in the region have been relatively rare historically but not unheard of. Weather officials were hesitant about blaming climate change for the occurrence of tornados within the short time frame but noted that with continued global warming, such events might become more frequent.
City councillor. Matthew Luloff, of Orleans where much damage occurred says more must be done about preparing for climate change. Quoted in the CBC he said, “These events are becoming more and more frequent. And when you see tornadoes two years in a row and once in 100-year floods in 2017 and then in 2019, we really need to be taking a hard look at what we can do to shore up our critical infrastructure to keep people safe, and at the same time make sure that we’re not continuing to contribute to violent climate events like this”.
Additional information – sources
CTV: J Rodriguez: Jun 2/19: Tornado confirmed Ottawa region
CBC: T Pritchard: Jun 2/19: Tornado tears through region
Weather Network: Jun 3/19: EF-1 Tornado confirmed (+video)
Ottawa Citizen: T Blewett: Jun 2/19: Tornado unexpected but not abnormal
CBC: T Prichard: Sep 23/18: Twisters “luck of the draw”
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The August edition of Domus India includes a blend of features on art and architecture. In the Books section, we review The Mughal Empire from Jahangir to Shah Jahan, a compilation of essays by one of the most widely regarded experts on Mughal art and architecture, Ebba Koch, in collaboration with Ali Anooshahr. The essays invite the reader to delve into a multidisciplinary analysis of Mughal India during the first half of the 17th century, during the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan and his predecessor Jahangir. An essay on modernist architecture especially pertaining to Delhi and Chandigarh raises questions of whether the architecture is adaptive or normative, if it can accommodate the expansions of desires and the accumulation of years, and if it fabricates buildings for people or people for the buildings.
The issue includes in-depth features on two important exhibitions — Connecting Threads: Textiles in Contemporary Practice held at Mumbai’s Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, comprising the works of 17 artists which present textile as both a medium and process; and Negative Space: Trajectories of Sculpture at ZKM | Karlsruhe, Germany, surveying ideas from history as well as the contemporary, to build arguments regarding our notions of perception and reality, reflection and representation, illusions and experience.
Following the release of the book Shaping Cities in an Urban Age (2018) authored by Ricky Burdett — professor of Urban Studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the director of LSE Cities and the Urban Age project — this edition of Domus includes an interview with Burdett, highlighting how any argument around sustainability must reintroduce planning as a political and a design discipline, at the heart of architects’ agendas.
Domus, the iconic architecture and design magazine from Italy, is now in India. The eight-decade-old monthly magazine has a history of informed debate on architecture, interiors, art and design. The Indian edition, the first Domus exclusively in the English language, seeks to encourage and promote innovation in the built environment. Domus has been brought to India by Spenta Multimedia, India's largest custom publisher. It aims to track and review the latest architectural and artistic movements in India and the world through its exciting content and rich visuals.
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (Hardcover)
October 2020 Indie Next List
“Epic, beautifully written, heartwarming, and heartbreaking, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is a contemplation on life, death, what it means to make your mark on the world, and why we feel it’s important to do so. Addie makes a deal with a demon so she can live her life the way she wants to. But, like most deals, there are strings attached — and these strings make it so she is forgotten by everyone she meets. Dancing about time, the book shows Addie’s life over 300 years and takes a closer look at her modern life — after a boy in a bookshop remembers her. Months later, I’m still thinking about this book and how beautiful it is; my words don’t even come close to doing it justice. Read this book.”
— Lindsey Pattavina, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison, CT
NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER
THE WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER
#1 Indie Next Pick—October 2020
Recommended by Entertainment Weekly, Real Simple, NPR, Slate, and Oprah Magazine
#1 Library Reads Pick—October 2020
BOOK OF THE YEAR (2020) FINALIST—Book of The Month Club
A “Best Of” Book From: Oprah Mag * CNN * Amazon * Amazon Editors * NPR * Goodreads * Bustle * PopSugar * BuzzFeed * Barnes & Noble * Kirkus Reviews * Lambda Literary * Nerdette * The Nerd Daily * Polygon * Library Reads * io9 * Smart Bitches Trashy Books * LiteraryHub * Medium * BookBub * The Mary Sue * Chicago Tribune * NY Daily News * SyFy Wire * Powells.com * Bookish * Book Riot * Library Reads Voter Favorite *
In the vein of The Time Traveler’s Wife and Life After Life, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab’s genre-defying tour de force.
A Life No One Will Remember. A Story You Will Never Forget.
France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever—and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets.
Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world.
But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name.
VICTORIA “V.E.” SCHWAB is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen books, including the acclaimed novel The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, the Shades of Magic series, Villains series, This Savage Song, and Our Dark Duet. Her work has received critical acclaim, been featured in the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Washington Post and more, translated into more than a dozen languages, and has been optioned for television and film. When she’s not haunting Paris streets or trudging up English hillsides, she lives in Edinburgh, Scotland and is usually tucked in the corner of a coffee shop, dreaming up monsters.
Praise for The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue:
“For someone damned to be forgettable, Addie LaRue is a most delightfully unforgettable character, and her story is the most joyous evocation of unlikely immortality.”
— Neil Gaiman, author of American Gods and winner of multiple Nebula, Hugo, and Locus Awards
"Completely absorbed me enough to make me forget the real world." — Jodie Picoult, Washington Post
“Victoria Schwab sends you whirling through a dizzying kaleidoscopic adventure through centuries filled with love, loss, art and war — all the while dazzling your senses with hundreds of tiny magical moments along the way. The Invisible Life of Addie Larue will enchant readers as deeply as its heroine’s Faustian bargain; you will find yourself in quick turns both aching with heartbreak, and gleefully crowing at the truly delicious, wicked cleverness in store.”
— Naomi Novik, Nebula and Locus Award-winning author of Spinning Silver
“Addie Larue is a book perfectly suspended between darkness and light, myth and reality. [This novel] is—ironically—unforgettable.” — Hugo Award winner Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January
“The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is the kind of book you encounter only once in a lifetime. . . . A defiant, joyous rebellion against time, fate, and even death itself—and a powerful reminder that the only magic great enough to conquer all of it is love.”— Peng Shepherd, author of The Book of M
“Sweeping in its scope yet wonderfully intimate, it's dark and sexy yet romantic and heartbreaking.” —Rebecca Roanhorse, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of Black Sun
“Rich and satisfying.” –Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“A knockout.” –Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
“Epic.” –Library Journal, Starred Review
“Deeply romantic, impossibly detailed.” –Booklist, Starred Review
“A delightful surprise and a balm in difficult times..” –BookPage, Starred Review
“Schwab’s page-turner is an achingly poignant romantic fantasy about the desperate desire to make one’s mark on the world.” —Oprah.com, Best LGBTQ Books of 2020
“A beautiful, meditative novel with an ending that hit me right in the heart.” —Buzzfeed, Best Fall Fantasy 2020
"It's a bit cheeky to call The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Faust for romantic bisexual goths, but it's not wrong... I for one will most certainly remember her."—NPR
“Addie is unlike anything Schwab has written before—epic yet intimate, sweeping but not sprawling... If Addie shows anything, it’s that the impact of our actions and interactions can be vaster and longer-lasting than we can predict. Much like the seven freckles that sprinkle Addie’s face, we create our own constellations, and as we live through these darkened days, I feel brighter for having added Addie to mine.”—Slate
“Schwab beautifully explores what it means to be alone for so long that it's jarring and terrifying once you are finally seen...Addie is an independent and fascinating character who manages to make her mark in spite of the odds.”—USA Today
“Schwab’s writing is warm and intense, and the passages set in the past often make you feel as if you’re reading by candlelight...The book is an elegant comment on the erasure of women from recorded history, but not a pointed one; you never feel that Addie LaRue is a metaphor. She is a woman fighting literally to be seen while bearing witness to her own life, and I rooted for her throughout.”—New York Times Book Review
“One of the most propulsive, compulsive and captivating novels in recent memory.”—Washington Post
“There is no particular art to literary fiction that doesn’t exist in fiction of other genres, and V. E. Schwab’s new book The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue isn’t just an amazing book for its genre; it’s an amazing book, full stop...a gorgeous, immersive story...Schwab is an inclusive, ambitious, and exacting writer, and she doesn’t let either her characters or her readers off the hook...This book doesn’t blend genres, or even transcend genre.”—Chicago Review of Books
"This evocative and clever tale will leave you smiling, filled with love and longing for more magical moments in everyday life."—CNN, Best Books of October
"Expansive and utterly heart-wrenching...both heartbreaking and hopeful. I read the last hundred pages well into the night, gasping and sobbing. It’s a beautiful read."—Book Riot, 25 Must Read New Fantasy Books
“A remarkable, genre-defying epic of a woman fighting to thrive in a world that denies her existence....stunning.”—Shelf Awareness for Readers
"When I first finished Addie LaRue, I sat back with a deep sense of wonder. Schwab’s words had weaved their spell and left me starstruck... eloquent and beautiful...Addie LaRue sparks something internally as you read and what is the point of reading, if not to feel?"—The Nerd Daily
“[An] enthralling romantic adventure.”—Business Insider
"A career triumph...Her propulsive, lyric prose is here, her morally complex, entrancing characters, her unique shape of magic, all wrought within this entirely fresh premise that will no doubt become a long-lasting favorite...Addie defies genre, blending romance and history, fantasy and monstrosity, cresting through peaks of time, centered on a young (and also, technically very old) woman with both less and more agency than anyone alive...romantic, ambitious, and defiantly, deliberately hopeful. Epic and intimate at once, it asks what art is...Schwab is simply one of the most skilled writers working in her genre...The feat of this book is frankly awe-inspiring.”—Tor.com
“[Schwab] flexes her beautiful prose and sets the stage for an unforgettable tale.”—SyFy Wire
"Poetic and heartrending, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue is perfect for fans of time travel stories, historical fiction, and fantasy alike." —The Register-Herald
"This spellbinding story is destined to be a classic." —Greatist
"A beautiful tale of star-crossed love, magic, and a dark Faustian Bargain makes The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue the perfect book for the fantasy lover in your life!" —The Mary Sue
"A gender flip version of Faust, and also a haunting love story that will linger." —New York Journal of Books
"A masterpiece that has been so many years in the making, but the wait was truly worth every page...a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading the last word." —Seventeen Magazine
"Irresistibly contagious." — Locus Magazine
“One of the most haunting and bittersweetly beautiful novels I have ever read...a mature, introspective love story, and a thoughtful examination of what it means to have a life well lived.” —Manhattan Mercury News (Kansas)
Fiction / Fantasy / Historical
Paperback, Large Print (October 28th, 2020): $34.99
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Shazia Perveen
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