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The Bachelor star’s surprising NRL link
After getting locked in a heated argument on The Bachelor, Kaitlyn Hoppe’s past has been revealed, including her link to an NRL star and a multi-millionaire
by Amy Price
The Bachelor intruder Kaitlyn Hoppe is no stranger to the spotlight.
The 26-year-old - who was labelled "Gold Coast trash" by Brisbane contestant Roxi Kenny in a fiery argument on Thursday night - is the daughter of a former NRL star and was once an aspiring actor.
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Norths player Sean Hoppe with daughter Kaitlyn (11mths). 12 September 1994. Sport / Rugby League
Kaitlyn's father Sean Hoppe was a New Zealand rugby league player who played for both the Canberra Raiders and Auckland Warriors, where he won a Dally M medal as the NRL's best winger in 1995 with 19 tries in the season.
He was playing for the North Sydney Bears a year earlier when Kaitlyn was born and posed for a photo shoot with her at 11 months old.
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While he now lives in Bundaberg, Kaitlyn works in real estate on the Gold Coast.
Kaitlyn Hoppe behind the scenes on a film set in 2015. Picture: Instagram
Kaitlyn Hoppe at the Candy Shop Mansion in 2018. Picture: Instagram
She was once an acting hopeful, appearing in 2016 film The Veiled and sharing behind the scenes photos to social media.
She also shared photos partying at the infamous Candyshop Mansion, owned by multi-millionaire Travers "Candyman" Beynon, on the Gold Coast in 2018 during her eight-year stint working for lingerie label Honey Birdette.
"I made it out alive @candyshopmansion 2018 party! RIP phone but it was worth it," she wrote at the time.
Kaitlyn entered The Bachelor as an intruder hoping to win the heart of Locky Gilbert and has since butted heads with Kenny, who called her "fake" in a series of heated arguments.
Originally published as Bach star's surprising NRL link
Locky and Kaitlyn on the set of the group date episode of The Bachelor Series 8 at The Paper Mill in Liverpool, Sydney. Picture: Richard Dobson
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Goon sales in NT halve after floor price introduced
by MADURA MCCORMACK, madura.mccormack@news.com.au
1st Sep 2020 7:38 AM
THE amount of goon purchased by Territorians has halved since Australia's first "floor price" on alcohol was introduced though the purchase of standard spirits has increased slightly, according to never-before-seen data released by the NT Government.
The latest data, calculated in wholesale supply by litres of "pure alcohol content" (PAC), shows cask wine sales fell 50 per cent across the NT in the four quarters after the floor price was introduced.
In the same time frame, the sale of standard spirits increased in nearly every region except Darwin City and East Arnhem.
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Raw wholesale alcohol data, which was used in the initial one-year review into the NT's minimum unit price laws, is statistically fraught because it hasn't been overlaid with other measures like population growth, NT authorities say.
While the most up-to-date analysis remains in the report authored by Deakin University researchers and released in April, this is the first time the wholesale alcohol data has been made available to the public.
The NT's alcohol floor price - which established a minimum price of $1.30 for every standard drink - was introduced in October 2018 and pushed the average price of cask wine up by 86 per cent.
Researchers, including lead author Professor Peter Miller, found there were early signs the floor price was helping to reduce alcohol-related harm but cautioned more time was needed before positive impacts could be confidently determined.
In the latest data, the largest increase in standard spirit sales by PAC was in the Daly-Tiwi-West Arnhem region (18 per cent), followed by Palmerston with a 16.2 per cent increase and Litchfield with an 11 per cent increase. The largest dips in cask wine sales occurred in Katherine (72.5 per cent drop), followed by Litchfield (65.9 per cent drop), and the Daly-Tiwi-West Arnhem region (58.6 per cent drop).
Prof Miller said in general, people who purchased goon and those that preferred spirits were two different sets of customers and it was "really unlikely" that the data on those two points were related.
Overall, since the introduction of the floor price, the cask wine's share of the alcohol market in the Territory fell from nearly 4 per cent to 2 per cent, with standard spirits now nearly a fifth of the market.
A spokeswoman for Attorney-General Natasha Fyles argued the government's measures, including the Banned Drinker Register and the floor price, were working.
"We have seen a massive decline in assaults, hospital admissions and even child protection notifications since these measures were brought in," she said.
Retail Drinks Australia, the peak body representing the industry, said it was "still too early to make definitive statements" about the efficacy of the floor price and called the government to have an "independent process open to industry participation".
Originally published as Goon sales in NT halve after floor price introduced, new data shows
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Watch: Massive outpouring grants dad’s dying wish
by Tobias Jurss-Lewis
A dying father's will be reunited with his children and a Queensland man's final wish fulfilled, after an outpouring of charitable donations covered his family's astronomical hotel quarantine costs.
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The Sydney-based family of Brisbane man Mark Keanes appealed for a border exemption after the 39-year-old father of four was diagnosed with terminal cancer in August.
His prognosis means he might not see Christmas.
The Queensland Government initially refused the plea, informing the family that only one child would be allowed into the state.
Mark Keanes' four children would have to pay $16,000 and quarantine for two weeks to enter the state to see their terminally ill father.
The Government this week backflipped on the decision, allowing Mr Keane's four children to enter the state - but will be forced into two-weeks of hotel quarantine at a whopping cost of $16,000.
Speaking to Sky News Mr Keane's sister, Tamara Langborne, said the cost "was not something we prepared for".
"It wasn't something that any of us have just sparingly."
A GoFundMe me page - dubbed "Mark's final wish" - was set up to help pay for the costs of the quarantine.
The $30,000 goal was met and exceeded by more than $160,000 that same night, following a call to arms from Sky News host Paul Murray.
Mr Keane's "major wish when he got diagnosed was to see his kids," his sister told Sky News.
"We've been fighting and fighting and we just weren't getting heard, so I think that made it a lot worse."
The GoFundMe goal of $30,000 for Mr Keane's family has been exceeded by more than $160,000. Picture: supplied
Host Paul Murray said he wanted the $30,000 to come from the Sky News audience "as soon as possible".
The goal was reached, and exceeded, in under 20 minutes.
Originally published as Watch: Massive outpouring grants dad's dying wish
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MDEC eUsahawan Level-Up: From local micro-entrepreneur to international players
By Dzof Azmi August 1, 2019
Programme uplifts micro-entrepreneurs, generating 85% annual growth
270,168 micro-entrepreneurs have undergone training organised by MDEC
"IF YOU think about growing for the global market, it's a business journey," said MDEC chief executive officer Surina Shukri. "The next step is, how to become a digital business."
This could be any speech given at any forum attended by Malaysian entrepreneurs. Except in this particular case she was talking to micro entrepreneurs, whose sales turnover is less than US$72,705 (RM300,000).
The idea that MDEC is courting housewives with home industries like sambal-making or batik printing to bring their wares overseas may seem curiously specific and low-level for an organisation mandated to chart the digital future of a whole country. But Surina is quite serious that such individuals are the right people to target.
"The promise is that technology gives you all this freedom to create," she explained to the second cohort of graduates from the eUsahawan Level Up programme, "(and) entrepreneurship is the notion of creating something out of nothing."
The eUsahawan programme to uplift micro-entrepreneurs
For the eUsahawan programme as a whole, that “something” is 270,168 micro-entrepreneurs who have undergone training organised by MDEC by December 2018, resulting in increased sales of US$128.18 million (RM528.91 million).
In fact, the group Surina was talking to was a carefully selected group of 50 entrepreneurs identified as being high-potential, and given special coaching and training in the Level Up programme.
This is a programme implemented by MDEC and Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd, where participants receive the benefit of personal coaches for six months.
Unsurprisingly, it has resulted in higher returns, with an average business growth of 85% annually, and over US$2,67 million (RM11 million) in revenue over six months - more than twice their initial target.
These micro-entrepreneurs are now looking to cross-border commerce, with some exporting to markets like China, and the UK, something Surina points out, that is already planned for in the National e-Commerce Roadmap.
Surina stressed that these are still early days in a crucial space. "What we're figuring out is ways on how to do this at scale," she said. One benefit emerging from these early few years is the cadre of micro-entrepreneurs that have stepped up and now are becoming role-models for others.
Some have even joined the eUsahawan programme to be coaches and help others fulfil the ambitions that they may not have even realised they had.
"The country's stance on entrepreneurship is really important," she continued, while stressing the need for the spirit of entrepreneurship to be infused "in our curriculum and in our mind-set".
Becoming 4IR ready
Ultimately, she says, participants they should ask themselves "How does my company start to become 4IR ready?"
Surina is keen to see these micro-entrepreneurs “grow beyond their usual boundaries”, and be fully-fledged practitioners in Digital Malaysia.
This is precisely in line with MDEC's mandate to champion Malaysia's Digital Economy, the government's push towards Industry 4.0. "Your back office becomes digital - digital invoice, digital supply chain, and others," she explained. "All these things are what we have on our (MDEC's) platforms.
"As an ecosystem builder, our job is to identify the entire journey and make sure we bring the might of the entire government to bear."
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Killswitch Engage Go Behind the Scenes In ‘Beyond the Flames’ Clip
December 19, 2016 Vince Bellino
News behind the scenes, documentary, home video, Killswitch Engage.
Killswitch Engage have forged a long history and strong reputation over more than a decade and a half. The Massachusetts metalcore outfit has released seven studio albums to date with two vocalists, original member Jesse Leach and later Howard Jones.
Leach left the band in 2002 and rejoined in 2012, the central focus of new documentary Beyond the Flames: Home Video Vol. II. The release tells the story of how Leach came to rejoin the band he founded.
This clip details the story of how drummer Justin Foley replaced original drummer Tom Gomes.
Also included in the DVD are new live performances and a live CD. You can pick it up here.
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`All clear' given at Wilmington following bomb scare
William H. McMichael
Wilmington VA officials pronounced the grounds of the hospital "all clear" Monday following a search for a possible bomb that ended at about 2:30 p.m.
The threat of a bomb on the outskirts of the Wilmington veterans hospital, received by State Police and passed to VA officials at 8:10 a.m., forced the evacuation of three outlying administrative buildings - two of which were occupied - while bomb experts and bomb-sniffing dogs searched the area, VA officials say.
The threat was declared over following a "thorough search of the grounds" by multiple police agencies. An "innocent item" was found that spokesman James Coty said "required further investigation." It was deemed harmless, he said.
"State and local police have given the all clear sign," said Mary Ann Kozel, acting medical center director. "Operations have returned to normal. The safety and security of our staff, patients, and visitors is our number one priority."
Coty said that according to police, there's a connection between the threat and the June 6 handgun-brandishing incident near the same area that was searched, located on the back western side of the center. Coty said that according to the VA police incident report, the suspect from that incident "may have left packages on the campus in the area where the incident took place."
"From what we understand, the person who was arrested told his cellmate," said Coty. "That person told another person, who notified Delaware State Police."
On June 6, a man VA and court papers identified as Charles Jobe was spotted brandishing a handgun in the center's west parking lot, allegedly pointing it "directly toward" the uniformed VA officers who responded to the scene. One of the officers fired two shots at Jobe, one of them striking Jobe in the hand, according to a federal criminal complaint. Jobe has been charged with assault on a federal police officer.
The FBI has declined to say where Jobe is being held.
Earlier at the hospital Monday, VA officials blocked off and evacuated what a spokeswoman said were outlying administrative buildings. No patients were in the area being searched, Kozel said. Coty said employees and staff were notified, but patients were not.
"We followed all the safety precautions to be able to close that area off to make sure that patients were safe, rather than sounding the alarm and causing undue alarm," Coty said, describing the area being searched as a "remote part of the campus."
State police bomb dogs arrived at about 11:45 a.m. to search the northwest quadrant of the west parking lot, near the fence line. The FBI and the Wilmington Police Bomb Squad are helping with the search.
Staff and visitors should stay clear of the area until the all clear is given.
"The safety and security of our staff, patients, and visitors is our No. 1 priority," said Kozel.
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Tags: celebrity smiles oral hygiene
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such as Dexter and Arrow said in a recent interview that up to the present day, he has never had a single cavity. Yet at a routine dental visit during his college years, Ramsey’s dentist pointed out how easily his gums bled during the exam. This was an early sign of periodontal (gum) disease, the dentist told him.
“I learned that just because you don’t have cavities, doesn’t mean you don’t have periodontal disease,” Ramsey said.
Apparently, Ramsey had always been very conscientious about brushing his teeth but he never flossed them.
“This isn’t just some strange phenomenon that exists just in my house — a lot of people who brush don’t really floss,” he noted.
Unfortunately, that’s true — and we’d certainly like to change it. So why is flossing so important?
Oral diseases such as tooth decay and periodontal disease often start when dental plaque, a bacteria-laden film that collects on teeth, is allowed to build up. These sticky deposits can harden into a substance called tartar or calculus, which is irritating to the gums and must be removed during a professional teeth cleaning.
Brushing teeth is one way to remove soft plaque, but it is not effective at reaching bacteria or food debris between teeth. That’s where flossing comes in. Floss can fit into spaces that your toothbrush never reaches. In fact, if you don’t floss, you’re leaving about a third to half of your tooth surfaces unclean — and, as David Ramsey found out, that’s a path to periodontal disease.
Since then, however, Ramsey has become a meticulous flosser, and he proudly notes that the long-ago dental appointment “was the last we heard of any type of gum disease.”
Let that be the same for you! Just remember to brush and floss, eat a good diet low in sugar, and come in to the dental office for regular professional cleanings.
If you would like more information on flossing or periodontal disease, please contact us today to schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Understanding Gum (Periodontal) Disease.”
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Formulating > Application/Category > AP/Deodorant
Evaluating the Stability of Flavor and Fragrance Materials in Deodorant Sticks
January 6, 2014 Contact Author Chintaman T. Bondar, Sushilkumar A. Dubal, Adinath M. Ware, Jyotsna T. Waghmare and S.A.Momin, Institute of Chemical Technology
Figure 1. Hedonic scale ratings
Figure 5. Intensity scale ratings
Figure 7. Intensity scale
Figure 9. Substantivity of esters
Figure 10. Substantivity
Dubal: Evaluating the Stability of Flavors Footnotes
Formula 1. Test deodorant stick formulation
Table 1. Stability of esters
Table 2. Stability of alcohol
Table 3. Stability of aldehydes
Table 4. Stability of ketones
Table 5. Stability of lactones
Table 6. Stability
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Henry David Thoreau wrote, “If the day and night are such that you greet them with joy and life emits a fragrance like flowers and sweet-scented herbs—that is your success. All nature is your congratulation.” Generations ago, Thoreau had written these thoughts about the importance of floral fragrances and sweet-scented herbs. This concept maintains its importance in today’s dot-com world. In fact, it has become more meaningful as human beings become more dependent on machines and lose touch with their appreciation of nature. Consequently, cosmetics incorporating fragrances act as a boon for mankind. In one respect, fragrance is highly important in the development of products, from chewing gum and cosmetic applications to preventive care.
On the other hand, fragrance also could be considered a nonfunctional ingredient that is more expensive per pound than other ingredients, as well as being replaceable without affecting the performance of the product. It therefore could be considered efficient manufacturing to cut fragrance costs to the minimum as long as the formula is compatible with reasonable consumer acceptance.
Needless to say, the two viewpoints—fragrance as an ornament versus fragrance as a communication channel—often lead to different fragrance selections.
Today, antiperspirants and deodorants represent one of the largest personal care product categories. More than 90% of the US population currently uses such products daily, and a similar trend will follow in other regions. In antiperspirants and deodorants, active ingredients or product formulations can alter the perfume oils or individual odorants in the aqueous alcoholic solutions. For this reason, it is important to conduct comprehensive stability tests with products before their large-scale manufacture and distribution.
Deodorants contain topical germicides such as quaternary ammonium compounds, parabens and triclosan. These compounds significantly reduce the number of skin bacteria that cause body odor through bacterial decomposition of perspiration residue.
Deodorants are designed to reduce axillary odor. Since this is considered a nontherapeutic purpose and the body is not considered to be altered by their use, they are classified as cosmetics.
Fragrance suppliers generally carry out extensive stability tests on individual aroma materials before a fragrance is created.1 The interaction of the actives with fragrance materials is evaluated on the basis of odor deterioration and discoloration. Perfumers consider these results in selecting materials for their creative work.
Since a fragrance is a complex mixture of aromatic materials of natural and/or synthetic origin, it is difficult to ensure that all ingredients present will be stable and free from degradative changes induced by the formulation of the product.
Approximately 1–2% fragrance is required to cover the base odor and release desirable top notes during use. The most common fragrance types are: spicy, oriental, green, woody, baby powder, mint, citrus aldehyde, floral, green herbal and lime. A successful fragrance must coordinate with the product’s attributes. Its initial impact, continuing impressions, performance and stability are crucial in ensuring a harmonious product. Therefore, the perfume must contain a bouquet of carefully constructed notes to signal the excellence of its functional performance at all stages.2 Top notes are used to confirm the proclamations of the media and make initial sales, thereafter acting as recognition signals; middle notes establish and reinforce perceived functional excellence, and base notes are for sufficient substantivity.
The whole of the above sequence fragrance performance is made possible by considering the volatility, solubility and substantivity of the ingredients in the perfume as much as its fragrance properties in the product under shelf and in-use conditions; for example, underarm deodorants that incorporate actives such as alcohol, triclosan and propylene glycol with fragrances constituted of aldehydes, alcohols, ketones and ethers.
Product profile: Deodorants are defined as cosmetic products that deodorize perspiration without examining its flow to any appreciable extent.3
Deodorants are commonly packaged in many forms: stick solids, pads, dabber units, aerosols, roll-ons, pump sprays, squeeze creams, creams, stick creams and soaps.
Mechanism of action: The human axilla provides ideal ecological factors for bacterial growth.4 The rich supply of eccrine sweat glands that provide water, electrolytes and minerals; apocrine sweat glands that secrete a substance rich in protein and lipid; and sebaceous glands, which produce a mixture of lipids, contribute to the ecology of the axilla. The outermost region of the skin, the stratum corneum (SC), is a compartment that constantly is being shed and provides a rich source of amino acids necessary for bacterial growth.
Sweat glands deliver water to the surface and provide the critical moisture required for bacterial proliferation. In addition, sweat contains amino acids and minerals such as copper, iron, magnesium, zinc and calcium, which are important for bacterial growth and metabolism as well as toxin production by pathogenic bacteria. The presence of large amounts of water and the rich supply of proteins, lipids and minerals, coupled with the anatomy of the axilla, which produces a semi-occluded environment that minimizes evaporation of water, results in an ideal ecosystem for bacterial growth.
Axillary odor is a mixture of many notes with the dominating notes identified as isovaleric acid and 5-androst-16-en-3-one and 5-androst-16-en-3-ol. The alcohol has a musky odor that is not unpleasant; while the ketone confers a disagreeable odor that is often described as stale urine. Isovaleric acid has a “sweat” odor.
Apocrine secretion is odorless but does contain significant amounts of cholesterol and two sulfated steroids—androsterone sulfate and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate. The cholesterol, other steroids and proteinaceous substances present in apocrine secretion provide an ecosystem for bacterial growth and odor development.
Other substances in the axilla originating from sebaceous and eccrine glands also may contribute to the total odor profile of the axilla. Sebum intermingles with apocrine secretion in the infundibulum of the follicle and contains approximately 10% squalene, a material that is used as a fixative in fragrances and may be important in prolonging axillary odor.
The composition of sweat may actually vary within a rather wide range.5 It depends on diet, muscular activity during perspiration and many other factors.
Fresh perspiration has a very faint and not unpleasant odor. The characteristic odor of perspiration develops only after bacteria have acted on apocrine sweat. Eccrine glands secrete a clear acid (pH 4–6.8), which is attributed to the presence of fatty acids (C-C10, butyric to capric acid), NH3 and amines, mercaptans and other sulfurous substances derived from the degradation of sulfurous proteins. Action of bacteria is really of great importance. A mixture of eccrine and apocrine sweat develops an unpleasant odor if it is left standing for sometime.
The antimicrobial efficacy of ingredients used in modern deodorant fragrances is described below.6
Triclosan: Triclosan is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Triclosan levels for underarm deodorants are somewhat lower because these products are left on the skin at a range of 0.03–0.3%.7 The primary site of action of triclosan is the cell membrane.8 At low bacteriostatic concentrations, this action on the membrane interfaces with the uptake of amino acids, uracil or other nutrients from the medium. At higher bactericidal concentrations, the membrane lesions lead to the leakage of cellular content and the death of the cell.
Meincke et al.9 speculated that the uptake of triclosan by both cell walls and whole cells is due to the hydrophobic and lipophilic nature of the antibacterial agent and its greater solubility in the cell components than in the surrounding water-rich environment. Resistance of such microorganisms as Pseudomonas aeruginosa may be due to higher lipid content in the cell wall; a higher lipid content of the cell wall would tend to adsorb more triclosan thus hindering the access of the drug to its proposed site of action—the cytoplasmic membrane.
Propylene glycol: As a surfactant or wetting agent and solvent, propylene glycol actually is the active component in antifreeze. Industry in general uses it to break down protein and cellular structures and it is found in most forms of deodorants and food processing.
Personal fragrances: Most fragrances for personal use are presented as dilutions of perfume compounds in suitable solvents, as dispersions in specially formulated creams, or in stick form.10
Alcohol: In the formulation of cosmetics and toiletries, certain alcohols serve as both preservatives and solvents.11 As a chemical group, the alcohols possess many desirable features. They are bactericidal rather than bacteriostatic; they are colorless, have a cleansing action; and in the case of lower aliphatic alcohols, they evaporate readily. Compared with other aliphatic alcohols, ethanol has less odor and toxicity, giving it wide acceptance as a solvent and preservative.
Several mechanisms of action have been offered to explain the effects that deodorant fragrances have on malodor.
Odor modification: Odor modification involves masking or changing a malodor to a more pleasant character and/or reducing the odor intensity to a more acceptable level, i.e., counteraction.
Odor desensitization: Some materials may temporarily deactivate nasal sensory receptors and thus act as a deodorant. An example of this effect was found by Torii and Egma, who prepared isolates from the Theaceae plant, presumed to contain flavanols, and found deodorant activity.12 This deodorant effectiveness may be due to a complex mechanism consisting of clathrating, addition and neutralization reactions with the active ingredient reactions in human beings, such as inhibition of olfactory receptors.
Odor absorption (by deo-fragrances): An odor absorption effect has been reported for some deodorant fragrances. As an example, one of the criteria for the deodorant components is that the component reduce the partial vapor pressure of morpholine by at least 10% more than that required by Raoult’s law.
Biochemical effects (by deo-fragrances): In addition to the absorption effects, fragrance materials show a significant capacity to inhibit the lipoxidase. A lipoxidase can catalyze the hydroperoxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids and esters containing a cis, cis-1, 4-pentadiene moiety. Linoleic acid and esters of linoleic acid, which contain this pentadienyl group, are present in the epidermis. The hydroperoxides that could be generated by the action of lipoxidase on epidermal linoleates are known to decompose or undergo further oxidation to short- and medium-chain aldehydes, ketones and acids, most of which have strong, unpleasant odors.
Antimicrobial fragrances: Deo-safe fragrances not only reduce the perception of odor with odor-masking, but also stop odor development through antimicrobial action. In any case, the most successful applications of antimicrobial fragrances would probably be with products that are intended to be left on the skin.
A deodorant test sample (Formula 1) was prepared and divided into three parts.
One part was stored in a refrigerator at 10°C, another was stored at room temperature and the third was stored at 48°C in an oven, for 3 months. The deodorant samples were tested for pH, sensorial properties, skin sensitivity via patch test, intensity and substantivity. Further, the deodorant was analyzed by gas chromatography (GC) for changes in the individual perfumery material.
GC analysis: GC analysis was performed using a chromatographawith a flame ionization detector.
A 0.5 g perfumed deodorant stick was combined with 5 mL of ethanol and shaken well for 2 min before filtering. This filtrate was then collected for GC analysis. The deodorant samples at room temperature and at 48°C were tested by GC for stability of fragrance material. The analysis was performed under an inlet temperature of 220°C, and detector temperature of 250°C. The oven temperature began at 80°C and was increased by 15°C/min for a total of 10 min.
Hedonic scale: A measure of the degree of acceptance of a product may be obtained by the use of the hedonic scale (HS). Panelists were asked to rate their degree of like or dislike in terms that best described their feelings about the product. These terms were given numerical values to enable the results to be scored; a rating of 1 being “disliked completely,” to 7 as being “liked completely.”
Intensity Scale: An intensity scale also was used to score the strength of a product; a rating of 0 meaning “no intensity/no odor,” to a rating of 10 meaning “extremely strong odor.”
Substantivity: On a special paper strip, a sample of the perfumed deodorant stick was placed and the strip was left open in a ventilated room. The time of evaporation was noted at one-hour intervals. In a substantivity test, the reading shows the number of hours the fragrance remains in a product at given conditions; these readings are the average of readings obtained from experts on a panel.
Patch test: The deodorant stick was rubbed on the skin for 5 sec and observed for skin irritation. The score was taken as follows: no reaction was marked as erythema only, “+”; erythema with papules, “++”; papilovasicular, “+++”; and ulceration or necrosis, “++++.”
Determination of pH: A pH meter equipped with a glass electrode was used to test pH. The pH of the deodorant sample at room temperature was determined by taking 2 g of the test material in a 150-mL beaker and adding 98 mL of freshly boiled and cooled water. This combination was stirred well to make a thorough suspension and the pH was taken using a pH meter within 5 min of preparing the suspension. The pH electrode was dipped in a beaker containing the deodorant stick and the reading was noted.
Discussion Figure 3
Esters: Esters in alkaline medium and in the presence of water are dissociated and form salts and corresponding alcohol. This is a harmful reaction decrease in the sweetness of the odor profile.
Table 1 and Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3 show the stability study including the hedonic scale, intensity scale and substantivity of esters in the deodorant stick.
Alcohol: Table 2 and Figure 4, Figure 5 and Figure 6 show the stability study of alcohols, including the HS, intensity scale and substantivity, in a deodorant stick formulation.
Aldehydes: Aldehydes such as aromatic terpene are used in deodorant stick formulations. They are very reactive and not stable in alkaline medium. In some cases, aldehyde reacts with ethanol present in the product and improves stability by forming hemiacetals. Table 3 and Figure 7, Figure 8 and Figure 9 show the stability study of aldehydes in deodorant stick formulations.
In general, alpha amyls cinnamic and cyclamen aldehyde give good stability and impart floral jasmine with green chararacter, which was liked by panelists.
Ketones: Table 4 and Figure 7, Figure 8 and Figure 9 show the stability study of ketones in deodorant formulations.
Lactones: Table 5 and Figure 7, Figure 8 and Figure 9 show the stability study of lactones in deodorant stick products.
Ether: Table 5 and Figure 7, Figure 8 and Figure 9 give the stability study of ethers in deodorant stick formulations. It was found that constituents of authentic diphenyl oxide material change to different constituents after 2 hr, after 3 months at room temperature, and at a high temperature of 48°C, but the odorant note remained pleasant. Diphenyl oxide at 1% in deodorant stick was good in imparting floral green with metallic notes and liked by panelists (HS 6); further, it had good intensity for masking base odor (8) and good substantivity (3).
Essential oil: Table 6 and Figure 10, Figure 11 and Figure 12 show the stability study of essential oils and other chemicals in deodorant stick applications. In general, natural oils in an alkaline medium and in the presence of water exhibited discoloration.
In the described deodorant stick formula tested, the constituents provided a highly alkaline medium and affected the perfume material depending upon the time and temperature.
Aldehydes reacted with alcohol in the presence of alkali in the product, producing acetals. This conversion to acetal depended upon the time and temperature of the formula. As time passed and temperature changed, the yield of acetal varied. Hence, the retention time of fragrant materials changed. Aldehydes in a deodorant base gave good stability according to the odor profile at room temperature and at a high temperature of 48°C after 3 months. Alpha amyl cinnamic and cyclamen aldehyde gave good stability and imparted floral jasmine with green character, which generally was liked by panelists.
The alcohols were stable in alkaline medium. Cinnamic alcohol, geraniol and phenyl ethyl alcohol gave good stability in the sample formula and imparted floral rosy fragrance with a green note, which was liked by panelists. However, the menthol and eucalyptol imparted a camphraceous odor to the deodorant stick, which also was liked by the panel.
Esters such as benzyl acetate imparted a floral jasmine-like character to the sample formula, which was liked by the panel. Phenyl ethyl acetate gave a good hedonic scale and intensity rating after 3 months. It imparted a rosy floral, honey-like sweet character to the deodorant stick.
It was found that benzyl benzoate completely masked base odor of the deodorant stick and thus it can be used along with ethanol as a fixative. All the esters gave good hedonic scale ratings after 3 months at room temperature, as well as at high temperatures.
Ketones in the alkaline medium caused the hemiacetal formation. This is a beneficial reaction; however, further reaction is converted into acetal, which decreases the intensity of the perfume in a product, potentially rendering it odorless. In the ketone camphor, 7-acetyl, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-1,1,6,7-tetramethyl naphthaleneb, hedione and beta ionone gave good stability and were liked by the panelists.
The nitrile compound geranyl nitrile showed good stability and was accepted after 3 months by the panel.
Lactones such as rose oxide imparted penetrating green rose-like odor in the sample formula. After 3 months it too was rated favorable on the hedonic scale by panelists.
Natural oils showed discoloration in the sample stick formulation but the geranium oil, Litsea cubeba oil, dill oil and amber core oil gave good stability and a favorable hedonic scale rating after 3 months at room temperature and at high temperature of 48°C.
Deodorant products require specialized fragrances. Before a final fragrance can be selected, extensive stability testing on individual perfumery chemicals and essential oils should be carried out. The hedonic scale, intensity scale, substantivity test, patch test, pH determination, and odor changes should be closely monitored during stability testing. This work will help formulators understand the behavior of individual perfumery chemicals and essential oils in deodorant base, which will assist in fragancing products.
Acknowledgments: The authors wish to thank M/S, Goldfield Fragrance and Flavour Ltd., Mumbai, India, for its generous gift of all the perfumery chemicals. The authors also thank Sudhir D. Mestri, PhD, Dabur India Ltd., Mumbai, for providing valuable guidance. The author, Chintaman T. Bondar, would also like to thank the International Congress of Essential Oil, Flavor & Fragrances (ICEOFF), New Delhi, for the Research Fellowship award.
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"a masterpiece" -Chicago Tribune
An Iliad (Revival)
by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare
Based on Homer’s THE ILIAD
Translated by Robert Fagles
directed by Charles Newell
featuring Timothy Edward Kane
Nov 03, 2013 — Dec 08, 2013
“…one of the most remarkable performances of the theatrical year… it just feels like Kane … is spilling out the contents of his mind and heart, in service of some higher duty. Acting work at this level is often marked by a palpable unselfishness, a willingness to subjugate self to character and material, and that’s exactly how it feels here. It is a masterpiece of acting — the clear high point of Kane’s career to date — that should not be missed.” –Chicago Tribune
5 Stars “stunning performance” -Time Out
“beautiful tour de force … extraordinary” -Reader
“brilliant … it’s really magic” -Chicago Tonight
OBIE Award Winner & Jeff Award for Best Solo Performance
Timothy Edward Kane returns to reprise his jaw-dropping, award-winning performance in this highly anticipated revival of Artistic Director Charles Newell’s critically acclaimed 2011 production. A one-man adaptation of Homer’s Iliad created by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare (TV’s True Blood), An Iliad returns Homer’s epic poem to the voice of the lone poet as he recounts a story of human loss and folly that echoes across three millennia of war and bloodshed. An Iliad will once again illuminate this ancient classic by taking a harrowing look at the human cost of war.
Harve Ferrill
Photo by Michael Brosilow.
Charles Newell
Scenic Design
Todd Rosenthal
Rachel Healy
Keith Parham
Andre Pluess
Dialect Coach
Katherine Kretler
Timothy Edward Kane
Understudy (matinees on 11/20, 11/21, 12/4)
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Colorado Won’t Prioritize Homeless Shelters For Vaccines
By Andrew Kenney
Courtesy of Springs Rescue Mission
Springs Rescue Mission is one organization providing shelter and resources for people experiencing homelessness in El Paso County.
A group of ten nonprofits and charities is calling on Gov. Jared Polis to rush vaccines to homeless shelters and service providers and restore their priority status in Colorado's vaccine distribution plan.
"We know that this virus thrives in congregate settings, and shelters are one of the bigger congregate settings, with people coming and going," said Cathy Alderman, chief communications and policy officer for the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless.
"If the virus begins to spread, it's going to spread quickly to a lot of people."
In a letter sent last week, the Denver Homeless Leadership Council asked the governor to place the staff of homeless services in Phase 1, which is underway now. And they asked Polis to prioritize people experiencing homelessness in Phase 2, which begins in the spring.
"In the new guidance, there is no mention of people experiencing homelessness or the service providers," Alderman said.
Earlier plan changed
An earlier draft of the vaccination plan gave Phase 2 priority to people at shelters, alongside jails and prisons. But the final plan erased that special status, apparently sending people at "congregate living" facilities into Phase 3 with the general public.
"This is extremely disappointing and concerning," the letter said of the change. The Polis administration has similarly deprioritized people in jails and prisons.
Alderman said that shelters' status may have become collateral damage as the administration reacted to criticism of the place of incarcerated people in the earlier plan. Separately, the Colorado Black Democratic Legislative Caucus has urged Polis to reconsider the timeline for inmate vaccinations.
The governor hasn't budged. On Tuesday, his office said that that people with underlying health conditions would be prioritized -- but without special consideration for their living situation. Due to limited vaccine supplies, it could take months to inoculate everyone in Phase 2.
“The Governor believes it is our moral obligation to prioritize vaccinating seniors and the elderly living in nursing homes, as they are at the greatest risk of death from this virus, and simultaneously to inoculate our frontline healthcare heroes who treat COVID-19 patients in a direct way on a day-to-day basis," wrote spokesperson Conor Cahill in an email.
"If a person is over 65 or has another health condition that puts them at an increased risk, they are prioritized to get the vaccine before the general population."
Twenty states prioritize shelters
Twenty states give some degree of priority to homeless shelters, according to the National Academy for State Health Policy. Most commonly, they put shelters in the middle phase of their plans. One state, Massachusetts, includes jails and shelters in its first phase.
In Colorado, outbreaks have wreaked havoc at some smaller shelters. For example, a recent round of tests returned 85% positive results for coronavirus at the Denver Rescue Mission's Harvest Farm in Fort Collins. In Denver, the Urban Peak youth shelter closed to new residents when it hit a positivity rate of 36%.
"We kind of knew it was going to happen, but we thought we had put a lot of protections in place," Alderman said. For now, the larger shelters have been more effective in containing the spread, she said, but providers in the metro area have counted about 900 coronavirus cases and at least 14 deaths during the pandemic.
Services want vaccines for staff, clients
The letter argued that staffers should be in Phase 1 because organizations "can only continue to provide these essential emergency response services if their staff are able to remain in their roles safe from COVID-19." Alderman estimated that shelters would need "hundreds, but not thousands" of vaccines for staff.
Other groups in Phase 1 include health care workers, first responders and people living in long-term care facilities.
The organizations warned that people experiencing homelessness need priority, too. As a group, they are two to three times more likely to die when infected, according to a University of Pennsylvania study. Alderman estimated that 5,000 to 6,000 vaccines might be required to protect people experiencing homelessness.
The letter's signatories including the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Catholic Charities of Denver, The Salvation Army and the Volunteers of America of Colorado, among others.
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July 5, 2019 at 10:45 #45309 Reply
The Mods invited us to continue vaccine discussion here.
I’ll start off by reproducing some of the discussion from the thread ‘How To Spot A Twitter Troll’. I may possibly have missed some comments, but I don’t think so.
‘Paul Barbara
I trust these two links won’t be judged O/T, as they both are about interference with what we access online:
‘Who Created Facebook? New Letter from Alleged Insider Claims Zuckerberg is a Frontman for Military Intelligence’:
http://freedom-articles.toolsforfreedom.com/who-created-facebook-zuckerberg-dossier-darpa-cia/
and: ‘EXCLUSIVE: Google to block all anti-cancer, “anti-vax” and anti-GMO websites at the browser level as tech giant goes all-in with pharma drug cartels’:
https://www.naturalnews.com/2019-07-02-google-to-block-all-anti-cancer-anti-vax-and-anti-gmo-websites-at-the-browser-level.html
The strong suspicions that these giant sites, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Google, Microsoft etc are hand-in-glove with the ‘Security’ Services are almost certainly spot on, even to their inception.
Not so much OT as OTT. We are all aware of the manipulations of Google but what you get reading Natural news and Organics is a series of articles each referencing each others’ articles or their own articles with allegations based on zero evidence just statements. It is this sort of thing that gives adversaries a chance to label people as conspiracy theorists. And to lump weed killers with vaccines and chemotherapy is just plain ignorant. Please do not take these hoax websites at face value be more critical and seek independent evidence and find out a bit more about how vaccines have transformed the prevention of many diseases and how chemotherapy, a crude first step in treating cancers, is evolving.
Anyway thanks for reminding us not to consult these two websites in future.
@ SA July 3, 2019 at 05:11
As you are aware this is not the place to argue vaccinations etc. Some articles in Natural News I agree with, others I don’t. The point is, blanket banning because the site questions ‘Official Narratives’ is blatant censorship, and to be deplored.
This site has frequently been attacked by ‘forces’ in support of the PTB; would you be happy if Craig’s alternative to official ‘narratives’ was also censored?
As far as I know Craig never publishes ‘fake news’. These sites do and are misleading and dangerous and there is no loss if they are censored in my opinion.
‘… And to lump weed killers with vaccines and chemotherapy is just plain ignorant…’
Perhaps it is you that needs to watch where you get your info from – there are a slew of reports about Glyphosate being found in vaccines – are they all fake news?
‘Glyphosate Found in Childhood Vaccines’: https://www.greenmedinfo.com/blog/glyphosate-found-childhood-vaccines
‘…The ever-present narrative that vaccines are perfectly safe is falling apart after testing shows that many childhood vaccines contain the carcinogenic chemical glyphosate
Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s flagship herbicide Roundup and hundreds of other herbicides, has been found in vaccines. Moms Across America received preliminary screening results from Microbe Inotech Laboratories Inc. of St. Louis, Missouri, which showed:
MMR II (Merk) vaccine had 2.671 parts per billion (ppb) of glyphosate
DTap Adacel (Sanofi Pasteur) vaccine had 0.123 ppb of glyphosate
Influenza Fluvirin (Novaris) 0.331 ppb of glyphosate
HepB Energix-B (Glaxo Smith Kline) 0.325 ppb of glyphosate
Pneumonoccal Vax Polyvalent Pneumovax 23 (Merk) had 0.107 ppb of glyphosate
The MMR II vaccine had levels up to 25 times higher than the other vaccines. Following our test, additional independent tests have confirmed these findings at or above the same levels. The tests were conducted using the ELISA method….’
Cast off your blinkers.
Kempe
Good for Google and about time. It’s taken Facebook long enough to take down anti-vax sites and those pushing fake cancer cures.
Can you name any of the fake sites,Kempe, so we can stop wasting our time on them? Denial of facts do not equate with superior knowledge,imho.
The derision of natural drugs that have been used for thousands of years and, shown drastically in current days, can help people, especially young children from epilepsy, reducing 200 tremors/day to almost none, without ever been scientifically assessed, and what was a large study in1947, coming out with the same conclusion,i.e. that this natural drug helps, was suppressed and buried.
They knew this for 5 decades, but still send thousands to prison, declared them deranged criminals, and much more. Now big pharma wants to lay their hands and control a natural drug everyone has been growing for themselves for decades.
Add to this, two Tory’s are growing 40 acres under police protection and with full knowledge of the cartel/Home office who sanctioned this cutting edge business for the Adkins family, whilst busting small scale growers nationwide.
Thats is only one example, but a very big one, and the commercialisation of this drug in this country, will for years be tinged with the smell of corrupt self serving Tories who kowtow to big pharma and their,often, obsessive pricing.
looking forward to hear your fake cancer story.
I agree mostly with what you say but these are two separate problems. One is that Big Pharma is out to make big money, mostly by charging a lot for drugs developed by others and this sharp practice must be condemned and regulated. But this does not mean throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Big pharma also produce highly effective vaccines and cancer treatments and without this major expansion there would not n=be as much progress in prevention and treatment of many diseases.
I suggest you do a quick search for MMS, Miracle Mineral Solution, on the search engine of your choice. Here’s a quick overview:-
Bleaching away what ails you: The Genesis II Church is still selling Miracle Mineral Supplement as a cure-all
There were quite a number of sites on Facebook promoting this dangerous rubbish which Facebook initially refused to take down as they “didn’t violate Facebook’s terms and conditions” ie they were making money out of them.
Desperate parents were encouraged to give their sick children enemas (which should only be done with medical supervision) of what is essentially industrial bleach on the promise that it would cure cancer, AIDS, autism; you name it. The result is really a lot physical and mental harm to the child.
@ Kempe July 3, 2019 at 07:11
As long as they don’t censor the trolls…
I suggest you too read my comment to SA @ Paul Barbara July 3, 2019 at 16:59
So if you had your way, this independently sought testing by a Mothers Health site would be censored?
Why the hell didn’t the Big Pharma Vaccine producers check this out? Because they are not liable for vaccine damages, due to a government protective of ‘Big Donors’.
Yes Moms Across America. Claims found to be untrue.
https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2018/02/23/vaccines-contain-glyphosate-examining-anti-gmo-claim/
@ Kempeb July 3, 2019 at 17:34
No, not UNTRUE, the silly bollo^^s say: ..’A closer look at the science shows that what MAAMs and Samsel describe is a very unlikely scenario..’ Where is the science in that?
And similar prats say Glyphosate doesn’t effect humans, whereas it is an incontrovertible fact that it affects human gut bacteria, extremely important in human health and it’s immune system.
Anyhow, thanks for at least trying to respond – you normally just ignore stuff you cannot respond to.
And obviously, Moms Across America must, perforce, be a fake organisation. Why on earth should mothers in America give a truppeny f^ck about their kids?
But you, obviously, appear to!
N_
Google are scum and always have been. It’s a kind of litmus test for whether people are worth talking to or not: do they have the activeness of mind to be able to understand to a noticeable extent what Google is and to criticise it? Or do they think it’s just a noun formed from the normal verb for “to look for stuff”, and “obviously” beyond criticism in the way that one doesn’t criticise the sky or the mountains?
Anyone who slavishly follows Big Pharma propaganda and gets their children vaccinated with every vaccine that is “recommended” and who rushes to get vaccinated against colds and flu every autumn is a complete and utter moron.
It is about time that some of the moon-faced gumbies whose lives have involved so much “activity” on the internet to realise what the internet is all about and to find channels of communication which can be used for genuine contestation.
@ N_ July 3, 2019 at 13:17
I’ve just downloaded ‘Brave’ and made it my default browser. It’s Open Source, and though I don’t understand a much about computers, it is supposed to be faster than Google, as well as more privacy-conscious.
Rather sweeping statement
First vaccines are manufactured and marketed by big pharma after they undergo extensive trials in research laboratories that are not directly under the influence of big pharma so this is not propaganda.
Secondly, I would say that making sweeping statements about vaccinations is not really a sign of a discriminating mind, surely vaccines have saved millions of lives?
‘…First vaccines are manufactured and marketed by big pharma after they undergo extensive trials in research laboratories that are not directly under the influence of big pharma so this is not propaganda…’
It appears you haven’t seen my comment to you @ Paul Barbara July 3, 2019 at 16:59
It obviously shows that Big Pharma do not rigorously test their products, and there are many instances where tesing that shows problems is not rectified, but simply covered up.
There is enough material available to make anyone who cares about vaccines seriously question their blanket support for their ‘safety’.
I dare say I know much more about vaccines, medical and scientific research than you do. I am trained to read a medical and research paper. I have myself done research and know the methodology of research and how to deduce the validity of scientific research. I say this not to be patronising but to say to you that it takes a lot of training and effort to go through this process. To rubbish this painstaking research and say that it is all big Pharma propaganda is the most blinkered attitude. Yes big pharma is out to get a lot of money but not by killing us all.
You may well have more knowledge of these issues than me, but that dows not give you any sort of ‘carte blanche’ right to rubbish comments, without giving your evidence.
I put up evidence showing independent assays had shown Glyphosate in vaccines.
Kempe replies with some waffle abut some jokers saying it is ‘highly unlikely’.
The science in that? The science would be multiple assays showing no Glyphosate -n but of course, that might prove problematic, seeing as it has been found.
Is the independent analyst crooked? So show it – shouldn’t be too hard.
It’s not propaganda it’s science.
I am not going to make any more comments on this thread because I think you treat this as you treat religious belief. You cannot convince a religious believer by evidence or logic because belief does not need logic or evidence. Therefore I will not convince you and you will forever be using non-evidence and statements as proof. Have a good evening.
So you won’t be contesting my comments? What can I say, except I agree we seem diametrically opposed on many issues, so frankly I won’t miss you.
[ Mod: Unfortunately this anti-vax conspiracy theory is well off-topic, so the comments will be pruned accordingly. Please make copies of any foregoing comments you wish to retain.
You’re welcome to continue the debate in the discussion forum. ]
Your are upset that I will not be contesting your comments, so I have to be fair to you gone back to look at the ‘evidence’ connecting glyphosate with vaccines. As expected I wasted my time. Look at this for details.
https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2016/09/20/glyphosate-herbicide-vaccines-frightened-parents-know/
The problem with the original study as discussed in this article are summarised:
1. The results were published in a non-peer reviewed journal which means there was no critical analysis of the data.
2. The techniques used are not suitable for assay of trace contaminants but may be used as a cheap screening test which will then require confirmation by more sophisticated techniques.
3. The laboratory used is a private lab not qualified to be authoritative in these matters.
4. Vaccines go through a rigorous process of testing and no such contamination has been found by other much better qualified labs.
Now you can answer me by saying that of course this is all a big conspiracy theory, as you do, and that all scientists and politicians and everybody is trying to pull the wool over our eyes, or you can argue scientifically if you can.
I have never used glyphosate, not necessarily because it is potentially carcinogenic, because if it is, it is a much weaker carcinogen than other very commonly used agents such as some solvents, let alone cigarettes and alcohol both of which are indulged in by many people who want to ban vaccines and endanger the lives of children.
The reason I dislike Glyphosate is a simple political and economic one. It and GMO foods are being used as a political and economic tools to monopolise food control by corporations to the detriment of small farmers everywhere. It is well documented that there has been a steep rise in suicide by farmers in India related to this introduction of GM foods. Certainly also the environmental damage from glyphosate and GM crops is much more damaging to wildlife and in turn, mankind than the postulated unproven links produced by people unqualified to make these wild allegations
So much for linking Glyphosate with vaccines.’
I wouldn’t trust https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2018/02/23/vaccines-contain-glyphosate-examining-anti-gmo-claim/
relied on by both SA and Kempe, as far as I could throw them – typical supporters of the Corporations, albeit ‘allegedly’ not funded by them.
So, how honest and scientific are they?
Well, firstly, the MAAM has not been shown to be wrong; admittedly the test they had done was certainly not definitive, but strongly indicates more stringent tests need to be done.
The fact that GLP say more complex testing has not shown any Glyphosate in the vaccines, means little. The more complex tests are very specific – they are aimed to find specific chemicals. So unless they were aimed to find Glyphosate, they wouldn’t show it.
Much like NIST – they claimed no evidence of explosives were found in WTC’s 1,2 and 7. When asked if they had looked for them, they answered no, and said it would be a waste of taxpayers money looking for something that wasn’t there!
Big Pharma may be pulling the same trick.
The MAAM asked specifically that further more accurate tests be done urgently on the vaccines – they did not rely on the far-from-accurate ELISA findings.
‘…While it’s not at all clear that what MAAM, Seneff and Samsel are claiming is true—the techniques they used are not reliable for determining a chemical at those low levels—these claims raise other questions about their hypothesis: How could glyphosate get into a vaccine?…’
‘Whilst it may not be clear that what MAAM, Seneff and Samsel are claiming is true’ is an admission that it equally may be true. The fact that the test is inconclusive does not negate their request to government and regulatory agencies to do the more expensive and definitive tests.
Bottom line – the MAAM organised tests have not been proven wrong, and high-tech testd should be urgently done, rather than trying to rubbish the preliminary testing commissioned by MAAM.
A closer look at the science shows that what MAAMs and Samsel describe is a very unlikely scenario. Glyphosate is metabolized by microbiota in soil; it is not metabolized by plants. Bioaccumulation (ever larger volumes of the chemical after repeated applications) has never been demonstrated for glyphosate. It is not retained in animal tissues and is quickly eliminated by animals that encounter it—that includes humans….’
‘…what MAAMs and Samsel describe is a very unlikely scenario…’
How scientific is that? Instead of waffling on, they should be doing high-tech tests to prove the issue one way or the other.
‘…Bioaccumulation (ever larger volumes of the chemical after repeated applications) has never been demonstrated for glyphosate. It is not retained in animal tissues and is quickly eliminated by animals that encounter it—that includes humans….’
Indeed? https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0269749108004053
‘…Abstract
The bioaccumulation potential of glyphosate and the formulation Roundup Ultra, as well as possible effects on biotransformation and antioxidant enzymes in Lumbriculus variegatus were compared by four days exposure to concentrations between 0.05 and 5 mg L−1 pure glyphosate and its formulation. Bioaccumulation was determined using 14C labeled glyphosate. The bioaccumulation factor (BCF) varied between 1.4 and 5.9 for the different concentrations, and was higher than estimated from log Pow. Glyphosate…’
Glyphosate found again in animals and humans
‘…Glyphosate was detected in various organs of slaughtered cows: intestine, liver, muscles, spleen and kidneys, which is old news to the scientific community (the bioaccumulation of glyphosate is known since 1985). Dairy cows absorb about 35-40% of glyphosate from feed, part of which is permanently stored in bones as glyphosate is known chelator of calcium, macro and micro-elements….’
Yet GLP state ‘..’…Bioaccumulation (ever larger volumes of the chemical after repeated applications) has never been demonstrated for glyphosate. It is not retained in animal tissues and is quickly eliminated by animals that encounter it—that includes humans….’
Are you sure you can rely on that quack Corporation supporter?
You obviously feel very strongly about this. The problem here is that we have to agree whether you believe in scientific methodology or not. The main protagonists of the theory that all of the diseases on the rise in western society are due to glyphosate are Samsel and Seneff, neither of whom have done or have been trained in biological sciences as far as I can see. Their so called studies are rather limited and their conclusions are too far sweeping for the information provided. The supposed amounts of roundup found in their studies in vaccines are infinitesimally small and for the assay used are liable to false positive results. They have not shown beyond doubt that these results represent roundup and if this is to be believed, then they should get more definitive assays carried out. They get around that by asking the FDA to proof that roundup does is not found in vaccines and various commentators have then said that this is tantamount to asking someone to prove that they are innocent.
This excellent review by a reputable team explains how the these scientists used a system of deduction called syllogism to reach their unfounded conclusions.
“The five commentaries by Samsel and Seneff propose a link between exposures to environmental levels of glyphosate and the development of a wide range of chronic diseases (11–15). In each commentary, these authors largely construct their arguments on deductive reasoning based on a logistic structure called syllogism, which is formed when two or more propositions are used in order to generate a conclusion. Although syllogisms can help in deductive reasoning, to ensure that they are used in science in a constructive rather than a misleading way, it is necessary to ensure that the two propositions that lead to the conclusion are firmly evidence-based. We therefore evaluated the Samsel and Seneff commentaries to see whether this was indeed the case.”
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2017.00316/full
Paul, this is looks like a fairly complex issue; you recommended one of Goldacre’s lectures a while ago; have you read his books Bad Science and Bad Pharma yet? They supply something of the grounding you need to make sense of all this – corruption is <b>not</b> confined to one “side” as you seem to think it is. There’s no monopoly on either corruption or good-faith error.
Paul, do you see these matters as safe, God-given natural medicines versus the lies of Big Pharma and the Powers That Be?
July 19, 2019 at 04:44 #45587 Reply
Sure, the anti-vaxxers might also be corrupt. But where the major money is, there you will find the major crooks. In this case, the multi-billion dollar vaccine market.
Here is another link: ‘Fully Vaccinated vs Unvaccinated Part 3’ by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Chairman, Children’s Health Defense https://stuartbramhall.wordpress.com/2019/07/18/fully-vaccinated-vs-unvaccinated-part-3/
‘…Thimerosal Containing Hepatitis B Vaccines—When Compared to Children Vaccinated Without Thimerosal—Increased Odds of ADHD 1.9X;
Highest Levels of Thimerosal Exposure Increase Autism Risk 11.35X;
Two H1N1-Containing Influenza Vaccines Prior to and During Pregnancy Increases Miscarriage Odds by 7.7X;
H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Increases Risks of Bell’s Palsy (1.34X), Paraesthesia (1.25X) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (1.25X) in High Risk Patients;
HPV Vaccination Increases Odds of Memory Impairment (1.23X) and Involuntary Movement (1.53X);
Thimerosal Containing Triple HepB Series in the First Six Months of Life Increases Odds of Emotional Disturbances by 2.37X;
HPV Vaccine Increases the Risk of Celiac Disease by 1.56X;
The H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza Vaccines Both Given During Pregnancy Increase Fetal Loss by 11.4% Compared to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Only….’
The CDC, FDA, EPA and so forth are crooks, first and foremost, not guardians of the Nation’s health. As in this article, instead of acting on new evidence in defence of the people’s health, they simply block the information. It’s their forte.
Re Goldacre, no I have too much on my plate to read the book, though I’m sure it might add a little to my discernment.
Sorry I didn’t reply sooner – I only just found your comment.
And now the PTB are pushing 5G, despite industry spokesmen admitting their are no studies showing it’s safe, and lots of scientists and doctors etc. saying it most definitely is not.
‘…The main protagonists of the theory that all of the diseases on the rise in western society are due to glyphosate are Samsel and Seneff, neither of whom have done or have been trained in biological sciences as far as I can see…’
I don’t hold that view, but I do hold the view that Glyphosate is poisonous to humans and animals. Along with many vaccines, bee and other insect killing herbicides, increasing electro-smog, nano-particles in the air, water and soil, and so on.
The snake-oil salesmen, in keeping with their slimy murderous trade, speak with fork tongue.
They say Glyphosate attacks the shikamate pathway, which they say humans and animals don’t have, but they are lying, insofar as the incredibly important gut bacteria do use this pathway, and it is disrupted, seriously damaging their health. But do they care? All they care about is being slapped with a multi-million cancer suit, and plenty more waiting in the wings.
Monsanto pulled a crafty one selling out to Bayer – I suspect they knew their dirty game was about to come under serious (I hope) attack, and ‘passed the parcel’. I’m sure the Jerry’s will appreciate it.
There is a basic problem here in why we cannot agree. And that is that there is that we have to define whom to believe and how to read data. My way of looking at a scientific report is to look at the original published material and to assess the ability of those who wrote the report and then also to see whether this has been published in a reputable peer reviewed journal. Even then there have been glaring errors in the past and reputable journalists have been caught out by hoaxes and unscrupulous scientists (they do exist). So vigilance is advised on both sides. Of course there have been some very high profile scandals concerning medication and there is considerable sharp practice by big pharma, but their aim is to make money and one way of ensuring that this making of money is continued is to produce good products, not products that will kill the customer.
Now the study you send a link is supposed to be from data obtained under the FOA and therefore there is no raw data that can be verified. This is published in the internet by a group and therefore there is no scientific verification. I cannot accept such publications and cannot waste time looking at them because it is simply this, a waste of time. Anybody can make claims and we can spend a lot of time and money trying to disprove them.
In the case of mercury, its use has been discontinued in the developed countries but may still be used in some developing countries. The toxicity of mercury occurs because it is not easily excreted and therefore can accumulate in the body. The major toxicity is that can cause a dermatitis, inflammation of the skin and some neurological toxicity. But there have been studies to look at the specific link with autism and this was not proven. Therefore how the paper you link to got this figure of OD ratio of 11 is a mystery. But notice one way to cheat in statistics is by subgroup analysis, so they have a group called highest level of exposure. No figures are given for the number of cases although I have to admit I did not look at this too closely.
In your original post you were talking about presence of Roundup in vaccines, and the authors allege, using an ELIZA assay method that they detected Roundup in vaccines at levels of one part per billion. This is really weird because this assumes an enormous accuracy in a test that is generally not used to detect trace amounts such as these.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/thimerosal/study-risk-autism.html
Unfortunately: ‘The Medical Journals’ Sell-Out — Getting Paid to Play’:
https://childrenshealthdefense.org/news/the-medical-journals-sell-out- getting-paid-to-play/
Re Roundup, they knew the test was not reliable for such amounts, but used it to demand full spectrum tests – fair enough, I should say, given the health stakes of children.
You seem to give the benefit of the doubt to Big Pharma, I to the parents.
‘…The toxicity of mercury occurs because it is not easily excreted and therefore can accumulate in the body. The major toxicity is that can cause a dermatitis, inflammation of the skin and some neurological toxicity. ..’
You seem to be very blase about the ‘dangers’ of mercury (and it has not been removed from all vaccines in the West – the flu jab, for example), but not as bad, admittedly, as the WHO!!
I was really taken aback when I just read: ‘…Methylmercury is very different to ethylmercury. Ethylmercury is used as a preservative in some vaccines and does not pose a health risk…’ on an official WHO website:
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mercury-and-health
World HEALTH Organisation?? Is their statement on the safety of ethylmercury based on science?
‘…Of course there have been some very high profile scandals concerning medication and there is considerable sharp practice by big pharma, but their aim is to make money and one way of ensuring that this making of money is continued is to produce good products, not products that will kill the customer…’
Sure, they don’t want to kill the customer, but they don’t want to cure him either. They want him as a recurring source of profit. I believe the Ancient Chinese had a system where people paid the doctor when they were well, and ceased when sick, so the doctor’s self-interest meant he would try to keep them well, thus getting income. Present day ghouls (obviously not all) aim to keep as many people sick and dependent as possible.
In some cases, yes. Take GcMAF and cannabis oils. Whilst I am a Christian, it is not necessary to bring God into it to upset the atheists. One can just say ‘nature provides the cures’.
Further to my comment above, I’ve done some more searching, and Voila!:
‘Vaccine Ethylmercury vs. Methylmercury’: http://whale.to/vaccines/ethyl_vs_methyl.html
‘World Mercury Project Thimerosal, a mercury-containing preservative, is still in 48 million U.S. flu vaccines each year, tetanus toxoid, meningococcal vaccines and, in massive doses, in the pediatric vaccines given to 100 million children across the developing world. A Centers for Disease Control (CDC) review published last month found that the ethylmercury in thimerosal is as profoundly neurotoxic as the heavily regulated methylmercury in fish.
”I had no clue about the pivotal role they both had played in deceiving the public about thimerosal safety. Both of them spoke to me willingly. Offit expressed admiration for my father, which is an effective way to butter me up. I asked them both the obvious question: “Why do we advise pregnant women to steer clear of fish because of neurotoxic mercury and yet inject much larger doses of mercury into pregnant women and babies?” They both repeated to me the thread worn industry canard that the “ethyl mercury in vaccines is not as dangerous as the methyl mercury in fish” which everyone admits is highly neurotoxic. Offit explained to me that ethyl mercury wasn’t toxic because it leaves the human body so quickly.
By then, I’d read Burbacher’s monkey studies which confirmed Offit’s assertion that the ethyl mercury from vaccines rapidly left the blood. But, Burbacher had shown the ethyl mercury was not being excreted from the body as Offit implied during our telephone conversation. Instead, it was going directly into the brain, where it rapidly metabolized into highly toxic inorganic mercury, and then lodged there, creating inflammation and brain damage. Burbacher had shown that inorganic mercury remains in the brain for years. Instead of being evidence of its safety, as Offit represented, ethyl mercury’s penchant for disappearing quickly from the blood was testimony to its extreme peril; it was disappearing due to the ease with which it crossed the blood-brain barrier! Ethyl mercury used in vaccines was both far more persistent and far more toxic than the methyl mercury found in fish. The Guzzi study, in 2012, showed the ethyl mercury was 50 times as toxic to cells. When I mentioned the Burbacher study to Stratton and Offit, they both went silent. It was obvious that they were aware of the study. THEY BOTH KNEW that science had refuted what they were telling me. They were accustomed to talking to journalists who seem to have an allergy to reading science and were content to parrot their reassurances.” [2016 Dec] Mercury, Vaccines and the CDC’s Worst Nightmare By Rita Shreffler…’
Please read the full article, it really should shake your confidence in your sources.
Two pivotal events led from blind belief to rationality: the renaissance and the enlightenment. Science is evidence based and therefore blind belief will not be an argument to rationally advance any human endeavor
That is hardly relevant to the latest information I provided – that the WHO, CDC and OFFIT were all proven wrong in stating ethylmercury was harmless as it was rapidly excreted (you seem to accept it is not, but still reckon ethylmercury is harmless). It was just rapidly lost from the blood stream, because it lodged in the brain!).Are these two statements compatible:
‘…Methylmercury is very different to ethylmercury. Ethylmercury is used as a preservative in some vaccines and does not pose a health risk…’ ( official WHO website).
‘Burbacher had shown the ethyl mercury was not being excreted from the body as Offit implied during our telephone conversation. Instead, it was going directly into the brain, where it rapidly metabolized into highly toxic inorganic mercury, and then lodged there, creating inflammation and brain damage.’
Isn’t there one hell of a difference between mercury getting excreted from the body, or stored in the brain?
Surely this is your sort of science talk.
This could go on and on as did the 911 blog controversy. Wikipedia has a very good summary and here is an important paragraph:
In 2001 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health asked the U.S. National Academy of Science’s (NAS) Institute of Medicine to establish an independent expert committee to review hypotheses about existing and emerging immunization safety concerns. This initial report found that based on indirect and incomplete evidence available at the time, there was inadequate evidence to accept or reject a thiomersal-autism link, though it was biologically plausible.[54]
Since this report was released, several independent reviews have examined the body of published research for a possible thiomersal-autism link by examining the theoretical mechanisms of thiomersal causing harm and by reviewing the in vitro, animal, and population studies that have been published. These reviews determined that no evidence exists to establish thiomersal as the cause of autism or other neurodevelopmental disorders.[6][7][34][36]
The scientific consensus on the subject is reflected in a follow up report that was subsequently published in 2004 by the Institute of Medicine, which took into account new data that had been published since the 2001 report. The committee noted, in response to those who cite in vitro or animal models as evidence for the link between autism and thiomersal:
“However, the experiments showing effects of thimerosal on biochemical pathways in cell culture systems and showing abnormalities in the immune system or metal metabolism in people with autism are provocative; the autism research community should consider the appropriate composition of the autism research portfolio with some of these new findings in mind. However, these experiments do not provide evidence of a relationship between vaccines or thimerosal and autism. In the absence of experimental or human evidence that vaccination (either the MMR vaccine or the preservative thimerosal) affects metabolic, developmental, immune, or other physiological or molecular mechanisms that are causally related to the development of autism, the committee concludes that the hypotheses generated to date are theoretical only.”[7]
The committee concludes:
“Thus, based on this body of evidence, the committee concludes that the evidence favors rejection of a causal relationship between thimerosal-containing vaccines and autism.”[7] [bold in original]
Further evidence of the scientific consensus includes the rejection of a causal link between thiomersal and autism by multiple national and international scientific and medical bodies including the American Medical Association,[55] the American Academy of Pediatrics,[56] the American College of Medical Toxicology,[57] the Canadian Paediatric Society,[58] the U.S. National Academy of Sciences,[7] the Food and Drug Administration,[9] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,[10] the World Health Organization,[8] the Public Health Agency of Canada,[59] and the European Medicines Agency.[60]
A 2011 journal article reflects this point of view and described the vaccine-autism connection as “the most damaging medical hoax of the last 100 years”.[19]
The problem is that putting people off vaccinating all children has got dangerous consequences as there has been a rise of diseases that have almost been eradicated such as measles and believe me measles is a very unpleasant disease for children to have.
Like with many things in life you have to take facts and decide for yourself if the risk is acceptable. Every time you smoke that cigarette (if you are a smoker) or pick that drink you will face a choice of risk versus benefit. This can also be extended to your bacon sandwich, crossing the road or going canoeing. We need utter safety we stay in a bubble at home and that is what these odd ratios are about.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiomersal_and_vaccines
Anyway hope you have a good weekend and enjoy yourself.
Wikepedia serves the PTB. You have ignored my point about the WHO and Co. stating ethylmercury is safe because it is excreted from the body, whereas it is certainly excreted from the blood, but is retained in the brain.
Do you not wish to concede this point?
This does not need to go on and on. Is Ethylmercury a safe substance to inject into human beings, including tiny babies, OR IS IT NOT?
@ SA July 21, 2019 at 14:29
The problem is extremely simple – no one, or Corporation, can be trusted to police itself.
‘Big Pharma’s Role in Clinical Trials.
Dhttps://www.drugwatch.com/featured/clinical-trials-and-hidden-data/ata from clinical trials are important in approving new medicines and discovering new treatments. But Big Pharma funds and runs most clinical trials. According to critics, this could allow drug companies to fake study results or hide dangerous side effects to get their drug approved or increase sales.
‘Data from clinical trials are important in approving new medicines and discovering new treatments. But Big Pharma funds and runs most clinical trials. According to critics, this could allow drug companies to fake study results or hide dangerous side effects to get their drug approved or increase sales….’
‘..Before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a prescription drug, it must first go through a series of clinical trials. Data obtained from these trials should ensure the safety and effectiveness of drugs before they make it into the hands of patients.
Each year, the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) budget provides less money to fund clinical trials. Because of this, Big Pharma pays for and runs the majority of these trials.
It then provides data to the FDA for drug approvals and safety reviews after the drug hits the market. While this practice may help get more drugs approved and allow more treatments to reach patients sooner, it may also lead to unknown risks.
According to critics and consumer watchdogs, Big Pharma’s influence over clinical trials could allow drug companies to focus on the benefits of a drug and downplay the risks for the sake of profit. This biased information could also influence doctors to prescribe a drug without knowing all the risks.
How Big Pharma Influences Trial Results
It can cost billions to develop a new drug, and drug manufacturers want a return on their investment. For example, studies indicated that cost estimates of bringing a new drug to the market can start at approximately $160 million and end up as high as $2 billion.
Brand-name drugs that are still under patent make the most money for drug companies. In addition, only about 34 percent of these trials make it to the final phase to testing, according to a 2014 study by Michael Hay and colleagues published in Nature Biotechnology. This puts more pressure on drug companies to have successful clinical trials.
To this end, Big Pharma may influence clinical trials in a number of ways, including funding the trials, designing the trials and handpicking trial results. These practices could skew trial results in favor of drug companies and put patients at risk.
“Clinical trials for pharmaceuticals are conducted and funded by the industry.”
Dr. Michael A. Carome
For example, the New England Journal of Medicine — one of the most prestigious medical journals in the world — published 73 studies of new drugs. Of those studies, a pharmaceutical company funded 60, 50 had drug-company employees among the authors and 37 lead researchers had accepted money from a drug company, according to a review conducted by the Washington Post.
This means drug companies greatly influence the majority of medical information provided to the public.
Unreliable clinical trials resulting from the possibility for bias due to Big Pharma influence is an ongoing issue because “clinical trials for pharmaceuticals are conducted and funded by the industry,” Dr. Michael A. Carome, director of the Health Research Group of Public Citizens in Washington, D.C., told Drugwatch……..’
I don’t trust someone just because they have ‘Dr.’ in front of their name, any more than I trust someone because they have M.P. after it, or Congressman before it, when they have big spoils to protect.
The link got a bit jumbled above, should read:
https://www.drugwatch.com/featured/clinical-trials-and-hidden-data/
– “One can just say ‘nature provides the cures’”
No. Nature provides chemical elements and compounds, but it has not provided a book that says “willow bark will ease a headache, but foxglove causes heart seizure”. Such facts have been learned by trial and error, or in other words, experiment ie. science, albeit often informal.
Whether a thing is “natural or not” is no guide to its efficacy, nor to its safety. Some of the most toxic substances are made by insects and arachnids. Many supposedly effective pharmaceuticals turn out to do nothing at all, once the trials hidden by the manufacturers have been revealed.
The other matters on this page are a thimbleful of details cherry-picked from an ocean of data, and consequently this is not an appropriate forum to discuss them. The proper place is the scientific literature, where those with education and experience in analysis can pull claims apart and discuss them. Please read Bad Science and Bad Pharma to obtain a grounding in the skills and methodology required. Until you do, you are inadvertently adding to the vast clouds of fog around medicine, much of which is promoted deliberately to obscure and confuse.
And Paul, when considering hidden agendas, always consider both sides of the original proposition. Who stands to gain by the elimination of vaccination programmes if vaccines are effective? Are there not vast profits to be made if preventable diseases are not prevented?
The lancet study was made up to divert attention from real cause autism which is possibly anti biotics. Paula cannot speak up being silenced. Her son is child ,4. Someone needs to investigate this. She was told there was no girl in study yet is from same doctor surgery but no one will let her know who it is.
Paula tried to expose for 7 years but is blocked. She went to the royal free for tests to find out why son had gone autistic but was coaxed. That was 97 she did lot research into natural treatment like diet and probiotics and Paul shattock visited her after this him and Wakefield started setting up research and study
Paula gets so many problems with mobiles and internet and almost impossible to expose. Had files put on her computer that were locked in 2012 which was very scary she has tried main stream papers but no luck. Is it financial links to pharmecutimals. Families need to know the truth
Gov knows cause autism
All lancet parents need to be aware who each other are
Are they all genuine. All those in controversy on same side. Paula is from north shields and a jabs centre was set up there not long after Paul shattock visited her yet no others except main group.
Paula met Brian deer journalist in 2014 she had told Paul shattock she was determined to find child 8 parents from Whitley bay so he suggested Brian yet there meant to be on different sides controversy the address Brian give Paula in Whitley bay was probably false. She left letters yet no replies. She is diverted and blocked every time she tries to do some thing to expose this. There is no freedom of speech. There is latest scandel of autistic people being abused in NHS hospitals. All this is to keep elite rich. Its all about making money. Scientific research is used to suit them in some cases and they do not care about families.
– The lancet study was made up to divert attention from real cause autism
If that is so, it was a spectacularly weak attempt. Wakefield’s paper was merely a “case series” ie. the equivalent in the scientific literature of a hunch, and it studied only twelve children, and only eight of them were autistic.
– “Gov knows cause autism”
The scientific search for the cause of autism can be followed in the scientific literature. The cause is not documented there, so it cannot be known to governments. In any case, politicians ignore and dismiss science far more often than heeding it, eg. the sacking of Alvin Weinberg (nuclear power), the sacking of Professor Nutt (assessment of the dangers of illegal drugs), the dismissal of climate change and environmental degradation for thirty years etc. etc.
Paula may be able to find help with computers from her local Linux User Group.
This is a very important article, but with its repeated use of “may” and “could” it seriously understates the case. It’s not “according to critics”; investigations and documents demanded by courts have shown repeatedly that Big Pharma does “fake study results or hide dangerous side effects to get their drug approved or increase sales”, and that this does “lead to unknown risks”.
– “Big Pharma may does influence clinical trials in a number of ways, including funding the trials, designing the trials and handpicking trial results. These practices could do skew trial results in favor of drug companies and put patients at risk.”
Paul Barbara, July 21 23:05:
– Wikepedia serves the PTB
That is a gross oversimplification; I edit at Wikipedia and my edits certainly don’t serve the Powers That Be, yet because I’m careful to follow the rules, my edits endure:
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Criticism_of_the_9%2F11_Commission&action=historysubmit&type=revision&diff=661172358&oldid=650511014
If you’re unhappy with Wikipedia, don’t just moan and dismiss; learn to recognise reliable sources and learn to edit Wikipedia!
– You have ignored my point about the WHO and Co. stating ethylmercury is safe…
No, SA answered you. It isn’t a binary choice, it’s a risk versus benefit assessment.
August 1, 2019 at 16:40 #46027 Reply
@ Clark July 27, 2019 at 16:04
‘No, SA answered you. It isn’t a binary choice, it’s a risk versus benefit assessment.’
I made a long argument yesterday showing that he had not answered my comment, but for some reason the mods junked it.
[ Mod: I’ve checked the deletion list and examined the activity logs, and I can see no deletion event in the last 48 hours for a reply with your username (or indeed anything on this thread). Maybe the reply wasn’t received? Sometimes a connection glitch can block the POST action, and sometimes replies can be automatically sent to the spam list – though I checked that too and didn’t notice your name! So unless you posted incomprehensible rubbish under a pseudonym, I don’t think it’s fair to say that “the mods junked it”. ]
So may I refer you to my comment above, @ Paul Barbara July 19, 2019 at 23:28.
To make a risk/benefit analysis, you need all or as much as possible information. Big Pharma will not give you that opportunity.
As is stated in my comment, and in the two articles. WHO openly state on one of their sites, after going on about the hazards of mercury, states that: ‘Methylmercury is very different to ethylmercury. Ethylmercury is used as a preservative in some vaccines and does not pose a health risk. ‘
This is probably based on the fallacious assumption that because it rapidly leaves the blood, it therefore goes out of the body. WRONG (as demonstrated with links above).
Yet the false information still sits on the WHO site (they have previously been very credibly accussed of cooperating with the likes of Bill Gates and other ‘human culling’ organisations, to assist spreading a vaccine among Third Country women which while ostensibly was for one thing (Tetanus, I believe), also sterilised them). The WHO, as the Western Governments ,UN and OPCW have all been compromised.
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Mods, I apologies for saying you ‘junked’ my comment, as you have explained you didn’t.
However, it somehow disappeared, possibly by some accidental action of my own.
I took quite a while formulating it, but ‘C’est la vie’.
Thanks for explaining the situation.
Paul, it’s clear that you haven’t read even Bad Science, let alone Bad Pharma; it is simply impossible to have a meaningful conversation about this sort of subject until you have at least some of the necessary tools.
The assessment of the effects of ethyl and methyl mercury in a system as complex as a living mammal is a hugely complex and technical subject, and just one of a myriad similar assessments; I know for certain that it is way beyond my technical experience, yet you rush in where angels fear to tread. You then attempt to support these claims with sweeping assertions such as “Big Pharma will not give you that opportunity” and “the WHO […] have previously been very credibly accussed of cooperating with the likes of Bill Gates and other ‘human culling’ organisations, to assist spreading a vaccine among Third Country women which […] also sterilised them”. These concern completely the opposite end of the pyramid of human activity, the pinnacle as opposed to the base.
An ocean of highly complex structure with effectively infinite details lie between these two types of assessment and it cannot be ignored; the two simply do not belong together in the same comment. I’m sorry Paul, but this is conspiracy theorists’ type of thinking, like trying to assess momentum transfer in the collapses of the Twin Towers on the basis of whether I personally am Jewish or not.
– “The WHO, as the Western Governments ,UN and OPCW have all been compromised.”
This is true, but “compromised” does not mean “puppet”, and the details are all-important. You need to be campaigning for transparency (as Ben Goldacre is) rather than against vaccines. It’s as if you’re campaigning against looking and listening when crossing a road because that’s what governments recommend.
I take it you won’t read Goldacre because “he could be one of the bad guys” and thus might corrupt your thinking?
We seem to be in agreement for a change!
Do you believe, or at least are you aware, that certain very powerful ‘people’ have seriously considered culling the human population by 85 – 95%? And ‘dodgy mandatory vaccines’ would be a handy adjunct to wars, induced famines and artificial Pandemics?
Paul, I think you would be surprised at just how much we agree about. Politically and ethically we share very similar positions; we both want the best for the vast majority ie. the ordinary people, and the natural world upon which we are all dependent. We both believe that the method of achieving this is for truth to be told and deception to be exposed.
Where we differ is in our methods of assessing what is true.
I am aware of that theory. A very effective way of reducing the human population would be to withhold preventative treatments such as vaccines, which have prevented literally millions of deaths. As an additional “bonus”, fortunes could be made from treating cases that would never have arisen.
In some ways I am even more suspicious than you. The “depopulation theory” was formulated by critics of a document called Limits to Growth by the Club of Rome, and the resulting UN initiative Agenda 21. Limits to Growth set out a message that big corporations wanted to discredit, that infinite economic growth on a finite planet was a recipe for mass extinction, including possibly human extinction. The UN’s Agenda 21 was an early sustainability initiative, and as such posed a major threat to corporate monetary profit. My suspicion, which I think you should consider, is that the “depopulation theory” benefited from corporate backing (hidden behind front organisations, of course, just as climate science denial has been). The UN is far from perfect, but it does hold governments and hence corporations to some (very inadequate) degree of accountability by being the authority of International Law.
The real situation is actually far more sinister; the vast majority of ordinary people are effectively being farmed for their labour. While a desire to cull the majority may be a fantasy of some less intelligent members of “the elite”, their more realistic brethren fully understand that their elite status derives entirely from the exploitation of the vast masses ‘beneath’ them. You only have to attempt to pay your electricity bill to discover how useless robots and software systems are when presented with the most trivial of complications; the notion that robots could replace human intelligence is beyond folly; we may be “made in God’s image”, but making in God’s image is clearly beyond our abilities. The elite need the masses, indeed, without the masses the very concept of elite status is meaningless.
Further evidence of Big Pharma’s real motivations:
‘GcMAF and the Persecution of David Noakes, Lyn Thyer & Immuno Biotech’:
https://www.ukcolumn.org/article/gcmaf-and-persecution-david-noakes-lyn-thyer-immuno-biotech
‘…Big Pharma is a corporate venture that has absolutely no vested interest at all in curing disease. They became acutely aware of the problem of cures in 2015 when Gilead Sciences (GILD) developed a 90% effective cure for Hepatitis C.
Initially the $12.5 billion in revenue from the GILD cure was welcomed. However, the problem with a cure, from an investment perspective, is that it cures people. The former Hep C patients no longer needed any treatment, and revenues fell off a cliff as more and more people didn’t require medication. What was even worse were the rapidly diminishing numbers of people spreading infection, creating fewer and fewer new customers.
The global investment firm Goldman Sachs are one of the world’s leading investors in the pharmaceutical industry. They were concerned about the potentially catastrophic financial effects of curing people. They saw that advances in medical science threatened to make people well and thus reduce their return on investment (ROI.) In 2018 they issued their report The Genome Revolution. In it they questioned if curing disease was sustainable from a business model perspective. Their analyst’s conclusions make horrifying reading.
The potential to deliver ‘one shot cures’ is one of the most attractive aspects of gene therapy, genetically-engineered cell therapy and gene editing. However, such treatments offer a very different outlook with regard to recurring revenue versus chronic therapies …
GILD is a case in point, where the success of its hepatitis C franchise has gradually exhausted the available pool of treatable patients …
In the case of infectious diseases such as hepatitis C, curing existing patients also decreases the number of carriers able to transmit the virus to new patients, thus the incident pool also declines … Where an incident pool remains stable (eg, in cancer) the potential for a cure poses less risk to the sustainability of a franchise….’
How much evidence is required before the penny drops?
I was present in court for one day during the trial of David Noakes, but didn’t go again because of my hearing problems, and the very low sound level of the proceedings.
– “How much evidence is required before the penny drops?”
Paul, I think you should recognise and question your own assumption that those who don’t accept your opinions about vaccines etc. are all brainwashed dupes. Yes, there have been incidents in which elements of the pharmaceutical establishment have attempted to discredit researchers who have discovered cures. For instance, a major effort was directed against one of the two doctors who demonstrated that some stomach ulcers are caused by bacteria called helicobacter pylori and could therefore be cured with cheap, off-patent antibiotics, thus depriving the pharmaceutical industry of a steady income stream from anti-acid ulcer treatments. It does not follow that vaccines are a scam.
I think you should also note that the quote in your comment above is advocating for a gene therapy, directly contradicting your own earlier position about “natural” treatments being more trustworthy.
I know nothing of the GILD case and I expect it would take me several weeks to research it, but thanks to Ben Goldacre’s two books, I’d have some idea of how to research it.
You largely agree with my position re Big Pharma’s lack of interest in curing, and desire to rather have the walking-dead coming back for repeat prescriptions (more lovely loot).
I don’t know if you read the GcMAF article about that cancer cure, which is avoided like the plague by Big Pharma, who use their tremendous clout to lean on regulatory and enforcement agencies to come down like a ton of bricks on doctors or others who try to use and distribute it.
Considering it’s phenomenal record in cases everyone has totally given up on, don’t you believe this is unconscionable?
And re one an antacid scam not proving vaccines are a scam, it all points to the possibility that vaccines COULD be, given the lack of honesty, morality and transparency.
My position is the possibility is there, and because of my knowledge of their previous criminality, I accept the worst interpretation given by Big Pharma’s detractors.
You seem to agree with me that Big Pharma are unprincipled, but give them the benefit of the doubt re vaccines.
– You seem to agree with me that Big Pharma are unprincipled, but give them the benefit of the doubt re vaccines. Would you agree?
Yes and no, respectively.
More specifically, the pharmaceutical companies are the same as other companies; their primary legal duty is to maximise returns to their shareholders. They could probably do that better by not manufacturing vaccines at all. Mostly it is governments that mandate vaccination programmes, not pharmaceutical companies.
Paul, this whole issue is a bit more complicated than the simple “us versus them” format you continually try to cobble it into. Why won’t you read Goldacre? Do you even know why you won’t?
If you saw the list of books I have to read, and the other things I have to do, and you knew how difficult it is to do anything with my lack of energy and almost constant tiredness, you would stop asking me to read Goldacre.
The Pharma Companies do indeed have an obligation to their shareholders, but their primary obligation should be to the safety of the products they produce for use by patients. This clearly is not the case, and most of the various governments are quite happy with that.
Sure, governments mandate the vaccines and drug regulations, but at the behest of the Big Pharma lobbyists. Surely that is obvious.
Again, surely this screams out to the heavens:
http://whale.to/c/trace_amounts.html
‘…Take Another Look : An Interview with ‘Trace Amounts’ co-director Shiloh Levine I learned that Ethylmercury is not the “safe mercury,” which a lot of people like to spout in the media. It is actually more dangerous than Methylmercury, which is the type of mercury found in fish. And it gets trapped in the brain twice as much as Methylmercury and that’s where the neurological problems are….Two parts per billion is the amount of allowable mercury in our drinking water. Two hundred parts per billion is considered toxic waste. Fifty-thousand parts per billion is the amount of mercury in Thimerosal at twenty-five micrograms. In a flu shot, that amount is fifty thousand parts per billion, which is twenty-five thousand times more than the allowable amount in drinking water. You’re injecting toxic waste into babies and pregnant mothers, and that’s not okay…..’
– “If you saw the list of books I have to read…” etc.
You are justifying your own ignorance. I remind you that the opinions you are promoting have life-or-death consequences. The books I recommend are full of intellectual tools. If you are unwilling to learn to use those tools, you should refrain from promoting potentially lethal opinions.
– “The Pharma Companies […] primary obligation should be to the safety of the products they produce”
That would be some system other than capitalism. Yet the major promoters of anti-vax literature are the US Right. Que pasa?
– “governments mandate the vaccines and drug regulations, but at the behest of the Big Pharma lobbyists”
It really isn’t as simple as that; there is public research too. Really, either read the books I am recommending, which will give you a grounding at least, or admit to yourself that you don’t know enough to take a side.
Incidentally, I was with Craig all last week and we discussed many things. One thing he mentioned was that of all the conspiracy theories, it’s the anti-vax ones that he most objects to. Yet his latest heart specialist has taken him off many medications, replacing all of them with one of the oldest, derived from foxglove extract. By odd coincidence I mentioned foxglove’s cardiac effects earlier in this thread. Foxglove extract slows the heart, this being the treatment that Craig is receiving, but too much will cause it to stop completely, which is the effect I mentioned. Natural or not? Good or bad? Maybe these aren’t quite the right questions.
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June 1, 2020 at 10:40 #54496 Reply
They only trick you into burning diesel because the noxious fumes are part of their depopulation Agenda 21. As you can see, Philip Cross or the like has been at the Wikipedia page. They even discredit it by calling by the weaponised term “conspiracy theory”.
Any comments on this article? I think it is a fairly good summary and it comes from a complementary cancer charity website. Interestingly gc-MAF is not approved for human therapeutic use in the US because it has not passed the appropriate trial stages required to approve medications. Also it seems to be freely available in Japan and other parts of Asia, so stock up to beat the conspiring PTB and beat them at their game.
@ SA June 1, 2020 at 17:44
Thanks for the link – glad you think it;s a good summary – I do too.
Dr. Bradstreet isn’t the only doctor involved with alternative cures to die in mysterious circumstances. The US police do seem over-keen on calling strange deaths ‘suicides’, especially if the victim/s are ‘anti-Establishment’. The rate of deaths by such doctors is high, though there are sites that try to negate that fact by ‘working the statistics’.
‘…Gc-MAF is freely available in Japan, China and most of Asia…’
I don’t know if that is true, but shall check it out; Immuno Biotech has definitely been closed down. David Noakes, who was reporting regularly to police whilst on bail awaiting a French extradition hearing (he had already served a sentence in prison in England) stopped reporting, and went underground, but recently got caught and imprisoned). His colleague is already being held in prison in France, awaiting trial.
The trouble is, Immuno Biotech’s serum needed to be shipped chilled, which is problematical if from Japan, China or elsewhere in Asia.
As you will have learnt, or perhaps you already knew, it Gc-MAF is a perfectly natural product, and according to patients who have received it in the past, it has a very good record of either curing or dramatically lengthening their lifetime (many 4th Stage cancer patients who had been given weeks or months lived considerably longer than the conventional doctors had given them, after they had said there was nothing further they could do.
Glad we seem almost agreed on this Gc-MAF question, though maybe I have overestimated your agreement.
Just one case – a British lady who had been given an extremely short time left by conventional doctors, took Gc-MAF and progressed so well that she retired to Cypress and was doing well, getting her regular Gc-MAF. The British authorities here got in touch with Cypriot police and they twice raided her house, confiscating her Gc-MAF. She died shortly after her supply was stopped. Maybe she would have died anyway, you might say; but it does go to show the lengths the ‘Authorities’ will go to to stop the use of Gc-MAF.
@ Clark June 1, 2020 at 10:40
You are normally at least rational, but here you seem to be grasping at straws. Perhaps you should read SA’s linked article.
No Paul, you should explain to me why you supported the PTB and the MSM by pretending to fix “diesel” engines, because even a broken clock is right twice a day. What power did they hold over you?
By the way Paul. I was in no way endorsing Cancer active although it is not a bad place to start. It seems from what I gather to take a holistic approach to treatment of cancer so that patients may benefit from all aspects of cancer treatment including the promotion of healthy diets and lifestyle, endorsing some natural products and so on, but work with not against conventional medicine. You quote this from the gc-MAF article:
Their Florida Clinic was raided and everything removed. Three days later Dr. Bradstreet apparently committed suicide. It was rather puzzling that he would choose to do this by shooting himself as he drove into a river, especially since as a doctor he would have had access to more dignified ways of dying.
but you seem to ignore the message of the article, that there is no real proof that gc-MAF is a wonder treatment for cancer.
In fact the quacks who promote gc-MAF claim that it works for almost anything other than an ingrowing toe nail, including cancer, autism, chronic fatigue syndrome and many other conditions.
Here is a counterfoil for your smug complacency on this subject and the quakery associated with it:
GcMAF, autism “biomed,” and the apparent suicide of an autism quack
In this piece, the blogger who is a surgeon dealing with cancer analysis this whole episode.
James Jeffrey Bradstreet was one of the world’s most famous — or infamous — physicians. He believed vaccines caused autism. He even testified so before Congress. Twice.
But he didn’t just rail against Big Pharma. He also tried to beat it.
Bradstreet offered thousands of autism patients around the globe controversial treatments. He claimed he could effectively cure kids of their autism, cancer and other maladies simply by injecting them with protein shots.
When Bradstreet’s body was found last month in the Rocky Broad River in mountainous North Carolina with a bullet wound to the chest, therefore, friends, family members and patients pointed fingers at drug corporations. The FDA. Anyone but Bradstreet.
“He did not kill himself!” one patient’s parent wrote online.
“May God have vengeance quickly on the evil doers who murdered him!” wrote another.
In any case, Bradstreet fled for North Carolina, and drove three hours northeast to Lake Lure, NC, where he checked into a hotel. There he learned that a First Immune clinic run by Noakes had been shut down in an investigation of five deaths associated with GcMAF treatments. In fairness, it’s not clear whether the deaths were due to GcMAF or just terminal patients dying, but Swiss officials were on the trail as well. Hours after learning of this, Bradford disappeared. He wasn’t seen alive again. Although the investigation is not complete, authorities are satisfied that Bradstreet had committed suicide.
While it’s true that doctors who kill themselves are indeed more than twice as likely to use self-poisoning with drugs or other substances than the general population, they’re actually just as likely to use firearms, even in a population that doesn’t have many guns. In the gun-rich US, firearms are the most common method of physician suicide, being the method of nearly half of physician suicides and only slightly less common than in the general population. So all the incredulous dismissals of the conclusion that Bradstreet killed himself based on the belief that Bradstreet couldn’t have possibly killed himself with a gun because he’s a doctor and doctors don’t kill themselves that way are complete nonsense based on misinformation about physician suicide. To cast doubt on suicide as a cause of Bradstreet’s death will require a lot more than a mistaken belief that doctors don’t kill themselves with firearms, because they do.
The truth Paul is that Dr Broadstreet was trying to fight big Pharma for the profits which he has been making using fake science based on ineffective products.
You know, this discussion has been going on long enough. I feel I am feeding a thread which is harmful fot any readers and for the reputation of Craig Murray. This respected website should really not be used to promote anti-vaccine conspiracy theories. I will do my bit and stop trying to refute your wild allegations based on conspiracy websites. I personally advise others to do the same. It really is not worth the time spent on this, there are other more urgent problems.
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I shan’t bother to try to respond; in view of your attitude it is clearly a waste of time.
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Thank you for your efforts, SA. The prevalence of so-called conspiracy theories on this site is indeed a growing concern. Your thoughts on the issue are welcome in the ‘What is Conspiracy Theory?‘ thread.
So what wouldn’t be a waste of time, Paul; acceptance and promotion of bullshit? I mentioned bullshit on the previous page but you ran away from the issue by changing the subject. Claims you promote are proven wrong over and over again, but you don’t withdraw or retract these claims. Instead you immediately change the subject, which effectively protects the disproven claims, and I wouldn’t expect you to object to them if someone else promoted them. This is intellectual cheating, and would be called out as such in a scientific or rational discussion. Do you want rational analysis of claims, are or your objectives polemical?
And why won’t you engage about the diesel hoax? Why are you protecting their murderous agenda?
Paul, I apologise, I should be more sympathetic. I realise that you only worked on diesels, and like the dumb doctors who give out murderous vaccines without knowing any better, you didn’t realise about over-unity “alternators”, and you didn’t mean to contribute to Agenda 21 depopulation. You just thought you were fixing “engines”. Sorry.
mods-cm-org, thanks for your comment. The prevalence of so-called conspiracy theories is indeed a growing concern, and well beyond this site. The entire Internet seemed to offer the promise of bypassing the corporate gatekeepers of news and information, but it has become highly corrupted by the promotion of false claims, many of them life threatening, to the point that for the inexperienced and unwary, the Internet is becoming useless as a source of facts.
With freedom comes responsibility; this inevitability seems to have been increasingly overlooked as the modern moral environment has developed. Peer-to-peer publishing is a relatively new form of freedom of expression, and I propose that to preserve and take advantage of this relatively new freedom we must develop and promote peer-to-peer critical analysis. But that will best occur once some rules of debate have been established. The very methods of so-called conspiracy theorists need to be called out and challenged.
Open Access Library Journal:
‘HCG Found in WHO Tetanus Vaccine in Kenya Raises Concern in the Developing World‘. (You need to download the pdf).
So the WHO have been working on abortion and anti-fertility drugs, in conjunction with Tetanus, since 1972. Sorry to disappoint ya’lls confidence in the WHO, but I have been trying to inform you for yonks. Actually proving at this stage that the Kenyan and other vaccines were laced with hCG is obviously hard now, but I shall keep trying to get copies of the lab reports.
– “Sorry to disappoint ya’lls confidence in the WHO, but I have been trying to inform you for yonks”
Yeah, very triumphant. But this appears to be merely the same story as before, recycled.
PAUL, PLEASE HAVE THE COMMON DECENCY TO TREAT US AS YOUR EQUALS. You are NOT superior to nearly all around you, you are NOT the recipient of special divine guidance, and you are NOT engaging fairly or rationally.
Until you do treat others as equals, and engage with their arguments, I am very sorry to say that you’re showing insufficient responsibility to have earned the freedom to publish. I abhor censorship, but I see no alternative. If you are unaware of what you have done to provoke me to write this, ASK, and I will explain. We will then discover if you are capable of listening, or whether you feel that information should flow only from you and only to others, ie. your lessers.
Dr Edd
@Paul Barbara – don’t start icing that self-congratulatory cake just yet! I was preparing a response about the Kenyan vaccine controversy at the weekend, but then I noticed that the conversation had quickly moved on so I let it go. I’m glad you’ve wound the clock back however, because we have unfinished business on that topic.
First a quick note about the unreliable authority you’ve just cited. The lead author of that paper is John W Oller – a linguist who specialises in communicative disorders. To quote a reviewer: “Oller is not an immunologist, epidemiologist, virologist, microbiologist, or anything else that has to do with real vaccine science.”
Notably, he published a book on Autism which argued that it was a consequence of (guess what?) vaccination!. The book has a foreword by none other than the notorious Dr Andrew Wakefield! Here’s an excerpt from the petition to get him sacked from the University of Louisiana for damaging their reputation.
The scientific community has overwhelmingly concluded that vaccines do not cause autism, but Dr. Oller, who does not have a background in immunology, epidemiology or toxicology, continues to push an agenda based on false premises and conspiracy theories. In his most recent book, Autism, he even has Andrew Wakefield, the discredited physician who launched the autism vaccine scare, write the foreword. Not only has Wakefield had his medical license revoked, his original paper retracted from the publisher, and his theory widely discredited, he was found to have fraudulently presented his data with the plan of financial gain.
Oller’s ideas aren’t just his own – they are directly affiliated with the University. He uses his University website to promote his books, his theories, and links to his blog, where he adamantly makes claims that toxins in vaccines cause autism.
By promoting this dangerous idea, Oller is threatening the credibility of the University of Louisiana and its Department of Communications. Because of his position, he also threatens student education by passing off his conspiracy theories as actual research.
No credible academic institution should support a theory that has the potential to lead to widespread disease. Tell University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the Department of Communications to publicly denounce Oller’s statements about vaccines and autism and to ensure that he doesn’t spread his ideas to students.
I italicised a phrase which I think is particularly germane to the present argument: “passing off his conspiracy theories as actual research“. He got academic tenure in virtue of his work on linguistics (so he’s obviously an intelligent guy!), and subsequently abused that position to publish nonsense on topics in which he has no training or expertise – only a shedload of ideological conviction.
Oller recently published a paper arguing that the Bible is literally true (or in his terms, a “True Narrative Representation”). Ahem. He prioritises truth by “revelation” over sceptical inquiry. ‘Nuff said.
Anyway that’s just some preparatory background … wait till you see what’s wrong with the content of his paper on the vaccine controversy in Kenya! I won’t reproduce it here, but there’s a wonderful demolition of his claims on Skeptical Raptor.
That’s enough giggles for now. I’m pretty busy with other things, but I’ll aim to post more about the actual tests and the developments in Kenya tomorrow. Till then, sweet dreams. 😉
I provided you with a host of good solid references, the type of thing I thought you relished, the type of thing you kept asking me for, and all I get is the same old same old ad hominems.
Of course I crowed – you and a few others have been on at me over the links I posted, now you have solid ones, and you ignore them, because the as near as dammit prove I was right about the WHO and the likes. I can understand your upset, but play the White Man.
@ Dr Edd June 2, 2020 at 20:20
Firstly, twice I have ask if you are actually a doctor, and you still have not told me.
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The fact that doctors, scientists, nurses or researchers who counter Big Pharma, government or MSM (often all three) get hammered in the press, lose their licence to practice and/or get ‘discredited’ – goes with the territory.
As we have seen with Julian Assange, though I don’t believe Big Pharma are concerned in that case. Though, just as in that case, no matter how many ‘Bastions of Who Should Be Demonised’ do all in their power to destroy him, does not make them right. Nor does it make similar ‘Authority’ figures right when they demonise (or stay silent, out of a fear that they too will be targeted) people who think differently to themselves.
‘Biosemiotic Entropy: Concluding the Series’by John W. Oller, Jr. indicates how Oller got involved with autism and vaccines – so your inference that there is no reason for him to be knowledgeable in autism or vaccines does not hold water – his professional fortes doubtless led him to the study of the toxins which he knew disrupted the smooth progress of speech etc which he was well qualified to teach.
Holding his Christian beliefs against him is perhaps overstepping the mark?
Bit like another commententer or two raising eyebrows about the Kenyan Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Kenyan Catholic Doctors Association not being competent enough to get laboratory analyses on their suspicions re the Tetanus vaccines – perhaps a little bit of racism mixed in with a disbelief in religion.
The link between vaccines and autism has NOT been disproved – a top CDC whistleblower doctor claimed information showing a definite danger to African/American babies was covered up.
The link has been up on this thread before, though it might be difficult to find.
Presumably you will show that the other six authors of the paper are also charlatans, or is it only Oller?
For those new to this thread, the basic point being argued here is whether the WHO provided Tetanus vaccines secretly laced with anti-fertility hCG to Kenya (and other countries – Mexico, Nicaragua, Philippines).
Here is part of my argument that they did, or at least, on balance of probabilities (you need to download the pdf for the full articles):
‘..In 1993, WHO announced a “birth-control vaccine” for “family planning”. Published research shows that by 1976 WHO researchers had conjugated tetanus toxoid (TT) with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) producing a “birth-control” vaccine. Conjugating TT with hCG causes pregnancy hormones to be attacked by the immune system. Expected results are abortions in females already pregnant and/or infertility in recipients not yet impregnated. Repeated inoculations prolong infertility. Currently WHO researchers are working on more potent anti-fertility vaccines using recombinant DNA. WHO publications show a long-range purpose to reduce population growth in unstable “less developed countries”. By November 1993 Catholic publications appeared saying an abortifacient vaccine was being used as a tetanus prophylactic. In November 2014, the Catholic Church asserted that such a program was underway in Kenya. Three independent Nairobi accredited biochemistry laboratories tested samples from vials of the WHO tetanus vaccine being used in March 2014 and found hCG where none should be present. In October 2014, 6 additional vials were obtained by Catholic doctors and were tested in 6 accredited laboratories. Again, hCG was found in half the samples. Subsequently, Nairobi’s AgriQ Quest laboratory, in two sets of analyses, again found hCG in the same vaccine vials that tested positive earlier but found no hCG in 52 samples alleged by the WHO to be vials of the vaccine used in the Kenya campaign 40 with the same identifying batch numbers as the vials that tested positive for hCG. Given that hCG was found in at least half the WHO vaccine samples known by the doctors involved in administering the vaccines to have been used in Kenya, our opinion is that the Kenya “anti-tetanus” campaign was reasonably called into question by the Kenya Catholic Doctors Association as a front for population growth reduction…’
You mention Assange and other martyrs who have been persecuted for telling the truth. There’s an important distinction. Those people are whistleblowers with insider knowledge; they aren’t ideologically-opposed critics who make up stories to challenge the consensus of expert opinion. John Oller isn’t a whistleblower by any stretch of the imagination. He explicitly notes in the article that the conclusion is only an opinion; all he can add to the unreliable test data released by the Catholic Bishops is his own suspicion (and of course that of the other authors).
No, John Oller isn’t alone on that roll of dishonour. In the “Author’s Contributions” addendum to that article it says: “The bulk of the writing has been done by Oller with edits ranging throughout the development of the manuscript and reported findings by Shaw and Tomljenovic.” Now, if you scroll up to the top of the last link I provided you’ll see what the reviewer thinks of those two:
Here we go with the same old story that I’ve pursued for years – the one about University of British Columbia researchers, Christopher Shaw and Lucija Tomljenovic, who are amongst the most laughable anti-vaccine scientists (and I use the word “scientist” very loosely) to ply their pseudoscientific nonsense onto the world. Their articles are regularly retracted by even minor journals, but like zombies, those articles return to life in even more obscure, minor journals.
The Open Access journal has a minuscule impact factor of 0.2 (which is roughly on a par with the Beano). It’s rather “special” in a key regard: the authors pay to get their articles published – which of course is a major incentive to the publishers. And it seems that on this occasion one of the peer reviewers was the esteemed Dr John W. Oller.
Oller isn’t just a run-of-the-mill Christian: he’s a Biblical literalist. That puts him in some embarrassing company, and reveals a strong ideological motive to denounce certain aspects of medical science. I have no doubt he had his reasons to get involved with autism and vaccines, but it didn’t give him the requisite training to judge on the science. He didn’t have to pass exams in developmental pathology or immunology; he only had to read enough propaganda to cherrypick facts that suited his ideologically-inspired anti-vaxxer agenda.
We can evaluate the reliability of those 4 tests you rely on, tomorrow.
Paul, I’m sorry to have to say this, but in my opinion you are too arrogant to hold meaningful discussion with. Wakefield ordered invasive and surgical procedures to be performed upon ill children, including colonoscopy, and lumber punctures to obtain samples of spinal fluid. He did this not to improve their health which these procedures could not have done, but in the hope that the samples obtained would confirm his hypothesis. They did not, but he had literally used ill human children as experimental animals.
I tell you this but I know that you will ignore it, because you cannot overcome your own prejudice. I find that distasteful in the extreme; it is my duty as your equal before God to tell you my opinion of you and my reasons for it. I have no expectation that you will even show any concern.
There is very strong evidence against the proposed link between MMR and autism from several very large, public sector cohort studies and case control studies.
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. I am saddened. Good bye Paul.
“For those new to this thread, the basic point being argued here is” whatever Paul Barbara changed the subject to most recently. Paul sets the agenda round here, and don’t no one forget it!
Just a reminder – you still have not said if you are a doctor or not. I’m not asking for your credentials, just a straight-forward yes or no.
I didn’t say any of these Tetanus case doctors were whistleblowers, but the CDC one I mentioned who did whistleblow on the CDC hiding the evidence for high risk of autism in Afro-American babies (or maybe Afro-Caribbean).
I made it plain that the link between doctors who dispute the ‘Consensus’ narrative get demonised, as do whistleblowers and others who upset the PTB.
The most vociferous and majority are not always right.
I have just started reading ‘Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and Forgotten History’ by Suzanne Humphries MD and Roman Bystrianyk. I would not be surprised if they too have been demonised, seeing as they both disagree with the ‘Medical Authorities’.
It promises to be immensely illuminating, and I have already learnt some startling facts I was completely unaware of, and I’m only on page 19 (plus Forward and Introduction).
A final reminder to you, Paul Barbara, to stop pressing people to reveal personal details. (See the inline advice in your comment at 21:30.)
Kindly refrain from interrogating people about their personal or professional lives. Note the Fair Play rule which states “Address the argument, not the person. To do otherwise will be an immediate warning flag for deletion.”
You may inquire once if you’re curious, but if an answer is not forthcoming then continued reiteration of the question constitutes a form of personal harassment rather than argument, infringing the Fair Play rule. You have no right to know such details and commenters are under no obligation to answer.
The tactic of personalising arguments has been misused by a number of troublesome commenters (particularly Habbabkuk) in the past. Commenters have been banned for disregarding warnings about it. Accordingly, you’re now on final notice.
– “Suzanne Humphries MD and Roman Bystrianyk. I would not be surprised if they too have been demonised, seeing as they both disagree with the ‘Medical Authorities’. It promises to be immensely illuminating…”
https://medium.com/@visualvaccines/why-dr-suzanne-humphries-an-anti-vaccine-activist-is-lying-to-you-about-measles-ce446d0a7e0f
– “Her claims are often misleading and at times outright deceptive. This post outlines the types of questionable tactics she uses to support her claims by examining the measles chapter of her book”
Without personal demonisation at all, Isabella B compares Suzanne Humphries’ claims to actual data, or follows them back to the scientific studies they were quote-mined from, or otherwise places them in context. I particularly liked this one:
– “Next, Dr Humphries speculates that measles antibodies (derived from vaccines) interfere with cell-mediated immune responses to the wild virus, leading to chronic measles infection and eventually immune related disorders later on in life:
– Her proof rests on a 1985 Lancer paper entitled “Measles Virus Infection without Rash in Childhood is Related to Disease in Adult Life”. This is a frequently misquoted paper because it is access restricted and has an obscure sounding abstract. After paying the $35.00 to access the full report, I realized that it did not study the effects of measles vaccination at all. It was a historical study done on individuals born in Copenhagen and Gentofte in the pre-vaccination era — specifically 1941 and 1947 onwards. It found that individuals who had contracted the wild form of measles (measured via antibody levels later on in life), without manifesting a rash (roughly 9% of the population), had a higher incidence of degenerative diseases later on in life.”
@ Mods June 3, 2020 at 04:13
I in no way meant it as an ‘attack’, I just wanted to know. I had not been warned before, and I shall not ask him again.
Quoting Paul Barbara:
– “I made it plain that the link between doctors who dispute the ‘Consensus’ narrative get demonised, as do whistleblowers and others who upset the PTB.
– I would not be surprised if [anti-vaxxer Suzanne Humphries and Roman Bystrianyk] too have been demonised, seeing as they both disagree with the ‘Medical Authorities’.”
And June 2, 21:30 comment #54570 on the previous page:
– “The fact that doctors, scientists, nurses or researchers who counter Big Pharma, government or MSM (often all three) get hammered in the press, lose their licence to practice and/or get ‘discredited’ – goes with the territory.”
Ben Goldacre has written two whole best-selling books disagreeing with and criticising governments, pharmaceutical companies, and government regulatory agencies of the pharmaceutical industry, and he’s absolutely scathing of the so-called MSM. They are exquisitely well researched and detailed books. I suppose the reason that Paul Barbara won’t take Goldacre’s work seriously is because Goldacre hasn’t lost his medical licence or been demonised, and various quacks have made mostly empty threats to sue him – one libel case cost half a million to defend.
So this seems to be an argument against any kind of regulation of people claiming medical or technical expertise, or even an inversion – people may only practice medicine if they can demonstrate sufficient incompetence, though how they’d get started seems a bit mystifying; perhaps simple thuggery would suffice.
It is interesting to note that those who constantly warn us of an impending One World Government seem to be advocating merely a dictatorship of their own entrenched beliefs.
The Doctor Will Sue You Now by Ben Goldacre.
@ Clark
I’m rather disappointed you didn’t comment on the abstract of Oller’s paper, which began:
‘In 1993, WHO announced a “birth-control vaccine” for “family planning”. Published research shows that by 1976 WHO researchers had conjugated tetanus toxoid (TT) with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) producing a “birth-control” vaccine. Conjugating TT with hCG causes pregnancy hormones to be attacked by the immune system. Expected results are abortions in females already pregnant and/or infertility in recipients not yet impregnated. Repeated inoculations prolong infertility. Currently WHO researchers are working on more potent anti-fertility vaccines using recombinant DNA. WHO publications show a long-range purpose to reduce population growth in unstable “less developed countries”…’
As you see, my believing the WHO was involved in just such practices was in fact correct. As they were interested in the objective, is it such a stretch to believe that, in conjunction with a mega-donor like the Gates Foundation, they just might have tried to do it by an illegal, immoral and underhand way?
As I exolained in the comment to Dr. Edd, I have just started the book, so I will defer answering your comment till I have read more of it. But I will say ‘Isabella B.’, who is described (or describes herself) as:
‘Isabella is a mom who became intrigued by the vaccine debate when she first had a baby. She can be reached on Twitter.’
certainly seemed to take a very intense interest and hostility to the good Dr. Suzanne Humphries, who quit her job because the Hospital protocols for treatment were killing her patients.
@ Paul Barbara – June 3, 2020 at 22:27
As they were interested in the objective, is it such a stretch to believe that, in conjunction with a mega-donor like the Gates Foundation, they just might have tried to do it by an illegal, immoral and underhand way?
That’s the point where you step through the Looking Glass into a fantasy world where a frisson of suspicion can suddenly warp official statements into their opposites, where consensus is conspiracy, where trust is inverted and offers of support and protection become whispered threats of injury or death. It’s a scary realm of the upside-down and inside-out, where friends are fiends and an angel’s gown hides a demon in disguise. If you construct your arguments in that topsy-turvy dimension, be aware they’ll morph back into their opposites when you re-emerge into the real world.
Is it such a stretch to believe that international health organisations and their benefactors are actually engaged in sinister worldwide conspiracies against humanity? Of course it is! It’s so much of a stretch that it starts to loop back on itself! It’s a Mobius strip where you keep trundling along the twisted line and end up standing under your starting position, wondering why everyone else is the wrong way up and left and right are the wrong way round!
Let’s see how that path of reasoning got twisted in the vaccine scandal.
You will note that every single paper cited by Oller as evidence of contraceptive effects, lists “G.P. Talwar” as an author. Prof. Gursaran Talwar was (and is) a pioneer in the study of contraceptive vaccines in India, a country that has long confronted the threat of overpopulation and consequent pollution and resource depletion. He was Head of the Indian Council of Medical Research from 1972-91. It’s true there was a joint research programme between the ICMR and the WHO (because the WHO co-ordinates and regulates the international development and monitoring of vaccines), but Prof Talwar’s research into contraceptive vaccines had nothing whatsoever to do with the WHO’s tetanus vaccination programme.
The only part of the contraceptive research that involved tetanus was the study published in 1994 which used part of the tetanus toxin protein (a “toxoid”) as a carrier for the hCG vaccine. The carrier is designed to antagonise the immune system to react against the appended hormone. As it happens, they alternately used a diphtheria toxoid as a carrier in the same study. The research made great advances into novel methods of contraception, for the reasons explained in the paper. It had nothing to do with tetanus vaccination programmes.
This 1994 study into contraceptive methods was mentioned, but misconstrued and misrepresented, at a church conference in Tanzania. The event gave rise to a sordid myth, casting Talwar as a Blofeld-type villain, which spread via the Catholic church to Kenya. The Kenyan Bishops’ Conference were up in arms about it and conducted their own ‘tests’ to find traces of hCG contaminants in tetanus vaccines. But the flaws in their methodology were readily apparent and were soon exposed by news media (inc. the Catholic Reporter). Far from being a triumph, the episode was an embarrassment for Kenyan Catholicism – as you’ll soon find out. Stay tuned.
@ Dr. Edd
‘…That’s the point where you step through the Looking Glass into a fantasy world…’
So do you believe that in the ‘real’ (as opposed to my ‘fantasy world’) governments, international organisations, corporations and ‘philanthropic foundations’ do not lie, cheat do anything else they can to attain their objectives, on occasion?
Bill Gates is alleged to have bribed Nigerian senators to push through a mandatory vaccine program against Covid – 19, even before one was available. Gate’s ‘Philanthropy’ is principally aimed at poor countries (the ones he would like to see with lowered populations) – his Foundation has created other organisations, which often set up joint programs in Third World countries, or even countries like India. In many of these countries, bribery is endemic (not that it isn’t in the West as well). Seeing as Gates has shares in many Big Pharma companies (and gives them tax-free ‘Grants’) his conflicts of interest are legion.
As is what some would call his Eugenics depopulation agenda and his philanthropic attempts to ensure strong, healthy children.
‘Controversial vaccine studies: Why is Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation under fire from critics in India?
‘…In an opinion piece published recently in Deccan Herald titled “New Vaccines: Gates Foundation’s philanthropy or business?”, Dr Gopal Dabade of the All India Drug Action Network said that GAVI had committed a $165-million grant for the phased introduction of Pentavalent in India and provides a subsidy of Rs 145 per injection for five years after which the government will have to pay the total cost of the vaccines. “BMGF is a founding partner of GAVI. Its initial grant helped establish GAVI and it continues to support its work. Some of the pharmaceutical companies have affiliation with BMGF to manufacture the vaccine,” Dr Dabade said….’
Bit like drug dealers – practically give the stuff away till you get the punters hooked, then charge what you like,
There is a lot about the illegalities used to test HPV vaccines on poor Indian students in the link, which rather goes against the Gates Foundation’s stated noble intentions.
Due to the general MSM love affair with Gates and his vaccines, and also the Social Media ‘censors’ like Youtube, it is difficult finding dirt on Gates without going to anti-vaxx sites, which only gets denounced here, but I’ll add one more point: Gates’ partner in crime Fauci’s mate Gallo has come up with a brilliant plan – to use oral polio vaccine as a possible temporary holding operation for Covid – 19!
‘Can an Oral Polio Vaccine Help Stop the Coronavirus?’
It’s banned in the US and UK, because it can and has caused the very polio it is meant to stop – an example was Syria, where Syrian refugee children were given the oral vaccine and a number came down with crippling polio (whereas there had been no cases in Syria for some time).
A bit like the ‘Democracratic Headchoppers’ the West sent Syria (via their local allies).
Paul, I wrote that I wasn’t going to discuss with you again, but since you’ve addressed your comment to me by name…
No, I’m not going to look into yet another “issue”. I must have looked into dozens of “issues” that you’ve raised, and you’ve been wrong about every one of them that depends on a scientific matter. In fact most of them aren’t even issues at all; remember the “special fuses of a type used in controlled demolition” that turned out to be perfectly ordinary mains electricity fuses, as I confirmed with a link the manufacturer’s catalogue (Littelfuse)? Remember Dane Wigington’s water cascade that appeared to levitate but was actually a demonstration of the stroboscopic effect? But you never, ever accept the point. You merely drop the subject and move on to another, sometimes with an excuse. The discussions are entirely unproductive.
I hoped that by reading Bad Science you would discover that the essence of scientific arguments is that they are based on reasoning about physical evidence. Goldacre is meticulous about that; he never relies on anyone’s qualifications or professional reputation. Instead he always examines their claims by considering evidence. However, you keep returning to arguments based on superficial plausibility concocted from a few cherry-picked phrases, supported by motives you impute to official institutions – these are the characteristics of what is called conspiracy theory. Not +a+ conspiracy theory. A type of reasoning called conspiracy theory, like harmonic theory or statistical theory.
Governments and corporations do many evil things, but they also do good things, neutral things, misguided things and stupid things too. And they have no monopoly on deception; our world is rife with scammers, charlatans, and ideologically misguided zealots, most of whom will spin plausible but misleading yarns to advance their objectives or as cover stories for former wrongs. So it gets us nowhere to say “so-and-so is opposed by the government, they’re demonising him therefore he must be right”.
So the only discussion I think would be worth having is about the methods we should use to determine the accuracy of any given claim. We could pick one specific claim, and stick to that subject until we reach a conclusion. Instead of trying to convince me, you should try to understand my reasons for the position I hold.
This is why I concocted my “diesel engine over-unity alternator scam” story; I know that you have sufficient technical understanding of engines to know that I was spouting nonsense. On that subject, you don’t need to resort to “Professor so-and-so says that diesels do work by burning fuel with air”. Instead, you can go straight to reasoning about the evidence; “but if the fuel in the tank runs out, the engine will stop”, and that’s that, my over-unity motor disguised as an alternator claim is blown out of the water, no matter how many PhDs I have, and no matter how evil General Motors are or what ridiculous suggestions have appeared in their sales literature.
So if you’re willing, I’ll discuss methods of reasoning with you.
‘…So the only discussion I think would be worth having is about the methods we should use to determine the accuracy of any given claim…’
Once you realise that the WHO most assuredly has produced Tetanus-linked anti-fertility vaccines, it becomes much less of a stretch to consider their use surreptitiously, to stop women conceiving by underhand means, without their knowledge or consent.
It doesn’t prove the charge, but it makes it much more credible.
Once you realise that a diesel mechanic most assuredly has a vested interest in pretending to fix “diesel engines”, it’s much less of a stretch to believe that he might be working for the UN depopulation agenda.
With conspiracy theory, one can make a case for anything. Readers employing conspiracy theory to test those cases can “stretch” their suspicion to confirm anything, forcing them to resort to their “crystal ball”. Any suspicion can become lore. But if the authorities behave this way, it’s called a fit-up.
Social Proximity.
Hi Paul.
New participant here. Been watching the content on this thread for a while, and admire your steadfast resolution.
Finding myself in harmony with your views much of the time, and hope to actively contribute as we go along.
I did reply at length to your ‘Littlefuse’ business, but perhaps understandebly my post was nixed by the mods – probably for 9/11 content.
‘…Governments and corporations do many evil things…’
Yes, indeed they do. Governments make war on other States, because they lust after their resources and the governments don’t kow-tow and allow the US and other Western Multinationals to come in and plunder them, and take a bribe to allow it. Tens, hundreds of thousands or millions DIE because of these wars.
‘…but they also do good things, neutral things, misguided things and stupid things too..’
PLEASE explain to me what good things governments do, that balance those abominations? Abominations might seem like an extreme word to you, in Essex, but to an Afghan, Iraqi, Syrian, El Salvadoran, Guatemalan, East Timorese, or countless others, it hardly covers their suffering.
Then there are the barbaric crimes against children in their own countries (which I don’t believe you have an inkling of the true scale, or of it’s Luciferian ramifications.
Remember, Hitler loved dogs – does that exonerate him?
It’s not about balance. A good no more balances a wrong than two wrongs make a right. Wrong is wrong, no matter what.
But governments do some good things nonetheless. They fund infrastructure such as water supply and sewage treatment, they sponsor education and healthcare, some provide welfare, and they make laws and fund legal systems and enforcement that somewhat restrain the private sector; it’s inadequate, but better than nothing. They collaborate at the UN, preventing proliferation of nuclear weapons, and occasionally even enforcing international law. They fund science; publicly funded science is more open and less partisan than big pharma’s contribution.
All of the above are done imperfectly, sometimes even perversely, and examples could be cited of contraventions of each positive point I have named. But the fact remains that the public have more influence upon governments than upon the private sector. So for instance we have the Montreal Protocol that enforced the replacement of CFCs, and the nuclear test ban treaties. There are conservation areas and protected species.
No, abomination isn’t too strong a word for the warfare perpetrated by governments, but it’s not the whole picture either, and the private sector would make their war directly upon the people without the intervention of governments.
Sure, they fund infrastructure, from tax-payer money, then sell it off cheap to the corporations, who make bundles, and on top of that when the infrastructure starts to fall apart due to profits being used for mega-salaries for the bosses, and high pay-outs to shareholders, they get bailed out by the poor old tax-payer again.
They only try to stop ‘enemies’ or potential ‘enemies’ from getting nukes; they facilitated Israel getting them, and almost certainly Pakistan and India, and seem to be supporting Saudi Arabia. If Saddam’s Iraq had had nukes, it would not have been reduced to what it is now.
Ditto Qaddafi’s Libya. And if North Korea didn’t have them, they would long ago have been subjected to ‘Regime Change’ attack.
‘…and occasionally even enforcing international law…’
But far more often breaking it; and where they ‘enforce it’, it is because they have instigated the process as it suits their agendas.
The Americans under T’rump are poised to break the nuclear test ban.
I know you covered your arguments with ‘All of the above are done imperfectly, sometimes even perversely, and examples could be cited of contraventions of each positive point I have named..’ but that pretty much undermines them.
And the general public’s influence on governments is just a tiny fraction of that of the Corporate and foreign lobbyists. Potentially it could be massive, but with the pied-piper MSM leading people up the garden path, or up the hill and down again, the ability for mass co-operative actions are pretty near gone. The NHS is about all that can come near to bringing people together.
Unions have been largely emasculated; and as someone on another thread pointed out, many Union leaders now hob-knob with the Bosses in their Lodges, which is how they came to foist Starmer on the ‘Labour’ Party.
The ‘virus’ certainly doesn’t do it – there are the two distinct camps, don’t end lockdown too soon, and the open up now before we all go bust.
I’ve been very pleased, and surprised, by BLM demonstrators, police (only a few, but I have only interacted with a few), NHS personnel (a lot), and some ordinary people, at their willingness to consider (in some cases they have been full-blown on board) the case for the virus being a bio-weapon False Flag, and also a healthy distrust for a ‘Gates Universal Vaccine’.
Did you make any of the BLM demos? There wasn’t a lot of ‘distancing’ going on there.
I’d have liked to attend the Black Lives Matter protest but I didn’t find out about it until the afternoon, and I wouldn’t have been able to afford the train fare.
What is your objective? I can’t work it out. From the way you campaign, you seem to want there to be no governments, no WHO, no UN, no corporations or businesses or maybe none above some unspecified size, and you want science replaced by suspicions, presumably those which coincide with your own, which seem derived from short phrases plucked from public announcements and the relatively tiny body of work that would remain from the likes of Wakefield and Mikovits were the entire mainstream of science swept away.
And yet at the same time there are contradictions. From your June 8, 22:32 comment #54805, “…and the governments don’t kow-tow and allow the US and other Western Multinationals to come in and plunder them”, so even you are saying that all governments aren’t aligned. Yet these governments participate in the UN General Assembly, in fact they make up the majority of it, and the General Assembly often opposes the Security Council.
Forgive me, but you seem engaged in an attempt to sort people and institutions into “sheep and goats”, as if each person or institution were entirely good or entirely evil. Yet everything I see in the world suggests that the opposite is the case, and that alongside campaigning for improvements at scales larger than the individual, each of us also has a responsibility to refine ourselves, our objectives and our understanding.
Refining our understanding in the scientific fields is more easily done because the fundamental ethos of science is a type of honesty about evidence; faking data is grounds for expulsion from the scientific community. That underlying committent to reality is the very reason that scientific findings are so often dismissed by governments, mangled by the corporate media, and pursued in secret by corporations so that they hold control of which aspects get published and which suppressed. You have the likes of myself and SA who would work with you to understand the processes and the types of reasoning useful in assessing evidence; I think Dr Edd is also on the team, but with me and SA you have our writings on other matters especially foreign policy and war by which to judge our objectives. Yet you merely dismiss us as dupes, brainwashed by the corporate media, which neither of us are. You seem to have no interest in why, and more importantly how we have come to opposing conclusions to your own about, for instance, vaccines, chemtrails and the collapses of the Twin Towers. You seem to assume that we are merely too brainwashed to see. Yet I assure you that I spent weeks looking into those matters to reach my current positions; I have definitely not responded reflexively with opinions promoted by the corporate media. I have put in the work and come back to report – the corporate media has no monopoly on deception, misinformation and misdirection, and all humans are subject to error, and seem prone to becoming deceptive by fixing upon misleading conclusions and then promoting them using misleading techniques.
Humanity needs science and truthful dedication to reality more than ever now. Reasoning from suspicions about hidden motives of powerful entities is what I would call conspiracy theory. It is not without utility, but it is most often applied with extreme bias, and it needs to be balanced against critical thinking and rational examination of evidence.
‘What is your objective?…’
My objective is to get the truth out, as best I can. I am not an anarchist, I don’t want to do away with governments. It is just that Banksters, Corporations, foreign lobbyists, and foreign and domestic ‘Honey Trap’ blackmail has so thoroughly corrupted our governments and institutions, that they have become agents of the moneyed forces rather than of the people.
Until people realise that, they cannot begin to even try to rectify the situation.
Time and again you castigate ‘conspiracy theories’, yet history is full of successful False Flag Ops and very real conspiracies. Does anyone here raise a fuss about the alphabet ladies in the Alex Salmond case, and cry ‘conspiracy theory’? Or in the Julian Assange Swedish set-up? Or in Craig’s current predicament? Or the destruction of Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of the Labour Party? Nobody is required to ‘prove’ these things are conspiracies – it’s bloody obvious.
No, we all accept that these are very real conspiracies, yet balk at he thought that virtually everything is decided through just that, conspiracies. If we had open, transparent governance, and a justice system with strictly applied ‘conflict of interest’ laws that were enforced, things would be immensely better for we, the people. But that is not the case, and sadly is never likely to come about now that the system is so corrupted.
Is everything led by conspiracies? Where money and power is involved, you would be hard pressed to find anything controversial and involving power and money that isn’t.
The same holds for Universities, prestigious Medical and other societies, Church hierarchies, many Charities, some major Human Rights organisations, and of course our old friend, the MSM.
I believe we are on almost the same page, there is not much that separates us, so don’t blow things up unnecessarily. We can disagree without hostility, surely.
– “Time and again you castigate ‘conspiracy theories’…”
Please reassess what you think my position is, on two counts. Firstly, I wrote:
– “…what I would call conspiracy theory. It is not without utility”
Secondly, please also consider the difference between (1) +a+ conspiracy theory, or conspiracy theories, and (2) conspiracy theory. From yourdictionary.com:
– “The definition of a theory is an idea to explain something, or a set of guiding principles. Einstein’s ideas about relativity are an example of the theory of relativity. The scientific principles of evolution that are used to explain human life are an example of the theory of evolution.”
From merriam-webster.com:
– “in scientific reasoning, a hypothesis is an assumption made before any research has been completed for the sake of testing. A theory on the other hand is a principle set to explain phenomena already supported by data.”
So there are two different uses of the word “theory”:
(1) The one people usually tend to think of is “+a+ theory”, which means “a suspicion” or “a proposal”.
(2) The one people usually forget about is “theory” on its own, and it means a set of principles for guiding thought about a matter. Examples include the driving theory test, and music theory.
I think there is a lot of confusion around these two subtly different uses of the one word “theory”. Do you get the distinction I’m describing?
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This foreign born A++ list celebrity probably can't back out without looking foolish, but a lot more people are whispering about the past of his significant other. One thing that is very noticeable is at a recent event, the significant other worked hard to get the attention on herself rather than him. Further, there were only about 20 people who showed up and the year previous with that first couple in attendance the number was about ten times higher.
Posted by ent lawyer at 10:45 AM
Prince Hot Ginge and Meghan
Megan Markle and the Ginga Prince?
Smalls said...
Backing out of...the wedding?
Orvilla Bedinbacher said...
The new royal engaged couple.
SkittleKitty said...
How did their relationship get this far without him knowing her past? Were they both that naive??????
JGC said...
He should just back out now. It isn't the first time he's looked foolish. He'll get over it.
When the engagement was announced I said the marriage wasn't going to happen. They'll go along with it for a while to keep up the we're so modern and totally not racist look, but something will make the marriage not happen. That was before I ever heard about yachting allegations.
HH314 said...
Complete and utter nonsense. The wedding is happening, folks
plot said...
Okay what was this event. If Harry and Meghan are filling in for Kate and William, then sure, there might be less people there. To be expected.
Harry probably knows more about Meghan than we do.
Biboh said...
Oh believe me, Meghan will make sure she gets him to the altar. There's no way she's giving up her Prince and become a yacht girl again.
I like Meghan, so I'm choosing not to believe this.
LurkyLoo said...
There is no way she wasn't vetted to the max before the proposal was able to happen. This is the British Royal Family, not someone getting engaged to a Kartrashian.
Now! said...
I think it's probably very lonely being Harry. Most of his friends are married and have children. Who is he going to spend his days with? Even if he's starting to sense that Meghan may not be the right woman for him, I'm sure it would be very difficult to go back to being lonely again.
SDaly said...
Any takers on whether or not Merkel is protected by blackmail material against the Royal Family?
It might be referring to the lack of a turn-out of well-wishers for their visit to Brixton, which is viewed by many Brixton residents as a PR stunt (well, more of a PR stunt than the usual Firm visit).
lefthandscissors said...
A neighbour's brother works at KP and always has good gossip when he comes to visit every other weekend or so. The vetting done on anyone that will be in the public eye is insane.. we're talking MI-5/6 level stuff. If something "narsty" would have cropped up I doubt she'd be where she is now. However there were long deliberations (from what I've been told) over the fact that she's a divorcee. But since Harry really isn't "in-line" as much as he was before (and nearly everyone in the family is divorced at this point..) the decision was made that if it keeps "them" (royal "them".. LOL) from going through another public divorce, all the better. The bonus is that she's an American and could bring even more tourists in solely due to being "the American princess".
What hasn't been said is what hasn't been printed about Harry's "pre-Meghan" shenanigans that were wiped and paid off before they could become even the tiniest bit of news. If I go by what my neighbour's brother has to say... he'd not be the least bit surprised if there were a few ginger babies out there whose father isn't really their father.
cheesegrater15 said...
Never trust anybody with an alliterative name.
@cheesegrater15
LOLOL maybe that explains my feelings toward my sister... alliterative name. LMAO.
Isn't PR the whole point of the Firm? It's one of the things I think is useful about the Royals, dividing the ceremonial from the administrative.
When something awful happens, they can show up and express the condolences of the nation.
Whatever one's view on Donald Trump, I don't think many people would want him to show up at the scene of a national tragedy.
DDonna Tarttty said...
There must be pictures of her, since there seem to be pictures of every one nowadays (except Jennifer Garner, I guess). Maybe they'll come out right before the wedding or right after.
But MM's history is definitely becoming better known. I've seen that picture of her w/ George Soros's kid at that weird Hamptons event with the people eating bloody life-sized cakes made to look like dead human beings. That can't be good for her.
I give the wedding a 50/50 chance of happening. They've got five months to come up with a legit reason. Though from what I've seen of the stupid masses, you don't even need a legit explanation for things like the Hawaii nuke, Las Vegas shooting, and so on, so maybe they can just say "She wants to do more TV" or some dumb shit and people will believe.
Or they'll just kill her, like Diana. Ah, that wacky "royal" family.
Secrets said...
How did Sofia Hellqvist become a princess in sweden? Are they more lenient??
Sofia married the second-in-line in the throne after the first in line (Crown Princess Victoria) had already produced a heir, Princess Estelle. But she was very controversial when they first started dating.
MyMyMy said...
This chick has been vetted up the wazoo by the Royal’s people. No way she was a prostitute.
@Nutty yeah..but its the same deal with Harry (second in line) marrying Meghan. Meghan has a shady past sort of like Sofia, but for some reason Meghan's seems to be a bigger scandal... weirdly I like Sofia, I've always thought she had sort of a beautiful/exotic look, can't get into Meghan... don't care
I will say that even with a thorough top secret clearance, people can still hide stuff from their vetters (especially if a top person on the inside is vouching for them and pushing them through). Look at all of the rogues that have popped up in US security who had what should have been red flags prior to being approved (Reality Winner, Chelsea Manning, Jon Snowden are the three biggest names, but there are a lot more out there).
@Secrets Sofia was born in Sweden, which is a plus when you're going to join the Swedish Royal Family, and seems to be a friendly person who connects well with people via the media.
Meghan doesn't seem to be breaking through in the same way. Not sure if it's because of her race, her nationality, her previous marriage, her previous employment, or all of the above.
I don't think Meghan will bring in any more American tourists, but perhaps The FIrm was hoping to duplicate the success the Danish Royals have had with Crown Princess Mary from Australia.
Mary is very popular in Denmark. Her previous job was as a travel agent in Hobart, Tasmania.
@Nutty - gotcha! Thank you for the info. Always liked Sofia. I think Meghan is just... basic. And seems a little thirsty, Sofia is more natural.
I think Meghan has a hard time connecting with people because she's just put on so many masks in the last few years. When she was with the first husband, she was a party girl doing wheelbarrow races on the beach at her wedding. With the chef boyfriend, she was a foodie travel blogger who wanted to have a show on the Food Network. With Harry, she's a globetrotting humanitarian. They've even tried several personas since the engagement. First it was confident, brash American who was going to take the world by storm. Now, after the $75,000 dress debacle, they're trying on the "shy Meghan" look. It's confusing.
Markel once said that she wants an acting career like Aniston's. Well, it was a possibility then--she's a shitty actress just like JA.
MM was the worst thing about Suits.
IMNSHO.
jonesy said...
oh boy...
ginger prince & markle
Bleu said...
The show totally played into that too, making her character part of the literal (Mike) Ross & Rachel couple.
Colonel Blake said...
@Megley: Spot. On!! You said what I couldn't figure out how!! Those two WILL marry. The monarchy evolved too much thanks to Diana. There was someone here, maybe Cail, who said he lives there and they could give a shit about anyone other then the ones who ascend the throne. And the only ones who would fail are the ones who "don't get on" with just doing their job, per se, wanting the spotlight would be a hindrance, essentially, the UK doesn't give a shit about them! haha
I certainly don't blame a girl for trying to get what she wants. Catherine did and she had to wait, what 9 years or so.
Gator said...
Yeah, right, coming from a royal family that's FULL of skeletons in their closet.
delete account said...
PHG and Thirsty Maggie.
Ha ha ha! Serves PHG right, and I used to adore him. But lately he has become so stuck on himself that I just can't fantasize about him anymore without regurgitating my tea. This is one of the reasons I've gotten so into the football, what with Aaron Rodgers (yes I know but I can still dream!) and Jimmy G and all that.
This blog has been occupied by The Professionals.
Martial law has been imposed.
Civil liberties have been suspended.
Habeus corpus has been overruled.
The brothels are operational.
You cannot win.
You can only admit.
You can only submit.
@O Howard That sounds like textbook borderline personality disorder to me (which many celebs do indeed have). Changing herself to go all mitchy-match with every new man is a major red flag.
piglet said...
It's the outspoken family that people are wary of.She seems down to earth, but the step-sibs need to STFU
Hanniam said...
Honestly, I think Harry’s past hijinks are more scandalous than anything MM could possibly have gotten up to. I doubt any of it surprised either of them.
Boldblonde said...
Exactly! You’d think that as a prince. he would look into the person’s past, when he starts dating them.
MovieBuff said...
Which is worse buying coochie or selling coochie?
He has paid for cooch before
She has sold cooch before (allegedly)
The pot calling the kettle black.
He has purchased coochie
She has sold coochie
He’s a whoremonger
She’s a whore
Seems like a match to me
Manhattan Vibe said...
Can this get any more predictable? This came from a Tumblr Nut (Skippy,Jersey or Felix). They've been photoshopping pictures of Meghan as some porn star and contacting Royal Journalist on Twitter about Meghan's shady past that they've made up. I think they're up to like 3 marriages, a child, Prostitute, her mother was in Prison for 12 years and her dad has a warrant for his arrest, Markus is her pimp, she's cheated on everyone and their father- I'm really only scratching the surface here. There a whole load of things they claim to "know" about her but provide absolutely no proof other than Anonymous "tips" that I believe they send each other.
If you don’t’ believe me, head to their Tumblrs and they’ve been saying that only 19 people showed up to meet them despite the fact that someone did a quick count on Twitter based on a video and saw way more than that. Ironically this mentions "about 20" for the event. Literally no one else is reporting that but THEM and now you here? Enty has people on the ground in the UK?
They will now use this Blind Item to support their claims and show everyone that “it’s coming soon!” (like they said when they broke up in December and Meghan was supposed to be out. Or she stalked him at the polo match and forced a kiss to boot. And how she got kicked out a week after their engagement was announced with her bags packed and her crying back to LA.)but it’s just a continuous circle of BS- they send this stuff out (to each other and others) and use that as proof that something exists.
Once they get married and pregnant (I expect so soon), I fully expect to see blinds about Harry being sterile and Meghan cheated on him. Felix has already mentioned that a kid won't happen because Harry is sterile (so they say).
John Doe said...
Everybody knows that Meghan did a little whoring back in the day. No big deal. Enty even did a blind about it recently. Its what you do when you're a Hollywood actress who can't get parts and waiting tables can't cover the bills.
Of course people are going to avoid the embarrassment by avoiding THEM. The Royal family has a closet that's full of ghosts and skeletons but the thing is that the scandals are all about them and their own. They are all related to one another via bloodlines, and they cover for each other.
Meghan is an interloper who does not belong in that universe at all. People keep talking about love. These people do not marry for love. They marry to breed and continue the bloodline within their circle of exclusivity and prestige. I called it weeks ago that this marriage will either not take place or not last long. They are going to find a way to get rid of her. I will not be surprised to read that she dies in an 'accident'.
I’m sorry but the idea that the Royal family didn’t have her vetted is too absurd. Like MI-5 couldn’t find dirt but now Enty can?
And, honestly, even if she sold herself in the past who cares? Consensual sex isn’t a scandal. And sometimes desperate people do desperate things. Like Harry was always a shining beacon of purity? Charles was?
She's extremely unlikeable. And super basic, like others have pointed out.
Harry has turned out to be an idiot.
I too give this wedding a 50/50 chance of happening.
The palace might have pulled a reverse psychology thing with Harry: if your kid goes out with someone you dislike, you don't forbid them to see them. What you do is leave them be, and let them find out for themselves how unsuitable that person really is.
It works 9 out of 10 times. Has worked for myself, with my parents has worked with my son, has worked with my brother and my sister, it's a trick as old as time.
LizOz said...
Wow @bored we agree again. Will wonders never cease? See what’s possible if we avoid politics 😇
@LizOz: problem is everything has become political nowadays :)
Asher215 said...
I see the marriage happening however, I just don't see it lasting...
Meghan said she wanted to be an actress like Aniston? I am dying that she picked such a minimally talented actress as her idol. But it makes sense.. Michelle Williams is a more talented actress but Aniston is more famous than her. And Meghan wanted fame. Many of Harry's previous relationships didn't work because the girls (Cressida and Chelsy come to mind) didn't want to abandon their careers to join the firm. Meanwhile, Meghan is giving her up Aniston sh*tty rom-com aspirations to be royal.
Harry should've listened to everyone who told him to wait longer before proposing. He could've gotten out of this.
The thing is, if Harry breaks up with Meghan, is there anyone waiting in the wings? It can be difficult to find a convivial woman who wants to take on the responsibilities of The Firm.
Harry is not in the military anymore. What's he going to do with his time - wild parties and charity appearances, a sort of Royal Leonardo diCaprio? A swinging bachelor at 25 can be a fun guy; a swinging bachelor at 40 or 45 is a little sad.
At any rate, I wouldn't be surprised if Harry had used the services of sex workers in the past.
As we've seen in the Aziz Ansari case, inviting a civilian for a hookup carries risks.
@bored
She's far from basic. Kate is basic. Pippa is about as basic as one can get as well. Only DM, Tumblr nuts and a few royal boards who want Harry with an English Rose dislike her. That's not good company or a good sample of people. They are usually the more bitter and unpopular of opinions.
This is the Royal family, not your around Block family. They can't waste time, money, and publicity with those kind of games. Are you delusional? They are not some Kardashian. This wedding is happening. They would never risk the public fall out behind this and Meghan's gained enough attention to have everyone knocking on her door for an interview. Why risk her going the Diana route and talkIng?
The let them be thing works when they're dating. When Harry has to get permission and official things start happening for a wedding, you've reached the no turning back stage. Again, this is no regular family.
@manhattan vibe
THANK. YOU. I mean.. I don't get the hate towards her. I'm not putting myself out there and saying "oh my god I love her to bits!" either, but she is who she is. If the event is referring to the youth radio appearance in Brixton then someone has that shit flipped the wrong damn way. It was PACKED AF. I work all over London and had colleagues who were complaining about the crowds waiting on the surrounding streets just to see their car pass. All of the papers (including the legit papers.. LOL) and BBC stated that it was the largest turnout for a royal engagement in Brixton.
I like how these people have selective memory about the royals. I mean, just about all of them (except for Edward and Sophie, afaik) have had some pervy shit come rolling out of their collective closets. Hell, Andrew is still friends with fucking Epstein but no one gives a flying fuck about that.. no.. it's OMFG basic Meghan. PUHLEASE. I think we need to be far more ocupado with Andrew (and f'ing "I'll do just about anything for cash... including take $15k as a gift from Epstein!!" Fergie) than who the hell Harry is marrying. I mean FFS people. PRIORITIES!!
I like Enty but Hollywood doesn't have shit on the royal family. Two different worlds. If they didn't like her, she would have never gotten this far. Simple as that. This idea that she could hide anything from them, in this day and age, is hilarious and considering we've never seen any pictures or have a clear timeline should be obviously that it's made up. Either way, I like her and I think the British media is going to give her Harry's treatment- the fuck up who can't get it right in comparison to William who did it all perfectly. Comparisons will be endless and the not so passive racism will be on display.
Could you source me a bit on this “the largest turnout for a Royal engagement in Brixton”?
Spent a few minutes over lunch trying to track it down without success. The current video on the BBC site doesn’t mention it, nor does the BBC online story, which shows an image of a small crowd - maybe 30 people.
The BBC online story, the Sun and the Guardian all say “hundreds” of people were there, but don’t show crowd images, or people waiting on surrounding streets for a car to pass.
Could you recommend another source?
Here's a video (had to do digging on my own lunch as well, LOL).. you don't see the crowd until the second half of the video.. there's a lot of cameras but there's quite a few people behind the temp fencing as well (it was the "largest turnout in Brixton"... Only posting because I remember seeing it on last Tuesday's evening news.. https://youtu.be/MSUeqAxUNIU
I don't really get the bile towards her. Give her a f'ing chance. As I said before, there are far slimier royals that no one seems to give a toss about at this point. Who cares if she has a past.. Diana didn't and we see what happened there. *shrug*
Thank you. For anyone else who's looking but has a limited lunch hour, the best crowd shots are at 3:30 and again after 5:40.
The whole crowd is not visible, and it's hard to tell who is media (lots of media) and who is an ordinary British citizen, but I would put it at 150-200 people if you combine both groups.
The truth is, a lack of a crowd doesn’t mean Meghan isn’t popular. The Brixton event could have been poorly publicized, or the publicity might have been restricted for security reasons. It might have been at an inconvenient time of day for many working people to attend, or held in a place where it was difficult for a large crowd to gather.
Also, media outlets tend to copy each other’s crowd numbers. If one outlet had said 300 people, one had said 450, and one had said 700, I’d believe they were all doing their own reporting and coming up with imperfect estimates. Everyone saying “hundreds” sounds like several outlets were relying on a single report.
As a journalist, if I were covering this event I would definitely have focused on the British subjects waiting to meet their new princess. Particularly when some openly racist public figures have recent spoken out against that potential princess. Journalists love conflict. “Look, some people say she’s not welcome, but these people waiting love her!”
Insert image of dozens? hundreds? of supporters here. This wasn't done; not sure if that was sloppy reporting, a lower-than-expected turnout, or something else.
I think the reason the royal family has tolerated her this far is that she makes them look less out of touch at a time when their role/necessity/expense continues to be questioned. Agree also with the points that Harry isn’t as desirable as he might seem at face value - especially for girls of his generation, fame and money don’t outweigh the burden of role and publicity (as we saw w Cressy et al). It will be interesting to see if they make it down the aisle - I don’t think either of them is a catch...she seems a little too climbery to last in that family but who knows..maybe they are really “modernizing”
@Nutty_Flavor
The original story from the BBC last week had loads of crowd shots, that (and my colleagues bitching about congestion in the area) was really the only reason why I was like "WTF" with this BI. Personally, IDGAF who he marries, I'm not salty at Meghan for snagging him (actually I'm more like "good luck with that..").. but the people who plant these clearly have some kind of thirst (it's blatantly obvious..). There's a reason Cressida didn't hang around and Chelsy bounced (they both didn't want the public intrusion), that being said they also were of the demographic that royals have tended to marry into. Meghan is not.. far from it. I don't know if we have some pissed off Daily Mail readers sending in shit, Meghan's ex-husband or step-sister making up some shit, or what, but it reeks of jealousy IMO. Good luck to both of them.. they're going to need it.
Manhattan vibe: if you ever come to London, go to Top Shop on Oxford Circus. You will see 100 Markles , and 99 of them will have an edge over Me-again.
I am not talking about looks, but aura. Kate might not be a beauty Queen, but she radiates kindness and genuineness. She looks real, her smiles are real and she's lovely to look at.
Markle is super common, with her Hollywood actress smile and Instagram poses. She was blowing kisses for suck's sake, like she's just won a pageant. As common as muck.
Yeah, I dunno. You play in the big leagues, you get big league headaches. The British royals are very big league.
In general, I get the impression that the press has been more positive than the population at large. The coverage of the Brixton appearance was adoring, particularly from fashion media like Elle.
A few months ago, when I saw that group photo of all the "Deal or No Deal" ladies with their glittery dresses and big hair, I couldn't help but think: what if one of these cheesy white spokesmodels had been Harry's choice for a partner?
Same marital, educational, and professional history, same U.S. nationality, but basic white girl.
Would the people who support Meghan so vehemently have supported Jessica or Ashley or Crystal or whoever as much?
Halloweenie said...
We can all google Melania and get an eyeful of nudie pictures and some lesbian ones where she's writhing with other nude ladies. Unless the T minions have had them scrubbed from the internet , I'm too lazy to look and of course there are the rumors of her past illustrious "career "So are we being two faced as per , looking at the past of our own first lady, or should we just call it what it is: racism with a tinge of judgemental hypocrisy? I hope they do divorce and he dates rhianna or someone even darker next. I would love to see the hysterically funny foaming at the mouth .
LOL. Nobody cares about Melania's past - they're too busy having conniption fits about her husband.
But you're proving my point. Your undertone is "If you don't like Meghan Markle, you are a RACIST."
True for some, I'm sure, but not true for everyone. As I said, an American white girl with the same personal history would probably be even less popular, particularly among the fashionistas.
Wait a minute Halloweenie - if I don't like Me-again then I'm racist and judgemental, but you not linking Melania does NOT make you racist or judgemental? I thought all of this women empowerment bs was for all women, or is it only for those that aren't married to a president you despise? LOL, you are such an imbecile.
Wow, a swinging bachelor at 40 or 45 is pretty sad? I'm not so sure about that one. It used to be an expected thing in our culture since the distant past that people would marry and breed by a certain age. Many people nowadays reject that mentality and are choosing not to marry or have any children at any age. I don't know that that is a bad thing. Being in relationships and marriage are not for everybody, and that's probably the reason why so many marriages end in divorce and why many who divorce don't marry again.
Are we 100% sure that the event that Enty is talking about is the thing that took place in Brixton? I doubt it. The blind says that it was an event, and that William and Kate had done the same venue with a much bigger crowd. The Brixton thing was hardly an 'event'. They were just walking around on the street, waving and chatting to people...toured a radio station...more walking around and waving. And Meghan didn't do anything to upstage Harry in any of the videos that I have seen. The blind specifically stays that she worked hard to get the attention on herself rather than him. That did not happen in Brixton. Seems to me as though Enty is talking about a more structured type of event to which people are invited---something that William and Kate had attended as a couple a year ago that had a much bigger turnout.
I'm really surprised that people here take such exception to the idea that Enty does have the scoop on these folks. These people live in a fantasy world where they do little for themselves because they have lots of servants and minions around them all the time tending to their every want. The downside to having such people around you all the time doing things for you is that they get to see, hear, and know private things about you...often, from you yourself. And people do gossip...just like we are doing on this site. Yes, they are sworn to secrecy but they still discretely talk about what they know. That's how the tabloids get juicy stories, and most of the time the rumors in the gossip are true. It really doesn't matter who you are, as long as one other person finds out something about you then its no longer a secret. Harry and Meghan are no exception to this.
And why would people NOT be whispering about Meghan's past? She used to be an escort and she comes from a trashy family. These things were never a secret, its just that people are expressing shock that Harry would actually go through with marrying her. He has dated and screwed many whores and other assorted low class types in the past, but he has never offered to marry them. If the stories are true and there are naked pictures and a video then of course they are going to gossip about it. I have heard that the website that has the naked photos are waiting until the wedding plans are finalized and the date draws closer before dropping the pics on the internet. Perhaps a bit mean, but oh so funny!
I think the whole eating the bloody body cake with soros’ son was just an “appetizer” for the real shit she will have to do with the royal family sickos. They make Soros look like a saint
You’ve never meet Meghan in person.
Majority of the journalist and person who has met her has said that she has this calming aura that makes her personable, charming and she’s very beautiful (not only on the outside). You don’t see that with Meghan because you don’t want too. Kate always came off as fake and her interactions with people show little effort or care for who they are and what they do. That’s not only a problem with her but also with William. He puts little effort into his work. Harry, on the other hand, seems more hands on, charming and just a people person (he got that from his mother). The same thing has been said about Meghan.
The DJ from Representz Radio said that her and Harry came there with questions and they did their homework on them, hugged them, and treated them like friends. When has that ever been said about Kate? Or William?
Kate’s smile is clownish. It looks like someone told her to “LOOK ALIVE” and well, she over does it. That’s not to say I don’t like Kate but I feel like she’s a woman outside of her element a lot. She’s not a people person and never will be. I pity her because everyone wants her to be Diana 2.0 but she doesn't have the personality, care or charm for it. It's not her.
That’s why we come to cdan *drops hint* 😘
@halloweenie they’re all bad
It’s not that if you don’t like Meghan you’re being a racist but I do notice that biracial, black or just some minorities in general have to “prove themselves” to people and their success is often written off and the worse things about them are believed because it’s not palpable for them to be good and successful people- there is always something else behind it. We see it with Obama, Michelle, Beyonce- the list goes on. I will even add women (as a whole) to the bunch, we’re so quick to believe and see (no matter how incorrect we are) the worse in them while willingly turning a blind eye to the BS of others.
Everyone is so quick to think the worst of Meghan with no proof but “blinds” (that magically appeared when she started dating Harry) and Tumblr stories (that repeat the same shit) because you can’t fathom that Harry would date and now marry a woman like her. She has to be some vixen that has him caught up in her web. It’s typical and reveals our own prejudice, rather that is racial or sex based doesn’t matter much.
She’s been on Suits for years but none of this stuff has been mentioned before. All of a sudden she dates Harry and it’s WOW- she was an escort and a terrible person and I was just like “WHAT?! Where is this coming from?”. I've been following her from her start on Suits and I've never heard a bad word about her. Like Never. She dates Harry and sudden she's boiling children!!
"With Harry, she's a globetrotting humanitarian."
Meghan had an African charity that she sponsored and visited long before she met Harry.
Manhatta Vibe: now I just feel sad for you. You seem a bit too invested in Me-again Markle, a D rated actress and ex hooker, to come across as somebody I should take seriously. Are you going to write essays about her every time she comes up? I stopped reading after the first sentence to be honest.
It's nice for her that she has one fan though.
But you, seriously, try getting a life darling.
Feel sad for the people that sit on the internet spreading and believing lies about someone they actually know nothing about because their own lives pales in comparison. That’s who I feel sad for: Skippy, Felix and Jersey. NYC from Tumblr got the message and moved on when egg got splattered on her face from her lies. The rest, and you, should do the same..
She’s D-Rated and yet the “blinds” on here called her B-List. Which one is it?
You were never going to like her and that has nothing to do with Meghan and everything to do with you.
Have a good day, Boring!
@leftandthescissors
I don’t get it but I’ve realized that people who hate her don’t get it either. Ask them and they’ll site something they’ve read on the Internet (a bunch of stuff from her past that magically was found out with nothing but BI and Anonymous post to “confirm”). I remember when some called her a fake feminist and claimed her letter she wrote to a company about gender and tv commercials was false (she said it in the UN speech). Then they got engaged and the video surfaced and all of a sudden everyone was hush about it.
The Royals are beyond messy and not a thing Meghan has done will compare to some of their stuff. Andrew alone is a whole ass mess. You just scratch the surface with his garbage. Of course some of it is made up (see Harry not being Charles son) but some of it is true and old, old news.
If anything, I don’t wish the Royal family on any woman. Kate, Meghan, Diana and Fergie go through/ have gone through hell for the men they marry/love.
My only hope is that Harry seems to be a bit different from the rest (Charles and William), he is not passive. His letter in November showed me that he’s not going to take things lightly and will push back against others for Meghan. And I think they are equals in their relationship. I always felt that Charles and William view their wives as a bit inferior to him. Not Charles with Camilla but definitely Charles with Diana.
Hey, time will tell. If Meghan is indeed a lovely person, that will become apparent over time and she will win over some of her detractors. Better that then the other way around - to start out strong and become hated. That’s what happened to Princess Alexandra in Denmark, who is also biracial. (Part Chinese). The Danes adored her when she arrived and quickly learned Danish, but she played hooky on her charity duties while still taking public money, and now she is detested.
In the mean time, @Manhattan Vibe, wouldn’t you be happier if you stopped reading Floofy or Felix or Fatty or whoever on Tumblr? Nobody here reads them and I’m sure no one at The Firm reads them either. And they seem to be making you upset.
Manhattan Vibe is that Meghan again? She cannot stand have her false narrative disrupted. This is a business arrangement one she forced. Got a job yet Megsy (or Manhattan Vibe or San or Michelle Bell or Lisa Ling any of the pseudonyms you use)?
Behavior is the issue here and she has a long list of deplorable behaviors not tabloid or blog innuendo. But she tries to distract from the behavior by screaming racist or WOC.
She used both Trevor and Cory to climb and then cheated and dumped both men. She has no resect for the Monarchy nor the British people as witnessed by her remarks here and her behavior. Yet she expects the British people to fund her fantasy luxury lifestyle. She attaches herself to a male to get the fame and attention she could not get on her own yet she wants you to believe she is an independent feminist. She is a fake and that she is will certainly be revealed.
She does not like the idea that her real self her real past is going to come out so she has her narcissistic rage fits on comments and fake twitter accounts.
@Nutty Flavor
I know you guys don’t read them but they submit Blinds here. It’s possible to submit Blinds to Enty. I know because Aliasvaughn used to submit them on Kerry Washington/Tony Goldwyn blinds. I don’t recall any reveals but all the language was always about them and she too would use it as “Proof” of things.
I try not to go there- their bad for your skin, honestly. It’s just interesting to see how long they can hold up with their denial.
Their nastiness pisses me off and it’s why I try hard to avoid them. They call Meghan all kinds of animals and stuff- it’s disgustingly racist. However, I can assure you that 90 percent of the “bad stuff” out there originates from the stuff they’ve said. They go to RoyalDish and RoyalGossip (see windsor2 who post their stuff) to get word out. It’s pretty sad and Skippy actually got blocked by Richard Palmer (Royal Journalist) on twitter for her hounding.
Wait for the Blind Item about Meghan having a third marriage that was annulled. They’re trying to claim she got married and it was annulled to Joe-something (Italian). He took her to prom.
This one was obvious because of the “almost 20 people” that only they seemed to have said arrived. I had to say something because it was like “Jesus, Does Enty accept Blinds from Anyone”? It also showed how bullshit these are.
@ Cecelia Obrien
The inevitable “Is she Meghan?” post!
Yeah, sure. I’m Meghan Markle located in NYC. Check the IP address, if you can.
She also has a twttier profile that she tweets from with a location in NYC. She RT’ed something wishing Michelle Obama and Betty White a happy birthday, try to find it!
LMAO! \
Narcissistic? Ya’ll nuts use that all the time and I don’t think you know what it truly means.
it took forever said...
Nothing MM has done can compare to the shit load of scandals the royals have weathered.
Manhattan vibe: you getting payed to write all that garbage, but not enough. NOBODY likes MM THIS much, not even Harry.
You flatter me.
Yes, Meghan is paying me in the non-existent Pay Pal Account that I have. If you know a way to get paid to defend people online- please let me know. I'm sure the link is sitting somewhere next to the "paid protesters" paid via Soro's link.
Clearly he likes her enough to marry her and he sure as hell liked it enough to release a statement via Kensington Palace in November of 2016. But let me guess, her and her lawyer forced him to do so?
BTW, I've officially made it to Skippy's tumblr! They referenced your comment too if you want to check it out!
iamstillskippy.tumblr.com
Also To Windsor2 who thinks she's a special bird who got the attention of "Meghan", I referenced you when you posted their links on Royal Gossip. Not saying you called her animal, they did- unless you're Skippy or Felix (Jersey stays away from that stuff-Skippy is the number one offender).
And ask your mods if there is an request for a new user under Manhattan Vibe. I think I sent it on Sunday (maybe Monday). They can see my IP address. The email is yahoo and the IP is located in NY.
MichiganMama59 said...
I think he is line to the throne after William's kids.
She looks like Melissa Gorga.
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Inside the workbook is a quick description of the major turning point scenes, as well as some basic world-building and character description. As long as you hit the major scenes well, you can just fill in the spaces between them however you need to (what do your characters need to do to progress to the next Big Event in your story?).
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WRITE FICTION THAT SELLS
I also have a free video series on writing fiction that sells, it covers these main plot points. Here’s the first video, hope it’s useful!
PLOTTING THE KEY SCENES FOR FICTION
When I started writing fiction, I was surprised to discover the techniques I’d learned designing over a thousand book covers came in handy. I still needed to learn stuff like plotting, story architecture and character development, but there was one thing I seemed to be really good at: painting pictures in readers’ minds. My art and design background made me really good at visualizing scenes. I even developed some mental tricks for creating powerful, resonant scenes that stick in people’s minds, using the same techniques that make my book covers stand out and get noticed. I started thinking of each scene as one perfect picture. This book will help you paint powerful visual scenes that stick with readers long after they’re finished reading. The technique I describe is simple and easy to use. I combined it with blank pages and a guided space to help you plot your book visually. There are lots of systems and guides to plotting, but if you’re like me you have journals filled with notes, and it can get overwhelming.
This book will help you get organized and unlock hidden potential in your scenes that you didn’t know was there, by going beyond words and focusing on drawing and coloring your scenes, one by one, until you have a full outline. I won’t focus on each and every scene (though I will leave blank pages so you can fill them in). But I will focus on the major scenes that most stories will include, based on my understanding of a classic 3-Act structure and Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey.
Let me introduce you to some of the techniques I use in cover design; these are the same basics I’ll ask you to use when you visualize your scenes.
1. Lots of light and dark contrast
2. Lots of color contrast
3. A humanizing element
4. A dash of color to focus your eye
5. Something that symbolizes the conflict in the scene You might already have your scenes in mind – you have the setting. You may have described the characters and the action, it might be good. But it doesn’t stick visually.
That’s what setting and description is for. In every scene, you need to plant a red flag, what I’m calling a “plot dot.” It’s a bright bit of color that draws the eye. It helps readers focus on what’s interesting and important about the scene. It doesn’t have to be red, but it should be described in detail. If it’s a black or white feather, the color of the feather will be described in such detail readers can’t stop thinking about it. Usually when you write scenes, you map out what happens. Here we are ONLY going to draw it, though you can make notes.
For example, in Scarlet Thread, she has a colorful block of lego as a necklace that reminds her of her dead brother. Ideally it’s something meaningful, that represents changes/what she clings to but has to give up to grow. In Shearwater, the scrap of ribbon… but it’s confusing because I have a red ribbon that reminds her of her dead parents she wears as a bracelet, and later the blue ribbon from the other dead girl (she starts piling up bracelets until she has a whole bunch that anchor all the dangers and conflicts, so it’s also away of reminding readers what the stakes are).
Keep in mind it’s OK to shift scenes around later, if you need to – you can rip the pages out of this book to rearrange them, though I don’t think that’s necessary; you can just refer back to the right drawing for each scene while writing, even if they’re out of order. That’s one of the benefits of visualizing scenes like this; each scene should be instantly viewable in its entirety in one powerful image. It makes them unforgettable. You should sketch these out in pencil at first, and later in pen if you want to. Keep them black and white (though you may want to shade them in), except for the “flash of color.” As an example, think of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter. He could have just written a book about those characters, in those situations, and it would have been good. But he drew attention to the conflict of all those relationships, and he funneled the righteous judgment of Hester Prynne’s peers, along with Hester’s own shame and despair, into one bright symbol— A—a public badge, a visible reminder, a lens that focuses each scene.
That’s what you’re looking for. It doesn’t have to be as self-conscious or obvious as Hawthorne’s, but try to think of something in each scene that deepens the characters or the conflict. We’ll start with your main characters, then go through some major plot events, before giving you space to illustrate each scene in your novel. Special tip: Use your “flash of color” to make readers feel the mood you want them to feel in each scene. Find one object in each scene that’s the most colorful, brightest thing in that scene. PS) Originally I had left room for 100 scene illustrations, on every other page (so you don’t have to draw on the back of another illustration). But you probably don’t need to illustrate scenes from every chapter, and I didn’t want the price of this book to be too high because of all the blank pages. So if you need more just use a photocopy machine (it’s OK, you have the author’s permission).
Draw your character. What’s interesting about their appearance? How does what they wear express their character? What meaningful object do they carry with them? Where’s the flash of color? Protagonist/MC The main character is the “hero” of the story.
Draw your character. What’s interesting about their appearance? How does what they wear express their character? What meaningful object do they carry with them? Where’s the flash of color? Antagonist The antagonist is the main villain or opposing force.
Draw your character. What’s interesting about their appearance? How does what they wear express their character? What meaningful object do they carry with them? Where’s the flash of color? Best Friend(s)/Ally Often an MC will have two best friends, one boy and one girl.
Draw your character. What’s interesting about their appearance? How does what they wear express their character? What meaningful object do they carry with them? Where’s the flash of color? Romantic Interest
Draw your character. What’s interesting about their appearance? How does what they wear express their character? What meaningful object do they carry with them? Where’s the flash of color? Mentor Could be a teacher, parent or guide. Someone older and wiser who teaches them something about their journey.
Draw your character. What’s interesting about their appearance? How does what they wear express their character? What meaningful object do they carry with them? Where’s the flash of color? Nemesis Someone who gets in your MC’s way, but isn’t actually evil, like a teacher, parent or a police man… though it could also be a bully at school or work.
Draw your characters. What’s interesting about their appearance? How does what they wear express their character? What meaningful object do they carry with them? Where’s the flash of color? The Gang Other secondary characters. Add conflict by giving them conflicting personalities: skeptical, emotional, sarcastic, slow and thoughtful, etc.
Draw your obstacles like monsters, even if they aren’t sentient. What’s interesting about their appearance? How does their appearance highlight the threat or danger? How are they meaningfully connected to the protagonist? Where’s the flash of color? Non-human roadblocks Think of the major obstacles or problems your protagonist will face. They might be natural events, forces of nature or twists of fate, accidents or animal attacks—these are major forces that need to be dealt with, but don’t have a face. See how many you can draw.
Draw your obstacles like monsters, even if they aren’t sentient. What’s interesting about their appearance? How does their appearance highlight the threat or danger? How are they meaningfully connected to the protagonist? Where’s the flash of color? Obstacles Non-human roadblocks
Firstly, I should point out that my formula may seem the same as most other 3-Act structures, however it’s not identical. After reading dozens of books on plotting, I was still confused. What’s the difference between the first plot point and the inciting incident? If they’re the same, then nothing at all happen for the first 25% of the book (which is lame). Same thing with the second plot point and final battle—simple plotting graphs lump them together under “climax” but they are very different. So while this understanding of story was a breakthrough for me, and finally let me map out a successful story, it may be different from what you’ll learn about plotting elsewhere. Also, after posting this image online I got a lot of upset writers, who rejected the idea that every story is a hero’s journey. One writer said, “I reject your picture and decide to be creative.” Another said, “I need structure? I just want to write.” But the truth is most commercial fiction has a predictable plot structure, and most books that fail to capture readers’ imaginations are missing these key plot points. Experienced pantsers can go scene by scene and work their way to the end, but especially if you’re working on your first novel, having a little structure can really help you reach the finish line.
Think of structure as training wheels—they’ll help you map out the broad strokes, in roughly the right place for maximum emotional impact, based on cues readers have come to expect after consuming thousands of books and movies. This doesn’t stop you from being creative, though it will probably prevent months of feeling stuck and frustrated. This is a system that has worked for me personally, and it’s based on tons of research, but if it doesn’t work for you or it feels constrictive, you’re free to try something else. You can use this book even if you don’t follow a traditional structure. We’ll start with the eight major plot points—they’re the biggest, most powerful scenes in your novel, the bones of the structure. As long as you get these eight points right, your story will have a strong foundation. If you’ve already plotted your novel, you can just skip what you don’t need. Finally, don’t worry about making it pretty. Use stick figures if you have to. This is just a visual reference to help you write faster, better stories. Nobody else has to see it. If you’re not comfortable drawing, you can cut out pictures from magazines and make a collage.
Ordinary World (start with lack) Your First Act sets up your main character (MC) in their ordinary, mundane environment. You’ll introduce their friends and family members, their home, school or workplace, in the first few chapters. But you need to show what’s missing. You don’t want to start with a perfect, happy character who has everything (unless you’re going to take it all away, which is fine). You need to give them space to grow. Maybe they have unresolved emotional issues. They’re probably shy, awkward, clumsy or embarrassed, or unpopular. Maybe they hate their job or just got dumped. You need to show what they want, their secret desires. What are they working towards? They probably have daydreams about things they don’t think will ever happen.
Draw the ordinary world, surrounding your main character. How is their environment a reflection of their inner flaw? What is their favorite object? Where is the flash of color? Where are the sources of conflict?
Inciting Incident (call to adventure) In most books, the inciting incident should actually happen in chapter one or two. It’s an intrusion on the ordinary world. Something big changes. Maybe a stranger moves to town, or a family member dies, or there’s an earthquake. It might be an invitation, or a friend inviting your MC to a party. It can’t be a huge crisis, but it will be annoying and noticeable, or exciting—it’s the beginning of your plot. That’s why you want to get the ball rolling pretty early, otherwise nothing will be happening. Avoid writing a lot of history of backstory. Start your book as near to the inciting incident as you can. But don’t think of it as just one scene or chapter.
The “call to adventure” is usually followed by denial or refusal. The MC doesn’t trust it, or doesn’t want to make a decision. They’ll ignore it and continue focusing on their previous goals. They just want things to go back to normal.
Draw the Inciting Incident. What object symbolizes the event and deepens character? How does the setting reflect the mood of the conflict? What’s remarkable and novel about the character and their setting? Where is the flash of color?
1st Plot Point (point of no return) Things have been getting weirder and/or more intriguing for several chapters. Your MC tries to ignore the problems but they keep interfering with their normal agenda. They get roped in, and something happens that forces them into the action. Everything changes, and there’s no going back to the ordinary world. They might have met a teacher, or they might have seen something that changes their perspective: a revelation of supernatural abilities; a murder or death; an accident or robbery or attack or disaster. Something pretty big, that shatters what they thought they understood of the world, and makes them feel vulnerable and exposed. This will be one of the major scenes in your book, so make it unforgettable.
Also, this is the end of Act One, about 25% of your book—by now all the major characters should have already been introduced, or at least hinted at.
Draw the 1st Plot Point. This is your protagonist stepping off the cliff, or going into the rabbit hole. It may not be a physical change of location. What object symbolizes this transition? How does the environment reflect the inner change? What flash of color conveys the mood?
1st Pinch Point (first battle) After the 1st Plot Point, there will be several chapters where the protagonist is learning about the new world. They might be doing research, or discovering things in conversations. There needs to be conflict and tension, which builds up to the 1st Pinch Point. This doesn’t have to be a literal battle, but it is the first major interaction with the antagonist. The antagonist might not be visible yet, but he/she should be the one wielding the strings. The antagonist is after something, and that something is tied to the MC somehow. Maybe the AC wants something the MC has, or needs the MC to do something, or has a score to settle.
The MC probably still has no idea what’s happening, but they find themselves at the center of some conflict. They probably don’t win, but they do survive. Now the stakes are clear. You should make them as dire as possible, almost inconceivable. Ask yourself, what’s the worst thing that could happen? Then ask, how can I make it even worse for my protagonist? The stakes should always seem life and death to the protagonist… they represent a complete change, the “death” of the former self, which is why the antagonist resists them. If your protagonist doesn’t have their self-identity shaken to its roots, you need to make this scene bigger.
Draw the 1st Pinch Point. This is the first major interaction with the antagonist or the forces of evil. It demonstrates what’s at stake. What can you add to make the setting reflect the mood? What can you add to make it epic? What can you add to deepen character? Where is the flash of color? What’s remarkable about the setting?
Midpoint (shift from victim to warrior) After the 1st Pinch Point, the protagonist continues to face new challenges, but they are in a defensive role. They might be making some plans, but mostly they’re waiting for something to happen and reacting to events or circumstances beyond their control. If they try to solve any issue, they end up being thwarted or making things even worse. They might accidentally hurt someone, or their friends and family begin to fear and distrust them (because they have secrets now). They begin questioning their identity and world view, which leads to a personality crisis, which leads to a shift in perspective. This is about half way through the novel, and marks the point where the protagonist decides to take action. They decide to stop being a victim and reacting to events, and vow to do whatever it takes to win. They’ll probably form a new goal, and even if they aren’t sure how to achieve it yet, they’ll feel a deep conviction towards it. This might be based in rage or anger towards the antagonist, a newfound perspective or increased self-confidence.
Draw the midpoint. This could even literally be the protagonist looking at themselves in a mirror, wondering who they’ve become. So far they’ve been refusing their quest. But now they’re pissed off. They decide to fight back. What object symbolizes that shift? Where’s the flash of color? What’s remarkable about the setting?
2nd Pinch Point (second battle) This leads to a second confrontation with the antagonist. It still may not be the main villain; it could just be henchmen that represent the main villain’s interests. It could be an attack, or it could be the result of the MC taking action, such as setting a trap for the AC (or vice-versa, the villain can set a trap for the MC, for example by kidnapping a friend or relative). The protagonist is determined to see this through, and feels personally responsible, even though the chances of success are slim. The conflict erupts into an open battle, with escalating consequences; or it could just be something really bad that happens, as a result of the antagonist’s actions. This confrontation makes the protagonist realize that everything is much worse than they thought, and they realize they’ve underestimated the antagonist’s power. They rally with new determination, and might even score a seeming victory.
Draw the 2nd Pinch Point. In this scene, the antagonist defeats the protagonist’s forces, or foreshadows what’s at stake in the next major encounter. What object symbolizes the danger and conflict? Where’s the flash of color? What is remarkable about the setting?
2nd Plot Point (dark night of the soul) The plan failed. The secret weapon backfired. The hero’s team was slaughtered, or they lost their one advantage, or the AC’s evil plan succeeded. The worst has happened. The antagonist has won. Alternatively, the 2nd Pinch Point can be elevated conflict, followed by MC reaction. Maybe the antagonist has stolen something or kidnapped an ally. They rally the troops, and try fix things, but things keep getting worse and worse, leading to a total, devastating loss. Usually this process happens over several chapters. But at the 2nd Plot Point, everything the MC feared could happen, has happened. They are destroyed. They cannot win. They give up. There’s no hope.
They lose the battle, with serious consequences. Someone the protagonist cares about got hurt, and they feel guilty. Usually the failure is due to their character flaw or a lack of knowledge. This marks a period of depression, prompting a change in mindset—the AC has to give up what they want. They realize that the thing they’ve been holding on to (often it’s just wanting to get back to the ordinary world, back to normal) is completely gone. There is no chance for victory. The only way forward is through. They are forced to change and go in a new direction. This is tied to the MC’s flaw/lack of knowledge. When they figure out what they’ve been holding onto, what’s been holding them back or limiting them, and when they’re prepared to sacrifice what they want, for the greater good, they finally become the hero they need to be to defeat the villain.
Draw the 2nd Plot Point. This is the second major interaction with the antagonist… the protagonist knew this was coming, and thought they were somewhat prepared, but they were wrong. Make this scene heart-wrenching by taking something permanent from them or one of their allies (destroyed house, lost limb, a death…). What object focuses the scene? What object does your MC cling to afterwards, as a reminder?
Final Battle (triumph-knowledge) Usually the MC needs a pep talk from a close friend, to “gird the loins.” They need a reason to fight, even if it’s hopeless. Even if they don’t see how to defeat the enemy. There’s no choice but to confront them. But now they are prepared—they might have gained a valuable piece of knowledge or information. They might have been given a new weapon or power, or learned the villain’s weakness (or maybe not… they might find that just by going into battle on faith, whatever they need materializes in the critical moment). The final battle scene often includes a “hero at the mercy of the villain” scene, where the hero is caught, so the villain can gloat (or this can come earlier, just before the 2nd Plot Point). Anyway it’s not a clear, easy victory. They fail at first, all is lost, the hero is captured, the enemy gloats, then the hero perseveres… usually simply by not giving up. With resolve and tenacity, the hero escapes and overpowers the villain. Often the final battle scene also includes a “death of the hero” scene, where the hero, or an ally/romantic interest, sacrifices themselves, and appears to die… but then is brought back to life in joy and celebration. (Or if you want to keep it dark, just have them die, so the victory will be bittersweet). This doesn’t have to be a literal “battle.” It’s just the last, final straw, the most dramatic part of your story. It’s what forces the MC to make a realization, change or grow. And it’s the place where the MC has a victory.
Draw the Final Battle. The antagonist if fully revealed. The protagonist rides off to meet their fate. At first they fail, and are captured—all seems lost, but in a sudden twist, the protagonist reaches into themselves and finds the motivation and tenacity to persevere, unlocking access to their secret weapon, and defeating the antagonist. Make it EPIC.
Return to Ordinary (completion of journey) The hero returns, changed. They’ve won, though it’s probably temporary (this villain was defeated, but he or someone new will return). The safety is short- lived and bittersweet. The hero once again faces the small challenges or bullies at the beginning of the story, but they seem so trivial now. The hero is no longer lacking; they’ve grown in confidence, and now have a group of new friends, and a new hope for the future.
Draw the Return to Ordinary. The antagonist has been defeated, but the protagonist is forever changed. What have they lost? What have they gained? What object(s) symbolize those things? Where is the flash of color?
Mapping it out (Act One)
The First Act will have about 10 to 20 chapters, and take up 25% of the story. Here are some of the things that often happen in the first act.
Ordinary world, building empathy
Inciting event
An event that creates desire or longing
Another character asks a question that becomes a theme
A moral dilemma
Something embarrassing
Character realizes external goal
Attempts to fulfill their longing or need.
What goal does character take action to reach?
Call to adventure/refuses quest
Display of flaw
Reveals a piece of themselves
Meets with mentor
Takes action towards goal
They can’t get what they want, so they change their plan
Antagonist revealed
Point of no return, accepts quest and commits to goal
A problem grows out of character weakness
New Drive for Goal
What plan does the antagonist have to reach goal?
Map out your scenes for Act One. List only the location and “what happens.”
Draw a scene. Draw the central conflict or problem. Symbolize it in a centering object. What can you add to make the scene unique? What can you add to make it epic? What can you add to deepen character? Where is the flash of color? Where are the boundaries?
Draw a scene. Draw the central conflict or problem. Symbolize it in a centering object. What can you add to make the scene unique? What can you add to make it epic? What can you add to deepen character? Where is the flash of color? Where are the boundaries? FIRST PLOT POINT
Mapping it out (Act Two)
The Second Act will have about 20 to 40 chapters, and should take up about 50% of your story. Often the Second Act goes too slowly, because authors are “stalling” until they can get to the exciting final scenes. You’ll probably need to fill some chapters with subplots (stories that involve secondary characters). Also, remember to never let your characters get the carrot. Every time they try to do anything, throw stuff in their way. They need to go get a pen, then find some paper, so they can leave a note. But the only pen is back at school. And they’re out of gas. And there are zombies. So they take bicycles. But then the bicycles break.
And the road is blocked. And someone catches on fire. And there’s no water, and they’re burnt so now they have to be carried. Never let your characters get what they want easily, keep it just out of reach. Keep inventing problems for them, some accidental. It’s OK for problems to be random and accidental, you just can’t make the solutions random and accidental—your characters have to solve their own problems with wit and effort. If they only have one thing you need them to do, break that action down into twenty individual steps, then throw a wrench in each step. Also, don’t make it all environmental. Act Two is also about deepening relationships with your characters, as they get to know each other, and themselves.
Plus, with all the stressful stuff going on, tempers are short, somebody is lying to the MC, the MC is hiding the truth from someone they care about, they are feeling guilty for something, they are (probably) confused by their conflicting feelings towards someone else. Each action scene is usually followed by a short scene of reflection and planning (they make a plan, they succeed or fail, then they make a new plan for the next step). And often you’ll want to alternate your scenes emotionally, so you’ll have a positive, uplifting or peaceful scene followed by a devastating one. I’ve marked the midpoint, but not the pinch points (they’ll go roughly in the middle between the midpoints and the first and second plot points).
Map out your scenes for Act Two
List only the location and “what happens.”
Map out your scenes for Act Two. List only the location and “what happens.”
Draw a scene. Draw the central conflict or problem. Symbolize it in a centering object. What can you add to make the scene unique? What can you add to make it epic? What can you add to deepen character? Where is the flash of color? Where are the boundaries? MIDPOINT
Draw a scene. Draw the central conflict or problem. Symbolize it in a centering object. What can you add to make the scene unique? What can you add to make it epic? What can you add to deepen character? Where is the flash of color? Where are the boundaries? SECOND PLOT POINT
Mapping it out (Act Three)
The Third Act will have about 10 to 20 chapters and make up about 25% of the story. The Third Act will mostly cover the protagonist dealing with their loss or failure, feeling overwhelmed, getting a pep talk or finding a meaningful reason to persevere, formulating a new plan of action, and/or being forced into a final confrontation with the antagonist. They’ll succeed, but they’ll have to give something up (or at least be willing to). In the process, they are forever changed, and when they return to the ordinary world, everything is the same, but they are different.
Map out your scenes for Act Three. List only the location and “what happens.”
Draw your Final Battle Scene again. Make it bigger, bolder. Make the setting distinctive and amazing. Draw the MC faltering, before coming back to triumph. What is the AC hoping for? What does the MC need to learn/accept before their victory? FINAL BATTLE
Draw a final “resolution” scene. Even if you don’t have a final chapter or two after the climax, you should draw a picture of what your MC does the day after. How do they feel? How are they treated by others?
Having a map of your story, and having pictured the scenes in detail, will help with the writing process, but that doesn’t mean it will be easy. Here are some final tips to help you finish writing your book.
1. Write the rough draft quickly. Don’t edit, don’t improve the writing, don’t focus on the sentences. Just block in the conversation, setting and action in big chunks. If you get stuck, make a note and move on. Focus on hitting a certain word count, or getting through a chapter a day.
2. Keep going until you get to the end. If you get stuck, go back to the beginning and start revising and cleaning things up. Every time you go through, you discover new things about your story and characters.
3. Get to the end. Clean it up enough to send to beta readers (or your mom), but keep focusing on the story, not the writing, until you’re sure the story is enjoyable and satisfying. At this point, I recommend reading The Story Grid by Shawn Coyne and Story Fix by Larry Brooks.
4. Then start revising in earnest. Don’t get discouraged that the writing may not be that great yet. Those sentences don’t start to shine until the last few rounds of editing.
5. Kill your darlings, which means, any sentence you’re really proud of because it’s such great writing probably needs to be cut (readers don’t want to be impressed with the writing if it distracts from the story. Stick with the story, use the words that convey the right images and emotions, but don’t overdo it.
6. Writing is a learnable skill! You don’t really understand what it takes to write a book until you’ve finished one, and even then, you’re just a beginner. Be proud of yourself, but recognize you may need a professional editor, and also to finish several more books (probably both) before you start producing high quality work.
7. That said, “quality” isn’t necessarily an indicator of commercial success. If you can’t find an agent or publisher, don’t be afraid to self-publish and get your work out there. Who knows what could happen.
8. Different genres have different expected lengths, but a normal first novel should be between 60K (young adult) and 90K (epic fantasy). If you’re shooting for 60K and 60 chapters, each chapter will be around 1000 words, and shouldn’t be over 2000 words—but that’s on average. Some will be longer or shorter.
PS) I’d love feedback! Is this something you or someone you know might actually use? Is there anything I could do to improve it?
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The Soul of Gary Collins
Looks like a Hero’s Journey / Save the Cat hybrid. This works for many and I’ve devoted years to brow beating it into submission so it would work for me, but ultimately my writing method is incompatible with grafting a story onto a pre-fabricated skeletal structure.
We’ve all been listening and seeing vast volumes of story since we were babies. All the relevant story structure is already within us. I find it’s best to to trust in that and proceed on a more instinctual level. Like Dean Wesley Smith’s ‘writing into darkness.’
All talk of plot points and acts, and all that jargon from McKee, Syd Field, Snyder etc. just puts me back up into my ‘critical mind’ and writing from there just doesn’t feel natural. It actually sends a writer down the wrong path to a certain degree. And this is from a guy who bought into their paradigm for many years.
But we each have learn the distinctions that work best for us. It’s a hard fought thing.
Yup – it’s possible to pants it and write bestsellers. But it’s fair more common to pants it and never finish anything decent. If the method that makes you feel comfortable is working, stick with it. Plotting this way lets me write much faster.
Michael Doane
Writing instinctually is so important. But editing with this type of stuff in mind is where story, structure, etc. comes in handy.
Elise M Stone
DRAW a scene? ROFL. I can’t draw a straight line with a ruler. I’m just not gifted that way. My tools are words, not pictures. I’m sure this would work for other people, just not my cup of tea.
Very cool idea! Thanks for putting this together.
jjabercrombie
You’re either insane or insanely crafty to promulgate such nonsense. This is the kind of b.s. that is the bane of meaningful fiction as well as non-fiction of any worth. No wonder you’re getting your PhD in Lit in Taiwan, of all places; no U.S. university would ever stand for such vapid treacle. Owning a keyboard or dictation software does NOT make you a writer. Suggest you work on your MBA, because that’s what this is all about, isn’t it? Money.
Sarah Riv
I LOVE this idea. I just skimmed through it but I can see this helping me a lot. It’s so hard for me to see the details and my main critique is my lack of detail so this will help me stay on track. Plus this is a fun little way to learn some new things without it being drilled into me.
Thanks! Feedback has been mixed; some people like it, some hate it. I’m not sure how people can get so upset over a coloring book. 🙂
Teddi Deppner
It’s a neat idea, but asking me to draw each character, each scene? Ugh. Doesn’t work for me. Even though I am an artist/illustrator as well as a writer, there’s no way I’m going to do that.
I like the bones of it, and the concept of what you’re doing, but I think you need to provide some actual shapes for people to color. Sure, you can leave blanks for them to write in so they can answer your prompts, but there needs to be something to color for it to be a coloring book. Maybe find some shapes that suggest the things you’re discussing (arrows, paths, mazes, daggers for conflict, hearts for romance, etc).
Teresa Crumpton
What a fresh approach! Nice job. Since three acts has been around since Aristotle, it’s a welcome surprise to find a new and useful approach. I will definitely be using this with my authors.
Julian Greene
I was directed to your site, and specifically to the Red Dot by an online writing support group. I could not have discovered this at a more propitious time for me. I’ve been struggling so with my first draft of my first novel. I had just decided to write the biggest scenes instead of drudging along and fading out, and this is a perfect solution for me.
Hope it’s useful! I also have a free youtube series here.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGK03JClR4G8hfPles_3-DpxcSTAshQxt
I’m going to turn it into a 12 month email series/course to writing fiction that sells… eventually. 🙂
christopherwills
Your plotdot book looks really useful. Like you I use a simplified version of the Hero’s Journey as a basic outline and then pantster from there. I shall try your Plotdot book out on my nanowrimo for this year (2017). Thanks.
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New endosulfan ploy
Industry is sidestepping issues by pitching the proposed UN ban on endosulfan as the battle between generics and patented pesticides
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By Latha Jishnu
Published: Tuesday 15 March 2011
In David and Goliath stand-offs public sympathy—and cheering—is always reserved for the heroic small man who takes on the big bad guy. The David usually represents valour in the face of heavy odds. That is how the Indian pharmaceuticals industry projected itself when it began producing generics medicine at a fraction of the cost of patented drugs from the multinational companies. So when the issue of patent rights of the innovator companies came up, there was huge support for the generics companies turning out life-saving HIV/AIDS drugs from patient groups, lawyers, health activists and politicians.
Now the pesticides industry is positing an imminent ban on endosulfan by the UN’s Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) as a dubious battle over intellectual property rights (IPR) being waged by the European Commission on behalf of its global pesticides manufacturing giants.
The Pesticides Manufacturers and Formulators Association of India (PMFAI), whose leading lights are among the top producers of endosulfan, claims it is a move to deprive farmers of this cheap generic insecticide so that European multinationals can move in with their expensive new pesticides. The new chemicals, according to the association, cost 10 times as much and “will be damaging to the farm ecosystem as most of these are known to be harmful to pollinators such has honeybees”.
So why is no one cheering the domestic industry? You would expect that farmers, keeling over from high costs of inputs, would be out there on the streets screaming for their endosulfan. Not so. In parts of the country where aerial spraying of this toxic pesticide has probably been the cause for cases of illness, deformities and deaths, the use of this insecticide is banned—as is in 60 countries. Regular readers of this magazine do not need to be reminded of the harrowing chronicles of Kasaragod in Kerala and Dakshina Kannada in Karnataka. But the Government of India is firmly with the pesticides manufacturer in seeking to thwart the global ban.
The Stockholm Convention is a global treaty to protect human health and the environment from chemicals that remain intact in the environment for long periods, and in October last year, the POP Review Committee finalised a recommendation to the Conference of the Parties (CoP) that endosulfan should be considered for listing in Annex A of the Convention because “it is highly toxic to humans and many other animals and has been found in the environment, including the Arctic.” The proposal was placed before the UNEP in November 2007 and a decision by CoP is expected during its meetings which start on April 25 this year.
Since the recommendation, PMFAI has been on a public relations overdrive, holding media briefings or buying space in the pink press, which has been publishing its handouts as ‘Announcement/Corporate’. In all these instances, it is something called the International Stewardship Centre (ISC) which has been extolling the benefits of the generic endosulfan and the role of the Indian manufacturers in providing farmers with cheap pesticides solution. The spokesperson for the centre, which calls itself a non-profit for safe use of pesticides but is actually an organisation of pesticides manufacturers, is its chairperson R Hariharan.
In a report published in Business Standard on February 18, 2011, Hariharan is quoted as saying: “Indian companies account for over 70 per cent of this market which has come at the cost of the European manufacturers. The replacement value of endosulfan by patented alternative is estimated to be in excess of US $1 billion. As a result, endosulfan is today in the eye of the storm in the battle of ‘patented’ versus ‘generic’ pesticides.” Hariharan, incidentally, is vice-president, international business, with Excel Crop Care, one of the largest manufacturers of endosulfan.
The EU ploy, according to the ISC boss, is to bleed Indian farmers by getting this pesticide out of the market. Endosul fan costs Rs 270 per litre, while “alternative chemicals like imida chloropid are sold at more than Rs 1,800 per litre”. To reinforce the benefits of endosulfan, Hariharan claims “the alternatives are not a broad solution like endosulfan. So a farmer will be forced to buy several high-priced patented pesticides.”
Even if this were true, there is little resonance to this campaign. Is it because PMFAI is not really a David? IPR battles may be fought on ideological grounds but only if a strong legal case can be made out. Both are missing here. And although the endosulfan lobby has roped in retired agriculture officials to sing its praises, particularly for tea cultivation, PMFAI sidesteps one important issue. The European Union has stipulated the maximum residue limit of endosulfan in tea should be 0.01 ppm.
So whether endosulfan is banned or not, India’s tea exports to one of its large markets are doomed unless plantations switch to something less harmful. That much is patently clear.
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Published on October 11th, 2019 | by Daniel Sherman Fernandez
How To Steal A NEW Ford Ranger Raptor
We have the tips ready for you.
On the 9thof October 2019, two days ago, 3 brand new Ford Ranger Raptors worth RM200,000 each at showroom level were stolen from a Ford dealership in Sungai Jelok, Kajang, Selangor.
According to new agency Bernama,“The five suspects were believed to have broken into the premises about 4am before driving away three Ford Ranger Raptor pick-up trucks.
Kajang police chief Assistant Commissioner Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof said according to an eyewitness, a 47-year-old Pakistani security guard at the premises, the suspects had broken into the premises using machete.
“The suspects, armed with machetes, also tied up the security guard before fleeing with the three vehicles.
“The losses incurred is estimated at RM600,000 and the case is being investigated under Section 395/397 of the Penal Code for armed robbery,” he told Bernama today.
He said police were tracking down all the suspects and asked the public to contact any nearby police station or the investigating officer Inspector Hafizah Abdul Latiff at 016-6060955 if they have information on the incident.”
After hearing about the incident we visited the Sime Darby Ford showroom along Federal Highway in Selangor and spoke to the branch manager about the security features that was lacking in this incident.
Well, it seems that the Ford Kajang dealership is not under the Sime Darby group who have a very strict ‘standard operating procedure’ (SOP) when it comes to new vehicle keys. Here are the Sime Darby’s SOP for all their vehicle showrooms.
All new car parked in the yard must be locked.
The locked car keys are kept in a locked security box which is then placed in the branch managers locked room in a security safe.
The showroom staff and security staff have no access to these keys.
Now, in a dealership like this one in Sungai Jelok which is under the SIANGHIN Group, they probably do not have a new car key safe keeping policy like Sime Darby’s and so stealing a brand new car or Raptor will be easy.
First, the showroom is located at Lot 2202-A, Jalan Sungai Jelok, Off Jalan Semenyih, Kajang, 43000 Selangor which is not in a prime business area.
Second, the new car keys are probably kept inside the showroom in salesman’s drawer or probably just hanging on the wall of the service center managers room.
The thieves just need to ‘whack’ the security guard into showing them where the keys are kept, open the front gate and just drive off into the night up north into Thailand where there are waiting buyers for the whole truck of just expensive spares.
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New Pleiades Gallery exhibit invites visitors to guess the secret ingredient
Jenny Blazing's "Journey" is one of the many pieces featured in the Pleiades Gallery's "Secret Ingredient" exhibit.
Photo by Special to the Chronicle | The Chronicle
March 5, 2019 | 12:05am EST
Shows like “Iron Chef” and “Chopped” popularized and promoted the idea of “secret ingredients,” forcing chefs to adapt to work with new substances and create unique dishes. This secret ingredient craze is now moving into the art world with the newest show at the Pleiades Gallery.
The Pleiades Gallery is a non-profit arts organization named after the cluster of stars on the Durham city flag and the constellation Taurus the Bull. The curators focus on building an arts community with the foundation of social justice and artistic innovation.
"The Secret Ingredient" exhibit is a two-month show in which each artist tackles the challenge of working with a particular “ingredient,” an artistic tool or medium. The artists are given six months of independent work time to create a piece for the exhibit. The gallery visitors then have the opportunity to walk around the gallery and try to guess the mystery ingredient used within each piece.
Some of the artists exhibiting pieces in this show include:
Jenny Blazing
As a painter, mixed media and installation artist, Jenny Blazing is one of the creators at Pleiades Gallery with a background in environmental design and economics. Her art focuses on the world and our obligation to protect it.
Blazing created her own piece, an acrylic and collage diptych titled "Journey," with the mystery substance.
“It is a pleasure to see how each of the artists interprets this challenge in their own media including sculpture, photography, ceramics, fused glass and paint," Blazing said. "My piece uses subtle touches of the secret ingredient that reveal themselves upon close inspection."
She is currently working on two ongoing series, "Building Worlds" and "Changing Worlds Now," that hope to elicit reflection on the human activity on the Earth and the need for environemtanl action.
Dawn Hummer
Dawn Hummer, a textile artist, was also drawn to the Pleiades Gallery for its commitment to artistic solidarity and social justice.
“Pleiades has an ongoing community tradition and spirit of challenge for each artist to create and push a little further and each patron to look a little more closely,” she said.
Using sustainable fibers and Saori weaving methods, Hummer adds a unique twist to this secret ingredient.
“My pieces of woven art incorporate [the secret ingredient] into the woven web of fiber in an improvisational format to render a piece of wall art,” she said.
Teddy Devereux
Inspired by the structures in nature and scientific themes, retired scientist and fused glass artist Teddy Devereux creates vivid glass pieces.
Her scientific background further inspired her take on the secret ingredient for her a wall piece titled “Chemistry.”
“The colors of glass are determined by the minerals added to the glass recipes," Devereux said. "Glasses with [the secret ingredient] will react at fusing temperatures with glasses that have other reactive ingredients such as sulfur to form certain compounds in the glass that change color, such as the brown line where the two colored glasses meet."
Yuko Nogami Taylor
Born in Japan and inspired by both historical Japanese art pieces and modern western art, Yuko Nogami Taylor creates pieces through a blend of these methods.
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To create the secret ingredient piece, Taylor used the historical Japanese nihonga method mixed with verdigris.
“My secret ingredients are hidden between the gold foil that I applied on the traditional hand skimmed Japanese paper wrapped onto a birch panel,” she said.
Doug Tabb
Doug Tabb is a ceramics artist who uses reclaimed materials to create sculptures.
After moving from Chicago, Tabb sought ways to get involved with Durham’s artists and establish his distinctive methods within this city. He found Pleiades, which offers him an opportunity to be involved with the local art community and bring his own style to a larger local audience.
“[The secret ingredient] gives me the opportunity to come at sculpture from two different directions," he said "It is bright and easily workable as a physical material or color, but I can also sneak it into ceramic work, an ingredient in glaze that can produce bright, metallic colors when raku fired."
The Pleaides' "Secret Ingredient" Exhibit will be exhibited until March 31. A closing reception will be held March 15 at 6 p.m. at the gallery.
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OPINION | STUDENT VOICES COLUMNS
Duke, this moment calls for courage
By Margot Armbruster
October 28, 2019 | 12:00am EDT
“Some investments are quite profitable,” Dr. Lawrence Baxter, Duke Law professor and chairman of Duke’s Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility (ACIR), stated at ACIR’s 2019 fall forum, “even though they are borderline uncomfortable for us.”
ACIR recently rejected—for the second time in five years—student demands that Duke divest from its fossil fuel investments. This decision is an affront to the values Duke claims to prioritize.
Confidentiality prevents members of the ACIR, which reports to President Price and the Board of Trustees on social responsibility in Duke University’s endowment, from discussing specific endowment holdings, but Baxter cited British Petroleum (BP) as an example of an energy firm Duke might support, given its investment in renewables.
I may be too young to drink or rent a car, but I remember 2010, when BP’s negligence caused the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the largest marine oil spill in history and an entirely preventable catastrophe. In the years since this incident, since a 2006 Alaskan oil spill and a 2005 Texas refinery explosion which killed 15 workers, BP has launched a remarkably successful campaign to convince the public that it is transitioning in good faith from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
Last year, BP’s CEO told Reuters that, of its $15 to $17 billion operating budget, just $500 million contributes to renewables. Generously calculated, that’s about three percent.
Baxter, Senior Vice President Richard Riddell and Anil Madhok, COO of DUMAC, the firm which invests Duke’s endowment, took care to emphasize that Duke directs a “slim” percentage of its assets towards fossil fuel-related activities. Maybe $30 million, Madhok estimated. The adults in the room seemed insensible to how ridiculous this number—the full cost of four years’ Duke tuition, fees and room and board for over 100 students—sounded.
If Duke’s fossil fuel investments are as insignificant as Madhok claims, what is the stumbling block preventing their removal?
The ACIR in 2014 and 2019 politely declined proposals from Divest Duke and Duke Climate Coalition (DCC), which absorbed Divest Duke, to divest from its holdings in fossil fuels. Baxter explained that Duke has more financial skin in the game than other universities which have met student divestment demands, also commenting that symbolic divestment may restrict debate or obstruct the issue’s complexity. (I am a current DCC member, but my opinions are purely my own.)
Divestment would be enormously meaningful from Duke precisely because it requires financial sacrifice. Duke divested previously from conflict minerals and products of apartheid South Africa over concerns about the violence their manufacture implicated, but where is this pacifism when it comes to the millions of refugees that climate crisis will produce by midcentury? If we only live our values when the decisions we face are easy and the financial trade-offs slight, are they even our values at all?
Defending Duke’s policy, ACIR members cited campus sustainability campaigns, an area of demonstrated strength. Duke has long been pursuing a 2024 carbon neutrality goal, and a 2019 update to the university Climate Action Plan (CAP) reports that, given investments in energy efficiency and an eastern NC “carbon farm,” Duke’s net emissions are on track to fall 78% from 2009 levels. It’s not a perfect victory, however, especially given that Duke will recoup its remaining 22% of emissions using carbon offsets—investments in renewable energy which, though laudable, decouple environmental restoration projects from the sites where emissions occur. The CAP also fails to account for emissions through the Duke Health system.
Most troublingly, the 2019 CAP update affirms that Duke “receives nearly all of its electricity needs from Duke Energy,” a J.B. Duke-founded local energy monopoly, second-heaviest American polluter (2015) and perpetrator of the third-largest carcinogenic coal ash spill in U.S. history. Like BP, Duke Energy poses as a renewables champion but has actively subverted the expansion of clean energy throughout its territory.
State law enshrines the University-environmental criminal relationship by barring electricity purchases from any other source, leaving Duke in an unenviable position (though the CAP does note and plan Duke’s potential to introduce renewables on campus). But our entanglement with Duke Energy reaches deeper than simple finances: at least one DUMAC liaison has worked for Duke Energy. During this week’s forum, ACIR announced its proposal to leverage Duke’s stakeholder power for clean energy advocacy. We must not allow crony relationships to hold back this plan, which could be transformative if fiercely pursued.
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As I come of age during this terrifying time, I need my university to be a voice of moral clarity. Duke must divest from fossil fuels—the choice to do so would be both symbolic and significant. Duke must hold Duke Energy accountable. More importantly still, given that, as postcolonial theorist Dipesh Chakrabarty has written, our “mansion of [….] freedoms stands on an ever-expanding base of fossil fuel use,” Duke has a responsibility to help us dream differently.
This University’s mission statement trumpets our “real leadership in all we do,” but if we tackle our ensnarement in fossil combustion gradually, rather than reexamining our fundamental modes of being, there will be nothing left to lead. Duke can start by adding an undergraduate environmental history graduation requirement, investing in community resilience practices for the century ahead, and shining an unflinching light on how climate crisis will impact every department at this university and every facet of our lives.
So as climate crisis chokes off our food supply, endangers the most vulnerable and lowest-emitting populations, and sets fire to our world, which history is Duke writing? Will our descendants remember us for acting morally in the age of paralysis, or will our choices continue to poison us all?
Margot Armbruster is a Trinity sophomore. Her column typically runs on alternate Mondays.
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This is what it says, that the record is still held fast in shrink-wrap. We tend to be pretty suspicious about these things, so if the shrink-wrap doesn't look original, or if the record seems to have undergone some damage over time, we'll probably take it out of the wrapper to ensure that it's in good shape — which is why we don't have more of these. In some cases the shrink-wrap may be torn in spots, but if it's not possible the record has been taken out and played, the record will still qualify as "Sealed".
Dusty Groove does not use the grades of Near Mint (or Mint, for that matter) because in our experience, we find that no records ever qualify for such a high grade. Even sealed records tend to have one or two slight faults, enough to usually qualify them for a grade of NM- or lower. We've often found that records which are clearly unplayed will have a slight amount of surface noise, especially in quieter recordings.
Near Mint - (minus)
Black vinyl that may show a slight amount of dust or dirt.
Should still be very shiny under a light, even with slight amount of dust on surface.
One or two small marks that would make an otherwise near perfect record slightly less so. These marks cannot be too deep, and should only be surface marks that won't affect play, but might detract from the looks.
May have some flaws and discoloration in the vinyl, but only those that would be intrinsic to the pressing. These should disappear when the record is tilted under the light, and will only show up when looking straight at the record. (Buddah and ABC pressings from the 70's are a good example of this.)
May have some slight marks from aging of the paper sleeve on the vinyl.
Possible minor surface noise when played.
Very Good + (plus)
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Should still shine under a light, but one or two marks may show up when tilted.
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This is the kind of record that will play "near mint", but which will have some signs of use (although not major ones).
May have slight surface noise when played.
Vinyl can have some dirt, but nothing major.
May not shine under light, but should still be pretty clean, and not too dirty.
May have a number of marks (5 to 10 at most), and obvious signs of play, but never a big cluster of them, or any major mark that would be very deep. Most marks should still not click under a fingernail.
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This is clearly a copy that was played by someone a number of times, but which could also be a good "play copy" for someone new.
Very Good - (minus)
Vinyl may be dirty, and can lack a fair amount of luster.
Vinyl can have a number of marks, either in clusters or smaller amounts, but deeper.
This is the kind of record that you'd buy to play, but not because it looked that great. Still, the flaws should be mostly cosmetic, with nothing too deep that would ruin the overall record.
Examples include a record that has been kept for a while in a cover without the paper sleeve, or heavily played by a previous owner and has some marks across the surface. The record should play okay, though probably with surface noise.
Good + (plus)
Vinyl may be dirty, or have one outstanding flaw, such as a light residue, which could be difficult to clean.
May have marks on all parts, too many to qualify as Very Good-, or several deeper marks, but the record should still be ok for play without skips.
In general, this is a record that was played a fair amount, and handled without care. A typical example may be a record which has been heavily played by a DJ, and carries marks from slip cueing. Depending on the quality of the vinyl, may play with surface noise throughout.
A record that you'd buy to play, cheap, but which you wouldn't buy for collecting.
Will have marks across all parts of the playing surface, and will most likely play with surface noise throughout. May have some other significant flaws, such as residue, or a track that skips.
In most cases, a poor quality copy of a very difficult to find record.
This is a grade we rarely use, as we try not to sell records in very bad condition, though in some rare cases we will list a record in such bad shape that it does not conform to the standards above. A "Fair" record will have enough marks or significant flaws that it does not even qualify as "Good", but is a copy you might consider for playing, if you're willing to put up with noise and/or flaws. An example might be a recording with surface noise so heavy that it is equal to the volume of the music. For records listed as "Fair", we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
Like "Fair", we rarely list records in this condition, as they represent the extreme low end of spectrum. These records typically have multiple serious problems, and we offer them as "relics" or "objects" only — for those who want to at least have a copy of a record, even if it is not really worthy of play, perhaps for the cover alone. For these records, we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
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When you purchase a Used CD you can expect the disc to be free of all but the lightest of surface marks, the case to be clean (we often change the cases ourselves), and the booklet to be in good shape. Used CDs may show some signs of use but if there are significant details or defects we will list them underneath the item — just like we do with LPs — so look there for notes on cutout marks, stickers, promo stamps or other details.
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Rainin'/Le Jazz Hot
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I'll See You In My Dreams/I Used To Love You
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Lover Come Back To Me/Jamming With Lester
Aladdin, Mid 40s. Very Good
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Morningside Of The Mountain/Blue Velvet
Decca, 1951. Very Good
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Hard Rock/Jump For George
Red Robin, 1953. Very Good
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Your Mouth Got A Hole In It/Feathers
King, 1953. Very Good
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What Will I Do In The Morning/How Ya Baby?
Victor, 1937. Very Good+
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Discoveries Fossils
This giant tortoise was chomped by an ancient mystery croc
By David Moscato February 01 2018
The Aldabra giant tortoise has a lot in common with elephants. On the islands they call home, these reptiles are the largest land animals around – up to 250kg (550lbs) – and serve as the ecosystem's top herbivores, maintaining the unique local vegetation. Also like elephants, the tortoises are so large and tough that few predators can threaten them at full size. New fossils from the Aldabra Atoll, however, reveal that it wasn't always this way. The tortoises of the past had an ancient predator to watch out for: crocodiles.
Image: David Stanley/Flickr
The Aldabra Atoll consists of several coral islands in the Seychelles and is currently home to around 100,000 giant tortoises. After a long history of overhunting and human-induced environmental change, the big reptiles are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN (another thing they share with elephants, unfortunately), but the atoll has long been a UNESCO World Heritage Site, aiming to protect the tortoises and their habitats.
A recent fossil-hunting expedition to the area, led by Dennis Hansen of the University of Zurich, produced nearly 200 new fossils from at least 90,000 years ago, including many bits of bone and shell from giant tortoises. Intriguingly, several of these remains had conspicuous markings on them – pits, gouges and scratches – which Hansen and other scientists were able to identify as the characteristic signatures left behind by the unique teeth and feeding style of a hungry crocodilian.
The shells were covered by pits, gouges and scratches – evidence of chomping by an ancient mystery croc. Image: Royal Society Open Science (2018)
"The absence of healing on the tortoise shells would indicate that the animal did not survive the encounter with the crocodilian," the palaeontologists wrote in their study. So, either this was a case of scavenging on a carcass, or some croc successfully attacked and killed this big tortoise.
Although there are no crocodiles living alongside the tortoises today, 90,000 years ago the atoll was home to a now-extinct croc called Aldabrachampsus. Bones of this species were found alongside the tortoise fossils Hansen's team collected, but from what we know so far, these were small crocs, and the scientists aren't sure "whether a crocodilian of 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) length would attack a fully grown giant tortoise with straight carapace lengths approaching or exceeding 1m (3ft)."
Hansen and company might have found evidence of the true culprit, however. Among the croc fossils they examined, a handful of jaw and skull bones were unusually thick and large. Based on the size of these few fossils, the scientists suspect there was another – larger – croc present at that time, as big as 3.5 metres (11.5 feet) in length.
Unfortunately, there aren't enough remains from this bigger croc to identify it yet. Maybe it was simply a big honkin' Aldabrachampsus. Or it could have been a different species – saltwater crocodiles were known to live in the atoll until as recently as the early 1800s, and there's always the possibility that there were other (now extinct) crocs around back then.
For now, the perpetrator and circumstances of this prehistoric murder mystery remain unknown, but these fossils reveal a predator-prey dynamic in the Aldabra Atoll that doesn't exist there today, one of many ways these islands have changed over the millennia. Other islands have had similar ecological shifts – there's evidence, for example, that Cuban crocs lived alongside giant tortoises in the Bahamas until only 1,000 years ago.
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Approximations, part deux
May 15, 2006 Jack Ganssle
Last month I heaped praise on the book Computer Approximations (John Hart et al, second edition, 1978, Malabar, FL: Robert Krieger Publishing Company). This mind-numbingly dull tome is the Bible for anyone creating an approximation to pretty much any well-known function, from Bessel functions to trig. It's a collection of thousands of polynomials, each of which computes one function to a specific precision over some limited range. Hart and his coauthors also describe the intricacies behind the polynomials in a way only a math teacher would enjoy. The proofs, alas, are left to the student.
If you missed last month's article, here are the key points:
• Compiler vendors provide built-in functions to compute the cosine, square root, and many other functions. When there's no hardware floating-point support, these code chunks always use an approximating polynomial or ratio of polynomials.
• These vendor-supplied approximations may not be optimum for speed-sensitive real-time systems.
• There's an annoying tradeoff between precision, speed, and range. Like the triad “schedule, features, and quality” you can pick only two. Together, the three parameters fight like a trio of American Idol judges.
• Since each approximation works over a limited range, the code must reduce the input argument to something within those bounds. Range reduction is by far the trickiest part of creating an approximation.
I gave code and coefficients for the square and cube roots. In this column, we'll look at exponentiation and logarithms.
Power to the exponents!
The three most common exponentiations we use are powers of two, e , and 10. In a binary computer it's trivial to raise an integer to a power of two, but floating point is much harder. Approximations to the rescue!
Hart's power-of-two exponentials expect an argument in the range of 0.0 to 0.5. That's not terribly useful for most real applications so we must use a bit of code to reduce the input x to that range.
Consider the equation 2x =2a X2(x–a ) . Well, duh. That appears both contrived and trite. Yet it's the basis for our range-reduction code. The trick is to select an integer a so that x is between 0 and 1. An integer, because it's both trivial and fast to raise 2 to any int. Simply set a to the integer part of x and feed (x -int(x )) into the approximating polynomial. Multiply the result by the easily computed 2a to correct for the range reduction.
But I mentioned that Hart wants inputs in the range of 0.0 to 0.5, not 0.0 to 1.0. If (x -int(a )) is greater than 0.5 use the relation:
instead of the one given earlier. The code is simpler than the equation. Subtract 0.5 from x and then compute the polynomial for (x -int(x )) as usual. Correct the answer by:
Exponents can be negative as well as positive. Remember that:
Solve for the absolute value of x and then take the reciprocal.
Though I mentioned it's easy to figure 2a , that glib statement glosses over a bit of complexity. The code in Listing 1 uses the worst possible strategy: it laboriously does floating-point multiplies. That's a general solution devoid of confusing chicanery: although it's clear, it's slow.
Listing 1: Code to reduce the range of an exponential
/***************************************************** reduce_expb - The expb routines require an input argument in* the range[0.0, 0.5].This routine reduces the argument to that range.** Return values:* - "arg", which is the input argument reduced to that range* - "two_int_a", which is 2**(int(arg))* - "adjustment", which is an integer flag set to zero if the fractional* part of arg is <=0.5; set to one otherwise** How this range reduction code works:* (1) 2**x = 2**a * 2**(x - a)* and,* (2) 2**x = 2**(1/2) * 2**a * 2**(x - a - 1/2)** Now, this all looks pretty contrived. But the trick is to pick an integer "a"* such that the term (x - a) is in the range [0.0, 1.0]. If the result is in* the range we use equation 1. If it winds up in [0.5, 1.0], use equation (2) which* will get it down to our desired [0.0, 0.5] range.** The return value "adjustment" tells the calling function if we are using the* first or the second equation.****************************************************/void reduce_expb(double *arg, double *two_int_a, int *adjustment){ int int_arg; // integer part of the input argument *adjustment = 0; // Assume we're using equation (2) int_arg = (int) *arg; if((*arg - int_arg) > 0.5) // if frac(arg) is in [0.5, 1.0]... { *adjustment = 1; *arg = *arg - 0.5; // ... then change it to [0.0, 0.5] } *arg = *arg - (double) int_arg; // arg is now just the fractional part// Now compute 2** (int) arg. *two_int_a = 1.0; for(; int_arg!=0; int_arg--)*two_int_a = *two_int_a * 2.0;};
Other options exist. If the input x never gets very big, use a look-up table of precomputed values. Even a few tens of entries will let the resulting 2x assume huge values.Another approach simply adds a to the number's mantissa. Floating-point numbers are represented in memory using two parts, one fractional (the characteristic), plus an implied 2 raised to the other part, the mantissa. Apply a to the mantissa to create 2a . That's highly nonportable but very fast.Or, you could shift a 1 left through an int or long a times and then convert that to a float or double.Computer Approximations lists polynomials for 46 variants of 2x , with precisions ranging from four to 25 decimal digits. Room and sanity prohibit listing them all, but here are two of the most useful examples. Both assume the input argument is between 0 and 0.5, and both use the following ratio of two polynomials:
(3)The following coefficients yield a precision of 6.36 decimal digits. Note that P (x ) is simply an offset, and Q01 is 1, making this a very fast and reasonably accurate approximation:
P00 (– 1) +0.86778 38827 9Q00 (– 2) +0.25039 10665 03Q01 (+ 1) +0.1
For 9.85 digits of precision use the somewhat slower (also see Listing 2):
P00 (+ 1) +0.72151 89152 1493P01 (– 1) +0.57690 07237 31Q00 (+ 2) +0.20818 92379 30062 Q01 (+ 1) +0.1
Listing 2: 2x to 9.85 digits
/**************************************************** expb1063 - compute 2**x to 9.85 digits accuracy****************************************************/double expb1063(double arg){ const double P00 = + 7.2152891521493; const double P01 = + 0.0576900723731; const double Q00 = +20.8189237930062; const double Q01 = + 1.0; const double sqrt2= 1.4142135623730950488; // sqrt(2) for scaling double two_int_a; // 2**(int(a)); used to scale result int adjustment; // set to 1 by reduce_expb if must... // ...adjust the answer by sqrt(2) double answer; // The result double Q; // Q(x**2) double x_P; // x*P(x**2) int negative=0; // 0 if arg is +; 1 if negative// Return an error if the input is too large. "Too large" is entirely// a function of the range of your floating point library and expected inputs// used in your application. if(abs(arg>100.0)) { printf("nYikes! %d is a big number, fella. Aborting.", arg); return 0; }// If the input is negative, invert it. At the end we'll take // the reciprocal, since n**(-1) = 1/(n**x). if(arg<0.0) { arg = -arg; negative = 1; } reduce_expb(&arg, &two_int_a, &adjustment); // reduce input to [0.0, 0.5]// The format of the polynomial is:// answer=(Q(x**2) + x*P(x**2))/(Q(x**2) - x*P(x**2))//// The following computes the polynomial in several steps: Q = Q00 + Q01 * (arg * arg); x_P = arg * (P00 + P01 * (arg * arg)); answer= (Q + x_P)/(Q - x_P); // Now correct for the scaling factor of 2**(int(a)) answer= answer * two_int_a; // If the result had a fractional part > 0.5, correct for that if(adjustment == 1)answer=answer * sqrt2; // Correct for a negative input if(negative == 1) answer = 1.0/answer; return(answer);};
If you're feeling a need for serious accuracy try the following coefficients, which are good to an astonishing 24.78 digits. You'll need a more complex range-reduction algorithm to keep the input between [0, 1/256]. Try the coefficients in this table:
P00 (+ 1) +0.72134 75314 61762 84602 46233 635P01 (- 1) +0.57762 26063 55921 17671 75Q00 (+ 2) +0.20813 69012 79476 15341 50743 885Q01 (+ 1) +0.1
Note that the polynomials, both of degree 1 only, quickly plop out an answer.
Other exponentials
What about the more common natural and decimal exponentiations? Computer Approximations lists many that are accurate over a variety of ranges. The most useful seem to be those that work between 0.0 to 0.5 and 0.0 to 1.0. Use a range-reduction approach much like I just described, substituting the appropriate base: 10x =10a X10(x–a ) or ex =ea Xe (x–a ) .Using the same ratio of polynomials in Equation 3 the coefficients in this next table give 10x to 12.33 digits.
P00 (+ 2) +0.41437 43559 42044 8307P01 (+ 1) +0.60946 20870 43507 08P02 (- 1) +0.76330 97638 32166Q00 (+ 2) +0.35992 09924 57256 1042Q01 (+ 2) +0.21195 92399 59794 679Q02 (+ 1) +0.1
The downside of using this or similar polynomials is you've got to solve for that pesky 10a . Though a look-up table is one fast possibility if the input stays in a reasonable range, there aren't many other attractive options. If you're working with an antique IBM 1602 BCD machine perhaps it's possible to left shift by factors of 10 in a way analogous to that I've outlined for exponents of two. In today's binary world there are no left-shift decimal instructions so we must multiply by 10. Instead, combine one of the following relations:
with the power-of-two approximations as shown in Listing 3.
Listing 3: Computing 10x using a 2x approximation
/**************************************************** expd_based_on_expb1063 - compute 10**x to 9.85 digits accuracy** This is one approach to computing 10**x. Note that:* 10**x = 2** (x / log_base_10(2)), so* 10**x = expb(x/log_base_10(2))****************************************************/double expd_based_on_expb1063(double arg){ const double log10_2 = 0.30102999566398119521; return(expb1063(arg/log10_2));}
There's little magic to logs, other than a different range-reduction algorithm. Again, it's easiest to develop code that works with logarithms of base 2. Note that:
(6)We pick an n that keeps f between 0.5 to 1.0, since the Computer Approximations most useful approximations require that range. The reduction algorithm, shown in Listing 4, is similar to the one for square roots that I described in the last month's column. Listing 5 gives code to compute log base 2 to 4.14 digits of precision.
Listing 4: Log range-reduction code
/***************************************************** reduce_log2 - The log2 routines require an input argument in* the range[0.5, 1.0].This routine reduces the argument to that range.** Return values:* - "arg", which is the input argument reduced to that range* - "n", which is n from the discussion below* - "adjustment", set to 1 if the input was < 0.5** How this range reduction code works:* If we pick an integer n such that x=f x 2**n, and 0.5<= f < 1,="" and="" *="" assume="" all="" "log"="" functions="" in="" this="" discussion="" means="" log(base="" 2),="" then:="" *="" log(x)="log(f" x="" 2**n)="" *="log(f)" +="" log(2**n)="" *="log(f)" +="" n="" *="" *="" the="" ugly="" "for"="" loop="" shifts="" a="" one="" through="" two_to_n="" while="" shifting="" a="" long="" *="" version="" of="" the="" input="" argument="" right,="" repeating="" till="" the="" long="" *="" version="" is="" all="" zeroes.="" thus,="" two_to_n="" and="" the="" input="" argument="" have="" this="" relationship:="" *="" *="" two_to_n="" input="" argument="" n="" *="" 1="" 0.5="" to="" 1="" 0="" *="" 2="" 1="" to="" 2="" 1="" *="" 4="" 2="" to="" 4="" 2="" *="" 8="" 4="" to="" 8="" 3="" *="" etc.="" *="" *="" there's="" a="" special="" case="" for="" the="" argument="" being="" less="" than="" 0.5.="" *="" in="" this="" case="" we="" use="" the="" relation:="" *="" log(1/x)="log(1)" -log(x)="" *="-log(x)" *="" that="" is,="" we="" take="" the="" reciprocal="" of="" x="" (which="" will="" be="" bigger="" than="" 0.5)="" and="" solve="" *="" for="" the="" above.="" to="" tell="" the="" caller="" to="" do="" this,="" set="" "adjustment"="1." *="" ***************************************************/="" void="" reduce_log2(double="" *arg,="" double="" *n,="" int="" *adjustment)="" {="" long="" two_to_n;="" divisor="" we're="" looking="" for:="" 2^(2k)="" long="" l_arg;="" long="" (32="" bit)="" version="" of="" input="" *adjustment="0;" if(*arg<0.5)="" {="" if="" small="" arg="" use="" the="" reciprocal="" *arg="1.0/(*arg);" *adjustment="1;" }="" shift="" arg="" to="" zero="" while="" computing="" two_to_n="" as="" described="" above="" l_arg="(long)" *arg;="" l_arg="" is="" long="" version="" of="" input="" arg="" for(two_to_n="1," *n="0.0;" l_arg!="0;" l_arg>>="1," two_to_n<<="1," *n+="1.0);" *arg="*arg" (double)="" two_to_n;="" normalize="" input="" argument="" to="" [0.5,="" 1]="">
Listing 5: Log base 2 code good to 4.14 digits
/**************************************************** LOG2_2521 - compute log(base 2)(x) to 4.14 digits accuracy****************************************************/ double log2_2521(double arg){ const double P00 = -1.45326486; const double P01 = +0.951366714; const double P02 = +0.501994886; const double Q00 = +0.352143751; const double Q01 = +1.0; double n; // used to scale result double poly; // result from polynomial double answer; // The result int adjustment; // 1 if argument was < 0.5 // Return an error if the input is <=0 since log is not real at and below 0. if(arg<=0.0) { printf("nHoly smokes! %d is too durn small. Aborting.", arg); return 0; } reduce_log2(&arg, &n, &adjustment); // reduce input to [0.5, 1.0]// The format of the polynomial is P(x)/Q(x) poly= (P00 + arg * (P01 + arg * P02)) / (Q00 + Q01 * arg); // Now correct for the scaling factors if(adjustment)answer = -n - poly; else answer=poly + n; return(answer);};
Need better results? The following coefficients are good to 8.32 digits over the same range:
P00 (+1) -.20546 66719 51P01 (+1) -.88626 59939 1P02 (+1) +.61058 51990 15P03 (+1) +.48114 74609 89Q00 (+0) +.35355 34252 77Q01 (+1) +.45451 70876 29Q02 (+1) +.64278 42090 29Q03 (+1) +.1
Though Computer Approximations includes plenty of approximations for common and natural logs, it's probably more efficient to compute log2 and use the change of base formulae:
So far I've talked about the approximations' precision imprecisely. What exactly does precision mean? Computer Approximations lists relative precision for roots and exponentials:
Logarithms are a different game altogether; the book uses absolute precision, defined by:
To figure decimal digits of precision use:
The good book
Computer Approximations includes polynomials for all of the standard and inverse trig functions and much more. See www.embedded.com/code or www.ganssle.com/app.htm for implementations of trig functions.
Converting the terse range reduction explanations to useful algorithms does take a bit of work, but the book is an invaluable treasure for people faced with creating approximations. The samples I've shown just touch a fraction of a percent of the approximations contained in the book.
It's pretty cool to crank parameters into these simple equations that use such bizarre-looking coefficients and to see astonishingly correct answers pop out every time.
Jack G. Ganssle is a lecturer and consultant on embedded development issues. He conducts seminars on embedded systems and helps companies with their embedded challenges. Contact him at jack@ganssle.com.
Have you seen the book “An Atlas of Functions” by Spanier and Oldham? They also offer approximations, but fewer than “Computer Approximations”. It's a fun book, as they go.
– Fred Williams
Hart is a dangerous book. In my work with a math Ph.D'ed colleague on high speed algorithms for Map Projection, we started comapring Hart's algorithms to processor architecture features. Many of the algorithms in Hart like those given above are rational algorithms and as such have a floating point divide in them.
On most desktop and workstation processors do double precision floating point multiplies in one clock cycle while single or double precision floating point divides and interger divides normally take 32 cycles. Processor pipelines also often stall on the divide operation. Our research showed that in our application domain that one was usually better off using a long polynomial approximation rather than a rational approximation. This may not hold for some of the embedded processors with no FPU's but if you have FPU support, beware that some optimization based on rational functions may be pessimization.
A perusal of the cycle counts for your architecture's floating point operations may be enlightening.
– Cameron Kellough
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The End of EMS
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Winners receive a $1,000 award stipend, a three-day core program registration to EMS World Expo, and $1,000 for travel and lodging to attend EMS World Expo and the NAEMT Annual Meeting.
The nomination period for next year’s awards will open [when]. Visit EMSWorld.com/awards.
This year’s Dick Ferneau Paid EMS Service of the Year is MedStar Mobile Healthcare of Ft. Worth, Tex. There are a lot of reasons for that, and we’ll get into them, but if you want a short answer or single thumbnail act to explain why, take its name.
Earlier this year MedStar EMS became MedStar Mobile Healthcare, a change intended to reflect the service’s burgeoning role as a full-fledged provider of a broad spectrum of community healthcare services that transcend traditional emergency care.
The paint is still wet on mobile healthcare as an industrywide concept, and while a few big systems have embraced it aggressively, MedStar was the first to make such an unreserved public commitment as breaking with the name EMS. This new approach, the move announced, is who we are and will be our future.
“We feel it’s putting our money where our mouth is: If we’re going to preach this stuff, then we should brand ourselves to represent our beliefs,” says MedStar’s executive director, Doug Hooten. “We’ve believed for a long time that we’re not just an ambulance transportation company; we practice medicine and healthcare every single day, and we need to be viewed in that venue.”
MedStar’s been involved in mobile healthcare types of efforts for four years now, and its belief in the concept approaches the evangelical: “One of our primary missions,” service leaders said in applying for the Ferneau award, “has been to educate our entire industry on the benefits of becoming more involved in the delivery of healthcare.” To that end its leaders have hosted more than 64 agencies from 29 states and four countries in two years for visits to learn about new roles and opportunities in EMS’ future, and presented on it at more than 30 conferences.
Similarly, the service has been unafraid to change, innovate and improve across all areas of its operations and medicine. The name change was but a shorthand representation of its entire organizational approach.
“We try to create a culture here that allows people to bring innovative ideas to the table and come up with new ways to do things,” says Hooten. “We work very collaboratively across lines. In our area there’s a tremendous collaborative spirit among all the healthcare and public safety providers unlike I’ve seen anyplace else. It’s one of coming up with solutions to things that plague our communities every day.”
In the realm of community care and mobile healthcare, here are some of the solutions MedStar has found:
9-1-1 nurse triage for low-acuity callers—Certain callers can be referred by a dispatch-certified in-house RN to resources more appropriate to meet their nonemergency needs. More than 40% are successfully steered more suitable help, care coordination and follow-up.
Congestive heart failure program—Hospital patients at risk for 30-day readmissions get home visits and education, medication compliance checks, and weight and diet compliance monitoring. In some cases MedStar providers can give diuretics. The program has reduced readmissions in its target population by almost half.
Hospice revocation avoidance—Hospice patients may risk disenrollment for violating rules regarding their use of 9-1-1. MedStar works with hospice authorities to supplement their care and prevent this. Of 35 patients enrolled in this program, just one has had their hospice status revoked.
Observation admission avoidance—Working with its local ACO (accountable care organization), MedStar visits the homes of certain patients who may otherwise be held for observation to ensure they’re OK without being hospitalized. Providers conduct risk assessments and help patients follow up with their primary physicians. The program has saved more than $7,000 per patient in overnight-stay costs, with no ED readmissions prior to follow-up with docs.
“EMS loyalty” program—Patients who call 9-1-1 15 times or more in 90 days get regular home visits from mobile healthcare providers who work to connect them to needed resources and help them better manage their healthcare.
Beyond all this are many more traditional prehospital innovations and best practices. Some high points:
No-transport follow-ups—When patients refuse transport, crews leave informational brochures about their condition with signs and symptoms that should prompt a call-back; the service then follows up by phone.
Tissue donation—A new plan will let medics suggest and facilitate tissue donation when resuscitations are terminated in the field.
Physical ability testing—MedStar has worked with researchers on a physical ability testing process for new hires and those returning to work. It’s also adopted the NAEMT Safety Course.
Safe Communities initiative—MedStar has been a key player on several local task forces (e.g., drowning prevention, crash safety, domestic violence prevention) that have helped Ft. Worth earn a coveted “Safe City” designation from the WHO.
It has also joined the NAEMT’s efforts to develop a Principles of Ethics and Personal Leadership (PEPL) course and create “ambassadors” for the profession. It provided an expert to help develop the curriculum and hosted an initial beta-test in May. National rollout is due this fall.
For more: http://www.medstar911.org, http://www.medstar911.org/community-health-program.
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Pepper Jeter
In the middle of the night on Jan. 6, 2005, a freight train collided with a parked train in Graniteville, SC, resulting in immediate derailment and the puncturing of three chlorine tank cars adjacent to the Avondale Textile Mill. In less than two minutes, an estimated 60 tons of liquid chlorine was released into the air, producing a thick cloud of chlorine gas that quickly spread throughout the unincorporated and medically underserved town. The incident resulted in nine immediate deaths, 72 hospitalizations for acute health effects, and some 850 people seeking medical attention.
The incident gave pause to EMS personnel in New Orleans, who later that year endured the unprecedented devastation from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Even though no significant chemical spills were reported from those disasters, leaders wanted to be better prepared to respond to chemical incidents, especially in the world’s largest port by tonnage—the lower Mississippi River’s combined six deep-water ports.
Dev D. Jani, chief of planning and preparedness for the Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness in New Orleans, spearheaded the city’s participation in the Chemical Defense Demonstration Project (CDDP), which followed two scenarios of chemical spills. What would happen if a river barge tank of 2,400 gallons of hydrogen fluoride was breached? How would the 9-1-1 community respond to 19,000 gallons of organophosphate released via railcar on the tourist-laden riverfront?
“The organophosphate nerve agent was picked to test our countermeasures distribution system,” says Jani, noting the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Health Affairs approved New Orleans as one of only four Phase II CDDPs in 2014. “We definitely have a large burden of common toxic inhalational chemicals. We also wanted to really hone in on our localized commodities flow in the port system.”
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Jeffrey M. Elder, MD, FAAEM, director and medical director for New Orleans EMS, discussed lessons learned from both exercises in his 10-minute presentation, “Taking a New Defensive Striving Course in the Crescent City: Enhanced Preparation for Chemical Disasters N’Awlins Style,” at the Gathering of Eagles retreat in February. “We wanted to identify best practices that may be shared with and adaptable to other communities,” he says.
For the chemical spill exercises, dubbed Crescent Shield, more than 150 participants from all levels of government converged at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans East to systematically approach issues that would arise in the aftermath of a catastrophic chemical incident. Specifically collaborators honed in on critical decisions post-incident that need to be made in the first half-hour. “We not only looked at the overall landscape of critical decisions; we also looked at the ones that, if discerned, would lead to a cascade of additional answers for detections and recognition,” says Jani.
In both chemical spill exercises, weather conditions were 81ºF, with winds of 6–8 mph from the southeast and 73% humidity. Exercises focused on response via operations, logistics and command control; protective action messaging and public information; tactical communications and interoperability; and medical and public health surge capacity.
“We had many moving parts to consider,” says Elder. “We learned we needed a better picture of the total traffic coming through New Orleans. Port traffic is fairly easy to count, but rail and interstate traffic is more difficult to calculate. For example, the Public Belt (Railroad) owns and operates nearly 100 miles of track (from Lake Pontchartrain to the Mississippi River waterfront). Private carriers may use the Belt’s track and pay for the service or go around it by using the ‘back belt,’ owned by Norfolk Southern. The traffic discussion led to a hazardous-commodities flow study for port and rail that’s in the works now.”
The exercises yielded outcomes such as critical decision support architecture and a concept of operations to complement city and regional crisis management frameworks. More specifically, these tools were created: a robust concept of operations (CONOPS) to complement the city’s hazardous-materials release management plan; decision matrices for use by first responders; EMS protocols and paramedic hazmat training. Also as a result of the project, New Orleans EMS now carries the Cyanokit for cyanide poisoning, and calcium gluconate (for hydrofluoric acid burns, among other uses) is on order, says Elder.
“We looked at both exercises as the eyes and ears for our health systems,” says Elder. “Our focus should be, as we’re getting people decontaminated in an event, to actually treat patients by having the medical knowledge to make the right decisions in the field. As a medical director, I think the biggest thing that keeps me up at night is making sure we have medics who have the training and knowledge and wherewithal to know where to go to get more information when they have to during an event.”
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March 30, 2019 News | World | Fuels
Around three-quarters of US coal production is now more expensive than solar and wind energy in providing electricity to American households, according to a new study.
Photo-illustration: Pixabay
“Even without major policy shift we will continue to see coal retire pretty rapidly,” said Mike O’Boyle, the co-author of the report for Energy Innovation, a renewables analysis firm. “Our analysis shows that we can move a lot faster to replace coal with wind and solar. The fact that so much coal could be retired right now shows we are off the pace.”
The study’s authors used public financial filings and data from the Energy Information Agency (EIA) to work out the cost of energy from coal plants compared with wind and solar options within a 35-mile radius. They found that 211 gigawatts of current US coal capacity, 74% of the coal fleet, is providing electricity that’s more expensive than wind or solar.
By 2025 the picture becomes even clearer, with nearly the entire US coal system out-competed on cost by wind and solar, even when factoring in the construction of new wind turbines and solar panels.
“We’ve seen we are at the ‘coal crossover’ point in many parts of the country but this is actually more widespread than previously thought,” O’Boyle said. “There is a huge potential for wind and solar to replace coal, while saving people money.”
Coal plants have suffered due to rising maintenance costs, including requirements to install pollution controls. Meanwhile, the cost of solar and wind has plummeted as the technology has improved. Cheap and abundant natural gas, as well as the growth of renewables, has hit coal demand, with the EIA reporting in January that half of all US coalmines have shut down over the past decade.
“Coal is on its way out,” said Curtis Morgan, the chief executive of Vistra Energy, a major Texas-based coal plant owner. “More and more plants are being retired.”
Data released last week highlighted the rise of renewables, with electricity generation from clean sources doubling since 2008. The bulk of renewable energy comes from hydro and wind, with solar playing a more minor, albeit growing, role.
Renewables now account for around 17% of US electricity generation, with coal’s share declining. However, the power of coal’s incumbency, bolstered by a sympathetic Trump administration, means it isn’t on track to be eliminated in the US as it is in the UK and Germany.
Fossil fuels continue to receive staunch institutional support, too. A recent report released by a coalition of environmental groups found that 33 global banks have provided $1.9tn in finance to coal, oil and gas companies since the 2015 Paris climate agreement.
In sobering figures released last week, the EIA predicted that US carbon dioxide emissions from energy will remain similar to current levels until 2050, with coal consumption dropping but then leveling off beyond 2020.
Such a scenario, disputed by other experts who argue the transition to renewables will be more rapid, would be compatible with disastrous climate change, causing vast areas of the US coastline to be inundated, the spread of deadly heatwaves, growth of destructive wildfires and food and water insecurity.
The Trump administration has largely ignored scientists’ warnings over these dangers, instead pushing ahead with an “energy dominance” mantra whereby enormous tracts of federal land and waters are opened up for oil and gas drilling.
The Energy Innovation report, which suggests the “smooth shut down” of ageing coal plants, comes as states and territories start to rally to California and Hawaii’s lead in committing to 100% renewable energy.
Lawmakers in New Mexico recently decided to follow suit, with Puerto Rico poised to vote on the issue this week as states and territories attempt to address climate change in lieu of the federal government.
“It would be better if we had a federal cohesive policy because not all states will take the initiative,” said O’Boyle. “In order to get an affordable, clean energy system we need both federal and state actors involved.”
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Consortium wins APC support for UK battery build facility
By Dean Slavnich on 11th April 2017 Electric Powertrain Technologies, Hybrid Powertrain Technologies, Mild-hybrid & 48V Technologies
Williams Advanced Engineering has led a consortium of organisations, including Unipart Group, Coventry University, WMG, Productiv, MCT ReMan and The National Composites Centre, in a successful bid for an APC (Advanced Propulsion Centre) Competition to build a high performance, low volume, flexible battery manufacturing facility in the UK.
The project will help overcome existing supply chain gaps in the industry, as well as offering support to UK chemistry development and bridging the gap between low volume prototype build and electric vehicle production. Furthermore, the project will promote battery system development and create more commercial opportunities for this technology in the UK.
The APC, which was created in a unique partnership between industry and government, provides funding to projects as part of its services to enable development of low carbon propulsion systems. Funding is allocated to projects based on the outcome of bi-annual competitions, which require applications from consortia with a clear demonstrable route to production including at least one SME, one supplier and a vehicle manufacturer.
British marque Aston Martin is also a part of the initiative having previously worked with Williams Advanced Engineering on a prototype battery for an Aston Martin, which will now go into production and act as the ‘halo’ project for this facility.
Jon Beasley, director of Technology and Projects at APC added: “Williams Advanced Engineering Ltd and supporting partners have won an APC6 Competition to develop bespoke, high performance and cost-competitive batteries for low to medium volume applications. This project will focus on flexible manufacturing, design for manufacture, UK supply-chain development, recycling and reuse and save over one million tonnes of CO2.
“Through a partnership of companies, the project will further develop and make available battery systems in order to overcome significant supply chain gaps in the UK and be able to offer support to UK companies researching and developing cell chemistry, and opportunity for acceleration to commercialisation.”
Craig Wilson, managing director of Williams Advanced Engineering, commented: “We’re delighted to have won the APC6 competition and associated funding along with our consortium partners whom we are looking forward to working with to deliver this exciting project. We truly believe we can make a difference to the UK’s manufacturing capabilities and offer a significant contribution to the future of the automotive industry and energy storage in general.
“Williams has always endeavoured to work collaboratively with our customers to meet their sustainability challenges and find energy efficient solutions. This project will build on the extensive battery experience and know-how we have accumulated over the past ten years and is a big step in the right direction to further the UK’s battery manufacturing capabilities, supporting future electric vehicle requirements.”
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May 28, 2012 11:23 am Chris Beveridge
We’re going into clean-out mode within the offices and are finding all kinds of things that need to be given away to our varied readership. What we’ve got up today is something for our RPG friends out there as there’s an unused copy of the Dungeons & Dragons Players Handbook hardcover that I purchased upon release because some of us were going to play. And then never did. So now, rather than it sitting on my shelf mocking me, I want it to find its way to someones hands that will use it!
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The Player’s Handbook presents the official Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game rules as well as everything a player needs to create D&D characters worthy of song and legend: new character races, base classes, paragon paths, epic destinies, powers, more magic items, weapons, armor, and much more.
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One-Punch Man Vol. #14 Manga Review
September 30, 2018 8:00 pm Matthew Warner
A solid ending to what has been a rather weak arc.
Story: ONE
Art: Yusuke Murata
Translation: John Werry
The monster Goketsu appears at the martial arts tournament, and in an attempt to turn its participants into monsters, he gives them monster cells. Tournament champ Suiryu fights the newly monsterized fighters one after another, until a certain hero rushes to his side to help!
Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers):
While the actual martial arts tournament may be over, the arc continues on with the appearance of the monster Goketsu. His goal, as it turns out, is to give monster cells to the participants in order to bolster the forces of the Monster Association. On top of that, it’s also revealed that he’s the first champion of the superfight, too! Anyway, he gets some takers, with Choze in particular turning out rather strong. However, Suiryu turns down the offer, and the champion ends up battling the new monsters. This is probably the biggest flash of the volume, and it certainly works out well, making for a fun little scene.
Once Suiryu takes down those foes, though, Goketsu still remains. It’s here that we see the true purpose of the last section, as it was meant to hype Suiryu up even further before crushing him down hard here. And man, does he get the snot beaten out of him. We actually do get a cool little bit where Snek and Lightning Max jump back into the fight and do surprisingly well, proving that heroes are more specialized at fighting monsters, and more importantly, displaying the difference in attitude they have towards such situations. This is especially rubbed in when they prepare to keep on fighting Goketsu, but Suiryu has had enough trauma from his battle and tries to just straight up flee. However, that doesn’t work out, and he’s left to literally scream out for a hero to save him.
And of course, just when it looks like all hope is lost, Saitama is the one to swoop in, saving the day with minimal effort. I get that just by writing it out like that it seems kind of lame and overdone, but honestly, it actually works well here. Like, all that excess of build up leads to the moment having a surprising punch, at least bringing the arc to a solid conclusion.
While the arc as a whole has dropped the ball pretty hard, this volume actually does a surprisingly good job of wrapping things up. It’s got plenty of action of course, and the flash displayed here is easily employed better than it has been for the rest of the tournament. Perhaps more importantly though, it actually has something of a theme running throughout from start to finish, covering the idea of the nature of a hero. And to top it off, it simply sticks the landing well, packing a real punch at the end. I still wouldn’t say it comes close to the highs of the series, and I do wish the humor meshed in a bit better, but still, it’s good to have a nice, well made volume once again.
Content Grade: B+
Art Grade: A+
Packaging Grade: B+
Text/Translation Grade: B+
Age Rating: 13+
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Release Date: July 3rd, 2018
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Southwest US communities and Hispanics most likely to have arsenic-laden water
Tighter federal regulations on the toxic worked to decrease levels in public water, but certain regions and groups remain more at risk.
Hannah Seo
A new survey shows arsenic levels in public water are disproportionately high in certain U.S. communities, despite national regulatory standards designed to protect people from the harmful chemical.
Researchers studied approximately 13 million records from 2006 to 2011 covering 139,000 public water systems in 46 states, Washington D.C., and Native American tribes. The records cover water service for 290 million people, representing 95 percent of all public water systems and 92 percent of the total population served by public water systems. Researchers found that, while average public water arsenic concentrations decreased by an average of 10 percent nationwide over the time studied, that decrease was not equal across all areas or demographic groups. Arsenic levels remained higher in water systems serving Hispanic communities and areas of the Southwestern U.S. Their findings were published today in Environmental Health Perspectives.
Arsenic is a highly toxic carcinogen, and is "the most significant chemical contaminant in drinking water, globally," according to the World Health Organization. Chronic exposure to arsenic has been shown to damage almost every system in the human body, resulting in conditions like heart disease, diarrhea, cognitive impairment, cirrhosis and lung disease, among others.
"We actually know very little about inequalities in public drinking water quality across the U.S.," Anne Nigra, environmental health scientist at Columbia University and the lead author of the paper, told EHN. She added that these contamination levels across different communities are really important data points to collect—with these measurements you can see where inequalities lie, and further study how that exposure is related to disease.
Primarily Hispanic communities, smaller populations of about 1,000, and areas in the Southwest were more likely to have arsenic concentrations in drinking water that exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) maximum contaminant level, raising environmental justice concerns. The maximum contaminant level is the highest concentration of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. The EPA determines these levels by considering the public's health, but also the costs and feasibility of achieving and enforcing that standard.
Nigra and her team studied records from 2006 to 2011 because that was when the EPA began following up and enforcing their new, lowered thresholds for arsenic in water. The EPA announced in 2001 that the maximum contaminant level would go from 50 parts per billion to 10 parts per billion, to be enforced by 2006.
Ten parts per billion may be significantly lower than 50 parts per billion, but Nigra said that's not enough. "The Netherlands has established a regulatory limit of 1 part per billion in drinking water. Denmark, New Hampshire, and the state of New Jersey, have all established a regulatory standard of five parts per billion," she said.
Many counties exceed even that. The study results showed that there are still close to 500 counties whose arsenic levels crossed that threshold. It's a great health concern, said Nigra, because "there is no safe level of arsenic in drinking water."
The EPA's maximum contaminant level goal is zero parts per billion.
Arsenic may not accumulate in the body the way other elements, like lead or mercury do, said Nigra, but if you are being exposed to arsenic through drinking water, that exposure is chronic, and "chronic exposure, even at low to moderate levels of exposure, is a real problem, and it's a real threat to health."
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In India, the challenges of online life are not just about access to the internet, but also about how to get the skills and mindset to make the most of that access. Several organizations are helping young and old to make the gear change.
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Ramya, 21, was floored by her failure to secure a job through the campus placement programme of her engineering college. Her marks were consistently high, and she had passed the interview. But she was told that she had botched up the online application process. In their words, she was not ”digitally smart”.
Ramya’s world came crashing down. Her father flew into a rage every time he saw her sitting apparently idle at home. A farmer with small-scale agricultural holdings, he could barely pay off her educational loans. There wasn’t a single day that he let her forget that. Her friends and relatives couldn’t believe the reason for her omission – how can a B.Tech student not know to process an application online?
From a reserved but resilient girl, she turned into a recluse. She began to stay put in her room, refused to go to college or meet people, gave up on anything even remotely job-oriented.
Today, she is attending psychotherapy sessions aimed at building her self-esteem, getting her thinking distortions – of her beliefs and expectations – corrected by a professional help.
Kerala’s internet penetration rate is the second-highest in India, next only to Delhi, according to a 2019 report by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). For every 100 people, Kerala has Internet subscriptions for 70. In their research paper ‘On the Road to Digitization: The Case of Kerala’, Anindita Paul and Radhakrishna Pillai, faculty of IIM Kozhikode, says the State has ‘chalked out a trailblazing path for other States to learn from’ and is also soon to be the first e-literate state in India.
But with digitalization, comes the digitalization divide.
In Kerala, however, this divide is not between the ‘haves’ and the ‘have-nots’. In fact, the population of 33 million owns 30 million smart phones. Access, if not ownership, to any form of digital technology is common and the norm. Even Ramya owned a laptop that her father could ill afford.
The divide in this state is between the digitally skilled and the digitally slow, compounded by a generation gap that a ruthlessly speedy electronic age is only widening more.
“What digitilization does to a society is that it accelerates the pace in which information is processed – creating a higher demand for those who are adept at processing it. A divide, thereby, is inevitable between the fast adapters and the slow”, says Dr Imran Rashid, specialist in Family Medicine, Digital Health at Healthy Digital.dk, Denmark and the author of the book Offline.
“These days there is an app for everything”, says Dr Rashid. And if you are not using it to its full advantage, then you are considered either dumb or stubborn.”
Dr Varghese Punnoose, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Alappuzha, says there is an increasing number of patients coming forward for psychotherapy sessions because they feel isolated, lonely and ridiculed for their low digital acumen. “Not every brain is equipped to function with the speed and accuracy that a digital revolution demands. The system must make allowances for those who cannot.”
The struggles of creating a just e-governance system in rural Kerala
A source in the Kerala Government’s Common Service Centre, Akshaya, says - “Our primary function is to bring e-governance to rural Kerala. People from all sections of society should develop the ease to go online – to source college applications, renew their driving licenses, update their ration cards, get their social security data accurate and what-not.”
But most Akshaya centres across the State find this an uphill task.
Sometimes it’s easy enough, but most of the time customers need help from the Akshaya staff. “Some of our clients may even own a PC at home but they feel more comfortable to come to Akshaya, to process digital information with experienced help.”
Even then clerical errors are common. A recent incident at an Akshaya centre led to judicial intervention when a candidate lost his chance of scholarship because a member of the staff who was supposedly aiding him ticked the wrong box under the caste/sub-caste category of a government-job application.
“Such incidents justify the fear of being online. Of course, when someone completes an online form correctly once, he or she is confident to come back again. But it takes time, and even though we do train our franchise-owners about being sensitive and human to those who are not that digitally adept, it’s a tight call. Sometimes, our centres are so full, there’s so much fee to be collected and being patient is not an option.”
Classes on e-literacy are held as part of government campaigns but “it lacks continuity and hardly anyone follows-up.”
So how does one minimise this gap?
“Traditional businesses were humanised – customer loyalty, labour relations, being responsible for one’s employees and trusting one’s word was enough. But digitalization has taken emotions out of the equation – it dehumanises employees, obviates obligation to workers and repeatedly emphasises the need to disconnect. In a digitalized set-up, bonding is not between humans, but between algorithms.”
As a consultant for corporate digitilization processes, Dr Rashad advocates several strategies for humanization. One of the most important factors he addresses is – how does the workforce feel about the digitalization? Every time they work with it, do they feel stupid?
Digitalization involves humans helping other humans because at the end of the day, it all comes down to a simple premise – a business without humanisation is an inhuman business.
“The best performing teams in the corporate world are not the most digitally advanced. What defines them is their psychological safety.”
Be it at home or the work place, the assumption that only the digitally-skilled can be successful is not right, says Dr Punnoose. “The system needs to be flexible, or we will lose a lot of human values in this process.”
Shwetha E George is a developmental journalist of 20 years experience from India. She has written extensively for national dailies and online news portals on women's issues, child rights, health, lifestyle and entertainment with emphasis on her home state, Kerala.
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This entry was posted on July 26, 2019 by Ram Keshwala.
After a red-hot start, Virtual Reality cooled down until it got a boost last year because of renewed interest from major companies like Sony and Samsung.
With a more diverse application set in different areas, VR is finally becoming the hot commodity everyone expected it to be. Even better for gaming, it’s making it even easier to make the virtual world a reality and bringing a much-needed dose of intensity.
But, is VR going to remain what it is currently or will it improve or lose value again? Here are a few things that the future holds for VR gaming.
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More Reality
The whole idea behind having power GPUs and 4K monitors is to make the Virtual seem more real. VR gaming is as close to reality as it gets.
At the moment, the technology only stimulates visual and auditory sensory. Other important aspects that would make the game feel even more real like fatigue, smell, and temperature are not captured at the moment.
Catering to more senses is key to realising the full potential of VR. In the future, VR gaming is likely to break the barriers and incorporate more ways of making the gaming experience look and feel more real.
It might take some time, but developers are in the thick of things trying to find ways to enhance the realistic sense of VR.
Improved Gaming
With rapid technology development and advancements, video game developers have made tremendous strides over the last two decades. Today, games look better than ever before with improved graphics and performance.
With the age of VR gaming, game makers now have their work cut out for them. It's time to go back to the drawing board and come up with new ideas and content that embraces the latest technology.
It is the same time as when video was moving from 2D to 3D. Currently, VR gaming is still fundamental and the graphics are not the best. With better research, more testing and more innovation, the experience will only improve and so will the graphics. Simply put, VR gaming is just scratching the surface.
Expect more and better VR hardware in the future. At the moment, the limited gear seems remarkable as is but, no one in this market is done with VR just yet.
To enhance the experience, expect your VR hardware to come up with new gadgets and add-ons. Most major brands are already thinking of these and other new ways to woo customers and be a market leader.
Currently, brands like Rift have touch controllers with their CR hardware that come with buttons that simulate grabbing and combat in their games. Expect more additions to make VR gaming in the near and far future as major companies battle it out to grab a piece of the market share.
Multiplayer VR Gaming
What if you could share the VR gaming experience with other players? Multiplayer platforms are a vital part of modern gaming. Ideally, this mode of play will also form an essential part of VR gaming. Luckily, there's headway into this aspect and some VR games allow you to play together with your friends.
Companies like Gear VR and Oculus Rift allow you to immerse yourself in the world of VR gaming with their VR headsets. You have access to games like Minecraft and Resident Evil 7.
Gaming developers are well aware of the potential that multiplayer VR gaming can unlock. There's no doubt more games that provide a more intense, and immersive experience for the players are on the way.
Some companies like Modal VR have also toyed with the idea of bringing back arcade gaming through VR technology. Expectedly, the move has created quite some chatter. It’s only a matter of time before this ambition becomes a reality.
Getting top of the line VR gear isn’t cheap. The demand is still low and the technology somewhat expensive. But, as with any other products in a free market, with better uptake and more affordable technology going forward, the prices will drop at some point.
Rift Oculus is leading the band in this area with their headset and touch controller bundle having a significant price drop. The price might still be considered high, but it's a welcome move that spells a lot of hope for the future of VR gaming.
Other brands like HTC Vive are still lagging behind in pricing. But Playstation VR is making a run for it with one of the most affordable VR kits in the market.
The addition of new players like Asus and Razer to the scene also brings on board some much-needed competition. There's also increased zeal to continue inventing affordable VR technology that will soon start knocking on people's doors.
If you think VR gaming is impressive right now, you're not ready for what the future holds for you. Developers are just scratching the surface. With the look of things, VR gaming is going to be the most exciting thing that has happened to gamers for quite some time.
The potential addition of stimulating other senses like smell and fatigue will make the games more indulging and give the game a more realistic approach.
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Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset review: 3D audio for creators
Posted: 4 September 2018 1:19 pm
The Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset is a fascinating innovation with some nifty features, but it doesn't quite know what it is.
Quick Verdict
Sennheiser's Ambeo Smart Headset is a decent headset with a very cool 3D recording feature. Mobile content creators and audio enthusiasts will appreciate its capabilities, but for the average consumer it's an unnecessary inclusion.
Customisable environmental listening
3D audio recording and playback
Lightweight, comfortable profile
iOS only (until 2019)
Wired with a chunky in-line remote
Sennheiser has long occupied a spot at the very top of the premium headphone market, but in a world saturated with wireless Bluetooth devices, it's increasingly hard to sell something with a cable.
The AMBEO Smart Headset, or the ASH as Sennheiser calls it, is a very different product to the rest of its line-up. In contrast to its classic over-ear high-quality headphones typically worn by audiophiles, the ASH is an interesting multipurpose headset with innovative recording capabilities.
We've reviewed Sennheiser products before: if you're after the sporty touch, check out our review of the Sennheiser PMX 686i SPORTS earphones. Alternatively, if you want a comfortable, classic over-ear headset, the Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Over-Ear Wireless Headphones might be a good fit for you.
AMBEO Smart Headset: Design
The overall aesthetic of the ASH is light, sporty and functional. It’s an interesting design choice, as Sennheiser seems to be targeting tech-savvy content creators and audiophiles with this device. It has perhaps forgone the sleek, “professional” vibe of its classic premium line of products in favour of an appeal to modern sporty headsets and it’s an attractive look regardless.
The over-ear loops are made of a soft plastic that's definitely comfortable, but retains shape very well to stay securely on your head. That said, it isn’t suitable for sporty or hyper-mobile individuals, it’s wired, which is becoming less typical in a market saturated with wireless bluetooth headphones. It's also restricted to iOS devices, as at September 2018, which is a big annoyance for the nearly 80% of the worldwide smartphone market who are Android users.
The in-line remote is chunky, but this likely won’t be an issue for the sort of people who’ll most enjoy the ASH. It’s definitely not designed as a low-profile listening product and Sennheiser is targeting audio enthusiasts and content creators.
AMBEO Smart Headset: Installation
The in-line remote controller on the ASH is large and somewhat annoying, dangling somewhere mid-chest, but pretty easy to use. It’s got a 2-way toggle for switching between default, noise cancelling and “transparent” listening profiles, which comes in handy if you’re lazy like I am and don’t want to take them off to talk to your colleagues. A few multipurpose buttons for calling, play/pause, skipping and volume are pretty standard and there’s also a recording mode toggle (if you prefer mono over 3D recording).
Unfortunately, the ASH is locked in to iOS devices only at the moment and it’s a Lightning connector or bust. Providing both the power and the connection, it’s a bit of a hurdle towards recommending the ASH for a larger audience. However, speaking with one of Sennheiser’s product managers, Adam Karolewski, I’ve been assured that an Android compatible version (likely USB-C) is in the works for early 2019. In the meantime, you'll need an iPhone to take advantage of the headset - I tested the ASH on the iPhone X.
The earbuds fit my (and finder.com.au's resident ear model, Jason's) ears quite well and I’ve had issues in the past with in-ear buds staying in. The ASH comes with three sizes of buds, so no matter your ears (unless you’ve got the cauliflower ears of a rugby player) you ought to be able to find the right fit. In terms of comfort, the ASH is cosy and I had no problems wearing it for extended periods. The entire earbud + loop component is very lightweight, somehow without feeling too cheap or flimsy.
AMBEO Smart Headset: Performance
Standard audio playback was excellent, although perhaps not quite as good as one might expect at this price range. Still, it delivered very satisfactory bass, good mid-range and good trebles, with nothing standing out as particularly lacking.
The standout feature of the ASH is its 3D or binaural recording functionality. Don’t worry, I had to look up "binaural" as well. It’s essentially a method of recording audio for how the human head receives it, with two ears corresponding to two microphones. It’s more complicated and not to be confused with plain old stereo, but it basically gives recordings a real “surround sound” feel. It’s actually very impressive and the sound is directionally very precise in that it really sounds like it’s coming from the exact location it was recorded from. At a Sennheiser event, I had the opportunity to watch a short film filmed entirely on smartphones and recorded with the ASH. In one particular scene, a villain breathed down the neck of a hapless protagonist from behind the camera and you could almost feel it. It sounded just as if the man was actually behind you and was downright chilling.
The device’s real potential may lie in VR applications. The ASH’s affordable, hobbyist-targeted 3D audio recording capability may yet prove a boon to VR developers and content creators, especially small-scale or independent producers. VR is yet to truly break through into mainstream content consumption, but if it does, technologies like Sennheiser’s will come in handy.
The 2-way toggle on the remote switches the ASH from "Transparent hearing" mode to active noise cancellation. It’s a super useful feature and a safety-conscious one at that. At the flick of the toggle you can instantly hear what’s happening around you in “Transparent hearing” mode, that is, sounds at a normal conversational level or outdoor sounds like traffic or passersby. The button choice itself is a bit of a strange one, though. You have to press the toggle twice to go from one mode to another via “default” mode, which is for standard listening, we presume.
The ASH’s active noise cancellation is reasonably effective. Similar technologies have been around for some time now and are becoming fairly standard in headphones at this price range. It’s good, but not great and could be a victim of Sennheiser trying to pack a little too much into this multipurpose headset. If you're purely after a comfortable wireless listening experience, the Sennheiser HD 4.50 BTNC Over-Ear Wireless Headphones could be a safe bet. We've also done a cheapest pricing comparison on popular noise-cancelling headphones here.
AMBEO Smart Headset: Verdict
The ASH doesn’t make sense for a lot of people, but for those audiophiles who want a relatively affordable binaural microphone/earphones, it’s great. It’s a well-designed, innovative niche product that no doubt is helping to push the envelope for modern audio consumption.
AMBEO Smart Headset: Pricing and availability
The AMBEO Smart Headset retails in Australia for $469.95 from Sennheiser and Apple.
Sennheiser AMBEO Smart Headset from Apple Store
Sennheiser's Ambeo Smart Headset is a great headset with a very cool 3D audio recording feature. Mobile content creators & audio enthusiasts will definitely appreciate its capabilities.
AMBEO Smart Headset: Alternatives
There are very few products in a similar price range that offer the same sort of binaural recording that the AMBEO Smart Headset does. It's the first of its kind we've reviewed here at finder.com.au, but I was able to find one similar device by a reputable manufacturer, the Roland CS-10EM. It's a stripped-down, binaural earphone + microphone combo built for the music industry, so it naturally lacks the features the ASH has for typical consumers.
If you're looking for a great pair of wireless earphones sans fancy microphone, check out the Samsung Gear IconX.
AMBEO Smart Headset: What the other reviewers say
The Verge "Sennheiser’s 3D audio headphones are amazing, for the few who want them" 7/10
SMH "They're overkill for your average smartphone owner but, if you want your atmospheric videos to sound as good as they look, Sennheiser's Ambeo Smart Headset offers a handy way to dive into binaural audio." N/A
AFR "The Sennheiser Ambeo Smart Headset strives to deliver more than just great sounding tunes. It can record audio in surround, cancel out background noise, or even boost it when you want." N/A
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The birth certificate says William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, but you can call him Billy. Terror-Billy. Since 1992 this jarhead has been the scourge of historically-accurate Nazis, and alternate-reality ones, ever since MachineGames wondered what a world run by Hitler's goose-stepping hordes might look like. Said reboot proved to be a rip-roaring success that blended over-the-top action with a surprisingly thoughtful and articulate take on a hero I assumed was a mindless killing machine. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus takes the fight to the U.S., and, among other things, adds in a hatchet.
That's right, folks. It's time to axe the Reich to leave America.
But before this Sixties-fuelled revolution can take place, you'll need to lock in which support character you sacrificed in the first title (Wyatt or Fergus) and then endure what may be the darkest childhood flashback in gaming. It fleshes out B.J.'s character and explains why he harbours an Indiana Jones level of Nazi hatred. Basically, old man Blazkowicz became a violent bigot after he squandered his Jewish wife's dowry. The one bright moment of the interactive ordeal: B.J.'s rumoured heritage is finally confirmed, making him the greatest Nazi-smashing Hebrew hero since Inglorious Basterds Bear Jew.
For those diving into this with no knowledge of Wolfenstein: The New Order, that Quentin Tarantino comparison will feel apt in no time. Basterds' slightly kitsch tone permeates the entire production, especially in the post-mission cutscenes where MachineGames delivers its own well-directed, weirdly effective brand of irreverent melodrama. As a father-to-be fighting to make a better world for his unborn children, B.J. is a grounded and relatable character. That said, this is also a WTF reality where the Reich has somehow harnessed ancient technology to colonise other planets, build giant robodogs, and put a laser beam into the cybernetically-enhanced hand of every second SS Commando. Layer in scenes where your offsider's LSD hallucinations manifest as cartoons, like you're playing Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and, well, if you're the type who can't suspend their disbelief, you're gonna have a bad time.
Sounds like a nein out of ten already
Personally, I loved this world gone mad with technology, mostly because it also means: rotating triple-barrelled shotguns that look like anti-aircraft solutions. The arsenal of weapons in Colossus are about as chunky and satisfying as the gory gibs you'll create with them. Your movement across the battlefield is zippy, the levels are mostly arenas filled with tactical cover and rabbit warrens of vents, plus, once again, MachineGames lets you approach a fight how you want. The gung-ho option has been enhanced this time by the ability to mix'n' mismatch which two guns you'll double-fist. I happily sacrificed the ability to downscope in order to John Woo a silenced pistol in one hand, and a machine gun in the other for when my infiltration went bad. The selection process is a touch fiddly to begin with, but once it clicks it's a damn fine addition to the game.
Solid Snake types can go the stealth route, and this is advisable when you have to hunt down commanders who can call in reinforcements. Colossus iterates on this particular approach by adding in a slew of gory kill animations where you use B.J's new hatchet to turn fascists into firewood. Speaking of the hatchet, even in the face of high-cal rifles on horse steroids, it became my favourite weapon. Once you amass a collection of stolen fireaxes, B.J. can hurl them across the room to insta-kill from afar. Sinking one into somebody's skull from half a room away is gratifying as hell, but even when it goes wrong it feels right: forget to account for the axe's parabolic flight pattern and a well-aimed headshot becomes a nutshot. Best mistake.
The rock solid combat gets even better when you realise you're being greatly rewarded for playing well and trying new tactics. Like the predecessor, nailing mini-objectives will earn you powerful perks that augment B.J's movement speed, damage output and ammo capacity. At the midpoint of the game you're also given a choice of one of three physical upgrades that can radically change how you traverse the battlefield. I can't detail what they are, as it's heavy spoiler territory, but each one offers a delightfully quirky, innovative mechanic. MachineGames is trying new things, and it's reminiscent of the innovations some of its staffers did in their Starbreeze Studios days, on cult-hit titles like The Darkness.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus has some cool ideas in it, but that's not to say it reinvents the wheel. What you have instead is a talented developer taking an already potent concept and improving just about everything about it, across the board – like a mad Nazi scientist taking a German Shepherd and adding metal armour and a mouth-based flamethrower.
Something pretty special is made when Wolfenstein's gratifying brand of ultra-violence is coupled with an insane (but insanely compelling) plot, and a lovingly detailed world where the even mundane is made amazing by a dark timeline that's worryingly topical. I thought The New Order was a sleeper hit that was criminally under-played. The New Colossus eclipses it in every way to offer the best B.J. action in years.
The simple fact of the matter is that the Switch hardware is under powered when compared to its current-gen competition. You're going to need to go in expecting a visual trade-off here, though it's not as much as you might imagine. Panic Button has already proven to be quite adept at shoehorning Bethesda's games down into this popular Nintendo console. Doom on Switch was a phenomenal piece of porting and Wolfenstein II is very much in the same category.
Basically, this is another handheld miracle. Yes, the lack of sharpness is immediately obvious, but the lower textures are within acceptable boundaries and allow what was a graphically ambitious game to barrel along at a very solid 30 fps. How is this witchcraft achieved? Clever use of adaptive resolution that dynamically scales pixel count based on load. In more layman's terms: during moments of exceptional intensity or architectural complexity Wolfenstein II will sneakily drop itself from maximum resolution down to 360p. In the vast majority of times it does this, you're not taken out of the sweet-spot of SS slaughtering at all.
With the graphics problem more or less solved, Switch owners can enjoy one of the best-written shooters in recent memory. MachineGames has a talent for infusing nutso, balls-to-the-wall action with long cutscenes filled with top-tier acting and incredibly grounded drama. Honestly, it's voodoo on par with the adaptive resolution switching.
Against all odds B.J. – a voiceless, lantern-jawed hero from yesteryear – has been fleshed into a nuanced character replete with a tragic past, a cadre of loveable allies and a penchant for darkly poetic inner-monologues. This is anything but a mindless slaughter-fest.
Thread in a world gone to "Man in the High Castle" levels of insanity and Wolfenstein II is impossible to put down. B.J.'s ongoing grudge match with the nefarious Frau Engel is a riveting game of katze-und-maus that puts you on a pan-American rollercoaster ride through a hideously deformed US of A. In fact, one of the greatest pleasures of this game is to take a moment during the slower moments to drink in the incidental details and mini-stories baked into the levels. Some are hilarious (read: developmentally-challenged Klan members getting schooled on German phrases) and others might make you shiver (housewives totally ok with selling slaves to one another, and receiving their very own "wedding licences").
Also, and I really don't want to spoil this semi-interactive moment, Wolfenstein II includes one of the best cameo scenes in the history of this franchise. It alone is worth the price of admission.
There's just no goose-stepping around this one simple fact: Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus was one of the best games of 2017 and it polishes up remarkably well on Nintendo Switch. Obviously MachineGames' modern masterpiece can be better consumed on Xbox One, PS4 or on your HAL-9000 gaming PC, but this is the apex of on-the-go first person shooting. It's another miracle port that has the Reich stuff where it counts.
We reviewed Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus on Nintendo Switch with a copy provided by the publisher.
We reviewed Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus on PlayStation 4 with a copy provided by the publisher.
What we liked...
An impossible-to-put-controller-down plot
- Across the board combat improvements
Incredibly rich, utterly fascinating what-if world
Slick scene direction, top-notch VO
What we didn't like...
Ragdoll weirdness on dead bodies
Graphics purists will sneer at the resolution drops on Switch.
Multiplayer would have been nice.
Switch Frame rate not entirely stable in spots.
MachineGames' successfully rebooted franchise continues to go from strength to strength. Offers a unique and impressive balance of thought-provoking drama and white-knuckle ultra-violence.
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An enormous 40ft whale washed up on the Essex beach this morning
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A 40 foot long whale has sadly washed up on Clacton beach (Image: Essex Police)
Police have begun efforts to remove a 40-foot-long whale which sadly washed up onto an Essex beach this morning.
Essex Police are working with a selection of charities and organisations - including the Big Blue Ocean Cleanup charity - to move the animal.
The huge ocean mammal sadly washed up dead this morning (Friday, May 29) on a beach in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.
According to local reports, the location of the whale is on the eastern side of the seafront, near the Kingscliff Hotel.
Essex Police posted on their Facebook page: "Sadly a 40ft whale has been washed up in Clacton this morning.
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"We are currently in attendance with other organisations and discussions are underway on how to remove her.
"The area is cordoned off and the public is advised to stay away."
Teams from the Big Blue Ocean Cleanup are also in attendance, and they tweeted: "We are currently on-site at Clacton-on-Sea where a dead whale has washed up onto the beach."
Work is now underway to try and move the animal off the beach.
The public is being asked to stay away whilst this work is carried out.
We will be bringing you live updates throughout the day in our live blog below:
Council closes beaches across Clacton 16:15
Experts issue warning on 'infection risk' 13:50
Whale to remain on beach overnight
Tendring District Council has confirmed the body of the whale will remain on the beach overnight.
A police cordon will be positioned around the whale and people are being asked to respect the area as well as adhere to social distancing rules.
Council closes beaches across Clacton
All beaches between Holland and Jaywick have been closed by Tendring District Council due to the ongoing incident.
People will be unable to access the affected beaches for the remainder of the day.
Unfortunately, due to an ongoing incident with a dead whale that has been washed up on Holland beach, the beaches between Holland and Jaywick are closed and will be for the remainder of the day.
We will update you where possible, thank you for understanding. @EssexPoliceUK pic.twitter.com/x55j2KPOQz
— Tendring Council (@Tendring_DC) May 29, 2020
'There are more people down here now than on bank holiday Monday'
Geoff and Jo Ward live together on the seafront with a balcony overlooking the water.
Geoff said: “At about half past eight this morning I went to get a paper, there was a cordon in place then and people down on the beach.
“The bloke in the paper shop knows everything and said that a whale washed up on the beach at around 7am this morning.
“Police had already cordoned off the walkways down to the lower promenade, but you could still stand by the railing overlooking it.
“There are more people down here now than on bank holiday Monday and it was rather rammed on bank holiday Monday.”
More police officers have arrived at the scene in Clacton
Jo added: “Apparently it was seen off of Dover and they thought it was an upturned boat, so the coastguard have been tracking it since then. And then they realised what it was.
“But they said it would have been dead for ages, and that it’s a juvenile. They’ve got all sorts of people down there.
“It’s going to take a few days I reckon.”
Experts issue warning on 'infection risk'
Medics at the British Divers Marine Life Rescue have warned people to stay away from the whale due to the risk of “contracting an infection” from the body or its fluid.
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According to medics from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue, the animal is believed to be a “fin whale” - the second largest mammal in the world after the blue whale.
Police cordon off seafront
Essex Police have cordoned off a section of Kings Parade along the seafront while teams attend to the whale’s body.
It is not yet known how long the cordon, which stretches from Hazlemere Road to Queensway, is likely to remain in place.
Police have cordoned off Kings Parade along the seafront
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Local resident, Jamie Roach, said: “I’ve not come far, just came for a bike ride and thought I’d stop and see it.
“It’s weird isn’t it? I think it got lost. You wonder what killed it, whales and this place don’t really mix.”
Our reporter is at the scene
EssexLive reporter Brad Gray is currently at the scene.
You can find all the latest information from the ongoing incident in Clacton on Brad’s Facebook Live which is now available on the EssexLive Facebook page.
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Big Blue Ocean Clean Up on the scene in Clacton
We are currently on site at Clacton-on-Sea where a dead whale has washed up onto the beach. @essexlive @TheGazette @ClactonGazette @BBCNews
#Whale #Clacton #Essex #BigBlueOceanCleanup pic.twitter.com/UXDZ1HS3Wy
— Big Blue Ocean Cleanup (@bigbluecleanup) May 29, 2020
Giant whale washes up on Essex beach - what we know so far
A 40-foot whale has sadly washed up on a beach in Clacton-on-Sea this morning.
Now starts a mammoth effort to try to remove the animal from the north Essex beach.
Essex Police are working with a number of organisations, including the Big Blue Ocean Cleanup group. It’s likely that the body of the whale will take a long time to remove.
We will be bringing you live updates throughout the day as this task is undertaken.
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ETSI Summit on Critical and Emergency Communications explores solutions to make the world safer for all
The ETSI summit on critical and emergency communications, held on 20 November in ETSI’s newly extended amphitheatre in Sophia Antipolis, attracted participants from many sectors. Regulators, public authorities, users, analysts, standard organizations and industry associations gave insights of their expertise and shared their own experiences in the provision of critical and emergency communications, or in using these technologies to save lives.
Through short and highly interactive presentations, topics covered included public warning systems, citizen to authority communications, LTETM for critical communications and post incident recovery and disaster relief. Feedback from outside Europe showed that education was key to the successful implementation of public warning systems, and that several communication channels such as broadcast, mobile or IP based systems had to be used. To contact authorities and emergency services, citizens should gradually be able to use modern social media networks, SMS or apps along with traditional telephony, and emergency services need to be reachable by people of all abilities.
The summit also addressed issues to be resolved for the 112 eCall service of automatic vehicle crash notification, including the need to choose a technology that would not become obsolete during the lifetime of the vehicle. LTE, standardized by 3GPP, is now being considered for use alongside TETRA to provide broadband services to first responders, either through private or public mobile networks. But interoperability is a key factor and European member states must work at harmonizing their views. In post-incident recovery and disaster relief scenarios, it was said that satellite communications could complement mobile communications, provided interoperability between terrestrial and space segments is enabled.
The summit established that if standardized critical communications solutions offer significant economy of scale, clear policy supported by regulation is needed to speed up adoption of standards. Economic issues are just as important. These may include allocating sufficient resources to enable all parties (end users, first responders, public authorities), or using innovative cost or resource sharing models between the public and private sectors, in order to deploy an end to end emergency service.
ETSI has established itself as a leader in the standardization of technologies for critical and emergency communications. While the TETRA radio system is now sold throughout the world, numerous standards activities related to emergency communications are ongoing. ETSI public safety standardization ranges from maritime personal emergency locater beacons to public warning systems. ETSI is also analyzing how to correctly locate those who place emergency calls on VoIP systems – when these systems may not be managed or located in Europe. And the Satellite Emergency Communications work will most likely have its greatest impact in disaster relief operations in remote areas of the globe.
ETSI’s Critical Communications Summit was a unique opportunity to share and receive information on state of the art developments, and debate with key decision makers in this sector. A full set of the summit’s presentations is available on our website.
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The Brief, powered by CEN-CENELEC – The triumph of the jargon
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The Brief is EURACTIV's evening newsletter. [EPA-EFE/OLIVIER HOSLET]
Last night the European Parliament delegation walked out of talks on the EU budget. Although the main dispute is over MEPs’ demands for extra cash for some projects, lawmakers and some EU governments also insist that there must be a strong link between the rule of law and the disbursement of EU funds.
The ‘rule of law’ discussion is as divisive as it is elusive. It exposes the still deep differences in political culture between central and eastern Europe, and ‘old’ western Europe; elusive because the concept is hard to pin down and means different things to different people.
In broad-brush terms, the charge of the west European liberal democracies is that the likes of Hungary, Poland and others are guilty of political interference in the judiciary, arbitrary constitutional changes, crackdowns on media freedom and civil society. These charges, in the eyes of this reporter, look fair.
Yet, as the row over the preamble to the European Constitutional treaty demonstrated, few agree on what ‘EU values’ really are, what is ‘the rule of law’?
Viktor Orbán has (to his critics at least) the inconvenient habit of winning elections by large majorities. His governments then use these majorities to pass political reforms by law. That may be unpopular abroad but it’s hardly undemocratic or illegal. If you don’t like the laws they make, vote them out. That is how parliamentary democracy works.
Which is why their standard retort is that the ‘rule of law’ accusations are ideologically motivated.
Quintin Hogg, a British cabinet minister, coined the phrase ‘elective dictatorship’ back in the 1970s and that accurately sums up the regimes in a number of the European countries under accusation. But is that really breaking the rule of law?
The rule of law matters because abuse of democratic values is not just a national concern when dealing with pan-European markets, legal frameworks and many billions of euros in public money.
The state of a national judiciary has a major impact on the implementation of EU-wide legislation. Media, educational, civic freedom and the integrity of elections matter because they produce the lawmakers who decide on EU laws and finance.
We all have a stake in each other’s society. In a supra-national union, rule of law is not only national.
The trouble is that EU leaders never use such simple and accessible explanations. Instead, we have the triumph of jargon: Article 7 procedures that last for years but deliver nothing, “preventive” and monitoring mechanisms – meaningless to all but the most engaged EU-watcher.
MEPs may be right to push national governments to bind rule of law conditions to EU spending, but in the court of public opinion, they are not in a strong place. Many millions of Europeans depend on the €750 billion recovery fund being agreed and dispersed immediately.
Any delays or derailment of the Recovery Fund because of a fight over what looks like a debate in an undergraduate jurisprudence or philosophy class will just look like self-indulgence.
Upholding and protecting the rule of law is one of the building blocks of Europe. But EU leaders have done a dismal job in explaining what it is and why it matters. Until they do, this debate will remain futile and unresolved.
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European Parliament budget negotiators walked out on Thursday night from negotiations with member states and suspended all further talks until next week, saying they “will come back to the table once there is a real will from the Council’s side to find an agreement”.
The European Parliament is to test a biometric attendance register for MEPs taking part in meetings at its Brussels premises, internal documents seen by EURACTIV reveal. The move has provoked worry among privacy-conscious members of Parliament, who oppose the move to capture MEP fingerprint data.
A leaked version of the EU-Mercosur treaty negotiation text, published by Greenpeace Germany, has no provisions to ensure the Paris climate agreement is enforced, leaving the door open to further deforestation in the Amazon, campaigners say.
EU nationals will not be able to travel to the UK using their identity cards from October 2021 under new measures announced by the UK government.
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One response to “The Brief, powered by CEN-CENELEC – The triumph of the jargon”
Jean-Guy GIRAUD says:
Behind the jargon on the rule of law lies the real problem of misuse of EU funds. As the Commission is unable or unwilling to control on the spot and in continuum the regular appropriation of EU budget expenditure by member states – it is at least necessary to force them to exert their own control correctly. That implies efficient and independant national organs of control and judiciary – in other words a working rule of law. JGG
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Report: Lack of EU coordination puts lone migrant children at serious risk
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UNICEF estimates 1 in 200 children worldwide are refugees. [Freedom House/ Flickr]
Children who flee to Europe from war-torn regions without their parents have no clear way of escaping abusive or exploitative adults as there are no unified policies in place to protect them, a European Union agency said yesterday (21 December).
Conflicts and poverty in the Middle East and Africa has forced some 1.4 million people to head to Europe, fuelling the region’s largest migrant crisis since World War Two.
According to the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF, nearly one in 200 children in the world is a refugee.
While many children are unaccompanied, others arrive in Europe with an adult who may be an abusive relative, a smuggler or trafficker, said researcher Mónica Gutiérrez, who authored the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) report.
UK and EU ‘failing’ unaccompanied child refugees
The European Union is ‘systematically’ failing unaccompanied child refugees, a UK parliamentary report, which criticised Britain for not taking in its fair share of asylum seekers, has warned.
Gutiérrez said the main problem was the lack of coordination between member states, with cities, regions, and even reception centres devising their own protocols to deal with lone child migrants who are at risk.
Children rely on human smugglers, often under a “pay as you go system”, making them prone to exploitation and abuse including rape, forced labour, beatings and death, said UNICEF.
But many children arriving in the EU were not informed of their rights, how to seek asylum, or how to report abuse, Gutiérrez said.
“It’s very unlikely that a trafficked child will come forward (to the authorities),” Gutiérrez said in an interview with the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
She said staff working in reception centres were not properly trained to spot signs of sexual abuse, domestic violence or trafficking.
World, not just Europe, is failing child refugees
As the EU struggles to deal with the refugee crisis on its doorstep and a record number of unaccompanied minors apply for asylum in Europe, a new report by Human Rights Watch shows that the problem of child refugees remains a global one. EURACTIV’s partner El País – Planeta Futuro reports.
The United Nations said on Wednesday the trafficking of migrants was reaching “appalling dimensions”, with the global number of trafficked children more than doubling to 28% in 2014 up from 13% in 2004.
Gutiérrez said there were cases of accompanying adults being assigned as legal guardians without genetic testing or other assessments of the child’s best interest.
Child marriage was also contentious, she added, as some states will recognise the union but others will consider the marriage illegal and separate the pair.
British lord says Brexit 'stupidity' should not block child refugees
A member of Britain’s House of Lords rescued from the Nazis when he was six years old, told AFP the anti-immigrant sentiment behind Brexit should not prevent child migrants being welcomed to Britain.
“But it may not be in the benefit of the couple. There were cases of girls attempting to commit suicide and there were lots of cases of depression; really difficult situations,” said Gutiérrez.
Gutiérrez said member states must include child protection officers when processing lone migrant children, and to work towards implementing unified protocols across the region.
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Nursery in Mile Cross area of Norwich receives “outstanding” Ofsted report
David Bale
Children at a Mile Cross nursery are celebrating after it received an 'outstanding' Ofsted report – and the manager said it was all down to teamwork.
Milestones Day Nursery, based at the Norman Centre in Bignold Road, has about 150 children on its books aged from three months to under five years.
The nursery started seven years ago, employs 22 staff and also supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language, with care also offered to children aged over five years.
The report states that the overall quality of the early years provision is 'outstanding', which means it is of exceptionally high quality, and better than four years ago when the last Ofsted report judged the quality and standards of care and education at the nursery as just 'good'.
In the new report the nursery is also praised for making new children feel 'extremely secure and settled' and for promoting good health with a selection of fruit for snacks and freshly cooked meals prepared by the cook that meet children's individual dietary needs.
The report states: 'Children's welfare, learning and development are fully enhanced by the qualified and highly experienced staff.
'The setting has excellent relationships with parents and seeks support and advice from other professionals involved with the children. The nursery has established robust procedures for evaluating and monitoring their excellent practice, which benefits children's continued learning and development.
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'The nursery has clear aims and objectives for children's learning and all staff are fully supported in their training and development.'
The report recommends that to further improve the high quality of provision, opportunities for children to develop and use their home language in their play and learning should be considered to help them see that their home language and ethnicity are valued. Day care manager Zoe Robinson said: 'We are all very happy with the Ofsted report. I would like to say a big thank you to all our staff. We all work very hard together, and it's all down to teamwork.'
The nursery is owned by Action for Children and is part of the Sure Start CFM Children's Centre.
Has your school or nursery recently had an Ofsted inspection? Call reporter David Bale on 01603 772427 or email david.bale2@archant.co.uk
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Driver lifted from M62 crash lorry
A LORRY driver was badly hurt in a motorway pile-up.
He was injured in a smash involving three lorries on the eastbound carriageway of the M62 just before the turn-off to Ainley Top at Junction 24.
The accident happened at 10.50am yesterday, but quickly snarled up the motorway and led to severe disruption on nearby roads.
Paramedics stabilised the driver before firefighters helped to lift him from his cab.
He had suffered abdominal and possibly spinal injuries.
Firefighter Steve Mosley from Brighouse fire station said: "We prised the cab door open to give the rescuers more room to manoeuvre.
"When we got there paramedics had already laid him across the seats and were tending to him.
"A crew from Cleckheaton built up a platform outside the cab so he could be gently lifted out on to a straight surface."
A police spokeswoman said: "The motorway was shut while the Yorkshire Air Ambulance landed to pick the man up.
"He was then flown to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary."
One lane of the motorway was shut for several hours and the final debris was shifted at 3.20pm.
No-one else was hurt.
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GMO Labeling Bill Introduced Into Congress
Sen. Barbra Boxer (D-Calif.) and Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Oregon) have introduced legislation that would require genetically modified foods to be labeled. Otherwise known as the “Genetically Engineered Food Right-To-Know Act” this federal legislation would mandate that foods made from genetically modified seeds or other ingredients would need to be labeled.
Bee Decline Linked To Pesticide Use
A class of pesticides called neonicotinoids have been linked to a decline in bees, butterflies and other pollinators. These pesticides were developed to be less harmful to beneficial insects and mammals, but have impacted the ecosystem, resulting in what scientists call Colony Collapse Disorder.
Neonicotinoids have been used since the late 1990’s in crop seeds. The pesticide binds to receptors in an insect’s nervous system killing them and keeping corn and soya bean crops safe. Unfortunately, it appears that collateral damage has occurred in bees and other pollinators who have come in contact with the plants.
European food safety regulators determined that the use of clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiamethoxam—the three most common neonicotinoids—should be minimized for use in certain crops. It was followed by a proposed two-year ban on these chemicals by the European Union.
Meanwhile, UK grocery chain Waitrose is taking action to avoid stocking shelves with products that have used these pesticides. Recently, bloggers, foodies, and software developers gathered in San Francisco for the Food Hackathon to discuss the future of food technology. The event’s creator, Matt Wise, said the goal is “to harness intellectual and creative capital to focus on innovative ways to solve problems that affect the entire food ecosystem.”
The winner from this year’s event was an iPhone app called Vibrantly. The app helps a user make positive food choices according to a food’s color. Color is important, according to the developer, because studies indicate that it “stimulate[s] your right brain” and will motivate a positive behavioral change. Food color is also linked to nutritional quality and this helps the user make wiser, more health-conscious decisions. The link between food and technology is growing with $350 million invested in related fields during 2012.
Food Hackathon & the Future of Food Technology
Recently, bloggers, foodies, and software developers gathered in San Francisco for the Food Hackathon to discuss the future of food technology. The event’s creator, Matt Wise, said the goal is “to harness intellectual and creative capital to focus on innovative ways to solve problems that affect the entire food ecosystem.”
Venture Capitalists Bet Big on Food Start-Ups
Venture capitalists in Silicon Valley have begun making significant investments in food start-ups. The emerging sector offers a lot in terms of investment opportunity.
Investors are excited about fields that have a sustainable or environmental appeal, while others are attracted to the health and fitness angle. Still others see food start-ups as good places to grow technology and advertising related investments.
“There are pretty significant environmental consequences?and health issues associated with sodium or high-fructose corn syrup or eating too much red-meat,” explained Samir Kaul, a partner at Khosla Venture, to the New York Times. “I wouldn’t bet my money that Cargill or ConAgra are going to innovate here. I think it’s going to take start-ups to do that.”
Iowa Judge Moves to Block Pink Slime Study
Iowa State University recently conducted a study on ‘pink slime’ in hopes of shedding light on the controversial beef additive. However, Judge Dale Ruigh from Iowa City, Iowa, decided to block the university from releasing the results of the study claiming that the report could cause “irreparable harm” to the beef company and would “damage Beef Products Inc. by revealing information about its proprietary food-processing techniques.”
So-called pink slime is added to lean, finely textured beef product. During this process the lean beef is exposed to either ammonia or citric acid to kill any bacteria in which the meat may have been exposed to during this process.
Although this additive is considered by the meat industry to be safe for consumption, public concern has grown considerably.
GAP Questions the Safety of Chemicals in Poultry Plants
The Government Accountability Project (GAP), a whistle-blower protection organization, is investigating the impact of harsh chemicals used to disinfect poultry processing plants.
Federal inspectors have agreed to team up with whistleblowers to examine the health implications related to chemical exposure for employees in these types of plants. Already, the Government Accountability Project has published two affidavits where FDA inspectors have stated there is “great concern over chemical use.”
Indeed, many of the affidavits collected over two years’ time were particularly worrisome. Some of the problems identified included leaving contaminated carcasses on the line with other birds; while employees suffering serious health problems, such as breathing problems, were unable to receive treatment.
For their part, inspectors claim their concerns and safety reports continue to be ignored or ineffectively addressed.
Many companies, meanwhile, have allegedly ignored physician’s warnings that the chemicals used during poultry processing could negatively affect employees’ health.
In one case, a company’s response to poor ventilation was to install overhead fans, which simply circulated airborne chemicals rather than expelling them.
Putting a Number on Global Food Waste
Each year, two billion tons of food will end up in the trash. To put that in perspective, two billion tons of food is equal to half of all the food produced in the world annually. It seems unbelievable that hundreds of millions of people go hungry across the globe every year while half of all food produced will end up thrown away.
The UK’s Institution of Mechanical Engineers blames the high level of food waste on a few specific factors: “Strict sell-by dates, buy-one-get-one free promotions, Western consumers’ demand for cosmetically perfect food; poor engineering and agricultural practices; inadequate infrastructure; and poor storage facilities.”
In the UK, 30 percent of crops were not harvested due to their failure to meet retailers’ exacting standards on physical appearance, while up to half the food that is bought in Europe and the U.S. is thrown away by consumers.
Arsenic In Chicken Feed?
The San Francisco Federal Court is hearing a case that claims lax federal regulators allowed arsenic-based additives in chicken and pig feed. Eight groups, including the Center for Food Safety, are suing the federal Department of Health and Human Services, claiming that arsenic has the potential to case cancer in humans and needs to be immediately removed from all animal feed.
In the 1940’s, arsenic was approved for use in animal feed. And “more than 70 years later, arsenic-containing feed additives— namely Roxarsone, arsanilic acid, nitarsone, and carborsone—are still used in chicken, turkey and swine production,” states the complain- ant.
In 2004 and 2005, the plaintiff tested retail products made from raw chicken and chicken used in fast food chains. The results found that chickens, which were fed food with no arsenic, had no detectible arsenic levels in the food. Chicken that had consumed feed with arsenic did have testable levels of arsenic.
According to the plaintiff, “These results strongly suggest that the use of arsenic-containing compounds in poultry feed leads to arsenic residues in chicken market- ed and eaten in the United States.”
Most important is the defendants’ claim that the FDA failed to act on their request to revoke arsenic-containing feed.
Germany Raises Food Waste Awareness Through ‘Best-By’ Date
Germany is raising awareness and reducing food waste by educating their citizens about how to properly use the ‘best-by’ dates on food as guidelines.
The Agriculture and Consumer Protection Ministry will distribute pamphlets throughout supermarkets as a way to alert the general population that expiration dates are not exact dates in which to trash food. The pamphlets will also inform German citizens that they each waste 181 pounds of food a year. The pamphlets will be circulated in 21,000 markets.
The Risks With Raw Milk
A single vote this month kept?a ban on raw milk illegal in Montana. House Bill 574 would have shifted liability should anyone become ill from ingesting contaminated raw milk, from the producer to the consumer.
In Pennsylvania there had been an outbreak of campylobacter that sickened 148 individuals after ingesting raw milk, which was published in Clinical Infectious Disease in January 2012. This dairy had a permit to sell unpasteurized milk. They had passed inspections and were diligent in testing for E. coli. Even with these protections in place there still exists a danger of consuming unpasteurized dairy.
Criminals In China Sell Rat Meat As Lamb
Chinese authorities in Shanghai and Jiangsu have wrapped up a three month long investigation and detained 63 individuals who were implicated in a criminal ring selling fox, rat and mink meat to restaurants as lamb.
Reportedly they made more than $1.6 million dollars (10 million yuan) selling this meat to unsuspecting markets and restaurateurs. The men had to treat the meat with additives and chemicals to mask its animal original origin.
This incident comes right on the heels of a number of safety violations recently making news in China. In December Yum! Brands Inc. was accused of feeding mass amounts of antibiotics and growth hormones to their chickens. In March thousands of dead pigs and chickens were pulled from the Huangpu River.
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Breaking| Aug 7, 2020, 05:01pm EDT |
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Jack BrewsterForbes Staff
I'm a news reporter for Forbes.
Updated Aug 7, 2020, 05:35pm EDT
The Friday deadline Democratic and White House negotiators had set to agree on a new stimulus package has come and gone, as talks fell apart after another meeting without “any progress,” and President Trump prepared to address the economic crisis by executive order.
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin leave after a ... [+] meeting at the U.S. Capitol August 7, 2020. in Washington, D.C. Negotiations didn’t lead to to a deal after the meeting today.
"The president would like us to make a deal, but unfortunately we did not make any progress today,” Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin told reporters Friday.
Mnuchin, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) have been engaged in tense negotiations for days, with neither side willing to budge.
Democrats are unwilling to go below $2 trillion in total aid, while Senate Republicans have privately expressed hesitation about anything above the $2 trillion price tag.
Unemployment benefits and state and local aid remain the two main sticking point.
But Pelosi outlined a long list of priorities the two sides remain apart on, including: school funding, aid for housing insecurity, hazard pay and assistance for the Postal Service ahead of the November election.
Mnuchin said that he and Meadows have recommended Trump move ahead with executive orders to address the economic crisis, which could include measures steps to stop evictions and lower payroll taxes.
Crucial quote
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Key background
Schumer and Pelosi have called for $3 trillion in stimulus spending, while White House negotiators have pressed for a $1 trillion price tag. Pelosi proposed decreasing the price tag by $1 trillion if the Trump Administration would add $1 trillion but Mnuchin and Meadows refused. “That’s a non-starter,” Mnuchin said of $2 trillion price tag.
Jack Brewster
I cover national politics for Forbes. Previously, I've written for TIME, Newsweek, the New York Daily News and VICE News. I also launched my own startup, Newsreel, a
I cover national politics for Forbes. Previously, I've written for TIME, Newsweek, the New York Daily News and VICE News. I also launched my own startup, Newsreel, a politics news platform for a young audience.
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Official Trailer for 'Hurley' Documentary About the 70s Racecar Driver
"As long as I was able to hold my foot down longer than the guy next door to me… That's what anybody looked at." The Orchard has released an official trailer for the documentary Hurley, from producer Derek Dodge making his directorial debut, arriving on VOD later this month. Hurley is about the "secret" personal life of legendary racecar driver Hurley Haywood - a five-time 24 Hours of Daytona winner, three-time Le Mans winner and Trans-Am champion. In the 1970's, Haywood was the dominant force in motor racing, but his personal life remained a mystery. Hurley chronicles a remarkable life, revealing a greater insight into the tightrope walk between career and personal life and asking the question: will motor racing ever be ready for openly LGBT racers? This doc is executive produced by Patrick Dempsey, who also speaks in the film.
Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Derek Dodge's documentary Hurley, direct from YouTube:
In the world of 1970s motor racing, Hurley Haywood was cool, calm and collected. A five-time 24 Hours of Daytona winner, three-time Le Mans winner and Trans-Am champion, Haywood was a Hollywood archetype: a strikingly handsome man brought up by an affluent Midwestern family. Yet Haywood was often overshadowed by racing partner and volatile mentor, Peter Gregg—the Batman to his Robin—whose abrupt death in 1980 shook the sport to its core. And yet Haywood had secrets of his own. Despite constant appearances with women, some that included Penthouse models, he remained elusive about his personal life. With deft use of archival footage and exclusive interviews featuring actor and fellow racer, Patrick Dempsey, Hurley reveals a greater insight into Haywood’s tightrope walk between career and sexuality, while posing the question—will motorsport ever be ready for openly LGBT racers? Hurley is directed by filmmaker Derek Dodge, now making his feature directorial debut after working for years as producer for CNN and other TV series. The Orchard will release Hurley direct-to-VOD starting March 26th this month.
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The 475 Hermeneutics
eternal relevance
speaks to all humankind, in every age and in every culture
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careful, systematic study of the Scripture to discover the original, intended meaning
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contemporary relevance
what the text says to the current culture
manuscripts that differ
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the language that one is translating into
formal equivalence
the attempt to keep as close to the "form" of the Hebrew or Greek, both words and grammar, as can be conveniently put into understandable English
the attempt to keep the meaning of the Hebrew or Greek but to put their words and idioms into what would be the normal way of saying the same thing in English
the attempt to translate the ideas from one language to another, with less concern about using the exact words of the original; sometimes called a paraphrase
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Lawsuit filed against Wildlife Services
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Conservation Groups Challenge Idaho Wolf-killing
USDA’s Wildlife Services Has Killed Hundreds of Idaho Wolves
BOISE, Idaho— Five conservation groups filed a lawsuit in federal court today challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services’ killing of gray wolves in Idaho.
The agency killed at least 72 wolves in Idaho last year, using methods including foothold traps, wire snares that strangle wolves, and aerial gunning from helicopters. The agency has used aerial gunning in central Idaho’s “Lolo zone” for several years in a row — using planes or helicopters to run wolves to exhaustion before shooting them from the air, often leaving them wounded to die slow, painful deaths.
The agency’s environmental analysis from 2011 is woefully outdated due to changing circumstances, including new recreational hunting and trapping that kills hundreds of wolves in Idaho each year, and significant changes in scientific understanding of wolves and ecosystem functions.
Wildlife Services does most of its wolf-killing at the behest of the livestock industry, following reports of livestock depredation. For example, five wolves were killed outside of Hailey, Idaho in July 2015 for allegedly attacking sheep. Documents indicate that Wildlife Services has even attempted to kill wolves in the newly-designated Boulder-White Clouds Wildernesses. But Wildlife Services does not consider whether livestock owners took common-sense precautionary measures to avoid conflicts with wolves such as lambing indoors.
“Wildlife Service’s wolf-killing program is senseless, cruel, and impoverishes our wild country,” said Travis Bruner of Western Watersheds Project. “Killing wolves for private livestock interests is wrong, especially on public lands, where wildlife deserves to come first. In addition, new science shows that it does not reduce conflicts long-term.”
“Wildlife Services has never even bothered to consider how much mortality a healthy wolf population can handle,” said Andrea Santarsiere of the Center for Biological Diversity. “Recent research indicates the state may be overestimating wolf populations — something Wildlife Services must consider before killing more wolves.”
“It is long past time that we base wildlife management decisions on the best available science, not on antiquated, disproven anti-wolf rhetoric,” said Bethany Cotton, wildlife program director for WildEarth Guardians. “Wildlife Services needs to come out of the shadows, update its analyses and adopt practices in keeping with modern science and values about the ethical treatment of animals.”
The agency also kills wolves for the purported benefit of elk herds, including in the Lolo zone.
“The campaign waged against the Lolo’s native wolves in the name of elk is reprehensible. Science shows that the elk decline there is due to long-term, natural-habitat changes, not impacts from wolves,” said Gary Macfarlane of Friends of the Clearwater. “It is particularly galling that Wildlife Services is targeting wolves that mostly live in Wildernesses or large roadless areas. These, especially, are places where wolves should be left alone.”
“Wildlife Services, formerly called Animal Damage Control, has been criticized for over fifty years by some of our nation’s leading predator biologists. It has a long, documented history of violating state and federal laws, and even its own directives,” said Brooks Fahy, executive director of Predator Defense. “Idahoans and the American public deserve a guarantee that federal programs like Wildlife Services are using the most up-to-date scientific information available.”
The five conservation organizations are asking the court to order Wildlife Services to cease wolf-killing activities until it prepares an up-to-date environmental analysis of its wolf-killing program. The groups — Western Watersheds Project, the Center for Biological Diversity, Friends of the Clearwater, WildEarth Guardians and Predator Defense — are represented by Advocates for the West and Western Watersheds Project attorneys.
Read the complaint here.
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Time to bale
A new waste management service claims it can save restaurants and takeaways up to 90% of their waste disposal costs - and the audit is free
UK hospitality and foodservice outlets produce almost 3 million tonnes of waste per year, of which packaging makes up 1.3 million tonnes.
With standard landfill taxes rising to £88.95 per tonne in April 2018, and the latest figures suggesting that UK businesses are still producing around 15 million tonnes of waste per year, disposing of packaging waste is only going to get costlier for the industry.
It’s why Wastekit, a key player in the UK’s waste management market, has launched Wastesaving Audit, a free service to help restaurants and takeaways recognise the cost and environmental benefits of baling and compacting waste.
The service includes a free site survey to review an outlet’s current waste management practices, a bespoke consultation to advise on where cost savings can be made and a free trial of a baler or compactor machine, plus training in how to use it. It’s described as the most comprehensive free audit with no obligation currently on offer in the waste management sector.
Joe Roberts, managing director of phs Wastekit, comments: “It’s surprising how many businesses are still unaware of the huge cost reductions that they can make using a baler or compactor machine. That’s why we felt compelled to do something to open their eyes to the savings and created the Wastesaving Audit.”
It is claimed balers and compactors can save restaurants and takeaways up to 90% of their waste disposal costs, which will have a huge impact on their bottom line.
The machines work by reducing the volume of general and recyclable waste by compacting it down and baling it, which means businesses can dramatically reduce the number of waste collections they need to pay for.
Joe adds: “A lot of businesses also don’t realise that they can actually make money from baled recyclables like cardboard and plastic. Selling baled recyclables to recycling companies can generate a whole new revenue stream for them and reduce their landfill tax bill. We work with many businesses to ensure they make the most of that opportunity.”
To arrange a free Wastesaving Audit visit www.phswastekit.co.uk
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Kiel M. Gregory
The Language of Physics Between Two Bodies
Two stars dance about gravitationally; a beauty,
she says, in abstraction. Art in motion and in the
moments leading up to death; There’s something
beautiful, she says, in the movement of a thing
before it destroys itself. This happened somewhere
between three-and-a-half and six billion years ago,
and we’re just now able to know it—able, at least,
to see it—and those two dispositions somehow seem
at odds. The difference between seeing and knowing
has something to do with depth, belief, and
intimacy. How long has it been since we were truly
understood? When was the last time we could say
we were known, and have we ever loved? What
was it that we as stardust were here to do but dance?
Kiel M. Gregory lives in Sackets Harbor, NY, and studies English literature, philosophy, and creative writing at SUNY Oswego. His prose and verse appear in Lips, Paterson Literary Review, Furrow, Gandy Dancer, Great Lake Review, Black River Review, and elsewhere. In addition to writing, his interests include skydiving, cooking, and reading classic and contemporary speculative fiction. Connect with him online @kiel.mg.
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World of Final Fantasy is an RPG developed by Tose & published by Square Enix. Originally, it released back in 2016 for PS4 and then eventually Xbox One in 2018. The game returns to more traditional gameplay seen in earlier Final Fantasy entries. World of Final Fantasy is set in the world of Grymoire, a land populated by classic Final Fantasy characters and monsters from across the series. However, it’s unconnected to any other series entry. Players take control of twin siblings Lann and Reynn as they attempt to recover their lost memories. They hold the power in one of their arms to capture and wield Mirages, the monsters of Grymoire.
In Grymoire, all the characters and monsters encountered by the player are rendered in a chibi-style. The exceptions are Lann and Reynn, who can shift at will between chibi form and their true forms. During their travels, Lann and Reynn befriend various monsters called Mirages that they can utilize both in battle and within the navigable environment.
The game’s battle system makes use of the Active Time Battle (ATB) system employed by multiple Final Fantasy games. In battle, players control a party of Mirages which can be stacked upon each other. The types of Mirages used affect the party’s available skills and abilities in battle. Mirages can be captured in battle after they have been sufficiently weakened. Once in the party they can be freely named. In addition to standard Mirages are special Mirages that can be temporarily summoned into battle using AP. The Mirage remains in battle, replacing the main party, until the AP is depleted. Also, you can summon Final Fantasy characters who can deliver epic special attacks.
World of Final Fantasy is a delightful celebration of the entire Final Fantasy franchise. If you’ve ever been a fan of one or multiple games in the long-running series than you’re in for a treat. Yes, this game is extremely cutesy. The Chibi style won’t be for everyone but it just works and adds a nice spin on everything that’s come before. I’d be lying if I said that the adorable nature of it all didn’t grate on occasion. Although, it’s undeniably charming. You have a companion called Tama and they are just the cutest.
I have no qualms in telling you that I believe this to be the best Final Fantasy game in many years. The story and the mystery it presents is highly compelling and genuinely unpredictable. This game manages to combine so many of the best aspects and characters from the storied history of Final Fantasy. There are cameos from your favourite characters but they are used in ways that don’t detract from the main narrative. It even takes you to some classic locations like Nibelheim, Balamb Garden, Besaid etc. It takes all of this and manages to create something original and unique that is just fantastic.
There are way too many features to mention. The stacking system is very innovative and simple enough to get the hang of. The number of different stack combos and variety of ways that you can approach battles is simply staggering. If you’ve been crying out for turn-based battles then look no further. It does start to wear a little thin in the latter stages though. This is partly because the game doesn’t offer much in the way of challenge, especially in the main story. Also, I found a solid group of mirages early on that worked well and got me through most of the game. There wasn’t much incentive to change my stacks when I was always winning.
Still, if you’re a fan of Final Fantasy & Pokémon then this will feel like the perfect combination. It’s always fun to capture monsters, give them personalized names, level up and even transform as they get more powerful.
You’ll be traversing typical environments with little room to explore which is a shame. Most of them are formulaic, endless corridors. You’ll come across the odd puzzle but that’s about it. Thankfully, you can ride certain mirages to pick up the pace.
Lann & Reynn are decent protagonists who bounce off of each other in amusing ways. The voice actors do a great job of bringing them to life even if the dialogue isn’t always good. Cutscenes in the game have a full blown anime style which are just beautiful.
A couple of other things that I liked/disliked – Travelling back to Nine Wood Hills every time you want to travel somewhere is annoying as hell. The fast forward feature is an absolute lifesaver. World of Final Fantasy has several remixes of classic Final Fantasy soundtracks that are just amazing. Hearing certain previously unvoiced characters talk was surreal to say the least. Also, the end credits has to be the most Japanese thing I have ever witnessed.
If you’ve been crying out for a modern Final Fantasy game that’s a throwback to the classic games of old then look no further, this is it. It gives you a lot of freedom to choose exactly how you want to play. Also, there’s an abundance of post-game content to sink your teeth into. If you’re looking for the game to really challenge you, some of these battles certainly will. The game is so jam-packed with content, the value for money is unreal. This the Final Fantasy that I know and love. It’s everything I have been waiting for, I hope we get more.
World of Final Fantasy: Maxima
The Final Score - 9/10
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First Order assembles in The Force Awakens TV Spot
The first TV Spot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiered on South Korean television and was posted to the official YouTube channel.
New footage depicts a rally of The First Order, featuring Captain Phasma and Stormtroopers, followed by a montage taken from the first two teaser trailers.
This weekend's D23 Expo, a Comic-Con for Disney aficionados, may see further footage from the highly-anticipated seventh movie in the Star Wars franchise.
Labels: d23 expo, disney, jj abrams, lucasfilm, star wars, the force awakens, tv spot
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Pensioner hit by car in Maidenhead described as "beloved father"
John Olive, 86, died at the weekend after receiving serious head injuries during the collision
Ben McVay
The family of a pensioner in his 80s killed after being hit by a car in Maidenhead have described him as a "cherished husband and beloved father".
John Olive, 86, died at the weekend after receiving serious head injuries during the collision.
He was hit by a small, dark coloured Citroen on October 23 at around 3.30pm on the A308 Braywick Road near the cemetery.
Father-of-two John was taken to hospital with serious injuries and sadly died at the John Radcliffe Hospital on November 3.
Paying tribute to him his family wrote: “John Olive passed away November 3 aged 86 years.
“Most cherished husband and beloved father to Nick and Claire.”
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Investigating officer PC Wayne Reece of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident.
“This happened during daylight hours and we believe that there could be witnesses who saw John Olive or the car before the incident but have not yet spoken to police.
“We would also ask people in the area at the time to check dash-cam and CCTV footage to see if it could help with our enquiries.
“If you have information which could help phone the non-emergency number 101 - quoting reference number 43190330592 or make a report online.”
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Coach Tom Coughlin
Q: Did Beatty come back?**
A: He did. He practiced. Did you see him pop out at the end?
Q: Does that affect your thoughts on the 53-man roster?
A: I don't want to speak about it. Just being quiet about it, he practiced a little bit.
Q: Anything new on Sash?
A: His ankle's not going to let him go evidently. Tomorrow's a new day though.
Q: Relatively good news there, no break?
A: No, no breaks.
Q: Will he be allowed to be here for treatment during his four-week suspension?
A: I don't believe they are allowed in the facility. I could be wrong on that though. Thank God I don't have a lot of experience with that, a suspended player.
Q: Is he meeting with the commissioner today?
A: He is.
Q: Any word?
A: No word. Not yet.
Q: Is there a chance you could have a resolution on Shaun Rogers before the roster breaks down to 53?
A: Again, medical people have not given me that kind of information. So I would say speculation only.
Q: Is Hakeem playing in the last preseason game?
A: We'll see. I'm going to check. We were scheduled to go outside (practice was moved indoors due to rain) as you know, and right at the time of practice we got the storm, so we came in here, and if he did well in here, then I would feel pretty good.
Q: Starters going to play a little bit?
A: Right now, yes.
Q: A series maybe?
A: I don't know, we'll see.
Q: So both sides of the ball will start?
A: As of right now, yes. That could change.
Q: Are you trying to get Beatty some reps against the pass rush?
A: It's just day-by-day. We'll see how he did, and how he feels later on today and tomorrow.
Q: Where was Justin Tuck?
A: Those guys all made the trip over to HSS (Hospital for Special Surgery). They had various appointments with Dr. Warren over there, so this was the day to do that.
Q: What was Tuck's issue?
A: Shoulder. It's just a precautionary test to see exactly where he's at, and what needs to be done, so he's ready to go for the season.
Q: Any news on Prince?
A: (shakes head) He was hobbling around without the boot today.
Q: James Brewer went to HSS?
A: I think we hired a bus to take everyone.
Q: Thoughts on Coe last game:
A: I like the way he covered, he was right up there, he was competitive. He was combative at times. So we'll see.
Q: Thoughts on Canty going to the PUP for first six weeks:
A: The only thing I can tell you is that we sort of expected that to be the case. We dealt with the thought of how fast he ought to come back, and it's better for the player and team as well that he has this extra time?
Q: Do you have any doubt that he will be able to come back after this time?
A: I don't. No I don't, but I tend to be that way.
Q: Everything that you heard is that the next month will be really good for him and then he should playing?
A: His prognosis really just has been ongoing. The doctors have been positive all along. I don't expect anything different from them.
Q: You mentioned the injuries at the cornerback position. Here you are without Canty, Austin, Pierre-Paul, Tuck… Is this something that's a worry for you on the frontline too?
A: If you're talking about tomorrow, that's one thing. But if you're talking about Wednesday, that's one thing. If you're talking about next week, I feel obviously a lot better.
Q: Do you feel better about it if we're talking about the opener?
A: That's what I'm talking about.
Q: Do you feel like most of these guys are going to be back in time?
A: You can't lump them all together. You've got to take them one at a time and try to assess where they all are. Do I expect the three ends back? Yeah, I do. Do I expect Marvin Austin? I don't know about that one. Everyday, I want to know more and more about that and it starts going one way and then there's a little issue.
RE: Running game given the fact that David Wilson had a strong game?
A: What happened the other day was he was able to get outside and in so doing helped a whole schematic approach to it because when people load up on us, they load up with 27 guys standing shoulder to shoulder. If we can get a guy to get outside, maybe that will give us some opportunities up inside and hopefully that's the direction we're going. We'll have a better mixture as we get going in terms of the ability of going inside and outside.
Q: Pleased with what you saw with Rocky Bernard in the preseason?
A: Rocky has played well. He's been solid. Very solid.
Q: At this stage, can he shoulder the load?
A: I think he can. He wouldn't be here if he couldn't do the job.
Q: Did you say what Brewer's injury was?
A: I'm taking the fifth.
Team President John Mara and General Manager Dave Gettleman deliver their end-of-season remarks.
Quotes 1/4: Coach Joe Judge, QB Daniel Jones, S Jabrill Peppers, TE Evan Engram, DL Dalvin Tomlinson, C Nick Gates
Transcripts from Monday's media availabilities.
Postgame Quotes 1/3: Coach Joe Judge, QB Daniel Jones, DL Leonard Williams, WR Sterling Shepard, DB Logan Ryan, RB Wayne Gallman
Transcripts from media availabilities following Sunday's win over Dallas.
Quotes 1/1: Coach Joe Judge, G Kevin Zeitler, WR Dante Pettis
Transcripts from Friday's media availabilities.
Quotes 12/31: Coach Joe Judge, Coordinators Patrick Graham, Jason Garrett, Thomas McGaughey, TE Evan Engram, S Xavier McKinney
Transcripts from Thursday's media availabilities.
Quotes 12/30: Coach Joe Judge, QB Daniel Jones, DB Logan Ryan
Transcripts from Wednesday's media availabilities.
Quotes 12/28: Coach Joe Judge, LB Blake Martinez, C Nick Gates
Postgame Quotes 12/27: Coach Joe Judge, QB Daniel Jones, DL Dexter Lawrence, WR Sterling Shepard, DB Logan Ryan
Transcripts from media availabilities following Sunday's loss to the Ravens.
Quotes 12/24: Coach Joe Judge, Coordinators Patrick Graham and Thomas McGaughey, TE Coach Freddie Kitchens, DL Leonard Williams, WR Darius Slayton, QB Colt McCoy
Quotes 12/23: Coach Joe Judge, QB Daniel Jones, CB James Bradberry, DB Logan Ryan
Quotes 12/21: Coach Joe Judge, TE Evan Engram, LB Blake Martinez
Postgame Quotes 12/20: Coach Joe Judge, QB Colt McCoy, DB Logan Ryan, WR Sterling Shepard
Transcripts from media availabilities following Sunday's loss to the Browns.
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Feeding through
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FH Dortmund - University of Applied Science and Arts meets GRIP:
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Is There Design in Nature?–by L. James Gibson
Can we detect design in nature? What kind of arguments have been used to make the design inference?
Stability of Organic Molecules: Lessons from Vitamin C–by Ryan T. Hayes
Preservation of Dinosaur Soft Tissue: An Update–by Ronny Nalin
A Creationist View of Chromosome Banding and Evolution–by L. James Gibson
Staining of chromosomes reveals a pattern of banding that may be used for comparisons of different species. Similar species typically have similar banding patterns, although there are exceptions. Banding patterns may be interpreted as hypotheses of relationship but are not, in themselves, sufficient to settle such questions. Published in Origins v. 13, n. 1.
Introns: New Complexity in the Synthesis of Higher Organism RNA–by Berney R. Neufeld
Portions of the DNA information are not present in mRNA transcribed from the DNA, in plants and animals, as opposed to bacteria. The DNA sequences that are missing in the m-RNA are called introns, and seem to be widespread. Published in Origins v. 5, n. 1.
A Christian Approach to Biology–by L. James Gibson
The philosophical context in which biology is presented can make an important difference in its meaning for the student. The philosophical worldview of the biblical Christian is quite different from that of the non-Christian; thus, the biology teacher may have a profound influence on the development of worldview by the student.
Searching for the Creator through the Study of a Bacterium–by George T. Javor
As a scientist, I frequently find myself taking a polemic stance in defense of creationism. In doing this, I easily lose sight nature as a revealer of its Creator. It is a pleasant change to contemplate my field of scientific interest, looking for insight about the Creator.
Biblical Approaches to Biology–by George T. Javor
The integration of Bible and science is an uphill work that requires careful reading of both the Bible and of scientific data. Because no other natural science has traveled so great a distance down an anti-biblical road, no other science requires this corrective procedure more than biology.
The Bible and Microbiology–by George T. Javor
If microorganisms are indeed ubiquitous and indispensable, it is reasonable to expect to find evidences of their activities in the biblical record. Such an approach may enrich our grasp of the sacred text. This paper intends to show that there is more microbiology in the Bible than meets the eye!
Issues of Origins in Zoology and Genetics: A Look at the Evidence–by Marcia Oliveira de Paula
Zoology and genetics are required courses for biology majors. Both subjects are usually structured around the theme of the theory of evolution. A careful examination of the scientific basis of these disciplines shows that the evolutionary framework doesn't fit with a lot of their fundamental aspects, however. Some of these topics even constitute strong evidence in favor of intelligent design.
Intelligent Design: The Biochemical Challenge to Darwinian Evolution?–by Ewan Ward, Marty Hancock
While Christians may be convinced that design in nature points to a Creator-God, the general scientific community has not been persuaded. Perhaps more scientifically respectable work on intelligent design of the kind done by Behe and Dembski will encourage evolutionary scientists to look beyond purely naturalistic mechanisms to explain the complexity and meaning of life.
Rubisco: No Longer Burdened with Evolutionary Baggage–by Timothy G. Standish
Poor design in Rubisco can now be added to the growing list of failed Darwinian arguments from ignorance.
Caenorhabditis elegans as a Model to Understand the Role of Epigenetic Heritage in Microevolution–by Tiago A. J. de Souza
Questioning the Age of “Mitochondrial Eve?”–by L. James Gibson
Confirmation that fathers may sometimes pass mitochondrial DNA to their children violates the assumptions used to calculate the age of the most recent female common ancestor of all living humans. Published in Origins v. 21, n. 2.
Annotations from the Literature
A collection of short commentaries on scientific papers published in 2001, covering topics such as phylogeny of songbirds, theodicy, mutation rates, genetic load, fossilization process, Permian mass extinction, marsupial fossil in Madagascar, Cambrian Explosion, Ediacaran fossils, quality of the fossil record, philosophy of science, radiohalos, speciation in Galapagos finches.
Rushing to Judgment: Functionality in Noncoding or “Junk” DNA–by Timothy G. Standish
As many important functions played by noncoding DNA have come to light, the assumption can no longer be made that it represents DNA potsherds of evolution. How much data actually unambiguously support Darwinian evolution? What evolutionary theory actually predicts? And, how data can be used to check its predictive power? Published in Origins n. 53.
Two Jellyfish Genomes Are as Different as Humans and Sea Urchins–by L. James Gibson
Comparison of genomes of jellyfish and sea anemones highlights the importance of orphan genes in taxonomically close organisms.
The Giant Flightless Birds Have Similar Changes in Regulatory Genes Leading to Flightlessness–by L. James Gibson
Is the genetic basis of loss of flight due to mutations in protein-coding genes or in regulatory genes?
Transcription Factors and Body Morphology–by L. James Gibson
Humans have unique “developmental control genes” that distinguish them from chimpanzees and other animals
Different Colors on Different Soils–by L. James Gibson
The specific genes have been identified that cause a lizard to match the black rocks it lives on.
Human Genetic Degeneration–by L. James Gibson
An average of 70 mutations occur in each person.
A Mechanism for Rapid Change in Species–by L. James Gibson
Cichlid fish in Nicaraguan lakes show evidence of rapid change.
A Genomic Code for Chromosomal Structure–by Jim Gibson
Chromosomes regulate their own structure through their sequences of non-protein-coding DNA.
Surprising Molecules from Dinosaurs–by Jim Gibson
Claims of dinosaur DNA stir controversy
Pseudogenes at Work–by Jim Gibson
Pseudogenes are important in gene regulation and other activities.
“Silent” Substitutions Make a Difference–by Jim Gibson
Changing a DNA sequence can affect a protein even if it does not change the amino acid sequence.
Darwin’s Cost–by Jim Gibson
Species may undergo minor adaptation through Darwinian processes, but this comes at the cost of genetic deterioration.
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Genetic Entropy
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The Myth of Junk DNA
Jonathan Wells. 2011. Discovery Institute Press. ISBN-13: 978-1936599004
Signature in the Cell
Stephen C. Meyer. 2010. HarperOne. ISBN-13: 978-0061472794
The Edge of Evolution
Michael J. Behe. 2007. The Free Press. ISBN-13: 978-0743296205
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Key Coalition Lawmaker Threatens to Bring Down Government Over ultra-Orthodox Draft Bill
Moshe Gafni of United Torah Judaism says he will no longer vote for the government’s ‘delusional’ bills on drafting ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students
Jonathan Lis
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Member of Knesset Moshe Gafni and Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon in the Knesset on February 27, 2018.Credit: אוליבייה פיטוסי
A prominent member of the governing coalition announced Tuesday that he will no longer vote for the coalition’s “delusional” legislation. MK Moshe Gaftni (United Torah Judaism) issued his threat at a meeting of the Knesset Finance Committee, of which he is chairman, in response to objections from other coalition parties to two bills granting draft deferrals to ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students. UTJ and fellow ultra-Orthodox party Shas, wanted both bills to be submitted for the first of several Knesset votes Wednesday.
Gafni said UTJ and Shas would accept either of two alternatives. The first is an amendment to the existing conscription law — which the High Court of Justice struck down as unconstitutional in September, and gave the government a year to replace — that would let the Knesset override the court’s decisions. Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, who heads the Kulanu party, objected to this, but said “he’d support any other bill we brought,” Gafni recalled.
Next, the ultra-Orthodox parties proposed a Basic Law, the equivalent of a constitutional law, that would let full-time yeshiva students defer army service. "But Yisrael Beiteinu objects, though it would apparently have agreed to the override provision. So we’re stuck between them,” Gafni complained, referring to the party headed by Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman.
Therefore, Gafni said, “I will no longer vote for the delusional bills you bring. I’ve voted for them until now, I was part of this, all kinds of delusional bills that you brought. Until now, in defiance of our own positions, we went along with these bills because we understood that we’re part of a coalition and everyone has interests. But I will no longer vote for delusional bills.”
Later, in an interview with Israel Radio, he said he hadn’t coordinated this position with party colleagues or with the chairman of Shas, Interior Minister Arye Dery, “but I hope they’ll join me. This is a real crisis, not a mini-crisis. I’ll topple the coalition over this bill. The one who created this crisis is the High Court, which doesn’t understand the value of Torah study.”
UTJ and Shas have previously threatened to thwart passage of the annual budget, scheduled for Knesset voting in two weeks, if the Haredi conscription problem isn’t solved.
The proposed Basic Law would declare that studying Torah is more important than equality under the law, and would thus preclude the court from overturning draft deferrals for yeshiva students on the grounds that they violate equality. The amended conscription law would let yeshiva students defer army service until age 26.
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Numerical Evidence of Sinai Diffusion of Random-Mass Dirac Particles
Silvia Palpacelli & Sauro Succi
10.4208/cicp.OA-2016-0239
Commun. Comput. Phys., 23 (2018), pp. 899-909.
We present quantum Lattice Boltzmann simulations of the Dirac equation for quantum-relativistic particles with random mass. By choosing zero-average random mass fluctuation, the simulations show evidence of localization and ultra-slow Sinai diffusion, due to the interference of oppositely propagating branches of the quantum wavefunction which result from random sign changes of the mass around a zero-mean. The present results indicate that the quantum lattice Boltzmann scheme may offer a viable tool for the numerical simulation of quantum-relativistic transport phenomena in topological materials.
Microfiber Filter Performance Prediction Using a Lattice Boltzmann Method
Liliana de Luca Xavier Augusto, Jesse Ross-Jones, Gabriela Cantarelli Lopes, Paolo Tronville, José Antônio Silveira Gonçalves, Matthias Rädle & Mathias J. Krause
Fibrous filter media are made of small fibers (micro and nanoscale). In these cases, the Knudsen number can be appreciable and the slip phenomenon on the fluid boundary surfaces should be considered. For this purpose, the mesoscopic approach lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) can be applied to predict the flow, with appropriate boundary conditions (BC). This paper analyzes a fibrous microfilter, including the construction of the geometric model from scanning electron microscope (SEM) images, and the comparison with experimental results and macroscopic approach modeling. A slip condition was implemented in open-source code OpenLB, based on specular reflections of the populations. The validation of the proposed boundary condition was carried out by simulations in a 2D channel, disposed at 45 and 90 degrees, and simple cases of a flow around an octagon. The experimental order of convergence (EOC) was evaluated for all cases and the results of the pressure drop around the octagon were compared to data obtained by a macroscopic approach. A good agreement between the pressure drop through the filter media and the results obtained numerically and experimentally was observed. These findings endorse the accuracy of the implemented slip BC and the importance in considering this phenomenon in microscale systems.
Modelling Particle Capture Efficiency with Lattice Boltzmann Method
Jianhua Fan, Franck Lominé & Mustapha Hellou
The transport and deposition of particles over a fixed obstacle set in a fluid flow is investigated numerically. A two-dimensional model, based on lattice Boltzmann (LB) method and discrete element (DE) method, is used to simulate particle deposition. The corresponding method is two-way coupling in the sense that particle motion affects the fluid flow and reciprocally. The particle capture efficiency, as a function of particle size and Stokes number, is investigated using one-way (effect of the particle on the fluid is not considered) and two-way coupling respectively. The numerical simulations presented in this work are useful to understand the transport and deposition of particles and to predict the single fiber collection efficiency. The effect of obstruction shape on single fiber collection efficiency is investigated with LB-DE methods. Results show that the influence of particle on the flow field cannot be neglected for particles with large size. Numerical results for circular fiber collection efficiency are in good agreement with theoretical prediction and existing correlations. Enhanced collection efficiency is achieved by changing the fiber shape.
Numerical Simulations for Aerodynamic Performance of a Butterfly-Like Flapping Wing-Body Model with Various Wing Planforms
Kosuke Suzuki & Masato Yoshino
Wing planform is one of important factors for lift and thrust generation and enhancement in flapping flight. In this study, we numerically investigate the effect of wing planform on aerodynamic performance of a butterfly-like flapping wing-body model by using the immersed boundary-lattice Boltzmann method. The model flaps downward for generating the lift force and backward for generating the thrust force like an actual butterfly. We calculate the aerodynamic performance such as the lift force, the thrust force, the power expenditure, and the power loading for (i) trapezoidal wing planforms with various taper ratios (ratio of the wing-tip length to the wing-root length), (ii) rectangular wing planforms with various aspect ratios (ratio of the square of the wing length to the wing area), and (iii) an actual butterfly's wing planform at the Reynolds number of 500. As a result for the trapezoidal and rectangular wing planforms, we find that the lift and thrust forces increase at the cost of the power expenditure as the taper ratio increases and as the aspect ratio increases. In addition, it is found that the actual butterfly's wing planform is more efficient than any of the trapezoidal and rectangular wing planforms.
A CUDA-Based Implementation of a Fluid-Solid Interaction Solver: The Immersed Boundary Lattice-Boltzmann Lattice-Spring Method
Tai-Hsien Wu, Mohammadreza Khani, Lina Sawalha, James Springstead, John Kapenga & Dewei Qi
Commun. Comput. Phys., 23 (2018), pp. 980-1011.
The immersed boundary lattice-Boltzmann lattice-spring method (IBLLM) has previously been implemented to solve several systems involving deformable and moving solid bodies suspended in Navier-Stokes fluids, but these studies have generally been limited in scope by a lack of computing power. In this study a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in CUDA Fortran is implemented to solve a variety of systems, including a flexible beam, stretching of a red blood cell (RBC), and an ellipsoid under shear flow. A series of simulations is run to validate implementation of the IBLLM and analyze computing performance. Results demonstrate that an Intel Xeon E5645 fitted with an NVIDIA Tesla K40 graphics card running on a GPU improves computational speed by a maximum of over 80-fold increase in speed when compared with the same processor running on a CPU for solving a system of moderately sized solid and fluid particles. These studies represent the first report on using a single GPU device with CUDA Fortran in the implementation of the IBLLM solver. Incorporation of a GPU while solving with the versatile IBLLM technique will expand the range of complex fluid-solid interaction (FSI) problems that can be solved in a variety of fields.
WENO Scheme-Based Lattice Boltzmann Flux Solver for Simulation of Compressible Flows
You Li, Hai-Zhuan Yuan, Xiao-Dong Niu, Yu-Yue Yang & Shi Shu
Commun. Comput. Phys., 23 (2018), pp. 1012-1036.
In this paper, the finite difference weighed essentially non-oscillatory (WENO) scheme is incorporated into the recently developed lattice Boltzmann flux solver (LBFS) to simulate compressible flows. The resultant WENO-LBFS scheme combines advantages of WENO scheme and LBFS, e.g., high-order accuracy, high resolution and physical robustness. Various numerical tests are carried out to compare the performance of WENO-LBFS and that of other WENO-based flux solvers, including the Lax-Friedrichs flux, the modification of the Harten-Lax-van Leer flux, the multi-stage predictor-corrector flux and the flux limiter centered flux. It turns out that WENO-LBFS is able to capture discontinuous profile in shock waves. Comparatively, the WENO-LBFS scheme costs less CPU time and eases programming.
Monte Carlo Simulation of Spacecraft Reentry Aerothermodynamics and Analysis for Ablating Disintegration
Jie Liang, Zhihui Li, Xuguo Li & Weibo Shi
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It is important to have detailed knowledge of large scale spacecraft reentering atmospheric disintegration and main structures melting ablation for an accurate estimate of debris spread area. The direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) method is performed to simulate aerothermodynamic characteristics of Tiangong-1 simplified configuration in rarefied transitional regime during its reentry process. The hybrid Cartesian and surface unstructured triangular meshes as well as adaptive refinement are employed to deal with these complex configuration flows. Internal energy excitations and chemical reactions are considered to compute aero heating precisely. A large number of computational difficulties are solved by the DSMC parallel algorithm based on MPI environment. Hypersonic nitrogen flow of Mach 15.6 about a 25/55 deg biconic model is chosen as test cases for validation. The calculated pressure and heating rate distributions have good agreement with the experimental data. Based on the DSMC results of Tiangong-1 shape, the structure stress of solar panels connecting model is analyzed with finite element method. The heat conduction and ablation computations are performed on thin shell structure of spacecraft with one-dimensional model. The height of solar panels broken away from the spacecraft main body is preliminary estimated. The melting ablation of two module structure vehicle is analyzed for different reentering altitudes.
Numerical Study on Shock/Droplet Interaction Before a Standing Wall
Tun Wang, Nansheng Liu, Xiangyu Yi, Xiyun Lu & Pei Wang
In this work, numerical simulations have been performed to study the shock/ droplet interaction before a standing wall. The research efforts are directed to reveal the influence of the reshock on the flow features and interfacial dynamics. A five-equation model is applied to model the compressible multi-fluid flow with moving interface. The governing equations are solved under an axisymmetric assumption using a finite volume method. By varying the incident shock Mach number ($M_S$) and the distance (L) between the droplet and the wall, the wave motion and the droplet deformation are closely examined for four typical simulations. Also, the underlying physics of some salient flow features and interfacial behavior is discussed. Moreover, the maximum wall pressure is monitored in term that structural damage is possibly induced to the wall as a result of the shock/droplet interaction. The droplet kinematics is examined via the center-of-mass displacement and velocity, to clarify the integral effects of changing $M_S$ and L.
Using Orthorhombic Lattice Boltzmann Model to Research the Liquid Transport in Gas Diffusion Layer with Different Micro Porous Layer Coated
Peng Xu, Sichuan Xu & Yuan Gao
Water management in gas diffusion layer (GDL) and micro porous layer (MPL) poses a great impact on performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). And enhancement of the performance of fuel cells requires an appropriate water balance between the conservation of membrane humidity and the discharge of excess water produced in the cell. The Lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) can enable more straight simulation of fluid flow with complex solid structures, compared with conventional computational fluid dynamics (CFD) method based on Navier-Stokes equations. In this study, the orthorhombic pseudo-potential multiphase lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) is used to investigate liquid water transport in the MPL and GDL of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). And the GDL and MPL structure images are all acquired by the stochastic generation method. We compared the GDL coated by the MPL with different thickness and different porosity. Numerical results confirm that influence of porosity is much greater than the thickness, which can help to improve the GDL and MPL design.
Further Investigation on the Flow and Heat Transfer Mechanism of Single-Jet Film Cooling Based on Hybrid Thermal Lattice Boltzmann Method
Yanqin Shangguan, Xian Wang, Hu Zhang & Yueming Li
Massively parallel simulation applied multiple graphic processing units (multi-GPUs) is carried out to perform an in-depth investigation on the flow and heat transfer mechanism in film cooling based on hybrid thermal lattice Boltzmann method (HTLBM). For the flow field, multiple-relaxation-time (MRT) collision model is used. A coolant jet is injected at an inclined angle of α=30◦into a turbulent flat plate boundary layer profile with free-stream Reynolds number of Re = 4000. In our previous work [1], we proposed a three-part definition for the jet-crossflow-interaction region according to the turbulent kinetic energy (TKE) distribution and the unsteady mixing characteristics in each domain were studied qualitatively. In order to further investigate this phenomenon, a more detailed study on unsteady flow and heat transfer characteristics is performed in this work. The results show that the shear domain is dominated by the shearing effect and covered by stable coolant film. In rotating domain, the turbulent intensity increases because of the violent mixing between crossflow and jet flow and the coolant film begins to spread in lateral. All of these cause the rapid decrease in coolant film stability. The great turbulent-dissipation effect in dissipation domain weakens the turbulent intensity and strengthens the fluctuation of spanwise velocity. The cooling performance is very poor.
Wetting Boundary Condition in an Improved Lattice Boltzmann Method for Nonideal Gases
Qin Lou, Mo Yang & Hongtao Xu
A numerical scheme capable of modeling fluid behavior on wetting surfaces is developed based on an interface-capturing lattice Boltzmann equation model [Q. Lou and Z. Guo, Phys. Rev. E 91, 013302 (2015)], which has not yet been applied to wetting problems. With the proposed numerical scheme, the spurious densities near the solid surfaces can be eliminated and a wide range of equilibrium contact angles can also be reproduced. Further, the equilibrium contact angle on the solid surface, as a simulation parameter, can be given in advance according to the wettability. Numerical tests, including the dynamics behavior of a liquid drop spreading on a smooth surface and the capillary intrusion, demonstrate that the proposed numerical scheme performs well and can eliminate the spurious densities near the solid surface.
The Simplified Lattice Boltzmann Method on Non-Uniform Meshes
Zhen Chen, Chang Shu & Danielle S. Tan
In this paper, we present an improved version of the simplified lattice Boltzmann method on non-uniform meshes. This method is based on the recently-proposed simplified lattice Boltzmann method (SLBM) without evolution of the distribution functions. In SLBM, the macroscopic variables, rather than the distribution functions, are directly updated. Therefore, SLBM calls for lower cost in virtual memories and can directly implement physical boundary conditions. However, one big issue in SLBM is the lattice uniformity, which is inherited from the standard LBM and this makes SLBM only applicable on uniform meshes. To further extend SLBM to non-uniform meshes, Lagrange interpolation algorithm is introduced in this paper to determine quantities at positions where the streaming process is initiated. The theoretical foundation of the interpolation process is that both the equilibrium part and the non-equilibrium part of the distribution functions are continuous in physical space. In practical implementation, the Lagrange interpolation polynomials can be computed and stored in advance, due to which little extra efforts are brought into the computation. Three numerical tests are conducted with good agreements to reference data, which validates the robustness of the present method and shows its potential for applications to non-uniform meshes with curved boundaries.
Three-Dimensional Numerical Simulation of Droplet Evaporation Using the Lattice Boltzmann Method Based on GPU-CUDA Accelerated Algorithm
Qingyu Zhang, Changsheng Zhu & Mingfang Zhu
The three-dimensional (3D) single component multiphase Shan-Chen lattice Boltzmann (LB) model is implemented with the GPU-accelerated algorithm based on the CUDA platform for the simulation of droplet evaporation. It is found that the speed-up of the GPU-accelerated 3D LB model with respect to the CPU-based 3D LB model increases with the computational node number. The maximum speed-up is higher than around 300 when the computational domain is composed of $256^3$ computational nodes. Regarding the calculations performed using the GPU-accelerated 3D LB model that incorporates the operation of data output through CPU, the percentage of computational time consumed by CPU for executing the sequential tasks increases with the computational node number. The model validations are carried out through the comparisons of the simulations with Laplace's law and the $D^2$ law. Then, the GPU-accelerated 3D LB model is applied to simulate the evaporation phenomena of a droplet laying on smooth and rough solid surfaces. It is shown that the contact angle of the evaporating droplet on a smooth solid surface almost remains stable during the evaporation process. For the evaporating droplet sitting on a rough solid surface, however, the time evolution of the contact angle displays obvious oscillations. The simulated morphology evolution of the evaporating droplet sitting on a rough solid surface demonstrates that the oscillations of the contact angle are governed by the stick-slip movement, namely, depinning and receding, of the liquid-gas-solid contact line. This can be attributed to the large hysteresis of the droplet displaying the wetting Wenzel state.
DSMC Approach for Rarefied Air Ionization during Spacecraft Reentry
Ming Fang, Zhihui Li, Zhonghua Li & Chunxuan Li
The traditional DSMC method is extended to simulate three-dimensional (3D) rarefied ionization flows around spacecrafts during hypervelocity reentry. The electron mass amplification is utilized and the reaction rates involving electron are modified correspondingly. A weighting factor scheme for trace species is proposed, and its impacts on collision mechanism, the realization of chemical reactions as well as the calculations of macroscopic parameters are considered. The proposed DSMC algorithm is highly efficient in simulating weakly inhomogeneous flows, and its reliability is validated by the comparisons with aerodynamics force test of Shenzhou capsule model in low density wind tunnel, the electron number densities of RAM-C II and Stardust in rarefied transitional flow regimes. The introduction of rare species weighting factor scheme can significantly improves the smoothness of the number density contours of rare species, especially for that of electron in weak ionization case, while it has negligible effect on the macroscopic flow parameters. The ionization characteristics of the Chinese lunar capsule reentry process is analyzed for the first time at the altitudes of 80km, 85km and 90km, and the predicted communication blackout altitude agrees with the actual reentry flight data. The computation reveals that, for blunt body reentry with a speed larger than the second cosmic speed, the main ionization source is the direct collision ionization, and the electron number density is high enough to cause communication blackout in traditional rarefied flow regimes.
Self-Propelled Jump Regime in Nanoscale Droplet Collisions: A Molecular Dynamics Study
Yi Ran Zhang, Xi Zhuo Jiang, Yi Ran Chen & Kai Hong Luo
Self-propelled jump of droplets is among the most striking phenomena in droplet collisions on substrates. Self-propelled jump phenomena of droplets have been observed in experiments, which have also been reproduced in macro- or mesoscale numerical simulations. However, there have been few previous studies on the phenomena at nanoscales. To unravel the dynamics and mechanisms of nanoscale binary droplet collisions on substrates, head-on collision processes of two identical water droplets with diameters of 10nm on graphite substrates are investigated by molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. By varying the impact Reynolds number of binary droplet collisions on hydrophilic or hydrophobic substrates, we successfully reproduce self-propelled jump of droplets on a super-hydrophobic surface with a contact angle of 143◦ and a relatively high impact Reynolds number of 17.5. Parametric studies indicate that both high impact Reynolds numbers and high hydrophobicity promote self-propelled jump. Moreover, the criterion based on the Ohnesorge number derived from the mesoscopic self-propelled jump regime is insufficient to precisely predict a nanoscale self-propelled jump phenomenon. For this reason, our study includes the impact Reynolds number and the substrate properties like contact angle as additional criteria to refine and extend the current theory for the self-propelled jump behaviours to nanoscales. The study provides insight into the mechanism of self-propelled jump phenomenon at nanoscales.
DNS Study of Initial-Stage Shock-Particle Curtain Interaction
Ling-Jie Jiang, Xiao-Long Deng & Liang Tao
High speed particulate flow appears in many scientific and engineering problems. Current work focuses on the situation with volume fraction of particles between 0.001 and 0.5, in which both particle-fluid and particle-particle interactions are important. Based on the stratified multi-phase flow model (Chang & Liou, J. Comput. Phys. 225 (2007), 840-873) with Euler equations, by regarding one phase as solid, a numerical method is developed to conduct direct numerical simulations (DNS) to high speed particulate flows. It is then applied to simulate the problem with a planar shock wave impacting on a particle curtain, but focusing on the initial stage, in which the particles can be regarded as static. 2-D simulations are conducted by keeping the total volume fraction of particles and changing the number of particles. The convergence of shock wave locations and turbulent energy are observed. A 1-D volume-averaged model is also studied and compared with the DNS, which gives effective drag coefficients. A 3-D DNS is conducted to compare with the 2-D DNS and 1-D model, showing that more detailed 3-D DNS studies are needed. The convergent values obtained from current work can be applied to the study of very small particle cases and to the model development.
Lattice Boltzmann Method for Wave Propagation in Elastic Solids
J. Surya Narayana Murthy, Praveen Kumar Kolluru, Vishwanathan Kumaran & Santosh Ansumali
We present a new lattice Boltzmann formulation for elastic solids and analyse the issue of conservation laws for solids. This new formulation allows tunable Poisson ratio. As a first benchmark problem, we consider an elastic wave propagating in an infinite homogeneous medium with point force and point dipole Ricker wavelet as the source. The method is successful in simulating behavior of elastic wave motion as a function of Poisson ratio.
Liquid Fuel Evaporation under Supercritical Conditions
Guowei Xiao, Kai Hong Luo, Xiao Ma & Shijin Shuai
Molecular dynamics simulations are performed to study the supercritical mixing process of the n-dodecane/nitrogen binary system. Previous studies have shown the existence of supercritical phenomenon under certain conditions in modern propulsion systems such as diesel engines. However, the physical mechanisms and internal driving forces of this phenomenon are still not well understood. In this paper, we attempt to answer this question through simulating the diffusion and evaporation of gaseous nitrogen and liquid phase n-dodecane. It addresses under what conditions the supercritical transition phenomenon happens and what features the supercritical evaporation process has. A unique configuration is constructed to mimic the evaporation of an n-dodecane thin film in an open nitrogen environment under conditions ranging from subcritical to supercritical. The detailed structure of the liquid-vapor interface during the evaporating process is described and the evaporation rate and the interface thickness are estimated, which show differences between subcritical and supercritical evaporation. Results indicate that under relatively high pressure conditions, the liquid surface transitions into supercritical state, and the liquid-vapor interface expands significantly with vanishing surface tension, leading to a diffusion like mixing process. It is shown that the supercritical evaporation would happen under conditions that correspond to the in-cylinder conditions of a turbo-charged engine.
Curious Convergence Properties of Lattice Boltzmann Schemes for Diffusion with Acoustic Scaling
Bruce M. Boghosian, François Dubois, Benjamin Graille, Pierre Lallemand & Mohamed-Mahdi Tekitek
We consider the D1Q3 lattice Boltzmann scheme with an acoustic scale for the simulation of diffusive processes. When the mesh is refined while holding the diffusivity constant, we first obtain asymptotic convergence. When the mesh size tends to zero, however, this convergence breaks down in a curious fashion, and we observe qualitative discrepancies from analytical solutions of the heat equation. In this work, a new asymptotic analysis is derived to explain this phenomenon using the Taylor expansion method, and a partial differential equation of acoustic type is obtained in the asymptotic limit. We show that the error between the D1Q3 numerical solution and a finite-difference approximation of this acoustic-type partial differential equation tends to zero in the asymptotic limit. In addition, a wave vector analysis of this asymptotic regime demonstrates that the dispersion equation has nontrivial complex eigenvalues, a sign of underlying propagation phenomena, and a portent of the unusual convergence properties mentioned above.
On the Effects of Reactant Flow Rarefaction on Heterogeneous Catalysis: A Regularized Lattice Boltzmann Study
Giacomo Falcucci, Andrea Montessori & Sauro Succi
In this paper, a numerical investigation on heterogeneous catalysis is performed by means of a Regularized Lattice BGK approach. The effects of different values of the reactant flow Knudsen numbers are evaluated, in terms of conversion efficiency and penetration inside the structure of a nano-porous gold ingot. The results are in line with experimental evidence in the literature and open interesting perspectives for the optimal design of future nano-catalytic devices.
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Home Global Village US senators seek to stop sale of advanced jets to UAE
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"I support the normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, but nothing in that agreement requires us to flood the region with more weapons and facilitate a dangerous arms race," Murphy said.
Three US senators on Wednesday launched a bid to block the sale of top-of-the-line F-35 jets to the United Arab Emirates, voicing concern over the deal seen as a reward for the nation’s recognition of Israel.
Even if the three can persuade a majority in Congress to oppose the $23 billion package, lawmakers would face an uphill climb to override a veto by outgoing President Donald Trump.
Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat close to President-elect Joe Biden, said that the UAE violated terms of previous sales, pointing to reports that weapons sent to the US ally have been discovered in war-ravaged Libya and Yemen.
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“I support the normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, but nothing in that agreement requires us to flood the region with more weapons and facilitate a dangerous arms race,” Murphy said in a statement.
He sponsored the resolution with Robert Menendez, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Rand Paul, a Republican who is generally supportive of Trump but is critical of US military interventions.
"I support the normalization of relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but nothing in that agreement requires us to flood the region with more weapons and facilitate a dangerous arms race," says Sen @ChrisMurphyCT https://t.co/ngOHNJdCA4
— Michele Dunne (@MicheleDDunne) November 18, 2020
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo last week formally informed Congress of the sale, hailing the UAE normalization with Israel and casting the sale as part of efforts against mutual adversary Iran.
The UAE had long requested the F-35s, which have stealth capacity and can be deployed for precision bombing, intelligence gathering and air-to-air combat.
Israel had considered its own F-35 fleet to be vital to its own strategic edge over Arab nations but dropped its opposition to the US sale as it saw the advantage of normalized ties.
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Congress last year tried to block a major arms package for Saudi Arabia and the UAE but failed to muster the two-thirds majority to override Trump’s vetoes.
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Last month, the UAE and Israel announced a US-brokered agreement to normalize relations, including opening embassies in each other’s territory. The UAE will be the third Arab country to sign a peace agreement with Israel following Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994.
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Ariel Gold, national co-director of Code Pink, an anti-war feminist group, echoed Jahshan’s remarks, saying that the deal aims to boost all three leaders involved.
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She said Trump wants to divert US public attention away from the mounting death toll of the pandemic; UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed wants to distract from his country’s human rights abuses, and Netanyahu wants to quell demonstrations against his government.
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Any work that is $500 or more in value. Examples: installing a pool, interior remodeling, siding, roofing and for any rehabilitation work. Work such as installing a fence, deck or porch require zoning approval so a permit is required regardless of the total value. For electrical and plumbing, contact Inspections Department.
What do I need to bring in to get a NIPSCO reconnect inspection (Gas and/or Electric Reconnect)?
Proof of ownership (if property was recently purchased), Drivers License or State ID (does not have to match address to be inspected), $25 inspection fee for gas &/or $25 inspection fee for electric. If you are a tenant, signed lease and Drivers License or State ID.
How can I find the zoning for a property?
Contact the Zoning division of the Inspections Department @ 219-853-6318. The Zoning map can not be found on the webpage. Sorry for the inconvenience.
What is the Rental Registration deadline and cost?
April 15th of every year and $5 per unit.
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The city of Tromsø stands on an island at the far north of Norway, more than 1, miles from Oslo. The island of Tromsøya is 22 miles within the Arctic Circle. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge and tunnel and Tromsø Airport is on the west side of the island about two miles from the city centre. Hire a car in Tromsø to explore nearby attractions like the polar zoo at Bardu, the pretty fishing village of Hella and the Profil glass design studio. The surrounding land- and seascapes are dramatic enough to reward a tour in any direction too
It's easiest to explore when you hire a car in Tromsø. You'll see that there are dozens of historic wooden houses, although the modern 'Arctic Cathedral' church is the most distinctive landmark. The city's attractions include the free Arctic-Alpine Botanic Gardens run by the University and the city museum in a grand 19th-century building. The Polar Museum in the old quayside Customs House and the modern Polaria Experience Centre further along the waterfront are popular destinations too. A cable car can take you to the top of Mount Storsteinen for the views, which are especially memorable during the Midnight Sun, with an opportunity to see the Northern Lights.
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Tromsoe - Samuel Arnesensgate 5
Opening hours: Mo-Fr 0700-1700, Sa-Su 1000-1700
Address: Samuel Arnesensgate 5
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Tromsoe - Vans & Trucks
Opening hours: Mo-Fr 0800-1600, Sa-Su closed (This location will be closed from 31 December 2019)
Address: Fridtjof Nansen Plass 3C
Phone: +47-482-62-000
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Mazda Mazda CX-30 Select Package
Under the hood you'll find a 4 cylinder engine with more than 170 horsepower, and for added security, dynamic Stability Control supplements the drivetrain. Mazda prioritized practicality, efficiency, and style by including: 1-touch window functionality, a tachometer, front bucket seats, front dual-zone air conditioning, turn signal indicator mirrors, rain sensing wipers, and remote keyless entry. Side curtain airbags deploy in extreme circumstances…
Under the hood you'll find a 4 cylinder engine with more than 170 horsepower, and for added security, dynamic Stability Control supplements the drivetrain. Mazda infused the interior with top shelf amenities, such as: a tachometer, a trip computer, a power rear cargo door, lane departure warning, power windows, remote keyless entry, and a split folding rear seat. Features such as automatic…
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Under the hood you'll find a 4 cylinder engine with more than 170 horsepower, and for added security, dynamic Stability Control supplements the drivetrain. Mazda prioritized practicality, efficiency, and style by including: leather upholstery, a rear window wiper, a trip computer, front dual-zone air conditioning, power moon roof, power windows, and much more. The unique heads-up display projects vehicle information onto the…
It features an automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, and a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine. Mazda prioritized practicality, efficiency, and style by including: leather upholstery, heated seats, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, turn signal indicator mirrors, a power liftgate, lane departure warning, and air conditioning. For drivers who enjoy the natural environment, a power moon roof allows an infusion of fresh air. Audio…
It features an automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, and a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine. Mazda prioritized fit and finish as evidenced by: delay-off headlights, front bucket seats, front dual-zone air conditioning, turn signal indicator mirrors, lane departure warning, rear wipers, and a split folding rear seat. Audio features include an AM/FM radio, steering wheel mounted audio controls, and 8 speakers, providing…
Smooth gearshifts are achieved thanks to the 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine, and for added security, dynamic Stability Control supplements the drivetrain. Mazda prioritized practicality, efficiency, and style by including: delay-off headlights, 1-touch window functionality, power door mirrors, rain sensing wipers, power windows, remote keyless entry, and more. Audio features include an AM/FM radio, steering wheel mounted audio controls, and 8…
It features a front-wheel-drive platform, an automatic transmission, and a 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine. Mazda prioritized fit and finish as evidenced by: heated seats, power moon roof, turn signal indicator mirrors, a power rear cargo door, power windows, remote keyless entry, and seat memory. Features such as automatic climate control and leather upholstery prove that economical transportation does not need to…
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The Hueneme School District serves approximately 1,000 identified gifted and talented students in grades 3-8. GATE testing is scheduled in the spring every year at each school for grades 3-7. Parents and teachers may download the referral and parent permission forms from this website and submit them to the principal. Elementary sites offer GATE students at least one form of grouping in order to challenge them in their area(s) of strength. Additionally, an enrichment program is offered at each site, generally after school once a week. Advanced GATE Honors classes in all content areas are available at both junior highs for students who qualify.
Cynthia Delgado, GATE Administrator
Websites and Resources
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Healthy Homes Initiatives (HHIs) work with families, agencies and local partners to provide education and access to interventions which will create warm, dry and uncrowded homes.
Cold, damp, crowded homes can increase the risk of respiratory issues and other preventable health conditions, such as rheumatic fever and skin infections. There is strong evidence, nationally and internationally, of improved health outcomes resulting from warmer and drier homes.
Improving housing is also an equity issue, with Māori and Pacific families being over-represented in low-income households in areas of poorer quality and crowded housing.
The Healthy Homes Initiatives (HHIs) were established between December 2013 and March 2015 and cover 11 district health boards (DHBs) with a high incidence of rheumatic fever. Initially, the HHIs targeted low-income families with children at risk of rheumatic fever who were living in crowded households.
In 2016, the breadth of the programme was expanded. It focuses more broadly on providing warm, dry and healthy housing for:
low-income families with children aged between 0 and 5 who’ve been hospitalised with a specified housing-related condition
families with children also between 0 and 5 for whom at least two of the social investment risk-factors apply.
How Healthy Homes Initiatives work
The HHIs identify eligible families, working with them to carry out a comprehensive housing assessment and complete an individualised action plan to create a warmer, drier, healthier home.
The HHIs then help families to get the interventions they need to create a better living environment, especially for their children. Interventions given to these families include help with accessing insulation, curtains, beds, bedding, minor repairs, floor coverings, ventilation, heating sources, Full And Correct Entitlement assessments through Work and Income, support with power bills, and finding alternative accommodation as needed.
The Ministry has a selection of resources and tips available on this website for creating and maintaining warm, healthy homes.
The Ministry of Health has worked closely with a number of key government agencies, such as Housing New Zealand (HNZ), Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and the Energy Efficiency Conversation Authority (EECA) and, more recently, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to enhance the service for families.
For example, some families are eligible for the Rheumatic Fever Fast Track onto the social housing waitlist and families living in HNZ properties are able to access key capital interventions, such as insulation (usually within 90 days).
The 11 district health boards involved in providing HHI are:
Auckland through Noho Ahuru
Waitemata through Noho Ahuru
Counties Manukau through the Auckland-wide HHI (AWHI)
Northland through Manawa Ora
Waikato through Whare Ora
Wellington region (Hutt Valley and Capital & Coast) through Well Homes
Lakes through its Health Homes Service
Bay of Plenty through Healthy Homes BOP
Hawke’s Bay through its Child Healthy Housing Programme
Tairawhiti through Turanga Health HHI and Ngati Porou Hauora HHI.
HHI provider locations
Warmer, drier homes
Healthy Homes Initiative Outcomes Evaluation Service: Initial Analysis of Health Outcomes (Interim Report)
Healthy Homes Initiative – Auckland Co-design: testing ideas to make homes warmer and drier: Report on stage one
Healthy Homes Initiative – Auckland Co-design: testing ideas to make homes warmer and drier: Report on stage two
Healthy Homes Initiative Evaluation: Final Report
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Dublin Lifestyle
Other September 10, 2011
24 square feet of nothingness
The heart doesn’t thump. It’s more like pum-POOM, falling at intervals of just over a second, and accompanied by the barely audible pressure of blood forcing its way into a ventricle. In here, it seems to beat at the volume of human speech, though it’s dramatically overpowered by the slight creek of a gentle raise of the arm in the darkness. My surroundings are such an empty nothingness that I can only tell for certain whether my eyes are open or closed by poking at the eyeball. Occasionally, without warning, an anatomical extremity collides with the invisible walls surrounding my half-naked body. It’s the gentlest of collisions, but its unpredictability sends a tsunami of shockwaves through the darkness, bouncing my floating body back into a seemingly static yet endlessly unstable state of suspension.
About 45 minutes pass, and I turn on the light switch. I’m floating in a salty bath in the blindingly dark confines of what’s essentially a blacked out, nicely heated paddling pool. It’s intimidating at first, yet the kind of blackness that descends when the lights flicker out – fused with the deathly silence aided by ear plugs and the gentle two-tone beat of the heart – quickly evaporates any concept of time. Soon afterwards, the head begins to swirl with entirely un-stimulated randomness, spinning between complete consciousness and a day-dream state. After five minutes, virtual to-do lists and ‘thinking time’ are exhausted and overwhelmed. Sheer serenity, empty space and stress relief kick in: I’m floating in a carbon fibre tub in a central Dublin basement, but I could be anywhere, or equally, nowhere.
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Wild By Nature LLP
10th September 2020 to 10th October 2020
I/WE Wild by Nature LLP hereby give notice that an application was made to Herefordshire Council on the 2nd day of September 2020
For a Grant of a licence to operate a premises at Wild By Nature, Lower House Farm, Longtown, Hereford. HR2 ONT from which the following licensable activities are proposed
Films (Indoors/Outdoors), Live Music (Indoors/ Outdoors), Recorded Music (Indoors/Outdoors) Monday - Sunday 12:00 - 24:00 Late Night Refreshment (Indoors/Outdoors) Monday - Sunday 23:00 - 24:00 Sale/Supply of Alcohol (consumption on and off the premises) Monday - Sunday 12:00 - 24:00
The full application, giving details about the premise and proposed licensable activities, has been sent to the Licensing Section, Herefordshire council. This may be inspected, free of charge, at the offices of the council at
8 St Owen Street, Hereford. HR12PJ between the hours of 09:30 -13:30 (or by prior appointment) Monday to Friday or
https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/info/200145/
business/58/ currentJicensing_applications An interested party or Responsible Authority may make representations to the Licensing Section within 28 Consecutive Days of the day the application was made as detailed above.
An interested party or Responsible Authority may make representations to the Licensing Section within 28 Consecutive Days of the day the application was made as detailed above.
(End date of consultation 30th September 2020) It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and a person may be liable on summary conviction to an unlimitedfine
Section 53 of the Wildlife And Countryside Act
Section 53 of the Wildlife And Countryside Act 1981, Definitive Map And Statement for the County of Herefordshire, Herefordshire Council,
Goods Vehicle Operator's Licence Mr Anthony Evans and Mr Benjamin Evans trading as Watkins Brothers of Great Turnant Farm, Longtown,
Goods Vehicle Operator's Licence Simon Bigley trading as Simon Emlyn Bigley & Partners, The Quakers, Michaelchurch Escley, Hereford, HR2 0PT is
Goods Vehicle Operator's Licence Tommy Wood-Cole trading as Tommy Wood-Cole of Tomana Farm, Longtown, Hereford, HR2 OLW Is applying for a
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL PUBLIC FOOTPATH LQ77, LONGTOWN (TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2018
Herefordshire Council Notice of Continuation The County of Herefordshire District Council, known as Herefordshire Council, made the
Notice effective from Thu 10 Jan 19 to Sat 9 Feb 19
Herefordshire Council Notice of Making The County of Herefordshire District Council, known as Herefordshire Council, made the HEREFORDSHIRE
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Herefordshire Council Notice of Making NOTICE is hereby given that Herefordshire Council, as highway authority, have, under its relevant
Open Meeting for CL44 Reg Right Holders
Open Meeting for CL44 Reg Right Holders Monday 28th January 2019 7.30pm Craswall Village Hall Discuss possible future NE Schemes
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By Rachel Jamieson
Northern adding to its class list at Great Falls College
Last updated 6/30/2020 at 7:38am
Havre Daily News/Jack Lambert
Montana State University-Northern Chancellor Greg Kegel poses for a portrait in his office Friday. Northern is continuing to offer classes outside of its Havre campus and is bringing two business classes back this fall to the College of Great Falls.
Montana State University-Northern is bringing back two of its business classes at Montana State University Great Falls College for this fall semester.
Montana State University Great Falls College Communications Director Scott Thompson said two upper division business classes will be offered in Great Falls, BFIN 322 Business Finance and BMGT 335 Management and Organization.
"Offering these two business classes in-person on Great Falls College's campus adds another opportunity for students to complete a bachelor's degree," he said. "Great Falls College and MSU-N have articulation agreements in place, including in business, which enable students to complete an associate degree at Great Falls College and then smoothly transfer to MSU-N to complete a bachelor's degree - either on its campus or online."
As campuses in the Montana State University system, he said, Great Falls College and MSU-Northern have a long-standing history of working together.
Northern Chancellor Greg Kegel said the university has been working collaboratively with Great Falls College for a number years and at one point Northern had its own campus in Great Falls.
"Every community needs certain things to be delivered, and we try to be responsive to those types of needs," he said. "... We've got a great working relationship with Dean (Susan) Wolff, who's in charge of the campus down there."
He said Great Falls College has always been a good partner of Northern in allowing them to collaborate together and work on four-year tech programs.
MSU-N has been offering not only business classes on the Great Falls College campus for years, he said, but education and nursing classes.
"We've had a long history, and her goal and my goal is to do more so that we meet more of the needs that the community has right now," Kegel said.
Great Falls has a need for K-12, elementary teachers and the secondary teachers, in their school system, he said.
"What we want to do is work with anybody that needs something we got," he added.
He said in Miles City and Glendive some of Northern's diesel tech classes are broadcasted through live interactive video streaming to those campuses.
Northern put that together six to seven years ago, he said.
Students interested in taking either or both of Northern's business classes should contact Admissions at Northern at 406-265-3704, or [email protected] MSU-Northern is starting its fall classes Monday, Aug. 31.
Students interested in starting their associate degree at Great Falls College should contact admissions at Great Falls College at 406-268-3700, or [email protected]
All paperwork for Great Falls College needs to be submitted by Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Great Falls College is starting its fall classes Monday, Aug. 17.
"Our focus is on providing educational opportunities to serve the community," Great Falls College General Studies Director Leanne Frost said in a press release. "Our relationship with MSU-Northern enables those in and around Great Falls to earn a bachelor's degree in education or business without leaving the community."
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Capital Gains Tax changes from the 2016 Budget
by Hawsons CC | Mar 21, 2016 | Aaron Hemmington, Corporate Tax, SME, Tax
Changes to Capital Gains Tax
There were a number of positive announcements on Capital Gains Tax (CGT) which will please investors and entrepreneurs.
The headline grabbing announcement was the reduction of the higher rate of CGT from 28% to 20% and the basic rate from 18% to 10%. The trust CGT rate will also reduce from 28% to 20%.
The 28% and 18% rates will continue to apply for gains on residential property that do not qualify for private residence relief. In addition, the 28% rate still applies for ATED related gains. These changes will take effect for disposals made on or after 6 April 2016.
There were also announcements in respect of entrepreneur’s relief (ER) and employee shareholders.
ER currently provides a 10% rate of CGT on the sale of shares in a trading company or holding company of a trading group where, throughout the year prior to the disposal, the individual was a director/employee and owned at least 5 percent of the share capital and 5 percent of the voting rights.
In a welcome move ER will be extended to external investors in unlisted trading companies. However, this will only apply to the disposal of new shares issued on or after 17 March 2016 where they are subscribed for in cash and are held continuously for 3 years prior to disposal.
Rules were introduced in 2014 to prevent individuals claiming ER on disposals of goodwill when they transfer their business to a company in which they, or a member of their family, held any shares.
Legislation will be introduced to allow ER to be claimed on gains on goodwill where the individual holds less than 5% of the shares, and less than 5% of the voting power, in the acquiring company.
Associated disposals
An associated disposal of a privately held qualifying asset can only qualify for ER if there is also a material disposal of 5% or more of the claimant’s share in a partnership or holding in a company. However, the government have announced this will not apply where the claimant disposes of the whole of his interest and has previously held a larger stake.
Revisions are also to be made so that ER will be allowed on an associated disposal of a privately held qualifying asset when the accompanying disposal of business assets is to a family member.
In 2015 the rules were changed so that a company investing in a JV could no longer determine its trading status for ER by reference to the activities of the JV. This resulted in some commercial structures ceasing to qualify for ER. The rules will be amended so that a company investing in a JV will be treated as carrying on a fractional proportion of its trade. In addition, the trading activities of a company in its capacity as a partner in a firm will be taken into account in deciding whether the company is a trading company for ER purposes.
It will also be a requirement that the individual making the disposal has at least a 5% interest in the shares of the JV company or, 5% of the profit or assets in the JV partnership, and effectively controls at least 5% of the voting rights in that company or partnership.
Employee shareholders
Previously, employees who acquired shares under an ‘employee shareholder agreement’ had an unlimited CGT exemption on those shares where the initial value was less than £50K. However, the exemption will now be limited to £100K of lifetime gains where the disposal is of shares acquired under Employee Shareholder Agreements entered into after 16 March 2016.
For more information regarding the Capital Gains Tax changes announced in Budget 2016 please get in touch.
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. Start today by opening an IG account.
3. DBS has no retrenchment plans for 2020
Gupta also said in a 09 April 2020 statement that the company, which employs over 28,000 people as at the end of 2019, is not planning any layoffs this year.
‘While these are clearly challenging times for all, DBS recognises the key role that we play in support of employees, customers, shareholders and the community. Our capital and liquidity positions are strong,” said Gupta.
He added: ‘Given the resilience of our franchise, we do not envisage having to undertake any retrenchment exercise because of the Covid-19 situation.”
4. DBS donated S$13 million in Covid-19 relief
On 16 April, the bank announced that it would be donating S$10.5 million to help regional communities that have been impacted by Covid-19.
Through its 'Stronger Together Fund’, the bank sought to provide about 4.5 million meals and care packs to affected individuals across its six key markets, namely Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India, Indonesia and Taiwan.
In India and Indonesia, where medical supplies are severely lacking, DBS said it will also fund the procurement of diagnostic test kits, ventilators and protective gear to help in the fight against Covid-19.
In addition to its donations, across the region, DBS is also rallying employees behind the cause, with a pledge to match funds raised.
In Singapore, the Covid-19 situation has resulted in an increase in demand for food support as more people are placed on no-pay leave or made redundant. To address this, DBS partnered with The Food Bank Singapore and ItsRainingRaincoats in an S$2.5 million initiative to provide some 200,000 meals to the elderly, low-income and migrant workers.
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Film Review: Woody Allen Has Run Out of Ideas with ‘Wonder Wheel’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 10, 2017 - 8:06am
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Jack Gore
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CHICAGO – Woody Allen emptied out his junk drawer of discarded script ideas and somehow managed to convince Kate Winslet to star in it. That’s the gist of the latest “serious Woody” entry in the Oscar winner’s long running career. Woody Allen has had some timeless triumphs, but lately he’s been more about quantity than quality.
Film News: Martin Landau, Oscar Winner for ‘Ed Wood,’ Dies at 89
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 17, 2017 - 6:53am
Crimes and Misdemeanors
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
LOS ANGELES – His acting career spanned from working with Alfred Hitchcock to Tim Burton. Along the way, he had significant TV and film roles including a Best Supporting Oscar win for portraying Bela Lugosi in Burton’s “Ed Wood”. Martin Landau died in Los Angeles on July 15, 2017. He was 89.
Film Feature: Top 20 Interviews of 2016, by Patrick McDonald
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 26, 2017 - 3:55pm
Joe Arce
Norman Lear
Paul Dooley
Richard Cotovsky
CHICAGO –To quote the sublime Bruce Springsteen, it’s just “talk, talk, talk ‘til you lose your patience.” Well, that ain’t HollywoodChicago.com’s Patrick McDonald, who throws down the über-interview on a series of movers, shakers and magical filmmakers. Oscar Day is perfect for the Top 20 talks of 2016.
Entertainment Feature: Top 20 Celebrity Portraits of 2016, By Photographer Joe Arce
Submitted by PatrickMcD on January 13, 2017 - 11:16am
Illeana Douglas
CHICAGO – The year 2016 was a dangerous one to be a famous person. In the past twelve months, one dozen of my former photo subjects passed away, celebrities who at one time or another famously posed for my lens. However, on a positive note, at least photos are forever. Or to quote the immortal words of Pee Wee Herman – “Why don’t you take a picture, it will last longer!”
Red-Carpet Exclusive Portraits: Woody Allen for ‘Café Society’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on July 25, 2016 - 9:51pm
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CHICAGO – He is one of the most prolific American directors of the modern cinema era, and has also forged a career as stand-up comedian, actor, playwright and screenplay artist. He is Woody Allen, and he walked the Red Carpet at the Chicago History Museum on July 21st, 2016, for his new film ‘Café Society.’
Red-Carpet Video Interviews: ‘Café Society’ Filmmaker Woody Allen
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Interview: Douglas McGrath of ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’
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by: KEN RITTER, Associated Press
Posted: Jul 8, 2020 / 06:57 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 8, 2020 / 07:15 PM CDT
FILE – In this June 24, 2019, file photo, the Eldorado Resort Casino stands in Reno, Nev. Reno-based Eldorado Resorts Inc. received the go-ahead from Nevada casino regulators to buy Caesars Entertainment Corp. in a $17 billion deal creating a gambling giant with properties in 16 U.S. states and several other countries. The merger won unanimous endorsement Wednesday, July 8, 2020, after pointed questions from Nevada Gaming Control Board regulators and unanimous approval from the state Gaming Commission. Approval in coming days from regulators in Indiana and New Jersey would create the world’s largest casino company under the Caesars Entertainment name. (Colton Lochhead/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File)
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Reno-based Eldorado Resorts Inc. received the go-ahead Wednesday from Nevada casino regulators to buy Caesars Entertainment Corp. in a $17.3 billion deal creating a gambling giant owning or operating 55 properties in 16 U.S. states and several other countries.
“There’s only one Caesars Palace. There’s only one Caesars Entertainment, a brand that’s known worldwide,” said Gary Carano, Eldorado Resorts board chairman and member of a northern Nevada family that parlayed ownership of a small hotel-casino in Reno in 1973 into the massive buyout.
The merger won unanimous endorsement after pointed questions from Nevada Gaming Control Board regulators and unanimous approval from the state Gaming Commission. The Federal Trade Commission accepted the plan June 26 after Eldorado agreed to sell properties in Kansas City, Missouri, South Lake Tahoe, California, and Louisiana.
“This deal, I believe, works,” Gaming Commissioner Steven Cohen said before his vote. “To get this deal done, in this economic climate, in this climate of COVID-19. Good for you. Good for the state. Good for gaming in the United States.”
Approval in coming days from regulators in Indiana and New Jersey would create the world’s largest casino operation, eclipsing MGM Resorts International, and make Eldorado one of the largest employers in Nevada. The company plans to continue operations and stock trades under the name Caesars Entertainment Inc.
“You should expect us to focus on domestic gaming,” Eldorado chief executive Thomas Reeg said at the start of more than three hours of testimony by various Eldorado executives. Other Caesars brands include Bally’s, Harrah’s and Horseshoe. Las Vegas Strip properties include Paris Las Vegas, Planet Hollywood, Flamingo and Linq.
“We think what we’re good at is taking existing properties, optimizing their operations, building a responsible capital structure and driving value for all of our stakeholders,” Reeg said.
Reeg and several company officials, including Jan Jones Blackhurst, a former Las Vegas mayor and 20-year Caesars Entertainment executive, termed the merged entity a “new Caesars.” Jones will join the Eldorado board. Caesars Entertainment chief executive Tony Rodio will stay on as adviser, Carano said.
Eldorado will buy Las Vegas-based Caesars stock at $12.30 per share, using $8.70 in cash and the remainder in Eldorado shares, Reeg said. Eldorado will own 56% of the merged company.
Caesars Entertainment shares closed Wednesday at $12.12, up 20 cents. Eldorado Resorts stock ended at $39.75, up $1.72 for the day.
Caesars emerged from bankruptcy protection in late 2017, and turned an Eldorado offer away in 2018. The merger got a boost from billionaire financier Carl Icahn, who acquired a big block of Caesars shares, pushed for company changes and backed hiring Rodio from Icahn’s Tropicana Entertainment, which was sold to Eldorado in 2018.
Gaming Control Board members led by Chairwoman Sandra Douglass Morgan raised questions about employee retention, diversity in the merged boardroom, the amount of acquired debt in the deal and what Reeg acknowledged would be a “nightmare” legal and financial tangle if the merger failed.
Bret Yunker, Eldorado’s chief financial officer, said the companies lost $1 billion with properties closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. But after negotiating several financial agreements in recent weeks, he projected confidence the merged company had cash on hand to “get to the other side of this crisis.”
Reeg tallied about 34,000 employees between the two companies in Nevada before furloughs prompted by COVID-19 shutdowns. He said an unspecified number in jobs like buffets might not return, and about 1,000 mostly corporate positions might be eliminated.
“At the end of the day, we are in the business of chance,” Terry Johnson, one of three members of the regulatory and enforcement board, said before voting yes. “This, too, involves a chance. I think there is a reasonable likelihood of success based on what we have heard so far.”
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Olive Garden's Never Ending Pasta Passes are back, along with brand-new 'Annual' option
If eight-weeks seems too short to try every pasta on Olive Garden's menu, fans will now have the option for a 52-week pass. (Olive Garden)
FOX NEWS - Put on your eatin’ pants, pasta lovers.
Olive Garden announced on Tuesday that its coveted Never Ending Pasta Passes will once again be available for purchase this August 23, along with a new, even more gluttonous version that would be valid for an entire year.
That’s right: In addition to the 23,000 eight-week passes available this year, Olive Garden is offering 1,000 “Annual Pasta Passes” entitling each bearer to 52 weeks of Never Ending Pasta Bowls.
“We have the most passionate fans who look forward to Pasta Pass and Never Ending Pasta Bowl throughout the year, and they’ve made it clear that eight weeks just isn’t long enough,” said Jennifer Arguello, Executive Vice President of Marketing for Olive Garden. “So we listened, and we’re excited to give our guests more of what they’ve been asking for – an Annual Pasta Pass that extends our Never Ending Pasta Bowl promotion year-round.”
As expected, the Annual Pasta Passes will cost a little more than the normal Never Ending Pasta Passes — $300 as compared to the original’s $100.
But no matter, as both varieties are poised to move really, really quickly: In 2017, all 22,000 available passes reportedly sold out within a single second, or “2,280 times faster than the iPhone X and 60 times faster than Beyoncé and Jay-Z tickets,” according to press materials provided by Olive Garden.
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Delaware pizza store owner foils robbery by throwing pie at suspect, cops say
GREENWOOD, Del. - A crook looking for some dough got served up something else when trying to hold up a pizza shop in Delaware on Friday.
Delaware State Police said they are searching for a man who attempted to rob Stargate Pizza in Sussex County, and only fled after the owner flung pizza at him.
Officials said they received a call about the incident in Greenwood at 10:30 p.m.
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The owner told troopers that while he was closing his business for the night, a man with a machete approached him and demanded money.
A man attempted to rob a pizza shop in Delaware with a machete on Friday, only to have the owner throw a pizza at him, according to state police.
"The store owner advised the suspect that he did not have any money and threw a pizza at him, causing the suspect to flee," state police said.
The suspect then ran from the scene and got into a vehicle, driving off northbound on Sussex Highway.
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Earth-Sized ‘Hell’ Planet Found Where Rocks Vaporise, Oceans Are Full Of Lava
A fiery hot earth-sized planet located hundreds of light-years away named Planet K2-141b has been tagged as “extreme” discovery till date.
Published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, a new study terms the planet as a ‘lava planet’.
The hellish planet evaporates sodium, silicon monoxide, and silicon dioxide into a mineral vapour that creates a rock vapour atmosphere; accompanied with supersonic winds blowing at over 3,100 miles per hour that carries these vapours to the dark side of the planet.
At the dark side, rocks rain at 60-mile-deep magma ocean. The magma ocean flows to the bright side of the planet and visa-versa.
Scientists from McGill University, the Indian Institute of Science Education, and York University discovered this new planet.
Lead author, Giang Nguyen in a news release explains that “the study is the first to make predictions about weather conditions on K2-141b that can be detected from hundreds of light-years away with next-generation telescopes such as the James Webb Space Telescope.”
This similar size Earth planet is likely to have a surface, an ocean and atmosphere, all of which are made of molten rocks.
The planet lies close to its star-making it gravitationally locked in one place, with only one side of the planet to experience perpetual daylight.
All rocky planets begin their journey as molten worlds; thus, researchers predict that the mineral composition of the planet may change over time. Which may lead K2-141b to have a different surface and atmosphere.
Co-author Nicolas Cowan mentions that “All rocky planets, including Earth, started off as molten worlds but then rapidly cooled and solidified. Lava planets give us a rare glimpse at this stage of planetary evolution,”
The similarity between the two planets is that the Earth’s water cycle is quite same as that of K2-141b. While the major difference is that on Earth, there is water to undergo the processes of evaporation and condensation, whereas planet K2-141b has only rocks in this process.
With the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope in 2021, scientists are expecting to look deeper and verify their observations with the telescope.
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11-03-18 Syracuse -4.5 v. Wake Forest 41-24 Win 100 18 h 11 m Show
3* NCAAF Early Bird ATS SMASH on Syracuse -
I think we are getting a great price here to back Syracuse. This has already been a special season for the Orange. They have secured their first bowl bid since 2013 and are ranked in the Top 25 for the first time since 2001.
They are 6-2 and have to be thinking double-digit wins right now. I just don't see them laying an egg here against Wake Forest and I feel like that's the only way they don't win by at least a touchdown. Don't be fooled by the Demon Deacons 56-35 win at Louisville last week. The Cardinals are trash and playing like it. This is still the same team that lost 63-3 at home to Clemson, lost by 21 to an awful FSU team and lost by double-digits at home to BC.
The defense has been a major problem for Wake and will be picked apart by Eric Dungey and this Orange offense that has put up 91 in their last 2 games. Demon Deacons won't be able to keep pace. Take Syracuse!
11-03-18 Michigan State v. Maryland +3 24-3 Loss -100 2 h 52 m Show
3* LATE INFO INSIDER on Maryland
11-01-18 Raiders v. 49ers -3 3-34 Win 105 51 h 53 m Show
4* Raiders/49ers NFC West GAME OF THE WEEK on 49ers -
San Francisco should have no problem here cashing in a win against the Raiders. This has been a complete disaster of a first season for Oakland under new head coach Jon Gruden. It started with the team trading away not just their best defensive player, but one of the best the NFL has to offer in Khalil Mack. The defense clearly misses him, as Oakland enters tonight's game giving up 31.1 points/game.
Prior to last week's game against the Colts they traded star wide out Amari Cooper to Dallas. While I think a lot of the players already threw in the white towel on this season, I think that was the icing on the cake. Raiders responded just as you would expect and lost 42-28 at home to the Colts.
I know this is the battle of the bay and all that, but that's not really a thing when you have a matchup of two 1-win teams. I'm sure Oakland will show up against some of the top teams later on, but I don't think they care about this game at all. Most players already want nothing to do with playing on the road in these Thursday game on short rest.
With or without C.J. Beathard at quarterback, I think the 49ers win here without much problem, as this team at least still has some fight in them. Note that SF backup quarterback Nick Mullens did flash some nice potential in the preseason and has a great offensive mind calling the plays. Take San Francisco!
11-01-18 Temple +12 v. Central Florida 40-52 Push 0 5 h 12 m Show
3* LATE INFO INSIDER on Temple
10-31-18 Ball State +18 v. Toledo 13-45 Loss -100 29 h 14 m Show
4* NCAAF No Doubt ATS BLOWOUT on Ball State +
I like the value here with the Cardinals as a 3-score underdog against the Rockets. Ball State is getting zero respect here from the books and a big reason for that is the injury to starting quarterback Riley Neal, who will not play in this one. That's a big loss for Ball State, but they got a capable backup in Drew Plitt, who has played in 4 games and flashed some potential.
I could see why you would hesitate to take the Cardinals if Toledo featured a great defense, but the Rockets have been pretty bad on that side of the ball this year. Toledo is 98th in the country against the run (186.4 ypg) and 112th against the pass (273.4 ypg). Not only should Ball State be able to score early and often, but if they do struggle, the backdoor figures to be wide open for a late cover.
I also think the injury to Neal could make it difficult for Toledo to give this Cardinals team their full attention. They have to feel like all they have to do is show up to get the win and making it even harder to give Ball State their full attention is a massive game on deck against Northern Illinois, which they need to win to have any shot at defending their MAC West title.
Cardinals have had a lot of success against the number at the Glass Bowl, as they have covered 7 of their last 10 visits to Toledo. The Rockets are also 0-5 ATS in their last 5 off a SU win and 0-4 in their last 4 off a game where they scored 40+ points. Take Ball State!
10-30-18 Miami-OH +7 v. Buffalo 42-51 Loss -104 19 h 24 m Show
4* Miami/Buffalo MAC PLAY OF THE WEEK on Miami +
Buffalo is getting way to much respect here at home against a good Miami team. Don't be fooled by the RedHawks 3-5 record. They went 0-4 in non-conference play, losing to the likes of Marshall, Cincinnati, Minnesota and Army. Their only loss inside conference play is a mere 1-point defeat at home to Western Michigan.
This team has been extremely undervalued since their 0-3 start and since losing their first 3, they have gone a perfect 5-0 ATS. The thing is Buffalo has been even better. The Bulls are 7-1 overall and have gone 6-1 ATS in their last 7. The public is fully on board with this team and to them it's not asking a lot to win by at least a touchdown.
I not only think the Bulls will struggle to cover this number, but I could easily see the RedHawks winning this game outright. These two teams have played two common opponents and Miami has looked better in each. The RedHawks went on the road and beat Akron 41-17, Buffalo only beat them 24-6 at home. Miami lost in overtime at Army 31-30 and the Bulls lost at home to the Black Knights 42-13.
I just think these are two very evenly matched teams, much more so than this spread would suggest. RedHawks are 5-0 ATS last 5 conference games and 4-1 ATS last 5 on the road. Take Miami!
10-29-18 Patriots v. Bills +14 Top 25-6 Loss -105 124 h 25 m Show
5* Patriots/Bills MNF GAME OF THE YEAR on Bills +
We are seeing a ridiculous overreaction with this line for Monday Night Football. The books know that the public is going to come in on New England here no matter the price, so they jacked this thing way up. As bad as Buffalo has looked, you just can't pass up getting two touchdowns with a division home dog, especially in a prime time game, where we know the crowd will be into it.
There's no denying the Bills' offense is a work in progress, but I think they can get something going here against the Patriots. New England's defense hasn't exactly been shutting teams down. The Patriots are 20th against the run and 24th against the pass. They have given up 31 to the Jaguars, 26 to the Lions and 31 to the Bears in their 3 road games this season. Note they lost to both Jacksonville and Detroit and barely held on for a 7-point win at Chicago.
The even bigger key here is the Bills have the talent defensively to slow down Tom Brady and the Patriots offense. Buffalo has the 4th best defense in the NFL, giving up only 320.9 ypg, which is really a remarkable feat when you factor in how much they have had to be on the field with how bad the offense has been.
I don't think the Bills will have what it takes to win this game outright, but with a max effort on both sides at home, I think they can make a game of it and keep this well within the number. Take Buffalo!
10-28-18 Redskins v. Giants +1 20-13 Loss -105 76 h 23 m Show
4* Redskins/Giants NFC East GAME OF THE WEEK on Giants +
The betting public wants absolutely nothing to do with the Giants right now. I'm showing close to 70% of the tickets are coming in on the Redskins and anytime you have around 70% or more on one side of an NFL game, you almost always want to be on the other side.
While the losses keep piling up, the Giants have shown some flashes of late that they are on the right track. They only lost by 3 points at Atlanta last time out, which was their fourth loss this season by 7 or less. Washington is a decent team, but they got no business being a road favorite against a division rival. The last time the Redskins played on the road they got annihilated by the Saints 43-19.
Giants have gone a solid 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS with Eli Manning as the starter at home against Washington. We also have a strong system in play backing a fade of the Redskins. Favorites off an upset win as a division home dog, who have a winning record and are playing a team with a losing record are a mere 5-23 (18%) ATS since 1983. Take New York!
10-28-18 Seahawks +3 v. Lions 28-14 Win 100 76 h 22 m Show
4* NFL Situational VEGAS INSIDER on Seahawks
I like the value here with Seattle getting points against the Lions. The Seahawks have quietly won 3 of their last 4 with the only loss being a 2-point defeat to the Rams, where they should have won outright. A lot of people just threw this team under the bus after their 0-2 start and it's got them way undervalued here.
Detroit on the other hand is getting way too much respect right now. The Lions have won 3 of 4 and have covered 5 in a row. I'm just not all that impressed with this team and with big division road games on deck against Minnesota and Chicago, I think they have a hard time getting up for this one.
Not only do I think Seattle is the better team, but the Seahawks have a massive edge in rest coming off of their bye week. Seattle has covered 12 of their last 16 vs strong offensive teams like the Lions, who averaged 375 or more yards/game. They are also 12-4 ATS in their last 16 after rushing for 150 or more yards in 2 straight games. Lions are just 7-19-2 in their last 28 off a game where they scored 30 or more and 4-13 ATS off a double-digit road win. Take Seattle!
10-28-18 Eagles v. Jaguars +3.5 Top 24-18 Loss -115 131 h 53 m Show
5* NFL No Limit GAME OF THE YEAR on Jags +
I love the value here with the Jaguars as a 3.5-point dog against the Eagles in Sunday's early action from London. Jacksonville is well equipped for the trip overseas, as they do it every year. After a 3rd straight loss and their season in jeopardy, I'm confident Blake Bortles and the Jaguars defense will show up in a big way at Wembley Stadium.
Philadelphia is a prime example of just how hard it is to repeat in the NFL. Last year the Eagles could do no wrong, but this year it's been a major struggle. They just keep finding ways to lose games they should win. Last week they blew a 17-point lead in the 4th quarter. Philadelphia tight end, Zach Ertz, said it was "As tough a loss as I've had in my 5-plus years here."
Those are always the toughest games to bounce back from. Instead of taking this team for what it is, everyone just assumes they will return to the same form as last year. The books have made a killing against people with that mindset, as the Eagles are 1-5 ATS over their last 6.
Jaguars are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 off a double-digit loss at home and we find a big time system in play backing them to cover on Sunday. Underdogs in the first half of the season that have lost to the spread by 42 or more points in their last 5 games are 25-6 (81%) ATS oner the last 10 seasons. Take Jacksonville!
10-27-18 Tennessee +8 v. South Carolina 24-27 Win 105 44 h 54 m Show
3* NCAAF Prime Time ODDSMAKERS ERROR on Tennessee +
I really like this spot with the Volunteers getting more than a touchdown against South Carolina. Last time out Tennessee got annihilated by Alabama 58-21, failing to cover as a massive 29-point dog. The thing is, prior to that we saw this team upset Auburn 30-24 on the road in easily the biggest win for first year head coach Jeremy Pruitt.
I just think that this team really gained a lot of confidence from that win over Auburn and will be eager to get back on the field after getting annihilated by the Crimson Tide. Keep in mind that Tennessee has played a brutal schedule. Five of their first seven opponents have been West Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Auburn and Alabama.
South Carolina is a quality team, but I think they are more in the class of like Auburn than they are the elite SEC teams, such as LSU, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. The Vols aren't just capable of keeping it close enough to cover, I could easily see them winning this game outright.
They have covered 30 of their last 45 road games in the month of October and are an impressive 32-16 in their last 48 off a SU loss and 16-5 in their last 21 road games off a conference loss by 10 or more. Take Tennessee!
10-27-18 UNLV v. San Jose State -2.5 37-50 Win 100 56 h 19 m Show
4* NCAAF No Doubt ATS BLOWOUT on San Jose State -
The simple fact that San Jose State is favored to win this game is really all you need to know to why this is the right side. The Spartans haven't won a game (0-7), yet are laying points to a UNLV team that has a couple of wins under their resume.
I just think this is the ideal spot to jump on San Jose State. This team is going to put everything they have into winning this game, as it's arguably their last realistic shot at win this season. They only have 4 more to play and 3 of those are on the road and the lone home game is against Fresno State.
UNLV is definitely a team they can not just beat, but win going away against. The Rebels only two wins are against UTEP, who might be the worst FBS program in the country and FCS foe Prairie View. San Jose State has also been close in several games, as 3 of their games have been decided by a touchdown or less and they just lost by a mere 3-points at San Diego State as a 25-point dog.
Rebels are just 5-16 ATS in their last 21 road games vs a team with a losing home record and a mere 4-15 in their last 19 on the road when the team they are playing has won fewer than 25% of their games, losing outright by more than 10 points/game. Take San Jose State!
10-27-18 Kentucky +7.5 v. Missouri 15-14 Win 100 55 h 43 m Show
3* NCAAF Underdog PLAY OF THE DAY on Kentucky +
This is just too good a price to pass up on the Wildcats. Kentucky has failed to cover their last two games and were a big disappointment to a lot of people in last week's mere 14-7 win over Vanderbilt at home. I think it has them way undervalued here against a Missouri team that I feel lis getting way too much respect.
The Tigers come in off an impressive 65-33 win over Memphis, but it just feels like more of the same, where Missouri rolls the teams it's suppose to beat and struggles against the better opponents they play. We saw this team manage just 10 points the previous week against Alabama and this Kentucky defense is no joke.
The Wildcats are 12th in the country, giving up just 302 ypg. They are 17th against the run, giving up just 112 ypg and are giving up just 3.4 yards/carry against teams that average 4.9. Everyone thinks of Missouri as this pass-happy team, but they are averaging 42 rush attempts and 200 yards/game on the ground. When they struggle to run the football, the offense struggles to score.
Not only do I think Kentucky can slow down the Tigers offense, but this Missouri defense is one that a limited Wildcats offense can have success against. Tigers rank 92nd in the country, giving up 419 ypg. The passing game is the biggest weakness for Kentucky, but they should have success thru the air agains this Missouri secondary, which ranks 122nd, allowing 287.4 ypg.
Wildcats not only have the ability to keep this within the number, but I wouldn't be shocked at all if they won this game outright. Take Kentucky!
10-27-18 Arizona State v. USC -3.5 38-35 Loss -105 38 h 26 m Show
3* NCAAF Vegas LINE MISTAKE on USC -
I think we are getting a great price here on USC as a small home favorite against the Sun Devils. The Trojans have a disappointing 4-3 record based on their standards, but it's really not a surprise given how young they are on the offensive side of the ball and the schedule they have had to play.
USC's 3 losses have all come on the road against teams who are currently ranked inside the Top 25 in Texas (6), Stanford (24) and Utah (23). They are a perfect 3-0 at home, which includes impressive wins over Colorado and Washington State.
This Arizona State team is better than I think people expected in year one under Herm Edwards, but they have lost 4 of their last 5 and the offense continues to struggle to produce at a high enough level to win games against good teams. They only managed 13-points at home last time out in a loss to Stanford and have scored 21 or fewer in 5 of their last 6.
The big concern here with USC is that starting quarterback J.T. Daniels is now doubtful to play because of a concussion. I think that's definitely helping the number here, but I don't think the injury really makes a huge impact on the outcome of this game.
Jack Sears will start if Daniels can't go and while he's not attempted a pass at the college level, he was highly touted out of high school and has been with the program for two years. I think the offense will be able to score more than enough to win this by at least a touchdown. Take USC!
10-27-18 Iowa v. Penn State -5.5 24-30 Win 100 25 h 20 m Show
3* NCAAF Big Ten PLAY OF THE DAY on Penn State -
The Nittany Lions should have no problem here winning by at least a touchdown at home against Iowa. Penn State's hopes of making the 4-team playoff and winning the Big Ten East are likely shot, but I don't see this team throwing in the towel the rest of the way.
I think their big flat spot was last week at Indiana. They definitely didn't play their best, but still managed to sneak out a 33-28 road win. I think we see a much more focused Nittany Lions team when they host nationally ranked Iowa. Keep in mind they are still looking for their first win at home in Big Ten play, which is definitely a big motivator here.
Iowa has looked impressive in their 6-1 start, but the schedule has definitely been favorable for the Hawkeyes. They have only played 2 road games and those were against Minnesota and Indiana. They lost their big step up game at home against Wisconsin and I just don't think the offense will be able to keep pace with Trace McSorely and the Nittany Lions attack.
Note that two years ago, Iowa was a mere 6-point dog at Penn State and got annihilated 41-14. I don't think it will be that big of a blowout, but all we need is for them to win by 6. Nittany Lions are 16-1 ATS in their last 17 off a conference win and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 road games off a conference win. Take Penn State!
10-27-18 Clemson v. Florida State +17 59-10 Loss -110 68 h 12 m Show
4* Clemson/Florida St ACC GAME OF THE WEEK on Florida State +
Clemson comes in off that impressive 41-7 win at home over previously undefeated NC State, easily covering as a 18.5-point favorite. I think that result has the Tigers way overvalued here against their rivals from the Atlantic, especially on the road.
Florida State has been one of the most disappointing teams of 2018, but there's no question that the Seminoles have some of the best talent in the country. We saw them nearly upset Miami on the road a couple weeks back and I think they are going to give Clemson all they can handle, in what to them has to feel like their Super Bowl.
The Tigers have won the last 3, but the largest margin of victory was 17 in last year's matchup. However, that was a much closer game than the final score indicates, as Clemson only led 17-14 in the 4th quarter.
Note that the Tigers are just 14-29 ATS when they go into a game off 3 or more consecutive conference wins, as the books only inflate the numbers more off a victory.
We also find a strong system in play, as road favorites of 10.5 to 21 points who are outgaining opponents by 125+ yards/game are just 17-48 (26%) ATS over the last 10 seasons when coming off back-to-back games where they had 525 or more total yards. Take Florida State!
10-26-18 Wyoming v. Colorado State -2 Top 34-21 Loss -105 86 h 5 m Show
5* Wyoming/Colorado St MWC GAME OF THE YEAR on Colorado State -
Colorado State is going to have no problem at all covering this small spread at home against Wyoming on Friday night. The Cowboys are just 1-6 since that 29-7 win at New Mexico State to open the season back in August.
They have lost 4 straight and are off a close home loss to Utah State as a 13-point dog. Covering against the Aggies looks great, but this team has no business being basically a pick'em on the road with that offense.
Wyoming is 129th in the country, averaging a mere 15.5 ppg. They are 88th in rushing (150.1 ypg) and 122nd in passing (138.3 ypg). They only scored 13 points against Hawaii and a mere 17 against Wofford. They haven't scored more than 20 in 7 straight games.
The defense is good for Wyoming, but I look for them to struggle here on the road against a capable Colorado State offense, especially playing on short rest off that physical game against Utah State. Cowboys are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 road games against a team that doesn't have a winning home record. Take Colorado State!
10-26-18 Indiana v. Minnesota +3 31-38 Win 100 34 h 52 m Show
4* NCAAF Big Ten GAME OF THE WEEK on Minnesota +
Love the value here with the Golden Gophers as a home dog against Indiana. I'lll gladly take the points here, but I fully expect Minnesota to win this game outright.
We are seeing the Hoosiers get way too much respect from their near upset of Penn State this past Saturday. That was the ultimate get up spot for Indiana at home against a ranked opponent, while I think the Nittany Lions were still reeling a bit from back-to-back losses to Ohio State and Michigan State, which all but knocked them out of the playoff picture. Indiana head coach Tom Allen said it best, "Just a gut-wrenching loss four our team today. I thought our kids played their hearts out."
This is a massive letdown spot for the Hoosiers and they will be going up against a hungry Gophers team that just lost their 4th straight. The thing is, 3 of those came on the road and the other was a home game against a good Iowa team. I like head coach P.J. Fleck and I'm confident he will have Minnesota ready to play at home in prime time.
Hoosiers not a great team to back in this spot, as they have failed to cover 7 of their last 8 road games and are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 off a game where they covered the spread. I wouldn't be shocked at all of the Gophers won this game going away. Take Minnesota!
10-21-18 Texans v. Jaguars -4.5 Top 20-7 Loss -105 125 h 33 m Show
5* NFL AFC South GAME OF THE YEAR on Jags -
This is the ideal spot to jump on Jacksonville. The perception couldn't be much worse on the Jaguars after their last two performances. After getting routed on the road by the Chiefs 30-14 in Week 5, Jacksonville laid an absolute egg in a 40-7 loss at Dallas this past Sunday.
The thing is, this is a team that has a hard time playing well on the road, but seem to always show up at home. I expect a completely different Jaguars team when they take the field at home against division rival Houston.
I know the Texans come in having won 3 straight after their 0-3 start, but it's nothing to be excited about. The 3 wins came against the likes of the Colts, Cowboys and Bills and all 3 wins came by a touchdown or less and only the game against Indy was on the road. This is still the same team that lost outright at home to that awful Giants team.
I just think with the way the Texans offense is struggling to move the ball, they simply won't be able to score enough here against an elite and pissed off Jaguars defense. Jacksonville's Doug Marrone is a perfect 7-0 ATS as a head coach the game following a contest where his team was outgained by 100 or more yards. Jags are also 14-5 in there last 19 off a loss by more than 14 points, while the Texans are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 on the road and 4-12A TS in their last 16 off a win. Take Jacksonville!
10-21-18 Patriots v. Bears +3.5 38-31 Loss -110 101 h 2 m Show
4* NFL Non-Conf GAME OF THE WEEK on Bears +
The books are begging the public to take the Patriots here as a short road favorite, but my money is on the Bears to cover the number at home, as I look for Chicago to win this game outright. New England comes in off that impressive 43-40 shootout win at home over the Chiefs and have won 3 straight overall, but those last 3 have all come against soft defensive teams in Miami, Indy and KC.
Chicago isn't just a good defensive team, they are one of the best in the NFL. The Bears are 4th in the NFL in scoring defense, giving up just 19.2 ppg and 10th in total defense, allowing a mere 344 yards/game. We saw the Tom Brady and the Patriots offense really struggle against a physical Jaguars defense on the road earlier this season. With Gronk not going to be available, I think it's going to be really hard on New England to move the ball.
While the Bears offense has been limited at times, they are coming off two really strong performances. They had 48 points and nearly 500 total yards of offense at home agains the Bucs and 28 points and 467 yards at Miami last week. Patriots defense has plenty of holes for Trubisky and that Bears offense to exploit, as NE is allowing 28.5 ppg and 447 ypg on the road this season.
Bears are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 as a home dog and 4-0 in their last 4 off a SU loss. Take Chicago!
10-20-18 Oregon v. Washington State -1.5 Top 20-34 Win 100 105 h 14 m Show
5* NCAAF Pac-12 GAME OF THE MONTH on Washington State -
Game Day is headed to Pullman for the first time and it's going to be nuts at Martin Stadium Saturday night when the No. 25 Cougars host No. 12 Oregon. I think that atmosphere combined with how great a spot this is for Washington State and how tough a spot this is for the Ducks, really gives the Cougars the upper hand.
Washington State has had two full weeks to prepare for this game off a bye, while Oregon has to be running on fumes after their overtime win against No. 7 Washington. I know the Cougars haven't played some of the top teams in the country, but they have an impressive win at home over a really good Utah team and more than held their own on the road against USC in a prime time game.
Offensively, both teams can put up point sin a hurry, as both come in averaging over 40 ppg and 480 ypg. Both teams are also strong defensively, though I would definitely give the edge to the Cougars playing at home and having had those two full weeks of practice to prepare for this Ducks' offensive attack.
Cougars are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games when they come in having won 2 or more games in a row and a perfect 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games off a cover as a double-digit favorite. Take Washington State!
10-20-18 Vanderbilt v. Kentucky -11.5 7-14 Loss -110 33 h 60 m Show
3* NCAAF SEC PLAY OF THE DAY on Kentucky -
I think we are getting a great price here on the Wildcats laying less than two touchdowns at home against the Commodores. Vandy was able to put up a decent fight last week at home against Florida, but I think that was more of a result of the Gators not being 100% invested from the start.
Definitely a tough spot for Florida off that huge home win over LSU and knowing they had their bye week on deck before the massive showdown with Georgia. The Gators let the Commodores get out to a 21-3 lead and from that point on they were a different team and outscored Vanderbilt 34-6 and wound up outgaining them 576 to 336.
I don't see Kentucky sleep-walking into this one. The Wildcats are coming off a bye and my bet is this team can't wait to get back on the field after suffering their first loss of the season at Texas A&M in overtime. I just think that Kentucky's defense will be able to completely shutdown the Commodores offense and Benny Snell and that Wildcats offense will be able to have their way, as Vanderbilt comes in ranked 94th in the country against the run, giving up 183.3 ypg. This one has blowout written all over it. Take Kentucky!
10-20-18 Memphis +10 v. Missouri 33-65 Loss -110 40 h 7 m Show
4* NCAAF Situational VEGAS INSIDER on Memphis +
I think we would be seeing a lot different line here had Memphis not squandered that game against UCF last week. Memphis led 20-7 early and 30-17 at the half, somehow managed to go scoreless over the final 2 periods in a 31-30 loss.
That does bring into some concern of a letdown after a crushing loss like that, but I think getting a chance to take on a SEC team will have Memphis 100% ready to go. On the flip side of this, I think Missouri could have a hard time getting up for this game off their game against No. 1 Alabama. Especially with the likes of Kentucky and Florida next up on the schedule.
I also think that even if Missouri came to play, they would have a tough time putting away this Memphis team by double-digits. Memphis has a potent offense that comes in averaging 43.9 ppg and 539 ypg. Missouri is giving up 30.5 ppg and 6.2 yards/play.
It's also worth noting that Memphis is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 off a conference loss by 3 points or less, while Missouri falls into a horrible situation. Home favorites, who are averaging 31+ ppg are just 60-111 (35%) ATS over the last 10 seasons when coming off a loss by 17 or more. Take Memphis!
10-20-18 NC State v. Clemson -17 7-41 Win 100 40 h 40 m Show
4* NCAAF Big Favorite PLAY OF THE WEEK Clemson -
A lot of people are going to look at this line and want to grab the points with NC State. Hard to blame them, as the Wolfpack come in 5-0 and ranked No. 16 in the country. If history repeats itself like it has in the past, you are going to want to load up on the Tigers. The last 8 times a team has entered a game at 5-0 and been more than 14-point road dog, the home favorite has covered every single time.
I know the Wolfpack have a decent quarterback in Ryan Finley, but I just don't think this NC State team is as good as people think. They lost a lot from last year's team and have had a pretty easy schedule to this point with their toughest games being home matchups against Virginia and Boston College.
Last time out Clemson annihilated Wake Forest 63-3. I just think this Tigers team is better than what they have shown to this point and that blowout win over the Demon Deacons is the start of something special. Trevor Lawrence is getting more and more comfortable in the offense and this Clemson defense is loaded with NFL talent. They haven't played their best and yet are 8th in the country in total offense (531 ypg) and 3rd in total defense (261.1 ypg).
I love elite teams, especially at home, in big time matchups and I think they are going to make quite the statement in a blowout win on Saturday. Bet Clemson!
10-20-18 Wake Forest +10.5 v. Florida State 17-38 Loss -110 29 h 1 m Show
4* NCAAF ACC GAME OF THE WEEK on Wake Forest +
Love the value here with the Demon Deacons as a double-digit underdog against the Seminoles. I think we are seeing a massive overreaction here with Wake Forest losing 63-3 last time out at home to Clemson and Florida State barely missing out on an upset win at Miami as a 14.5-point dog.
Both teams have had extra time to prepare off a bye, but there's only one team I trust to show up and that's Wake Forest. It doesn't matter how bad a year FSU is having, the bottom teams in this league are going to get up to play them. You can almost always count on a team coming out with a big time effort after getting embarrassed the way the Demon Deacons did in that loss to the Tigers.
Speaking of Clemson, they are a big reason why I don't trust the Seminoles in this spot. Florida State hosts the Tigers next week and there's not a game outside of maybe Florida in their finale that they want to win more than that game. Not to mention their practice routine has been out of whack with hurricane that hit home. I not only think they don't cover, but I could easily see the Demon Deacons winning this game outright. Take Wake Forest!
10-18-18 Broncos v. Cardinals +2 45-10 Loss -110 36 h 21 m Show
4* Broncos/Cardinals TNF NO-BRAINER on Cardinals +
I think the books have the wrong team favored on Thursday Night Football. I just think the perception here is that Denver is the better team, despite the fact that they have lost 4 straight. I'm just not buying it. The Broncos defense isn't what it use to be and Case Keenum isn't playing anywhere close to how he played last year with the Vikings.
Arizona is a bad team and will likely be picking very early in next year's draft, but this is a game they know they can win and I expect them to show up in a big way at home in prime time. Let's not forget how big an advantage it is to play at home in these Thursday Night games. The home team is 5-1 thru the first 6 Thursday Night games.
Josh Rosen has shown some flashes and with how bad the Broncos run defense has been, I look for David Johnson to have a big day and that's only going to open up things for Rosen. I also love that Von Miller has guaranteed a win for Denver, as that's only going to light the fire even more for the Cardinals. Take Arizona!
10-14-18 Rams v. Broncos +7 23-20 Win 100 53 h 49 m Show
4* NFL Non-Conference GAME OF THE WEEK on Broncos +
The Rams are once again being way overvalued by the books on the road. Last week Los Angeles was a 7-point road favorite at Seattle and were fortunate to leave with a 33-31 win, as they went into the 4th quarter trailing 31-24.
Given all the hype around this team, they are going to keep getting max efforts from their opponents, as everyone wants to be the one to give them that first loss. Denver not only wants to be the Rams, but they desperately need a win after losing 3 straight.
The Broncos should have beat the Chiefs at home a few weeks back. It took some ridiculous play by Mahomes in the 4th quarter for KC to escape with a win. I think Denver has a really good shot here of not just covering, but winning this game outright.
The Rams are use to the nice weather in LA and it could be a challenge for them in this one, as temps are expected to be well below freezing at kickoff.
Broncos are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 home games against elite teams like the Rams, who are outscoring opponents by 10+ points/game and have won these contests by almost 10 points/game (27.8 - 18.4). Take Denver!
10-14-18 Chargers v. Browns +1 38-14 Loss -110 50 h 44 m Show
3* NFL Situational ATS ANNIHILATOR on Browns +
After going 0-16 last year, the Browns came into this season way undervalued and that's evident by the fact that they are sitting at 4-1 ATS through their first 5 games. I love how this team bounced back from that crushing loss at Oakland with a 12-9 win over division rival Baltimore last week.
This team is still getting no respect, as they are basically a pick'em at home against a Chargers team that hasn't been all that impressive. LA is 3-2, but their 3 wins have come against the Bills, 49ers (without Garoppolo) and Raiders. In their two big step up games against the Chiefs and Rams, they lost by double-digits.
It seems like every year the Chargers are hit hard with the injury bug and 2018 has been no different. The defense is still without not just their best player, but one of the elite defense players in the game in Joey Bosa. Linebackers Jatavis Brown and Kyzir White are both expected to miss this game with injuries.
I look for Baker Mayfield and that rejuvenated Browns offense to have a lot of success in this one, while the underrated Cleveland defense makes life miserable for Rivers and the Chargers offense.
LA won and covered in a 26-10 home win over the Raiders last week. That's worth noting, as the Chargers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 off a win by more than 14 points and 0-4 in their last 4 off a game where they covered the spread. Take Los Angels!
10-13-18 Ole Miss -6 v. Arkansas 37-33 Loss -104 101 h 19 m Show
4* NCAAF SEC GAME OF THE WEEK on Ole Miss -
I got no problem laying less than a touchdown with Ole Miss on the road against Arkansas. The Razorbacks have gotten off to an awful start in the first year under Chad Morris. They won their opener against Eastern Illinois and have lost 5 straight since.
That includes a loss 7-point loss at Colorado St as a 14-point favorite, a 27-point loss at home to North Texas as a 5-point favorite and 34-3 defeat to an Auburn team that has struggled. They have covered their last 2 against Texas A&M and Alabama, but were fortunate to do so. They were a 19-point dog to the Aggies and trailed 17-0 before Texas A&M took their foot off the gas. Last week they were a 34.5-point dog to Alabama and lost by 34 thanks to a late touchdown with just 13 seconds on the clock.
It's been bad on both sides of the ball, as the Razorbacks own the 103rd ranked offense (358.1 ypg) and are 91st in rushing and 92nd in passing. They have the 110th ranked pass defense, giving up 271.3 ypg.
Ole Miss is simply too talented. The Rebels only two losses are against two of the best teams in the conference in LSU and Alabama. They have taken care of everyone else, including a 20-point win over what looks to be a good Texas Tech team.
I mentioned how bad Arkansas was against the pass. Ole Miss has the 5th best passing attack in the country at 347.5 ypg. Look for the Rebels to score at will and while their defense is bad, it can make enough stops to pull away. Take Ole Miss!
10-13-18 Missouri +28.5 v. Alabama 10-39 Loss -115 32 h 9 m Show
4* NCAAF Underdog PLAY OF THE WEEK on Missouri +
After starting out the year a perfect 3-0 ATS, Alabama has failed to cover 3 straight. The thing is they have been so close to covering the last 3, the public isn't backing down and we continue to get unbelievable value fading the Crimson Tide.
There's no question that Alabama will win this game at home, but I think it's asking a lot for them to win by more than 4 touchdowns against this Missouri team. The Tigers have the 9th ranked offense in the country, averaging 530 ypg. The have the 15th ranked passing attack (318.4 ypg) behind future NFL signal caller Drew Lock.
You have to be able to threaten Alabama vertically to have any success against them, as they are just too strong up front to ground and pound. The high-powered passing attack is also what you want for the backdoor cover. Note the Crimson Tide have made a habit of letting teams score late.
The other big key here is we have already seen Missouri hang with Georgia, only losing by 14 points. They also were outgained by just 52 yards and had a 26 to 18 edge in first downs over the Bulldogs.
Tigers are also 16-6 ATS in their last 22 road games against a team with a winning home record and have covered 10 of their last 14 overall. Crimson Tide are a mere 1-6 ATS in their last conference games. Take Missouri!
10-13-18 Michigan State +14 v. Penn State Top 21-17 Win 100 28 h 19 m Show
5* NCAAF Big Ten GAME OF THE MONTH on Michigan State +
Penn State is getting way too much respect here at home against a good Michigan State team. The Spartans are 3-2 with a couple of close losses. They have to feel like they should be 5-0 and with them off that ugly loss at home to Northwestern, they are going to be 100% locked in for this one.
I don't know that the same can be said for the Nittany Lions. Even off a bye week, I think we could see Penn State a bit flat off that devastating loss to Ohio State. That was a game they felt they had to win if they wanted to win the Big Ten East and make the playoffs. If they are still down from that lost, they won't just not cover, but they might lose the game outright.
It's a very similar spot to last year. Penn State was 7-0 and ranked No. 2 in the country before losing to the Buckeyes. The very next week they lost 27-24 at Michigan State. Spartans have won 3 of 4 over the Nittany Lions since James Franklin arrived at State College.
I also like the matchup here. Penn State has a great quarterback in Trace McSorley, but that offense is built on the ground game. Only once all season have the Nittany Lions thrown for more than 300 yards and that was against Kent State.
They will likely have no choice but to throw it in this one, as the Spartans lead the nation in run defense, giving up just 33.8 ypg. Not a single team has rushed for more than 63 yards against them. Last week they held Northwestern to 8-yards on 20 attempts. That run defense was also a big part of their win last year over Penn State, as they held Saquon Barkley and the Nittany Lions to just 48 yards on 27 attempts.
Hard to pass up on a double-digit dog that has a realistic shot of winning the game outright. Plus, Nittany Lions are 1-10-2 ATS in their last 13 off a loss and 0-7 ATS in their last 7 home games off a home loss. Take Michigan State!
10-13-18 Texas A&M v. South Carolina +2.5 26-23 Loss -100 28 h 11 m Show
3* NCAAF Vegas ATS Line MISTAKE on South Carolina +
Coming off a win at home over No. 13 Kentucky, I think we are seeing the Aggies get a little too much love on the road against a good South Carolina team. The Gamecocks rallied to beat Missouri 37-35 at home last week, but are still searching for that signature win.
It's actually a very similar spot to what we saw last week with Texas A&M. Except we get even more motivation here from South Carolina as a home dog.
This is also a good Gamecocks team. There only two losses were at home to Georgia and on the road to Kentucky. Texas A&M has played just one road game all season and that was at Alabama. While they covered the spread, it was no contest, as the Crimson Tide had a 31-13 lead at the half and 45-16 advantage going into the 4th quarter.
I also like the matchup. Aggies defense is outstanding against the run, but are a mere 97th in the country vs the pass (244.8 ypg). Gamecocks have the 48th ranked passing offense (255.8 ypg). As for the defense, Muschamp knows Fisher's schemes well from when both were coordinators under Saban at LSU. They also get the benefit of feeding off the home crowd. I'll take the points but I expect the home team to win outright. Take South Carolina!
10-13-18 Washington -3 v. Oregon 27-30 Loss -115 28 h 9 m Show
3* NCAAF Pac-12 PLAY OF THE DAY on Washington -
I just don't see Washington losing to the Ducks, making this an easy play for me with the Huskies at such a low price. I think the fact that Oregon should have beat Stanford at home a couple weeks back (blew a 24-7 halftime lead) and are off a bye, is what's keeping this number lower than it should be.
By no means do I think the Ducks aren't any good, I just believe that Washington is a step above the entire Pac-12 conference. While they only beat Arizona St by 7, they were without a question the better team. They kept the Sun Devils in it with short fields and were still up 14 with less than 3 minutes to play. Also, don't be fooled by the mere 7-point win at UCLA. Washington simply took their foot off the gas after building a 24-7 halftime lead, which says a lot about how much they are looking forward to this game.
Justin Herbert might be the best quarterback not everyone knows about, but he's going to be up against an elite Huskies defense that specializes in defending the pass (17th, 174.7 ypg). It's going to be a lot easier on Washington quarterback Jake Browning, as he faces an Oregon secondary that ranks 89th vs the pass (238.2 ypg) and haven't exactly played a lot of great teams. They opened with Bowling Green, Portland State and San Jose St, all at home.
With the offense figuring to be able to move the ball and a defense that is built to play well on the road, I just don't see the Ducks having enough in them to keep this within a touchdown. Take Washington!
10-12-18 South Florida v. Tulsa +7.5 Top 25-24 Win 100 68 h 3 m Show
5* S. Florida/Tulsa AAC GAME OF THE MONTH on Tulsa +
The Golden Hurricane come into this game at 1-4 and have lost 4 straight, but are a much better team than their record would suggest. Tulsa has played an absolutely brutal schedule early, as 3 of their first 5 games have come on the road against Texas, Temple and Houston.
They covered last week as a 17-point dog at Houston, but could have easily won that game outright. The Golden Hurricane has a 26-17 lead in the 4th quarter before things spiraled out of control. In their 14-point loss to Temple the week before, they outgained the Owls 403 to 300 and had a 32 to 16 edge in first downs. They also lost by just 7 on the road against a very good Texas team.
I'll absolutely take a shot here with Tulsa catching over a touchdown at home against what I think is a very overrated South Florida team. The Bulls are 5-0 and ranked No. 23 in the country, but have played a very easy schedule with their two toughest games coming against Power 5 bottom feeders Georgia Tech and Illinois.
If the Golden Hurricane can just simply cut down on their mistakes, they are going to have a great shot here of winning this game outright. Tulsa has 16 turnovers in 5 games and simply can't continue to get that unlucky with turnovers going forward.
Golden Hurricane are a dominant 8-3 ATS in their last 11 off a game where they allowed 40+ points and 11-2 in their last 13 vs a team with a winning record. USF on the other hand is just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Take Tulsa!
10-11-18 Eagles v. Giants +3 Top 34-13 Loss -110 12 h 45 m Show
5* Eagles/Giants NFC East GAME OF THE MONTH on Giants +
The Eagles continue to get way too much respect from the books after last year's Super Bowl win. Philadelphia was expected to defend their title, but they haven't even looked like a playoff team to this point. The Eagles are 2-3 with their only wins at home against the Falcons and Colts and they could have easily lost both of those games, as both Atlanta and Indy had the ball deep in Eagles territory with a chance to take the lead late.
The two biggest problems for Philadelphia have been the injuries that have piled up on the offensive side of the ball and the defense not playing anywhere close to as well as it did a season ago. Carson Wentz is just fine, but the supporting cast is really limited with the likes of Jay Ajayi, Darren Sproles and Mike Wallace all sidelined.
The Giants are sitting at 1-4 and have been a big disappointment, but they are coming off their best performance of the season in a mere 2-point loss at Carolina. The offense put up 31 points on a good Panthers defense, who were off a bye and I think they finally got something going on that side of the ball. I look for the G-men to deliver in what feels like a must-win game. Take New York!
10-11-18 Georgia Southern v. Texas State +18 15-13 Win 100 11 h 55 m Show
3* NCAAF Situational ATS ANNIHILATOR on Texas State +
There's no question that Georgia Southern is greatly improved over the team that went just 2-10 last year, but they simply overvalued here on the road against the Bobcats. The inflated line comes from the fact that the Eagles are a perfect 5-0 ATS, while Texas State has only covered one game in their first 5.
Georgia Southern runs the option offense and while they have put up some big numbers, when you run the football as much as they do, it really limits the number of possessions. That makes the big number we are getting that much more valuable. As is the case with a lot of option teams, they aren't great at defending the pass and I look for Texas State to make enough big plays through the air to keep this one respectable.
Playing at home is also a huge advantage here for the Bobcats, as it's really tough to play on short rest away from home. Georgia Southern has also struggled on the road against bad teams, as they are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games vs a team with a losing home record. Take Texas State!
10-09-18 Appalachian State -9 v. Arkansas State 35-9 Win 100 24 h 18 m Show
3* App St/Ark St Sun Belt PLAY OF THE WEEK on App State -
I got no problem laying the big number here with the Mountaineers on the road. A lot of people will be drawn to Arkansas State as big home dog in this weekday matchup. The Red Wolves were picked to win the Sun Belt West by a lot of experts and senior quarterback Justice Hansen was a big reason why.
The problem here is that Hansen is going to be asked to do too much against a top notch Appalachian State defense, as I just don't see the Red Wolves stop unit being able to slow down this high-powered Mountaineers attack. App State put up 38 points on Penn State in their opener and have scored no fewer than 45 in 3 straight wins. They are scoring almost 10 ppg more than what their opponents are giving up and will be facing a Red Wolves defense that is allowing 29.2 ppg.
Look for the Mountaineers to be able to do whatever they want offensively, as they should be in great down and distances all game. App State has rushed for 780 yards in their last 2 games and are averaging 269 ypg and 6.5 yards/carry. Red Wolves are giving up 245 ypg and allowing 5.7 yards/carry against the run. Take Appalachian State!
10-08-18 Redskins +6.5 v. Saints 19-43 Loss -105 107 h 51 m Show
4* Redskins/Saints MNF NO-BRAINER on Redskins +
The Saints are way over-valued here at home agains the Redskins on Monday Night Football. With how much the public loves to bet MNF and the Saints, no surprise to see New Orleans over-priced at home. I know the Saints are sitting at 3-1, but they could easily be 1-3. They should have lost at home to the Browns in Week 2 and were fortunate to leave Atlanta with a 43-37 overtime win in Week 3.
While New Orleans is getting way too much love, the Redskins are flying under the radar right now. Washington comes in at 2-1 in the first year with Alex Smith at quarterback. Smith has changed the dynamic of the offense, as it's much more balanced and less turnover-proned.
What really stands out to me is just how good this Redskins defense is playing to start the new season. Washington ranks 7th against the run and 3rd against the pass, as they come in allowing just 278 yards/game. We saw a good Cleveland defense going into New Orleans and really shutdown Brees and that Saints high-powered attack and I expect the Saints to struggle here.
Not only will they have a hard time moving the ball against this Redskins defense, but Smith and that Washington offense are going to look for long drives that eat up clock and keep Brees on the sidelines. Something they should be able to do with how poorly the Saints defense has played.
The other big key here that I think is getting completely overlooked, is the fact that Washington is coming off a bye. Bye weeks are huge in the NFL and I think with the extra time to prepare and get guys healthy, the Redskins could win this one outright. Take Washington!
10-07-18 Dolphins +6.5 v. Bengals Top 17-27 Loss -110 76 h 39 m Show
Cincinnati is getting way to much respect here at home. The Bengals pulled off an incredible 37-36 win over the Falcons last week, winning outright as a 3.5-point dog. Miami on the other hand lost 38-7 at New England.
I just think we have seen a big overreaction to the Dolphins loss. They couldn't have caught the Patriots at a worse time, as New England was 100% locked in after losing two straight. The Patriots would have done that to a lot of teams. This is still the same team that started out 3-0 and we can be sure we get the very best they have to offer off that embarrassing loss.
Cincinnati has started out strong, but I don't think this Bengals team is anything special. They got a lot of keys guys out with injury right now and are running out of weapons on the offensive side of the ball. Tyler Eifert is on IR, second year wide out John Ross is questionable with a groin injury and their top two backs, Joe Mixon and Giovani Bernard are also both questionable.
I think this should be closer to the Bengals as a 3-point favorite, giving us almost a field goal worth of value on a team that is more than capable of winning this game outright. Dolphins have also covered 5 of their last 6 after a poor offensive game where they had fewer than 150 passing yards. Take Miami!
10-07-18 Ravens v. Browns +3 9-12 Win 105 76 h 36 m Show
3* Ravens/Browns AFC North PLAY OF THE DAY on Browns +
Public is going to be all over Baltimore as a short road favorite, but this is not the time to back the Ravens. Baltimore is off an impressive win at Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football and are sitting strong going into Week 5 at 3-1, but it's a lot tougher than people realize to win back-to-back on the road, especially against division opponents.
Cleveland was a questionable call away from a win over the Raiders last week and I really like what I've seen out of rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield. This is a legit Browns offense with him under center and while the defense struggled last week on the west coast, I expect them to return to form at home. This is not an elite Baltimore offense by any stretch.
Ravens defense has been great the last two weeks, holding both the Broncos and Steelers to just 14 points. However, that sets a very profitable spot to fade Baltimore. Road teams that are outscoring teams by 10+ ppg are just 9-32 (22%) ATS after holding two straight teams to 14 or fewer points. Take Cleveland!
10-07-18 Wyoming +3.5 v. Hawaii 13-17 Loss -115 59 h 12 m Show
3* NCAAF Late Night ATS BLOWOUT on Wyoming +
Hawaii has been one of the biggest surprises early on. A Rainbow Warriors team that won just 3 games last year, has started out 5-1 with two outright wins as an underdog. However, both those underdog wins came in their first two games.
They have since gone 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games and I think they are getting way too much respect here against a Wyoming team that is a lot more talented than their 2-3 record would suggest. Two of those three losses have come against Power 5 opponents and the other against a Boise State team that is one of the top Group of 5 teams in the country.
The biggest thing that has held the Cowboys back is their offense, but they will have no problem moving the ball here against this Hawaii defense. The Rainbow Warriors are giving up 32.3 ppg and 438 ypg, almost a touchdown more/game than what their opponents are averaging.
With a talented defense that is better than people realize because of the poor numbers from the tough slate, I think the Cowboys not only cover the spread but win this game outright. Take Wyoming!
10-06-18 Notre Dame v. Virginia Tech +6.5 45-23 Loss -100 45 h 40 m Show
3* NCAAF Non-Conf PLAY OF THE DAY on Virginia Tech +
I think this is an ideal spot to jump on the Hokies as a home dog, especially with this being a nationally televised (ABC) night game. It's hard enough to win at Lane Stadium on normal circumstances, it takes all you got to win here in a night game.
Notre Dame has looked great early on and are off that impressive 38-17 win over Stanford last week. However, that was at home, where the Irish have benefited from playing 4 of their first 5 and I know the Cardinal were ranked No. 7 going into that contest, but I've not been impressed at all with what I've seen from Stanford.
Notre Dame's only true road game was at Wake Forest, who are a good up and coming team, but have zero defense. This is without a doubt the biggest challenge to date for the Irish and outside of their no-show against Old Dominion, this team has looked impressive, especially on defense, where they are giving up just 84 rushing ypg and 2.6 yards/carry.
I think this line would be closer to a pick'em if it wasn't for the injury to Hokies quarterback Justin Jackson, but I don't think there's that big of a drop-off to backup Ryan Willis, who torched a good Duke defense last week for 332 yards and 3 scores. An outright win for the home team wouldn't surprise me at all. Take Virginia Tech!
10-06-18 Washington -20 v. UCLA Top 31-24 Loss -110 58 h 27 m Show
5* NCAAF Pac-12 GAME OF THE YEAR on Washington -
Washington has won 4 straight since their opening week loss to Auburn and have racked up 3 straight impressive wins over the likes of Utah, Arizona State and BYU. I think we are seeing a shorter line here because this looks like a flat spot off those three and an even bigger game at Oregon on deck.
It's certainly not an ideal spot, but I also don't think UCLA has the talent for it to matter. The biggest thing to keep in mind is Washington can't afford to overlook anyone, as one more loss and they can kiss their playoff hopes goodbye.
With how good the Huskies are defensively and how bad the Bruins are offensively, it's going to be really tough for UCLA to keep this within 3 touchdowns. Washington sits 10th in the country in total defense, giving up just 290 ypg. The Bruins are 102nd in rushing (135.8 ypg) and 109th in passing (176.3 ypg).
Look for the Huskies to have excellent field position throughout and I'm expecting a couple costly turnovers by UCLA to really open this thing up. Keep in mind the the Bruins defense is not good. They are 95th against the run (183 ypg) and 85th against the pass (238.5 ypg). They gave up 38 at home to Fresno St and I think Washington could score 50+ and you have to think this Huskies offense is itching for a big day offensively after all the good defenses they have played. Take Washington!
10-06-18 Auburn -3 v. Mississippi State 9-23 Loss -110 58 h 16 m Show
4* NCAAF SEC GAME OF THE WEEK on Auburn -
There was a ton of hype around this Mississippi State coming into the season and even after back-to-back ugly losses at Kentucky and at home to Florida, I still think the Bulldogs are getting way too much respect from the books.
Auburn made some noise with their impressive Week 1 win over Washington, but haven't exactly impressed since. They are just 1-3 ATS in the 4 games since beating the Huskies and lost outright at home to LSU as a 10-point favorite. I think it has the Tigers undervalued here against a Mississippi State team that is clearly struggling to adjust to the new offensive scheme under first year head coach Joe Moorehead.
While the Bulldogs defense has played well enough to win, I just don't see the offense being able to figure things out and do enough here against an elite Auburn defense to win this game, which is basically what they need to do for the Tigers not to cover.
Mississippi State is just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 after accumulating 275 or fewer total yards and the Tigers are now 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 conference games. Take Auburn!
10-06-18 UTSA +2 v. Rice 20-3 Win 100 54 h 13 m Show
3* NCAAF Vegas LINE MISTAKE on UTSA +
I think the wrong team is favored here. There's just not a lot to like about this Rice team. The Owls only win this season came against Prairie View at home in the opener and they only won by 3 as a 22-point favorite.
I certainly don't think they deserve to have the line shaded their way because they are playing at home. Rice didn't win a home game last year and have covered just 2 of their last 6 at home and lost outright in the only game they were favored.
Rice's defense is atrocious, as they are giving up 42.4 ppg and 484 ypg. They are also allowing nearly 8 yards/play, which is basically a first down every time the other team snaps the ball. The offense isn't much better. They have zero threat of a passing game and that figures to be a big problem against a UTSA defense that has been much better against the run than the pass. The Roadrunners held Baylor to just 91 yards rushing and Texas State to 26.
I also like the fact that UTSA is coming into this one playing with confidence as they are riding a 2-game winning streak. Look for the Roadrunners defense to make more than enough stops for them to cash in a rare road win. Take UTSA!
10-06-18 Iowa State +11 v. Oklahoma State 48-42 Win 100 54 h 10 m Show
4* NCAAF Big 12 GAME OF THE WEEK on Iowa State +
Oklahoma State is getting way too much respect here as a double-digit home favorite against the Cyclones.
A big reason for that is Iowa State just isn't getting a ton of respect after starting out 1-3, but it's easy to see why they have the record they do when they have played Iowa and TCU on the road and Oklahoma at home. Note that while they lost to both Oklahoma and TCU, they covered against both conference rivals, losing by just 10 as a 18.5-point dog against the Sooners and by just 3 as a 11.5-point dog to the Horned Frogs.
While Oklahoma State is off a 20-point win and cover over Kansas, they were fortunate to cover, scoring a garbage TD in the final minutes. We have already seen this team lose outright as a home favorite to Texas Tech and it wasn't pretty, as they got rolled 41-17.
The Red Raiders really made it tough on Oklahoma State's passing attack and this ISU defense has held 3 of their 4 opponents under 200 yards passing. I've liked what I've seen out of backup QB Zeb Noland and this Cyclones offense.
I wouldn't be the least bit surprised here to see ISU win this game outright, as they matchup well on both sides of the ball. Take Iowa State!
10-06-18 LSU v. Florida +3 19-27 Win 100 40 h 51 m Show
4* NCAAF Situational VEGAS INSIDER on Florida +
If this line doesn't scream take the Gators, I don't know what does. LSU is the No. 5 ranked team in the country and have gained the respect of the public with a 33-17 win over Miami, 22-21 win at Auburn and their recent 45-16 thrashing of Ole Miss.
Florida is ranked No. 22, but there's still a lot of question marks with this team. As good as their upset win at Mississippi State was last week, it's hard to ignore that 27-16 loss at home to Kentucky.
Simply put, the books are begging for you to take LSU here and the public has taken the bait with roughly 70% of the bets coming in on the Tigers.
I agree with the books, as I have Florida winning this game outright (will gladly take the field goal for insurance). I'm still not sold on this LSU offense being able to move the ball when they go up against a good defense. They are just 79th in the country in total offense at 396.6 ypg. The Gators are 19th in the country, giving up just 311 ypg and are holding opponents a full yard less than what their opponents are averaging.
Look for the Gators defense and a rowdy home crowd to the difference in this one. Take Florida!
10-05-18 Georgia Tech -4 v. Louisville 66-31 Win 100 9 h 45 m Show
4* Ga Tech/Louisville ACC GAME OF THE WEEK on Georgia Tech -
I love this spot for the Yellow Jackets and fully expect them to go on the road and put it on a Louisville team that looks lost without Lamar Jackson to carry them offensively. The Cardinals come in averaging a whopping 18.4 ppg and 312 ypg. A drastic drop-off from the 38.1 ppg and 545 ypg they averaged a season ago.
Sophomore quarterback Juwan Pass was suppose to step into the big shoes left by Jackson and keep the offense afloat, but it's been a massive struggle for the Cardinals new signal caller. He's thrown 7 interceptions to just 4 touchdowns and is barely completing more than 50% of his attempts.
Georgia Tech's defensive numbers don't look great on paper, but they have really only played bad in 2 games and those were against a couple of high-powered offenses in USF and Clemson. Louisville clearly isn't on the same level as those two teams and I look for the Yellow Jackets to make it very difficult on this Cardinals offense.
The other thing here is the Louisville defense has had just 5 days to regroup from that crushing home loss to FSU and try to prepare for this option offense of Georgia Tech. I just think that's a too tall a task for the Cardinals, who have never faced the Yellow Jackets. Take Georgia Tech!
10-04-18 Georgia State +17.5 v. Troy 20-37 Win 100 2 h 58 m Show
3* LATE INFO INSIDER on Georgia State
10-01-18 Chiefs v. Broncos +4.5 27-23 Win 100 191 h 36 m Show
4* Chiefs/Broncos (MNF) ATS NO-BRAINER on Broncos +
The Chiefs have gotten off to an impressive 3-0 start behind the sensational play of 1st-year starting quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who set a new NFL record with 13 TD passes in the first 3 games of the season. This amazing start has KC way overvalued here as a road favorite against a division rival.
The Broncos have started out 2-1 and are greatly improved over last year, as they now have a legit offense with Case Keenum at quarterback and the emergence of running back Phillip Lindsay, who is averaging 6.0 yards/carry over the first 3 games. An improved offense is all Denver needed to get back to being a playoff contender, as they have a top tier defense behind Von Miller and company.
As good as Mahomes has been, he has struggled against the blitz and Denver ranks in the Top 5 in the league in percentage of plays that they blitz on. Look for that Broncos defense to slow down the high-powered KC attack, while the offense should be able to move the ball at will against a horrible Chiefs defense.
Broncos are 28-14 ATS in their last 42 home games against top tier teams that are outscoring opponents by 6+ points/game. Take Denver!
09-30-18 Saints v. Giants +3.5 33-18 Loss -105 88 h 50 m Show
4* Saints/Giants NFC GAME OF THE WEEK on Giants +
The Giants are way undervalued here getting over a field goal at home. In fact, I think it should be New York that is the favorite. New Orleans is simply getting too much respect for their 2-1 start, as the Saints could just as easily be 0-3.
New Orleans lost at home in Week 1 to the Bucs and should have lost at home in Week 2 to the Browns. They were also fortunate to win in OT at Atlanta in Week 3, a victory that was greatly aided by the Falcons missing some key pieces on the defensive side of the ball.
The Giants are just 1-2, but could easily be sitting at 2-1, as they let one get away at home against the Jaguars in Week 1. New York avoided an 0-3 start with an impressive 27-22 win at Houston and it was by far the best the Giants offense had looked to this point. Given how bad the Saints defense has looked early on, look for Eli Manning and company to have another big day here.
The key here is New York's defense is better than it gets credit for. The strength of the Giants defense has been their secondary, which ranks 11th in the NFL giving up just 232 ypg. We all know the Saints offense is built around Brees and that passing attack, so this is a great matchup for NY. Not to mention the Saints offense tends to struggle on the road in games played outside.
New Orleans is also 0-4 ATS in their last 4 against a team with a losing record and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 off a cover. Giants are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 at home vs a team with a winning road record and a perfect 6-0 in their last 6 at home vs strong passing teams that are completing 64% or more of their attempts. Take New York!
09-30-18 Bucs v. Bears -3 10-48 Win 105 84 h 22 m Show
3* NFL No Doubt ATS BLOWOUT on Bears +
This is too good a price to pass up on Chicago at home. The Bears are one of the most improved teams in the league and should be 3-0 if not for that big collapse on the road against Green Bay in Week 1.
While the Bucs are also 2-1, they came back to earth last time out, losing at home to the Steelers on Monday Night Football. Tampa Bay lost by a final score of just 30-27, but were down 30-10 at the half. Really tough spot here for the Bucs playing no a short week of rest and I just don't see Tampa Bay's offense being able to do enough here against an elite Bears defense.
The even bigger key here is that this Bucs defense is one the Bears' offense can exploit. Tampa Bay comes in ranked 31st in the NFL in total defense, giving up 433.4 ypg. They have been atrocious against the pass, allowing 362.7 ypg. While two of those games were against Brees and Roethlisberger, they also allowed Nick Foles to throw for 334 yards against them.
Look for Mitch Trubisky and that Bears offense to put up their best numbers of 2018 and that should be more than enough for Chicago to pull away for the win and cover. Adding to this is the fact that the Bucs are just 5-17 ATS in their last 22 vs bad passing teams that are averaging 5.2 or less yards/attempt. Bears are also 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 at home, including a 5-0-1 ATS mark in their last 6 at home vs a team with a winning road record. Take Chicago!
09-29-18 BYU v. Washington -16.5 7-35 Win 100 120 h 25 m Show
4* NCAAF Non-Conference PLAY OF THE WEEK on Washington -
I got no problem here laying the big number with the Huskies at home against the Cougars. The betting public is all over BYU at this price, as that upset win at Wisconsin as a 23.5-point dog is still fresh in the minds of a lot of people.
The win over Wisconsin looks great on paper, but I'm not so sure the Badgers are as good as we expected. There's also little to be excited about with their road win at Arizona to open the season, as the Wildcats have looked horrible. The game that stands out to me is the home loss to Cal, who is no where close as talented as this Washington team.
I also don't think people are factoring in just how difficult it is to play well Husky Stadium, especially under the lights in a prime time game.
The even bigger key here is this is a statement game for Washington, who need to dominate the rest of the way to get into the playoffs with that loss they suffered early to Auburn.
I look for the defense of the Huskies to be what allows them to not just win but cover. BYU's offense comes in ranked 119th in the country at just 320.3 ypg. That's just not going to cut against this elite defense. Take Washington!
09-29-18 Ohio State v. Penn State +4 Top 27-26 Win 100 60 h 44 m Show
5* NCAAF Big Ten GAME OF THE YEAR on Penn State +
I absolutely love the value here with Penn State not only a home dog, but catching more than a field goal. There's arguably not a better atmosphere in the country than when Penn State plays at home in a prime time game in a "white out." Two years ago in this spot they upset No. 2 Ohio State 24-21 as a 19-point dog. Last year they destroyed No. 19 Michigan 42-13 as a 9-point favorite. With that said, I fully expect the Nittany Lions to win this game outright, but I'll gladly take the points for some added insurance.
The concerns over Penn State's offense having to replace Saquon Barkley and offensive coordinator Joe Moorehead can be thrown out the window. The Nittany Lions are averaging over 500 ypg and come in 10th in the nation in rushing at 275 ypg, which well above the 170 ypg they averaged with Barkely last year. Senior quarterback Trace McSorely is the real deal and this could very well be his defining moment for the Heisman trophy.
As good as Ohio State's defense has looked and all the big names they have, I think Penn State will be able to put up points on the Buckeyes, especially with OSU's Nick Bosa sidelined. Keep in mind we saw a TCU offense that isn't nearly as talented as the Nittany Lions put up over 500 yards and 22 first downs against Ohio State a few weeks back.
The other thing to keep in mind, is the fact that this will be Ohio State's first true road game of the season. The only game away from home was that neutral site matchup with TCU and it felt like more of a home game with all the Buckeye fans in the stadium.
Nittany Lions are 20-5-2 ATS in their last 27 games overall, as the books just keep undervaluing them. They are also 12-2-2 ATS in their last 16 vs a team with a winning record and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 at home vs a team with a winning road record. Take Penn State!
09-29-18 South Carolina +2 v. Kentucky 10-24 Loss -105 60 h 33 m Show
4* NCAAF SEC GAME OF THE WEEK on South Carolina +
It's been quite the start to the season for Kentucky, who is 4-0 with wins over two ranked teams in Florida and Mississippi State. The win over Mississippi State really turned some heads and people are starting to buy into this team. South Carolina has started out 2-1, but had an ugly loss at home to Georgia that quieted the hype around this team.
The books are all but begging the public to take Kentucky here laying less than a field goal at home, but I'm going the other way. I think this Gamecocks team is a lot better than people think. While they might not be as talented as the top teams in the SEC, I certainly feel like they are the more talented team in this matchup.
I also think this is a tough spot for Kentucky. Not only are they off an emotional win over Mississippi State, but that victory got the respect they were so desperately wanting, as Kentucky went from unranked to No. 17 in the country. It's a lot easier playing with a chip on your shoulder than dealing with the pressure of being expected to win.
The other big thing for me is the matchup. Kentucky's offense is centered around running back Benny Snell, as they come in averaging 269 ypg on the ground to just 158 ypg through the air. They are running it twice as much as they are throwing it. I think that plays right into the strength of this South Carolina defense, which is only giving up 3.9 yards/carry against teams that are averaging 5.5.
The Gamecocks are also a perfect 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games played on Saturday, while Kentucky is 0-8 ATS in their last 8 as a favorite, which includes an 0-7 mark as a home favorite. Take South Carolina!
09-29-18 Old Dominion +7 v. East Carolina 35-37 Win 100 44 h 17 m Show
3* NCAAF Afternoon ODDSMAKERS ERROR on Old Dominion +
This is just too good a price to pass up on with the Monarchs. Old Dominion pulled off one of the biggest upsets of Week 4, as they knocked Virginia Tech 49-35 as a massive 28-point home dog. I think the perception here is that the Monarchs win was a just a result of the Hokies not showing up to play. While that definitely wasn't the best effort from Va Tech, I think it's a mistake to not give some credit to Old Dominion.
The Monarchs put up 632 yards of total offense and it was a direct result of a quarterback change. Blake La Russa came off the bench and 30 of 49 for 495 yards and 4 scores. He lit a fire under this team they had been desperately missing in their 0-3 start, which saw them lose to the likes of Liberty, FIU and Charlotte. Keep in mind this is a team that brought back 16 starters and was suppose to be greatly improved.
As for East Carolina, they also have an impressive outright win as a big dog against an ACC team. The Pirates defeated UNC 41-19 as a 15-point dog. The thing is, that's not a very good Tar Heels team and it doesn't cover up the fact that they lost outright at home to FCS foe North Carolina A&T. They also had just 13 points against a bad USF defense. I just don't think ECU should be laying this big a number against a team that I feel is every bit as talented as them.
Pirates are also not a team that has had a lot of success covering the number under head coach Philip Montgomery. In fact, they are 8-19 ATS with him at head coach. They are also a miserable 3-13 ATS in the first month of the season. Take Old Dominion!
09-28-18 Memphis -14 v. Tulane 24-40 Loss -105 21 h 3 m Show
3* Friday Night NCAAF ATS ANNIHILATOR on Memphis -
I just don't think it's asking much for Memphis to win here by more than two touchdowns. Tulane's only win on the season came at home against FCS foe Nicholls State. While they did lost by just 6 at home to Wake Forest earlier in the season, they only managed 17 points against what has been an awful Demon Deacons defense.
They aren't going to keep this within two touchdowns without a huge offensive effort, as this Memphis offense is no joke. The Tigers come in average 49.5 ppg and 593 ypg. They are also averaging 8.7 yards/play, nearly picking up a first down every time they snap the ball. Memphis is built around their passing attack, but are also averaging 309 ypg on the ground.
The big key here is that Tulane is not a team that is built to play from behind with that option based offense that comes in averaging 41 rush attempts per game. Look for the Tigers to jump out to an early lead and win here by 20+ points.
Adding to this, we see that road teams off back-to-back wins by 14 or more points who are winning at least 60% of their games are 67-29 (70%) ATS over the last 10 seasons. Take Memphis!
09-27-18 Vikings +6.5 v. Rams 31-38 Loss -105 95 h 42 m Show
4* Vikings/Rams Situational VEGAS INSIDER on Vikings +
This is just too good a price to pass up on the Vikings, who I think are more than capable of going into LA and winning this game outright. Minnesota is way undervalued after that ugly loss to the Bills and the Rams are way overvalued right now after starting out a perfect 3-0 SU and ATS.
If you remember back to last year, Minnesota beat the Rams 24-7 on their home field. They held the high-powered LA offense to just 254 yards and 15 first downs. They also dominated the time of possession 37:22 to 22:38.
I expect the Vikings to use a similar game-plan in this one, though I also think they are more than capable of winning this game in a shootout. The Rams defense looked great against a couple of bad offenses in the Raiders and Cardinals. It wasn't nearly as good last week against the Chargers and will go into this one missing both their star corners in Talib and Peters. They will also be without linebacker Mark Barron.
This is a statement game for Minnesota and I just don't see the Rams pulling away and winning here by a touchdown or more. I see this one being extremely competitive right down to the wire, making this an easy play with the big spread. Take Minnesota!
09-23-18 Patriots v. Lions +7 10-26 Win 100 144 h 53 m Show
4* NFL Sunday Night Football ATS NO BRAINER on Lions +
The public perception couldn't be much worse on the Lions after their 0-2 start, especially the ugly loss at home in prime time against the Jets in Week 1. That combined with the public wanting to jump on the Patriots off a loss, has Detroit showing some exceptional value here at home on Sunday Night Football.
The Lions might not be a great team, but they are going to play their hearts out for their new head coach Matt Patricia, as he came to Detroit from New England. Not to mention their season is pretty much on the line, as it's no secret that your chances of making the playoffs are slim to none if you start the season 0-3. I'm not saying they win the game, but I don't think it's out of the question.
New England is beat up right now. They got multiple key players on both sides of the ball injured and the Patriots are a team that has consistently started out slow. NE is also a mere 2-6 ATS in their last 8 road games vs a team with a losing home record.
We also see that underdogs of 3.5 to 10 points who allowed 30+ points in their last game are 120-72 (63%) ATS when facing a team off a loss by 10 or more. Take Detroit!
09-23-18 49ers +7 v. Chiefs Top 27-38 Loss -105 100 h 7 m Show
5* NFL Non-Conference GAME OF THE MONTH on 49ers +
The Chiefs are getting way too much respect from the books after their 2-0 start. Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes has been the talk of the NFL after setting a new NFL record with 10 touchdowns passes in the first two games of the season. While the Chief's offense is dynamic, the defense is one of the worst in the league.
Kansas City's secondary has been an absolute joke. They let Philip Rivers throw for 418 yards in Week 1 and last week Ben Roethlisberger threw for 442 yards. Expect a monster day here from Jimmy Garoppolo and the entire 49ers offense.
I just think when you play defense as poorly as the Chiefs do, it's only a matter a time before it bites you. San Francisco's defense hasn't been great early on, but will be getting back a huge piece this week in linebacker Reuben Foster, who was suspended the first two games. I think the 49ers get a few more stops and it wouldn't surprise me at all if they won this game outright.
There's also a great system in play favoring a San Francisco cover. Favorites of 3.5 to 10 points who didn't force a turnover in their previous game are a mere 41-81 (35%) ATS over the last 5 seasons. It's also worth noting the 49ers are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 on the road. Take San Francisco!
09-23-18 Colts +7 v. Eagles 16-20 Win 100 93 h 9 m Show
4* NFL Vegas Insider GAME OF THE WEEK on Colts +
The public is all over the Eagles with the news that Carson Wentz is making his much anticipated debut of 2018 and it has Philadelphia way overvalued here at home against the Colts. Indy is a legit playoff threat in the AFC with Andrew Luck back at quarterback.
After blowing a 13-point lead in their opener at home against the Bengals, Indianapolis went on the road and put it on the Redskins in a 21-9 win. We knew the offense would be improved with Luck back under center, but the perception is the Colts have no defense. That's not the case and even with Wentz back in the lineup, I think the Eagles offense will struggle here.
Philadelphia is missing a ton of key pieces on the offensive side of the ball. Alshon Jeffery is still out with a shoulder injury. Fellow wide out Mike Wallace and running backs Jay Ajayi and Darren Sproles will join him on the sidelines.
Colts have thrived as a dog in this price range with their signal caller under center. Indy is 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games as an underdog of 3.5 to 10 points with Luck at quarterback. Take Indianapolis!
09-22-18 Arkansas v. Auburn -29 3-34 Win 100 20 h 0 m Show
3* NCAAF Prime-Time ATS DESTROYER on Auburn -
I really like Auburn to bounce back in a big way from last week's gut-wrenching 22-21 home loss to LSU. That's definitely one they would have loved to win, but it doesn't ruin their season. Keep in mind they lost a heartbreaker to LSU last year and went on to win the SEC West. What it does do is put Auburn in playoff mode early in the year, as they essentially have to win out.
A lot of people might think Auburn will come out flat after that loss, but I expect the exact opposite. This a statement game for the Tigers and Arkansas is just the team for them to get back on track against. The Razorbacks have been a huge disappointment in year one under head coach Chad Morris. They blew a big 2nd half lead in a 27-34 defeat at Colorado St and followed that up by getting annihilated at home 44-17 by North Texas.
Look for Auburn's Jarrett Stidham to have a field day here against this Arkansas defense that is giving up 300 ypg through the air and allowing opposing QBs to complete 61% of their attempts. With a defense that is as good as any in the country, the Tigers should take control of this game early and turn this into a blowout by half. Take Auburn!
09-22-18 Michigan State -4 v. Indiana 35-21 Win 100 48 h 18 m Show
4* NCAAF No Doubt ATS BLOWOUT on Michigan State -
This is the perfect spot to buy-low on the Spartans. Michigan State came into the season ranked No. 11 in the country, but did have the start people were expecting. They needed a late score to knock off Utah State 38-31 as a 23.5-point favorite and then lost outright as a 4.5-point favorite at Arizona State.
Coming in those were viewed as two easy wins, but turns out both of those teams are a lot better than people think. You also have to factor in just how hard it is for a midwest team to travel out to the west coast and play well. A lot of Big Tens teams over the years have struggled on the road against the Pac-12 early in the year.
This is still a really good Michigan State team and while Indiana is no push-over, it's asking a lot of the Hoosiers to essentially keep this game within a field goal. I also think Indiana is getting a little too much love for that 28-point win over Ball State. Given how well the Cardinals played against Notre Dame on the road the previous week, that's viewed as a good win, but I think they got Ball State in a massive letdown spot.
Note that Indiana was 5-1 ATS as a favorite last year and just 1-5 ATS when listed as an underdog. This team looks good against inferior teams and hit has them overvalued when they take a step up in competition. I think that's what we are seeing here, as the Spartans should win here by double-digits. Take Michigan State!
09-22-18 Louisiana Tech +22 v. LSU Top 21-38 Win 100 70 h 31 m Show
5* NCAAF No Limit GAME OF THE YEAR on LA Tech +
This is the absolute perfect spot to fade LSU. There were those that doubted the Tigers being for real after that Week 1 thrashing of Miami, but after winning on the road at Auburn this team is considered to be for real. I believe it has LSU way overvalued in a massive letdown spot against a quality team.
Ed Oregon knows how to get his team locked in and fired up in big games, but struggles to keep that focus and energy when they are the superior team. We saw it last year when they lost at home to Troy as a 20-point favorite.
The other thing is the offense hasn't exactly been great in the early going. I know they have played two good defenses in Miami and Auburn, but they had just 335 total yards against SE Louisiana. Louisiana Tech gave up just 25.4 ppg and 386 ypg last year and this year's team is expected to be even better on that side of the ball.
The offense has always been able to put up points under head coach Skip Holtz and this year will be no different with 8 starters back, including starting QB J'Mar Smith, who has 589 yards and 4 TD's in 2 games.
The other big key here is the fact that the Bulldogs had a bye last week, giving them two full weeks to get ready for this game. Holz is also 30-15 ATS as a head coach when his team is a road dog with the average loss in this spot coming by just 7.6 ppg. Take Louisiana Tech!
09-22-18 UNLV v. Arkansas State -7 20-27 Push 0 20 h 50 m Show
4* NCAAF Vegas ATS ANNIHILATOR on Arkansas State
The Red Wolves come into this one at 2-1 with the only loss coming at No. 1 Alabama. Last time out they won outright 29-20 as a road dog against a much-improved Tulsa team and I look for them to have no problem here covering the number at home against UNLV.
UNLV comes in averaging an impressive 39.7 ppg, but a lot of that has to do with the fact they played two cupcakes (UTEP & Prairie View) at home the last two times out. The fact that they played USC tough and covered the big number in Week 1 has them overvalued here.
The key here is the Rebels just don't play enough defense to be competitive on the road against a quality team like Arkansas State. UNLV is giving up a ridiculous 5.4 yards/carry on the ground, allowing 1.3 more yards/carry than what their opponents are averaging. That plays right into the strength of this Red Wolves' offense, which is averaging 4.8 yards/carry on the ground this season.
Red Wolves Blake Anderson is 13-2 ATS as a head coach vs teams that are giving up 4.75 or more yards/carry. Take Arkansas State!
09-22-18 Charlotte +10 v. UMass 31-49 Loss -110 79 h 39 m Show
3* NCAAF Underdog PLAY OF THE DAY on Charlotte +
UMass has no business being this big of a favorite with the way this team is playing. The Minutemen are absolutely atrocious on the defensive side of the ball. In their last 3 games they have allowed 63 points and 536 yards to FIU, 34 points and 485 yards to Georgia Southern and 55 points and 622 yards to BC (Eagles had 48 pts at the half).
They simply don't have the offensive fire-power to win games with that kind of production from their defense. Charlotte is not a great offensive team by any means, but they just had 373 yards and 28 points against a talented Old Dominion team. They are going to be able to move the football and put points on the board, giving them an excellent shot at keeping this close and I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they won the game outright.
It's also worth noting that UMass could be down it's top two quarterbacks. Andrew Ford and Ross Comis are both questionable to play. Michael Curtis would be the starter if they can't go and he was just 8 of 15 with 2 picks against FIU. Take Charlotte!
09-22-18 Virginia Tech v. Old Dominion +29 35-49 Win 100 66 h 54 m Show
4* NCAAF Non-Conf GAME OF THE WEEK on Od Dominion +
It's been a complete disaster of a start for Old Dominion. Coming off a 5-7 campaign, where they won 3 of their last 4, a lot of people thought this team would easily make a bowl with 16 starters back. Instead the Monarchs have started 0-3 with losses at Liberty and Charlotte and a home defeat to FIU.
The thing is, they could easily be 2-1 right now, as they blew a 17-point lead against FIU and missed out on several scoring opportunities in a 3-point loss the 49ers. I think there ugly start combined with how good Virginia Tech has looked, has the Hokies getting way too much respect on the road.
That win over FSU doesn't look all that impressive any more and their other victory was against William & Mary. I'm not so sure this team is as good as people think. With a much bigger game on deck against Duke and the fact they are a 4-toucdhown favorite, I could see them looking past the Monarchs.
Old Dominion knows an outright upset is likely out of reach, but expect this team to play their hearts out at home in this in-state rivalry (schools only separated by 300 miles). That should be more than enough for the Monarchs, who do have some talent, to keep this within the number. Take Old Dominion!
09-22-18 Boston College v. Purdue +7 13-30 Win 100 75 h 9 m Show
3* NCAAF Vegas LINE MISTAKE on Purdue +
I just think there's too much value here with Purdue getting a touchdown at home against Boston College. The Boilermakers come into this game sitting at 0-3, but just as easily could be 3-0. Their 3 losses have come by a combined 8-points.
We just saw Boston College get all they could handle on the road against Wake Forest in their last game and I think there's a good chance Purdue wins this game outright. This is basically a do-or-die point of the season for the Boilermakers. A win here and a bowl game is definitely still within reach. A loss and it doesn't look good.
As for the Eagles, they come in feeling really good about themselves after their 3-0 start and just got rewarded with a Top 25 ranking (No. 23). I think it will be really hard for BC to match the intensity that Purdue is going to be playing with.
The Boilermakers can put up points and while BC is known for their defense under Addazzio, they just gave up 512 yards to a Demon Deacons offense that scored just 23 against Tulane. WF rushed for 298 yards (5.0 yards/carry).
BC has a decent offense of their own, but note that Boilermakers head coach Jeff Brohm is 15-4 ATS when facing a team that's completing 58% or more of their pass attempts and 11-2 ATS vs teams that run for more than 4.75 yards/carry. Take Purdue!
09-22-18 Nebraska +18 v. Michigan 10-56 Loss -105 68 h 11 m Show
4* NCAAF Situational VEGAS INSIDER on Nebraska +
There was a ton of hype around the Cornhuskers this year, as they landed promising head coach Scott Frost, who had just guided UCF to a perfect 13-0 season. All of that buzz has subsided after Nebraska's 0-2 start. Losing at home to Colorado in the opener, a game they could have easily won, was acceptable, but a 19-24 loss to Troy has people completely off this team.
Michigan on the other hand is another team that people were really high on this year, as they landed Ole Miss quarter transfer Shea Patterson and many felt that was the one position holding this team back in previous years. The Wolverines were a 3-point favorite at Notre Dame and lost 17-24 and were completely outplayed. However, Michigan has rebounded with a 49-3 win over Western Michigan and 45-20 win over SMU to get back some respect.
I think it all adds up to a ton of value here with Nebraska as a 3-point dog. They lost to Troy without starting quarterback Adrian Martinez, but he's expected back in the lineup this week. I've also been really impressed with this Nebraska defense, which is only giving up 2.7 yards/rush. I also don't trust the Michigan offense.
The Wolverines edge in talent should have them win this game, but expect it to be a dogfight right until the end. Take Nebraska!
09-22-18 Notre Dame v. Wake Forest +7.5 56-27 Loss -105 13 h 41 m Show
3* NCAAF Undervalued UNDERDOG on Wake Forest +
Notre Dame is getting way too much respect here on the road against a good Wake Forest team. The Fighting Irish come into this game off to a perfect 3-0 start and are ranked No. 8 in the country. The thing is, Notre Dame has had to grind out wins in each 3 games and arguably should have lost last week at home to Vanderbilt.
I was really impressed with how well Wake Forest played in their last game at home against a very good Boston College team. This Demon Deacons offense is no joke, as they put up over 500 yards of offense against the Eagles.
Wake Forest has had ample amount of time to get ready for this game, as they last played on Sept. 13th. They not only have an edge in rest, but I think the homefield advantage is huge here, especially with this being Notre Dame's first game on the road in 2018.
The Demon Deacons more than held their own last year in South Bend, losing by just 11-points as a 14.5-point dog. I not only think they get the cover at home this time around, but I like their chances of winning this game outright. Take Wake Forest!
09-21-18 Washington State v. USC -3.5 36-39 Loss -110 44 h 41 m Show
4* NCAAF Pac-12 GAME OF THE WEEK on USC -
This is the perfect buy-low spot on the Trojans. All the hype around USC being a playoff contender is completely out the window after the Trojans suffered back-to-back losses to fall to 1-2. The thing is, it was more of a result of a brutal schedule, as those two losses came at Stanford and at Texas. You have to keep in mind just how hard it is to win on the road against top tier teams and the fact that the Trojans are sending out a true freshman at quarterback.
J.T. Daniels has had his ups and downs, but despite his 1-3 TD-INT ratio, I think he has a really bright future at USC. This could very well be his breakout performance here at home against a Washington State team that is getting way too much respect after their 3-0 start.
The Cougars should be 3-0 right now, as they opened up the season against the likes of Wyoming, San Jose St and Eastern Washington. I look for Washington State to show their true colors in their first real road test of 2018. Keep in mind the Cougars only returned 10 starters from last year and had to replace their all-time leading passer in Luke Falk, as well as their leading rusher and top two receivers.
The other big thing here is the Trojans are going to come out with a chip on their shoulder, not only to avoid to their 3rd straight loss, but to get revenge from last year's upset loss at Washington State, when they were No. 5 in the country. Take USC!
09-21-18 Penn State v. Illinois +29 63-24 Loss -110 100 h 1 m Show
4* NCAAF Big Ten GAME OF THE WEEK on Illinois +
The Nittany Lions are getting way to much respect from the books in Friday's game at Illinois. The home teams have a huge advantage in these weekday games and I look for the Fighting Illini faithful to show their support in what is easily their biggest home on the schedule for 2018. Not to mention this is a much-improved Illinois team from last year's 2-10 squad.
The Fighting Illini are going to do everything in their power here to pull off the upset. While I don't see that happening, they got an excellent shot here of keeping this within 4 scores. Penn State has won big in each of their last two games, but have not started strong and let's not forget about that near upset at home in Week 1 against Appalachian State.
The even bigger key here is the spot for the Nittany Lions. It's going to be extremely hard for Penn State to give Illinois their full attention with arguably their biggest game of the season on deck next Saturday, as they will host Ohio State. A game that very well could decide the Big Ten East and the Nittany Lions' playoff hopes.
The goal here isn't to embarrass Illinois, but just make sure they get a win and avoid any injuries, so even if this does get out of hand early, the backdoor will be wide open. Take Illinois!
09-20-18 Jets +3.5 v. Browns Top 17-21 Loss -100 36 h 31 m Show
5* Jets/Browns TNF PLAY OF THE MONTH on Jets +
The Cleveland Browns have won 1 game dating back to the start of the 2016 season. They had their chances in each of the first two weeks of 2018 to get a win, but continue to find ways to lose games late. This team has no business laying this many points against any team right now.
The Jets came out with an impressive 48-17 win at Detroit on Monday Night Football, but laid an egg on short rest in a 20-12 home loss to the Dolphins. I think that poor showing against Miami has people once again second-guessing this team and that's created some big time value here with New York in this matchup.
No question the Browns defense is improved, but I don't think it's as good as people are making it out to be. They have benefited greatly from the opposing team making costly mistakes, as they have 8 takeaways in 2 games. At some point the turnovers won't be there and this defense will get exposed. Look for Darnold to have a big game and while I'll gladly take the points, I fully expect New York to win this game outright.
Jets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 off a SU loss and have cashed 4 of the last 5 tickets on Thursday Night Football. Cleveland on the other hand is just 7-19 ATS in their last 26 home games and 0-6 ATS in their last 6 off a loss by 3-points or less. Take New York!
09-20-18 Tulsa +7.5 v. Temple 17-31 Loss -105 28 h 42 m Show
3* Tulsa/Temple AAC PLAY OF THE DAY on Tulsa +
Temple is getting way too much respect here against a Tulsa team that is a lot better than most people realize. The Golden Hurricane went just 2-10 last year and are off to a 1-2 start, but one of those losses was on the road to Texas, a game they only lost by 7-points as a 21-point underdog.
They let one get away at home this past Saturday against Arkansas State, while Temple avoided an 0-3 start with a shocking 35-14 win at Maryland. I think that's definitely got the number a lot higher than it should be.
The Owls were a desperate team going into that game against the Terps and I think Maryland came into that contest with a big head and just thought they were going to roll over Temple at home. Look for the Owls to come back down to earth in this one. Keep in mind they lost at home to both Villanova and Buffalo to start the season.
Tulsa has had no problem scoring under head coach Philip Montgomery. Even last year when they lost a ton on the offensive side of the ball they averaged nearly 30 ppg. The big problem has been the defense, but this year's stop unit looks to be much improved over previous versions. After facing a couple of really good offenses in Texas and Arkansas State, I look for them to show out a little bit here on defense against a very mediocre Temple offense.
Golden Hurricane are 12-3 ATS as a road dog under Montgomery, including a 10-2 ATS mark against conference opponents. Take Tulsa!
09-17-18 Seahawks v. Bears -4.5 17-24 Win 100 8 h 9 m Show
3* Seahawks/Bears MNF ATS ANNIHILATOR on Bears -
A lot of people are going to look at this line and think we are seeing a big overreaction to the Bears strong showing in Week 1 against the Packers on Sunday Night Football, a game they somehow managed to lose after being up 20-0 in the 2nd half. I think the line is more than justified and you could argue that given the injuries for Seattle this line should be closer to a touchdown.
Seattle's offensive line is once again one of the worst in the league and they could be without starting guard D.J. Fluker. The Seahawks front was completely outmatched by Von Miller and the Broncos in Week 1, as Denver sacked Russell Wilson 6 times. Expect more of the same from a Chicago defense front that was already good before they added in former Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack. Note that the Broncos only managed 1 sack on Sunday against Derek Carr and the Raiders.
However, it's not so much about how the Bears defense is going to own the Seahawks offensive line, but the fact that Chicago's offense should be able to move the ball against this Seattle defense. The Seahawks gave up 470 total yards and allowed Case Keenum to throw for 329 yards and 3 scores in Week 1. As limited as Tribusky is, with Seattle missing their two star linebackers in Wright and Wagner, Chicago will be able to move the ball on the ground and that should allow for some big plays from Tribusky on play-action. I wouldn't be surprised at all if the Bears won this in a blowout. Take Chicago!
09-16-18 Patriots v. Jaguars +2 Top 20-31 Win 100 61 h 13 m Show
5* NFL Vegas Insider GAME OF THE YEAR on Jags +
This Jaguars team just doesn't get the respect it deserves. Jacksonville had the Patriots on the ropes in last year's AFC Championship Game and that was in New England, where few have been able to just keep games close against the Patriots in the postseason. I like the Jaguars to get their revenge here in Week 2 at home.
This is all about the matchup for me and as good as Tom Brady is, I think that Patriots offense is going to have a miserable time moving the ball against this top-tier Jacksonville defense. The Patriots are thin up front on the offensive line. They traded away Nate Soldier, saw their top draft pick in Isaiah Wynn land on IR and now starting right tackle Marcus Cannon is questionable to play. New England also lost running back Jeremy Hill to IR and could be without two of their top backups at running back, as both Rex Burkhead and Sony Michel are questionable.
I just don't see the Pats being able to run the ball in this one and that's going to let that loaded Jags front pin their ears and come after Brady. Over the years, the one big neutralizer to Brady and that Pats offense is a great pass rush.
Say what you want about Blake Bortles, he picked apart this New England defense last year and I expect him to make enough plays here for the Jaguars to win this game outright. Take Jacksonville!
09-16-18 Dolphins +3 v. Jets 20-12 Win 100 58 h 57 m Show
4* AFC East GAME OF THE WEEK on the Dolphins +
This game was expected to be around a pick'em until the Jets went on the road and laid it on the Lions 48-17 in an outright win as a 7-point dog. After throwing a pick six on the very first play of his NFL career, Sam Darnold completed 16 of his next 20 attempts for 198 yards and 2 scores. The perception here is that it was an impressive win against a good Lions team, but I'm not so sure Detroit won't finish last in the NFC North this year.
The defense for the Jets played outstanding, holding the Lions to just 339 yards and forcing 5 turnovers, but it was revealed after the game that New York basically new what Detroit was running before they snapped the ball. I'm just not buying the defense was as good as it looked.
As for Miami, they won 27-20 at home over the Titans and it was an impressive day for Ryan Tannehill, as he was 20 of 28 for 230 yards. The Dolphins also had 120 yards rushing on just 29 attempts. This is a different offense with Tannehill under center. People forget they went 10-6 with him in 2016. I actually think the Dolphins are the better team here, making this an easy play with them catching a field goal.
Teams who had a losing record the previous year and are listed as home favorites in conference games are a mere 87-142 ATS since 1983. That's a 62% system in favor of the Dolphins covering. Take Miami!
09-16-18 Chargers v. Bills +8.5 31-20 Loss -105 14 h 48 m Show
3* NFL Situational ATS ANNIHILATOR on Bills +
The betting public is going to want absolutely nothing to to do with the Bills after how bad they looked in Week 1 against the Ravens. That was on the road against a good Baltimore team. They should be more competitive at home and I liked them going to Josh Allen. The offense couldn't have been any worse than it was with Nathan Peterman at quarterback.
Look for them to be able to move the ball here against a Chargers defense that is missing some big pieces. Most notably up front, where Joey Bosa is sidelined with a foot injury and Corey Liuget is serving a 4-game suspension. I'm not saying Buffalo will win the game, but they should be able to keep within this inflated number.
Bills are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 home games after allowing 24 or more points in the 1st half of their last game. Chargers on the other hand are just 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 off a straight up loss, 4-11 ATS in their last 15 after allowing 350 or more yards and 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in September. Take Buffalo!
09-16-18 Texans v. Titans +3 17-20 Win 100 14 h 46 m Show
3* NFL Underdog PLAY OF THE DAY on Titans +
The public is all over the Texans in this one and it's created some big time value here with the Titans as a home division dog. Tennessee lost 20-27 at Miami, which is no easy place to play this early in the season and the game got delayed twice. This team is better than people give them credit for and they have gone 11-3 ATS in their last 14 off a SU loss and are winning by almost a touchdown on average in this spot.
Everyone remembers what Deshaun Watson did last year in his brief stint before being injured and I think they just assume he's going to go right back to being that same guy. I just think it could take some time. He certainly was 17 of 34 for a 176 yards against the Patriots in Week 1. Keep in mind he torched New England for 301 yards and 2 scores on 22 of 33 passing last year. I look for him to struggle again and for the Titans to win this one outright. Take Tennessee!
09-16-18 Eagles v. Bucs +3.5 21-27 Win 100 14 h 39 m Show
4* NFC GAME OF THE WEEK on Bucs +
No one was giving the Bucs a shot at even being competitive against the Saints in Week 1 and they went into New Orleans and won 48-40 behind backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. I think there's a perception that there's a huge drop-off from Jameis Winston to Fitzpatrick and I'm not so sure there is. Most were quick to just the Saints didn't come to play and that's why Tampa Bay won, but I think that only adds fuel to the fire here the Bucs. Not that they weren't going to show up at home against the defending Super Bowl champs.
The Eagles were a bit lucky to win their opener over the Falcons at home. With Wentz still sidelined and some other key players out for Philadelphia, I think they are going to have a tough time matching the intensity of Tampa Bay. I know how good Foles was in the playoffs, but the offense was horrible with him under center in the preseason and it didn't look good against Atlanta. I'll gladly take the points as insurance, but I fully expect the Bucs to win outright. Take Tampa Bay!
09-15-18 Ohio State v. TCU +14 40-28 Win 100 1 h 22 m Show
3* LATE INFO INSIDER on TCU
09-15-18 USC v. Texas -3 14-37 Win 100 104 h 57 m Show
4* NCAAF Prime-Time (USC/TEXAS) NO-BRAINER on Texas -
This is just too good a price to pass up on the Longhorns at home. There was so much hype around this Texas team in year two under Tom Herman and that balloon was popped in Week 1 when they lost outright as a double-digit favorite at Maryland. They followed that up with a mere 28-21 win at home over Tulsa as a 21-point favorite.
Clearly there was a little too much hype on this team, but I also don't think it's time to write them off. They lost to Maryland last year and were a few breaks away from being a 10-win team. That's also a better Terrapins team than people realize. As for the 7-point win against Tulsa, they were up 21-0 with less than 2 minutes to play in the 3rd quarter. Maybe they started looking ahead to this game against USC?
A game you know they have had circled on the calendar. Not just because it's USC, but they want revenge from last year's crushing 24-27 overtime loss, where they really outplayed Sam Darnold and the Trojans. Darnold is gone and this USC team is down a notch or two from last year. We saw Stanford get their revenge against them last week, holding the Trojans to just 3-points and 332 yards. Freshman quarterback J.T. Daniels looked every bit a freshman on the road and I see no reason not to expect the same thing here. Take Texas!
09-15-18 LSU +10.5 v. Auburn 22-21 Win 100 70 h 10 m Show
3* LSU/Auburn SEC PLAY OF THE DAY on LSU +
There's just not the same hype around this LSU program as there has been in years past. Not many people gave this team much of a shot against Miami in their opener and they came out with a chip on their shoulder and laid it on the Hurricanes in a 33-17 win. Auburn on the other hand is a team people were high on and the hype around this team only got stronger after they knocked off Washington.
I just think we are seeing an inflated number here and too much value with LSU to pass up. I know Auburn has a great defense, but so does LSU, which is no surprise given that Dave Aranda is their defensive coordinator. I know it came against a FCS school, but that same Miami offense LSU held to 17 points put up 77 in their next game, recording the largest margin of victory in school history.
I think this is going to turn out to be an old-school defensive battle that could either way in the 4th quarter. All we need is for LSU to lose by 10 or less and I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if they beat Auburn again (won 27-23 at home last year). LSU is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 road games vs a team with a winning home record and closed out last year going a perfect 6-0 ATS in their last 6 conference games. Take LSU!
09-15-18 Vanderbilt v. Notre Dame -14 17-22 Loss -110 114 h 45 m Show
4* NCAAF Non-Conf GAME OF THE WEEK on Notre Dame -
I got no problem laying the two touchdowns with the Fighting Irish here at home against the Commodores. Notre Dame is coming off a less than impressive 24-16 win over Ball State last week, a game in which the Fighting Irish were favored to win by 33.5-points. On the flip side of this, Vanderbilt has been impressive in their 2-0 start, taking on Middle Tenn 35-7 as a 3.5-point favorite and Nevada 41-10 as a 10-point favorite.
What people are overlooking with Notre Dame's sluggish showing agains the Cardinals, is that was a massive letdown spot after that massive Week 1 game at home against Michigan. At the same time, that Ball State team was way undervalued coming into this season. They went just 2-10 last year, but a lot of that had to do with injuries and they had 16 starters back.
As for Vanderbilt, we have seen this story before with this team. Last year everyone was talking about how they were going to give Alabama a run for their money at home after a 3-0 start, but they got annihilated 59-0. A lot of people are putting Notre Dame on upset alert and you can bet Brian Kelly will use that to have his team 100% locked in for this one and that should be all it takes for them to win here in a blowout. Take Notre Dame!
09-15-18 Oklahoma v. Iowa State +18 37-27 Win 100 119 h 45 m Show
The public is going to be all over Oklahoma in this one and I believe the books have set the line here to where they feel ISU has a great shot at covering. The Sooners have looked good in blowout wins over FAU (63-14) and UCLA (49-21). The even bigger thing to why people are falling in love with this team, is Kyler Murray has played really well in place of Heisman winner Baker Mayfield.
Murray is a good player, but he struggled with his accuracy at Texas A&M. I think after facing a couple of mediocre defenses, both at home, he's going to find things a lot more difficult against a good ISU defense in what will be quite the atmosphere at Jack Trice Stadium. This Cyclones fan base is extremely loyal and this is the one home game they have been looking forward to since the schedule was released.
Keep in mind Oklahoma just lost their top running back in running back Rodney Anderson and this Cyclones defense just held a good Iowa rushing attack to just 105 yards.
Sure there's the revenge angle for Oklahoma after ISU won 38-31 in Norman last year. The Sooners may very well get their revenge, but I wouldn't be shocked at all if the Cyclones pulled off the upset and won outright. Take Iowa State!
09-13-18 Ravens v. Bengals +1.5 23-34 Win 100 10 h 45 m Show
4* NFL AFC NORTH GAME OF THE WEEK on Bengals +
The books have the wrong team favored in this one. Baltimore couldn't have looked any better in their 47-3 blowout win in Week 1 over the Bills. Props to the Ravens for taking care of business at home, but Buffalo looks like the worst team in the NFL.
The Bengals also won in Week 1, as they went on the road and beat Andrew Luck and the Colts 34-23. Yet this is not a team that's getting a lot of love. Most just see that as Cincinnati beating a bad team, but that's much improved Indy team with Luck back under center. I love the fact that the Bengals are getting no respect for that win and in this game, as they are well aware of the Ravens being favored.
Baltimore is just 6-16 ATS in their last in their last 22 road games off a win by 21 or more points, while the Bengals are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 home games vs a team with a winning record and 18-7-2 over their last 27 games played in September. Take Cincinnati!
09-13-18 Boston College v. Wake Forest +6.5 41-34 Loss -110 50 h 39 m Show
There's just too much value here with the Demon Deacons catching almost a touchdown on their home field against their ACC Atlantic rivals in Boston College. The Eagles were expected to be much improved and have looked the part in blowout wins over UMass (55-21) and Holy Cross (62-14).
Wake Forest is another team people were high on coming into the year, as Dave Clawson has really done a nice job of turning the program around. However, I think a lot of people jumped off the bandwagon when projected starting quarterback Kendall Hilton was suspended for the first 3 games. I think the book knew the public would be on BC and inflated the line knowing so.
This line suggest that BC would be a double-digit favorite over Wake on a neutral field and I'm just not buying it. The loss of Hilton has been eased by the emergence of true freshman Sam Hartman, who has completed 61.5% of his attempts for nearly 8 yards a pop. He's also proven a decent threat on the ground, rushing for 128 yards (5.8 yards/carry) and a score in 2 games.
I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Wake Forest won this game outright. The Demon Deacons are 22-12 ATS as an underdog under Clawson, 17-7 ATS under Clawson at home and 14-3 under Clawson when coming off a win by 21 or more points. Take Wake Forest!
09-10-18 Rams v. Raiders +5 33-13 Loss -115 155 h 55 m Show
4* Rams/Raiders MNF ATS NO-BRAINER on Raiders +
The public is all over the Rams in this one, as LA is the talk of the NFL after last year's breakout season and then all the big additions they made in the offseason. I'm not saying the Rams won't be a great team, but I think they could struggle early. They got a lot of new pieces and it's going to take some time for them to gel and learn how to play together. Keep in mind the Rams' starters basically didn't play at all in the preseason.
The Raiders on the other hand are a team that I believe will be coming into the season with a chip on their shoulder. No one is giving this team much of a shot, especially after they traded away one of the best defensive players in the game in Khalil Mack. I still got a lot of confidence in Gruden's ability as a head coach. He's going to bring a power-running game to Oakland, which I think will work wonders for getting Derek Carr back on track.
It's also worth pointing out that these Week 1 home dogs on Monday Night Football have not been great at just covering, but winning the game outright. Look for the Raiders to keep it close and potentially steal this one late. Take Oakland!
09-09-18 Bengals v. Colts -3 Top 34-23 Loss -105 482 h 27 m Show
5* NFL Opening Week GAME OF THE YEAR on Colts -
This is just too good a price to pass up on Indianapolis at home. The Colts should have no problem here taking down the Bengals in Week 1. There's no doubt in my mind that Indy is going to be one of the most improved teams in the league with Andrew Luck back healthy at quarterback. I just think he hasn't played in so long that people are skeptical of taking them.
The Colts are 26-11 SU and 24-12 ATS with Luck as a starter in home games. On the flip side of this, Bengals' starter, Andy Dalton, is a mere 15-25 in 40 career starts as an underdog. I've never really been a big fan of Dalton and there's just not a ton to like about this Cincinnati team, especially on offense.
Last year the Bengals averaged just 18.1 ppg and were dead last in the NFL at 280.5 yards/game. They didn't do anything well, ranking 27th in passing and 31st in rushing. Little was done to improve that side of the ball. The defense also wasn't great (ranked bottom half of the league in both scoring and total defense) and has been on the decline ever since Mike Zimmer left to be the head coach at Minnesota. Not to mention they will be without their best defender for the first four games in Vontaze Burfict (suspended). Take Indianapolis!
09-09-18 Bills +7.5 v. Ravens Top 3-47 Loss -110 134 h 50 m Show
5* AFC Underdog PLAY OF THE MONTH on Bills +
Buffalo is a team the public wants absolutely nothing to do with going into the season and there's no question the books have inflated this line on the Ravens. A lot of people were way down on the Bills last year, especially after they traded away the likes of Sammy Watkins, Ronald Darby, Reggie Ragland and Marcell Dareus.
All this team did was finish 9-7 and snap a 17-year playoff drought, making it in as a Wild Card. While Buffalo does lose starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor, the team is confident that Nathan Peterman can hold the fort down until rookie Josh Allen is ready to take over. Peterman had a rough go of things after he was force into action as a rookie last year, but he looked sharp in the preseason, completing 33 of 41 (80%) of his attempts for 431 yards with a 3-1 TD-INT ratio.
Buffalo won a lot of games last year leaning on their running game and a defense that forced 25 takeaways. They know how to win sloppy and I expect them to hang around against a Ravens team that isn't known for blowing out opponents.
Ravens are just 18-21 ATS as a home favorite with Joe Flacco as their quarterback and the Bills are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 season openers and were a perfect 3-0 ATS in September last season. Take Buffalo!
09-09-18 49ers v. Vikings -6 16-24 Win 100 133 h 36 m Show
There's a lot of excitement around this 49ers team after how they finished the 2017 season once Jimmy Garoppolo took over as the starer. I just think it's a major overreaction and has San Francisco way overvalued to start out 2018. I certainly don't see them extending that win streak on the road against one of the elite teams in the NFC.
You can be sure the Vikings have heard all the hype around Garoppolo and that 49ers team. Not that you need any extra fuel for a season-opener, but I think Minnesota will be out to make a statement in this one. Keep in mind the Vikings have 10 starters back from a defense that was the best in the NFL last year. They were No. 1 in total defense (275.9 ypg) and No. 1 in scoring defense (15.8 ypg). Not to mention the one starter they lost was defensive tackle Tom Johnson and they replaced him with a former Pro Bowler in Sheldon Richardson.
It's also worth pointing out that Minnesota's defense only gave up 13.8 ppg and 261 ypg at home last year, where they went 8-1 SU and 6-2-1 ATS.
I also don't think the 49ers defense will be able to slow down the Vikings new look offense that now has Kirk Cousins as their starting QB. I look for home team to pull away early and win here by double-digits. Take Minnesota!
09-09-18 Bucs +10 v. Saints 48-40 Win 100 131 h 21 m Show
3* NFL No Doubt ATS ANNIHILATOR on Bucs +
The Saints are getting way too much love here from the books in Week 1. I get New Orleans is great at home and are considered a legit Super Bowl contender, but no way should they be laying double-digits against a division rival.
Tampa Bay will be without starting quarterback Jameis Winston, who is suspended, but I think this team will be able to move the ball behind talented veteran backup Ryan Fitzpatrick, who had a 7-3 TD-INT ratio in limited action last year. He's got two big time weapons at wide receiver in Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson, plus two talented tight ends in Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard.
I also think people are overlooking this Tampa Bay defense. The Bucs are loaded up front after bringing in Jason Pierre-Paul to team up with Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. I'm not saying they are going to shutdown Brees and the Saints offense, but I think they get enough stops to keep it close. Take Tampa Bay!
09-09-18 Jaguars v. Giants +3 20-15 Loss -100 122 h 41 m Show
3* NFL Week 1 ATS SHOCKER on Giants +
I think we are seeing a big overreaction with this line based on how these teams finished up last season. The Jaguars finally broke through in 2017, winning the AFC South and nearly took out the Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. The Giants were a complete mess and finished just 3-13, but are primed for a big bounce back season and should not be a dog at home.
Everyone is expecting the Giants offense to be improved with a healthy OBJ and the addition of prized rookie running back Saquon Barkley, but it's more than that. They also made some big improvements on the offensive line. New head coach Pat Shurmur is also one of the top offensive minds in the league and was the guy responsible for making Case Keenum look like a top tier signal caller last year with the Vikings.
The improved running game is going to do wonders for the Giants defense, who I think will thrive in their new 3-4 look. They should be able to hold their own against a very average Jaguars offense, which is still going to be limited by quarterback Blake Bortles. Take New York!
09-08-18 Rice +18 v. Hawaii 29-43 Win 100 65 h 49 m Show
3* NCAAF Late Night ATS NO-BRAINER on Rice +
Hawaii has been one of the biggest surprises in the early goings of 2018. The Rainbow Warriors went on the road in Week Zero and took out Colorado State 43-34 as a 17-point dog. They then came back and knocked off Navy 59-41 as a 13.5-point dog. Two outright wins as a double-digit dogs will definitely get the attention of the books and now we see Hawaii laying 3 scores against Rice at home.
I think this is a huge overreaction and it's a lot different going into the fight as the heavy favorite compared to the underdog. A lot of people will just expect them to keep it going against a Rice team went 1-11 last year, especially after the Owns barely snuck by Priarie View in their opener 31-28 and lost at home to Houston 27-45.
I was actually really impressed with how well Rice played against a good Houston team. The Owls were in that game late and actually led 27-17 midway through the 3rd quarter. They put up 439 yards against a talented Houston defense. It looks like they have found something in Vandy grad transfer Shawn Stankavage, who was 20 of 31 for 204 yards and 3 scores against the Cougars.
Hawaii is going to put up points with that air-raid offense, but they are also going to give up a lot of points. They allowed 34 to Colorado State and 41 to Navy. Note that Colorado State managed just 13 points and 284 total yards in their next game against Colorado. If the Warriors aren't careful, they could go from winning as a double-digit dog to losing as a double-digit favorite. Take Rice!
09-08-18 Michigan State v. Arizona State +7 13-16 Win 100 95 h 12 m Show
4* Prime-Time (ESPN) GAME OF THE WEEK on Arizona State +
A lot of people are going to be quick to make excuses for Michigan State and their sloppy showing in their home opener against Utah State, where they were fortunate to walk away with a 38-31 win as a massive 23.5-point favorite. They will say the Spartans are slow-starters and didn't give the Aggies their full attention with this big game on deck. I'm not buying it.
I expect another sloppy showing from Michigan State. People don't realize how hard it is for these midwest teams to travel out west and the Big Ten has had more than their fair share of troubles when having to play on the road against the Pac-12.
You also can't ignore how good the Sun Devils looked in their opener against UTSA, which was also the debut for new head coach Herm Edwards. Not many people were high on Arizona State going into this season and I think that lack of respect has this team playing hungry and flying way under the radar. They demolished the Roadrunners 49-7, while outgaining UTSA by 283 yards. The defense allowed a mere 2 rushing yards on 34 attempts and forced 3 turnovers.
If they can slow down Michigan State's running game, which struggled to get going against Utah St, they not only will cover this spread, but they will win the game outright. Take Arizona State!
09-08-18 UTEP +24 v. UNLV Top 24-52 Loss -111 103 h 50 m Show
5* NCAAF Vegas Insider GAME OF THE MONTH on UTEP +
After going on the road and giving USC a scare in their opener, were within 5 at the half and covered the 24.5-point spread, the public is going to be all over the Rebels against a UTEP team that went 0-12 last year and started out 2018 with an ugly 30-10 loss at home to Northern Arizona.
What they won't factor in is how hard it's going to be for UNLV to avoid a letdown after that game against the Trojans. All they have been thinking about for months was that game with USC to open the season. It only makes it that much harder to bounce back when you feel like you had a shot at winning the game. Not to mention, it how difficult it has to be to take this UTEP team seriously given how bad they have been.
We got numbers to back this theory up. UNLV is a mere 5-15 ATS in their last 20 home games when they are coming off a cover where they lost as an underdog. I'm not saying the Rebels won't win this game, but it's going to be a lot closer than everyone is expecting. Take UNLV!
09-08-18 Fresno State +3 v. Minnesota 14-21 Loss -115 60 h 29 m Show
4* NCAAF Underdog PLAY OF THE WEEK on Fresno State +
I expect the public to be all over Minnesota here, as they won't be able to help themselves but take a Big Ten team laying less than a field goal at home against a team from the MWC. Especially after the Gophers annihilated New Mexico State 48-10 as a 22.5-point favorite this past Saturday.
That performance against the Aggies is nothing to be excited about. New Mexico State is way down this year. They were missing a ton of starters on defense and that's the same offense that managed 135 total yards against Wyoming in 'Week Zero.' That same Wyoming defense gave up 41 points to a Washington State that only had 4 starters back on offense.
The other thing that stands out to me is the play of Gophers new true freshman quarterback Zack Annexstad. He threw for 220 yards and 2 scores, but was a mere 16 of 33 passing. Luckily Minnesota had their way on the ground (295 yards on 47 attempts).
The thing is, they aren't going to be able to run all over Fresno State. The Bulldogs have 7 starters back from a defense that only gave up 113 rushing yards/game and 3.4 yards/carry last year. Annexstad and the Gophers offense is going to be forced into a lot more passing situations and that's going to be a problem.
The Bulldogs put up 79 points in their opener against Idaho and should have one of their better offenses in recent memory with 8 starters back. I think they do more than enough here to get a win on the road against Minnesota.
Bulldogs are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 road games, 6-1 ATS in their last 7 non-confernce games and 7-0 ATS in their last 7 as an underdog. Take Fresno State!
09-08-18 Memphis -6.5 v. Navy 21-22 Loss -110 88 h 58 m Show
4* American Athletic GAME OF THE WEEK on Memphis -
I don't see the Tigers having any problem here winning by at least double-digits on the road against Navy. I think a lot of people are sleeping on this Memphis team due to the fact that they lost a really good quarterback in Riley Ferguson, but look out for junior Brady White, who is a grad transfer from Arizona State (Memphis head coach Mike Norvell was the OC when White first started out with ASU).
I know it came against Mercer, but it's hard to ignore his stat line in the opener. White was 22 of 28 for 358 yards and 5 scores. The Tigers also rushed for 324 yards. Keep in mind this is an offense that averaged 45.5 ppg and 532 ypg last year and 7 starters back.
The Midshipmen had no answer for Hawaii's high-flying offense in their opener, as the Rainbow Warriors put up 59 in an 18-point win as a 13.5-point dog. Hawaii's Cole McDonald completed 30 of 41 for 428 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Memphis has 8 starters back on defense in what is their 3rd season under defensive coordinator Chris Ball. They should be greatly improved on that side of the ball and they looked sharp in the opener, holding Mercer to just 174 total yards and 8 first downs. I think they are going to be ready for that triple-option and Navy is not a team that can play from behind. Take Memphis!
09-07-18 TCU v. SMU +22.5 42-12 Loss -110 60 h 19 m Show
3* TCU/SMU Friday Night ATS DESTROYER on SMU +
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09-06-18 Falcons +3.5 v. Eagles Top 12-18 Loss -119 217 h 36 m Show
5* Falcons/Eagles Vegas NO LIMIT Top Play on Falcons +
It's just a given that the defending Super Bowl champ is going to be overvalued on the spread the following season. I know this line has dropped some with Wentz not playing, but I still think there's a lot of value with Atlanta.
Nick Foles put on a ridiculous performance last year filling in for Wentz, but this guy has been hit or miss his whole career. I think we already saw signs of things not being as good as they were a season ago. I know it's the preseason and you can't overreact to what you see, but the Eagles offense was dreadful when Foles was under center.
Add in he's not going to have one of his top wide outs in Alshon Jeffery, who is out with a shoulder injury, and how talented this Falcons defense is, I think the struggles continue in Week 1. Keep in mind Atlanta will be out for blood in this one after losing to the Eagles in the playoffs, a game they have to feel like they should have won.
I also think the Falcons offense is flying way under the radar. They weren't nearly as bad as people made them out to be in 2017. They got all their top weapons back, plus used their 1st round pick on Alabama's Calvin Ridley, who looks like the real deal. As good as the Eagles defense was, I think the Falcons are able to move the ball and ultimately win this game. Take Atlanta!
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Pastor Alph Lukau Biography, Age, Early Life, Family, Education, Career, Net Worth And More
Pastor Alph N Lukau is a Congolese televangelist and the founder and General Overseer of Alleluia Ministries International. He is one of the most controversial African pastors and has been on the news of recent after the mysterious story of how he 'raised' a 'dead' man went viral. He has also be listed several among the richest pastors in Africa.
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Age: 45 years old (2020)
Place of birth: Congo
Nationality: Congolese
Education: University of South Africa
Spouse: Celeste Lukau
Children: Deri Lukau, Aj Lukau
Occupation: Pastor, businessman
Net worth: $1 billion
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Alph Lukau was born on the 25th of October, 1975 to Congolese parents. After completing his elementary and secondary education, he gained admission in 1997 to study Accountancy at the University of South Africa, he graduated in 2000.
He further proceeded to the University of Oxford Department for Continuing Education where he obtained his Master's Degree in Accountancy in 2001.
Alph Lukau is a renown international speaker and Bible scholar. He is popularly known for founding the Alleluia Ministries International, a church he still heads till date. Through his ministry, thousands of people have been saved, healed and delivered from various ailments and diseases.
He started the Alleluia Ministries International on 24th February 2002 at Lyndhurst in Johannesburg, South Africa. Over the years, the church has greatly expanded, with branches in different Africa countries like Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Namibia, Zambia and South Africa.
Pastor Alph Lukau is happily married to Celeste Lukau and the marriage is blessed with children. Celeste Lukau, who is generally known as the First Lady of AMI is also very active in the ministry. The duo has been married for over 9 years.
Alph Lukau Net Worth
Alph Lukau is one of the richest pastors in Africa. Besides being a pastor, he also owns an investment company which has had a great influence on his wealth. Alph Lukau Group was founded in South Africa and has since developed a strong presence in many countries in the world.
The group consist of the following companies; AL Strategic Investments, AL T Travel, AL Estates, AL General Trading, AL Petroleum, AL Energy, AL Mining, AL Training & Virtual Systems, AL C Capital and AL Media.
According to HowAfrica.com, Pastor Alph Lukau has an estimated net worth of $1 billion.
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Strengthens Infosys’ creative digital capabilities across Australia
Bengaluru, India and Melbourne, Australia – January 13, 2021
Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a definitive agreement to purchase assets and onboard employees of Carter Digital, one of Australia’s leading and award-winning experience design agencies. This asset takeover strengthens Infosys’ global design and experience offerings, demonstrates its continued commitment in bringing innovative thinking, talent and creativity to its clients, and provide effective global digital solutions.
Carter brings to Infosys, experts in human centered design, experiential, enhanced digital transformation, customer interaction expertise, and will also cement WONGDOODY, an Infosys brand, into the Australasian market.The agency is known for its holistic approach and ‘people first, design later’ mantra, delivering services to connect digital to physical experiences in the consumer, commerce, technical and corporate environments, backed with data analysis, analytics, and creative expertise, to drive compelling, purposeful outcomes.
With services that include business and creative strategy, research and insights, branded commerce and digital product development, user and customer experiences, interaction, experiential and creative design, consumer and product design, Carter delivers enriched, purpose-led experience for brands across arts, culture, education, tourism, events, start-ups and healthcare.
Together with Infosys’ earlier acquisition of WONGDOODY that offers creative and marketing services, Carter brings complementary capabilities to help global CMOs and businesses thrive in a digital commerce world. As part of Infosys’ global design and experience offering, Carter Digital will be rebranded as WONGDOODY and join its network of studios across Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Providence, Houston, and London, as well as design hubs in five Indian cities.
Andrew Groth, Senior Vice President and Region Head for Australia and New Zealand, said, “Australia is a strategic market for Infosys and the company has enjoyed strong and consistent growth serving marquee clients across a range of industries from telecom and financial services, to utilities and the public sector. As digital experience becomes a critical differentiator in most enterprise transformations, the addition of Carter’s capabilities reaffirms our commitment to help clients navigate their digital priorities with a complete end-to-end offering.”
Ben Weiner, CEO, WONGDOODY, an Infosys company, added, “In Carter, we have found kindred spirits who align with the cultures of both WONGDOODY and Infosys. We are very excited to bring their capabilities to Infosys’ clients in the market where the opportunity to add layers of digital strategy, customer experience, and design is significant and compelling. We are excited to welcome Carter Digital to the Infosys family”
“Carrying the WONGDOODY flag into our region provides us the ability to turbo charge our delivery. This, along with the backing of Infosys, means we now have the instant depth and scalability to meet the growing needs and expectations of our current and future clients,” said Paul Beardsell, Founder & Managing Director, Carter Digital.
James Noble, Founder & Chief Creative Officer of Carter Digital added, “We’re excited to be joining WONGDOODY, an Infosys company. Being a like-minded, internationally recognised human experience and brand engagement agency creates enormous opportunities for us in the Australasian market. This enable us to further our industry-leading work, connecting us to new capabilities, and enhancing our partner's success."
This is an asset purchase and the transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.
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Putting people ahead of everything else, Carter delivers human-centric, data driven outcomes to transform the way customers interact with businesses, in a rapidly changing digital world. Delivering experiences to surprise and delight the people using them, they enable clients to exceed audience needs, grow market share and deepen engagements. Carter have achieved sustained success in a world where technology, expectations and adapts to meet customer behaviours.
Winner of numerous industry accolades and awards on behalf of their clients since 2010, is an acknowledgement of the consistent results Carter deliver.
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Sony Corporation (ADR) (SNE): Insiders Aren’t Crazy About It But Hedge Funds Love It
Published on September 17, 2013 at 11:39 am by Arnold Frias in News
Is it smart to be bullish on Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE)?
If you were to ask many investors, hedge funds are perceived as bloated, old investment tools of a period lost to current times. Although there are In excess of 8,000 hedge funds with their doors open currently, this site focuses on the crème de la crème of this club, around 525 funds. It is assumed that this group controls most of the smart money’s total capital, and by monitoring their best investments, we’ve revealed a number of investment strategies that have historically beaten the broader indices. Our small-cap hedge fund strategy beat the S&P 500 index by 18 percentage points annually for a decade in our back tests, and since we’ve started sharing our picks with our subscribers at the end of August 2012, we have trumped the S&P 500 index by 33 percentage points in 11 months (explore the details and some picks here).
Equally as key, positive insider trading sentiment is a second way to analyze the investments you’re interested in. Just as you’d expect, there are a variety of motivations for an upper level exec to sell shares of his or her company, but only one, very simple reason why they would initiate a purchase. Many empirical studies have demonstrated the valuable potential of this strategy if you know where to look (learn more here).
Keeping this in mind, we’re going to discuss the newest info surrounding Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE).
How are hedge funds trading Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE)?
At the end of the second quarter, a total of 24 of the hedge funds we track held long positions in this stock, a change of 71% from the previous quarter. With hedge funds’ capital changing hands, there exists a select group of noteworthy hedge fund managers who were upping their stakes significantly.
According to our 13F database, James Dinan’s York Capital Management had the largest position in Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE), worth close to $110.1 million, comprising 2.3% of its total 13F portfolio. Coming in second is Adage Capital Management, managed by Phill Gross and Robert Atchinson, which held a $30.9 million position; the fund has 0.1% of its 13F portfolio invested in the stock. Remaining hedgies that hold long positions include Curtis Macnguyen’s Ivory Capital (Investment Mgmt), Joe DiMenna’s ZWEIG DIMENNA PARTNERS and James Dondero’s Highland Capital Management.
As industrywide interest increased, specific money managers were leading the bulls’ herd. York Capital Management, managed by James Dinan, created the largest position in Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE). York Capital Management had 110.1 million invested in the company at the end of the quarter. Phill Gross and Robert Atchinson’s Adage Capital Management also initiated a $30.9 million position during the quarter. The other funds with new positions in the stock are Curtis Macnguyen’s Ivory Capital (Investment Mgmt), Joe DiMenna’s ZWEIG DIMENNA PARTNERS, and James Dondero’s Highland Capital Management.
How are insiders trading Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE)?
Insider buying made by high-level executives is best served when the primary stock in question has experienced transactions within the past half-year. Over the latest six-month time period, Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE) has experienced zero unique insiders purchasing, and zero insider sales (see the details of insider trades here).
We’ll also take a look at the relationship between both of these indicators in other stocks similar to Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE). These stocks are Universal Electronics Inc (NASDAQ:UEIC), Fabrinet (NYSE:FN), Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:SPB), Harman International Industries Inc./DE/ (NYSE:HAR), and Panasonic Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:PC). This group of stocks are the members of the electronic equipment industry and their market caps resemble SNE’s market cap.
Adage Capital ManagementCurtis MacnguyenFabrinet (FN)Harman International Industries Inc./DE/ (HAR)Highland Capital ManagementIvory Capital (Investment Mgmt)James DinanJames DonderoJoe DimennaNASDAQ:UEICNewsfeedNYSE:FNNYSE:HARNYSE:PCNYSE:SNENYSE:SPBPanasonic Corporation (ADR) (PC)Phill Gross And Robert AtchinsonSony Corporation (ADR) (SNE)Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. (SPB)Universal Electronics Inc (UEIC)York Capital ManagementZWEIG DIMENNA PARTNERS
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Calgary Police Getting More Creative In Catching Distracted Drivers
by Christopher Baugh – Wed, December 28, 2016
According to Calgary police, fewer tickets are being written for distracted driving this year. While this is good news, it is not due to drivers texting less while driving, says a new report from CBC.
Calgary officers have issued more than 300 tickets in the traffic section alone, according Staff Sgt. Paul Stacey. “We’re kidding ourselves if we think that problem is going away, it’s not going away at all,” he said.
In an effort to crack down on the epidemic, Calgary police ran a sting to help catch offending drivers. When an offending driver was spotted from a pedestrian bridge, officers used radios to contact squad cars, which then pulled the car over.
According to the police, the operation pulled in more than 30 tickets in an hour.
Staff Sgt. Stacey said that as drivers are getting more creative at hiding their cellphones while driving, police are having to do the same to catch them. “We’ve had to put a bit more effort into catching them because they typically don’t have their phones in front of their faces, but we’re still catching them” he said.
Daniel Grab, a Calgary resident, says that while he tries his best not to break the law, he has methods of keeping his phone hidden from the police. “I drive a car, so I got to be more mindful, but people in these big old trucks that you see driving around, they can get away with whatever and that’s a danger,” he said.
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“FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS OF ATAL PENSION YOJANA”
-Sudindra V R
The NPS- New Pension System introduced by Government of India is extremely concerned with protection of unorganized sector workers and to promote voluntarily save for their retirement. As per NSSO survey 2011-12, 88% of total workforces in India are come under the umbrella of unorganized sector who are inadequately covered under pension. The new scheme introduce will be administered by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), Atal Pension Yojana applicable to age bracket between 18 to 40 years which gives subscribers the fixed pension of Rs. 1000, Rs. 2000, Rs. 3000, Rs. 4000 and Rs. 5000 per month after attainment of age of 60, subjected to contribution and age at the time of entering into pension scheme. APY provides exit option only at the age of attaining 60 years only and in case of death the pension will be available to the spouse. The above benefit needs to be analyzed using the value of money, which gives the subscriber to lead retirement with proper corpus or monthly income which meets the requirements.
The monthly contribution under APY is based on pension needed, the entry age of subscriber and monthly contribution. In case of discontinuation of scheme within 6 months account will be frozen, after 12 months account will be deactivated, after 24 months account will be closed and the scheme may not be flexible to certain group of individuals. The government Co contributes Rs. 1000 per annum or 50% of total contribution amount whichever is lower for the period of 5 years. Before subscription to scheme it require to analyze the adequacy of benefit, as the value of money is not be same over a period of time and need to analyze the feasibility of subscription.
2. OBJECTIVES OF ANALYSIS: The objective of the analysis is to analyze the feasibility of subscription of Atal Pension Yojana as a retirement planning instrument.
3. METHODOLOGY: The study has been conducted with secondary data using future value of contribution per month, present value of contribution and present value of pension benefit receivable. For the purpose of study starting age of 18, 25, 30, 35 and 40 has been considered with monthly pension post 60 years of Rs. 1000, Rs. 2000 and Rs.5000. The study compares the present value of pension benefit to present value of contribution to analyze whether subscriber gets benefits out of the scheme.
The study is based on certain assumption:
Ø It is assumed that the discounting rate and compounding rate will be fluctuating over a period, hence 3 different rates namely 8%, 7.5% and 6.5% has been considered for the purpose of calculation of future value of contribution, present value of contribution and present value of receivables.
Ø It is based on assumption Ceteris paribus.
Ø It is uni dimensional study, considered inflation as variable and it is deferred annuity.
Ø Government Co contribution for the scheme is not considered.
Ø It is assumed that the subscriber or spouse will get the monthly pension benefit over a period of 20 years from the starting age of 60 years.
4. DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULT:
Table 4.1 Table showing the present value of pension benefit, the present value of contributions and differences between pension and contribution for defined pension benefit of Rs. 1000
Entry Age
At 8%
At 7.5%
PV of Pension
PV of Contribution
Sources: authors own calculation.
le 4.1 provides at 8% and 7.5% interest factor the differences between the present value of pension benefit and the present value of contribution is all negative and it is not feasible to subscribe the Atal Pension Yojana. At 6.5% interest factor the age of 18 to 30 will be getting positive and it is not suggestible to subscribe the scheme after 30 years.
Table 4.2 provides at 8% and 7.5% interest factor the differences between the present value of pension benefit and the present value of contribution is all negative and it is not feasible to subscribe the Atal Pension Yojana. At 6.5% interest factor the age of 18 to 25 will be getting positive and it is not suggestible to subscribe the scheme after 25 years.
5. CONCLUSION: As a part of Financial Inclusion, the Government of India’s Atal Pension Yojana a defined benefit scheme introduced to protect the unorganized sector workers will not serve the purpose of income security and retirement benefit. As per the analysis the scheme is not giving positive present value to subscriber at 8%, 7.5% interest factor and will provide incentive at 6.5%. To cater the need of unorganized sector workforce government has to co-contribute more amount in the scheme.
Ø http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=116208
Ø Blog,Atal Pension Yojana Scheme,May 9, 2015 By onlinelic
Ø Blog, By Vishnu Prasad & Anand Sahasranaman, IFMR Finance Foundation
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Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques — Bar code scanner and decoder performance testing
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ISO/IEC 15423:2009 defines the test equipment and procedures to be used to determine the performance of bar code scanning and decoding equipment. It deals with bar code scanning and decoding equipment both as integrated reading systems and as discrete units. It defines performance of the equipment in a particular configuration (e.g. a specific model) irrespective of the individual components used. It also defines in a normative annex operational parameters for the test equipment, and describes, in an informative annex, a means of classifying scanners.
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Assessment of Lymphocyte Migration in an Ex Vivo Transmigration System Kristi J. Warren1,3, Todd A. Wyatt2,3,4 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah, 2Research Service, VA Nebraska Iowa Health Care System, 3Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 4Department of Environmental, Agricultural & Occupational Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center In this protocol, lymphocytes are placed in the top chamber of a transmigration system, separated from the bottom chamber by a porous membrane. Chemokine is added to the bottom chamber, which induces active migration along a chemokine gradient. After 48 h, lymphocytes are counted in both chambers to quantitate transmigration.
A Microfluidic Platform for Stimulating Chondrocytes with Dynamic Compression Donghee Lee1, Alek Erickson2, Andrew T. Dudley1, Sangjin Ryu3,4 1Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, 3Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 4Nebraska Center for Materials and Nanoscience, University of Nebraska-Lincoln This article provides detailed methods for fabricating and characterizing a pneumatically actuating microfluidic device for chondrocyte compression.
Establishment of the Dual Humanized TK-NOG Mouse Model for HIV-associated Liver Pathogenesis Raghubendra Singh Dagur1, Weimin Wang1, Edward Makarov1, Yimin Sun2, Larisa Y. Poluektova1 1Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center This protocol provides a reliable method to establish humanized mice with both human immune system and liver cells. Dual reconstituted immunodeficient mice achieved via intrasplenic injection of human hepatocytes and CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells are susceptible to human immunodeficiency virus-1 infection and recapitulate liver damage as observed in HIV-infected patients.
Isolation of Specific Neuron Populations from Roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans Edward M. Germany1, Nataliya Zahayko1, Oleh Khalimonchuk1,2,3,4 1Department of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska, 2Nebraska Redox Biology Center, University of Nebraska, 3Nebraska Center for Integrated Biomolecular Communication, University of Nebraska, 4Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center Here, we present a protocol for simple isolation of specific groups of live neuronal cells expressing green fluorescent protein from transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans lines. This method enables a variety of ex vivo studies focused on specific neurons and has the capacity to isolate cells for further short-term culturing.
Probing The Structure And Dynamics Of Nucleosomes Using Atomic Force Microscopy Imaging Micah P. Stumme-Diers1, Tommy Stormberg1, Zhiqiang Sun1, Yuri L. Lyubchenko1 1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center Here, we present a protocol to characterize nucleosome particles at the single-molecule level using static and time-lapse atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging techniques. The surface functionalization method described allows for the capture of the structure and dynamics of nucleosomes in high-resolution at the nanoscale.
Live Cell Analysis of Shear Stress on Pseudomonas aeruginosa Using an Automated Higher-Throughput Microfluidic System Arin L. Sutlief*1, Helena Valquier-Flynn1, Christina Wilson1, Marco Perez1, Hunter Kleinschmidt2, Brett J. Schofield2, Elizabeth Delmain3, Andrea E. Holmes1, Christopher D. Wentworth*4 1Department of Chemistry, Doane University, 2Department of Biology, Doane University, 3Department of Pathology and Microbiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 4Department of Physics and Engineering, Doane University Here, we describe the use of a higher-throughput microfluidic bioreactor coupled with a fluorescent microscope for the analysis of shear stress effects on Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms expressing green fluorescent proteins, including instrument set up, the determination of biofilm coverage, growth rate, and morphological properties.
Isolation, Characterization, and Differentiation of Cardiac Stem Cells from the Adult Mouse Heart Santosh K. Yadav1, Paras K. Mishra1,2 1Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2Department of Anesthesiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center The overall goal of this article is to standardize the protocol for the isolation, characterization, and differentiation of cardiac stem cells (CSCs) from the adult mouse heart. Here, we describe a density gradient centrifugation method to isolate murine CSCs and elaborated methods for CSC culture, proliferation, and differentiation into cardiomyocytes.
Expansion of Two-dimension Electrospun Nanofiber Mats into Three-dimension Scaffolds Emily Keit1, Shixuan Chen1, Hongjun Wang1, Jingwei Xie1 1Department of Surgery-Transplant and Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center This article demonstrates the technique of expanding a traditional, two-dimension (2D) electrospun nanofiber mat into a three-dimension (3D) scaffold through the depressurization of subcritical CO2 fluid. These augmented scaffolds are 3D, closely mimic cellular nanotopographic cues, and preserve the functions of biologic molecules encapsulated within the nanofibers.
Force System with Vertical V-Bends: A 3D In Vitro Assessment of Elastic and Rigid Rectangular Archwires Madhur Upadhyay1, Raja Shah2, Sachin Agarwal3, Meenakshi Vishwanath4, Po-Jung Chen5, Takafumi Asaki6, Donald Peterson7 1Division of Orthodontics, University of Connecticut Health, 2Private Practice, 3Department of Orthodontics, University of Melbourne, 4Department of Orthodontics, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 5Department of Craniofacial Sciences, University of Connecticut Health, 6Biomedical Engineering, University of Hartford, 7Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Northern Illinois University The method presented here is designed to construct and validate an in vitro 3D model capable of measuring the force system generated by different archwires with V-bends placed between two brackets. Additional objectives are to compare this force system with different types of archwires and to previous models.
Facile Protocol for the Synthesis of Self-assembling Polyamine-based Peptide Amphiphiles (PPAs) and Related Biomaterials Mehdi Bin Samad1, Krishnaiah Maddeboina1, Nathalia Rodrigues de Almeida1, Martin Conda-Sheridan1 1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center The synthesis of polyamine-based peptide amphiphiles (PPAs) is a significant challenge due to the presence of multiple amine nitrogens, which requires judicious use of protecting groups to mask these reactive functionalities. In this paper, we describe a facile method for the preparation of these new class of self-assembling molecules.
Isolation of Intact, Whole Mouse Mammary Glands for Analysis of Extracellular Matrix Expression and Gland Morphology Christopher Thompson1, Katherine Keck2, Abigail Hielscher2 1Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2Department of Biomedical Sciences, GA-PCOM Here, we present a protocol for the isolation of whole, intact mouse mammary glands to investigate extracellular matrix (ECM) expression and ductal morphology. Mouse #4 abdominal glands were extracted from 8-10 week old female nulliparous mice, fixed in neutral buffered formalin, sectioned and stained using immunohistochemistry for ECM proteins.
Measurement of Differentially Methylated INS DNA Species in Human Serum Samples as a Biomarker of Islet β Cell Death Sarah A Tersey1, Jennifer B Nelson1, Marisa M Fisher2, Raghavendra G Mirmira1,3,4 1Department of Pediatrics, IU Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Disease, Indiana University School of Medicine, 2Department of Pediartics, Omaha Children's Hospital and Medical Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 3Departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Medicine, and Cellular and Integrative Physiology, IU Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Disease, Indiana University School of Medicine, 4Indiana Biosciences Research Institute Islet β cell death precedes development of type 1 diabetes, and detecting this process may allow for early therapeutic intervention. Here, we provide a detailed description of how to measure differentially methylated INS DNA species in human serum as a biomarker of β cell death.
Electrospun Nanofiber Scaffolds with Gradations in Fiber Organization Karl Khandalavala1, Jiang Jiang1, Franklin D. Shuler2, Jingwei Xie1 1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mary & Dick Holland Regenerative Medicine Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University Here, we present a protocol to fabricate electrospun nanofiber scaffolds with gradated organization of fibers and explore their applications in regulating cell morphology/orientation. Gradients with regard to physical and chemical properties of the nanofiber scaffolds offer a wide variety of applications in the biomedical field.
Simultaneous Whole-cell Recordings from Photoreceptors and Second-order Neurons in an Amphibian Retinal Slice Preparation Matthew J. Van Hook1, Wallace B. Thoreson1,2 1Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center We describe the preparation of thin retinal slices from aquatic tiger salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum) and explain how we use these slices to study synaptic processing in the retina by obtaining dual whole-cell voltage clamp recordings from photoreceptors and second-order horizontal and bipolar cells.
A Protocol for Comprehensive Assessment of Bulbar Dysfunction in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Yana Yunusova1,2, Jordan R. Green3, Jun Wang3, Gary Pattee4, Lorne Zinman2,5 1Department of Speech-Language Pathology, University of Toronto, 2ALS/ MN Clinic, Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, 3Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 4Department of Neurology, Munroe-Meyer Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 5Department of Neurology, University of Toronto Objective assessments of the physiological mechanisms that support speech are needed to monitor disease onset and progression in persons with ALS and to quantify treatment effects in clinical trials. In this video, we present a comprehensive, instrumentation-based protocol for quantifying speech motor performance in clinical populations.
Registered Bioimaging of Nanomaterials for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Monitoring Michael Boska1, Yutong Liu1, Mariano Uberti1, Balarininvasa R. Sajja1, Shantanu Balkundi2, JoEllyn McMillan2, Howard E. Gendelman2 1Department of Radiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center Bioimaging methods used to assess cell biodistribution of nanoparticles are applicable for therapeutic and diagnostic monitoring of nanoformulated compounds. The methods described herein are sensitive and specific when assessed by histological coregistration. The methodologies provide a translational pathway from rodent to human applications.
Methods Development for Blood Borne Macrophage Carriage of Nanoformulated Antiretroviral Drugs Shantanu Balkundi*1, Ari S. Nowacek*1, Upal Roy1, Andrea Martinez-Skinner1, JoEllyn McMillan1, Howard E. Gendelman1 1Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience, University of Nebraska Medical Center Nanoparticles of indinavir, ritonavir, efavirenz and atazanavir were manufactured using wet milling, homogenization and ultrasonication. These nanoformulations, collectively termed nanoformulated antiretroviral therapy (nanoART), assessed macrophage-based drug delivery. Monocyte-derived macrophage nanoART uptake, retention and sustained release were determined. These preliminary studies suggest the potential of nanoART for clinical use.
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Livin’ Fat – Opens Thursday, Feb. 21st!
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The comedy "Livin' Fat", directed by Dr. Mark G. Henderson, opens on Thursday, February 21st. Come by the Rose McCoy Box Office and get your tickets today!
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See the following link for a recent interview with our own Mr. Prince Duren, Director of Theatre.
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"Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" opens at the Rose McCoy Auditorium on November 8th.
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August 29th, 2018 by speech
We in the Department of Art & Theatre at JSU are excited to invite theatre audiences to the first play of our 57th season. Come see the critically-acclaimed production "The Mountaintop", a play that portrays an engaging, fictional account of the last hours of Martin Luther King’s life. Told from a surprising, poignant point of view audiences will enjoy. Written by celebrated playwright Katori Hall and directed by Yolanda Williams, the play is a visionary masterpiece.
To purchase tickets, visit our box office in the lobby of the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium on the JSU campus, located on Prentiss/Lynch Street, or buy your tickets online at www.jsums.edu/marketplace, then click on Art & Theatre. Come join us for a memorable performance!
*This play occasionally includes heavy language and it is recommended that children of a certain age be accompanied by an adult.
Theatre Major Hosts Back-to-School Drive in Chicago
Theatre Major Michael Taylor hosts a back-to-school drive in his hometown of Chicago, IL. Great job, Michael, for serving your community and passing on the One JSU spirit nationwide!
Theatre Season Meet & Greet – September 5th
JSU Students Compete at KCACTF in Georgia
JSU students successfully competed at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region IV in Georgia this month.
Award winners: Nicholas Baker in Sound Design and R'Myni Watson first place for Directing for the ten-minute scene.
DETROIT 67 Opens February 8th!
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"Detroit 67" in rehearsal and set construction.
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Every once in a while, an advertisement comes along that can stand the test of time. M&M's has found the winning formula for just that in a Christmas ad that has been resonating with consumers every holiday season for a decade.
The creative features the now infamous talking M&M's, Red and Yellow, who are shown sneaking into the living room at night to leave Santa a bowl of M&M’s. When they stumble upon the man himself, Red turns around in fright as he and Santa are both shocked to see that that the other exists and they pass out simultaneously.
Sound familiar? You've probably seen it. This commercial first debuted on November 27th, 2006 during an episode of Saved By the Bell on TBS and has become a permanent fixture on television during the holidays, airing every year thereafter. So far during the 2016 holiday season, M&Ms has spent $860,000 placing this ad on national and local television.
This year M&M's has also been running a slightly tweaked version of the ad in addition to the decade-old standby. In the original creative, text at the end of the ad states "Happy Holidays. Always Fun." This year's new version has been updated to read "Holidays are better with M&M's." The new version of the creative has had $1.7 million of expenditures this holiday season to date.
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Study shows Black and Hispanic children are facing higher risk of COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn (WTVF) — As kids in some parts of the state are returning back to the classroom, recent health reports show COVID-19 and racial disparities are not just a problem in adults of color but also our children.
The CDC in a recent report found that nearly three-quarters of the children with the syndrome were either Hispanic or Black.
In the report, of the 576 children hospitalized for the virus across 14 states including Tennessee found more than 240 (45.8%) were Hispanic, 156 (29.7%) African American and 74 (14.1%) White, 24 (4.6%) were non-Hispanic Asian or Pacific Islander; and 4 (0.8%) were non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native.
“The number of children that are Hispanic or African American, they’re hospitalization rates are increasing, and the number of cases also in those children is increasing,” said Dr. William Schaffner with VUMC.
Forty-two percent of children in this analysis had one or more existing medical conditions, with a higher prevalence among Hispanic and black children.
“It might be the socioeconomic status because people live closer together,” said Schaffner, “It’s true that there are more multi-generational households in those communities and also, there may be issues of access to medical care.”
If a child has an existing health concern like obesity, the study shows the risk of more severe symptoms and hospitalization increases.
Schaffner said thankfully children of any race typically bounce back from the virus.
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Covidien's Parietex Composite Mesh Cited as Cause of Action in New Hernia Mesh Lawsuit
In 2011, Covidien, a subsidiary of Medtronic, touted its ParietexTM Composite Ventral Patch as a “clinically proven collagen film technology to minimize visceral attachment...designed for optimal abdominal wall conformability in umbilical and small ventral hernia repair.” Six years later, a patient who had received a Parietex mesh was forced to undergo revision surgery to have it removed.
According to her lawsuit involving the hernia mesh, “a CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis revealed a large fluid collection associated with the majority of the mesh...[with] a sinus tracking from this to an area that had reopened in the left lower aspect of her incision.”
The complaint further asserts that
“...symptoms of injury were caused by the Parietex Mesh defects, including but not limited to the effect of the disintegration and misshape of the Parietex Mesh on Plaintiff’s person. The physical structure of the disintegrated mesh caused trauma to the Plaintiff’s abdomen as it repeatedly came in contact with it. Furthermore, the composition of the mesh itself caused and exacerbated infection since the materials used to construct the mesh were not chemically compatible to the Defendant’s tissue.”
So much for Covidien's claim of “optimal abdominal wall conformability.”
The first Covidien hernia mesh came on to the market in 1999. This product did not undergo any testing on human subjects; instead, this mesh and subsequent models got “fast-tracked” to FDA approval under the 510(k) Premarket Notification process. Essentially, each of Covidien's hernia mesh devices won FDA approval based on data demonstrating that it was “substantially similar” to a predecessor. This process has saved medical device manufacturers and drug companies tens of millions of dollars in research and study costs – but has proven very expensive for patients who have been injured by these devices.
So far, Covidien hernia meshes have been implicated in tissue adhesion, bowel obstruction and perforation, tissue adhesion and hernia recurrence, causing severe inflammation resulting in painful infections. Patients who have undergone hernia repair with this device have required dangerous and invasive revision surgery, which often results in permanent injuries on top of the original one.
All hernia meshes have been associated with these problems. However, there are manufacturing defects that are specific to the Covidien mesh; namely, the use of polyester in its construction. This material is more likely to cause severe inflammation than polypropylene, despite the coatings that have been applied (which themselves have been linked to inflammatory response). Polyester is also less sturdy than polypropylene, creating difficulty during surgery. Beyond this, most Parietex mesh devices have unsealed edges, causing them to fray and disintegrate once they have been implanted. Once this has happened, organ perforation can result.
Significantly, the problems with polyester have been known for years. One study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Surgery in 1998, looked at the records of patients who underwent hernia treatments over a 9-year period. In their conclusion, the researchers stated that “polyester mesh should no longer be used for incisional hernia repair.”
That conclusion did not prevent Covidien from starting the manufacture and sale of polyester patches the following year. It is not known why this company intentionally engaged in the production of hernia mesh devices made from a product that medical science had deemed unsuitable, although minimizing production costs and maximizing profits most likely figure into the equation. Those answers will be forthcoming as lawsuits against Covidien move forward over the coming months.
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A year after shutting down cell phone services that were targeted to U.S. youngsters and their parents, the Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it would launch mobile phone services in Japan in partnership with Softbank Mobile Corp., the nation’s third-largest wireless operator. In 2006, Disney forged a network leasing agreement with Sprint Nextel that enabled the media and entertainment giant to enter the U.S. wireless market with specialized handsets and features designed for children. However, Disney pulled the plug on that venture after it failed to sign up enough outlets through which it could sell its phones and services. Through its partnership with Softbank, Disney will begin offering wireless services and handsets to Japanese customers on March 1 that will feature Disney-themed videos, games, ring tones, and other content. Unlike its defunct U.S. offering, Disney will target its new service to Japanese women in their 20s and 30s, who have ranked among the largest consumers of Disney products and services in that country. (Sources indicate that Disney—which already offers 90 mobile web sites on existing Japanese wireless networks—enjoys a strong following among the Japanese adult population.) Although handset prices were not disclosed, pricing plans for the Disney service will match those offered by Softbank, which will also provide customer services. Duncan Orrell-Jones, the senior vice president of Disney’s Internet division in Asia, proclaimed: “we believe there’s a big audience out there for the service we’re offering.”
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The One Belt One Road Initiative - Connecting China to the Rest of the World: Is Turkey's Railway Sector Ready for It?
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China, Turkey October 1 2018
The One Belt One Road Initiative - Connecting China to the
Rest of the World: Is Turkey‘s Railway Sector Ready for It?
substantial infrastructure investments lanned in The One B elt 0116 R0 ad the countries it covers. The “Belt” par? of the BRI . . . refers to the building of an overland economic Inltlatlve fuels hope that belt connecting China to the rest of the world, ' whereas the “Road” part refers to the achievement the next few years Wlll of the same via maritime routes, which is also
referred to as the ‘Maritime Silk Road. ” While
be marked by subs tantial these two main legs of the BRI that aim to increase
connectivity are perceived as the highlights of the
171V 6 S tm en t S in the fi 61 d of initiative, the infrastructure investments planned
along the route (with some already underway) are also presented as a “Win-win” project by China
railway infraSthture in to countries that will be covered by the BRI.
The investments planned under the umbrella of
Turk 6y and that the sec tor the BRI also include areas such as energy and
. . telecommunications, the latter constituting a leg W1 ll finally emb race more of the initiative referred to by certain sources as . ' . the ‘ngitaI silk road.” Innovative Investment and finanCIng methOdS Chinese governmental authorities strongly
which have long been us ed underline the fact that the BRI does not intend
to secure a political tie between the countries
The BRI in a Nutshell
' ' ' involved but is rather a trade-based initiative 1" Turkey Wlthln‘ Other focusing on both strengthening existing trade
- ties and establishing new ones by increasing areas 0f tle’lSpOTtdthTl connectivity in the literal sense. In other words, . the BRI does not aim to be a politicaI aIIiance but InfTaS tTuC tuTC . more so a commercia] one.
While the biggest component of the financial investment required for the BRI comes from Chinese sources, China is not the only financier of this potentiaIIy worId-changing project. In addition to the financing directly allocated by
the Chinese Government, various regional and global development banks are also in the picture, including the Asian Development Bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, and the World Bank.
The One Belt One Road Initiative, commonly referred to as the “BRI,” is without a doubt one of the most exciting development initiatives of our time, particularly for the Eurasia region. The BRI, which was first announced by the President of the People‘s Republic of China (“China”) in 2013, can, in a romantic allusion to history, be described A d' b1' (1 b Ch' as the revival of the ancient “51'Ik Road" through ccor .ng t0 pu 1C statements ma e y mese the establishment of trade routes connecting authormes, as 0f the end 0f201 7 Cbma had . China to the west and Africa. However, the BRI exectzteti 80 cooperation agreements Wltb various has many additional dimensions compared to parties, In cludmg [oregm governments, WIFE] the original Silk Road, not only in terms of the mstltutwns, and International organzzatlons. . vastness of the transportation network that it Even though most of these agreements underhne
intends to put into place, but also in terms of the a necessuy for 'cooperation Without touchlng upon any spec1f1c pI‘OJeCtS, the sheer number
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The One Belt One Road Initiative - Connecting China to the Rest of the World: Is Turkey‘s Railway Sector Ready for It?
of agreements already in place still serve as evidence of the close interest shown in the BRI by other countries in addition to the originator of the initiative.
Once the project is fully realized at the intended end date of 2039, it will reach a total investment amount as high as USD 5 trillion and connect 65 countries. Within only five years of the launch of the initiative, an actual] investment of USD 25 billion1 was reported by China to be already in place in various forms of investments, including the construction of a massive transportation hub connecting China to Kazakhstan known as the Khorgos Gateway. The investments under the BRI come in many different forms and do not only concern green field projects but also certain key acquisitions of already existing facilities essential for the purposes of the initiative. The BRI related investments, which came in the form of acquisitions, include the acquisition of a controlling stake in one of the key port operators in the Ambarh Port located in Istanbul, Turkey by a consortium of Chinese entities.
Where Does Turkey Stand?
As to the question of where Turkey stands vis- a—vis the BRI, let‘s start with the short and easy answer: Turkey stands right in the middle of it. Setting aside all potential political or economic considerations, it is geographically nearly impossible to leave out Turkey when talking about an initiative aiming to connect China to the rest of the world, including the West, via both overland routes and maritime connections.
The more difficult answer focuses on the link
between the BRI with the actual proj ects realized in Turkey. Identifying a certain country’s exact status under the BRI and the investments that it has already received or has planned to receive
was, until recently, not an easy task due to the
lack of a catalogue of BRI projects published by China during the first years following the launch of initiative in 2013. The lack of such catalogue has even triggered certain analysts to argue that the BRI was more of an idea or even a wish rather than actual investment plan. However, the recently activated MERICS BRI Tracker,3 a study conducted by the Mecator Institute for China Studies, made
it much easier to track the actual investment steps taken under the initiative and conceptualize this idea of transportation corridors and investments connecting the West to the East.
A quick review of the BRI Tracker shows that Turkey is an important transportation leg of the initiative and is thus expected to welcome substantial investments - in addition to the ones already in place - both in the fields of the port sector (Maritime Silk Road) and even more crucially in the field of railway infrastructure (the BeIt, overland corridor), two sine qua non components of the BRI‘s main goal of ensuring physical and uninterrupted connectivity.
Is Turkey Ready to Welcome Port and Railway Infrastructure Investments?
Turkey’s curicial role in the success of the transportation focused goals of the BRI brings us to the question of whether or not Turkey is legislatively and also experience—wise ready to welcome BRI related investments in the two key transportation areas, namely ports and railways. These investments are expected to come under
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various different models primarily involving sources from private parties and potentially from other States, in addition to the Turkish Government‘s own sources. Both sectors, while now partially liberalized, have been historically under the control of the State with very limited involvement from private parties.
Again, let‘s start with the easy answer to the question of whether or not Turkey is ready to embrace BRI related investments. In terms of the port sector, the answer is an easy “yes.” Turkey is not only legislatively ready to welcome additional investments in the port sector but is also very expetienced in port investment models combining the know—how of private parties with that of the Government under the public—private partnership (“PPP”) scheme. Additionally a long-existing licensing regime allows private parties to become port operators through the acquisition of relevant licenses even if there is no PPP project in place. The port acquisition mentioned above, made by Chinese entities in Ambarh and is closely linked to the BRI, is among numerous foreign investments that the Turkish port sector has attracted over the last decade. The sector has long been liberalized due to a privatization initiative that started in the late 19905, and the pace of liberalization took a major turn in 2004 when the foreign shareholding restriction was abolished. Today the sector is home to many foreign and local private party investors in the capacity of controlling entities with a robust legislative framework already in place and is more than than ready to welcome any additional investments that the Maritime Silk Road venture under the BRI may require.
Moving on to the more difficult part, the situation is not as clear in terms of Turkey‘s readiness to welcome new investments in the field of railway infrastructure, which is an even more crucial part of the BRI. While the sector is already “legislatively” and “on paper” liberalized" and ready to welcome private party investors, abolishing the long-standing State monopoly in the sector unlike in the field of port infrastructure, the role of private parties in the sector is not yet very apparent.
However, the BRI may be the long-awaited catalyst for the rejuvenation of the railway industry in Turkey, which has for so long been playing with the idea of liberalization without taking any actual steps for some time. A recent government run
project, having key importance not only locally but also in the global transportation arena, raises hopes that the next few years will be marked with actual investments in the private railway sector rather than mere legislative progress on paper. While its Turkish leg has been realized
by the means of the State and under traditional procurement methods without the involvement of more innovative financial and investment models, such as the PPP model, the completion of the Baku-Tblisi-Kars (“BTK”) railway project may be taken as a clear indication of investments to come since the project made heads turn to Turkey for the final leg of a railway corridor connecting the East to the West, a rail route connecting Kars to Edirne. The Kars-Edime railway proj ect will very likely necessitate a more innovative financing
and investment approach going well beyond conventional procurement methods, an area where Turkey is already very experienced even if not
in the field of railway infrastructure. As a result, the project covering the entire length of Turkey will hopefully be one of the first railway projects in Turkey based on a PPP or another alternative investment model opening the door for many more projects to come.
The BRI — Hopefully the Long—awaited Catalyst for the Rejuvenation of Railway Infrastructure in Turkey
The realization of the BTK railway project connecting Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey
was funded by the Turkish Government for
its Turkish leg and has been greatly applauded
by BRI supporters. This new rail route, which began operation in October 2017, spans over 800 kilometers and substantially reduces the time required to import goods originating from China to Europe (allowing the route to be traversed within 15 days as opposed to the 30 days required on maritime routes). However, the project did not fall under the scope of the legislation concerning the liberalization of the railway sector in Turkey, and followed the old model where the Ministry
of Transportation and Infrastructure (“MIT”)
of Turkey, which is otherwise very experienced
in employing the various PPP projects in transportation infrastructure projects in Turkey, tendered the construction work of Turkey section of the railway through conventional procurement methods. The operation rights remained fully in the hands of the Turkish State Railways which is a public entity.
‘ The Turkish Inilwny sectors journey townrds liberalization started in 2011 with the Decree Law No. 655 an the Organization and Duties of the Ministry of Transport, MIriu'me Afinixs
andf hm which ‘ ’thef‘m Imll“ oi "
Regulatinn (" GDRR“) to regulate the activities of the private operamrs in the sector. Decree Law No. 655
was conditional in the sense that the authorities granted to the GDRR would only become effective when and if the Slate monopoly was abolished.Fol.lt1wing 11me two yurs of silence, the most significant step wards liberalization was the issuance in 2013 of DW No. 6461 on the Liheralintion of Turkish Railway Transportation (“Railway mefindmt Law”). The Railway Lihemlization law inn-oduoed an authorization regime in the railway sector for vatiots activities such as (i) construction at new railway lines and movatian cf adsting lines; (ii) opention of railway inlinslructtue; and (iii) operation of trains. Further details have been set under the Regulation on the Authmizatim't of Railway Operatm's issued in 2016. While addifinnal secondary legislation is still expected, the main legislative framework to serve as the legal basis for the involvement of private parties in the railway sector is now in place. In addition to this set of legislatimt allowing naw the privam parties in the sector both as the nonmetal: and opmmrs, the PPP legislation in Turkey also allows the use of certain PPP models such as the build—operate-transffl (“BOT") model in the field of nilwny infrastructure. Yet again, while the BOT model has been used (or the construction of certain railway stations, there is as of the date no BOT investment in the field of actual nilway infrastructure.
The completion of the BTK railway turned the attention to another indispensable component of the BRI initiative to give it full efficiency: a fast rail network connecting the East of Turkey to the West, or, in other words, to Europe. The plan is to build a high-speed railway link between Kars and Edime to establish an uninterrupted railway route from China to the West. While the project has been on Turkey‘s agenda for years now, according to a recent statement by the Minister of MIT, the feasibility studies will start by the beginning of 2019 and the application for the Presidency (now also assuming the roles of the former High Planning Council of Turkey in terms of the decisions concerning the infrastructure investments) will then be submitted to launch the proj ect.
Kars-Edime Railway Project: Time for a More Innovative and Bankable Investment Approach
The Kars-Edime railway proj ect is almost a sine qua non aspect of the “Belt” part of the BRI, connecting the final leg of Asia to Europe via rail routes. Accordingly, the construction of this high— speed railway does not only concern national interests but also concerns the international
forum. This inevitably raises an expectation that the project may benefit from international, and more specifially Chinese, financing. While there are minors that there are already talks about
the availability of international financing for
the Kars to Edime railway project, experience
has shown that securing such a large sum of financing greatly depends on a bankable financial and legal structure as the base for this massive infrastructure investment. Potential investors need to be presented with a model that they are familiar with in terms of mega infrastructure proj ects
and local procurement methods will likely fall short of such expectations. As a result, traditional procurement methods employed by the MIT for the Turkish leg of the BTK railway may need
to be replaced with one of the most innovative investment models combining state-means with the know-how and capital of private parties for
a successful financing round. One option may
be to launch the project under the BOT model, particularly now that the applicable legislation allows private parties to assume the role of railway operators. Another alternative approach may
be to execute an intra-govemmental agreement (“IGA”) coupled with a host-govemment agreement (“HGA”), a method which has been successfully applied in Turkey for mega projects
in the field of energy. Even though there model, which will mobilize not only States means are many statements from public authorities but also private capital and know—how, an area regarding the Kars-Edirne high speed railway where Turkey is one of the most experienced project, there is silence in terms of the method players in its region.
that will be employed to realize the investment. We will closely follow the developments With the hope that the Kars—Edime Railway project and its connection with the BRI will be the catalyst for the modernization of the railway sector in Turkey. However, we are optimistic that the Kars-Edime railway proj ect will embrace an ideal investment and financing
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Nick Ferrari clashes with a Green Party councillor over whether London should have a 'car-free day' to help tackle climate change.
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Green Party Councillor and Member of the Greater London Assembly Caroline Russel said: "If we want to be able to trust the air we breathe, we have to start travelling differently in our city.
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Pursuant to section 297 of the Fisheries Act 1996, Her Excellency the Governor-General, acting on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council, makes the following regulations.
4 References to commercial fisher substituted for references to commercial fisherman
5 Use of 60 mm mesh trawl net permitted south of 48oS at certain times
6 Concession relating to female rock lobster taken between 1 May 1990 and 30 April 1991
7 References to chief executive substituted for references to Director-General
8 Processing and sale of Southland Concession Area rock lobster
9 Oyster dredges
10 Use of 60 mm mesh trawl net permitted
11 Targeting of certain fish, aquatic life, and seaweed prohibited, unless specially authorised
12 Species that may be taken subject to competitive or individual quotas, method restrictions, etc
13 Kina season and quotas
14 New regulation 16 substituted
16 Offences
15 Other amendments to principal regulations
16 Revocations
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Explanatory note
These regulations are the Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Commercial Fishing) Amendment Regulations (No 3) 2001.
In these regulations, the Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Commercial Fishing) Regulations 19861 are called “the principal regulations” .
These regulations come into force on 1 October 2001.
Regulation 2(1) of the principal regulations is amended by revoking the definition of Act, and substituting the following definition:
Act means the Fisheries Act 1996.
Regulation 2(1) of the principal regulations is amended by revoking the definitions of albacore tuna, anchovy, basking shark, bigeye tuna, black shark, blue shark, broadbill swordfish, cardinal fish, conger eel, dolphinfish, durvillea, ecklonia, flying fish, frost fish, garfish, ghost shark, gracilaria, jack mackerel, jellyfish, lamprey, leatherjacket, lessonia, longfinned eel, macrocystis, mako shark, munida, New Zealand cancer crab, pilchard, porphyra, pterocladia, rat tail, ray’s bream, ribaldo, saury, scallop, scampi, sea hare, sea horse, sea perch, shortfinned eel, silverside, skate and ray, skipjack tuna, slender tuna, southern bluefin tuna, southern blue whiting, spiny sea dragon, sprat, stokell-smelt, thresher shark, trumpeter, ulva, undaria, wrasse, yellow-eyed mullet, yellowfin tuna, yellowtail kingfish, and zostera.
Regulation 2(1) of the principal regulations is amended by revoking the definition of commercial fisherman, and substituting the following definition:
commercial fisher means—
any person who takes any fish, aquatic life, or seaweed for the purposes of sale:
any person who is engaged in any capacity on a New Zealand fishing vessel:
any person who has a fishing permit issued under section 91 of the Fisheries Act 1996 entitling the person to take any species or class of fish, aquatic life, or seaweed.
Regulation 2(1) of the principal regulations is amended—
by omitting from paragraph (b)(ii) of the definition of fishing trip the expression “section 101” , and substituting the expression “section 110” ; and
by omitting from the definition of place or port of registry the expression “section 57” , and substituting the words “section 103 or section 105” :
Regulations 3 to 3D, 3F to 4B, 6, 6A, 8, 10, 11, 13A to 15A, 15C, 15D, 15F to 15J, and 15K of the principal regulations are amended by omitting the words “commercial fisherman” wherever they appear, and substituting in each case the words “commercial fisher” .
Regulation 4A(1) of the principal regulations is amended by inserting, after the words “the Fisheries Act 1983” , the words “or the Act” .
The heading to regulation 5C of the principal regulations is amended by omitting the words “taken between 1 May 1990 and 30 April 1991” .
Regulation 5C(1) of the principal regulations is amended by omitting the words “under a quota” .
Regulations 5D, 5E, 15D, 15F, 15G, and 15HA of the principal regulations are amended by omitting the word “Director-General” wherever it appears, and substituting in each case the words “chief executive” .
Regulation 5E(1)(d) of the principal regulations is amended by omitting the words “Agriculture and” .
Regulation 10(1) of the principal regulations is amended by inserting, after the words “the Fisheries Act 1983” , the words “or the Act” .
Regulation 15A(1) of the principal regulations is amended by inserting, after the words “the Fisheries Act 1983” , the words “or the Act” .
Regulation 15CA of the principal regulations is revoked.
Regulation 15CB of the principal regulations is revoked.
Regulation 15F(1) of the principal regulations is amended by omitting the words “(other than the waters described in the Table set out in regulation 15CA(5) of these regulations)” .
Regulation 15F of the principal regulations is amended by adding the following subclause:
No commercial fisher may take any kina or be in possession of any kina taken from those waters lying within 2 nautical miles of the mean high-water mark between lines extending 2 nautical miles seaward of Oliver Point (45o34.7’S, 166o40.7’E) on a true bearing of 315oT and 2 nautical miles seaward of Puysegur Point (46o10.1’S, 166o37.8’E) on a true bearing of 270oT, which includes all the waters of Breaksea Sound, Acheron Passage, Wet Jacket Arm, Dusky Sound, Chalky Inlet, Edwardson Sound, Cunaris Sound, Long Sound, and Preservation Inlet.
The principal regulations are amended by revoking regulation 16, and substituting the following regulation:
A person commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000 if the person acts in contravention of, or fails to comply with, any of regulations 3C, 3F, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5E, 10, 15A(2), or 15I.
A person commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $100,000 if the person acts in contravention of, or fails to comply with, any of regulations 3 to 3B, 3D to 4B, 6, 6A, 8, 11, 12, 13A to 15, 15C, 15F to 15HA, or 15J to 15K.
The principal regulations are amended in the manner indicated in the Schedule.
The following regulations are revoked:
regulation 3 of the Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986, Amendment No 9 (SR 1990/216):
regulations 5 and 8 of the Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986, Amendment No 11 (SR 1991/164):
regulations 6 and 7 of the Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986, Amendment No 12 (SR 1992/86):
Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986, Amendment No 14 (SR 1992/235):
regulation 2 of the Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986, Amendment No 22 (SR 1996/270):
regulations 3 and 4 of the Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Commercial Fishing) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 1998 (SR 1998/298):
regulation 4 of the Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Commercial Fishing) Amendment Regulations 2001 (SR 2001/68):
regulation 3 of the Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Commercial Fishing) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2001 (SR 2001/150).
Schedule Other amendments to principal regulations
Regulation 3B
Omit the words “regulation 21 of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986” and substitute the words “regulation 31(1) of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 2001” .
Regulation 4A(1)
Regulation 5(1)
Omit the words “regulation 30 of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986” and substitute the words “regulation 42 of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 2001” .
Regulation 5A
Omit from subclause (1)—
the words “regulation 27(1) of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986” and substitute the words “regulation 37(1) of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 2001” ; and
the expression “regulation 29” and substitute the expression “regulation 41” .
Omit from subclause (2) the words “regulation 27(2) of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986” and substitute the words “regulation 37(2) of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 2001” .
Omit from subclause (3) the words “regulation 29(1)(f) of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986” and substitute the words “regulation 41(1)(g) of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 2001” .
the words “regulation 27 of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986” and substitute the words “regulation 37 of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 2001” ; and
Regulation 5C
the expression “regulation 29” and substitute the excpression “regulation 41” .
Regulation 5D
Omit from subclauses (1) and (2)—
the words “regulation 28 of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986” and substitute in each case the words “regulation 38 of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 2001” ; and
the words “First Schedule to the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986” and substitute in each case the words “Schedule 1 of the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 2001” .
Regulation 10(1)
Regulation 15A(1)
Martin Bell,
Acting for Clerk of the Executive Council.
This note is not part of the regulations, but is intended to indicate their general effect.
These regulations, which come into force on 1 October 2001, amend the Fisheries (Southland and Sub-Antarctic Areas Commercial Fishing) Regulations 1986 to make them more consistent with the Fisheries Act 1996. The main features of the amendments are as follows:
a definition of commercial fisher is substituted for the definition of commercial fisherman:
references to the chief executive are substituted for references to the Director-General:
the prohibition on targeting certain fish, aquatic life, and seaweed is omitted. This matter is now covered by the Fisheries (Commercial Fishing) Regulations 2001:
taking or processing kina in Southern Fiordland is prohibited:
the maximum penalty for the higher band of offences, which was formerly $10,000, is increased to $100,000.
Issued under the authority of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989.
Date of notification in Gazette: 20 September 2001.
1 SR 1986/220
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