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Movie review: 'Cherry Blossoms' blooms
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Entertainment // Movies
Jonathan Curiel
March 20, 2009 Updated: Feb. 10, 2012 1:43 p.m.
1of2Hannelore Elsner and Elmar Wepper in "Cherry Blossom."Strand ReleasingShow MoreShow Less
Drama. Directed and written by Doris Dorrie. Starring Elmar Wepper, Hannelore Elsner and Maximilian Bruckner. In German and Japanese with English subtitles. (Not rated. 124 minutes. At the Sundance Kabuki, Elmwood Rialto Cinemas in Berkeley and Smith Rafael Film Center.)
A German man on the verge of retirement wants everything to stay the same - what he eats for lunch, quiet routines with his wife, his geographical distance from their grown children - but everything changes with his spouse's unexpected death in this poetic dissection of family dynamics and what it means to feel alive and engaged.
Rudi (Elmar Wepper) never understood his wife's enthusiasm for butoh, Japanese form of interpretive dance. In fact, Rudi never got to know his wife at all, his son Karl (Maximilian Bruckner) complains in a moment of drunkenness, when he can finally utter what Rudi hasn't heard before. The truth hurts, but the moment captures an important transition in "Cherry Blossoms": Rudi and Karl are in Tokyo, where Rudi has gone as a kind of emissary for his wife's love of butoh and Mount Fuji.
In "Cherry Blossoms," the blossoms themselves - beautiful pinks and whites that bloom brilliantly for only a short period - become an important symbol of impermanence and appreciating the moment. Paradoxically, the people who have the most distance from Rudi's family see it most closely. The movie is an ideal blend of character study, deceptively simple plot twists, inspired acting, and travelogue.
-- Advisory: Brief nudity.
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Charles Penzone Celebrates 50 Years In Industry
by Stacey Soble | May 2, 2013
As an industry visionary who pioneered several concepts such as the Grand Salon, which married salon, spa and nail services in almost 20,000 square feet of luxury, Charles Penzone was a frequent source in SALON TODAY features over the years. Having earned numerous industry honors, including several SALON TODAY 200 and SALONS OF THE YEAR awards, Penzone’s often graced our pages, and even made the cover a time or two. So when Editor in Chief Stacey Soble learned the owner of six salons in the Greater Columbus, Ohio-area was celebrating his 50th anniversary in the industry, she seized the opportunity to interview him via podcast. Following is an excerpt of that interview:
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SALON TODAY: What first attracted you to hairdressing 50 years ago?
PENZONE: I’m a first generation Italian American who is in his late 60s. Most men of my generation of Italian heritage went into professions like hairdressing, barbering and construction, or businesses like restaurants, grocery stores or importing produce. I had five male cousins in the beauty industry and probably even more female cousins. I thought I would give it a try and decide whether I was going to stay in it or go on and pursue something else. I fell in love with this industry, and it’s been the only thing I’ve done for 50 years.
SALON TODAY: If you were looking back at a scrapbook of your career, what pages would make you the most proud?
PENZONE: This company and this brand have much to be proud of. One page I would definitely include would be our associate training program which we started in 1969. Or maybe I would show a picture of the first computer we put in during the 1970s. Or the beautiful salon designs we did very early on as well as the employment agreements we introduced to the industry. The Grand Salons are something that we are very proud of, as well as our management team, which includes two CPAs, six MBAs and probably 20 other people with business degrees. I’m also starting my 16th year as a member of the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology, and am serving under my fourth governor—that would definitely be in the album. And, we’ve employed up to 10,000 people in the Central Ohio area and providing jobs for people is something I’m elated about. I’ve often said I’ve had the opportunity to party with Paul Mitchell in the ’70s and dine with Vidal. I’m proud of this company that currently consists of about 500 great people…we’ve been very blessed and are very lucky.
SALON TODAY: Over the span of 50 years, are there any lessons you’ve learned you’d like to share?
PENZONE: This industry is so different than it was when I opened my first salon in 1969. There were no chain salons then, and booth renting and independent contracting was barely being considered. But if I were opening a salon today, I would look long and hard before making a move, because I think there are some options that I didn’t have because of change, because of independent contracting, and because today manufacturers employ talented people and give them great opportunities. I would want to start young, because it takes a long time to build a brand and I would be thinking on a large scale. I would go big or go home, and if I didn’t want to go big, I’d look at independent contracting or working for a manufacturer on the platform or in research. I would look at other options. I didn’t have competition to speak of in 1969 and it was a lot easier to do what I did then. But today, I’d be more cautious about government regulation, and the impact of healthcare reform…there are so many other things today to consider.
SALON TODAY: I know a deep commitment to the community has remained very important to both you and your wife Debra. Tell us why philanthropy has been a critical component of building the Charles Penzone Salons?
PENZONE: It’s a very big part of our corporate culture. My wife Debra has been the president of the company for about five years and she and her team have pretty much been directing the day-to-day operations. Debra’s been with the company 25 years and started out as everyone does, as an associate and an assistant and she worked her way up through all the different levels of design work, then she was our training director and creative director. But Debra’s first role after we took her out from behind the chair was to be the corporate liaison to the Columbus community and to put back into the community what they’ve given to us. We both feel a debt of gratitude to Columbus, but we also feel that a better community makes a better business environment for everyone.
So it’s become a huge part of our corporate culture and we’re even having an awards event called “Earth Angels,” and we give medals, which are necklaces with a heart and angel’s wings, to staff members who go over and above to contribute to the community. Some of the activities we are involved in include opening up one of our Grand Salons once a year to a charitable organization that focuses on children with debilitating diseases. We are probably involved in three or four different cancer organizations and charities, and Debra’s been the Volunteer of the Year on two separate occasions. Most of our activities focus on women’s and children’s issues. I don’t think a week goes by that we’re not doing something philanthropic.
SALON TODAY: You also are very active members of the International SalonSpa Business Network—how has that been important to the growth of your company?
PENZONE: Well, ISBN is a group of salon owners who have multiple locations, and you can have as few as two salons and be a member, and as a group it’s probably the brightest minds in the industry when it comes to the business side. I was on the board for several years—and the organization is made up of really smart business people who run successful salons and operations and there’s a great deal of sharing within the organization. It is to the business side of the industry what Intercoiffure is to the creative and fashion side—it’s where you find the crème de la crème of business. The conferences are great for networking, and the information you receive from anyone in that organization is always helpful. I would advise anyone who’s in the industry—whether they’re just starting out or whether they’ve been around awhile—to be involved in the best organizations you can possibly be involved with. Get involved not only for the information and the networking, but also if as an industry we are ever going to be effective politically, we have to have strength through some of our great organizations.
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Maido Wins Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018
Maido (Lima, Peru) took the winning spot at Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018, sponsored by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna.
The announcement of the winners from the very best in global gastronomy took place on 30 October, in Bogotá, Columbia.
Second place went to Central (Lima, Peru), followed by Pujol (Mexico City, Mexico) in third place.
During the highly anticipated night, a number of restaurants and chefs were announced for the yearly awards (see below) recognising a variety of rising stars. The awards ranged from the restaurant that had the highest entry, to the restaurant venue demonstrating strong environmental and social responsibility practices.
Latin America’s Best Pastry Chef Award
Jesús Escalera - La Postrería (Guadalajara, Mexico)
Highest Climber Award
Mishiguene (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Highest New Entry Award
El Chapo (Bogotá, Colombia)
Art of Hospitality Award
Don Julio (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Chef’s Choice Award
Carlos García - Venezuela
Sustainable Restaurant Award
Boragó (Vitacura, Chile)
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A number of awards that form part of Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants had been announced ahead of the ceremony and were presented during the night.
These included the Diners Club® Lifetime Achievement Award which went to María Elena Lugo Zermeño and Gerardo Vázquez Lugo of Nicos in Mexico City, who are the first joint winners of the award. The Miele One To Watch award was presented restaurant Manu in Curitiba, run by chef Manoella Buffara. The elit® Vodka Best Female Chef award was presented to 31-year-old Pía León, Peruvian chef co-owner of Central and chef-owner of Kjolle, both in Lima – the youngest chef ever to take this award.
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1. Maido Lima (Peru) – Best Restaurant in Peru
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4. Boragó Vitacura (Chile) – Best Restaurant in Chile and Sustainable Restaurant Award
5. D.O.M. São Paulo (Brazil) – Best Restaurant in Brazil
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Born Of Night
Nemesis Legacy®, Nemesis Rising®, The League®
Original Publication Date: December 26, 1995
Setting: Ichidian Universe
#1 International Bestselling Series
In the Ichidian Universe no one was safe people were dragged from their homes and killed in the streets. Victims of a ruthless tyrant who was bent on being the sole ruler. Those who opposed him formed an alliance called The League, which fell under the leadership of the Quorum.
The Quorum realized that the best way to keep trouble from starting was to cut it off at its knees. So a separate group of soldiers was needed, The League Assassins. Highly trained and highly valued, they are the backbone of the government. But not even the League is immune to corruption…
Command Assassin Nykyrian Quikiades was born and trained to slaughter. Refusing to be a pawn, he turned his back on the League and has been hunted by them ever since. Though many have tried, none can kill him. Now his assignment is to protect Kiara Zamir, a woman whose father’s political alliance has made her a target. She wants nothing to do with politics, yet she is forced to submit to protection or die.
And as her world becomes even deadlier, Kiara must entrust her life to the same kind of beast who once killed her mother and left her for dead. Old enemies and new threaten them both and the only way they can survive is to overcome their suspicions and learn to trust in the very ones who threaten them most– each other.
Nykyrian
Command Assassin Nykyrian Quikiades was born and trained to slaughter. Refusing to be a pawn, he turned his back on the League and has been hunted by them ever since. Though many have tried, none can kill him. Now he's taken his place with his family and is trying to raise a brood of stubborn progeny. Being an assassin was so much easier... I like collecting antiques. They remind me of the past and don't try to kill me when I...
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Kiara is a woman whose father's political alliance has made her a target. She wants nothing to do with politics, yet she is forced to submit to protection or die. And as her world becomes even deadlier, Kiara must entrust her life to the same kind of beast who once killed her mother and left her for dead.
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“I quit the League tonight.”
Dr. Sheridan Belask paused at the deep, thickly accented voice coming out of the darkest corner of his office. He looked up from the electronic medical files he was reviewing on top of his obsidian glass desk, but couldn’t see even the smallest trace of the man hidden in the shadows.
He was used to that.
As a trained League assassin, Nykyrian Quiakides was literally one with the blackest night. No one ever saw him coming or going.
They only felt the sting of death as he dealt it to them.
Even though Sheridan was a doctor sworn to save any life he could, this brutal killer was the only man he’d ever trusted at his back and with his family.
Or more to the point, the only man he’d ever trusted with the deepest held secrets of a past he’d been running from his whole life.
“You can’t quit. You can only retire.” A euphemism that meant ritual suicide whenever assassin duties became more than a League solider could mentally bear or their bodies became too scarred or too damaged to carry out their missions any longer
No one voluntarily left the League.
Nykyrian stepped out of the shadows so that the dim light highlighted the white blond hair that was braided down his back- an assassin’s mark of honor. His solid flat black battlesuit hugged every sharp curve of his well muscled body. The outline of daggers were embroidered in dark blood red down the sleeves- the only external designation an assassin bore. Nykyrian’s daggers held a crown above each hilt, letting the universe know he was the most lethal of his kind. A command assassin of the first rank.
As always, Nykyrian was calm and watchful of the shadows as if expecting someone like him to come for him at any moment. Somber. Cold. Lethal. Traits that had been drilled into him as a child. In all the years Sheridan had known him, Nykyrian had never once smiled. Never once broken that staunch military training that had left him emotionally bankrupt.
The most disturbing thing of all was the fact that his eyes were hidden behind a pair of opaque shades. A safeguard used by military assassins to keep those around them on edge since there was no way of telling where they were looking or what they were thinking.
Or more precisely, who the assassin was targeting.
Nykyrian’s handsome features were as stoic as his rigid stance. “I refuse to complete this mission.”
Sheridan frowned in confusion. This wasn’t the steadfast, merciless man he knew. The one who didn’t hesitate at any brutality.
“Yeah, right. You have to complete it.” Harsh though it was, it was the law of the world in which they lived. Once a target was given, it was given. Succeed or die. There was no third option.
The last thing Sheridan wanted was to see the only brother he’d ever known ruthlessly hunted and executed. Better someone, anyone, else die than Nykyrian.
“They sent me after a child.” Nykyrian’s tone was flat, deadpan.
Sheridan’s blood ran cold as he finally understood the one line neither of them would ever cross no matter the necessity. The one line that had once saved Sheridan’s life when Nykyrian would have killed him.
Sheridan glanced at the holocube a few inches from his hand where his own infant son smiled out with an untainted innocence neither of them had ever known.
Nykyrian continued, “The League wanted an entire family swabbed.”
That was icy cold, but far from unheard of. It should probably bother Sheridan that his best friend killed for a living, but then given his own brutal past, it didn’t effect him at all.
The world was harsh and it was bitter, especially to those who couldn’t protect themselves. He had firsthand, personal knowledge of that fact, and it’d left as many scars on him as it had Nykyrian.
Besides, he knew the side of Nykyrian that no one else had ever seen. The side of him that wouldn’t harm a child no matter the cost to himself.
Nykyrian was nothing like the monsters in their pasts and neither was he.
“If you don’t kill them, the League will kill you.”
Nykyrian cocked his head at a sudden noise outside. It sounded like the whisper of a patient lift whizzing by. He didn’t speak again until it’d passed and he was sure no one was coming in to Sheridan’s office. “I swabbed the father before I realized there was a child in the house. She was asleep in her mother’s arms when I went for her.”
“And you refused to kill them?”
Nykyrian gave a subtle nod. “The mother and child are safe in a place where the League and their enemies will never find them.”
“Are you…” Sheridan didn’t bother finishing the sentence. Of course Nykyrian was sure. He didn’t make those kinds of mistakes. Sheridan’s current life and safety were living proof of that. “What are you going to do?”
“What I’ve always done. Stand and fight.”
Sheridan let out a bitter laugh. How easy Nykyrian made it sound, but he knew what the League was capable of. They both did. “They’ll come for you with everything they have.”
“And I will fight them with everything they taught me to be.”
A chill went down his spine. What they had taught Nykyrian to be was a predator of the first order of insanity. May the gods help them all. This was the one man who wouldn’t go down without a costly head count. Nykyrian was the best they’d ever trained and the League had no idea exactly what it had created.
But Sheridan knew. He’d looked into the eyes of Nykyrian’s madness and seen the horrors those shades concealed. He knew the rage that they both kept under a tight leash for fear of what it could make them do.
The lengths they would go to, to make sure no one ever hurt them again. They might appear calm on the surface, but inside their battered souls screamed for vengeance and release.
Most of all it screamed for appeasement.
Nykyrian moved forward and placed a small silver disk on his desk. He pushed it toward Sheridan. “I’ve erased every trace of our friendship and every part of your past. You won’t see me again.” For your protection and for the protection of your family. Nykyrian didn’t have to say the words. Sheridan knew the unbreakable bond they shared.
Brothers to the end, even through the fires of hell and beyond.
Nykyrian took a step back toward the shadows.
“Wait.” Sheridan rose to his feet.
Nykyrian hesitated.
“If you need me, aridos,” he said, his voice tight with sincerity as he used the Ritadarion word for brother, “I will be there for you.”
Nykyrian’s tone was still deadpan and emotionless. “If I need you, aridos, I’ll be dead before I can make the call.”
And then he was gone like a ghostly whisper on a harried breeze.
Ill with what his friend had done, but understanding it completely, Sheridan sat down and pulled the disk to him. He cracked it open to find the small chip that all assassins had embedded in their bodies. It was what the League used to keep track of them. Nykyrian must have dug it out of his flesh and crushed it to keep them from finding him. The final act of severing himself from their ties.
An act that in and of itself was a death sentence.
He cringed in sympathetic pain, remembering the day when he’d dug a similar device out of his own young body. The blood, the pain… there were some memories that never faded over time. They were too brutal to be forgotten.
And what an eerie memento given the fact that this chip was what had led to their friendship… He would think his friend sentimental if it wasn’t for the laugh-ability of that.
Closing his eyes, he held the chip in his fist, wishing things had been different, that they had been different. That they had been born those kind of normal people who Sheridan treated in the hospital wings everyday. People who had no idea of what horrors truly existed in this universe.
Yet he was proud that given all Nykyrian had been through he’d still retained his soul.
That through it all, the monsters had never taken his will or his decency. Everything else had been stripped out of him just as it had Sheridan.
And because of Nykyrian, he was living a life he’d only dreamed of having. He owed everything to that man.
A man who most likely wouldn’t live to see the coming dawn.
He released a long, disgusted breath. Life wasn’t fair. It was something he’d learned at the back of his father’s fist in early childhood. All he could hope was that Nykyrian would finally find the peace that had always eluded them both.
Even if he had to die to find it.
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Firearm arrest at Saugeen First Nation
An intoxicated 36-year-old Saugeen First Nation man armed with a firearm was arrested Sept. 18 at 11:18 p.m. after Grey Bruce OPP got a call about an unwanted intoxicated man at a residence.
OPP officers found the man walking on Highway 21 and arrested him for public intoxication. A subsequent search found illegal drugs and a concealed firearm.
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The man was charged with: carry a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner; unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm; possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order; possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a probation order; possession of methamphetamine and cocaine, and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
He was remanded in custody at a bail hearing and is back in court Sept. 24.
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Chicago & Alton: 1901
Circa 1901. "Coaling station and water tank, C. & A. R.R., Mazonia, Illinois." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Photographic Company. View full size.
Submitted by pdstark on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 7:06pm.
Thanks for the video "Archfan". I had never seen anything like that before nor thought it possible.
But how?
Submitted by KimS on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 8:06am.
A second to Captivated's comments. But one wonders how two rails held in place by 6-inch spikes can withstand the force of bending what appears to be a stack of 50 rails. Could it be the gradualness of the bend?
The sometimes surprising mechanics of railroads (such as how they go around curves without axle differentials) is a reminder that railroads are the birthplace of engineering.
Tons of rail
Submitted by jimmylee42 on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 9:50pm.
Never knew rails came in quarter mile lengths. Doing a little figuring, if there are 50 rails there at 130 pounds a yard that would be approximately 2,860,000 pounds.
A video worth a thousand words ... or more
Submitted by captivated on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 1:35pm.
What a remarkable illustration of the flexibility of steel rails. I had no idea.
Another example of how this website can be entertaining and educational.
Thanks to "archfan".
Curve comments
I love Shorpy. Such depth and breadth of knowledge, especially in the railroad dept. Thank you very much to alcosteam, Phare Pleigh, fdzug, jimboylan, Timz, and archfan for helping me understand how curved rail is laid. The video provided by archfan fairly blew my mind – I really couldn’t believe my eyes as all that straight rail slowly bent around the curve.
Curves ahead
Submitted by archfan on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 3:49am.
Here's a video of a train with a quarter-mile of Continuous Welded Rail going around a curve:
Curved rail
Submitted by Timz on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 12:53pm.
Ever seen a trainload of rail on its way to where it's to be laid? They used to carry quarter-mile lengths of rail-- maybe they're longer now. Dunno what's the sharpest curve they can bend around, but must be less than 500 ft radius. So the rail is at least that flexible, and doesn't need to be rolled to fit a particular curve.
Dunno what the speed limit is for rail trains rounding curves, but they don't just inch around them. Maybe 20 mph on a ten-degree curve?
Curving rails
Submitted by jimboylan on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 10:18am.
Railroad rails are slightly flexible, but for a sharper curve, there are tools to bend the rails, either pre-ordered or on-site.
No bendy trick
Submitted by fdzug on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 6:47am.
Although made of steel, rail are quite (relatively) flexible. They lay out the ties on the ballast, and then, with tie-plates and spikes, make the rails conform to how the ties are laid. There are any number of videos on line which show the track-laying process.
Tracks Curve
Submitted by Phare Pleigh on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 6:45am.
Rail is actually quite flexible - has to be to stand up the the pounding of hundreds of tons exerted by each car or locomotive. Crews would use large lining bars to push the rail over into the right position and then spike down.
Laying track
Submitted by alcosteam on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 5:40am.
Rail especially in slight curves such as in this photo are not an issue as the rail is for lack of a better term, flexible in sideways bending. At curvatures not achievable by manpower alone there are portable rail benders, they are a triangular tool with a screw jack in the middle that hooks over the top of the rail and the jack pushes out in the middle and you move it up and down the track to get the desired effect of bend. The modern portable rail benders are hydraulically driven, or more likely the backhoe the rail gang is using works well also.
Curvatures are also never made abruptly from a straight tangent of track or at a joint, instead they transitionally start out, gradually increasing to the necessary curvature to get where they are going to. The higher the intended speed in a location the larger the transition and the less the overall curve.
At the time this picture was taken train weights had not increased to the point of needing tie plates to protect the wood ties from being cut into by the rail. That would change in the next decade or so as tonnage and size of the equipment increased. Its possible the mainline in the distance already had tie plates installed.
Illinois Coal Handling
Submitted by DepotHack on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 3:20pm.
Mazonia was the name of a railroad junction point. This was not a normal railroad coaling tower designed for supplying coal to locomotives, but the main function was for the handling and distribution of Braidwood Illinois/Coal City strip mined coal, some of which was re-loaded and RR shipped locally for local steam locomotive fuel, and some of which was shipped and distributed further out elsewhere. Note the "D-rail" in track, located near stairway which can be lined to protect mainline (out of sight on left) as coal is loaded into RR cars to haul to local RR coaling facilities for local RR locomotive fuel use. Water tank spout is out of sight on mainline side of tank.
Curving tracks
Submitted by davidk on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 12:56pm.
I’ve got a question for the railroaders. How do they make the rails to fit the exact curves of the specific location? Are the specs figured out in advance and the rails made to order and brought to the installation site? Or is there some on-site bend-y trick?
Construction photo?
Submitted by deemery on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 11:32am.
Everything looks new! (Coal towers would get dirty quickly from coal dust.) And I don't see any spout or water column from the water tank. That makes me think the work at this location is not complete.
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I was perma banned by r/BrailleSkateboarding for discussing Scientology
Author Topic: I was perma banned by r/BrailleSkateboarding for discussing Scientology (Read 16352 times)
Re: I was perma banned by r/BrailleSkateboarding for discussing Scientology
Reddit is already the Braille of skating; it's not surprising that some deluded, overly positive sk8r got their raccoon tail keychain in a twist while being hit in the face with a whirlwind of politics. Like turning on a bright light to a dim idiot who has to look away in fear, and smash the report button. Or a Scientologist runs that subreddit, however that shit works.
Start fresh with a 30+ skate one, see if Aaron Kyro's chinless face comes sniffing around trying to be relevant.
Quote from: Lou Strux on October 12, 2020, 01:24:57 PM
Quote from: Pavs323 on October 12, 2020, 09:55:35 AM
Would be nuts to find out this entire sector of skateboarding they have made for themselves is all a creation of the church of Scientology, and to find out the majority of the copious profits they make all go back to Scientology. Thats my conspiracy theory.
That’s not a conspiracy theory, though; that’s actually exactly what’s happening. Not some big secret, though. Braille is a part of the Church’s “youth outreach” program.
I wonder if the Kyro fella would defeat Lord Xenu in a game of skate? Better yet... what about a game of skate played on a cheeseburger with trucks/wheels mounted on it?
how does braille convert their fans into followers?
Death and life.
Probably send in Fetty Potter for "a little talk"
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Spreading the shredding, sharing the Shalom.
Quote from: TwisT on October 12, 2020, 01:34:26 PM
More like “prime their fans” rather than outright conversion. This is done simply enough, through indoctrination.
graypubes
Quote from: johnes on October 12, 2020, 11:51:23 AM
Quote from: Twanked n Danked on October 12, 2020, 08:52:56 AM
Yea they are super lame and do not cater to us. but they sell more decks than anyone else and have a closer connection to the kids that are just starting, so it is a valid topic of discussion in a skate forum. While we are on the topic, fuck all the braille people.
30somethinghasbeen
Quote from: michael scarn on October 12, 2020, 09:54:13 AM
Who gives a fuck about Braille? It's geared towards 12 year olds,
Parents of 12 year olds.
Freelancevagrant
They (Scientology) are so fucking dangerous, and their indoctrination is the exact same as that of any other predator, they groom and suppress. They have been responsible for some straight up awful shit, beyond just the obvious of killing peoples dogs and locking up people in their compound. That rabbit hole goes deep. 2 years ago I found out I had a half sister that was deep in Scientology and raised in it and eventually made her way up into the seaorg before escaping from the compound. Some of the shit she has said about it is fucking terrifying.
Fuck Braille and fuck Scientology.
Quote from: Watitdo on October 27, 2020, 11:26:06 AM
Ask a medical expert about pre-teens and their bones, unless you are scared to.
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Quote from: Freelancevagrant on October 12, 2020, 02:47:41 PM
Look up what he's saying about the SeaOrg.
Shit is so fucked. this isnt paranoia or conspiracy stuff. Plenty of reputable docs and reading material exists.
This article is 19 years old, but a good read. http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,156952,00.html
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Quote from: Roast beef on October 12, 2020, 02:48:57 PM
Pretty sure OP is The Chad
cucktard
Chadd,
You stole SLAP’s heart with the Fetty new break, and then pretty much disgusted us with becoming a sensationalist skate version on infowars.
Come back to the light, we miss you.
SLAP.
'It's pretty hard to make out on a skateboard.' -Steve Shible
Quote from: hateboard on November 15, 2020, 05:47:19 PM
&& is no stranger to the female species. Hes always got some travel pussy with him in his slambulance.
Vomit Lust
My dad got into an argument with a Scientologist handing out flyers outside a Miami grocery store back in the 80’s. My dad’s a Christian and gets in everybody’s business, so he decided to stand there and tell everybody that the dude was full of shit. After some yapping they went their separate ways and that was that.
That was like 35 years ago. To this day my dad gets mail from the church of Scientology despite changing addresses and moving to a new state. It’s been a somewhat constant flow of junk mail that began a few weeks after that argument and hasn’t ever stopped. It’s not a big deal to throw out their bullshit mailers, but it’s creepy as fuck that they keep track of random people like that just to harass them.
Anyway, I’d never even heard of Braille or revive or whatever it is until seeing it discussed here and I’ve never seen their product in real life. Are they really that big?
Punished Skateboards
Scientology toys now flying off the shelves of Target! From the Scientologist company that hasn’t said shit about child predators after a 26 year old ex-employee was caught having (alleged) sexual relations with a 14 year old!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CECU_reH0ph/?igshid=1x08ilsko6zfo
https://www.instagram.com/p/CErglp5H9jV/?igshid=1e6pfmoqqfwnj
Btw, Braille has made so much money off of these toys that they’re now going to start making skate shoes. Scientology shoes!
https://www.licensing.biz/youtube-skateboarding-channel-braille-turns-to-footwear-after-successful-toy-range-debut/
The leading skateboarding YouTube Channel, Braille Skateboarding, is building on the international success of its officially licensed range of toy fingerboards and skate ramps with a leap into the world of footwear. In a partnership brokered by Semaphore Licensing, the skate brand has teamed with R&R Footwear to develop a new range of functional skate shoes.
Braille Skateboarding launched onto the consumer products scene in July this year when it brought its first collection of toy fingerboard and skate ramps to the international market. The range – which also comprised mystery surprise sets – became a hit with retail giants Amazon and Target, as fans ‘went wild for the toys’ inspired by the channel’s popular Skate Everything series.
Skate Everything features a collection of videos that showcase Braille Skateboarding’s founder, Aaron Kyro, creating skateboards from anything other than what you would think to use, such as computer keyboards, ironing boards, electric guitars, and even gummy bears.
The toy range was quickly met with ‘huge demand from skate fans from across the globe’ and soon after retailers and stockists were reportedly placing reorders to meet the elevated consumer demand. According to Semaphore Licensing, this demand was fuelled by the brand’s YouTube Channel and its more than 5.6 million subscribers.
Braille Skateboarding has also secured its first international retailer in Smyths Toys, who has brought the brand to the UK market. Projections currently show that by the end of 2020, close to one million finger boards will have been shipped to retailers.
Following the initial success, Braille is now positioned to expand its licensing efforts into new categories. The company has since partnered with R&R Footwear in a move to develop and roll out a ‘stylish and functional skate shoe’ that would appeal to skaters and non-skaters alike.
Braille Skateboarding now plans to chronicle the development journey of the new shoe in partnership with R&R Footwear as it aims to launch the product to retailers in summer 2021.
“We are ramping up to bring unique products to shelves globally on behalf of Braille Skateboarding,” said Michael Bienstock, founder and CEO, Semaphore Licensing. “We join Aaron in his mission to ensure the entire world knows what a Braille board is.”
Mesteezo
I just remembered that my 85 year old grandpa got 'kidnapped' by scientologists around a decade ago. He was born on Guam and knew L Ron Hubbard when he lived there. Scientologists somehow found him, asked to interview him and he left with them and disappeared for over 10 hours one day. He never really talked about what happened on that day. Sketchy shit.
Sleezus Yikes
Do you think L. Ron Hubbard himself would appear in these videos if he was still on this landing station? Do you think he'd push mongo?
UselessAsshole
Quote from: graypubes on October 12, 2020, 02:06:01 PM
Too close of a "connection" if you ask me...
If you look at it, it makes sense. Gotta get Bobby Puelo on this Asap
"I'm going home, using my own toilette" -George
yungxmulaxbaby
KUberry
Quote from: UselessAsshole on October 12, 2020, 10:41:22 PM
Not to mention Andy Schrock’s channel where he plays with legos and toys with his kid. Reminds me of Birdman and Macaulay Culkin‘s parents.
chrisskates808
Don't even worry about those kooks. They aren't real skaters. Even though I don't know you, I still got your back even though they banned you for saying that.
https://i.imgur.com/D9Vh1bK.gif
JosephSmith
Quote from: Sleezus Yikes on October 12, 2020, 09:30:03 PM
He would appear in the background of the videos, grilling hotdogs and brewing Kool-Aide.
Allen.
You guys should listen to the last podcast series on L Ron Hubbard.
Or Going Clear.
Eggie Vedder
Sometimes I think about moving to LA and becoming a Scientologist to short cut to being rich and famous. It’s like a life cheat code. I just don’t think I could keep a straight face when someone is explaining Xenu and they seem like the wrong people to piss off.
For the longest time, I thought his name was Elrond Hubbard. Imagine my disappointment to learn that his first name was just L.
Quote from: ok boomer on October 13, 2020, 06:38:08 AM
Someone needs to make a porn spoof of his life where he is named El Rod Hubbard and he creates a religion about boning or something like that.
Quote from: Allen. on October 13, 2020, 05:45:27 AM
To date one of my favorite series they’ve done. Still cracks me up that LRH cucked jack parsons.
nickpaolucci
Ms. Dacasin needs to be a little more conservative with those teeth when smiling.
The real Nick P.
Quote from: Eggie Vedder on October 13, 2020, 06:29:15 AM
That’s exactly why so many people in entertainment get involved. But then you end up making a bunch of live action Chipmunks movies and figuring out it wasn’t worth sacrificing your identity and have to try to break out.
Quote from: Freelancevagrant on October 13, 2020, 07:55:33 AM
I’m partial to the Norwegian Death Metal series myself.
The LRH series is insane in that it proves that if you’re deranged enough you really can just fake it till you make it, you might just have to have ketchup soup for a little bit in the interim.
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Pakistan Cricket Schedule for T20 World Cup 2020
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International Cricket Council’s 2009 twenty20 world cup champions Pakistan will be appearing in the 7th edition of tournament to be held in Australia. Pakistan team qualified directly for 2020 world cup and they’ll be playing super-12 stage of championship because of their good ICC T20 rankings they get bye from group round games.
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Men in green will be playing Australia, New Zealand, West Indies and two teams qualified from group stage in the 2020 world cup. And if Pakistan manages to put themselves in the top two teams after completion of all super-12 group game, they’ll qualify for semifinal matches to be played on 11th November.
Pakistan to play opening match of ICC T20 world cup against Australia on 24 October 2020 at SCG in Sydney. They will their last group game against qualifying team on 6th November at MCG, Melbourne.
Let’s checkout full schedule of Pakistan team for twenty20 world cup in Australia.
Pakistan World Cup 2020 Schedule
24 October: Australia vs Pakistan, Sydney Cricket Ground
29 October: Pakistan vs A1, Sydney Cricket Ground
31 October: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Brisbane Cricket Ground
3 November: Pakistan vs West Indies, Adelaide Oval
6 November: Pakistan v B2, Melbourne Cricket Ground,
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Sonic The Comic Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Posted on 30th May 2018 29th October 2018
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Sonic the Comic is celebrating its 25th anniversary this week, having first appeared in corner shops and news agents across the UK back in May 1993.
For fans living outside the UK (or are too young to remember!) the publication ran for nine years from 1993 to 2002 through Fleetway comics and later Egmont magazines, producing a total of 223 issues. The darker tone of the comics and the portrayal of characters garnered a cult following of fans, inspiring a resurrection of the comic in an online incarnation in the form of Sonic the Comic Online, which continues to present day.
To celebrate this milestone year in the comic’s lifetime, STCO has released issue number 275 with a 32-page story bringing to a conclusion some of the longest running storylines in the series.
Additionally, a Sonic the Comic 25th anniversary party will be taking place on Sunday, 3rd of June 2018 at the FAB café in Manchester. More information on the event, which will see many of the prolific contributors to Sonic the Comic including Richard Elson and Nigel Kitching in attendance, can be found on the event’s facebook page.
From everyone here at The Sonic Stadium, we wish Sonic the Comic a very happy birthday!
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Posted on 10th January 2015 20th May 2016
Author JonoD
Weston Super Sonic, the South West’s Sonic Convention is only a week away on the 17th, and in the past few months, a plethora of details have been revealed about guests and what kinds of things Sonic fans can do at the event.
Attendance: Can I still get tickets? Can I pay ‘On the Door’?
The answer to both of these questions is unfortunately not. The convention completely sold out of both premium and free tickets towards the end of last year, and as a result cannot accept any further registrations to attend. There are also no on the door tickets, so it may be worth saving yourself a journey if you haven’t already gotten tickets. Thankfully, the awesome peeps at The Sonic Show will be live streaming directly from the convention space so you can see all the action as it takes place.
I’ve got tickets! Where do I go?
Weston Super Sonic is taking place on the Grand Pier in Weston Super-Mare. Full details on how to get there can be found here.
Who is coming in the way of special guests?
The convention has a wealth special guests attending. Here’s our brief, but comprehensive list of guests that we’ll have joining us:
Richard Elson: StC Artist
Nigel Kitching: StC Writer & Artist
Carl Flint: StC Artist
Ferran Rodríguez: StC Artist
Deborah Tate: StC Editor
Mike Pollock (via Skype): Series’ Dr. Eggman VA
Duncan Gutteridge: Classic Sonic/SEGA Illustrator
Radio SEGA: Internet SEGA Radio Station/Official Event DJs
The Sonic Show: Sonic the Hedgehog Podcast/Youtube Channel
VGM Awesome: Internet VGM Radio Station
Louisalulu Arts: Independent Artist
Sam Webster: Independent Artist
Sci-Fi Collectibles: Collectible vendor/retailer
You can find more in-depth bios at WSS’s website.
What events have been announced?
A few events have been announced already:
Speed Run Contest : Complete Sonic Adventure 2’s City Escape stage in the fastest time to win!
Gaming Tournament: Only one will come out the victor in this gaming knockout tournament! Bring your best skills!
Art Contest: Flex those pencils (though not too far, because they’d break otherwise) and demonstrate your artistic talents to the folk at the convention!
Cosplay Contest: Don your best Sonic gear, and show us your great costume making skills!
Mike Pollock Live Skype Q&A: Series VA and voice of Dr. Eggman Mike Pollock joins the convention live over skype in this Q&A segment, where he will be answering fan’s submitted questions!
Sonic Off 2.0: The age-old rivalry between VGM Awesome and The Sonic Show rears its ugly head. In this two part quiz, will VGM Awesome take home the elusive Sonic Off Trophy once more? Or will The Sonic Show win the day after last time’s humiliation..?
‘Where’s Sonic?’ Contest: Where’s Sonic Hiding? Pick a zone, and win a SEGA Prize Europe Shadow the Hedgehog Plush! All funds raised from this contest (£1 per entry) will go towards the Burnham on Sea Rainbows Group.
What about other prizes..?
Winners of the various contests will each take home one of these awesome engraved Chaos Emerald trophies. There are 4 trophies up for grabs for the Speed Run winner, the Tournament winner, the Cosplay winner and finally the Art Winner.
What other events will there be?
Lucky you asked… Next week, WSS will be revealing the complete line up of events scheduled to take place via their Facebook page in a series of announcements leading up to the event. We’ll be covering the announcements as they come!
Those of you on social media may have noticed this coming from First 4 Figures’ Twitter/Facebook feeds. Whatever could it mean? You’ll have to wait and see what we have planned in regards to that
With all that said, Rurifuu and I look forward to seeing all our attendees on the pier this coming Saturday!
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SOS 2013: Nigel Dobbyn & Nigel Kitching Confirmed
Author Dave Luty
The Summer of Sonic website has made it’s first guest announcement, Nigel Dobbyn & Nigel Kitching will be returning for this years event.
2013 will mark the 20th anniversary of Fleetway’s Sonic the Comic, first published back 1993, so if you are old enough to remember walking into a newsagent and picking up issue 1 with those stickers on the cover, why not come meet two of the main reasons as to why the comic became so popular and ran for as long as it did?
Both Nigels will be at a meet and greet session at the signing booth and art classes will be happening this year too, details will be announced at a later date.
Furthermore, the art corner will be returning to SOS this year, so if you fancy putting pen to paper and wowing your fellow fans with your art skills, they’ve got you covered. As with previous SOS’ there will be prizes given out, thats right, the art competition is also returning.
For the full story, check out the SOS website if you havn’t already done so.
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20 Years of Sonic the Comic
Posted on 30th May 2013 2nd June 2013
Twenty years ago, many veteran fans amongst the community will probably remember racing to their local newsagents in order to grab the first issue of Sonic the Comic for the paltry price of 95 pence, and thumbing excitedly through the first pages of Sonic and SEGA-themed strips. In the many years that followed, fans saw the publication of 223 issues, 9 poster magazines and several special one-offs across nearly a decade of production.
The comic was renowned for its well-pitched storylines that appealed to both the younger and older audiences, for expanding the Sonic universe beyond the canon of the game and introducing several original characters; some of whom suffered a grisly demise (poor old Johnny Lightfoot!). For the majority of issues, the comic was presented by Megadroid, a robot reminiscent of a SEGA Megadrive (and later a SEGA Saturn), who took to naming the readers “Boomers” (and the writers “Humes” – short for “Humans”). As well as the Sonic-themed strips, the comic included a whole host of stories from SEGA titles such as Golden Axe, Decap Attack and Streets of Rage, as well as features and reviews on games, as well as fan art and mail; many fan-works featured were created by many of those who have remained fans to this day! Indeed, the publication garnered many fans, and some of you reading this today will probably owe STC as your introduction to the world of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Continue reading 20 Years of Sonic the Comic
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Fleetway’s Sonic the Comic Set For Re-Release
Posted on 9th December 2011 9th December 2011
TSSZ News have reported on the emerging of the possibility that the original Sonic stories, which first appeared in the UK based Fleetway Sonic the Comic will be re-published in the near future.
Joe Schumaker from the Sonic Zone has recently posted on the site with regards to recent communications between himself and SEGA. The Sonic Zone, which until recently hosted the comics online, have now removed all the comics from their site in order to prevent damage to any future sales. However, many fans will be pleased with the potential prospect of seeing these classic stories, first seen way back in 1993, hitting the shelves once more.
However, no details are currently available as to when and how these comics will be published. We will, as always, keep you updated!
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Nigel Kitching to Return to Summer of Sonic
Posted on 30th April 2011 22nd December 2011
Author Dreadknux
The Summer of Sonic convention has always been an awesome place to chill out with the legendary writers and artists behind the Sonic the Comic series, and this year is no exception. Nigel Kitching will be attending SoS this year to help celebrate the blue blur’s 20th Anniversary in style.
From the Summer of Sonic website:
Licensed by SEGA and published by Egmont Fleetway, Sonic the Comic was the perfect (and cheap!) way for British fans of the blue blur to get their dose of hedgehog antics. While initial issues back in 1993 played it safe with the license and offered one-issue strips, Kitching was responsible for spicing up the comic’s plot and giving the book its own unique flavour.
The result was a two-part story (Dr. Robotnik sending Sonic the Hedgehog into the near-future and taking over Mobius in his absence) that would set the foundations for an incredible alternate Sonic universe – one that wasn’t shy to veer from the convention set by the official games, but was also intimately respectful of its source material.
Nigel will be present at The Summer of Sonic 2011 to meet with fans and feature in a panel discussing his comic career and his time on Sonic the Comic.
The fun part is, so far The Summer of Sonic has exclusively announced comic stars as special guests. Could there be yet more guests in other areas that we don’t know about yet, or is this going to be an all-out Comic fest? I certainly wouldn’t place bets on the latter, if I were you…
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Nigel Kitching, Nigel Dobbyn Attending Summer of Sonic
Posted on 13th July 2009 4th August 2009
Sonic the Comic legends Nigel Kitching and Nigel Dobbyn are to be special guests at the Summer of Sonic 2009 convention, it has been revealed. The two are well known for their influence in creating, arguably, one of the greatest canons outside of the computer game series.
A Q&A session will be arranged on the day to chat to the duo on stage, and they will be available for signings and general chit-chat with fans who grew up with the Egmont Fleetway publication. Kitching is a return guest from last year’s debut convention, while Dobbyn contributed to Summer of Sonic 2008 by lending original prints to be displayed.
This is the first of many large announcements regarding guests, features and activities to be made over the course of the next few weeks on the Summer of Sonic 2009 website. You can keep a track of the action, and communicate with the organisers directly by heading there now.
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Bird’s Eye View: Summer of Sonic 2008
Posted on 14th August 2008 2nd June 2013
I remember back to October 2006, chilling out at Lee Rosey’s Tea Room in Nottingham after watching Richard Jacques and TJ Davis perform for the first time. I was conversing with my two new friends Kevin and Svend about the event; “We could do something like this” I remember one of them saying. The thought didn’t cross my mind that two years later I’d be setting up a mixer desk and sound system at 8:30am for the Summer of Sonic 2008 event in London, while having a quick chat with Richard Jacques about life in general, as he sifted through the selection of CDs I’d brought along to play.
To say the event was a success would be a massive understatement; it was a roaring torrent of win. Walking around the event after finishing up on my slot on the decks, my ears were treated to what I can only describe as a choral rendition of Live and Learn – everyone was singing along to the song as they explored the event, and it was beautiful!!! I couldn’t walk five steps without spotting a familiar face, or having someone stop me to introduce themselves, to put a face to a (screen) name. Nigel Kitching was trapped in his corner, surrounded by fans asking questions having cherished copies of Sonic the Comic signed. The room was filled with people of different colours, creeds and ages, some having travelled hundreds, even thousands of miles to be here, and all to celebrate their one mutual love…Sonic the Hedgehog.
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Summer of Sonic Registrations Close
Posted on 24th July 2008 4th March 2009
The first ever Sonic the Hedgehog convention has had to close registrations for attendees – because the event has proved too popular.
Citing problems with fitting the current number of named attendees into the 200-strong Dragon Hall in London’s Covent Garden, the organisers behind the event has has to warn that entrance may involve a waiting period, or those entering may have their time limited if they intend to stay all day. The aim is to let everyone have a fair chance of experiencing the event and seeing evertything the show has lined up, it was announced.
Summer of Sonic 2008 has risen in popularity since its announcement in June 2008, gaining attendance interest of almost double the capacity of the venue’s hall space and earning coverage across respected gaming websites such as Eurogamer, Computer and Video Games and Destructoid. Special Guests announced so far include Sonic the Comic writer Nigel Kitching and Dreams of an Absolution star Lee Brotherton, with more guests expected to be announced.
Attendees will be able to meet, greet, experience live performances and play games with one another, including contests and the first ever play at Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Entrance is free, with the costs of staging the event funded by members of the Sonic community and support from SEGA Europe. The convention will be recorded and the Summer of Sonic website updated, for those unable to attend to experience the event as well.
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Sonic the Comic’s Richard Elson, Nigel Kitching and More Attending Bristol Comics Con
Posted on 15th May 2002 4th May 2020
The UK’s flagship SEGA magazine, Sonic the Comic, might be dead and buried now, but the burning passion for the series lives on amongst fans across the country. And an upcoming comics festival will allow you to meet a large number of the STC creators in person. Continue reading Sonic the Comic’s Richard Elson, Nigel Kitching and More Attending Bristol Comics Con
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Sayonara, Sonic the Comic: Last Issue Out Now on UK Store Shelves
Posted on 30th December 2001 26th February 2019
We knew this day was coming, but it now feels all too real – Fleetway has published the very last issue of Sonic the Comic, marking the official end of the UK comic’s eight-year print run.
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Minutes from catastrophe: How Happy Valley was saved
by Chris Clarke, Tobias Jurss-Lewis
Quick thinking from hero firefighters and residents saved Happy Valley from catastrophe at the eleventh hour on Sunday night.
Ground crews and aerial firefighting teams worked in the dark to push the bushfire around the township, while Happy Valley residents said yesterday they were forced to man hoses and use sprinklers to defend their homes.
Residents as young as 22 joined retirees in their 70s to fight the flames alongside firefighters, within one kilometre of homes.
A senior firefighter with knowledge of the ordeal explained how the blaze was pushed around the township, despite a lack of resources and unfavourable conditions.
Happy Valley volunteer firefighter Winston Williams exhausted at the end of the day on Monday evening, December 7, 2020. Picture: Elspeth Murray
"(Crews) never would have had the opportunity to put that fire out with the resources they had and the terrain that they were in," he said.
"So they had to steer the fire around the town and the assets (at Happy Valley) and try and buy some time for a change in weather this week."
The source said a decision was made at dusk to use drones at a low level above the fire so that mapping could be relayed to aerial and ground crews about where their effort needed to be concentrated.
"They were absolutely able to track that fire better and drop water on it and just keep hitting it.
"They knew with the resources they had and the size of the fire it was well entrenched in an area where fireys couldn't get into. So they had to do the best with what they could."
Urangan Point Primary School grade 3 students made these beautiful cards for the crews working hard at Happy Valley. Picture: QFES
Elspeth Murray of the Happy Valley Community Association praised retired rural firefighter Winston Williams for penning the area's survival plan and said the night was about "neighbour protecting neighbour".
"It was as if we were in a war zone, there were so many aircraft going overhead," she said.
"We had ten helicopter water-drops right inside the town centre to save us from burning.
"The rural fire crew did this amazing backburn in 30 kilometre winds … (it) burnt down to where the fire was coming in and went off with a huge roar between the two fires."
Some of the devastation that has hit more than half of the island so far. Picture: NCA NewsWire /John Wilson
Firefighters feel they are in a strong position this week to continue backburning, with conditions - including some rain and south-easterly winds - finally on their side.
There are currently two major fires on the island - one on the western side and another in the east.
Crews were last night holding one fire at Cornwell's Road, near Kingfisher Bay Resort.
With a south-easterly wind on their side, their plan was to control the fire as it moved towards burnt land from the second fire at Happy Valley.
"If it cools off and you get a south-easterly, they're saying they might be able to back burn into the fire and reduce the fuel, holding it to the top half of the island," a firefighting source said.
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The big demographic that turned to Palaszczuk
by Domanii Cameron and Madura McCormack, Domanii Cameron & Antonia O’Flaherty
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The three seats that Labor looks likely to win from an embattled LNP are in the top five electorates with the most voters aged over 65, as insiders believe "Palaszczuk's pensioners" flocked to the party amid the pandemic.
And a fourth hotly contested seat - Bundaberg - is in the top 10.
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Pumicestone, Hervey Bay, Broadwater, Noosa and Caloundra have the most people aged over 65 of any Queensland electorate - with some almost double the state average of 15.8 per cent - and Labor is on track to win three of those seats from the LNP.
The average swing to the ALP in those electorates - excluding Noosa where independent Sandy Bolton has won a second term, and including Maryborough, which has the next largest population over 65 - is 6.92 per cent.
That compares to the average swing to Labor statewide of 4.8 per cent.
A Labor insider said pensioners would come up to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk during the campaign and say, "Thanks for keeping us safe."
"They felt a real personal connection at that stage of their life with the action she took," the insider said.
According to analysis by The Courier-Mail, the ALP has recorded swings towards the party in a whopping 21 electorates out of the 36 that have more people aged over 65 than the state average.
Last night, Labor was on track to seize Pumicestone, Hervey Bay and Caloundra from the LNP.
In what is set to be the biggest upset for the conservative party there has been a 11.2 per cent swing towards Labor in Hervey Bay, where 28.19 per cent of people are aged over 65.
Labor voter Christine Eddington on the beach at Bribie Island. Picture: John Gass
Hervey Bay has been a conservative seat since 2009, with Steve Coleman replacing LNP stalwart Ted Sorensen to run as the party's candidate.
As of late yesterday, Labor's Adrian Tantari had recorded 52.1 per cent of the vote after preferences.
Analysis revealed 24.46 per cent of people are aged over 65 in Caloundra, where Labor has broken the LNP's stronghold. Labor also snatched Pumicestone from the LNP, where more than 29 per cent of people are aged over 65.
An LNP source said there was an element of pensioners feeling safe under Labor in the wake of COVID-19. "It's not like there was a strong campaign by Labor in Kawana."
The LNP's Jarrod Bleijie comfortably held Kawana on the Sunshine Coast, however the party suffered a 5.9 per cent swing against it.
The comments echo those of former Labor speaker and QUT adjunct associate professor John Mickel, who last week said "when you're in the low income strata of that (age group), you're always worried about the potential health costs".
Asked whether the large swing towards Labor across those several seats was expected, the Labor insider said "certainly not to the extreme in Hervey Bay".
"We were hoping for it but we weren't banking on it," the insider said.
As of yesterday afternoon, the source said Labor was in a "pretty confident position" regarding the result in Bundaberg where candidate Tom Smith had welcomed a 4.6 per cent swing towards Labor.
Bundaberg is held by the LNP's David Batt.
"We're still in the race there," the Labor insider said.
"That's going to come down to a handful of votes there."
They said the 3.6 per cent swing towards Labor in Burleigh, which is held by the LNP's Michael Hart, was "down to seniors".
Labor’s Adrian Tantari is leading in the conservative seat of Hervey Bay.
Labor Party president John Battams said there was no doubt some people had backed the party because of its health response.
"I think it was also an issue of leadership," he said.
"COVID was part of that, but people were confronted with Annastacia Palaszczuk or Ms (LNP leader Deb) Frecklington, and I think it was more a forward-looking thing in my view, who's best to take us forward and a proven track record."
Bribie Island retiree Christine Eddington said she voted for Labor because the Premier had handled the pandemic "quite well".
"It was because of the borders and getting everybody to register wherever they're going," she said.
Ms Eddington said she felt safer with Ms Palaszczuk in power.
Asked whether people in Bribie Island and in the electorate of Pumicestone changed their vote because of the Government's handling of COVID-19, Ms Eddington said: "That would be why."
"Everybody was quite happy that it didn't go rampant here," she said.
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Sanofi faces indictment in the Philippines over deaths related to its dengue vaccine
Protesters rally outside the Department of Health in Manila in 2018 to demand accountability for Dengvaxia. Bullit Marquez/AP
The fallout from the Dengvaxia scandal reached new heights on Friday as the Philippine Department of Justice found “probable cause” to indict Sanofi (SNY), a half-dozen of its employees, and several current and former Philippines health officials over a series of deaths related to the dengue virus vaccine.
The authorities alleged that charges should be brought for “reckless imprudence resulting (in) homicide” in connection with “irregularities” and lapses in purchasing and approving the use of the Sanofi vaccine, as well as rolling out an immunization program. The company was cited for failing to actively monitor patients and failing to provide assistance after serious adverse events were reported.
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It seems each of the 20 faces up to 60 years (6 x 10 counts), but given Mr Duarte’s alleged propensity for extra-legal executions, perhaps this counts as a measured legal response? Just a thought ….
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Turkey's coking coal imports almost stable in January-October
Monday, 28 December 2020 17:48:00 (GMT+3) | Istanbul
In October this year, Turkey's coking coal imports increased by 18.1 percent month on month to 441,841 mt, up 51.0 percent year on year, according to the data provided by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK). Meanwhile, the value of these imports increased by 24.8 percent to $47.71 million compared to the previous month and increased by 5.4 percent year on year.
In the January-October period, Turkey's coking coal imports increased by 0.96 percent to 4.5 million mt, while the revenue from these imports amounted to $532.77 million, down 35.5 percent, both year on year.
In the given period, Turkey's coking coal imports from the US amounted to 2.25 million mt, while coking coal imports from Canada totaled 871,275 mt.
Turkey's coking coal import sources in the January-October period :
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Turkey's main coking coal import sources on country basis in the January-October period are presented in the chart below:
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Having directed all six episodes of a comedic tale about just barely avoiding the Apocalypse, Mackinnon discusses the challenges involved in shooting and editing a cast led by Michael Sheen and David Tennant, as well as adding animation and VFX.
According to Douglas Mackinnon, executive producer and director of the new Amazon limited series, Good Omens, the recent success in adapting the best-selling book penned in the late 1980’s by Neil Gaiman (now screenwriter of the series) and Terry Pratchett, was long overdue. He points out that “a survey done by the BBC a few years ago of the 100 most loved books in the English language included Good Omens, but as Neil Gaiman noted to me, it was the only book on the list that had not, at that time, made it into television or film.”
Not for lack of trying, however. In a recent conversation with Studio for the Podcasts from the Front Line series, Mackinnon says various people, including director Terry Gilliam, had been trying to make Good Omens work as a feature film for literally decades. However, “Terry Gilliam told me at our premiere that it was a relief for him to see it on the screen at last. He said he had tried to make it into a two-hour movie, but could never get it off the ground. He said that was because he was trying to abridge it. But it’s not a book that can be abridged. It can’t be shortened. So the six-hour version we’ve made gets in all the story that’s there and all the complicated little avenues that Neil and Terry Pratchett wrote all those years ago.”
What changed, Mackinnon suggests, was filmmakers could finally adapt the book into a broadcast format packaged as a streaming limited series but really, in his view, “a six-hour movie,” because of “the scale that Amazon money gave us, and the technology catching up with CG. So somebody like me doing top-end television can actually tackle a story and subject like this.”
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The series, mostly a faithful adaptation of the book, tells the comedic story of an unlikely supernatural duo — an angel (Michael Sheen) and a demon (David Tennant) who team up to oppose their respective “home offices” in heaven and hell in bringing about Armageddon. However, the whole thing goes awry from the get-go when Tennant’s character, the distracted, not-really-so-bad demon Crowley, accidentally misplaces the Antichrist in a small town in England.
The show was shot using Arri Alexa SXT and Mini cameras in the 2.35 aspect ratio, using a range of Leica lenses “because we wanted sharpness and consistency and also needed cameras that could survive in the depth of winter in the UK — and also the depth of the summer in a sandstorm in South Africa, where we also filmed,” Mackinnon explains. “Also, the Alexa [was a good choice] because we had nearly 1,200 CGI shots. It gave us very good green-screen keys for VFX, and it’s got really flexible color rendering, which helped us in the grade at [UK-based facility Molinare with colorist Gareth Spensley].”
To hear Mackinnon’s complete discussion of his adventure shooting Good Omens, watch the video above or download the audio version.
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Ligeia Mare is a sea of liquid methane at Titan’s north pole. Note the feeder tributaries leading into it. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASI/Cornell
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Release the Kraken! Huge methane lakes on Saturn's moon Titan run deep.
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The Cassini mission was a triumph of science and human imagination. Orbiting Saturn for 13 years, it sent back incredible images and data of the ringed world and its fleet of bizarre moons.
Listing the top scientific accomplishments and discoveries would fill an encyclopedia, but no such list would be complete without talking at length about the discovery of lakes of liquid methane near Titan's north pole.
They had been predicted to exist, but the evidence Cassini sent Earthward was still stunning: Huge lakes, some the size of the Great Lakes in North America, complete with tributaries feeding them coming off the surrounding hills. And Kraken Mare, the largest, is 5 times larger than Lake Superior by area.
A map of Titan’s lakes using radar to bounce signals of the moon’s surface. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASI/USGS
And it turns out to be quite deep, as well. New analysis of Cassini data shows it is at least 100 meters deep in the main lake region, and possibly much more.
Titan is a world-sized moon, bigger than Mercury, with a nitrogen atmosphere so dense the pressure at the surface is 50% more than Earth's. But at a distance of 1.4 billion kilometers from the Sun, it's very very cold there. Water is frozen into ice harder than Earth rocks. However, methane, which is a gas on Earth, can be either gaseous, liquid, or solid on Titan depending on the local weather.
So lakes were predicted, and Cassini used radar to map them. Radar pulses from the spacecraft go right through the atmosphere and bounce off the ground back up to the spacecraft. But liquid methane absorbs them, so radar images of the surface show the lakes as dark.
But it takes a certain amount of methane to completely absorb the radar. A puddle won't do it, but a deep lake will.
Cassini flew over Titan’s Kraken Mare, using its radar to probe the lake’s depths (top; red line). The measured depths (bottom) show that Sinus Moray is 85 meters deep, but the main body of Kraken Mare is at least 100 meters deep. Credit: Poggiali et al.
Kraken Mare (literally, Kraken Sea) is a huge lake near the north pole of Titan. Cassini pinged it with radar many times. On one such pass, the track of the radar went over land, then the main part of Kraken Mare, and then a bay called Moray Sinus (no, not the nose of the eel; sinus means bay, and the name comes from the Scottish firth). As the radar pulses pass through the liquid they get attenuated, fainter, before reflecting back up to Cassini. By measuring the attenuation the depth can be measured.
The scientists found that Moray Sinus has a depth of about 85 meters, which is impressive. But over the main body of Kraken Mare they got no reflected pulse at all. Local conditions can make it hard to know exactly how much radar is absorbed by the liquid (for example, if the surface is rough with waves, which is actually likely) but the lower limit for their measurements is 100 meters. If conditions were actually good, then it means the depth is at least 300 meters.
Even 100 meters is quite deep. The average depth of Lake Superior is about 150 meters, so they're at least about the same, though Kraken Mare may yet be much deeper. Remember, too, Kraken Mare is far larger than Lake Superior, so it has a lot more liquid in it.
That's amazing. In fact, it's pegged my "amazing" meter. First, lakes on Titan! Second, liquid methane lakes on titan! Third, lakes of liquid methane on Titan that are fed from streams and rivers meaning there's a methane cycle on Titan like the water cycle on Earth!
And now we find that the lakes aren't just shallow puddles, but instead seriously deep bodies that contain a vast amount of liquid.
Titan is a moon only by dint of it orbiting Saturn. Otherwise we might rightly consider it a planet, an enormous world that may be as richly environmentally diverse as our own.
I've seen Titan myself through the eyepiece, a dot of light aligned with Saturn's rings. Under many conditions it's the only other thing you can see near Saturn, though the other moons are usually visible much more faintly. Still, to have light from this distant world travel all the way here and into my eye is always a delight.
But now when I see it, I will know so much more about it. The maria of Titan are not just shallow pools but mighty lakes, enormous and rough and sculpting the land around them, the equal of any such body of water on Earth.
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Album Review: Xennon - Miami Cop
Tokyo based producer Xennon brings his long awaited debut album, Miami Cop, the story of Jack Lancer in an alternate 1987 in Miami, told through shining synths and production that can only be classified as exceptional. The full plot to the story is available to read on https://xennonsynthwave.com/the-story-of-miami-cop/ , but I decided to go in blind and see what I would come out with, and it was still a phenomenal ride form start to finish. Every track breathes it's own kind of individualism, making the final product feel extremely diverse in it's sounds, from tracks like "Miami Beach Chase" which are simple to take in Synthwave tracks, as well as tracks like "The Broken Man", which start as a very avant-garde experimental sound but lead into a much darker body that is incredibly compelling. The vocals on display here are fantastic as well, the pair extremely well with the tone of the tracks their on, it all blends perfectly. This album is something that really takes it's time to establish everything it wants to put out for the listener, and while they might be reading along with the story to follow the beats of the artist, or they want to make their own journey, something compelling and inspiring can and will be found when you're finished and come out the other side. This is something to absolutely check out, blast the speakers, and get lost in a great story.
Check it out here, and consider purchasing it on Bandcamp.
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LATE WINNER Jurgen Klopp responds to Jose Mourinho's snipes as Liverpool sneak past Tottenham
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho (right) following the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. PA Photo. Picture date:
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December 16 2020 10:39 PM
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was bemused by a verbal attack by Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho after Roberto Firmino earned his side a dramatic 2-1 win at Anfield.
Spurs had chances to end Liverpool's long unbeaten Premier League record on home soil, but Harry Kane missed a sitter before he allowed Firmino to find space in the box and head home a 90th minute clincher.
Mohamed Salah's deflected first half show and Son Heung-min's equaliser set the game up for a thrilling second half, with Liverpool finding a way to win as the clock ticked towards the 90th minute.
Roberto Firmino nets late header as Liverpool edge past Tottenham
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The game finished with Mourinho exchanging words with Klopp on the touchline, with the Spurs boss accusing his rival of what he considered to be "bad behavior" on the touchline.
"If I behave the same way he does on the touchline, I do not stay there. That's animated? For some reason I am different. That is the only thing I say," stated Mourinho.
"Everything is fine between us. The referees let him behave the way he does. It's not my problem. I feel sad for it because I can not do it but it's just the way it is."
"I told him (Klopp) the best team lost and he disagreed, but that's his opinion.
"We were in the face of the keeper two or three times and we just have to kill it. Bergwijn was face-to-face with the keeper twice, Harry was there with the header, we had it, we knew how to hurt them and we should do much more than we did.
"Normally in matches at this level you pay and I thought we would pay just taking a point but in the end we didn’t even take a point so it is very disappointing.
"Sometimes you cannot play better than you did because of the opponent and I thought in such a difficult game against such a good team the boys were very good and we got punished."
"We deserved to win"
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Klopp admitted he was confused by Mourinho's accusations, as he offered up his verdict on a big win for his champions.
"I don't know what he means," stated Klopp, when the suggestion that his behaviour on the touchline was questionable.
"My English is worse than I thought. I thought he said to me the better team lost and nothing about my behaviour on the touchline, so I have no idea what it is.
"It was a good game against a counter-attacking monster, the possession we had we did incredibly well. Yes they have scored a goal, had two chances, apart from that we controlled the game and it is a massively deserved three points and I am happy.
"For me, it is offside on their goal. They watch it 20 times, but when I saw it, it is offside. There is nobody to blame, the best way to defend Tottenham is to keep the ball all the time.
"It was just a really good game and I am so happy we scored that goal because it felt like 70% of the ball against a top side. Bobby (Firmino), what a header, I am over the moon for him. What a game he played, those movements, he opens up all the other gaps."
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp and Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrate after the match Pool via REUTERS
Pool via REUTERS
Klopp also heaped the praise on young centre back Rhys Williams when asked about his performance by Amazon Prime Sport pundit Alan Shearer.
"Oh my god! Outstanding, outstanding. Come on, Rhys Williams you can imagine, it’s like the modern-day Alan Shearer he played against, Harry Kane," he added.
"He is so smart, dropping in the right moments. Second half they only played long balls and actually avoided Rhys.
"For a 19-year-old boy you don’t have to explain to other people how it works, but you have to be confident.
“Apart from that, he just kept it simple. Super challenges, but also interceptions in the centre when they tried to create counter-attacks, he didn’t drop too early so he won these balls. Absolutely incredible game, I have to say."
Harry Kane missed a big chance for Spurs (Peter Powell/PA)
Meanwhile, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson hailed his side's performance as the best of their season so far.
"It was a good game, very tactical, probably what you expect in terms of us dominating with the ball, creating chances and getting done on the counter. Overall the performance was outstanding," he said.
"We concentrate on keeping going until the final whistle goes. I am delighted with the lads. We deserved the three points. One of our best performances of the season.
"We focus on ourselves. It might give them a dent but it is more about us. Our focus has to be on the weekend against Palace.
"I would say it was one of our best performances of the season, personally. With the ball, without the ball, the counter-press was really good, winning the ball back high up, relentless with the pressure. I’m over the moon, as you can see."
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The goal of this new campaign is to inspire people, players, fans, clubs, leagues, FAs and all other organisations and companies to support each other to overcome the current COVID-19 crisis. We will communicate tips and initiatives to stop the further spread of the virus, to stay healthy and socially active from home and to look after each other. The campaign informs people about the activities and initiatives taken by people, players, clubs, leagues and FAs from all around Europe. In addition to this, Supporter of Each Other also encourages everyone to contribute to fundraising initiatives, for example, from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Foundation.
Why did we start #Supporter of Each Other?
For the good of our society, we all need to do our part to prevent the further spread of the virus but also to keep society going. Especially in times like this, we must not forget the people that need our support the most. We need to help people to get better, prevent further spread of the virus and support people that are affected by self-isolation and other preventive measures. The time has come for us all to unite and to become a supporter of your own family, your neighbours, the people working in healthcare and the people in your community that you might not know, but who need the support of others to overcome this crisis.
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First of regional water polo meetings to help develop sport set to take place
The first in a series of regional meetings that aims to give the water polo community the chance to give their thoughts on the development of the sport is set to take place.
Consultant David Meli and representatives from Swim England will be attending eight meetings across the country.
The first takes place at Swim England’s headquarters in SportPark, Loughborough, between 6.30pm and 8.30pm on Tuesday 3 December.
The meetings provide an opportunity for members of the water polo community to come together and provide some thoughts and insight across a range of areas including club development, coaching and officiating support, competition structures, the talent pathway and leadership/governance.
Leading the meetings will be David, who has been brought in by Swim England to help develop and implement a plan for the sport and to support the process of reinvigorating the leadership and governance for water polo alongside Ian Mackenzie, the Interim Chairperson of the Water Polo Leadership Group.
This will involve consultation and engagement with key stakeholders from within water polo to ensure that there is the opportunity for as much input as possible to the future plan.
David’s project is due to take 12 months, during which time he will be providing around a day a week of support to the sport reporting in to George Wood, Sport Development Director for Swim England.
Enthusiasm to see sport develop
He has not been asked to carry out a review along similar lines to that carried out by Neil Tunnicliffe in 2015 but will be looking at how any of the recommendations contained in that report can be further developed for future inclusion.
David said: “I have already had the chance to meet with a number of people from within water polo since taking on this project and it is clear that there is plenty of enthusiasm to see the sport develop.
“I was keen to set up this series of regional meetings in order to hear from clubs and other organisations who are involved in the front line delivery of the sport.
“It is important that we gather as much detail and information as possible in order to produce a manageable and sustainable plan for water polo.
“I look forward to travelling around the country with members of the Swim England team to continue with this process.”
Anyone who would like to submit questions ahead of the meeting they are attending should send their request to sian.breen@swimming.org so that they can be collated and responses prepared.
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Hill Country orchard offers peach-picking with social distancing
by: Ben Friberg
Posted: Jun 8, 2020 / 05:07 PM CDT / Updated: Jun 8, 2020 / 08:00 PM CDT
Three generations of Jenschkes at Jenschke Orchards. Photo: Ben Friberg/KXAN
GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Things are looking peachy in the Texas Hill Country. The cash crop of Gillespie County is at long last being sold from stands all along U.S. Highway 290. There are many orchards to choose from, but only one allows people to pick their own peaches. Jenschke Orchards, in the peach business since 1961, has opened their gates for people to pick some peaches.
“We enjoy having them come out here,” Lindsey Jenschke said. “Kids love it, families love it. We have people who get engaged out here and then they come back with their first child and their second and their third. It’s a whole tradition. We figure, why not share our opportunity with everyone else? Not everybody gets to live like this.”
Sweet living indeed — with 26 varieties of peaches to pick from off 5,000 trees. Parents are especially loving it now because it gives their family a chance to social distance while being out of the house for the first time in a few months.
“It gives us a chance to be outside and do stuff with the family,” says Vanessa Enokian. Her little girl, Gabriella, plops peaches handed to her into a box, gleefully clapping her hands after each delivery. “I’m not really be worried, she enjoys it and she gets her energy out.”
Sarah Austin watches her two daughters test each particular peach for size, smell and “squishiness” with all the studious aplomb of cable television food stars.
“This isn’t something that happens every day anymore,’ she says. “Maybe when we were kids there were more opportunities for it, but now…it’s very rewarding and we’re here to support the small businesses farm. You know that they need it too.”
A family traveled to Jenschke Orchards to pick peaches. Photo: Ben Friberg/KXAN
Photo: Ben Friberg/KXAN
Lindsey Jenschke smiles from the Jenschke orchards. Photo: Ben Friberg/KXAN
Travis Jenschke looks on at his orchard in Gillespie County, Photo: Ben Friberg/KXAN
Jenschke family patriarch, Travis, says that, in a way, working in the orchard has kept him young. His grandchildren live here too.
“My doctor tells me I’m very lucky — I see my grandkids everyday. I have five grandkids and one great-grandkid living on this place here. It’s rewarding to me. I can see them any time I want, I can buy them ice cream anytime I want. It’s rewarding.”
But even with all the many positives of running a family farm, this season was looking a bit grim for the Jenschkes because of the COVID-19 scare.
“Originally, we were concerned when everything was starting with COVID-1919, would people come out?” Lindsey says. “Would they feel safe getting out? How were we going to move all this fruit that’s going to ripen no matter what? 80% of our business is pick your own and we sell it just right here at our store…but people are coming now.”
Jenschke Orchards is taking safety precautions seriously too with plenty of social distancing perimeters in place along with constant sanitizing. Though, being in the great outdoors is a great way to follow social distancing.
“It’s a great way to to get out and not have to be too close to people and just kind of take a break from all the seriousness.”
A most delicious way to start easing out of quarantine and into summer.
Jenschke Orchards is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until early September for peaches and other produce. In the fall, they will have pumpkins to pick and you can even cut down your own Christmas tree starting after Thanksgiving. The orchard is open for strawberries next spring.
Check out their website for more information: http://www.bestfredericksburgpeaches.com/
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Travel And Leisure Group Back Campaign For Government To Reduce UK Tourism Industry VAT To Safe Guard Jobs
Posted on May 8, 2014 by Adam
Cutting Tourism VAT From 20 per cent to 5 per cent would save the UK Tourism industry and create an additional 80,000 jobs says Cut Tourism VAT Campaign
Immediate Release: The UK tourism industry is struggling; more businesses in this sector are closing down each week due to the high level of VAT, which is making holidaying in the UK less attractive. A new campaign has been launched to convince the government to reduce the VAT from 20 per cent to 5 per cent.
Cut Tourism VAT Campaign (www.cuttourismvat.co.uk) are appealing to the UK government to move in line with Europe and reduce the VAT for the tourism industry from the existing 20 per cent to five cent. Campaigners have claimed the reduction would not only make holidaying in the UK more attractive to people from abroad, but it would also make it more affordable and more attractive to UK families looking for a holiday on home soil.
The travel industry has come together to warn the UK Government that ignoring the calls for a VAT reduction can and will cost jobs. The UK tourism industry is responsible for employing 10 per cent of the working population and continuing to ignore calls to fall in line with the rest of Europe will raise unemployment in the UK.
A spokesman for the campaign said: “If the government reduced the VAT then it could create an extra 80,000 jobs. The industry already contributes more than £115bn to the UK economy each year; the HM Treasury would not lose out by reducing VAT because more revenue would be generated creating a Win-Win situation.”
The Cut Tourism VAT Campaign which is a Nationwide campaign backed by the whole of the travel industry including the Travel and Leisure Group, want everyone in the UK to back the campaign and send a clear message to the government, ‘Save Our Tourism Industry and Save Jobs”
While the rest of Europe moves forward to increase holidaymakers to their country by having a fair VAT rate, the UK government are killing the industry by ignoring calls to bring the VAT rate inline with the rest of Europe.
Travel and Leisure Group along with two industry governing bodies (RDO (Resort Development Organisation) and TATOC (Timeshare Consumers Association), are backing the campaign and hope the government see sense and reduce VAT before it is too late.
At the present moment, the UK tourism industry is losing customers to European countries. As a result of high VAT tourism businesses are employing less staff and ironically the government is losing out with a reduction the industry, will be contributing.
Maria Mills Farinas, TLG’s Managing Director said, “The Tourism industry in the UK is struggling as it is. By reducing the VAT to 5% in line with other EU destinations will allow us to stop losing business to our International and European rivals and allow us to rebuild the industry to where it should be. A VAT reduction will benefit the UK as a whole by delivering much needed money to the country and creating jobs. Please join us in supporting this worthwhile campaign”
You can declare your support for the campaign that is being led by heavy weight businesses with the Tourism sector including Merlin Entertainment Group and Bourne Leisure Group at www.cuttourismvat.co.uk
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What's in the Bag: Patrick Cantlay | 2-Time PGA Tour WInner
By Zack R., Team Titleist Staff On 14 July 2020 Balls Tour Clubs
Coming off a breakout season in 2018-2019, Titleist Brand Ambassador Patrick Cantlay, the former collegiate stand-out and top-ranked amateur player in the world, has truly cemented his comeback to golf from a debilitating back injury that had kept him off the course for the better part of four years.
Patrick's 2018-2019 PGA TOUR campaign was a study in consistency, as he recorded a career-high nine top-10 finishes and made 18 of 21 cuts. He finished with the second lowest scoring average on Tour (69.306), advanced to the TOUR Championship (finishing 21st in the FedExCup standings) and broke the top-10 in the Official World Golf Rankings for the first time, ending the season at #7.
With three top 10 finishes already this season, Cantlay looks to build on his momentum. So to learn more about what's contributed to his success, we sat down with the 28-year-old to get the details.
Seven Questions with Patrick Cantlay
TT: After three months without an event, how much did you practice or play prior to the re-start of the season?
PC: I took some initial time off and used that time as an “off season” of sorts to rest and get ready to play again. Once the schedule was finalized, I gave myself some time to practice and get into play mode before my first tournament. I am very excited to be competing again on a more regular basis.
TT: You are playing the same golf course as last week, which has never been done before. Does that change your preparation going into the Memorial?
PC: It was great to play Muirfield Village last week. In regards to preparation, it is a new situation for us all. Last week was more of an adjustment with hole locations and such, and this week will feel a little more of a return to normal in my opinion, and I am working to use it to my advantage. It’s no secret that I love the course and enjoy playing it every year, so to get to play it two weeks in a row is great.
TT: You closed with a 65 and finished in the top 10 last week. What are your expectations as far as course setup at The Memorial vs. the Workday event?
PC: I am looking forward to the course setup this week for The Memorial. I am expecting the greens to roll quicker and the rough to be longer. It will be a great test and I think despite it being the same course, the two events will feel very different. This week at Memorial will feel more like what I am used to at Muirfield.
TT: Last year you closed with a 64 to win the Memorial by two shots over Adam Scott. What stands out most about that final round?
PC: Last year was really memorable, and being able to shoot 64 in the final round to win was a fun way to get it done. I had been playing well leading up to the event, and what stands out the most was just being able to put it all together throughout the week and capitalize on the opportunity to win on Sunday.
TT: You have now won a PGA TOUR event each of the past two years. How different is it coming in as defending champion versus a regular week?
PC: Being the defending champion is a great feeling but I don’t view it as too much different. There is certainly an added focus on me from the outside because I won the event last year but I am working to focus solely on this week and prepping as I would any other week on Tour to give myself another opportunity to win.
TT: With the success you’ve had at Muirfield Village, what is it about that course that suits your game?
PC: Muirfield Village really suits my eye well off the tee, it places an importance on driving it in the fairway. The greens have a lot of slope and the rough is penal so it makes you really pay attention on your approach shots to where you leave your ball. I also love fast, sloped greens and this course has quite a few of those.
TT: You’ve played Titleist golf balls and equipment throughout your career. When did you start playing it and what makes you so loyal to the brand?
PC: I’ve played Titleist equipment throughout my bag since I was a young kid. The consistency in both feel and performance year after year makes it a smooth transition into the newest equipment without having to endure too many changes. Staying loyal to the brand has been easy for me because they produce such high quality products and always help me find the right club for my game.
What's in Patrick Cantlay's Titleist Golf Bag
Pro V1x golf ball, TS3 (10.5°) driver w/Mitsubishi Diamana BF60 TX, 915F (15.0°) fairway metal w/Diamana ZF70 TX, 816H2 (21.0°) hybrid w/Fujikura Atmos 8 Blue X, 718 AP2 (4-9) w/TT Dynamic Gold 120 X100, Vokey Design SM7 pitching (46), gap (54.10S), sand (56.08M) and SM8 lob (61°) wedges w/TT Dynamic Gold S300, Scotty Cameron GSS putter
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Pro V1x golf ball, TS3 (10.5°) driver w/Mitsubishi Diamana BF60 TX2/9
915F (15.0°) fairway metal w/Diamana ZF70 TX3/9
816H2 (21.0°) hybrid w/Fujikura Atmos 8 Blue X4/9
718 AP2 (4-9) w/TT Dynamic Gold 120 X1005/9
Vokey Design SM7 pitching (46), gap (54.10S), sand (56.08M) and SM8 lob (61°) wedges w/TT Dynamic Gold S3006/9
Scotty Cameron GSS putter7/9
“I have only played three models since my freshmen year of college,” Cantlay said. “I played the 2011 Pro V1x and then I played 15X and now I play 19X. And I think what I can say is, whenever I've had any experience hitting other golf balls, which isn't a lot, the Pro V1x always feels like it goes farther and has a better sound and feel to it than anything else. A lot of the other golf balls don't have that feel - they're either really soft like a marshmallow or too clicky, almost like a rock. Titleist, no matter what iteration of the golf ball it is, it feels similar, consistent, and you can always trust that it's going to have that correct sound and correct ball flight.”
Asked what prompted his switch last season to the 19X, Cantlay said he was it came about while practicing with Justin Thomas. “I was struggling just a little bit into the wind with my 15X and I noticed that his golf ball, a regular V, went through the wind a little better and held it's trajectory. It didn't balloon up in the air and the wind. So I asked Fordie what he thought. We tested it but I seemed to lose a little distance. And I didn't necessarily like how much lower it was. So, that's when we started talking about moving potentially into the 19X. I tried it and it felt almost identical to the 15X. And yet it brought my spin down just a little bit. Not a huge amount but still enough where I noticed a positive change.”
“It was basically a seamless transition,” Cantlay added. “I hardly noticed any change in numbers, change in distance one way or the other. But it felt like my golf ball had a little better control, especially in windy conditions. I think controlling your golf ball in any element is the biggest thing for me. So if I hit a shot, and it feels like 152 and there's 10 miles an hour breeze into me and then I think that's going to affect it, I don't know, six yards or whatever, I want to know that it's going to go the 146 and not have it do anything weird. Especially if I have maybe just a slight mishit because I think a lot of golf balls do really well if you strike right out of the middle of the face and you get the right launch and everything. But the Titleist golf ball, even on a little mishit, your number doesn't get too much different. Especially when that's magnified in a breeze or a rain or a weird condition.”
Consistency is a hallmark of Patrick's game, as evidenced by his top 10 rankings in approaches to the green from 175-200 yards (#2), approaches to the green from 150-175 yards (#6), scrambling [overall] (#3), scrambling from less than 30 yards (#1), shots gained: around-the-green (#6), and putting average (#10) during the 2019 PGA Tour season.
Patrick credits part of this consistency on the course to the trust he has in his Titleist clubs and the team behind them. “I’ve been with Titleist for a long time — since high school. I feel really comfortable with [the clubs]. That's kind of a theme for me. It puts me at ease just knowing that I can appreciate that they didn’t rush anything and they’ve done their due diligence on building the best possible clubs.”
“Whenever I talk to Aaron [Dill] or Bob [Vokey] they’re very good at understanding what I mean when I describe a certain feel and then not only hearing what I’m saying but translating it into helping me get a wedge I’m looking for.
Patrick's favorite club in his bag is his old trusty. “I’ve had [my putter] a long time (about 8 years) and it’s definitely my favorite. It’s a Scotty Cameron Newport 2. I’ve been using that model for a long time so I feel really comfortable with it and I don’t see it changing.”
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DTN Introduces Data-Driven Temperature Correction Index
DTN, a leading information services company, has introduced, the Temperature Correction Index (TCI), a new solution for fuel buyers and sellers. The TCI uses actual temperature data at lifting to help buyers and sellers accurately account for the impact of product temperature shifts, reducing price risk.
With the refined fuels industry's high market volatility and slim margins, it's critical to have the most timely, accurate information and automation systems in place. The TCI offers precise information to assist with pricing and purchase decisions, drive efficiencies, and help manage margins.
<> "For many years, buyers and sellers relied on estimates and model data to determine how product temperature might affect volumes and margins. Variances between estimates and actual temperatures were seen as unavoidable costs of doing business. The TCI changes that," said Paul Melgaard, senior vice president of energy at DTN. "Our TCI provides straight-forward access to the best, most accurate temperature data available at a terminal. It replaces complicated formulas and imprecise approaches for calculating temperature corrections."
TCI users can be confident in the temperature of the specific product they are buying or selling at an individual terminal. To help them better spot trends, they can also access up to three years of historical data. Further, they can import TCI data into their operational and tax audit software.
To find out more about TCI, visit www.dtn.com.
About DTN
DTN delivers accurate, objective, real-time, and actionable insights to increase customers' confidence and support business decisions. In a data-rich world, these actionable insights in weather and financial analytics make sense of the information, drive change in processes and help businesses prosper. DTN empowers agriculture, energy and transportation customers - those who work endlessly to feed, fuel and protect our world. We believe that when our customers are supported with the most reliable and innovative information to the Nth Degree, they prosper and we all win. DTN's highly accurate and reliable solutions are backed by more than 140 patents. The company publishes Progressive Farmer magazine, the premier publication in agriculture, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Cooper's Gem Mine
Learn more about Cooper's Gem Mine.
Cooper's Gem Mine has been serving the Tri-Cites community for the past 25 years. Creating smiles for thousands of children and adults. Bringing a touch of History, Geology, and Science all together to educate miners of all ages. It has been a real pleasure says the owners Amy and Johnny Cooper whom first fell in love with mining in 1991, on there honeymoon in North Carolina. Upon Amy's return to historical Blountville,Tn she told her newly wed husband Johnny that she wanted to build her own gem mine; Where she could play in the dirt and learn more about her passion and love for rocks while sharing it with others in her community. During the past 25 years Amy has had many opportunities to educate miners of all ages due to private funding given to help create the education packages that are still offered to this day. Our packages were designed for schools and organizations although we do share the same education with the general public, just with a little less detail. Just to give you an idea of some of our educational programs that Cooper's Gem Mine offers, our education package includes a 1-gallon bucket, barrel train ride and rock identification for all students at an affordable rate. Our education packages are very comprehensive on gems & minerals, fossils, and we even have a volcano demo for large groups and organizations such as schools, boys and girls club, boy scouts, girl scouts, and many other types of organization. The fun doesn't end there! We also have lots of coloring and activity sheets on our website and Facebook page to help with reinforcing what the children/guest have learned, while there take a break and watch a parody video about rocks and fossils. Cooper's Gem Mine is a true treasure hidden away in the mountains of Eastern Tennessee. How do we take care of our guest? We offer a variety of sizes and prices on our buckets that fits anyones budget. We always have a full knowledgable staff on hand to teach miners how to pan for gems and the identification of there gem stones. Please don't just take our word for it Rachel Dale reviewed us on Facebook and had this to say "My grandson went here for a field trip, really is a good place and very educational about the gems,well worth the trip. Go out and try it for yourself you won't be disappointed from what I experienced" we feel that many of our miners have had this very same or similar reaction over the years, so please take a moment and check us out online at www.coopersgemmine.education or https://www.facebook.com/coopersgemmine. Visit Cooper's Gem Mine where you can discover gems & minerals while becoming "A Legend in Your Own Mind." We hope you choose to visit us real soon so you can get a taste of mining and treasure hunting. You choose your bucket size, as we have many to choose from and start your adventure on what might be greatest hunt of all. What you find is yours to keep. you can find and discover anything from multicolored quartz, such Amethyst Quartz, Citrine Quartz, Emeralds Quartz, and many other precious and simi-precious types of gems and minerals.
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The modification of section 42 of the Children and Families Act has been extended from 31st May until 30th June at this time, to enable local authorities and health commissioning bodies to arrange reasonable alternatives to the usual service during the coronavirus outbreak.
Minister Ford’s letter to SEND schools
All schools are supported to be as inclusive as possible, with the needs of pupils’ with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities being met in a mainstream setting wherever possible. The four broad ‘areas of need’ are defined as:
Communication and Interaction
Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties
Sensory and Physical Needs.
From the January 2015, under Section 65 (3) (a) of the Special Educational Needs (Information) Regulations, all schools are required to publish an SEND Information Report on their school websites.
This report must contain SEND information as is set out in the Schedule, as well as utilising the Local Authority (LA) Local Offer. Consequently, the report should meet the needs of SEND pupils as determined by school policy and the provision that the school is able to determine. Please click on the link below to see our SEND Information Report for this academic year.
The Oaks Community Primary School’s SEN Information Report September 2020
Please click the link below for our SEND Policy.
Mrs S Price is the schools SENCo and also the Acting Assistant Headteacher. You can contact her via phone, email or you can make an appointment at the school office.
Email: stephanie.jackson@theoaks.cheshire.sch.uk
For additional information about how SEND children can be supported in school and at home please visit Cheshire West and Chester’s Local Offer Page that contains a wealth of information.
Cheshire West and Chester – Local Offer (opens in a new window).
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Iceberg the size of Delaware on track to slam into South Atlantic island
The world’s largest iceberg is closing in on a South Atlantic island and has the potential to cause major damage to wildlife if it becomes grounded near the island.
The “A68a” iceberg — which NASA estimates to be roughly the size of Delaware — broke off from the Larsen C ice shelf in Antarctica in 2017. Currently, it is making its way through the Southern Antarctic Front towards the island of South Georgia, according to the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
We are keeping a close eye on the A68a iceberg as it drifts through #SouthGeorgia waters. These shots taken from a @RoyalAirForce A400M aircraft provide a unique view. It was so huge it was impossible to capture its entirety in a single shot! #SGSSIdiscover pic.twitter.com/nX8ToUfQP9
— Government SGSSI (@GovSGSSI) December 5, 2020
The islands, roughly the size of Rhode Island, are a U.K. overseas territory about 800 miles southeast of the Falkland Islands. While there are scientific research bases located on the islands, it is an inhospitable environment and there are no permanent residents.
Government officials have been tracking the 4,200-square-km iceberg closely with the help of the British Royal Air Force, who conducted a reconnaissance mission over the iceberg capturing photos and videos of the large mass.
Satellite Imagery of Iceberg A-68A near South Georgia Island (Orbital Horizon/Copernicus Sentinel Data 2020 / Gallo Images via Getty Images)
“The sheer size of the A68a iceberg means it is impossible to capture its entirety in one single shot,” British officials said in a statement.
As of now, the iceberg is just 150 kilometers from the territory, according to BBC News. If it does collide with South Georgia Island scientists warn that it could threaten the wildlife ecosystem and animals’ access to food. A large number of whales, seals, and penguins feed off the coast of South Georgia.
We now have VIDEO of that @RoyalAirForce reconnaissance flight over #iceberg #A68a. There are some mighty fissures, and the sea around the berg is littered with bits and bobs. Watchout South Georgia! 🦭🐧 Read more: https://t.co/0hJP5fDdJ5 pic.twitter.com/MOWUWMuwZg
— Jonathan Amos (@BBCAmos) December 8, 2020
“Ecosystems can and will bounce back of course, but there’s a danger here that if this iceberg gets stuck, it could be there for 10 years. An iceberg has massive implications for where land-based predators might be able to forage,” said Professor Geraint Tarling, an ecologist at the British Antarctic Survey.
Based on water currents and weather conditions the iceberg is poised to strike the territory this month, according to the Royal Navy.
Source: NBC News
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Housewife Sentenced to Death for Killing Pastor Husband Over Phone Call from Lover
Sylvester Idowu in Warri
A 28 years old housewife, Mrs. Mary Attah, has been sentenced to death by hanging by an Effurun High Court for stabbing her husband who was a pastor with a kitchen knife and setting him ablaze.
The Judge, Justice E.I Oritsejafor, pronounced the accused guilty of the one-count charge preferred against her by the Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.
The offence is punishable under Section 319(1) of the Criminal Code Law, Cap C21, Volume 1, Laws of Delta State of Nigeria, 2006.
While delivering the judgement, Justice Oritsjafor held that the prosecution led by an Assistant Director, Mr. Patrick Mekako, was able to prove beyond all reasonable doubt the essential ingredients of the offence of murder against the accused person.
“I must also add that the evidence before this court does not and cannot support the plea of self defence in favour of the accused person. I agree with the learned Assistant Director for the prosecution that there is just no possible defence to avail the accused person when she stabbed her deceased husband in the neck with a knife and thereafter doused him with fuel before she struck the match on him,” he ruled.
Justice Oritsjafor held that the intention was to kill the deceased or do him grievous bodily harm.
“The law is trite that a man intends the natural consequences of his act. From the evidence before this court and in particular the extrajudicial statement of the accused person, Exhibit A and the evidence of PW1 and PW2 which corroborates and is consistent with the facts contained in the said extrajudicial statement, Exhibit A, I hold that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused person murdered her deceased husband on or about the 6th day of July, 2012, and I find the accused person guilty of the murder of Darlington Attah as charged. Accused person is accordingly, hereby convicted of the offence of murder.
“The sentence of this Court upon you, Mary Attah, is death by hanging by the neck till you be dead and may the Lord have mercy on your soul”, the court declared.
Prosecution, Patrick Mekako had told the Court that the accused who was married to Darlington Attah (now deceased) with four children, on or about the 6th day of July, 2012 at Effurun within the Effurun Judicial Division did attack her husband with a kitchen knife and stabbed him in the neck as a result of an alleged phone call from the husband’s lover.
The Court was further told that the accused was infuriated by the telephone call at a time they were having a ‘nice time’ which prompted her to rush to the kitchen, collected the knife and armed herself with grounded pepper which she rubbed on her husband’s face to immobilize him before stabbing him in the neck.
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For the Record: Buhari’s New Year Message
By Muhammadu Buhari
My fellow countrymen and women,
1. First, I would like to thank and praise the Almighty who saw us through the year 2020 and has given us the opportunity to witness the start of another new year. We especially thank God because the year 2020 was one of the most trying years since our existence as a Nation.
2. This can also be said about all other nations around the world, due to the challenges posed on our collective humanity by the novel COVID-19 pandemic.
3. While acknowledging that 2020 was a very tough year, we saw this year put to test our national resilience and ability to survive these tough times and also gave renewed hope that we will again brave any storms that lay ahead in 2021 and beyond.
4. As we celebrate the opportunity before us in this New Year 2021, we must also acknowledge the passing away of our brothers and sisters who didn’t make it into this New Year. May their souls rest in perfect peace.
5. We must remember that we also celebrated the historic occasion of our sixty years as an independent and sovereign country on October 1st 2020. In the spirit of hope and gratitude, I would like to remind us again that as a country on the difficult journey to nationhood and greatness, we have confounded the many pundits at home and around the world who never gave the newly-born country that emerged unto the world stage on 1st October 1960 a chance of surviving much longer than a few years.
6. Yet, here we are, 61 years by the next anniversary in October, and not only are we here, we are standing tall in the comity of nations as one country united under the will of God and also actively growing that indivisible Nigerian spirit that has enabled us, year after year, decade after decade, to weather all stormy waters and emerge stronger and better where others have fallen and disintegrated. This nation, this Nigeria will survive and thrive.
7. In this journey to nationhood, we have experienced the highs and lows. 2020 indeed came with a lot of challenges ranging from security and economic issues across the regions to understandable protests that were mainly led by our youths and served notice to the demand for police reforms and accountability. This government heard, this government listened and this government is committed to fulfilling the five demands of our youths, fully understanding that we all wish well for Nigeria.
8. In the midst of all these challenges, I had initially pledged that as your elected President and Commander-in-Chief, I would ensure that these ongoing challenges will be faced head-on with renewed determination and with all the appropriateness and urgency required. Your voices have been heard and we would continue to listen to you, and all the key stakeholders who are committed to the unity of Nigeria to ensure that every region of this nation is safe for us all, while guaranteeing that the future is also secure for the coming generation.
9. I wish to also use this occasion of New Year to reaffirm my commitment to the people of Nigeria, especially the youth who need our collective encouragement and support. In securing this nation we need to secure the future of our youth.
10. Our young people are our most valuable natural resource, at home and abroad. Their ingenuity, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit is evident to all. Many of our young people are excelling in various spheres of life including sports, entertainment, information and communication technology, commerce and are globally recognized as achievers.
11. As a Government we are committed to actively engaging with the creative energies of our young people. In this regard, we will partner with the legislature to develop an enabling environment to turn their passions into ideas that can be supported, groomed and scaled across regions. This will create vast opportunities in fintech, agriculture, business process startups and in the entertainment industry.
12. The year 2021 will indeed be a year where we will work to reinforce the hopes of fellow Nigerians in the vision of a united and progressive Nigeria. This administration would continue focusing on delivering key strategic priorities under our “SEA” – (Security, Economy and Anti-Corruption) Agenda. Some of the key priority areas we would direct our attention and strengths to include:
ON THE SECURITY:
13. Re-energizing and reorganizing the security apparatus and personnel of the armed forces and the police with a view to enhance their capacity to engage, push back and dismantle the operations of both internal and external extremist and criminal groups waging war against our communities in some parts of the country.
14. In line with the current security challenges, we are facing as a Nation, I would like to reiterate the promise I made recently when over 300 of our boys abducted from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara were successfully rescued by our security operatives.
15. The professionalism shown by our Security Forces and the collaboration from all stakeholders across both State and Federal Governments that led to the successful rescue of the boys is proof that Nigeria has the internal capacity to decisively deal with terror attacks on our citizens.
16. However, we recognize that we rapidly have to move to a more proactive and preemptive posture to ensure that these sorts of traumatic incidents do not become a norm. Our administration is fully aware of the responsibility we have to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians, and we will not relent in learning and adapting to changing threats to our national security and civic wellbeing.
ON THE ECONOMY:
17. Our focus is on revamping the economy through the national economic diversification agenda that supports the primary goal of national food self-sufficiency. This has helped reduce the growing food related inflationary figures and have in considerable measure positively impacted our food security status during the long months of the pandemic lock down.
18. We are also currently rebuilding our national infrastructure base and, in the process, introducing transformation through the rehabilitation, modernization, and expansion of the railway system, national roads and bridges both in rural and urban centres, alongside the airports and seaports.
19. The reforms we have put in place in the power sector would guarantee increased efficiency in our drive to significantly expand the generation and distribution of electricity for use in homes and factories.
20. As an administration we are currently undertaking a series of special interventions designed to boost job creation and support the entrepreneurial drive of our youths.
21. With the recent opening of our borders, we expect that the pent-up demand of legitimate cross-border and international trade will boost the fortunes of the many small businesses and agricultural enterprises that depend on Nigeria’s trade and commerce.
22. The message to our West African neighbours is that Nigeria is once again fully open for those willing to conduct business in a fair and equitable way.
ANTI-CORRUPTION:
23. On the anti-corruption drive of our administration, we have recorded substantial gains so far and this year, we are committed to continuing along the path of eradicating corruption, through collaboration with all the arms of Government to effectively prosecute this fight.
24. While we would be working with the Legislature to enact laws that would strengthen this fight, we would also be looking at reviewing some of our laws which would ensure that this fight is more effective. On the part of the executive, we would ensure the diligent and timely prosecution of corruption cases, while appealing to the judiciary to ensure that corruption cases are dispensed with expeditiously.
25. The persistence of various forms of violence has meant that in the most affected parts of the country, the fabric of inter-communal harmony woven through years of investment of effort at building trust, mutual respect, and harmony has been threatened.
26. Insecurity as a challenge has direct repercussions on our national economic stability, growth, and development, setting us back at critical points through the destruction of public and private investments.
27. In parts of the country where chronic poverty, social exclusion, and disillusionment among sections of the youth were already a problem, the cycles of violence that have been unleashed by mindless groups like Boko Haram and others have thwarted the efforts of government to undertake the social policy and associated investments that could make a huge difference in the quality of life of our citizens.
28. I am aware that for some of our compatriots, the progress we have registered since the inception of this administration is not nearly as fast or as sufficient as they would wish. I do not begrudge them their views in so far as they signify a wish, in which we all share, for only the very best for our country.
29. Nevertheless, I call upon all Nigerians to carefully recall the circumstances of our coming to office, the facts on the ground and the resources at our disposal since 2015 with the accomplishments of this administration.
30. As a people, we have shown admirable resilience in the face of every adversity, an unmatched capacity to recover speedily from every setback, an unparalleled generosity of spirit when we resolve our differences, and a constant readiness to invest faith and hope in the destiny we share as a united country built on the diversity of its peoples.
31. It is these attributes that underpin the Nigerian spirit of “can do, will do” that gives me hope that we shall yet get to destination and fulfill our calling together, especially with the solid resolutions we are setting in this new year.
32. Keeping our country on a forward march is a duty which we all have and share. In this regard, keeping our country safe from a resurgent cycle of COVID-19 as this administration finalizes its plans to procure and efficiently and effectively distribute the COVID-19 vaccines, I urge you all fellow citizens to observe strict COVID-19 prevention protocols.
33. As your elected President, my pledge to you is the same as it has always been; I will play my part fully and without fear or favour. I invite all of us to do the same. It is what we owe to the founding generation of our beloved country and also to the coming generation. It is what we desire for national prosperity for all demands.
34. Long Live the Nigerian spirit of oneness, togetherness, and unity. Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I wish you a Happy and prosperous New Year.
May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Full Text of the New Year Speech by President Muhammadu Buhari (January 1, 2021)
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MARK Brown, global head of equity research at ABN Amro in London, unexpectedly left the Dutch bank on Friday after what insiders described as a 'clash of personalities'.
His departure is expected to result in a reorganisation in the bank's equity division.
Deutsche Bank fired almost 50 of its worst-performing staff in Europe last week in its latest round of cost-cutting. The lay-offs are believed to affect every level of the German bank's equity division, including managing directors.
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Israel vs Russia 2000
2 August 2010 | Words Paul Brown | Photo UFWC Trophy
CLASSIC UFWC TITLE MATCH:
Israel 4-1 Russia, 23 February 2000
Friendly, Kiryat-Eliezer Stadium, Haifa, Israel
Scorers: Badir (2), Udi, Nimni (Israel); Beschastnykh (Russia)
The history of football in Israel is almost as complicated and confusing as the history of Israel itself. The Israel Football Association was formed in 1928, 20 years before the state of Israel even existed. For many years of no fixed abode, Israel have played under the governance of five of the six continental bodies, in Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, and South America. They actually won the Asian Nations Cup in 1964, before eventually joining UEFA in 1994.
Israel had made three previous attempts to take the UFWC title, in 1969, 1990, and 1997, losing out to Sweden, Greece, and Germany respectively. By contrast, Russia had already won 40 UFWC title matches (23 as the USSR).
The run-up to this game saw Israel (unassuming nickname: The Holy 11) in something approaching despair after an 8-0 aggregate stuffing by Denmark in the European Championships play-offs. But the Israelis learnt from their defeat. Appreciating that the Danes seemed to know something or other about the game of football, the Israel Football Association hired Danish coach Richard Moeller Nielsen.
His Israeli side boasted two Premiership midfielders in Walid Badir and Avi Nimni. Badir was a Wimbledon player, and Nimni was coming to the end of a short stay at Derby County. Another Israeli midfielder, Idan Tal, would sign for Everton for in the months that followed this game, although his two-year stay at Goodison Park was notable only for being extremely unnotable.
Russia also lined up with a handful of familiar names. Alexei Smertin was at Locomotiv Moscow, although he would later play for Chelsea, Portsmouth, and Charlton. Up front were Zenit St Petersburg’s Alexander Panov, soon to make a big money move to St Etienne, and Spartak Moscow striker Igor Titov, a great goalscorer unfortunately better known for failing a drugs test after a Euro 2004 play-off against Wales.
The game began with Israel in the ascendancy. Badir headed the first goal after just three minutes, debutant Kfir Udi walked in the second after a defensive mix-up, and Badir drove in the third when a misplaced clearance fell at his feet. 3-0 down at half-time, Russia replaced Panov with their highest post-USSR goalscorer Vladimir Beschastnykh.
The move appeared to pay dividends, as Beschastnykh converted a penalty in the 58th minute. Russia netted again and seemed to be back in the game – only for the goal to be ruled offside. Then Nimni scored a deflected shot for Israel to seal the 4-1 victory.
The Russian press hammered their team, and manager Oleg Romantsev was said to be close to quitting. ‘We are all to blame,’ said Russian assistant coach Mikhail Gershkovich. ‘We were very bad.’ Accordingly, that meant Israel weren’t particularly good, and, having held off Georgia in a 1-1 draw, the Israelis duly lost the UFWC title to the Czech Republic in April 2000 via a 4-1 reversal. However, the achievement of Israel cannot be overlooked, and they remain one of the unlikeliest sides ever to win the UFWC.
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Nir 19/11/2011 at 3:30 pm
We’re not that unlikely… We were ranked 16th three years ago and we did win the ANC. Zimbabwe and Peru with seven wins and Colombia with eight aren’t exactly likelier. Anyway, this is the first time I’m on this website, nice idea.
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Texas Woman Awarded $600,000 for UPS Discrimination: Why Didn't The Grievance Procedure Get her Job Back?
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Jurors hugged an Odessa woman who sued UPS for gender discrimination after two days of testimony that included lewd phrases directed at her.
Amber Ibarra claimed she was fired from UPS after being harassed because of her gender, and won $600,000 in a federal civil trial this week.
She now works for FedEx.
Ibarra worked with the Odessa UPS package center from June 1996 until July 2009 and said in a federal lawsuit that her supervisors and coworkers made offensive comments and discriminated against her because she was a woman, leading up to her firing.
Brian Carney, one of Ibarra’s attorneys along with Holly Williams, said in an interview that she worked her way up to be the only full-time woman driver at the facility, while fellow drivers made disparaging remarks about women being inferior to men.
“During that period, they had this kind of environment there where they made derogatory remarks about women,” he said. “She performed the job. No one had a complaint from UPS about how she did her job. No matter how they tried to run her off, she did what they asked her to do.”
Specifically, according to the federal complaint, Ibarra was routinely expected to make more deliveries than the male drivers and was ordered to deliver six 100-pound packages while pregnant that her manager “saved” for her.
It was when Ibarra was involved in an accident on June 23, 2009, when her vehicle struck a utility pole that her performance was scrutinized and she was ultimately fired, according to the complaint.
No one attempted to see whether the truck was drivable, according to the complaint, and several other drivers had been in accidents worse than hers but had not been fired, including several accidents involving fatalities.
Carney said the attorneys for UPS first said the appeals process out of the Midland/Odessa area did not reinstate her in defense of the dismissal.
The next defense, Carney said, was that the accident was the cause for her firing. Finally, he said, UPS attorneys argued that had they not fired her for the accident, they would have dismissed her for taking her personnel file without permission.
“It provides some closure and some vindication to what she’s been doing for the last four years,” Carney said.
The judge can still award Ibarra money she would have earned continuing to work at the business, Carney said, but has not yet made a ruling on that issue.
After the trial, Carney said jurors asked Judge Harry Lee Hudspeth if they could hug Ibarra.
The judge allowed them to after they were dismissed, Carney said, and all but one juror spoke with and hugged Ibarra after the trial.
Attorneys for UPS did not return a call for comment Thursday afternoon.
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Coming soon to TV CONFIDENTIAL: Singer, actress and comedienne Marilyn Michaels, America’s premier woman of a thousand faces and voices, on collaborating with her son, comedy writer Mark Wilk; the difference between an impressionist and an impersonator; and why it’s never a good idea to order halibut for delivery. Marilyn’s book, HOW NOT TO COOK FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, is not a cookbook, but it does offer a recipe for obtaining what you want in life without breaking your bank account or compromising your values. It’s also filled with great stories about Marilyn’s life and showbiz career. HOW NOT TO COOK FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE is available through Amazon.com and MarilynMichaels.com
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Podcast of TV CONFIDENTIAL, Show No. 435, Hour 2 with guest Titus Welliver is now available online for listening on demand
Show No. 435, Hour 2 with guest Titus Welliver Original Airdates: Jan. 25-27, 2019 Ed welcomes Titus Welliver, the actor who stars as LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch on the Amazon Prime series Bosch. Topics include Titus’ background as an … Continue reading →
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Michael Learned, Titus Welliver, plus More TV Finales: Next on TVC
Actors Michael Learned and Titus Welliver and authors Douglas Howard and David Bianculli will join us this weekend on TV CONFIDENTIAL, airing Jan. 25-27 at the following times and venues: Share-a-Vision Radio San Francisco Bay Area Friday 1/25 7pm ET, … Continue reading →
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Coming soon to TV CONFIDENTIAL: Titus Welliver on playing Harry Bosch on the Amazon Prime series Bosch, and some of the “Easter eggs” that viewers of the show can look for this season; the influence that Mark Harmon had on Titus while working together on NCIS, and how he tries to bring that same sensibility to the set of Bosch; his love of sixties television and which classic shows Titus has recently binge-watched with his kids. Season Five of Bosch premieres later in 2019 on Amazon Prime, while Seasons One thru Four of Bosch are available now for streaming on demand
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My Bryson Line walk will be powered by an incredible gift that I received four years ago at Royal Papworth Hospital – a new heart.
It still surprises me to say that I’ve had a heart transplant because, until 2011, my health had always been great and I was a fit marathon runner. But suddenly I found running to be hard and soon it became a major challenge just to climb a flight of stairs. It turned out that my heart muscle was disintegrating due to a previously unsuspected genetic defect. What’s more, there was no medical treatment that could stabilise, let alone improve, my failing heart.
So I was put on the waiting list for a heart transplant at Papworth, the UK’s leading heart and lung hospital. The doctors advised me that the shortage of donor hearts meant that it could be a long wait and, indeed, that a heart might not become available in time. Sure enough, a year later I was still waiting. Shortly after that, my heart became so weak that I was confined to a bed at Papworth. It was a terribly difficult time for my wife and three children, but they were incredibly supportive and kept me hopeful.
Then, at 2:00 am on the night of 13 August, 2013, a transplant coordinator gently woke me in my darkened hospital ward and said words that are burned into my consciousness: “Wake up, Eric. We think we’ve found you a heart.” After final checks on the heart and a quick good luck from my wife and 26-year-old son, I was rushed into an operating theatre. Twenty-two hours later I was awakened again – this time with a new heart and a new life! I wish I could explain what it was like, after two years of barely being able to detect my pulse, to feel a strong heart beating in my chest again.
I now have an amazingly normal life. I can run again, albeit slowly. I feel like I could walk forever – a feeling that will be put to the test by the Bryson Line! I have the great pleasure of helping out with my six grandchildren, all born since I went on the transplant waiting list. For all of this, I’m endlessly grateful to the family of my donor, who were so generous at a tragic time for them, and to the doctors and staff at Papworth, who took such expert and compassionate care of me.
I’m walking the Bryson Line because I want to raise funds that will give more people the second chance at life that I’ve been given. Papworth Hospital is doing globally pioneering work to significantly increase the number of hearts available for transplants by using a category of donor hearts that couldn’t be used in the past. Unfortunately, the NHS has not been able to fund the additional expense of this new procedure, so the funds must be raised through charitable donations. I’m also hopeful that my walk will encourage more people to register as organ donors and, crucially, to discuss their donation wishes with their families.
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15 Best Things to Do in Norwich (CT)
The city of Norwich grew up in the 17th century where the Yantic and Shetucket Rivers converge at the head of the Thames.
This spot was primed for a port and by the 18th century Norwich had lively shipping and shipbuilding trades where now there’s a picturesque riverside park.
The Native American Mohegan Tribe, present long before, has a reservation by the Thames just outside Norwich where there’s an ultra-modern casino resort.
An obelisk in marks the approximate resting place of the Mohegan sachem Uncas, from whom the land for Norwich was bought in the 17th century.
He led the Mohegans to dominance over rival tribes in the region by joining forces with the English colonists.
Elsewhere, Norwich has a classy art museum, a compelling history to uncover and a tempting array of pick-your-own fruit farms, wineries and craft breweries all in easy reach.
Let’s explore the best things to do in Norwich:
1. Slater Memorial Museum
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The kind of museum that any city would envy is in a beguiling Richardson Romanesque building, dating to 1886 and the career pinnacle of architect Stephen C. Earle.
On the grounds of the Norwich Free Academy, the museum is famed for its plaster casts of some of the great works of Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Renaissance sculpture.
That superlative collection is joined by high-quality permanent exhibitions of 20th-century American art, Asian art, African art, European decorative arts and a display recounting the round-the-world voyage made by the museum founder William Slater and his family in 1894-95. The airy Converse Art Gallery stages six temporary exhibitions a year, including the annual Connecticut Artists Juried Exhibition.
2. Mohegan Sun
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Towering over the Thames River from the west bank is an ever-expanding casino resort run by the Mohegan tribe on their reservation.
Mohegan Sun has 1,563 rooms, two casinos with hundreds of slots, a 10,000-seater arena and entertainment venues like the Wolf Den, booking classic acts like Blue Öyster Cult and Salt-N-Pepa.
The Mohegan Sun Arena is home court for the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun, and stages NCAA Division 1 games and WWE events.
The line-up of major recording artists to play dates here is strong and includes names like Taylor Swift, Jay-Z and Fleetwood Mac.
The resort has 46 dining options, eight clubs, a luxury spa and golf course, and plays host to major events in summer like the New England Food Truck Festival at the end of August.
3. Casino of the Sky
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Casino Of The Sky
The centrepiece of Mohegan Sun since 2001, the Casino of the Sky has 11,000 square metres of gaming, with 600 slot machines and blackjack and roulette tables, all drenched in opulence.
High above the casino floor are the sun, moon and stars on the largest functional planetarium dome in the world.
Wombi Rock meanwhile is three storeys high and made up of 12,000 pieces of onyx gathered from quarries in Mexico, Iran and Pakistan.
These were then shipped to Carrara, Italy to be fused into kaleidoscopic panes of glass.
Wombi Rock holds the Vista Lounge club, looking over the entire gaming floor, and set up with a cocktail bar, dance floor and plush alcoves to hang out in.
4. Leffingwell House Museum
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Leffingwell House Museum
The oldest elements of this Colonial-era house, held as one of the most complete in New England, date as far back as 1675. The Leffingwell House grew over the next century, and its present layout is a rough square with two main facades and a configuration that looks like two saltbox houses have been attached at a corner.
A clue to the building’s hotchpotch evolution lies in the unusual number of kitchen hearths.
As a tavern, the Leffingwell House was an important meeting place in the run-up to the Revolutionary War, and had become a spacious home to a patriot by 1776. In the spring and summer months you can visit the house on Saturdays to see historic pieces going back to the foundation of Norwich in 1659, and immerse yourself in the 18th-century way of life.
5. The Spa at Norwich Inn
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On the way to Mohegan Sun is a spa often hailed as the best in the state by several publications or their readers (YANKEE Magazine, New England Travel & Life, Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Magazine). You can find out for yourself why The Spa at Norwich Inn is held in such high esteem, whether you want beauty treatments, to detox, rejuvenate or just leave your cares behind for a few hours.
On hand at the spa are 37 treatment rooms, a fitness centre, indoor pool, salon, sauna and a more besides, all in 42 blissful acres of ornamental gardens
6. Mohegan Park
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Mohegan Park
The largest park in Norwich is a generous sweep of woodland enclosing Spaulding Pond.
There are formal spaces next to the water, where you’ll come across square, pavilion and fountain.
One of the prettiest parts is the path across the pond’s earthwork dam, through pergolas and beds of flowering plants.
Mohegan Park’s gardens are a real treat in June and July, and the rose garden is hired out at this time for wedding ceremonies.
For outdoor recreation there’s a swimming area, nature trails, playgrounds for kids and a multi-use ballfield.
7. Dodd Stadium
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Dodd Stadium
Can you get more American than a hot dog, beer and a ballgame on a warm summer’s evening? A few Minor League franchises have come and gone in the 25 years since the Senator Thomas J.
Dodd Memorial Stadium was completed.
As of 2019 the main tenants are the Norwich Tigers, a Short Season A-affiliate of MLB’s Detroit Tigers.
The ballpark seats 6,270 and as of 2019 is set for a round of improvements, including LED lighting.
Food is as much a part of the experience here as in the big leagues, and while you watch some potential Major League stars you can munch on pizza, pretzels, gourmet burgers, nachos, Philly cheese steaks or ballpark staples like hot dogs and peanuts.
The stadium is almost never sold out, and the best seats go for as little as $12.
8. Yantic Falls
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Yantic Falls
Something you might not expect in Norwich is a roaring waterfall almost in the middle of the city.
Yantic Falls is the birthplace of Norwich’s industry, going back to a grist mill that cropped up here in the 17th century.
Earlier the waterfall is believed to have been the site of numerous deaths when members of the Narrangansett tribe fell into the chasm after being chased by Uncas’ Mohegans following a battle in 1643. A footbridge takes you over the 12-metre drop and its forbidding rocks, and when the sun is low the falls’ mist will make a rainbow.
9. Howard T. Brown Memorial Park
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Howard T. Brown Memorial Park
This little park is in the Norwich Harbor District and has a romantic location where the Yantic and Shetucket meet at the head of the Thames River.
There’s a path to enjoy this large expanse of water, and a bandstand encircled by manicured hedges.
As information boards will tell you, this was the scene of heaving wharves and shipyards 300 years ago.
Chelsea Landing as it was known was a mass of schooners, brigs and sloops unloading goods from the Caribbean and Europe.
By 1774, at the dawn of the Revolutionary War, Norwich was the 12th largest in the colonies due to this brisk trade.
10. Epicure Brewing
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Epicure Brewing
A couple of streets in from the old harbour you can sit down with a pint, half-pint or flight of craft beer from Wednesday to Sunday.
With exposed pipes overhead, Epicure Brewing has a neatly designed 75-seat taproom pouring a range of beers brewed onsite in a 15BBL system.
On tap in summer 2019 were the light and crisp First Pilsner, the clean, gently-hopped Stay Pretty blonde, Finnegan Dealt It Irish red, with caramel notes, the full-bodied Lightning Struck Twice oatmeal ale, and a line-up of citrusy IPAs.
Epicure Brewing prides itself as a “Bring Your Own Food/Make Yourself at Home” kind of place, and there are Korean, Mexican, Indian and Pizza joints within a minute or two on foot.
11. Mashantucket Pequot Museum
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Mashantucket Pequot Museum
To get a deeper sense of the area’s Native American past you can make the short trip to this museum in Mashantucket, run by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
On display are artefacts from all nine of the Native American peoples of eastern United States, with pieces dating from the 1500s to the 1900s.
Complementing these collections are ambient sound, interactive stations, life-size dioramas, photography and footage.
To illustrate, “Glacial Crevasse & A World of Ice” takes you to the depths of an Ice Age glacier and “Arrival of the People” explores Native American creation stories.
You can get a sense of how the warming climate changed life in the Northeast 6,000 years ago, and at “Pequot Village” you’ll see the various skills practised by the Peqout tribe in the 16th century.
From there you’ll learn about colonisation, the Pequot War of 1637 and the dramatic changes experienced by the tribe from the end of the 17th century to the present.
12. Holmberg Orchards & Winery
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Holmberg Orchards & Winery
Now in its fourth generation, the Holmberg Orchards farm was first purchased by a newly immigrated Swedish couple in 1896. The sons of the founders planted fruit trees in the 1930s, and by the 1960s Holmberg Orchards was one of New England’s foremost fruit-growers.
You can pick your own fruit from June to October, starting with blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.
Peach and nectarine season begins in late-July, while the farm’s many apple varieties are ready from mid-August to October, partly coinciding with pumpkins in fall.
The farm market is open all year for seasonal fruit and vegetables, some grown here and some sourced locally.
There’s also baked treats, hard cider, local homemade sauces and cider-scented candles.
Since the 2000s the family has broadened its scope to include winemaking, growing Gewurztraminer and Pinot Blanc, which go into four varietal wines.
Come to try these, and a range of fruit wines on weekend afternoons at the farm’s Wine Barn.
13. RoseGarden Ice Arena
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RoseGarden Ice Arena
For affordable family fun, Norwich has a well-liked ice rink hosting Public Skate sessions every day of the week.
You can get on the ice for $7 ($4 for kids and seniors), and skate rental is $5. On Friday nights the lights go down for a special Laser Skate event.
The RoseGarden is a local hockey facility hosting youth and AHL (Adult Hockey League) games.
You can join in the action at pick-up games provided you’ve got all the right gear.
If your form needs a little work, or you have children who need to learn how to skate the rink’s Ice Academy offers lessons for skaters of all standards aged three and up.
14. Norwichtown Historic Cemetery
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Norwichtown Historic Cemetery
If you need any more proof of Norwich’s historical significance you’ll find it at this cemetery dating back to 1715. Charged with atmosphere, the Norwichtown Historic Cemetery is in two portions linked by a little footbridge, and at the parking lot on Old Cemetery Lane there’s a box with leaflets telling the site’s story.
Among the more important burials is the mother of Benedict Arnold, who was born in Norwich and famously switched sides in the Revolutionary War.
Another is Samuel Huntingdon, one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence and the President of the Continental Congress from 1779 to 1781. In the build-up to Halloween the town puts on ghost tours in this rather spooky place.
15. Preston Ridge Vineyard
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Preston Ridge Vineyard
This vineyard tended by two families is in the pastoral hills across the Thames from Norwich.
The location could hardly be prettier, on a ridge where you can watch the Connecticut countryside unfold for 20 miles.
Preston Ridge grows mostly white grapes like Traminette, Vidal Blanc, Riesling, Cayuga and Chardonnay, but also reds like Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon in its 60 acres.
The Vidal Blanc, Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon varietal wines have picked up Amenti del Vino and CT Specialty Food Association awards in the last few years.
The tasting room, open Friday to Sunday, is adorable and has a deck so you can marvel at the vine-laded hillside and rolling woodland behind.
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Commissioners berated for missing ShotSpotter presentation
Joseph P. Smith
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MILLVILLE - Residents pushing for Millville to start using an automated gunfire detection system took aim at city commissioners for not attending a recent, privately organized presentation by the company marketing the system.
SST Inc., a California-based firm that markets the ShotSpotter system, sent a representative to the Phenom Factory on May 31 to meet with residents. The company earlier this year met with police officials.
RELATED NEWS: Firm promises results on finding gunfire sources
Resident Tim Carty, who organized the May 31 meeting, individually called out the four commissioners for their absences on Tuesday night. He juxtaposed each one’s campaign slogan about making the city a better place to live against the fact none attended.
“Commissioner Sooy and Compari, when you both were running for commission your campaign slogan was, quote, 'New Team For A Better Millville,'” Carty said. “I didn’t see the both of you there. But I do see you trying to get the community involved with having your town hall meeting. And now you have the … radio show.”
Carty noted that Mayor Michael Santiago also had not attended the earlier briefing for police officials, even though he is director of Public Safety.
“But this would have been a great opportunity for you to come out and actually see the presentation and also ask the questions,” Carty said to the mayor. “And actually be seen in the public eye, since you’ve taken some heat by the residents on the crime in this city.
“You have stated at public meetings that you didn’t think the system would work,” he said. “And just maybe, if you had come out, you could have asked the questions and gotten your answers. So honestly, what are you doing to make Millville’s future better?”
Millville police for the month of May reported investigating 12 reports of gunfire and no arrests.
RELATED NEWS: Police interested in ShotSpotter
Commissioner Lynne Porreca Compari was the only member to say that she had planned to attend. A last-minute, unspecified conflict kept her from going, she said.
“I do take safety seriously,” Porreca Compari said. “I have tried to do whatever I can do through my department to gear our budget that way. That’s what I have control over. I don’t have control over budgets in other departments.
“This year, we can’t do anything with ShotSpotter as it is because the budget is set,” she added. “And we don’t have that great amount of money to spend, and we can’t do anything to get it at this point of time.”
Porreca Compari, Joseph Sooy, and Santiago insisted that they have not made decisions on whether to subscribe to the ShotSpotter service. SST only offers the system on a lease basis. The first year cost would be $235,000, dropping to $195,000 in subsequent years.
The city is looking for funding for ShotSpotter to come from a federal grant. The city and Millville Housing Authority cooperated to write and file a grant application, but there has not been any word on whether it will be approved.
RELATED NEWS: Camden gunfire declines
“It looks like it’s going to be a significant, long-term cost to the city to keep it,” Sooy said. “So we need to balance with whatever other priorities we think will address the problem. Your concerns. Other concerns as well. So, it’s not a simple decision.”
Commissioner David Ennis did not try to rebut Carty’s statement that he has reached a decision against the system. Carty cited a past statement by Ennis at a meeting to that effect.
“It’s not that I don’t value your thoughts,” Ennis said to Carty. “I simply tend to look at things from a different perspective because I’ve experienced it. I have the wounds that prove it and demonstrate it. Of course, I’m concerned about the gunfire.”
Ennis asked that residents allow the commission time to consider the proposal.
Santiago called it a “great cause.”
“No one is saying ‘no,’” said Santiago, a retired police officer. “It’s that we’re waiting for some money from the government that’s going to assist us to hopefully get this. I mean, I hear you. You sound a lot frustrated. First of all, we can tell you here, government doesn’t move fast.”
Joseph P. Smith; (856) 563-5252; jsmith@gannettnj.com
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The Free Library > Science and Technology > Chemistry > Pakistan Journal of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry > December 31, 2016
The Free Library > Date > 2016 > December > 31 > Pakistan Journal of Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
Distribution and Mobility of Arsenic Species in Solids and Leachate Composts.
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Byline: S. Hamida, F. Laborda, G. Cepria and D. Benouali
Because arsenic can exist in toxic and non-toxic forms, it is important to identify them in compost.
This organic material prepared from urban and agricultural wastes, is often used for recovering or remedying soils. As a matter of fact, it's important to control the mobility of arsenic and its different forms present in leachate composts. In this work total arsenic was determined in compost samples, previously submitted to acid digestion using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS). Total inorganic arsenic and As(III) results were compared with those directly determined in solids samples by Square Wave Voltammetry (SWV). It was found that two thirds of arsenic present in solids are in inorganic forms. As(III) is a minor component in the solid, detectable only in agricultural composts. In leachates, the inorganic arsenic was mobilized in his majority as As(III).
Keywords: Compost, Total arsenic, Inorganic arsenic, As(III), ICP-MS, Leachate, Mobility.
Arsenic is a toxic substance that seriously affects human health. That's why its limits in the environment, food and drinking water have been legally established. The World Health Organization (1993) guidelines for drinking water quality, recommend a maximum concentration of total arsenic of 10 ugL-1. On the other hand the European Union (2001) recommend a maximum concentration of total arsenic in compost according (Final report, 2004, commission europea Proyecto ENV.A.2/ETU/2001/24). The quality of compost in Spain is regulated by fertilizing law (Real decreto 506/2013 28 June for fertilizing products), but does not include arsenic concentrations as heavy metal. As a consequence, the appropriate analytical methods must be used to detect lower concentrations of arsenic. Many detection methods have been developed for determination of such lower levels [1,2].
These include Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), which can reach limits of detection 0.0006 ug L-1 in a solution that is continuously introduced at about 1 mLmin-1 with standard sample introduction via a nebulizer and spray chamber. ICP-MS is very used in the determination of arsenic, but the biggest drawback is possible interference due to the presence of chlorine in samples. This interference can be avoided by separation of the element from the matrix as a hybrid or by using plasma mixture of argon and nitrogen [3-6]. Arsine has been generated by chemical processes using tetrahydroborate in acid medium with ICP-MS or electrochemically in the cathode space of an electrochemical cell designed for that purpose [7-9]. It has also been emphasized that, the integration of continuous flow separation: Liquid Chromatography Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (HPLC/ICP-MS) makes the method more effective.
A further improvement of the method is the use of reaction/collision cell technology. In our work we are also interested by the electrochemical technique, Anodic Stripping Voltammetry (ASV) successfully used by Radke et. al., [10]. This method has the ability to detect and measure only inorganic arsenic species but at sub values of the order of ugL-1, because it is not possible to integrate a continuous separation method needed for speciation analysis.
Arsenic in aqueous solution can be found in oxidation condition state; As (III) as arsenious acid HAsO2 in reductor conditions until pH= 9 and As (V) as arsenic acid H3AsO4 at pH As (III) >As (V) >DMA (V) >MMA (V) [14].
The mobility of arsenic species in aqueous medium is limited by his adsorption on iron oxides, aluminum, and manganese. This adsorption occurs in oxidants conditions and acid pH, where As (V) adsorption is more favorable than As (III). This latter is more soluble, toxic and mobile than As (V), and able to migrate to aquifers [15]. The compost is applied for the recovering or remedying soils, and will be affected by the weather process (rain and irrigation). These conditions will mobilize arsenic present in the solid, according to the chemical form and physical-chemical interactions with other components. For this reason leachate operations were carried out to simulate natural mobilization, and the results obtained will indicate the mobilized fraction from compost to plants and aquifers [16, 17].
The main purpose of this paper is the speciation of different forms of arsenic in composts and leachates by ICP-MS which offers excellent sensitivity, wide linear dynamic range, isotope-specific detection capabilities, and fast detection. The mobility of As (III) and As (V) in solids and leachate composts were also discussed, and those results were compared to results obtained by SWV.
Experimental and Methods
Reagents and samples
The acid digestion of samples composts was achieved by microwave with EPA 3051 method [18]. The leaching was carried out with the method of Kosson et al., Col. for characterizing the mobilization of contaminants in residues [19]. The centrifugation was done with the membrane PVDF (Durapore, Millipore) 0.45um. Urban compost USRC3 was obtained by anaerobic digestion followed by composting. Urban compost USRC6 was obtained by only composting. The compost agromat CP-1 is the reference material. All the chemicals used in this work were analytical-grade reagents, HNO3, HCl purchased from Baker and Merck. Internals patrons of: arsenic 994 mgL-1, rhodium 10 mgL-1, indium 1000 mgL-1 and germanium 1000.6 mgL-1 were purchased from Fluka. Copper patron 1006 mgL-1 was purchased from Aldrich. Argon was used as collision gas and the instrumental parameters of ICP-MS were optimized with the use of indium (In) as internal standard. The conditions are indicated in Table 1.
Determination of arsenic in compost
Around 0.4 g of ground compost samples were weighed and 10 mL of concentrate HNO3 was added, then submitted with the target to assisted acid digestion microwave, following EPA 3051 method indicated in Table 2.
For the analysis of digested compost samples and target with ICP-MS, 5 mL of each one was diluted to 50 mL with HNO3 (1%). The determination of arsenic was achieved by external calibration between 0.1 ugL-1 and 100 ugL-1. The limits of detection were 0.01 ugL-1. The results of analysis of compost samples are regrouped in Table 3. The results obtained with reference material are in agreement with certified results and therefore validates our digestive procedure and analysis for the determination of total arsenic in compost samples.
Table 1. Optimized instrumental parameters of ICP-MS.
Parameter###Value
Power RI###1150 W
Rate of flow Ar
External###15 L.min-1
Intermediate###1.2 L.min-1
Nebulizer###0.9 L.min-1
Rate of flow sample###1.2 L.min-1
Collision cell/reaction
Rate flow Ar
Rpq###0.4 L.min-1
Rpa###0.5
###0
Determination of arsenic in lixiviates composts
Leachate compost samples were obtained by adding 400 mL of ultrapure water to 40 g of compost samples without grounding. The reference compost agromat CP-1 material was prepared by adding 40 mL ultrapure water to 4 g of CP-1. All samples were kept in airtight containers and submitted to rotary agitator with a velocity of 28+-2 rpm during 48 h at atmospheric temperature. Then the supernatant was stirred at 4000 rpm during 10 min, and filtrated with PVDF (Durapore, Millipore) 0.45 um membrane. The filtrate leachate was guarded in polyethylene tube in the refrigerator at 4degC for using later. For the determination of total arsenic in leachate compost samples, 5 mL of these latter were subjected to assisted microwave acid digestion, based on the EPA 3015 method indicated in the Table 2.
Table 2. Program of microwave acid digestion.
Power###Ramp###Temperature###Stay
W###Min###degC###Min
1600a###2a###165a###0a
1600b###10b###160b###0b
The digested leachates were traversed in a polyethylene tube, and carried to 50 mL with 1% of HNO3. For the total arsenic determination by ICP-MS, 5 mL of previous dissolution were diluted at 25 mL with 1% of HNO3. For the determination of total arsenic in leachate composts, 5 mL of these lixiviated and digested samples were diluted to 25 mL with 1% HNO3. The results of analysis by ICP-MS are regrouped in the Table 3.
Table 3. Total arsenic in composts and leachates by ICP-MS (n=3).
Sample###Total leachate###Total leachate###Total As###Certified
###arsenic mgkg-1###arsenic %###mgkg-1###value
###mgkg-1
CP-1###0.186+-0.005###3###5.72+-0.06###5.5+-1.9
USRC3###0.894+-0.010###23###3.84+-0.22
The percentage of arsenic that may be lixiviated and mobilized is <in agricultural compost (3%) than urban compost USRC3 and USRC6 (20-30%). Although the concentration of total arsenic in solid compost CP-1 is high, however its leachate concentration is smaller than that in USRC3 and USRC6 composts. The urban composts present a bigger proportion of soluble species.
Distribution of As(III) and As(V) species in solids and leachate composts
In Table 4, compared results of total arsenic in digested samples by ICP-MS and total inorganic arsenic (As (III) + As (V)), determined in solids samples by immobilized particle SWV are recapitulated.
Table 4. Total arsenic determined by ICP-MS compared to inorganic arsenic and As (III) determined by SWV.
Solid###As total###As###As(III)###As###As(III)
###mgkg-1###inorganic###mgkg-1###inorganic###%
###mgkg-1###%
CP-1###5.72+-0.06###4.08+-0.11###1.29+-0.41###71###23
USRC3###3.84+-0.22###2.51+-0.49###<0.3###65###-
USRC6###2.87+-0.03###1.78+-0.05###0.99. The supporting electrolyte used for the determination of As(III) was acetate/acetic acid buffer 0.1M with a pretreatment step at -1V 100s. The standard addition was with As (III): 3.56 - 6.79 -13.5 mg. kg-1 shown in Fig. 3 [21].
To obtain well shaped peaks having reproducible potentials and intensities, it was necessary to apply a reduction potential of -1.0 V for at least 10 seconds, followed by the corresponding square wave anodic scans. The optimum parameters were obtained by using synthetic samples prepared as described above. Optimization criterion was based on maximum peak height to peak width ratio. The optimized instrumental parameters were: amplitude 0.010 V, step potential 0.008 V and frequency 150 Hz. Voltammograms showed peaks for arsenic at -0.100 +- 0.007 V (n=5) in 0.1 M acetic acid-acetate buffer and at 0.054 +- 0.005V (n=5) in 1 M HCl.
More than 60% of the arsenic present in compost was inorganic, whose percentage was similar to that in urban compost and <that in agricultural compost, whose procedures of treatment and composting were different. The obtained results show that the origin and composting process do not affect the proportion of inorganic arsenic in compost. The presence of As (III) was detected only in CP-1, and impossible detectable in urban composts due to low concentration (<0.3 mgkg-1). Table 6 summarizes the concentrations of total lixiviate arsenic, inorganic arsenic and As (III) present in the leachate composts, where agricultural compost was mobilized as inorganic arsenic form and 2% of total arsenic present in the solid was as As(III) form. The composts from waste urban solids have different results, where USRC3 compost whose digestion before composting was anaerobic, have a percentage of inorganic arsenic (4%) smaller than USRC6 compost (13%).
This difference may be associated to the stabilization of organic matter in USRC3 compost, which contains humic acids 100 times higher.
Table 6. Total arsenic in lixiviates digested compost determined by ICP-MS compared to inorganic arsenic and As (III) determined in lixiviates compost by SWV.
Leach-###Total As###Inorganic###As(III)###Total###Inorg.###As(III)
ate###mgkg-1###As###mgkg-1###As %###As %###mgkg-1
CP-1###0.186+-###0.115+-###0.113+-###3###2###2
###0.005###0.013###0.023
USRC3###0.894+-###0.151+-###0.464+-###23###4###-
USRC6###0.846+-###0.379+-###0.425+-###30###13###-
Because the toxicity varies in species of arsenic and depends on the redox state and the physicochemical form, it's of great importance the speciation of those different forms presents in composts and leachates. Two thirds of arsenic present in solid composts are in inorganic form, where As(III) was the minority component, detectable only in agricultural compost. In the other composts, the concentration of As(III) was <0.3 mgkg-1. In the leachate composts, the inorganic arsenic was mainly mobilized as As(III) form. The mobilization of inorganic arsenic in compost may be influenced by the reduction nature of others components in compost, which will have serious environmental impact as As(III) toxic form.
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IntertopsPoker.com Celebrates Winner in the Billionth Hand Promotion
Lady Luck Hits at Intertops.com for one Lucky Poker Player
The Intertops.com Lady Luck was well and truly on the side of a 27 year old Finnish poker enthusiast, Petteri S. as he sat playing Texas Hold 'em on IntertopsPoker.com, when his table was handed the honor of receiving the 1,000,000,000th played hand on the network.
Petteri S. instantly won a cash prize and free entries to all guaranteed tournaments for a whole day. And if that wasn’t enough, he also received free entry to a $250,000 guaranteed tournament.
Using his alias "T-Bone-Pete", Petteri S is a new comer to the world of poker and started playing at IntertopsPoker.com just two days previously.
Petteri S said “I have only been playing poker for six months. I never imagined that I could win so big, so quickly. I started playing with Intertops.com because of recommendations online. It’s a ´big house´ with a long history online, so I thought it must be reliable. I think the poker software is also one of the best online.”
The Billionth Hand promotion was yet another Player initiative from IntertopsPoker.com, the site offering the most satellites to land-based tournaments online. IntertopsPoker.com is part of the Microgaming Poker Network, which is the fastest growing poker network on the internet.
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MaharajahClub.com Brings Online Gambling to India
MaharajahClub.com is set to widen its reach when play-for-fun only gaming site MaharajahClub.net goes live in India on November 1.
As the first online gaming site to specifically target the Asian market in the UK, Europe and South East Asia, Maharajah Club is ideally placed to make an impact in the up-and-coming market in India. The new US law making online gambling illegal is set to have an impact on the industry worldwide and as the focus switches to new markets, Maharajah Club will use its strong cultural relevancy and team of experts to make its mark in Asia.
India boasts one of the most rapidly growing economies in the world with highly educated affluent communities expanding at astronomical rates, a familiar environment for the gaming community. Poker is a very new recreation among India’s middle-classes and could follow other pop culture trends as an example of the way Indians strongly embrace western pastimes and passions.
As the first online gaming site to aim its launch towards the Asian market, MaharajahClub.net brings the fun side of gaming to India. Their new play-for-fun site will help grow the game on the continent by teaching first-timers how to play and increase poker’s widespread appeal among beginners and seasoned players alike.
Maharajah Club has already underpinned its commitment to India with its involvement in a Bollywood-based TV show and support for MahaCricket.com, a cricket website carrying news stories, latest stats and community news. This follows the news that Maharajah Club will be sponsoring the Asian Poker Classic (APC), which will be held at The Grand Resort in Goa, India from March 1-4 2007. The APC is the first major professional poker tournament to be held in India and will include players who have won $7,500 prize packages via satellite tournaments held at MaharajahClub.com.
Sachin Pawa, CEO of Maharajah Gaming, says, “This is the first time an online gaming company has targeted an audience based on ethnicity. It happens in land-based casino around the world. By targeting ethnically, we can cater to the culturally specific needs of our clients in a way that no other casino on the net can.”
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Household Slots Tournament Adds Excitement
Husband and wife compete against each other on WebTV & computer
Logged on side-by-side – one on the household computer and the other using WebTV – a husband and wife team at Slotland.com has created their own household slots tournament. When players TOOTY and REENY34 go head to head, the jackpot prize -- picking a chore for the loser to do -- is better than cash they say.
“My wife and I have been pulling slots at Slotland.com for over seven years now,” said TOOTY, “But this month was special because we purchased a new computer and now we play in the same room, at the same time. I’m on WebTV because the TV screen is bigger and my wife is on the computer because she says it’s faster.”
The pair starts out with $100 each and they can choose whatever games they like. Every three hours, whoever has the most money picks one chore from a list of chores for the other to complete during their break.
In a recent after-dinner tournament, they each won $250 within twenty-five minutes hitting four of a kind at Jacks or Better – TOOTY twice on $5 bets and REENY34 just once but with a $10 bet. TOOTY later changed strategy when REENY34 took the lead and switched to placing max bets playing the Treasure Box slot machine.
“After three hours of competition, my wife had $900 in total wins and I had $700. I did the chore that night!”
“Many other online casinos don’t allow two members of the same household to open separate accounts,” said Hannah Morante of Slotland.com. “Which means Slotland.com is about the only place where you can enjoy head-to-head competitions.”
“Actually, they could have as many friends join them as they can fit in their living room,” reminds Slotland.com Mobile Gambling Manager, Martin Smith. “You can play our most popular slots on any mobile phone or PDA!”
America -- Intertops is Open for Business
Pioneering Online Gaming Site will Allow Americans to Play
Intertops announced today that they remain open for business and will accept all bets and process all payments from American citizens.
Developments in Washington, DC earlier this month compelled publicly-traded gaming sites such as 888.com and PartyPoker to cease all US services. All services at Intertops.com will seamlessly continue, offering sports betting, casino, poker and games.
Intertops commented, “We consider online gaming to be legal in most U.S. states and sanctioned by the World Trade Organization.”
“We are licensed and regulated in both Canada and Antigua and comply with every law within the jurisdictions in which we operate. We are dedicated to offering our worldwide customers a efficient and enjoyable service via our online sportsbook, casino, poker room and games. As a privately owned and independent company we have arranged to fully accept and disperse payments for US-based gamblers.”
After offering the world’s first online betting platform in 1996 and an online casino in 1997 Intertops.com started its poker room and games in 2003. Intertops will not only continue to serve its own customers but has made arrangements to accommodate an considerable amount of new customers that have lost their betting accounts due to the shut-down of many online gaming sites earlier this month.
Intertops added “Intertops has been in business for 23 years, 10 of them online. Our reputation as a responsible and trustworthy gaming site stands alone. We will continue to ensure that deposits and payouts are as quick and safe as they have always been.”
There IS Something You Can Do About New U.S. Anti-Gaming legislation
Pass around videos that show Frist and gang for what they really are, send emails to the Senators and Congressmen, write to the media!!!
Poker Patriots provides players, operators and affiliates of the online gambling industry with the tools, training, resources and support needed to fight the Internet Gambling Prohibition Bill. They believe Americans should have the freedom to play, bet, wager, or gamble on their favourite games of skill and chance, be it poker, blackjack, bingo or backgammon. Join the revolution!
The APCW (Association of Professional Casino Webmasters) is asking for the help of players, webmasters, and online casinos to fight the hypocritical, lying, corrupt American political machine. Please watch their videos, download them, and send them to your friends and family! www.APCW.com also has phone numbers and addresses for US Senators, Congressmen and media.
These APCW videos would be funny if your freedom wasn't at stake:
How the US Congress Betrayed the US People
The Truth About the Corrupt Politicians who Passed the Gambling Ban
Sen. Frist and the Online Gambling Ban (A.K.A. Mr. Bill Goes to Washington)
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I-Gaming Industry Unites at EiG in Barcelona
Over 1,050 i-gaming professionals from 42 countries converged last week in Barcelona for the European i-gaming Congress and Expo (EiG). At this, the biggest EiG to date, the general feeling was that there has never been a more important time for the i-gaming industry to come together and speak with one voice.
EiG opened with a message that both surprised and touched the packed conference room. David Carruthers, former CEO of BetonSports, spoke via video from his residence in St Louis, USA. Carruthers couldn’t speak about his upcoming legal battle but said he was "strong, fit and in high spirits" and is "preparing for the final outcome of his nightmare." He thanked the industry for its support.
EiG, produced by ATE and River City Group which are divisions of Clarion Events, is the first major i-gaming gathering since the arrests which have rocked the industry and sent i-gaming share prices plummeting.
After the video, Norbett Teufelberger, co-CEO of Bwin spoke rousingly about his experience of being held by the French authorities. "We have been treated as criminals," he stated. He called on the industry to put aside their usual competitive stance to unite and fight together to defend the besieged industry.
The conference programme spanned three days, featuring many more of the biggest names in the industry. Sessions of particular interest included the Monopoly Debate, which brought together state and private operators, including the CEOs of Norsk Tipping and Ladbrokes Nordic, in a frank discussion. The session attendees were also very interested in the news that the European Commission had that day decided to question France, Italy and Austria about their cross-border gambling legislation. The session on USA concerns also drew much interest, with worrying information on the ease with which UK nationals can be extradited to the US.
Running alongside the conference was a 46-stand exhibition showcasing numerous new products and services for the i-gaming industry. Feedback from the exhibitors was extremely positive, with several reporting multiple deals being signed over the three days.
On Friday the 13th, the last day of the Congress, President Bush signed and passed into law the “Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act 2006” which criminalises online gambling firms operating in the US. The general consensus was that this was a sad day for US consumer choice.
The conference sessions closed with a flourish, with a CEO panel that included Mitch Garber of PartyGaming and John Anderson of 888.com. Considering the events of the last couple of weeks, all were impressed by their commitment to sharing their thoughts with the industry.
Whilst all being positive about the future of the industry, the panel warned against the smaller private operators not taking the new law seriously, with Garber concluding “I think it's very brave of private company operators to think that they're not going to be next to be indicted, arrested and pursued.”
Interesting times indeed for an industry that includes some of the most entrepreneurial minds in the business world.
America Has Been Fristed
Black Friday the 13th for Online Gambling in the U.S.
I don’t often write editorial comment specifically for my blog. If you received this story by RSS, sorry for sending you a rant instead of online casino news. Most of the stories here are from news releases and interesting stories that I’ve found surfing online gambling news. But events that have rocked the online gambling business over the last two weeks move me to come out of the cyber-woodwork and comment on how furious I am about the new anti-gambling laws that have been passed in the United States.
The way this backhanded legislation was pushed through in the middle of the night of the last night of a session, and tacked on to some other bill that everyone was automatically voting for, is disgusting. America has been Fristed. I can’t wait for the backlash from online poker players and sports bettors when they realize that they are no longer allowed to choose those kinds of entertainment! Pleeeeease tell me that right-wing fundamentalist control-freeks are not the majority in America.
I had the pleasure of coordinating Aces.com’s movie sponsorship publicity this summer and have run lots of stories about that here and on my other blog. Aces was part of Sportingbet Plc and has just been purchased by another group. We may not hear much from them for a little while…
There’s also lots of Slotland.com stories here. Slotland.com’s players are mostly European, so that softens the blow of the new US legislation. Watch for ongoing stories, especially about mobile gambling.
MaharajahClub.com is a casino for Indians outside India that’s doing a million dollar poker tournament in Goa, India next year. I’ll be following that. I’ll also be publishing stories from Intertops, WireCard and Orbis.
I hope that Americans that enjoy online gambling – and there are millions and millions of you – will be very vocal and protest what is happening. I hope you continue to play just as long as Neteller and your credit card company will allow you to. (As I understand it, unless Neteller stands up to the U.S. and refuses to comply with that “foreign” legislation, that’s till next summer.) But what I really hope is that this Bill that infringes so blatantly on your right to choose your own entertainment will be overturned somehow.
Don’t worry. When you’re allowed to play poker and casino games again, they’ll still be there. Europeans, Asians and South Americans will keep them busy till you come back. Until then, maybe learn to knit… Go for a walk… ;)
New European Roulette Improves Players’ Odds
No 00 in French version of Aces.com’s new instant-play casino game
Aces.com ’s newest game – European Roulette – improves players’ odds by eliminating the extra zero added to the American version of “The Game of Kings”. The game is one of the popular online casino’s new instant play Flash games that require no downloading or installation.
“Why would we add a game that pays more winnings than the one we had?!” laughed Rene Quesada, Manager of Aces.com. “Because if they play it in Vegas, we’ve got it at Aces.com. Simple as that. European Roulette is increasingly popular on the Strip these days so we’ve got to have it at Aces.”
The first form of Roulette, invented in the seventeenth century by mathematician Blasé Pascal, had no zeros. Early Monte Carlo casino operators added the zero to improve the house odds. When the game arrived in the U.S., Americans added the double-zero to give the ball one more place to land and thus improve the house’s chances even further.
There are two other differences between the European and American games. In American Roulette, each player has their own color of chips, all worth the same value. Standard casino chips of differing values are used in the European game. Also, the European table is much larger than the American version, so the European croupier uses a rake to clear chips while their American counterpart does this by hand. Of course, Aces.com’s cyber-croupier just clears the board with a click.
Aces.com offers online gamblers all the betting opportunities they have in Las Vegas: casino games, poker, sports betting and horse racing. Later this month, the Vegas-style online casino will be adding three more games to its comprehensive suite of table and card games.
MaharajahClub.com Launches Cricket Focused Sportsbook
New Online Sportsbook for South East Asian Players
MaharajahClub.com has launched the first online sportsbook for South East Asian gamblers. MaharajahClub.com is the only online gaming site aimed at South East Asians living in the UK, Europe and South East Asia. The sportsbook – with a special focus on cricket – is live and will include online betting for football, horse racing/ante post, greyhound racing/ante post, American football, basketball, boxing, bowls, darts, golf, ice hockey, motor sport, rugby union and snooker.
Maharajah Club has entered into a marketing agreement with online sports betting and casino operator Interactive Gaming Holdings (IGH). The new deal will substantially increase the variety of experiences open to members of MaharajahClub.com and enable Maharajah Club to offer a full-service package to its members. With a focus on cricket, Maharajah Club is bound to prove the best location for South East Asian gamblers.
Sachin Pawa, CEO of MaharajahClub.com, said, “Launching a sportsbook was always part of our plan, so we are extremely excited to have it live, adding to our poker and casino offerings. Additionally, since cricket is adored by millions worldwide, and is an especially important sport in South East Asia, we are thrilled to be the specialists in the sport. We are certain our sportsbook will prove to be a very important addition to our portfolio.”
John Heaton, Chief Executive of IGH, said, “We are quite excited about our alliance with Maharajah Club. It will give us access to the Asian gaming market at an elementary stage of its development with a partner who understands the culture. We believe that this gaming market will be of great significance in terms of our future success.”
Slotland.com Honoured at eGaming Review Awards on Monday
First mobile slot machine provider nominated in “Best Mobile Operator of the Year” Category
The first company to launch real-money slot machines for mobile phones and PDAs is once again being recognized for its pioneering efforts in the new and rapidly developing mobile gambling arena. Slotland.com, best known for it’s large and frequently hit jackpots and attentive customer service, has been nominated in the “Best Mobile Operator of the Year” category of the prestigious annual eGaming Review Awards.
Slotland.com, which celebrated its eighth anniversary online this summer, launched its first mobile phone game a year ago and has been adding original new slot machines to its mobile gambling suite ever since. With thirteen unique slot machines on their web site and three available on mobile phones and PDAs, Slotland.com is one of the world’s most innovative and trustworthy online casinos.
“Eight years of experience in providing online entertainment has taught us that players like new, original games,” said Slotland.com Mobile Gambling Manager Martin Smith. “We develop our own games – you won’t see our slot machines anywhere but Slotland.”
At a gala ceremony in London on October 9th, eGaming Review Magazine will present awards in sixteen categories, recognising achievements from all corners of the egaming industry. Each award will be judged by an impartial panel of industry experts.
The “Best Mobile Operator of the Year” award will be presented to a company that excelled in the mobile sector, including casino, poker, sports betting and soft game operators. It will assess only the mobile service offered and will not take into consideration online support.
Slotland.com was recently voted “Most Unique Slot Site” and “Best Progressive Jackpot Site” by Strictly Slots Magazine readers and was named “Best Web TV” in a Gambling Online Magazine poll. The company was a finalist in the “Mobile Gambling Company” category of the ME Awards presented last month in London.
Celebrity TV Poker Tournament Host Brandi Williams to MC Aces.com's Star-studded Movie Gala
Aces.com & Alex Quinn Presents Attract A-List Crowd to ‘Aces the Movie’ DVD Release Party at the Beverly Hills Friars Club
TV poker tournament host Brandi Williams will MC Aces.com’s star-studded Hollywood gala celebrating Warner Brothers’ release of Aces the Movie, the sexy new poker movie sponsored by the popular online casino. The event, organized by celebrity party planners Alex Quinn Presents, will be held at The Friars of Beverly Hills on October 6th. Jazz/hip hop fusion artists 2Deep will entertain at the casino-themed extravaganza. Hundreds of Aces.com players have received special invitations and five Aces.com tournament champions are being flown in to attend the gala.
Aces the Movie director and producer Daniel Zirilli and Christina Morris, star of the film, will be special guests.
“This party is the culmination of our sponsorship of Aces the Movie,” explained Aces.com Manager Rene Quesada. “We’re sending DVDs to our members, we’ve had the director and cast hosting online tournaments, and we partied at the WSOP with Christina Morris and Sheena Chou, two of the stars of the movie.”
MC Brandi Williams has been called the ‘Queen of Hearts,’ and the ‘Princess of Poker’ by every gambling magazine on newsstands and over 7 million viewers worldwide watch her every week as host of the hugely popular show ‘The Ultimate Poker Challenge.’ The 24 year old who was named ‘One of the 50 Sexiest Women of 2005’ by Femme Fatales Magazine has worked alongside American Idol’s Ryan Seacrest, and has shared the stage with other celebrities such as Alan Thicke and Donny Osmond. The former Arizona Cardinals Cheerleader just shot a pilot for the producers of Extra for a teenage version of their highly rated show.
“Brandi will keep the evening moving all right,” said Francine Marseille of event coordinators Alex Quinn Presents. “It’s going to be a casino night – Brandi will be introducing winners when she’s not schmoozing the red carpet crowd or playing a few casino games herself.”
2Deep -- saxophonist Vondell Henderson & vocalist Mike J (Michael Kurt Jackson) -- will keep the crowd swaying to their unique fusion of Contemporary and Classic R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz and Soul. 2Deep appeared last month at the Vanguard Hollywood and BB Kings, and have just released a new single, “Somebody”.
Other celebrity guests include:
- Cher Tenbush, 2006 winner of the CW hit reality series ‘Beauty and the Geek’
- Eric Schiffer, socialite, film actor and best selling author of “Emotionally Charged Learning”
- Al Bandiero, star of "Desire", a new nighttime drama on Fox's My Network TV
- Anthony Ghannam, Disney voice actor who most recently played "Ronno" in Bambi 2 and "Huayna" in Kronk's New Groove
- Burke Bryant, star of the 2006 hit show “Alive!” currently in three-picture deal with Paramount Pictures including soon-to-be-released “Sins”.
Bowmans Launches First Ever Hockey Handicapping Competition
Players predict NHL results to win over $22,000 CAD
The first ever ‘Pick’em to Win’ hockey handicapping competition has been launched by Bowmans.com, the name to trust in wagering since 1985. The completely free-to-enter competition starts today October 2nd and gives players the chance to win $800 (CAD) every week of the 2006/2007NHL season.
Easy to enter and to play, this game involves players picking the teams they think will win the 10 NHL games, which are posted by Bowmans.com every Wednesday from the weekend’s schedule. That’s it – no lines, no point spreads, it’s just a case of ‘pick’em to win’. The prize is divided between the top handicappers every week who get 28 chances to win as much as they can from the overall prize fund of $22,400.
To take part in the competition, all players need a valid Bowmans.com account (no deposit required) and a PIN number. Again, this is easy, just log on to the Bowmans.com website and register a user name and password. Players can then choose the 10 teams they think will win and submit their free entry by 6:00pm EST on the Friday before each weekend’s games. Results are posted on the website at 12:00 noon the following Monday. Lasting for the entire NHL season, the contest runs from 2nd October 2006 to the end of the last game, likely to be on 8th April 2007.
Sara Waller of Bowmans.com said: “We are absolutely delighted to be running this unmissable handicapping competition. Not only will people have loads of fun seeing if their predictions are correct but they will also get the chance to win a lot of money – which isn’t bad for a competition that’s completely free-to-enter!”
To Register, Play and see full Contest Rules and Terms and Conditions just Click Here.
GameAccount Re-invents Blackjack
Multiplayer Blackjack Tournaments for the Poker Generation
GameAccount, the world’s largest provider of person-to-person (P2P) games this week introduced Multiplayer Blackjack, a unique skill-based version of the casino classic. Players rely on their card-counting skills and mastery of strategic play to outwit their opponents in real-time multiplayer tournaments.
GameAccount, short-listed for two 2006 eGaming Review Awards, has rolled out next-generation tournaments for all multiplayer games including Gin Rummy, Backgammon and Multiplayer Blackjack, a world first for any P2P games service provider. Players in the GameAccount Network can now compete online in professional tournament formats popularised by online poker operators.
GameAccount’s browser-based Multiplayer Blackjack allows players to play live and in real-time against up to five online opponents simultaneously, never directly against the ‘House’. Starting with an imaginary chip stack of $1,000 the objective is to build a larger chip stack than your opponent over ten rounds of cards dealt to both players and the automated in-game dealer. Using a 4-deck shoe of cards and no auto-shuffler, Multiplayer Blackjack openly encourages optimal strategic play and card-counting unlike conventional casino blackjack. This demonstrates GameAccount’s philosophy to empower players with a serious alternative to existing forms of casino blackjack where over time players can never defeat the traditional ‘House’ edge.
Kevin Dale, CEO of GameAccount commented, “Multiplayer Blackjack marks another leap forward in adapting recognisable casino products to encourage skilful game play without losing the aura or excitement of the original. We also provide the industry-standard guaranteed prize money tournaments that make Poker such an exciting offering. We see this as the future of Skill Gaming: Skill, with a bit of luck.”
As the leading provider of person-to-person games to sportsbook, casino and poker operators GameAccount offers a real solution to operators looking to generate incremental extra revenues from new, existing and lapsed customers. The suite of game products have been bolstered by next generation tournament technology: Cash Games; Non-stop ‘Sit and Go’ tournaments, money-added scheduled tournaments; guaranteed prize money tournaments; feeder tournaments and regular scheduled Freeroll tournaments. Millions of dollars, pounds and euros are paid out to players within the GameAccount Network each and every month.
“Our exciting new lobby-based tournaments go hand-in-hand with our expanding product portfolio – one simply can’t exist without the other. Scheduled tournaments are a must-have for both us and our blue-chip partners, allowing branded tailor-made tournaments exclusive to certain operators as well as offline tournaments fed by online satellites. We see serious potential for both Gin Rummy, Backgammon and Blackjack tournaments in the near future. Our Backgammon product is already being featured on TV in the UK on the PokerZone channel.”, added Mr. Dale.
Hollywood Loves Poker
Top Ten Poker Movies of All Time
Hollywood has long known a high stakes poker table is a powder keg of dramatic potential. Aces.com’s sexy new poker flick, Aces the Movie, is the latest in a long line of poker classics. The popular online casino is celebrating the DVD release of Aces the Movie -- dubbed “the Charlie’s Angels of Poker” at the WSOP this summer -- with a gala star-studded event in Beverly Hills next week. Hundreds of L.A.-area Aces.com players will attend the event – five of them flown in from all over the U.S. on VIP tournament prize packages.
The recently re-designed Aces.com site features a tribute to Hollywood’s love for poker. The Top Ten Poker Movies of All Time has concise reviews of the poker classics.
Matt Damon revived the poker movie genre in Rounders (1998), but Hollywood has been fascinated by poker and poker culture since Hopalong Cassidy saved the day by posing as a newbie poker player in Sunset Trail (1939),and Gene Autry starred in the classic poker murder mystery, Loaded Pistols (1948). In Maverick (1994), Mel Gibson and Jody Foster needed $3000 dollars to enter a winner takes all poker tournament. California Split (1974) directed by Robert Altman (M*A*S*H) and starring George Segal & Elliot Gould, showed the day-to-day life of card-playing, sports-betting, sleep-till-noon gamblers. Like the main character in Aces the Movie, the heroine in Big Hand for a Little Lady (1966) had never played poker before she sat down to the big table. Steve McQueen manages to get into the highest stakes game of his life in what most consider to be the ultimate poker classic, The Cincinnati Kid (1965).
“Poker isn’t just about rules and strategy,” said Aces.com Manager Rene Quesada. “It’s a culture. With so many people playing poker online now, it’s a lifestyle that millions dream about.”
The retro Vegas-style online gambling site has sponsored and promoted ‘Aces the Movie’ all summer. Thousands of free DVDs have been given to new players and awarded as contest and tournament prizes.
Aces.com’s Top Ten Poker Movies
Aces the Movie (2006)
The Cincinnati Kid (1965)
Rounders (1998)
Big Hand for a Little Lady (1966)
Kaleidoscope (1966), Maverick (1994)
The Gambler (1980), California Split (1974)
The Sting (1973)
High Roller - The Stu Ungar Story (2003).
The complete Top Ten Poker Movie list is at: http://www.aces.com/contest/movies-poker.php.
As they say in the movies…
"If we shoot him, we won't have anyone to play with."
Wyatt Earp in Cheyenne Autumn
"A deck of cards is like a woman -- usually when you pick one up, you wish you hadn't."
Flame of the Barbary Coast
"When your opponent is holding all the aces, there's only one thing to do. Kick over the table."
Robin and the Seven Hoods (1964)
"Is this a game of chance?" "Not the way I play it, no."
W.C. Fields in My Little Chickadee
Free Roll Champ Latest to Win Hollywood Movie Premiere Trip
Texas Hold ‘Em Free Roll Winner to Attend Gala ‘Aces the Movie’ DVD Release Party
Last week’s Wednesday night Texas Hold’Em Free Roll winner is just the latest Aces.com free poker tournament champion to win a VIP trip to Los Angeles to attend the Vegas-style site’s Hollywood Movie Premiere Party. Terry W. of Alabama won the tournament and the all-expense paid trip last Wednesday joining four previous VIP prize package winners.
“I’ve played in the Wednesday free roll a few times before,” said Terry. “They usually have some sort of special prize. But it was well into the tournament that I even realized that there was a big trip up for grabs this time!”
The prize package includes airfare and hotel accommodation for the tournament winner and a guest. They’ll be flown to Los Angeles for the Aces.com star-studded gala celebrating the DVD release of the movie they’ve sponsored and promoted this summer. “Aces the Movie” is a sexy new poker movie about three beautiful but cunning college students that devise a high tech scheme for winning on the underground card room circuit of Las Vegas. When they’re caught by a ruthless high roller, they find themselves in Rio de Janeiro playing the game of their lives.
Christina Morris, star of “Aces the Movie”, will attend the Aces.com Hollywood party as will director/producer Daniel Zirilli.
“The last time I partied with Daniel was in Las Vegas this summer when Aces.com took us all there for the WSOP,” said Morris. “This DVD release party has been a long time in coming. I hope he’s recharged his batteries since Vegas ‘cause I sure have!”
VIP Hollywood Movie Premiere prize packages have also been awarded to four other Aces.com free tournament winners.
Steve M. of San Ramon, California won his trip in a Free Roll Tournament in July. Russell D. of Pennsylvania won the same tournament in August, as did Brian B. of Miami in September. Brad K. of California won Aces.com’s weeklong Three Card Poker Tournament earlier this month
“Brad will get his VIP Movie Premiere Party pass all right,” said Aces.com Manager Rene Quesada. “But for his all expense paid trip from Orange County to Hollywood I think we’ll get him a limo rather than a plane ticket!”
Free tournament winners aren’t the only Aces.com players attending the gala event on October 7th. Hundreds of Los Angeles area Aces.com players have received invitations to the soiree.
“We’re not flying them all in and putting them up at a fancy hotel like the tournament winners,” said Quesada, “But we’ve got celebrity party planner Alex Quinn organizing the event for us. Everyone’s going to feel like a movie star!”
Known more and more for celebrity events and free tournaments, Aces.com offers gamblers everything they enjoy in Las Vegas: casino games, sports betting, poker and horse racing.
Three Card Poker Champ Wins Trip to Poker Movie Premiere
Aces.com Player Will Attend Hollywood Party for ‘Aces the Movie’
The winner of last week’s Three Card Poker Tournament at Aces.com will be one of the most excited VIP guests at the Vegas-style site’s Hollywood Premiere next month. Brad K. won the free poker tournament and will receive airfare and hotel accommodation to attend the celebrity event in Los Angeles October 7th.
Brad won the VIP Hollywood Party Package by having the highest chip count at the end of the weeklong online tournament. Like many Three Card Poker players, Brad just plays the easier game as a break from Texas Hold’Em.
“Three Card is popular in Vegas and I tried it last time I was there,” says the free tournament winner. “I mostly play Hold’Em buy when it’s time for something a little less intense, I often play a few hands of Three Card. But believe me, the final hours of this tournament – with that prize in reach – that was definitely intense!”
The tournament champion will be flown to Los Angeles to attend the Aces.com Hollywood Movie Premiere, a celebration of the release of the DVD of the movie Aces.com has sponsored and promoted all summer. Organized by celebrity party planner Alex Quinn, son of Academy Award winning actor Anthony Quinn, the Aces.com party is expected to attract an A-list crowd.
“There’s a few of our players that have won all-expense-paid trips to the party,” said Aces.com Manager Rene Quesada, “But we’ve also sent invitations to hundreds of our players in the Los Angeles area.”
‘Aces the Movie’ is a sexy new poker movie about three gorgeous college students that devise a high tech scheme for cheating their way through the underground card rooms of Las Vegas. The stars of the movie have hosted weekly free roll tournaments at Aces.com through the summer, and Aces.com Manager Quesada took them to Las Vegas for the WSOP. (See their blog for stories and photos from that trip: www.acesmovie.blogspot.com.)
While supplies last, new players registering at Aces.com will receive a free copy of the ACES the Movie DVD. And an invitation to attend the star-studded gala on October 7th!
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Asian Poker Classic Brings Poker to Continental Asia
India’s first ever professional poker tournament with guaranteed $1million prize pool
Asian Poker Classic is bringing poker to India with title sponsor, MaharajahClub.com -- the first major professional poker tournament in the country. With a $1million prize pool guaranteed by Maharajah Club, APC will be held in Goa, India from March 1-4, 2007 at the breathtaking InterContinental, The Grand Resort Goa.
Based on No Limit Texas Hold’em, APC is certain to attract people from all over the world who hope to win the prestigious tournament and their share of $1m, including celebrities as well as professional and online players. Over two hundred players are expected to attend the ground-breaking event so MaharajahClub.com is offering satellite tournaments for chances to win $7,500 packages to join them in Goa. Starting from as little as $4, daily online satellites are available on the MaharajahClub.com website. One in 10 players has a chance to win a seat to the weekly satellite and 1 in 25 will win a $7,500 satellite package.
India boasts one of the most rapidly growing economies in the world with highly educated, affluent communities expanding at astronomical rates, a familiar environment for the gaming community. Goa is located on the west coast of India and is known as ‘the pearl of the Orient’. It has magnificent scenery, incredible temples and fabulous beaches. With an 880m-long exclusive beachfront, the five-star Intercontinental Resort overlooks the largest golf course in Goa as well as the Arabian Sea. So, in addition to taking part in this landmark tournament, players and guests will attend a series of incredibly lavish parties and affairs in the stunning region, including a celebrity golf match. Numerous Bollywood celebrities are slated to attend, led by Maharajah Club ambassador, Gulshan Grover.
Tournament director Thomas Kremser, MD of TK Poker Events International says: “There’s been nothing like this before in India – it’s going to be absolutely amazing. With the stunning beauty of Goa, superb hotel and the totally unique nature of the tournament itself as a back drop, this will be the poker tournament of the year!”
Sachin Pawa, CEO of Maharaja Gaming adds: “We are very proud to sponsor the first Asian Poker Classic, there is just a natural synergy for us with APC. People will be clamouring to be at the Asian Poker Classic and, someone is going to be the first ever winner of a tournament that is already ranking among the best in the world. APC will provide a poker experience which has never been created before and an experience that will bring people back year after year.”
Slotland.com Honoured at Mobile Entertainment Awards in London Tonight
Pioneering web site – the first to launch real-money slots for mobile phones – finalist in Best Gambling Company category
At a gala awards banquet in London tomorrow night, one of the world’s oldest gambling websites is being honoured as one of the first to offer real-money gambling for mobile phones and PDAs. Slotland.com, which just celebrated its eighth anniversary online, launched its first mobile phone game a year ago and has been adding original new slot machines to its mobile gambling suite ever since. The company is one of five finalists in the “Best Gambling Company” category of the inaugural ME Awards.
Slotland.com has committed itself to developing innovative, original games – no small feat for the relatively small company. It is also dedicated to providing customer service with a human touch.
“One thing we know from eight years online is that players like to try new games,” said Martin Smith, Slotland.com’s Mobile Games Manager, “And that they don’t want to see the same games they’ve seen at a dozen other sites.”
“We are excited to be one of the pioneers of mobile gambling and strive to emerge as one of the leaders in mobile games in terms of quality and uniqueness of our games, customer service, security and banking, as opposed to sheer quantity of games and services,” continued Smith. “This has always been our goal in the web-based gaming and we are sticking to it in the mobile games arena as well.”
“Some online casinos just think about being as cost-effective as possible and forget that their players are people – humans,” said Hannah Morante of Slotland.com. “We think communication with our members should be personal, not fulfilled by some external customer service that doesn’t care.”
The first annual Mobile Entertainment (ME) Awards are produced by Mobile Entertainment Magazine to honour excellence among those that provide content for mobile devices. The award for Best Gambling Company will be given to a company that has created a downloadable gambling game or set up a server platform for handling billing and player registrations – or both. Other categories, such as Best Adult Services Company, Best Music Label, and Best Video & TV Service Provider show that on the new mobile entertainment platform content is king. However, the list of awards also includes Best Handset Company and Best Payment/Billing Provider.
Slotland.com was voted “Most Unique Slot Site” and “Best Progressive Jackpot Site” by Strictly Slots Magazine readers and was named “Best Web TV” in a Gambling Online Magazine poll.
Juniper Research estimates the current mobile gambling market to be worth approximately $315 million worldwide and forecasts that the mobile gambling sector will be worth up to $16.6 billion by 2008. Experts predict that by then more than 450 million wireless subscribers will be playing some form of mobile games and that four out of five mobile users – 200 million people in Western Europe and the U.S. -- will be playing internet games on their phones. The Asia-Pacific region currently hosts 70 million mobile gamers with wireless gaming revenues totalling $1.1 billion.
Voting for Bluff Magazine’s Annual Readers Choice Poker Awards in Full Swing
Bluff Magazine, America’s leading poker magazine, is taking online voting for the first ever Bluff Magazine’s Annual Readers Choice Awards.
Categories for the 2006 Bluff Reader’s Choice Awards include: Most Entertaining Player to Watch, Best All-Around Online Poker Room, Best Online Customer Service, Best Live Poker Tournaments and Best Poker Commentary.
Online voting commenced Thursday January 12th and will close on Oct 20th. The results will be revealed in Bluff Magazine’s World Series of Poker preview issue that hits newsstands on Dec 20th.
Bluff Magazine readers and poker fans worldwide can participate in Bluff Magazine’s Annual Readers Choice Awards by visiting www.bluffmagazine.com or directly at www.bluffmagazine.com/readersChoice/. Bluff Magazine will be randomly giving away an IPod Nano to five voters.
“Bluff Magazine is once again at the forefront of the poker industry by giving their readers influence and a voice in shaping the future of poker. Never before have poker players been able to deem, 'The best of the best,' in over 20 different poker categories. What this means is the Bluff Magazine awards will be a true testament to the companies who receive various accolades,” said Eric Morris, Co-President of Bluff Magazine.
Free Three Card Poker Tournament Begins Monday
Champion to win trip to Aces.com’s Hollywood Movie Premiere
Free 3 Card Poker Tournament
September 11 – 18
All-expense paid trip to Hollywood gala
Free Blackjack Tournaments
September 10, 14, 22 & 25
Thousands in cash prizes
The Vegas-style casino site famous for free tournaments has added more free chances to win cash and prizes to its September line-up. The champion of the free Three Card Poker Tournament that starts on Monday will win an all-expense paid trip to Aces.com’s Hollywood Premiere Party for ‘Aces the Movie’. Four free Blackjack tournaments beginning Sunday offer cash prizes.
The grand prize for the week long Three Card Poker Tournament includes flights, hotel and two VIP passes to attend the exclusive gala party that Aces.com is throwing to celebrate the release of the sexy new poker movie they’ve sponsored. The star-studded event will be held at Vanguard Hollywood in Los Angeles on October 7th. (Second and third place players will receive cash prizes.)
Winners of the four free Blackjack Tournaments this month will each receive $200; second and third place players will receive $100 and $50 respectively.
There is no entry fee for these free tournaments. Winners are the three players with the highest chip count at the close of the tournament.
Aces.com free tournaments tend to attract primarily regulars of the retro Vegas-style casino site, but new players are always welcome to enjoy the camaraderie at an Aces table.
“Over the summer, we’ve had the stars of Aces the Movie as special guests at our tournaments,” says Rene Quesada, Manager of Aces.com. “The other night, one of our regulars was pretty sure he was going to win until Lacey got a bunch of good cards, made some smart bets and left him in second place. So I sent him a silk poker shirt just for being such a fun guy that night.”
Lacey Toups plays one of the three sexy college girls in the hot new poker movie that Aces.com is involved with this summer. Aces.com is distributing thousands of free copies of ACES the Movie to their players. Christina Morris and Sheena Chou are the other two members of the team dubbed “The Charlie’s Angels of Poker” when they partied with Aces.com at the WSOP last month. (Details on the actresses’ blog.
Pioneering Slots Site Known for Service Celebrates 8th Anniversary Online
When Slotland.com launched their first online slot machines in 1998, the Internet was new and online gaming was in its infancy. Eight years later, the pioneering site is still one of the most popular and trusted online casinos and is one of the first to venture into the new mobile gambling frontier.
Although technical advances over the years have made things like payment processing simpler and more secure, Slotland.com still offers the same simple, safe and friendly environment that players, especially older players, are comfortable with.
“Technology has changed a lot, but the way we approach our business has stayed the same,” says Hannah Morante of Slotland.com. “We keep it simple -- our games are easy to use, no downloading. And we treat our customers with the human touch.”
Over the years, Slotland.com has created nine unique slot machines – some that offer simple fun to newbies and some with more complex strategies for experienced slots aficionados.
“Some online casinos use more technologies and just think about how to make their business as cost-effective as possible but forget that their players are people – humans. We think communication with our members should be personal, not fulfilled by some external customer service that doesn’t care,” said Morante.
Slotland.com was voted “Most Unique Slot Site” and “Best Progressive Jackpot Site” by Strictly Slots Magazine readers and was named “Best Web TV” in a Gambling Online Magazine poll. They were recently selected as a finalist in the “Best Mobile Gambling Company” category of the ME (Mobile Entertainment) Awards to be given in London this month.
Asked why they’ve stuck with Slotland.com over the years, players mention Slotland’s warm customer service and quick payouts, and they love how long they can play with just a few dollars, but mostly they talk about fun:
“I love to watch the wheels go round almost as much as I like winning!” JAZZY60, USA
“Slotland’s games are definitely original and are by far the best and clearest to be played. Fast loading and easiest games to play with great payouts!! I love the bonus spin features on magic and golden 8!!!" FRANK35
“I have been around for 70 odd years now and have played in too many places.... Slotland's people have always gone the extra distance to accommodate.” GEORGIE1874
“I've been to Atlantic City and Harrah’s Casino in North Carolina and I lost my shirt – and didn’t have near as much fun as I have with SLOTLAND!" GNAT
”I appreciate the professionalism of your casino. Everything is first class. Then to top if off the games are so much fun to play!" NANA122
"I always win enough to keep me playing for a good while.” REELPLAYER
When Slotland went online mobile phones were relatively rare and certainly no one was thinking about using them to play slot machines. Difficult as it may be to predict the future in this fast-changing entertainment business, Martin Smith, Slotland’s Manager of Mobile Games, is excited about what’s to come.
“It’s a whole different generation of players that uses their mobile for entertainment. There’s millions of future slots players out there who’ve yet to make their first spin!”” said Smith. “And as the mobile platform adapts more standards we’ll be able to design more and more exciting mobile games.”
“One thing we know is that although slots players may have their favourites they also have an insatiable appetite for new games,” adds Morante, “I predict we’ll always have Lucky Stars – but I can’t even imagine what our games developers have up their sleeves for our next eight years!”
Weekly Free Roll Tournament Winners to Attend Hollywood Party
Free Tournament Winners Get All-Expense Paid Trip to Hollywood Movie Premiere
This month, players in Aces.com’s regular Wednesday Free Roll Tournament will have two chances to win an all expense paid trip to Hollywood to attend Aces.com’s party celebrating the release of ACES the Movie, the sexy new poker movie sponsored by the retro-Vegas-style online casino.
Aces.com’s Texas Hold ‘Em Free Roll, held every Wednesday night at 11:00 p.m., is one of the most popular tournaments at the online casino known for free tournaments. It’s a friendly match where long-time rivals face off against each other and take on all challengers. Over the summer, the director and stars of ACES the Movie have joined them. Her first night out, ACES star Lacey Toups even won the tournament so a Hollywood party prize package was awarded to the runner-up. Director Daniel Zirilli and Christina Morris (bad girl ‘Elle’ in the movie) will play in the online tournament September 13 and 20.
“There’s always a nice cash prize, and some great bonus stuff – like the silk shirt that everyone seems to want,” says Aces.com Manager Rene Quesada. “But we often have extra special prizes, like the time we sent the Wednesday winner to the Radio Music Awards in Las Vegas, or when the champion won a trip to the MLB All Stars Game. This month, it’s VIP passes to our Hollywood party!”
Two tournament champs have already won movie premiere prize packages and three more all-expense paid trips will be awarded this month. Aces.com’s popular Wednesday Night Free Roll will award premiere party prize packages to tournament winners Wednesday, September 13 & 20. The winner of the Three-Card Poker Tournament September 11 – 18 will also win airfare and accommodation to attend the event.
ACES the Movie is the story of three sexy college girls that take a high tech cheating scheme to the underground card rooms of Las Vegas. It will be released on DVD by Warner Brothers October 3rd but new players can register now at Aces.com to receive a free copy.
Coordinated by celebrity party-planner Alex Quinn, the Aces the Movie Hollywood Premiere will be hosted by Aces.com at Vanguard Hollywood, one of the biggest and trendiest dance clubs in Los Angeles.
See Aces.com for details on the regular Wednesday Night Free Roll and other free tournaments.
Aces.com Hosts Hollywood Movie Premiere
Tournament & contest winners to get all-expense-paid trips to star-studded L.A. gala
Culminating a summer of special tournaments, prizes and parties, Aces.com will host a gala Movie Premiere Party in Hollywood October 7th to celebrate the release of ACES the Movie, the sexy new poker movie sponsored by the retro-Vegas-style online casino. Tournament and contest winners will win all-expense-paid trips to the party, and hundreds of L.A. area Aces.com players will be invited to join the director and cast at Vanguard Hollywood, one of the biggest dance clubs in Los Angeles. Organized by Hollywood party producer Alex Quinn, this Aces party is sure to be an A-list crowd.
ACES the Movie, from Rolling Stones video director Daniel Zirilli, is the story of three sexy college girls that take a high tech cheating scheme to the underground card rooms of Las Vegas. It will be released on DVD by Warner Brothers October 3rd but new players registering at Aces.com will receive a free copy.
In all, five lucky players will win an all-expense paid trip to the gala movie premiere. Two party prize packages were awarded to Wednesday Night Free Roll Tournament winners in July and another two will be awarded September 13th and 20th. The winner of the Three-Card Poker Tournament September 11 – 18 will also win airfare and accommodation to attend the event.
“It’s an incredible time for Aces.com – with the movie and the new re-designed site, we’re really in the mood to celebrate!” said Rene Quesada Manager of the long-established site that recently underwent a total makeover. “We’ve had a lot of fun with the girls from the movie – hosting our online tournaments and making special appearances at the WSOP last month. It’ll be great to have them all together again in Hollywood!”
Alex Quinn, son of Oscar-winner Anthony Quinn, is known for throwing exclusive invitation-only Hollywood parties.
"What Alex Quinn has done so far is beyond FAB,” says Courtenay Semel, daughter of Yahoo CEO Terry Semel and Quinn’s cohort on the E! reality show ‘Filthy Rich: Cattle Drive’. “His parties are glam and chic, not to mention filled with hotness. They're only going to become more exclusive and the talk of the town. AQ Presents = tres sass to the millionth degree."
The cavernous 20,000 square foot Vanguard Hollywood is one of L.A.’s biggest, trendiest dance clubs – the most technologically advanced and sophisticatedly designed venue in the United States. One Hollywood party-scene blogger says it has a “…frightening mofo light and FX rig on ceiling! Massive sound system that will actually compress your brain with avalanches of bass!”
New Season of Reality TV Betting
Fall is here and with the new reality TV season getting into full swing, bettors are salivating at the chance to place their bets on their favorite stars and shows. Whether it’s Rock Star: SUPERNOVA, Dancing With the Stars, Survivor, Amazing Race or American Idol, everybody bets on reality TV – from the producers and networks, hoping their show is a ratings hit, to the fans who phone in their votes and wager on the outcome. Sportsbook.com, the world’s largest online sportsbook and casino and the online pioneer in offering odds on reality TV, has this season’s slate of shows covered.
“Everyone thought reality TV was just an annoying fad when the original Survivor launched years ago, but the shows keep getting better, audiences larger and the concepts more entertaining,” said Alex Czajkowski, Sportsbook.com. “Reality TV is huge business for the networks, advertisers, sponsors and for the betting industry as well. It’s possible that we’ll take in more bets this year on television shows than we have in all previous years combined.”
Rock Star: SUPERNOVA
Lukas Rossi is the front runner to become the front man for SUPERNOVA. The punk rocker is a 10-11 bet to capture the coveted role of leading a band that includes legends Tommy Lee, Jason Newsted and Gilby Clarke. Despite a luke-warm fan response and a bottom three finish last week, Toby Rand remains a strong contender to get behind the mic and sits at 7-5 odds. Controversial Dilana Robichaux continues to get under the skin of her peers – and is starting to aggravate the judges… but so far the leading female is still in the good books with voters and is a 3-1 bet.
Rock Star: SUPERNOVA - Odds to win
Lukas Rossi 10-11
Toby Rand 7-5
Dilana Robichaux 3-1
Magni Asgeirsson 3-1
Ryan Star 4-1
Storm Large 10-1
The stars are about to take the stage! Professional dancers are going to be tasked with helping footwork challenged musicians, actors, talk show hosts and former professional athletes become proficient ballroom performance dancers. The season three line-up features 11 dancers, more than ever before.
Saved By the Bell beefcake Mario Lopez is the current leader to get his steps down with odds of 3-1. Hollywood siren Vivica Fox will channel her choreography skills from Kill Bill to get in time with partner Nick Kosovich. Fox is currently Lopez’s biggest challenger at 4-1. Pulling up the rear is Jerrry Springer. Running out of the way of chair wielding guests didn’t earn him much credibility as a dancer, the former talk show host is a 30-1 bet to win the competition.
Beginning September 12th, Dancing with the Stars will air on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8PM ET/PT on ABC.
Dancing With The Stars 3 - Odds to Win
Mario Lopez 3-1
Vivica Fox 4-1
Monique Coleman 11-2
Joey Lawrence 6-1
Harry Hamlin 6-1
Willa Ford 8-1
Sara Evans 8-1
Emmitt Smith 15-1
Shanna Moakler 15-1
Tucker Carlson 18-1
Jerry Springer 30-1
Survivor Cook Islands
Jeff Probst is ready to snuff out some more torches. The eleventh season of Survivor is about to get underway. Sportsbook.com is offering odds of whether the sole survivor will be a man or a woman and bets for each currently sit at 5-6. In the past ten Survivor seasons five women and five men have won the competition. The rubber match begins Thursday, September 14th in the Cook Islands and can be seen on CBS at 8pm ET.
Survivor – Odds to Win
Male 5-6
Female 5-6
Ready for your pit stop? The Emmy Award winning Amazing Race is in its ninth season and odds makers at Sportsbook.com have betting options ready. Past winners include three married couples and four sets of best friends who are male. Currently a male/female pair is a 13-10 bet and a male team is 11-10. The current long shot is a female team at 3-2.
The season will launch with a special 90-minute premiere on September 17, 2006 at 8:30pm ET on CBS.
Amazing Race – Odds to Win
Male/Male Team 11-10
Male/Female Team 13-10
Female/Female Team 3-2
Contestants are lining up to take a tongue lashing from Simon Cowell for the season six instalment of American Idol. Kelly Clarkson was the first songstress to win the hearts of American voters. She was followed by Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Hicks. The odds for a male or female winning the top spot each stand at 10-11.
American Idol – Odds to win
Male 10-11
Female 10-11
Hip Hop Star Domino Makes Cameo Appearance in Aces.com’s Sexy New Poker Movie
Domino was one of several hip-hop celebrities to sit down at the final table in ACES, the new poker movie sponsored by online casino Aces.com. Hollywood director Daniel Zirilli brought in old pal and platinum recording artist Domino for the roll. Scott Kusmirek, drummer for the platinum-selling rock group, the Gin Blossoms, also played a cameo role in the sexy poker movie.
Aces.com is no stranger to the music industry. Snoop Dog and other stars at the Radio Music Awards in Vegas hung out at Aces.com’s backstage poker table. One of them even ended up winning $32K playing cards with the free money Aces.com had put in their account.
“This movie is full of great music,” said Rene Quesada, Aces.com’s Manager. “It’s cool they got these hip hop stars to play in the high stakes game in Rio at the end. Talk about poker faces…”
Domino's Sweet Potatoe Pie was a pop and R&B hit from his self-titled 1993 debut LP. Three years later, Domino delivered his less successful second album, Physical Funk. Dominology followed in 1997. D-Freaked It marked his long-awaited follow-up in summer 2001.
Zirilli has directed three music videos for Domino including Money is Everything, Long Beach Thing and his first number one platinum hit Ghetto Jam which quickly became the number one MTV music video in the world at the time.
Zirilli founded PopArt Film Factory in 1990, and has directed and produced over two hundred music videos for artists including The Rolling Stones, Redman, Scarface, Master P, Najee, Cypress Hill, and recent Oscar winners Three 6 Mafia.
What happens in Vegas, happens at Aces.com where online gamblers can find ALL the gambling options they enjoy in Las Vegas: casino games, poker, sports betting and horses. New players each receive a free copy of the ACES the Movie DVD.
Venerable Vegas Site Gets New Games & Poker School in Makeover
After millions of games and billions in wagers, Aces.com launched a new and improved site this week. The long-popular online casino with the easy-to-remember name is keeping its retro Vegas look and feel, and still offers every kind of gambling found on The Strip, but has added new instant-play games and a new Poker School & Casino School for newbies.
“Most of our players are old school gamblers. They like Vegas.” said Aces.com Manager Rene Quesada, “So we’re keeping a re-vamped ‘rat pack’ look and we still offer everything Vegas offers: casino games, poker, horses and sports betting. We just modernized our games – new instant-play Flash games that don’t require downloading or installation – and we’ve added a lot more resources, especially for inexperienced players.”
Most casino and poker sites have the basic rules of their games buried somewhere on their site, but the new Aces.com Casino School and Poker School provide more thorough and easier-to-understand explanations of both game play and betting procedures than most. The Aces.com Sportsbook and Horsebook both feature easy-to-understand animated tutorials and there’s even a Texas Hold ‘Em video tutorial by the star of the new poker movie Aces.com is sponsoring.
“Aces.com has been around since 1998 and a lot of our players are experienced gamblers that have been playing with us for years,” said Quesada, “But, especially with this summer’s movie promotion, we’re seeing more and more new players that want to play but need a little help with how to bet, especially in one of the most popular games, Texas Hold ’Em.”
As the sponsor of ACES the Movie, Aces.com is sending all new players a copy of the sexy new movie about three beautiful young women that take on the underground card rooms of Las Vegas. The new site features clips and photos from the movie in addition to the Texas Hold ’Em video tutorial with the movie’s star, Lacey Toups.
Like Las Vegas, Aces.com attracts a lot of celebrities so players never know when they’re going to be playing against a movie star or rock icon. Snoop Dogg, Lance Bass, Deborah Gibson, Lauren Holly all have accounts at Aces.com. Wednesday night tournaments are frequently hosted by the stars of Aces the Movie.
No fly-by-night operation, Aces.com is part of Sportingbet Plc, the world’s biggest online gambling company. Known and trusted for years, Aces.com has a reputation for quick payouts, exemplary customer service and generous bonuses and promotions.
Beginner's Luck
New Player Wins $116,828 Slotland.com Jackpot
A new player has hit the sixth major jackpot of the year at Slotland.com. “Iringion” of Massachusetts won $116,828 playing the popular Wild Heart slot machine at the world’s most popular slots site.
“I wasn’t even a real slots fan before this,” said the excited winner. “I used to prefer online poker and other card games, but after this experience you can be sure I love spinning slots now!”
“Some people think you have to play slots a lot before you win anything,” said Hannah Morante of Slotland.com, “But this beginner winning a very big jackpot after playing such a short time shows that anyone can win any time.”
“Iringion” decided to try out Slotland’s unique games when he realized that several are, in fact, card games.
“I’ve found the Slotland card games to be quite loose,” said the winner. “I just figured that there are more slots and players probably play the slots more often than the card games, which is why I see so many slot machine jackpots. I did recall Striking Sevens hitting recently, so I really was not expecting the jackpot by playing the card games! “
On his winning session, Slotland’s most recent progressive jackpot winner knew he’d really hit a groove of nice paying hands when he saw a couple of straight flushes and several four of a kinds land in his lap while playing Jacks or Better. When he switched to Wild Hearts, it was slow at first and he was down $600. Then he was dealt three Wild Royal Flushes for an automatic $1,500 win – and there were still two wild cards in each deck. Agonizing for a moment about whether or not to take the guaranteed $1500 or go for the glory, with a progressive jackpot or over $116,000 luring him to give it a try, he trusted his decision to a flip of a coin.
“When the cards came up, I will never forget seeing that beloved jack of diamonds fall on the bottom line!” recalls the winner of his winning hand. “And can you believe it? I also DID get another wild card on the middle line! Kind of like extra frosting on an amazing cake!”
“Our jackpots get hit so often – usually every six weeks or so – and for such large amounts, you’d think we’d get used to hearing about yet another big winner,” said Hannah Morante of Slotland.com. “But the whole office always gets excited whenever a players has this kind of good luck!”
Asked what he plans to do with his big win, the winner said he still hasn’t calmed down enough to think that far. “I never expected it to be me to win the jackpot, so I never really thought very hard about what to do with so much money. But don't worry I am sure I will figure it out!”
Motorola Razr Best Phone for Mobile Gambling Says Games Pioneer Slotland.com
Have you played casino games on your cell phone yet?!
Mobile gambling is exploding just like online gambling did, and games developers at Slotland.com – recently named one of the best mobile gambling companies in the world -- say the Motorola Razr is one of the best mobile phones for mobile casino games.
“The large screen on the Motorola Razr makes it an obvious choice for mobile gambling,” said Martin Smith, Slotland.com’s Mobile Games Manager, “But it is also one of the most technically advanced mobile phones and supports Java better than most. And Java is what makes our real-money slot machines work on a phone or PDA.”
The mobile platform isn’t like the Internet. There are no standards and inconsistencies among mobile phone brands have slowed development. Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola -- everyone develops their own solutions as they go along. That means mobile entertainment providers like Slotland.com have to design versions of every game for every different phone brand. If they could choose one phone as the standard, it would be the Motorola Razr.
Despite the challenges of pioneering new technology, Slotland.com/mobile manages to add a new mobile slot machine every six weeks or so. Coincidently, that’s about as often as Slotland’s huge Progressive Jackpot is hit.
“We’re not playing for quarters here,” laughs Smith. “The jackpots on our mobile games are tied in to the jackpots online and part of that huge prize pool. We had a player recently that won $163K spinning slots on his mobile phone!”
Technical challenges may be slowing the pace to a run, but it seems that no technical difficulty will deter the increasingly popular mobile entertainment platform from being just as big a pop-cultural phenomenon as the Internet. Analysts predict big things for mobile gambling. It's just the scale of bigness they disagree on. Informa estimates the current mobile gambling market to be worth about $1.2 billion and predicts it to reach $7.6 billion by 2010. Mintel forecasts the business will grow to $3 billion in the U.S. alone by 2009. Juniper expects nearly $20 billion worldwide by then.
Recognizing the company’s commitment to unique games and exemplary customer service, Slotland.com was recently named as one of five finalists in the inaugural ME Awards for mobile entertainment “Best Gambling Company” category.
Mobile players can access Slotland.com slot machines from their mobile phone or PDA by logging on at wap.Slotland.com. Information about mobile gambling is online at www.Slotland.com/mobile. Players can make deposits and withdrawals from either their phone or computer.
Web Slots Site Finalist in Mobile Entertainment Awards
ME Awards nomination recognizes Slotland.com’s pioneering contribution to mobile gambling
The world’s most popular slot machine web site has been selected as one of five finalists in the ME Awards “Best Mobile Gambling” category. Slotland.com began offering their popular online games on mobile phones and PDAs last September and is already recognized as a leader in the new field of mobile gambling.
Mobile Entertainment Magazine, which produces the Mobile Entertainment (ME) Awards to honour excellence among those that provide content for mobile devices, announced this week that Slotland.com has been short listed by a group of industry experts as one of the top five mobile gambling providers in the world. The winner will be announced at a gala reception in London, UK September 19, 2006.
If you’re under thirty-five, and especially if you’re North American and/or female, you might think of that Nokia the kids talked you into buying as merely a phone. But if you’re young, male and European, your mobile has probably become an everyday portable entertainment device replacing everything from your MP3 player to your video games. In 2002, when the first Nokia colour phone with Java entered the market, visionaries at Slotland.com recognized an opportunity to be key players in the birth of a totally new entertainment platform. Already leaders in online entertainment, they were uniquely positioned to bring the experience of the web to phones and PDAs. In many important demographic respects, mobile is a whole new game, requiring the company to adapt. But one thing this company knows after providing online entertainment for eight years is that players have an insatiable appetite for new games and that those games have to be unique. The company has opted to develop its own proprietary games and systems so that they can set priorities based on what they know players want.
“We are excited to be one of the pioneers of mobile gambling and strive to emerge as one of the leaders in mobile games in terms of quality and uniqueness of our games, customer service, security and banking, as opposed to sheer quantity of games and services,” said Martin Smith, Slotland.com’s Mobile Games Manager. “This has always been our goal in the web-based gaming and we are sticking to it in the mobile games arena as well.”
”We don’t want to be the 101st vendor offering the same content as the previous hundred. Our games and related services are world-wide unique, they are simply not available from other operators,” adds Smith. “What we have learned in the past is that customers value our uniqueness.”
The award for Best Gambling Company will be given to a company that has created a downloadable gambling game or set up a server platform for handling billing and player registrations – or both. Other categories, such as Best Adult Services Company, Best Music Label, and Best Video & TV Service Provider show that on the new mobile entertainment platform content is king. However, the list of awards also includes Best Handset Company and Best Payment/Billing Provider.
Slotland.com is being recognized in part for the resources they have devoted to developing games for the mobile platform – a daunting task since each game has to be re-designed for every phone model – but also because Slotland.com is a different kind of company.
“Our players choose to play with us because they know we are constantly designing new and better games for them, because they know they can trust us, and because we give award-winning customer service,” said Hannah Morante of Slotland.com. “But they also know how we support amateur sports around the world, and that we’ve built a wonderful new school in an impoverished African village. We’re a different kind of company in that respect.”
WSOP = World Series of Parties!
I’m just back from a week in Vegas – the opening weekend of the biggest poker event of the year, the WSOP.
My friends at Aces.com asked me to take the stars of the poker movie they’re sponsoring to a few interviews and a bunch of parties. Tough gig or what!?
I had a great time with Christina Morris, who plays the “bad girl” and Sheena Chou, who plays a spoilt Chinese schoolgirl in ACES the Movie. Rene, the Manager of Aces.com joined us as well – somebody had to pick up the tab wherever we went!
I went down a few days ahead of the Aces crew since I had an invitation to the big Bodog party Tuesday night. I didn’t think there’d be a lot of people there since it was the closing party for their big marketing conference – and the conference had been cancelled. I must admit I was a little nervous about flying into the U.S. on a ticket paid for by an online gambling company, the week after the FBI had arrested some high profile online gambling executives. But since a friend of mine had flown to Las Vegas from London the day before with no hassles, and since he would be a much bigger catch than l’il ole me, I figured I was safe.
No one that I talked to in the gambling business had had any trouble at the airport, by the way. But everyone had black tape over any “dot com” they had on the t-shirts and baseball caps they wore to advertise their sites. And I heard that a couple of gambling site operators were arrested during the big poker expo at the Rio. So legal issues were definitely on people’s minds…
Anyway, the Bodog party was packed. It was at one of the trendiest clubs on the Strip: Tao at The Venetian. There were naked or half naked women everywhere but the coolest spectacle were the Chinese acrobats, I thought.
Before my girls arrived from L.A., I went to a PokerShare.com press conference at The Palms. Did you hear? They entered a trained chimpanzee in the WSOP! They made the rounds of Good Morning America and whatnot but the WSOP would have no part of it. Last I saw of Mikey, he was partying at the Bluff Magazine party I went to at the Hard Rock my last night in Vegas.
I’d scored an invitation to Howard and Suzie Lederer’s private WSOP party for Thursday night. I also wanted to take Christina and Sheena to the Pocket5s.com party at the New York New York Hotel. Both events started at six and the girls’ plane landed at 5:50. I asked them to be dressed to party when they got on the plane but, well, chicks… go figger…
We arrived at the Pocket5s.com party a half hour after it was supposed to have ended. Cool group. Pocket5s is a huge online community of poker players – they all knew each other by their screen names – they’d never met in person but knew each other pretty well. There were a few geeks in the crowd I guess, but mostly a pretty cool bunch of guys. (All guys... the only women there were with me!)
Then we bolted out to the suburbs of Las Vegas to a small Greek restaurant where Howard Lederer and a whole bunch of other poker legends were in the midst of a fiercely competitive karaoke contest. We gorged on an amazing Greek buffet while Phil Gordon belted out “If I can make it there I’ll make it anywhere…” I was chatting with Lisa Mueller (almost as hot as the two hotties I’d arrived with!) when Gordon started peeling off his clothes. Clearly he’d stop at nothing to take this prize! When he started wiggling his bare butt at the judges, Christina couldn’t resist. She ran up on stage and stuffed a ten-dollar bill down Gordon’s underwear.
I assume he won. We actually took off back to the Strip – but not until Christina and Rene threw back a few whiskey shooters. Fortified, we were off to the Venetian where Sheena wanted to play some cards and Rene and Christina wanted to party.
Sheena broke even at Blackjack that night. Rene and Christina met Tara Reid from American Pie. I was asleep in my room before they were up the elevator I’m sure.
Christina made it through a 10 a.m. telephone interview with a magazine writer in the UK – but she spent the next four hours puking, paying for the previous night’s partying. Let’s just say she was a little late for her next interview… Rene was totally unsympathetic of course – we had places to go, people to see! Autographs, interviews, cameras flashing – we eventually retired to the WSOP Kitchen, a sweltering tent in the parking lot behind the convention center where, inside, thousands of wannabe Moneymakers were competing in the main event, the World Series of Poker.
After Christina’s millionth mad dash to the ladies’ room, Rene finally relented and we took the girls back to the Mirage for a quiet night in their room.
Next night we all went to Bluff Rocks at the Hard Rock Hotel. My friend Michael Caselli had organized the event and he asked me to help. I ended up at the front door all night. My job was to spot celebrities, usher them into the club and in front of the row of cameras and reporters, and then escort them up to the VIP lounge. Most of the celebrities were easy to spot – they were NBA stars that towered above the rest of us. Highlights for me were meeting poker legend Doyle Brunson, having a beer with the PokerShare monkey, and congratulating Lance Bass on his recent People Magazine headlines.
Las Vegas is surreal at the best of times, but WSOP is waaaaaay over the top even for Vegas. The energy level around the Rio, where the Championship Tournament and the Poker Life Expo were happening, was sky high. It was both exhilarating and exhausting.
Sheena and Christina have a blog with their own version of the weekend and lots of pics. Have a look: acesmovie.blogspot.com.
There. I did it. I vowed I’d write about taking the stars of Aces.com’s poker movie to the WSOP without mentioning the one thing that absolutely everyone was talking about: the weather. It was HOT! In every sense of the word.
PokerShare.com Sponsors Mikey The Chimp At The WSOP
Yes, the rumors are true. PokerShare.com is sponsoring Mikey the Chimp at the 2006 World Series of Poker. Yours truly will be at the press conference at the Palms Hotel where Mikey and his trainers will tell us about Mikey’s professional poker training for the WSOP and on Chimpanzee’s cognitive abilities.
“Everyone has heard about the intelligence of primates and Mikey is one of the smartest around. PokerShare.com is confident that our purchase of a seat to the World Series of Poker will get put to good use by Mikey,” says, Lucan M. Toh, CEO of PokerShare.com.
HAIRY SITUATION FINDING A POKER-PLAYING MONKEY?
There are very few primates that have the cognitive ability of Mikey. “After a gruelling search across North America,” says Lucan Toh, CEO of PokerShare.com, “we have spent our efforts on one lucky chimp.” Mikey has been professionally trained to recognize the colors and shapes of suits and numbers. His favorite move is going “all in” but don’t tell his competition. His website, WWW.MONKEYSHARE.NET will show video footage of this chimp practicing his “all in” moves with his trainers.
BANANAS OR CHIPS?
With spectators going bananas for this animated chimp, Mikey will be playing for chips! He wants cold hard cash for his retirement, which has become a more serious problem for show business animals. After chimps perform for several years, they must retire, and like humans, live off of their earnings for the rest of their lives. Mikey’s trainers are available to comment on Mikey’s retirement plan and where he hopes to retire, should he win the 2006 WSOP.
MIKEY CHALLENGES MEDIA TO HEAD’S UP MATCH!
After his press conference at the Palms, Mikey will also challenge a journalist to a live poker match. Journalists and producers will receive a banana split and share in cold Bannarama Vodka Blended’s at the press conference.
CHIMP OR CHUMP?
Mikey the chimp will be sending all of his losing opponents BACK to next year’s World
Series of Poker (WSOP), compliments of Pokershare.com. That’s right, Pokershare.com will sponsor his losing victims to get right back up after defeat, and play again for free in the 2007 World Series of Poker!
Pokerzone TV to promote classic Skill Game
GameAccount Launches Televised Backgammon
#1 online skill gaming provider GameAccount and Pokerzone will collaborate to bring viewers live Backgammon via Pokerzone’s global Poker and gaming lifestyle channel (www.pokerzone.tv) available via satellite, cable and broadband television.
The partnership means that Pokerzone will use live in-game footage taken from GameAccount’s WorldGammon brand and destination site (www.worldgammon.com) to educate and stimulate interest in this classic parlour game. Backgammon has a huge worldwide player base and its legal status as a pure game of skill has ensured a dedicated online audience as well. Hundreds of thousands of people enjoy a daily game of virtual Backgammon, from recreational newcomers to the more serious experienced pros.
Pokerzone (Sky Channel 843) will drive the editorial content and draw on GameAccount’s existing expertise to demonstrate the appeal of Backgammon to a targeted gaming audience. Each episode will last 3 hours for an initial run of 12 episodes, as well as additional repeats, every weekend, starting this October.
This unique collaboration marks the first time online players will be used to specifically promote and demonstrate Backgammon. Pokerzone have already achieved a track record in televising Backgammon, debuting the world’s first televised matchplay Backgammon event in addition to a series of lifestyle documentaries surrounding the “Sport of Kings” in 2005.
Celebrity Guest Beats Regular at Free Hold’em Tournament
Star of ACES the Movie Wins Wednesday Free Roll at Aces.com
She said she practiced a lot for her role in ACES the Movie and has been playing a lot since then, and it was obvious as she quite tidily won the weekly Free Roll Tournament at Aces.com last week. Much to the surprise of everyone at the final table – including her -- Lacey Toups, star of the sexy new poker movie that Aces.com is sponsoring, wound up triumphant with over 50,000 in chips.
Toups battled it out at the Final Table with an Aces.com regular who frequently places second in the weekly tournament but never manages to win. It was down to the actress, “ZevTTTP1” aka “Brill”, and a skeptic that couldn’t be convinced one of his opponents was in fact the beautiful star of the poker movie. There’s a $100 bounty for anyone that can knock out the celebrity guests at the regular tournaments over the next few weeks.
“I don’t know if the guy didn’t think it was really the girl from the movie playing poker with them,” said Toups, “Or if he just couldn’t believe that a pretty girl could be beating him so badly!”
“coolnike305” ended up head-to-head with Toups and placed second in the free tournament. The manager of Aces.com made him a believer by awarding him the special prize for the evening -- an all expense paid trip to Aces.com’s DVD Release Party in Los Angeles later this summer.
“Lacey told me she wasn’t that great a player, so we honestly didn’t expect her to win.” laughed Aces.com Manager Rene Quesada. “We’re giving the prize to the second place player, so he’ll get to meet Lacey and the rest of the cast at the Party. We’ll be giving away lots more prizes like that, and lots of free DVDs too.”
“It was a really fun tourney. It felt really cool to win. It was funny because I didn't think I would win something that I was involved in for other reasons!” said Toups from her home in Florida the morning after her online victory. “I guess I really am getting better at this game! My boyfriend plays and I have learned a lot from him. Like when to fold and when you just gotta go all in!”
This Wednesday night (11:00 pm EDT), Christina Morris, the cheating trio’s leader in the movie and director Daniel Zirilli will be the special guests at Ace.com’s free Texas Hold’em Tournament. Sheena Chou, who plays the spoilt Chinese schoolgirl in the movie, says Zirilli is good, but she pummeled him one night while on location in Rio de Janeiro. She’ll host the online tournament the following week.
This weekend, Aces.com is bringing the cast to Las Vegas to enjoy a few days of the World Series of Poker.
“Apparently there’s a huge billboard with the three of us up on The Strip, right outside The Stardust” said Morris. “I can’t wait to take a picture of that!”
The cast will report on their adventures in Las Vegas July 27 – 31 in their blog, which will include audio podcasts (Episode 2) from all the parties and events the stars will be attending.
Stars of Aces.com’s Poker Movie Launch Blog & Podcast
Upcoming Episodes Will Feature Live Podcasts from WSOP
The stars of the sexy new poker movie presented by online casino Aces.com have launched a new blog and a premiere podcast episode to share their experiences shooting the film in Las Vegas and Rio de Janeiro. The cast will be in Las Vegas for the Championship weekend of the WSOP, July 27 – 30 and yours truly will be there to help them publish their blog and podcast from The Strip. (Haha... One of the benefits of being buddies with the manager of Aces.com!)
The blog – Three Girls, One Summer, No Limit – is at acesmovie.blogspot.com where there is a link to the movie trailer video and to the girls’ podcast. The free podcast is also available at iTunes.
ACES the Movie is a sexy thriller about three beautiful, smart college girls that take on the underground card room circuit in Las Vegas. They eventually get caught cheating but they’re just as smart as they are beautiful and they end up in Rio de Janeiro beating some very high rollers at their own game. The movie will be released by Warner Brothers and Polychrome Pictures in the fall; Aces.com is doing promotional events throughout the summer and will be hosting a DVD release party in September.
So far in their blog, ACES stars Lacey Toups, Christina Morris and Sheena Chou have written about learning to play Texas Hold’em for their roles, and how much they enjoyed shooting the final beach scene. Their first podcast is an interview with Sheena where she talks about searching the back woods villages of Brazil with director Daniel Zirilli looking for a poker game, and about learning to play poker as a pre-schooler from her elderly Chinese great-uncle.
“We had a lot of fun shooting ACES in Vegas. I can’t wait to go back,” said Christina Morris, whose ACES character acts as the seductive decoy that distracts high rollers while her team cheats them out of their money.
“They’ve got this crazy schedule of interviews and photo sessions and special appearances for us,” said Lacey Toups who plays the brainy ‘mark’ in the movie. “I don’t know where we’ll find time for blogging, but I promise we will! As Christina says in our movie ‘One night in Vegas – we’re asking for trouble!’ If she’s the party girl she was in Rio then we’re going to have some good stories and wild pictures for our blog, that’s for sure!”
“We’re going to be hosting the Wednesday Night Free Roll Tournaments at Aces.com,” said Sheena, the spoilt Chinese schoolgirl in the movie. “I doubt I’ll win but that’s OK. The prize each week is a trip to our DVD Release Party in LA and I already have my invitation to that anyway!”
This Wednesday night (11:00 pm EDT), Lacey Toups hosts the Free Roll at Aces.com where another winner will win a trip to the DVD Release Party. Director Daniel Zirilli will host the online poker tournament the following week and it will be Sheena’s turn the week after. The celebrity host August 2 will be Christina Morris.
Be sure to check out the cast’s blog for live reports from the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas July 27th to 30th.
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Report on Business
Bombardier reportedly in talks to sell business-jet unit to Textron
Workers apply a Rolls Royce decal to the engine of a Bombardier Global 6500 business jet at the Bombardier booth at the National Business Aviation Association exhibition in Las Vegas on Oct. 21, 2019.
DAVID BECKER/Reuters
Bombardier Inc. is in talks to sell its business-jet unit to the U.S. maker of Cessna jets, Textron Inc., The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
The move will help the struggling Canadian train and plane maker to pare billions of dollars in debt, the report said.
Bombardier’s shares have plunged more than 30 per cent so far this year. On Jan. 16, the company flagged a 2019 profit warning, citing problematic rail contracts, and warned of a potential writedown in the value of a plane partnership with European plane maker Airbus.
Bombardier declined comment on the WSJ report, but a source familiar with the company’s thinking told Reuters it was holding talks over both rail and aviation assets to keep all its options open.
Acquiring Bombardier’s business jet unit would add the Global series of large-cabin aircraft to Textron’s portfolio, which mostly makes small- and medium-sized corporate planes.
Analysts have said that a deal would expand the U.S. company’s aircraft offerings, allowing it to offer a complete family of jets to a wider range of customers.
Textron declined to comment. Shares of the company rose more than 9 per cent, while those of Bombardier’s were up more than 10 per cent.
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BOKAMOSO | Malema’s incendiary comments should serve as a red flag to us all
November 28, 2016 southcapenetRegular Columns
“We are not calling for the slaughter of white people, at least for now…” Julius Malema’s comments, made on Monday 7 November after appearing in the Newcastle Magistrate’s Court on two charges of violating the Riotous Assemblies Act of 1957 for urging land invasions, are hugely irresponsible given that Malema is an influential public figure.
This racially charged rhetoric, suggesting that the slaughter of white people may become necessary in the future, is reckless incitement and should be strongly condemned by all South Africans.
We at the DA reject it outright as being divisive, dangerous and entirely against the national interest. Accordingly, the DA has reported him to the SA Human Rights Commission for investigation and recourse, and they have confirmed that they will address the matter.
The proliferation of social media has highlighted many incidents of overt racism in our society, including Penny Sparrow’s offensive racist remarks, Malema’s incendiary comments and the “coffin assault” incident, in which two white men forced a black man into a coffin and threatened to set it alight for trespassing on their property.
All of these instances are the most visible examples of a pervasive racism that still persists in South Africa today. These actions betray their perpetrators’ ignorance of our history and ingratitude for our 1994 consensus. Click here to keep reading…
Mmusi Maimane
DA Leader
regulars - politics
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AKA: 天空断罪スケルターヘブン (Tenkuu Danzai Skelter Heaven)
Genre: Sci-fi action
Length: OAV, 19 minutes
Distributor: Currently unlicensed in North America
Content Rating: 16+ (violence, idiocy)
Also Recommended: Typically we use this field to recommend similar anime, but if your cup of tea is 'low-quality video-game promotional OAVs' then there's really not much I (or a professional) can do to help you.
Notes: Based on the PlayStation 2 game Tenkuu Danzai Skelter Heaven.
Skelter+Heaven
(according to ANN)
In the distant future, a mysterious floating object appears suddenly in the center of the city. The top secret mission unit "Alta Mira Agency" or AA is comissioned by the Defense Agency to deal with this mysterious invader. In charge of the robot training is Hunagai Otsuya. He must choose one of the girls to recieve special training which she will recieve in secret. They must use the "Battle Soles" to push back the enemy even at the cost of their lives.
(actual)
In the near future, Japan is under assault by badly animated CGI giant squid, and the only way to save it is by having a college guy lead a bunch of generic anime girls in equally badly animated CGI power armor to defeat them with the power of ... umm ... persuasion. And explosions. Or something.
The end of the world has never looked so stupid.
First off, with a nineteen minute runtime, you don't have a lot of time to develop the characters. Skelter+Heaven doesn't even bother introducing them properly, instead, flashing character names and bios with still shots during the opening sequence, which, incidentally, features "Naked Heart", possibly the worst theme song ever recorded by Minori Chihara.
And, no, it doesn't get better. Any google image search could tell you that I'm not exaggerating an iota about the badly animated CGI giant squid. Now we all understand that Japan has a long-held obsession with tentacles, but that doesn't automatically make them a compelling, or remotely scary antagonistic force. So when the tentacles start flailing around and slapping around the good guys (generally fatally), it looks less like unstoppable evil, and more like these characters are too stupid to just get out of the damn way. ("WATCH OUT FOR THAT TENTACLE BEHIND YOU ... Oh, poor Midori!" *sob*) What's even funnier is that the girls' mecha are, in at least one synopsis, apparently referred to as "Battle Soles", which prompts me to ask which member of the staff has a foot fetish.
It doesn't particularly help that the CGI is so badly textured that it looks to all the world like Japan is being assaulted and/or defended by enormous vinyl figurines. Not that the 2D is much better - it's purely perfunctory at best, and both the openings and endings, normally the home of your best sequences, are essentially character art slideshows.
What's even more hilarious is the anticlimactic ending, where the lead girl (er, survivor?), Rin, is able to essentially talk the giant squid into self-destructing into squid paste, only for something like a zillion of them to show up a year later, with no hero team in sight. <3 THE END <3
The sad thing is that this isn't even particularly fun to mock. The storyline and script, using Aiden's words, are "about as derivative as a calculus textbook." Even at nineteen minutes it's a chore to watch, and you could probably fast-forward through half of it, or watch it with French or Polish or Swahili or Tocharian B subtitles and still pretty much end up with exactly the same result. You couldn't find more buncombe in North Carolina and they've got a whole county of it.
Skelter+Heaven was clearly intended as a promotional tool for the original work, which apparently features the main male character (who looks actionably identical to the protagonist of Sakura Taisen) dating the five-girl hero team and shacking up with one of them depending on affection levels and, ostensibly, whether or not they were able to dodge those giant squid tentacles. And thanks to this anime, I find I've never been less interested in a video game in my entire life, which means this title has succeeding in doing the complete opposite of its intended purpose. Whoops!
But that should've all been expected, because these are the same people who would bring us the equally embarrassing Mars of Destruction just a year after this one. Skelter's writer, Yoshiaki Sato, would go on to direct that piece of crap, and arguably the only role in the anime industry he hasn't thoroughly embarrassed himself in is playing the accordion in the soundtrack to .hack//SIGN.
About the best thing that can be said for Skelter+Heaven is that I got a fair number of laughs out of it; unfortunately it's not a comedy, but one of the greatest accidental tragedies of modern anime.
All Skelter, no Heaven. This is an abject failure of an anime that deserves every bit of its embarrassing reputation. — Carlos Ross
Recommended Audience: Well, there's violence, with character deaths and explosions, but it's so badly animated that it's pretty hard to call it explicit. The girls wear skimpy outfits. Probably the most offensive thing about this, though, is the plot - this is not recommended for anyone.
Version(s) Viewed: Digital source
Review Status: Full (1/1)
Skelter+Heaven © 2004 Idea Factory
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TOWARDS THE NEXT GENERATION OF STANDARDS FOR
SERVICE LIFE OF CEMENT-BASED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES SHORT-TERM SCIENTIFIC MISSIONS (STSMS) TOWARDS THE NEXT GENERATION OF STANDARDS FOR
SERVICE LIFE OF CEMENT-BASED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES SHORT-TERM SCIENTIFIC MISSIONS (STSMS)
GENERAL INFORMATION AND CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Cost Action TU1404 invites researchers to submit proposals for Short Term Scientific Missions (STSM). Applications from Early Stage Researchers (ESR) are particularly encouraged.
Short Term Scientific Missions (STSM) are aimed at supporting individual mobility, strengthening the existing networks and fostering collaborations by allowing scientists to visit an institution or laboratory in an eligible country, namely: another Participating COST Country, an approved COST Near Neighbour Country (NNC) or an approved International Partners Country (IPC).
A STSM should specifically contribute to the scientific objectives of the COST Action TU1404, while at the same time allowing applicants to learn new techniques or gain access to specific instruments and/or methods not available in their own institutions.
The selection of applicants is based on the scientific scope of the STSM application that must be in line with the Action objectives.
The Applicant
STSM applicants must be engaged in a research programme as a postgraduate student or postdoctoral fellow, or be employed by or officially affiliated to an institution or legal entity. This institution is considered as the Home institution. Institutions may be public or private entities.
All COST TU1404 members and their students/colleagues involved in WG activities are invited to submit one or more STSM applications.
The applications should be submitted in response to permanently open call issued by the COST Action TU1404 STSM Committee.
Call opening: 15 January 2015
Call status: Permanently open call (number of STSMs granted per year is limited by available funds)
Decision and notification: Continuously (for applications received by 1st of each month, evaluation results will be available by 15th of the subsequent month).
Annex documents:
Guide for Applicants
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After the STSM
The grantee is required to submit a short scientific report to the host institution (for information) and to the STSM Committee for approval within 30 days after the end date of the STSM.
Payment of the grant will be issued only after receipt of the approval that the STSM has been successfully accomplished.
COST Action TU1404 STSM Coordinator:
Prof. Violeta Bokan Bosiljkov ( violeta.bokan-bosiljkov@fgg.uni-lj.si)
AWARDED STSM´S
INFORMATION REGARDING PROCESS OF THE “BEST STSM AWARD – JANUARY 2015 TO APRIL 2016”
Within the COST TU1404 action there were eight STSMs finished by the end of April 2016. In May 2016 a call for the best STSM award for the period January 2015 to April 2016 was launched by STSM Committee members.
PhD students and early stage researchers who had successfully finished STSM by April 2016 were directly addressed to prepare posters in order to present the most important outcomes of their research work and publications, which have resulted or will result from the research within the STSM.
By the deadline for the submission of the posters (20 June 2016) the STSM Committee received five posters (out of eight) that underwent evaluation process, together with the scientific reports resulting from each STSM.
The STSM Committee decided to grant awards in two categories – best STSM of an Early Stage Researcher and best STSM of a PhD Student.
Elke GRUYAERT
Won the award for the best Short Term Scientific Mission of an Early Stage Researcher
Ahmed Zakarya BENDIMERAD
Won the award for the best Short Term Scientific Mission of a PhD student.
The announcement of the best STSMs was during the COST TU 1404 conference “Service life of cement-based materials and structures” in Denmark (August 2016). The best STSM is directly entitled to financial support for all COST meetings within 1 year after the attribution of the award.
Violeta Bokan Bosiljkov COST Action TU1404 STSM Coordinator
TU1404_STSM AWARD
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TU1404_POSTER_Elke Gruyaert
INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROCESS OF PRESENTING THE “BEST STSM AWARD – MAI 2016 TO AUGUST 2017”
Seven STSMs were finished within the COST TU1404 action in the period between Mai 2016 and August 2017. Scientific reports which were previously approved by the STSM Committee members (using the regular evaluation process) were evaluated again in August 2017, in order to rank them and to grant awards in two categories - best STSM of an Early Stage Researcher and best STSM of a PhD Student.
Jérôme CARETTE
Luise GÖBEL
Won the award for the best Short Term Scientific Mission of a PhD student
The winning STSMs were announced during the “Early Age Cracking and Serviceability in Cement-based Materials and Structures” conference that was co-organised by the COST TU 1404. Winning STSMs are directly entitled to financial support for all COST meetings within 1 year after the attribution of the award.
Violeta Bokan Bosiljkov
COST Action TU1404 STSM Coordinator
1st STSM approved on 15th of February 2015
José Granja
University of Minho, Guimarães (PT)
STSM Topic:Characterization of cement-based materials: experimental analysis and micro-mechanics modeling
Host: Cyrille Dunant, École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, Lausanne (CH)
Period: 01.02.2015 to 30.04.2015
Budget: 2.500€
Work Plan Summary:
The long-term structural performance and durability of cement-based structural elements is strongly influenced by curing conditions and early age events (thermal cracking, scaffolding removal, loadings). Hence, the capacity of characterizing and/or simulation the evolution of mechanical properties, such as E-modulus, since casting assumes crucial importance. This mission aims to create a bridge between the experimental and numerical research, through the implementation of a new experimental method, the EMM-ARM, capable of estimate the E-Modulus of a cement paste since mixing. During this mission the applicant pretends to: implement the EMM-ARM method at the Laboratoire de Matériaux de Construction at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne; perform a comprehensive experimental program to characterize the physical properties of several cement pastes in order to compare the results obtained by several experimental methodologies, including the EMM-ARM. With the results obtained it will be possible to perform an additional validation and to disseminate the EMM-ARM methodology; and simulate de E-Modulus of the same cement pastes studied in the previous point and compare the results with the experimental data obtained in order to eventually validate and/or highlight the strengths and the limitations of the model used.
2nd STSM approved on 15th of February 2015
Ecole Centrale de Nantes, Nantes (FR)
STSM Topic:Early age behaviour of recycled concrete
Host: Stéphanie STAQUET, Université Libre de Bruxelles ULB, Bruxelles (BE)
The use of construction waste obtained from building demolition as aggregates for the production of new concrete has become more common for the last decade. It is actually a promising way to handle construction waste and reduce the depletion of nonrenewable resources. The French National Projects RECYBETON and ECOREB aims at developing recommendations for the use of recycled aggregates in building materials. The experimental study performed in my PhD deals with the early-age behaviour of recycled concrete. The main objective is to assess the risk of cracking induced by plastic shrinkage. All the tests performed in the home laboratory (GeM) allowed me to understand major parameters of recycled concrete such as elastic properties, plastic shrinkage and tensile strength. This STSM will have a benefit for me to valorise the experimental work done in the framework of my PhD in Nantes and provide the scientific community with a comprehensive study on the risk of cracking of recycled concrete at early age. The goal of the STSM is actually to use the Temperature Stress Testing Machine (TSTM) device developed at ULB and combine the monitoring of the properties of recycled concrete at very early age. Since 2007 GeM-Centrale Nantes and BATir-ULB laboratories have developed a collaboration involving several PhD students and researchers to develop experimental studies on innovative cement-based materials and benchmarks on advanced tests. The STSM is an opportunity to valorise existing studies on recycled concrete at GeM and TSTM device at BATir.
3rd STSM approved on 15th of March 2015
Dr Elke Gruyaert
Magnel Laboratory for Concrete Research, Ghent (BE)
STSM Topic:Microstructural characterization of self-healed cement based materials
Host: Denis Damidot, Ecole des Mines de Douai, Douai (FR)
Concrete has the intrinsic capacity to heal autogenously, mainly by hydration of unhydrated cement particles and dissolution and subsequent carbonation of Ca(OH)2. Since these mechanisms are rather slow, researchers are looking to incorporate (encapsulated) healing agents in the concrete in such a way that cracking is a trigger to activate the autonomous healing mechanism. The aim of this study is to perform some more fundamental research with regard to characteristics of the healing agents and their interaction with crack faces. Moreover, also the effect on durability issues will be considered. In detail, we will study:
(i) the growth of CaCO3 or hydration products precipitated in the crack and at the interface and their mechanical properties in the case of autogenous healing and autonomous healing by incorporation of super absorbent polymers or bacteria (technique used: SEM in combination with nanoindentation) (ii) the mechanical properties and elasticity of polymeric healing agents, their bonding with the concrete matrix and their failure mode (technique used: tensile testing in combination with SEM) (iii) the capacity of self-healing to limit/prevent the ingress of chlorides in concrete and thus to increase the service life (technique used: EPMA and SEM).
4th STSM approved on 15th of July 2015
Ms María Mirian Velay Lizancos
University of Coruña, Coruña (ES)
STSM Topic:Advanced studies of early hydration kinetics of eco-concretes made of locally available biomass ashes
Host: Miguel Azenha, Institute for Sustainability and Innovation in Structural Engineering (ISISE), University of Minho, Guimaraes (PT)
Study of the development at early ages of the modulus of elasticity of eco-concretes with biomass ashes coming from a paper factory. Thanks to the utilization of the EMM-ARM, it will be possible to observe the influence of the biomass ashes in that development. For this purpose, it will be performed an experimental campaign with three dosages under study; a reference dosage (conventional concrete) and two dosages with a 10% and 20% replacement of cement by biomass ashes (eco-concretes). Nowadays, no studies that monitor the development of the modulus of elasticity of eco-concretes with biomass ashes have been found. This study aims to make a comparative study of concretes with different replacements of biomass ashes.
From the point of sustainability, it has a double advantage. On the one hand, a waste product (biomass ashes) is transformed in a raw material and, on the other hand, the amount of cement utilized is reduced (the pollution caused by cement production is a factor that must be considered). Therefore, this concrete would be doubly an eco-material. Additionally, it will be useful to compare the methodology of the EMM-ARM with other methods such as ConSensor (conductivity) and/or ultrasonic. This STMS is an opportunity to develop a novel study about the properties of eco-concretes at early ages, make possible the collaboration and synergy among the members of the COST TU1404 and employ and compare techniques developed to estimate the modulus of elasticity at early ages.
Dr Sreejith Nanukuttan
Queen`s University Belfast, Belfast (UK)
STSM Topic:Multi ionic modelling for geopolymer concretes
Host: Eduardus Koenders, TU-Darmstadt, Darmstadt (DE)
The objective of this STSM is to develop the numerical simulation skills to model chloride ion flow in multi ionic regime (Na, Si, S, K, OH, Ca) such as geopolymer or alkali activated systems. The proposer has prior testing expertise in geopolymer concrete and recently supervised a PhD project in the same topic. The host is world renowned expert in microstructural modelling. It is expected that the proposed scientific mission will help to identifying critical variables in geopolymer systems and develop a numerical model for chloride ion transport in multi-ionic systems. The same model can also be used in high volume replacement cementitious systems and is an essential tool in establishing the market for geopolymer concretes. The mission includes 2 weeks of in house placement at Technical University Darmstadt and followed by four weeks of consultation and regular meetings to ensure progress.
Mr Oles Lastivka
Scientific Research Institute for Binders and Materials, Kiev National University of Civil Engineering, Kyiv (UA)
STSM Topic:The study of structure and properties of concrete and choice of factors which affect service life
Host: Muhammed Basheer, University of Leeds, Leeds (UK)
Budget: 2.500
Study heat of hydration of the alkali-activated slag Portland cement and heat evolution of the concrete vs. contents of Portland cement clinker and slag constituents, type and content of the alkaline activator in the cement; Study deformation properties (shrinkage, creep) and performance (strength) properties of the alkali-activated slag Portland cement concrete in parallel with measuring of heat evolution of the concrete; Study thermo-stressed state of the alkali-activated slag Portland cement concrete and its crack resistance.
7th STSM approved on 6th of October 2015
Mr Thomas Titscher
Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Berlin(DE)
STSM Topic:Model reduction of concrete mesoscale simulations
Host: Xavier Oliver, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona(ES)
Period: 05. 10. 2015 to 27. 11. 2015
Budget: 2500 Euro
The complex macroscopic properties of concrete are substantially influenced by its heterogeneous structure. Instead of using complex, phenomenological motivated macroscopic formulations, the meso-structure of concrete is directly modeled. Concrete is simulated as a three-phase composite with aggregates, mortar matrix and interfacial transition zone. Only the recent advance in computer technology enables the simulation of complex multi-physics problems on multiple scales with realistic failure modes. The aim of this STSM is to apply a high-performance model reduction method to a concrete material model on the mesoscale to decrease the computational effort. This will be done in two steps. First, the numerous element shape functions are replaced by a few characteristic global ansatz functions. This drastically decreases the size of the resulting system of equations. In the second step, the computational costs of setting up these equations is reduced by only evaluating certain representative integration points. Methods for choosing the global ansatz functions and integration points will be investigated with respect to accuracy of the solution and the reachable computational speed-up.
8th STSM approved on 8th of February 2016
Ms Wibke Hermerschmidt
Institute for Building Materials, Concrete Construction and Fire Protection (iBMB), Braunschweig (DE)
STSM Topic:Modelling of early age concrete creep with rheological modeling approaches
Host: Farid Benboudjema, ENS Cachan, Laboratoire de Mécanique et de Technologie, Cachan (FR)
The subject of this STSM is a detailed investigation of rheological modeling approaches for early age concrete creep. It aims at a better understanding and a more general description of this type of modeling approaches, particularly with regard to their validity for different stress-strain histories and the description of the influence of the hardening state and the temperature. Furthermore, creep data of various concrete mixes will be used for calibrating the models. From the comparison of the resulting model parameters, suggestions and restrictions for their general description can be derived. These investigations make an important contribution to the further development of rheological models for the description of early age concrete creep which is an important step towards the general use of this type of models in engineering calculations and their implementation in standards and guidelines.
9th STSM approved on 15th of April 2016
Ms Luise Göbel
Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Weimar (DE)
STSM Topic:Experimental and analytical modeling of elastic and viscoelastic properties of polymer-modified concretes
Host: Bernhard Pichler , Vienna University of Technology, Vienna (AT)
The objective of this STSM is the experimental as well as the analytical modelling of polymer-modified concrete (PCC). It aims at a better understanding of the elastic and viscoelastic properties of PCC since these properties differ significantly from standard concrete. A recently experimental testing procedure will be performed to investigate the elastic and viscoelastic properties of the polymer component as well as the elastic and viscoelastic properties of the compound material. By means of the experimental data, the micromechanical modelling of the mechanical behaviour of PCC can be carried out. These investigations make an important contribution to the general description of the elastic and viscoelastic properties of different types of PCC at different hydration stages. The improvement of prediction models for PCC represents an important step towards the use of this type of concrete for construction purposes and accelerates their implementation in guidelines. Methods for choosing the global ansatz functions and integration points will be investigated with respect to accuracy of the solution and the reachable computational speed-up.
10th STSM approved on 15th of Mai 2016
Mr Vladyslav Omelchuk
Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Kyiv (UA)
STSM Topic:Influence of chemical nature of admixtures on fresh and mechanical properties of mortars based on alkali activated cement
Host: Ye Guang, Delft University of Technology, Delft (NL)
Increased durability of mortars and concretes is achieved by providing a range of properties, formation of which starts at the level of viscoplastic system and continues in hardened material. Modern material science allows regulating such properties, including by use of chemical admixtures. In its turn, admixtures cause some extra issues concerning their influence on durability of modified materials. Aims of this STSM are to obtain experimental data of influence of chemical nature of admixtures on fresh and mechanical properties of highly flowable mortars based on alkali activated cement, which allows to predict durability and to regulate properties in normative documents. Determination of nature and degree of compatibility of cellulose ethers, redispersible polymer powders and surfactants (plasticizers) with alkali activated cement and their influence on fresh and mechanical properties of mortars, to be carried out at Delft University of Technology.
11th STSM approved on 15th of July 2016
Dr Jérôme Carette
Université Libre de Bruxelles, Ixelles (BE)
STSM Topic:Monitoring and modelling of the water gradient in concrete submitted to drying/immersion cycles
Host: Farid Benboudjema, ENS Cachan, Cachan (FR)
Research activities extend over 6 month. As the samples have already been cast and prepared, the tests can be started immediately and the simulation strategy can be developed within a few months. Three simultaneous experimental campaigns separately with water drying and uptake phenomena on one hand and the drying-imbibing coupling on the other hand.
12th STSM approved on 31st of August 2016
Ms Lydia Matiaskova
Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava (SK)
STSM Topic:Macroscopic modeling of early age concrete members
Host: Dirk Schlicke, Graz University of Technology, Institute of Structural Concrete, Graz (AT)
Budget: 480 Euro
The main aim of the short term stay at TU Graz is creating functional macroscopic calculation models of chosen critical structural details. Thus, the whole period will be spent by developing models for simulation of hardening-induced stresses as well as fundamentals on realistic assessment of associated crack risk. This would enable further studies on crack assessment and practical design tools. Of course, the final proposed solution will take into account the state of the art of multi-physical macroscopic calculation models with respect to the solution of the transient thermal and moisture field according to the hydration heat release and shrinkage as well as stiffness evolution and viscoelastic effects of the young concrete.
13th STSM approved on 14th of October 2016
Mr Brice Delsaute
STSM Topic:Influence of thermal variations on the development of early age properties of cement based materials
Host: Jean-Michel Torrenti, Institut français des sciences et technologies des transports, de l’aménagement et des réseaux – IFSTTAR, F-77447 Marne la Vallée Cedex 2 (FR)
The subject of this STSM is a detailed investigation of the effect of realistic thermal variation on the development of the early age properties of several cement based materials. The study focuses more specifically on the evolution of the coefficient of thermal expansion, the autogenous strain and the viscoelastic properties. Four different compositions are studied: a reference concrete, an eco-concrete with 75% of cement substituted by slag and limestone filler, an UHPC and the so called Vercors concrete used for nuclear power plant. Based on the experimental measurements, the parameters of the models will be calibrated. From the comparison of the resulting model parameters, suggestions and restrictions for their general description can be derived. These investigations make an important contribution to the further development of models for the description of early age concrete properties which is an important step towards the general use of this type of models in engineering calculations and their implementation in standards and guidelines.
COST Action TU1404 STSM Coordinator: Prof. Violeta Bokan Bosiljkov (violeta.bokan-bosiljkov@fgg.uni-lj.si)
14th STSM approved on 18th of December 2016
Ms Karolina Hájková
CTU in Prague, Prague (CZ)
STSM Topic:Thermo-mechanical model
Host: Dirk Schlicke, TU Graz, Graz (AT)
Budget: 2500 Euros
The work at TU Graz aims at validation of complex thermo-mechanical material models on basis of macroscopic experiments as well as on the identification of important parameters for reliable computational prediction of hardening-induced cracking of concrete structures. Next to a thorough reanalysis of the recalculated restraining frame experiment, this includes also a sensitivity study with MPSDamMat material model on the input parameters of such calculations. All work is carried out in open-source OOFEM package which allows easy transition to other participants.
15th STSM approved on 13th of January 2017
Ms Gili Lifshitz
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva (IL)
STSM Topic:Upscaling Micro Chemical and Mechanical Models to obtain the LDPM Parameters
Host: Klaas van Breugel, Delft University of Technology: TU Delft , Delft (NL)
Period: 03. 02. 2017 to 15. 03 2017
The objective of the proposed research is to obtain the fifteen parameters required for input into the LDPM, from different simulation tests on the mortar scale. The lower scale models have some shortcomings with several simulation tests and do not describe the failure criterion correctly as an input for the LDPM. Therefore, the lower scale models need to be adjusted in order to capture these failure modes. The simulation tests that will be consider during the visit are:
o Hydrostatic test
o Combined shear and tension loads
o Combined shear and compression loads
Step 1 - The simulation program is based on the Timoshenko theory and efforts will be made at BGU to study the failure criteria, with the aim of identifying the incorrect input parameters and achieve an effective simulation. This step is in a preliminary stage at BGU.
Step 2 - Modification of the sub-routine in order to overcome the simulation difficulties that prevent full execution of the model. (at TU-Delft).
Step 3 - The professional expertise of Delft University regarding the numerical simulations of the lower scales will be instrumental in bridging between scales and will enable improvements to be made to the formulation of some failure modes of the lower scale. (at TU-Delft).
Step 4 - Bridging between the mortar, lattice model, concrete, and LDPM by using the enhanced simulation tests. The LDPM will be simulated using the parameters obtained from these simulations, in order to evaluate the mechanical performance of concrete at the mesoscale. (at TU-Delft)
Step 5 - Validating and calibrating the numerical simulation with experimental results, using uniaxial compression tests of concrete specimens (the validation will take place at TU-Delft the experimental results are already obtained).
Step 6 - Publishing articles. This step can take place at both institutions depending on the time remaining.
The completion of this research will provide an extremely powerful methodology for industrial applications, mainly for cement producers, as well as for designers of specific structures, worldwide.
16th STSM approved on 30th of March 2017
Ms Tuanny Cajuhi
Technische Universität Braunschweig, Braunschweig (DE)
STSM Topic:Experimental tests on cracking induced by drying and autogenous shrinkage for validation of numerical framework
Host: Pietro Lura, Empa, Dübendorf (CH)
First, an initial training with the testing machines to be used during the stay is planned. Tests for determination of the mechanical properties, e.g. Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, tensile strength, fracture energy and creep behavior in compression, and hygric properties, e.g. sorption isotherms, are carried out.
A low water-to-cement ratio mortar that self-desiccates rapidly during hardening is investigated in terms of drying shrinkage and autogenous shrinkage. The experimental tests in this part of the work account for the restraint type (internal, external) and the extent of restraint in the specimen, i.e. the mechanical boundary conditions can be varied in a pre-defined manner. The specimen is also investigated with X-ray microtomography, so that the evolution of the crack during testing can be evaluated non-destructively on the same specimens.
The results are organized in form of a report containing a detailed test description, obtained material data and curves as well as the microtomography results.
17th STSM approved on 17st of Mai 2017
Mr Christoph Pohl
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung, Berlin (DE)
STSM Topic:Hygro-thermo-mechanical modeling of cement-based materials
Host: VÍt Šmilauer, Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague (CZ)
The complex behaviour of cement-based materials at elevated temperatures, including shrinkage and creep, is difficult to model. Using complex nonlinear formulations for the mechanical behaviour without tracking the diffusion of temperature and moisture in the cement matrix leads to limited applicability to new mixes or different length scales.
The first work package includes evaluating approaches to modeling the phase transition occuring during supercritical moisture transport in cementious materials with the help of the researchers at CVUT. The next step is to implement one model using the finite element method, which necessarily includes verifying the solution procedure.
Coupling the newly implemented moisture transport model to existing temperature and damage models is the main problem of the second task. At the end, projecting the continuum values back onto the global behaviour of a concrete specimen will show whether the resulting model exhibits the nonlinear strain as a function of moisture and temperature, while using only a linear thermal expansion model.
18th STSM approved on 11th of August 2017
Dr Jose Vicente Fuente
Universitat Politechnica De Valencia (ES)
STSM Topic:Ultrasonic numerical simulation by using microstructural images for the cement based materials assessment
Host: Dr Sreejith Nanukuttan, Queen`s University Belfast, Belfast (UK)
The aim of this STSM is to develop a set of ultrasonic numerical simulations to be applied on a wide range of representative microstructure images. It will help to identify the most suitable ultrasonic parameter (attenuation or velocity) and their variation ranges on common microstructures of cement paste and mortars.
This will be achieved by completing the following objectives:
- To generate microstructure of cement paste and mortars by simulation tools using Matlab uniform and Gaussian functions. The output will be microstructures that will be the basis for the numerical simulation.
- To develop the numerical simulation using different kinds of ultrasonic pulse to analysis the attenuation-dependence of the pulse for the wide range of microstructures.
- Digital signal processing of simulated waveforms to extract most relevant ultrasonic parameters in the time and frequency domain.
- To integrate the findings from the previous objectives to develop a refined methodology for microstructural characterization of CBM using ultrasonic pulse velocity.
19th STSM approved on 4th of September 2017
Aneta Žmij
Silesian University of Technology (PL)
STSM Topic:Numerical simulation of massive RC foundations: accounting for non-conventionally considered phenomena
Host: Miguel Azenha, University of Minho (PT)
The mission presented herein aims to perform the numerical simulation of massive RC foundations: accounting for non-conventionally considered phenomena, that are normally simplified (or even disregarded) in the engineering practice, as well as during research-related simulations and design. The research of this STSM intends to provide clear answers about the feasibility of such simplifications, by evaluating the phenomena with all the inherent complexities at the macro-scale. Therefore it is necessary to account for the full thermo-hygro-mechanical model to be directly considered and evaluated.
The range of tasks realized within the mission is directly related to interests and field of studies of the Applicant. The performed numerical simulations accounting for non-conventionally considered phenomena is the way of getting new experiences and create the path for further developments. Furthermore the participation in the mission is the opportunity to work in the international scientific environment, that creates the host institution holding a significant and internationally recognized know-how on structural analysis based on thermo-hygro-mechanical modeling.
This STSM creates opportunity to obtain extensive information on the consequences of directly consideration several phenomena that are normally simplified (or even ignored) in research and design practices. A full 3D multi-physical framework for simulation (thermo-hygro-mechanical modelling) will be applied for such concern. A direct impact is therefore expectable in the interplay between the research and the practicing communities. Even though the STSM is centered on topics related to WG2 (Simulation), an important output towards WG3 is also expectable.
The work will be based on a reference case to be selected (real construction), which will be extensively studied with the 3D numerical framework for thermo-hygro-mechanical simulation available at the University of Minho (combined MATLAB software and DIANA).
Zhenming Li
Microlab, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geoscience, Delft University of Technology (NL)
STSM Topic:Mitigating the autogenous shrinkage of alkali activated fly ash and slag concrete with internal curing
Host: Pietro Lura, Concrete/Construction Chemistry Laboratory, EMPA (CH)
Aim & motivation:
To gain knowledge and experience is my main motivation to apply for the STSM. My PhD research is focused on the autogenous shrinkage property of geopolymers (also called alkali activated materials). The host supervisors Dr. Mateusz Wyrzykowski and Prof. Pietro Lura are experts in experimental measuring and modelling of shrinkage of cement based materials, and in addition they have a long experience about internal curing, in particular with SAP. Hence, the communication with them will surely increase my knowledge. The Concrete/Construction Chemistry Lab of Empa is a well-quipped laboratory, leading in particular in the area of shrinkage and microstructure development of cement-based materials. Visiting the lab and living in Switzerland which has different culture from the Netherlands are all amazing experiences in my life. One important part of my PhD research is the autogenous shrinkage mechanisms of geopolymers based on fly ash and slag. Through this STSM, I will utilize the experimental facilities in EMPA to study the role of capillary pressure in autogenous shrinkage of geopolymers and will explore the shrinkage mitigating methods for geopolymer concrete.
One aim of the COST Action TU1404 is to develop new products for the European market, and geopolymer has a great potential to be one of them, providing the construction sector a sustainable alternative to traditional Portland cement. Autogenous shrinkage is an important engineering property which contributes to early age cracking in high-performance cement-based materials. The objective of this visiting research is to better understand the autogenous shrinkage property of geopolymers based on fly ash and slag. The research results to be obtained by the collaboration between the Geocon group from TUD and Concrete/Construction Chemistry Lab of Empa will surely contribute to a wider application of alkali activated materials in Europe. The strengthened network between the two institutes by this mission will also help to initiate further joint research activities in the field of construction materials in the future, which meets the general goals of the COST Action TU1404.
Dr Fragkoulis Kanavaris
Queen’s University of Belfast, School of Natural and Built Environment (UK)
1. Conduct extensive literature review on the advancements on methods used to assess cracking sensitivity of cement based materials, identify advantages and limitations of each method and write a state-of-the-art review which will be submitted for publication in a renowned journal.
2. Develop numerical simulation skills to model the thermo-mechanical behaviour of cement based materials by conducting preliminary simulations of the ring test.
Foreseen results:
1) A full draft of the state-of-the-art review paper for cracking tests and
2) Preliminary numerical models of the ring test which will serve as a basis for future publication.
Dissemination of results:
1) Submitting the state-of-the-art review on cracking tests in a peer-reviewed journal soon after the end of the proposed STSM. Expected journals for submission could be ‘Materials & Structures’ or ‘Cement & Concrete Composites’.
2) Publishing the results obtained from the preliminary numerical analysis of the ring test in the future after further improvements and additions. Expectable submission to the final conference of COST Action, at least. However, a Journal paper submission is not at all ruled out.
Dr Emmanuel Roziere
STSM Topic:Early-age behaviour of concrete under restrained shrinkage.
Host: Terje Kanstad, NTNU Trondheim (NO)
At early age, the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of cement-based materials undergo rapid changes. Thermal cracking and shrinkage-induced cracking depend on several properties of cement-based materials, such as shrinkage, strength, modulus of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio, creep, thermal properties, and adiabatic temperature rise. The evolution of these properties is coupled and previous studies have showed that the prediction of these couplings from independent measurements in controlled conditions is not obvious. For instance, the influence of temperature on shrinkage and creep, and the effect of restraint and mechanical loading on the development of mechanical properties are not fully understood. This challenges both the models that could be used to predict the evolution of damage and cracking potential, and the experimental procedures that are needed to determine the input parameters. The validation of such combined experimental and modelling strategies has raised the need for experimental setup that would allow taking into account the main couplings while controlling some internal/external parameters such as temperature, relative humidity, and restraint. Temperature Stress Testing Machines (TSTM) have been developed since the 1990s to address this issue. TSTM tests allow the measurement of deformations from the casting of concrete specimen, in controlled temperature conditions. The specimen can move freely until a deformation threshold is reached. An additional load is then applied to cancel the deformation. As a consequence a TSTM device can provide restraint by applying loads, in tension or compression. The determination of stresses and strains at each increase of load allows the assessment of elastic modulus. The comparison between cumulated stresses and tensile strength provide the evolution of the risk of cracking.
COST Action TU 1404 gives a special attention to the problem of analyzing serviceability under the combined effect of imposed deformations (namely, due to thermal and hygral effects) together with applied loads, with due account for viscoelasticity and cracking effects. Thus restrained shrinkage tests directly contribute to the objective. The Action also aims at improving and disseminate non-standardized procedures and models. TSTM testing is not meant to be standardized however the data provided by RRT+ are particularly useful to achieve the goals of COST Action TU1404. First it shows the need for advanced testing to understand the complex and coupled phenomena occurring in cement-based materials at early-age. Restrained shrinkage tests highlight the parameters that need to be taken into account to assess the cracking potential, thus the test procedures that need to be standardized or developed. Moreover these data offer new opportunities to simulation/predictive models both in terms of validation of modelling assumption/strategies and opportunities for the validation of simulation results.
23th STSM approved on 12th of February 2018
Dr Alexander Mezhov
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa (IL)
STSM Topic: Aspects of activated fly ash: A comparative study of different mechanical treatments.
Host: Dietmar Stephan, Technische Universität Berlin (DE)
My motivation to apply for the STSM is the possibility to expand my theoretical and practical knowledge of the methods and technologies related to mechanical activation of fly ash. The topic of my PhD-thesis was the application of mechanochemical theory for recycling of asbestos containing waste, and I am interested in further study in this field. At present, I am involved in research dealing with recycling of different types of mineral and organic waste for using in the construction industry. One of the important subjects is a recovery of valuable materials from the waste. This research is conducted in the team led by Prof. Konstantin Kovler in the National Building Research Institute, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The common feature of the research projects I am involved in this application of mechanochemistry. To the best of my knowledge, the Host Institution (TU Berlin) has the necessary equipment to carry out such research. Subsequently, the further exchange of knowledge with the colleagues from TU Berlin and the advance in the international cooperation with leading research groups would be extremely useful.
According to the official theme of COST: "Towards the next generation of standards for service life of cement-based materials and structures", the current research will broaden knowledge in the field of activation and application of fly ash as a part of blended binders. Based on the results of the research it is possible to develop new or improve current recommendations and standards for usage of fly ash relating to mechanochemistry, which has not happened thus far.
Niloufar Zabihi
Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul (TR)
STSM Topic: Development of elasticity modulus of polymer-modified cement mixtures incorporating colloidal nano silica using EMM-ARM method
Knowing about the different effects of nano silica and polymers on the hardening process of cementitious mixtures, in this study, it is aimed to investigate the development in modulus of elasticity (and so the hardening procedure) of the mixtures, incorporating both of the admixtures.
The incorporation of nano silica and polymeric materials is a novel idea based on the fact that each of these materials have certain effects on the plain cement mixtures. By incorporating them together, it is aimed to examine whether there is an interaction between them or not, and if nano silica can be used to overcome the certain weaknesses in polymer-modified cement mixtures. In particular, in this short term mission, development of modulus of elasticity is examined, when we have both nano silica and polymeric materials. As aforementioned, having polymers tends to reduce the modulus of elasticity, while nano silica improves it. Testing the development of elasticity modulus from the early ages would provide a unique vision on both the effect of each admixtures, and the possible interaction between them.
COST Action Workgroup 1 is focused on testing of cement-based materials and better understanding their properties. This STSM combines know-how of one institution with strong background in experimental innovation at early ages (UMinho, particularly through EMM-ARM) and an institution with significant background in the experimental study of the blended effect of nano-silica and polymers in cement based materials (with significant complementary characterization of the same mixtures made beforehand). This study could help better understanding the ‘competing effects’ of these two materials in cement paste and describe ways in which the combination could of both could be used to produce lower permeability cementitious materials (added durability) without reducing hydration kinetics in a significant manner. This better understanding of material behavior is definitely a contribution towards the aims of COST Action TU1404.
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Cinema Feature
Adam Sandler's New Flick Is Actually Funny -- For The First Hour Or So.
By James DiGiovanna
WAITING FOR THIS movie to start, I felt like I was sitting in the dentist's chair watching him sharpen his drills.
I have to confess: I have very little tolerance for Adam Sandler. I found Billy Madison to be the equivalent of having super-heated knitting needles slowly driven into my eyes, and his gibberish-talk on Saturday Night Live seemed like some kind of dadaist substitute for "comedy" or "entertainment."
Thus, I was heartened when I heard a 7-year-old sitting behind me say, "Adam Sandler is funny." Oh good, I must have been mistaken.
Then the movie started, and, to quote all the quote-whore critics, "I laughed out loud." How embarrassing. It was actually funny. For nearly an hour, until the lame premise caught up with the flow of gags. Then things petered out, but hey, one hour of funny movie is much more than you can usually expect for your $7.50.
This isn't to say that Big Daddy is a good movie. As a movie, it pretty much sucks, but as a collection of gags it's not bad.
Here's the problem: the plot. It seems that Adam Sandler, as Sonny Koufax, is a lazy ne'er-do-well with no sense of responsibility who's been living off an accident settlement since he graduated law school. There's something deeply surreal about Adam Sandler uttering the line, "Maybe you can try suing under the Foreign Court Practices Act." Of course, he hasn't taken the bar, or gotten on with his life, as he's Adam Sandler, who is obliged to play the loser who must learn life's lessons about responsibility and being a grown-up before the movie is over (see every other Adam Sandler film).
So, of course, when his roommate (Jon Stewart) moves to China, a 5-year-old boy named Julian shows up on Sonny's doorstep with a note saying he's the long-lost son of said roommate.
So, of course, in order to impress his girlfriend, Sonny poses as his roommate and adopts the kid.
Then his girlfriend dumps him, and he's stuck with Julian. But guess what? Sonny's heart, it seems, is made of gold, or some gold-like element in the lanthanide series (it's not really clear from the script). He falls in love with the little boy. He expresses this love by letting Julian do whatever he wants, eat whatever he wants, and live pretty much all over the place -- just like irresponsible, gold-hearted Sonny! I wonder if they'll both have to grow up...together!
During these sequences Sandler manages to rattle off quite a few good one-liners, the pleasure of which was only partially diminished by the string of pee, vomit and spit jokes. Shockingly, there were no poop jokes. I repeat: a Hollywood comedy without poop jokes. Were the fake-poop exporting countries enacting some kind of embargo during the filming of this movie? It remains a great mystery.
After about an hour of Adam Sandler cracking wise, it becomes obvious that both he and the little boy are in need of some discipline, and that Sonny has to repair the relationship with his father, and become a grown-up, blah blah blah.
Look, if we know that this is going to happen, why make us watch it? Why not just spend the entire 90 minutes in non-heartwarming mode and then run a text-scroll at the end that says, "And then Sonny became a responsible grown-up-type person. The end." It's certainly much more fun to watch Sandler as he asks a kindergartener, "How about you kid...you like popping the chiba?" than it is to see him hug his father and learn that it isn't all fun and games being a dad.
The effort to be socially redeeming is almost a complete waste, except for one reasonably subtle element. Two of Sonny's male friends from law school discover that they are in love with each other, and there are some male-male kisses and cuddling on-screen. Sonny has no problem whatsoever with this, and perhaps Sandler's audience of beer-swilling frat boys will take a lesson from his attitude. On the other hand, the beer-swilling frat boys sitting behind me in the theater shrieked "That just ruined the movie!" when the two men kissed, so maybe homophobia is stronger than ill-plotted Hollywood comedy. I guess it takes a lot of work for the frat-boy crowd to justify their nude beer-slides and bare-assed paddlings.
Sandler does do his best to relate to the lowest common denominator in the audience, putting it on the line when Sonny announces that Styx is his all-time favorite rock band. Joey Lauren Adams, as his love interest, is taken aback by this, because Styx is her favorite band too! Sonny even trains young Julian to say "Styx is the greatest American rock band and the only reason the critics never say so is because they're all cynical assholes." Hear hear!
Sandler has a basic Styx-like charm: who hasn't caught themselves humming the tune to "Sailing Away"? And "Mr. Roboto" is nothing if not shameful fun. Still, even Styx didn't think it was a good idea to tack a half-hour on to the end of the Paradise Theater album in order to tie up loose plot ends. They just kept rocking 'til the vinyl ran out.
My friend Sidney Moncrief probably summed it up best when he said of watching Big Daddy: "I didn't feel violated, like I do with most Hollywood movies...it's just that it was so half-assed." Half-assed is basically what Sandler does best; he plays half-assed guys who lead half-assed lives in half-assed comedies that become half-assed dramadies. That's why America loves him: he's the entertaining idiot at the party, the one who's fun to watch, but never makes you feel that he's in any way better than you.
Big Daddy is playing at Century Park 16 (620-0750), DeAnza (745-2240), El Dorado (745-6241) and Foothills (742-6174) cinemas.
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New habitat for Lucci & Wyoming
As a working big cat preserve, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in in a constant state of evolution and growth, adding and improving everything we do to best help the animals we rescue.
One such project the past several months has been a total revamping of the habitat where lions Lucci and Wyoming live.
“This is actually the first habitat we built, back in 1998,” says TCWR Curator Emily McCormack. “We always do the best we can with the materials available, but of course over time we have improved, so we basically replaced the whole habitat, one piece at a time.”
McCormack says they were able to use one of the night houses from the existing habitat, to give the lions a place to sleep while they replaced their night house with a new one.
She says the new habitat is actually a little bigger than it was before. “It’s right at 6,000 sq. ft.,” she says. “In anticipation of changing USDA safety guidelines, we’ve been increasing the height of our fences whenever we get the chance. So the new fences are 12 ft. tall with a 3 ft. jump guard.”
Almost all work here requires some landscaping. “It’s incredible how un-level the ground is around here, even though it looks flat, once you start having to haul in dirt and pour concrete,” McCormack says. “But we did it. We’ve reframed everything and poured the concrete and except for welding a couple of wire panels in place, those boys are good to go.”
Although a few big cats still reside in the compound area, the goal is to put all of them in grassy habitats as soon as possible.
“We’re always working on raising funds to add habitats,” McCormack says. “Our donors have made that possible.”
For information on how to donate to the TCWR habitat fund, please go to https://www.turpentinecreek.org/support/habitat-funding.
Visitor books evoke laughter, tears
Many many people have stayed overnight at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in our lodging facilities over the years, enjoying the night sounds of the big cats and extending their visit beyond a simple tour.
Each room here has a guest book, in which visitors write where they’re from and what they thought of their visit. The messages are generally positive and heartwarming, showing people understand and appreciate TCWR’s mission of caring for neglected and abused exotic big cats.
Sometimes, though, they’re just plain funny, especially the comments by the kids.
“I’ve always wanted to go to Africa to be up close and personal with big cats, but this place is better because they can’t come eat me.” ~ Bailey Bishop
“We have had a great time. The goat is pregnant.” ~ Elise & Audrey, Dallas (In fact, Jello the goat is male.)
“Very nice room. The animals were very active at night. My mom got peed on by a tiger (ha, ha).” ~ Max & Jarrett
The grown-ups have their moments as well.
“This is such an amazing place. Sorry about the midnight ‘mouse in the house call.’ They scare me more than tigers!” ~ Kari Fischer
Not everyone who visits is simply on holiday.
“We came here from San Lorenzo, Calif., to visit our son Kyle who has interned here for three sessions. It rained and thundered all night, which was great. To sleep and hear the lions roaring and the coyote howling and the lightning and thunder was great. Now we understand why Kyle loves it here so much.” ~ Nils & Kathy Jorgensen
For some people it’s a reunion.
“Our cats are Shelby and Sasha. We had to give them up after 14 years of ownership due to insurance. This is our first visit to see them since they left us in November. We are truly happy they are in the great hands of Turpentine Creek. The owners have a special place in our hearts since they have taken them in when we had no way to afford the insurance it took to keep them. Thank you.” ~ Guy, Heather, Zack, Zoey and Darby Robertson, Stephenville, Tx.
For most people, of course, staying overnight at Turpentine Creek is simply a great vacation, a chance to enjoy the natural surroundings and the beautiful animals.
“Only an overnight stay on this, our third trip to Turpentine Creek in a year. As I write this, the sun has set and the stars are twinkling. The crickets and cicadas add to the symphony of lions roaring and tigers chuffing, and Bam Bam the bear keeping time banging on his blue plastic barrel.
“We couldn’t believe the millions of start in the sky out here, with the Milky Way streaking northeast to southwest. We thought we’d seen start before…but God certainly packs the sky when you escape the city!” ~ Roy & Lori Wilson, Independence, Mo.
“We came to celebrate our honeymoon, first anniversary, and Valentine’s Day all at the same time. We didn’t even to want to leave to go to town to eat. Now we don’t want to go home.” ~ Nancy & Victor Allioine, Ozark, Mo.
And finally this one:
“The past year and a half I have gone through cancer surgery, chemo, and a broken leg! This was my trip to celebrate getting through it all and I chose the PERFECT getaway!” ~ Patsy Baltz, Melbourne, Ark.
Throughout all these entries runs one thread: A love of Turpentine Creek and what we do. Poignant or whimsical, the words of our visitors reflect not only their appreciation of our mission, rescuing exotic big cats, but that Turpentine Creek is a refuge for them as well, a place to relax and enjoy nature and the very special environment we have created here.
For information on lodging at TCWR, please go to https://www.turpentinecreek.org/lodging-2 or call (479) 253-5841.
No snow day for big cats, caretakers
For many people, a snow day means no school, no work – an involuntary holiday where all you can do is stay in by the fire and listen for the snow plow to go by. At Turpentine Creek Wildlife Preserve, however, a snow like the one that just hit over the weekend means exactly the opposite.
“Our new group of interns just spent two weeks training, and now, on their second day, it snows and everything’s topsy-turvy,” says TCWR Curator Emily McCormack. “You can’t wash out the concrete areas obviously when they’re covered with snow, but if you don’t clear it out, the cats walk on it and pack it down, and it turns to ice, then they slip trying to get around. So the interns chip it out or shovel it out or whatever’s necessary. That pretty white snow doesn’t stay pretty and white for very long. Plus they have to break up the ice on the water dishes several times daily when it’s like this.”
Fortunately, tigers enjoy snow and cold weather. The more sensitive cats, like the lions, which come from warmer climes, tend to stay near their heaters. “The lions look at the snow and act like we put it there,” McCormack laughs. “The tigers and cougars like it though.”
In every aspect of their work, the interns are taught safety first and foremost. Naturally that concern is even more important during treacherous weather conditions.
“It’s safety for us, but also for the big cats and the public,” says McCormack. “Naturally we don’t want anybody hurt, the public or anybody here, so we spend a lot of time keeping the walkways and access roads clear as well.”
Fortunately, McCormack says, most of the new interns are from up north and are familiar with snow. “On the other hand,” she adds, “there’s a difference between going to school or going to work in the snow, and going out to take care of lions, tigers, and bears in the snow. A big difference. But they’re getting it.”
More snow and rain is predicted for the weekend. For information on how to donate to help take care of our snowbound critters, go to https://www.turpentinecreek.org/donations.
Meet the Locals Program
Tanya Smith, TCWR President, met with Meet the Locals to talk about the refuge on their program. Take a look at the short video… Here is the link if it is not showing up below.
Old interns say goodbye, hello to new group
These are among the new interns starting at Turpentine Creek this time around.
Last Wednesday night, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge held a party it holds twice a year, to say hello to a new crop of interns and goodbye to the group heading out the door.
The new arrivals are full of curiosity and amazement. Their voices betray their excitement, their conversations buzz. They gather around the room in clumps, talking rapidly, new interns who have bonded with their fellow newbies, old timers who are watching remembering what it was like when they first arrived. And the few who have chosen to re-apply and stay over another half year.
Those going on from here to further endeavors – work in refuges like this one, zoos, even sometimes continuing their formal educations, like veterinary-student-to-be Kristen Thomas – also show their excitement, but with them it is a different animal, a different sort of thing than they felt six months earlier, more or a year (often interns return for one or more additional six-month internships here).
They are excited because after six months they know how amazing this work can be; and they understand, in ways they never have before, the importance, the vital urgency, of this work.
New interns Lauren Dafoe and Lee Rodriguez make a new friend at the going away party for the outgoing intern class.
After a attractive meal of pulled pork BBQ prepared by TCWR staffer and chef Victor Smith, each graduating intern stood up to say a few (or several) words about their experiences here, thanks to their mentors and words of advice to their replacements.
Noah Schnur, one of the few interns who reapplied and is here for another round of internship, urged his new fellow interns to take nothing for granted about their upcoming experiences. “Never stop learning and paying attention,” he said. “Good days and bad, this is the best job you’ll ever have.”
A fresh new intern, Stephanie Sandy of Horsham, Penn., outside Philadelphia, is taken aback by Northwest Arkansas. “I’m a city girl,” she told the others gathered. “I didn’t even know I’d be in the mountains down here!”
The most common theme of all those leaving to those arriving was simple: “Please take care of our cats.”
“Everybody has their own favorite cat and gets attached,” said TCWR Vice-President Scott Smith. “And in fact, I always tell them, some people are more animal-people than people-people, so make sure you don’t let your personal likes and dislikes affect your goals and aspirations in coming here. It’s all about the cats.”
The new interns have just finished their two-week training and will be at Turpentine Creek for the next six months.
Turpentine Creek Spring Break almost here
For Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Spring Break is when things really kick off again for the year – the weather gets warmer and the big cats enjoy their time outside and the change of the seasons.
Booking for lodging at TCWR during this time of year is always “get it while you can,” according to Lodging Coordinator Lori Hartle. “At the moment there are still some vacancies available.”
In addition to its lodges, suites, and tree house, Turpentine Creek also offers camping and RV sites, also popular once the weather begins to warm.
One thing to keep in mind is that with its proximity to Eureka Springs, TCWR is a perfect jumping-off point to enjoy the rest of the area’s attractions – the Great Passion Play and Christ of the Ozarks, Lake Leatherwood Park, shopping and dining downtown, and all the canoeing and other outdoor activities available west of the town toward Beaver Lake.
“Lots of times people come here just for us and fail to take advantage of the other things to do around here,” Hartle said. “Or else they stop by here as an afterthought and wish they’d come when they had more time, or that they’d just stayed here outright.”
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is always in need of volunteers. Either individually or in groups, people find their donated time very rewarding. While there is never contact between volunteers and the big cats, as long you you’re over 18 (or over 12 if accompanied by an adult), there are many projects which need to be done that currently take time from our primary staff.
For more info on how to volunteer, email Ivy Cooper at ivy@www.turpentinecreek.org or call (479) 253-5958.
Spring Break will wind up here on Saturday, March 28, with one of Turpentine Creek’s most popular events of the year, its 25th annual Kite Festival celebration.
“Art With an Altitude,” sponsored by KaleidoKites of Eureka Springs, is a free family event inviting attendees to bring their own kites or buy one at the refuge. The celebration includes vendors, contests and fun activities for parents and children.
KaleidoKites’ experts will be available to assist children in kite making and flying techniques. Donations to the refuge requested for kite making assistance.
“Making and flying kites is a ‘green’ sport’ families can share. It’s wind-fueled and gets kids away from sedentary activities like TV viewing and video games,” says Steve Rogers, KaleidoKites co-owner. “It’s a great photo-opportunity with world-class kites worth over a thousand dollars flown during the event. These kites are works of art, which is only fitting for an artist’s community like Eureka Springs.”
Admission is free for kite flying; regular admission prices apply to tour refuge wildlife on display. Proceeds help pay for the rescue and ongoing care of over 120 tigers, lions, cougars and other wildlife that make the sanctuary a life-long home.
For vendor information for this and other TCWR events contact victor@www.turpentinecreek.org.
Noted exotic animal expert, documentarians visit Turpentine Creek
Although only about 3,200 tigers still exist in the wild, between 5-7,000 exist in private homes, many in the United States. What happens when the unthinkable happens, and someone’s pet tiger escapes? A scared and dangerous 400 lb. cat isn’t anybody’s idea of a fun visitor at 2 a.m. or any other time.
On Monday, Tim Harrison, noted exotic animal expert and co-founder of Outreach for Animals, met with Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge staff to talk about that very subject. Also on hand were Carroll County Sheriff Bob Grudek, Eureka Springs Fire Chief Rhys Williams, and other first responders.
The meet-up was coordinated by TCWR President Tanya Smith and a team of young documentary film makers who are following Harrison and his work around the country. One of the film’s producers, David Enden, was an intern at Turpentine Creek a year ago. The other two-thirds of the team, award-winning filmmakers John Mingione and Chris Capelluto, are Enden’s childhood friends.
Harrison, who has dealt with everything from big cats to primates to reptiles, said the word “animal sanctuary” is often used very loosely, resulting in dire situations for all involved.
“Not every place is like Turpentine Creek,” he said. “This place is spot-on. You follow safety protocols and your staff obviously knows what they’re doing. Everything is clean and safe, and the animals are well cared for. It isn’t like that always, believe me.”
Harrison co-founded Outreach For Animals in 2001 with group of fellow police officers, firefighters, and paramedics. Outreach For Animals, a non-profit 501©(3) organization, has as its mission educating young people to respect wildlife and its natural habitat. But they educate other people as well.
“No matter how well trained you are as a police officer, fire fighter, or EMT, most people never have to deal with a live tiger jumping out of a burning building, for instance, because someone had it as a pet but forgot to mention it,” he said. “But I was there when it happened. We got it in the back of the sheriff’s car, which it tore to shreds, but that was the only place we had available.”
Harrison is the focus of “The Elephant in the Living Room,” praised by critics as “one of the best films of the year.” The documentary “takes viewers on a journey deep inside the controversial American subculture of raising the most dangerous animals in the world as common household pets.
One purpose of the meeting was so TCWR could share with local officials the depth of its own safety protocols and to help coordinate that plan with law enforcement and other first responders should it ever have to be implemented.
“It goes without saying that human life takes absolute priority in every case,” said TCWR Vice-President Scott Smith. “What we’re interested in here today is everyone being familiar with Turpentine Creek, being familiar with what we do and what to expect should they ever need to be called.”
All attendees shared copies of TCWR’s, safety plan, and at the suggestion of Sheriff Grudek, a meeting is planned between now and the end of the year to bring in more local responders to disseminate the information as broadly as possible. Also planned are a series of situation analysis drills to put the safety protocols into practice.
Cold weather brings challenges for big cat caretakers
Although caring for over 100 tigers, lions, bears and other exotic wildlife is a challenge any time of the year, winter weather creates many extra challenges. Whereas tigers grow a winter coat, as do cougars and other native species, African animals suffer from the cold if not protected by heated enclosures.
“We’re fortunate to have had a nice leopard habitat for several years,” says Turpentine Creek Curator Emily McCormack. “Lions stress in this weather as well. We’ve just installed a heater in Thor’s new space. That’s especially important with the older cats of any type. Winter is hard on everybody.”
Thor has been a special challenge, McCormack says. “First we put a door on his space to keep the cold out, but he just ripped that off. Then we installed one of those big heavy-duty plastic cased heaters you can bolt to the floor, but I guess it looked like a toy, because he ripped that out as well. Now we’ve installed one of those floor heaters like you can put in your kitchen or bathroom under the tiles. We’ve covered it with a thin layer of concrete. We use a massive amount of straw for bedding for all the cats. We’re hoping that Thor’s new set-up will work out better for him.”
In addition to the heating issue, interns and staff must make sure the ice is broken regularly on the cats’ water. Winter also makes cleaning more difficult. “You can’t use a hose to clean out an area, leaving a sheet of ice behind for the cats to slide around on,” McCormack says. “And while the tigers playing in the snow looks great, it doesn’t stay pristine and white for too long. So we shovel it out by hand.”
McCormack says though it’s been cold this winter, the fact there’s been no snows has been a blessing. “If we could put a big bubble over the refuge to keep it warm, that would be great, but we can’t. Although it is hard on the electric bill, we take care of all our animals here, when it’s freezing cold and any other time.”
Lions get new night house, coyote doubles floor space
On Tuesday, Turpentine Creek staff jumped in to help pour concrete for a new night house for Wyoming and Lucci, two of our male lions.
Improving their night house – the area where the big cats go at night to sleep and where they eat – is just part of the construction and expansion going on at TCWR. Because the USDA has increased minimum heights for cage enclosures up to 12 feet if they have a 3-foot jump rail, or 16 feet without, TCWR staff has been refurbishing all habitats built before 2005 to accommodate the new guidelines.
“Since we’re here putting up the higher fence anyway, we just thought it would be a good time to go ahead and put in this new night house for those guys,” says Turpentine Creek Curator Emily McCormack. “It’s in a better spot for several reasons, including water runoff. It will be more comfortable for them.”
Just up the hill, the habitat of Cheyenne, a coyote, has been undergoing expansion as well. “His habitat is long and narrow, but there is room to make it broader, so that’s what we did,” says McCormack. “I call it his ‘double-wide.’”
Growth and renovation are a continual part of life at TCWR. Within a few months construction will begin on the new on-site veterinary clinic, and the old “compound” are which housed Turpentine Creek’s original big cat population is being torn out to be replaced with larger, grassy, comfortable habitats for the big cats.
For information on how to donate to construction and expansion projects at Turpentine Creek, go to https://www.turpentinecreek.org/index.php/donations.
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The Elusive Peace: Ending Sexual Violence during and after Conflict
Friday, December 7, 2018 / By: Pearl Karuhanga Atuhaire; Nicole Gerring; Laura Huber; Mirgul Kuhns; Grace Ndirangu
Publication Type: Special Report
Awarding the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize to advocates for survivors of wartime sexual violence, Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad, indicates that the issue of sexual abuse has gained international recognition. This comes ten years after the adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution 1820, which declared that conflict-related sexual violence constitutes a war crime and a crime against humanity. This Special Report highlights the limited scope of the resolution, examines the connections between sexual violence and conflict, and urges key stakeholders to view sexual violence—both during conflict and after—as a threat to international peace and security.
The consequences of sexual violence during armed conflict include trauma, social stigma, cyclical poverty, health issues, and unwanted pregnancies. Furthermore, the impacts of sexual violence during armed conflict last generations, disrupting societies and making peace elusive.
Recognizing the scale of the problem, the United Nations Security Council in 2008 adopted Resolution 1820, which condemned sexual violence as a tool of war and offered specific actions to address the causes and consequences of wartime sexual violence.
The implementation of Resolution 1820 has primarily focused on sexual violence committed by armed actors, but ten years of programming and research demonstrate clear connections between conflict and sexual violence that extend beyond wartime.
Other forms of sexual violence, including sexual exploitation and abuse, domestic sexual violence, and violence targeted at women in politics, are often exacerbated by armed conflict and increase insecurity. This report defines this violence as conflict-associated sexual violence.
Conflict-associated sexual violence contributes to the normalization of violence, undermines social cohesion, and worsens structural inequalities.
The harmful impacts of conflict-associated sexual violence threaten the security of women, communities, and states, and disrupt peace processes.
The United Nations and its member states, civil society organizations, media outlets, the private sector, and academia must recognize and address the detrimental impacts of conflict-associated sexual violence.
The policy community must consider conflict-associated sexual violence as both a public health and a security concern.
About the Report
Adopted in 2008, UN Security Council Resolution 1820 called upon member states to end sexual violence against women and girls and acknowledged the international community’s responsibility to respond to and prevent conflict-related sexual violence. Although Resolution 1820 has led to remarkable progress in addressing sexual violence during conflict, narrow interpretations of what constitutes conflict-related sexual violence limit its impact. This report focuses on types of sexual violence that may occur outside of conflict but are worsened by it and makes recommendations to institutions that can play a role in preventing sexual violence during and after conflict.
Pearl Karuhanga Atuhaire is a program specialist with UN Women in Liberia. Nicole Gerring is a senior lecturer in the Irvin D. Reid Honors College at Wayne State University. Laura Huber is a PhD candidate in political science at Emory University. Mirgul Kuhns is a peacebuilding practitioner based in Washington, DC. Grace Ndirangu is a graduate student in governance, peace, and security at the African Nazarene University in Nairobi, Kenya. All five are members of the Missing Peace Initiative’s Young Scholars Network.
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Women Preventing Extremist Violence (French)
Au niveau de la Corne de l’Afrique, al-Shabaab et une présence émergente de l’Etat Islamique ISIS ainsi que plusieurs autres groupes extrémistes sont toujours en place en Somalie, avec des recruteurs et des réseaux de facilitation s’étendant au-delà des frontières nationales et à travers la région. Au Sahel, d’innombrables communautés soufrent également de la violence extrémiste et terroriste perpétrée par différent acteurs dont certains appartenant à l’Etat islamique, d’autres étant affiliés Al-Qaïda et le reste tiré des mouvements dirigés localement.
Type: Fact Sheet
Gender; Violent Extremism
Nigeria: Police in Jos Adapt to COVID-Driven Rise in Sexual Violence
By: Isioma Kemakolam; Danielle Robertson
Ten months since the coronavirus first emerged, communities around the world still face stay-at-home orders, school closures, and travel restrictions. These policies have led to increased sexual and gender-based violence. While the U.N. secretary-general and heads of state have paid unprecedented attention to this issue, translating political rhetoric into action has proven more difficult. As the pandemic drags on, governments, security actors, and civil society need to rethink how to protect women and girls during lockdowns. While the situation is dire, an opportunity does exist. In Nigeria, where massive protests against police brutality broke out in October, civil society and police are adapting their efforts to address both gender-based violence and the pandemic.
Gender; Global Health
Amid Iraq’s Turmoil, Tal Afar Builds Peace
By: USIP Staff
In a year of Iraqi turmoil, including protests that ousted a government and rivalry between Iran and Turkey, Iraqi tribal and community leaders are strengthening a new peace agreement in a locale that has seen some of the worst brutality of recent years—the northern city of Tal Afar. Civic, tribal and government leaders recently agreed to a pact that can open a path for more than 60,000 displaced residents to return home and rebuild following the war with ISIS. The accord also will help curb ISIS’ effort to revive. And in a startling change, it was negotiated in part by women.
Type: Analysis and Commentary
Peace Processes; Gender
Gender Inclusive Framework and Theory (French)
By: Kathleen Kuehnast, Ph.D.; Danielle Robertson
Le guide du Cadre et de la Théorie Inclusifs en matière de Genre (CTIG) est un outil accessible et complet qui facilite l’intégration de l’analyse de la question du genre dans la conception d’un projet. Dans la mesure où le travail de consolidation de la paix dépend du contexte, le CTIG propose trois approches relatives à l’analyse de genre : l’approche femmes, paix et sécurité ; l’approche des masculinités pacifiques ; et l’approche des identités croisées, qui éclairent chacune la dynamique de genre dans un environnement donné pour mieux façonner les projets de consolidation de la paix.
Type: Tools for Peacebuilding
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Dancer. Writer. Queen.
Upcoming Project: Sister Act the Musical
See Vicki Trask in the Ensemble and acting as Dance Captain! When disco diva, Deloris Van Cartier, witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be a found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community but, in doing so, blows her cover. Soon, the gang is giving chase, only to find them up against Deloris and the power of her newly found sisterhood. Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story, Sister Act will leave audiences breathless. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE! May 17-June 18 2019 Directed by Brenley Charkow Beddington Theatre Arts Centre https://www.storybooktheatre.org/sisteract
Upcoming Project: Evita
See Vicki Trask in the Dance Ensemble and acting as Dance Captain! Set in Argentina between 1934 and 1952, Evita charts the story of a young and ambitious Eva Peron’s meteoric rise to sainthood. As a young woman who longs for an acting career, fame, and fortune, Eva quickly learns that her feminine wiles hold power among a culture, and a political system, run by men. Once she makes it to Buenos Aires, Evita finds fame and influence in her powers of seduction, eventually seducing the rising political figure, Juan Perón, who becomes the President of Argentina. As First Lady, she aligns herself with the poor, winning herself, and Perón, popularity among Argentinians. Evita becomes a hero to the poor and the working class —and an enemy to the rich – until her untimely death of cancer at the tender age of 33. A young and unknown revolutionary, Ché, narrates the rise and fall of the beloved matriarch of the Argentinian people. With one of Lloyd Webber’s most-loved scores, combining Latin
Vicki Trask is a Canadian Plus-Size Dancer currently based out of Calgary, Alberta. She spent 11 years as a competitive dancer with Expressions the Dance Gallery and Danscott Studio, including a 2 year stint with the touring company Calgary Dance Express as a a soloist and ensemble member. Following her high school graduation in 2011, Vicki was cast in the ensemble of her first musical which was a production of Anne of Green Gables by Norm Campbell (based on the novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery). Over the last 8 seasons she has performed in over 20 productions at the community and semi-professional level. Personal highlights include: Dance Captain in Anything Goes by Front Row Centre Players - CAT Award for Chorus and Best Musical Ursula in Disney's The Little Mermaid by Storybook Theatre Dolores Breckenridge in It Came From Mars by Scorpio Theatre - Canadian Premiere and CAT Award Nomination for Supporting Actress Ygramul the Many in The Neverending Story by S
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Forget Sephiroth, Final Fantasy 14’s Emet Selch is the series’ best villain
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The Final Fantasy 14 Complete Edition is now just $45 – includes Shadowbringers
Final Fantasy 14 has had quite a wild journey. Since launch, it’s gone from complete critical failure to one of the best Final Fantasy games in years. If that’s convinced you to give it a try, then here’s an incredible offer on the MMORPG and all of its expansions.
Final Fantasy 14's Heavensward expansion contains flying mounts, Dark Knight job
Final Fantasy 14’s producer and director Naoki Yoshida, has announced information on what to expect with Heavensward, the first expansion for the MMO, when it launches in spring 2015.
Heavensward is the first expansion for Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn
Heavensward is the first expansion for Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn, and it’s set for a spring 2015 release according to Square Enix.
For two weeks Final Fantasy 14 will be free in the UK and US
Square Enix is giving Final Fantasy fans the opportunity to try A Realm Reborn for two weeks at no charge.
Become a defender of Eorzea when Patch 2.3 for Final Fantasy 14 goes live in July
Square Enix has released a video and few screenshots for Final Fantasy 14 Patch 2.3 “Defenders of Eorzea”. Gaze in wonder at the loveiness below.
Final Fantasy 14 Zodiac weapon quest changes won't be included in patch 2.25
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn patch 2.25 goes live tomorrow, but it will be missing the planned expansion to the Zodiac weapon quests, according to producer Naoki Yoshida.
Final Fantasy 14's next expansion contains flying, smaller updates being looked into
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn has its first expansion in the works, and according to the development team, one theme revolves “a great conflict that spans across millennia.” Also, players will be able to fly.
Final Fantasy 14 producer believes subscription and F2P MMO models can coexist
Final Fantasy 14 producer Naoki Yoshida has said the reason Square Enix decided not use a free-to-play business model is because it’s not always the best option for an MMO, despite the popularity of F2P.
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn given 16-bit treatment in latest video
Like Lightning Returns:Final Fantasy 13 before it, Square Enix has released another 16-bit story video, only this time, it’s for Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn. Just something fun for your Saturday. Watch below.
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn - partial patch notes for 2.2 update released
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn’s 2.2 update ‘Through the Maelstrom’ is out next week on March 27, and to prepare players, Square Enix has released half of the patch notes for the content. Despite the list containing everything included in the update, there’s quite a massive amount of information. It’s huge, really. Have a […]
Final Fantasy 14 director's GDC 2014 session delves into MMO's troubled beginnings
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn director Naoki Yoshida said during a presentation at GDC 2014 that when the MMO first launched in 2010 the servers were so unstable, that there up to 400 crashes per day.
Final Fantasy 14 PS3 to PS4 transfers begin April 11
Final Fantasy 14: A realm Reborn players who want to upgrade from PlayStation 3 to PS4 will be able to do so at no cost ahead of launch.
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn PS4 open beta schedule announced
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Buy an Nvidia GeForce GTX 650-class graphics card, get a free digital copy of Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn
Square Enix is teaming up with Nvida to hand a free copy of Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn to those who purchase a GeForce GTX 650-class graphics cards. It also comes with a free 30-day trial. The limited edition package is available starting today at North American retailers NCIX, Amazon, Newegg, and Tiger Direct. […]
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn free-to-play for veterans this weekend
Lapsed players can check out the latest updates to Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn during a free event this weekend.
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn patch 2.1 launches in December
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn patch 2.1 will not only contain the usual tweaks and balancing, it will also contain salons allowing players to change their character’s facial appearance and hair. According to producer Naoki Yoshida, the team plans on implementing additional options through future patches, and every patch “will be focused on a […]
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn PS3 to PS4 transfer will be free, but will result in loss of PS3 login rights
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn players on PS3 will be able to upgrade to the PlayStation 4 version for free, but in the process, players will lose the login rights to the PS3 version.
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn PSN refunds being offered for digital standard, collectors editions
Customers who purchased Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn Standard Edition, or Collector’s Edition, from PSN on August 27 or August 28 in Europe can receive a full refund and will be able to find the funds in their wallet as soon as this is processed. In addition, the entitlements of the Standard Edition or […]
Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn final beta test and early access date announced
The final beta test and early access dates for Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn have been announced.
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Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn beta nets 676 lovely screenshots
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Keratolysis, Pitted
Keratolysis, Pitted is a topic covered in the 5-Minute Clinical Consult.
Pitted keratolysis (PK) is a bacterial dermatosis involving the keratin-rich, weight-bearing areas of the feet and, less commonly, the palms.
It is characterized by both a foul odor and pitting of the stratum corneum that results from bacterial degradation of keratin in affected sites.
Synonyms: keratoma plantare sulcatum; keratolysis sulcata; ringed keratolysis; and keratolysis plantare sulcatum (1)
Also known as the “sweaty sock syndrome” (2)
Treatments include topical and systemic preparations as well as preventative measures; all aimed at reducing bacterial overgrowth, which is the underlying cause of this condition.
Primary care providers or pharmacists who lack an understanding of PK may erroneously attribute patient symptoms to mycotic infection, resulting in ineffective treatment regimens and perpetual infection.
Both males and females affected, but most patients seem to be males; male prevalence might be related to hygiene and occlusive footwear (3).
Patients tend to be young, with a mean age of 24.9 years, but a range between 10 and 57 years.
No race predilection exists for PK.
PK is likely a common problem, although sparse epidemiologic data include general prevalence rates of only 0.48–2.6%.
Occurs worldwide; affects barefooted populations in tropical environments and those with occlusive footwear especially in temperate regions (1,3)
International incidence rates of PK vary significantly according to occupation and sports activity; prevalence of 1.5% in Korean industrial workers to 42.5% in South Indian paddy field workers (3)
Studies of specific populations at risk such as athletes, soldiers in tropical climates, or the homeless show prevalence to be 13.6%, 53%, and 20.4%, respectively.
This condition, which is often painless and can be embarrassing to patients, is thought to be significantly underreported.
Causative agents include gram-positive organisms: Corynebacterium species, Kytococcus sedentarius, Dermatophilus congolensis, and Actinomyces keratolytica (3).
These bacteria produce keratolytic enzymes that dissolve the stratum corneum producing craterlike pits on the sole of the foot.
Sulfur by-products of these proteolytic enzymes produce the foul odor.
Unlike infections caused by extrinsic organisms, such as tinea pedis, PK results from overgrowth of the patient’s own skin flora under the influence of high moisture, high pH, and poor hygiene.
The finding in one study that PK does occur in members of the same family suggests the influence of genetics and/or similar hygienic conditions.
Overgrowth of bacteria that cause PK is favored by high moisture, high pH, and poor hygiene.
Primary hyperhidrosis, which affects 3% of the population, is the predisposing factor for bacterial proliferation. Conditions for bacterial overgrowth are most likely to be caused by prolonged wearing of occlusive footwear associated with athletics, civilian occupations that require foot protection, and the military.
General Prevention
Prevention strategies revolve around avoiding conditions that are hospitable to causative organisms.
In particular, regular foot washing and avoidance of prolonged wearing of occlusive footwear, as well as wearing moisture-wicking synthetic socks and changing socks frequently (2); synthetic socks are preferred to cotton socks, which tend to retain moisture.
Those who have hyperhidrosis, in addition to taking the above precautions, can prevent PK by treating their underlying condition.
Other skin infections caused by Corynebacterium include erythrasma (a superficial dermatosis known for its coral red fluorescence under Wood lamp examination) and trichomycosis (an infection involving hair shafts, which tends to occur in humid environments) may exist concurrently with PK (<10%).
Warm, moist, and occlusive environments are associated both with bacterial infections, such as PK, and with viral infections, such as plantar warts, and with fungal infections, such as tinea pedis.
Stephens, Mark B., et al., editors. "Keratolysis, Pitted." 5-Minute Clinical Consult, 27th ed., Wolters Kluwer, 2020. 5minute, www.unboundmedicine.com/5minute/view/5-Minute-Clinical-Consult/816178/all/Keratolysis__Pitted.
Keratolysis, Pitted. In: Stephens MB, Golding J, Baldor RA, et al, eds. 5-Minute Clinical Consult. Wolters Kluwer; 2020. https://www.unboundmedicine.com/5minute/view/5-Minute-Clinical-Consult/816178/all/Keratolysis__Pitted. Accessed January 16, 2021.
Keratolysis, Pitted. (2020). In Stephens, M. B., Golding, J., Baldor, R. A., & Domino, F. J. (Eds.), 5-Minute Clinical Consult (27th edition). Wolters Kluwer. Retrieved January 16, 2021, from https://www.unboundmedicine.com/5minute/view/5-Minute-Clinical-Consult/816178/all/Keratolysis__Pitted
Keratolysis, Pitted [Internet]. In: Stephens MB, Golding J, Baldor RA, Domino FJ, editors. 5-Minute Clinical Consult. Wolters Kluwer; 2020. [cited 2021 January 16]. Available from: https://www.unboundmedicine.com/5minute/view/5-Minute-Clinical-Consult/816178/all/Keratolysis__Pitted.
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The Shock and Awe Show
by Richard Goldstein
As the first bombs fell on Baghdad, George Bush was getting his hair done. We know this because a rogue technician broke protocol by beaming a candid image from the Oval Office to the BBC. Millions of people around the world saw the president primping and squirming, his eyes darting to and fro, for a minute and a half before his here-comes-the-war address. The White House was up in arms. “This kind of thing has happened more than once,” fumed a senior aide, vowing that it would never happen again.
It’s evident why Bush’s hairspray moment was taken so seriously. The blooper must have played like a clip from America’s Funniest Home Videos dropped into the middle of Monday Night Football. Not only did the president seem vain and prissy; he looked uncertain—a real blow to the mastery that the White House is determined to project. Not to worry: The American networks never picked up the subversive footage. Nothing was allowed to intrude on the spectacle of bombs falling on Baghdad that unfolded before our eyes last Wednesday night.
This was a fateful twist on the famous exchange between William Randolph Hearst and an artist assigned to portray Spanish atrocities in Cuba a century or so ago. “There is no trouble here. There will be no war,” the artist wired the tabloid king, to which Hearst reportedly replied, “You furnish the pictures and I’ll furnish the war.” This time the Pentagon provided both, and the networks processed these high-tech images into a pageant of unprecedented power.
For most people, newspapers are a souvenir of television. So it’s no surprise that even the logo-centric New York Times would publish jumbo four-color photos, as if to freeze-frame last night’s prime-time action. In this story, the only scoop the press can provide is nuance, and war is no time for that. Nor does it matter, except to watchdogs of the right and left, which way the media lean. Print doesn’t shape public opinion, and on TV the content of coverage is not the key to its meaning. The real spin lies in the flow of imagery and its impact on the imagination.
There’s more to the collusion between the networks and the Pentagon than ideology. Both parties have an interest in creating a drama, one that draws viewers into a web of associations, producing thrills, chills, and secret delight. These feelings are heightened by the belief that they convey the real meaning of actual events. The French, those weaselly surrender monkeys, call this confluence of the virtual and the vérité hyper-reality. It’s the grand illusion of our time.
Hyper-reality is a fiction that presents itself as fact. Its power is enhanced by churning Chyrons and rolling ribbons of text. These signifiers of “breaking news” are also a landscape that keeps the eye alert and moving. Meanwhile anchors spin the narrative thread. War wipes the usual smiles from their faces, and they must maintain a tone of reverent gravity however mesmerizing the imagery. But every now and then, a burst from the id lights up the commentary.
“Slam, bam, bye-bye Saddam,” a guest colonel blurted on CNN as the first missiles fell on Baghdad. No doubt many a surround-sound jock had those words on his mind if not his lips. But a Quaker might be unable to resist this invitation to exhilaration. The absence of flesh and blood allowed us to marvel at the impact violence. Bombs burst over the Tigris with the splendor of award-winning cinematography. Satellite maps offered detailed aerial views of targets, placing each of us in a virtual cockpit—every couch potato his own Josh Hartnett.
But we saw all that in Gulf War I. What’s truly new, and memorable, about this sequel is its aura of intimacy. Embedding journalists with the troops has produced its desired effect, creating a feeling of thereness that many an action-movie director would envy. But the insignia of this event is its distinctive low-res look. It resembles early generations of video games but with a far more resonant edge. The visual plane is flattened, the voices of reporters crackle, the image breaks up into pixelated squares. It’s the cubism of postmodern combat. And like cubism, low-res forces the viewer to fill in the semiotic blanks. Gaze at these images long enough and you enter a semi-rational state. Your mind may find it offensive but your senses say sit back and enjoy The Shock and Awe Show.
Back in the ’60s, when TV still seemed like a new medium, Marshall McLuhan wrote that every novel technology draws from familiar forms until it establishes its own aesthetic. The first cars were horseless carriages, the first art photos were modeled on painting, the first TV shows were visualizations of radio. McLuhan would have understood why the look of this war resembles our favorite new genre: reality TV. It has the same voyeuristic kick, the same aura of faintly forbidden intrusion. Now we know what pilots mean when they describe the terrible beauty of bombardment. Now we know what it’s like to face enemy fire. Or do we?
Reality TV is an illusion created by artful editing. Everything that seems actual has been distilled into high drama. The jiggle of the handheld camera makes the mirage even more lifelike. The same is true of war in low-res. Tanks race through the desert in a beige haze. Time and space collapse as we move in a flash from aircraft carrier to exploding palace, from the home front to Qatar. This preternatural state relaxes as it arouses. We know we won’t be assaulted with sights too shocking to bear. No one will hear our hearts pound in private. Such safe and secret stimulation is the joy of voyeurism. By providing a steady stream of anodyne imagery, the government can go a long way toward turning war into a guilty pleasure. By embedding war in a popular TV genre, the networks do their part to make it bearable.
But combat has a way of violating the rules of the reality game. As high tech gives way to flesh-and-blood fighting, the cameras will have to confront the corpses—either that or the pageant will look like the fake it is. When the agony becomes unavoidable, who knows how the intimacy of this coverage will play to the open eye? The low-res aesthetic has yet to reveal its true impact. The dreamlike trance it promotes could be a new basis for empathy.
Walking home last Friday after watching Op-Iraq in every store and restaurant, I was caught in a serious rainstorm. As lightning flashed and thunder roared, I felt a jolt of something approaching horror. Before it passed and reason prevailed, I was forced to calculate the distance between New York and Baghdad. It may not always be so great. Someday it could be me fleeing from catastrophe while sat-phones beam my agony to a distant population. I don’t think I would have conjured up this fantasy if I hadn’t spent the better part of two nights and days in the magic kingdom of shock and awe.
So get ready for your close-up, Mr. President. There are unintended consequences to hyper-reality TV.
This article from the Village Voice Archive was posted on March 25, 2003
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This important metalworking site is located at Passo del Redebus
At the Redebus Pass (1440 m), which links the Piné plateau to the Mocheni Valley, is located the archaeological site of Acqua Fredda, one of the most important prehistoric foundries of Europe of the late bronze age (XIII-XI century BC).
The archaeologists at the site have brought to light a battery of nine rectangular shaped smelting furnaces about 50 cm long and wide. Apart from the ovens, other instruments for working copper have also been found, such as the mill stones that reduced the mineral to sand or “flour” and the terminal parts (in pottery) of the bellows used to keep the temperature at around 1200°C. Remains of wooden objects, such as shovels, poles, a plank, are probably what is left of a roof, fencing, work table etc. There is also an interesting decorated bronze brooch dating back to the end of the bronze age (XI century BC), which probably belonged to a metal worker.
The site is evidence of the intense and extensive activity of copper working, a metal that is no longer present in the pure state in Trentino, and which therefore had to be produced by means of a complex procedure.
The site is open to the public and can be visited free of charge all the year round. It also has explanatory panels that illustrate the functioning of the ovens and the life of the population of the time.
Car park and refreshments available in the immediate vicinity.
Provincia autonoma di Trento - Soprintendenza per i Beni librari archivistici e archeologici
Weather in Altopiano di Pine' and Valle di Cembra
The MUSE - the Science Museum
Science can surprise you
Rovereto Civic Museum
Knowledge as you have never seen it
At the heart of today’s art
At the roots of art
Tridentine Diocesan Museum
In the heart of Trento the artistic wealth of the Diocese
Buonconsiglio Castle
A dive into history
Galleria Civica G. Segantini
The permanent exhibition is to be found in Palazzo Panni
Museum of Uses and Customs
Discover ancient rural traditions
In Trento, the museum designed by Renzo Piano
The Museo Civico of Rovereto is one of the oldest in Italy but among its most modern ones in term of activities
A fantastic voyage through contemporary art
A forest where nature and art blend together
In the heart of Trento the artistic wealth of the Diocese, the treasure of the Cathedral and the Torre di Piazza
An immersion in history, an absolute must for anyone visiting Trento
Popular culture and mysterious masterpieces
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Human rights pledge urged for future Olympic hosts
By DAVID CRARY - Associated Press - Saturday, February 22, 2014
Citing widespread dismay with Russia’s anti-gay laws, a coalition of more than 30 human rights and gay rights groups is calling on the International Olympic Committee to ensure that future Olympic host countries do not have discriminatory laws on their books.
The coalition - including Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and the Human Rights Campaign - made the demands in a joint letter to IOC President Thomas Bach as the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, neared their close. Activists in Russia and abroad have tried to use the games to draw attention to the Russian law banning so-called gay “propaganda,” which they say deters a wide range of gay-rights activities.
In their letter to Bach, being released on Friday, the groups said that future contracts between the IOC and host cities should include specific human rights pledges and a commitment not to introduce laws or policies before the Olympics that would violate human rights.
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“The contracts should include clear sanctions for failing to respect these commitments, up to and including a relocation of the games,” the letter said.
The letter also urged the IOC to amend Principle 6 of the Olympic Charter to specify that the Olympic movement’s condemnation of discrimination extends to discrimination based on sexual orientation and sexual identity.
IOC spokesman Mark Adams, addressing this matter while in Sochi, has said that the IOC charter covers all discrimination, including sexual orientation. But he said the proposed wording could be considered during upcoming IOC deliberations.
“We have a good constructive dialogue with Human Right Watch,” Adams said Saturday. “We will read, digest and reflect on their suggestions before giving a considered response.”
As to broader human rights questions, Adams has said these could be addressed as part of a review of the Olympic Charter and other regulations. The IOC will meet in a special session in December in Monaco to vote on proposed changes and recommendations as part of Bach’s proposed blueprint for the future, called “Olympic Agenda 2020.”
The letter from the rights groups said the IOC “could indeed be a force for good” if it bolstered its criteria in regard to human rights.
“The worldwide wave of outrage spurred by Russia’s discriminatory anti-LGBT laws should be a warning - one that should not be repeated,” the letter said. “Countries with laws designed to discriminate against or attack the dignity or human rights of any individual or group … should not be given the honor and privilege of hosting the Olympic Games.”
According to Human Rights Watch, other abuses resulting from Russia’s preparations for the Sochi Games included the exploitation of workers on Olympic venues, forced evictions of families to make way for construction, environmental and health hazards, and the stifling of journalists’ efforts to document these abuses.
Minky Worden, director of global initiatives for Human Rights Watch, noted that some past reforms by the IOC - including a crackdown on doping and changes in its own governance - came about at least in part because of outside pressure.
“It has taken major global outrage, of the kind we’ve seen with Sochi, to spur changes in the Olympic movement,” she said. “It’s never fast, it’s never easy.
“The IOC had plenty of warning to cope with these abuses in Russia,” she added. “They failed to do that. The moment has arrived when there needs to be institutional reform.”
AP sports Writer Stephen Wilson in Sochi contributed to this report.
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Why You Should Still Wear A Mask And Avoid Crowds After Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine
By Joanne Silberner • Jan 12, 2021
Staff and residents of the Ararat Nursing Facility in the Mission Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles got COVID-19 shots on Jan. 7. Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths have been surging throughout Los Angeles County.
Originally published on January 12, 2021 8:36 pm
It may seem counterintuitive, but health officials say that even after you get vaccinated against COVID-19, you still need to practice the usual pandemic precautions, at least for a while. That means steering clear of crowds, continuing to wear a good mask in public, maintaining 6 feet or more of distance from people outside your household and frequently washing your hands. We talked to infectious disease specialists to get a better understanding of why.
Why do I have to continue with precautions after I've been vaccinated?
In the short run, it will take some time for the vaccine's effectiveness to build up. (Effectiveness is defined as not getting sick with COVID-19. If 100 vaccinated people are exposed to a virus and 50 of them subsequently develop symptoms, that vaccine is 50% effective.)
With the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine in December found that protection doesn't start until 12 days after the first shot and that it reaches 52% effectiveness a few weeks later. A week after the second vaccination, the effectiveness rate hits 95%. In its application for authorization, Moderna reported a protection rate of 51% two weeks after the first immunization and 94% two weeks after the second dose.
"That's not 100%," says Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center and a member of the Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisory board. "That means one out of every 20 people who get this vaccine could still get moderate to severe infection."
So, reason No. 1 to continue with precautions is to protect yourself.
Can I spread the virus to others even if I'm fully vaccinated?
This is an important question, but scientists studying the shots' effectiveness don't have an answer yet. And for public health experts, that lack of knowledge means you should act like the answer is yes.
Here's why: Before approving the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, the FDA asked the vaccine manufacturers only whether their products protect people from COVID-19 symptoms. They didn't ask if the vaccines stop people who've been vaccinated from nevertheless spreading the virus to others. The emergency authorizations by the FDA that have allowed distribution of the two new vaccines cite only their ability to keep you — the person vaccinated — from becoming severely sick with COVID-19.
In the words of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Experts need to understand more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide before deciding to change recommendations on steps everyone should take to slow the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19."
The data to answer the question of whether vaccinated people can still spread the virus are just now being collected.
How can you spread a virus if you've been vaccinated?
All the COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine candidates under consideration for use in the U.S. rely on bits of genetic material or virus protein — not anything that could grow into an active SARS-CoV-2 virus, the virus that causes the disease COVID-19.
The concern instead with the COVID-19 vaccine is about whether you might still have an asymptomatic infection despite immunization — without symptoms, but able to shed virus.
Here's how that might work: Let's say you've been vaccinated and you encounter SARS-CoV-2. You're much less likely to develop symptoms — that's clear. But your immune system may not fight off the virus completely — it might allow some viruses to survive and reproduce and get expelled from your nose or mouth in a breath, cough or sneeze. Remember: No one can be sure yet if this actually happens or if it happens often enough that you'd be emitting enough active virus to sicken someone else.
Why didn't the FDA demand information on infectivity before authorizing the first two vaccines?
In a word, time. Dr. Larry Corey is a virologist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle and helps lead the COVID-19 Prevention Network, a federally funded consortium of vaccine experts who've been testing vaccines. "We wanted to get an answer quickly," Corey says, and to do so required as simple an experimental protocol as possible. "You can't hang a lot of bells and whistles on a trial," he says.
Even though the pre-authorization studies of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were as streamlined as possible, they still required quite a lot of work. Each of the 75,000 volunteers had to come into a clinic; get a test for the coronavirus; get either a vaccine or a placebo shot (without knowing which they'd received); return for a second shot; and come back to the clinic for testing anytime in the interim if they showed any symptoms of having caught the virus.
Adding in even more coronavirus tests along the way to see if the vaccinated volunteers had picked up or were transmitting the virus would have delayed the initial results considerably, Corey says. And in the midst of the pandemic, speed was of the essence.
So how will we get an answer to whether vaccinated people can infect others?
Researchers are checking now on the folks vaccinated in the Pfizer and Moderna trials for antibodies showing that they've been infected. It's not a perfect measure, Corey notes, because the antibody tests aren't always accurate and antibodies can be transient. Moderna officials have hinted that their vaccine prevents some shedding, but they haven't been specific on how much. Some people who volunteered for the vaccine studies will be checked for evidence of the virus itself.
If someone is found to be shedding the virus, then researchers will check to see if that virus is capable of reproducing itself and, if it is, whether there's enough to infect other people. That raises another unknown: It's not yet clear what an infectious dose would be.
Nailing down the answers to all these questions is a laborious process. And no one is saying yet how soon the results of these sorts of studies of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines will be available.
There are other ways to get at the answer. The COVID-19 Prevention Network has proposed an experimental study that would involve vaccinating more than 20,000 college students with Moderna's vaccine, checking them multiple times per week for virus shedding and doing contact tracing when infections occurred. The trial, which would cost several hundred million dollars, has so far been turned down by federal funders.
There are other candidate COVID-19 vaccines in the pipeline, and tests will need to be done on them as well. Volunteers in an experimental trial of the AstraZeneca vaccine tested themselves for the virus. The results so far, posted Dec. 8 in The Lancet, suggest that the candidate vaccine may partly, but not totally, protect against viral shedding. In a commentary posted the same day in The Lancet, researchers from Johns Hopkins University said that the observation provides some hope that the vaccine stops some asymptomatic shedding but that the evidence gathered so far is too slight to be considered conclusive.
Maybe one of the vaccines that are in the pipeline would be a better idea?
If your turn for vaccination comes, there's no reason to wait. While vaccines currently being tested are different in design from the Pfizer and Moderna products, scientists say there's no biological reason to think those vaccines will be more or less protective against shedding.
Now that I'm vaccinated, can I take my mask off in a crowded room if everyone else has also been vaccinated?
You might think you're home free in that case, but not yet. Remember that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are not 100% effective, and many in the research community still advise caution. Once most people are protected and there's less virus circulating in the air — and less circulating in the community — the advice and restrictions on this may ease up a bit. One vision of the new normal, whether that's later in 2021 or even 2022, is an eventual relaxation of the recommendations, with occasional renewals when the virus flares up in a community.
What about the new variant from the U.K.? Will that make a difference in terms of spreading the virus after vaccination?
The newly identified variant, B.1.1.7, hasn't been around long enough to say for certain that the new vaccines are effective against it, but scientists aren't too worried about that — lab studies suggest the vaccines will be protective against this strain.
However, infectious disease specialists are concerned that any strain that is more contagious — which B.1.1.7 clearly is — might quickly increase the number of COVID-19 cases in the world.
"It appears that the people infected with this new variant, at least in the U.K., have an increased amount of virus," says Dr. David Heymann of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. "The hypothesis is they could spread it more easily from their nasal passages. Whether there is actually an increased risk of transmitting the virus is currently being studied."
If the new variant increases the risk of shedding or just provides more chances for it to happen, increased masking and distancing, crowd avoidance and hand-washing will help stop the spread.
So what's the bottom line?
With cases and deaths surging throughout the U.S., the people who are treating COVID-19 patients really want you to continue to wear a mask, keep your distance and wash your hands, even if you've been vaccinated, until the research on shedding has yielded some answers. Dr. Carlos del Rio of Emory University says he knows taking precautions can be taxing, but he urges us all to hang on and keep it up.
"It's not like you'll need to wear a mask for the rest of your life," he says. "You need to wear your mask until we have the data, and we're trying to get the answers as fast as we can."
Joanne Silberner, a former health policy correspondent for NPR, is a freelance journalist living in Seattle.
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By Miranda Hitti
July 13, 2005 -- Chlamydia, America's most common sexually transmitted disease, is most often seen in teens and young adults, report CDC researchers.
Teen girls had the highest number of cases. Numbers were also high in among blacks, as well as among teens and young adults from economically deprived backgrounds.
The CDC's figures were presented in Amsterdam at a meeting of the International Society for Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
About Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterial infection. It is spread by vaginal, oral, or anal intercourse. Chlamydia is known as a "silent" disease because about three-quarters of infected women and about half of infected men have no symptoms, according to the CDC. When symptoms appear they do so weeks after exposure.
It can be cured by antibiotics if the drugs are taken exactly as advised.
If not treated properly, complications can arise from the infection. In women, untreated infection can spread into the uterus or fallopian tubes and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) or permanent damage and infertility. Complications in men are rare, but the infection can spread in men and lead to infertility.
It's estimated that half to three-quarters of babies born to women with chlamydia get the infection. Between 30% to 40% of babies infected with chlamydia at birth develop complications, such as conjunctivitis or pneumonia.
Having had chlamydia does not protect you from getting it again.
Risk factors include having sex without condoms, having more than one sex partner, having a high-risk partner or partners, and starting sexual activity before age 18.
STDs May Not Be Obvious
It's possible to have chlamydia and not know it.
Sexually transmitted diseases [STDs] "often have no symptoms and therefore frequently go unrecognized and undiagnosed," says the CDC's John Douglas Jr., MD, in a news release.
Douglas directs the CDC's division of STD prevention.
Some of the CDC's numbers came from a national health survey. More than 6,600 people aged 14-39 were tested for chlamydia and another STD, gonorrhea.
Among the findings:
Chlamydia was present in 2.2% of the group.
Men and women had a similar number of chlamydia cases.
For women, chlamydia was most common in the late teens.
Nearly 1 in 20 women aged 14-19 tested positive for chlamydia.
Among men, chlamydia was most common from 20-29.
3.2% men in their 20s had chlamydia.
Chlamydia was seen in about 6.4% of blacks, compared with 1.5% of whites.
Economic Hardship a Risk?
Another study focused on more than 150,000 people aged 16-24. All were socioeconomically disadvantaged. Roughly one in 10 were infected, writes the CDC.
They were screened for chlamydia when they signed up for a national job training program.
The results showed chlamydia in:
11% of the more than 106,000 women
8% of the nearly 50,600 men
About 13% of 16-year-old women
Nearly 9% of men aged 20-24
8% of men aged 16-19
A third study checked for chlamydia in women aged 15-24 at prenatal clinics.
Out of more than 86,000 tests, almost 6% were positive for chlamydia. Again, the disease was most common in younger women and blacks.
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SOURCES: International Society for Sexually Transmitted Disease Research, Amsterdam, July 10-13, 2005. News release, CDC.
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Lurching from the sublime to the atrocious, the ‘Green Marines’ have been anything but dull. But one last surprise cannot be ruled out when the team takes on the in-form Police XI before visiting the unpredictable Black Forest to round up their flirtation and saying goodbye to the elite league, writes STAFF WRITER, MOSIMANEGAPE TSHOSWANE
It has been evident for some time that there would be something serious at stake before the Premier league ends. What was less evident before this point in the season was that Serowe-based outfit, Green Lovers, would be battling relegation. They never repeated last season’s display because they failed to handle the pressure piled on them by an equally struggling side, Nico United. It is now clear that Lovers is going into the last four games of the season with zero chances of survival.
They have never faced such bad odds since joining the elite league two seasons ago. It is hard to know where to start in detailing the key events in a season that has not once offered moments of stability. Lovers has changed administrators, changed the technical team, and changed the bulk of the team. They have never bought established players but relied on the young talent they nurtured from its lower ranks. But the youngsters could not stand the heat and pressure of the premier league.
Their budget woes aside, the team simply failed to rise to the challenge and poor results cost them hordes of followers. These are only a few of the reasons the team slowly faded away in the Premier League. They played better early in the season though with annoying mixed results resulting in the home crowd booing their team. Although they picked up some semblance of good form in recent weeks, captain Tumo Keiketlile continues to play both hero and villain as he misses clear cut chances in front of goal.
The team currently is perched on the 16th spot, with 12 points, 2 points behind Mahalapye Hotspurs who forced a draw against BDF XI in a midweek game. After losing to Nico United, they dropped further into the relegation zone as Sankoyo Bush Bucks stand four points clear of the relegation zone.
However, few people in or outside the team still give the team much hope of survival. They undeniably put up a spirited performance in their last game. But again, at this point and given the way the team is playing, it is possible to look down the fixture list and predict that Lovers might pick up only a point in their four remaining games. The way they had been playing certainly does not offer much hope.
The turning point – the moment that might spark the revival that would give Lovers some hope of avoiding the chop – might come when they play against Police XI. After that they will face Black Forest and then wait for results from other quarters to confirm whether they survive relegation. If won, these two games – one away and the other at home – one will swing the pendulum back to Nico United who are currently safe.
If anything has been learned by fans and staff alike at the Marine outfit this season, it is that players will not always meet the hype surrounding their arrival. Too many of the supposed new stars have been anything but impressive and have revealed temperament flaws.
Equally, some of the players regarded as likely to fail at the top level have performed heroics. Tenashe Chipunza has been central to the performance of the team. He has scored 8 of the 13 goals the club has registered so far.
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A section of troubled First Division South outfit, Mochudi Centre Chiefs are said to pulling out all stops to ensure that the club finally transitions into a company amid reports of instability and divisions.
According to a leaked letter from founders who are represented by Sexton Kowa and Ramocha Tsieng, the society has taken a decision to request Thapelo Tsheole who is currently the chairman, to hand over the team back to the society.
” Following the resolution passed by the members of the Mochudi Centre Chiefs Sporting Club(society) at its annual(AGM) held on the 18th August 2019 at Ntefo Conference facility in Mochudi to convert the society to a company limited by shares and with consent of the society, a company was duly incorporated on the 21st February 2020 being Mochudi Centre Chiefs (Proprietary) Limited, (the company) by six founders of the Society namely, Messrs, Aaron Ramosako, Molefi Sexton Kowa, Joel Mpete, Archie Aphiri, Rejoice Tlhowe, and Tshepo Aphiri (herein “The Funders” ), represented by Mr Molefi Sexton Kowa and Mr Ramocha Tsieng. The AGM further resolved that once the company was formed, the affairs of the society will be handed over to the company to manage,” reads the part of the missive written to Tsheole.
Contacted for comment, Mochudi Centre Chiefs President, Thapelo Tsheole stated that he is yet to officially receive the letter but has seen it from a friend who has seen it circulating on social media. “I cannot comment on the issue further because it was shown to me by a friend who saw it circulating on social media; but we will give it the attention it deserves and I plead with Centre Chiefs faithful to be calm,” he said.
The club president intends to keep his eyes on the ball: “We will handle the issue with the utmost respect because at the end of the day Mochudi Centre Chiefs brand should be the winner and this should always be our aim.” Tsheole has been leading the side and was tasked with reviving the team and bringing them back to the elite league.
The circulating letter is a culmination of power struggle between Tsheole and the so-called founders of the club. Sources speaking with WeekendSport state that Tsheole wanted both Directors to cede 75 percent of their shares to society as he believes the transitional route from society to a company has been bypassed.
Tsheole officially raised his hand for the first time this year, in an attempt to bring an end to more than a decade of controversy over Chiefs’ ownership, and appeared to have pinned his hopes on reaching an agreement with both Kowa and Ramotlhwa because of their status and good standing as former Chiefs’ administrators.
However, those close to developments believed that Tsheole, who also leads Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE), was wasting his time trying to negotiate with the duo, who were already determined to resist all efforts. This follows unsuccessful negotiations where both Directors were alleged to have been left in utter shock concerning the approach and presentation of the Chairman.
While the two Directors would not be drawn to comment, it is said they are both hamstrung to divulge deeper details to Tsheole because of his ambition to transform the club. While Tsheole thought he was jumping off the hoops for the club, the two directors seem not to appreciate his efforts.
Tsheole, was reportedly surprised when he tried to register a commercial footballing company on behalf of Mochudi Centre Chiefs. He deliberately chose the ‘Mochudi Centre Chiefs’ name because of its popularity as it remains a brand country wide.He found out that the company name already exists and is under the directorship of both Kowa and Ramotsha.
While Mochudi Center Chiefs PTY LTD was registered sometime in February of this year, there was another company, Centre Chiefs PTY LTD, associated with the club which has been in existence since the early 1990s. This is the same company that acquired a 7 hector piece of land in Mochudi.
The company had 7 directors namely Victor Kowa as the Executive Chairman, Ezekiel Mooki who was appointed the Technical Director, Serake Mfolwe holding the post of director of Marketing and Public Relations, Simon Mmopi coming as Director of Development, MacLean Letshwiti holding the fort as Director of Finance, Sexton Kowa who was Youth Development Director, and Kgafela Kgafela who occupied the post of Director of Legal Affairs and Board Secreta.
Zebras midfielder, Mothusi Cooper is set to be one of the top paid players at his new club, Lusaka Dynamos, following his move from Township Rollers on a two-year deal with an option to extend by a year.
The 23 year-old who joined Township Rollers from Extension Gunners in 2018 has proved to be one of the best midfielders in the country. Cooper’s new contract will see him smile all the way to the bank as he is expected to earn US$ 2500 monthly (about P25 000) with a winning bonus of US$ 350 (about P3 500) per game. The Tsabong-born player is said to have already received P250 000.00 signing-on fee from the club.
“At Rollers he was getting around P13 000 and with COVID-19 effects his pay had went down so he could not resist such an offer. He also had ambitions to play abroad so with such opportunities sometimes you have to take them because they may come once in a lifetime since football is a short career,” said a source at Rollers.
Cooper, who was recently unveiled by Lusaka Dynamos has agreed personal terms with the club, but negotiations between the two clubs are yet to be completed. “Cooper is on his way to Zambia but we are yet to sign the final documents with Dynamos as we been negotiating with them. We are hopefully that everything will be signed any moment but we have agreed to let the player go since he agreed terms with the team,” said Township Rollers club President, Jagdish Shah.
Lusaka Dynamos owner and director, Hanif Adams revealed that the deal is done and they will do everything to finalise pending matters. “We expect Cooper to be here this Friday and it will be up to the coach whether to play him or not when we face Green Eagles this weekend,” revealed Hanif Adams who is a respected businessman in Zambia.
Zambian sports journalist, Puncherello Chama has cautioned Cooper that he will have to fight his way to be on the first eleven of his new side. “Cooper is an exciting player and he has impressed Zambians during our two games against Zebras and already fans this side are looking forward to see him in action but he will have to fight for a starting place in Patrick Phiri led team,” he said.
“And should Cooper perform well this side I believe it will open more doors for other Botswana players to come this side, people should not undermine the Zambian league as it is ranked 7th in Africa and it has exported players all over the world in the past years.”
Lusaka Dynamos who are nicknamed The Elite, are currently on 10th position in Zambian MTN Super League table and have lost their last game to Prison Leopards 4-2 but the club hopes to redeem itself this year when they take on Green Eagles Saturday (today).
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The current crop of Zebras strikers is arguably apocryphal, and the vicissitude engulfing the national team has rendered them to a ‘milk and water’ status – very weak! Zebras is currently playing AFCON qualifiers and the team has scored a mere two goals in four matches!
Don’t be fooled by the 1-0 win against Zambia recently, it’s just an eye wash, win and loss in football are like Kith and Kin – the bottom-line is that our strikers are evidently gentlemen at large!
This damning conclusion on the senior men National Team is deduced from the lethargic performances since the maiden appearance at the AFCON 2012. It is a fact that the frontline attack has grown toothless since returning from their maiden AFCON cup qualifiers in February of 2012.
This is not just a squawk about Zebras strike force without basis. To steer clear of any assumed malice, here is why every firm football fan could be steamed up right now – ever since the disappearance of striker Jerome Jay Jay Ramatlhakwane, none of the selected strikers is hitting the net consistently as he once did! They have all literally failed to step into JJ shoes.
Between the 2015 and 2019 AFOCN Qualifiers, it has been uninspiring performances from the Zebras men in front of the goals. The strikers have played nine (9) rounds of games and they have scored only twice. While we could be stirring up a hornet’s nest with this matter of fact write-up, we are prepared to stick to our guns – the current crop of strikers is failing the national team.
It shouldn’t appear we trying to stretch the truth. Let’s look at the 2012 qualifying rounds, Zebras played eight (8) games and scored seven (7) times. Striker Jay Jay alone found the net five (5) times hence ascending to the summit of the top scorers’ list in Africa alongside deadly Senegalese striker, Mamadou Niang. At a personal level, this was a wonderful, hard-earned moment of sporting grace for the monstrous built striker whose body built suited his Zebras role to a T. His scoring ability remains unmatched up to now.
For far too long, The Zebras players, strikers to be more precise, have become little more than spectators in any African Cup of Nations qualifying scoring race. By extension, the future of scoring players mirrors a tomorrow that may never come. Ever since the remarkable and buccaneering record set during the wonderful seasons of striker Jerome Ramatlhakwane in 2011, The Zebras striking force has been nothing but a blunt knife – this is for the record.
Here is the sum and substance of our situation at the Zebras – four (4) AFCON finals passed without anybody hitting the net consistently. Other than trying and experimenting with a handful of strikers, our tiny land locked country struggled to find its way out of a mediocre zone.
But along the visible lines of pedestrian performances, the name of Jerome Ramatlhakwane remains popular in this country and by extension, Southern Africa. Believe it or not, Jay-Jay as he is popularly known, has built a legacy for himself that is unrivalled.
He is arguably one of the most highly acclaimed footballers this country has birthed, albeit with little success due to lack of exposure and many other obstacles the robust player has experienced in his football career. Ramatlhakwane has been both the darling and the villain in the media and in the country for the display he provides on the field of play.
With the senior national team failing to score goals, one wonders how Jay-Jay used to find the back of the net with such ease. Records are here for everyone to see but as Mark Twain argued, ‘facts are stubborn and statistics are pliable.’
With a career spanning from 2006 till date, Jay-Jay is Botswana’s all-time leading goal scorer, having found the back of the net on 21 occasions, with 53 caps under his belt and counting. Jay-Jay’s skill as a box striker is second to none; the striker is a marvel to watch on the field of play. His agility and sheer love of the game gives him an aura of a warrior on the battlefield.
That is why it is hard to comprehend why Jay-Jay is still a local player, why scouts haven’t scooped him up. A player of his calibre and the skill he possess as a finisher makes it obvious that he could be destined for greater things. Jay-Jay would make for a pronounced addition to any international club.
Hot on his heels is Botswana’s poster boy, Diphetogo Selolwane who hanged his boots post the 2012 AFCON showpiece. He has 18 goals from 68 caps in a football career that kick started in 1998.
In terms of play, Selolwane and Tshepiso Molwantwa, the famous jersey number 9 owner, are better than Jay-Jay but when it comes to statistics, Jay-Jay has the upper hand, this leaves one to ponder; is this what Mark Twain meant when he argued that statistics can be bent?
It’s a shock to learn that Molwantwa has won himself 44 international caps but only 8 recognized goals. We take a dim view of Molwantwa when it comes to goals scored but take heart in his selfless maneuvers on the field of play.
In modern Botswana football, Omaatla Kebatho of Orapa United and the late Oliver Phikati have all failed to rise to the occasion and with coaches not willing to give Teenage Orebonye enough opportunities, the Zebras’ striking situation has been a well-documented issue that portrays how and why The Zebras have failed to move up in the world rankings. JJ should have shown some of these players the ropes.
There seems to be no striker who will soon surpass Jay-Jay. The likes of Jomo Moatlhaping and Joel Mogorosi who have practically retired may have given the dominant striker a run for his money. Mogorosi is sitting third on the rankings with 14 goals from 79 appearances.
Only Onkabetse Makgantai can turn the tide on Jay-Jay’s story, should he come to the party. Onkabetse stands at 12 international caps with 5 goals, a far cry from what Jay-Jay resume reads. But in a squad that is losing its renowned defensive stability, Jerome can still score top marks in all aspects of the game, especially when he is working with a crafty midfielder.
Looking back at that goal reel, if ever there is one, in among the bullet headers, the tap-ins, the dinks and spins, there is a sense of man constructing a monument for himself. For Jay-Jay, the 2012 AFCON showpiece may have been the last significant mark to pass. One that may not, all things considered, be surpassed. All the hope we have on the current crop of strikers – just a shot in the dark!
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West Kirkland Announces Surface Gold and Silver Values on Newly Acquired Mineral Rights, Tonopah, Nevada
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, January 10, 2018 – West Kirkland Mining Inc. (WKM:TSXV) (“West Kirkland”, “WKM” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a number of significant surface gold and silver assay values on newly acquired 100% controlled mining claims near Tonopah, Nevada. Recently received surface sampling results support historically reported good gold grades and silver veins of interest. The results also outline several targets at surface to be defined for new bulk oxide, open pit gold and silver mineralization. Further assay results from a trenching program are pending and this will shortly be followed by a ten-hole drill program. These new positive results include the Divide target which hosts broad zones of exposed mineralization and has no record of exploration since shafts were sunk there in the 1920’s and the Southerland target which also has no record of previous drilling.
Sandy McVey Chief Operating Officer of WKM said “These new exploration targets are a priority to WKM since the gold and silver mineralization is at surface and is in close proximity to our current 75% owned Reserves at Hasbrouck. We already have a very robust project with 46% IRR and NPV5 of US$ 129 million (100% basis) at current gold prices. Adding any resources to the heap leach profile would greatly enhance the Hasbrouck Gold project” (Technical Report and Updated Preliminary Feasibility Study for The Hasbrouck and Three Hills Gold-Silver Project, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA, Report Date: September 14, 2016).
Table – Surface Chip and Composite Samples – Assays Over 0.5 g/t
SAMPLE ID LOCATION Sample Type Sample Length (ft) Au (g/t) Ag (g/t)
121427 HILL OF GOLD OUTCROP 5' 31.7 17.0
121428 HILL OF GOLD OUTCROP 5' 5.5 9.4
121429 HILL OF GOLD OUTCROP 20' x 30' 1.5 12.9
121431 HILL OF GOLD OUTCROP 5' 4.5 48.7
121505 SOUTHERLAND OUTCROP 30' 1.2 2.3
121514 SOUTHERLAND PROSPECT 5 x 5 x 8' 6.4 8.6
121535 DIVIDE DUMP COMP 1.3 155.0
121543 DIVIDE OUTCROP 30' 0.7 8.1
121556 DIVIDE DUMP COMP 1.5 16.8
121560 DIVIDE OUTCROP 10' 1.3 134.0
121569 DIVIDE OUTCROP 30' 0.7 29.9
121577 DIVIDE TRENCH 40' 6.9 41.5
121583 DIVIDE DUMP COMP 0.7 5.7
121586 DIVIDE CUT 20' 0.8 90.1
Number of Samples Average g/t Median g/t Standard Deviation g/t Average g/t Median g/t Standard Deviation g/t
All samples 159 0.6 0.1 2.7 12.2 1.7 40.6
All samples over 0.5 g/t 22 3.8 1.4 6.6 66.2 23.5 92.6
Divide samples 53 0.7 0.2 1.4 31.8 7.1 65.9
Divide samples over 0.5 g/t 15 2.1 1.3 2.0 90.1 49.7 104.1
Map – WKM Property and Exploration Targets
Divide Target
The Divide Target is located 1.2 km north of the Company’s Hasbrouck open pit Reserves. The area includes at least three historic shafts dating from the 1920’s with one shaft reported as sunk to 100 meters. Mineral title to this area was recently clarified through court action initiated by Tonopah Divide Mining Company (“TDMC”), the lessor of this land, allowing exploration to now take place. Sampling by WKM was performed following the 100% interest lease agreement with TDMC announced by the Company on December 18, 2017. Sampling supports a clear target for drilling with the objective of adding to the Company’s at-surface, open pit resources and reserves for heap leach extraction.
The results of surface sampling are given above and include chip samples from outcrops and composite samples from historic shaft dumps. Results ranging from 0.4 g/t gold to 5.4 g/t gold and 315 g/t silver have been obtained. Sampling supports the reports dating from the 1920’s and indicates potential for bulk open pit gold and silver mineralization exposed at surface in many locations surrounding the historic workings. At the time of the historical shaft work, bulk open pit mining with low cost heap leach extraction did not exist.
The exposed target area with reported gold values is approximately 500 m by 300 m. Trenching has increased the sampled target area and has helped to define the controls on gold and silver mineralization.
Interestingly, if all the chip and composite samples recently taken by the Company from the Divide Area (53 samples) are averaged, the resulting grade value is 0.7 g/t gold and 31.8 g/t silver. If only samples greater than 0.5 g/t Au (15 samples) are used the simple average is 2.1 g/t gold and 90.1 g/t silver. Samples were taken as chips over the widths shown in the table below. Samples from historic shaft dumps were taken as an unbiased composite over the whole dump.
Hill of Gold Target
The Hill of Gold target is located four km north of the Hasbrouck Reserves and was leased by WKM in November 2016. Surface sampling by WKM on the Hill of Gold area includes a sample assaying at 31.7 g/t gold on the central historical vein. Drilling by WKM in 2017 expanded the 1996 historic resource area to the north-west. Mapping and sampling by WKM in late 2017 also found targets near historic shafts located east of the 1996 historic resource and this area is planned to be drilled or trenched in the current exploration program.
Southerland Target Area
This target area is located on a group of six lode claims leased and on land staked by WKM in December 2017 which adjoins both the Hill of Gold lease and the TDMC lease. Located 3.5 km north of the Hasbrouck Reserves, the Company has found no record of modern exploration or drilling there. Chip sampling by WKM geologists along 10 m of a mineralized ridge returned 1.2 g/t gold and 2.3 g/t silver and a prospect pit assayed 6.4 g/t gold and 8.6 g/t silver. Drilling is planned in this area.
Over the past twelve months, West Kirkland has progressively acquired a 100% interest in 3,700 acres of prospective land between the original two deposits of the Hasbrouck Gold Project. The Hasbrouck Gold Project contains Proven & Probable Reserves of 784,000 gold equivalent oz, (45,270,000 tons at 0.017 Au oz/t for 762,000 contained Au oz; 0.233 Ag oz/t for 10,569,000 contained Ag ounces) (Technical Report and Updated Preliminary Feasibility Study for The Hasbrouck and Three Hills Gold-Silver Project, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA, Report Date: September 14, 2016). Waterton Precious Metals Fund II Cayman, LP holds a 25% interest in the Hasbrouck Gold Project and is participating in project expenditures. The first pit is fully permitted and permitting the second pit is ongoing.
The Hasbrouck Gold Project consists of two all-oxide gold-silver deposits eight km apart, near the Town of Tonopah in southern Nevada. Both deposits can be open-pit mined at 1:1 stripping ratios with minimal pre-stripping and with 76% gold recovery by heap leaching. There are no known technical, environmental, economic or social obstacles that would prevent the company from proceeding immediately to construction on the first part of the Hasbrouck Mine plan at Three Hills. Permitting is advanced and is in progress for the second part of the mine plan.
This press release contains forward-looking information or forward-looking statements (collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is typically identified by words such as: “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “postulate” and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. Forward-looking information in this news release includes, without limitation, , the project approach of the Prefeasibility Study and exploration and all information under the heading “Prefeasibility Study Detail”. Historical mineral title also has risk of an unrecorded claim. The Company cautions investors that any forward-looking information provided by the Company is not a guarantee of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking information as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the state of the financial markets for the Company's equity securities, the state of the market for gold or other minerals that may be produced generally, variations in the nature, quality and quantity of any mineral deposits that may be located, the Company's ability to obtain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for its activities, to raise the necessary capital or to be fully able to implement its business strategies and other risks associated with the exploration and development of mineral properties. The reader is referred to the Company's public filings for a more complete discussion of such risk factors and their potential effects which may be accessed through the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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[App Review] ShareChat- A ‘Made In India’ Social Network To Share And Chat
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“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” -Albert Einstein
Indians got a knack for venturing into a right product or application at the right time. India proved to be facet for many inspirational happenings and recognized globally for its innovations. One such social networking application is “ShareChat”.
A Vernacular Platform
ShareChat is an Indian social network application to communicate with friends, share jokes, and get daily news within seconds. With the help of ShareChat, a user can make WhatsApp stickers and can share them on WhatsApp with your friends and groups.
ShareChat is an all in one platform app where a user can make new friends, share videos, jokes, GIFs, shayaris, audio songs, motivational and funny quotes, bhajans and devotional songs, horoscopes and funny images. It is available in 14 Indian languages except English allowing users to connect with friends and families in their native language all over the country with great ease.
IIT-Kanpur Alumni boys Farid Ahsan, Bhanu Singh, and Ankush Sachdeva developed ShareChat and launched in 2015. Since its inception, the app has been downloaded over 1 Million times and got half a million active monthly users who share 200,000 daily posts from messages to quotes, videos, and news. The immense success of the application made them feature in Forbes latest 30 Under 30 list.
Surprisingly, the team worked on 17 projects in total out of which 14 were a flop in the market. Their 15th project was an anonymous message board for WhatsApp groups which had 250 users, but later they abandoned the project.
The fundamental rule of the app is to make users interact with a piece of content. The role of the feature is to make these interactions smooth and personalized to create a genuinely democratic social platform. In this app, a user does not find one-to-one chat, the conversation between them starts in the comments section of a post. And if they see anything unusual, they would invite them to start commenting on their own post and conversations flow thereafter.
ShareChat got the best-qualified features
It has a huge album of viral videos from Bollywood to Marathi movies. It allows users to keep up with the latest news related to Indian movies.
Offers an extensive collection of jokes, WhatsApp status, memes, and more in 14 Indian languages.
A user is allowed to create any form of stickers for WhatsApp.
You can download high-quality images and wallpapers.
Fresh news and be updated with the latest trends of your locality.
One can showcase a talent by sharing a video and can become an instant Internet celebrity.
From motivational quotes to religious songs and health tips everything is avail in the ShareChat.
ShareChat has raised a total of $122.8M funded by 11 investors. SAIF Partners, Xiaomi, Lightspeed Venture Partners are among the investors. The annual revenue of the startup is estimated to be $1M. Roposo, Giphy, and BetterButter are the leading competitors to the company.
The ‘No-English’ social network is a challenge to the scarcity of vernacular content on the internet and became India’s answer to social media giants Facebook and Twitter.
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Protect Our Parks
A Parks Project for Goodness Sake
Giving back to parks with thoughtful products.
Mikaela Ruland
Parks Project
It all started with a pickaxe.
The year was 2014. Friends Keith Eshelman and Sevag Kazanci were working at the popular shoe brand TOMS at the time and decided to join a volunteer day in their backyard: the Santa Monica Mountains.
What started with the two swinging pickaxes and restoring trails with the Santa Monica Trail Council quickly turned into a realization. Public lands were experiencing a severe lack of engagement from young people like Eshelman and Kazanci.
Sevag Kazanci (left) and Keith Eshelman (right), co-founders of Parks Project
Most of the conservation and restoration work that happens in parklands today is done by volunteers – they create a vital baseline of support for the outdoor places we love to play in.
That realization turned into Parks Project in 2015. Eshelman and Kazanci built on the “business for good” model of their shared former employer, TOMS, and founded a company that actively gives back. They started by printing t-shirts in their garage. Not your average “My Friend Went to Yellowstone and All I Got Was This Stupid T-Shirt” tchotchkes but thoughtful products people would actually want to wear. They harnessed their social media savvy to create a community of like-minded people devoted to giving back to the parks. They hope to be the voice for the next generation, inspiring young people to fall in love with parks and conserve them actively.
Unlike other companies that give back, Parks Project doesn’t just write a check and donate a portion of their proceeds. Each item they create helps to fund a project with a different organization supporting the parks. In Yellowstone, they fund trail restoration with Yellowstone Forever. In Sequoia, they fund the Rangers in the Classroom program to support outdoor learning for grades K-12. In Grand Teton, they support the Wildlife Brigade Volunteers. They currently work with more than 40 conservancies around the U.S. and Canada.
Not only does Parks Project fund important projects in the parks, they also back up their talk by getting their community’s hands dirty through volunteer days. (www.parksproject.us/blogs/volunteer-days)
“It’s so satisfying to roll up your sleeves and make an impact,” says Eshelman. “It helps foster a deeper connection to the parks and is the most effective way to energize more people to get involved in conservation.”
Volunteering in Olympic National Park
It’s inspiring to see the results of Parks Project’s work—2,822 native species planted in Muir Moods; 20,647 kids funded to visit a national park through the National Park Foundation; 58,800 meters of trail restored in Yosemite. Their goal is to fund 100 projects and log 100,000 volunteer hours in the next decade. Read more at www.parksproject.us/pages/our-contribution.
Parks Project volunteers in Yosemite National Park
One of the most inspiring projects Kazanci has been a part of is working with the Joshua Tree National Park Association to propagate Joshua trees in a plant nursery.
“Joshua Tree was the first place I camped and one of the first places that fueled my love for the outdoors,” he shares. “You don’t realize how much work goes on behind the scenes to take care of our parks. Joshua trees grow one inch per year. It’s mind-blowing how dedicated these volunteers are to maintaining the species.”
Recently, Parks Project has been working on ways to make its products more sustainable. As a society, we’re changing our approach to life and consumption and Parks Project is working to expand that change. Every Thursday, staff does a drop of carefully curated vintage apparel. The response has been overwhelming, and they’re looking to add more frequent drops in the future.
They’re always experimenting with upcycling materials to create their products. A fanny pack made from old park ranger pants sold out in no time and they just released a new line of totes made from upcycled down jackets.
“It’s bigger than us,” says Eshelman. “These projects have a ripple effect. We want to leave a lasting impact and foster that outdoor connection. I want my seven-year-old daughter to be able to experience these places, too.”
Learn more about Parks Project at www.parksproject.us.
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Mikaela is a sales and content specialist for National Park Trips Media. Her passion is to inspire others to get out and experience life. She spends most of her free-time outside hiking, skiing, climbing, taking photos, camping, snowshoeing, doing yoga – you name it! When she’s not outside, you can find her exploring hipster coffee shops or on the hunt for Denver’s best mac n’ cheese.
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Wendy Williams felt 'so emotional' during The Masked Singer
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The 56-year-old star was recently eliminated and unmasked on the hit TV show, and Wendy has now admitted that her early exit came as something of a relief.
She explained: "There were tears at night because this is something scary that I normally wouldn’t do and I couldn’t really talk to anyone.
"My parents would call me, and I couldn’t pick up or anything. I think they thought I fled the country or something. It was all so emotional that it really hit me at night!"
Wendy only told her manager about her appearance on the show, meaning her family were in the dark...the whole time.
The presenter was excited to appear on the program, but was frustrated by the situation, admitting it was "so hard" to keep the news under wraps.
She explained to Us Weekly: "It was so hard keeping a secret because it was very exciting to me.
"We couldn’t go out for dinner or go out in LA or anything so it was just to set and back to the hotel!"
And although Wendy's singing has never impressed her friends, she still relished her time on the TV show.
She said: "All my friends and family say to me, ‘Wendy, you can talk, but don’t sing!’ They tell me to stay in my lane. I’ll show them.
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Vcheq - Transforming banking payment
It was Vcheq who gave Visa its B2B payment platform. Starting last year, the company began working closely with the credit card company to deliver a new vision for cross-border payment to the Asia-Paicific region.
By Thomas Chen | May 28, 2001 -- 04:02 GMT (21:02 PDT) | Topic: Banking
Vcheq had played a major role in building Visa's B2B platform. Starting last year, the company began working closely with the credit card company to deliver a new vision for cross-border payment to the Asia-Paicific region. “I think for any bank to try and go into this space of aggregating payment and acting as a global clearer, it’s going to be very difficult,” said Chris Furness, Vcheq’s product director.
“All the other banks will fight to resist it. Whereas Visa is owned by the banks.”
The solution, which was developed jointly by Vcheq and Visa, will be owned and branded by Visa. The plan is to make use of Visa’s messaging and settlement network of 22,000 banks across the world to facilitate large amount, cross-border payments from business to business.
The platform manages inter-bank payment and billing information. It will oversee the credit and debit operation of participating banks, supply a presentment system at the back-end of the network and net off the transfer amounts on a daily basis.
“Our competitors are the alternate payment methods like Swift,” commented Furness. “Global banks like Deutsche, Standchart or HSBC, they would view us as threatening their franchise.”
Traditionally, the task of cross-border payment has been an arduous one, requiring banks to create and maintain a presence in every member country within its network. The banks will have to maintain funds in every country, create and sustain a report and reconciliation framework locally. Only the largest bank who have invested heavily to put such an infrastructure in place are able to do it well.
When an enterprise initiates a cross-border payment today through banking systems such as Swift, the process takes a long time and every bank in the process will want to take a cut. The result is an infrastructure that is costly and difficult to build and maintain; and a process that is expensive when it is employed.
From Vcheq’s view, the Internet has the potential to change all that. By leveraging on Visa’s settlement network, and Web-enabling its payment infrastructure, Vcheq, conceivably, can create an alternate network that is much cheaper and more transparent in terms of cost.
“The field is not level out there for cross-border payment. Typically, 2nd or 3rd tiered banks, and even some regional banks are unable to do cross-border or even multiple currency payments,” said Furness. “Large global banks have invested big time to have branches all over the world. This is the new space that Vcheq is working with Visa to go into.”
The Visa Commerce initiative, now being piloted in the Asia-Pacific region, involves four major banks of the region to test out and measure the effectiveness of the system.
The initiative, however, is not the only solution that Vcheq provides. Going along the same trend of cross-border, business-to-business e-payment, the company is also working on a gateway product to link banks and enterprises together in a network of payment facilitation. Vcheq is also heavily marketing the product as a solution for B2B exchanges and marketplaces.
“As corporations start to globalize, they will start to want to do cross-border payment. And if banks want to compete for customers, they will have to offer a full range of corporate services,” said Furness.
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The politics of direct action and the struggle of the Visteon workers
Date: Sun, 2009-05-17 19:29
On Saturday 9th May, the Belfast branch of the WSM held a public meeting at An Culturlann in West Belfast on ‘Can Direct Action achieve success’.
Contributions from former Visteon workers, Dessie McEnroe and Mark O’Hara on their participation in the occupation, building links with fellow workers and lessons learnt.
Here is a short report and audio recording from the discussion.
Contributions from former Visteon workers, Dessie McEnroe and Mark O’Hara on their participation in the occupations, building links with fellow workers and lessons learnt.
The Visteon workers referred to the initial steps taken to occupy the plant to the continuing running of the factory based on direct democracy and mass assemblies in which everyone’s views were taken on board. An occupation sustained by support from their families and wider community. The speakers also talked about the concessions achieved, and a sense of betrayal by the trade union bureaucracy. Lastly, what lessons can we learn from this latest workplace occupation.
WSM member Sean Matthews gave a short introduction and chaired the discussion. Davy Carlin, spoke about the politics of direct action and his own personal experiences in social struggles over the last few years.
Concessions obtained by the visteon workers
One week’s basic pay for every year worked up to 41 years of age.
One and a half week’s basic pay for every year worked over 41 years of age.
Twelve weeks pay in lieu of notice.
A special payment of 52 weeks basic pay.
*To date the occupation continues until the visteon workers receive the actual payments.
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By Cristina Tuser
Wastewater Operators: "Don't flush wipes!"
As the toilet paper shortage continues during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, people are turning to disposable wipes, which is clogging sewer systems
As the toilet paper shortage continues, people are turning to alternative options, including disposable wipes, for bathroom needs, reported a Naperville public works official.
Sewer officials across the nation are urging residents to avoid flushing paper towels, tissues, napkins and flushable wipes.
Sweatshirts, bandanas and disposable wipes have been appearing in Naperville, Illinois’ sewage system, according to Amy Ries, deputy director of the city’s water and wastewater utility.
In recent weeks, the city has seen an increase in the number of disposable wipes, clothing items and disposal diapers for both children and adults, reported the Chicago Tribune.
Disposable wipes, which are not flushable, are an issue for municipal sewers and wastewater treatment facilities because the wipes act like felt and knot together, causing blockages in pipes. They can also break pumps that carry waste to the next phase and those who flush wipes also risk damaging their home’s internal pipes.
Contrary to prior belief, hot grease poured down a drain only exacerbates the issue, since the grease hardens like concrete. As customers flush the wipes, they are typically covered in grease, oil, hair and waste, which coat them in a thick layer of grim and prevent them from breaking down.
“In these times when we’re confronting a major health crisis, the addition of health hazards created by clogged pipes and blocked sewers are situations we don’t need and that are quite avoidable,” said the Boston Water and Sewer commission in a statement.
Disposable wipes are a convenient and easy-to-use product that serve a variety of helpful purposes, many Americans may be using them incorrectly. Misusing disposable wipes can create “fatbergs," which is a term used for masses of waste that clog a sewer system.
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by: DENISE LAVOIE, Associated Press
FILE – This Aug. 28, 2020, file photo shows the federal prison complex in Terre Haute, Ind. Corey Johnson, A federal inmate scheduled to be executed less than a week before President Donald Trump leaves office was a gang member who was sentenced to death for killing seven people in Richmond, Virginia in 1992. Johnson is scheduled to be executed Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, at the federal prison in Terre Haute. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — It was one of the worst bursts of gang violence Richmond had ever seen. At least 11 people were killed in a 45-day period in 1992, all at the hands of gang members who eliminated anyone they thought would get in the way of their growing crack cocaine business.
Corey Johnson, who was sentenced to death in connection with seven of the slayings, was right in the thick of it as one of the leaders of the Newtowne gang. He and two other members were sentenced to death under a federal law that targets large-scale drug traffickers.
Johnson, now 52, was scheduled to die Thursday at the federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana, although a federal judge in Washington, D.C., halted that execution and Friday’s scheduled execution of Dustin Higgs because both men tested positive last month for COVID-19. Government lawyers have been successful in getting a green light from the U.S. Supreme Court to proceed even after lower courts put federal executions on hold, so there’s a real chance both could still go forward.
If the executions are delayed past this week they might not happen at all because President-elect Joe Biden, who takes office next Wednesday, opposes the federal death penalty and has said he’ll work to end its use.
Lawyers for both inmates argue that lung damage from the coronavirus makes it more likely they’ll suffer excruciating pain from a lethal injection of pentobarbital. Johnson’s lawyers also argue he is intellectually disabled and therefore ineligible to be put to death, under both federal law and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
In their clemency petition, Johnson’s lawyers asked Trump to commute his death sentence to life in prison. They described a traumatic childhood when he was physically abused by his drug-addicted mother and her boyfriends, abandoned at age 13, then shuffled between residential and institutional facilities until he aged out of the foster care system. They cite numerous childhood IQ tests discovered after he was sentenced that place him in the mentally disabled category and say testing during his time in prison shows he can read and write at only an elementary school level.
“Allowing Corey to be executed would be a grave miscarriage of justice,” said Don Salzman, one of Johnson’s attorneys.
Government filings have spelled Johnson’s name ‘Cory,’ but his lawyers say he spells it ‘Corey.’
Richard Benedict, who was Johnson’s special education teacher at a New York school for emotionally troubled kids, said Johnson was hyperactive, anxious and reading and writing at a second- or third-grade level when he was 16 and 17.
“I had to have someone walk him to the bathroom because he just couldn’t get back to the classroom,” Benedict said.
Prosecutors, however, say Johnson has not shown that he is mentally disabled.
“While rejecting that he has intellectual disabilities that preclude his death sentences, courts have repeatedly and correctly concluded that Johnson’s seven murders were planned to advance his drug trafficking and were not impulsive acts by someone incapable of capable making calculated judgments, and are therefore eligible for the death penalty,” prosecutors argue in court documents.
A defense psychologist testified during the trial that Johnson’s IQ was measured at 77, above the threshold score of 75 then needed to label someone as intellectually disabled. Johnson’s appellate lawyers say that psychologist was not an expert in intellectual disability and relied on standards that are now outdated.
C.T. Woody Jr., the lead homicide detective on the case, said that during his interrogations of Johnson, he denied any involvement in the killings and said police were trying to frame him because of lies people were telling about him.
“It did not seem to me that he had any kind of mental problems at all except his viciousness and no respect for human life —- none whatsoever,” Woody said.
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Howard Vick Jr., one of the prosecutors in the case, said the violence committed by Johnson and his fellow gang members was unmatched at the time. One of the gang’s victims was stabbed 85 times and another was shot 16 times. Johnson was convicted of being the shooter in a triple slaying, and participating in four other capital murders, including shooting a rival drug dealer 15 times.
“The heinousness of the crimes, the utter senselessness of the crimes, the crimes themselves warranted the seeking of the death penalty this case,” Vick said.
In his clemency petition, Johnson’s lawyers said he has repeatedly expressed “sincere remorse” for his crimes.
“I’m sorry for the great number of people who are dead, you know, and there is a lot on us, and I feel we are no angels,” he said during his sentencing hearing. He also spoke to a group of students present in the courtroom that day and urged them not to commit crimes or make the mistakes he had made in his life.
AP Legal Affairs Writer Michael Tarm in Terre Haute, Indiana, and News Researchers Rhonda Shafner and Jennifer Farrar contributed to this report.
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D, Paris Hilton a little too busy to watch Lindsay Lohan return on MTV’s ‘Lohan Beach Club’
Asked if she will be watching actress Lindsay Lohan’s upcoming show ‘Lohan Beach Club’ on MTV, Paris Hilton said that she is “a little too busy” to watch it. She added that the show will “establishe new friendships and alliances” as they try to avoid temptations of the Greek island nightlife. The episode will air in 2019. Notably, Londohan is set to launch a seaside resort resort in Mykonos next year.
Was seen laughing away when her friend Brandon Davis ranted about Lindsay Lohan to the paparazzi. “She wants me to see it. But it would shit out freckles, it’s orange and it smells like f*****g diarrhea,” he added. Paris had also called LiLo a “pathological liar” in the 2000s after she claimed to have left marks on her arms. However, Paris has said that she doesn’t trust her boyfriend anymore.
When Paris asked her to tell the media the truth, she replied, “Paris is my friend..Everyone lies about everything. She’s a nice person…She never did that.” Paris had earlier accused Paris of being my friend. However, Paris was quick to deny it and said, Paris has no secrets. Everybody lies around her. This is not true. Paris is your friend. Paris claimed that she never told anyone but Paris. Notably, while speaking about Paris, French actresses lie.
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Should Ben Thatcher be arrested for his mindless assault on Pedro Mendes?
Ollie Irish
24th, August 2006
Ben Thatcher’s disgraceful forearm smash into the jaw of Pedro Mendes, which left the Portsmouth midfielder in hospital, is without doubt one of the worst incidents of violence I’ve ever seen on a football pitch (watch it here, if you haven’t yet seen it).
Thatcher’s ‘tackle’ was tantamount to ABH – if he’d have done that to Mendes on the street, he’d be arrested for sure. And he only got a yellow card! Nice one, Dermot Gallagher.
If it was my decision, I’d ban this thug for the rest of the season – and it really doesn’t matter how many times people say ‘Oh, he’s a nice boy off the pitch’. The FA has to send out a message that there’s a massive difference between a competitive tackle and straight-up assault. Stuart Pearce deserves a ticking off, too, for saying that Thatcher ‘mistimed his challenge’. Pathetic.
Have you ever seen a worse tackle on a football field?
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Its a cheap challenge no doubt, I can’t recall one worse. Thatcher has to be punished for this. Its got to be at least a 10 match ban. This is nothing new to him either I recall him elbowing someone in the head back in his Wimbledon days and being left out of the national side as a result. I’m guessing he hasn’t learned his lesson.
It just dawned on me…Leonardo’s elbow on Tab Ramos in the ’94 world cup was equally bad. Ramos ended up with a fractured skull. But, Stuart Pearce is going to be diplomatic and defend his player, its part of his job right or wrong. The yellow card is totally inexplicable, I’d suspect the referee was looking elsewhere when it happened.
Jamesey says:
Theres no way you can prove it was pre-meditated or assault. There’s no point to having police involved. Soccer is a contact sport, and sometimes unfortunate things like this happen. A good long ban with fines should be the punishment.
thenameis says:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fuvTUa2ZKA
you can watch it here incase the link expires.
What a cheap shot. Bet he feels like such a big man now. Pearce says the lad’s really upset. Tell that to Mendes’ peripheral vision!
2020/21 Champions League Last 16 knockout draw: PSG v Barcelona is the highlight, Chelsea meet Atletico, whilst Liverpool face Leipzig
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Two films at Istanbul Experimental Film Fest
Two films from the Winnipeg Film Group distribution catalogue will screen at Istanbul Experimental Film Festival, which kicks off tomorrow in Turkey!
The festival, the first showcase of experimental and avant-garde cinema in Turkey, is an artist-run festival with an emphasis on the aesthetic and the political, rather than profit.
Included in their first year of programming are Guillaume Vallée’s hand-processed Super 8 film, self-talk with nothingness, and Charlotte Clermont’s dreamy experimental video, Plant Dreaming Deep, which was made in collaboration with sound artist Emilie Payeur.
Congratulations to Charlotte and Guillaume!
More information about Istanbul Experimental can be found here: http://istanbulexperimental.com/
To learn more about the films in the WFG collection, please email distribution@winnipegfilmgroup.com or call 204-925-FILM x 103 or 105.
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Flavie Audi: Spectacular Accidents
by Vanessa Lawrence
Flavie Audi. Photograph by Billal Taright.
The 27-year-old French-Lebanese artist graduated from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London and spent a year working for John Pawson. But while making glass models for her senior thesis, she realized she cared more about bringing sensuality to the seemingly cold material than she did about the reductionist principles she had been studying. Today, as Audi pursues a master’s in glass at the Royal College of Art in London, she is amassing an impressive body of work, including Cosmic Clouds, atomlike silhouettes whose blue and gold hues are the product of oxidizing silver with clear and black glass in a chemical reaction. “You can capture a frozen moment instantly, and you just sculpt it, because once it cools down, you can’t shape it anymore,” Audi says. “Embracing discovery and accidents is what I really like about glass.”
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Gerry Warburg on Vision and Duty
21 世纪的公共政策挑战
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This course introduces class participants to the political significance and societal consequences of challenges facing U.S. and international policymakers. It is designed to help participants develop skills to analyze policy proposals and advocate for their preferred options for issues on the public policy agenda ahead. The class assumes basic knowledge about governing institutions and democratic processes, while recommending supplemental materials for further study to complement reading links provided. The course focuses on future policy challenges, while examining the broad historical context in which policies are adopted and implemented. As the course evaluates how issues are advanced by private sector interests, non-governmental organizations, and government policymakers, it examines how groups become effective policy advocates. Particular attention is paid to how winning coalitions are formed and how issue framing shapes the outcome of policy campaigns. The goal is neither to produce partisan talking points, nor to favor one governance philosophy over others. Rather it is to clarify the public policy challenges ahead and to enhance participants’ understanding of how policy options are adopted in the real world arena of contemporary politics.
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Great course and I would like to thank this extraordinary school for going deep into some of the crucial topics in Public Policy/ Loved the experts who shared their views and experiences!
Best way of teaching sharing the practical aspects so that the students are aware about the dynamism of the subject and search for a solution in a technology driven dynamic soceity
Wrapping Up - Positive Change and Closing
Professor Warburg reviews key course themes, analytical skills and the importance of civic engagement with the public policy agenda ahead.
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Professor Gerry Warburg
Professor of Public Policy, Assistant Dean for External Affairs
One more bit of lecture about vision and duty. The tougher road taken usually offers the biggest rewards and fulfillment. And if you require courage, and if you require any more inspiration, just take a look around these grounds one last time before you or your friends walk the lawn for final exercises. Thomas Jefferson, perhaps the greatest American ever, sat on a nearby mountaintop and envisioned a radically new type of university. One that reveres the truths of science and the lifelong pursuit of knowledge. One that places at the center of its design, not an exclusive house of worship committed to an unyielding catechism, but a library. A temple of knowledge. One that subversively upholds up an aristocracy of talent. Not of inherited wealth or social position. Think about it. His health was failing. He was deeply in debt, yet he had this one crazy idea. Just crazy enough to be compelling and to endure for two centuries now. He saw as his last earthly obligation, building an inclusive university. One specifically designed to train the leaders who'd tackle the future challenges of tomorrow. That's you. That's you. That's you and you and you. It's everybody in this room. He was talking to you back then and the burden rests with you now. A final word on leadership. 30 plus years working with politicians have convinced me that leaders to be most admired, whether they're conservatives or liberals, domestic or foreign, are those who seek to use the power of knowledge. Leaders who try to seize the instruments of government power to try fresh approaches. I don't care whether they're Newt Gingrich or Nancy Pelosi or Elizabeth Warren or Paul Ryan or Ronald Reagan or Barack Obama. Such leaders are policy entrepreneurs. They're bold men and women who, when faced with challenges, insist that we can do better. They challenge us to keep trying intelligent approaches, until we find one that works for the greater public good. Your predecessors got some things right. Your parent's generation expanded civil rights and individual liberty. We prevailed in the long twilight struggle against pernicious Soviet communists. The immutable fact of my youth, which I referred to in our first gathering here in January. The obscene Berlin Wall is gone. We've built relations with the world's most populous nation, China. And we've expanded alliance with the world's most populous democracy, India. And we survived a half century of Cold War. We've retired 90% of Moscow's and Washington's 60,000 nuclear warheads. But build on these efforts, please. Build on these efforts. Do not fall into the trap of feeling entitled to all sorts of government protections, ones we cannot possibly pay for. And if you still feel disheartened by the challenges ahead, recall what that sage student of policy history, Mr. John Belushi, asked us in Animal House. Did the Americans retreat when the Nazi's bombed Pearl Harbor? No, we did not. Now, whether you engage in a town meeting, or in a UN General Assembly, whether you're working in public transit here in Charlottesville or you're combating air pollution in Beijing, we've tried to prepare a toolkit that you can use to attack future policy challenges.
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Canada jay
The Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis), also gray jay, grey jay, camp robber, or whisky jack, is a passerine bird of the family Corvidae. It is found in boreal forests of North America north to the tree line, and in the Rocky Mountains subalpine zone south to New Mexico and Arizona. A fairly large songbird, the Canada jay has pale grey underparts, darker grey upperparts, and a grey-white head with a darker grey nape. It is one of three members of the genus Perisoreus, a genus more closely related to the magpie genus Cyanopica than to other birds known as jays. The Canada jay itself has nine recognized subspecies.
"Whisky jack" redirects here. For the Cree mythological figure, see Wisakedjak. For other uses, see Whiskeyjack (disambiguation).
Family: Corvidae
Genus: Perisoreus
P. canadensis
Perisoreus canadensis
9 subspecies; see text
Canada jay range
Corvus canadensis Linnaeus, 1766
Dysornithia brachyrhyncha Swainson, 1831
Canada jays live year-round on permanent territories in coniferous forests, surviving in winter months on food cached throughout their territory in warmer periods. The birds form monogamous mating pairs, with pairs accompanied on their territories by a third juvenile from the previous season. Canada jays adapt to human activity in their territories and are known to approach humans for food, inspiring a list of colloquial names including "lumberjack", "camp robber", and "venison-hawk". The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) considers the Canada jay a least-concern species, however, populations in southern ranges may be affected adversely by global warming.
The species is associated with mythological figures of several First Nations cultures, including Wisakedjak, a benevolent figure whose name was anglicized to Whiskyjack. In 2016, an online poll and expert panel conducted by Canadian Geographic magazine selected the Canada jay as the national bird of Canada, although the designation is not formally recognized.
In 1760 the French zoologist Mathurin Jacques Brisson included a description of the Canada jay in his Ornithologie based on a specimen collected in Canada. He used the French name Le geay brun de Canada and the Latin Garralus canadensis fuscus.[2] Although Brisson coined Latin names, these do not conform to the binomial system and are not recognised by the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature.[3] When in 1766 the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus updated his Systema Naturae for the twelfth edition, he added 240 species that had been previously described by Brisson.[3] One of these was the Canada jay. Linnaeus included a brief description, coined the binomial name Corvus canadensis and cited Brisson's work.[4]
William John Swainson named it Dysornithia brachyrhyncha in 1831.[5] French ornithologist Charles Lucien Bonaparte assigned the Canada jay to the genus Perisoreus in 1838 in A geographical and comparative list of the birds of Europe and North America, along with the Siberian jay, P. infaustus.[6] The Canada jay belongs to the crow and jay family Corvidae. However, it and the other members of its genus are not closely related to other birds known as jays; they are instead close to the genus Cyanopica, which contains the azure-winged magpie.[7] Its relatives are native to Eurasia, and ancestors of the Canada jay are thought to have diverged from their Old World relatives and crossed Beringia into North America.[8]
A 2012 genetic study revealed four clades across its range: a widespread "boreal" or "taiga" clade ranging from Alaska to Newfoundland and ranging south to the Black Hills of South Dakota, Wyoming and Utah in the west and New England in the east, a "transcascade" clade in eastern Washington and Oregon and ranging into Alberta and Montana, a "Rocky Mountains (Colorado)" clade from the southern Rocky Mountains, and a "Pacific" clade from coastal British Columbia, Washington, and southwestern Oregon. There was also a population of the boreal clade in the central Rocky Mountains between the Colorado and transcascade clades. Genetic dating suggests the Pacific clade diverged from the common ancestor of the other clades around three million years ago in the Late Pliocene.[8]
The boreal clade is genetically diverse, suggesting that Canada jays retreated to multiple areas of milder climate during previous ice ages and recolonized the region in warmer times.[8]
In 2018 the common name was changed from grey jay to Canada jay by the American Ornithological Society in a supplement to their Check-list of North American Birds.[9] This change was also made in the online list of world birds maintained on behalf of the International Ornithologists' Union by Frank Gill and David Donsker.[10]
Nine subspecies are recognized:[11][10]
Perisoreus canadensis albescens, also known as the Alberta jay, was described by American ornithologist James L. Peters in 1920. It ranges from northeastern British Columbia and northwestern Alberta southeastward, east of the Rocky Mountains to the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is an occasional visitor to northwestern Nebraska.[12]
P. c. bicolor, described by American zoologist Alden H. Miller in 1933, is found in southeastern British Columbia, southwestern Alberta, eastern Washington, northeastern Oregon, northern and central Idaho, and western Montana.[12] Miller noted that the subspecies appeared to be a stable intermediate form between canadensis and capitalis. It was a similar size to subspecies canadensis, and had a wholly white head with a black nape. Its body markings resembled those of capitalis but its coloration resembled canadensis.[13]
P. c. canadensis, the nominate subspecies, breeds from northern British Columbia east to Prince Edward Island, and south to the northern reaches of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Vermont, and New Hampshire, as well as northeastern New York and Maine. It winters at lower altitudes within the breeding range and south to southern Ontario and Massachusetts, and is an occasional visitor to central Minnesota, southeastern Wisconsin, northwestern Pennsylvania, and central New York. P. c. canadensis is a vagrant to northeastern Pennsylvania (Philadelphia).[12]
P. c. capitalis is found in the southern Rocky Mountains from eastern Idaho, south-central Montana, and western and southern Wyoming south through eastern Utah, and western and central Colorado, to east-central Arizona and north-central New Mexico.[12] American naturalist Spencer Fullerton Baird described this subspecies in 1873. It has a wholly whitish head with a pale band on the back of the neck, and overall more ashy grey plumage.[14] It is also generally larger than the nominate subspecies canadensis.[13]
P. c. griseus occurs from southwestern British Columbia and Vancouver Island south through central Washington and central Oregon to the mountains of north-central and northeastern California. It was described by Robert Ridgway in 1899.[12]
P. c. nigricapillus, also known as the Labrador jay,[15] is found in northern Quebec (Kuujjuaq, Whale River, and George River), throughout Labrador and Nova Scotia, and in southeastern Quebec (Mingan and Blanc-Sablon). It was described by Ridgway in 1882.[12]
P. c. obscurus, described by Ridgway in 1874, is native to the coastal strip from Washington (Crescent Lake, Seattle, and Columbia River) through western Oregon to northwestern California (Humboldt County).[12] Also known as the Oregon jay,[16] this subspecies has more dark brown than grey upperparts.[14]
P. c. pacificus ranges from central Alaska to northwestern Canada, including the Yukon and along the Mackenzie River. It was described by Johann Friedrich Gmelin in 1788.[10]
P. c. sanfordi is found in Newfoundland.[10] Harry C. Oberholser described it in 1914 from a specimen collected by a Dr. Sanford, whom he named it after. Oberholser reported that it was smaller and darker than the nominate race P. c. canadensis and more closely resembled P. c. nigricapillus.[17]
Two additional subspecies were formerly recognized:
P. c. arcus was the name given to populations that are found in the Rainbow Mountains area and headwaters of the Dean and Bella Coola Rivers of the central Coast Ranges, British Columbia.[12] Described by Miller in 1950, it is often recognized as P. c. obscurus.[10]
P. c. barbouri was described by Allan Brooks in 1920.[12] Abundant on Anticosti Island in eastern Quebec, this subspecies is significantly heavier but not larger than other Canada jay subspecies in Quebec, and does not appear to be genetically distinct from P. c. nigricapillus[10] or other populations in Quebec.[18]
The Canada jay is a relatively large songbird, though smaller than other jays. A typical adult Canada jay is between 25 to 33 cm (9.8 to 13.0 in) long. Its wingspan is around 45 cm (18 in). It weighs about 65 to 70 g (2.3 to 2.5 oz). Adults have medium grey back feathers with a lighter grey underside. Its head is mostly white with a dark grey or black nape and hood, with a short black beak and dark eyes. The long tail is medium grey with lighter tips.[19] The legs and feet are black.[20] The plumage is thick, providing insulation in the bird's cold native habitat.[21] Like most corvids, Canada jays are not sexually dimorphic, but males are slightly larger than females. Juveniles are initially coloured very dark grey all over, gaining adult plumage after a first moult in July or August.[22] The average lifespan of territory-owning Canada jays is eight years;[21] the oldest known Canada jay banded and recaptured in the wild was at least 17 years old.[22]
A variety of vocalizations are used and, like other corvids, Canada jays may mimic other bird species, especially predators. Calls include a whistled quee-oo, and various clicks and chuckles. When predators are spotted, the bird announces a series of harsh clicks to signal a threat on the ground, or a series of repeated whistles to indicate a predator in the air.[21]
Distribution and habitat
The Canada jay's range spans across northern North America, from northern Alaska east to Newfoundland and Labrador, and south to northern California, Idaho, Utah, east-central Arizona, north-central New Mexico, central Colorado, and southwestern South Dakota. It is also found in the northern reaches of the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, and New England. The Canada jay may wander north of the breeding range. In winter it travels irregularly to northwestern Nebraska, central Minnesota, southeastern Wisconsin, central Michigan, southern Pennsylvania, central New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.[12][23] Fossil evidence indicates the Canada jay was found as far south as Tennessee during the last ice age.[24]
The vast majority of Canada jays live where there is a strong presence of black spruce (Picea mariana), white spruce (P. glauca), Engelmann spruce (P. engelmanni), jack pine (Pinus banksiana), or lodgepole pine (P. contorta). Canada jays do not inhabit the snowy, coniferous, and therefore seemingly appropriate Sierra Nevada of California where no spruce occur. Nor do Canada jays live in lower elevations of coastal Alaska or British Columbia dominated by Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis). The key habitat requirements may be sufficiently cold temperatures to ensure successful storage of perishable food and tree bark with sufficiently pliable scales arranged in a shingle-like configuration that allows Canada jays to wedge food items easily up into dry, concealed storage locations. Storage may also be assisted by the antibacterial properties of the bark and foliage of boreal tree species. An exception to this general picture may be the well-marked subspecies P. c. obscurus. It lives right down to the coast from Washington to northern California in the absence of cold temperatures or the putatively necessary tree species.[23]
The Canada jay typically breeds at two years of age. Monogamous, pairs remain together for life, though a bird will pair up with a new partner if it is widowed.[23] Breeding takes place during March and April, depending on latitude,[23][25][26] in permanent, all-purpose territories.[23][25][26][27] Second broods are not attempted, perhaps allowing greater time for food storage.[23][25]
Breeding is cooperative.[26][28][29] During the nest-building phase of the breeding season, Canada jay breeding pairs are accompanied by a third, juvenile bird. A 1991 field study in Quebec and Ontario found that approximately 65% of Canada jay trios included a dominant juvenile from the pair's previous breeding season, and approximately 30% of trios included non-dominant juveniles who had left their parents' territory. Occasionally, two nonbreeding juveniles accompany a pair of adults. The role of juveniles is in allofeeding (food sharing) by retrieving caches and bringing food to younger siblings;[28][29] however, this is only allowed by the parents during the post-fledgling period.[26][28][29] Until then, parents will drive the other birds away from the nest. This may reduce the frequency of predator-attracting visits to the nest when young are most vulnerable. The benefits of juveniles participating in subsequent brood care may include "lightening the load" for the breeding pair, which may possibly increase longevity, reducing the probability of starvation of nestlings, and detecting and mobbing predators near the nest.[28] Dominant juveniles may eventually inherit the natal territory and breed, while unrelated juveniles may eventually fill a vacancy nearby or form a new breeding pair on previously unoccupied ground.[26]
Breeding Canada jays build nests and lay eggs in March or even February, when snow is deep in the boreal forest.[23][25] Male Canada jays choose a nest site in a mature conifer tree;[27] the nests are found most commonly in black spruce, with white spruce and balsam fir (Abies balsamea) also used, in Ontario and Quebec.[23][25] With the male taking a lead role in construction,[23] nests are constructed with brittle dead twigs pulled off of trees, as well as bark strips and lichens. The cup is just large enough to contain the female and her eggs,[21] measuring about 3 in (76 mm) wide and 2 in (51 mm) deep.[22] Insulation is provided by cocoons of the forest tent caterpillar (Malacosoma disstria) filling the interstitial spaces of the nest, and feathers used to line the cup.[22][23] Nests are usually built on the southwestern side of a tree for solar warming and are usually less than one nest diameter from the trunk.[25] Nest height is typically 8 to 30 ft (2.4 to 9.1 m) above the ground.[25] The average height of 264 nests surveyed in Algonquin Provincial Park was 16 ± 9.2 ft (4.9 ± 2.8 m) above ground.[25]
A clutch consists of 2 to 5 light green-grey eggs with darker spots.[20] The mean clutch sizes of Canada jays in Algonquin Provincial Park and La Verendrye Provincial Park were 3.03 and 3.18 eggs, respectively. Incubation is performed only by the female[25] and lasts an average of 18.5 days.[23] The female is fed on the nest by her partner, rarely moving from the nest during incubation and for several days after hatching.[25]
Canada jay young are altricial. For the first three to four days after hatching, the female remains on the nest; when the male arrives with food, both parents help in feeding the nestlings.[25] Nestling growth is most rapid from the fourth through the tenth day following hatching, during which time the female begins to participate in foraging. The parents carry food to the nest in their throats.[23][25] The accompanying nonbreeding third bird does not help with feeding during this period but is driven away by the parents if it approaches the nest.[28][29] Food is a dark brown, viscous paste containing primarily arthropods.[23][25] Young Canada jays leave the nest between 22 and 24 days after hatching, after which the third bird begins to participate in foraging and feeding.[23] Natal dispersal distance for the Canada jay is a median of 0.0 km for males, 2.8 km (1.7 mi) for females, and a maximum distance of 11.3 km (7.0 mi) for males and females.[26]
After 55 to 65 days, juveniles reach full adult measurements and battle among themselves until a dominant juvenile forces its siblings to leave the natal area.[30] The dominant bird remains with its parents until the following season, while its siblings leave the natal territory to join an unrelated pair who failed to breed. In a study by Dan Strickland, two-thirds of dominant juveniles were male.[26]
In studies conducted in Ontario and Quebec, the mortality rate for dominant juveniles was 52%, and mortality was 85% for juveniles who left the parents' territory between fledging in June to approximately mid-October. From fall to the following breeding season in March, further juvenile mortality was 50%. Territory-holding adult Canada jays experienced low mortality rates (15.1 and 18.2% for males and females, respectively).[26] The oldest known Canada jay recaptured in the wild was at least 17 years old.[22]
Canada jays are omnivorous.[23][25] They hunt such prey as arthropods,[23] small mammals including rodents,[31] and nestling birds,[32][33][34] and have even been recorded taking a magnolia warbler (Dendroica magnolia) in flight.[35] They have been reported to opportunistically hunt young amphibians such as the western chorus frog (Pseudacris triseriata) in Chambers Lake, Colorado,[36] and the long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) in Whitehorse Bluff in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon.[37] Canada jays have been seen landing on moose (Alces alces) to remove and eat engorged winter ticks (Dermacentor albipictus) during April and May in Algonquin Provincial Park. Researchers also found a Canada jay nest containing a brooding female, three hatchlings, and three warm, engorged winter deer ticks. Because the ticks were too large for the hatchlings to eat, it was hypothesized that the ticks may have served as "hot water bottles", keeping hatchlings warm when parents were away from the nest.[38]
Nestling birds are common prey,[34][39] being taken more often from nests in trees rather than on the ground.[32] Canada jays find them by moving from perch to perch and scanning surroundings.[23] Avian nest predation by Canada jays is not necessarily higher in fragmented versus unfragmented forest.[32][33][34] Evidence from studies in the Pacific Northwest suggest a moderate increase in nest predation in logged plots adjacent to mature conifer forest, which is the Canada jay's preferred habitat.[23][25] Studies of nest predation by Canada jays in Quebec have shown that the birds prefer preying on nests in open forest with high prominence of jack pine,[32] and greater rates of predation in riparian forest strips and green-tree retention stands versus clearcuts.[40] This may be due to increased availability of perch sites for avian predators such as the Canada jay.[34] Canada jays are suspected but not proven to prey on nests of the threatened marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) in coastal areas of the Pacific Northwest.[39]
Carrion,[23][25] fungi,[23] fruits such as chokecherry (Prunus virginiana),[25] and seeds[25] are also eaten. Two Canada jays were seen eating slime mold (Fuligo septica) near Kennedy Hot Springs in the Glacier Peak Wilderness, Washington. This was the first report of any bird consuming slime mold in the field.[41] Risk and energy expenditure are factors in food selection for the Canada jay, which selects food on the basis of profitability to maximize caloric intake. Increased handling, searching, or recognition times for a preferred food item lowers its profitability.[42] Canada jays wrench, twist, and tug food apart, unlike other birds known as jays (such as the blue jay, Cyanocitta cristata), which grasp and hammer their food.[22] Canada jays commonly carry large food items to nearby trees to eat or process for storage, possibly as defense against large scavengers.[23]
The Canada jay is a "scatterhoarder", caching thousands of food items during the summer for use the following winter,[42] and enabling the species to remain in boreal and subalpine forests year round.[23] Any food intended for storage is manipulated in the mouth and formed into a bolus that is coated with sticky saliva, adhering to anything it touches.[43] The bolus is stored in bark crevices, under tufts of lichen, or among conifer needles. Cached items can be anything from carrion to bread crumbs.[25] A single Canada jay may hide thousands of pieces of food per year, to later recover them by memory, sometimes months after hiding them.[25] Cached food is sometimes used to feed nestlings and fledglings.[25]
When exploiting distant food sources found in clearings, Canada jays were observed temporarily concentrating their caches in an arboreal site along the edge of a black spruce forest in interior Alaska. This allowed a high rate of caching in the short term and reduced the jay's risk of predation. A subsequent recaching stage occurred, and food items were transferred to widely scattered sites to reduce theft.[44]
Caching is inhibited by the presence of Steller's jays (Cyanocitta stelleri)[45] and Canada jays from adjacent territories,[46][47] which follow resident Canada jays to steal cached food.[45] Canada jays carry large food items to distant cache sites for storage more often than small food items. To prevent theft, they also tend to carry valuable food items further from the source when caching in the company of one or more Canada jays.[47] Scatterhoarding discourages pilferage by competitors, while increased cache density leads to increased thievery.[46] In southern portions of the Canada jay's range, food is not cached during summer because of the chance of spoilage and the reduced need for winter stores.[23]
Several bird species prey on Canada jays, including great grey owls (Strix nebulosa), northern hawk-owls (Surnia ulula),[48] and Mexican spotted owls (Strix occidentalis lucida).[49] Canada jay remains have been recovered from the lairs of fisher (Martes pennanti) and American marten (Martes americana).[50] Red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) eat Canada jay eggs.[25] Canada jays alert each other to threats by whistling alarm notes, screaming, chattering, or imitating and/or mobbing predators.[23]
Relationship with humans
Cultural significance
Found throughout Canada, the bird is popularly known by its once-official name, "Canada jay".[51] Another well-known colloquial name is "whisky jack".[21] This is a variation on the name of Wisakedjak, a benevolent trickster and cultural hero in Cree, Algonquin, and Menominee mythologies.[52] Alternate spellings for this name include wesakechak, wiskedjak, whiskachon, and wisakadjak.[53] The Tlingit people of northwestern North America know it as kooyéix or taatl'eeshdéi, "camp robber".[54] According to the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, each of the seven stars of the Big Dipper depicted a different bird; the star Eta Ursae Majoris in the night sky was a Canada jay, Mikjaqoqwej.[55]
The Canada jay readily capitalizes on novel food sources, including taking advantage of man-made sources of food. To the frustration of trappers using baits to catch fur-bearing animals or early travelers trying to protect their winter food supplies, and to the delight of campers, bold Canada jays are known to approach humans for treats and to steal from unattended food stores. Canada jays do not change their feeding behavior if watched by people;[42] if they are able to link humans with food, they will not forget. A nesting female that had become accustomed to being fed by humans was reportedly able to be enticed to leave the nest during incubation and brooding.[25] This behaviour has inspired a number of nicknames for the Canada jay, including "lumberjack", "meat-bird", "venison-hawk", "moose-bird", and "gorby",[21][56] the last two popular in Maine in the northeastern United States. The origin of "gorby", also spelt "gorbey", is unclear but possibly derived from gorb, which in Scottish Gaelic or Irish means "glutton" or "greedy (animal)" or in Scots or northern English "fledgling bird".[57]
Superstition in the northeast (Maine and New Brunswick) relates how woodsmen would not harm gorbeys as they believed that whatever they inflicted on the bird would be done to them. A folk tale circulated about a man who plucked a gorbey of its feathers and later woke up the next morning having lost all his hair. Although the story was widespread in the early to mid-20th century, it does not appear to have been extant in 1902.[57]
In January 2015, The Royal Canadian Geographical Society's magazine, Canadian Geographic, announced a project to select a national bird for Canada, a designation which the country has never formally recognized.[58] Dubbed the National Bird Project, the organization conducted an online poll inviting Canadians to vote for their favourite bird.[59] The poll closed on 31 August 2016, and a panel of experts convened the following month to review the top five selections: the Canada jay, common loon (Gavia immer), snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus), Canada goose (Branta canadensis) and black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus).[60] The project announced on 16 November 2016 that the Canada jay was selected as the winner of the contest.[61][62] Organizers hoped for the Canadian government to formally recognize the result as part of Canada's sesquicentennial celebrations in 2017, however the Department of Canadian Heritage responded that no new official symbol proposals were being considered at the time.[63]
Canada jays are classified as least concern (LC) according to the IUCN Red List,[1] having stable populations over a very large area of boreal and subalpine habitats only lightly occupied by humans. Significant human impacts may nevertheless occur through anthropogenic climate warming. Canada jays at the northern edges of their range may benefit from the extension of spruce stands out onto formerly treeless tundra. A study of a declining population at the southern end of the Canada jay's range linked the decline in reproductive success to warmer temperatures in preceding autumns.[64] Such warm temperatures may trigger spoilage of the perishable food items stored by Canada jays upon which success of late winter nesting partly depends.[65]
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Extant species of family Corvidae
Subclass: Neornithes
Superorder: Neognathae
Family Corvidae
Choughs
Pyrrhocorax
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Crypsirina
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Persian ground jay (P. pleskei)
Ptilostomus
Piapiac (P. afer)
Stresemann's
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Zavattariornis
Stresemann's bushcrow (Z. stresemanni)
Family Corvidae (continued)
Nucifraga
Spotted nutcracker (N. caryocatactes)
Clark's nutcracker (N. columbiana)
Holarctic
Black-billed magpie (P. hudsonia)
Yellow-billed magpie (P. nuttalli)
Eurasian magpie (P. pica)
Oriental magpie (P. sericea)
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Asir magpie (P. asirensis)
Black-rumped magpie (P. bottanensis)
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Flores crow (C. florensis)
Large-billed crow (C. macrorhynchos)
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Indian jungle crow (C. culminatus)
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Violet crow (C. violaceus)
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Eastern carrion crow (C. orientalis)
Fan-tailed raven (C. rhipidurus)
Brown-necked raven (C. ruficollis)
Holarctic species
Common raven (C. corax)
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Tamaulipas crow (C. imparatus)
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White-necked crow (C. leucognaphalus)
Cuban crow (C. nasicus)
Fish crow (C. ossifragus)
Palm crow (C. palmarum)
Sinaloan crow (C. sinaloae)
Tropical African species
White-necked raven (C. albicollis)
Pied crow (C. albus)
Cape crow (C. capensis)
Thick-billed raven (C. crassirostris)
Somali crow (C. edithae)
Azure-winged
Cyanopica
Iberian magpie (C. cooki)
Azure-winged magpie (C. cyanus)
Grey jays
Perisoreus
Canada jay (P. canadensis)
Siberian jay (P. infaustus)
Sichuan jay (P. internigrans)
New World jays
Aphelocoma
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California scrub jay (A. californica)
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Woodhouse's scrub jay (A. woodhouseii)
Florida scrub jay (A. coerulescens)
Transvolcanic jay (A. ultramarina)
Unicolored jay (A. unicolor)
Mexican jay (A. wollweberi)
Calocitta
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Black-throated magpie-jay (C. colliei)
White-throated Magpie-jay (C. formosa)
Cyanocitta
Blue jay (C. cristata)
Steller's jay (C. stelleri)
Cyanocorax
Black-chested jay (C. affinis)
Purplish-backed jay (C. beecheii)
Azure jay (C. caeruleus)
Cayenne jay (C. cayanus)
Plush-crested jay (C. chrysops)
Curl-crested jay (C. cristatellus)
Purplish jay (C. cyanomelas)
White-naped jay (C. cyanopogon)
Tufted jay (C. dickeyi)
Azure-naped jay (C. heilprini)
Bushy-crested jay (C. melanocyaneus)
Brown jay (C. morio)
White-tailed jay (C. mystacalis)
San Blas jay (C. sanblasianus)
Violaceous jay (C. violaceus)
Green jay (C. ynca)
Yucatan jay (C. yucatanicus)
Cyanolyca
Silvery-throated jay (C. argentigula)
Black-collared jay (C. armillata)
Azure-hooded jay (C. cucullata)
White-throated jay (C. mirabilis)
Dwarf jay (C. nana)
Beautiful jay (C. pulchra)
Black-throated jay (C. pumilo)
Turquoise jay (C. turcosa)
White-collared jay (C. viridicyana)
Gymnorhinus
Pinyon jay (G. cyanocephalus)
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Wikidata: Q80858
Wikispecies: Perisoreus canadensis
ABA: grajay
ADW: Perisoreus_canadensis
ARKive: perisoreus-canadensis
BirdLife: 22705783
eBird: gryjay
Euring: 15420
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GNAB: gray-jay
IBC: grey-jay-perisoreus-canadensis
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Real-World Treatment Patterns, Healthcare Resource Utilization, and Costs for Patients with Newly Diagnosed Systolic versus Diastolic Heart Failure
September 2020 Vol 13, No 4 - Clinical, Original Research
Chi Nguyen, PhD; Xian Zhang, PhD; Thomas Evers, PhD; Vincent J. Willey, PharmD; Hiangkiat Tan, MS, BPharm; Thomas P. Power, MD, FACC, MRCPI
Dr Nguyen is Senior Researcher, Dr Zhang is Senior Researcher, Dr Willey is Principal Scientist, and Mr Tan is Scientific Director, all at HealthCore, an independent subsidiary of Anthem, Wilmington, DE; Dr Evers is Head of Real World Insights, Bayer AG, Wuppertal, Germany; Dr Power is Senior Medical Director of Cardiology and Sleep Medicine, AIM Specialty Health, Chicago, IL.
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BACKGROUND: Although the significant burden of heart failure (HF) is well recognized, the relative contributions of systolic HF versus diastolic HF are less defined.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the differential burden between patients with systolic and diastolic HF in terms of treatment patterns, healthcare resource utilization (HCRU), costs, and mortality risk.
METHODS: This retrospective cohort study used administrative claims data from a large US commercial health insurer integrated with mortality data. Patients newly diagnosed with HF between January 1, 2010, and June 30, 2016, were identified and grouped according to systolic HF or diastolic HF diagnosis and were followed up to 4 years after diagnosis. Treatment patterns, HCRU, costs, and mortality were compared between the 2 groups of patients.
RESULTS: Overall, 46,885 patients with systolic HF and 21,854 with diastolic HF were identified and included in the study. Patients with systolic HF had less HCRU than those with diastolic HF during the first year after HF diagnosis, including hospital admissions (70.2% vs 82.4%, respectively; P <.001) and emergency department visits (30.5% vs 39.1%, respectively; P <.001). The average per-patient costs for patients with systolic HF during the 1-year follow-up were higher than for those with diastolic HF ($64,154 vs $59,652, respectively; P <.001), but lower during years 2 through 4 (approximately $23,000-$25,000 annually vs approximately $28,000-$29,000 annually; P <.001). Patients with diastolic HF had a higher adjusted hospitalization risk (odds ratio, 1.62; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.55-1.69), but comparable adjusted costs (exponentiated estimate, 1.01; 95% CI, 0.99-1.02) and slightly lower mortality risk (hazard ratio, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.93-0.99) versus patients with systolic HF. The number of HF-related medication classes received for other diagnoses during the year preceding an HF diagnosis was associated with lower risks for hospitalization, mortality, and lower costs, with a trend in benefits toward patients with systolic HF. Of note, 21.9% of patients with systolic HF and 25% of patients with diastolic HF filled no HF-related prescriptions in the year after diagnosis.
CONCLUSION: This real-world analysis confirms a high disease burden associated with HF and provides insight across the systolic HF and diastolic HF phenotypes. HF-related medication use after diagnosis was suboptimal and underscores a gap in patient care.
KEYWORDS: cost of care, diastolic heart failure, disease burden, healthcare resource utilization, heart failure, mortality risk, systolic heart failure, treatment patterns
Am Health Drug Benefits.
2020;13(4):166-174
Manuscript received December 13, 2019
Accepted in final form April 21, 2020
Disclosures are at end of text
With the aging of the US population, the number of Americans with heart failure (HF) is expected to exceed 8 million, with associated costs of $70 billion, by the end of the next decade.1,2 Patients with HF are currently characterized based on left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), as HF with reduced ejection fraction (previously referred to as systolic HF) or HF with preserved ejection fraction (previously known as diastolic HF). Although HF with reduced ejection fraction and HF with preserved ejection fraction are the preferred clinical terms, the terms systolic HF and diastolic HF are still used in the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) and ICD, Tenth Revision (ICD-10).
Medications that have demonstrated unequivocal improvements in patients with systolic HF have not produced similar beneficial effects in patients with diastolic HF.3 In addition, although survival for patients with systolic HF has improved over the past 20 years, little improvement in survival has been seen for patients with diastolic HF.3 Systolic and diastolic HF cannot be differentiated between based on their signs and symptoms.4,5 Although these 2 types of HF tend to occur in different patient populations, considerable overlap exists, with some patients manifesting both types simultaneously.6 Patients with systolic HF respond different from those with diastolic HF to therapeutic interventions, and each HF type displays distinct patterns of ventricular and myocardial cellular remodeling.6
Because of the demographic, therapeutic, and prognostic differences between systolic and diastolic HF, it is important to understand these populations in terms of patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and overall burden of illness in the real-world setting.
The goal of this study was to describe and compare the treatment patterns, healthcare resource utilization (HCRU), costs, and mortality of US patients newly diagnosed with systolic or diastolic HF who have commercial or Medicare Advantage insurance coverage.
This observational retrospective cohort study used claims in the HealthCore Integrated Research Database (HIRD), which is a large administrative claims database containing geographically diverse, longitudinal medical and pharmacy claims from 14 US commercial health plans. The data were used in full compliance with the relevant provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The study was conducted under the research provisions of Privacy Rule 45 CFR 164.514(e) and was exempt from Institutional Review Board review.
Patients had ≥1 new diagnoses of HF in an inpatient setting or ≥2 such diagnoses in a physician’s office or emergency department between January 1, 2010, and June 30, 2016. The diagnosis was identified by ICD-9-Clinical Modification (CM) or ICD-10-CM codes; the first observed diagnosis for HF was set as the index date (Appendix Table 1). Patients were required to have ≥1 evaluations of LVEF between 1 year before and 1 year after the index date to provide certainty of the diagnosis, given the pivotal role of LVEF in the classification of HF. All patients were aged ≥18 years and had continuous health plan enrollment (medical and pharmacy coverage) for ≥12 months before the index date.
Patients were excluded from the study if they had any diagnosis of HF during the entire enrolled period before the index date to ensure that only patients with incident HF were included. Patients with unspecified HF (neither diastolic nor systolic HF), combined systolic HF and diastolic HF, or conflicting systolic and diastolic HF diagnoses were excluded.
The systolic HF cohort consisted of patients whose diagnoses during the 12-month postindex period were consistently systolic HF, without a conflicting HF type based on ICD-9 or ICD-10 codes. Similarly, the diastolic HF cohort was composed of patients whose postindex diagnoses were diastolic HF, without a conflicting type of HF. Patients with conflicting diastolic and systolic HF diagnoses and only unspecified diagnoses were excluded (Appendix Table 1).
The patients were followed for at least 1 year from the index date to the end of the study, the end of health plan eligibility, or death, whichever came first. Mortality was assessed among all the patients, with no minimum postindex eligibility requirement imposed. The treatment patterns, HCRU, and costs of care were evaluated among patients with at least 12 months of continuous eligibility after the index date. For second-, third-, and fourth-year outcomes, these variables were estimated among subsets of patients who had a full 2, 3, or 4 years of follow-up. HCRU and costs were presented on a per-patient per-year basis.
The treatment patterns were assessed through pharmacotherapy utilization. The number and types of HF medications used, medication adherence, and medication persistence were reported during the first year after the index date. Medication adherence was measured with the proportion of days covered, defined as the number of days with a drug on hand divided by the number of days in the specified period.7 Medication persistence was measured by the time from the initiation of therapy to the discontinuation of therapy. Medication discontinuation was defined as not refilling an HF medication within 30 days after the depletion of the previous fill’s supply.
The all-cause and HF-related HCRU included inpatient admissions, 30-day readmissions, length of hospital stay, emergency department visits, physician office visits, skilled-nursing facilities, and prescription fills. HCRU was evaluated before the index date and annually thereafter and was reported as frequency and percentage of patients with ≥1 visits and mean (standard deviation [SD]) visits. Healthcare medical encounters were considered HF-related if the claim had an HF-related diagnosis code in any position.
Similarly, healthcare costs before the index date and at annual follow-up periods were calculated directly from the claims. The costs were presented as the sum of the total paid by health plans, the members’ out-of-pocket costs, and coordination of benefits, and were adjusted to 2017 dollars based on the updated Consumer Price Index by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The total costs consisted of expenses incurred in inpatient, emergency department, office visits, other outpatient settings, skilled-nursing facilities, and pharmacy costs.
Mortality was derived from the Social Security Death Index (SSDI). Because the completeness of the mortality data in the SSDI has decreased since 2011 as a result of policy changes,8 the study also captured mortality data from administrative claims. Survival time was defined as the time from the index date to the date of death. Patients who were alive at the end of enrollment or at the end of the study period were considered as censored.
All baseline characteristics and study measures were compared between the systolic HF and diastolic HF cohorts, including mean, SD, median, relative frequency, and percentages. The statistical differences between the cohorts were assessed using Wilcoxon rank-sum test for continuous variables and χ2 test for categorical variables. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the odds of all-cause hospitalization for the first year after the index date while controlling for baseline demographic and clinical characteristics. The Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test was used to assess the model fit.
A generalized linear model with gamma distribution and log link function was used to examine the all-cause healthcare costs during the first year after the index date, controlling for the baseline total costs of care, demographics, HF medications, and comorbidity. Mortality was examined using a Cox proportional hazards model. Because patients with systolic HF and diastolic HF presented different characteristics at baseline, we also ran separate models for each of the HF cohorts.
A conventional alpha of .05 with 2-tailed level of significance was used to interpret statistical significance. Statistical analyses were performed using SAS Enterprise Guide 7.1 (SAS Institute; Cary, NC).
A total of 97,377 patients with HF were identified for the mortality and survival analyses. A total of 68,739 patients who had at least 12 months of continuous health plan eligibility after being diagnosed with HF were included in the HCRU and cost of care analyses. Of these 68,739 patients, 46,885 (68.1%) had systolic HF and 21,854 (31.8%) had diastolic HF (Figure 1).
Among the 68,739 patients with HF, 46,602 (67.8%), 30,905 (45%), and 20,000 (29.1%) patients had 2, 3, and 4 years of follow-up, respectively, after being diagnosed with HF.
The patients in the systolic HF cohort were approximately 8 years younger (mean age, 66.1 years vs 74.4 years, respectively; P <.001) and were more likely to be male (61.7% vs 40.1%, respectively; P <.001) than the patients in the diastolic HF cohort (Table 1).
Although most of the patients in both groups were diagnosed by a cardiologist, the proportion of patients identified by a cardiologist was greater in the systolic HF cohort than in the diastolic HF cohort (65.3% vs 52.5%, respectively; P <.001).
In addition, the systolic HF cohort had a lower prevalence of dyslipidemia, hypertension, ischemic stroke, peripheral vascular disorder, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, anemia, and depression, but a slightly higher prevalence of coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction (all P <.001; Table 1).
Before diagnosis, 59.9% of the study population received 1 or more HF-related medications for an indication other than HF. Patients with systolic HF were less likely to receive any HF-related medications than patients with diastolic HF (57% vs 66.1%, respectively; P <.001; Table 2). During the first year after the index date, only 77.1% of the total patients received treatment with at least 1 HF medication; 21.9% of patients with systolic HF and 25% of patients with diastolic HF received no HF medications. For patients followed for 4 years, the treatment rate further declined to 70.1% (Appendix Figure 1).
Among all the patients, the most frequently prescribed HF medications were angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, beta-blockers, and loop diuretics. Patients with systolic HF were more likely to receive ACE inhibitors (46.4% vs 30.3%, respectively; P <.001) and beta-blockers (56.5% vs 44.8%, respectively; P <.001), whereas patients with diastolic HF were more likely to receive loop diuretics (35.5% vs 49.9%, respectively; P <.001; Table 2).
Adherence to HF medications was similar in both cohorts. The proportion of days covered among those who received treatment, which was measured by the number of days with drug on hand during the 365-day period, was 81.9% for patients with systolic HF and 82.2% for those with diastolic HF (P = .364). The average time to treatment discontinuation (medication persistence) was slightly longer among patients with systolic HF than among patients with diastolic HF (278.2 days vs 273.9 days, respectively; P <.001), and although statistically significant, this difference was likely not clinically meaningful.
During the first postindex year, patients with systolic HF had less HCRU than patients with diastolic HF, including hospital admissions (70.2% vs 82.4%, respectively; P <.001; Appendix Table 2), emergency department visits (30.5% vs 39.1%, respectively; P <.001), physician office visits (mean, 14.2 vs 15.5, respectively; P <.001), and skilled-nursing facility use (8.1% vs 17.4%, respectively; P <.001; Appendix Table 2). A smaller proportion of patients with systolic HF was diagnosed in inpatient settings compared with patients with diastolic HF (55.3% vs 67.6%, respectively; P <.001).
All-cause inpatient admissions were high during the first postindex year, at 74% of all patients, but this percentage decreased substantially by 25% to 35% in subsequent years (Figure 2). The higher proportion of hospitalizations during the first year was mainly because 59.2% of patients with HF were first diagnosed in the hospital (Appendix Table 2). In the first year, the all-cause 30-day readmission rate was 26.5%. Although the majority (93.4%) of admissions in the first year were related to HF, only 41.6% of the 30-day readmissions were related to HF (Appendix Table 2).
Compared with patients with diastolic HF, those with systolic HF had relatively fewer hospital admissions (82.4% vs 70.2%, respectively; P <.001) and 30-day readmissions (30.9% vs 24.1%, respectively; P <.001) in the first year. This trend remained consistent through years 2 through 4 (Figure 2). The proportion of all-cause hospitalization remained stable at approximately 25% to 26% in the systolic HF cohort and approximately 35% to 36% in the diastolic HF cohort during years 2 through 4 after diagnosis.
In a multivariable analysis, patients with diastolic HF were significantly more likely to be hospitalized than patients with systolic HF (odds ratio [OR], 1.62; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.55-1.69; Appendix Figure 2). Female patients and patients older than age 75 years had a higher risk for hospitalization than male patients and patients aged 18 to 44 years. Exposure to HF-related medications before diagnosis significantly reduced the risk for hospitalization during the first year after the index date (OR, 0.67, 0.58, and 0.57 for 1, 2, or ≥3 medication classes, respectively; all P <.0001).
Further stratified analysis showed that HF-related medications prescribed before diagnosis had protective effects in patients with systolic HF (OR, 0.64, 0.55, and 0.55 for 1, 2, and ≥3 medication classes, respectively; all P <.0001) and for patients with diastolic HF (OR, 0.83, 0.73, and 0.68 for 1, 2, and ≥3 medication classes, respectively; all P <.001; Appendix Table 3), with a trend toward a greater protective effect in patients with systolic HF.
Before a diagnosis of HF, a univariate analysis showed that patients with systolic HF had lower annual all-cause healthcare costs than patients with diastolic HF (mean, $20,455 vs $23,188, respectively; P <.001; Figure 3). Despite having lower costs and fewer hospital admissions before diagnosis, the average costs 1 year after the index date were higher for patients with systolic HF than for patients with diastolic HF ($64,154 vs $59,652, respectively; P <.001; Appendix Table 4, and Figure 3). However, in years 2 through 4, the average total cost for patients with systolic HF was lower than for patients with diastolic HF (Figure 3).
HF-related costs accounted for 62% and 55% of the total healthcare costs in the first year for patients with systolic HF and diastolic HF, respectively (data derived from Figure 3). The HF-related costs decreased markedly from $39,957 for patients with systolic HF and $32,617 for patients with diastolic HF during the first year to approximately $7000 in each group in years 2 through 4 (Figure 3). Compared with patients with diastolic HF, patients with systolic HF had higher total HF-related costs in the first year (P = .0131), but similar costs in the second through fourth years (all P >.15).
The total costs were similar between the groups after controlling for baseline costs and characteristics using a generalized linear model (exponentiated estimate, 1.01; 95% CI, 0.99-1.02; Appendix Figure 3). The number of HF-related medication classes prescribed during the year preceding a diagnosis was associated with lower all-cause costs (exponentiated estimates of 0.92, 0.89, and 0.85 for 1, 2, or ≥3 medication classes, respectively; all P <.0001).
The effects of HF-related medications on the cost of care were more pronounced among patients with systolic HF (exponentiated estimates, 0.88, 0.85, and 0.83 for 1, 2, and ≥3 medication classes, respectively; all P <.0001) than in patients with diastolic HF (exponentiated estimates, 1.01, 0.98, and 0.9; P = .72, P = .21, and P <.0001, respectively; Appendix Table 5).
In the univariate analysis, patients with diastolic HF had a higher mortality rate than patients with systolic HF (19.4% vs 15.2%, respectively; P <.001; data not shown). After controlling for baseline characteristics, the Cox proportional hazards model showed that the adjusted all-cause mortality was slightly lower for patients with diastolic HF than for patients with systolic HF (hazard ratio [HR], 0.96; 95% CI, 0.93-0.99; Appendix Figure 4). The use of HF-related medications for other conditions before being diagnosed with HF was associated with lower all-cause mortality (HR, 0.95, 0.94, and 0.93 for 1, 2, and ≥3 medication classes; P = .03, P .01, P <.001, respectively).
Although additional analysis showed that HF-related medications lowered the all-cause mortality risk among patients with systolic HF (HR, 0.91, 0.89, and 0.89 for 1, 2, or ≥3 medication classes, respectively; all P <.001), these protective effects were not significant among patients with diastolic HF (HR, 1.04, 1.04, and 0.99, respectively; all P >.25; Appendix Table 6).
This real-world observational study provides detailed clinical and economic outcomes associated with systolic HF and diastolic HF. This level of detail across these HF phenotypes is important to assess the resources needed for clinical interventions, because they provide background on the potential cost-savings from successful interventions. This is important information for private and public payers, as well as for health systems and providers who are now increasingly taking financial risk in their contracts with payers. In addition, these data demonstrate gaps in care regarding suboptimal HF medication utilization, as well as the real-world benefits of HF drug use on hospitalizations, costs, and mortality.
The demographic differences in this study between patients with systolic HF and patients with diastolic HF are consistent with previous epidemiologic studies and support the appropriateness of the cohort identification criteria.9-11 Our study population consisted of a higher proportion of patients with systolic HF, unlike previous studies.3,12 The population excluded from analysis, including patients with unspecified and combined HF, were more similar to patients with diastolic HF than those with systolic HF in terms of baseline characteristics and clinical outcomes (data not shown).
Before diagnosis, 57% and 66.1% of the patients with systolic HF and diastolic HF, respectively, had already received HF-related medication for non-HF diagnoses. Because these medications have a role in the management of other cardiovascular conditions, such as hypertension and post–myocardial infarction, they were likely taken for those reasons.
This analysis confirmed a high disease burden for patients (including those with diastolic HF), healthcare providers, and health plans. The proportion of inpatient admissions for patients with systolic HF was consistently lower than for patients with diastolic HF. The systolic HF cohort also had relatively lower HCRU than the diastolic HF cohort, which was partly driven by the patients’ younger age. Our overall findings regarding all-cause hospitalization and readmissions were comparable with the literature.13,14
The slightly higher all-cause and HF-related costs among patients with systolic HF during the first year could reflect cardiac events and comorbidities more frequently associated with systolic HF. Because coronary artery disease is causally linked to systolic HF, the management of coronary artery disease after diagnosis likely drove the cost for patients with systolic HF. However, once the patient was optimally treated (with or without revascularization), the downstream management was less costly, because the treatment was mostly for the management of risk factors.
By contrast, diastolic HF–related costs were less concentrated, because associated comorbidities were not centered on a specific event but instead required long-term consistent management. After controlling for the baseline characteristics, the all-cause costs during the first year after the index were similar between the groups. Our all-cause total cost estimations were higher than those in the literature using Medicare data,15,16 but our inpatient costs were similar to those from a 2017 study.17
As in previous literature,18 our results showed that medication use after an HF diagnosis was suboptimal, even in patients with systolic HF, which has a significant evidence base for recommended therapies. We found that patients with systolic HF were more likely to receive ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers, whereas patients with diastolic HF were more likely to receive loop diuretics.
These observations were consistent with the current literature, reflecting the benefits of medications among patients with systolic HF and the absence of proved therapies that have consistently demonstrated improvements in morbidity and mortality in patients with diastolic HF.18-21 Healthcare providers were left with targeting the symptoms of patients with diastolic HF (with diuretics) rather than long-term outcomes. This pattern is consistent with treatment guidelines for patients with systolic HF, which recommend renin-angiotensin system inhibition and diuretics as first-line therapy, with beta-blockers added after the patient’s condition has been stabilized.22,23
As many as 21.9% of patients with systolic HF and 25% of patients with diastolic HF received no HF medications within the first year after the index date, and the rate of untreated patients increased in subsequent years. This represents a noteworthy gap in care and highlights a significant opportunity for clinical intervention.
The number of HF-related medication classes patients received before HF diagnosis was significantly associated with low hospitalization risk, lower healthcare costs, and reduced mortality risk. This indicated that early intervention and early treatment may have positive effects on the prevention of hospitalization and the reduction of cost for patients with HF. Further stratified analysis showed that HF-related medications had stronger protective effects among patients with systolic HF than patients with diastolic HF, which aligns with the significant evidence-based benefit of recommended therapy for patients with systolic HF.
Existing data comparing patients with systolic HF and patients with diastolic HF were inconsistent with respect to mortality. Patients with diastolic HF were previously considered to have a better prognosis than patients with systolic HF.24 More recent data, however, suggest that mortality rates are similar between the groups.25,26 In addition, the trend analysis showed that the survival of patients with systolic HF had improved over the past 2 decades, but there was no improvement in the survival of patients with diastolic HF.5,27
We observed a higher mortality risk among patients with diastolic HF in the univariate analysis, which was highly driven by the patients’ significantly older age. After adjusting for all baseline demographic and clinical characteristics, the adjusted all-cause mortality of patients with diastolic HF was slightly lower than that for patients with systolic HF.
This study has several limitations. Despite our best efforts, the specific HF group classification using administrative claims alone and the limitation of ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding (using systolic HF and diastolic HF instead of HF with reduced ejection fraction and HF with preserved ejection fraction) could be subject to errors. We also excluded a significant proportion of patients with combined, unspecified, and conflicting diagnoses of HF. The 12-month period without a diagnosis of HF before the index date might not have been long enough to ensure that those individuals had incident HF rather than prevalent HF. However, there was no evidence to indicate that these errors systematically differed across the groups.
All the patients in the study were from US commercially insured and Medicare Advantage populations, which may limit the generalizability of these results to other subpopulations, such as traditional fee-for-service Medicare and Medicaid, and the uninsured. Future research to understand the treatment of HF in traditional fee-for-service Medicare and Medicaid patient populations is needed. Social determinants of health, such as race, education, and socioeconomic status, were not available in our HIRD database at the time our study was conducted. These social, behavioral, and environmental factors could influence a patient’s choice of treatment, adherence to healthcare recommendations, and subsequent health outcomes.
The length of follow-up required to estimate HCRU and cost of care might have excluded patients with severe conditions who died early after diagnosis, which may have potentially presented bias in these categories.
The multivariable analysis only examined the medication effects during the year before an HF diagnosis. Further research with a more sophisticated statistical model is needed to consider the variations of medication exposure over time.
Another limitation was the use of SSDI to ascertain death status. Since 2011, the Social Security Administration no longer requires states to provide death records, and thus a number of deaths captured in SSDI were expunged. Although we supplemented the SSDI data with the mortality data captured in the administrative claims, the mortality rate might have been underestimated. However, there was no evidence to indicate that such potential underestimation was systematically different between the cohorts.
The results of this real-world analysis confirm a high disease burden for patients with HF and highlight a need to improve the management of this condition. Inpatient admissions were high, placing a significant burden on patients, healthcare providers, and health plans. Medication use after a diagnosis of HF was suboptimal, even in patients with systolic HF, which has a significant evidence base for recommended therapies. Approximately 20% of patients with systolic HF and 25% of patients with diastolic HF received no HF medications within the first year after diagnosis, and these high rates of untreated patients underscore a gap in care and provide an opportunity for intervention.
Compared with patients with systolic HF, patients with diastolic HF had a higher risk for hospitalization, but comparable adjusted costs and slightly lower mortality risk. Exposure to HF medications before diagnosis was associated with lower hospitalization risk, lower healthcare costs, and reduced mortality. These protective effects of HF medications were more prominent among patients with systolic HF than those with diastolic HF. These results indicate a critical need for evidence-based therapies in patients with diastolic HF.
The authors thank Zhengzheng Jiang for data programming, and Cheryl Jones for writing and editorial support. All errors remain the responsibility of the authors.
This work was funded by Bayer AG, Germany.
Author Disclosure Statement
Dr Nguyen, Dr Willey, and Mr Tan are employees of HealthCore, which has received research support from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies, including Bayer AG; Dr Evers is an employee of Bayer AG, Germany; Dr Zhang and Dr Power have no conflicts of interest to report.
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Bagci, S., Sabir, H., Muller, A., & Reiter, R. J. (2020). Effects of altered photoperiod due to COVID-19 lockdown on pregnant women and their fetuses. Chronobiol Int, in press, in press.
Abstract: Maternal circadian rhythms provide highly important input into the entrainment and programming of fetal and newborn circadian rhythms. The light-dark cycle is an important regulator of the internal biological clock. Even though pregnant women spend a greater part of the day at home during the latter stages of pregnancy, natural light exposure is crucial for the fetus. The current recommended COVID-19 lockdown might dramatically alter normal environmental lighting conditions of pregnant women, resulting in exposure to extremely low levels of natural daylight and high-intensity artificial light sources during both day and night. This article summarizes the potential effects on pregnant woman and their fetuses due to prolonged exposure to altered photoperiod and as consequence altered circadian system, known as chronodisruption, that may result from the COVID-19 lockdown.
Keywords: Human Health; Covid-19; circadian disruption; fetus; lockdown; melatonin; pregnant Women
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Gatford, K. L., Kennaway, D. J., Liu, H., Kleemann, D. O., Kuchel, T. R., & Varcoe, T. J. (2019). Simulated shift work disrupts maternal circadian rhythms and metabolism, and increases gestation length in sheep. J Physiol, 597(7), 1889–1904.
Abstract: KEY POINTS: Shift work impairs metabolic health, although its effects during pregnancy are not well understood We evaluated the effects of a simulated shift work protocol for one-third, two-thirds or all of pregnancy on maternal and pregnancy outcomes in sheep. Simulated shift work changed the timing of activity, disrupted hormonal and cellular rhythms, and impaired maternal glucose tolerance during early pregnancy. Gestation length was increased in twin pregnancies, whereas singleton lambs were lighter at a given gestational age if mothers were subjected to shift work conditions in the first one-third of pregnancy. Exposure to rotating night and day shifts, even if only in early pregnancy, may adversely affect maternal metabolic and pregnancy outcomes. ABSTRACT: Shift workers are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity; however, the impact during pregnancy on maternal metabolism is unknown. Using a large animal model, we assessed the impact of simulated shift work (SSW) exposure during pregnancy on maternal circadian rhythms, glucose tolerance and pregnancy outcomes. Following mating, ewes were randomly allocated to a control photoperiod (CON 12 h light, 12 h dark) or to SSW, where the timing of light exposure and food presentation was reversed twice each week for one-third, two-thirds or all of pregnancy. Maternal behaviour followed SSW cycles with increased activity during light exposure and feeding. Melatonin rhythms resynchronized within 2 days of the photoperiod shift, whereas peripheral circadian rhythms were arrhythmic. SSW impaired glucose tolerance (+29%, P = 0.019) and increased glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (+32%, P = 0.018) in ewes with a singleton fetus in early but not late gestation. SSW exposure did not alter rates of miscarriage or stillbirth, although it extended gestation length in twin pregnancies (+2.4 days, P = 0.032). Relative to gestational age, birth weight was lower in singleton progeny of SSW than CON ewes (-476 g, P = 0.016). These results have implications for the large number of women currently engaged in shift work, and further studies are required to determine progeny health impacts.
Keywords: Animals; *Circadian Rhythm; Female; Fetal Development; Pregnancy; *Pregnancy, Animal/physiology; Pregnancy, Multiple; Sheep/*physiology; *Shift Work Schedule; Sleep/*physiology; *circadian rhythms; *fetus; *maternal; *pregnancy; *sheep; *shift work
Reiter, R. J., Tan, D. X., Korkmaz, A., & Rosales-Corral, S. A. (2014). Melatonin and stable circadian rhythms optimize maternal, placental and fetal physiology. Hum Reprod Update, 20(2), 293–307.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Research within the last decade has shown melatonin to have previously-unsuspected beneficial actions on the peripheral reproductive organs. Likewise, numerous investigations have documented that stable circadian rhythms are also helpful in maintaining reproductive health. The relationship of melatonin and circadian rhythmicity to maternal and fetal health is summarized in this review. METHODS: Databases were searched for the related published English literature up to 15 May 2013. The search terms used in various combinations included melatonin, circadian rhythms, biological clock, suprachiasmatic nucleus, ovary, pregnancy, uterus, placenta, fetus, pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, ischemia-reperfusion, chronodisruption, antioxidants, oxidative stress and free radicals. The results of the studies uncovered are summarized herein. RESULTS: Both melatonin and circadian rhythms impact reproduction, especially during pregnancy. Melatonin is a multifaceted molecule with direct free radical scavenging and indirect antioxidant activities. Melatonin is produced in both the ovary and in the placenta where it protects against molecular mutilation and cellular dysfunction arising from oxidative/nitrosative stress. The placenta, in particular, is often a site of excessive free radical generation due to less than optimal adhesion to the uterine wall, which leads to either persistent hypoxia or intermittent hypoxia and reoxygenation, processes that cause massive free radical generation and organ dysfunction. This may contribute to pre-eclampsia and other disorders which often complicate pregnancy. Melatonin has ameliorated free radical damage to the placenta and to the fetus in experiments using non-human mammals. Likewise, the maintenance of a regular maternal light/dark and sleep/wake cycle is important to stabilize circadian rhythms generated by the maternal central circadian pacemaker, the suprachiasmatic nuclei. Optimal circadian rhythmicity in the mother is important since her circadian clock, either directly or indirectly via the melatonin rhythm, programs the developing master oscillator of the fetus. Experimental studies have shown that disturbed maternal circadian rhythms, referred to as chronodisruption, and perturbed melatonin cycles have negative consequences for the maturing fetal oscillators, which may lead to psychological and behavioral problems in the newborn. To optimize regular circadian rhythms and prevent disturbances of the melatonin cycle during pregnancy, shift work and bright light exposure at night should be avoided, especially during the last trimester of pregnancy. Finally, melatonin synergizes with oxytocin to promote delivery of the fetus. Since blood melatonin levels are normally highest during the dark period, the propensity of childbirth to occur at night may relate to the high levels of melatonin at this time which work in concert with oxytocin to enhance the strength of uterine contractions. CONCLUSIONS: A number of conclusions naturally evolve from the data summarized in this review: (i) melatonin, of both pineal and placental origin, has essential functions in fetal maturation and placenta/uterine homeostasis; (ii) circadian clock genes, which are components of all cells including those in the peripheral reproductive organs, have important roles in reproductive and organismal (fetal and maternal) physiology; (iii) due to the potent antioxidant actions of melatonin, coupled with its virtual absence of toxicity, this indoleamine may have utility in the treatment of pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, placental and fetal ischemia/reperfusion, etc. (iv) the propensity for parturition to occur at night may relate to the synergism between the nocturnal increase in melatonin and oxytocin.
Keywords: Human Health; Animals; Antioxidants/physiology; Biological Clocks/physiology; Circadian Rhythm/*physiology; Female; Fetus/*physiology; Humans; Mammals; Melatonin/biosynthesis/*physiology; Mice; Oxidative Stress/physiology; Parturition/physiology; Placenta/metabolism/*physiology; Pre-Eclampsia/etiology/metabolism; Pregnancy; Uterus/metabolism; circadian rhythms; fetus; melatonin; placenta; pre-eclampsia
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Chinese Woman In New Hampshire Tasered At Apple Store
By Anthony Tao December 14, 2012 7:00 pm Comments: 15
A Chinese national trying to buy iPhones in Nashua, New Hampshire was tasered outside an Apple Store last Friday. A cell phone video shows 44-year-old Li Xiaojie being held to the ground before police knocked her unconscious with tasers.
Her 12-year-old daughter was with her.
Li was at Pheasant Lane Mall to buy her third and fourth iPhones, after she had purchased two the previous day. She said it was for family in China. The store wouldn’t let her, and when she began filming customers allegedly buying multiple iPhones, the cops were called in. She was carrying more than $16,000 in cash.
As for the aftermath of the attack, New Hampshire’s Union Leader reports:
“Her brain went totally blank,” said [Dave] Chen, [Li's uncle,] who owns Thousand Crane II restaurant in Nashua. “She didn’t understand what happened.”
“She’s never been treated like this,” he said Thursday. “She feels so ashamed. It’s a nightmare for the rest of her life.”
Shoppers at the Pheasant Lane Mall videotaped the incident, in which Officers John Murphy and Joseph Rousseau struggled to arrest Li. According to police, 15 minutes passed from the time she was asked to leave the store and when the taser was used.
A worker at the Invisible Shield Kiosk, which sits directly across from the Apple store, said it’s common for people to purchase large quantities of Apple products in tax-free New Hampshire and resell them at a profit.
“These re-sellers are known to buy out hundreds of thousands, if not millions worth of dollars in Apple merchandise,” the man said. “It is the sole reason as to why they have police details in the Apple store to begin with.”
The family really wanted those iPhones though.
But after picking her up at the police station, he said he drove to the mall with Li and attempted to get the phones himself and was denied.
Was this a case of discrimination — the Apple store singling out the Chinese woman for buying multiple iPhones — or were the police right use force to deal with an unruly civilian?
One thing’s for sure: enforcement officers in China and the US are very different. As Hidden Harmonies notes:
Chinese visitors to the U.S. have no clue how merciless law enforcement can be in this country. It is totally different than in China where citizens often can get away with screaming and yelling at the police!
A week after the incident — today, that is — iPhone 5s were released in mainland China. In Beijing, it was “arguably the least eventful launch of an Apple device in the company’s four-year history in the Chinese capital,” according to Wall Street Journal.
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15 Responses to “Chinese Woman In New Hampshire Tasered At Apple Store”
Jonathan Alpart
December 14th, 2012 7:41pm
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Gay Chevara
That’s one angry bird right there.
December 15th, 2012 3:14am
The story in a nutshell:
Rich Chinese doesn’t get what she wants, starts being obnoxious, gets met with rather excessive force and starts feeling sorry for herself. Wah Wah Wah.
I agree, and what she didn’t understand is that the store has the right to refuse service to anybody, and once they asked her to leave, she was trespassing.
15 minutes of trespassing and then she was tasered for being combative and not leaving the store.
Doesn’t seem overly excessive to me.
December 16th, 2012 10:04pm
Are you kidding me? All the comments so far in this comment thread are disgusting. Really? Acquiescence of excessive police force, victim blaming, even hating on nouveau rich Chinese now, are we?
Have we come this far since “Don’t taze me bro” circa 2007?
Whether she was “trespassing” or not (in an Apple store, a FUCKING APPLE STORE), is that any reason to electrocute a person?!?!?
Trespassing for what, by the way? Stealing? Drug trafficking? No, um, wanting to BUY MORE FUCKING IPHONES.
Have you all become so accustomed to the Tazer like it’s no big deal now?
King Baeksu
Act like Black Friday Walmart trash, and you’ll get treated like Walmart trash.
And carrying $16,000 in her bag?
Haha! You can take the woman out of China….
Dingles
December 15th, 2012 11:56am
She lives in one of the most expensive suburbs of Boston (which has an extremely active police force) and is clearly not used to hearing no from anyone. Whether or not the police were excessive is one issue, but her saying she couldnt understand why they couldn’t sell her more product because of a language barrier is BS. No is means no, even if you don’t speak the language.
howeezy
I’ve seen behavior like this in San Gabriel county (New Chinatown) in the LA metro area. Many of the new-immigrants from China, meaning they are rich and not refugees, just simply don’t understand authority and rule of law – often conflicts arise between them and their American neighbors, traffic police, and tax authorities.
This is why China is so great if you have money – why would you want to even move to the USA?
I often wonder about this. For Chinese new rich that emigrate to the West the biggest shock must be that they have to behave.
Chinese Netizen
China's Gutter Oil
I think Apple stores in America should seriously consider posting “No Chinese FOB ALLOWED” in their doors! ASAP!
I think it’s because when you live in a place where the law is viewed as a net, and the clever fish swim around it, or dart through the holes, they still have to live in fear of the political well-connected sharks.
Here the law is like a wall, and people get annoyed when they see someone jumping over it.
Not a surprise. Chinese women are in the god tier of narcissism due to Chinese society, its worship of money and of face. If they don’t get what they want then they go nuts.
I guess “my father is Li Gang” didn’t work this time…
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World’s richest individuals: Iron ore magnate Gina Rinehart falls on world billionaire list
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Australia’s iron ore queen Gina Rinehart has maintained her spot in an elite list of the world’s top 100 billionaires.
But she slipped down the ranks to number 75 in 2019, from 69 last year, although her current and depleted fortune of $US15.2 billion ($A21.5b) is nothing to sneeze at.
Ms Rinehart, who recently expanded into the cattle business, is still Australia’s number one billionaire, according to the list compiled by Forbes and published on Wednesday.
She leads the local pack ahead of developer Harry Triguboff, packaging magnate Anthony Pratt and Atlassian software founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar.
Casino investor James Packer is ranked the world’s 597th billionaire with $US3.6 billion ($A5.1b) and is number nine on the local list. But his fortune has declined to $US4.1 billion ($A5.8b) since 2018.
There are 2,153 billionaires in the world, led by Amercian businessmen such as Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Microsoft found Bill Gates.
This group has a combined worth of $US8.7 trillion which is enough to buy 124,000 high-end Gulfstream G-650 private jets.
Australia has 36 billionaires with a combined worth of $US114.4 billion ($A161.8b). That equates to almost four million average-price family cars.
Australia’s Richest people (Source: Forbes)
#75: Gina Rinehart $15.2b (iron ore)
#156: Harry Triguboff $9.2b (real estate)
#207: Anthony Pratt $7.1b (packaging)
#215: Mike Cannon-Brookes $6.9b (software)
#215: Scott Farquar $6.9b (software)
#244: Frank Lowy $6.5b (Lowy Group)
#324: Andrew Forrest $5.4b (iron ore)
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Neighborhoods of Geneva
Welcome to the Geneva Neighborhood Resource Center!
The City of Geneva offers 11 different neighborhoods, each with an active resident population that have pride of place in their community.
The City of Geneva has 11 unique neighborhoods that offer a uniquely urban place to call home. -Photo Credit: Kevin Colton
What is the GNRC?
In 2018, the neighborhood associations wanted to have some new materials to explain the GNRC's work! The GNRC had an identity that needed to be shared and understood by more of our residents with more visibility, providing a brief glimpse into the goals and purpose of the office. All of this works shares additional details in different mediums on the five main purposes of the GNRC; to build leadership, inform, share responsibility, build relationships, and have fun. Please check out our new poster and brochure here:
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History of the GNRC
In 2008, there were many paradoxes that faced the city of Geneva. Local government and citizens recognized the thirty years of decline which included “substantial labor market hurdles, housing challenges, and downtown problems,” and needed to cease conducting business as usual in order to help bring the City out of its ongoing recession. In the process of examining economic development and planning, a study was commissioned to identify what could be done to provide Geneva a shot of revitalization and growth.
In 2008, the Neighborhood Study was conducted by czb, LLC., which paved the way for residents to create and act on their own initiatives.
With the conduction of this study, the Office of Neighborhood Initiatives, a city of Geneva department was initiated and tasked to take charge of these growing neighborhood problems, helping to build Geneva into a thriving small city with a vibrant downtown. Through massive collaborative efforts, seven years have brought about significant change, championing Geneva’s diverse neighborhoods and creating a Pride in Place that was a distant dream just under a decade ago.
GNRC Vision, Mission, and Purpose
Active citizenry, along with the Geneva Neighborhood Resource Center, have become strong assets for change and growth within the City of Geneva.
The Geneva Neighborhood Resource Center is a conduit between the residents, the neighborhood associations that they have created, and City Government- assisting in the overcoming of challenges, improvements and beautification of neighborhoods, and bringing community members together in order to accomplish their own unique vision through their own eyes. The GNRC helps to facilitate events, provide opportunities to develop pride in place, and supports the notion that it is not what the City Government wants to accomplish, but what the City can do to help residents accomplish their goals.
The Neighborhoods of Geneva
There are 11 active neighborhoods with associations in the City of Geneva.
The neighborhoods in Geneva each contain their own unique vision and character. Click on each of the neighborhoods listed to the to the right of this page to find out more, and explore all of the ways that Geneva residents work towards making this City the most incredible place to live for people of all ages.
See upcoming events for the GNRC neighborhoods here!
The Geneva has had a number of accomplishments- and continues to thrive. In 2014 alone, 1357 resident volunteers and 3061 resident participants engaged in neighborhood events in the City of Geneva. In 2015, over 200 neighborhood association meetings, events and project work parties involving 1000 resident volunteers and 2850 resident participants (equating to over 2500 volunteer hours of dedication) showed the passion that residents have in making their neighborhoods good for all prospective and current residents.
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DEATH RIDE 1998
Somec
E-mail #4, sent 6/28/98:
Nearly twenty years ago I bought a dream bicycle frame. It was in a shop in Sausalito and I thought it so pretty that I went back later and bought it. It is a Somec, made in Italy of the then finest tubing, crafted in a highly aesthetic way, and finished far finer than most bicycles. It is a metal flake Burgundy with chrome here and there, beautiful lug work (with tiny tulip blossoms cut out of them) and highlights of golden yellow pinstriping. It has stood up over the years as a classic, gorgeous Italian frame, constantly drawing appreciative comments from other cyclists. And the thing rides well. My brothers, who both have their own custom made bicycles are ready to swap with me during a portion of a ride for the Somec really performs.
When I first brought the Somec home from the shop in Sausalito I hung parts on it from my existing bicycle. These were all Italian, Campagnolo Nuevo Record components, then the finest available. Since then the engineering of bicycle parts has evolved and the drive train, brakes and shifting controls are all much improved. I’ve stuck by my old componentry for it works and it’s on a bicycle that sits in storage most of the year in California. It’s also classic stuff. There is a appreciation of old bicycles of the ’60s and ’70s built with Nuevo Record parts, much like people go for classic cars. I’ve also told my brothers, its what’s in a cyclists legs that moves a bicycle down the road, not what parts are hung on the frame. However, for the last couple years my brother Patrick has been offering to redo the Somec with contemporary components—he’d order all the stuff, build new wheels and put it all together. I’ve poo-pooed the idea until this spring when I told him to go ahead and sent him a check.
What I most wanted is modern brakes. Navigating switchbacks on descents in the Death Ride has been an enormous workout of hands and forearms. It’s a precarious feeling, especially in the rain, hurtling downhill with forearm muscles strained beyond comfort, waiting for the brake blocks to fully grip the rim.
When I arrived in Berkeley Pat told me he hadn’t been able to finish putting together the bicycle. The wheels were laced but not fully tightened and trued. Cranks and headset were on the frame but nothing else. So Friday, my first day of vacation, I went to my brother’s house to assist him in finishing the job. He worked on the wheels and set me up cleaning the deraileurs (I was getting a few parts that were once on his bike). Taking the rear deraileur apart I was delighted with how exquisitely the thing is engineered and marveled at how finished the smallest, hidden away parts are. Pat described them as “jewels you can ride.” Eventually the wheels were ready, the other parts hung, but we had to stop for lunch, then dinner and the bicycle wasn’t completed until after midnight. Having slept little the night before (in flight to CA) and suffering from jetlag I couldn’t bring myself to even ride the bike up and down the street outside my brother’s house. We placed it in the back of his truck and he drove me back to my parent’s house where I put it in the closet and collapsed into bed.
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Needling Haystack
In mid-2009, just after Neda Soltan was shot down on a Tehran street, I was working with a group of hackers attempting to provide covert communications support to the Iranian dissident movement. I blogged about it at the time, received my second death threat as a result, and had a couple of interesting conversations with the FBI. Eventually I stopped working with the group; they made what I considered some serious mistakes of direction, and I was anyway beginning to doubt the principal’s claims of having an extensive contact network on the ground in Iran.
The group I was working with was deploying stealthed HTTP proxies and Tor nodes; my main technical contribution was a Squid configuration tuned to the purpose in ways I won’t discuss because the techniques might be useful against another tyranny someday. We knew of other groups using different technology; one seemed to be organized around a program called Haystack and its designer, a guy named Austin Heap.
I had brief contact with Heap during that period. Now I learn that he may have been a fraud. The Great Internet Freedom Fraud all but accuses him of this.
I’m blogging about this because, on the one hand, I had a few suspicions about Heap at the time. On the other, neither my interactions with him nor (in my judgment) the public evidence quite supports the theory that he set out to scam people. For whatever it’s worth, I think he started with good intentions, talked a bigger game than he was really capable of executing, and got in over his head.
There was a lot of that going around – including, very possibly, in the group I was working with. To this day I don’t know what, if any, impact we actually had. Could have been a lot. Could have been nothing. All I know is that someone apparently affiliated with the Iranian regime threatened to have me killed over it, and the FBI believed the threat was credible enough to talk to me about the whole deal. But that threat, too, could have been a phantom or fraud, and well I know it.
Why am I blogging about this now? Partly because I think the Slate article overreached a bit in its implied accusations against Heap. I was in the trenches with him and others who were trying to help the dissidents, and I think he’s owed just a bit more benefit of the doubt than he’s getting there.
But mainly I want to point out what this episode teaches about the epistemic problems of operating in a stealth mode, among a group that is trying to do operational security. These problems are shared by spies, terrorists, and groups like the ones I was working with who are gaming against spies and terrorists.
The problem is this: to protect your network, and yourself, you have to accept that you are going to have relatively little information about what your network partners are doing and what their capabilities are. In this instance, I didn’t want to know details about the scope or nature of our on-the-ground network in Iran; I was, for some crucial weeks after the Neda Soltan shooting, our public contact person, and thus the most exposed to pressure by our adversaries.
The obvious problem was, my rationally-chosen ignorance left me unable to form judgments about whether people in my network were lying to me. More subtly (and here we get back to what I think happened with Austin Heap) it left me unable to form judgments about whether they were lying to themselves.
Normally, I think I’m pretty good at detecting self-deception – face to face. There are tells in affect, tone, and body language that you learn to spot after a few decades of peoplewatching that tell you a speaker is actively suppressing doubt about his own utterences (and these are slightly different than the tells for outright lying). I’ve actually had to practice this; it’s one of the most important person-to-person leadership skills. But it’s much more difficult to spot self-bullshitting over text links and chat, and I have little confidence that I can do that reliably.
Thus, my ties to this network depended on a high level of faith in my contacts. It couldn’t be otherwise, because trying to gather information that might have allowed me to reason out the odds better might have jeopardized them, jeopardized the dissidents I was trying to help, jeopardized me, and blown the network. As a direct consequence, my participation was fragile; when my contacts said and did things that eroded my faith in their judgment, I dropped out.
Here’s the next turn of the screw: I think living in that kind of informationally poor shadow-world makes it more likely that a well-intentioned but only marginally competent person will overcommit to others and himself in order to increase his influence, and eventually con himself into a role he can’t sustain. Because who has the information to call bullshit soon enough to stop the escalation before it gets past little white lies?
I suspect very strongly that this is the trap Austin Heap fell into. And I’m not sure my contacts weren’t down the same hole and my effort wasted. I don’t think I can assign less than a 30% probability to that outcome.
Still – even with that uncertainty I’d do it again, death threat and all. Because I’m a man and an American and a libertarian, and all three of these entail duties. In the course of those duties, there are some sorts of risks that must be run; honor and ethics require it. The risks I took, and am still taking as a result, were among them.
I don’t think my experience was unique; people who fight for good causes in shadow have, no doubt, been experiencing these problems since history began. But I’m not sure I can extract any larger lesson here. I don’t mean to excuse whatever lies Austin Heap may have told, but I do mean to suggest he may well have been his own first victim.
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John Graham-Cumming on 2010-09-17 at 06:27:20 said:
I know I disagree with you a lot, but for once I’m going to heartily agree.
I don’t think Heap set up to scam people, I think he got caught up in something and for whatever reason (narcissism?, youth?, …) he ran with it. It looks like he was economical with the truth with the press and others, but that doesn’t make him a con man. He can be faulted for not be honest about the state of Haystack, but you may be right about him being his own first victim.
Sean C. on 2010-09-17 at 08:55:01 said:
> Here’s the next turn of the screw: I think living in that kind of informationally poor shadow-world makes it more likely that a well-intentioned but only marginally competent person will overcommit to others and himself in order to increase his influence, and eventually con himself into a role he can’t sustain. Because who has the information to call bullshit soon enough to stop the escalation before it gets past little white lies?
Guess what’s another ‘informationally poor shadow-world’? A big company. You’ve probably been spared this experience, but I’ve seen it happen multiple times. Once this starts happening at a large organization pretty soon you’ve got an emperor running around in his underpants.
The other lesson to learn from this is that regulation combined with secrecy (economic competition and openness being the two main safeguards against stuff in this sort of in current society) is bad.
martywd on 2010-09-17 at 10:56:26 said:
Another good (IMO) summary of events from a lwn_dot_net rss feed link on Sep 14 can be found here for anyone who might be interested?
William B Swift on 2010-09-17 at 12:36:11 said:
>or whatever reason (narcissism?, youth?, …)
Or he was just human. Everyone has a tendency to this, even experienced scientists.
“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself–and you are
the easiest person to fool.” – from Richard Feynman’s cargo Cult Science.
But how would have the system worked, in practice?
How could have been possible to guarantee that the regime was not infiltrating the network? Who would have decided who could use the network?
It seems to me that your post confirms the well-known fact that under a tyranny, to trust is to risk, and all the technology in the world does not change the equation …
I’m interested in anything you’d like to say about how to tell whether people are suppressing doubts about what they’re doing.
>I’m interested in anything you’d like to say about how to tell whether people are suppressing doubts about what they’re doing.
In general, if someone is too upbeat about something, or talking about it too much, without asking questions of the people they are working with or even mentioning their doubts. If someone does not have doubts about something, then it is either fairly routine for them or they are pretty stupid, in neither case are they likely to make much of an issue of it.
Nancy, I knew that question was going to come up and I’ve been working hard at trying to come up with a description. I don’t have a very good one yet.
I think part of it is that when a person is suppressing doubts about their own deeds or speech, there’s an interior conflict that tends to be expressed in tense, jerky kinesics. Think of a cat’s tail twitching when it can’t decide whether to stalk or leap – humans bullshitting themselves are like that.
A person who is lying generally either won’t make eye contact at all or will hold eye contact too long in an effort to project sincerity. A person who’s suppressing doubt because they’re feeding themselves a lie will be trying to maintain normal eye contact but tend to fall off it randomly because they’re distracted by their own interior dialogue.
The most memorable occasion on which remember was seeing these tells was when I was on the board of directors at VA Linux. One of our executives, never mind who, was in over his head and kidding himself about it. I realized what I was seeing a few minutes before the king-shark VC on the board zeroed in some vague language in his report. We canned him, but without prejudice; he wasn’t a bad man, just overpromoted. The VC who I had watched ripping the guy a new orifice later told us privately he’d arrange a soft landing in a lower-ranking position at a different firm.
> A person who is lying generally either won’t make eye contact at all or will hold eye contact too long
If we grant that this is true, it’s important to note also that the reverse may *not* be true (that someone who won’t make eye contact is neccessarily lying). In fact, resistance to eye contact is a common trait among aspergers folks, who tend to be over represented among us geeky types. Such people are often noted for their lack of lying — which isn’t to say they are always correct; it’s simply that they tend not to be deceitful.
Jocelyn on 2010-09-17 at 18:37:35 said:
The way to determine doubts is to drill into the specifics, then it becomes obvious (unless your knowledge is insufficient).
I must say, the process you describe sounds a lot like the founding of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, at least as portrayed in Fawn Brodie’s biography of Joseph Smith. And perhaps of other religious movements.
Better model for attacking tyranny is one that is popular, then anonymity is not relevant. The failure is expected given the irony of an anarchist investing in elections and politics (statism aka democracy-by-proxy). More effective to work on popular models which the entire Iranian population will use that are like termites to statism.
LS on 2010-09-17 at 21:34:11 said:
esr: Your experience with signs of lying are probably of very limited use with Iranians. Telling falsehoods is part of the culture. They expect other Iranians to pick up on it, but I doubt that foreigners can do that very well, if at all.
It’s not even a good bet that Iranian reformers are real reformers, in the sense that we Americans would understand it. We tend to see hard-line Islam as a problem, while the clash really has roots that lie deeply in economic factors among factions that we don’t perceive. Islam is just a cover, and a convenient tool to use against political enemies.
I know that it’s real hard to stand by and watch women being stoned, or having their noses and ears cut off, but the fact is, we really haven’t got a clue about what is *really* going on. First, do no harm.
As I said elsewhere on this subject — and I knew this story would pop on this blog sooner or later — it’s not just Heap.
Even before I read this post, the impression I have of Austin Heap in this whole mess is that he’s just a kid who got caught up in the idea that he was going to be a hero; unfortunately, he failed to realize that he was in over his head. I always take everything the press says with a large grain of salt and the reasons for that should be very obvious in looking at the media attention surrounding Austin Heap and Haystack
The problem with the whole damned mess is that the media, before publishing their glowing “kid saves world by writing software” article, should really have done their homework and spoke with additional sources besides Heap. No, the media does not get a pass on this one because the subject is tech. This is Journalism 101. You don’t write an article based on a single, unverified source. I can’t believe papers such as friggin’ Newsweek don’t know any better. If anyone deserves the hall of shame here, it’s the media.
James A. Donald on 2010-09-17 at 22:30:16 said:
esr wrote:
“I realized what I was seeing a few minutes before the king-shark VC on the board zeroed in some vague language in his report. ”
You detected it by body language – but the venture capitalist, who is presumably an expert at detecting self deception, detected it from the text.
I have become somewhat competent at detecting lies and self deception in text.
The person who knowingly lies in text, equivocates, covering his ass, preparing an exit route, avoids being pinned down, avoids giving unnecessary details that could be scrutinized. His words have too many meanings.
The person who deceives himself renders the deception visible – he is emotionally and logically inconsistent.
J. Jay on 2010-09-18 at 02:02:24 said:
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/09/on-software-for-dissidents
Unfortunately, a million dollars demonstrably buys a lot of smart. Look to any major credit card exfiltration ring or botnet operator or pay-per-install site for evidence that there are many hundreds of people who can find vulnerabilities in software and are willing to do so for the highest bidder.
Into this environment, inject the fact that a vulnerability in circumvention software “turns” the tool, allowing it to be used as a dragnet to conduct sweeping arrests (or simply to create files on people for later use). We’re talking about regimes that hang people from construction cranes for writing blog posts.
This isn’t a technology problem. If you don’t speak Farsi, you probably shouldn’t be thinking about what you can do from your office chair in North America to help overthrow goverments.
David McCabe on 2010-09-18 at 02:03:39 said:
I don’t think I’ve ever heard you speak so charitably!
Jakub Narębski on 2010-09-18 at 03:50:55 said:
ESR A technical issue with this blog entry: all other entries with significant length show only excerpt on the main page… but not this one.
LS:
I know that it’s real hard to stand by and watch women being stoned, or having their noses and ears cut off, but the fact is, we really haven’t got a clue about what is *really* going on. First, do no harm.
Please tell me you’re not advocating we just stand by and watch women being stoned or having their noses and ears cut off. Those are wrong, no matter “what is *really* going on”. Those who complain about people imposing values on others’ cultures ignore the fact that there are some things that are wrong no matter what the cultural background.
And since I don’t recognize you, I’ll point out that this is not Christian morality I’m pushing. I’m an atheist.
@Jay Maynard
> Please tell me you’re not advocating we just stand by and watch women being stoned or having their noses and ears cut off.
No you are welcome to go there with your guns to protect them. But politics (statism) is not protection, it is guaranteed failure. When denigrate your effort to the statist “solution”, then you’ve already failed. Sometimes you just have to admit you are powerless.
Rather what you are driving at is a technological solution that eliminates the statism, but as I explained, it is not anonymity (which never exists absolutely) but rather the termite subversion model of N! factorial virtual network scaling law.
Anonymity can never exist in the absolute physical network because it is statist at the trunk-wise, but anonymity can exist in the sense of compartmentalization of referential transparency (no person knows or needs to know the whole), which is what Haystack could be. In other words, the ultimate steganography is the one where the entire colony is culpable, then the statism can only prosecute itself.
> imposing values on others’ cultures ignore the fact that there are some things that are wrong
> I’ll point out that this is not Christian morality I’m pushing. I’m an atheist.
The morality trap ends in my mathematical model. Morality exists because of a lack of referential transparency, meaning that we bind each other non-orthogonally (insurance, contracts, fiat, laws, etc), which restricts individual choice preventing optimum annealing and fitness to dynamic diverse environments, thus cause humans to argue incessantly about what they can not control. Rather in my model, the optimum annealing proceeds.
Meanwhile, how about permitting people who live under such conditions to emmigrate to the US?
Some Guy on 2010-09-18 at 06:59:36 said:
Those who complain about people imposing values on others’ cultures ignore the fact that there are some things that are wrong no matter what the cultural background.
I’d cheer on anyone who is willing to go anywhere in the world to defend the innocent, but I don’t want our government to be involved in any way if it’s taking place beyond our borders.
Works for me. Come to think of it, I believe that anyone who manages to get here can petition for asylum.
@Nancy Lebovitz:
It’s already the case that official U.S. policy is that those who manage to get here from countries that the federal government considers to have oppressive regimes are usually granted asylum once they petition for it. This is true, for example, for Cuban immigrants. Border Patrol and the Coast Guard will stop and deport Cubans out on the open waters attempting to make it to the U.S. (“wet feet”), but once on U.S. soil (“dry feet”), they’re considered political refugees and won’t be deported.
The policy is the same for Iranians, North Koreans, etc.
@Morgan Greywolf
> Coast Guard will stop and deport Cubans out on the open waters attempting to make it to the U.S.
So in practical effect our statism is cooperating with enforcing their statism.
Nancy ideal is practically void.
Kind of. The “wet foot, dry foot” policy primary extends to Cuban immigrants. I didn’t mean to imply that that policy particularly applied to anyone but Cuban immigrants, but rather to demonstrate that the U.S. has a history of granting political asylum to immigrants from oppressive regimes.
I thought it was obvious that one can’t (short of hijacking) get on a airplane without a visa. I suppose it is possible to pilot a small plane and refuel at Pacific islands, but very dangerous.
I too wish the world had open borders as was the case before 1900s.
Tangentially, I wish that wealth was distributed more equally naturally, as was the case on the bimetallic gold+silver standard in the 1800s, before statism took hold in USA. A saver in the 1800s, gained 33,900% more than a saver in 1900s.
So how do we get back to that “everything I tried, turned to gold”[1] time? That is what I have been searching for and I think I’ve found it.
[1] How some Europeans I know described the difference between the hellhole they left behind when they arrived in the USA even in 1900s.
dcardno on 2010-09-18 at 13:57:27 said:
In general, if someone is too upbeat about something, or talking about it too much, without asking questions of the people they are working with or even mentioning their doubts…
There was a brief article in a recent Economist. Researchers looked back at the earnings calls of companies that were later required to re-state their financials – their hypothesis was that executives who were knowingly misstating results would be over-represented in this group. What they found was an increased level of (expressed) optimism and enthusiasm, shown by more, and stronger superlatives – “we had a good quarter” became “a terrific quarter” or “an outstanding quarter” and a focus on narrow measures (revenues or units shipped, rather than gross margin or net income, for instance), and superlative comparisons: highest, best, largest, etc. As well, there were fewer doubts expressed about current strategies and future outcomes. Interestingly, the language became stronger, more oppositional and less controlled (which I suppose could be a sign of stress) – those who held contrary opinions were “assholes” (I think that was a direct quote from Jeff Skillings), or idiots, morons, etc, rather than simply people who had a different opinion.
kiba on 2010-09-18 at 15:21:53 said:
>>I’d cheer on anyone who is willing to go anywhere in the world to defend the innocent, but I don’t want our government to be involved in any way if it’s taking place beyond our borders
Why individuals instead of government agents? What if you get a bunch of crazed volunteer commandos who think that they are saving the world?
There’s nothing stopping anyone from raising their own private army and attacking Iran or North Korea, or any other number of enemies, imagined or otherwise.
Ever heard of Blackwater? Sure, they are/were working for the government, but do you suppose that the U.S. government is their sole customer?
Of course, such a mission would probably be foolhardy and would likely result in the death and/or imprisonment of those who attempted same. The advantage of working for a major world government is that you have that government’s resources backing you.
What would the legal status be of Americans helping to get people out of bad nations? Of the people they helped? Would it be a bad thing if the US government did that sort of help?
Tim Post on 2010-09-18 at 20:00:27 said:
Beyond the emotional context associated with the software, I don’t see how Haystack is any different than any other classic case of vaporware. Note, my opinion when writing this comment is that software that releases, but never does what it’s advertised to do is still vaporware.
Vaporware is almost always met with more skepticism than hope. In this case, people wanted the idea so urgently that the media decided to go ahead and codify it. Now you have an ill fated design being hyped by people who have no idea how TCP/IP actually works and all of a sudden money comes in.
I’d agree that there was no intentional fraud. Still, classic lesson to be learned, implement reliably and reproducibly first and tell people what it _does_ rather than banking on your confidence to get it to that point. The Dunning Kruger effect really hits home – those who have the skills to work software miracles often doubt their own ability, those who lack skills often overestimate their ability.
> The VC who I had watched ripping the guy a new orifice later told us privately he’d arrange a soft landing in a lower-ranking position at a different firm.
Why would a VC do this?
TMR on 2010-09-18 at 23:06:13 said:
>Why would a VC do this?
Humanity?
Just because you know that an individual is not up to the task, does not mean you should destroy them.
Perhaps they will be some day. You can’t blame somebody for reaching for the brass ring a little early. Perhaps your odd VC might have been on the other end of the table at one point….no?
Trust, Blat, Guanxi. How to quantify. That is the issue. Very difficult in an anonymous network. How to certify a contact is trustworthy.
I’m not sure there is a way other than long established relationships. A progressive level of trust. It becomes even harder across cultural boundaries.
Each party must have something at risk. Something the counter-party can destroy. There must be some sort of MAD in the relationship.
The Dunning Kruger effect really hits home – those who have the skills to work software miracles often doubt their own ability, those who lack skills often overestimate their ability.
Yeah, but there are no hard and fast rules, either. I don’t think I’ve ever heard our host here say that he doubted his ability to write this or that; yet those with a clue will definitely vouch for his mad coding skillz. I’m sure the converse exists as well: people who suck at coding who readily admit it.
The best way to know who you’re dealing with, if you can’t look at them face-to-face, is to look at their code. Unfortunately, in this case neither were possible.
>I don’t think I’ve ever heard our host here say that he doubted his ability to write this or that; yet those with a clue will definitely vouch for his mad coding skillz.
There are tests you can apply in the absence of access to the subject’s code.
One clue to look for in evaluating the extent to which someone is screwed up by the Dunning-Kreuger effect is whether said person exhibits a model of his or her own skills that includes failures and gaps. I, for example, will cheerfully admit that I’ve never quite gotten the hang of Prolog and that my lack of clue about applied numerical analysis caused a chronic problem for the regression-test suite in gpsd until I stumbled over the bug by accident. To demonstrate how this looks in a different domain, I present myself as a multi-skilled martial artist but make no bones about the fact that I was a pretty pathetic aikidoka for four years.
Another thing to watch for is whether the person has a generative model of how long it will take him or her to acquire skills that is actually predictive. For example, if you’re a manager I might say to you “You want me to code in Ruby? I don’t know Ruby, but I do know Python. And there’s a bug in rcs-fast-export I’ve been wanting to fix, and a feature that it needs. Give me, hm, four days to hack on that and I’ll be up to speed.” If, on the close order of four days later I say “Hey, boss! The rcs-fast-export maintainer took my patch. What was it you wanted in Ruby again?” your confidence that I’m not seriously compromised by the Dunning-Kreuger effect can go up.
Unfortunately, tests like these are also difficult to apply in conditions where nobody wants to reveal too much.
Winter on 2010-09-19 at 13:09:14 said:
Most people seriously underestimate the level of skill required for aikido. It starts to come when they understand why people make these crazy airflips when thrown.
Btw, I am a really pathetic aikidoka after 10 years. And no progress is imminent.
Day on 2010-09-19 at 15:39:10 said:
Esr, i don’t always agree with you, but i have learnt a lot these 2 last years following your blog. And on this post, i tell you thank you for your actions.
David Pradier
“Dunning-Kreuger effect”
Do we really need such fancy names for phenomena as simple and as well known for millenia as _vanity_?…
Gerry on 2010-09-19 at 18:27:09 said:
> Do we really need such fancy names for phenomena as simple and as well known for millenia as _vanity_?
Generally, “vanity” relates to how much someone loves themselves, particularly their appearance. “D-K” relates to ignorance impeding someone’s ability to accurately assess their own capabilities. I think I understand what you’re trying to say, but they’re two pretty distinct concepts IMHO.
ESR says: I concur.
Morgan Greywolf:
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There’s nothing stopping anyone from raising their own private army and attacking Iran or North Korea, or any other number of enemies, imagined or otherwise.
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You mean other than a imperial assload of laws?
Blackwater is VERY careful about whom it’s other customers are, and while I’m not completely familiar with the laws in that area, I’m REALLY sure that they are very, very careful about what clients they accept.
I’m sure the converse exists as well: people who suck at coding who readily admit it.
I do. I suck out loud.
I’m a Sysadmin (And I’m ok. I work all night and I sleep all day. I do NOT however wear women’s underthings) and I wind up using Perl or Python once and a while to do something (depending on the shop, I don’t force my preferences, I use whatever the local culture requires, including once using that “new” windows shell scripting language whose name I don’t care to look up). Every time I go back to Perl/Python I have to relearn it.
Jamshid on 2010-09-20 at 06:14:30 said:
Austin Heap was a evil, low down, lying, son of a gun. He attacked our group, spread false rumors, and works with some trange group called WhyWepProtest.net who apparently also fight the church of scientology. Very strange stuff.
I have more about this situation at http://iran115.org/blacklist
I would love to talk to anybody who can shed more light on not just Austin Heap, but this entire group that was on twitter.
My number in DC is 202-509-0933.
Jamshid
OTOH, if you build a large enough and well-trained enough army, then enforcing that imperial assload of laws might become rather difficult. Every member of the Continental Army under General Washington’s command was an outlaw in the eyes of the Crown.
Blackwater is VERY careful about whom it’s other customers are, and while I’m not completely familiar with the laws in that area, I’m REALLY sure that they are very, very careful about what clients they accept.
And yet I’m really, REALLY sure that Xe Services neé Blackwater has clients that the general public is not aware of.
@Jamshid:
WhyWeProtest.net is, AFAIK, a mostly harmless group called “Anonymous” that anonymously protests the Church of Scientology. I’m not sure why that group would have any interest in what’s going on in Iran.
The term “Sea of Green” refers to a method of growing marijuana with hydroponics. If they’re smoking enough of it, they’re definitely nothing to worry about. ;)
Sounds like you’ve stumbled onto a covert group of hippies.
> Sounds like you’ve stumbled onto a covert group of hippies.
Thanks for that. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to get something to cleanup the coffee I just spewed onto my screen.
Apparently not only is Haystack vaporware, but the test code that is out there is extremely broken, according to one Danny O’Brien, who seems to be involved in the project. Looks like the entire network has been compromised.
JonB on 2010-09-20 at 17:54:46 said:
In terms of Haystack itself(i.e. leaving aside the politics, personalities and promises), I can’t help feeling that there’s a re-enforcement of the standard open source security message. While it might have been kept secret for a good reason, the safest assumption is that a secret algorithm means an insecure one. (And i’m glad i’m not in a position that I need to rely on one… so far).
wet behind the ears on 2010-09-20 at 23:46:07 said:
> I can’t help feeling that there’s a re-enforcement of the standard open source security message. While it might have been kept secret for a good reason, the safest assumption is that a secret algorithm means an insecure one.
well, right. this is basic stuff.
So the question becomes, why is eric involved with a non-OSS effort?
ESR says: Huh? I was never involved with Haystack.
I can’t help feeling that there’s a re-enforcement of the standard open source security message.
You mean Kerckhoff’s principle Yes. Put another way, security through obscurity is the same as no security at all.
You mean Kerckhoff’s principle Yes. Put another way, security through obscurity is the same as no security at all.
You are correct although I did mean ESR’s stronger reformulation that equates closed source to effective obscurity. In truth either one buries Haystack.
Danny O'Brien on 2010-09-22 at 01:24:50 said:
Just to be clear, Morgan, I wasn’t involved in Haystack either. I spent some time (since July of last year) encouraging Austin to allow an external security audit of the Haystack system. I later acted as an intermediary between Jacob Appelbaum and the Haystack people when he discovered serious flaws, both in the Haystack system and what Austin was telling others.
I agree with Eric’s analysis. I do think everyone involved was well-intentioned, but they didn’t have good external grounding. Wandering off track is a recurring problem when secrecy is required, or thought to be required.
Reith on 2010-09-22 at 07:59:05 said:
when government was killing his people, i hear something about Haystack on VOA news. later when i looking for a ADSL provider, accidentally find NedaNet for similarity in names. i was surprised when saw your name… but finally get nothing…
i really hate to talk about lacks of foreign countries/peoples functions; my country usually is a software thief, doesn’t help on community and … you didn’t owe us. but what really done for my us?!
when facebook, twitter, blogs search in wordpress, lastfm, operaunite, SSL port on somedays (so google, yahoo, MSN mail affected) and hundreds of political blogs and sites like BBC blocked, why USA make laws for blocking googlecode or sourceforge? i don’t say thats our own rights, you don’t do that or similar. but say why see such paradoxical movements? this is not populism?
i really hate when protest for government lying, foreigns lie me too…
very sorry for my bad English.
i mean “your government” from “you”….
@Reith:
Understand that the sanctions imposed on Iran, Syria, Sudan, North Korea, and Cuba by the Bush administration are not something that we, as citizens, had anything to do with. In particular, I think most of the regulars around here would be idealistically opposed to blocking access to software; in particular the strong crypto that our government has a history of declaring as “munitions.”
Note that while we like saying that our country is “free” and that we defend the ideals of “free speech,” if we look at Google’s latest transparency report, look at which country has the most requests for both user data and for censorship requests. Clearly our government fails to carry out the ideals stated in our Constitution and Declaration of Independence, ideals which the American people cling to and wear as a badge of honor. I, for one, am disgusted with my government.
> Note that while we like saying that our country is “free†and that we defend the ideals of “free speech,â€
People have forgotten what the Founders knew – every law is an imposition on freedom. This did not keep the founding generation from being enthusiastic legislators, saying every time, in effect, “Every law is an imposition on freedom, but…”
There is a natural freedom, given from God (or produced from evolution if you prefer): “People have the freedom to make collective rules which they intend to be followed, and to have the rules enforced.”
I know this because all humans I know like to make rules for fun and have them enforced. Any behavior that common must be a natural right.
WCC on 2010-09-23 at 13:02:13 said:
RE: LS Says:
September 17th, 2010 at 9:34 pm (excerpted)
********** It’s not even a good bet that Iranian reformers are real reformers, in the sense that we Americans would understand it. We tend to see hard-line Islam as a problem, while the clash really has roots that lie deeply in economic factors among factions that we don’t perceive. Islam is just a cover, and a convenient tool to use against political enemies.
I know that it’s real hard to stand by and watch women being stoned, or having their noses and ears cut off, but the fact is, we really haven’t got a clue about what is *really* going on. First, do no harm. **********
When it comes to the subject of this Iranian issue, I’ve seen several posts like this one. And while I generally agree that there is a disturbing trend of viewing the Iranian protesters as “just like us” (or to put it thusly, if the protesters/reformers are victorious, Iran will become an awesome place of liberty, equality, etc. etc. etc. just like US, as soon as the protestors/reformers triumph), I would like to point out that those who value such things in the world may well consider themselves duty bound to assist in the “NedaNet” manner of things, or however they can.
Almost all of the people who read and post on this blog are very intelligent and thoughtful, and I have not seen anyone make this claim here, but I do see the general thought in the “virtuous” assisters of the Iranian electoral protests – I’m not even sure most are aware of it.
But, anyway, to the point: Yes, any replacement government will still be bad by libertarian/American ideals. Consider the culture in question, and the religious and theoretical grip that has been a part of their society for ages. We may see a less extreme form of the derived abuses from such by any replacement government, but yes they will still be there. However, action is needed because the domino/opening of the door effect is critical.
If the people of the nation can break the death grip of the Mullahs, then Iranians, and the rest of the world will see the possibility for change there, and the possibility to end the tyranny. In the course of things, this can help them ask questions about their government and their society, and that will open the door to the evolution of freedoms. Just as religion had a choke hold on the west for a long time, and a key revolution that played a part in the eventual founding of the USA was the English Protestant Reformation (still a bunch of religious crazies (well, by and large), so too might a similar path have to be taken in Iran, and the other tyrannical theocracies of the world.
@WCC:
Yes. The way I see it (and I may be wrong about this, these are my own ideas and are not based on any sort of orthodox theories), societies throughout history have progressed in stages that look somewhat like this (warning, this is very stream of consciousness):
Unorganized Tribal Communities => Organized Tribal Communities (tribes war; take each other over, eventual peace and reorganization; rule by some consensus of ‘elders’ ) => Theocratic Kingdoms (rule usually by monarchies, one ‘elder’ emerges as the natural ruler by divine right) => Empires (kingdoms war and take over other kingdoms) => “Enlightenment”-type period (advancement of science makes it clear that rule by divine right is silly and a recognition that people need to have fundamental rights)
Unfortunately, from there, it kinda goes off in a few different directions, based on varying ideas.
On one front, “equality” we can divide that into two different schools of thought around the idea of “equality” that naturally develops from scientific enlightenment: equality of opportunity (U.S., much of the West) and equality of outcome (Communist and totalitarian-type states). Equality of opportunity, in a way, implies ideas about individualism and the rights of the individual over the rights of the state. Similarly, equality of outcome pretty much implies a collectivist state where things are regulated (controlled) by those in charge of the state to ensure that everyone gets an equal share of the pie.
Of course, in the end, the second idea doesn’t work because the folks in control usually make sure that things are equal alright; it’s just that some are more equal than others. (Read Animal Farm by Orwell).
Sadly, it seems that through what esr calls “Gramscian brain damage,” some members the lower and middle classes, through ideas about class warfarism, have gotten a thirst for equality of outcome. The only direction this can move to is a collectivist state (read: communism or totalitarianism).
(This whole thing glosses over some other concepts and needs further refinement)
In any respect, that should give you some idea of how I see a post-Mullah Iran unfolding. As you say, they’ll go through that Enlightenment and then post-Enlightenment period. Where they go from there depends a lot on what kinds of leaders will emerge, I suppose.
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it's not gonna work on your windows. So if you're running Microsoft Windows in any capacity, grab your platform first. Here, download that, install that and then grab your extension pack
and install that as well.
It don't take a minute to install, and we're not gonna go over it step by step. In this video, you could find a 1,000,000 videos on YouTube that if you have questions on it, but it's very straightforward. You just downloaded this once, you launch it next, Next, next, all the way through it, you're done.
So Kelly Lennox is our actual tool that we would use our operating system. So this is a lyrics distribution by offensive security. Once you come to Cali dot or you could just scroll down to get to the downloads page, and then you can click on Kelly Lennox. It's gonna take you to the actual downloads page. You're gonna just scroll down, and what you're looking for
is to go to the offensive security download page. So if you're going to use virtual box, which I just showed you
where you can grab it from, we want to go grab the Cali Lennox for that. So it's got to be the latest version of virtual box. You should be generally running a 64 bit system. So make sure you grab this here. Then you're just gonna click on the offensive security download page.
It's gonna take a moment, sort of load up for you, and then you just scroll down here and it's gonna show you the different options here that you can get. Now you're going to see these air VM where Make sure you click on the Cali one. Excuse me? The virtual box ones here and then this is what it's gonna be. Now you can perform a hash of the download if you want Thio.
But we're not gonna cover that at all.
And then go ahead and download it. Now I will. I do want to warn you that it's pretty large. I think it's about two or three gigs, and so it's gonna take a while to download. So it might be something where you just downloaded and walk away from your computer for a while and just, you know, do whatever else and then come back. And I think for me on this particular Windows machine, it took about 20 to 25 minutes
to get all the way down loaded. You see, there's 33 and 1/2 gigs,
so it does. It does take a minute to download, but once it's downloaded literally all you have to do, you go to your downloads folder and you'll see a little icon. And it says Callie, you just double clicked out. It'll launch it automatically in your virtual box and install it. So it's very like once you get a downloaded, that's all. The hassle is going out of your life.
So I did want to mention one other thing regarding virtual box, and I don't know why it does this on occasion, but it always does it for me. I might may just be bad luck or something, but generally it'll have a missing that when you first install it. So let me just click on my virtual box. You see, I got different machines here, so just ignore those. But, um what what will happen? It will just pick on this one here.
So when you go thio settings and then you go to your networking and you're looking at your adaptors here, generally, what you may find is that it only has, like, nat Network. It's labeled. Isn't that network now? It's not gonna work if it just has that. So basically the fixed for that is you just, you know, cancel out this.
You're gonna actually come to the settings of the virtual box manager here,
So click on settings.
Excuse me. Um,
go back here. You're going to go to file and that preferences
get ahead of myself there. So file preferences, and then you're gonna come to network right here
and here. Basically, just gonna click this little plus sign at the top right here. That's gonna create another network network for you, which I already done here. So I have a number one after it.
Surprisingly simple. That's literally all you have to do. So then what you're gonna do is you would just say OK, what, you created that?
Well, then go back to your, uh, your machine. Whether it's Callie or if you download like windows and stuff, do you?
Then click on settings, Go back to your network settings on then all you would have to do is just click in this box and you would see you're not network one or whatever it's called in there for you and then just say OK, and now you can launch your virtual machine and to be good to go.
I don't know why that's such a simple fix and why it doesn't like automatically do that. But for some reason it does. So I just want to share that with you as well. So again, this was not like a real lab. That's why I don't have a document it step by step or anything. But all you have to do is download virtual box. Make sure you down the vote, the package. I'm gonna click back on it. Download. The exception is extension pack here. If you have windows
and then also, you know, just go to Cali dot org's to grab the Cali Lennox and get that installed as well
again. For both of these, there are literally hundreds of thousands of YouTube videos that will walk you through you can find someone that'll that'll kind of vibe with you, and you can figure out how to do this.
So again, in the next section, we're gonna jump right into our footprint.
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benhall.1
Post subject: Re: Cocktails
Location: Unimportant island off the great mainland of Europe
brianholton wrote:
Frankie Boyle has a story about an Englishman ordering a pint of lager and lime in a Glasgow bar and being sternly informed, "We don't do cocktails".
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Dan A.
Location: Detroit Metro
benhall.1 wrote:
Couldn't I use a standard sour mix instead of the 7 Up?
Such a mix would make a cocktail more akin to a Whiskey Sour, I believe. The Whiskey Sour is one of my favorite cocktails, though I steered away from liquor and toward beer around the time I turned 30.
Dan A. wrote:
Ah. I went in the opposite direction.
Well, the Pisco Sours were absolutely gorgeous. I liked it much better than Deb did, for some reason. Beautiful, classic cocktail though.
Here it is, with some home-made hummus:
Crispy pita bread dipped in hummus sounds really appetizing right now.
Jeez, Ben: and homemade hummus, too. Does Martha Stewart come to you and Deb for ideas?
david_h
Wow, and the 1980’s plates! So someone else still has them.
s1m0n
Location: The Inside Passage
Yeah. Plates these days are about three inches wider in every dimension.
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oleorezinator
Location: Behind the anthracite and shale curtain.
Back when booze still tasted good to me
one of my favorites was the negroni.
Equal parts of the highest proof gin,
campari and sweet red vermouth.
Over ice or strained with an orange twist.
There are variants of course that I never
got around to, substitute bourbon, rye
whiskey (canadian whiskey) etc. for the gin.
Another is the bunueloni where punt e mas
vermouth is substituted for the campari.
But with any of these it's nothing but booze,
no mixers to take up precious alcohol space.
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But I gather that, in the States, the soda tends to be left out of soda, leaving, essentially, just carbonated water.
You are correct, sir. We must have used bicarb in the past too, but now the general product is just carbonated water. We still call it "soda", though, and don't even think about it. A whiskey soda is just whiskey with carbonated water.
The word's so ubiquitous for carbonated water and the flavored drinks made from it that I seldom say "soft drink", which is our term for a carbonated beverage (without alcohol, hence the "soft"), and chiefly of commercial make, like Coke, 7 Up, Dr. Pepper, and the like. People in my region are more likely to call a soft drink "pop", but for some reason I took up the more East-coasterly habit of calling it "a soda". I have no idea how that happened. But everyone calls plain carbonated water "soda". Clear as mud?
Clear? As an unmuddied lake, friend.
As clear as an azure sky of deepest summer.......
Then there's the club soda vs. seltzer in the USA.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbonated_water
NicoMoreno
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Your well whiskey is likely to be similar to Seagram's 7 crown (in taste and quality), so you've basically reinvented this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7_and_7 By the way, as far as I can tell, this is a common drink and your only variation is the addition of bitters.
The thing about cocktails is that they all end up coming down to some basic building blocks with variations.
One of my favourites is the Negroni, which as mentioned above has a traditional recipe of 1:1:1 Gin:Campari:Red Vermouth. If you think of this as "base" (liquor), "bitter" (liqueur), "sweet" (sweetener or vermouth or similar things), you can build a whole slew of classic cocktails.
Recipes usually adjust proportions, but basically by adjusting one or more things from the Negroni you get a whole spectrum of "classic" cocktails:
Rye or bourbon whiskey, Campari, Vermouth = Boulevardier
Whiskey, Bitters, Vermouth = Manhattan
I love swapping the Gin for Rum (Jamaican Negroni), Mezcal (Mexigroni - there's probably a more widely used name), the sweet vermouth for dry (or a mix) or Averna (Black Negroni), and the Campari for any liqueur that I feel like (usually Gran Classico).
Favourite Negroni: 1.5 Gin (often Death's Door, but there are many good ones), 1 Gran Classico, 1 Carpano Antica sweet vermouth. This is so much more complex and flavorful than regular versions, especially with any typically found vermouth, which has usually gone bad unrefrigerated behind the bar.
NicoMoreno wrote:
Yep, the 7&7 formula. Exactly that. I know what it is, because a good friend drinks it. A real 7&7 has a nice flavor, but the poison they serve as rail/well "whiskey" at my regular bar doesn't even measure up to that humble fare. Being a cheap SOB I tried the combo with what they had at the spout, but found it sorely wanting for character. I then asked for a splash of bitters to liven it up, and thus the Blood in the Water was born.
I was surprised to learn (strictly by word of mouth, mind you) that it's almost impossible to find Seagram's 7 in bars outside of Minnesota. We must be far more intimately Canadianoid than I ever would have suspected. But in my own wanderings I was even more surprised to learn that not every bar stocks bitters any more. THAT is a serious omission.
Tonight's cocktail: Chanticleer.
an seanduine
Location: just outside Xanadu
Cointreau? Or Pine Mountain Orange Blossom Gin? Or would you make your own infusion?
edit: What is the garnish?
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A real 7&7 has a nice flavor, but the poison they serve as rail/well "whiskey" at my regular bar doesn't even measure up to that humble fare.
On bad alcohol...one used to be able to buy "Military Special" whiskey at the Navy Exchange. A 1.75-liter bottle, back in the former half of last decade, could be bought with a $10 bill and change left over. If whiskey wasn't your thing, Military Special rum and vodka were on offer, too!
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Why do tigers have different stripe patterns?
How do tigers – a top predator – successfully hunt their prey when they have bright orange fur? The secret's in their stripes!
By Andrew Cushing Published on Nov 23, 2020.
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.
Why do tigers have different stripe patterns? – Vidit M., age 8, New Delhi, India
When tigers stalk their prey, usually in the murky light of dusk or dawn, they are nearly invisible. Whether they live in grasslands, forests or jungles, wild tigers have deep orange coats with dark stripes. So how does such a brightly colored animal stay concealed well enough to hunt successfully?
The answer: camouflage!
Green tigers?
In my work as a zoological veterinarian, I’ve seen up close how various animals’ coats, feathers, colors, spots and stripes have evolved to either help them attract a mate or disguise them. Camouflage – or “cryptic coloration” – allows them to hide, undetected.
Since tigers are apex predators at the top of the food chain, they don’t need to hide from animals that might eat them. They are carnivores – they eat meat – and they rely on stealth to hunt successfully.
The human eye can process red, green and blue, so to us, a tiger looks orange (right). Deer can process only green and blue, which makes them colorblind (left). J. G. Fennell et al, Journal of The Royal Society Interface, CC BY
They’re helped by the limited vision of their preferred prey. Deer and other hoofed animals can’t see the full range of colors, much like a colorblind human.
It helps them see better in dim light, but it also makes them vulnerable. To their eyes, the tiger’s fur isn’t bright orange: it looks green and matches the background.
The tiger’s markings also play an important role. Their vertical stripes, which range from brown to black, are an example of what biologists call disruptive coloration. They help break up the cat’s shape and size so it blends in with trees and tall grasses.
That’s important because these predators don’t hunt in groups, like a lion, or have the speed of a cheetah. Tigers are solitary cats that rely on stealth and camouflage to survive.
A Bengal tiger camouflaged among trees and foliage in India’s Kanha National Park. Kailash Kumbhkar/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY
Stripes even vary among the six tiger subspecies. The Sumatran tiger subspecies has much narrower stripes than the others and has more of them. This helps it stay hidden in its dense jungle home.
Unique as a fingerprint
When you look at different tigers up close, as I do in my work, you’ll see that each of their stripe patterns is unique, just like a zebra’s. No two are the same. They’re as distinct as human fingerprints.
Every tiger has its own unique stripe pattern – and they aren’t the same on both sides! Mathias Appel/Wikimedia Commons
This allows researchers who study them in the wild to identify and count individual tigers. They use remote cameras to take pictures of the animals when they walk by. Using this method, tiger experts estimate that only about 3,400 wild tigers remain across their Asian homeland.
It’s not just their fur that’s inked with black stripes. When we have to sedate a tiger to treat an injury or do dental work, we shave their fur. It’s always surprising to see that their skin almost looks like it’s been tattooed: It has the same striped pattern as its fur!
White tigers
So if stripes camouflage tigers from potential prey, why are some of them white? Don’t they stand out in the jungle, even with their stripes?
Yes, they do! Because we’ve seen them on TV or in wildlife tourist attractions, we may think they’re common, but they’re not. A genetic mutation in Bengal tigers gives them their milky white fur. Both parents must carry the same very rare gene to produce white cubs. White tigers are bred to relatives in captivity to attract tourists – and inbreeding produces unhealthy offspring.
The white tiger’s snowy coat is caused by a rare genetic mutation. No white tigers remain in the wild: In captivity, roadside zoos breed related tigers, producing these beautiful but sickly animals to attract tourists. Basile Morin/Wikimedia, CC BY
There were never more than a few white tigers in the wild. The last one was spotted more than 60 years ago. That makes sense in terms of evolution. A white and black tiger is easier to spot than an orange tiger, so it would have a harder time catching its dinner.
Tigers’ distinctive striped coats help them hunt successfully, but it’s also one reason why they’re endangered. People kill them for their beautiful pelts, which command high prices in the illegal international wildlife trade, mostly in Asia. Park guards and conservation groups are working to protect this iconic animal, the largest of all the big cats.
Hello, curious kids! Do you have a question you’d like an expert to answer? Ask an adult to send your question to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Please tell us your name, age and the city where you live.
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I watched this back when it first came out. It was not due to the source material, but rather the fact that the movie rental business was still around, and that was the only form of entertainment at the time. I hadn’t even heard of Nosferatu at the time and my desire to see cult and b-movies at all hadn’t hit, so I went in expecting a normal vampire movie.
This proved to be the wrong mindset, as I feel you can only appreciate the movie if you know what it is paralleling. The jist of the movie is that it’s a reimagining of how the production of Nosferatu went. John Malkovich is the madman behind the camera, trying to convince the normally theater-centric cast to accept moving pictures as the future of where acting will be needed. Some do their jobs, others have a strong resistance, but overall this needs to be the project that convinces the masses that film will be there to stay.
In order to ensure that this film becomes a masterpiece, Malkovich’s character has a trick up his sleeve. Max Shrek (played brilliantly by Willem Dafoe), the real actor who played the original Nosferatu, is actually a genuine vampire. This naturally comes with some side effects such as certain crew members going missing at inopportune times. So the main feature that was suppose to help the film, ends up being its downfall.
The Nosferatu character is amazing by the way. You genuinely get the feeling that he has no idea what’s going on with all this movie business, but the same goes for many of the humans. The stilted dialogue goes a long way in selling the performance as well. Despite following the source movie faithfully, the off-camera events do put an entirely new spin on each scene, most importantly the final one. Overall a good film, but I do recommend watching the original, otherwise it will lack any meaningful context.
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