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Relationship: 731
The title of the KER should clearly define the two KEs being considered and the sequential relationship between them (i.e., which is upstream and which is downstream). Consequently all KER titles take the form “upstream KE leads to downstream KE”. More help
Increase, Hyperplasia (Leydig cells) leads to Increase, Leydig cell tumors
Upstream event
Upstream event in the Key Event Relationship. On the KER page, clicking on the Event name under Upstream Relationship will bring the user to that individual KE page. More help
Increase, Hyperplasia (Leydig cells)
Downstream event
Downstream event in the Key Event Relationship. On the KER page, clicking on the Event name under Upstream Relationship will bring the user to that individual KE page. More help
Increase, Leydig cell tumors
Key Event Relationship Overview
The utility of AOPs for regulatory application is defined, to a large extent, by the confidence and precision with which they facilitate extrapolation of data measured at low levels of biological organisation to predicted outcomes at higher levels of organisation and the extent to which they can link biological effect measurements to their specific causes. Within the AOP framework, the predictive relationships that facilitate extrapolation are represented by the KERs. Consequently, the overall WoE for an AOP is a reflection in part, of the level of confidence in the underlying series of KERs it encompasses. Therefore, describing the KERs in an AOP involves assembling and organising the types of information and evidence that defines the scientific basis for inferring the probable change in, or state of, a downstream KE from the known or measured state of an upstream KE. More help
AOPs Referencing Relationship
This table is automatically generated upon addition of a KER to an AOP. All of the AOPs that are linked to this KER will automatically be listed in this subsection. Clicking on the name of the AOP in the table will bring you to the individual page for that AOP. More help
AOP Name
Quantitative Understanding
Author Status
OECD Status
Decrease in androgen receptor activity leading to Leydig cell tumors (in rat) adjacent Charles Wood (send email) Under Development: Contributions and Comments Welcome
Inhibition of 5α-reductase leading to Leydig cell tumors (in rat) adjacent Charles Wood (send email) Under Development: Contributions and Comments Welcome
Taxonomic Applicability
Select one or more structured terms that help to define the biological applicability domain of the KER. In general, this will be dictated by the more restrictive of the two KEs being linked together by the KER. Authors can indicate the relevant taxa for this KER in this subsection. The process is similar to what is described for KEs (see pages 30-31 and 37-38 of User Handbook) More help
Sex Applicability
Authors can indicate the relevant sex for this KER in this subsection. The process is similar to what is described for KEs (see pages 31-32 of the User Handbook). More help
Life Stage Applicability
Authors can indicate the relevant life stage for this KER in this subsection. The process is similar to what is described for KEs (see pages 31-32 of User Handbook). More help
Key Event Relationship Description
Provide a brief, descriptive summation of the KER. While the title itself is fairly descriptive, this section can provide details that aren’t inherent in the description of the KEs themselves (see page 39 of the User Handbook). This description section can be viewed as providing the increased specificity in the nature of upstream perturbation (KEupstream) that leads to a particular downstream perturbation (KEdownstream), while allowing the KE descriptions to remain generalised so they can be linked to different AOPs. The description is also intended to provide a concise overview for readers who may want a brief summation, without needing to read through the detailed support for the relationship (covered below). Careful attention should be taken to avoid reference to other KEs that are not part of this KER, other KERs or other AOPs. This will ensure that the KER is modular and can be used by other AOPs. More help
Evidence Supporting this KER
Assembly and description of the scientific evidence supporting KERs in an AOP is an important step in the AOP development process that sets the stage for overall assessment of the AOP (see pages 49-56 of the User Handbook). To do this, biological plausibility, empirical support, and the current quantitative understanding of the KER are evaluated with regard to the predictive relationships/associations between defined pairs of KEs as a basis for considering WoE (page 55 of User Handbook). In addition, uncertainties and inconsistencies are considered. More help
Biological Plausibility
Define, in free text, the biological rationale for a connection between KEupstream and KEdownstream. What are the structural or functional relationships between the KEs? For example, there is a functional relationship between an enzyme’s activity and the product of a reaction it catalyses. Supporting references should be included. However, it is recognised that there may be cases where the biological relationship between two KEs is very well established, to the extent that it is widely accepted and consistently supported by so much literature that it is unnecessary and impractical to cite the relevant primary literature. Citation of review articles or other secondary sources, like text books, may be reasonable in such cases. The primary intent is to provide scientifically credible support for the structural and/or functional relationship between the pair of KEs if one is known. The description of biological plausibility can also incorporate additional mechanistic details that help inform the relationship between KEs, this is useful when it is not practical/pragmatic to represent these details as separate KEs due to the difficulty or relative infrequency with which it is likely to be measured (see page 40 of the User Handbook for further information). More help
In this section authors are encouraged to cite specific evidence that supports the idea that a change in the upstream KE (KEupstream) will lead to, or is associated with, a subsequent change in the downstream KE (KEdownstream), assuming the perturbation of KEupstream is sufficient. Given the likelihood that new empirical support will be developed over time, particularly as various AOPs are tested and applied, it is most practical to provide empirical support in the form of bulleted lists or tables that include a short description of the nature of the empirical support along with the corresponding reference(s).In particular, it is useful to cite evidence showing that stressors that perturb KEupstream also perturb KEdownstream. Because this section of the KER description cites evidence from specific studies, it is also helpful to provide as much detail about the toxicological and biological context in which the measurements were made, as is feasible, including the stressor(s) tested, the effective doses at each KE, etc. While the KER itself is not intended to be stressor-specific, those details can aid the overall assessment of the individual AOPs that include that KER. These details also help inform the question of consistency of supporting data, consistency across different biological contexts for which the KER is relevant, and the applicability domain of the KER. However, authors are cautioned that this evidence should focus on data that only relate KEupstream to KEdownstream, and should avoid reference to other KEs, KERs and AOPs as much as possible in order to maintain modularity of the KER. Please see pages 40-41 of the User Handbook for more information. More help
Uncertainties and Inconsistencies
In addition to outlining the evidence supporting a particular linkage, it is also important to identify inconsistencies or uncertainties in the relationship. Additionally, while there are expected patterns of concordance that support a causal linkage between the KEs in the pair, it is also helpful to identify experimental details that may explain apparent deviations from the expected patterns of concordance. Identification of uncertainties and inconsistencies contribute to evaluation of the overall WoE supporting the AOPs that contain a given KER and to the identification of research gaps that warrant investigation (seep pages 41-42 of the User Handbook).Given that AOPs are intended to support regulatory applications, AOP developers should focus on those inconsistencies or gaps that would have a direct bearing or impact on the confidence in the KER and its use as a basis for inference or extrapolation in a regulatory setting. Uncertainties that may be of academic interest but would have little impact on regulatory application don’t need to be described. In general, this section details evidence that may raise questions regarding the overall validity and predictive utility of the KER (including consideration of both biological plausibility and empirical support). It also contributes along with several other elements to the overall evaluation of the WoE for the KER (see Section 4 of the User Handbook). More help
Quantitative Understanding of the Linkage
The quantitative understanding section of the KER description is intended to capture information that helps to define how much change in the upstream KE, and/or for how long, is needed to elicit a detectable and defined change in the downstream KE. Empirical support addresses whether data between the two KEs are consistent with the patterns that are expected if the upstream event is causing the downstream event to occur, while the quantitative understanding section helps to define the precision with which the state of the downstream KE can be predicted from knowledge of the state of the upstream KE. These quantitative relationships may be defined in terms of correlations, response-response relationships, dose-dependent transitions or points of departure (i.e., a threshold of change in KEupstream needed to elicit a change in KEdownstream), etc. They may take the form of simple mathematical equations or sophisticated biologically-based computational models that consider other modulating factors such as compensatory responses, or interactions with other biological or environmental variables. Regardless of form, the idea is to briefly describe what is known regarding the quantitative relationship between the KEs and cite appropriate literature that defines those relationships and/or provides support for them.Data that confer quantitative understanding of a KER are not necessarily mutually exclusive from those addressing other weight of evidence considerations. In that respect, the quantitative understanding section of the KER description is not intended to be redundant with the other WoE sections. Rather, it is intended to aid application of the AOP by allowing a reader to rapidly identify the relationships that would support a quantitative prediction of the probability or magnitude of change in KEdownstream based on a known state of KEupstream. For transparency, the toxicological and biological context in which the quantitative relationships were defined should be indicated within the description. However, the ultimate goal is to identify quantitative relationships that generalize across the entire applicability domain of the two KEs being linked via the KER. More help
Response-response Relationship
This subsection should be used to define sources of data that define the response-response relationships between the KEs. In particular, information regarding the general form of the relationship (e.g., linear, exponential, sigmoidal, threshold, etc.) should be captured if possible. If there are specific mathematical functions or computational models relevant to the KER in question that have been defined, those should also be cited and/or described where possible, along with information concerning the approximate range of certainty with which the state of the KEdownstream can be predicted based on the measured state of the KEupstream (i.e., can it be predicted within a factor of two, or within three orders of magnitude?). For example, a regression equation may reasonably describe the response-response relationship between the two KERs, but that relationship may have only been validated/tested in a single species under steady state exposure conditions. Those types of details would be useful to capture. More help
Time-scale
This sub-section should be used to provide information regarding the approximate time-scale of the changes in KEdownstream relative to changes in KEupstream (i.e., do effects on KEdownstream lag those on KEupstream by seconds, minutes, hours, or days?). This can be useful information both in terms of modelling the KER, as well as for analyzing the critical or dominant paths through an AOP network (e.g., identification of an AO that could kill an organism in a matter of hours will generally be of higher priority than other potential AOs that take weeks or months to develop). Identification of time-scale can also aid the assessment of temporal concordance. For example, for a KER that operates on a time-scale of days, measurement of both KEs after just hours of exposure in a short-term experiment could lead to incorrect conclusions regarding dose-response or temporal concordance if the time-scale of the upstream to downstream transition was not considered. More help
Known modulating factors
This sub-section presents information regarding modulating factors/variables known to alter the shape of the response-response function that describes the quantitative relationship between the two KEs (for example, an iodine deficient diet causes a significant increase in the slope of the relationship; a particular genotype doubles the sensitivity of KEdownstream to changes in KEupstream). Information on these known modulating factors should be listed in this subsection, along with relevant information regarding the manner in which the modulating factor can be expected to alter the relationship (if known). Note, this section should focus on those modulating factors for which solid evidence supported by relevant data and literature is available. It should NOT list all possible/plausible modulating factors. In this regard, it is useful to bear in mind that many risk assessments conducted through conventional apical guideline testing-based approaches generally consider few if any modulating factors. More help
Known Feedforward/Feedback loops influencing this KER
This subsection should define whether there are known positive or negative feedback mechanisms involved and what is understood about their time-course and homeostatic limits? In some cases where feedback processes are measurable and causally linked to the outcome, they should be represented as KEs. However, in most cases these features are expected to predominantly influence the shape of the response-response, time-course, behaviours between selected KEs. For example, if a feedback loop acts as compensatory mechanism that aims to restore homeostasis following initial perturbation of a KE, the feedback loop will directly shape the response-response relationship between the KERs. Given interest in formally identifying these positive or negative feedback, it is recommended that a graphical annotation (page 44) indicating a positive or negative feedback loop is involved in a particular upstream to downstream KE transition (KER) be added to the graphical representation, and that details be provided in this subsection of the KER description (see pages 44-45 of the User Handbook). More help
Domain of Applicability
As for the KEs, there is also a free-text section of the KER description that the developer can use to explain his/her rationale for the structured terms selected with regard to taxonomic, life stage, or sex applicability, or provide a more generalizable or nuanced description of the applicability domain than may be feasible using standardized terms. More help
List of the literature that was cited for this KER description using the appropriate format. Ideally, the list of references should conform, to the extent possible, with the OECD Style Guide (OECD, 2015). More help
KE Relationship Title
KE Relationship Overview
Evidence Supporting the Domain of Applicability
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Battle Prime MOD APK+ OBB
Battle Prime APK (by BlitzTeam)
Version: 1.0 · BlitzTeam LLC
November 18, 2019 (1 year ago)
BlitzTeam LLC
If you need a new mobile game to entertain, the newly released Battle Prime game promises to breathe the fresh air into the market. It’s a free online third-person shooter mobile game available on both iOS and Android with amazing graphics and play style. Let’s take a look!
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The most popular Battle Prime game mode is a 6 vs. 6 battle on a tight map. Every player needs to be precise in their aim while also be careful not to be eliminated by their opponents. Be the best to climb up the rank and score as many points as possible. If you perform well enough, you can get top places in the whole server as well.
You can have a look at other kinds of gameplay, such as getting supreme power like The Hulk or run as fast as The Flash. Nevertheless, tactical correctness can determine the outcome of every game. This is what makes a good shooter. The gap between paid and free users reduces if one team has dominant tactics. A game is less fun to play if players just blindly run and attack each other, and even gets frustrating if it’s a pay-to-win.
The physics of the game is realistic. Fall damage can be fatal if you don’t have the right armor. One thing to keep in mind is that it takes quite a few more shots than other shooting games to kill an enemy. New players may find it unfamiliar. In order to ensure continuous gunfights, Battle Prime utilizes a similar mechanism like in the famous Overwatch. If you, unfortunately, die within combat, you can re-select your armor kit and weapons to return right away.
Graphic properties
The visual quality of the game is quite impressive, despite being a fresh release. Everything from maps, weapon arsenal, or even your character’s kit has a great look to it. Shadows and lighting look pretty promising. Other VFX are also handled smoothly by the game engine. Grenade blasts, gunshots, and abilities all have realistic displays. Visual alone, the game is comparable even to console counterparts.
Character motion is not on the same table, though. The movement and postures of a soldier in the game still don’t feel very natural. While standing still and shooting others, players may feel like controlling robots. Anyway, with the game’s amplification on visual aspects, you may feel the need for having a system that’s smooth enough to handle such stress. Battle Prime runs quite well on devices running iOS and Android with no difficulties. The images displayed on any compatible are very beautiful.
User interface – How to play
The button layout is quite familiar and is reminiscent of other mobile TPSs like PUBG Mobile. Players use a joystick located at the left bottom of the screen to move, turn around and options for weapons are located at the right. It’s a bright design, to be honest, and players won’t have much time getting used to it.
The game performs well on both iOS and Android. Despite having little to none background, the developers certainly have what it takes to make incredible games. Battle Prime is optimized for the best user experience, as lag spikes rarely occur and the game runs most of the time effortlessly. However, playing the game for long could result in a crash. As the game relies heavily on graphics, your battery can drain pretty fast. Casual gamers may find it not so suitable for quick entertainment. Keep in mind not to play for any longer than 60 minutes. Your device can get overheated easily if that’s the case.
Rating and verdict
I’d give this a 7/10. Performance-wise, this game is still lacking something and is not going to compete with the upcoming Call of Duty Mobile evenly. As mentioned before, movements and actions are still unnatural. The graphics of the game is another story. It’s undeniable that the game offers a great look to it, but it seems like they have taken a lot from other products in its genre. There’s a reason why people call it the combination of Call of Duty and Warface. Anyway, it surely has an impact on everyone’s mind in this field, regardless of the similarities with other names on the market. Having said that, I think you should go and experience all the aspects of the game. In the world of esports today, Battle Prime is a fresh breath into the Play Store. Go check it out!
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The Set2/Rpd3S Pathway Suppresses Cryptic Transcription without Regard to Gene Length or Transcription Frequency
Colin R. Lickwar, Bhargavi Rao, Andrey A. Shabalin, Andrew B. Nobel, et al
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Photo by Tobi Shinobi (@tobishinobi) Sony α7S III.
See What These Photographers & Filmmakers Are Doing With The New α7S III
Author Alpha Universe
Earlier this week Sony announced the α7S III, a 4K video and low light masterpiece equipped with new features that provide unparalleled creative freedom. In this week’s Instagram Follow Friday, we’re featuring a group of photographers and filmmakers who were given the opportunity to take the new camera for a pre-announcement test spin. See what they created below and learn more about Sony’s newest mirrorless Alpha camera on AlphaUniverse.com.
120p, unheard of ISOs & more...see what these photographers and filmmakers are posting on Instagram after taking the new α7S III for a test spin.
Tiffany Nguyen – @tiffpenguin
Tiffany is a Los Angeles-based travel photographer and member of the Alpha Imaging Collective. She took this beautiful astro image with the new α7S III and Sony 50mm f/1.4 and said, “It’s an incredible feeling to be able to step into complete darkness and confidently capture a scene you can’t even see with the naked eye. This camera has given me a new perspective by opening my eyes to the entire world of astrophotography and all of the amazing things that you can capture in the night sky.”
Tobi Shinobi – @tobishinobi
Tobi Shinobi is an international photographer and videographer based between London and Chicago and another member of the Alpha Collective. He had the chance to use the camera to shoot music footage and said, “This one’s for the storytellers, the creators and the ones strive for more. The α7S III camera of legend is now here and I got to experience it first hand.”
Chris Burkard – @chrisburkard
Sony Artisan Chris Burkard had the opportunity to test the new camera in Alaska. He took this shot of the glacier blue pools that he’s always wanted to capture and said, “Was grateful to test this camera in some of the harshest conditions you can find in Alaska chasing my dream shot of the illusive ‘Blue Pools’. Stoked for everyone to check out this new rig & its incredible feature set from low light to slow-mo video.”
Curt Morgan – @curtismorgan
Filmmaker Curt Morgan had the chance to create and direct “The Way Forward” using the new α7S III and said, “This camera wasn’t just innovation for innovation’s sake, you can feel the passion that Sony put into crafting every micron of this tool. After spending over a month with the cameras I can honestly say that there are many instances that I would use it over a cinema camera that costs 20 times the price. It’s an absolute beast that I want to become better friends with over the coming years.” Watch the video and read more about the making behind “The Way Forward” here.
Sara Dietschy – @saradietschy
Sara is another YouTube reviewer and after trying out the new Sony α7S III she says she will be, “forever be shooting everything in 4K 120fps and 1080 240fps.” She’s insanely excited about the new camera that she calls “future-proofed.” Watch the video below to see some of the footage she captured while testing it out.
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Is Tuscaloosa Getting a Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux?
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The City of Champions could soon get a new sports restaurant and bar.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux has plans to build a Tuscaloosa location, A post in the local Facebook group "You Might Be From Tuscaloosa, Alabama if You Know..." showcased a few pics of other Bistreaux restaurants as well as a few photos of the supposed location of the Tuscaloosa restaurant.
If this is correct, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux will be built in the empty K-Mart parking lot off of Skyland Boulevard. The actual address of their new restaurant hasn't been listed yet, but you can see that a Tuscaloosa restaurant is listed on the "Coming Soon" portion of the Walk On's Sports Bistreaux website.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux has its roots in SEC; in fact, the chain was founded by two former LSU basketball players:
Walk-On’s founders Brandon Landry and Jack Warner became fast friends as a pair of walk-ons (unrecruited and unsigned athletes who are unwilling to give up on their dream of being college athletes) on the Louisiana State University basketball team. Both worked hard and practiced even harder to earn and keep their spots on the team. Without a lot of true playing time, though, Brandon and Jack were able to discover that their shared interests and hopes went beyond the basketball court. It was during this time the dream for Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar began to take shape.
Walk-On's is also co-owned by famed New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees, and the restaurant's menu offers traditional sports bar fare with freshly prepared Cajun cuisine.
A groundbreaking date and anticipated grand opening date have not been announced.
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A Key to the Porcellanid Crab Zoeae (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura) of the North Central Gulf of Mexico and a Comparison of Meristic Characters of Four Species
Robert C. Maris, Old Dominion University
A taxonomic key is provided for the two zoeal stages of five genera and six species of the Porcellanidae (Crustacea: Anomura) from the north central Gulf of Mexico. Measurements, carapace structures, and appendages are compared among zoeal specimens of Euceramus praelongus Stimpson, 1860; Petrolisthes armatus (Gibbes, 1850); Polyonyx gibbesi Haig, 1956; and Porcellana sigsbeiana A. Milne-Edwards, 1880. Positive correlations are noted between rostral spine length and carapace length in E. praelongus (zoeae I) and P. sigsbeiana (zoeae I) and in posterior spine lengths and carapace length in E. praelongus (zoeae I) and P. gibbesi (zoeae I).
Maris, R. C. 1983. A Key to the Porcellanid Crab Zoeae (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura) of the North Central Gulf of Mexico and a Comparison of Meristic Characters of Four Species. Gulf Research Reports 7 (3): 237-246.
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Marco Whishaw as Sir Elton John Tribute
Tribute Artist, Male Vocalist (Solo or with Band)
Elton John Tribute Artiste Marco Whishaw is available for hire from Mid-Wales
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Mid Wales based Marco Whishaw has been performing as Sir Elton John for a many years.
In 2002 Marcus auditioned for ITV1's 'Stars In Their Eyes' reaching the final selection stage (last 100 out of the 30,000 applicants). TV appearances as Elton include 'Stars in their Doubles', Italian media / TV & Channel 4's 'The IT Crowd'. Appearances as himself include 'Doctor Who', 'Casualty', 'Mayo', Nike advert for the World Cup 2006 & finally he has had a small feature on 'The Jonathan Ross Show'.
Marco has played many prestigious venues including the Paragon Hotel, London (Official Fireman's Ball 2004), Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland (working with Jimmy Tarbuck), the Radisson Edwardian Hotel, London (working with comedian Jimmy Carr), Gordon Ramsay's premier restaurant 'Claridges' in Mayfair, London. The largest audience to date was a 6000 strong crowd at an open air concert (MBNA International Bank Ltd) with the 'Legends Live in Concert' show direct from Blackpool and Telecom Italia's concert in Rome for Elton John and his band & Christmas Eve 2005 Beijing where he performed at the exclusive 'Chang An Club'.
His look, vocals and mannerisms are second to none to the man himself, Sir Elton John. He works consistently throughout all areas of Britain working with many of the top fellow Lookalikes and Tribute artistes including Garry Pease as Rod Stewart, who teams up with Marco to perform 'The Rod & Elton Show'. Previous summer seasons have included entertaining audiences at over 20 shows in various Holiday Parks. Performances abroad include Spain, Italy, Portugal, Turkey, Corfu, China, Belgrade, Dubai and Jersey.
Marco has a complete self-contained show with the highest quality PA with fantastic lighting and lasers during the performance. He can perform over 20 of Elton's greatest hits, emulating the costume, charisma and unique style of showmanship of the legendary Elton John!
What people say about Marco...
'Biggles guests were delighted and amazed at your uncanny sound and resemblance to Sir Elton John!
I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a top Elton John Tribute
I had had Marcus perform for me on two separate occasions in Dubai, what a showman!!'
Alan Grimes
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Interview with Jane Greenwood (Prelude to a Kiss)
Interview with Annie Parisse (Prelude to a Kiss)
Production Photographs (Prelude to a Kiss)
Production Photograph Featuring John Mahoney (Prelude to a Kiss)
Production Photograph Featuring Annie Parisse and Alan Tudyk with Cast (Prelude to a Kiss)
Production Photograph Featuring Annie Parisse and John Mahoney (Prelude to a Kiss)
Production Photograph Featuring Annie Parisse and Alan Tudyk (Prelude to a Kiss)
Production Photograph Featuring John Mahoney, Annie Parisse and Alan Tudyk (Prelude to a Kiss)
Front & Center : Winter 2007
Playbill (Prelude To a Kiss)
Theatrical Poster (Prelude to a Kiss)
Prelude To a Kiss B-Roll
Robin Bartlett
Jane Greenwood
Patrick Marber
Annie Parisse
Marketing Department Show Files - G to IM
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Prelude to a Kiss Marketing Files
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52 Ancestors: #6 Franklin P. Anderson–A Surprising Discovery
Great-Grand-Uncle, Franklin P. Anderson (1852-1926) stood in the center of the large family photo taken in 1909 with his hand on the chair of his mother, the matriarch of the clan.
Family portrait. “Uncle Frank” Anderson with his magnificent mustache, stands in the center of the family portrait with his hand on the chair of his mother, Isabella Anderson
It is very appropriate that Frank would occupy this position of honor. Although Frank Anderson was the next to youngest of the children of John and Isabella Anderson, he shouldered a great deal of responsibility. When Frank’s brother, the father of Leonard Guy Anderson, died young, Frank and his wife Sarah Jane (Brink) Anderson took in his nephews, five-year-old Guy and his brother, one- year-old Ben (Bernard Franklin) and cared for them. Sarah Jane stands to the viewer’s left of Frank in this clip from the larger picture.
Frank and Sarah Jane had been married nearly ten years and had no children of their own. Ben and Guy Anderson were doubly related to Frank and Sarah Jane, since Sarah Jane was the sister of L. Guy Anderson’s mother. Brothers Frank and Joe Anderson had married sisters Mary and Sarah Jane Brink. (Mary Brink Anderson, Guy’s mother, stands to the far right and her sister Sarah Jane on the far left in this smaller picture.)
Sarah Jane and Frank Anderson, Guy (back row) and Vera (in front of Guy with baby) Anderson, Mary Anderson (far right) and Isabella McCabe Anderson bottom right.
Frank, like three of his half-siblings and five of his full siblings (the oldest half-sister had married before his father’s marriage to Isabella and move to Ohio from Pennsylvania), grew up in Monroe Township, Holmes County, Ohio, on his father John Anderson’s prosperous farm. By the time he was nine, only his sister Amy and his younger brother Joseph were still at home.
When he was nine years old his brother William joined the Union army, and the following year his oldest half-brother Erasmus joined. When he was eleven, the family received word that Erasmus had died in the battle of Vicksburg. Frank, too young to go off to war, was a farmer for about the first fifty years of his life, on a farm adjacent to his father’s.
My mother recalled Frank and Sarah Jane running a store in Welcome for a time, and there was a family story that the Welcome Church of Christ first met in their store. I don’t know the truth of that, but I do know that they were devout and devoted supporters of the church.
Later, when Guy’s first wife Lillis Bird Anderson died in 1903, shortly after giving birth to her first child, Frank took in Guy’s daughter Rhema and raised her. In the 1910 census, Frank and Sarah Jane were living on Main Street in Killbuck with Rhema (spelled Roma in the census). Neighbors on Main Street included Sarah P. Leguillon, divorced mother of three children still at home and Amy Anderson Roof with their mother Isabella aged 91. Frank was supporting his household with house painting, which he continued to do, according to the census reports, well into his 60s.
Both Frank’s mother and his wife died in 1912. Frank’s sister Amy (who was by then a widow herself) moved in with Frank and helped with the care of pre-teen Rhema Anderson until Rhema Fair moved out and married Earl Fair in 1920.
Franklin P. Anderson Circa 1924
By the time of the census of 1920, Frank, now 67,was married to Sarah P. (Shrimplin Leguillon) who was a few years older than he was. So his house was once more full with children not his own–21 and 23 year-old sons of Sarah P. Leguillon Anderson, and her grand daughter who was 12.
Although Frank never had any children of his own, at one time or another he took responsibility for the care of six children of others. And he must have been highly respected, as many relatives took his name for their children.
Before doing this research, I did not suspect that he remarried after the death of Sarah Jane. So this has been a voyage of discovery, although I never did discover what the “P” stands for.
Franklin and Sarah J Anderson tombstone in Welcome Cemetery, Ohio
Franklin P. Anderson died July 26, 1926 and is buried in the Welcome Cemetery in Monroe Township, Holmes County, Ohio. Notice that the tombstone was never completed with the year of his death.
If you are visiting from #52Ancestors, I would like to mention that I started introducing ancestors a few months before that project started. If you use the search box on the right, or browse through old posts, you may find some of those I list below. I have now worked my way through introductions to 16 of the 28 people in the photo above. I have introduced my
Grandmother and Grandfather Vera and Guy Anderson
Uncle Herbert Anderson
Uncle Telmar Anderson and Cousin Donovan Anderson
Aunt Rhema Anderson
Great Grand Aunts Amy Roof, Caroline Brink
Great Grand Uncles Joseph Anderson and his wife Mary, Frank Anderson and his wife Sarah Jane
Great Uncle Ben (Bernard Franklin) Anderson and his wife Nettie
Great Grandmother Hattie Stout
Great Grandfather Doc William Stout
There are other people who were not in this picture–perhaps died before the picture, like Erasmus Anderson or perhaps not members of the family yet, like Aunt Sarah Warner Anderson–that I have also introduced.
Although I have mentioned some others, like my mother, Harriette Anderson Kaser, and Great-great grandmother Isabella McCabe Anderson, and Great-grandmother Mary Brink Anderson, I have yet to introduce them properly.
I am incredibly grateful to my mother and to Aunt Rhema for labeling this picture and telling me the stories that went with the people in the picture. If all of us had the sense of the importance of history that those two sisters had, we would have a much easier search for family history.
This entry was posted in family and tagged franklin p anderson, Holmes County, monroe township, Ohio, sarah jane brink andesron, uncle frank anderson on February 13, 2014 by Vera Marie Badertscher.
About Vera Marie Badertscher
I am a grandma and was named for my grandma. I've been an actress, a political strategist and a writer.I grew up in various places, went to high school in Killbuck, Ohio and graduated from Ohio State University. My husband and I moved to Arizona after graduation and have three adult children. I love to travel and read. I ponder family as I cook. Look for my DNA profile on Ancestry.
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GE Crops Do Not Have Increased Yields, According to the USDA
The number one reason farmers buy GE seeds is to get higher yields. But according to the USDA, Over the first 15 years of commercial use, GE seeds have not been shown to increase yield potentials of the varieties. In fact, the yields of herbicide-tolerant or insect-resistant seeds may be occasional...
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Non-Traditional Irish Music
© Kodaline
This article first appeared on AskMen UK.
It's St. Patrick's Day! And it gives us no greater pleasure than to let you know that the cheesy folk music is no longer necessary.
Kodaline, your new favourite indie band from Swords, Dublin have hand-selected their ultimate alternative Irish playlist — exclusive to AskMen, for you.
If you haven't been to a gig yet, you'll definitely recognize the tracks from this year's Coming Up For Air album: TV and movies have been clambering over themselves to feature Ireland's hottest new alternative outfit. From The Fault in Our Stars, to MTV's Catfish, being able to proudly claim themselves as the theme for the BBC show Gogglebox to having been selected as part of the prestigious BBC's Sound of 2013, it's no surprise this super cool band are everywhere right now.
So with credentials in place, what makes an alternative St. Paddy's playlist? Try rap: "Lethal Dialect is a great new rap artist from Dublin, and this track features a fantastic vocal from Jess Kav," says drummer Vinny May Jr. Soulful singer-songwriter Hozier is also on their playlist: "this song stripped back with just a guitar it's mindblowing!"
Instead of cliché, think throwback: "Rory Gallagher is a legend and 'Hometown' is a song from my childhood," says May Jr. And of course, U2 are obligatory, "you always need some U2 in a playlist," he advises.
So, subscribe to the Spotify playlist below for the Irish tracks you should be setting your St Patrick's Day too — from Kodaline: your own personal, band-of-the-moment DJ.
Guinness still required.
Kodaline's new single "The One" is out April 12th. Download their new album, Coming Up For Air here.
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5 Best Laptops For World Of Warcraft (WOW) – 2021
Official Requirements for World of Warcraft
1. ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501
2. MSI GP73 Leopard
3. ASUS ZenBook PRo
4. Dell XPS 9570
ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501
MSI GP73 Leopard
Intel Core i7-8750H (3.9 GHz Turbo Boost)
Intel Core i7-8750H (6 cores)
15.6" FHD (1920x1080) G-SYNC
17.3" FHD 120Hz (1920 x 1080)
15.6" UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
15.6" FHD (1920x1080)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti
World of Warcraft, also known as WOW, is an incredibly addictive and highly graphical game. There are countless things to do in this game like dancing, being rude to others, getting married, stalking, raiding, fighting, etc.
The game can absorb your whole life and continue into sleep in your dreams. Here in this guide, we will be listing 5 of best gaming laptops for World of Warcraft. For playing a game like this on a laptop, you will need a decent machine with good specifications from a well-known manufacturer.
We recommend purchasing a notebook with better specifications than official requirements since game developers release new expansions now and then and you will need a powerful laptop to handle most of their latest features.
One should also be aware of the heating issues of a laptop because with games like WOW. You never know how long you will be playing and you don't want something that's almost burning on your lap. Another necessity is that your laptop has a decent display with at least 1080p resolution.
If we look at the official requirements for WOW by Blizzard, then their minimum is Intel Core 2 Duo and Intel HD graphics 5000 but to be honest here, you won't be able to play smoothly on low settings with these kinds of specifications.
However, their recommended specs are Intel Core i5 processor and NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti. Anyways, since you're here looking for our recommendation, we suggest you get a device with Intel Core i5 processor or better and the GPU should be NVIDIA GTX 960M or better.
Blizzard releases a new patch every couple of months, and with these kinds of specifications, you won't have to worry for next 2 to 3 years.
Memory also plays a crucial role when it comes to gaming and we suggest you get a laptop with at least 8 GB of RAM and the more is always better. Also to enjoy the game thoroughly, make sure your device remains cool, and we suggest you buy a decent cooling pad for your laptop.
When it comes playing World of Warcraft, you will need a high-end gaming notebook such as ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501.
It's a pure gaming laptop that can easily handle games like WOW, Sims 4, League of Legends, and Minecraft. It features a 15.6-inch full HD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution and the G-Sync feature. The 144Hz refresh rate reduces motion blur and can provide a competitive gaming edge.
The most common problem in almost all gaming laptops is the heating issue which it handles like a boss with its powerful cooling system named as ROG Active Aerodynamic System which increases airflow to keep the laptop cooler.
Its hardware includes Intel Core i7-8750H processor, NVIDIA GTX 1080 GPU, 512 GB PCIe SSD, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, and 512GB SSD. On top of that, it has four Thunderbolt USB 3.0 ports and Gigabit Wave 2 Wi-Fi.
I understand it costs too much for some WOW players and not everyone can spend $2000 for a gaming laptop, and if that's an issue then you can look for budget World of Warcraft laptops below, and we have sorted these machines by higher priced laptops to lower priced ones.
Overall, it's a good looking PC with an amazing display and super high-end specifications that will deliver the performance as smooth as possible.
Intel Core i7-8750H processor
This particular gaming laptop by MSI is yet another one of the best gaming laptops for playing World of Warcraft as well as other high-end games. When it comes to performance, it's ultra-fast and smooth.
It comes with VR-ready feature and is one of the best gaming laptops under $1500. It has 32 GB of RAM as well which will help you boost the performance while playing WOW.
Its other specifications include Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 128 GB SSD plus 1 TB HDD and NVIDIA GTX 1060 GPU.
If you compare it with ASUS ROG Zephyrus GX501, both of them have almost same power but with this one, you can save around $600, and it will run games like WOW as smooth as its alternative.
Its beautiful 17.3-inch full HD non-reflective display comes with 1920 x 1080 resolution at 120 Hz refresh rate and anti-glare treatment. It also has a full-color backlit keyboard.
Many competitors of MSI including Alienware have tried to dupe its unique features, but none of them could do it and make their device available for a comparable price. This gaming beast by MSI is capable of handling all kinds of games and is a great option for professional gamers.
Intel Core i7-8750HK Processor
16GB RAM DDR4
If you're looking for a gaming laptop to play World of Warcraft, then the ASUS ZenBook Pro might be a fantastic choice for gamers as well as college students. It can also be used to perform tasks like music production, graphics designing, video editing and DJing.
Its internal hardware includes a 6th generation Intel Core i7-8750HK processor, 512 GB SSD, 8 16B of RAM, NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti GPU and Windows 10 Pro operating system. It comes with an amazing 15.6-inch UDH 4K display with 3840 by 2160 resolution and a nano-edge bevel.
It's able to deliver the best performance while playing WOW and does exceptionally well while running large programs and multi-tasking. The Windows 10 Pro operating system means that the laptop is well-suited for everyday or business computing tasks as well as gaming.
While many gaming laptops offer a poor battery life, the ASUS ZenBook Pro's 71Wh battery can last for around 9 hours while watching movies and videos on YouTube.
This laptop is a perfect choice for gamers as well as businessmen due to its lightweight design and upgraded operating system, loud speakers, decent battery and powerful hardware. It can also be a good choice for travelers since it weighs in at only 4 lbs and is small enough to easily fit in most laptop backpacks.
Intel i7-8750H Processor
The Dell XPS 9570 is a great gaming laptop for WOW players, but it's not the cheapest laptop on our list. Expect to spend around $1700 for this one.
It features NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti GPU which is more than enough to run games like World of Warcraft and its 15-inch Full HD IPS display with a wide angle anti-glare feature is a very nice feature.
For processing, it's equipped with an Intel Core i7-8750H processor, 512 GB SSD, and 16 GB DDR4 RAM. This laptop will handle anything you throw at it, gaming or otherwise.
Most of the Dell gaming laptops are known to be reasonably affordable, and they perform pretty well when it comes to games like Minecraft, Sims 4 and World of Warcraft.
It can also be used for your everyday tasks, watching movies, running heavy applications and of course gaming. Overall, this PC provides exceptionally great performance and loudspeakers as well making it a perfect choice for casual and professional gamers.
Intel Core i7-8565U Processor
If you're looking for an ultra-budget laptop for playing World of Warcraft, then this is exactly what you need.
It's undoubtedly among the best gaming laptops under $800, and it comes with 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 12 GB dual channel RAM, 512 GB SSD and NVIDIA GeForce MX250 GPU with 2 GB DDR5 VRAM.
It's a very attractive laptop and reason behind its popularity is its high-end specifications for a nominal price and of course its battery life of up to about 9 hours. Another loved feature of this device is its backlit keyboard which is hard to find in this price range.
This particular PC has over 800 positive reviews, and it can be used by almost everyone including everyday users, gamers, college students, graphic designers and video editors. It packs powerful hardware for a very reasonable price.
It can also be great school graduation gift, and I gifted it to my niece last month. Overall, you will be impressed with its performance and its professional design.
You now have a good understanding of what laptops are best for playing World of Warcraft and with laptops like these you can never go wrong.
We have listed laptops for kinds of people, and these will cost you from $700 to $2000. You can decide which one you want according to your budget.
Rest assured, anyone of these machines will be able to run games like WOW with ease.
In case you have a big budget, you can also check our list of best high-performance laptops. Any laptop from that guide will be able to do whatever you'd like.
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Barnaby Writes
The Writing
Jazz and Cafes..
In Secrets of Paris, Vernon Coleman writes, ‘London invented coffee houses but abandoned them. Today, only Vienna has cafes which match those of Paris.’ Well said, Vernon – I shall take a brandy immediately, to fortify myself for the day ahead.
First stop, Cafe Leopold Hawelka, a dimly lit cafe in central Vienna. It’s perfect for a brief, four-hour morning respite from sightseeing. Aah, the swirling curlicues of a mixed drink; the charms of elbow-worn sofas; a proper rest. By the way, I prefer to call it meditation, not sleep.
Aha! The bow-tied waiter returns, noting my nebulous figure in the gloom and turns on the overhead reading light. Bollocks, it’s more of a spotlight and rapidly puts paid to my furtively eyeing the heavily rouged woman at a nearby table. Still, there is a splendid selection of newspapers instead.
I rather fancy myself as a proper writer sitting here, you know. A poetical doodle here, a contrarian scribble there. But such highbrow sentiments are quickly supplanted by a realised need to pay the mortgage. Back to the lorry, then, and c’est la vie. Oh, well.
Smoking Ban
Now, you’ll be pleased to know – if you puff like a coal power station – that smoking is allowed in most places in Austria. Restaurants, bars, you name it – it seems to rival Vegas. If you don’t – and hate washing jumpers each morning – then I’ve deliberately picked two establishments that are non-smoking: Cafe Hawelka and Jazzland, a little club on the Danube.
The latter is where I was lucky enough to catch Hans Theessink, a Dutch bluesman. Wow, what a voice that guy has. Regardless of who’s playing, though, the black and white photos of jazz legends adorning the walls is more than enough to warrant entrance…
Should pigs be in zoos?..
Where’s the Road Gone?..
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2011 Bantam Girls ChampionshipsJul 27-31 North York, Ontario
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National Championships: Québec and Ontario win Gold!
NORTH YORK- It was a battle between Québec and Ontario in both the Bantam Girls and the Senior Women’s Invitational gold medal games and each province came away with a win. At the Senior Women’s event Québec capped an undefeated tournament with a 7-3 victory over Ontario in the gold medal game, while in the Bantam Girls championships game it was Ontario beating previously unbeaten Québec by a score of 11-8.
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Ontario 11 Québec 8 (Gold Medal)
Ontario broke the game wide-open in the 7th with 10 runs and held off a late surge from Québec to win 11-8 and give them the gold medal. With the score tied 1-1 in the 7th, Jenna Hillman (Tecumseh, ON) hit a double to score 2 runs to put her team in front by 2. With the score now 5-1, Brinley McLaren’s (Brantford, ON) brought in 2 more runs with a single and later, Mikaela Kehoe’s (Amherstburg, ON) double scored 2 more to give Ontario a 11-1 lead. Québec was quick to respond with 7 runs in the 7th but it was not enough as Ontario held on for the win. Daphnée Gelinas (Legardeur, QC) highlighted the 7 run inning with a triple that scored 2 runs and later came around to score. McLaren earned the win on the mound and McKyla Brasil (Mississauga, ON) recorded the save. Québec’s Sabrina Périard (Gatineau, QC) had 6 strikeouts in 5 innings pitched.
Nova Scotia 10 Alberta 0 (Bronze Medal)
Amelie Savoie (Tracadie-Sheila, NB) fashioned a 2-hitter and struck out 9 as Nova Scotia rolled to a 10-0 win over Alberta to claim the bronze medal. Offensive stars for Nova Scotia were Jenna Jackson (Steam Mill, NS) and Maria Roy (Hammond’s Plains, NS) who each collected 3 hits, while Jackson had 3 RBI’s and Roy contributed 1 RBI. Nova Scotia had 13 hits and scored 2 runs in the 1st, 5 in the 2nd, and 3 more in the 6th for the win.
Earlier in the day, Ontario advanced to the gold medal game with a 15-0 defeat of Nova Scotia, while Alberta got by Ontario 2 by a score of 14-11 to reach the bronze medal match-up.
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History of Freemasonry in Malta 1730 – 1998 (Hardcover)
History of Freemasonry in Malta 1740-1998 is a collection of authoritative studies giving a mostly chronological history of the establishment and development of Freemasonry in Malta.
Os special interest are the studies which delve ino the early days of the Craft in Malta and the involvement in it of prominent members of the Order of St.John, including Grand Masters.
Edited by A.J Agius, the book has a preface by the Grand Inspector of the English Constitution, Malta and includes studies by A.J Agius, J.E.M. Keylock and C.E. de Wolff, Past District Grand Master of Malta.
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Schools are another location which often require tree reports, and our arboricultural assessments help boards of trustees determine the best, most safe options for their properties.
Health and safety is part of our DNA, and we are fully compliant with all practices and legislation.
Give Beaver Tree Service a call to obtain a tree report for your property.
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Ordinary living can be very difficult for some of our clients so to receive this gift is a blessing and for that we thank you. We appreciate the time and effort you have taken.
Thank you once again for your generous donation, it is very much appreciated and valued."
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Thanks to your tremendous efforts we were able to go in with our teams on Saturday and continue the work of transforming the backyard, the front and part of the inside. It was a very big day. Maureen says she needs sunglasses now whenever she walks into her kitchen! She’s absolutely delighted with the space and sunlight. It’s a wonderful Christmas present for her."
"It is with a sense of real gratitude that I write to say a very sincere “Thank you” for the tremendous work you and your team did on behalf of the Firewood Mission and for an elderly woman you never knew. It’s not often one finds this sort of generosity, and the spirit in which it was carried out was most impressive.I visited the site on Thursday afternoon and again several times on Friday when your team was there, and on each occasion every man was busy and committed to the task. It was well organised, well structured, and very professional. And there was something else that struck me about the team. At no stage did I hear a swear word or any foul language and this seemed to add considerable weight to the professionalism and workmanship of Beaver Tree Service. Thanks to your tremendous efforts we were able to go in with our teams on Saturday and continue the work of transforming the backyard, the front and part of the inside. It was a very big day. Maureen says she needs sunglasses now whenever she walks into her kitchen! She’s absolutely delighted with the space and sunlight. It’s a wonderful Christmas present for her."
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Thank you team for making our school a safer place to be in. Thank you for helping us be able to see all our students on the fields, in the playgrounds and in their classrooms. Thank you for beautifying our environment, it looks amazing."
"I would like to congratulate and thank the Beaver Tree Team who we're on-sight at Somerset Crescent School for 3 days in January 2019. Throughout the 3 days the team communicated clearly, we're well prepared, and worked safely and calmly around the school grounds. All staff and the community commented on how friendly and positive the team were while they were here. Everyone (school staff, students and community neighbours) enjoyed watching from a distance as the team skilfully trimmed trees, cut down entire trees, mulched up the wood, and cleaned up the areas they worked in after each day. During the 3 days it was extremely hot, yet not one moan, or discouraging word was heard, in fact the extreme opposite. The team encouraged one another, laughed and were part of our school. Thank you team for making our school a safer place to be in. Thank you for helping us be able to see all our students on the fields, in the playgrounds and in their classrooms. Thank you for beautifying our environment, it looks amazing."
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Politics U.S.
Associated Press Pays Touching Tribute To George H.W. Bush: 'He Wasn't Hitler'
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U.S.—The Associated Press paid a touching tribute to recently deceased president George H.W. Bush in a headline published over the weekend, boldly declaring that the former commander in chief probably wasn't Adolf Hitler.
"George H.W. Bush: he wasn't Adolf Hitler, at least that we know of," the headline published to AP's social media accounts read. The linked story had more kind words to say: "Bush did not appear to actually be Adolf Hitler, despite much work on our part attempting to corroborate these accusations. He also was not Genghis Khan or Charles Manson, as far as we can tell."
The story quoted people who had great respect for the former president, even though they disagreed with him. "Although we didn't see eye to eye on politics, I'll go so far as to say that he did not seem to Satan," said one political rival. "I mean, who really can say? I guess I don't know for sure. But I never saw horns or a tail."
AP was forced to pull the headline claiming Bush wasn't Hitler after leftist commenters loudly complained about its inaccuracy.
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BackSports > Articles > Articles > In the Spotlight > CREAM OF THE CROP JUNIORS TAKE ON SENIORS
CREAM OF THE CROP JUNIORS TAKE ON SENIORS
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Some of the country’s top youth and junior athletes will hope to make their mark when they compete against the ‘big guns’ at Friday and Saturday’s ASA National Senior Championships in Stellenbosch. Most of the youngsters will compete to gain experience although a select few are in-it-to-win-it. The youth and junior combined events will also…
Some of the country’s top youth and junior athletes will hope to make their mark when they compete against the ‘big guns’ at Friday and Saturday’s ASA National Senior Championships in Stellenbosch. Most of the youngsters will compete to gain experience although a select few are in-it-to-win-it. The youth and junior combined events will also be in action during the two day championships.
Accolades:
A great number of major youth and junior championships medallists will contend with the senior athletes to prove that age is just a number. Renate van Tonder (Youth Commonwealth Games Long Jump gold medallist), Gezelle Magerman (former Youth Olympics 400mh champion), Burger Lambrecht (Youth Commonwealth Games Shot-Put medallist), Tamzin Thomas (African Junior 100m champion), Gift Leotlela (Youth Commonwealth Games gold medallist in the 100m), Taylon Bieldt (Youth Commonwealth Games gold medallist in the 100mh) and Clarence Munyai (fastest 200m: 20.36sec) are just a few youngsters that will fly the juniors’ flag high this weekend.
Possibilities:
Clarence Munyai is the fastest man in the 200m this year, so if he remains focused, he might be crowned the South African 200m senior national champion and to top it all, qualify for the Rio Olympic Games once more. Taylon Bieldt, on the hand, could also be crowned national champion in the women’s 100mh race if all goes well on the day. The strong athlete is in a class of her own and she is most definitely a favourite to look out for. Tamzin Thomas (100m Women), Gift Leotlela (100m Men), Gezelle Magerman (400mh Women), Burger Lambrecht (Shot-Put Men), Liza Kellerman (800m Women), Simonay Weitsz (800m Women) and Geraldine King (High Jump Women) are all possible medal contenders for their respective events! If these stars excel as expected, the youth and junior medal tally at these championships could be a remarkable ten!
What does this mean for youth and junior athletes?
The opportunity to compete against the best in the country is a big opportunity for the young athletes as it encourages, motivates and inspires to work hard and perfect their crafts. The occasion also provides another chance for them to qualify for their various international youth and junior championships and athletes who will take advantage of that are: Kyle Appel (100 & 200), Theuns Ehlers (800m), George Kusche (800m), Breyton Poole (High Jump Men), Cayla Seddon (100mh), Warno Potgieter (1500m), Leandri Geel (Discus-Throw), Ikageng Gaorekwe (5000m), Derrick Mokaleng and Tebogo Selebi (400m), Cassidy Williamson (200m) etc.
The sub-youth, youth & junior pentathlon and decathlon is also in action throughout the weekend, so we urge everyone to encourage these athletes to push to their limits!
Well, the youngsters are ready to talk business on the track, I hope the seniors are ready for them?
Written by Reggie Hufkie
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Morning Links: A friendly talk with the father of vehicular cycling, gap closure on SaMo Blvd, and Popeye Doyle is one of us
September 30, 2019 / bikinginla / 2 comments
My brother Eric decided to spend a few more days than expected to rest up on his bike tour of the Western US. And after 74 days and 3,500 miles, with at least another 1,000 mile to go, he certainly had the right.
But now that he’s safely on the road again, we’ve got a lot to catch up on.
So grab you coffee and settle in. You may need a refill before we’re done.
Bike scribe Peter Flax sat down for a surprisingly friendly conversation with John Forester, honored and derided as the father of vehicular cycling.
It’s a good read, presenting the human side of a man often seen as dogmatic and cantankerous.
PF: Well, as someone who presently lives and rides in Los Angeles, I’m curious what it was like to ride a bike in LA in the 50s and 60s
JF: Well, when I was with Los Angeles Wheelmen, we published a newsletter that got posted in bike shops, and some rides would start at a corner of Venice Boulevard somewhere in West LA. Or else they would car start — go in a car to a certain location and unload your bike and go off for the ride. Even then we knew that Los Angeles was just too damn big — if you wanted to get out of town, about the only way you could do it was on the coast highway. On any other route it a long, long time to get out of town, other than the mountains just behind Los Angeles. And the same sort of mix took place in Northern California — some rides starting at a local place, but for Marin rides I’d go up by car.
PF: So talk to me about this period, you’ll probably know the exact start of it better than I do, the late 60s and early 70s, when this bike boom finally came to the US.
JF: What I noticed toward the end of the 60s — I was still in Los Angeles in this time — was that there were road people, meaning Americans who drove sports cars, showing up with bicycles aboard. Good bicycles — I mean semi-racing or racing bikes. I’d upgraded my equipment by that time, too. I ordered a Holdsworth bicycle and parts to make up an all-Campy bike, and I switched to tubulars because they rolled easier. So I saw more people coming in cycling and they were not poor people, they did it because they enjoyed doing things on the road — driving cars and riding bikes.
Yet Forrester is someone who has probably had a greater influence on bicycling infrastructure, or the lack thereof, and how we’ve ridden for the past 50 years than anyone else.
And continues to defend his perspective.
PF: They put in a protected bike lane on Venice Boulevard for a mile a couple years ago, and I ride that stretch often. And what I perceive as a rider is that probably more than before I have to be more attentive when I get to intersections, but when I’m on the mid-block portion, I feel more relaxed because I feel protected. Perhaps it’s rearranged the risk, but my perception is that when you look at both the US and abroad, the data indicates that there are fewer fatal crashes when that kind of infrastructure is put in. That there are instances — like just a couple months ago in San Francisco where a young woman who works in the tech industry had someone open a car door in front of her and she swerved to avoid the door and got hit by a delivery truck. People see those kinds of incidents happening and then when protected lanes go in, they feel like that particular kind of risk has been erased for that kind of rider.
JF: Well, in the first place, don’t ride in the door zone. That’s one of the early rules of the game. And also, what you’re reading is people killed; you don’t read about broken ankles, concussed brains, cracked ribs, they don’t make the news. Only 2% of car-bike collisions are fatal; you’re making the tail wag the dog. And not only are just 2% of car-bike collisions fatal — they’re much more likely to occur during darkness and on rural roads than other car-bike collisions. Furthermore, as I’ve said only 5 percent of car-bike collisions are caused by same-direction motor traffic; 95 percent by turning and crossing movements. In other words, the people who you are quoting are making the tail wag the dog. And doing that because they are more frightened of traffic from behind than they are of anything else. That’s their phobia; it is a phobia because it is an unrealistic fear contrary to scientific knowledge.
It’s a long read.
But worth it to understand how we got where we are today.
The good news is Los Angeles has finally closed the gap between the Santa Monica Blvd bike lanes that previously ended in Century City, and the relatively new bike lanes through Beverly Hills.
The bad news should be pretty obvious.
Angelenos! We’re getting duped! We need to demand more from our city leaders. The new connection along Santa Monica Blvd is a joke! @MayorOfLA @lacbc @StreetsblogLA @LADOTofficial @bikinginla pic.twitter.com/gdI3TBY7yD
— Andres David (@Andresdq21) September 26, 2019
Meanwhile, West Hollywood leaders showed a little more political courage, voting to remove parking on one side of Santa Monica Blvd to connect their long-time bike lanes with the ones in Beverly Hills.
Gene Hackman is one of us.
I was Googling Gene Hackman to see what he is up to and last year he bought an e-bike in his hometown of Santa Fe and he looks great at then 88. Thought y’all would want to know. pic.twitter.com/1ZxcH134sX
— Lauren Modery (@Hipstercrite) September 27, 2019
Patrick Dempsey is one of us, too. But you knew that, right?
A writer for the Orange County Register considers why almost no one wears a bike helmet in the Netherlands.
But like most who tackle the topic, he neglects to consider the benefits of a step-through frame on a typical Dutch bike, which allows riders to simply step off in the event of a fall.
Sort of like this.
https://twitter.com/ritaxben/status/1177676740220637185
https://twitter.com/GreavsieE17/status/1173926051468206080
Call me crazy, but maybe they’re taking this “shrink it and pink it” thing for women’s bikes a little too far.
The war on cars may be a myth, but the war on bikes is all too real.
The road-raging Singaporean truck driver caught on video squabbling with a bicyclist swears he only swerved his truck at the man to avoid a taxi. Because when you’re faced with a crash with something hard, like a taxi, always aim for something soft. Like a person.
But sometimes, it’s the people on two wheels behaving badly.
Police in Santa Clara are looking for the vicious jerk who attacked a 91-year old man with a rock while he was visiting his wife’s grave, then made off on a bicycle with the victim’s belongings.
Police are looking for a bike rider who smashed the drive-through window on a Bronx Burger King with a bike chain when they refused to serve him because he wasn’t in a car.
CD4 Councilmember David Ryu unveils a new HAWK beacon — short for High-intensity Activated crossWalK — to protect pedestrians on 6th Street, where local residents fought to have a life-saving road diet installed instead. And lost.
UCLA looks forward to this Sunday’s Heart of LA CicLAvia, which celebrates the 100th birthday of the university in its former Downtown location.
CiclaValley is a fan of the new Euro-style raised crosswalks in Beverly Hills.
Santa Monica has begun a project to improve the beachfront Marvin Braude Bike Trail from Muscle Beach to the city limit north of the Annenberg Beach House to widen the current path and build a separate walkway; bicyclists will be required to get off their bikes and walk them along a temporary trail through the construction zones.
Brooks McKinney talks with Frank Ching, Metro’s head of alternative mobility and transportation demand management programs.
A newspaper in Santa Clarita recommends what they call the great eight California bike trails, including LA County’s Marvin Braude Bike Trail, as well as bike paths in Ventura and Santa Barbara.
Tragic news from Orange, where a man died from multiple stab wounds after falling off his bicycle; he was apparently riding his bike to get help when he collapsed.
The Coast Highway in Encinitas will soon get buffered bike lanes. Unfortunately, it comes several years too late to save the life of Encino randonneur Jim Swartzman.
More bad news, as a 28-year old man was killed in a drive-by shooting while walking his bike in San Diego’s Mountain View neighborhood, after exchanging words with the men in the car.
A Victorville man was hospitalized in grave condition after he was struck by a driver while riding his bike. Although judging by the headline, what really mattered was the road closure that followed.
It was a bad week in Fresno County. A bike-riding man from India was killed in Selma by a 19-year old woman who was allegedly driving without a valid license, and reportedly has other undisclosed traffic crimes on her record. Three days later, a 76-year old man was killed in nearby Reedley when he reportedly rode out of an orchard into the path of another 19-year old driver.
Things weren’t much better in neighboring Merced County, where a man was killed when his bike was right hooked by a truck driver.
It takes a major schmuck to steal an entire truckload of donated bicycles intended for a class of Alameda 4th graders.
Megan Lynch forwards more on Cal Poly’s successful effort to set a new collegiate human-powered vehicle record, with a former Davis High grad manning the pedals.
CBS looks at the great scooter backlash.
CityLab celebrated my birthday with a ranking of the best and worst places to live carfree. Not surprisingly, San Francisco topped the list; shockingly, the LA metro area checked in at number ten. On the flip side, better keep your car if you live in San Bernardino or Riverside counties.
CityLab also says yes, a mass switch to electric vehicles could help bring down planet-killing emissions, but the real solution is for Americans to cut back on their driving right now. And Sacramento is ground zero in the fight.
A Seattle woman wants to know what happened to her ten years ago, when she was found next to her bike on the side of the road with a burst spleen and 22 broken bones, and no memory of what happened. Naturally, police blamed a fall caused by bad pavement, instead the far more likely possibility of a hit-and-run.
A Washington woman proves the old axiom, if you want to place high in a half-marathon, cheat by riding a bike.
Apparently order in the courtroom doesn’t extend to the streets, as a New Mexico judge slammed her car into a pair of bicyclists, killing one person and injuring the other.
A formerly homeless man in my hometown lifted himself off the streets, and turned his hard luck into a nonprofit dedicated to providing bicycles to those in need. Thanks to Tim Rutt for the link.
A Kansas man is suing the police for unlawful arrest after he refused to give his birthdate when he was stopped for riding on the sidewalk without a headlight. He served three months of a 17-month sentence when police found meth on his bike after the arrest; his conviction was later thrown out on appeal when the court ruled he was under no obligation to tell them, and that it’s against the law to arrest anyone suspected of committing a traffic violation.
In yet another example of authorities keeping a dangerous driver on the road until it’s too late, a Wisconsin driver faces charges for killing a 43-year old bike-riding teacher while driving at nearly three-times the legal alcohol limit; it was his third DUI in just three years.
Chicago police are writing fewer tickets to bike riders. But most are still going to people in predominantly black neighborhoods.
A Kentucky cop flipped his police cruiser during a chase. So naturally, someone on a bike gets the blame.
Authorities in Long Island continue their assault on teenage ride outs, monitoring social media to crack down on planned rides, impounding kids’ bikes and fining their parents up to $100 to get them back; advocates describe the ride outs as an effort to escape poverty and drugs, while opponents call it the most dangerous subculture on two wheels.
A Brooklyn town hall called by a bike lane opponent devolved into angry pushing and shoving, accompanied by a lot of shouting. Proof that LA public bike lane meetings can get worse. But not much. Thanks to Victor Bale for the heads-up.
A New York driver faces life in prison for allegedly murdering a bike rider by running him down with his SUV after the man allegedly tried to break into his SUV, then cut a woman with a screwdriver.
Apparently, a call to kill people on bicycles is what passes for satire at Penn State. Unfortunately, it’s an independent publication, so the unfunny schmuck who wrote it can’t get the F he so richly deserves.
The speeding driver who killed longtime DC bike advocate Dave Salovesh while attempting to evade police last April has been sentenced to eight and a half years behind bars in a plea bargain; he had faced up to 30 years if the case had gone to trial.
Video from Florida shows why you should always inspect a dockless bike or scooter before riding, as a man is seen tampering with two scooters in Fort Lauderdale.
This is who we share the roads with. A Florida man looks almost overjoyed to get his fifth DUI and 12th ticket for driving with a suspended license. Seriously, this is why people keep dying on the streets. Just taking away someone’s license doesn’t do a damn bit of good if they keep driving anyway. We need to impound their cars, and send the drivers to jail for repeat violations. Thanks to Robert Leone for the link.
A 12-year old Montreal boy has a new bicycle thanks to Canadian pro cyclist James Piccoli, who replaced his stolen bike after reading the boy’s angry social media post.
They get it. A UK organization for disabled bicyclists introduces a campaign to promote bicycles as mobility solutions. Which should be required viewing for everyone who claims handicapped people can’t ride bikes, and bike lanes are a barrier for them. Because it ain’t necessarily so.
A British designer insists this is a bicycle. Something tells me you might not want to ride it, though.
No bias here. An English writer accuses “ultra-slick, leg-shaved, aerodynamic-obsessed Lycra louts” of being “yobs in tight shorts” who keep other people from riding bikes with their bad behavior.
Dubliners question why it should cost more to park a bike than it does to park a car. Or why it should cost anything, period.
Sexual harassment on the streets is one reason only one in 250 teenage girls bike to school in Ireland.
The prime minister of the Netherlands explains why he rides his bike to work.
Belgian bike riders can now get back to nature on a circular elevated bike path through the woods. Thanks to Fred Davis for the tip.
Horrifying story as a woman on a bicycle was dragged by a German train at 75 mph after she got her hand stuck in the door helping someone else board; remarkably, she only suffered cuts and bruises.
Here’s another one to add to your bike bucket list — a ride through Italy’s Tuscan countryside from Florence to Siena.
Residents of the former Indian principality of Gondal needed a license to ride a bicycle. And continued to renew their licenses for a decade after the law and principality came to an end with Indian independence in 1948.
More proof that some drivers think they own every inch of the road, as a road raging Brisbane driver screamed at a bike rider to get out of his way — while he was illegally driving in the bike lane.
An Aussie opposition leader trots out the ultimate insult, saying an underground highway project will turn Sydney’s west communities into a “Little Los Angeles.” Even though Los Angeles doesn’t have any buried highway junctions like that; all our misery-inducing freeway intersections stand proudly above ground.
Competitive Cycling
The women’s worlds were a Dutch affair, as Annemiek van Vleuten finished first in a 65-mile breakaway, while her fellow countrywoman Anna van der Breggen finished second, a little over two minutes later.
American Chloe Dygert prevented total Dutch women’s world domination, winning the rainbow jersey in the individual time trial, and beating van Der Breggen by over a minute to become the youngest ever women’s world champ at just 22 years old.
Twenty-three-year old Dane Mads Pedersen became the youngest men’s world champ in 20 years, when the favorites floundered after a soggy six and a half hours riding in the rain.
An 18-year old Columbian cyclist broke down in tears on the side of the road after losing a tire, as any hope of winning evaporated when the team car couldn’t get to him. Meanwhile, the drama continued as the apparent winner of the men’s U23 race was disqualified for drafting a team car while fighting his way back to the peloton after suffering a mechanical.
The era of doping may be officially over, but someone forgot to tell the Columbian cyclists.
An African website considers the story of legendary cyclist Major Taylor, who became America’s first black sports hero.
Maybe a fish needs a bicycle after all. If you’re going to ride a bike topless after shoplifting a pair of flip flops, always take the lane.
And if there’s a bear in your way, just jump it.
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L’Shanah Tovah Umetukah to everyone observing Rosh Hashanah today.
Category: Morning Links / Tags: bicycling, bike lanes, John Forester, Los Angeles, Peter Flax, Santa Monica Blvd, the war on bikes, vehicular cycling
Arthur Bauer says:
If I were riding along Santa Monica Blvd. then from the looks of that picture, I would be on the side walk! Nice and wide and nobody on it. Thats where I ride a lot of the time, on the side walk.
Unfortunately, LA only *kinda* closed the gap. I’d wondered how they were going to solve the transition from Santa Monica to Big Santa Monica right as you get to the border with Beverly Hills, since right now it can be a tricky merge across two lanes of fast moving traffic. They solved it by not bothering, the bike lane goes down Little Santa Monica and ends at Moreno, never actually connecting to the one on Big Santa Monica in Beverly Hills.
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Glenbervie School Special Needs Access
Stage 1 – Construction of accessible ramp to pool and courts, provide pool hoist, change table, and threshold ramps.
The project was to build a series of complicated ramps, steps and platforms to cater for children with disabilities at the school. The works carried out included demolition of existing pavement and stairs, bulk earthworks to new grades, drainage, foundations, block walls, ramps, steps, platforms, timber handrails, steel handrails, concrete pavement and supply and installation of specialist disability equipment such as a pool hoist.
All of the work was executed in a confined area and was surrounded by buildings or features on all four sides. Sediment control was required to ensure that no silt was washed into the storm water drains. Because the material we were working with was thick clay, all vehicles had to be washed down before they left site to ensure that no clay was transferred onto the road or parking areas of the school. Steve Bowling Contracting Limited was very conscious of any dust pollution during construction as we were working next to an operational swimming pool. We minimised the dust by using wet cutting and demolition methods. Our site was kept in a clean and tidy condition at all times with bins provided for all construction rubbish which were available for use by us and any subcontractors.
As the works were inside a school Health and Safety was managed by Steve Bowling Contracting Limited to a very high level at all times. All signage on site was clearly marked, maintained and adhered to. Strict parking and site access had to be managed as there were still children using the school facilities. All deliveries were made with this in mind and co-ordinated at times where the children were less likely to be there. All staff and subcontractors PPE was managed on site by the project manager. All sub-contractors were inducted on site and signed into the Steve Bowling Contracting Limited Health and Safety system. The works were completed with no lost time injuries or near misses.
The project was particularly complex due to the tight space in which the structure had to be built and the fact that all elements of the structure had to conform strictly to the access code including ramp grades, clearances, intermediate landings, handrails etc. Another difficulty was ensuring that falls were achieved to avoid surface water ponding in any locations. Because there were existing structures and concrete to tie into this was particularly difficult however we were able to develop a solution that worked well. The accuracy and checking of construction set-out on the project was a key component of ensuring the project was a success as there was little tolerance for error.
Logistically the project was challenging due to the restricted access. Particular care had to be taken to protect existing structures and small equipment had to be used to complete the works as larger equipment could not fit within the confines of the site.
Glenbervie Primary School and Griffiths and Associates were extremely satisfied with the outcome of the project.
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FOREGONE CONCLUSION?
Posted on November 12, 2013 by blackstarsfan
An improbable 5-0 defeat to Egypt will see fans incredulous
The road to Brazil continues for the Black Stars as players assemble in Turkey for a two-week camp.
The aftermath of Ghana’s “beyond our wildest dreams” thrashing of Egypt’s Pharoes has been dominated by talk of the safety of our players and officials in Cairo. Admittedly, Cairo is not the most serene place on earth right now, with the prospect for upheaval seemingly a thrown stone away. The unpredictability did not prevent FIFA from sanctioning Cairo so barring a change of heart, Ghana’s focus has to remain on the pitch at the Air Defense stadium.
The Stars’ emphatic victory gives them a lot of breathing room. They would have to lose by an impossible sounding 5-0 to snatch defeat from the jaws of qualification. Stranger things have happened yes but given the caliber of players Kwesi Appiah will choose from, there should be no fairytale for the Pharoes.
The fan in me says emphatically, there is absolutely no way this will happen but journalistic training requires a deeper reflection. Could it happen? Men can be turned to women, eclipses occur from time to time, so never say never. What could make the Stars suffer such a nightmare? Refereeing, bad play, the sky falling down, the 30,000 fans threatening the Stars with their lives if they don’t allow the Egyptians to score and oh Armageddon.
Barring any combination of these things, we should begin our crash Portuguese course, pack our bags, and wait for June/July 2014 where the Black Stars will attempt to shine for the third World Cup in a row.
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Missing Link Forces Ayews to the Sidelines
Posted on March 4, 2013 by blackstarsfan
All is not well between the Ayew brothers and Black Stars management
Marseille stars Andre Ayew and his brother Jordan have temporarily taken a break from the senior national team, the Black Stars. In two separate letters signed by Andre and Jordan, they outlined various reasons why they need the time off.
As is typical of such events, the immediate reaction is to question the patriotism of the players. Next is to point out how selfish they are, a sentiment punctuated by saying ‘we don’t need them’, ‘they should go’ and so on. As far as I am concerned many of the reactions are emotional and prevent us from seeing the real issues. It’s like the jilted womaniser whose selective amnesia prevents him from acknowledging how his ways have forced his girlfriend to the sidelines.
From the moment Jordan Ayew joined his brother in the Black Stars, it was inevitable that they would be inextricably linked. In the minds of Ghanaians they are identical if not siamese twins. Yet, both players must be looked at differently.
Jordan Ayew was not even invited to the pre-tournament camp with coach Appiah saying he was dropped for ‘footballing reasons‘. For Marseille’s player of the month for November 2012, this was apparently too hard to take causing some psychological trauma.
Many tried to read meaning into Jordan’s exclusion including that Appiah wanted to break up the duo. The reality is that while Jordan’s form has been good for his club he hasn’t quite translated that to club form so perhaps that was excusable. From his letter, it is clear Jordan is saying that he hasn’t been played in a position suitable to replicate that form. In his words, “The reason is that in the position for which my services are required for the national team, I have been ranked way behind several players as not to merit a place in the team on occasions when it mattered.”
Andre Ayew was dropped from the final list of players for the just-held African Cup of Nations by coach Kwesi Appiah effectively because Appiah could not wait for the player to arrive a day or two before the list was submitted. For Appiah it was too great a risk. He would have missed most of the team’s training camp in Abu Dhabi and ultimately Appiah felt that he had good enough replacements. The player had asked for more time to be treated for a hamstring injury by his club doctors who I presume he trusts more than the doctors in Ghana’s camp. Ayew had allegedly missed previous deadlines given him.
Any professional athlete will tell you that hamstring and groin injuries are some of the most delicate injures to treat. A failure to undergo the right treatment and it can easily become a protracted one. This is the same Ayew who had previously played for Ghana in the 2012 Afcon with a persistent shoulder injury. Some readers might remember him writhing in pain and having his shoulder popped back twice in the game against Guinea. He shook it off and finished the tournament. Ayew eventually had surgery on that shoulder in March which ended his season prematurely and kept him on the sidelines for three months. The start of this current season was thus difficult for him as he struggled to regain his form. It was that form he brought to play in a few Black Stars matches towards the end of the year and getting substituted which left him angry.
Andre has undoubtedly been one of Ghana’s most impressive Ghanaian players since 2010. He has impressed with skill but mostly with spirit and determination. He has his frustrating moments when he holds on to the ball longer than he should but he more than makes up for that with his zeal. He is in short, a fighter.
By taking leave, he and his brother who also has a combative (sometimes petulant) streak are doing what they know best. They are fighting a system that took away an opportunity to represent their nation on the biggest African stage. They’ve decided to take on a management whose attitude appears to be that without them the players cannot function or that good to great players can simply be replaced willy nilly.
That attitude is not surprising given that these are the same management team members who justified their taking identical winning bonuses to players for the 2013 Afcon. We’re increasingly living in a warped Ghanaian world where a sense of entitlement has overtaken one of sacrifice – where elected members of parliament (MPs) view public service as an opportunity to lord it over others rather than serve.
It is an opportunity to claim emoluments rather than make substantial and meaningful changes to the lives of the people who elected them.
So is it any wonder that football administrators see themselves as being as high in the pecking order as the players who sweat, break their backs and sometimes get injured without the necessary protections that professional clubs in Europe provide?
Unless FA officials change their posture and recognize that it is players who play the game and make them look good or bad, this ‘temporary retirement’ gimmick will routinely be used by players as a way of lifting their fists up high in protest whenever they feel victimized. Or worse, they might shift from deuces to middle finger in the air, Chris Brown style, making the Black Stars a collection of players available rather than the best players Ghana has to offer.
Indeed the Ayews ‘temporary retirement’ as Dede points out continues a trend traceable to other Stars like Michael Essien, KP Boateng and Asamoah Gyan, though the crucial difference is that the earlier cases were precipitated by injury, stress etc rather than FA management decisions . Credit is of course due the FA for keeping an open door policy which helps ensure that the retirements are in the end truly temporary (eg Asamoah Gyan). The Ayews’ move however raises the stakes significantly.
Such heightened stakes could compel the FA members and team management to make decisions based on principle rather than on a sense of position and power. Ultimately though both players and management have to agree to be more flexible with their different stances always with the progress of the team and interest of the nation in mind.
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Posted on October 3, 2011 by blackstarsfan
Some of Goran Stevanovic's recent decisions have left fans confused
Over the last four to eight years whenever the Black Stars play, there has been a quiet and healthy confidence. We might not have won every match but you got the sense that fans, players, management were all confident of getting positive results. We had the players led by none other than Michael Essien playing at the top of their game. Essien’s play for Ghana has often been criticized but even when he played at 80 percent of his Chelsea peak, he was still the best player on the pitch and Ghana won. We also had the financial support with the headline Goldfields package introducing some financial stability.
Heading into this weekend’s group I game against Sudan, I can’t help but feel apprehensive. Ghana is one of a number of African ‘powerhouses’ who are in danger of missing out on the 2012 African Cup of Nations. The Black Stars merely have to avoid defeat to qualify though and among the South Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon and Ghana quartet seem in the strongest position. Given that simple task you would think I would retain this healthy confidence. Not!!! I fear that our past successes have created a false sense of confidence to the extent that we think even when we don’t have our best players on the pitch it’s a given that we should win as comfortably as when all our top stars are present. So while the financial support remains the same, albeit renewed for just a year and many in management remain, the uncertainty surrounding our team is concerning.
Several key developments have created this apprehension. The latest is the dropping of Andre ‘Dede’ Ayew from the team because he was ‘coming back from injury.’ This ‘coming back from injury’ excuse was mysteriously not applied to John Mensah. In a week in which Dede made headlines on the pitch in European Champions League as well as in Ligue 1 action, the Ayew camp promptly let Ghanaian media know that he never asked to be excused. These two may well be true. Stevanovic may have dropped Dede because he wanted to give a rest and Dede may well not have wanted to rest. Either way, he’s not coming.
Coupled with the rumors of a refusal by Kevin Prince Boateng to play for the Black Stars again as long as Goran Stevanovic is coach. Some news reports Boateng denied this using his twitter account but @kpbofficial which is the verified twitter account I know for Kevin Prince has no record of such comments. Either way, the constant speculation on the status of the relationship between player and coach concern me. After all, if footyghana.com is to be believed, Kwesi Nyantakyi said in an interview that Boateng failed to call Stevanovic back on two occassions after the coach had called him. Nyantakyi subsequently denied using those words. In any case, those two situations for me fall under the ‘there is no smoke without fire’ category. Kwadwo Asamoah’s benching against Swaziland also raises red flags. Even though he came on and played well, his subsequent lackluster performance against Brazil suggests that he stands on wobbly grounds for his inconsistency. In these three instances, what I take away is that the communication between the coach and players could be better. In Asamoah’s case, his benching suggested he wasn’t implementing the coach’s tactics.
Finally, Richard Kingson’s exclusion from the squad while not totally surprising is the final evidence that the spine of the team is changing as I mentioned a few weeks back. The goalkeeper is changing, captain John Mensah’s injuries mean Jonathan Mensah or any other capable defender who will step up will slowly replace him, Agyemang Badu is also nudging Anthony Annan to the bench. All the strikers outside of Asamoah Gyan are a formidable striker away from being replaced so that department is bound to face some changes soon.
Having said all this, it is worth noting that Stevanovic has by and large made a winning start in coaching the Black Stars. Many of these wins are a residue of the quiet confidence instilled in the team and the cohesion promoted by his predecessors. So far, Stevanovic’s imprint does not yet seem to continue that assurance. As he unearths and integrates new players like Albert Adomah, Massawudu Alhassan and Abu Mohammed among others in the squad, he is going to have to settle on a winning style and a team spine which will bring back that stability. Add an improved communication style and he might well fulfill his promise of bringing Ghana multiple trophies.
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Posted April 2, 2017 by Johnathan Ace 2017
Battery prevail in Charlotte behind second half goals
The Battery took all three points on their travels as they won this season’s first Southern Derby against the Charlotte Independence.
It wasn’t easy, especially given a bit of a slow start for the visitors, who found it difficult to possess the ball in the early goings. The failure to possess led to some early half-chances for Charlotte, but the two sides went in at half time all square. It wasn’t until the second half, and a bit of individual skill from Romario Williams, that the deadlock was broken. The center forward failed to get on the end of a sailing Quinton Griffith cross, but stayed lively in the box as it was passed to him after the ball stayed in on the opposite side. He beat his man with strength and a little swivel before slotting the ball home on the turn.
Shortly after, the Black and Yellow would double their lead, as Attaula Guerra would draw a foul about 25 yards from goal. Justin Portillo would send in a trademark ball to Forrest Lasso, who snapped a header toward goal that was too much for the ‘keeper to handle, even getting a hand to it before the ball would nestle its way into the top corner.
But the game could’ve just as easily gone down a different path. Despite some early nerves, it was the home side who had the better of the opening chances. Alex Tambakis was forced into action after 18 minutes, when Jorge Herrera turned eventual goalscorer Lasso on the edge of the box and forced the goalkeeper into a smart save down to his left at the expense of a corner, but it would be cleared.
Herrera would again be on the end of things on 28′, but this time from a crossing position, when his ball flashed across the six yard box, only to come out the other end and be cleared.
But the Battery couldn’t seem to ease the pressure, when on 34′, Forrest Lasso would have to stretch to clear a cross away with a striker in the middle, though the corner that followed was wasted by the home side.
Lasso would find his head on the ball at the other end three minutes later as he was the target of a free kick, though his effort went wide, and the linesman’s flag went up, meaning it wouldn’t have stood even the chance had gone in.
Romario Williams had what was probably the Battery’s best chance of the first 45 with four minutes left, getting on the end of a great ball on the right side and beating his marker, but clearly had blinders on as he took the shot and skied the effort over the bar, even though he had a man that he could play the ball to on his right. He couldn’t really be begrudged the attempt though, given that he was showing a typical striker’s instinct in that his first thought would be to go for goal. In a derby, and especially the way the game was going, that was a welcome sight, even though the shot was off target, as it meant that the Battery weren’t afraid to have a go given the opportunity.
Having said that, the scores would remain level as we went into half-time, and the Battery still hadn’t created much. They would have to make adjustments during the break if they wanted to gain anything from the match.
And an early second half chance created by Dante Marini and laid off to Naveal Hackshaw would force the Charlotte ‘keeper into a save, and however easy, it signaled a shift in intent that would be crucial as the game went on.
They would build on that early chance when, just a minute later, Romario Williams would latch onto a ball down the line and go one on one at pace with his marker, Bilal Duckett, beating him to the ball whilst being dragged back. There was a slight pull on him outside the box, and then a pull that sent him to the ground inside. The referee would blow the play up after the second pull, but instead of pointing to the spot, he gave the visitors a free kick on the edge of the box, issuing Duckett a yellow card.
Williams and Duckett went at it for the full 90 minutes, Duckett being Charlotte’s captain and an experienced defender against the Battery’s preferred center forward, with pace and strength to boot. However, the Charlotte skipper was lucky not to be in warmer waters than the ref made it out to be, given that the rule pertaining to the situation in question, where a foul starts outside the box and continues into the penalty area, states that a foul beginning outside and continuing into the box should be given as a penalty, and not a free kick in the original spot of the foul, meaning that the referee made the wrong decision.
Regardless, Justin Portillo set the ball up at the left edge of the box in a dangerous area, but would waste the opportunity, hitting the ball into the wall, and the ball deflected off the defenders would be wafted into the box, but to no avail as the ‘keeper would come and punch clear.
But a few minutes later, on 51’, an Attaula Guerra led counter would put the Battery on the attack. He would lay the ball off to Maikel Chang, who would in turn find the overlapping run of Quinton Griffith in a crossing position. Griffith’s cross however, would go begging, a little like the Charlotte chance earlier in the first half.
On 64′, another chance would go untaken as Naveal Hackshaw found himself on the end of a counter on the right edge of the box, before he picked his head up and found Williams at the back stick, but the striker couldn’t get the ball out from under his feet and fluffed his lines.
Two minutes later, the Black and Yellow would almost live to regret the missed opportunity when Yann Ekra, who’s been a thorn in the Battery’s side before, sent a shot bouncing past the far post of Alex Tambakis’ goal. The visitors could thank their lucky stars that Ekra didn’t have his shooting boots on, as he’s more often than not libel to take those types of chances.
But on 70 minutes finally came a breakthrough, and for the visitors, as well as their 30 odd travelling support, it fell the right way.
Quinton Griffith, who had himself a solid game following a little bit of a bumpy preseason, was in a position to cross again from the right. The ball into the box would sail over anybody in a black and yellow shirt in the box, but hold up just enough on the other side for the chance to be recycled. A ball played short to the striker Williams would put him one on one with Duckett once again, and this time Williams would use his strength to shrug his defender off and turn just enough to get room to have a go from about ten yards out, which beat the ‘keeper, putting the Battery in front just before the hour mark, Williams’ individual effort making it a serious contender for goal of the week.
And from the Battery’s next real attack of the match, led by Attaula Guerra from a lung busting counter attack, the Battery would add a little bit of insurance. Guerra’s run would be brought to an end by Bilal Duckett, who injured himself in the process, forcing the Independence to tack on another defensive sub for the one they were already planning. The subs would then be introduced before Justin Portillo would take the controls for the dead ball, but no one was stopping what came next.
Portillo sent an inch perfect ball to Forrest Lasso, who had shrugged off his man and was free in the penalty area, just waiting for the chance to come, and so it did. He connected with the header with a snap of his neck as it found its way toward goal, and though the ‘keeper got a hand to it, it was too powerful for him to keep it out as it found its way into the top corner to put the Battery up 2-0.
The home side didn’t give up after the goal, however, and still were creating through to the final whistle, though their best chance came through Jorge Herrera, who at 36 is still causing problems for defenses at a respectable level. Herrera made his way down the middle of the field as we moved into the 80th minute, and would somehow find his way past three defenders and squirm a shot at goal. It had the ‘keeper, Tambakis, sprawling, but ultimately went wide of the mark.
And that’s how the game finished, with the Battery recording a 2-0 victory against Rivals Charlotte Independence. It was a game of few chances, but the visitors will be glad that they took theirs in a tough game at the very start of the season. The three points mean the travelling Charleston faithful could return home in good spirits as they prepare for the visit of Pittsburgh on the 8th of April. Kick off is at 7PM, and the match can be viewed on MyTV Charleston or at the club’s website.
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Observations from the Dome: the morning after →
Honestly, can anyone point to a single area of improvement from last season to tonight? I can’t think of one.
Granted, it’s too early to give up on the season, but that was a very disappointing show we saw in the Dome.
87 responses to “Groundhog Day”
gatriguy
No defending Richt after this…he is clearly not the caliber of coach as his peers.
He has lost it. He used to be, but has slipped.
Without Van Gorder or another top notch DC, he isn’t anything special, never was. A good man, that’s the painful truth unfortunately.
Hey Coach, Watergirl wants to know – Why exactly is Grantham paid so much?
No One Knows You're a Dawg
And he was laughing after the game. I guess when you’re being paid $3,000,000 of season ticket holder money you can affford to laugh.
Dawgaholic
No need for rash judgments. It’s the first game of the year and Boise may truly be a top 5 or even top 2 or 3 team. Let’s see how this plays out. If our only losses this year are to true top 5 level teams, then things may be ok. Had we just lost to Oklahoma 35-21, noone would be that upset. Had we lost to Miss. State 35-21, I understand everyone’s sentiments. For example, I think the 2002 team would have taken an *ss whooping playing a a top 5 team in their opener. (They won a lot of close games against so-so teams during the first half of the season.) By game 12 they would have kicked the same team’s *ss.
One game does not make a season, let’s GATA next week.
They had eight months to fix what was wrong. They either do not know what is wrong, or they are incapable of fixing it.
What makes you think they are going to fix it in the next six days?
I think everyone thought Boise was a fraud. That may not be the case. Alot of ten win teams lose by two touchdowns to top 5 teams.
The voice of reason in a sea of babble.
Rash? 3 years of consistent underperformance, and now this? There’s nothing rash about it.
Offense looked even worse. Thought the D started out great, but they were obviously outmanned, out-gassed, and eventually…gasp…run…wheeze…over
Honestly? The defense did much better than last year. Our DL wasn’t on roller skates, but our offense is offensive.
The offense left the defense hanging too many times.
Absolutely agree. Many fans will look at final score and put most of the blame on the DEF. Wrong. The OFF didn’t show up till 28-7 and left the DEF out to dry non-stop until then.
This was a pathetic debut for Will Friend’s group. Our OL got served. It’s going to be a long season if they don’t get their act together.
I agree with the Seantor as well. After the first half, I wondered if we were still playing in the Liberty Bowl.
Will Pinner (@wpinner)
I’m starting to think everyone who has taken our D coordinator position purposely puts on blinders that cover the middle of the field. It’s been wide open since 2005.
1 and throw the wheel route in again
The Original Cynical in Athens
Um, yes there is reason to give up on the season. This is a fucking clown show. Honestly, we could have plucked a couple of transluscent gamers from one of the Dragon-Con lobbies, and they would have had better command of the team than limp-dick Richt and his squadron of ‘ginas. It’s fucking over. It’s fucking over. McGarity can do what is right and wax the idiots tomorrow or suffer the fallout of a 38 season. I say it’s time to go ahead and start the rebuilding. There is a lot of talent in the prgoram, but the fucking buffoon stealing money right now must go. The gig is up.
Bobo the Clown
Did someone say clown?
Is it now illegal to jam a wr coming off the line of scrimmage? All night long our db’s would give a 5 to 10 yd cushion and never once try to impede the boise wr routes. Without a doubt we have the least physical defense in the SEC.
Malcolm Mitchell has some talent, Crowell didn’t light the world on fire (who could with our O-line) but did all right, and Orson Charles can make shit happen IF Bobo and Murray will get the ball to him.
I’m holding on the D until we play a few more games, but I’m through defending Bobo. If Richt wants to keep him, then I’ll be sorry to see Richt go, but it will have to happen.
To be fair, Orson can also turn a 3rd and short into hot wet shit by not noticing THE HUGE FUCKING DEFENSIVE END ACROSS THE LINE!.
Yeah, except the fact it was 4th and short made it worse.
Was the food better?
Rusdawg
I want to puke, and it has nothing to do with the excessive amounts of alcohol I have imbibed today. I went into this game fully expecting us to LOSE but at least to show some improvement and some physical play. Instead I have once again wasted my money on UGA football. Seriously. 3rd and 16 and a draw?!?! Have we learned nothing?!?! Our three touchdowns were fluke bombs. We certainly cannot possibly be relying on that to sustain the team during the season. Can we?!?!
Where were the drives. Do you know how many passes or plays we had into the endzone (one of my biggest problems with Bobo)? That is right. ZERO.
The draw was fine. What I cannot understand is having used the draw to get a 4th and manageable why you send the punter out? It seems to me you call the draw with going for it in mind.
Smblues
Exactly. I was pissed at first with the call, then thought, oh that makes a lot of sense as we are going for it, then I just got really really sad.
It’s like watching a bad NFL team. Some crushing hits, flashes of brilliance but a lot of standing around and waiting for someone else to do something and bail you out. Hey, kind of like the economy…
All of it comes down to sorry line play. The defensive line put zero pressure on kellen and the o line was just plain horrible. The freshman looked promising and Crowell & Mitchell looked promising. But Bobo scored a complete F- on playcalling. Play the violin now…
Zdawg
You mean it all comes down to sorry line play and playcalling. That’s it.
naedoba (@naedoba)
AND THOSE UNIFORMS WERE ABSOLUTE CRAP. Hideous, were we, visually, physically, metaphorically, hypothetically, and, most importantly, positively.
dawg dad
I did not see us winning. Not to an outstanding veteran QB. However, the malaise over the program still seems to be there. Boise looked fresher and smarter, The had the look of a confident, poised team. When have they ever been ranked in the top recruiting classes. When have the been loaded with 4 and 5 star recruits. I do not remember them ever being ranked in the top 20 or so. Then how do they get that type of play out of those guys? We’re supposed to have the players — the athletes. How do we perform like this. Maybe Boise knows how to coach better. Is that possible? Our players rourtinely looked lost, confused and at times frightened. Boise ran their offense, made simple adjustments and we had no answer. Our offense was very predictable. It seemed like we only ran 10 different plays. No end runs, no short slants (of course we had no blocking either) and no real cohesiveness. As I said, I thought Boise was better and that unless we played our best in four or five years, we would come up short. What I did not expect was to see the same old gassed, poor second half performance out of a team so better conditioned ( or so we were told). It looked as if our staff does not have any answer nor any desire to compete. We looked bland, predictable ( did i say that earlier?) and dull. We have an uninspired and unintelligent team that just does not seem to get it — what ever IT is. Sadly, it does seem as if our coach is digging a hole from which there is no escape.
Six sacks to zero.
Sums up the line play on both sides.
diving duck
Jarvis Jones looked good?
Did Ogletree disappear, or was it me?
He got hurt early on and didn’t return. He’ll be fine, he didn’t return cuz he didn’t want to watch anymore of my dying offense.
He got hurt pretty early in the game and had to be taken out.
But the team is being coached by good Dawgs, and that’s what matters. Bobo, McClendon, Ball and Big Joe T definitely earned the jobs they now hold, and the fac that they went to UGa had nothin to do with their hiring.
Things will get better when Kirby Smart is hired, also because he earned it, not because he was a Dawg…
Fwl. ls loses their starting QB and beats last years runner up. We still havent realized that Richard Samuel belongs on the bench.
Samuel actually did a decent job pass blocking but clearly is not an SEC caliber RB. WE got his revenge. His departure hurt the team.
Richt’s sensorium is clouded, his level of consciousness is bordering on comatose, and he has severe retrograde amnesia. He is unaware of his surroundings and has difficulty organizing his thoughts. His speech monotone and lifeless. Events of the external world have not been processed in nearly a decade. Floating in his narcotic-induced dream-world, this loss against Boise State proves that he just doesn’t give a sh*t anymore. I have refrained from writing what has been painfully obvious for years now: The man does not appear to be very smart. Perhaps, however, the issue isn’t below-average intelligence or a closed head injury as I’ve often thought, but a severe and disabling addiction to sedatives. Nearly every decision he makes is poor, and the more our beloved program has been exposed to this slow-learning cadaver, the worse we’ve gotten. Please, Catherine, administer the smelling salts, so that Richt can be aroused enough to resign with dignity.
I can’t look anymore…it’s just too embarrassing.
TimRankine
Geesh…I don’t know what to type…we looked horrid…where is the all-knowing, ever-green poster to pick us up?
ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Another waste of a season coming.
Another 11 months of looking forward hopefully to “next year.”
Another loss to Florida.
Another pointless defeat of sucky Ga Tech.
I hate sports. 😦
by areas of improvement, i assume you meant areas in which we’ve improved. the defense looked slightly better overall. thats it. otherwise it looked like the same sh!tty offense as last year, minus AJ Green. This clown has to go, and i think you know who i mean.
Not the equipment and pregame film coach.
Not the sweat sock and yoga coach,
the butt-cut tan-man himself, is done, and has to go. we all know it inside somewhere. goodbye.
there is no more defense of this charade.
please, lets end it.
I liked how the defense looked for the first half. They were hitting and swarming to the ball. After that they looked gassed.
The offense was poorly conceived. Once they stopped the runs betweent he tackles we had no answer. Where were the quick slants or other short throws? Where was the power sweep? We used to run those plays.
Richt kept Bobo and now he is going to pay for it.
Also, this game was a perfect example of Bobo putting up great numbers while we suck.
Total yards: Boise 390 UGA 373
First Downs: Boise 24 UGA 13
Yeah, we closed practice to the media to install that offense. Now I know why. We didn’t want them reporting how bad we sucked.
Do we not have a screen pass in our repertoire? On 3rd and 3 why do you hand the ball off 6 yards behind the line of scrimmage? Boise State’s OC did a great job in his 1st game. How many games has Bobo had? How different was our offense from the last time we played these guys? The best line I heard all night was a Boise fan yelling as UGA fans streamed to the exits after their 5th touchdown. He said that must be what they mean by “SEC speed- the speed at which their fans hit the exits”
Evidently Normaltown
Main positive thing I am telling myself: At least McGarity is driving the bus now.
A positive is that maybe those uniforms will never see the light of day?
I took one game and I’m already tired of watching the Dawgs. Granted it was the first game but it’s not the loss that has disappointed me it’s seeing the exact same crap we saw last year take the field again. It all starts with the lines. Both lines were whipped easily. OL line was completely inept even with a 50+ lb advantage. I’m tired of defending Richt. He can’t motivate players or coaches at the SEC level. If we get the same mess we saw yesterday against the chickens then Richt should be fired on the spot.
I told Murray to pump fake while a blitz was coming and that gave him enough time to take the sack. What’d you guys expect. I’m the same inept play caller I’ve always been. (honk, honk)
It’s perfect that we are the Dogs. Real dogs (spaniels, labs, etc.) are charmingly stupid. You fake-throw a tennis ball, and they go for it every time. They chase their tails round and round, but never catch them. They never learn, and as dog owners we are amused by it. As fans, however, it’s sickening to watch a team full of coaches and players that never learns. We have a 270+ pound fullback and hardly ever ask him to lead block on a running play. Instead, we run delayed draws out of one-back sets. Our QB holds the ball in a pocket that collapses quickly. Our O-line can’t run block or pass block effectively against a five man rush. Our offensive coordinator has some form of tourettes that causes him to regularly shout out calls for a bomb to be thrown at inexplicable times (it would be easier if he had the kind that made him shout curse words). Our defensive coach uses a 3-4 scheme and says it’s designed to confuse the opponent. Clearly, our biggest opponent is the one our team sees in the mirror, because they appear to be the only ones confused by the 3-4. The only time I ever saw Kellen Moore do anything bad (as in throw an incomplete pass) was when he was hurried on a couple of occasions. Those were the times when we brought more than the usual pressure. It looks like none of our linebackers ever rush the QB, which I’m sure is wrong, it’s just that’s how it looks. And finally, we are gassed and cramping in the first half of a game where we’ve had all day to hydrate and are playing inside an air-conditioned dome.
I apologize for the long post, but I had to get that out. Stupid dogs.
I went crazy last night. We run the I formation and come down the field in 4 plays with the good old play fake only to go back into the gun and get AM killed. I was on record as saying that Bobo will always try to show that he can do what the other team does rather than do what UGA should d. Bobo has completely taken the run out of AM, he was a pass only QB last night. We are screwed for this year. Steve will take us to the woodshed and Arron better have some good health insurance with that sorry Oline.
I think Blackledge & Nessler had just flashed a stat about how good AM was in play action when we rip up the field doing just that. Then we go back to the shotgun and sputter out. Priceless.
One other thought – 6 sacks times 12 games = Dead QBs.
walter sobchak
what would it take to get boise’s coach?
How ’bout that opening drive? Nothing like taking the ball so you can get three penalties and punt
“single are of improvement…”
How about extinguishing fan hope?
We had 8 months to devise some Offensive plan of attack against a really experienced & thick D-line. Except for the Boykin play, I don’t recall seeing a single unique formation or play call the entire first half. Am I missing something? 8 months to look at BSU and try to find some strategy and they decide to dust off the Central Florida play book?
baltimore dawg
anybody who watched that game and didn’t realize that we were going to lose after the first quarter because our offense couldn’t give our d a chance to catch its breath is as clueless as some of our coaches.
bobo is pure mediocrity–always was. and this has been the worst stretch of o-line play i can remember in almost 40 years of watching uga football.
this is not going to get better, guys. we’re in for some lean, lean times.
Junkyard Dawg '00
damn. I hate it but you’re right. The only hope I’ve got right now is that I can dupe someone into taking my season tickets off my hands for face value and I won’t lose money this year…
not much left to say after what everyone else said. though it does make it worse that Boise was more physical than we were. I was hoping RIcht could turn it around. apparently he cannot.
More than make it worse… It was the entirety of the problem
Nike uniforms! No silver britches–haven’t we learned? But, what about the blasted shoes? We could not stand, much less cut, run, or compete. Go back and watch the beginning of the game and notice how many times the shoes appear to be falling off our guys’ feet or the players slipping and sliding–along with our hopes for a good 2011 season. I hope the uniforms–complete with shoes and helmets–were part of a massive bonfire before the stroke of midnight!
helmets too. I’d see a helmet come off every 3 plays.
Thanks Nike Pro Gear!
The fans booing was reprehensible. Leave the game if you must, but don’t boo the team. The booing stopped after so many left in the 3rd qtr.
Stumpy Pepys
I have tried hard not to buy into the “CMR-on-the-hotseat” meme, but after that debacle last night, his a$$ better be burning. Neither players nor coaches were ready to play…absolutely inexcusable.
2011-dante22000
I found, bobo using 2,3-4 tight ends to his advantage brilliant. The off-season work outs are helping (ol is only getting pushed 5 yds. back). The ol seniors moved the whole team (before the snap) . TK is a practice player (at best).
Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined our offense being that terrible. Not wild about the defense either (how can the addition of two huge, powerful NTs make no discernible impact?), but the offense was the surprise to me last night. That OL … yikes. This is going to be a long, long season.
John Jenkins getting pushed off the ball by someone 70 lbs lighter than him made me want to puke.
123kid
So that’s that for Richt, right? Two straight losses to non AQC teams, fourth straight year where UGA is out of the mnc race before the UF game.
Oh, and Tavarres King needs to chill with the “Team TK” bullshit on Twitter and learn how to play is damned position. No one expects him to rise to Green’s level, but I do expect him to play like a veteran and leader in the receiving corps.
dawgdayafternoon
Tavarres King is from my hometown. I prayed he would sign with Clemson like his dad did. “Team TK” ran up a bunch of inflated high school numbers playing for Habersham County against a slew of pasty-white North Georgia cracker “talent”. I never thought he would be at an “AJ Green” level, but I was hoping he would at least evolve into a serviceable wideout in the mold of Kenneth Harris or Michael Moore. I can see now that just isn’t going to happen. He will continue to drop passes and come up short in big play situations. I like the kid, but he’s just not a ball player.
+1. He should be restricted to special teams duty from now on, IMHO.
As pissed as I am I have to admit I’m pretty saddened by the fact that the same head coach that blew the lid off of our program now doesn’t know how to win to save his life, or in this case his job. I really wanted to see Richt coach here for another ten or twenty years and win a national championship. I know now beyond a shadow of a doubt that that day will never come and that we need to start looking for his replacement. Sad day indeed.
Man, you guys are depressing me. I felt that there were at least a few positives–special teams, some signs of improvement on D. And well, guess that’s it. Offense was just awful. Still some coaching concerns. Truth be told, by the 2nd half, I was pretty well into the bottle and listening to the radio on my front porch.
Lord….I just don’t know. I guess we’ll pretty much know for sure this time next week.
Special teams didn’t play well last night. Butler outkicked his coverage on the punt that broke our back. Boykin didn’t back up his twitter. We couldn’t line up on punt or returns.
Marshall- not sure how we’re the ones responsible for your depression. I think our coaches can take that responsibility all by themselves. Give credit where credit is due.
Senator, that was awful. Boise was as good as advertised, and we looked like we were running in molasses. I bought into the happy talk and won’t again. I hate it for Richt because I like him. He just has let this get away from him at this point.
!. Same run blocking issue
2. Still cannot apply any pressure on QB
3. Secondary and linebackers are no where near receivers
4. Conditioning issues all over again, winded after 7-8 plays? Dang!
The only difference I see is an easier schedule so revising my prediction to 7-5 or 8-4. (I can still hope for a miracle.) This is to take nothing away from a very good Boise team, they are very experienced and make only minor mistakes in any part of the game. I feel they should be ranked in the Top 10. Peterson is a classy guy, and an excellent coach.
I am thrilled CFB is back and will enjoy the season although my Dawgs will not contend for anything meaningful (SEC title). That said, I am still a fan and will not tear UGA apart, or down. We aren’t the only team that looked inept yesterday, but that doesn’t cover my disappointment.
Also, some people are not fans, just cynical.
I thought the defense was markedly improved. Tackling was better, we were stout up the gut and against the run in general, and their yards after catch wasn’t dramatic. Boise had 5 receivers in the pattern most of the time and was content with short to medium gains. The only way to defend against that many receivers is to get pressure, which was one area we were worse than late last year.
I know the defense got tired but they were constantly playing a short field and got no help. Boise was only 4/12 on third down. Time of possession 33/26 their favor.
We can’t block. We can’t run or pass block. Period. Aaron Murray did as good as he could with a constantly collapsed pocket, and running backs had to make bricks without straw. 6 frigging sacks with guys who weigh 320 across the line. Unacceptable.
I’m rationalizing, but we may have just played an outtanding, more experienced, more skilled team. Remember, it’s the beginning of the SEC season, not the end.
So… it’s the beginning of the end?
Hogbody- I’m an trying to hang on to your same outlook here but I can’t continue to lie to myself. You agree that we can’t run block or pass block so what makes you think that we will figure it out before this season gets out of hand? I don’t have the faith that our coaches will even figure out what kind of identity we want to have as a team much less be able to coach into the players on the field. Sorry, but after 4 years of this kind of reality check, I am more than jaded… I’m mystified. The same questions continuously arise but there is one that I think leads itself to a logically conclusion… How is it that with ALL the abundant resources we have and all the highly rated recruits we continue to bring in, we continue to not only lose, but lose in such a fashion that we look like we don’t belong in big time college football?
When Boise started most of their drives from their 40 I knew it was going to be a long night.
When the game started with a poor return and false starts, I knew it was going to be a long night.
amen. How long are we going to let ourselves beat ourselves. For the love of GOD, can we not field a team that plays smart… We obviously have to try to win the areas that we can control just to give ourselves a chance but we aren’t capable of even handling those things. I feel like we are in a parrallel Universe compared to our teams lead by Vince Dooley. We have all the athletes one could want on a football field but they look like they just drew the play up on the sidelines and are running things for the first time…
View From The Bench
Last spring I posted that the dawgs should move Orson Charles to wide-out, Mitchell to wide-out, Brandon Smith to slot, IC in backfield, and Christian LeMay at quarterback. It would give the best chance to make something happen on offence without any blocking up front. The Ole Miss game will tell where the dawgs are, expect a close game, but not necessarily a win.
I don't even know what to say... twitter.com/RightWingWatch… published 9 hours ago
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LiveDC: Trinidad Jame$ @ Howard Theatre
BYT at large March 6, 2013 MusicPhotos
MusicPhotos 05 min read
All words: Bri Younger
All photos: Cesar Olivares
It’s been roughly five months since Trinidad James, the obscure Atlanta rapper, became Trinidad Jame$, the $2 million man. Since its October release, “All Gold Everything” or phrases from it (“popped a molly, I’m sweatin’”) have been unavoidable. It was only a matter of time before James would make an appearance in DC.
Trinidad James took the stage at Howard Theater on Monday night at 10:15pm. The rapper–widely known for his flashy and, at times, downright odd appearance–was relatively normal, considering. He sported a camouflage jacket adorned with Trinidad and Tobago patches and bright gold sleeves, khaki capris and black and gold Jordan R7s – a far cry from the bright red capris, leopard print blouse and pitbull puppy accessory we saw in the “All Gold” video.
When Genesis, James’ DJ, played a couple of tracks from Future’s mixtapes (“Gone To The Moon” and “Itchin’”) prior to the main event and the majority of the crowd was unaffected, I assumed this was a group of people who had paid to see one song and one song only. They didn’t seem like the types that would check out an entire catalog, though to be fair, in this case that would only be one mixtape/album: Don’t Be S.A.F.E.
This crowd (or at least all the people within earshot of me) knew his set from start to finish – a pleasant surprise. James opened with mixtape lead-in track “Tonk for the Money,” and it was a sing-a-long the rest of the night. Songs like “Female$ Welcomed” and “One More Molly” felt like anthems, as the audience couldn’t help themselves but to return every bit of the energy. At just 45 minutes long, his set felt far from short or hastened. It included seven of the 10 tracks from Don’t Be S.A.F.E., and DC native Shy Glizzy even showed up for a guest performance of “Pilot” from Glizzy’s December mixtape Fxck Rap.
Certainly this was all just lead-up to the reason for the season: “All Gold Everything.” He built anticipation throughout the show by inserting call-and-response “popped a molly, I’m sweatin’” drops between some of the songs. The moment finally came, and it was everything one would expect. First, he did half of the song a cappella (presumably to make sure everyone was prepared). Then the beat dropped and Howard Theater became a party. However, it wasn’t until he was performing an unnamed new song and jumped in the crowd that mayhem ensued.
Trinidad James is a perfect example of the effectiveness of simplicity in rap. With bass-heavy beats to carry a song and ultra-repetitive hooks generally no more than 10 to 15 different words, everyone can join in, even those who weren’t already familiar. While many seem to abhor such ease in hip hop, it works perfectly for a live show environment. With only a few months of experience under his belt, he performs like veteran. He’s genuine, poised and confident with an ability to move a crowd effortlessly. The songs that were forgettable through headphones come across a lot more efficaciously on stage.
Of course, he brought all of the clichés as well (bad bitches make noise; put your middle finger in the air, etc.). Still, he managed to get another message across: the beauty of dreams. At numerous points throughout the show, the rapper paused to encourage his fans – most of whom appeared to be under 21 – to follow their dreams and believe in themselves. As he closed the show (with none other than Drake’s “Started From The Bottom”), James’s final words to the audience were “no matter where you started, you’ll go to the top if you believe it.”
Can’t be mad at that.
Tonk For The Money
Gold On My Mac Book
One More Molly
Team Vacation
Female$ Welcomed
Givin No F*ck$
You A Problem
That Turn Up
Pilot — Shy Glizzy feat. Trinidad James
$outh$ide (feat. Forte Bowie)
All Gold Everything
Opening acts: Solo D, Phil Da Phuture and Forte Bowie
And now for more photos:
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Giving Tuesday Partnership – Yes! Athletics
BTSPhilly | Dec 1, 2020
YES! Athletics Celebrates GivingTuesday with a Buy One, Give One campaign during the month of December 2020, joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement
Philadelphia PA, December 1, 2020 – Beginning this GivingTuesday and continuing for the month of December, YES! Athletics will inspire generosity by giving one pair of wrestling shoes for every pair sold to Beat the Streets Philadelphia.
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back on December 1, 2020, and throughout the year.
YES! Athletics is excited to partner with Beat the Streets Philadelphia this holiday season to provide the necessary wrestling gear for girls participating in the program. Yes! Athletics hopes to give 50 pairs of wrestling shoes during the December campaign. To support this campaign, go to www.yesathleticsusa.com and use code GIVING. Shoes will be delivered to Beat the Streets Philadelphia by January 15th.
Deb North, Founder of Yes! Athletics shared her excitement for the program, “This is exactly the type of organization I was looking to support. I am excited to be able to support BTS Philly and their programs. If a pair of shoes can prompt a girl to start in this sport, it could change the trajectory of her life considerably.”
Ben Reiter, Senior Director of Development at BTS Philly shares in Deb’s enthusiasm. “ I am excited to form this partnership and look forward to a long relationship with Yes! Athletics. We truly appreciate the generosity and passion that this company shows for the sport of wrestling.”
GivingTuesday was launched in 2012 as a simple idea: to create a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
People demonstrate generosity in many ways on GivingTuesday. Whether it’s helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving to causes we care about, every act of generosity counts. GivingTuesday has raised billions of dollars for critical causes around the world and gets 21 billion impressions on social media from people and organizations speaking up for the causes that matter to them and encouraging others to get involved in their communities.
"GivingTuesday inspires people all around the world to embrace their power to drive progress around the causes they care about, not just on one day but throughout the year." said Asha Curran, GivingTuesday’s CEO, and co-founder. "With country and community leaders, millions of organizations, and countless givers of all kinds, GivingTuesday is creating a shared space where we can see the radical implications of a more generous world."
Those who are interested in joining YES! Athletics’ GivingTuesday initiative can visit https://yesathleticsusa.com. For more details about Beat the Streets Philadelphia, visit https://btsphilly.org. For more details about the GivingTuesday movement, visit the GivingTuesday website (www.givingtuesday.org), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday) or follow @GivingTuesday and #GivingTuesday on Twitter.
About YES! Athletics
YES! Athletics is a sporting goods company by women, for women.
Born during a wrestling gear shopping trip with her youngest daughter Annie, YES! Athletics empowers young female athletes by filling the gap in sporting goods for girls in sport.
Youth girls participating in traditionally male sports are both vulnerable and brave. Yes! Athletics supports this vulnerability and bravery with sporting goods in feminine styles and colors specifically designed and manufactured for girls with no size conversion needed. Girls should not be limited in sports by limited options!
YES! Athletics Mission: To empower young females to try sports they might not have previously considered by offering traditionally male sports gear in feminine styles and colors. Yes! Athletics helps females feel welcome and recognized. Offering shoes male athletes have traditionally worn in styles and colors appealing to female athletes, Yes! Athletics supports girls in sport.
About Beat the Streets Philadelphia
Beat the Streets Philadelphia was founded on the principle that all children have the potential to become productive citizens when provided the proper support. This belief has endured since the establishment of our first program in 2009 located in the city of Camden, NJ.
Beat the Streets Philadelphia Mission: Beat the Streets Philadelphia (BTSP) is a sports-based youth development nonprofit that is committed to fostering the holistic growth of student-athletes living in at-risk under-served communities. BTSP implements mentoring, academic support, and wrestling programs throughout the greater Philadelphia region as vehicles to ‘Positively Alter Life’s Trajectory.’
About GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past eight years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Whether it’s making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to give. GivingTuesday strives to build a world in which the catalytic power of generosity is at the heart of the society we build together, unlocking dignity, opportunity and equity around the globe.
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Category: kitchen
A Florida Kosher Kitchen for Entertaining
by Megan on February 25, 2020 in Inspiration, Interview, kitchen, Monogram
Rochelle Flug and Eva Staiman of EVRO Interiors have been designing kosher kitchens for more than 35 years. When they were hired to redesign this Southeast Florida kitchen, the client wanted her dream kitchen with plenty of room for hosting – from weekly Sabbath dinners to frequent parties.
“The client desired an elegant and traditional tone, while still having the aesthetics reflect the 21st century,” says Flug. “When we married those styles together, I like to call the result 21st Century Updated Transitional.”
The design process started with the countertops. The client found a quartzite slab with a vein of light purple. This inspired the deep purple island.
“We used a light gray as the neutral in this space, because the client has many different colored tablecloths and textiles she uses when entertaining,” says Flug. “This backdrop allowed her the option to add the color she desired through décor and floral arrangements.” The design team used mirror-front cabinets that give the visual illusion of open shelving, without exposing the cabinet’s contents.
When it comes to kosher kitchens, functionality is key. Given that there are two of each appliance, the space must be maximized and beautifully appealing.
“Monogram ovens are our No. 1 choice when designing a kitchen,” says Staiman. “Not only does the remote-enabled option allow for easy accessibility when away from the home, my clients love being able to leave the racks inside during the self-clean mode. Monogram is a natural favorite.”
The 2020 BUILDER Chowa Concept Home: Collaborating to Create Calm
by Megan on February 19, 2020 in Inspiration, kitchen, Monogram, Trends
Home is where you go to recharge. It’s a place to find calm in an often chaotic world. A place to find balance.
Balance is the inspiration of the 2020 BUILDER Chowa Concept Home in Summerlin, Nevada, a collaboration of Japan-based Sekisui House, its subsidiary Woodside Homes, and Ryan Young Interiors. Chowa is the Japanese principle of balance, and this one-of-kind home brings that to life from its efficient construction methodology to its innovative, health-conscious technology to its soothing, streamlined décor.
Harmony, inside and out
The marriage of elegant form and efficient function start with the exterior of the 5,400-square-foot home, which is pre-fabricated within millimeters accuracy in Sekisuki House’s factory. Parts are shipped, with precise instructions, and constructed on site in less time than traditional methods. That new approach to home-building creates less waste and an easier construction process – what the collaborators are hoping will be the future of American homebuilding. The floor-to-ceiling windows, seen throughout the home, bring in ample natural light and blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living, a key to chowa living. The zero-edge pool stretches across the backyard, offering a serene sanctuary for relaxing alone or gathering with a group.
Inside, balance is reflected in the four bedroom, five-and-a-half bath home’s layout with clear sight lines and an open floorplan. A centralized living area anchors the first floor with a full guest suite on end and a sleek, state-of-the-art kitchen on the other. Elements of nature set the tone, from the floating wood stairs to the white oak ceilings to the kitchen’s monochromatic palette. Here, top-line appliances were chosen to accommodate a gourmet chef while managing not to overpower the overall kitchen design. This isn’t the place for bulky knobs or abrasive finishes, but rather the clean lines and smooth, earthy tones of the Monogram Minimalist collection. The appliances bring impeccable quality with an understated beauty that melds seamlessly into the design.
Simplifying with smart features, health-conscious technology
Balance is further introduced with thoughtful technology that promotes ease and aids healthy, sustainable living. The Monogram Minimalist appliances have interactive LCD screens, push-to-open oven doors and smart features that simplify the cooking process. The post-and-beam architecture and panel walls inside the home create a more airtight, energy-efficient structure. Air quality in the home is regulated by a state-of-the-art system that reduces allergens and pollutants. And a high-tech electrical panel connects with smart-home systems and analyzes energy usage for homeowners.
Bringing balance to your home
The collaborators earned praise for this artfully-efficient home. Ryan Young Interiors has earned a reputation as one of the top design firms in the world because of its ability to integrate function with beauty in family-friendly spaces. Woodside Homes is one of the largest home builders in the United States while Sekisui House is the largest home builder in the world. But chowa is a concept within reach for anyone. Homeowners can integrate chowa into their own lives through careful design choices that focus on sustainability, function and and fuss-free artistry. To learn more about how the Monogram Minimalist Collection can help you achieve your balanced design, please visit: https://www.monogram.com/minimalist-collection/
Mid-Century Modern Renovation by Studio 513 Architects
by Megan on October 4, 2019 in Inspiration, kitchen, Monogram, Remodel
Photographs © Greg Benson
Written by Brad Barker, AIA, LEED AP, Studio: 513 Architects, LLC
I did what most architects do, Graduate architecture school, obtain my license and buy a house that needs to be fixed up. Where else could I explore my creative talent early in my career? I found a one- of-a-kind mid-century modern house in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Much of the town saw a boom in the 60’s and 70’s, but most of the mid-century modern style was incorporated into restaurants and office buildings. The house had been changed over the years and did not reflect its former style. My goal was to bring it back to its former glory while incorporating touches of current design. I used the main living space to accentuate the details I fell in love with, such as the open floor plan, post and beam structure, and great views to the lush wooded lot.
Before and during architecture school I worked in a restaurant as a cook for eight years. I learned that having good quality appliances was key to cooking good food. So, when I was selecting appliances, Monogram had the clean line style I was looking for with the true tested name of GE behind it. It was a perfect fit for my kitchen.
Home Designed By Lori Gilder Featured in California Home and Design
by Megan on July 29, 2019 in Designer Council, Inspiration, kitchen, Monogram, Remodel
Recently California Home and Design featured an elegant renovation of a mid-century modern Beverly Hills cottage by Lori Gilder of Interior Makeovers. Take a look to learn more about the remodel and see the rest of the beautiful home.
Photo by Karyn Millet
Sleek, Modern Florida Kitchen Seamlessly Integrates with Monogram Appliances
by Megan on May 31, 2019 in Designer Council, Inspiration, kitchen, Monogram
In Boca Raton, Florida, designer Caroline Torchin creates modern, luxury spaces for her clients, which include both vacation homes and permanent residences. Torchin believes “the kitchen is the heart of the home,” and for good reason—it tends to be the place where meals are shared, entertaining happens, and family congregates. She also is a big fan of Monogram appliances and recently was named a member of our Monogram Designer Council, where she and more than a dozen other designers from around the country will meet and help influence upcoming Monogram designs and features.
Torchin recommends Monogram appliances to many of her clients because she sees how it ties her goals together. “My main goal is to give function as well as aesthetics, and I think Monogram nails it,” Torchin said. “I think the efficiency, the speed, the technology, is on point.”
Photo by Beautiful Kitchens by Caroline Torchin. See more shabby-chic style before photos designs
Her latest kitchen design featured Monogram appliances for a condominium client who enjoys cooking, and who sought a modern, timeless design for their kitchen. Though her designs tend to lean toward rustic chic, she loves how this kitchen features a bit more glam and shine. The cabinet finish is in dual tones of acrylic gloss white and gloss oak. The wood grain brings warmth to the kitchen along with the Pompeii quartz countertops in White Macaubas, which feature veins of a natural, warm gray.
The seamless countertops were quite a challenge to install in this 7th floor condominium. The elevator was only 8-feet tall, and the long countertop was 11-feet in length. After the client specifically requested keeping the countertop seamless, the only option was to hire a crane company to hoist the 11’x4’ quartz countertop up to the client’s balcony on a rather windy day. Thankfully, the installation went off without a hitch and the kitchen looks just as sleek as the countertops.
The walls were painted using Benjamin Moore Decorators White, and the flooring features 24” x 48” porcelain tiles, which hold up well to traffic. Each piece of the design flows seamlessly into the next, which is exactly what Torchin loves about the space. “The flush installation of the appliances complements the sleekness of my design,” Torchin said. The highlight of this is the Monogram integrated panel refrigerator clad in matching gloss oak to blend with the cabinetry. It’s unobtrusive and elevates the design to a whole new level.
We are thrilled with the look of this modern kitchen and are excited to be a big influence on Caroline Torchin’s designs. We look forward to working with Caroline and the others on the Monogram Designer Council this year.
Monogram Sponsors Kips Bay Decorator Show House Kitchen in NYC
by Megan on May 22, 2019 in Event, Interview, kitchen, Monogram
2019 © Nickolas Sargent Photography
One of the nation’s leading design events of the year, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, is in its 47th year of production. Each year, a home in New York City is chosen to be redesigned and decorated for tens of thousands of people to tour. The proceeds of the tour go to the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, which provides important after school enrichment programs for NYC children. This year, the home is a stunning double-width Georgian townhouse with 12,425 square feet of space. Monogram luxury appliances partnered with AJ Madison to sponsor the kitchen, and worked with Peacock Cabinetry’s Christopher Peacock on its design. The result is an inviting, functional kitchen that’s any cook’s dream.
Peacock’s inspiration for the kitchen was to create, “A simple, clean and open kitchen, that is easy to use with practical materials.” He was certainly on the mark with this design. His design is upscale, made with sensible materials, and gives serious attention to details. Peacock says he sees this as “… a great place to kill a bottle of wine,” and we couldn’t agree more. It’s comfortable and begs for you to sit at the island for conversation over a bottle of Cabernet.
Kitty Dadi Photography
It started with Peacock Cabinetry’s Montauk cabinet collection, which is a modern kitchen cabinet that features classical elements. They were painted a deep, dark green with a hint of blue and feature brushed brass and walnut hardware. The countertops are pure white by Cambria. Peacock kept the walls in simple white, which lets the handsome cabinetry take center stage.
When asked about his favorite element of the kitchen, Peacock chose the open shelving in front of the windows. They’re suspended by brass hardware and feature riveted brass accents—an elegant way to display favorite pottery and glassware.
The true focal point of the kitchen, however, is the unique mosaic backsplash made from sliced English flint veneer. The flint is an irregular stone known for its amazing hardness, so it is an incredibly durable, yet unexpected choice for a backsplash. It really sets off the stainless of the Monogram range and looks gorgeous next to the cabinetry.
The kitchen island features the same color as the cabinets but has a pure black Cambria top with a butcherblock inset. Carved walnut drawers feature the phrase “It is what it is” beneath the brass hardware. Though the ceilings in this room are low, the flower shaped light fixture overtop of the island brings a glow to the entire room and provides much needed light for prep work.
Peacock loved the seamless fit and classic looks of the Monogram luxury appliances in this kitchen. We think they really make this stunning room fit for a chef or any serious cook. “I have to say I am really thrilled with the finished room. Designing a show house kitchen is always challenging given the time constraints, but I feel we achieved our goal. The room is sophisticated visually, well appointed, and beautifully executed. The reaction from the audience is just what I hoped for and the selection of state-of-the-art appliances makes it a dream kitchen to work in,” said Peacock. The Monogram luxury appliances installed in this kitchen include a custom-panel refrigerator, 48” pro range, Advantium oven, and single wall oven. If you’re in the New York City area, take a tour and see this elegant house in person.
Modernism Week Condo Kitchen
by Megan on May 9, 2019 in Designer Council, Interview, kitchen, Monogram, Remodel
When interior designer Staci Munic bought her condo in the historic William Cody Tennis Club Homes, she learned the community would be added to the Modernism Week home tours—if she could get her home remodeled in time. Challenge accepted.
The home was built in 1966 by influential desert modern architect William Francis Cody. It had been through a remodel in the 1980s, so Munic wanted to bring it up to date while paying homage to its modernism roots. After many challenges, including putting in a large steel I beam so she could enlarge her kitchen without the ceiling crashing down, her space was on the tour and ready for guests to “ooh and ahh” over her smart, modern take on mid-century design for 2019.
The former galley kitchen is now a bright (thanks to a generous skylight), open space, ready for the former-chef-turned-designer to entertain her friends and family. “I need to breathe in my kitchen, and I need to be able to interact with my family and friends while I am preparing meals and cocktails,” said Munic of her new space. “When it’s just me at home, it makes me so happy to be able to view and take in my entire living space from behind my kitchen counter,” she added. Indeed, the kitchen design flows well into the living room—the entire condo is painted in Edward Dunn Whisper and the flooring throughout is 33” square porcelain tile that looks remarkably like terrazzo, which brings a consistency and seamlessness to the whole space.
Munic’s relaxed, casual chic style can be felt through all of her designs, including her own. She feels that great lighting is a key element to each of her designs, and she takes pride in her ability to provide a well-lit, extremely useable space. The large skylight in the center of her kitchen brings in the cheery Palm Springs sun and extends the warmth of her wood cabinetry, which includes her custom panel refrigerator. On top of her cabinets, Munic used Silestone White Zeus Extreme for durability and brightness. Her backsplash features tiles in a warm gray.
With her culinary school background, Munic loves to cook, so her full Monogram kitchen brings function along with its aesthetics. “I am infatuated with my induction cooktop and my Advantium oven,” said Munic. “I’m not sure which one I love more, but they are jealous of each other, for sure. And don’t get me started on my dishwasher,” she added. Munic also loves the smart kitchen technology provided by the WiFi connected appliances. “What I think I love most about my Monogram appliances is that they are all made in America… by people who generally care about making people’s lives better through engineering high quality, performance appliances,” she said.
Staci Munic’s 2019 nod to mid-century modern design shows that you can keep the feel of the 1960s while bringing your kitchen into the 21st century. Monogram is proud to be a part of her home and excited to work with Munic and other designers on the 2019 Monogram Designer Council.
Plaza Towers Kitchen of the Year
by Megan on March 6, 2019 in Award, Inspiration, kitchen, Monogram, Remodel
Written by Kim Mays, content strategist for Monogram
Reflective of the luxury high-rise Plaza Towers’ own architecture, this kitchen redesign in Buckhead, Georgia by Mark Williams Design Associates blends mid-century modern with 21st century amenities. What began as a galley-style kitchen is now an open, inviting space that’s 100 percent functional as a kitchen, yet welcomes guests as a comfortable entertaining area. Designer Niki Papadopoulos filled us in on the details—including its Monogram appliances—that made this Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles magazine 2019 Kitchen of the Year winner such a success for all involved.
Photo courtesy of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles (Styling by Yvonne Orchard; Photography by David Christensen)
The original parquet floors throughout most of the rooms is similar in color to the kitchen cabinetry; a choice consciously made during the early room-design phase. The Monogram built-in, custom panel refrigerator is clad in the same wood as the cabinets, allowing it to fade into the cabinet-lined walls of the contemporary room. This, along with its concealed appliances, allows the room to feel like an extension of the whole condo and not just a kitchen.
The muted, honey tone of the wood cabinets sets a warm backdrop for the antique brass Eclat chandelier by Jean de Merry—which inspired the rest of the room. Its brass spikes provide an explosion of warm light; it’s an eye-catching element indicative of mid-century design. Many other finishes in the kitchen are also brass in relation to this focal point.
In keeping with the sleek lines and geometric designs of mid-century style, the modern white subway tile backsplash was stacked, creating graphical pattern that lies stark against the organic wood grain of the cabinets. The flooring also contrasts with the wood with its black porcelain tiles that contain gray and white veins to mimic marble, while offering years of durability and ease of care.
Papadopoulos’ favorite element of the kitchen is the waterfall-edge island, which houses the cooking area on the backside. The lower end of the white marble island spills into the open room as a table, providing plenty of comfy seating. Said Papadopoulos, “the giant island… just begs you to sit and linger once dinner is over.”
Though the homeowner didn’t cook much, Papadopoulos said it was important to keep the appliances multi-functional, which included the addition of a Monogram Advantium oven, which the owner loves. “Advantium really appealed to him. [It] was a perfect fit … he uses it all the time,” said Papadopoulos. “We love the tailored nature of Monogram Appliances and how they are able to adapt seamlessly into any of our designs, contemporary or traditional. They are functional, easy to use, good looking, and have outstanding performance,” she added.
We are just as thrilled as Papadopoulos and Mark Williams over this kitchen renovation being named “Kitchen of the Year.” Having a part in this gorgeously designed, award-winning kitchen sets the tone for an exciting 2019.
Monogram Debuts Two Inspired New Collections at KBIS
by Megan on March 1, 2019 in Event, Inspiration, kitchen, Monogram, Trends
Written by Kimberly Mays, content strategist for Monogram Appliances
Today’s luxury kitchens are leaning toward minimalism and sleek design, and Monogram reflected this look in our two new collections debuted at the 2019 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS). Impeccably designed by highly respected kitchen and bath designer Richard Anuszkiewicz, the Monogram space truly impressed designers, builders, homeowners, architects and everyone in attendance.
The revamped Monogram Professional Collection provides a blend of modern design with traditional features. This includes new robust, edge-to-edge handles that feel more integrated with the appliances and a gleaming stainless steel finish. These appliances feature rich, interactive LCD displays with minimal use of knobs and larger glass windows for a refined, elevated look in any kitchen.
Our former European line evolved to the new Monogram Minimal Collection, which takes that streamlined design to a new level. Designers eliminated knobs and handles wherever possible and replaced them with a new touch-to-open feature along with precisely machined metal framing and wide glass windows. New LCD interactive screens replace knobs, which allows the entire appliance to blend in with cabinetry. The look is sleeker, with uninterrupted lines and a very polished profile.
Both collections also benefit from inspired techniques from the high-end auto industry including precision-machined aluminum extrusions, which makes seams virtually invisible. This also allows for ultra-flush installations and tighter fits between appliances and cabinets.
The craftsmanship and impeccable design of these appliances was demonstrated at KBIS through five zones featuring various appliances and aesthetics in each:
Chef’s Kitchen featured the French-door wall oven and the Monogram Hearth Oven.
Bespoke Area gave a look at the future of appliance design with customized finishes.
Butler’s Pantry focused on multiuse of space with under-the-counter appliances.
Professional Kitchen showed our new Monogram Professional Collection appliances.
Minimal Kitchen debuted our new minimalist design for appliances.
Behind the Kitchen with Claire Staszak
by Megan on January 22, 2019 in Inspiration, Interview, kitchen, Monogram, Profile, Remodel
A true balance between traditional and modern design can be tricky. This complex endeavor requires a refined eye, thoughtful attention to detail, impressive design expertise and patient listening. This beautiful old world, new world kitchen design by Claire Staszak is an elegant example of this delicate balance. We interviewed Claire to learn more about the clients, her design process and the overall goal for the home.
Photo by Dustin Halleck
SRFD: What was your inspiration for this kitchen design?
Claire: The design inspiration was really a mix of my client’s taste. The wife wanted a traditional white kitchen and loves intricate detail. The husband wanted something more modern and preferred clean lines. I helped them meet in the middle!
SRFD: Were there any specific directions or needs given from your client?
Claire: The client wanted white cabinets and the space needed to be very durable and family friendly. We also had to work with the soffit that could not be moved due to HVAC locations. I felt it was very important to camouflage the soffit as much as possible. Creating the built-in breakfast nook was something we all thought would be an ideal use of form and function. Great use of the window bay and family friendly for lots of meals!
SRFD: Were there any challenges you had to overcome?
Claire: Figuring out the right way to trim out the soffit so it blended seamlessly into the backband and crown was a detail we gave much consideration to. We also were able to use some existing cabinet boxes (we replaced all drawer and door fronts) so the beginning was a bit like a game of Tetris, seeing what we could repurpose and what new cabinets we needed.
SRFD: How long did it take from beginning to end?
Claire: This kitchen was part a larger whole home remodel. The project started in January 2018 and was completed in July 2018.
SRFD: What is your favorite element of this kitchen?
Claire: I think the improved proportions of the kitchen overall are my favorite part of the design. The old kitchen had a decent floor plan, but we were able to make it more beautiful by balancing the the space with a bigger hood, built-in banquette and overall modernize the material selections.
SRFD: What sparked your decision to use Monogram appliances?
Claire: This client needed all new, high quality appliances, some of which could be panelled. Monogram offered a wonderful full suite package with a few bonuses (like the blower for custom wood hood) so it was a great fit for this active family.
SRFD: What would you tell other designers about using Monogram?
Claire: Monogram has exceptional customer service and training. If you’re near a showroom, send your clients in to have a date night cooking on the appliances!
Claire Staszak is a Chicago-based designer known for her holistic design process, which combines her well-trained eye for interiors with her passion for wellness. Her work has been featured by The Chicago Tribune, Modern Luxury, HGTV, Domino, Architectural Digest online and more. In 2017, the company’s namesake blog, was honored with an award for Best Design Writing by the Design Influencers Conference. She has studied interior design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and holds a Certificate of Kitchen and Bath Design from Harper College. Claire is also a certified yoga instructor with more than 500 hours of training. In 2018, Modern Luxury Interiors, noted Claire as ‘One to Watch’ in the interior design industry.
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Texas Hill Country State Parks—Worth the Trip
Family Fun, Travel - Glory Spies - May 27, 2020
Rolling hills, wineries, trendy restaurants and stylish homespun shops make for a perfect trip to the Texas Hill Country. While these mainstay activities are the essence of a day spent there, Hill Country state parks also warrant a day-long visit or a weekend stay. With acres of natural areas, canyons, scenic plateaus and creeks, these Texas jewels glisten with beauty and tranquility. Each park with its own unique features and ecosystems offer a plethora of outdoor activities for the entire family to enjoy.
Some of the parks can be reached within 90 minutes or less from the Austin area. Others require a two to three hour drive but are well worth the extra effort. Please note that due to Covid-19 there are guidelines in place while in the parks. Before you venture out, please check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website for updates, reservation requirements and hours of operation. Whether you want to kayak, canoe, star gaze or take a nature hike with a park guide, a Texas Hill Country state park is sure to deliver. Below are a few of our favorites. Explore the possibilities.
Enchanted Rock, Hill Country State Natural Area, Inks Lake
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area – Up, up, up you go. Climbing this geological pink granite wonder within 17 miles from Fredericksburg is a popular destination for avid hikers and first-timers. Once you scale to the top of Enchanted Rock your reward is a magical, unobstructed view of the Hill Country. Overlooking the rest of the park’s unique features is a big mistake. Eleven miles of hiking trails, picnic areas and one-of-a-kind rock formations make this park a must see.
Hill Country State Natural Area – Tranquil, peaceful, and oh so beautiful Hill Country State Natural Area is northwest of San Antonio in Bandera County. And a three-hour drive from the Austin area. The park covers over 5,000 acres of plateaus, rocky canyons, tranquil creeks and amazing sunsets. Backpacking, nature walking, and multi-use trails are available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding (bring your own horse). Primitive campsites are available for those that like to rough it. Reservations are necessary. Group lodging is also available.
Inks Lake State Park – Whether you choose to explore Inks Lake State Park on land, by water, or both, this park just one hour from Austin is a family favorite. Sparkling blue waters, fantastic sunsets and colorful rock outcrops are just a few of the many sites that draw its many visitors. The park boasts a nine-hole golf course and more than seven miles of trails. During the afternoon relax on the lake canoeing, swimming, fishing, or boating. Then settle in for the evening at one of 200 campsites or rent a cabin. Singing around the campfire, storytelling, and roasting s-mores is encouraged.
The National Cave of Texas and LBJ’s Ranch
Longhorn Cavern State Park – Discover the Texas Hill Country from down under during this park’s guided Cavern Tours. Just 90 minutes from Austin, Longhorn Cavern is also known as the National Cave of Texas. Its magnificent beauty and natural surroundings was created by the dissolving and cutting action of an ancient river. During the tour experience its grandeur and the stories it has to tell. Afterwards, explore the park’s other unique features like the Backbone Ridge Trail System and the 360-dgree view from the historic Civilian Conservation Corps observation tower.
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site – If you’re on your way to the town of Fredericksburg a stop at this unique historic site is a must. On the LBJ Ranch tour you’ll explore the unique world of our country’s 36th President Lyndon B. Johnson. But the site offers so much more including the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm, hiking trails and acres of wildflowers for a fun day of exploration and discovery. Sporting activities also abound and include fishing, swimming, playing tennis and baseball.
Bat Viewing and Tons of Water Fun
Old Tunnel State Park – The main attraction at Old Tunnel State Park is the three million Mexican free-tailed bats that make the old railroad tunnel their home. From May through October nightly bat viewing is the most popular activity. Emerging from the tunnel nightly around dusk, viewing is available at the park seven days a week at three designated areas. To learn more about their habitat visit the park Thursday through Sunday for an informative presentation by a park guide. Please note that due to Covid-19 the three viewing areas are limited to 10 guests. A permit is mandatory before you enter the park and can be obtained in advance online.
Pedernales Falls State Park – With only 30 miles of road to cover from the Austin area, Pedernales Falls is still worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Pedernales River is the focal point here. Fishing, canoeing, tubing and swimming are popular water activities. For those less drawn to the water there are a multitude of other activities to engage in like hiking, biking, camping, picnicking and bird watching. While there view the falls from the scenic overlook via the Twin Falls Nature Trail.
Tour Texas
With over 80 Texas parks to explore there’s no reason to wait. To plan your next outdoor adventures visit the Tour Texas website. The site provides access to park information, maps, brochures, lodging tips, event listings and much more. To receive the Texas State Parks: Official Guide click here.
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Stony Point Caravan Park
Situated 69km SE of Melbourne on Western Port Bay approximately 11km from Hastings and 7km from Balnarring, Stony Point is the ideal spot to relax and enjoy a bit of fishing.
Once the centre of communication by land and sea for the whole of Western Port, all rail and ferry traffic began and ended at Stony Point. The produce of the fisherman and farmers who made up most of the population could be seen daily making its way to distant markets.
From Stony Point the visitor today can explore the whole of the Mornington Peninsula including the galleries, cycling tracks, wineries or enjoy a game of golf on one of the many courses on the Peninsula. Cerberus golf course is only 2km from Stony Point.
Stony Point Caravan Park has 50 powered sites, many of these are used by our regular annuals.There are 2 On site Vans and 4 Cabins. In the camping area we have a small camp kitchen.The park is situated within a short distance of the three lane Stony Point boat ramp.
From the jetty at Stony Point passenger ferries leave to both French Island and Philip Island, and there is a rail service from Melbourne with the station a short walk from the caravan park.
The park is operated by Crib Point Stony Point Foreshore Committee of Management Inc., a group of local volunteers appointed by the Department of Sustainability and Environment to manage the area of foreshore Crown Land from Jacks Beach Reserve to Stony Point .
We do recommend that you ring to book in advance as over the summer months we are usually booked out early.
Our resident managers are always on hand to assist and make your stay enjoyable.
Stony Point is the ideal spot to relax and enjoy a bit of fishing and the attractions of the surrounding area.
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For more information and bookings:
Email: stonypointcaravanpk@bigpond.com
1 Stony Point Road
Website: www.cribpointonline.org
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Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, ?House wren (Troglodytes aedon) and eggs, with a specimen from the rose family (Rosaceae), Peacock butterflies (Nymphalis io), both closed and open, and butterfly chrysalis, larva caterpillar, daddy longlegs spider (Phalangida) egg case, and snout beetle, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne, circa 1768
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, ?House wren (Troglodytes aedon) and eggs, with a specimen from the rose family (Rosaceae), Peacock butterflies (Nymphalis io), both closed and open, and butterfly chrysalis, larva caterpillar, daddy longlegs spider (Phalangida) egg case, and snout beetle, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne., circa 1768, Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, in honor of Jane and Richard C. Levin, President of Yale University (1993-2013)
Bolton, James, active 1775-1795, artist.
?House wren (Troglodytes aedon) and eggs, with a specimen from the rose family (Rosaceae), Peacock butterflies (Nymphalis io), both closed and open, and butterfly chrysalis, larva caterpillar, daddy longlegs spider (Phalangida) egg case, and snout beetle, from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne.
Great Britain, circa 1768.
1 drawing : watercolor and gouache over graphite, on parchment ; sheet 23 x 19 cm
Folio A 2016 25, no. 8
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, in honor of Jane and Richard C. Levin, President of Yale University (1993-2013)
View catalog record for: Bolton, James. Collection of drawings depicting specimens from the natural history cabinet of Anna Blackburne
"The most notable publications by the naturalist/artist James Bolton (1735-1799) were his pioneering books on English ferns and fungi, and he is acknowledged as one of the preeminent British specialists on the latter, of which he discovered many new species. His watercolors, however, evoke his Harmonia Ruralis, which he dedicated 'To the British Ladies, to Naturalists, and to all such as admire the Beauty or Melody of the Feathered Warblers,' offering it as a handy field guide to those interested in identifying local species. The lively scenes of birds in natural settings, often with their eggs, or colorful groups of plants, insects and shells, such as that on the cover, follow in the footsteps of such naturalists/artists as Mark Catesby and Maria Sybilla Merian, who set a style for depicting flora and fauna engaged with their environments. But the drawings also emulate those same artists' willingness sometimes to intermingle flora and fauna from disparate regions, such as mixing shells from the Indo-Pacific region with insects and butterflies from North and South America, to create aesthetically pleasing productions that owe as much to the naturalists' cabinet as they do to observations of nature: in this case the museum or cabinet of the noted naturalist Anna Blackburne, who likely commissioned these images from Bolton. Just as many of the artists in the current exhibition have created imaginary worlds for their creatures to inhabit, so Bolton in these drawings created a world that brings together flora and fauna in a way that they would never have mingled in nature, while still depicting them faithfully and exactingly enough to serve as recognizable and accurate examples of their type."--Lisa Ford, Of Green Leaf, page 150.
One of twenty watercolors, drawn on parchment, by the naturalist-artist James Bolton (1735-1799), from the natural history cabinet of noted botanist and collector Anna Blackburne (1726-1793). The drawings depict birds, plants, butterflies, insects, and shells native to Great Britain, with examples from North and South America. See link provided herewith for a description of the collection as a whole.
Birds -- Pictorial works.
Blackburne, Anna, 1726-1793.
Butterflies -- Pictorial works.
Curculionidae -- Pictorial works.
Flowers -- Pictorial works.
House wren -- Pictorial works.
Nymphalis io -- Pictorial works.
Opiliones -- Pictorial works.
Peacock butterflies -- Pictorial works.
Pholcidae -- Pictorial works.
Roses -- Pictorial works.
Snout beetles -- Pictorial works.
Troglodytes aedon -- Pictorial works.
Women in natural history.
Watercolors.
Gouaches.
Ornithological illustrations.
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Newsom will find stack of Brown’s leftovers
by Dan Walters November 12, 2018
In following Gov. Jerry Brown, right, Gavin Newsom must sustain key parts of his predecessor's agenda while pushing his own.
While Gavin Newsom won’t face a budget crisis when he is inaugurated in January, he will find a stack of leftover issues on his desk from outgoing Gov. Jerry Brown.
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Gavin Newson will not begin his governorship in January with a budget deficit, but nevertheless, Gov. Jerry Brown will leave him a stack of knotty managerial and policy issues that cannot be ignored.
The two most obvious are Brown’s two pet public works projects, twin tunnels to carry water beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and a north-south bullet train.
While Brown portrays them as vital to California’s future, Newsom has blown hot and cold on both, reflecting their high costs and highly controversial nature. But at some point – and probably very early in his governorship – he must declare go or no-go on both.
The tunnels are being pushed by Southern California water agencies, hoping that bypassing the ecologically fragile Delta would allow larger, or at least more reliable, water deliveries southward via the California Aqueduct.
But Newsom is from San Francisco and the tunnels are very unpopular among Northern California environmentalists – an important Democratic Party constituency – who see them as a water grab that will doom the Delta.
An initial segment of track is being laid for the bullet train in the San Joaquin Valley but for the project to begin actually carrying passengers it would need to connect to a major metropolitan area.
Current plans call for a connection to San Jose, which then would allow passengers to flow southward from San Francisco via Caltrain service on the San Francisco Peninsula. But the connection’s costs are immense and Brown’s High-Speed Rail Authority has been unable to identify a source of financing.
Brown’s departure two months hence will doubtless leave two managerial messes still simmering – a service meltdown in the Department of Motor Vehicles compounded by allegations of corruption among DMV clerks, and allegations that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has been falsifying reports on psychiatric care of inmates mandated by federal courts.
Brown resisted efforts in the Legislature to require the DMV’s long wait times and voter registration errors to be probed by the state auditor’s office. But pressure for an audit will crank up again when the Legislature returns to Sacramento, especially with new revelations about clerks taking bribes to give driver’s licenses to applicants that flunked tests.
The prison scandal is playing out in federal court, centered on a “lengthy, detailed report” by the department’s chief psychiatrist, Dr. Michael Golding, alleging falsified reports on the treatment of mentally ill inmates.
“CDCR has a broken system of care because information is not accurately reported upon, and reliable, commonsensical action has not been taken,” the 161-page report from Golding, released by a federal judge, says.
“I have documented that patients are not getting to appointments on schedule and in confidential spaces, that appropriate consultation is not occurring, and worse, appropriate medical decision-making by psychiatric physicians has been overridden. I have documented that CDCR has prevented errors from being fixed, and worse, CDCR has not allowed anyone to know that there has been inaccurate reporting to the courts and to our leadership.”
The Golding report undermines what Brown has portrayed as successful responses to federal court orders to reduce prison overcrowding and improve inmate care. A shift of felons into local jails and probation is also being criticized by some law enforcement officials, who say it increases criminal activity.
Where the prison situation could lead is still very uncertain, but no matter what happens in court it will land on Newsom’s desk. And it’s just one of the leftovers he will find there.
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Within the framework of the UN Women and UNDP joint project, 02 training workshops were organized from 13th to 17 October 2020 at the Women Empowerment Center of Limbe in the South West Region; and from 20th to 24 October 2020, at the Presbyterian Church hall in Bamenda for the North West Region.
40 seamstresses were trained in the production of standardized reusable cloth barrier masks respecting existing norms and 40 other women leaders were also trained in the production of antiseptic soap and hydro-alcoholic gels. This was followed by the distribution of startup kits for income generating activities. To mitigate the negative effects of COVID-19 on women and girls, UN Women put in place a resilient building mechanism for this vulnerable group using COVID 19 induced business, financed by UNDP.
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Gladue 2.0: Blacks Also Get Race-Based Discount In Sentencing, What The Media Missed
1. Important Links
CLICK HERE, for race-based discounts in criminal court.
CLICK HERE, for Terri McClintic going to a healing lodge.
CLICK HERE, for proposal to scrap Gladue Rights entirely.
CLICK HERE, for Canadian Charter.
Aboriginal Specific Cases
(A) R. v. Gladue, 1997 CanLII 3015 (BC CA)
http://archive.is/QKazg
(B) R. v. Gladue, 1999 CanLII 679 (SCC), [1999] 1 SCR 688
http://archive.is/vSWlo
(C) R. v. Ipeelee, 2012 SCC 13 (CanLII), [2012] 1 SCR 433
http://archive.is/Ol7tw
2. Context For This Article
Much of the Canadian public knows about “Gladue Rights”, which is essentially a race-based discount given to Aboriginal defendants in criminal proceedings. In short, judges must consider systemic racism and other discrimination, and search for ways to reduce their sentences.
However, this does not extend only to Aboriginals. Blacks can also use many of the same excuses in pleading for reduced punishment for crimes they commit.
Everyone, regardless of their race, should be against this. The only way a society works is when everyone is treated the same way for their actions. One group should not benefit, or be hindered by unequal laws.
3. Court Cases For Blacks
Here are some recent court cases in which “racial discrimination” or “system racism” was taken into account by judges sentencing black felons. This is not the complete list.
(A) R. v. Borde, 2003 CanLII 4187 (ON CA)
http://archive.is/xfD1s
(B) R v Reid, 2016 ONSC 954 (CanLII)
http://archive.is/QgCtC
(C) R. v. Diabikulu, 2016 BCPC 390 (CanLII)
http://archive.is/PNiAG
(D) R. v. Deng, 2017 BCPC 225 (CanLII)
http://archive.is/MwPKY
(E) R. v. Jackson, 2018 ONSC 2527 (CanLII)
http://archive.is/GGEDy
(F) R. v. Shallow, 2019 ONSC 403 (CanLII)
http://archive.is/Koklf
(G) R. v. Faulkner, 2019 NSPC 36 (CanLII)
http://archive.is/fW8hj
(H) R. v. Kabanga-Muanza, 2019 ONSC 1161 (CanLII)
http://archive.is/m36ac
Again, this is not nearly all of them, but a snapshot into what the legal system (it’s not really a justice system) has become in Canada.
4. Looking At A Cultural Assessment
[17] Cultural Assessment – Completed by Mr. R. Wright, MSW, RSW. It is extensive, well-informed and well-researched.
The Nature of an Impact of Race and Culture Assessment
Though much has been written about the intersection of race and the criminal justice system, and in particular the experience of North Americans of African descent, until the development of IRCA’s (sic) there had been no recognized form for the presentation of such a report. That people of African descent have been overrepresented among incarcerated persons in Canada has been studied by academics, justice system leaders, and activist persons. The Office of the Correctional Investigator took special notice of the conditions of inmates of African descent in federal correctional institutions in its year end report in 2013. It concluded:
“Black inmates are one of the fastest growing sub-populations in federal corrections. Over the last 10 years, the number of federal incarcerated Black inmates has increased by 80% from 778 to 1,403. Black inmates now account for 9.5% of the total prison population (up from 6.3% in 2003/04) while representing just 2.9% of the general Canadian population.” (p.8)
Now, 4 years after the advent of these reports in the well publicized YCJA matter described as R v. X, IRCAs have been widely accepted in Nova Scotia courts and have also been conducted in Ontario. Though I fully respect that the experience of aboriginal Canadians is quite unique, and I have no wish to expropriate or exploit their struggle and leadership, I nevertheless need to acknowledge that my development of IRCAs has been influenced by my familiarity with Gladue reports. Like Gladue reports, the goal of IRCAs is to provide courts with more background information about an offender’s race and cultural background to assist the court at arriving at a just sentence: A sentence that considers the circumstances of the offender, alternatives to incarceration, and does not further contribute to the systemic problems of overrepresentation of persons within correctional populations. This principle is generally stated in the Criminal Code of Canada with particular attention given to Aboriginal offenders:
718.2 A court that imposes a sentence shall also taken into consideration the following principles:
(e) all available sanctions, other than imprisonment, that are reasonable in the circumstances and consistent with the harm done to victims or to the community should be considered for all offenders, with particular attention to the circumstances of Aboriginal offenders.
In keeping with these principles, it is a founding premise of IRCAs that a person’s race and cultural heritage should be considered as a significant factor in considering their sentence n a criminal matter. Not just because of cultural responses to normal stressors, but also because of the forces of racism that person experience and our growing understanding of how this affects outcomes when one encounters the justice and other government systems. In Nova Scotia we have significant reason to understand these effects. We are the province of the Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution (1989), which opening paragraph is very telling:
The criminal justice system failed Donald Marshall, Jr. at virtually every turn from his arrest and wrongful conviction for murder in 1971 up to, and even beyond, his acquittal by the Court of Appeal in 1983. The tragedy of the failure is compounded by evidence that this miscarriage of justice could – and should – have been prevented, or at least corrected quickly, if those involved in the system had carried out their duties in a professional and/or competent manner. That they did not is due, in part at least, to the fact that Donald Marshall, Jr. is a Native. (p.1)
We are also the province of the Black Learners Advisory Committee Report on Education: Redressing Inequity – Empowering Black Learners (1994). This report was produced as part of a comprehensive study of the education inequities that exist for African Nova Scotians (ANS). It produced 3 volumes of materials and 30 recommendations for education reform. That systemic racism exists in the Nova Scotia education system was well described by this report:
“Black Nova Scotians, like other Black Canadians, are victimized by a racist ideology and a racist social structure. Racism permeates the entire social, economic, political and cultural environment of Nova Scotian and Canadian….
During the BLAC research, we encountered widespread condemnation of the education system as biased, insensitive and racist. Systemic racism was seen as manifested in student assessment and placement; in labelling of large numbers of Black students as slow learners or having behaviour problems; in steraming (sic); in low teacher expectation; in denigration by and exclusion of Blacks from the curriculum; and in the total lack of responsiveness to the needs of Black learners and concerns of the Black community.” (pp. 34, 35)
Similarly, the differential and disadvantageous experience of African Canadians in the federal corrections system has been documented by the Office of the Correctional Investigator in it year end report in 2013. Nova Scotia’s review of the Mental Health and Addictions system produced the Together We Can Strategy (2012) found that African Nova Scotians were among a number of diverse communities whose mental health and addictions treatment needs had not yet been served sufficiently. This Nova Scotian finding was identified earlier in a national study completed by a subcommittee of the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The document they produced: Improving Mental Health Services for Immigrant, Refugee, Ethno-Cultural and Racialized Groups: Issues and Options for Service Improvement (2009). It is interesting to note, that I served on the MHCC subcommittee and was a contributor to that report. Ms. Lana MacLean, my colleague and friend who is also a person who conducts IRCAs served on the committee that produced the Nova Scotia review document.
Knowing all of this, an IRCA then seeks to understand how an individual’s ANS heritage and interaction with formal and informal systems has affected their involvement in criminal behaviour, will be a factor in their treatment while incarcerated, and will be a factor in their rehabilitation and reintegration in the community. These issues are consistent with the expectations of the report described in Judge Curran’s order requesting: “preparation of a cultural assessment report regarding his African Nova Scotian background and any cultural factors and racial factors which are suggested to be systemic in nature, but may also have individual impacts on him,” Examination of “the role played by Derek Demitrius Faulkner’s cultural and racial background with respect to the criminal offence herein.”
Preparation of this Report
In preparing this report I have participated in the following activities:
• Interview in person of Mr. Faulkner at Northeast Nova Scotia Correctional Facility
• Review of JEIN report, Crown Brief and other Disclosure material
• Interview by phone of Mr. Michael Dull, counsel for Mr. Faulkner in the civil matter
• I attempted contact with other collaterals but were not able to reach them in time for the drafting of this report. I will continue to reach out to collaterals in the event that I am called to testify on this report.
According to the cultural report, Nova Scotians engage in system racism. This is the case of R. v. Faulkner, 2019 NSPC 36 (CanLII).
It had nothing to do with any of the AGGRAVATING FACTORS that were cited in Paragraph 5 of the sentencing report
II AGGRAVATING FACTORS
(1) Robbery is inherently violent and there were implied threats of violence to clerk #1 and specific to #2
(2) Lengthy record including two robberies, 2005/2009
(3) Accused released from custody; breached release
(4) Prolonged nature of the offence – accused was in store for over an hour
(5) Clerk asked member of public to call police
Nothing to do with committing a robbery and making threats.
Nothing to do with a robbery in 2005.
Nothing to do with other criminal convictions.
Nothing to do with being in the store over an hour.
Nothing to do with breaching conditions of release.
The court needs to consider the “systemic racism” that blacks face.
Yeah, it’s all about those racist Nova Scotians. Turned him into a career criminal.
5. Section 15 Of Canadian Charter
Equality Rights
Marginal note:
Equality before and under law and equal protection and benefit of law
15. (1) Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular, without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability.
(2) Subsection (1) does not preclude any law, program or activity that has as its object the amelioration of conditions of disadvantaged individuals or groups including those that are disadvantaged because of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age or mental or physical disability.
Serious question: under the Canadian Charter, would this count as a law that ameliorates conditions of disadvantaged individuals? Guess we aren’t so equal after all.
6. Follow-up To Old Story
This topic was covered in a previous article in June last year. It was reported that this may become the law of the land. Admittedly I should have checked deeper into it at the time.
However, it seems that these cases have been going on for many years. The National Post just missed that detail. It just has not been codified into law — yet.
How exactly do we live in any sort of just society, when there are different rules and standards for people based on their skin colour? This completely flies in the face of equality under the law, which SHOULD apply to everyone.
7. 3 Levels Of Justice Now?
Under the Gladue ruling, judges are REQUIRED to take an Aboriginal person’s background into account when handing down sentencing. There is no discretion in the matter.
However, for blacks, judges MAY take race and circumstances into account, but this is not mandatory.
Everyone else, though, must take responsibility for their own actions. They don’t have the race card to play.
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Special Teams Shine as Mammoth Post 10-7 Victory over Seals
Ryan Lee posts six points as Dillon Ward earns 50th career win
The Colorado Mammoth secured a 10-7 victory over the San Diego Seals in front of an energetic Pepsi Center Crowd Feb. 15. Ryan Lee paced Mammoth scorers with six points (1g, 5a) while Dillon Ward stopped 48-of-55 shots to earn his 50th career win.
“The last time we played these guys, our defense was spread out way too much and tonight we were able to pack in it — we gave them the outside shots and that’s when Dillon Ward is at his best,” Mammoth Head Coach Pat Coyle said. “We left Dillon out to dry last time we played San Diego and I think our guys took that to heart and wanted it to be different tonight, and it was.”
In addition to converting on two-of-two power-play opportunities Saturday, the Mammoth logged its league-best sixth shorthanded goal courtesy of Jake McNabb. Saturday’s victory marked the Mammoth’s first victory over the Seals after dropping its first four contests since the franchise entered the league last season.
Rookie forward Dylan Kinnear got the Mammoth on the scoreboard during the game’s opening possession after receiving a pass from Chris Wardle near the key and creating space before streaking a shot past San Diego goaltender Frank Scigliano 25 seconds into the first quarter.
San Diego’s Jeremy Noble evened the game less than a minute later as the former Mammoth forward found space and converted a heater past Colorado goaltender Dillon Ward.
Following a delay of game penalty on Seals’ forward Casey Jackson, Ryan Lee netted his 18th marker of the season over Scigliano’s left shoulder to re-establish Colorado’s lead with five minutes remaining in the opening quarter.
During his NLL debut, rookie forward Jake McNabb logged a shorthanded goal with less than two minutes to play in the quarter to register his first career NLL goal before Noble answered with his second of the night 28 seconds later to bring the Seals back within one.
“It was nice to get the first one out of the way, but it was even better to get an early goal for the team,” Jake McNabb shared in a postgame interview. “I’ve been waiting for that moment since I was three years old, so it was a dream come true.”
Kinnear picked up his second of the contest from the left side with a fierce shot past Scigliano’s near side with one second remaining in the first quarter to grant Colorado a 4-2 lead heading into the second session.
Chris Wardle cashed in with a diving goal to register the first marker at the 7:17 mark of the second quarter after receiving a pass from Ryan Lee behind the net to give Colorado a three-goal lead. Connor Fields snuck one by Ward on the next possession to bring the Seals back within two.
Faceoff specialist Tim Edwards recorded a transition goal during a three-on-two breakaway and buried a pass from John Lintz with just under three minutes remaining in the half.
As the result of a holding the stick penalty called on Joey Cupido, San Diego logged a power-play tally courtesy of Noble, who completed his first half hat trick with the score and finalized a 6-4 Mammoth lead heading into halftime.
Lee (1g, 3a) and Noble (3g, 1a) led the scoring charge during the first half, as each of the forwards scored four points.
“We worked better as a unit tonight instead of a set of individuals,” Coyle shared.
A holding the stick penalty on Eli Gobrecht led to McNabb’s first career power-play marker and second career NLL goal in the rookie’s first contest with a wind-up shot from the top of the key three-and-a-half minutes into the second half.
Following a series of passes around the shell of the offensive zone, Jacob Ruest launched a ferocious over-the-shoulder shot from just outside the crease and notched a tally for Colorado less than two minutes later. Nick Damude entered the game for the Seals following Ruest’s goal to relieve Scigliano.
Zach Greer got free on a pick-and-roll and sent a bounce shot past Ward with six minutes to play in the third to bring the Seals back within three goals. Gobrecht converted a bounce shot past Ward’s left side with three minutes to play in the third quarter to make it an 8-6 game.
Connor Kearnan registered San Diego’s third-consecutive goal with a quick shot over Ward’s left shoulder to bring the Seals within one with six minutes left in the contest.
A streaking Jordan Gilles received a pass from Dan Coates during a two-on-one breakaway and buried a fiery shot past Damude’s short side at the 12:21 mark to give Colorado an insurance tally.
Eli McLaughlin solidified the victory with an empty-net goal with 15 seconds remaining to give the Mammoth its fourth divisional win of the year.
“I think it was a real point of emphasis Friday at practice that we didn’t give them our best game last time we played and that we needed to tighten up defensively and limit their opportunities,” Mammoth goaltender Dillon Ward said.
Despite only recording four goals in the second half, which included a span of nearly 18 scoreless minutes for the Mammoth, and logging 14 less shots than San Diego, Colorado pulled off the win in the streaky-scoring tilt and improves to 5-6 on the year.
Robert Hope recorded 11 loose balls to improve upon his team-high 98 for the season. Rookies McNabb (2g, 1a) and Kinnear (2g, 1a) finished with three points each.
Through 11 games, forward Ryan Lee leads the Mammoth in goals (18) points (49) and assists (31) after recording six points (1g, 5a) Feb. 15 against the San Diego Seals.
Lee’s six-point outing represents his fourth five-plus point game of the season and the forward’s fifth-consecutive three-plus point performance.
“We’re looking forward to some time to get over some bumps and bruises – We’ve played a lot of games to start the season, so we want to get better, get more fit and some rest before we get back at it against Philadelphia,” Coyle said.
Tickets to Colorado’s Feb. 29 matchup against the Philadelphia Wings, and all Mammoth home games, can be purchased at AltitudeTickets.com. Mammoth road games can be streamed live via Bleacher Report Live.
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New Pokemon Anime Shares First Stills Ahead of First Clip
By Nick Valdez - October 27, 2019 05:28 pm EDT
Pokemon's Sun and Moon anime has been laying the groundwork for its big finale, and that means that the next phase of the anime will be coming sooner than ever! We've seen a lot of promotional material teasing that the next Pokemon anime will be retooling things a bit, but it's still very much shrouded in mystery. Thankfully now that we're so close to its November premiere in Japan, the anime is starting to show off some concrete images of how this new anime will look. The latest episode of the series came with a tease that we'll be seeing more soon.
As shared by Serebii.net, the Pokemon anime shared the first batch of images from the first episode of the new series featuring a cute team up between Pichu and Kangaskhan, which both provide a great example of the fact that the next anime will be exploring every region in the franchise thus far.
Serebii Picture: First images from the first episode of the new Pokémon Anime series https://t.co/gDbXkHSvkT pic.twitter.com/1SK7umL5k5
— Serebii.net (@SerebiiNet) October 27, 2019
A new special dubbed, "Let's Go To the World of Pocket Monsters with Marie Iitoyo! A Special Featuring a Thorough Rundown of the Pokémon Anime," airing on November 10th will be revealing more information about the next era of the Pokemon anime. Hosted by Marie Iitoyo, the special will be featuring a new preview of the anime's first episode. These stills from the first episode feature the young Kangaskhan because Iitoyo will be voicing the cuddly new addition for the series, too. Check out a video preview of the special below thanks to @AIR_News01 on Twitter:
An overview special for the new "Pokemon" anime will air November 10th 18:00 JST; hosted by Marie Iitoyo. It will feature a preview of the first episode #アニポケ#anipok pic.twitter.com/EcDTegsckF
— A.I.R (Anime Intelligence (and) Research) (@AIR_News01) October 27, 2019
Pokemon: The Series is currently scheduled to premiere November 17th in Japan, and is rebooting things by featuring every region in the franchise thus far instead of just the new region, Galar. Along with every region in the franchise, the new anime will have two protagonists.
The new series will introduce Gou, designed by Pokemon character designer Ken Sugimori, who has a Scorbunny as his partner Pokemon and is also out to catch 'em all. Staff confirmed for the new series include Daiki Tomiyasu serving as chief director for OLM, Maki Odaira as series director, Kunihiko Yuyama as creative supervisor, Shoji Yonemura overseeing series construction, Shuhei Yasuda serving as character designer, Masafumi Mima as sound director, Yuki Hayashi as series composer, and Daiki Yamashita has been confirmed as the voice of Gou.
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April 9, 2006 Johanna Tokyopop Manga Reviews 4 comments
Off*Beat Volume 1
Tory’s a really bright kid with some really strange hobbies. He documents everything in his notebooks, and he’s obsessed with the new neighbor, Colin, another 15-year-old who moved in at midnight.
Tory convinces his mother to switch him to Colin’s school, necessitating a two-hour commute from Queens to Long Island every day. There, Tory breaks into the guidance counselor’s office to find out more about the boy he’s fixated on Tory eventually gets to know Colin by using his perfect grades as an excuse to tutor him, along with a Student Council representative named Mandy.
The spying (almost stalking) and documenting in Off*Beat reminded me of Harriet the Spy, only I don’t remember Harriet wanting to be so involved with the objects of her observations. There really is a mystery associated with Colin, although Tory goes too far in trying to figure it out.
The art by Jen Lee Quick is great, establishing the settings and the characters well in an unique blend of American independent and manga styles, but the pacing is sloooooooow. We’re both told and shown things about the characters in great detail and sometimes repetitively. In contrast, Tory mentions he learns a lot about Colin from his breaking-and-entering, but the story doesn’t share that information with us or follow up on it, which made me wonder “why bother?”
I really like certain elements of the story, mainly the realistic portrayal of a smart-but-bored teen and the art style, but it needed a lot more editorial guidance. There are too many elements that feel like dead ends, and as a result, I felt like the book was just getting started when it ended. This isn’t a Volume 1 as much as a Volume 0 or 1/2 — background to the story I think the author really wants to tell, or perhaps just the one I’d rather read.
Quick previously illustrated Once in a Blue Moon from Oni Press. Her art can be sampled at deviantART.
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Songs about the 5 Senses
How about a list of songs about the 5 senses? Sight, Smell, Sound, Taste, Touch
List as many songs for each category as you like.
I'll go ahead and start with an obvious choice:
See Me, Feel Me (Touch Me) - The Who
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Wait til You See Him (Supremes)
You're Sixteen: Johnny Burnette; Ringo Starr (You touched my hand, my heart went pop).
When I Look in Your Eyes (Claudine Longet)
You're Sixteen: Johnny Burnette, Ringo Starr (You touched my hand, my heart went pop).
The Look of Love (Claudine Longet)
Can You HEAR the Music (Stones)
Creepy Smell (Melvins)
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Three Little Birds - Bob Marley And The Wailers
Rise up this mornin',
Smiled with the risin' sun,
Perch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Worst That Could Happen: Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge (Girl, I heard you're getting married).
Don't Touch Me There (Tubes)
Listen, the Snow is Falling (Yoko)
The Worst That Could Happen: Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge (Girl, I heard you’re getting married).
Good Taste (Lou Reed)
I Don’t Want To Go On Without You: Drifters (and smell her sweet perfume).
Taste the Pain--Red Hot Chili Peppers
1941 NY Mining Disaster: Bee Gees (have you seen my wife, Mr. Jones)
Smells like Happiness (Hidden Cameras)
I’m Losing You: Temptations (your touch has gone cold).
Smells Good (Guitar Shorty)
Charlie Brown: Coasters (I smell smoke in the auditorium).
You Look Like a Memory (Bill Danoff)
Reason To Believe: Tim Hardin
(If I listened long enough to you I’d find a way to believe that it’s all true).
Watch What Happens (Frank Sinatra)
Chain Gang: Sam Cooke (That’s the sound of the men working on the chain gang).
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Lookin' For A Kiss - New York Dolls
"When I say I'm in love, you'd best believe I'm in love, l-u-v!"
It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice.
Smell No Evil (Ookla the Mok)
The Worst That Could Happen: Brooklyn Bridge (girl, I heard you’re getting married).
Why Can't You see Me (Concrete Blonde)
Sometimes When We Touch: Dan Hill
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With Ixora Sessions, Crosstown’s Newest Shop Brings Memphis Music to the Quarantined Masses
Art: Robert Fortner
Ezra Wheeler, August 23, 2020
Home Blog With Ixora Sessions, Crosstown’s Newest Shop Brings Memphis Music to the Quarantined Masses
In hindsight, February of 2020 was not the most opportune time to launch a new business venture, especially one as unique and collaborative as Crosstown’s Ixora, a mixed-use space that includes a local maker’s market, the OAM Network’s podcast studio, and an event space known as “The Green Room.” However, despite the obvious challenges, owners Carla and Gil Worth have strived throughout the pandemic to find innovative ways to not only keep their shop running, but to also assist Memphis’ struggling community of artists and musicians.
With Ixora Sessions, the bi-weekly streaming concert series that they began in early May, it seems as if Carla and Gil have not only created the ideal concert series for our socially distanced times, but one that has the potential to continue on in perpetuity.
Photo: Carla & Gil Worth, Owners of Ixora
“Our opening day was February 8th, and we had the podcast studio built out, as well as a space that opens into a stage that we call the Green Room, and from there we were going to have live events,” Carla explains. “We hosted one Spillit, which is a live storytelling show that attracted a standing-room only crowd, and then two weeks later. Well…”
Of course we all remember the deeply surreal and fretful days of mid-February, but for the Worths, the anxiety was even more palpable.
“We thought everything was going to be okay, until it was clear that it wasn’t,” says Gil.
Thankfully, Ixora was not the entrepreneurial couple’s first business venture and acclimating to unexpected situations has become a particular well-honed skillset for them both. “I keep saying that the word of the year is ‘adapt,’ and Ixora Sessions was exactly that,” explained Carla. “One day Gil was like ‘let’s record some bands,’ which he has a lot of experience with, and we kicked things off with Louise Page, who drew a great crowd.”
The concept for Ixora Sessions was simple: Artists would come into the studio and perform a live set, which would be streamed live on Ixora’s Facebook and Instagram feed. While the shows are free, the audience is encouraged to make donations, which are split evenly between the artists and Ixora’s Rent Relief Fund. Depending on the size of the donation, each donor will receive a “Thank You Package” from Ixora, which ranges from branded stickers and keychains to OAM T-shirts and locally handcrafted gifts. “While we have to keep an eye on our own stability as a business, we also wanted to be able to provide a space for musicians that gives them a way to make some extra money as well,” explains Gil.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEIkwibAEvt/
“We followed the theme that our neighborhood started – ‘Better Together.’ We are a collection of makers, podcasters, storytellers, musicians, visual artists, comedians and more. Together we share this space with one goal in mind; to grow and succeed by supporting each other.”
As of this writing, there have been ten Ixora Session concerts, which have included acts such as Blvck Hippie, Oakwalker, Rosey, and Lipstick Stains. “A big part of Ixora, the whole thing of it, is that we don’t curate anything, from the podcasts that come in to our art vendors. That’s true of the musicians who come in to play as well, all of whom contacted us first” Carla says. “I was only really familiar with three of the bands that have played so far,” Gil adds. “But each of them have been so good. We really want to keep it going as long as possible, and even once things open back up, I’d like to continue to live stream the shows and hopefully make them even more interactive in the future.”
**Click the photo to watch Heels TV Episode 3**
As an example of what these increasingly interactive shows may look like, Gil points to “HEELStv,” an offshoot of Ixora Sessions that features Brennan Whalen and Joshua McLane of the band HEELS hosting what they refer to as “public access television on the internet.” “HEELStv is definitely part of the Ixora Sessions, but it’s more like the public access shows you use to see,” says Gil. ”Folks call in and talk to them, they play music, and it’s semi-scripted, so there’s some pre-written jokes and stuff as well, but above everything else we just want in to be fun and interactive.”
While the future can feel especially uncertain during these troubles times, small businesses like Ixora are helping to pave a path forward though adaptability, innovation, and a sense of community. And while Memphis’ musicians have once again proven to be a particularly adaptable bunch, services such as those provided by Ixora Sessions are becoming an important source for both exposure and income. As their website states, “We followed the theme that our neighborhood started – ‘Better Together.’ We are a collection of makers, podcasters, storytellers, musicians, visual artists, comedians and more. Together we share this space with one goal in mind; to grow and succeed by supporting each other.” If anything, Ixora Sessions proves that the upstart business’ mission statement is even more relevant than ever.
Take a look the schedule of upcoming Ixora Sessions:
8/25: G Wiz and the Soular System
8/27: HEELS
8/28: Jordan Occasionally
9/1: Sleeping Fit
Musicians wanting to participate in future Ixora Sessions can send an email and a sample of their music to ixoramemphis@gmail.com. Information regarding future shows and other events can be found at https://www.ixoramemphis.com or on Ixora’s Facebook page. All donations can be made through Ixora’s website as well.
Keep an eye out on their Instagram for store and programming updates.
Stop by their storefront at 416 N. Cleveland St. Memphis, TN to say hey!
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In fact, lawyers in Manlius, New York are prohibited from taking criminal cases if they think that the case would present a conflict of interest, whether the conflict be financial, moral, or personal. Ethical rules in Manlius require a criminal lawyer to withdraw from a case if they can not zealously represent their client. Thus, the ability to hire a Christian criminal lawyer is crucial for some clients.
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Columbus Girls Academy is an affordable all-girls Christian boarding school. Located on a picturesque, rolling 200-acre campus in Southeast Alabama, Columbus Girls Academy has been introducing troubled girls to a more productive and positive lifestyle and attitude. Teens attend Columbus Girls Academy from across the nation, including from Tylertown, Mississippi.
Columbus Girls Academy works to cultivate the whole person in four essential areas: spiritual, social, academic, and physical. The program is planned and disciplined so that girls feel safe and cared for during their residence.
Counseling at our boarding school for girls takes place in both individual and group settings. Each student works with a dedicated counselor who also serves as the contact point for the family. Tailored to each girl’s behavior, the program fosters introspection and study of personal problem areas through methods such as scripture memorization, character quality studies, and more.
The team at Columbus Girls Academy work hard to create a positive peer culture. Each girl is taught to be responsible for her own decisions and to keep others accountable for theirs, and to shift her focus from self to serving others. We seek positive behavior not out of mandatory compliance but from genuine caring for the interests of self and others.
Our accredited high school operates year-round and enrollments are year-round as well. Girls not only get caught up on their courses, but they usually also get ahead and go on to prepare for college entrance exams. Our on-campus teachers facilitate tutor individual girls.
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Reskill to survive: Tech firms retrain staff on war footing
Accenture, Infy, TechM, Cognizant, MphasiS investing to make workforce future-ready.
Rica Bhattacharyya
Prachi Verma
MUMBAI | NEW DELHI: Indian IT and IT services companies, including the ones that have been in the news for layoffs, are reskilling employees on a war footing.
Companies such as Accenture, Infosys, Cognizant, Tech Mahindra, Mphasis, among others, are making an effort to reskill and prepare employees for the future.
Accenture has reskilled 85% of its technology workforce in India in the last three years. Employees are being taught “new IT” skills such as digital, cloud and security, with artificial intelligence at the core. Their model is simple: invest the savings realised from automation and AI back into skilling.
Every year, the technology and consulting major — one of the few that has mostly remained insulated from layoffs — has been re-injecting 60% of its savings from automation to retrain employees, spending over $1billion globally each year to train people in new technologies and professional skills. “We identified the market shifts taking place much earlier than the rest of the industry and established a goal to rotate our business to the new,” said Mohan Sekhar, senior managing director and global lead, Accenture Advanced Technology Centers in India. Talent transformation was a key element in this “rotation to the new”.
Accenture has over 170,000 people in India and a significant portion of this is part of the Accenture Advanced Technology Centers in India.
Industry body Nasscom said in a recent report that about 40% of India’s IT workforce has to be reskilled over the next five years to cope with emerging trends like AI, IoT, machine learning and blockchain.
“Reskilling is a top priority for the industry, at present. The adoption of new technologies across various industries will eventually result in a widespread transformation of almost all currently established job roles,” said Amit Aggarwal, CEO, IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council of Nasscom.
Demand is rising rapidly for emerging technologies like big data analytics, AI/ML, cybersecurity, IoT and robotics. Nasscom’s FutureSkills platform is an initiative aimed at reskilling and upskilling two million professionals.
One of the top employment generators, India’s IT industry has laid off thousands of people in the last 2-3 years as automation and digitisation disrupted several existing roles. About 20-35% of the jobs in the IT-BPM sector are threatened due to automation, according to a Nasscom-FICCI-EY Future of Jobs in India study.
At the same time, however, a lot more job roles will be created. According to the WEF’s Future of Jobs Report 2018, technology disruption will create 133 million new jobs.
IT major Infosys has created more than 75 new courses for its employees to be future-ready. The company has adopted several strategies, including creating full stack workforce, power programmers, enabling niche design skills and domain skills, said Krishnamurthy Shankar, executive vice president and group head of human resource at Infosys.
Mphasis has developed the Mphasis Technology Council and Mphasis Architecture Council. The aim is to make the crucial leap from traditional IT services to digital IT services and transform every employee into geeks, said Srikanth Karra, chief human resource officer, Mphasis.
In the last 18 months, Cognizant has reskilled and upskilled over 110,000 of its associates via Cognizant Academy, enabling them with high-end skills in areas such as data science, design thinking, cyber security, interactivity and gamification, the Internet of Things, automation, analytics, cloud technologies, AI, machine learning, and enterprise technologies such as Salesforce and SAP.
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Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Dapagliflozin and Saxagliptin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Aged 10 to Below 18 Years Old
First Posted : June 26, 2017
Last Update Posted : December 10, 2020
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the drugs dapagliflozin and saxagliptin in patients with Type 2 Diabetes who are aged 10 to below 18 years old and are currently taking metformin, insulin, or both drugs.
Dapagliflozin and saxagliptin are both approved for use in patients with Type 2 Diabetes aged 18 years or older. Dapagliflozin (alone or in combination with other antidiabetic drugs) is available for use in adults in approximately 40 countries worldwide including the USA and Europe. Saxagliptin (alone or in combination with other antidiabetic drugs) is available for use in adults in approximately 90 countries worldwide. This study will assess how well dapagliflozin and saxagliptin work by finding out how these treatments affect blood glucose (sugar) levels compared to placebo (a pill that contains no active drug), in children and adolescents. Dapagliflozin and saxagliptin are considered investigational products in this study since while they have been approved for use in adults (patients 18 years or older), they haven't been approved for children and adolescents due to lack of clinical studies in this specific population.
Patients with Type 2 Diabetes have higher levels of blood glucose (sugar) than patients who do not have this disease. The high level of sugar in the blood can lead to serious short-term and long-term medical problems. The main goal of treating diabetic patients is to lower blood glucose to a normal level. Lowering and controlling blood glucose help prevent or delay complications of diabetes, such as heart disease, kidney, eye and nerve diseases, and the possibility of amputation.
Dapagliflozin is a drug that helps to reduce blood glucose (sugar) levels by helping the kidneys to remove excess glucose from the blood and excrete it in the urine. It prevents the kidneys from returning glucose from the urine back into the bloodstream.
Saxagliptin increases insulin production when blood glucose levels are high. Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas that allows the body to use sugar (glucose) from the food that is eaten for energy or to store glucose for future use. Saxagliptin helps to improve blood sugar levels in response to a meal and between meals if blood glucose levels are not lowered effectively. Saxagliptin does not work when the blood glucose is low. Saxagliptin also helps to decrease the amount of sugar made by the body. Together, these processes reduce blood glucose levels and help to control Type 2 Diabetes.
The subject will either receive one of the active study drugs or a placebo (a pill that looks identical but contains inactive drug). This study will be double blind; this means that neither the subject, nor the study doctor will know which treatment the subject will receive.
Which treatment the subject receives is decided by a computer, purely by chance; this is called a "random assignment".
For this study, there will first be a screening phase of up to 6 months if Investigator thinks that some of the screening tests can be repeated, followed by a 2 week lead in phase. Thereafter there will be a 26W short-term treatment phase (W1-26), and a 26 W long-term treatment phase (W27-52). Following this there will be a follow-up telephone call on week 56 and a post study visit at W104. At day 1 visit after the lead in phase the subject will be randomly assigned to receive one of 3 treatments: dapagliflozin 5 mg, saxagliptin 2.5 mg or placebo in a blinded manner. This treatment will continue up to week 14. Then after week 14, and until the end of the study, the subject will be assigned to receive one of the following 5 treatments: dapagliflozin 5 mg, dapagliflozin 10 mg, saxagliptin 2.5 mg, saxagliptin 5 mg or placebo in a blinded manner. The drugs assigned after week 14 will be the same drugs as at Day 1, but some of the groups will receive them at a higher dose.Starting at W32 or W40, i.e., after the end of the primary endpoints, patients with background medication of metformin only, and an HbA1c value < 7.5% at W26 or W32, will undergo a third randomization. Eligible subjects from the treatment arms will undergo the randomized withdrawal of background medication, while eligible patients from the placebo arm will undergo, in addition to randomized withdrawal of background medication a randomized switch to active treatment.
Short- and long-term period study visits can be delayed by a maximum of 11 months in total. If the duration of investigational product administration is longer than 52 (+1) weeks, the safety follow-up period should be shortened such that the complete study duration does not exceed 104 weeks. The W104 visit should not be delayed.If more than 12 weeks elapse between the HbA1c collection at W26 and the third rand at W32, or the HbA1c collection at W32 and the third rand at W40, the subject should not go through this rand as the HbA1c value would no longer be reliable to ascertain eligibility for the third rand
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Drug: Dapagliflozin Drug: Saxagliptin Drug: Placebo Phase 3
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In pediatric Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) subjects on diet and exercise and metformin, or insulin, or metformin and insulin:
The primary research hypothesis for dapagliflozin is whether addition of dapagliflozin, including up-titration if needed, results in a greater mean reduction from baseline in glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) as compared to placebo when each are administered over 26 weeks of oral double-blind add-on treatment.
The primary research hypothesis for saxagliptin is whether addition of saxagliptin, including up-titration if needed, results in a greater mean reduction from baseline in HbA1c as compared to placebo when each are administered over 26 weeks of oral double-blind add-on treatment.
Study Design: The proposed study is a 26-week Phase 3b, multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel group study with a 26-week safety extension period to evaluate the safety and efficacy of dapagliflozin (5 mg and 10 mg), and, separately, saxagliptin (2.5 mg and 5 mg) in pediatric subjects with T2DM, and an additional post study visit at Week 104 for assessment of measures of growth and maturity. Approximately 243 pediatric subjects will be randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to receive dapagliflozin 5 mg, saxagliptin 2.5 mg, or placebo. Approximately 81 subjects will be randomized to each treatment arm.
After a 26-week, double-blind, ST treatment period, the primary efficacy endpoint will be assessed. This will be followed by a 26-week, site- and subject-blind LT safety extension period. Dapagliflozin and, separately, saxagliptin will be compared against the single shared placebo comparator.
Measures of growth and maturity will be assessed at the Week 104 post study visit.
Subjects will be required to have been treated with diet and exercise and a stable dose of at least 1000 mg metformin (IR or XR) for a minimum of 8 weeks, or a stable baseline dose of insulin for a minimum of 8 weeks, or a stable combination of at least 1000 mg metformin and insulin for a minimum of 8 weeks prior to randomization. At least 50% of subjects will be on a stable baseline dose of metformin, with or without concurrent insulin therapy. At least 30% of total subjects will be between the ages of 10 and 14 years and at least one third, but no more than two thirds, female subjects.
During the 2-week lead-in period, subjects will be instructed on a diet and exercise program (in accordance with the American Diabetes Association [ADA] or similar local guidelines) to be followed for the study duration. Subjects will maintain their baseline types and/or doses of antidiabetic therapy throughout the study (2-week lead-in, 26-week double-blind ST treatment period, and the 26-week blinded safety extension LT treatment period). If applicable, investigators will encourage subjects to keep their insulin doses stable. Down-titration of insulin will be allowed only as necessary to prevent hypoglycemia and will be at the discretion of the Investigator. Home glucose meters to monitor glucose control will be dispensed to subjects and self-blood glucose monitoring (SBGM) requirements and procedures will be explained. Subjects will also be instructed on the use of the subject diary to record self-monitored glucose levels and daily insulin dose, if applicable. Subjects will also receive a blood ketone meter for testing when DKA is suspected.
After the lead-in period, eligible subjects with HbA1c of 6.5% to 10.5% at screening will be randomized 1:1:1 to receive oral, double-blind, dapagliflozin 5 mg (approximately 81 subjects), saxagliptin 2.5 mg (approximately 81 subjects), or placebo (approximately 81 subjects). Randomization will be stratified based on baseline anti-diabetes treatment regimen (stable baseline dose of metformin (IR or XR), a stable baseline dose of insulin, or a stable combination of metformin and insulin), gender, and age (10 to below 15 years of age, 15 to below 18 years of age).
A blinded HbA1c assessment will be performed at Week 12. All subjects with Week 12 HbA1c values < 7% will remain on previously assigned randomized treatment (dapagliflozin 5 mg, or saxagliptin 2.5 mg, or placebo) after the Week 12 assessment. Subjects assigned to the dapagliflozin treatment arm at Day 1 Randomization with Week 12 HbA1c values >= 7% will be re-randomized in a 1:1 ratio to continue on the low-dose treatment (dapagliflozin 5 mg) or up-titrate to the high-dose treatment (dapagliflozin 10 mg) after the Week 12 assessment. Similarly, subjects assigned to the saxagliptin treatment arm at Day 1 Randomization with Week 12 HbA1c values >= 7% will be re randomized in a 1:1 ratio to continue on the low-dose treatment (saxagliptin 2.5 mg) or up-titrate to the high-dose treatment (saxagliptin 5 mg) after the Week 12 assessment. Subjects assigned to the placebo treatment arm at Day 1 Randomization with Week 12 HbA1c values >= 7% will continue on placebo treatment. To maintain the blinding of treatments as well as HbA1c results, all placebo subjects and all subjects taking saxagliptin or dapagliflozin with an HbA1c < 7% at week 12 will go through a dummy 2nd randomization process that will be indistinguishable (for the subjects and site personnel) from the actual 2nd randomization. During the Week 14 visit, blinded study drug will be dispensed to all subjects in accordance with new treatment assignments based on Week 12 HbA1c assessments. After completion of assessments at Week 26, a subset of eligible subjects who are receiving background medication with metformin only will undergo a third randomization (randomized withdrawal of background medication) at either Week 32 or Week 40. Eligibility for randomized withdrawal from background medication will be restricted to subjects who are receiving background treatment with metformin only, and who have HbA1c < 7.5% at Week 26 or Week 32 provided they have not initiated rescue glycemic control therapy or been withdrawn from study drug. Subjects who are receiving background medication with metformin only, who do not qualify for the third randomization at Week 32 due to an HbA1c ≥ 7.5% at Week 26, may qualify for the third randomization at Week 40 if HbA1c < 7.5% at Week 32. Subjects who have passed Week 40 will not be included in the randomized withdrawal of background medication
After completion of the ST treatment period, all subjects will enter the LT treatment period. All subjects, including those randomized to receive placebo, will continue with their randomized study medication assigned after the Week 12 assessment in the site- and subject blind LT treatment period. Adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs) will be assessed during a Week 56 phone visit.In case a visit is delayed for any reason, subsequent visits should be scheduled such that an interval of at least 12 weeks is maintained between the:
Week 14 visit and the Week 26 visit.
Third randomization (for subjects undergoing third randomization; occurring at the Week 32 or the Week 40 visit) and the Week 52 visit.
If more than 12 weeks elapse between the HbA1c collection at Week 26 and the third randomization at Week 32, or the HbA1c collection at Week 32 and the third randomization at Week 40, the subject should not go through this randomization as the HbA1c value would no longer be reliable to ascertain eligibility for the third randomization. Short- and long term period study visits can be delayed by a maximum of 11 months in total. If the duration of IP administration is longer than 52 (+1) weeks, the safety follow-up period should be shortened such that the complete study duration does not exceed 104 weeks.
Subjects who discontinue study drug before the end of the study treatment period will enter a non-treatment, follow up phase, in which subjects will follow their visit schedules with modified assessments until study completion. Subjects will attend a post-study visit at Week 104, for assessment of measures of growth and maturity.This visit should be completed without delay (at 104 weeks from Day 1 + 7 days), regardless of whether any other study visits were delayed.
If scheduled visits at clinical sites will be significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., there is a risk that the subject may be exposed to COVID-19 when visiting the site), home visits by study site personnel/vendor are allowed in countries where this is logistically feasible and considered acceptable. Before such a visit, a risk assessment that considers the potential risks to both the subject and the study personnel has to be performed.
Discontinued subjects will not be replaced. Samples for analysis of plasma levels of dapagliflozin, saxagliptin and its metabolite 5-Hydroxy saxagliptin (5 OH saxagliptin) will be collected pre-dose and approximately 2 hours post-dose (+/- 1 hour) during the Week 6, 12, 20, and 26 visits.
Samples for analysis of plasma glucose will be collected pre-dose during the Day 1 visit, and pre-dose and approximately 2 hours post-dose (+/- 1 hour) during the Week 6, 12, 20, and 26 visits.
Plasma samples for analysis of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) activity will be collected pre-dose during the Day 1 visit, and at 2 (+/-1) hours post-dose during the Week 6, 12, 20, and 26 visits.Samples may be collected at additional time points during the study if warranted and agreed upon between the investigator and the Sponsor, eg, for safety reasons.
All plasma samples will be drawn in the fasting condition. During the course of the trial, subjects may be eligible for the addition of open-label rescue medication to their blinded treatment regimen in order to treat ongoing hyperglycemia. Insulin may be used as rescue, at the Investigator's discretion.
Pre-specified glycemic criteria, based upon self-monitored blood glucose (SMBG) FPG, or single central laboratory FPG and repeat confirmatory FPG have been established during the treatment period, starting at Week 6, and up to but not including the Week 52 visit, to determine eligibility for open-label rescue medication.
The sample size for this study was selected to be consistent with the research hypotheses.
Dapagliflozin and saxagliptin will be compared with placebo separately. The Bonferroni method to control the type 1 error rate across two comparisons with respect to the two groups of research hypotheses (dapagliflozin vs placebo and saxagliptin vs placebo) will be used. No comparisons between saxagliptin and dapagliflozin will be performed.
The sample size for this study is based on the ability to detect a 0.5% improvement over placebo for dapagliflozin and saxagliptin in change from baseline in HbA1c at Week 26 (ST) with at least 80% power for each comparison at a two sided alpha level of 0.025. Assuming a standard deviation of 0.9% for change from baseline HbA1c at Week 26, a total of 237 pediatric subjects will be randomized in a 1:1:1 ratio to receive dapagliflozin 5 mg (79 subjects), saxagliptin 2.5 mg (79 subjects), or placebo (79 subjects) respectively. Assuming that 2% of subjectsdo not have a primary endpoint, a total of approximately 243 subjects will be randomized. Randomization will be stratified based on the baseline anti-diabetic treatment regimen (stable baseline dose of metformin [IR or XR]), a stable baseline dose of insulin, or a stable combination of metformin [IR or XR] and insulin), gender, and age (10 to below 15 years of age, 15 to below 18 years of age).
The anticipated difference of 0.5% between each study drug (saxagliptin and dapagliflozin) and placebo used in sample size estimation is consistent with estimates that were obtained in adult clinical trials with saxagliptin or dapagliflozin as add on to anti-diabetic medication where the primary endpoint was improvement in HbA1c after 24 weeks treatment. The standard deviation estimate of 0.9% is consistent with estimates obtained in these adult studies as well as with published estimates from pediatric trials of other anti-diabetic medications.
Analyses:
Dapagliflozin and saxagliptin will be summarized separately. A common placebo group will be included in each summary.
In addition, within the analyses of saxagliptin, the overall (combined low-dose and high-dose) efficacy and safety analyses will be repeated for the subgroup of subjects on a stable baseline dose of metformin (IR or XR) (with or without insulin). For these analyses, the saxagliptin treatment regimens will be combined into one group and compared to the (common) placebo group. P values corresponding to subgroup comparisons will be reported for the primary and secondary efficacy endpoints, and will be reported at the nominal significance level.
All efficacy analyses will be performed using the Randomized Subjects Data Set (all randomized subjects who receive at least one dose of study medication during the treatment period) unless otherwise specified.
The following treatment regimens are considered for analysis:
Low-dose/high-dose: Initial treatment of the low-dose followed by up-titrating to the high-dose for those who do not achieve the glycemic target of HbA1c <7% at week 12
Low-dose: Initial treatment of the low-dose followed by continuing treatment on the low-dose drug for those who do not achieve the glycemic target of HbA1c <7% at week 12 For each drug, the primary comparison between the low-dose/high-dose and placebo regimens will be tested at a two sided alpha level of 0.025.
The primary efficacy analysis will be performed using a weighted analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). Separate models will be used for saxagliptin and dapagliflozin analyses, and each analysis will include the (common) placebo control. Each model will have terms for baseline value, treatment group, and randomization strata.
For the comparison of the low-dose/high-dose treatment regimen versus placebo, all subjects who had HbA1c<7% at Week 12 and remained on the low-dose will get a weight of one. The subjects who had HbA1c >= 7% at Week 12 and continued on the low-dose will get a weight of 0. The subjects who had HbA1c>= 7% at Week 12 and received the high-dose will have a weight of 2. All subjects who do not undergo the second randomization and all placebo subjects will get a weight of one. The intent-to-treat (ITT) estimand will be evaluated as the primary estimand. Missing values for Week 26 will be imputed using the multiple imputation method. The details of the imputation method will be presented in the statistical analysis plan. Point estimates and 95% confidence intervals will be calculated based on maximum likelihood for the adjusted mean changes within each treatment group as well as for the differences in adjusted mean changes between treatment groups.
To assess the robustness of the primary efficacy analysis for the change in HbA1c from baseline to Week 26, additional sensitivity analysis may be performed using the Evaluable Subjects Data Set if > 10% of the subjects in any treatment group in the Randomized Subjects Data Set have relevant protocol deviations.
The primary endpoint will also be compared between the low-dose treatment regimen and placebo. In addition, up titrating to high-dose and continuing on low-dose will be compared in the subset of saxagliptin and dapagliflozin subjects who had HbA1c >= 7% at Week 12. These analyses are described under secondary efficacy analyses.
Secondary efficacy analyses will also be performed separately for each drug (saxagliptin and dapagliflozin). For each drug, the following sequential testing order will be employed to control multiplicity of testing for the secondary objectives.
Comparison of mean reduction in HbA1c from baseline at Week 26 between the low-dose treatment regimen and placebo
Comparison of mean reduction in HbA1c from baseline at Week 26 between overall drug treatment and placebo
Comparison of mean reduction in FPG from baseline at Week 26 between the low dose/high-dose treatment regimen and placebo
Comparison of mean reduction in FPG from baseline at Week 26 between the low-dose treatment regimen and placebo
Comparison of mean reduction in FPG from baseline at Week 26 between overall drug treatment and placebo
Comparison of the percentage of subjects with baseline HbA1c>= 7% who achieve an HbA1c level < 7.0% at Week 26 between the low-dose/high-dose treatment regimen and placebo
Comparison of the percentage of subjects with baseline HbA1c >= 7% who achieve an HbA1c level < 7.0% at Week 26 between the low-dose treatment regimen and placebo
Comparison of the percentage of subjects with baseline HbA1c >= 7% who achieve an HbA1c level < 7.0% at Week 26 between overall drug treatment and placebo
Comparison of mean reduction in HbA1c from baseline at Week 26 between the high dose and the low-dose in subjects who do not achieve an HbA1c < 7% at Week 12
Comparison of mean reduction in FPG from baseline at Week 26 between the high dose and the low-dose in subjects who do not achieve an HbA1c < 7% at Week 12
Comparison of the percentage of subjects with baseline HbA1c >= 7% who achieve an HbA1c level < 7.0% at Week 26 between the high-dose and the low-dose in subjects who do not achieve an HbA1c < 7% at Week 12 When the sequential testing stops for non-significance, nominal p-values and adjusted means will be provided for the remaining comparisons.
For each drug, weighted ANCOVA analysis will be performed for the change from baseline in HbA1c at Week 26 to compare the placebo and the low-dose treatment regimen. For this analysis, all subjects who had HbA1c < 7% at Week 12 and remained on the low-dose will get a weight of one. The subjects who had HbA1c >= 7% at Week 12 and continued on the low-dose will get a weight of 2. The subjects who had HbA1c >= 7% at Week 12 and received the high-dose will have a weight of 0. All subjects who do not undergo the second randomization and all placebo subjects will get a weight of one.
For subjects on saxagliptin and dapagliflozin and who had HbA1c >= 7% at Week 12, the change from baseline HbA1c at Week 26 (ST) will be compared between the subjects re-randomized to remain on the low-dose and the subjects who are re-randomized to the high- dose using an ANCOVA.
Change from baseline of HbA1c at Week 26 (ST) will be compared also using a repeated measures analysis between overall drug and placebo. For this analysis, both treatment regimens will be combined into one treatment group for each drug.
Change from baseline at Week 26 (ST) in FPG will be analyzed similar to the primary weighted analyses of change from baseline in HbA1c at Week 26.
The proportion of subjects achieving HbA1c < 7.0% at Week 26 (ST) will be analyzed using weighted logistic regression with adjustment for the baseline HbA1c measurement and the randomization strata. Weighting for the subjects will be applied similarly to a weighting in the analysis of change from baseline in HbA1c. Subjects with missing a response at Week 26 will be imputed by dichotomizing the imputed values of HbA1c at Week 26.
The assessment of safety will be based on the analyses of AEs, vital signs, physical examinations, electrocardiograms, hypoglycemia, DKA, safety laboratory evaluations, and measures of growth and maturity. All safety analyses will be performed using the Treated Subjects Data Set. Dapagliflozin and saxagliptin will be summarized separately. Treatment regimens (low-dose or low-dose/high-dose) will be combined for saxagliptin and dapagliflozin to provide the safety summary for overall saxagliptin and overall dapagliflozin compared to placebo. A common placebo group will be included in each summary.
Measures of growth, bone and maturation markers will also be summarized for the combined ST + LT + additional post study visit at Week 104.
Monitoring The Sponsor/designee representatives will review data centrally to identify potential issues to determine a schedule of on-site visits for targeted review of study records.
Representatives of the Sponsor (or designee) must be allowed to visit all study site locations periodically to assess the data quality and study integrity. On site they will review study records and directly compare them with source documents, discuss the conduct of the study with the Investigator, and verify that the facilities remain acceptable.Off-site monitoring visits and remote source data verification are allowed when restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic prevent on site visits (e.g., monitors may not be able to access the sites in a timely manner). Should this occur, it should be documented and the reasons be available for review by the Sponsor and during inspections by any Regulatory Authorities In addition, the study may be evaluated by the Sponsor (or designee) internal auditors and government inspectors who must be allowed access to Case Report Forms (CRFs), source documents, other study files, and study facilities. The Sponsor (or designee) audit reports will be kept confidential.
The investigator must notify the Sponsor (or designee) promptly of any inspections scheduled by regulatory authorities, and promptly forward copies of inspection reports to the Sponsor/designee.
Records Retention The investigator must retain all study records and source documents for the maximum period required by applicable regulations and guidelines, or institution procedures, or for the period specified by the Sponsor/designee, whichever is longer. The investigator must contact the Sponsor/designee prior to destroying any records associated with the study.
The Sponsor/designee will notify the Investigator when the study records are no longer needed.
If the Investigator withdraws from the study (e.g., relocation, retirement), the records shall be transferred to a mutually agreed upon designee (e.g., another investigator, IRB). Notice of such transfer will be given in writing to the Sponsor/designee.
Study Drug Records
It is the responsibility of the Investigator to ensure that a current disposition record of study drug (inventoried and dispensed) is maintained at the study site to include Investigational Products (IPs). Except where the IP has to be sent directly to the subjects' homes due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) pandemic. Any unused IP sent directly to subjects' homes should be returned to the site at the next on-site visit.Records or logs must comply with applicable regulations and guidelines and should include:
Amount received and placed in storage area
Amount currently in storage area
Label identification number or batch number
Amount dispensed to and returned by each subject, including unique subject identifiers
Amount transferred to another area/site for dispensing or storage
Non study disposition (e.g., lost, wasted)
Amount destroyed at study site, if applicable
Amount returned to the Sponsor/designee
Retain samples for bioavailability/bioequivalence, if applicable
Dates and initials of person responsible for IP dispensing/accountability, as per the Delegation of Authority Form The Sponsor/designee will provide forms to facilitate inventory control if the investigational site does not have an established system that meets these requirements.
Case Report Forms An investigator is required to prepare and maintain adequate and accurate case histories designed to record all observations and other data pertinent to the investigation on each individual treated or entered as a control in the investigation. Data that are derived from source documents and reported on the CRF must be consistent with the source documents or the discrepancies must be explained. Additional clinical information may be collected and analyzed in an effort to enhance understanding of product safety. Case report forms may be requested for AEs and/or laboratory abnormalities that are reported or identified during the course of the study.
For sites using the Sponsor/designee's Electronic Data Capture (EDC) tool, electronic CRFs will be prepared for all data collection fields except for fields specific to SAEs and pregnancy, which will be reported on the electronic SAE form and Pregnancy Surveillance Form, respectively. If electronic SAE form is not available, a paper SAE form can be used. Spaces may be left blank only in those circumstances permitted by study-specific CRF completion guidelines provided by the Sponsor/designee.
The confidentiality of records that could identify subjects must be protected, respecting the privacy and confidentiality rules in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirement(s).
The investigator will maintain a signature sheet to document signatures and initials of all persons authorized to make entries and/or corrections on CRFs.
The completed CRF, including any paper or electronic SAE/pregnancy CRFs, must be promptly reviewed, signed, and dated by the Investigator or qualified physician who is a co-investigator and who is delegated this task on the Delegation of Authority Form. For electronic CRFs, review and approval/signature is completed electronically through the Sponsor/designee's EDC tool. The investigator must retain a copy of the CRFs including records of the changes and corrections.Data entered in the eCRF that are transcribed from source documents must be consistent with the source documents or the discrepancies must be explained.
Each individual electronically signing electronic CRFs must meet Sponsor/designee training requirements and must only access the Sponsor/designee's EDC tool using the unique user account provided by the Sponsor/designee. User accounts are not to be shared or reassigned to other individuals.
Intervention Model Description: Eligible subjects with HbA1c of 6.5% to 10.5% at screening will be randomized 1:1:1 to receive dapagliflozin 5 mg, saxagliptin 2.5 mg, or placebo. Blinded HbA1c assessment will be performed at Week 12. All subjects with Week 12 HbA1c < 7% will remain on previously assigned randomized treatment. Subjects taking dapagliflozin with Week 12 HbA1c ≥ 7% will be re-randomized in a 1:1 ratio to continue on the low-dose treatment (dapagliflozin 5 mg) or up titrate to the high-dose treatment (dapagliflozin 10 mg). Subjects taking saxagliptin with Week 12 HbA1c ≥ 7% will be re-randomized in a 1:1 ratio to continue on the low-dose treatment (saxagliptin 2.5 mg) or up-titrate to the high-dose treatment (saxagliptin 5 mg). Subjects taking placebo with Week 12 HbA1c ≥ 7% will continue on placebo treatment. All placebo subjects and all subjects taking saxagliptin or dapagliflozin with HbA1c < 7% at Week 12 will go through a dummy 2nd randomization process for maintaining the blinding.
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Official Title: A 26 Week, Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Phase 3 Trial With a 26 Week Safety Extension Period Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Dapagliflozin 5 and 10 mg, and Saxagliptin 2.5 and 5 mg in Pediatric Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Are Between 10 and Below 18 Years of Age
Actual Study Start Date : October 11, 2017
Estimated Primary Completion Date : September 20, 2022
Estimated Study Completion Date : August 21, 2023
MedlinePlus Genetics related topics: Type 2 diabetes
Drug Information available for: Saxagliptin Dapagliflozin Dapagliflozin propanediol
Experimental: Low dose Dapagliflozin
Oral route. Start with a low dose of dapagliflozin administered once daily and remain on the low dose regardless of your HbA1c at week 12.
Drug: Dapagliflozin
Tablets, Oral, 5mg , Once daily Tablets, Oral, 10mg, Once daily
Other Name: Forxiga
Experimental: Low dose/high dose Dapagliflozin
Oral route. Start with a low dose of Dapagliflozin administered once daily and up titrate to the high dose Dapagliflozin administered once daily if HbA1c >= 7% at week 12
Experimental: Low dose Saxagliptin
Oral route. Start with a low dose of saxagliptin administered once daily and remain on the low dose regardless of your HbA1c at week 12
Drug: Saxagliptin
Tablets, Oral, 2.5mg Once daily Tablets, Oral, 5mg, Once daily
Other Name: Onglyza
Experimental: Low dose/high dose Saxagliptin
Oral route. Start with a low dose of saxagliptin administered once daily and up titrate to the high dose if HbA1c >= 7% at week 12
Placebo Comparator: Placebo arm
Oral route. Placebo tablets administered for 52 weeks
Matching placebo to dapagliflozin 5mg and 10 mg/saxagliptin 2.5 mg and 5 mg, Tablets, oral, Once daily
Change from baseline in HbA1c at Week 26 [ Time Frame: 26 weeks ]
To determine if there will be a greater mean reduction from baseline in HbA1c achieved after 26 weeks of oral double-blind add-on therapy of dapagliflozin 5 mg or saxagliptin 2.5 mg (with titration to the high-dose for those who do not achieve the glycemic target of HbA1c < 7% at 12 weeks) compared to placebo in pediatric T2DM subjects with HbA1c levels of 6.5 to 10.5% on diet and exercise and metformin (IR or XR), insulin, or metformin (IR or XR) plus insulin.
Change from baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose at Week 26 [ Time Frame: 26 weeks ]
To determine if there will be a greater mean reduction from baseline in Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) achieved after 26 weeks of oral double-blind add-on therapy of dapagliflozin 5 mg or saxagliptin 2.5 mg (with titration to the high-dose for those who do not achieve the glycemic target of HbA1c <7% at 12 weeks) compared to placebo in pediatric T2DM subjects with HbA1c of 6.5 to 10.5% on diet and exercise and metformin (IR or XR), insulin, or metformin (IR or XR) plus insulin
Percentage of subjects with baseline HbA1c ≥ 7%, who achieve an HbA1c level < 7.0% at Week 26 [ Time Frame: 26 weeks ]
To compare the percentage of subjects with baseline HbA1c ≥ 7% who achieve an HbA1c level < 7.0% after 26 weeks of oral double-blind add-on therapy of dapagliflozin 5 mg or saxagliptin 2.5 mg (with titration to the high-dose for those who do not achieve the glycemic target of HbA1c <7% at 12 weeks) versus placebo in pediatric T2DM subjects with HbA1c of 6.5 to 10.5% on diet and exercise and metformin (IR or XR), insulin, or metformin (IR or XR) plus insulin
Other Outcome Measures:
Percentage of subjects who require glycemic rescue medication or discontinue the study medication due to lack of efficacy during the 26-week treatment period [ Time Frame: 26 weeks ]
To compare the percentage of subjects requiring glycemic rescue medication or discontinuing study medication due to lack of efficacy with dapagliflozin or saxagliptin against the percentage with placebo during 26 weeks of oral double-blind add-on treatment in pediatric T2DM subjects with HbA1c of 6.5 to 10.5% on diet and exercise and metformin (IR or XR), insulin, or metformin (IR or XR) plus insulin.
To assess the mean change from baseline in HbA1c achieved with dapagliflozin therapy versus placebo, and separately, achieved with saxagliptin therapy versus placebo after 52 weeks of oral blinded add-on treatment in pediatric T2DM subjects with HbA1c of 6.5 to 10.5% on diet and exercise and metformin (IR or XR), insulin, or metformin (IR or XR) plus insulin.
Change from baseline in FPG at Week 52 [ Time Frame: 52 weeks ]
To assess the mean change from baseline in FPG achieved with dapagliflozin therapy versus placebo, and separately, achieved with saxagliptin therapy versus placebo after 52 weeks of oral blinded add-on treatment in pediatric T2DM subjects with HbA1c of 6.5 to 10.5% on diet and exercise and metformin (IR or XR), insulin, or metformin (IR or XR) plus insulin
Percentage of subjects with baseline HbA1c ≥ 7% who achieve an HbA1c level < 7.0% at Week 52 [ Time Frame: 52 weeks ]
To assess the percentage of subjects with baseline HbA1c ≥ 7% who achieve an HbA1c level < 7.0% after 52 weeks of oral blinded add-on therapy with dapagliflozin versus placebo, or saxagliptin versus placebo in pediatric T2DM subjects with HbA1c of 6.5 to 10.5% on diet and exercise and metformin (IR or XR), insulin, or metformin (IR or XR) plus insulin.
Ages Eligible for Study: 10 Years to 18 Years (Child, Adult)
Signed Written Informed Consent
Previously diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by World Health Organization/ADA criteria
HbA1c between 6.5% and 10.5% obtained at screening.
Currently on diet and exercise and stable dose of at least 1000 mg metformin (IR or XR) for a minimum of 8 weeks, or stable dose of insulin for a minimum of 8 weeks, or a stable combination of at least 1000 mg metformin (IR or XR) and insulin for a minimum of 8 weeks prior to randomization. For those children on insulin, investigators will confirm that attempts at removing insulin from the subject's therapeutic regimen had been previously made but had not been successful.
Age and Reproductive Status
Male and female patients eligible if 10 years of age, up to but not including 18 years of age at the time of enrollment/screening. At least 30% of total subjects will be between the ages of 10 and 14 years and at least one third, but no more than two thirds, female subjects.
Women of childbearing potential must have a negative pregnancy test within 24 hours prior to the start of study drug.
Women must not be breastfeeding.
Women of childbearing potential must agree to follow instructions for method(s) of contraception for the duration of treatment with study drugs: saxagliptin, and dapagliflozin, plus 5 half-lives of study drugs or 30 days (whichever is longer), plus 30 days (duration of ovulatory cycle) for a total of 60 days post treatment completion.
Target Disease Exceptions
Presence of Type 1 diabetes, as demonstrated by Preexisting diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes,
Previous diagnosis of monogenic etiology of Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) within 6 months of screening
Current use of the following medications for the treatment of diabetes, or use within the specified timeframe prior to screening for the main study:
Eight weeks: sulfonylureas, alpha glucosidase inhibitors, metiglinide, oral or injectable incretins or incretin mimetics, other antidiabetes medications not otherwise specified.
Sixteen weeks: thiazolidinediones, DPP-4 inhibitors (with no reported medication related AEs related to DPP-4 inhibitors), sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors (with no reported medication related AEs related to SGLT-2 inhibitors)
Initiation or discontinuation of prescription or non-prescription weight loss drugs within 8 weeks of screening. Use of prescription or non-prescription weight loss drugs must be stable during the study.
Medical History and Concurrent Diseases
Pregnant, positive serum pregnancy test, planning to become pregnant during the clinical trials, or breastfeeding
History of unstable or rapidly progressive renal disease
History of unresolved vesico-ureteral reflux
History of or current, acute or chronic pancreatitis
History of hemoglobinopathy, with the exception of sickle cell trait or thalassemia minor; or chronic or recurrent hemolysis
Malignancy within 5 years of the screening visit (with the exception of treated basal cell or treated squamous cell carcinoma)
Replacement or chronic systemic corticosteroid therapy, defined as any dose of systemic corticosteroid taken for > 4 weeks within 3 months prior to the Day 1 visit
Physical and Laboratory Test Findings
Abnormal renal function,
An abnormal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) value at enrollment will be further evaluated for free T4. Subjects with abnormal free T4 values will be excluded.
Hematuria (confirmed by microscopy at screening) with no explanation as judged by the Investigator up to randomization.
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) or alanine aminotransferase (ALT) > 2× upper limit of normal (ULN), or clinically significant hepatic disease.
Serum total bilirubin (TB) > 2x ULN unless exclusively caused by Gilbert's syndrome
Positive serologic evidence of current infectious liver disease including anti hepatitis A virus (HAV) (IgM), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or anti hepatitis C virus (HCV). Patients who have isolated positive anti-hepatitis B surface antibodies may be included.
Anemia of any etiology
Volume-depleted subjects.
Allergies and Adverse Drug Reaction
Known allergy, sensitivity or contraindication to any study drug or its excipient/vehicle
Other Exclusion Criteria
Subject is currently abusing alcohol or other drugs or has done so within the last 6 months prior to the screening visit.
Prisoners or subjects who are involuntarily incarcerated. (Note: under certain specific circumstances a person who has been imprisoned may be included or permitted to continue as a subject. Strict conditions apply and Sponsor/designee approval is required.)
Subjects who are compulsorily detained for treatment of either a psychiatric or physical (e.g., infectious disease) illness.
Psychiatric or cognitive disorder that will, in the opinion of investigators, limit the subject's ability to comply with the study medications and monitoring.
Subjects who have contraindications to therapy as outlined in the saxagliptin and dapagliflozin Investigator Brochure or local package inserts.
Participation and receiving IP in another clinical study during the prior 3 months
Contact: AstraZeneca Clinical Study Information Center 1-877-240-9479 information.center@astrazeneca.com
United States, Alabama
Research Site Withdrawn
Saraland, Alabama, United States, 36571
Research Site Recruiting
Huntington Park, California, United States, 90255
Long Beach, California, United States, 90806
Hialeah, Florida, United States, 33012
Hollywood, Florida, United States, 33021
Miami Springs, Florida, United States, 33166
Spring Hill, Florida, United States, 34609
United States, Georgia
Chamblee, Georgia, United States, 30341
Norcross, Georgia, United States, 30093
Stockbridge, Georgia, United States, 30281
United States, Idaho
Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States, 83404-7596
United States, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70125
Springfield, Massachusetts, United States, 01199-1001
Neptune, New Jersey, United States, 07753
New York, New York, United States, 10029
Memphis, Tennessee, United States, 38116
Edinburg, Texas, United States, 78539
McAllen, Texas, United States, 78503
San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229
Bellevue, Washington, United States, 98007
Tacoma, Washington, United States, 98405
Buenos Aires, Argentina, C1180AAX
Caba, Argentina, C1119ACN
Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aire, Argentina, C1407GTN
Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina, C1405BCH
Research Site Completed
San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina, 4000
San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina, T4000IHE
Blacktown, Australia, 2148
Nedlands, Australia, 6009
Belem, Brazil, 66073-005
Brasilia, Brazil, 71625-009
Campinas, Brazil, 13020-431
Curitiba, Brazil, 80810-040
Fortaleza, Brazil, 60170-320
Goiânia, Brazil, 74110-010
Marília, Brazil, 17519-230
Passo Fundo, Brazil, 99010-080
Porto Alegre, Brazil, 90035-170
Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, 14051-104
Santa Maria, Brazil, 97015-530
Uberaba, Brazil, 38025-260
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V5Z 1M9
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1X8
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H1T 2M4
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H4A 3J1
San Bernardo, Chile, 8050000
Santiago, Chile, 7500701
Beijing, China, 100045
Armenia, Colombia, 630004
Barranquilla, Colombia, 80020
Bogotá, Colombia, 110221
Medellin, Colombia, 050022
Kuopio, Finland, 70029 KYS
Seinäjoki, Finland, 60100
Tampere, Finland, 33520
Ahmedabad, India, 380008
Aurangabad, India, 431003
Bangalore, India, 560002
Bikaner, India, 334003
Chandigarh, India, 160012
Coimbatore, India, 641009
Hyderabad, India, 500012
Kolkata, India, 700054
Kozhikode, India, 67300
Nagpur, India, 440003
Nashik, India, 422002
Pune, India, 411030
Vadodara, India, 390001
Visakhapatnam, India, 530002
Ancona, Italy, 60123
Modena, Italy, 41124
Daejeon-si, Korea, Republic of, 35233
Incheon, Korea, Republic of, 22332
Seongnam-si, Korea, Republic of, 13620
Wonju-si, Korea, Republic of, 26426
George Town, Malaysia, 10450
Ipoh, Malaysia, 30990
Johor Bahru, Malaysia, 80100
Klang, Malaysia, 41200
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 88996
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50586
Kuching, Malaysia, 93586
Melaka, Malaysia, 75400
Putrajaya, Malaysia, 62250
Seri Manjung, Malaysia, 32040
Taiping, Malaysia, 34000
Boca del Rio, Mexico, 94290
Celaya, Mexico, 38000
Ciudad Madero, Mexico, 89440
Cuernavaca, Mexico, 62209
Culiacán, Mexico, 80230
Durango, Mexico, 34000
Guadalajara, Mexico, 44150
Merida, Mexico, 97000
Mexico, Mexico, 06700
Monterrey, Mexico, 64460
México, D.F., Mexico, 11410
San Juan del Rio, Mexico, 76800
Veracruz, Mexico, 91900
Zapopan, Mexico, 45116
Auckland, New Zealand, 0626
Grafton, New Zealand, 1023
Havelock North, New Zealand, 6242
Papatoetoe, New Zealand, 2025
Tauranga, New Zealand, 3110
Wellington, New Zealand, 6021
Cebu City, Philippines, 6000
Davao DEL SUR, Philippines, 8000
Quezon City, Philippines, 1100
San Fernando City, Philippines, 2000
Bydgoszcz, Poland, 85-667
Kraków, Poland, 30-149
Rzeszów, Poland, 35-301
Warszawa, Poland, 01-868
Bucuresti, Romania, 52034
Dobrosloveni, Romania, 237143
Satu Mare, Romania, 440055
Timisoara, Romania, 300011
Barnaul, Russian Federation, 656024
Izhevsk, Russian Federation, 426009
Kemerovo, Russian Federation, 650066
Saint-Petersburg, Russian Federation, 197342
Tomsk, Russian Federation, 634050
Ufa, Russian Federation, 450000
Vologda, Russian Federation, 160022
Taichung, Taiwan, 404
Tainan City, Taiwan, 704
Taipei, Taiwan, 112
Bangkok, Thailand, 10400
Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50200
Hat Yai, Thailand, 90110
Muang, Thailand, 57000
Aydin, Turkey, 9010
Bursa, Turkey, 16059
Duzce, Turkey, 81600
Eskisehir, Turkey, 26480
Istanbul, Turkey, 34020
Izmir, Turkey, 35210
Kocaeli, Turkey, 41380
Kurupelit, Turkey, 55139
Manisa, Turkey, 45030
Trabzon, Turkey, 61080
Chernivtsі, Ukraine, 58005
Dnipro, Ukraine, 49023
Kharkiv Region, Ukraine, 61093
Kyiv, Ukraine, 01021
Poltava, Ukraine, 36011
Sumy, Ukraine, 40031
Vinnytsia, Ukraine, 21010
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, 69063
Birmingham, United Kingdom, B4 6NH
London, United Kingdom, E1 1BB
London, United Kingdom, SE13 6LH
London, United Kingdom, SE5 9RS
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, TS4 3BW
Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG7 2UH
Responsible Party: AstraZeneca
Other Study ID Numbers: D1680C00019
2015-005042-66 ( EudraCT Number )
First Posted: June 26, 2017 Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: December 10, 2020
Last Verified: December 2020
Plan Description:
Qualified researchers can request access to anonymized individual patient-level data from AstraZeneca group of companies sponsored clinical trials via the request portal. All request will be evaluated as per the AZ disclosure commitment: https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure.
Yes, indicates that AZ are accepting requests for IPD, but this does not mean all requests will be shared.
Time Frame: AstraZeneca will meet or exceed data availability as per the commitments made to the EFPIA Pharma Data Sharing Principles. For details of our timelines, please rerefer to our disclosure commitment at https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure.
Access Criteria: When a request has been approved AstraZeneca will provide access to the de-identified individual patient-level data in an approved sponsored tool . Signed Data Sharing Agreement (non-negotiable contract for data accessors) must be in place before accessing requested information. Additionally, all users will need to accept the terms and conditions of the SAS MSE to gain access. For additional details, please review the Disclosure Statements at https://astrazenecagrouptrials.pharmacm.com/ST/Submission/Disclosure.
URL: https://astrazenecagroup-dt.pharmacm.com/DT/Home
Keywords provided by AstraZeneca:
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
2-(3-(4-ethoxybenzyl)-4-chlorophenyl)-6-hydroxymethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-3,4,5-triol
Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Incretins
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Dipeptidyl-Peptidase IV Inhibitors
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Question: Can An Independent Contractor Sue For Hostile Work Environment?
What are my rights as a contract employee?
What legal rights do independent contractors have?
What is considered personal harassment?
What behaviors are considered criteria for a hostile work environment?
How do I prove a hostile work environment?
Do I have any rights as a contractor?
What are the 3 types of harassment?
What is legally harassment?
What if your boss is unfair and disrespectful?
What is the average settlement amount for a hostile workplace?
Can independent contractors sue for harassment?
Can you sue for a toxic work environment?
Do labor laws apply to independent contractors?
What four factors could contribute to a hostile work environment?
What are the signs of a toxic workplace?
Can you sue for wrongful termination as a contractor?
Can an employer terminate and rehire an employee as an independent contractor doing the same job?
What is considered an unhealthy work environment?
What can police do about harassment?
Can your boss yell at you in front of other employees?
Complying with minimum wage and child labor laws shouldn’t be an issue with contract staffing.
But you must pay your contractors at least the federal or state minimum wage, whichever is higher.
However, if the employee is nonexempt, you must offer overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in one workweek..
Independent contractors pay their own state and federal taxes. No paycheck deductions occur from the clients like an employee. Managing your own business means accountability for paying your own taxes. Your tax responsibilities include the Self-Employment Tax.
Personal Harassment Personal harassment is a form of workplace harassment that’s not based on one of the protected classes (such as race, gender or religion). Simply, it’s bullying in its most basic form and it’s not illegal but can be damaging nevertheless.
The behavior is discriminatory against gender, race, religion, age, orientation, disability or nation of origin– categories protected by the Equal Opportunity Commission. A reasonable person would find the work environment hostile or abusive. The conduct has become a pervasive and long-lasting problem.
To prove a hostile work environment claim, an employee must prove that the underlying acts were severe or pervasive. To determine if the environment is hostile, the courts consider the totality of the circumstances, including the conduct’s severity.
If you are considered a contractor, you may not have the same legal rights as an employee. For example, most federal laws that prohibit discrimination only apply to employees. … Employers that provide benefits to employees do not have to provide those benefits to contractors.
Sexual harassment can come in the forms of physical, verbal or visual acts.Physical Sexual Harassment.Verbal Sexual Harassment.Visual Sexual Harassment.
Harassment is governed by state laws, which vary by state, but is generally defined as a course of conduct which annoys, threatens, intimidates, alarms, or puts a person in fear of their safety.
Rude behavior can be a way of displaying power, trying to get your own way, or provoking a reaction. … If your boss is the one who’s rude, find out the reason for his behavior, stay positive, work around it, and seek help from HR if there is no improvement in his behavior.
When the victim of actual violence settles out of court, the average settlement is $500,000. Jury awards to victims average $3 million. Awards for non-violent illegal actions may approach these amounts in some circumstances.
Therefore, independent contractors will not find the protection against discrimination and harassment they seek at the federal level. … This means that an independent contractor may use Section 1981 to sue for discrimination if they are a minority and have a contractual relationship with an employer.
To sue your employer for harassment under a hostile work environment theory, you must show that you were subjected to offensive, unwelcome conduct that was so severe or pervasive that it affected the terms and conditions of your employment. … Legally speaking, harassment is a form of discrimination.
The FLSA, which governs overtime and minimum wage laws, does not apply to independent contractors. Therefore, independent contractors have no rights to require an employer to pay them overtime or the minimum wage. … Independent contractors are not covered by the National Labor Relations Act.
Harassment that causes a hostile work environment is “unwelcome conduct that is based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.”
Workplace signs of a toxic environment Employee Sickness: Toxic workplaces lead to employee burnout, fatigue, and illness due to high levels of stress that wreak havoc on our bodies. If people are calling in sick or worse, are working sick, that’s a good sign of a toxic work environment.
1099 independent contractors do not enjoy the same protections as employees since they are in charge of the performance of their work. They provide their tools and are a separate entity by themselves. As such, they cannot legally sue employers for wrongful termination.
Can an employer terminate and rehire an employee as an independent contractor doing the same job? Probably not. … If the individual continues to perform the same work in the same capacity as he or she did when employed, reclassifying the individual as a contractor will be ineffective.
What is an unhealthy working environment? An unhealthy working environment is one that is characterized by ineffective or negative communication, unprofessional or dishonest behavior, punitive practices or policies and/or strained relationships between employees and office leadership.
What Can The Police Do About Harassment? If you feel as if you’re being harassed or stalked, you can report it to the police or apply for an injunction through civil court. It is a criminal offence for someone to harass you or to put you in fear of violence.
The short answer is yes. Legally speaking, supervisors and managers are allowed to yell at employees. However, when that yelling is about or against a protected class, the yelling may qualify as harassment. … This doesn’t mean a supervisor is never allowed to get angry or frustrated, no one is perfect.
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The writings of George Washington :
being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers official and private, selected and published from the original manuscripts; with A life of the author, notes, and illustrations /
by Jared Sparks.
Sparks, Jared 1789-1866.
Boston : American Stationers Co., John B. Russell, 1834-37 [v. 1, 1837]
Washington family.
United States > United States / History > United States / History / Revolution, 1775-1783.
Imprint varies.
12 v. front. ports. illus. 23 cm.
Full view v.1 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Full view v. 1 University of California
Full view v.1 University of Virginia
Full view v. 10 University of California
Full view v.10 University of Virginia
Full view v.11 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The writings of George Washington : being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers, official and private, selected and published from the original manuscripts; with a life of the author, notes and illustrations
The writings of George Washington, being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers, official and private, selected and published from the original manuscripts; with a life of the author, notes and illustrations
The writings of George Washington : being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers official and private, selected and published from the original manuscripts ; with A life of the author, notes, and illustrations
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Writings: being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers, official and private, selected and published from the original manuscripts
The writings of George Washington : being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers, official and private, selected and published from the original manuscripts
The writings of George Washington; being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers, official and private
The writings of George Washington : being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers, official and private
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Learn about commercial real estate in the Cayman Islands with detailed commercial property overview, office space locations and a list of commercial agents.
By Clare-Louise McGrath
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The ultimate guide on finding commercial properties in Grand Cayman with an overview of renting office or retail space, typical leasing costs and insider tips on new developments.
Commercial Property Overview
The Grand Cayman commercial space rental market is one of the strongest in the Caribbean region, with high demand for all classes of space traditionally in the region of 75,000 sq ft to 125,000 sq ft per annum.
The primary source of demand comes from the offshore financial sector, including law firms, accounting practices and insurance/reinsurance firms. From a retail market perspective, the cruise ship duty free sector is a dominant force, particularly within George Town.
The market comprises of close to 4 million sq ft of space in all classes, which breaks down to roughly 1.25 million sq ft of Class A office space, 1.75 million square feet of Class B space and close to 300,000 sq ft of retail. Class A cruise ship/duty free retail locations are rare and transact at high value.
Average vacancy rates vary by class and location, from as low as 2-3% for Class A+ to A space, 5-10% for Class A- to B+ and around 15%-20% for Class B and C space. Within these averages, there is a wide variety of vacancy rates, for example, some Class B properties in central George Town have vacancies of between 25% to 35%. This has been largely due to the exodus of larger corporate tenants from the typically older buildings in George Town centre to the master-planned community of Camana Bay or edge of town development corridor of Elgin Avenue, such as Cricket Square. That said, we are starting to see a slowing down of that trend, and an increasing uptake in the George Town market as buildings have been renovated, and sometimes repurposed, and landlords have offered attractive rents and other incentives to retain tenants.
Indeed, we have started to see an increased amount of interest in Class B+/B renovated spaces in Central George Town. This includes smaller turn key office suites with access to shared amenities such as conference rooms at an all inclusive price. This type of office space is attractive to small corporations and sole proprietorships who want to be in George Town with close proximity to all the additional amenities that George Town offers such as Class A banks, court house,
government offices, and a mix of local restaurants and coffee shops. Several Class B buildings in George Town have sold recently and are under full renovations, which brings the increased revitalisation needed to George Town to attract tenants and new businesses. These renovations will in turn decrease the vacancy rates for the Class B office space as buildings are renovated to a higher standard.
Class A to A+ space is predominantly now found in development-type locations such as Camana Bay and Cricket Square on Elgin Avenue and in parts of the harbour-front where redevelopment has occurred. Other buildings have been renovated to a high standard where viable.
Office space rental rates range on a triple net basis from US$42 to US$55 sq ft per annum in the class A to A+ market sector with the highest rents in Camana Bay to US$30 to US$42 per sq ft. in the Class B+ to A- market sector, falling to US$20 to US$30 psf pa in the Class B market. CAM charges range from between US$15 to US$18 psf pa in developments such as Cricket Square and Camana Bay where infrastructure costs are higher to between US$12 to US$14 psf pa in standalone office buildings in other locations. Retail rates vary from US$40 psf pa on Seven Mile Beach to the highs of Harbour Drive, Cardinall Avenue and Fort Street where rates of US$80 to US$130 psf pa are achievable.
More recently, as gross rent rates in developments such as Camana Bay and Cricket Square have risen to between US$60 – US$73 psf pa, increasing numbers of tenants are now choosing office space located in buildings within George Town centre once again.
As such, the current prognosis for George Town looks very positive. There is opportunity for increased retail, entertainment and possibly boutique hotels as part of the rejuvenation of the town centre, as well as the planned pedestrianisation of Harbour Drive, Cardinall Avenue, Albert Panton St and Fort St. It is anticipated that once these changes occur, rental rates in the cruise ship retail market will likely escalate exponentially.
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If you are planning to lease office space in Cayman, you should speak with a realtor who specialises in corporate rentals. Though many of the real estate companies in Cayman can help you with residential rentals and sales, only a few agents on-Island specialise in commercial properties.
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Mythological Rothko
How the philosopher Nietzsche made his “mark” on the painter Rothko
Born as Mark Rothkowitz in Latvia, he abbreviated his name to Rothko after he became an American citizen in 1938. Big scholarly books have been written about Rothko, but I am particularly interested in how mythology and the philosopher Frederick Nietzsche played a role in his journey towards Abstract Impressionism.
Mark Rothko “Rust and Blue” – 1953
It is always a treat to see a lot of Rothko paintings together so run to the the Gemeente Museum in The Hague in Holland to see the Rothko Exhibition until March 1, 2015
Mark Rothko Untitled “Blue, Yellow, Green on Red“ – 1954
Rothko was influenced by Cubism and Surrealism when he painted his acclaimed “Slow Swirl at the Edge of the Sea” in 1944:
Mark Rothko “Slow Swirl at the Edge of the Sea“ – 1944
Friedrich Nietzsche’s “The Birth of Tragedy” was the most crucial philosophical influence on Rothko in this transitional period. Nietzsche claimed that Greek tragedy served to redeem man from the terrors of mortal life. From this time on, Rothko’s art had the goal of relieving modern man’s spiritual emptiness. He believed that this emptiness resulted partly from lack of a mythology. For Rothko, “without monsters and gods, art cannot enact a drama.”
One of Mark Rothko’s earliest “Multiform” paintings “Magenta, Black, Green on Orange“ – 1949
The “multiforms” brought Rothko to a realization of his mature, signature style, the only style Rothko would never fully abandon. Rothko believed his art could free unconscious energies previously liberated by mythological images, symbols, and rituals. He considered himself a “mythmaker” and proclaimed that “the exhilarated tragic experience is for me the only source of art”.
One of Rothko’s last Untitled paintings – 1969
Mark Rothko’s later paintings were very dark and he committed suicide in 1970. But surprisingly his last painting was blood red…was he trying to say something? In the Rothko exhibition at the Gemeente Museum in The Hague, this last painting hangs next to Piet Mondriaan’s 1945 last unfinished painting “Victory Boogie Woogie”:
Rothko’s paintings commanded enormous prices during his later life, but after his death they are now amongst the most expensive paintings in the world when they come up for sale. In May 2012, Rothko’s 1961 painting “Orange, Red, Yellow” was sold by Christie’s in New York for 86.9 million dollars, setting a new nominal-value record for a postwar painting at a public auction.
Mark Rothko “Orange, Red, Yellow” – 1961
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One Comment to “Mythological Rothko”
Ada Kothe - de Boer says:
I love your post on Rothko particularly since I visited the exhibition.at the Gemeentemuseum, The Hague.
The works of Rothko and the museum-building are so wel matched.
Is was a wonderful experience. altogether. A. Kothe
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Home La Liga Atletico Madrid Alvaro Morata is targeted by Borussia Dortmund
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The forward has been heavily linked with summer exit
Chelsea signed Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid for a record transfer fee of €65 million last summer, to fill the sizable boots of Diego Costa who left them to join his former club Atletico Madrid.
Despite a dazzling start to his Chelsea career with eight goals in his first seven games, the 25 year old has struggled to find his feet in the Premier League this season. He also struggled with mysterious back injury which kept him sidelined for a long period.
The Spain International has just scored 11 goals and assisted 6 times in 31 Premier League games for the Blue’s.
The Spaniard has been heavily linked with a return to his former club Juventus ahead of the transfer window, where he enjoyed two successful years from 2014-2016. Reports suggest Serie A giants could make a bid for him this summer or look to take him on a loan.
Borussia Dortmund are also interested in signing the forward from Chelsea this summer, according to Bild. They are willing to pay €80 million in order to lure him to Germany.
Bundesliga giants are looking to rebuild their side this summer and their top priority is to sign a striker. They are interested in signing another Chelsea’s striker Michy Batshuayi this summer, who joined them on loan in January but forced to return due to injury.
Morata’s early-season form kept Batshuayi on the bench for the Blues, before the Belgian eventually moved to Dortmund. And the Bundesliga side now hope to return for former Juventus star, who is expected to leave the club.
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Learn more about the steps that Kohl’s is taking to increase preventative safety measures for our associates and customers
At Kohl’s, the health and safety of our associates and customers has always been a priority. As the world is taking extra precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19, Kohl's is doing its part with additional safety and sanitization measures to prioritize the health and safety of its associates and customers.
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Kohl’s has comprehensive cleaning and sanitization protocols in place at e-commerce fulfillment centers and customer service centers to maintain a safer environment for associates working during this time. We have also taken steps to enable work from home capabilities for functions that can work remotely.
Within each building, we continue to conduct comprehensive daily cleaning and sanitization measures, especially high touch areas like railings and doors. We have also installed additional safety precautions throughout the buildings, including touchless building entry so associates do not need to touch doors when they enter or leave and markers on the ground throughout the building to help associates meet social distancing guidelines.
Before an associate enters the building, we are implementing temperature checks for all associates upon arriving to work. We have also implemented additional precautions for our associates including providing face masks, requiring gloves for materials handling where appropriate, frequent hand washing, using hand sanitizer, providing cleaning supplies, and proactively disinfecting shared surfaces, and requiring anyone who feels sick to stay home.
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Store Drive Up provides limited contact between our customers and associates. A Kohl’s associate will bring a customer’s order out, verify the order through their car window and place it directly in the backseat or trunk. Customers are not asked to get out of their car.
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Kohl's customers can expect to see the following changes at Kohl's stores, to support ongoing health and safety precautionary measures:
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An associate greeter will be stationed at the front of the store with the sole role of welcoming customers, sanitizing carts between each use and limiting occupancy, as appropriate.
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Kohl’s has installed protective barriers at all registers and will offer touchless payment through Kohl’s Pay on the Kohl’s App to make the checkout experience as contactless as possible.
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Floyd Moos, a longtime professor and administrator at College of the Canyons is going back into retirement at the end of the spring semester.
After many years of retirement, Moos had returned to the school to serve as Interim Dean of Visual and Performing Arts at the request of Chancellor Van Hook, during which he noticed how much students changed over his time at the college.
“Students today seem to be far more career focused the they were in the time that I taught in the classroom,” Moos says. “I rarely heard students ask the question, ‘Well can I get a job doing this?’ I think they’re far wiser in that way now.”
During his time at College of the Canyons, Floyd had an instrumental part in many bringing many new ideas to the school, such as bringing personal computers to campus for the first time and also founding the Art Start program.
“He knew how to prod the system to get things he wanted done,” former Media Entertainment Arts instructor Ron Entrekin said. “And I think he still does that.”
Moos, also a former English professor, loves hearing from former students who took his Shakespeare classes on how it impacted their lives.
“Parents talk about reading Shakespeare to their children, [which is] a huge success for me,” he says.
This is truly the end of an era at College of the Canyons as we say goodbye to someone who has had impact on so many students as well as faculty’s lives.
“His calming influence,” Entrekin says. “As a leader, as an instructor, as a personal friend. There’s nobody like him.”
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Nico Rosberg Drives The Most Advanced Rimac C_Two Prototype Yet
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The former F1 champion is the first person outside of Rimac to drive the advanced C_Two prototype.
It's been over two years since Rimac unveiled the C_Two prototype at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, the successor to the Concept One famously crashed by Richard Hammond. Rimac still isn't ready to present the final production model just yet, but one of the 150 examples planned for production will be owned by Nico Rosberg.
The former F1 champion placed an order for the electric supercar in early 2019 and was recently invited to take an advanced prototype for a spin. This is a special moment for Rosberg as he has the honor of being the first person outside of Rimac to drive the new near-final production prototype.
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Rimac explains the hardware of the prototype is 90 percent representative of the final production car. However, the power level is restricted to around 75-80 percent of the car's full potential. We also get a look at the work-in-progress interior as Rosberg is given an overview of the sport, track, cruise, and drift modes.
After a briefing from CEO Mate Rimac, Rosberg hits the road to see what the C_Two can do. Sadly, we don't get to see Rosberg put the prototype through its paces on a track, but the twisty mountain roads give the electric supercar an extensive workout. Track mode stiffens the suspension, while sport mode offers a better balance between comfort and handling.
In sport mode, Rosberg pushes the prototype hard and praises the car's cornering capability. A nervous-looking Rimac joins Rosberg for the high-speed ride, but his fears that something would go wrong with the car come true. Unfortunately, the prototype develops a problem with the brakes, bringing the test drive to an abrupt end as engineers are called to fix the issue. Fortunately, it was a small issue and this is all part of testing development prototypes.
Rosberg's Rimac C_Two will be completed in around six months, but before then he will be the first person outside of Rimac to unleash the prototype onto the track in an upcoming video. The final specifications haven't been confirmed, but the initial prototype utilized four electric motors producing a combined 1,914 horsepower and 1,696 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 1.85 seconds. With two years of extra development, the final production version will be even faster.
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Black box car insurance slammed as malfunctions and complaints rise
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Black box car insurance policies – which see the location and driving data accustomed set insurance premiums – are slammed as “exploitative data-for-discounts schemes”, amid privacy concerns and a series of complaints that malfunctioning black boxes have seen drivers threatened with cancelled insurance policies. The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), which regulates the UK insurance industry, admitted in 2018 that it had received complaints from “a number of people who believed the data their ‘black box’ had collected wasn’t right”.
Those growing numbers could even be linked to the increasing use of black-box policies, but a worrying number of readers have contacted Auto Express to complain that their telematics devices had gone wrong – sometimes significantly so.
“106mph” during a 30 limit
Emily D wrote to us after her recorder provider E-mailed, claiming that she had spent an extended period driving at 106mph during a 30mph limit. also as being a speed Emily said she would “never dream” of reaching, true of the alleged incident meant she would have had to travel 120 miles from her home in but a flash. Her recorder also deemed a part road with a 60mph limit to be a 30mph zone.
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Emily contacted her insurer, and it admitted that the results were “bogus”, although the company assured her false readings like this were “very rare”. “I wasn’t impressed to say the littlest amount,” Emily said. “Is it really worth having a recorder if they’re this faulty? It seems insurers have to be compelled to update or upgrade them, or just stop using them altogether.”
Case study: Ian L’s daughter
Because telematics insurance is typically purchased by new drivers who otherwise struggle to urge affordable cover, many of those with malfunctioning black boxes are young, and may not be experienced in handling complex complaints. So when Ian L’s daughter received an e-mail telling her that her insurance would be cancelled within seven days because of her allegedly poor driving, Ian contacted the company on her behalf. From day one, Ian’s daughter had complained about the accuracy of the recorder, which rarely marked her acceleration and braking above 0 out of 100. Ian said his daughter drove sensibly and appropriately and had even been given discounts for
her driving with previous telematics policies.
After hours spent on the phone, Ian was able to get the cancellation delayed while the insurer reviewed the data. Ian asked the company to produce specific journey times where the infringements had allegedly taken place. These investigations uncovered incorrect data had been logged by the recorder, and so the corporate agreed to strike the low scores from Ian’s daughter’s records. Ian told us: “I can see the benefits to insurers of the black-box system, but the heartache it causes when data is inaccurate isn’t advantageous to good driving habits, because it shifts the most target from correct driving procedures to fear.”
Rising recorder complaints
The FOS doesn’t track what percentage complaints it receives over recorder insurance. The organisation does, however, log the complete number of complaints it receives for car and motorcycle insurance, and this almost doubled from 7,190 within the 2013/14 twelvemonth, to 12,977 in 2018/19.
While there is not any way of telling what percentage of these complaints related to telematics insurance, British Insurers’ Brokers Association estimates there are just 296,000 recorder policies in 2013, and around 1,000,000 today. Commenting on our investigation, Silkie Carlo, director of privacy group Big Brother Watch, said: “Affordable insurance shouldn’t be predicated on intrusive surveillance and profiling.” Carlo said the actual fact black boxes malfunction is “totally absurd”, and added: “We oppose these exploitative data-for-discounts schemes and urge insurance companies and customers alike to reconsider using them.”
The Association of British Insurers said that black-box insurance was of “particular benefit” to young drivers, and advised: “Where a motorist is unhappy with their device and believes the knowledge recorded is inaccurate, they should speak to their insurer, who should investigate.” A spokesperson from the FOS said drivers should complain to their insurer if they feel that their recorder device has malfunctioned. If this does not solve the problem, they should contact the FOS, which could “decide if the insurer has treated you fairly and [has] the ability to position things right if they haven’t”.
Cancelled policies have to be declared forever While insurance companies will only ask about speeding convictions issued within the last five years, and even drink-drive convictions become ‘spent’ after 11 years, anyone who has ever had a policy cancelled on them – as can happen with malfunctioning black boxes – must declare this for the rest of their motoring life. As a result, the cover could even be permanently harder and costlier to secure. Drivers whose cancelled black-box policies are subsequently overturned on the thought of faulty data are advised by the Financial Ombudsman Service to urge written evidence to elucidate this cancellation to future insurers. However, this might be a consolation to innocent drivers who are unable to prove that their black boxes have malfunctioned.
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In May 2018, we investigated the case of student Cydney Crean, who had been accused by her insurer of speeding on three separate occasions, despite timestamped home CCTV footage clearly showing her Fiat 500 parked on her driveway when the alleged offences happened.
Cydney’s insurer said it would cancel her policy, but after our intervention admitted “the clocks changing to British Summer Time” had caused “data inconsistencies” in her recorder. Cydney’s insurer maintained she had been speeding, but despite this claim fitted a replacement telematics device to her car, arranged a 50 per cent discount for the remaining balance of the policy, and offered £150 in compensation.
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Union holds further protest over staff appraisals at Coventry University
Editorial Correspondent 28th Jan, 2020 Updated: 28th Jan, 2020
COVENTRY University is being hit by two more days of strike action this week as part of an ongoing row over staff appraisals.
Members of the University and College Union (UCU) are holding a walk out today (Tuesday January 28) and tomorrow (Wednesday, January 29). Staff will be on picket lines outside the university’s main entrances on Gosford Street from 8am, with rallies and teach-out activity outside the Graham Sutherland Building from 10am on both days.
It follow five days of strikes in November and December last year.
UCU regional official, Anne O’Sullivan, said: “Strike action is never taken lightly, but the university has completely failed to address staff concerns during recent talks so members have been left with no option but to walk out again.
“If the university wants to avoid further disruption, it needs to scrap the current appraisal system and work with us to agree a fairer approach that would see staff receive pay increases on a similar basis to other UK universities.”
The union says the appraisal system, introduced in 2017, forces staff to jump through unnecessary hoops to achieve an annual pay award that is standard at other institutions.
It says academic staff at Coventry earn over £5,000 less on average than lecturers at other West Midlands universities.
The union said it was disappointed that the university had failed to address staff concerns about the appraisal system during negotiations in recent weeks.
In a recent ballot at the university, three quarters of UCU members (75 per cent) who voted backed strike action, while nine in ten staff (88 per cent) voted for action short of a strike.
The UCU represents more than 120,000 academics across the UK.
In a statement released today, Coventry University said it regrets the disruption this may cause to student and staff who did not vote to strike.
The full statement reads: “We believe most people would find it logical, reasonable and fair to link incremental pay awards to performance.
“These performance awards are on top of the annual pay rise automatically given to staff. The fundamental link between incremental pay awards and the appraisal system has existed since 2006 and has not changed under the new online appraisal system.
“The new online appraisal system was introduced in response to concerns raised by our staff in a thorough consultation exercise in 2017 and was implemented over a two-year transition period to allow staff and managers to adapt. The reward package offered by the university is very competitive and includes an entitlement of up to 40 days of annual leave for many of our academic staff.
“We have worked hard to establish a common ground with UCU. We understand UCU are committed to strike action and that this is not a decision taken lightly by staff. We regret the disruption this may cause to students and the majority of our staff, who did not vote for strike action. We will work hard to minimise the impact to them.”
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Volume 1 Chapter 36: The Hero Lisha’s Compromise
In the Dark Sanctum, Lisha had already been taken off of the cross by Bella, but the silk around her hands had not been removed yet, they had been tied together behind her back now. But as Lisha was in her true form, it shouldn’t even be hard for her to break free if she wanted to.
“Felia… I didn’t do anything bad! Can you undo my hands?”
“Hmph, you’re not even calling me sis anymore, you still dare to say that you didn’t do anything bad?”
“This… but I…”
“If you’re sure that you don’t want to call me sis anymore, I’ll wake up Sister Irene. Then she’ll…”
“No, please… Sis Felia, I was wrong! Don’t wake up Sister Irene please, she had been holding something against me for taking the spot for dragon knight already, if she knew that I wasn’t…”
“You’re Lisha, aren’t you? There’s no problem there. I won’t care about your past, but you should treasure what you have now!”
In the waters of the Unholy Spring, Bella carried the bound Lisha and was discussing something with her. Lisha had been one of Earth’s inhabitants before after all, Bella knew that she wouldn’t be as easy to fool as Irene and Hadias, so Bella decided against taking Lisha’s lips by force, knowing that it might cause Lisha to develop a disliking for her.
“Sis Felia, is it that you like girls!?”
“Little Lisha, how did you know?”
“I… guessed…”
After calming down, Lisha was naturally able to recognize the strange accessories on the bodies of Irene, Hadias, and Lola. Lisha had been a businesswoman back on Earth, not someone who lived in the mountains and had no access to the technology, Lisha had naturally seen a few of those kinds of videos.
“Well, you’re correct! Your sister, who is me, does in fact like girls. Including you too, Lisha!”
“Sis, this… I…”
“What is it? Do you dislike your sis?”
“I don’t dislike sis, but…”
“Then, you like me then? You naughty little sister, you don’t hate me, why do you have to deny your sister’s love?”
“But we’re both girls… isn’t this…”
“Lisha, I’m serious. Do you have anyone that you like? If you have someone in your heart already, I can give up.”
While Bella said that she would give up, but that was just a lie to fool Lisha. How could Bella give up Lisha? Back when Bella had met Irene, she had already planned to take in the other three members of the Octavian Empire’s (Knights) ‘Four Royal Beauty Holy Knights’. As being one of them, Lisha was naturally one of Bella’s targets. After seeing the beauty of Lisha’s true form. Bella was even less willing to give up this beautiful little sister of hers to an outsider.
Lisha’s face was flushed and she wanted to hide somewhere right now, but she couldn’t do so due to how tightly she was being embraced by Bella right now. Lisha didn’t know how to respond to Bella’s ‘confession’.
Back when Lisha was the【Dragon Demon Empress】, the only ones she conversed with were the demon marshal Rebecca and the heroine that she had met in her fourth incarnation. After transmigrating to this world, the one with whom she had interacted the most was Felia, and after that was Lola. So if one were to think about it, those who had the deepest relationships with Lisha were all girls. Back during her incarnation on Earth, she had been surrounded by misfortune and haunted by wicked spirits, making it so that she never had any time to have a relationship with any males.
The three male heroes who had fought alongside her not so long ago,【Berserker】Barthes,【Hand of Revival】Wulfe, and【Grand Enchanter】Hayden, had abandoned her in her time of need, the one that had hurt her the most was the betrayal of Hayden, the handsome youth who had sworn to protect her for as long as he lived. Lisha had felt some inklings of romance towards the talented youth, but that had all disappeared when he had abandoned her when it counted the most.
Lisha, what are you thinking! Felia is your older sister, how can you have such illicit feelings towards her!
Lisha, those heartless men abandoned you, do you still think they’re going to come back for you!? What’s wrong with accepting Sis Felia’s love? Didn’t you always hang around Rebecca in the past, you didn’t seem to think that anything was wrong with that!
There was only friendship between me and Rebecca, nothing else!
Stop lying to yourself, back then there were quite a few of your decorated generals who asked you for Rebecca’s hand in marriage. Yet you would always deny them, even if they rebelled against you later because of this, you call that nothing but friendship?
That was because…
Stop lying to yourself, I know you like girls, you know it too! If you deny Sis Felia now. When you get back, that old emperor is going to sell you off to the highest bidder, and you’re going to have to spend the rest of your life with someone you don’t love, is that what you want!?
Deep in Lisha’s heart, two voices were having a heated argument. The yuri-supporting demon quickly suppressed the angel who was against it. Lisha didn’t have much resistance towards yuri in the first place, or else the demon wouldn’t have won so fast.
Bella chose not to disturb Lisha who had fallen into a state of confusion, quietly embracing the girl instead. Lisha’s face had been flushed this whole time, but she had not shown any sign of dislike. This showed Bella that within Lisha’s heart, she wasn’t really against the idea of love between two girls, because if she were, it wouldn’t be hard for her to break free from her binds using the power of the【Dragon Demon Empress】.
This was Bella’s first confession in this world, as well as in her whole life. In her past life on Earth as a world-renowned fashion designer, Bella had given her entire life to her work and didn’t have any time for a relationship before she had transmigrated to this world.
Even when she thought about it then, Bella regretted how foolish she was in her past life, not even being able to get herself a girlfriend! Did she have to accept a male’s love now that she was a female in this world? Of course, not! Bella planned to make up for all the lost ‘happiness’ of her past life in this one, and becoming a girl wasn’t going to stop her.
“Sis Felia, can you give me some more time…”
“No Lisha, all I need you to do right now is to tell me whether you like or dislike your Sis Felia?”
“Then you like me, alright, let’s enter the next phase!”
Bella placed her hand over Lisha’s small mouth, not allowing her to deny Bella. She planned to seal their relationship first, they could slowly develop the rest later. This confession was somewhat successful at least, Lisha didn’t show any evident signs of dislike nor did she openly deny her feelings towards Felia. Bella didn’t worry about whether she would be able to succeed, she knew all of Lisha’s secrets. With all this information, Bella could blackmail Lisha if she had denied Bella’s confession.
The Gabriel Empire’s (Swordsmen) military town of Sakerid had become the scene of an undead disaster, countless zombies wandered the town’s streets. These zombies were quite different from those who were summoned through a necromancer’s dark magic.
First of all, the zombies summoned through dark magic could be ‘cleansed’ by the Holy Magic of the Church of Light, while the zombies in Sakerid seemed to have strong resistance to light-type magic, meaning that the Church of Light’s clerics were almost completely useless. The first group of clerics from the Church of Light that had arrived here didn’t know about this and had suffered several casualties before they realized and retreated to the town’s outskirts.
Since swordsmen were the most respected people within the Gabriel Empire, swordsmen also made up the majority of the empire’s forces, which led to the current state of the entire town of Sakerid not having a single magician with enough level to contribute to the current situation. The members of the town’s large Church had all left in search of the missing 3rd holy maiden, Antonia Susan, and had not yet returned. These factors caused the town’s garrison to be completely unable to deal with the strange outbreak.
On the third floor of one of the town’s smaller inns, four beauties were hiding. During the onset of the outbreak, Ariel had detected it on time and had come to Kriss, seeking aid, bringing Ivy and Susan with her.
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Originally Ariel hadn’t planned on rescuing these two, as she didn’t want any more people knowing about her current looks. She was fortunate that she had possessed the body of a princess that wasn’t very pretty, to say the least. In the three years since Ariel had transmigrated to this world, the Aldrich Empire’s (Magicians) emperor had probably forgotten about her due to her ‘inability’ to be married, allowing Ariel to spend a rather peaceful three years.
It would be quite bothersome if people were to find out how beautiful she had become. Even in the faraway Aldrich Empire, Ariel had heard quite a few rumors and stories about the silver-haired beauty, Kriss. She knew that even though many of the noble families’ young masters showed contempt for Kriss’ silver-hair as it was a bad omen, but out of the public eye, they were discussing with each other on how to obtain Kriss and turn her into their plaything.
It sent a disgusted shiver down Ariel’s spine every time she heard rumors like this, further increasing her hatred towards those hypocritical men. She was also a silver-haired beauty on the level of Kriss, and she knew that if others were to find out about her current looks, she wouldn’t have a much different fate from that of Kriss. Ariel knew that if she wanted to keep living her peaceful life, it would be best to keep her beauty low-key.
However, the clothes that Ivy and Susan wore were those that had been designed by Bella, all styles that Ariel had seen back in her ‘homeland’, Earth. This provoked the multiple-time transmigrator’s yearning for home, so she decided to save Ivy and Susan as well.
Right now the four of them were trapped in the inn’s third floor, like on an island in a sea of undead. Kriss and Ariel had already cleared the entire third floor of any undead, it was fortunate that there weren’t many people living in this inn, meaning that they only needed to eliminate five or six unfortunate zombies.
After clearing the floor’s zombies, Kriss and Ariel barricaded the floor’s entrance using whatever they could find, with Ariel setting up a few additional walls of ice in case the zombies managed to get past them. Kriss’ blade, ‘Darkness’ Torment’ had no ‘scare effect’ on these zombies, meaning that these zombies weren’t summoned through dark magic and therefore had no sensitivity to magic, meaning that the exorcism magic on ‘Darkness’ Torment’ was useless against them.
After finishing these preparations, Kriss and Ariel quickly retreated into their room and barricaded the door. Only within the room did the two of them feel an inkling of warmth. This room had been blessed by Susan using Holy Magic and there shouldn’t be anyone malicious intent that could infiltrate this room.
The terror within this town wasn’t caused only by zombies, all of these zombies had died an unnatural death. If these zombies were summoned by dark magic, their souls should still be trapped within their ‘vessel’. These zombies, however, had been caused by a strange virus or something similar and their souls had all been pushed out of their bodies, manifesting into malicious spirits that roamed the town.
“How’s the situation outside, Kriss?”
“Pretty bad Ivy, we’re the only four still alive in this area. There are way too many zombies, and they seem to be immune to exorcism using light magic, making them too difficult to deal with at the moment. There are also quite a few malicious spirits just hanging around outside.”
“The Church’s forces should arrive soon, this undead outbreak is quite large in the scale after all. Should we light a signal to tell them about our location?”
“Susan, do you want to be seen nude by others? Maybe you should think about the situation we’re in! I don’t care, if you send for help from males, this party is disbanded, and we can each go our separate ways! I’d rather not have my unclothed body seen by a male, thank you very much.”
Ariel immediately shot down Susan’s proposition, the four of them had their clothes dissolved by the same virus that caused the infection. Ariel didn’t want to risk getting seen nude by a stranger, especially a male. After reaching that conclusion, Ariel tightly clasped onto Kriss’ right arm; Kriss was much more reliable in Ariel’s eyes when compared to Ivy and Susan, she knew that it would be key to listen to this ‘reliable’ teammate if she wanted to get out of here in one piece.
Kriss looked a little conflicted at both sides, Ariel’s actions had a clear intent to them, she wanted to pull Kriss to her side. Back when they were sweeping the floor for zombies, she had seen Ariel’s ability and knew that she could be relied on. However, Ivy was one of the best friends of the previous owner of Kriss’ body, and it would also be difficult to do anything without Susan’s Holy Magic due to all those malicious spirits flying around!
“Alright, alright, let’s stop arguing, for now, Susan was only thinking for our sakes. Calm down a bit, princess Ariel, I’m sure there’s another way we can get ourselves out of this mess that doesn’t require us to be seen by males.”
Ivy stepped in and managed to pull the party back from the brink of dissolution. Right at this time, a strange floral scent came through the window which they had already barricaded previously, after smelling this scent, all four girls felt a little lightheaded.
“This scent is toxic, quick, get into the basin!”
Kriss and Ariel reacted quickly and dragged Susan and Ivy, who had almost passed out, into the wooden basin. Fortunately, this basin was large enough for the four of them, it just wasn’t a very comfortable fit.
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Kriss brought out another one of her swords, ‘Venom’s Kiss’, and stuck it into the side of the wooden basin, using the sword’s poison to fight back against the floral scent, keeping the scent from getting close to the girls. However, their situation hadn’t improved much from before, and their living space had been reduced by half by the toxic air.
They could hear terrifying wails coming from the staircase, it seemed that the malicious spirits were directing the zombies to attempt and break through the barricade that Kriss and Ariel had set up. Malicious spirits teaming up with the zombies to attack them was something that Kriss and Ariel had not considered nor expected.
In this moment of danger, the staircase to the third floor collapsed to the excessive weight. Due to the small number of customers normally, the inn’s stairs were designed to carry no more than a few people at one time, it was a miracle that it had managed to last so long under the weight of a horde of zombies.
Without stairs, most of the zombies surrounding them left the area. The remaining malicious spirits were restricted from entering the room due to fear of Kriss’ ‘Darkness’ Torment’ and could only wait outside of their room, making their presence known through their bloodcurdling wails.
“Hey, we should contact Bella, she’ll surely come and save us!”
Only now did Ivy remember that when they had parted ways with Bella, she had given Ivy and Susan a ‘communication stone’, and now seemed like the right situation to use it in.
Bella’s party was a legendary one that had won against the SS+ class monster [Fierce Dragon], she should be able to deal with the zombies here. Also, in Ivy’s impression of Bella, Bella didn’t seem to hang around any males, choosing instead to surround herself with a large group of beautiful girls whenever possible.
Susan and Kriss immediately agreed to Ivy’s suggestion, they’ve already shared some skinship with Bella after all, so there was nothing to be embarrassed about to let Bella see their current state. Ariel had initially wanted to dispute this decision, but could only give in begrudgingly to the majority with the promise that there wouldn’t be any males being called in to save them.
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No Need to Convince Shareholders – Microstrategy’s Investors Already Sold on Bitcoin, Says Analyst
Investment banker Ellie Frost has put out a Twitter thread showing that four of Microstrategy’s top 10 shareholders had already been bullish on bitcoin before Michael Saylor company’s big dive into the digital asset.
According to Frost, Microstrategy did not have much convincing to do, as top shareholders Blackrock, Russell Investments, Renaissance Tech, and Citron Fund already had documented interest in bitcoin (BTC).
Saylor has stated that it only took six months to get investors’ approval for moving $250 million into BTC – a process Frost argues should take about a year, at the minimum. In her final analysis, the tech investment banker observed:
They were already open to it. The fast timeline implies others were also curious. They don’t want to miss the boat and the fact that [bitcoin] has survived 12yrs shows it’s ‘not just a fad’.
The case of the 8th largest Microstrategy shareholder Russell Investment, who has increased their position in the company by more than 70%, shows why it was not hard work to bring shareholders on board.
“They’ve bullishly blogged on BTC since 2018 with quotes like… ‘While many are questioning bitcoin’s foundations, perhaps even more importantly, bitcoin is questioning the foundations of the central banks,’” said Frost.
Tenth-placed Renaissance Tech has increased their shareholding by four times since June during the same period that they got internal approval to trade bitcoin futures. The period coincided with Microstrategy’s public statement that it was considering alternative treasury reserve assets. Renaissance Tech gave its approval, knowing that bitcoin was on the table.
The Citron Fund went from being publicly bearish on bitcoin for three years to calling Microstrategy “the best BTC exposure available on the stock market today.” “Citron bought up shares in MSTR (Microstrategy) and released their investment thesis valuing them at $700/share. It is ~145% increase from the current price of $286,” Frost noted.
Blackrock’s shareholding went down by 5%, but the company remains the largest overall investor with 15% of the total outstanding shares. “They’re also the world’s largest asset manager, managing $8 trillion. Their chief investment officer said two weeks ago ‘BTC is here to stay.’ Their CEO went further saying that BTC could replace gold,” Frost tweeted.
Frost also cited the lack of other options as a third factor. “Many investment funds have governing charters which don’t allow investing in crypto. For others, they’ve cited concern over custody/security. Basically every fund can invest in stocks, but w/ GBTC you pay a premium. MSTR is the best of both worlds.”
According to Frost, if Saylor’s strategy proves a success, the top investors could use it to advocate for BTC at their other portfolio companies. Microstrategy has bought up to $475 million worth of bitcoin, or 40,824 BTC, since August – the largest holding of any publicly-traded company. The firm is planning to spend an additional $635 million on bitcoin.
What do you think about Microstrategy’s top shareholders’ attitude towards bitcoin? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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An informal revenue report reveals that Yearn Finance paid 65% of its net revenue to stakers.
The first informal Yearn.finance quarterly report has been released by the community and reveals the DeFi protocol’s revenue is dominated by the yUSD vault.
The report, spanning August 20 to October 20, was created by DeFi community members and has not been officially audited by any accounting firms. It states that net income for the three month period was $3.79 million with the majority of that coming from yVault product offerings.
The yUSD vault was responsible for the lion’s share of revenue with 68% of the total. The yETH vault introduced in September generated $545,000 for the period but it was soon suspended to mitigate risk and losses. That vault remains closed to depositors and is earning less than 1%, however Yearn will be relaunching it during the upcoming release of version 2 vaults.
The majority of the revenue from these vaults has been generated from the 0.3% withdrawal fees, the report noted, stating that a new fee structure will soon be implemented.
“However, yVaults will implement a new fee structure – 2% AUM/20% performance fee – for upcoming 2.0 yVaults.”
Earnings on the platform are expected to be considerably higher under this new fee structure.
September saw a surge in revenue as yield farming gathered momentum but it dropped off in October as markets began to contract. Of the net revenue figure, $2.46 million or 65% was paid out to governance stakers.
Gross profit for the period was reported at $4.14 million with the protocol even making a little money from the Uniswap UNI airdrop which netted it $69,000.
The report shows the majority of the platform’s operating expenses totalling $306,000 are administrative salaries and security, with a breakdown of roughly 56% and 27% respectively. Several audits and bug bounties were paid out of the expenses in addition to a number of grants to ecosystem contributors.
Yearn Finance, which has recently absorbed a number of smaller DeFi protocols, stated that it holds a considerable amount of ETH, YFI, and UNI valued at an estimated $581,000 on October 20.
Responses to the report’s posting were largely positive and in support of its transparency.
Yearn community members have created an informal quarterly report that you can view below. This report does not constitute financial advice, and has not been audited by a third-party professional accounting firm.https://t.co/oLFCPzxC6s
— yearn.finance (@iearnfinance) December 9, 2020
At the time of writing, Yearn Finance’s native token, YFI, was trading flat over the past 24 hours at $25,300. On the week YFI has lost 17% as crypto markets correct from their recent highs.
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The Rasmus / Hiding Place - Manchester Apollo - 29.10.04
I'd be forgiven for thinking i'd accidentally arrived at the wrong night as the deafening screams would suggest McFly had added an extra date to their sold out tour. This is an alarmingly young crowd, but on closer inspection their goth uniforms of black, mascara heavily applied, Doc Martin boots and outlandish costumes create the latest trend of fan worship - the mini-mosher.
I doubt very much they had little knowledge of support band Hiding Place but good on 'em for giving them a warm welcome. Hiding Place are a five piece rock combo who thrash around furiously. Reminiscent of The Cult with their fondness for gothic influences, these guys have charisma and connect with ease to the crowd. Hiding Place certainly know how to rock, but they show depth and maturity too. "Revelations" is trippy and hypnotic but with bombast and melody. "Leave Me Here" is a potential hit single while final song "The Truth" is melodramatic and quite moving. Hiding Place's thirty minute set flies by and i'm sure we'll be hearing more of them in the new year.
The Rasmus are relative newcomers to this country, but these four Finnish fellas have been together for ten years since performing for the very first at their Helsinki High School. More of a professional big budget show than your usual rock gig, there's a purpose built platform with two ramps on either side of the stage which gives every member of the The Rasmus mobility. Beginning with their last single "Guilty" enigmatic frontman Laurie appears to be a hit with the ladies as the cheering continues. The band have an 80s edge to them with unapologetic commercial choruses and pop rock melodies not unlike Europe and Bon Jovi circa "Slippery When Wet", but without the poodle perms, terrible clothes and over the top theatrics. "Everyday" is an older song, not as polished as their latest material but equally as catchy.
Telling their fans they support Manchester United is a bit foolish. The cheers turn to jeers and boos, but are soon forgiven when "It's A Sin" is dedicated to the football team. This cover of The Pet Shop Boys song benefits greatly from a rockin make over. "Not Like The Other Girls" has moody guitar solos on this welcome ballad which has much in common with fellow Europeans Roxette. After an semi-acoustic interlude its next single "First Day Of My Life" from this years multi platinum album "Dead Letters" that gets the crowd back on track. Naturally it's "In The Shadows" which makes everyone go crazy, even for those seated in the circle. The encore compromises of a couple of excellent album tracks and after an hour and fifteen minutes The Rasmus have shown us they're no flash in the pan or one hit wonders. This band have drive and ambition and are surely a stadium band of the future.
Nicholas Paul Godkin
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Flipkart To Shut Down Mobile Website; Will 213 Million Internet Users Of India Follow Suit?
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The trend of going mobile-only seems to have set-in in India. It hasn’t been long since Myntra announced its decision to shift to the mobile platform completely, according to reports on TOI. Myntra reportedly has 80% of its traffic and 60% of sales coming from the mobile app. Myntra is now all focused to increase this traffic to 90%. Once they achieve it, the online fashion retail giant will reportedly bid adieu to desktop and mobile web search.
Is India Ready for the Shift to mobile apps?
India boasts of a total population of 1.25 billon, of which almost 75% of the population are active mobile subscribers. An infographic on India’s internet presence in 2015 reports India to have 405 million unique mobile subscribers.
As per the reports from IAMAI and IMRB International, by June 2015, India will have nearly 213 million mobile internet users. The growth in mobile and mobile internet user base clearly indicates that Internet connection is no more reserved for the rich and wealthy population. On the contrary, since smartphone prices are now within the income bracket of a common man – 71% of smartphones shipped in India in 2014, belong to sub-$200 price category – rural and urban Indian population are accessing the internet at a rapid pace. We are Social compiled a report on Digital statistics of India in 2015, which reports almost 13% of the Indian population use PC/Laptops to research on the eCommerce site, while 14% actually purchase via desktops/laptops. In case of mobile users, 9% of the total population researches and buys from an eCommerce site.
According to the survey, 72% of Indian population use mobile to search for a website while only 27% use desktop/laptop. So, is India ready for the shift to only mobile app? Content Square released a report that surveyed the scrolling behaviour of internet users across all platforms. According to the survey, more they scroll, more is the chance to purchase. and the ratio is really high when it comes to Smartphone and Tablet. Infact, the another report from InMobi claims that 71% of mobile users still access internet via a browser as compared to mere 29% who prefer mobile apps.
Although there has been a 14% increase in the number of active internet users and 6% increase in total number of mobile subscriptions from January 2014 to 2015, India has still a long way to go in comparison to global numbers.
According to the latest report by IAMAI and IMRB International, the Indian eCommerce industry is expected to grow at a rate of 33% and cross INR one lakh crore (US$16.3 billion) by the end of 2015. But here we are talking of retail giant Flipkart. In 2014, Flipkart sold goods worth of $3 billion and aims to take it to $8 billion in 2015, according to recent reports. By 2020, Flipkart aims to reach out to 100 million customers. With 5.5 million people engaging on Flipkart according to a recent survey by Simplify360, it can be said that whatever Flipkart does can set the trend. If Flipkart chooses to shut down mobile web search for its platform, then with the kind of user base it has, it can very well attract a good number of its users to shift to mobile app or access via desktop.
As a whole, usage of smartphones and mobile internet is growing at a rapid pace in India. Almost 199 million smartphones have been shipped in India as of December 31, 2014. The number is only increasing. In such scenario, if Flipkart decides to go mobile app only, it should be a good move.
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Ann Wheeler July 2, 2015 At 9:12 AM
If its happened a loss will be suffer by flipkart
Himanshu Singh March 20, 2015 At 2:43 PM
Still, not able to understand this move, mobile website would have allowed users to access the inventory without any restriction of app, if some user is not on Android or iOS then also he would have been able to browse the portal.
It seems like to leave few users behind.
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Eminem’s Home Invader Reportedly Said He Broke In To ‘Kill Him!’
According to new reports, the rapper was in serious danger when someone broke into his property not to rob him but to take his life! That’s right, an officer who responded to the indent involving Eminem, stated that the one invading his home told him he was planning to ‘kill’ him!
This update comes after E! News also reported previously that, back in April, Eminem came face to face with a stranger in his own house, after he had gained access by breaking one of his windows with a brick.
Matthew David Hughes was then arrested on charges of home invasion in the first degree and he is still in police custody today.
That being said, a preliminary hearing was held earlier today and that is when police officer Adam Hackstock shared all the details regarding the case, including the intruder’s real intentions.
Eminem was apparently woken up from his sleep by the man and at first, he thought he was his nephew.
Hackstock said in court that ‘When Mr. Mathers asked him why he was there, he was told by Mr. Hughes that he was there to kill him.’ So scary!
The officer went on to say that the rapper then took the intruder through his house’s various rooms, escorting him to an exit.
Hackstock also mentioned that at the time he arrived at Eminem’s property, a security guard was already wrestling Hughes on the ground.
As it appears, Eminem was not present at the hearing that took place on Wednesday as per The Detroit Free Press.
The same publication also revealed that the judge dealing with the case had found probable cause to go on with the trial.
All in all, Hughes is allegedly expected to be arraigned towards the end of this month, more precisely, September 28. Are you shocked to hear Eminem was in such danger?
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The social media giant is threatening to make it impossible for users in Australia to share local and international news content on both Facebook and Instagram if the government passes new regulations altering the financial arrangement between publishers and online platforms.
The new rules, strongly backed by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp Australia, would force Facebook and Google into giving news outlets a bigger cut of digital advertising revenue. It is the most aggressive effort yet by any nation to curb Silicon Valley’s power over the news business.
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As Facebook sees it, the new regulations are untenable. It would force the social network to enter into revenue-sharing agreements with publishers where the final terms would be decided by independent arbitrators — and Facebook would have no recourse to back out of the deal.
“We tried to make this work,” Campbell Brown, Facebook’s head of global news partnerships, said in an interview. “We proposed our version of something workable… Unfortunately, there are so many things in this proposed legislation that just make it untenable.”
In a Monday night post, Brown said Australia had left Facebook with two choices: “Removing news entirely or accepting a system that lets publishers charge us for as much content as they want at a price with no clear limits. Unfortunately, no business can operate that way.”
“Assuming this draft code becomes law, we will reluctantly stop allowing publishers and people in Australia from sharing local and international news on Facebook and Instagram,” she wrote.
News organizations around the world have long chafed at Facebook and Google’s takeover of the digital ad industry. The two companies account for more than half of the annual digital ad spending in the U.S., and more than 70 percent in Australia. That has left publishers scraping for smaller pieces of the pie, even as their content reaches larger and larger audiences.
In recent years, European countries have tried and largely failed to force the platforms to give more to publishers. When Spain signed a law in 2014 forcing Google to pay for headlines and news summaries in Google News, Google removed Spanish news outlets, dealing a blow to the nation’s news industry. France and Germany have also tried and failed to bring Google to heel.
Australia’s new legislation goes further by establishing a panel of arbitrators who would determine the price that Facebook and Google must pay publishers. The platforms would have no recourse to exit the agreement, and could face fines as steep as 10 percent of their overall revenue in Australia for each offense.
While news accounts for a relatively small part of Facebook and Google’s overall revenue, the ability to access and share news is seen as part of the appeal of the platforms. Facebook’s decision to deprive users of the ability to share news could thus have larger effects on its reputation, especially if other countries were to follow suit.
Brown is not worried about any such ripple effects. “I think Australia is an outlier,” she said.
“We’re pushing ahead with our news investments here in the U.S. and in new markets around the world,” she added. “We’ve found things that actually work, and we have no intention of slowing down. We’re going to accelerate our expansion of Facebook News into other markets.”
For Murdoch’s News Corp, which started in Australia and controls the majority of the nation’s news industry, the legislation is a clear win. Murdoch has been at the forefront of the fight against Facebook and Google in both the U.S. and Australia, criticizing the platforms publicly and even going so far as to launch a much-lampooned news aggregator called Knewz.
Last October, Facebook finally agreed to pay publishers millions of dollars a year to feature their content in a dedicated news tab. Fittingly, it was News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson who appeared with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to announce the news. “What took you so long?” Thomson asked the Facebook chief.
Google has not made any similar overtures to the news industry. Like Facebook, it has long touted the unprecedented reach that it gives to publishers. And, like Facebook, it has made several philanthropic donations to journalism and investments in the news industry. Richard Gingras, Google’s vice president of news, did not respond to an NBC News request for comment.
Whether Australia’s effort is an overall win for the news industry is still very much up for debate. Many news industry veterans believe that harsh regulations are counterproductive, and could ultimately undermine publishers’ ability to benefit from the distribution offered by platforms like Facebook and Google.
“By inducing platforms to do away with news snippets and previews altogether, it will in all likelihood reduce publishers’ traffic, depress ad revenue, erode competition, impede innovation and needlessly deprive consumers of a valuable service,” the Bloomberg Opinion editorial board recently argued.
Mark Thompson, the outgoing chief executive of The New York Times Company, is similarly wary of Australia’s move.
“My own view is, the more we can get the major platforms to work bilaterally and voluntarily to help support journalism at every level, the better it will be,” he recently told Reuters. “The more it becomes part of a long, extended, regulatory and political process, the less likely it is to help in time, and the more likely you are to get different kinds of adverse consequences.”
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These Words Will Haunt You
László Krasznahorkai’s novellas stalk readers long after they’re finished
Jeva Lange
László Krasznahorkai writes the kinds of books you need to be in the mood to read. Once labeled the “Hungarian master of the apocalypse” by Susan Sontag, the title has stuck as a kind of badge of honor, reprinted on cover after cover of the English translations of his novels. For the uninitiated, a “Krasznahorkai book” is almost universally choked with despair and poverty and alcohol and grime, from his magnum opus Satantango to his 2015 Man Booker International Prize-winner, War and War.
By comparison, Krasznahorkai’s newest releases in English, The Last Wolf (translated by George Szirtes) and Herman (translated by John Batki), are basically binge-reads, both not even clocking 100 pages in length. Even the label “novella,” as publisher New Directions is calling them, feels like a misnomer — in length, The Last Wolf and Herman could have practically fit in as vignettes in Krasznahorkai’s Seibo There Below. But readers sighing in relief over the publication of the first “digestible” Krasznahorkais ought to be forewarned: both books are a journey, yet neither is a walk in the park.
The Last Wolf is just one sentence long, but it is a mammoth, labyrinthine sentence, encompassing both the breathless monologue of a once-famous author and the interjected actions and questions of the bartender, to whom the narrator is relaying his adventure. The whole ordeal began quite mistakenly, the author explains, when he received an invitation to Extremadura, Spain, from a mysterious and nameless foundation, which insisted he memorialize their lifeless Eden in writing. “…He knew that the whole place, Extremadura, was outside of the world,” Krasznahorkai writes, “because extre means outside, out of, you get it?”
If you do, it might be the last clear signpost you get. In this “mercilessly barren, flat place,” the author finally decides to write about the last wolf to be killed in Extremadura, although it is a task easier said than done:
“…it was south of the River Duero in 1983 that the last wolf had perished” and it might have been the unusual tone of the sentence that stuck in his memory, since scientists didn’t tend to write quite so poetically in articles of this sort, did they? didn’t tend to talk in terms like “the last wolf…”
What is a “last wolf, “anyway? As a game warden explains, the lobos actually died one by one, with the penultimate — a pregnant female — being smashed by a car, as she was too heavy with pups to run across the road.
While the image has an almost Biblical weight — “…he could remember it clearly, could see that young she-wolf as clear as if it were yesterday, her guts spilled, her crushed belly with the dead cub inside it…” — The Last Wolf is maddeningly indecipherable, with even its conclusion a dangling, unfinished mystery. “What is most disquieting and, in a way, most melancholy, is that the wolf is not a symbol for anything,” Chrstine Smallwood writes for Harper’s. Instead, the story is finger-trap for the analytic mind, a sort of maze with no way out: You end up chasing your own tail looking for meaning, around and around, right up until the final, and only, period.
Herman is thematically The Last Wolf’s twin, although the novella itself is a pair of stories — “The Game Warden” and “The Death of a Craft.” Both halves concern the hunter, Herman, who sets off into the woods to destroy the park’s last “noxious beasts,” only to seemingly go mad, turning his traps on the people he’d promised to protect:
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In the first version of the tale, Herman ultimately becomes the quarry of the townspeople; in the second, amorous aristocrats set aside their canoodling to search for the fabled madman-hunter, only for Herman to vanish without a trace. It is an unsettling pairing of accounts, as the two don’t quite match up in detail, and once again leave the reader searching for hidden meaning where perhaps there is none.
The Last Wolf and Herman take no time at all to read. But each novella is like the literary equivalent of a Rubik’s cube: unintimidating when held in the hand, and yet somehow impossible to get straight once you start trying. Don’t underestimate the pair; they might look flimsy enough to finish during a long commute but they’ll haunt you — or perhaps hunt you — long after the final full-stop has been left behind.
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Texas Residents Slam deadmau5 for "Dropping F-Bombs" and "Rattling Windows" at Drive-In Concert
deadmau5 is in fact not "as quiet as a mouse."
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After his latest drive-in concert, deadmau5 has officially debunked the "as quiet as a mouse" metaphor.
Last Friday, January 8th, deadmau5 touched down in Texas for a show at the city of Hutto's Brushy Creek Amphitheater. Having performed at a string of successful drive-in concerts to kick off 2021, the latest iteration seems to have ruffled the feathers of locals due to its booming bass, among other sounds.
According to a report by Austin, Texas ABC affiliate station KVUE, local Hutto residents in the concert's surrounding area took to social media to voice their frustrations about the noise. The volume was allegedly so loud that local police dispatches were overwhelmed with complaints, one of which asserted that the show was "rattling windows in nearby homes."
Moreover, in a new Reddit threat established to bemoan the concert, one user said they could hear the bass from 10 miles away. In one particularly humorous response, one user urged the thread's creator to complain, but not if the gripe was caused by deadmau5's iconic song "Strobe." "Is it strobe?" they wrote. "If so, give it a pass. If not, complain."
Local NBC affiliate KXAN added that a number of Hutto residents also criticized deadmau5 for the use of profanity. "He was dropping F-bombs all over the place and we can hear this in the living room of our brick house with the doors and windows closed," said one such local, who lives one mile away from the Brushy Creek Amphitheater.
In true deadmau5 fashion, the legendary electronic music producer brought some levity to the situation, taking to Instagram to apologize for the noise. "Man, I'm sorry Hutto! I can sympathize... loud stuff near my house would bug TF out of me too... hopefully the engineers figure out a better solution for you," he wrote." Let's chalk this one up as a ... stress test?"
deadmau5 also responded to the "F-bomb" claims in the post's comment section. "Hey wait... the purple haired lady said I said the "f word" (gasp) before I played... that's fucken bullshit!" he wrote. "It was the stupid fucking opener dj guy who got on the mic after he was done going "FUCK 2020!" Like a goon before I even got up there... damn."
Sources: KVUE, KXAN
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by caseya530
Curiosity Snaps
How do they (scientists) communicate and maneveur Curiosity on Mars?
- Slowing its decent with a parachute, then used retro rockets around the front rim. In the last seconds the upper rim acted as a sky crane lowering the rover slowly.-The rover was desgined so when on mars it can steer itself. With a series of S-curve maneuver similar to what NASA astronauts use. - The rover Curiosity is about 10 feet (about 3 meters), it has a 6 wheel drive, a rocker-bogie suspension system, and cameras. Curiosity carries equipment that helps the gather and take samples of rocks and soil. Which is then stored in onboard test tubes. Curiosity can also roll over obstacles of 65 centimeters- The data rate back to earth can vary from 500 to 32,000 bits per second. An orbiter passes over the rover and communicates with the rover for about 8 minutes. In that time the orbiter can get about 100 to 250 megabits of data. If the rover sent back 100 to 250 megabits of data it would take about 20 hours. The orbiters can send more data back to earth more efficiently because they can see earth for about 16 hours of a day, but also because they have more power and have bigger antennas than the rover. - DSN is an international series of antennas that provide communication between the orbiter and scientists. The different DSN's are located about 120 degrees apart around the world, Goldstone; California, Madrid Spain, and Canberra Australia.
NASA: http://www.nasa.gov/MSL NASA: http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/Fact Sheet: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/fact_sheets/mars-science-laboratory.pdfAccess Science: http://www.accessscience.com/content/robot-rover-curiosity-lands-on-mars/BR0322133
Figure 3 - Curiosity Rover Instruments
Figure 1 - Curiosity Tool
FIgure 2 - Curiosity Full Body
Video 1 - Curiosity Mission Animationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwinFP8_qIM
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Early Multi-tiered System of Supports
The Agency of Education is a recipient of a State Professional Development Grant (SPDG) and Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant (RTT ELC). Both federal grants support expansion, scale-up and sustainability of the Foundations for Early Learning (FEL) professional development initiative that began in 2008. FEL is now referred to as Early Multi-tiered Systems of Support or ‘Early MTSS’.
Over the next five years, Early MTSS will continue to offer professional development to regional cohort leaders and early childhood practitioners based on the pyramid model, a tiered framework of evidence-based practices (EBP) developed by two national, federally funded research and training centers: the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) and the Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention (TACSEI). This tiered framework of universal promotion, prevention and intervention is the model for delivering a comprehensive range of evidence-based practices, strategies and resources to families and early childhood practitioners with the goal of improving early learning, social and emotional well-being and competence for Vermont’s young children birth thru age 8. Early MTSS also aligns the extensive research, materials and practices developed by the Center for Early Literacy Learning to support early learning.
Preschool Development Grants
The Preschool Development Grants competition supports Vermont and other States to (1) build or enhance a preschool program infrastructure that would enable the delivery of high-quality preschool services to children, and (2) expand high-quality preschool programs in targeted communities that would serve as models for expanding preschool to all 4-year-olds from low- and moderate-income families.
Preschool Development Expansion Grants
Year Four Information
The Vermont Agency of Education is now accepting year four applications for the Preschool Development Expansion Grant (PDG/PDEG). All interested programs are expected to apply annually. On April 18th 2018, the U.S. Department of Education approved Vermont’s request to extend the PDG grant until June 30th 2019. The 2018-2019 school year will be the final year of the grant.
Vermont was awarded federal Preschool Development Grants Expansion funds to support state and local efforts to build, develop, expand, and sustain high-quality preschool programs. The purpose of PDEG grants are to ensure that more children from low- and moderate-income families enter kindergarten ready to succeed in school and in life.
Subgrantees may only use funds for four-year-old students whose family income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty line. All supervisory districts, supervisory unions, and Head Start PreK programs in Vermont with eligible students are invited to apply.
If you have any questions about the Preschool Development Expansion Grant, they can be directed to Kate Rogers, PDEG Program Manager.
Grant Information and Requirements:
PDEG Guidance and Instructions
Webinar for Application Workbook
Year Four Application Workbook (Contact Kate Rogers for a copy of Application Workbook.)
PDEG Request for Amendment Form
Federal Administrative Regulations
Federal Poverty Guidelines
PDG Technical Assistance and News
U.S. Department of Education PDG Information
Vermont Early Learning Standards
Universal Prekindergarten
Vermont Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Federal Programs Under ESSA
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By vaishalisingh20200 on 19 Jul 2020
UGC guidelines on COVID-19
The guidelines given by the University Grants Commission (UGC) have become challenge in the Supreme Court. Today 31 students from various universities in 13 states and one union territory moved the top court. Amongst them, one is a COVID-19 patient. The UGC’s decision of postponing final-year exams till the 30th September 2020 becuase of the Corona pandemic is one of the main points of problem. Using the social media, students across the country have been demanding for the revised guidelines.
The petition has talked about the cancellation of final-year examinations for universities across the country. Results should be declared on the basis of past performance and internal assessment of a student, it says. The petitioners have also demanded that the mark sheets should be awarded and the degrees to successful students by July 31, 2020. The 31 petitioners have also demanded adoption of CBSE mechanism and providing of another chance to those dissatisfied with their marks.
Earlier on Saturday, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and Yuva Sena President Aaditya Thackeray filed a writ petition in the court seeking relief for lakhs of students throughout the country. “Today Yuva Sena has filed a written petition in the Supreme Court with prayers to save lives of crores students, teachers, non-teaching staff and their family members by asking the UGC not to be stubborn about enforcing examinations when India has crossed the 10 lakh cases mark,” Thackeray mentioned. He further said that the academic excellence couldn’t be judged by one examination. “For academic excellence, we must calculate the aggregate marks of the past semesters. Beyond which, if students still feel the need to appear for an examination, they voluntarily may do so post COVID. The petition is for each and every student across the country, being forced to appear for an examinaton in an absolutely bizarre judgement of the situation by UGC and non-flexibility when it comes to human safety,” he said.
Tagged as: covid19, exams, News, postpone, trending
HRM Department in growth of organisation
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Come join in the fun with our Girls Football
Girls have always been welcome to play at EFJFC, but in 2017, we were delighted to officially welcome our first dedicated Girls team!
In 2020, we have several all-girls and mixed teams at EFJFC.
Whether you have played before or are completely new to the game, we encourage any girls interested in playing to come and join us. All skill levels are welcome!! The Club and sport is a great opportunity to have fun, make friends, learn new skills and be active.
We have dedicated pathways that cater for our girls from Auskick through to the AFLW, with opportunities for players of all skill levels. Girls can play in all-girls teams or continue playing in the regular mixed competition up to (and including) Under 14.
Play another sport too? Most of our girls do. Junior Girls football is generally played on Sunday while the Youth Girls (13+) competition is played on Friday evenings.
Registrations are now open for 2020, and we would love you to join us. If you aren’t currently a member and would like to know more, please contact our Girls footy coordinator Jodie Payne.
Female Participation Pathway
NAB AFL AUSKICK: Ages 5-8
The NAB AFL Auskick program is the AFL’s official introductory program for both boys and girls
With no tackling, modified rules and an inclusive atmosphere, Auskick is fun, safe and a terrific way to get young girls involved in the sport
To participate in the AFL Auskick program, girls must turn five in the calendar year that they register.
CLUB FOOTBALL: Junior Football: Ages 8-12
Junior Club football offers kids who have completed a few NAB AFL Auskick seasons the excitement of playing in a team against other Junior Football Clubs
We have a number of Girls-only teams – however girls can also play in mixed-gender teams up to the age of 14
Rules are modified to allow kids to play in a safe, inclusive environment and allows players to experience a variety of positions on the ground from full back to full forward
Youth Football: Ages 13-17
Tailor made for players of all abilities and aspirations, Youth Girls football is an ideal progression from either NAB AFL Auskick or junior football
Auskick (5 to 8)
Junior Players (Yr 3 to 12)
If you have any issues with registration, please contact our Club Registrar.
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Arthur Ray Quigley
Dewitt Clinton Quigley
Birth 28 Jan 1842 Napoleon Twp., Jackson, Michigan, USA
Died 24 Oct 1914 Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA
Buried 27 Oct 1914 Irving Cemetery, , Barry, Michigan, USA
Father Samuel Quigley
b. 23 Sep 1792, Bordentown, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Relationship biological
Mother Rebecca Green
b. 1802, , , New York, USA
Married Bef 1840 , Jackson, Michigan, USA
Family 1 Martha Caroline Barber
b. 28 May 1841, East Portage Twp., Jackson, Michigan, USA
Married 12 Apr 1863 Waterloo, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1. Iris A. Quigley
b. 2 May 1864, Waterloo, Jackson, Michigan, USA
+ 2. William D. Quigley
b. 1 Mar 1866, Waterloo, Jackson, Michigan, USA
3. Bertha Quigley
b. 1868, Irving, Barry, Michigan, USA
4. Herbert Otho Quigley
b. 30 Jun 1871, Irving, Barry, Michigan, USA
+ 5. Arthur Ray Quigley
b. 4 Jul 1873, Irving, Barry, Michigan, USA
+ 6. Caroline Martha Quigley
b. 10 Aug 1875, Irving, Barry, Michigan, USA
7. Fannie A. Quigley
b. 7 Jul 1879, , Jackson, Michigan, USA
Family 2 Margaret A. (Maggie) Kelley
b. 9 Sep 1855, Irving, Barry, Michigan, USA
Married 4 Apr 1883 Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Martha Caroline Barber
Birth 28 May 1841 East Portage Twp., Jackson, Michigan, USA
Died 6 Nov 1881 Irving, Barry, Michigan, USA
Buried Irving Cemetery, , Barry, Michigan, USA
Father John Barber
b. Abt 1812, , , , Ireland
Mother Martha Caroline ???
b. Abt 1817, , , New York, USA
Family Dewitt Clinton Quigley
b. 28 Jan 1842, Napoleon Twp., Jackson, Michigan, USA
Myrtie Louise Sessions
Birth 5 Feb 1872 North Plains Twp., Ionia, Michigan, USA
Father Lyman T. Sessions
b. 4 Feb 1846, North Plains Twp., Ionia, Michigan, USA
Mother Sarah Wing
b. 26 Jan 1848, Galena, Delaware, Ohio, USA
Family Arthur Ray Quigley
Married 8 Apr 1903
1. LaVera May Quigley
LaVera May Quigley
Birth 10 May 1906
Father Arthur Ray Quigley
Mother Myrtie Louise Sessions
Name Arthur Ray Quigley [1, 2, 3]
Born 4 Jul 1873 Irving, Barry, Michigan, USA [4, 5, 6, 7]
Residence 1880 Irving Twp., Barry, Michigan, USA [8]
Role: Occupant
Census 16 Jun 1880 Irving Twp., Barry, Michigan, USA [9]
William D. Quigley
Bertha Quigley
Herbert Otho Quigley
Caroline Martha Quigley
Role: Household Member
1880 US Census, MI, Barry Co., Irving Twp. - DeWitt C. Quigley Family [5171]
Jun 16, 1880 [from Ancestry.com]
Occupation 1900 Irving Twp., Barry, Michigan, USA [10]
farm laborer
Occupation 1902 Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA [11]
Residence 1903 Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA
Person ID I757 Quigley Doyle Family Tree
Father Dewitt Clinton Quigley
d. 24 Oct 1914, Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA (Age 72 years)
Mother Martha Caroline Barber
d. 6 Nov 1881, Irving, Barry, Michigan, USA (Age 40 years)
Married 12 Apr 1863 Waterloo, Jackson, Michigan, USA [12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23]
Michigan Marriage Records - Dewit C. Quigley & Martha C. Barber [5169]
Apr 12, 1863 [from Ancestry.com]
d. 12 Nov 1865, Waterloo, Jackson, Michigan, USA
2. William D. Quigley
d. Yes, date unknown
d. Abt 1868
5. Arthur Ray Quigley
6. Caroline Martha Quigley
d. 1879, , Jackson, Michigan, USA
Family Myrtie Louise Sessions
Married 8 Apr 1903 [24]
d. Yes, date unknown [biological]
Last Modified 7 Aug 2019
Born - 4 Jul 1873 - Irving, Barry, Michigan, USA
Residence - 1880 - Irving Twp., Barry, Michigan, USA
Census - 1880 US - 16 Jun 1880 - Irving Twp., Barry, Michigan, USA
Occupation - farm laborer - 1900 - Irving Twp., Barry, Michigan, USA
Occupation - Carpenter - 1902 - Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA
Residence - 1903 - Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA
[S553] Barber Family History [0081], Ruth Ann (Barber) Michaels [?], 0081., Martha Caroline Barber Family.
Name Arthur Ray Quigley.
[S556] 1880 US Census, MI, Barry Co., Irving Twp. - DeWitt C. Quigley Family [5171], Michigan, Barry, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2010), 5171., T9, roll 570, Irving Twp., enumeration district (ED) 035, p. 48D, dwelling 204, family 208, DeWitt C. Quigley Family, accessed Sep 16, 2017.
Name Ray Quigley.
[S891] 1900 US Census, MI, Barry Co., Irving Twp. - Dewitt C. Quigley Family [5174], Michigan, Barry, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2004), 5174., T623, roll 700, Irving Twp., enumeration district (ED) 0043, p. 3B, dwelling 57, family 58, Dewitt C. Quigley Family, accessed Sep 16, 2017.
Born Jul 4, 1873.
[S553] Barber Family History [0081], Ruth Ann (Barber) Michaels [?], 0081., Arthur Ray Quigley Family.
Born in Irving, Barry Co., MI.
Born in Michigan; age 6.
Born Jul 1873 in Michigan; age 26.
Residence Irving Twp., Barry Co., MI.
Jun 16, 1880.
Occupation farm laborer.
Occupation carpenter.
[S90] Detroit Society for Geneaological Research Magazine; 1950-1951 - Isaac Quigley and His Descendants [0014], 0014., Flora M. Osborn, "Isaac Quigley and His Descendants,"Vol. 14 1950-1951, page 105-107.
[S93] Letter from Betty Wier to Donald Quigley, Apr 30, 1989. [0072], Betty Wier, (Springport, MI; Apr 30, 1989), 0072.
Married Apr 12, 1863.
[S96] Michigan Surname Index, Vol I; 1984 - Quigleys & Hubbards [0087], Michigan Genealogical Council, (1984, Edwards Brothers, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI), 0087.
[S97] Probate Records, MI, Jackson Co. - Estate of Samuel Quigley, Deceased; 1860-1861 [0161], Probate Court, Jackson Co., MI, (Jackson, MI; 1860-1861, Calendar 1, Page 41, Files 819 (transcription)), 0161.
[S91] Letters from Amizi Armstrong to Miss Mary N. Hanna; 1907-1908 [0016], Amizi Armstrong Quigley (Denver, Colorado), 0016.
[S94] Records from Mt. Hope Cemetery, Waterloo, MI [0080], (Enclosed in letter from Jackie Reithmiller & Floyd Reithmiller, Pres., Waterloo Mt. Hope Cemetery; May 5, 1989), 0080.
[S554] Michigan Marriage Records - Dewit C. Quigley & Martha C. Barber; 1863 [5169], Michigan. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., (ancestry.com :2016.), 5169., Jackson County; 1863, p. 355, Quigley-Barber, accessed Sep 16, 2017.
Married Apr 12, 1863; Waterloo, Jackson Co., MI.
[S555] 1870 US Census, MI, Barry Co., Irving Twp. - DeWitt C. Quigley Family [5170], Michigan, Barry, (ancestry.com: National Archives and Records Administration, 2009), 5170., M593, roll 661, Irving Twp., p. 181B, dwelling 180, family 179, DeWitt C. Quigley Family, accessed Sep 16, 2017.
[S557] Warranty Deed from D. C. & M. C. Quigley to J. H. Hubbard; 1868 [5180], Michigan. Jackson., 5180., D. C. & W. C. Quigley to J. H. Hubbard, Dec 2, 1868.
[S558] Michigan Deaths Index - Martha Quigley; d. 1881 [5182], Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., ((ancestry.com : 2011)), 5182., accessed Sep 17, 2017), Martha Quigley.
Married on Apr 8, 1903.
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Socially Unacceptable
Holy Cow Food! Bagmen!
Vegas Car Chasers
Grass Valley, California, USA
“Silage was a Christian alternative band formed in the 1990s out of Grass Valley, California. Silage produced two albums, Watusi and Vegas Car Chasers on Sub*Lime Records and their parent Essential Records, respectively. The band was known for their quirky but spiritually relevant lyrics and their constant mix of musical styles.” (from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silage_%28band%29)
1995 Socially Unacceptable
1996 Holy Cow Food! Bagmen!
1997 Watusi Sub*Lime Records
1998 Vegas Car Chasers Sub*Lime Records
Taco Bell Girl
School Cafeteria Lunch
Breakin Up
Recorded live on December 30, 1995 at The House of Commons in Sacramento
Damian Horne - Vocals on tracks 1, 2, 8, 9, 10; Bass on tracks 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10; Rhythm Guitar on tracks 1, 9, 11; Trombone on tracks 2, 8
Lance Black - Lead Guitar, vocals on track 5
Ryan Clark - Drums
Ean Clevenger - Bass tracks 1, 2, 8, 11; Vocals on tracks 3, 4, 6, 7, 10
Just a Band
Election Skank
What’s The Time?
My Blue Friends
Jump the Gun
Jesus is My Best Friend
1997 Sub*Lime Records
Damian Horne - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Trombone, Bass, Backing Vocals
Lance Black - Lead Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals
Shane Black - Bass, Rhythm Guitar, Piano, Backing Vocals
1) Watusi (2:37)
2) My Car Makes Me Sin (3:43)
Drop Some Names (2:21)
Cool Shoes (1:30)
Blue Igloo Cooler (3:06)
I Love the Radio (3:04)
Sappy Intermission (1:16)
Election Skank (2:09)
Do This (2:27)
Giggle (2:55)
Stumble (1:47)
Jesus is My Best Friend (2:29)
¿Double You Es? (3:58)
Smile (3:05)
Be True to Your School (1:55)
John Jonethis - Watusi (lounge version) (3:15)
Damian Horne - Vocals, Guitar, Trombone, Backing Vocals
Lance Black - Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals
Shane Black - Bass, Backing Vocals
Chuck Cummings - Drums
Original (2:15)
Yo Tengo (3:35)
Billboards (3:20)
Why . . . Sure (3:36)
Verb (Featuring Knowdaverb) (4:02)
Credit Card (3:54)
Walks & Strolls (3:33)
Great Alaskan Ninja (3:00)
Ketchup Is Mustard (3:08)
Beatnik (3:11)
Vegas Car Chasers (3:44)
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Unanimous Members’ Agreements: a New Era in Not-For-Profit Managmeent
Unanimous Members’ Agreements: A New Era in Not-for-Profit Management
By Alexandra Tzannidakis
The new Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act makes a general attempt to regulate not-for-profit corporations in a manner similar to the Canada Business Corporations Act. As part of this vision, it allows non soliciting corporation (generally those that are not supported with public funds) to enter into a powerful arrangement similar to the unanimous shareholders’ agreements of business corporations. This arrangement is known as a unanimous members’ agreement (UMA).
A UMA is any lawful written agreement, signed by all the members of a non-soliciting corporation, which restricts in whole or in part the powers of the directors to manage or supervise the activities and affairs of the corporation.[1] A UMA can be terminated by special resolution of the members (unless it provides otherwise)[2]. Unlike a corporation’s articles or bylaws, the UMA need only be signed by the members and does not require the approval of the directors. Essentially, it allows all the members to come together and restrict the directors’ powers to manage the affairs of the corporation. This could be an attractive option for organizations that wish to have their members be a guiding force.
The Act explicitly mentions a number of things that can be achieved via a UMA, such as overriding the directors’ authority to appoint officers and specify their powers,[3] and removing the directors’ power to make, amend or repeal bylaws by resolution.[4] A UMA can even be used to entitle a complaining member to demand the dissolution of the corporation on the occurrence of a specified event,[5] a provision that is outside the purview of articles or bylaws. Most important, however, is the Act’s blanket permission to use a UMA to change the directors’ default authority to manage and supervise the corporation.[6] Although this aspect of the Corporation can also be controlled via its articles, a UMA can alter this arrangement with no input from the directors.
As part of its scheme of financial requirements, the new Act distinguishes any corporation with an annual public income greater than $10,000 as a “soliciting corporation”. UMAs are restricted to non-soliciting corporations, which in practical terms means that they will not be available to most charities. Despite the UMA’s potential usefulness, this may be welcome news to larger charities whose directors wish to maintain exclusive direction. Because a charity does not exist to benefit its members in the same way that a business corporation exists to benefit its shareholders, the importance of unanimous shareholder power does not necessarily translate to the charitable context.
The UMA is part of an overall trend in the new Act towards granting members more power. Other provisions of the CNCA entitle non-voting members to vote on fundamental changes to the corporation and give members the right to remove directors at any time by ordinary resolution. However, the UMA’s unique flexibility means it can be used to re-balance corporate power in ways that benefit both members and directors. A director’s mantle can be quite heavy, especially in a smaller organization where every individual takes on a larger share of the responsibilities. Because a UMA can be used to remove not only power but also liability from a director,[7] it can be a useful way to grant directors relief from time requirements and other pressures. The range of issues a UMA can encompass makes it a potentially valuable tool for redistributing power and responsibility as the members see fit.
[1] CNCA ss.170(1)
[3] CNCA ss.142(a)
[5] CNCA ss.224(1)(b)(i)
[6] CNCA s.124
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“That's the idea that someone does” vs. “it has the idea of someone does”
I'm trying to explain what something means. Is it correct to express that using the word "idea" as follows?
He pulls up next to him. To pull up (pause). That's the idea that someone does X.
He pulls up next to him. To pull up (pause). It has the idea of someone does X.
word-choice grammaticality nouns
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It would be helpful to give us more context here. The it in the second sentence appears to be a pronoun referring back to a noun, whereas the it in the first sentence appears to be dummy subject as in It's good to see you.. – Shoe May 7 '12 at 5:41
Look at my update. – Alex May 7 '12 at 5:52
"It gives the idea of someone doing X." Also, may be "it gives the idea that someone does X." The former is what you need. I wouldn't use the latter, instead I would say "it suggests that someone does X." – Fr0zenFyr May 7 '12 at 21:51
An expression neither is nor has an idea: it expresses or conveys an idea. But more simply, it means.
That conveys the idea that somebody does X
or more usually
That means that somebody does X
Also, the idea of requires a noun phrase, not a verbal phrase, so
That conveys the idea of somebody('s) doing X
would be OK. (I put the 's in parentheses because some grammarians insist on it, but many people don't use it even in writing: see this explanation)
Colin FineColin Fine
Your statement (quoted) doesn't provide a clear picture of your suggestion to someone. You may find the usage in any dictionary. For instance, on M-W:
Usage: It is usually considered correct to say that someone has the idea of doing something, rather than the idea to do it: he had the idea of taking (not the idea to take ) a short holiday
Fr0zenFyrFr0zenFyr
In your two examples, "It's the idea that ..." and "It has the idea of ..." do not convey any sensible or clear idea to me. Perhaps the phrase you want instead is "The idea is ...".
For example, after presenting an instance or two that in some way illustrate X, one says "The idea is that X occurred", to make explicit what the examples were intended to show.
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New report: Opportunities to move America forward together despite widespread political polarization
In the throes of a pandemic and simmering civil unrest, at the end of a contentious presidency and in the wake of years of unrelenting partisan gridlock in Congress, Americans of differing political views can struggle just to have civil conversations. But a new report from U.S. PIRG, Environment America and Frontier Group, Moving Forward Together, finds more common ground among the American public than the partisan nature of modern politics suggests, and highlights the urgent need to bring Americans together to solve problems.
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Gold prices finish lower as some upbeat economic data dull haven demand
Gold futures gave up earlier gains to finish lower on Thursday, as some upbeat U.S. economic data dulled haven demand for the precious metal.
Prices also declined on the back of further gains in U.S. benchmark stock indexes, which followed the completion Wednesday of the first stage in a trade pact between the U.S. and China and the Senate approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement on Thursday.
“Gold prices gave up their earlier gains following a wrath of positive US economic data,” said Edward Moya, senior market analyst at Oanda, in a market update. “This week has not been good for macro-economic traders looking to make a bullish case for gold prices.”
The Philadelphia Fed said Thursday its gauge of business activity in its region surged in January. New jobless claims fell for the fifth week in a row and retail sales increased 0.3% last month, the government said Thursday. Meanwhile, the National Association of Home Builders’ monthly confidence index dropped one point to 75 in January from 76 the month prior.
Despite the mostly upbeat economic data, “the longer-term bullish trend for gold has been supported on central bank demand, geopolitical risks, trade tensions and a falling dollar,” said Moya.
Gold for February delivery GCG20, +0.39% on Comex declined by $3.50, or 0.2%, to settle at $1,550.50 an ounce, trading between a low of $1,548 and high of $1,558.20. Prices settled 0.6% higher a day earlier.
March silver SIH20, +0.54%, meanwhile, shed 4.9 cents, or 0.3%, at $17.939 an ounce, after rising 1.4% on Wednesday.
The move for gold comes as the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.14% broke through a 1000-point milestone at 29,000 recently representing a record run for the broader stock market that has been at least partially fueled by Wednesday’s signing of the initial part of multi-level trade agreement between the U.S. and China.
Commodities experts, however, say that gold has found some support from a weaker U.S. dollar and benchmark government bond yields which look to end the week lower, providing a runway for gold to produce a modest rise above a level at $1,550 considered support for the yellow metal.
“The recovery to this threshold is positive for gold, as it’s showing a healthy appetite for bullion, despite the general risk-on scenario which has followed the signing of the Phase One deal between US and China,” wrote Carlo Alberto De Casa, chief analyst at ActivTrades in a daily research note.
On Thursday, yields for the 10-year benchmark note TMUBMUSD10Y, +1.16% were trading higher at 1.8093%, while the dollar, as measured by the ICE U.S. Dollar Index DXY, +0.22% was up 0.1% at 97.336.
Following the Phase 1 deal, the major focus is now on the World Economic Forum in Davos “and what [President] Donald Trump has to say about his next plan towards China,” said Naeem Aslam, chief market analyst at AvaTrade. “We expect some flashing headlines from Davos next week and this could increase the volatility for gold.”
“Overall, we still hold a bullish view on gold and any retracement in the gold price could be an opportunity,” he added.
Investors are also betting that the Federal Reserve will keep federal-funds rates anchored at a 1.75%-2% range in 2020, which also may offer more reason for gold and other precious metals, which don’t bear a yield, to advance. Expectations for lower rates for a longer period, also have boosted the equity markets, resulting in a tandem runup for stocks and gold, which usually move in opposite directions.
Elsewhere on Comex, prices for copper fell, with the March contract HGH20, +0.51% down 0.7% at $2.847 a pound. April platinum PLJ20, +2.12% declined by 2.4% to $1,001.20 an ounce after settling Wednesday above $1,000 for the first time since 2018.
March palladium PAH20, +4.17% continued to hit record levels, with prices up 0.6% to settle at $2,177.80 an ounce on Thursday.
“The rocket ship palladium price goes ever higher breaking price record after record,” R. Michael Jones, chief executive offer of Platinum Group Metals Ltd. PLG, +5.31% told MarketWatch. “If you want to build a car you have to have the stuff.”
“At 0.15 ounces per car roughly for every 100 cars off the line about 15 ounces are needed,” he said. So a $1000 move up in palladium is about $150 extra cost per car – it is not enough to stop the car being made and bought. Clean air standards are not going to be relaxed because it costs $150 more for a modern car.”
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Tributes Made To 23-Year-Old ‘Much Loved’ Paramedic, Charlotte Cope, Who Sadly Passed Away On Monday
in Ambulance Service, Emergency Services News
Tributes have been made to a ‘highly respected’ and ‘much-loved’ paramedic who worked for the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust (WAST).
Charlotte Cope sadly died on Monday the 13 of April.
Emergency Services News understands that Charlotte died at home and that the emergency services had responded to her address following a 999 call.
Fellow paramedic, Connor Quinn, paid tribute to Charlotte on a JustGiving page that has been set up to help Charlotte’s family with the cost of her funeral.
On the JustGiving page, Conor said:
“Charlotte Louise Cope, my close friend and colleague was tragically taken too soon at the young age of 23 on the 13 of April 2020.
“A very promising and proud South Wales paramedic adored by all who knew her, she had carried the weight of the world on her small shoulders in silence for far too long.
“Her heartwarming nature could be felt by everyone in her presence to which she was completely oblivious, this made her all the more special.
“I think I am speaking on behalf of all her friends and colleagues when I say we are heartbroken and devastated and we all miss and love you so much.
“To her she was just another ordinary girl, but to us she was that one little bit of happiness and cheer we are often looking for within the ambulance service, especially at these unpredictable times.
“I am asking colleagues, friends and the public to please try and give generously to help raise money to cover funeral costs and to support a grieving family through an extremely difficult time.
“Especially as we will be unable to attend due to the current pandemic.
“I understand these are financially hard times and there are lots of other fundraisers currently running, but even the smallest of donation will be appreciated.
“Sleep tight Charl”.
Emergency Services News understands that Charlotte was at home when she took her own life, having completed what would be her final shift the day before.
A source told Emergency Services News that Charlotte had been in ‘good spirits’ the day before she took her own life.
A source told Emergency Services News:
“It’s hard to comprehend losing one of your own in circumstances like this.
“So young and always put others first both in work and in her personal life”.
On a post shared in our Facebook Group, one member commented:
“Charlotte was in my house Sunday taking care of my children’s mum and didn’t leave until she was okay.
“Thank you Charlotte for everything you were doing.
“My respect and condolences go out to Charlotte’s family, friends and colleagues”.
To visit Charlotte’s JustGiving page, click here: gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-charlotte-cope-paramedic
Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org The mental health charity ‘Mind’ also operate a mental health helpline for members of the emergency services. To make contact with a member of their team, call 0300 123 3393.
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Terry Reginald Duhig says:
So sorry to hear about the loss of a young Paramedic and my thoughts are with her family and those who worked with her. The Ambulance Service is a second family to many as is the case with the other emergency services they work with. This tragic loss will not only be felt by her family but also by the Welsh Ambulance Service, Police, Fire and A&E Departments. Please anyone who feels the need to speak to someone please please contact Samaritans
What a beautiful young girl. God bless you Charlotte, fly with the angels girl x👧
God bless you Charlotte RIP xxx
Quentin Stamp says:
Sadly not the first Ambulance staff who has passed but not mentioned by the Press or Government . These Angels are our first line of defence . Farewell my sister in Green . . R.I.P.
May God and all his angels watch over you Charlotte ,please pass on my condolences to the family.
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Akpabio writes National Assembly, denies saying lawmakers got NDDC contracts « Emperornaij
« Senate confirms Adesina, Djebah, 38 others as ambassadors The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of 38 non-career and one career ambassadors-designate that would represent the country on foreign missions. | The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), was on Thursday sighted with a face mask for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started. »
Akpabio writes National Assembly, denies saying lawmakers got NDDC contracts
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has replied to the National Assembly denying he said that the lawmakers got 60 per cent of the contracts awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission.
The Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, who announced the receipt of Akpabio’s response, said the minister claimed to have referred to old contracts awarded by the NDDC which had not been paid for and some of which are part of the constituency projects of the lawmakers.
Gbajabiamila said Akpabio’s response would be referred to the Committee on Ethics and Privileges to look at the merits of the minister’s arguments.
The minister’s response came after Gbajabiamila said the lawmakers would sue Akpabio for failing to prove that NDDC awarded contracts to them.
More details later…
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Chess Problems: Obstruction!
5/29/2012 – In his last column problem expert David Friedgood explained the self-block, which is a special case of today's theme: obstruction. This occurs when a piece moves to a square so that another piece is prevented from occupying it. We are given two examples that show the basic idea – one with three beautifully engineered variations – and two problems to solve. An entertaining challenge.
By David Friedgood
“Obstruction occurs when a piece moves to a square so that another piece is prevented from occupying that square” (Chess Wizardry: The New ABC of Chess Problems, by John Rice, B.T. Batsford 1996). It is clear from this definition that the self-block, which my last series of articles explored, is really a special case of obstruction, in which a flight square in the king’s field is blocked. In a two-mover, the self-block of the king is the only type of obstruction that is feasible, so we will be dealing with three and more-movers from now on.
Let us look at some problems exemplifying obstruction. The first shows the basic idea repeated in three beautifully engineered variations on the theme:
[Event "1st Prize Schweiz. Arb. Schachzeitung"] [Site "London"] [Date "1968.??.??"] [Round "?"] [White "Michael Keller"] [Black "Mate in 3"] [Result "*"] [Annotator "Friedgood,David"] [SetUp "1"] [FEN "3nK3/2N5/2p1pQ1p/3p3p/4kN2/p2p1pP1/qP1n1B2/2b5 w - - 0 1"] [PlyCount "5"] [EventDate "2012.??.??"] {The key is} 1. Kd7 {This move guards d6 in preparation for the threat (see details below).} Qb1 (1... -- {Threat:} 2. Qg6+ Ke5 3. Nxd3# {All Black can do to defend is to protect d3, for which there are three queen moves available, 1. ..Qb1 (see main line)/Qb3/Qc4. These moves might appear quite innocent and undamaging to Black, but the composer has arranged a devilish trap for each one }) (1... Qb3 2. Nfxe6 $1 -- 3. Nc5# $140 (3. Qf4# $140 {Black is unable to cope with this double threat. The Nd2 needs to move away to allow the Bc1 to protect f4 for the Qf4 threat, but since b3 is now blocked, that square is unavailable to the knight simultaneously to protect c5 against the Nc5 threat.} )) (1... Qc4 2. Ng6 $1 -- 3. Qe5# (3. Qf4# {This time Black can't defend e5 as well as f4, because 2...Nc4 has been rendered impossible by Black's first move, which obstructed that square.})) 2. Nfxd5 $1 -- 3. Nc3# $140 (3. Qf4# $140 { The double threat forces mate as 2...Nb1 is impossible. This clever problem thus shows three obstructions of a knight by the queen.}) *
The second problem, a four-mover, shows mutual obstruction on the same square between two pieces, harking back to the similar Grimshaw theme:
[Event "1st Prize Schach Echo"] [Site "?"] [Date "1982.??.??"] [Round "?"] [White "Milan Vukcevich"] [Black "Mate in 4"] [Result "*"] [Annotator "Friedgood,David"] [SetUp "1"] [FEN "3bK3/1r1pp3/2bp4/6n1/3PkN2/1pP1N1P1/3n1PR1/Q7 w - - 0 1"] [PlyCount "7"] [EventDate "1982.??.??"] {Solution:} 1. Qh1 {See details of the threat below.} Rb5 {This allows Black to interpose the rook on f5 after 2.f3+ Ngxf3 3.Qh7+ preventing mate on the fourth move.} ({Threat:} 1... -- 2. f3+ Ndxf3 (2... Ngxf3 3. Qh7+) (2... Kxf3 3. Rxd2+) 3. Qb1+ Kxe3 4. Re2# ({or} 4. Qd3#)) (1... Bb5 {This allows the bishop to prevent 4.Qd3#/Re2# after 2.f3+ Ndxf3 3.Qb1+ Kxe3!} 2. Rh2+ Ngf3 ( 2... Ndf3 3. Qb1+ Bd3 4. Qxd3#) 3. Rh8 $1 {A second Bristol!} -- 4. Qh7# $140 { This time the mate threat can't be countered by Black as 3...Rb5 is impossible. }) 2. Rg1+ $1 Ndf3 (2... Ngf3 3. Qh7+ Rf5 4. Qxf5#) 3. Ra1 $1 {The famous Bristol manoeuvre: the rook clears the line for the queen by moving along the line beyond the square to which the queen will move.} -- 4. Qb1# $140 {The mate threat can't be countered by Black as 3...Bb5 is impossible. A brilliant setting of the obstruction theme, combined with the Bristol manoeuvre doubled. The problem shows the mutual obstruction between rook and bishop on the same square, reminiscent of the Grimshaw theme [the mutual interference on the same square between rook and bishop - also bishop and pawn] . Note how White's second move in the thematic variations paradoxically interferes with the queen. The mechanism of this problem will repay careful study.} *
Now I leave you with two obstruction-themed problems for solving, the annotated solutions to which will appear in a while. In both cases you have to find the unique key move which contains a threat of forcing mate on the third move. You have to find Black’s defences to the threat and the continuations whereby White takes advantage of the new weaknesses arising from these defences.
Mate in three
A simple problem where the key move provokes mutual obstruction between the black pieces. There is a bonus feature which you may well spot when you are solving the problem.
This problem has a strong puzzle flavour. You’ll probably soon be home and dry once you spot which black piece needs to be obstructed.
Any queries or constructive comments can be addressed to the author at david.friedgood@gmail.com.
Copyright in this article David Friedgood 2012/ChessBase
The British Chess Problem Society (BCPS), founded in 1918, is the world's oldest chess problem society. It exists to promote the knowledge and enjoyment of chess compositions, and membership is open to chess enthusiasts in all countries.
The Society produces two bi-monthly magazines, The Problemist and The Problemist Supplement (the latter catering for beginners), which are issued to all members. Composers from all over the world send their problems and studies to compete in the tourneys run by the society.
The BCPS also organises the annual British Chess Solving Championship, and selects the Great Britain squad for the World Chess Solving Championship. The Society holds an annual residential weekend, with a full programme of solving and composing tourneys and lectures; this event attracts an international participation. Members are also entitled to use the resources of the BCPS library, and the Society book service, which can provide new and second-hand publications.
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Geometric to host its first Reseller Meet in Europe
The five‐day event to include hands‐on training in sales, marketing and technical support
Scottsdale, Arizona, May 7, 2009: Geometric Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Geometric Limited and an industry leader in developing advanced manufacturing software, announced that it will host a five‐day conference for its CAMWorks® European Value Added Resellers (VARs) from May 18 to 22, 2009 in Krakow, Poland. The conference will focus on marketing strategies, sales techniques and technical support solutions.
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The event will also give Geometric's resellers an opportunity to view the latest release of CAMWorks, and get a deeper understanding of the new features of the product, equipping them to address business issues through innovative solutions. Geometric traditionally, has made concerted efforts to maintain an efficient and well informed VAR network for all its products.
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Iran 1st large-scale drone combat exercise kicks off (+video)
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The first large-scale drone combat exercise of Iran’s Army kicked off in Semnan on Tue. with the participation of hundreds of UAVs used by Army’s Ground Force, Air Force and Navy.
Deputy Chief of Operations of Iran's Army Admiral Mahmoud Mousavi broke the news on Tue.
He elaborated on various dimensions of this large-scale drone combat military exercise and added, “Today, Islamic Republic of Iran is one of the able and most powerful countries in the world in the field of manufacturing drone.”
UAV combat operations include air interception and destruction of air targets using air-to-air missiles, destruction of ground targets using bombs and pinpoint missiles, as well as widespread use of suicide drones, are among the measures that will be carried out in the operational part of this exercise, Admiral Mousavi added.
Army Deputy Chief of Operations of Iran's Commander said, "The flight of naval drones from a vessel in southern waters of the country, long-range flight of pinpointing suicide drones to destroy sensitive and vital targets in depths of enemy’s land and territory will be one of the drone combat exercise plans.”
Participation of UAV units involved in the exercise from other parts of the country and at the same time, monitoring and observing land, air and sea borders are of the other important measures that will be taken in this large-scale drone combat exercise, he added.
Some UAV equipment, achievements, and subsystems produced by Iranian experts in the army and defense industry will be also unveiled for the first time in an exhibition in the presence of senior officials and commanders of the Armed Forces.
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ETCSLtranslation : t.1.2.2
Enlil and Sud
1-8. …… she was faithfully sitting (?) on ……, admirable and full of charms. ……, the noble son -- who like him can compare with An and Enlil? Ḫaia, the ……, put the holy semen into her womb. Nun-bar-še-gunu (a name of Nisaba) faithfully gave birth to ……, she brought her up in her …… and suckled her at her breasts full of good milk. The …… of the young girl burgeoned, and she became full of flourishing beauty. In the …… of Nisaba, at the gate of the E-zagin, …… she stood, the object of admiration, like a tall, beautifully shaped cow.
9-26. At that time Enlil had not yet been given a wife in the E-kur; Ninlil's name was not yet famous in the Ki-ur. After travelling through Sumer and to the ends of the universe, he ……; in his search throughout the Land, Enlil, the Great Mountain, stopped at Ereš. As he looked around there, he found the woman of his choice. He approached her and, overflowing with joy, engaged her in conversation: "I will make you perfect in a queen's dress; after standing in the street, you will be ……. How impressed I am by your beauty, even if you are a shameless person!" In her youthful inexperience Sud answered Enlil: "If I want to stand proudly at our gate, who dares to give me a bad reputation? What are your intentions? Why have you come here? …… from my sight!" Others (?) had already tried to deceive ……, and made her (?) angry. Enlil …… answered Sud, …… standing closer to her: "Come, I want to speak to you! I will have a talk with you about your becoming my wife. Kiss me, my lady of most beautiful eyes -- the matter rests in your hands." But the words had barely left his mouth when, right in front of him, she went into the house.
27-43. The heart of the wise lord pounded. He called for Nuska. "What is your wish?" He gave the following instructions to him: "I want you to go back to Ereš, the city of Nisaba, the city whose foundations are august. Do not delay! Repeat to her what I am going to tell you: "I am a young man, I have sent this message to you because of my wish: I want to take your daughter as wife. Give me your consent. I will send you presents in my name, …… my marriage gifts. I am Enlil, the descendant and offspring of Anšar, the noble, the lord of heaven and earth. The name of your daughter shall become Ninlil, and all the foreign countries shall …… it. I will present her with the Ĝa-ĝiš-šua as her storehouse. I will give her the Ki-ur to be her beloved private quarters. She shall {sit} {(1 ms. has instead:) live} with me in the E-kur, {my} {(1 ms. has instead:) the} august dais. She shall determine fates. She shall apportion the divine powers among the Anuna, the great gods. And as for you, I will place in your hands the lives of the black-headed people." When you get there, let the woman I have chosen for her beauty …… her mother. Do not go to her empty-handed, but take her some jewellery in your left hand. Waste no time. Return with her answer quickly."
44-73. When Nuska, the head of the assembly, had received Enlil's instructions, he wasted no time ……; he directed his steps to Ereš. He entered E-zagin, the residence of Nanibgal (a name of Nisaba) and prostrated himself before Nanibgal on her dais. …… of Enlil ……, and she (?) asked him ……: "…… what ……?"
1 line fragmentary (Nuska speaks:) "…… Sud ……. What you have told me ……." Then Nanibgal went on speaking flatteringly to the minister: "Adviser, fit for his (?) king, ever observant (?)! Who like you could give counsel daily to the Great Mountain? How could I contest the king's message which his slave has received? If there is truth in what you have told me -- and may there be no falsehood -- who could reject one who bestows such exceedingly great favours? …… makes our mood and hearts happy. Let us consider that amends have been made. By bringing the marriage gifts and the presents in his name the insult is wiped away. Tell him: "You shall become my son-in-law; do as you wish!" Tell Enlil, the Great Mountain: "Do as you wish!" Let his sister come from her side, and she shall accompany Sud from here. Aruru shall become Sud's sister-in-law: let her be shown the household. Inform your lord thus in his august Ki-ur. Repeat this to Enlil in the privacy of his holy bedchamber."
74-102. After …… had instructed ……, …… and Nuska took his seat on it.
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Nanibgal called …… and gave her advice: "My little one, asleep indoors (?) …… your pure ……, the pleasant private quarters ……. …… leave the House of Nisaba's Wisdom. ……, Nuska is knowing and wise. …… to his presence and pour him beer." According to the instructions of her mother, she washed his hands and placed a tankard in his hands. The minister opened his left hand and gave her the jewellery, …… everything …… and set it before her. She received the gifts ……. He …… directed his steps to Nibru. …… kissed the ground before Enlil. …… the great Lady had said ……, as she had instructed him, he repeated (?) ……: "(She said:) "Adviser, fit for his (?) king, ever observant (?)! Who like you could give counsel daily to the Great Mountain? How could I contest the king's message which his slave has received? If there is truth in what you have told me -- and may there be no falsehood -- who could reject one who bestows such exceedingly great favours? …… makes our mood and hearts happy. Let us consider that amends have been made. By bringing the marriage gifts and the presents in his name the insult is wiped away. Tell him: "You shall become my son-in-law; do as you wish!" Tell Enlil, the Great Mountain: "Do as you wish!" Let his sister come from her side, and she shall accompany Sud from here. Aruru shall become Sud's sister-in-law: let her be shown the household. Inform your lord thus in his august Ki-ur. Repeat this to Enlil in the privacy of his holy bedchamber.""
103-113. …… made …… feel good, brought great rejoicing in Enlil's heart. He raised his head ……, and animals came running. …… herds of four-legged animals that graze together in the desert. He caught …… living in the mountains, he made wild bulls, red deer, elephants, fallow deer, gazelles, bears, wild sheep and rams, lynxes, foxes, wild cats, tigers, mountain sheep, water buffaloes, monkeys, and thick-horned fat cattle jostle together noisily. Cows and their calves, wild cattle with wide-spread horns, …… rope, {ewes and lambs, goats and kids, romping ……} {(1 later ms. from Susa has instead:) …… and fighting}, large kids with long beards, scratching with their hooves, lambs, ……, and majestic sheep were despatched by Enlil toward Ereš.
114-117. Large cheeses, mustard-flavoured cheeses, small cheeses, ……, milk ……, the sweetest dry honey and white honey, ……, and thick and large …… were despatched by Enlil toward Ereš.
118-123. ……, dates, figs, large pomegranates, ……, ĝipar fruits, plums (?), ḫalub nuts, almonds, acorns, Dilmun dates packed in baskets, dark-coloured date spadices, large pomegranates gathered from orchards, big clusters of grapes on high, …… trees in fruit, trees from orchards, …… grown in winter, and fruits from orchards were despatched by Enlil toward Ereš.
124-136. Ores (?) from Ḫarali, the faraway land, …… storehouses, ……, rock-crystal, gold, silver, ……, the yield of the uplands ……, heavy loads of them, were despatched by Enlil toward Ereš. After the personal presents, the transported goods ……, Ninmaḫ and the minister ……. The dust from their march reached high into the sky like rain clouds. Enormous marriage gifts were being brought for Nanibgal to Ereš; the city was getting full inside and out, …… it was to be replete. The rest …… on the outlying roads ……. …… blue sky …….
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137-145. {Nanibgal, the mother-in-law of Enlil, the woman who had been slandered, was treated kindly by Nuska (?)} {(1 ms. has instead:) …… the mother-in-law of Enlil, the woman …… Ezina ……} -- but the lady disregarded the flatterer, and spoke to her daughter: "May you be {Enlil's favourite wife} {(1 ms. has instead:) the wife of Enlil's heart}, and may he speak to you sweetly. May he embrace you, the most beautiful of all, and tell you: "Beloved, open wide!" {May the two of you never lose the pleasure (?) of excitement; make it last (?) a long time.} {(1 ms. has instead:) May it be that the pleasure (?) of excitement will never be lost.} You two …… on the hill, and have children afterwards! When you enter the house to live there, may abundance precede you, and may joy follow you. May the people line up for you wherever you go, and may all the people …… for you. The fate I have determined for you {should be fulfilled} {(1 ms. has instead:) cannot be altered}! Go with head held high into the E-maḫ."
146-155. Then Aruru grasped her by the hand and led her away into the Eš-maḫ. She brought her into the E-kur, the house of Enlil, and ……. In the sleeping quarters, in the flowered bed …… like a fragrant cedar forest, Enlil made (?) love to his wife and took great pleasure in it.
1 line fragmentary The lord whose statements are …… the lady; …… Nintur, the "Lady who gives birth" ……. …… En-batibira's (perhaps a name of Aruru) countenance, ……. He presented her with ……, everything ……, and …….
156-170. (Enlil speaks:) "From now on, a woman shall be the ……; a foreign woman shall be the mistress of the house. May my beautiful wife, who was born by holy Nisaba, be Ezina, the growing grain, the life of Sumer. When you appear in the furrows like a beautiful young girl, may Iškur, the canal inspector, be your provider, supplying you with water from the ground. The height of the year is marked with your new prime flax and your new prime grain; Enlil and Ninlil procreate them (?) as desired.
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The harvest crop raises its head high for the great festival of Enlil. The scribal art, the tablets decorated with writing, the stylus, the tablet board, reckoning and calculating, adding and subtracting, the shining measuring rope, the ……, the head of the surveyor's peg, the measuring rod, the marking of the boundaries, and the …… are fittingly in your hands. The farmer (?) ……. Woman, the proudest among the Great Princes, ……, from now on, Sud …… Ninlil ……."
1. A holy song of praise ……. Enlil and Ninlil ……!
(1 later ms. from Susa preserves a slightly variant version of lines 142ff.)
1-4. (Nisaba speaks:) "…… spend (?) your time on the hill! ……. Enter ……! And may abundance precede you ……! May the people line up for you ……; may all the people …… for you. Your …… which I have determined for you should be fulfilled; …… with head held high into the Eš-maḫ."
5-14. Aruru grasped her …… and …… her away into the Eš-maḫ. She brought her into the shining E-kur, and poured the best perfume over her face. In the sleeping quarters, in the flowered bed fragrant like a cedar forest, Enlil made (?) love to his wife and took great pleasure in it. He sat her (?) on his dais appropriate to the status of Enlil, and made the people pray to her. The lord whose statements are powerful also determined a fate for the Lady (Aruru) , the woman of his favour; he gave her the name Nintur, the 'Lady who gives birth', the 'Lady who spreads her knees'. He made beautiful En-batibira's (perhaps a name of Aruru) countenance, ……. He presented her with the …… of a mistress, everything pertaining to women that no man must see, and …….
15-29. (Enlil speaks:) "From now on, a woman shall be the ……; a woman shall be the mistress of the house. May my favourite wife, who was born by holy Nisaba, be Ezina, the grain, the life of the Land. When she appears in the furrows like a beautiful young girl, may …… be her provider, watering her with water from the ground, as she grows prime grain and prime flax ……
…… the harvest crop …… the great festival of Enlil ……. ……, the measuring rod, the marking of the boundaries, and the preparation of canals and levees are fittingly in your hands. The farmer entrusted cultivation into your hands. Proud woman, surpassing the mountains! You who always fulfil your desires -- from now on, Sud, Enlil is the king and Ninlil is the queen. The goddess without name has a famous name now, ……
May it be you who determine that destiny …… attends to it ……."
30-31. As the presents are given in the shrine Nibru, a holy song of praise is sung. Enlil, the lord of the countries, …….
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02.viii.2000-03.viii.2000: JAB, editor: adapting translation
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Green Jade Games dazzle with SkillOnNet
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Provider of unique slots and arcade-skill games now available to players powered by the state-of-the-art casino platform
SkillOnNet, the platform provider behind market-leading casino brands such as PlayOJO, Slingo, and Metal Casino, has joined forces with progressive and innovative slot studio, Green Jade Games, to add yet more quality content to its portfolio.
The integration means that players at SkillOnNet brands will be able to access the developer’s differentiated content proposition which includes KO slots and arcade skill games for the very first time. This includes titles such as Hammer of Fortune, Candy Wall, Jade Puzzle, and just launched games like Casino Blocks.
Green Jade’s skill-based arcade games have proved particularly popular with players, combining elements of skill with a random number generator to ensure players can still win big from relatively small stakes. Each game also boasts striking graphics and authentic sound.
The Green Jade integration means that SkillOnNet offers one of the largest game lobbies to operators in markets around the world with more than 3,000 titles available. This includes slots, table games, bingo, live dealer, scratch cards, and skill games.
In addition, operators can take advantage of cutting-edge responsible gambling tools, localized payment options, features like tournaments and reel races as well as 24/7 customer support.
Michael Golembo, from SkillOnNet, said: “Green Jade Games has enjoyed huge success with its recent run of games so we are thrilled to be able to offer them to our operator partners for the first time, especially its skill-based arcade titles.
“Content is one of the most powerful ways operators can stand out from their rivals and we want to be able to provide our partners with the widest range of studios and developers to help them do this and in that regard, Green Jade is a great addition to our portfolio.”
Mark Taffler, Chief Commercial Officer at Green Jade Games, said: “SkillOnNet has emerged as the absolute market leader when it comes to online casino with the brands powered by its platform among the most popular and successful in a wide range of markets.
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The exciting partnership sees Chupa Chups become the Official Candy Partner for EXCEL ESPORTS’ League of Legends teams and will see the partners work together on an exclusive, fun content series
British competitive gaming culture brand EXCEL ESPORTS has today announced a partnership Chupa Chups, a Spanish confectionery brand which is owned by major confectionery manufacturer Perfetti van Melle. The partnership will see Chupa Chups become the Official Candy Partner for EXCEL’s full League of Legends roster which competes across both the League of Legends European Championship and the Northern League of Legends Championship. The partnership will help align EXCEL’s new Power of Better identity with Chupa Chups’ Forever Fun belief, that encourages everyone to keep their childish spark alive throughout their life.
As part of the partnership, EXCEL and Chupa Chups will work closely together on a fun content series called Sweet or Yeet, which will involve EXCEL’s League of Legends players being asked quickfire questions and either being rewarded with a sweet treat for answering correctly, or being asked to eat something gross if they get the answer wrong. Both parties will also collaborate on social media posts together, including celebrations and League of Legend happy birthday assets. The Chupa Chups logo will also be featured on both the LEC and BTXL players jerseys which are due to be released in the coming weeks.
“We are very excited to partner with such a globally recognised brand in Chupa Chups, a business we naturally align well with given the fun and youthful nature of both our organisations, industries and audiences. It’s always fantastic to work with non-endemic brands that appreciate the culture of our industry and we’ll work with Chupa Chups to create engaging, fun content that works for both our audiences. At EXCEL ESPORTS we are always striving to be better and we are excited to kick off 2021 with a partnership which helps further build on our vision,” said Robin McCammon, Chief Commercial Officer, EXCEL.
“We are thrilled to have found a partner in EXCEL ESPORTS, an organisation that shares many of the same values and audience, with both youth and fun in our core identities. The partnership was long-awaited given the numerous times our consumers have said that lollipops are the favourite sweet to enjoy while playing. We are excited and looking forward to working closely with EXCEL ESPORTS by making fun and engaging content that our audience will surely love,” said Eva Karkoni, International Brand Manager at Chupa Chups.
EXCEL’s LEC team will officially begin its League of Legends European Championship campaign on Friday, January 22nd, while the BTXL team will kick off it’s Northern League of Legends Championships season on Tuesday, January 19th. Both rosters welcome new coveted talent as EXCEL aspires to have its most successful year to date.
2020 was a landmark season for EXCEL as its LEC team received its best results yet, narrowly missing out on a playoffs spot, while also undergoing a brand update and unveiling footballer Dele Alli as it’s new global ambassador. On Sunday, January 10th, a brand new BBC documentary, Fight for First: EXCEL ESPORTS will be available to stream on BBC IPlayer. Voiced by Golden Globe and BAFTA nominee Cillian Murphy, the five-part series follows the team as they experience the highs and lows of competing in Europe’s biggest esports league.
Euro Games Technology marked its best result in the competition “Top 300 Business Leaders in Bulgaria, 2019” ranking 7th among the most successful 300 enterprises from all industries in the country and took for another year the “True Leader” accolade. The company’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) for 2019 is around 212 mln levs, which is 23% more compared to 2018.
The initiative “True Leader” is organized by ICAP Bulgaria – the largest consulting group in Southeastern Europe, part of ICAP Group, recognized as “Credit Rating Agency” by the European Securities and Markets Authority for the region. The ranking is based on several measurable and objective indices for which is used only officially published information. Neither a jury, nor public surveys have influenced the results. The participating companies have met four main criteria: they are among the most profitable enterprises in 2019 (measured with EBITDA), have increased their staff in the relevant year, stand out with high creditworthiness (Credit Score B2 – A1) and are leaders in their sectors.
2019 was a strong year for the Bulgarian economy and EGT in particular. The company entered new markets, released its latest slot series – General, enriched its gaming content and expanded its dealership network. During the challenging for the industry 2020 it focused on the optimization and improvement of its internal processes, relocated its administration into a much larger and modern business facility and invested in more automation for its manufacturing plant. Two new daughter companies were also founded to further diversify its portfolio and to cover new market segments. In 2021 EGT has planned more product launches and more dedication to the top-level service to its clients.
Leading distributor expands its premium portfolio with top games from dominant live-casino supplier
QTech Games, the number-one games distributor across Asia and all growth markets, has announced its latest high-profile partnership with the elite live-casino provider, Evolution.
Under the terms of the agreement, Evolution’s multi-award-winning content suite has been made available to QTech Games clients and their players, adding more punch to a powerhouse platform setting the pace for bringing the best online games to market across emerging territories.
Evolution’s cutting-edge live studio delivers a peerless immersive experience for players, who can now enjoy these engaging, real-time table games (from classics like blackjack, roulette, baccarat and three-card poker to regional favourites such as India’s Andar Bahar) via the flexible QTech platform which offers the fastest integration on the market.
This ever-evolving production line further bolsters QTech Games’ comprehensive catalogue of gaming domains, which offers a complete one-stop shop for global operators.
The deal organically advances Evolution’s worldwide footprint, opening up an array of emerging markets for accelerated growth. As the fastest-growing distributor over the past few years, QTech’s platform is localised for each region with native mobile apps, robust reporting and marketing tools, and 24/7 local-language support.
Ulf Norder, CCO at QTech Games, said: “We’re thrilled to team up with Evolution. Naturally, their stunning live-dealer portfolio needs no introduction. The QTech Games platform is integrated with the best games from the planet’s top providers – and Evolution now stand at the zenith of that mountain with their garlanded games.
“Of course, there’s a huge revenue opportunity for operators due to the fact that live casino remains such an exciting online gaming sector in its own right. Seamless integration equips our clients with best-in-breed live games for their end users. Unrivalled customization options, dedicated tables and native speaking dealers also make it far easier to customise the experience to any specific market needs. Strong growth in casino vertical continues in the face of the pandemic, and we can’t wait to see how these games perform across a range of new markets.”
An Evolution spokesperson added: “This deal seamlessly broadens Evolution’s international scope, unlocking untapped markets from Asia to Eastern Europe and Latin America for diversified growth. Evolution’s unflinching commitment to delivering engaging live-player experiences affords customers, who love these games, the visceral thrill of playing in a real-world casino, while QTech’s peerless localised expertise made them the perfect fit for us.
“QTech Games is a pioneering distributor across Asia and other sometimes-overlooked regions, so we look forward to seeing how our games connect with different and diverse audience sets. Evolution is constantly creating innovative and exciting content with which to offer players the ultimate gaming adventure – it’s entertainment redefined.”
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Don't forget safety as you head to parks and camps
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Camping remains one of the best ways to get away from daily routines while practicing social distancing. Portable generators offer some comforts of home, whether your camping adventure includes tents or recreational vehicles.
“There are steps you can take to keep yourself and your family safe when enjoying some time outside while using a generator,” explains Erin Hollinshead, University of Illinois Extension Safe Electricity executive director and director of the Energy Education Council. “An easy step is to take a carbon monoxide detector with you.”
Mount the detector permanently inside the vehicle and check it regularly. If a rental vehicle doesn't have a detector, bring one with you.
Practice these safety tips while using portable generators:
Inspect the RV chassis and generator exhaust system regularly and before each outing, after bottoming out, or after any other incident that could cause damage.
Inspect the RV for openings in the floor or sidewalls. Seal any holes with silicone adhesive before using the generator.
Inspect windows, door seals, and weather strips to ensure they are properly sealed.
Do not operate the generator if the exhaust system is damaged in any way or if an unusual noise is present.
Park the RV so the exhaust may easily dissipate away from the vehicle. Do not park next to high grass or weeds, snow banks, buildings, or other obstructions that might prevent exhaust gases from dissipating properly.
Be vigilant in monitoring wind shifts that may cause exhaust to blow away from the coach one moment and under the coach the next.
When stopping for long periods of time, be aware of other vehicles nearby, such as tractor-trailers at rest stops, that may have their engines and refrigerators running.
Do not sleep with the generator operating.
Leave a roof vent open anytime the generator is running, even during the winter.
"If you do not feel well, do not be fooled into thinking that it is because you have been driving too long, ate too much, or are suffering from motion sickness," Hollinshead says. "Shut off the generator and step outside for some fresh air."
Tent camping doesn't mean one is unaffected by carbon monoxide. Many modern tents are air tight and if you are operating a generator nearby, the fumes can get trapped inside and the consequences could be dire, Hollinshead says.
The Mayo Clinic lists symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: a dull headache (the most common early symptom), weakness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, confusion, irritability, impaired judgment, and loss of consciousness. Get fresh air immediately and seek medical attention, Hollinshead says.
For more information on staying safe around generators and electricity, visit SafeElectricity.org.
SOURCE: Erin Hollinshead, Executive Director, Safe Electricity
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Iranian president points finger at Israel after assassination of top military scientist near Tehran
Home Politics Iranian president points finger at Israel after assassination of top military scientist near Tehran
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President Hassan Rouhani has blamed ‘mercenaries of the usurping Zionist regime’ for the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a military scientist, who was accused by Israel of leading a nuclear weapons program in Iran.
“Once again, the evil hands of global arrogance were stained with the blood … of the mercenary usurper Zionist regime,” the Iranian president said in a statement extending his condolences for the death of Fakhrizadeh. The term is used in Iran to describe the Israeli government, which Tehran does not recognize as legitimate.
Rouhani added that the assassination shows “the inability of the sworn enemies of the Iranian nation” to stop its scientific progress and “the depth of their malice and resentment”. He added that younger Iranian scientists will step up and take Fakhrizadeh’s place.
Iran warns US & Israel against any ‘adventurism’ during Trump’s ‘final’ days in office after murder of scientist – letter to UN
The scientist was reportedly ambushed by unidentified gunmen in his car outside of Tehran on Friday and died from his wounds in hospital. It’s still unknown who carried out the attack.
For years, Iran has accused Israel of assassinations and murder attempts of its nuclear scientists. In 2018, Fakhrizadeh was identified by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the head of a now-defunct project to produce a nuclear weapon.
Tehran denies ever trying to militarize its nuclear industry. In 2015, it agreed to accept restrictions on its nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of sanctions and business opportunities under the so-called JCPOA nuclear deal.
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The Trump administration sided with Israel in branding the JCPOA the “worst deal ever made” and broke it, launching instead a campaign to damage Iran with harsh economic sanctions. It also carried out the assassination of a senior Iranian general in January during his visit to Iraq, claiming that it was an act of self-defense against unspecified terrorist attacks he had been planning.
After the assassination of Fakhrizadeh, Iran warned the US and Israel against taking “adventuristic measures” during the final days of the Trump presidency.
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16 Brennan Metzger R R 5' 11" 175 lbs 12/15/1989 San Diego, Calif.
3 Forrestt Allday L L 5' 11" 195 lbs 04/24/1991 Friendswood, Texas
9 Dario Pizzano L R 5' 11" 200 lbs 04/25/1991 Saugus, Mass.
11 Correlle Prime R R 6' 5" 225 lbs 02/18/1994 Bradenton, Fla.
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29 John Anderson L L 6' 2" 200 lbs 11/09/1988 Pleasanton, CA
30 Matt Tomshaw R L 6' 1" 205 lbs 12/17/1988 Kingston, NY
5 Tyler Wilson R R 6' 6" 245 lbs 12/24/1989 Watkinsville, Ga.
45 Mitchell Osnowitz R R 6' 5" 255 lbs 07/02/1991 Bloomington, Ill.
37 Ryan Williams R R 6' 4" 220 lbs 11/01/1991 Morgan Hill, Calif.
46 Brent Jones R R 6' 4" 205 lbs 01/10/1993 Peoria, Ariz.
2 Ryan Flores R R 6' 0" 174 lbs 04/22/1993 Sioux Falls, SD
18 Bret Helton R R 6' 4" 225 lbs 07/25/1993 Colorado Springs, Colo.
17 Bradin Hagens R R 6' 1" 205 lbs 11/11/1993 Chandler, Ariz.
26 Tyler Pike L L 6' 0" 195 lbs 01/26/1994 Sebring, Fla.
24 Ryan Thurston L L 6' 2" 190 lbs 10/08/1994 Madison, Ind.
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0 Devan Ahart L R 6' 1" 175 lbs 10/21/1992 Detroit, Mich.
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Archive | February 28th, 2019
Empowering communities through CDD
Posted on 28 February 2019.
By Evangelina B Blaya, Community Empowerment Facilitator
The Municipality of Aloran in Misamis Occidental is a fourth class municipality with a total of 27,625 people according to the 2015 population census. The municipality 38 barangays and is blessed with the Mimolan Falls – covered with a thick forest that is abundant with rare flora and fauna in Barangay Roxas and Macubon Shrine Natural Spring and beaches, and is also home to the “Bunga Dag Tabinal Festival” in September of each year.
Amidst these natural beauties, Aloran’s communities still long for access to some necessary basic services.
Labo is one of the 38 barangays in Aloran that lacks road access, aside from the dangers lurking behind each muddy, treacherous trip on the trails – it is quite difficult for them to deliver their farm commodities to the market, as they lack a decent access road.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) – National Community Driven Development Program (NCDDP) reached the Municipality of Aloran, Misamis Occidental bringing along opportunities for the beneficiaries.
The community of Barangay Labo is now able to participate in nation building through community-driven development; through capacity building activities and seminars, they acquire knowledge on how to implement, monitor, and sustain the program and their community sub-project.
Barangay Labo, Aloran, Misamis Occidental declarated that the community was deprived of a safe and comfortable trip to and fro the barangay, adding that the farm products, which are the main source of their income, were constantly damaged during delivery due to a very rough road, forcing them to sell these on cheaper prices.
DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS facilitated a series of barangay assemblies in Labo and discussed processes that introduced the community to the possibilities of improving their accessibility to the main town which is 2 kilometers away from their barangay.
The community decided that the community sub-project will be the concreting of 0.184 kilometer barangay road (with reinforced concrete single barrel box culvert) which spans from Barangay Labo proper to the municipality proper.
The community and residents of Labo are hopeful that through this sub-project people and vehicles can now pass the road with ease,
The DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS Community Volunteers of Barangay Labo during the construction of the Farm-to-Market road community sub-project.
The entire community fully embraced the Community-Driven Development (CDD) approach after it was introduced to them by the DSWD staff.
Felix Tayone, 50, of Purok 2, Barangay Labo was selected by their community to act as the Procurement Implementation Team Chairperson narrates the difficulties they face on a day-to-day basis, “lisod, ang dalan ilabina kung ting –ulan ang mga studyante magkalapok-lapok ang mga sapatos ug galisod ang mga mag-uuma sa pagdala sa ilang mga produkto padulong sa merkado (the road was difficult, during rainy days, students always get their shoes muddy and farmers have difficulty in bringing their produce to the market).”
“Dako kini og katabang sa amoa nga mga taga Labo,(this is really of big help for us in Labo)” concludes Felix.
The farm-to-market road community sub-project in Barangary Labo is funded through the DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS amounting to P1,310,122.00 with P140,00.00 local counterpart from the Barangay Development Fund of Labo.
Community-driven development (CDD) refers to an emerging approach in community development practice where processes, principles, strategies and resources are applied to ensure community empowerment by giving the people authority and control over decisions and resources. In the Philippines, CDD is implemented through the DSWD Kalahi-CIDSS National Community-Driven Development Program.
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County Hall & Coventry Gaol
31 of 39 Mon 10th Aug 2020 11:40pm
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Helen, this is amazing! You’ve covered every angle. I can’t thank you enough. For some reason I had been thinking the crowd would have dispersed from the courthouse onto Pepper Lane and so west would be to their right and when I looked on Google streetview I see there is a modern building in that direction now (hence my question). But of course the courthouse (County Hall) opens onto Cuckoo Lane. Funny though that one of the pictures shows the Cuckoo Lane frontage surrounded by spiked fencing with no gate visible. It also helps to see the 1851 Board of Health map in the manner you’ve presented it. I have struggled with the map online. This is the ‘new’ (ie. enlarged*) prison which is said to have been completed in 1831 but I’ve found was still being worked on in Feb 1833.* So the crowds would have been milling about between St Michaels and the courthouse. It made me wonder about public toilets (proceedings had been going on all afternoon). Of course, there were none so I wonder if people might have flooded into The Golden Cross and other nearby taverns. With the numbers in the courthouse that day I imagine some might have just gone in the street or perhaps directly into whatever cesspits were nearby. I have one of the McGrory range of books on Coventry and I’ve just ordered the one you mentioned. Can’t wait to see figure 163. Thanks for the tip! *Proceedings of Select Committee for the House of Commons Inquiry Feb 1833. Edited by member, 11th Aug 2020 12:58 am
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32 of 39 Tue 11th Aug 2020 7:41am
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SJT, there are lots of images of the area in the library pics and Rob's, including Pepper Lane and the County Hall. There are pictures of the gates with the railings open. Potentially, when they built the prison next door, they might have knocked through to the prison lodge and used the big door to that as an entrance to both. The unfinished parts of the prison in 1831 would be internal, maybe building one of the wings? Prior to the County Hall there was another gaol on the corner of Cuckoo Lane and Pepper Lane (referred to as Gaol Lane), shown on the 1749 Bradford Map. That area seems to have housed the main prison going back a long way. I wildly speculate that the original might have been a modified castle keep, often used as gaols as they were as hard to get out of as they were to get in. However, I'm not sure that the building standing in 1749 was that old. When the County Hall was built in 1783 it may have had a small gaol attached or it may have temporarily used part of the old one. However at that time there was little need for much prison space because punishment was swift and harsh but didn't involve being locked up. There may just have been a big room for men and another for women while they awaited trial or punishment. There may have been smaller rooms for wealthy prisoners. However the 1831 building was a new type of prison, where being locked up was the punishment itself. That resulted in a need for a lot more space. I don't know a lot about the toilet arrangements of the 1830s.There was a lot of peeing in the street, I'm sure. There wouldn't have been indoor plumbing I don't think, but there would have been chamber pots for the wealthy, dispatched by servants to a cess pit. For the people on trial? A bucket? There may have been outhouses at the nearby pubs - with basically a plank with a hole over a cess pit (dug out on a regular basis) but it's not obvious which DP (dung pit) belongs to which building on the map. Certainly in London, cellars were sometimes used as cess pits. By 1850, for the prisoners there were small rooms on each wing - privies if I'm reading the map right. They may well have been there from the start.
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33 of 39 Tue 11th Aug 2020 10:08am
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SJT I understand your connections and interests. There was another story in 1831, more gruesome, that was carried out in Coventry. Mary Ann Higgins had been tried in Warwick Assizes, found guilty, taken to Coventry Gaol to await hanging. The girl had to sit on her coffin all the way out to Whitley Common. The contraption half worked, left her half strangled. She died slowly, left to hang there. People climbed the scaffold, people who had malformations climbed up, rubbed her dead hand on their malformations for a cure. meantime her boyfriend had to stand by and watch. Finally cut down, she went to a room in the Bablake Bridewell where doctors dissected her. She lay some time for public inspection. the skeleton lay for some time in a surgery - God knows what happened there - then her skeleton went to a doctor’s surgery for many years.
34 of 39 Wed 12th Aug 2020 3:48am
Yes, I was intrigued by that gruesome story, Kaga. And apparently the skull is on display in The Herbert ! As the most recent hanging, it gets a mention (one character contemplates the fact that weavers could suffer the same fate as 'the murderess' who poisoned her uncle). Helen, I thought you might be interested in these extracts from Nield’s Report on the State of Prisons in England, Scotland and Wales 1812 from pp 147-8 reporting on the City of Coventry county gaol. This scathing report was part of the reason for expanding the prison in the early 1830s: Allowances: sixpenny loaf every other day from the baker’s One courtyard only (60 x 40’) common to debtors, felons etc One day room (called “The Den”…the place of general and promiscuous association). 11/2cwt coal in summer, 2cwt winter (‘but a scanty allowance’) Whole prison dirty Poor Debtors: common ward, a bedstead, loose straw (change every 3 weeks), a blanket, a rug (sixpence a week) Dungeons: ‘horrid dungeons’ ‘opprobrious caverns’: a ‘disgrace to the City’, “there is a descent by twelve steps, to a narrow passage, 4 feet wide. The dungeons, four in number, are about 9 feet by 6, and at the top have a little grated aperture, 11 inches by 7 inches, which admits a glimmering light from the court-yard above, just sufficient to make “darkness visible”. All of them are damp and offensive. A Boultin of straw (long wheaten straw, about 24lbs. weight, so called) is said to be allowed to each Felon, every three weeks. The bedding consists of two rags and two blankets; which, as well as the straw, I have always found nearly worn out, and very dirty. I was told that torches of pitch, or tar, were occasionally burnt in these dungeons, to dry and purify them; and that, now and then, they were fumigated with vinegar. When I went down to them, we always had lighted candles, to behold, what? — the discredit of a large Manufacturing Town, thus manifesting its natural apprehensions of disease, and probably infection! [Note: statute prohibiting prisoners from being kept under ground being ignored by the gaoler.] A private passage from the Gaol conducts Prisoners into Court for trial. Thanks also for the detail on privies etc. I have people leaving the courthouse and heading for the locals (including The Golden Cross and a couple of others I was able to identify from the excellent Pubs of Coventry page on this site — so grateful for the street index) and yes, one or two resort to going in the street.
35 of 39 Wed 12th Aug 2020 10:36am
SJT Yes, that's a good description of the gaol and of the building, but who were allowed to attend? - not the workers who worked at Becks, other than those arrested. There were no police at the time, only watchmen without any sort of uniform or discipline. We can't begin to understand today the people and the order of class in those times. There was no real evidence, only someone’s hearsay, by someone trying to save his own neck, and by a corrupt bunch of officials. We can't really understand the life of the 1930's, how many washed, cleaned their teeth, saw a doctor, peed in the garden, believed in old wives tales etc. On a Sunday you could buy a loaf of bread if wrapped but not unwrapped - or the other way about. 1830, church bells rang often all over the city, watchmen called out the time every half hour through the night. Men wrapped on bedroom panes with long poles, no alarm clocks. People kept pigs and poultry in Broadgate and Cross Cheaping and women spat on apples, rubbed them on a dirty skirt before selling. Not living in that environment we really do not understand what it actually was like The Tolpuddle Martyrs, after spending three years of a seven year convict spell in Australia, were brought home.
36 of 39 Fri 14th Aug 2020 10:20am
An interesting bit of the prison I've just come across is the chapel. Demolished in 1908 when the last of the fan shaped prison wings was taken down (the northern half having been removed to build the library). The semi circular shape places it at the hub of the fan. The spiral staircase leading down, suggests that this was not the ground floor. While the wings of the prison were 3 on levels, the hub was only 2. The staircase leads up to the lectern but the railing doesn't seem to open out into the room at all - a second defence against the prisoners who were also seated behind a spiked fence. That says that the prisoners had a different entrance into the room. Important because the spiral stair connected to the lodge and the outside door. Either there was a staircase at the outer edge of the room or they entered via that opening beyond the spiral staircase?
37 of 39 Fri 14th Aug 2020 12:33pm
To add a little more detail to the prison. Within the wall there is a pathway, divided from the prison yards by railings and gates. Each prison building houses two different types of prisoners separated by an internal wall. At the outer end of each side there is a privy and another room I can't read the label (washroom?). Each side also has a yard. The yards are divided by buildings or walls. At the hub end there is a small fenced and gated area. From there you could either enter the central pathway or under the buildings though passageways to the neighbouring fenced area. The central pathway skirts the chapel building. Part of that building is marked as an office. The very southern building is the 3 level Governors House. Behind that, on the map is a single level building called the Weaving Shop but according the the 1838 painting, wasn't there in your period. It shows the outer wall curving round, giving the most southerly yard the same shape as the others. The yards and prison wings are labelled as follows clockwise from the south - Convicted felons Ward Misdemeanants Ward Convicted felons Ward Convicts Ward Prisoners Waiting Ward (the one relevant to the trial, would have windows looking towards Derby Lane and a yard with a view of the Holy Trinity tower) Debtors Ward (against the east wall) Edited by member, 14th Aug 2020 12:37 pm
Rob Orland
Historic Coventry
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SJT & Kaga, I hope you don't mind that as this topic has naturally migrated towards the subject of Beck and the weaving industry, I've copied / moved the latter few posts across to the Weavers of Coventry topic so they can continue there in context with that thread. I've also retitled this thread to "County Hall & Coventry Gaol" to allow for its larger scope. All the best, Rob
39 of 39 Tue 18th Aug 2020 3:07pm
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In a surprise announcement, the Intel subsidiary Basis announced that it is shutting down service immediately and is asking customers to stop wearing their watches.
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Hungary and Slovakia addressed the European Court of Justice Wednesday in a joint case against the European Union’s refugee distribution scheme.
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- - - - - 1 -2 - - - - - 0.80
6 CLE
7 @TEN
8 @BAL
- - - - - 1 6 - - - - - 1.60
9 @DAL
- - - 4 - 6 77 - - - - - 14.10
10 CIN
- - - - - 6 116 1 - - - - 23.60
11 @JAX
- - - - - 12 111 - - - - - 23.10
12 BAL
- - - - - 8 46 - - - - - 12.60
13 WAS
14 @BUF
- - - - - 4 40 - - - - - 8.00
15 @CIN
- - - 2 - 8 74 1 - - - - 21.60
17 @CLE
1 @NYG,
- - 57 - 1 9.70
2 DEN,
- - 92 1 - 23.20
3 HOU,
9 - - - - 0.90
5 PHI,
- - -2 - - 0.80
6 CLE,
7 @TEN,
8 @BAL,
- - 6 - - 1.60
9 @DAL,
4 - 77 - - 14.10
10 CIN,
- - 116 1 - 23.60
11 @JAX,
- - 111 - - 23.10
12 BAL,
- - 46 - - 12.60
13 WAS,
14 @BUF,
- - 40 - - 8.00
15 @CIN,
16 IND,
2 - 74 1 - 21.60
17 @CLE,
Caps off impressive regular season
Johnson brought in three of his four targets for 96 yards in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Johnson missed a day of practice during the week due to an illness, but he was fully healthy for the team's Week 17 matchup against Cleveland. The second-year wideout finished his season with impressive output, accruing his most receiving yards since Week 11. Johnson had some issues with drops along the way, but he still led the team with 144 targets during the regular season. He tallied 88 receptions for 923 yards and seven touchdowns to go with three rushes for 15 yards. He demonstrated his…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 11:37am by Rotowire.com
Misses practice, but cleared for finale
Johnson was listed as a non-participant in Friday's practice due to an illness, but he doesn't carry a designation into Sunday's game against the Browns.
Analysis: Any absence at practice related to an illness has naturally warranted concern this season, but the Steelers haven't provided any indication his ailment is related to COVID-19. As such, Johnson should be in the clear for the regular-season finale, though how much he actually plays has yet to be determined. The Steelers are already resting starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for the contest, and several other top contributors are expected to be rested during the game, if not healthy…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
Scores seventh touchdown
Johnson caught eight of 14 targets for 75 yards and a touchdown while adding a two-yard rush during Sunday's 28-24 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Johnson led the team in targets while finishing second in catches and receiving yards. The highlight of this performance came on a diving 39-yard touchdown reception that ignited his team's comeback in the third quarter. Johnson has responded encouragingly after his most recent drop issues, hauling in 16 balls for 134 yards and a pair of touchdowns over the last two games. He is also up to seven touchdowns after notching three in his last four games and will look to add to his numbers in next…read more
Leading receiver in latest loss
Johnson caught eight of 13 targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 27-17 loss to the Bengals.
Analysis: Johnson scored Pittsburgh's first points with a 23-yard touchdown early in the third quarter and also drew a fourth-down pass interference call to set up Benny Snell's one-yard touchdown run in the fourth. The 24-year-old receiver put his recent struggles with drops in the rear-view mirror and led Pittsburgh in targets, catches and receiving yards. Johnson has been targeted at least 10 times in nine of 13 games played this season, including six of the past seven. He'll hope to lead the…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 8:38pm by Rotowire.com
Moving past drop issues
Coach Mike Tomlin said Wednesday that he intends to give Johnson a clean slate after the wideout dropped three passes in Sunday's loss to the Bills, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Analysis: Tomlin said Johnson "responded appropriately" to being benched in the first half, suggesting that the receiver won't see a role reduction Week 15 in Cincinnati. However, if Johnson fails to show improvement with regard to the drops, he could end up losing snaps to Chase Claypool, who has made a strong impression as a rookie.
Struggles with drops again
Johnson hauled in four of his seven targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Johnson was targeted four times over the first two drives of Sunday's contest, but he dropped three of those passes. As a result, the 2019 third-rounder appeared to be benched for most of the first half, and he now has a league-worst 13 drops this season. Johnson still was effective with the ball in his hands Sunday, but it's safe to wonder whether he'll have a decreased role going forward if he fails to haul in targets.
Scores in first defeat
Johnson caught eight of 12 targets for 71 yards and a touchdown in Monday's 23-17 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Johnson's performance was highlighted by his three-yard touchdown to open the game's scoring in the second quarter. Although he struggled with drops for the second game in a row, Johnson still led Pittsburgh in receptions and targets. The shifty wideout has now commanded double-digit looks in five straight games, catching at least six passes in all of those outings and topping 70 yards four times as well. With such high involvement in a dangerous offense, Johnson should remain a quality option…read more
Fails to capitalize on 13 targets
Johnson recorded eight receptions on 13 targets for 46 yards in Wednesday's 19-14 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Johnson's target total led the way for the Steelers in a game in which quarterback Ben Roethlisberger aired it out 51 times. The outing wasn't Johnson's most efficient, however, as he managed only 3.5 yards per target, and his longest reception went for only 11 yards. He'll look for a bounce-back performance Week 13 against Washington.
Published: Wed, Dec 2 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
Another lucrative receiving day
Johnson reeled in 12 of 16 targets for 111 receiving yards during Sunday's 27-3 win against Jacksonville.
Analysis: No. 1 receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (toe) suffered an injury during the contest, but according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com, it seems the team was exercising a cautious approach in restraining his workload with a multi-possession second-half lead in hand. Johnson took full advantage of increased opportunity, doubling Chase Claypool for the team lead in targets and translating that into his second consecutive outing of 110-plus receiving yards. A Week 12 matchup against the Ravens appears far more…read more
Logs 116 yards in big performance
Johnson recorded six receptions on 11 targets for 116 yards and one touchdown in Week 10 against the Bengals.
Analysis: Johnson was one of three Steelers receivers to see double-digit targets, though he far outgained both JuJu Smith-Schuster and Chase Claypool. Johnson provided several explosive receptions, including gains of 46, 18 and 17 yards. In addition, Johnson snagged his fourth touchdown of the season on a 12-yard slant route late in the first quarter. Johnson has seen at least 10 targets in five of his nine contests this season and will draw a favorable matchup against the Jaguars in Week 11.
Racks up 77 yards in win
Johnson hauled in six of his 10 targets for 77 yards while also recording one carry for four yards in Sunday's 24-19 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Johnson wasn't very involved in the Steelers' Week 8 matchup against Baltimore, but he was on the field for 81 percent of the offensive snaps against the Cowboys. His performance was highlighted by a 42-yard reception that led to the go-ahead touchdown as Pittsburgh remained undefeated. The 2019 third-rounder will face a slightly tougher test against the Bengals in Week 10, but he's proven to be a significant producer in the Steelers offense when he's fully healthy.
Just one catch against Ravens
Johnson hauled in one of his three targets for six receiving yards during Sunday's 28-24 win against Baltimore.
Analysis: Johnson was forced to sit out Week 6 because of a back injury, but he re-emerged last Sunday against the Titans with a nine-catch, 80-yard, two-touchdown performance. The 2019 third-round pick enjoyed an exciting start to the season with 14 receptions, 149 yards and a touchdown Weeks 1 and 2, but he's since dealt with injury and has been held under 10 receiving yards over three of his past four appearances. An upcoming matchup against the Cowboys' 32nd-ranked scoring defense provides Johnson…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 5:39pm by Rotowire.com
Logs full practice
Johnson (toe) returned to a full practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson, who sat out Wednesday's session, returned to the lineup last weekend after a Week 6 absence due to a back injury and proceeded to rack up nine catches on 15 targets for 80 yards and two TDs in the Steelers' 27-24 win over the Titans. With a full practice under his belt Thursday after managing his toe issue, Johnson is poised to handle his usual starting role against the 5-1 Ravens on Sunday.
Published: Thu, Oct 29 at 12:54pm by Rotowire.com
Aiming to practice Thursday
Johnson (ankle) told Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that he intends to take the practice field Thursday.
Analysis: Johnson is coming off one of his best fantasy performances of the season with two touchdowns Week 7 against Tennessee, but the injury bug bit again and he was forced to leave the contest early. The second-year wideout proceeded to begin the week with a missed practice session, but it seems he intends to be back out there Thursday, which would only increase his chances of getting to suit up for a key divisional matchup Week 8 in Baltimore.
Published: Thu, Oct 29 at 6:17am by Rotowire.com
Misses practice Wednesday
Johnson didn't practice Wednesday due to a toe injury, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: The Steelers' injury report doesn't reference an ankle bruise the wideout reportedly suffered in the Week 7 win over the Titans, but it bears noting that Johnson previously managed a toe issue earlier in the season. His status will be revisited again Thursday, when Johnson should upgrade to limited or full practice participation as the Steelers prepare for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Two touchdowns prior to injury
Johnson (ankle) recorded nine receptions on 15 targets for 80 yards and two touchdowns in Week 7 against the Titans.
Analysis: Johnson returned after a Week 6 absence with a back injury and showed no rust early on. He tallied two of the first three Steelers' touchdowns on 11 and nine-yard receptions respectively. He was also Ben Roethlisberger's favorite wideout, as Johnson picked up a career-best 15 targets. Despite the excellent performance, Johnson was forced to exit the game in the midst of the fourth quarter with an ankle injury. Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reported that the injury would not jeopardize Johnson's…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
Johnson (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson's back injury caused him to miss Sunday's win over the Browns, but he now appears fully on track to return for the Steelers' Week 7 contest against the undefeated Titans. Assuming Johnson is good to go this weekend, he stands to handle his usual role in three-receiver sets alongside JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) and Chase Claypool, while James Washington would seemingly become the odd man out.
Published: Wed, Oct 21 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
On pace to practice Wednesday
Johnson (back) is expected to practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson has been bit by the injury bug this season, but due to an unexpected Week 4 bye, he only missed this past Sunday's win against the Browns. His current concern is a back issue, which he picked up Week 5 and only allowed for one limited practice session last week. He'll look to elevate to full in advance of this Sunday's matchup at Tennessee.
Published: Tue, Oct 20 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
Not playing Sunday
Johnson (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson took a hit to his back during Pittsburgh's Week 5 win against the Eagles, finishing his day with one catch for minus-two yards. During the week, he followed a DNP/LP/DNP practice regimen before the Steelers' ultimately made the call on his availability Sunday. With Johnson out of the lineup, the offense will lean on JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Washington, Chase Claypool and Ray-Ray McCloud at wide receiver.
Published: Fri, Oct 16 at 11:41am by Rotowire.com
Johnson (back) returned to a limited practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson sat out Wednesday's session, with his limited participation Thursday a good sign with regard to his Week 6 availability. Look for Friday's final injury report to clarify whether Johnson approaches Sunday's game against the Browns listed as questionable or free from an injury designation.
Sits out practice Wednesday
Johnson (back) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Per coach Mike Tomlin, Johnson took a direct blow to his back during Sunday's 38-29 win against the Eagles. That said, the Steelers have optimism that the wideout -- who's been getting routine days off at practice this season -- will be fit to play this weekend against the Browns. A return to the practice field in any capacity Thursday would support that notion.
Optimism about health
Coach Mike Tomlin told Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com that Johnson took a hit to the back during Sunday's 38-29 win against the Eagles, but he believes the wide receiver will be able to play Week 6 versus the Browns.
Analysis: Johnson left Sunday's game in the first half and didn't return, finishing with one catch for minus-two yards. His second season as a pro has been injury-riddled, as he's tended to foot and toe issues as well as a concussion. He benefitted from the Steelers' unexpected bye Week 4 when their opponent, the Titans, were hammered by positive COVID-19 tests, but with no scheduled respite the rest of the way, Johnson's status will need to be watched in advance of a Week 6 AFC North bout with the…read more
Exits Sunday's game
Johnson was forced out of Sunday's game against the Eagles with a back issue, Burt Lauten of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Prior to his exit, Johnson's lone reception resulted in a two-yard loss. In the meantime, Chase Claypool, James Washington and Ray-Ray McCloud are next up for targets alongside Pittsburgh's top wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 10:53am by Rotowire.com
Practices fully Thursday
Johnson (toe) practiced fully Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: The same applies to fellow starting wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee), who missed practice Wednesday along with Johnson. At this point, managing the duo's practice reps could become routine for the Steelers, but Johnson will be out there Sunday against the Eagles. The 2019 third-rounder heads into the contest with a 14/149/1 stat line through three games.
Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 2:52pm by Rotowire.com
Sits Wednesday with toe injury
Johnson didn't practice Wednesday due to a toe injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson has progressed out of the NFL's concussion protocol, but he continues to manage a toe issue that Pryor suggests is minor and one that hasn't kept the wideout out of any games. The wideout's status will be updated again Thursday, but it wouldn't be surprising if he advances to full activity. The team's scheduled Week 4 contest versus the Titans was postponed, so Johnson wasn't forced to miss any time due to the head injury.
Published: Wed, Oct 7 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
Escapes concussion protocol
Coach Mike Tomlin announced Johnson is out of the concussion protocol, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 2019 third-round pick opened the season with back-to-back fruitful outings, combining for 14 catches (on 23 targets) for 149 yards and one touchdown. He then suffered a concussion Week 3 against the Texans and was blanked in the box score, before having an unexpected bye week due to COVID-19 complications with the Steelers' original Week 4 opponent, the Titans. Tomlin told Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that Johnson will be a full practice participant Wednesday, which will…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 9:18am by Rotowire.com
Progressing well from concussion
Johnson (concussion) donned a helmet for Thursday's practice and took part in individual drills with the Steelers' other healthy receivers, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Analysis: Even though the NFL announced earlier Thursday that Pittsburgh's Week 4 matchup with the Titans would be postponed to a later date due to a COVID-19 outbreak among Tennessee players and staff, the Steelers are still holding practices during what's essentially an unexpected bye week. The postponement will provide Johnson with more time to recover from the concussion he sustained in the Steelers' Week 3 win over the Texans, but the wideout already looks close to clearing the NFL's protocol for…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
Remains in concussion protocol
Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Johnson is still in the league's concussion protocol, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson suffered a concussion during Week 3's win over the Texans after playing just 19 snaps and failing to haul in either of his two targets. Tomlin said Johnson won't be able to clear the league's protocol until Friday at the earliest, so it's possible the second-year receiver will be able to play in Sunday's game versus the Titans. However, his practice capacity this week will be closely monitored. Chase Claypool and James Washington should both see an uptick in usage behind JuJu…read more
Won't return Sunday
Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game versus the Texans, Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: It appears Johnson has been diagnosed with a concussion. For the remainder of the game, James Washington and Chase Claypool should see an uptick in targets behind JuJu Smith-Schuster. Johnson will look to clear the league's concussion protocol before Week 4's matchup versus the Titans.
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 11:51am by Rotowire.com
Possible concussion
Johnson is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Texans, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: While Johnson is unavailable, added wideout targets behind JuJu Smith-Schuster will be available for James Washington and Chase Claypool.
Resumes practicing fully
Johnson (toe) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: As was the case last week, Johnson sat out practice Wednesday before returning to a full session Thursday. He was on the field for 83 percent of Pittsburgh's snaps on offense in Week 2's win over the Broncos, en route to recording eight catches on 13 targets for 92 yards and a TD. He'll remain busy this Sunday against the Texans, especially if fellow wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) is limited at all.
Johnson (toe) didn't practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Fellow starting wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) also sat out practice. Both players ended up missing practice last Wednesday with the same injuries, but returned to full sessions Thursday and entered the Steelers' eventual Week 2 win over the Broncos minus designations. That pattern won't necessarily be repeated Week 3, but at this point, it would be surprising if Johnson's toe issue keeps him out of Sunday's game against the Texans.
Still dealing with toe issue
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Johnson continues to deal with a lingering toe injury, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Johnson has showed up on the Steelers' injury reports the past two weeks with toe or foot issues, but he hasn't been slowed down on game days. He's been Pittsburgh's top receiver during the team's 2-0 start to the season, logging double-digit targets in both contests and compiling 14 receptions for 149 yards and a touchdown. The Steelers could look to limit Johnson's workload in practice again this week, but barring a setback, he'll likely enter Sunday's matchup with the Texans minus an injury…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 9:25am by Rotowire.com
Finds end zone as leading receiver
Johnson caught eight of 13 targets for 92 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 26-21 win over the Broncos.
Analysis: Johnson led the team in targets, catches and receiving yards while scoring his first touchdown of the season on a 28-yard strike in the fourth quarter. The second-year wideout has taken a big leap forward to start the new season and has drawn a whopping 23 targets from Ben Roethlisberger over two games. That type of attention from a capable passer carries plenty of fantasy value, and Johnson will look to build on this outstanding performance in a favorable matchup next Sunday against the Texans.
Back to full practice
After sitting out practice Wednesday, Johnson (toe) practiced fully Thursday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The same applies to JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee), which puts the wideouts -- who both logged 55 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Monday's win over the Giants -- on track to start and handle their usual roles Sunday against the Broncos. In Week 1, that resulted in Johnson catching six of his 10 targets for 57 yards.
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Analysis: Nor did JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee), but both players logged 55 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Monday's win over the Giants, so it's possible that the Steelers are simply managing the reps of a couple of key players dealing with opening-game aches and pains. Added clarity on that front will arrive no later than Thursday, when the team resumes preparations for Sunday's tilt against the Broncos. Johnson was targeted a team-high 10 times Week 1, yielding six catches for 57 yards.
Busy in opener
Johnson caught six of 10 targets for 57 yards in Monday night's 26-16 win over the Giants. He also muffed a punt, resulting in a lost fumble in the first quarter.
Analysis: Johnson's night got off to a poor start, as he gifted the Giants the ball on his own three-yard line after coughing up a punt on the game's first drive. He later also had a miscommunication with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but Johnson's play elevated as the game wore on, and his ability to create separation with his quickness resulted in a team-high target tally while he tied JuJu Smith-Schuster for the lead in receptions. Although his fellow wideout scored twice on his six grabs, Johnson…read more
Returns to full practice
Johnson (foot) practiced fully Friday.
Analysis: A foot issue sidelined Johnson at Thursday's practice, but a full session Friday puts the 2019 third-rounder in line to suit up and start opposite JuJu Smith-Schuster on Monday night against the Giants. Johnson logged 59 catches (for 680 yards and five TDs) as a rookie, and in his second year as a pro, the 5-foot-10, 183-pounder figures to benefit from more consistent play at quarterback now that Ben Roethlisberger (who missed most of last season) is healthy.
Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
Johnson (foot) returned to practice Friday, according to fellow wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson didn't practice Thursday, so his presence on the field Friday puts him on course to suit up Monday night against the Giants. Our confidence in that outcome will elevate if the wideout is officially listed as a full practice participant by the Steelers. Johnson is listed as a starter on the team's posted depth chart, opposite Smith-Schuster.
Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 9:44am by Rotowire.com
Misses practice Thursday
Johnson (foot) didn't practice Thursday.
Analysis: Per Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, this is a new issue for Johnson, who is one of just two players listed on the Steelers' initial Week 1 injury report. Johnson will have two more chances to return to practice in advance of Monday night's game against the Giants. James Washington would be in line for added work behind top wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster in Pittsburgh's opener if Johnson ends up limited or out.
Published: Thu, Sep 10 at 12:55pm by Rotowire.com
Likely returning punts again
Coach Mike Tomlin said he is "extremely comfortable" using Johnson on punt returns, Brian Batko of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Tomlin also acknowledged the expectation of Johnson handling a large workload on offense, something that was on display at Wednesday's practice when the young wideout had a 30-yard catch and a TD reception. Johnson appeared comfortable in both tasks as a rookie, catching 64.1 percent of his targets for 7.4 YPT while leading the league in punt return average (12.4 yards on 20 attempts). The 24-year-old missed a few practice session last week with an undisclosed injury, but he's back in good…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 4 at 5:34am by Rotowire.com
Absent again
Johnson (undisclosed) missed another practice Monday, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson has been held out of practice since Wednesday without any update on the nature of his injury. He had sports hernia surgery at some point in January or February, but reports suggested he'd made a full recovery by the end of June. It isn't clear if the current issue is related.
Published: Mon, Aug 24 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
No practice Saturday
Johnson (undisclosed) missed a second straight practice Saturday, Brooke Pryor of NFL Nation reports.
Analysis: The reason for Johnson's absence remains unknown, but the second-year wideout will be missing out on valuable reps if he's unable to make his return to practice soon. Johnson had sports hernia surgery over the winter, but that injury didn't force him to miss any action as a rookie, so that's unlikely to be the culprit for his current absence.
Published: Sat, Aug 22 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
Coach Mike Tomlin indicated that Johnson was among the Steelers who missed Friday's practice "with minor (undisclosed) ailments that could be described as day-to-day," Bob Labriola of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: While Johnson is sidelined temporarily with an unspecified issue, the team welcomed fellow wideout James Washington back to practice Friday. The duo, along with 2020 second-rounder Chase Claypool, are competing for for targets behind behind Pittsburgh's No. 1 wideout, JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Published: Fri, Aug 21 at 3:02pm by Rotowire.com
Resumes training work
Johnson (sports hernia) has resumed working out, Jeff Hartman of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson had surgery over the winter to address a sports hernia that nagged him throughout his rookie season. The injury didn't result in any missed games and wasn't enough to prevent him from leading the Steelers in catches (59) and receiving touchdowns (five). Johnson proved especially dangerous with the ball in his hands, averaging an NFL-best 12.4 yards per punt return and tying for second among wideouts with nine broken tackles on receptions. There's no shortage of target competition in the…read more
Published: Wed, Jun 24 at 9:04am by Rotowire.com
Hoping for clearance in coming days
Johnson (sports hernia) said Wednesday that he's hopeful to receive clearance to resume training within the next few days, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson indicated that he first picked up the groin injury Week 2 of the 2019 season and played through the issue before undergoing a procedure over the winter. The second-year receiver has spent time working out with Ben Roethlisberger this offseason in an attempt to develop a rapport with the veteran quarterback, but he's still apparently facing some limitations in his recovery from surgery. Johnson will face competition from James Washington and rookie Chase Claypool for regular reps at…read more
Published: Wed, May 27 at 11:47am by Rotowire.com
Undergoes sports hernia procedure
Johnson is recovering from sports hernia surgery, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Johnson appears to have undergone the procedure to address an issue he played with during the 2019 regular season, though he wasn't forced to miss any time. A typical recovery for such injuries can take up to six weeks, which would put Johnson on track for training camp, though particularly severe instances can sometimes cause players to miss extended time. The Toledo product led Pittsburgh in catches (59) and receiving touchdowns (five) as a rookie, and he stands to benefit from more…read more
Published: Thu, Feb 13 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
Four receptions in finale
Johnson caught four of seven targets for 54 yards in Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Although the rookie receiver failed to hit the century mark in a game, Johnson finished the 2019 season with a solid 59-680-5 line while playing in all 16 contests. With several players missing time due to injury Johnson led the team in catches and receiving touchdowns as well as targets (92). He also ran for 41 yards on four carries and led the league by averaging 12.4 yards per punt return, including an 85-yard touchdown. Johnson has upside heading into the 2020 season, especially if…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 7:41am by Rotowire.com
Lone bright spot on offense
Johnson caught eight of nine targets for 81 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Johnson's 29-yard touchdown with four seconds left before halftime tied the score at 10-10. The touchdown was thrown by Mason Rudolph, who came in after Devlin Hodges was benched following two interceptions. Rudolph later injured his shoulder, forcing Hodges back in under center. Johnson led the Steelers in targets, catches and yards in this one, operating as the team's top receiver over a clearly banged-up JuJu Smith-Schuster. The rookie third-round pick out of Toledo will have some Week 17…read more
Solid in defeat
Johnson caught five of seven targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Johnson had a solid performance given the matchup, but the red-zone struggles of the offense cost him a repeat touchdown performance. He was targeted in the end zone on a throw, but the pass was intercepted to snuff the scoring chance. The 23-year-old maintains deep-league value while Juju Smith-Schuster (knee) remains sidelined, which could happen again when the Steelers take on the Jets on Sunday.
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 10:29pm by Rotowire.com
Scores twice in win over Cardinals
Johnson caught six of eight targets for 60 yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 23-17 win over Arizona on Sunday. He also ran once for 16 yards and scored on an 85-yard punt return.
Analysis: Entering this contest, Johnson had averaged 7.1 yards per punt return with a long of 14 yards, but he took an Andy Lee punt to the house to give Pittsburgh an early 10-0 lead. Johnson had not scored in his last five games before doing so twice against Arizona, including the first kick return for a touchdown of his career. With fantasy playoffs underway, Johnson is a boom-or-bust play. Fantasy owners should temper expectations in Week 15 against a Buffalo pass defense that has held opposing wide…read more
Johnson (illness) practiced fully Thursday, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: With JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) looking likely to miss Sunday's game against the Cardinals, James Washington and Johnson -- who was limited at practice Wednesday -- appear on track to head the Steelers' Week 14 wideout corps.
Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
Johnson was limited at practice Wednesday due to an illness.
Analysis: The illness isn't likely to impact Johnson's Week 14 status, and that's a good thing, as fellow receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is still nursing a knee injury that clouds his availability for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Bottled up in win
Johnson caught only one of his five targets for a 14-yard gain and added a 17-yard run during Sunday's 20-13 win over Cleveland.
Analysis: The rookie receiver might be in the doghouse after Sunday's game, as he stopped running and helped surrender what might have been a costly interception late in Sunday's contest. Johnson has been targeted plenty in recent weeks, but he's topped 30 yards receiving just once in his last five games. The elixir could be on tap in Week 14 against a weak Arizona pass defense. Johnson should get his opportunities whether or not JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) continues to be sidelined, though…read more
Key role awaits in Week 13
Johnson and James Washington are expected to serve as the Steelers' primary options at wide receiver Sunday against the Browns with JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) ruled out for a second straight game, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Pryor speculates that Deon Cain could also see a bump in snaps after making a big 35-yard catch in last week's 16-10 win over Cincinnati, but Johnson and Washington should remain the team's clear top two receivers after handling 68 percent and 78 percent offensive snaps shares, respectively, against the Bengals. Washington provided the top highlight last week -- a 79-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown -- but the wideouts have seen similar involvement in the passing game throughout the season.…read more
Makes three catches in return
Johnson caught three of six targets for 29 yards during Sunday's 16-10 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: After recovering from a concussion, Johnson finished second on the team in targets in his return, though he only managed to haul in half the passes sent his way. He recorded a long gain of 14 yards but never really got in a rhythm after Devlin Hodges took over under center. Johnson seems to be at full speed after his injury, but his upside is capped in next Sunday's matchup with the Browns due to lackluster quarterback play.
Cleared to play
Johnson (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Analysis: Johnson practiced fully all week, which puts him in line to play Sunday. He'll play a key role opposite fellow wideout James Washington this weekend, with JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion/knee) already having been ruled out on Friday's final Week 12 injury report. In that context, Johnson -- who caught two passes for 17 yards while logging 38 snaps before exiting Week 11's loss to the Browns -- appears to be in a good spot for a bounce-back effort, facing an 0-10 Cincinnati squad that has…read more
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Another full practice
Johnson (concussion) was listed as a full participant at Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson's ability to complete full practices on back-to-back days to kick off the week bode well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Bengals, but he'll retain an injury tag until he gains clearance from an independent neurologist, the final stage of the NFL's five-step protocol for concussions. Assuming Johnson ultimately gets the green light to play, he'll likely represent one of the top targets for quarterback Mason Rudolph, especially with No. 1 wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster…read more
Practices fully, but in protocol
Johnson (concussion) was listed as a full practice participant Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: While Adam Schefter of ESPN previously suggested that it might be a "mild upset" to see Johnson play Sunday against the Bengals, the wideout's participation in the first practice of Week 12 offers some encouragement about his prospects. In any case, Johnson still resides in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, which is also the case with fellow wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee/concussion), who didn't practice in any fashion Wednesday.
Week 12 status in question
Johnson (concussion) doesn't appear to be trending toward suiting up Sunday against the Bengals, with Adam Schefter of ESPN labeling it "a mild upset" if the receiver were to garner an active status.
Analysis: Meanwhile, JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee/concussion) also looks unlikely to play this week, which would leave Pittsburgh with a depleted receiver room. In the event both Smith-Schuster and Johnson are sidelined in Week 12, James Washington, Johnny Holton, Tevin Jones and Deon Cain would represent the Steelers' healthy options at wideout.
Enters concussion protocol
Johnson was diagnosed with a concussion after exiting Thursday's 21-7 loss to the Browns following a helmet-to-helmet hit from Cleveland safety Damarious Randall, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Pittsburgh ended up losing both of its top two receivers to concussions in the contest, as JuJu Smith-Schuster exited in the first half with the head injury before Johnson followed him to the locker room in the third quarter. Johnson's concussion may have been the more significant of the two, as Schefter notes the rookie was bleeding from his ear after being hit by Randall. Johnson will need to clear the NFL's five-step protocol before he's able to play again, but the fact that Pittsburgh's…read more
Ineffective before exiting
Johnson caught two of four targets for 17 yards in Thursday's 21-7 loss to the Browns before exiting in the third quarter after he was on the receiving end of a helmet-to-helmet hit from the Browns' Damarious Randall.
Analysis: In what can only be characterized as an ugly game -- from the inept Pittsburgh offense to the numerous injuries to the multiple player ejections -- Johnson continued to frustrate fantasy managers before suffering his own game-ending injury. He will have 10 days to clear the league's concussion protocol before the Steelers play their next game Week 12 versus Cincinnati. Johnson was limited to three catches for 15 yards in the Steelers' first matchup with the Bengals back in Week 4.
Ruled out for remainder of contest
Johnson (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's contest against the Browns, Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson was down on the field for several minutes after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from Damarious Randall. The rookie will now enter league concussion protocol testing, so look for more updates on his status to come next week when the Steelers resume practice. In the meantime, James Washington, Johnny Holton and Tevin Jones will be the only available wideouts for Pittsburgh for the remainder of the contest.
Questionable to return
Johnson is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Thursday's contest against the Browns, Steelers Director of Communications Burt Lauten reports.
Analysis: Johnson took a nasty helmet-to-helmet hit from Damarious Randall, who was ejected from the contest as a result. The rookie will have to pass concussion protocol before he can return to the field. The Steelers are already down JuJu Smith-Schuster -- who also suffered a concussion in Thursday's contest. As a result, James Washington, Johnny Holton and Tevin Jones will be the only active wide receivers remaining in the game.
Contributes 64 yards in win
Johnson caught four of six targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 17-12 win over the Rams.
Analysis: The Steelers offense struggled to get anything going for most of the game, resulting in its fewest points scored since Week 1. What little offense the team could muster came in the first half and Johnson's game mirrored that of the team, as he pulled in all four of his receptions in the first 20 minutes. He was only targeted once in the entire second half, and while his role does seem to be increasing, Johnson cannot be relied upon to provide consistent fantasy production. Pittsburgh has a…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 8:16am by Rotowire.com
Held in check
Johnson caught one of two targets for three yards in Sunday's 26-24 win over the Colts. He also ran once for two yards.
Analysis: The downfield passing game was virtually non-existent for the Steelers, with quarterback Mason Rudolph averaging just 5.5 yards per attempt and targeting running back Jaylen Samuels as many times (13) as all other players combined. This was a disappointing effort for Johnson after catching five of seven targets for 84 yards and a touchdown in his previous game. Week 10 doesn't look to be any better for the rookie receiver, as opposing wideouts have not scored a touchdown against the Rams in the…read more
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The U.S. Capitol riot shows civil unrest is today’s major national security threat
Anti-scaling fencing is seen in front of the United States Supreme Court, which is across the street from the U.S. Capitol, on Jan. 10, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alan Fram)
The end of the Cold War marked the beginning of an era of major shifts in the nature of security threats. Internal conflicts and civil unrest of the type we saw in the recent raid on the United States Capitol by Donald Trump supporters have replaced external military aggression as the major source of threat to human lives and state stability.
Non-traditional threats such as transnational crime, cyber-attacks, bioterrorism, infectious diseases, pandemics and climate change are now recognized as posing serious risks to the peace, security and stability of nations.
Nonetheless, this shift isn’t reflected in the national security strategies of most countries as they continue to remain fixated on addressing traditional threats through military might.
Low priority
An analysis of the national security strategies of G20 countries, for example, shows that non-traditional security threats like pandemics, cyber-attacks and climate change are either absent from their lists of potential threats or assigned a low priority. The 2017 National Security Strategy in the U.S., for instance, lists “inter-state strategic competition” as the primary national security concern.
Likewise, the entire focus of China’s defence considerations, according to its most recent defence white paper, is its rapid economic growth, technological advancements with respect to weapons systems and the shifting international geo-political landscape.
And although Russia’s security policy includes political, economic and societal stability, in practice it is overwhelmingly focused on military means to ensure national security.
In this June 2019 photo, Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
This approach has serious shortcomings that are laid bare by the ongoing pandemic and other recent developments, including the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol and incidents of police brutality that resulted in widespread Black Lives Matter protests last year.
These major events are a stark reminder of the changing nature of threats. They indicate that first and foremost, many sources of human and state insecurity are internal in nature and are often linked to systemic inequities and social injustice.
Secondly, in an era of social media, social and political divisions can be exploited by foreign adversaries to spread disinformation and destabilize nations, as demonstrated by Russian interference in the U.S. political system. What’s more, in an era of increased global connectivity, many threats to security, such as infectious diseases and climate change, know no borders. That means the fate of humanity is interconnected in many ways.
All of this suggests that countries around the world need globalism more than nationalism, and investment in human development more than in arms, to achieve national security.
A brawl breaks out during a protest in Georgia in August 2020 between Black Lives Matter demonstrators and people waving Confederate flags, many of them wearing military gear. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Redefining national security
The pandemic and other major events that have occurred in recent months also suggest it’s time to redefine the notion of security in broader terms. The concept of human security proposed by the United Nations in 1994 can serve as a useful guide in broadening the notion of security. The UN’s multidimensional and people-centred concept of security underscores the structural causes of inequity and human insecurity around the world, and emphasizes collective action to address common threats.
It also draws attention to the fact that that the risks to human well-being and security are present everywhere — in rich and poor nations — and at all times. Human security does not aim to replace the traditional concept of security, but simply widens it by including traditional as well as non-traditional threats.
Threats to security are interconnected, so security cannot be pursued effectively in silos. Health insecurity, for instance, may lead to economic insecurity — as exemplified by the ongoing pandemic — and community inequities in the form of racism may lead to domestic violent conflicts.
Integrated, holistic
National security must therefore be conceived and practised in an integrated and holistic manner by addressing all sources of threats — both internal and external — posed to human and national security.
It entails maintaining a balance between investment in military and investment in strengthening domestic law and order and bolstering cyber-security by tackling online sources of disinformation that foreign adversaries can exploit.
It also involves boosting investment in public health and education, providing universal health coverage and eradicating poverty and social exclusion. Finally, national security also requires comprehensive action against global security threats like pandemics and climate change through collective action, multilateralism and global solidarity.
The world is at a critical juncture today. It’s time to redefine security in a more profound way for a better, safer and more secure world.
Sadia Mariam Malik receives funding from Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada and Dahdaleh Institute of Global Health Research, Canada.
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